[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.....