Proudly ..South African..

I'm probably going to get in major trouble for this post, but here goes. 2010 was a great year for house in South Africa, mainly because of the talented duo: Liquideep. When they released their first single 'fairytale' it was an immediate hit and people speculated as to whether they had just got lucky. However, upon listening to their album and the realease of their 2nd and 3rd singles, its clear that they are here to stay. This particular track is my favourite and its beautifully african, with amazingly soulful vocals.

Liquideep - BBM

Sound Of The Underground

I've been hanging onto this one for some time now, when you listen to it, you'll feel a bit protective of it and even selfish. Its a beautiful banger by Monika Kruse, the super talented producer was recently in our country and played a set I wont soon forget. This track however embodies the whole spirit of the underground, its a subtle ode to the rebellious masses seeking nothing but reckless abandon. It has an old school feel about it too, which makes it end up sounding like disco-tech. Check it out...

Monika Kruse feat. Toto Lamposina - Morgana

Huey Lewis Standing In The Rain

I've only discovered the genius that is Seth Troxler and after listening to this absolute banger, i found myself obsessed with getting everything this man has made. To be fair this track is a collaboration of efforts, but it was enough to get me into Troxler frenzy. This track is a loaded deep minimal banger that keeps you hanging, hoping for more and it delivers with the darkest and yet lighthearted vocals. You'll have this on repeat for a while. Oh and Happy New Year!

Seth Troxler & Matthew Dear - Hurt

RA.242 Catz N Dogz

By far the best Resident Advisor Podcast I've heard in a while

Tracklist

Out Hud - The Zillionth Watt - Kranky
Catz N' Dogz feat. Paul Randolph - I'm Free - Mothership
Instra:mental - Let's Talk - Nakedlunch
Vakula - Different Tone / El Guincho - Bombay (Catz N' Dogz edit) - Different Tone
Theopilus London - Overseas (Soul Clap's EFUNK mix) - CDR
Claude VonStroke - The Whistler (DJ Assault remix) - DirtyBird
Krush - Jack's Back - MERCURY
Tomasz Wakulewski - That Time (Pol_on Remix) - Empedo
So Lonely (acapella)
Daniel Bortz - Toxic (Catz N' Dogz dub) - White
Pop Kulture (DJ Dozia edit) - Ovum / Jay Shepheard – Haselnuss - Retrofit
Kevin Yost - It's Getting Better - I Records
Love Don't Let - A Classic Man dub - Nervous Records
Salt City Orchestra - The Book (Epilogue reprise) - Paper
Robert Cashin - Razor Fish (The Cupid Stunt remix) - Loosing Suki
Psionic Terror - Bad Autopsy
Maceo Plex - Girl I Like Your Style – Crosstown Rebels
Gemini - How Can I - Cyclo
Second Hand Satellites - Orbit 1.4 / Chinawoman - Party Girl - Shaboom
Kornél Kovács - Baby Step - Studio Barnhus
51 days - Paper Moon - Touche
Capucino - 1times1 (Soul Minority remix) - Rhymast
Swayzak - Devil of Rotation / Andronicus - Make you whole - M_nus
Kombi - Przytul Mni - Wifon

Download RA.242 Catz N Dogz

Happening>>>

 

NICCI BEACH: 20 - 23 JANUARY 2011

GARETH CLIFF, LADY LEA, DJ FRESH & MORE!

For all you jhb-ers looking for a new party spot with a guaranteed good times, Nicci Beach is for you:

NICCI BEACH ULTRA LOUNGE

Wild Waters Complex

1 Margaret Lane, Bardene

Boksburg, Johannesburg

*LADIES: Strictly 21 & Over

*GENTS: Strictly 23 & Over

Jamie Jones & SethTroxler @Warehouse Project

Hot Natured feat Ali Love - Forward Motion

Disco Espionage

Deep house has always had the effect of making me feel like I'm living in a permanent Sunday, because while it brings complete euphoric peace, there's always this feeling that you cant remain in that space forever. This track is the soundtrack to the permanent summer session that is my mind. Steve Bug delivers an absolute masterpiece with this deep-techy number. Check It

Steve Bug - My Sweet Vital Angel

Chin Shaker No More

My good friend Reezo often recommends new tracks, and he's always spot on with my musical tastes, however when I first got this particular track, I didn't warm to it right away. after two more listens, I fell deeply in love with it. firstly the vocals are so catch you find yourself repeating them to yourself, then there's this disco-beat feel about the track that is utterly devastating! If Phat Jack were to release another from Capetown with love compilation I have a feeling this would fit right in there!


Miles Maeda - Addicted Me With Love

Dance Forever

The best way to tell if someone really likes a particular track, is to look at their faces when it drops. If its sincere, inhibitions fall away and a look of utter inner joyous devastation comes over their faces and they are then lost to all outer interaction for some time. This is how I felt when I heard this, there was no pretending, just shut eyes and ryhtmic release. Davidson Ospina makes the kind of house that makes you happy and carefree, even for a moment

Davidson Ospina feat. Mj White - Well of Love (Ospina Deeper Vocal Mix)

Simon Deporres

Last week I got to meet one of the team @Simon Deporres, a refreshing new label born and bred in South Africa, Cpt. Its really classic clothing that doesnt try hard to be cool. In the sea of shiny swag, that is 'in style' today, I suggest you give the website a look for the definition of timeless. Stockists Include: Astore and The Old Biscuit Mill, both in Cpt.


simmondeporres.co.za