Pre:Vamped 02 : Elite Force Vs Caspa [Free Download]

Elite Force is at it again, releasing his second FREE download for the masses. This time coming from one of the forefront runners of the dubstep scene, Caspa. Words from the tech-funk pioneer:

"As promised, here's the second in the Pre-Vamped series of Free downloads for you. It's the much-requested and hugely filthy re-fix of Caspa's 'Where's My Money?' and the first of a series of dubstepbreaks re-fixes that will be coming your way in the coming weeks.
"Elite Force and Caspa TOGETHER! Couldn't wish for a better Christmas prez. 5/5" [Annie Nightingale (Radio One)]

"Great Stuff. Better than the original." [Plump DJs]

"This is one rip-roaring MONSTER" [Crystal Method]

"A surefire winner! 5/5" [Eddy Temple-Morris]

"Bo!!!! Proper shizzle right here! Thanks :) Full support in iDJ - just you watch!" [Dave Jenkins, Editor iDJ]

"BIG BIG BIG Tune Alert ! this is possibly the largest breaks tune I've heard this year! 10/10" [Maelstrom]"

Be sure to also check out his new website and if you missed out on the first Pre:Vamped 01 you can grab it at ELITEFORCEMUSIC.COM

A NEW YEARS REZOLUTION @ PRIVUS

New Years Eve @ Privus in Allston! Join the facebook event page HERE. This ones going down in the books!

Club Rise - Boston - November 24th - 1am-6am

Back at it with the Kares! We will be playing 1am-6am at Club Rise the day after Thanksgiving! If you would like to be added to the reduced list hit me up at djmeleeusa@gmail.com

Strongarm Sessions :: Special Edition #03 (By Elite Force)

Strongarm Sessions return for another 'Special Edition', mixed as ever, by Elite Force. This is a free download, but your comments are always appreciated on any of the links below. Enjoy the mix, and look out for a brand new mix CD entitled Re:Vamped from Elite Force in early 2010, featuring many of the mashups and re-edits that have graced the shows and DJ sets over the past 18 months or so.

Members of the U&A / EF mailing list will also be receiving a MONTHLY free download of one of Elite Force's legendary mashups, beginning on 16th November with the re-fix of Deadmau5's 'Ghosts N Stuff'. You will get them upfront & straight to your inbox.

TRACKLIST

01 Nick Muir & John Digweed - Tangent (Timo Maas Mutantech Mix) [Bedrock] BUY

02 Pirupa, Pigi - Rough N Raw (Alan Fitzpatrick Mix) [Size Records] BUY

03 Monolythe - Siberia (JELO Mix) [Big Alliance] BUY

04 Loco & Jam - Medusa [Rekluse] BUY

05 Vandal - They're Here [Benefit] UNRELEASED

06 Elite Force, Harnessnoise, Daniele Papini - Harness the Nonsense [U&A PROMO > BUY U&A

07 Mini Mode - Process (Marshall Mix) [303 Lovers] BUY

08 Spektre - Typhon [Yoshitoshi] BUY

09 Maelstrom - Vox Populi [CDR] BUY

10 The Loops of Fury - Soap [U&A] PROMO > BUY U&A

11 Elite Force - The Law of Life [U&A] PROMO > BUY U&A

12 TC - Where's My Money (Caspa Vs Elite Force Re-Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

13 Benga - 26 Basslines (Elite Force Re Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

14 AC Slater - Calm Down (Elite Force Re-Fix) [CDR] FREE DOWNLOAD SOON

15 Skream - Rumble Inna Station [Dub
Technic / Expresillion] BUY

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BOSTON: DEADMAU5 - ROXY 11/24/09

Back to Underbar this month with opening duties of the Deadmau5. This show will be bananas and tickets are flying, so be sure to get your PRESALE TICKETS HERE

The One Year Anniversary in Provincetown

This past weekend my lovely wife and I took a few days off for our One Year Wedding Anniversary that started off in Boston and ended in Provincetown MA down by the beach. Most people know Provincetown as a mecca for the gay community. Well it is! How could you not trust the judgement of the gay community, they certainly have style and taste and Provinetown shows just that. Amongst the vast range of amazing bars, clubs, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques is one of the most amazing landscapes and atmospheres in the state of Massachusetts! We like to try an keep it completely off from the norm and enjoy our life together as a happily married couple. I think we do a pretty good job, if I do say so myself. These photos were taken by the iPhone so do excuse the lack of quality.

Started off Friday night with some frosty adult beverages at Thunderdome 3D that was held at the legendary Villa Victoria. It was a bit different to hear the sounds in that room as most of us are so used to deep house from the Soul Revival crew, but the production and quality that was put into this event was REALLY great!

You go to the beach with us then Appletons Jamaican Rum is a necessity. This is a must have for us while celebrating our wedding, since it was the key ingredient in our times in Jamaica during our wedding ceremony.

The disco ball in our hotel lobby. We stayed at the legendary Boatslip on Provincetown. Everyday at 4pm, they have a dance Tea Party. How could you not stay in a hotel that has a daily dance party! Derek, our bartender for the weekend at our hotel was an amazing guy and great host to us!

This would be the "DO NOT DISTURB" door handle that comes equipped with your room!

Some random images of art throughout the Commercial St area. Absolutely amazing!

Finally, I have to send a huge thank you to Pauline from MAP, located in the West End of Provincetown. This shop is one of my favorites just due to the fact that they carry Rebel 8, Vans and other sort of Sailor Jerry meets Pirates meets biker type clothing. If you don't know, I am a huge fan of Mike Giant and the Rebel 8 collective. Good stuff! The hospitality and kindness of Pauline was top-notch. She assisted us in info on local parties, and DJ's. We were put in contact with a local DJ by the name of Justin, however due to over intoxication during our Anniversary dinner, we were unable to meet up with him Sunday night. Definitely be sure to stop by MAP and say hello to Pauline! Also, check out Stax of Wax in that area as well! Until the next time Provincetown! Happy Anniversary Baby!

[Mix] DJ Melee "FunkMonkey Mix" Summer 2009

You can download or stream the mix from the following location:

DJ Melee - Funky Monkey - Summer 09 Mix by monismmusic

Tracklisting

1. Melee's Media Kills Intro

2. Adam K, Soha "Question" *Original Mix* (Toolroom)

3. Dustbowl "St Petersburg" (U&A Recordings)

4. Wally Lopez "Planet Earth" (The Factoria)

5. Paul Ritch "Split The Line" *Dubfire's Mega Remix* (Quartz Rec)

6. Dom Kane "Breakthrough" *James Harcourt Remix* (Twisted Frequency)

7. Spektre "Hydra" *Koen Groeneveld Remix* (Weave Music)

8. Umek "You Might Hear Nothing" *Original Mix* (Dataworx Digital)

9. Lutzenkirchen & Joseph Disco "Synchro System" (Platform B)

10. Pablo Decoder "High Bolt" (Lot49)

11. Kid Blue "Speak Freak" (Lot49)

12. Scott Cooper "If I Don't" *Original Mix* (Potty Mouth Music)

13. Jesse Rose "Touch My Horn" *Crookers Remix* (Dubsided)

Fukkk Offf - Rave is King (Zodiac Cartel Mix)

Courtesy of Techfunk Manifesto

Dylan Rhymes - Sounds To Sample - Sample Pack - Out Now!

Tech-Funk pioneer and LOT49 frontline representitive, Dylan Rhymes just released his new artist sample pack filled with some of the finest high quality samples for your electro and techfunk studio production use. You can listen to a sample and also purchase this bad ass pack by visiting DYLAN RHYMES SAMPLE PACK. Definitely a must on any electro/tech-funk studios hard drive!

You can also check out Dylan Rhymes' newest releases here at DYLAN RHYMES BEATPORT

Oberheim Introduces New Oberheim SEM Synthesizer @ Sub Session

via synthtopia: Synth pioneer Tom Oberheim introduced a new version of his Oberheim SEM synthesizer at the Red Bull Music Academy presentation in Boston on June 3, 2009.

The original Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) is a classic bit of gear that’s best known for its unique 12dB/Octave filter.

Tom Oberheim and the new SEM from stretta on Vimeo.

For full write-up you can visit Synthtopia

Also just added a new YOUTUBE video on the workshop:

RBMA Workshop: Thomas Oberheim - June 3rd - Boston

Here we are again my friends. Yet another amazing amazing guest speaker to grace the city of Boston. Why sleep on this once in a lifetime experience?

"Rap Chop" featuring Vince (Steve Porter's Slap Chop remix)

A must see...........

The Crystal Method w/ DJ Melee @ House of Blues - May 6th 09

On Wednesday May 6th 2009 I will be opening for the Crystal Method for the 3rd/4th time. This is a very special evening for a few reasons. First, this is the new HOUSE OF BLUES in Boston which I have NEVER played. Yes, as a former resident of Avalon I played that Lansdowne St location numerous times, but this is a whole new building, a whole new room and most importantly a whole new sound system! Second reason, is that this time around the boys from The Crystal Method will be doing a LIVE show!

You can get tickets HERE

Facebook event HERE

Going Event Here:

Resident Advisor DJ Melee March 2009 Top 10

[NEWS] Monism007 - The Drop - Available Now!

DJ SUPPORT:

"Nice work from Kid Blue on the remix tip here - tight & focused techfunk that should find favour with a lot of DJs." Elite Force (U&A Recordings/LOT49)

"Been playing Rory's mix since he did it! Top shiz!" Dylan Rhymes (LOT49/Adrift)

"kid blue mix sounding heavy...will grab and give a test drive...." Si Begg (Noodles Recordings)

"Loving this!!! Kid Blue remix is a peak hour crowd pleaser for sure. I can see the sweat dripping from the ceiling already... DJ Melee is a great Breaks track that will totally work in my breaks sets. Original mix will work nicely when I want to infuses some funk and acid. Excellent release!" Justin Johnson

"Kid Blue remix is total fidget madness!" Reid Speed

"Really digging the DJ MELEE mix of the Brian Thomas track, great feel to the track, nice production. I am feeling the original also, very cool stuff. Nice job guys!" Cates&dpL (OM Records)

Monism006 - ISTF - Available Now!!!

Click the image or HERE to purchase! You will find it online at all the usual digital retail outlets (itunes, beatport, junodownload, dancerecords etc).

DJ SUPPORT:

"Zodiac Cartel doing the biz for me!" Dylan Rhymes (LOT49, UK)

"Tech-funk in full effect! Really feeling both MO7S and of course, Zodiac Cartel's killer version here. Hard hitting with tons of swagger. I'm surprised how much I love the piano stabs in ZC's mix." Jamie Kidd - (Metalogic, Thoughtless Music)

"Zodiac Cartel and Mo7s mixes are also top quality on "ISTF" dpL of Cates&dpL (OM Records)

"Yeow! the nasty nast! love it" Reid Speed

MONISM006 - NEXT RELEASE IS COMING - PREVIEW HERE!

Cates & dpL "Through The Weekend" Album Release!

Recently signed to OM, Cates & DpL absolutely have all the right in the world to carry the North American torch abroad. Not because few are capable but because they possess a sound that tears down all the facades of genre classification. The album crosses it all in a vein that is un-paralleled by those fooled by demographic strategies which close caption creativity. Here at Monism we’re proud to support and push forward some of the statesides best, Cates & DpL.

If you're heading down to Winter Music Conference 2009, be sure to check the boys myspace page for their appearance at the OM Miami party. Not to be missed!

Itunes: Cates & dpL "Through The Weekend"
Myspace: Cates & dpL Space

Monism Podcast 017 - DJ Melee - DEcomPRESSION Mix

Tracklisting:

1 Peter Finch Intro

2 Ramon Tapia “Morning Funk” - Original Mix (Great Stuff)

3 James Harcourt “Moob” - Original Mix (Baroque)

4 Richard Dinsdale “Hole In One” - Original Club Mix (Toolroom)

5 Lutzenkirchen - “Suck Me Empty” (Original Mix) (Platform B)

6 Filth and Splendour vs Greg Brookman “Shadow and Shape” (James Harcourt remix) (Itch)

7 Calvertron “Oh Ley” (Kid Blue Remix) (Destination)

8 Patric La Funk - “Restless” (Tim Weeks Remix) (Opaque)

9 Bassjackers - “Enowapi” - Original Mix (Secure)

10 Vandal - “Captain Magic” (Rudi Stakker Remix) (Lot49)

11 Libex & Marshall - “Turin Quality Clubbing” - Original Mix (303Lovers)

12 Marc DePulse “PS. You Rock” - Spektre Remix (BluFin)

You can stream and download the mix at the Monism Music Blog

Chicago - RBMA Meetings 2009 - Day #2

Wednesday morning I woke up a bit cloudy from the evening before out drinking with Boston to Chicago transplant, Snatch.
See Also: Michelle *love the chuck palahniuk references so i will use them from here on out*

So after making my way back up from the gym in the hotel and sweating out the jagermeister from the previous evening we made our way over to our first meetings at Chicago's House of Blues (pictured below).














Today our meetings included the one and only Godfather of House music, Frankie Knuckles.
See Also: Warehouse Nightclub Chicago
See Also: Larry Levan, Paradise Garage
See Also: Amazing!

After Frankie spoke to us and educated us on his history and shared his life stories, we then moved on to the after party for the evening. Held at Chicago's own Smartbar, featuring a set from Ralphi Rosario and Frankie Knuckles.














Brian Gillespie (Detroit what!)














Snatch, Madonna and Me

Myself and Jud aka Jesus aka The White Dave Chapelle representing the LBC!

*Special Chicago appearance by Heath! I was hungover from Smartbar as you can plainly see. LOL

Chicago really is an amazing city and I look forward to returning soon. Cheers to you chicago!

Chicago - RBMA Meetings 2009 - Day #1

My 2+ hour plane ride brought me to my very first visit to Chicago. I immediately hopped on the blue line and took the train downtown to my home for the next 3 days. After a few drinks upon arriving catching up with my friends from other cities in the US (and other countries) and also meeting some new ones, I called it an early night. 

*they paint the river green on St Patricks Day

Day #1 brought us to our meetings talking about what each and everyone of us will be bringing as a special event to our cities and how we can all improve our cities and make them stronger communities for music while also of course, informing everyone about the Academy.

I have to say. I have been involved with the Red Bull Music Academy for 7 years now and each and every year it gets me so excited to be a part of it. I love the concept of it all, I love the guest speakers that we meet and have the opportunity to hear their experiences. Their stories of what inspires them, what makes them do what they do. It makes me a better artist and inspires me, and it also makes me a better person. 

So today's very special guest speaker was Dennis Coffey. YES, THE DENNIS COFFEY! Funk Brothers! Motown Records! One of my favorite quotes he mentioned this evening that I will always remember is when the music business changed from the years he had known with living solely off of gigs and studio sessions and had to return back to the Detroit car industry in order to support his family. He said "Sometimes you have to be ready to bend to support your family" and "don't ever give up the music". 

I look forward to the next two days and also look forward to returning back home to my family. More updates coming soon! 

RISE Boston - February 6th 2009!

On February 6th 2009 we head back to RISE BOSTON to throw down on the main room. It's been about a year or so and love hitting that system. If you're interested in going hit me up for guestlist: coppo@monismmusic.com

Monism Music: Jesse Brooks "ISTF" *Zodiac Cartel Remix"! Prepares for release!

This year Monism Music, that MO7S and myself have been running will take the next step in the direction of becoming a stateside Tech-Funk label. One of very few might I add. This week, our next release Monism 006 done by West Coasts, Jesse Brooks, had a spotlight done over on the TECH-FUNK MANIFESTO, owned and operated by Mr. Elite Force. You can check out what people have said already and hear a sample of the upcoming Zodiac Cartel remix scheduled for release right in time for the Winter Music Conference.

In other news, prepare for the following release Monism 007 to have remixes of LA's Brian Thomas' "The Drop" done by Lot49's, Kid Blue and one from yours personally. All will be dropping for WMC. So much in the works, don't sleep now!

FTW @ The Goodlife for a good cause!

This Friday will be a benefit party for Lil' Melissa and Jess who recently had a house fire this past November and were left with nothing. Thankfully, they were both fine. So to assist them in getting back on their feet, we are bringing everyone together this Friday. We hope you can make it out. In addition, we will be celebrating my Birthday as well. I won't mention how old I am now but I will answer if you ask me in person. LOL.....