The classic Dem Bow riddim is the birthplace of reggaeton, and has since spread across borders & genres and now even lends its name to a whole new genre out of the Dominican Republic (for the full intro head to Wayne & Wax). NYC’s Robzilla has thankfully put a bunch of tracks that take influence from Dem Bow, from the original to Moombahton and his own edits.
Robzilla – Hey Gyal – Live mixtape of moombahton and dembow – download enabled by robzilla212
A roundup of this week’s choice twitter posts from Mixpak artists, remixers and extended family.
Mixpak: Soca Road EP from @poiriersound will be out next week on Mixpak feat. @Mr_Imposs & @ejvonlyrik on the vocals bit.ly/yLo110
MydSound: IN OTHER NEWS: My Krazy Baldhead remix will be out soon on Ed Banger Records ! fb.me/ssQTqfme
schlachthofbrnx: people! is there interest in something like a lil monthly competition for an exclusive schlachthofbronx sticker &…fb.me/1AkRUejzq
Poiriersound: DJing in New York on Jan. 21 at Drom for @Mixpak Extended Play. Don’t miss it because I don’t know yet when I’ll be in NYC #SocaRoadEP
HugoDouster: Check out my forthcoming south american gigs !! http://dousterlaterreur.tumblr.com/post/15566966073/south-american-gigs
ukmele: oof getting in and recording the vocal version of beamer soon, gonna be biiig :)
Doc Daneeka: Clip of Last track from “THEY!LIVE” here. http://soundcloud.com/modeselektor/benjamin-damage-doc-daneeka-8 OUT JAN…fb.me/EfvIx4Gh
HardNips_band: Any of you guys going to sxsw this year?? We want to party!!!!
Mad A Road have put together this 15-minute post-Sting video featuring a lil interview with Mixpak artist Popcaan, alongside some great footage of the event and a chat with Merciless (who sadly didn’t quite live up to his name on the day). Lock on around 7 minutes in for the Poppy interview.
The second Mixpak Extended Play hits New York next week to celebrate the release of Poirier’s Soca Road, dropping on the 17th. He will be DJing alongside Fade To Mind’s Rizzla, Mixpak’s Dre Skull and Jubilee.
When: Saturday 21st January
Where: Drom, 85 Avenue A (between 5th & 6th)
How much: Free before midnight with RSVP/$10 after
This month’s Mixpak Chart is chosen by Brighton producer Murlo, known for his high-tempo roadmixes and knockin’ tropical productions. We asked him for his current top ten and, not surprisingly, it’s filled with soca, dancehall and brand new bass-filled tracks.
1. Rudy ft. Machel Montano – Whip It (Remix)
Monster track form Rudy and Machel. This has been a staple track in my sets for months, amazing production.
2. The Phantom – Gothic
Just a beautiful track. Vinyl released 16th Jan.
3.Kerwin Du Bois – Bacchanalist
Another important soca tune for 2012, from Precision Productions, the guys behind this year’s Redbull Riddim and last year’s groovy soca monarch winner, Kes and the band – Wotless. Domination!
4. Walter Ego – Fruit Punch
Sheffield fire from the man who produced my favourite grime tune of last year “Calm Down”. This is forthcoming on Unknown to the Unknown in the near future so keep an eye out.
5. Warrior One – Fyah ft. Ayah Marar
Always been a fan of Warrior One’s stuff, this recent release pushes things ahead with some nice 140 jungle, watch for King Pigeon this year!
6. Shurwayne Winchester – Wining Addiction
Big Soca release for 2012, I think Shurwayne has got some heat this year so it’s a name you’re gonna see a lot.
7. NKC – Err’thing (ripped from Rinse FM)
New forthcoming fire from London producer NKC, some great influences in this track, it tears up the dance ERR’YTIME! (i’ll get my coat)
8. Sinjin Hawke – The Ballad of Martyn Bootyspoon
This guy’s whole release is great, this track stands out, I’ve got a thing for ballads.
9. T.O.K – Yardie
The award for the shortest time between a track starting and it needing to be pulled up goes to this.
10. Busy Signal – Bounce
I fully rate what Equinoxx are doing with dancehall music, this riddim isn’t an exception.
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