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One of the joys of WMC is the plethora of new, yet to be released music one can get your hands on. Yes, there are some that may not fit you or your mood. But this is not a bad thing. When you get something like that, I say ‘pay it forward’ by passing it along to someone who it might be more aligned with it. Even so, there are so many gems to be had.

Jakobin & Domino -- Now We Are

One of the gems handed to me was Now We Are by Jakobin & Domino; Emee Grant was the gracious donor. Produced on Easymoods Recordings, this is a solid sampler. High Moments and Now We Are is a flavor of Deep House grooves that to me are a perfect way to set up an early evening soiree or daytime by the pool type of show. Better yet, just put the music in your music player and allow it to meld with your soul…

Jakobin & Domino
Now We Are
Released in April 2011

A little bit about Easymoods, the label says it, “aims to nurture and promote new musical ideas, with an emphasis on the virtues of quality, integrity and innovation. We’re about bringing positive energy through music into all sides of life. Fresh sounds blend with life’s other rich facets to deepen our emotional perception of the world around us.” – Easymoods Recordings

Besides the afore mentioned Jakobin & Domino, some of the other talent they have is fellow Future Classics 4 performer JP Rigaud and Emee Grant who is the apparent “mastermind of the ‘easymoods’ movement.” (The other Easymoods artists.)

Hmmm… Maybe they would be willing to partner with Stylo, eh?

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And now for your BSB (Brand Spakin Bought):

Brandon Bass – Welcome To Hub City (hub City Music 2011 Label Mix)

Steve Dare – Hustle EP

Various Artists – Samba Love EP

Central Avenue feat Andrea Love – Pushin

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This year WMC was different. This year WMC was new. This year WMC was rediscovered. This year WMC was better and only a small part of why is due to the fact and lack of that other monstrous ever-more douche party that has been traditionally at the end of the week. There were so many sub-plots and ancillary notes of seeming importance it is hard to choose where to begin, but begin I will attempt. At the end feel free to tell if I was successful or not.

Emee, Tunde, and friends create a veritable European Union.

Let’s start with arrival, and the Future Classics 4 Party. The weather was perfect! We arrived at our hotel (Beach Plaza) and quickly made haste up Collins Ave to the National Hotel. Future Classics 4 was just underway starting at noon. And let’s just say this up front: the show was awesome like the weather.

The deejays were noteworthy from lesser knowns (to me, at least) like Niclas Thoresen; to Baltimore/DC locals such as Neil, Kempton, Terry, and myself; to the heavy hitters like Studio Apartment, Quentin Harris, and Danny Tenaglia. Quentin’s set and the later show by the Basement Boys with Crystal Waters singing live was just incredible.

In between we got re-acquainted with folks not seen since last WMC, and met many new ones. And to think we just landed earlier that day?

Here is the photo album (so far — more photos to be added):

And here is one of the better videos available thus far:

Yes! I can’t believe it’s almost here. And there is still so much to do. I will be attempting daily posts leading up to and during the event.

Come and join us in Miami at Future Classics 4!

Speaking of which, it was nice to get a little snippet of what Danny Tenaglia might grace our ears with during Future Classics 4. Here is recent interview and podcast to Resident Advisor…

Click this for Future Classics 4 tickets and info…

In the run up to WMC 2011 in Miami, it seems I’m on a production tear. Some of the items will be heard first at 4th Annual Future Classics party at the Nation Hotel, Miami Beach.

That party, by the way, will be historic–for me, at least. But I still hope you will be there. I will be sharing the stage with some premium talent such as, Danny Tenaglia, Basement Boys with a live performance from Crystal Waters, Studio Apartment, Harley & Muscle, and many more.

In that show I will be featuring several self produced re-edits, remixes, and originals. One of which is Crossed Chris, a re-interpretation of Kriss Kross’ “Jump”.

Try it on for size yourself here:

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Now for the other music that I’m rockin (BSB)…

Inner Souls – Satisfy

J. Caprice And Jeff Service – J. Caprice vs. Jeff Service EP

LeRoyal – Promise (To Love You Forever)

Paz & Smokingroove – Slave To Funk Ep

Ministry Of Funk – Back 2 Basics Vol. 1

DJ Sneak – Brobofet Rise Of Da Mongoloids

Dj Sneak & Chris Simmonds – Second Encounter Ep.

Giano – Giano-deeper Into The Vibe

Lauer & Canard – You’ve Got Me Down