Category Archives: Digital Releases



MAKIN017 – Makin’ Moves WMC Sampler 2014

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Makin’ Moves are proud to present a three track sampler for this year’s WMC conference, a taste of music that will be forthcoming on our 1st compilation album in a few months time.

All three tracks are unreleased mixes of releases that we’ve put out in the last 18 months but we’ve been playing at our events and our House FM radio show on Saturday evenings that people have requested so we thought we’d release them in time for this years conference.

Track 1 – Tiger Wilson ‘Anything Is Possible’ (Timmy Regisford Alternative Mix)
Production & writing credits
Written and Produced By: Tiger Wilson
Remix By: Timmy Regisford
Mixed By: Adam Rios
The Best Kept Secret….Shhh Ent.
Ms. Wilson Oldest Boy/SESAC

Track 2 – Phat Frank feat. Dana Weaver ‘Hot’ (N’Dinga Gaba Dub)
Production & writing credits
Produced by Francesco Gori
Written & vocales by Dana Weaver

Track 3 – Ezel feat. Tamara Wellons ‘Girl From Ipanema’ (Jose Marquez Batuca Dub)

Production & writing credits

Arranged and produced by Ezel Feliz for Guinea Sound production‚
Vocals recorded and performed by Tamara Wellons
All instruments and drum programming by Ezel
Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Written by Vinicius de Moraes
Universal Music Publishing
Remix by Jose Marquez

‘Makin’ Moves WMC Sampler 2014’ is available as an exclusive promo via www.traxsource.com on 8th April, and then on all other digital stores from 6th May 201$



MAKIN014 – Arnaud D ‘Une Folie Africaine’ EP + ‘Take Your Time’ featuring Zano

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Our next release sees a hot new EP from Lyon’s main man, Arnaud D!

The EP showcases Arnaud’s musical diversity and features 4 tracks that are prefect for any dance floor, one of which features South Africa’s hottest vocal talents Zano. Zano is one of the stand out singer/song writers to come out of South Africa of recent times having worked with the likes of DJ Christos, Ralf Gum and Black Coffee.

Arnaud and Zano had never meet previously but having heard the original version of  ‘Une Folie de Africaine’ version we felt that Zano would be prefect to record a vocal on the track having all been big fans of his previous work. We sent Zano the track and he was so excited that he got to work straight away and we feel the results are awesome as he’s delivered a vocal that keeps with the energy of the original song. We hope to see Zano perform the track in Europe sometime in the near future!

PRODUCTION & WRITING

Produced by Arnaud D
Written by Thokozani Nzima

The ‘Une Folie Africaine’ EP is available as an exclusive promo via www.traxsource.com on 8th April, and then on all other digital stores from 6th May 2014.

Tracklisting

Arnaud D featuring Zano ‘Take Some Time’
Une Folie Africaine Club Mix
Une Folie Africaine Original Mix
Une Presence Bass



Gianluca Pighi & Massimo Paramour feat. Ahmad Larnes ‘The Well’ (includes Tyrone Francis Remixes)

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MAKIN013 – Digital Release
www.makin-moves.co.uk

Gianluca Pighi is deep. The Italian DJ/Producer is dedicated to music further than a hobby or even a career. The lifetime obsession Gianluca has to finding the perfect beat is only comparable to true love. He grew up on Public Enemy, The Temptations, Deodato and Barry White and by 14 he was mixing on pirate radio and by 17 he was getting paid to play music at parties.

Massimo Paramour is a musical prodigy. After studying music formally for many years, Massimo dove into the club scene of Italy, carving out a space for himself as a consistent professional. During a trip to New York in the early 2000’s, he met Ahmad Larnes and convinced the vocalist to travel to Italy for work. There they met with Gianluca and had immediate musical chemistry. This was how the three magic pieces came together for the magical single, “The Well”–Gianluca’s technical expertise, Massimo’s musicianship and Ahmad Larnes’ voice.

Makin’ Moves is proud to present this gem, appropriate for clubs and intimate listening. Deep and brilliant, “The Well” packs a natural, continuous energy. Ahmad’s voice adds light to the driving drums and heavenly synthesizer, carrying the listener on a voyage. The centerpiece lyric of the track, “my love is deep just like the well,” is a simple metaphor that carries power. The love of another, the love of music, the love of artistry, true love goes deep to replenish the soul.

Also featured in the package are some hot remixes from BKNY’s Tyrone ‘Mixologist’ Francis from New York taking things more deeper and ready to bring you up at 6am as the sun comes up!

Traxsource promo available from next Tuesday 25th March 2014

Produced arranged and mixed by Gianluca Pighi and Massimo Paramour @ blackpiggy Studio

Vocals by Ahmad Larnes
Sax by Luca Signorini

An original Kadregah Production
Written by Larnes, Braghieri, Pighi
(P) 2014 Record Kicks Edizioni Siae
Remixed by Tyrone Francis Blak-n-Yello INc
Executive producers Matt Langrish-Smith & Jamesey D
Makin’ Moves Records 2014

Tracklist

  1. Vocal Mix
  2. Instrumental Mix
  3. Tyrone Francis Remix
  4. Tyrone Francis Instrumental


Nanako “Water”

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MAKIN011 – Nanko ‘Water’
(Yusuke Hiraoka, Josh Milan and Dazzle Drums Remixes)

Yusuke Hiraoka’s life began the moment he met dance music as a teenager.

A local radio show in Nagoya, Japan streamed live from Night Club and served as Yusuke’s first encounter with modern dance music. He spent his teenage years immersing himself in the pulsing energy and soul of techno, deep house and R&B, until he reached a tipping point. One fateful night at Space Lab Yellow in Tokyo, Yusuke saw Timmy Regisford perform live and was transformed, convinced to make music of his own.

Since then Yusuke has dedicated himself to Reason and Ableton and clocked in countless hours in the studio and behind the decks at clubs. Now Yusuke and Makin’ Moves are releasing Water, an EP that features Japanese vocalist Nanako and remixes by Dazzle Drums and Josh Milan.

Water is a culmination of Yusuke’s aspirations since he first fell in love with the driving thump of house music. A deeply soulful number, Yusuke aimed to craft a vocal house track—in Japanese. While singing in English is standard fare in Japan, Yusuke wanted to re-contextualize this music with his own culture and language. After securing the production, in came Nanako, a powerful Japanese R&B singer, to take the track to the next level. Inspired by 90’s R&B, Nanako adds urgency and spirit to the track in a way that can be felt regardless if the words are understood.

Inspired by the impermanence of flowing water as a metaphor for the restless human mind, Nanako sings to bring a sense of peace and calm to the listener as Yusuke’s undeniably rubbery bass lines and spirited keys push the body to dance. The Japanese coed duo Dazzle Drums takes the tune to the forefront of the dancefloor with their remix, while veteran house producer Josh Milan puts the drums front and center for his Honeycomb remix. Whether in the privacy of your bedroom or in a crowded dance floor, Yusuke and Nanako’s “Water” will take you to a place of ease through a soulful musical journey.

Nanako is available as an exclusive promo via www.traxsource.com on 10th February, and then on all other digital stores from 10th March 2014.

Tracklisting

1. Yusuke Hiraoka Original Vocal Mix
2. Yusuke Hiraoka Black Dictionary Mix
3. Dazzle Drums Club Mix
4. Honeycomb Vocal Mix
5. Honeycomb Dub Mix



Funk mob ‘Out Of My Head’ (Teddy Douglas Remixes)

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MAKIN012 – Digital Release
www.makin-moves.co.uk

Makin’ Moves are proud to present part two of our latest release package. This time ‘Out Of My Head’ gets the remix treatment from former Basement Boy Teddy Douglas who doesnt hold back and takes the groove straight to the heart of the dance floor.

UK duo Funk Mob aka Shaun Henry and Andrew Mannoukas who have been making great strides this year putting on some hot events here in London and their first foray into the studio this summer instantly got our attention a beautiful song that we’ve been hammering at our events and on our radio show for the last few months!

Teddy Douglas remixes – https://soundcloud.com/makinmovesuk/makin012-funk-mob-out-of-my

Traxsource promo available from next Tuesday 24th December 2013!

Produced by Shaun Henry & Andrew Mannoukas
Additional production from Toni Economides

Remixed by Teddy Douglas

Engineered + Recorded + Mixed and Arranged by Teddy Douglas + Hozay Clowney and DJ Greg Lewis for Black list Media

All Keyboards Hozay Clowney
Drum programming Teddy Douglas and Dj Greg Lewis

Executive producers Matt Langrish-Smith & Jamesey D
Makin’ Moves Records 2013

Tracklist

  1. Teddy Douglas Remix
  2. Teddy Douglas Instrumental


Funk mob ‘Out Of My Head’ (Inc Original & Ian Friday Remixes)

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MAKIN010 – Digital Release
www.makin-moves.co.uk

Our next release comes from UK duo Funk Mob aka Shaun Henry and Andrew Mannoukas who have been making great strides this year putting on some hot events here in London and their first foray into the studio this summer instantly got our attention a beautiful song that we’ve been hammering at our events and on our radio show for the last few months!

This song is sure to be one that your cant get out of your head for the next few months on the dance floor and sure to be a hit on the radio.

This is part one of a two part remix package. This package sees some might fine remixes from Libation’s main man Ian Friday who takes the track onto another level.

Original Mix – https://soundcloud.com/makinmovesuk/makin010-funk-mob-out-of-my
Libation Mix – https://soundcloud.com/makinmovesuk/makin010-funk-mob-out-of-my-1

Traxsource promo available from next Tuesday 10th December 2013!

Produced by Shaun Henry & Andrew Mannoukas

Additional production from Toni Economides
Libation Remix produced by Ian Friday and Chris Rob live guitar by Nick Cassarino

Executive producers Matt Langrish-Smith & Jamesey D
Makin’ Moves Records 2013

Tracklist

  1. Original Mix
  2. Libation Remix
  3. Libation Instrumental


Nina Provencal ‘Soul Saviour’

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(Jihad Muhammad Re-Production includes DJ Fudge Remix)
MAKIN009 – Digital Release
www.makin-moves.co.uk

As we head into autumn, Makin’ Moves continue to keep you warm serving up more soulful heat with our next release from Nina Provencal ‘Soul Saviour’. Nina makes a welcome return to the label following her ‘Breakdown’ release, which she featured on earlier this year with producers Solution Soul.  Nina’s sublime soulful vocals and songwriting are creating a stir on the house scene, with further tracks to be released later this year. When speaking with Nina about what’s in store for 2014 she said, “ I really would like to continue to make quality house music, and keep pushing my boundaries, house is so versatile and transcending, I hope to continue working with producers and labels all over the world”

‘Soul Saviour’ originally featured on Nina’s 2004, self written album  ‘Good Stuff’ and our good friend in New Jersey Jihad Muhammad had always liked the track and wanted to re-produce it for the house crowd. Having a history of creating fantastic productions for his own label, Movement Soul and numerous other remixes we put Jihad to work with the original vocal and the results were amazing that all parties agreed that the track needed to be released.

Jihad has introduced a new energy to the track with his beats and combined with Nina’s subtle soulful vocals its worked on every dance floor we have played on this summer from London to New York, Japan and back.

DJ Fudge, also a close friend and one of the hot producers right now currently residing in Hong Kong gives us 3 soulful mixes all great alternatives from the original.

Exclusive promos will be available via www.traxsource.com from 29th October. Full release 1st December 2013.

TRACKLISTING

1. Bang The Drum Vocal Mix
2. Bang The Drum Instrumental
3. DJ Fudge Remix
4. DJ Fudge Instrumental
5. DJ Fudge Dub

For all press enquiries contact Tayo Maronie @ TM PR tmprlondon@gmail.com check  www.tmprlondon.tumblr.com for details



Tiger Wilson ‘Anything is Possible’

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 Tiger Wilson ‘Anything is Possible’ (includes instrumental, organ solo and slow vibe mixes)
MAKIN008
www.makin-moves.co.uk

When Tiger Wilson croons “Anything Is Possible,” those three possibly cliché words actually become empowering. The New Jersey native is a music industry professional of over 12 years, versed in everything from production to vocal coaching in a variety of genres. After a lifetime of experience, Tiger Wilson emerges as a solo artist with Anything Is Possible.

The single, titled after the album, crystalizes Tiger’s deep-rooted positive ambition into song.  Emphasizing the soulful aspect of house music “Anything Is Possible” brings that Sunday morning sunshine to the dance floor. The rhythm and melody create a pulse while carving out the perfect place for Tiger’s voice to take the song over the top. His smooth vocal performance melds influences of textured Philadelphia soul with classic Motown roots, through a house lens. Tiger is an infectious listen.

Tiger Wilson is a complete artist. A writer/producer/performer, he is one of the rare few that can create a concept, build it in the studio and deliver it onstage. Armed with a ferocious talent and a genuine positivity, Tiger has only just begun. Makin’ Moves is proud to give the world a proper introduction to the diverse genius of Tiger Wilson through his debut, Anything Is Possible, the first single from a dynamic EP showcasing us all his true talents.

Exclusive promos will be available via www.traxsource.com from 1st October. Full release 29th October 2013.

Also, look out for a limited 12’ vinyl release package dropping on the 14th October!

TRACKLISTING

  1. Original Mix
  2. Instrumental Mix
  3. Organ Solo Mix
  4. Slow Vibe Mix


Ezel featuring Tamara Wellons ‘Girl From Ipanema’ (inc. Justin Imperiale & Trinidadiandeep Remixes)

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Ezel feat. Tamara Welllons ‘Girl From Ipanema’ (includes remixes from Justin Imperiale & Trinidadiandeep)
Makin’ Moves (UK)
MAKIN007
www.makin-moves.co.uk

In the 60’s Antiono Carlos Jobin and Vinius de Moraes created the Brasilian gem “Girl From Ipanema.” Sweet and breezy, the bossa-nova tune was catapulted into immortality by Stan Getz and a very young Astrud Gilberto, turning the track into a Grammy-winning modern standard, heard in café’s and commercials and inspiring folks to make the pilgrimage to the canonized Brasilian beach.

Fast-forward to 2013 and renowned Dominican dance scientist Ezel has taken to re-imagining the standard. Ezel took a break from working as a DJ, producer and songwriter to re-connect with his formal musical studies. After a year in Spain studying, he found himself with newly developed senses and inspired to challenge himself. Ezel gravitated towards one particular standard he encountered in training, “Girl From Ipanema.”

Ezel’s version updates the classic, straying from the traditional notion of what dance and jazz can be. Through a deceitfully simple arrangement, Ezel infuses his rhythm with a jazz sensibility, adding a bit of a twist to the timelessness of the original. Tamara Wellons adds strong, sweet vocals to complete the circle. The single is bolstered by two remixes. Justin Imperiale takes it to the club for his DUBstrumental rendition, putting the song in a stronger dance context while still keeping key melodic and harmonic elements present. Trinidadian Deep Future Vision mix completely strips the song down and rebuilds it with a bugged-out, astral perspective.

“Girl From Ipanema” showcases Ezel’s experimentation and growth. You can practically feel the breeze blowing from the opening notes. This is just the beginning, be on the lookout for more innovation and surprise from Ezel and Makin’ Moves.

Exclusive promos will be available via www.traxsource.com from 15th July. Full release 12th August.

TRACKLISTING
1. Original Mix
2. Justin Imperiale Remix
3. Justin Imperiale Dubstrumental
4. Trinidadiandeep Future Vision Remix



Peven Everett ‘Taking Me Back’ & ‘I Want Someone It’s You’

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Peven Everett ‘Taking Me Back / When I Want Someone It’s You’
Makin’ Moves (UK)
MAKIN006
www.makin-moves.co.uk

Following the first double single release from the King of Hearts album release which was very well received. Peven Everett returns with his second double single Taking Me Back / When I Want Someone It’s You, taken from his much anticipated new album King Of Hearts out on Makin’ Moves Records next month.

Peven Everett was born and raised in Harvey – Chicago, Illinois. A talented writer, arranger, producer and performer who plays countless instruments proficiently including drums, guitar, bass, flute, piano, trombone, and trumpet across all genres of music. Peven started out in a Jazz band, a first grade music student at school. Recruited to NYC at 17 where he played Carnegie Hall, he worked with Jazz greats such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, and Branford Marsalis. Soon after came his own record label Studio Confession Entertainment with his first foray into solo artistry, smashed the charts with classics such as Studio Confessions his critically acclaimed album and single, Gabriel which Peven collaborated on with Roy Davis Jnr. Also, performed by Peven Everett at The Evidence Grace in Winter Silver Ball at the Plaza featuring Jennifer Holliday of Dream Girls fame.

Often copied but never replicated Peven has written and controls the rights to over 500 original timeless songs in his vault spanning genres from Dance, Jazz, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Drum and Bass, as well as having created his own genre he calls Power Soul. Often likened but never compared to artists such as Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Prince and Marvin Gaye. Peven brings a special element of soul and spirit to everything he touches with emphasis on a special blending of retro and future music making an original sound.

Taking Me Back is a beautifully crafted song with ecohos of Peven’s classic ‘Put Your Back In It’ which went onto be a hit amongest soulful house fans.

When I Want Someone It’s You is another dance floor stormer which has so much energy that it will have main rooms going wild.

Taking Me Back / When I Want Someone It’s You will be released on all other digital sites on 18th June 2013.

All production, writing and instruments performed by Peven Everett, Studio Confession Ent.

TRACKLISTING
1. Taking You Back
2. When I Want Someone It’s You