MAKIN162 – MAQman, Joseph Junior, Luman Child, Ebu “Higher”

Welcoming into 2022 and introducing to the Makin’Moves camp, we present Swiss born Producer/Musician MAQman, who is no stranger to the house music community with multiple releases on quality monikers such as GOGO music and Tony records to name a few. Now here with a very special & stellar release, with fellow musicians and friends from across the globe, composing with live music to bring you quality soulful house at it’s best.

Produced mixed and arranged by MAQman

Written by Ebu Yeniyol, Joseph Okitikpi and Pascal Strauss

Composed & Bass by Luman Child
Vocals performed by Ebu & Joseph Junior
Drum Programming,Fender Rhodes, Moog by MAQman
Piano & Synth solo by Jezrael Lucero
Guitars by Raul The Great Romancer
Bugle Solo by Ege Cengiz

Available exclusively via Traxsource.com from Monday 17th January 2022 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1736410/higher



Makin’ Moves with Greg Gauthier (Dance Culture, Paris) @ Colours, Hoxton Saturday 18th December

*We have some unfortunate news to bring you this morning, our guest for the party on Saturday 18th December Glenn Underground will sadly not be appearing now.

Our event in London had a flight share connected with some promoters friends in Barcelona on the same weekend and unfortunately they’ve recently had some new restrictions put in place there were clubs have only 50% capacity and you can’t enter a club without a Covid passport so their event won’t be going ahead now which has in turn had a knock on effect on ours.

The good news however is that our event will still be going ahead, and we are excited to announce that our good friend Greg Gauthier from Dance Culture in Paris will be joining us now on the night and so more great news, we’ve just agreed an extension so we will now finish at 3am!

If you would like a refund on your ticket then we are happy to refund you but we hope you can still join us for our final boogie of 2021!

This all takes place at Colours in Hoxton, a fantastic space with state of the art sound!

Last few remaining £12.50 tickets are available Here - https://ra.co/events/1482237



MAKIN158 – Reggie Steele & DJ Beloved featuring Aaron K Gray “God Favours Me”

 

Finally making his debut to the Makin’ Moves family, we have Aaron K Gray who yet again delivers another masterpiece on the vocals. This time collaborating with top New jersey maestros, DJ Beloved & Reggie Steele. Both putting their production skills together and recreating a gospel masterpiece for the dance floor.

Available as an exclusive via Traxsource.com from 12th November 2021.
https://www.traxsource.com/title/1700005/god-favours-me



MAKIN159 – Arnaud D featuring MissFly “Honey Sweet”

Arnaud is back with yet another hit and is on a roll here on Makin’ Moves. This time being blessed with the serenading vocals beautifully performed by MissFly!Known locally and internationally for her ability to write songs ‘On The Fly’ in the studio (thus the illustrious stage name ‘MissFly’)! Delighted to have her join the Makin’ Moves family and plenty more to come and this singer knows no boundaries when it comes to performing. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Lyrics written and performed by MissFly

Music produced and arranged by Arnaud D

Available as an exclusive via Traxsource.com from 19th November 2021.

https://www.traxsource.com/title/1704965/honey-love



MissFly


Who is MissFly?
Known locally and internationally for her soulful serenades and ability to write songs ‘On The Fly’ in the studio (thus the illustrious stage name ‘MissFly’), she has also done intensive work as a background vocal singer both live and in studio for local and international artists. She has worked with legends such as Thelma Houston, Andrew Tosh (the son of worldwide reggae star Peter Tosh), and The Notorious BIG, but has also carved out an impressive discog of her own. MissFly has graced the stage for over 200 performances across countless stages in both her hometown Toronto and the U.S. Her featured vocals can be heard on Soulful House nuggets such as “1972,” “Wanna Love You”, “Thankful”, “Heaven” and #1 Soulful House Song “ Stronger Together “ and has been supported by Louie Vega, Ralf Gum, Jihad Muhammad, Zepherin Saint, Mr. V, Doug Gomez, DjPope, Kevin Yost, DJ Beloved & Brutha Basil to name a few.

FB @agirlnamedMissFly
Instagram @agirlnamedmissfly
Twitter @MissFlyMusic
SoundCloud missflymusic
Website agirlnamedmissfly.com



MAKIN157 – Soulista featuring Stephanie Cooke “Come Back” (Laroye Remix)

Up next on Makin’ Moves, we welcome back our guy from Italy, Soulista with the legendary songstress singer/songwriter, none other than Stephanie Cooke. Who still to this day, still provides us with lyrics that inspires, uplifts and enriches the mind, heart and spirit! We now revisit this vocal with a stellar remix from respected french producer Laroye, makin’ his debut on the label that we are delighted to have join our family. Always exploring in different genres, Laroye gives his more soulful rendition, including a deeper dub mix for ‘after hours’ included in this package. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Writing & Production Credits :

Vocals written, arranged and performed by Stephanie Cooke

Remixed performed & Produced by Laroye

Mastered by Clinton McCreery

Executive Producers : Matt LS & Jamesey

Available exclusively via Traxsource.com from Friday 21st October https://www.traxsource.com/title/1693376/come-back-laroye-remix


Makin’ Moves & 4 To The Floor presents Jus Dance Sunday 14th November @ Colours, Hoxton


Following our fantastic last Jus Dance event down at Colours last month we head back there on Sunday 14th November for our latest session which promises to be extra special as we do a full venue take over with djs and live acts across two rooms!

In the main room packed with a full stacked sound system you can hear residents Matt L-S, Jamesey, djsoulprovyder and Kengo joined by the amazingly talent musician and producer Laroye from France!

Laroye produces Afro Spiritual house, Broken beat, Boogie funk and downtempo cuts and you’ll catch him playing a very exclusive live set using congas, guitar and synths.

Laroye moved to the UK in 2015, drawn by the boundary pushing dance and electronic music scenes here. Laroye has released music exploring a variety of different genres from broken beat through funk and boogie with Qwestlife on Midnight Riot, Glitterbox and beyond. 2019 started with a prolific studio period, shifting out 4 EP on Label such has Visions and local talk and we’ll be celebrating his brand new hot remix of Stephanie Cooke forthcoming on Makin Moves Records on the night.

Also performing on the night will be Missfly flying in from Toronto to perform her latest release “Honey Love” on Makin Moves Records. She has worked with legends such as Thelma Houston, and The Notorious BIG, but has also carved out an impressive discog of her own. MissFly can be heard on many Soulful House nuggets such as “1972,” “Wanna Love You”, “Thankful”, “Heaven” and #1 Soulful House Song “ Stronger Together “ and has been supported by Louie Vega, Ralf Gum, Jihad Muhammad, Zepherin Saint, Mr. V, Doug Gomez, DjPope, Kevin Yost, DJ Beloved & Brutha Basil to name a few.

The bar will be hosted by Open House. Catch Joe Cox, Danny T and Martin Lodge from Mi Soul playing all the latest peak time soulful gems.

Makin Moves & 4 to the floor present “Jus Dance”

Sunday 14th November
@Colours, Hoxton

Laroye Live (Ocha/LocalTalk)
Missfly (Toronto)

Main room:

Matt L-S
Jamesey
djsoulprovyder
Kengo

Bar room hosted by Open House

Joe Cox (Usual Suspects / MiHouse Radio)
Danny T (liquid spirit / mi soul)
Martin Lodge (Mi-Soul)

Colours
2-4 Hoxton Square
London N1
Tickets £5 in advance from RA



Fuego! @ Colour Factory & Garden – Saturday 16th October

Catch Matt and Jamesey next month spinning at Fuego a fantastic event hosted by our good friends from the Shapes Festival! It takes place on Saturday 16th October at the Colour Factory in Hackney Wick where the boys will host the garden!

We are back at Colour Factory for our last Fuego! of 2021 but this time we are bringing our full 16-stack sound system and inside! The garden will be hosted by our friends from Makin’ Moves. https://www.festicket.com/eventgenius/fuego-colour-factory

Inside, we’re buzzing at the idea of welcoming one of the most versatile producers in the game, Jim Coles aka OM UNIT. The Bristol-based beat-maker constantly pushes the boundaries of what is expected within the chosen style, be it ribcage-rattling dubstep, ambient soundscape work or drum & bass-led experiments which hark back to the Blue Note days. As a producer and DJ, Jim has been a significant and pioneering presence in various electronic music circles for the past decade.

Also super chuffed to welcome the one and only Ruby Savage. Ruby has worked for record labels Honest Jon’s and Sound Signature and has founded Wildheart Recordings. Her stewardship as label manager and primary creative director at Brownswood Recordings has been instrumental to the label’s growing success. Her personal exploits as a DJ have taken her to performing at clubs and festivals around the world.

Joining them on the night, the Leeds and legendary institution, Iration Steppas. Active for over 20 years as a sound system and production unit composed of Mark Iration and Denis Rootical. The pair first met in 1993 at a time when sound system culture and music in the UK was changing, from the militant vibrations of Jah Shaka towards a broader future that would encompass not only the roots of the music but also new interpretations. Iration’s own production style was nicknamed “Year 3000 Dub” in reference to its ability to straddle both the past and the future.

Also on the bill, Jamie Rodigan, who has become one of the UK’s most cherished selectors, from tearing up festivals to disrupting dancehall floors with his untouchable selection. Being the son of the legendary radio broadcaster Sir David “Ram Jam” Rodigan, music has played a pivotal role throughout his life. His eclectic DJ sets today reflect these musical experiences growing up. It’s not just Reggae that has formed Jamie’s musical education. He was exposed to a wide range of music from Rare Groove and House to Jungle and Garage.

If that wasn’t enough, Belly to Belly the collective specialising in late 70s, early 80s roots and dancehall played on original vinyl will be teaming with Community HiFi, the Sound System collective deeply rooted in the East London West Indian community. The powerful and veteran legend Ras Rim Bim will also join the party!

Outside, we have a very special treat! The house party outfit, Makin’ Moves, will bring some Deep, Afro and NY house grooves to the Colour Garden. Makin’ Moves residents, Jamesey & Matt L-S, have been an essential part of the underground London house scene for the last two decades. Also coming especially for this event, Housemotion, one of the main contributors to house music in Greece will bring the solid 4/4 vibes to the garden.
Pete On The Corner, Paskal, Tommy Castro and Frank is Franck will be rounding up this tasty line-up.

Saturday 16th October

LINE-UP
Colour Factory:
OM UNIT
RUBY SAVAGE
IRATION STEPPAS
JAMIE RODIGAN
BELLY TO BELLY
RAS RIM BIM
COMMUNITY HIFI SOUND SYSTEM
Colour Garden:
MAKIN’ MOVES
JAMESEY & MATT L-S
HOUSEMOTION
FRANK IS FRANCK
PETE ON THE CORNER
TOMMY CASTRO
PASKAL
Adv Tickets
£7 / £10 / £13
https://www.festicket.com/eventgenius/fuego-colour-factory

Colour Factory
8A, Queen’s Yard
White Post Lane
Hackney WickLondon E9 5EN
Doors: 6pm-4am



MAKIN156 – Kemeticjust feat. Terrance downs “We R Culture” (inc Wipe The Needle Remix)

 

Bandcamp Friday is back today, the fabulous monthly initiative that they set up back in March of last year to support musicians and labels during Covid-19, they are once again waiving our revenue share on all sales today!

We’ve got a quality new exclusive release for you to get your hands on from Atlanta’s Justin Chapman aka Kemeticjust!  This time he collaborates with the awesome Terrance Downs on vocals, polished off with a superb remix from London’s Wipe The Needle!

Grab this release exclusively here
https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/we-r-culture-inc-wipe-the-needle-remix



New Kemeticjust drops exclusively on Bandcamp this month!

 

Bandcamp Friday is back today, the fabulous monthly initiative that they set up back in March of last year to support musicians and labels during Covid-19, they are once again waiving our revenue share on all sales today!

We’ve got a quality new exclusive release for you to get your hands on from Atlanta’s Justin Chapman aka Kemeticjust!  This time he collaborates with the awesome Terrance Downs on vocals, polished off with a superb remix from London’s Wipe The Needle!

Grab this release exclusively here
https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/we-r-culture-inc-wipe-the-needle-remix