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MAKIN207 – David Bailey ft. Mike City “Giving In” (Charles Dockins Remixes)

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Makin’ Moves welcomes back Baltimore Native Charles Dockins who never ceases to amaze with his productions, and these remixes are no different. Cleverly reworking and very much complementing Mike’s vocals at the same time. Including a deep dub with a sassy sax that takes you on a ride and wanting more. Warming up the dance floor just in time for the spring/summer vibes!!
Mike City has been in the music industry for over 20 years and is one talented dude! Probably best known amongest his peers for his rnb productions up til a few year ago working with the likes of Sunshine Anderson, Dwele, Lala Hathaway and Faith Evans to date!Remixes Produced and performed by Charles Dockins
Originally Produced by David Bailey & Mike City
Published by Mike City Songs / BMI
Executive producers Matt Langrish-Smith & Jamesey
Available from Traxsource and all good stores from 26th April 2024 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/2251598/giving-in-charles-dockins-remixes


MAKIN206 – Dezaray Dawn “The Real Deal” (Ezel Remixes)

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Following up with much anticipation ‘The Real Deal’ originally produced by Atlanta’s deep house don Kai Alce took dance floors by storm in the summer of 2021! Combining with the amazing songstress and song writer that is Dezaray Dawn!!

Dezaray is an exciting artist on the future soul scene, possessing an infectious voice which resonates deeply with a wealth of both emotion and experience.
Move forward to 2024 and we bring you the Ezel Remixes, which have been a massive anthem at the Makin’ Moves parties and championed by the resident duo in the last 12 months. These new mixes see all instruments are played by the maestro himself.
With all of these ingredients, this automatically gets you hooked and will have you groovin’ non stop on the dance floor.Available from all good stores including Traxsource from 19th April 2024 - https://www.traxsource.com/track/12163230/the-real-deal-ezel-remix



Makin’ Moves Bank holiday Special @ Grow, Hackney Wick Sunday 26th May

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Kicking things off in the afternoon sunshine with soulful vibes from 6pm will be Kengo and Dan Tenor, both great djs in their own right playing regular spots including Seed Library, The Standard and Flippers. They’ll be digging deep into their extensive record collections playing soul and disco on the terrace. To give you a flavour, check out their regular show on Solar Radio on bi-weekly Wednesday nights!
As night draws in we hit the club inside with Matt and Jamesey bringing us the latest selections and releases from the Makin Moves stable. Kojay also makes his debut appearance for us, someone who’s been making a lot of noise in the London scene and a regular on Rinse FM, he brings his unique house and afro house vibes till the early hours.
90% of tickets are on the door. Free before 9pm, £6 from 9pm, £7pm from 10pm
Makin’ Moves Bank holiday Special
@ Grow, Hackney Wick
Sunday 26th May
DJs:
Matt L-S & Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Kojay (Rinse FM)

Dan Tenor & Kengo
Grow
98C Wallis Road
Main Yard
London E9 5LN
Limited £5 tickets - https://ra.co/events/1911058


Makin’ Moves & Our House Bank Holiday Special Monday 6th May @ All My Friends, Hackney Wick

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Our summer series of events continues down at All My Friends in Hackney Wick next month as we connect with the Our House boys for another hotly anticipated collaboration on bank holiday Monday 6th May!
Matt and Jamesey have been causing a storm down with their Sunday sessions down at this popular space with it’s DJ booth slapped right in the middle of the bar, making the music feel literally central to the experience along wth its excellent sound system and sunny terraces too boot.
Our House residents Randy Peterson and Leigh Howlett have been throwing some great underground parties at the Castle in Aldgate and they bring their vibe to this already great line up!  Make sure you pick up your limited free ticket from RA as this one’s sure to be a roadblock!
Makin’ Moves & Our House
@ All My Friends
DJs Matt L-S & Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Randy Peterson & Leigh Howlett (Our House) + special guests
All My Friends
Unit 1, 96, Whitepost Lane
London E9 5EN
Doors: 5pm-12am
Free entry with ticket - https://ra.co/events/1909224


Bandcamp Friday – 5th April

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It’s Bandcamp friday today, and you’ll all be pleased to know that the wait is finally over and you can get your hands on the Ezel Remixes of “The Real Deal” exclusively from our Bandcamp store today!

These new mixes were only available on vinyl format up to now and have been supported by many of the big names in the business! All instruments are played by Ezel himself with Dezaray Dawns infectious vocals that automatically gets you hooked and will have you groovin.

Purchase here - https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/



MAKIN205 – MELCHYOR A “Focus My Love EP”

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Makin’ Moves presents Melchyor A’s second EP release ‘Focus My Love’. The Madagascan musician once again showcases his technical ability to create an innovative and deep musical experience for our listeners. Melchyor once again reminds us that he is a force with makin’ meaningful music a must. We hope you enjoy this release.

Written & Produced by Andrianirina Jean Yves AKA Melchyor A
Executive Producers : Matt LS & Jamesey

Available now from all good digital stores - https://www.traxsource.com/title/2215106/focus-my-love-ep



MAKIN204 – Deep Soul Syndicate & Andre Espeut “My Desire” (Eric Kupper Remixes)

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Spring is well on the way and we’re excited to present this fresh remix of ‘My Desire’ about to drop courtesy of a true Dance music legend, that is Eric Kupper.

Stepping forward with his first remix on the label, this man to his credit is responsible for playing keys on some of the biggest dance floor records of all time.

My Desire sung by one of Stalwart singers Andre Espeut, his fine vocals are complimented with Eric’s signature drums and key playing which eloquently build to an epic crescendo which will have dancers and listeners alike wanting more.

Lyrics written & Performed by Andre Espeut
Remix produced and arranged by Eric Kupper
Executive Producers : Matt LS & Jamesey

Available now from all good digital stores - https://www.traxsource.com/title/2215107/my-desire-eric-kupper-remix



Makin’ Moves wth Ezel (Bayacou Records) @ Earth Kitchen – Saturday 13th April

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Makin’ Moves return to Earth Kitchen in Dalston for our second event of 2024! This space is getting alot of hype as one of London’s best kept secrets with it’s airy NYC feel and wooden dance floor plus state of the art sound system!

Joining Matt and Jamesey on the musical journey will be Ezel who will be flying in all the way from the Dominican Republic for his first London gig! This man has been on fire production wise for the last few years putting out some beautiful music on various labels including his own imprint Bayacou Records. This year he dropped his long awaited album with singer sensation Rona Ray which went straight to the top of the Traxsource album charts last month!! As a dj he’s been building his name with slots around the US and at some boutique festivals such as Mi Casa in Mexico and we simply cant wait to have his bless us at Makin Moves!

Opening things up is Ted Lawrence a real talent and alongside David Bailey has been forging a great new event under the Underground Project brand.

Very limited £10 early bird tickets available via RA and dice.fm!

https://ra.co/events/1869331

Last entry 1am!

Makin’ Moves
Saturday 13th April
@ EartH Kitchen (Situated above EartH Hall)

DJs
Matt L-S & Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Ezel (Bayacou Records)
Ted Lawrence (Underground Project)

EartH Kitchen 11-17 Stoke Newington Road *enter via Trumand’s Road London N16 8BH
Doors: 10.30pm-3.30am
£10 early bird tickets available from RA / More on the door



Makin’ Moves & Friends Sunday 31st March @ All My Friends, Hackney Wick

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Following our first Makin’ Moves & friends event earlier this month at All My Friends we’re excited to be heading back down to Hackney Wick on Sunday 31st March for an Easter bank holiday special! The first time we visited this space last year we instantly feel in love with it with its incredible terrace and hi-fidelity sound system!

This event differs from our regular house events and allows our residents and friends to dig deep for those extra special tracks journeying through the genres of soul, disco and deep house!

Joining Matt and Jamesey for the musical journey will be Miss Soxee a fab dj who runs the infamous monthly Open Decks sessions at Jaguar shores in Shoreditch. We also welcome Deep Pete from the Lucky Cloud sound system and last but not least Love Is Blind.

Makin’ Moves & Friends
Sunday 31st March
@ All My Friends

DJs
Matt L-S & Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Deep Pete
Miss Soxee
Love Is Blind

All My Friends
Unit 1, 96, Whitepost Lane
London E9 5EN

Doors: 3pm-12am
Free entry all day



Makin’ Moves & Friends Sunday 10th March @ All My Friends, Hackney Wick

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Spring has sprung and we’re excited to present the first in our all day series of Sunday events at All My Friends in Hackney on Saturday 10th March! The first time we visited this space last year we instantly feel in love with it with its incredible terrace and hi-fidelity sound system!

This event differs from our regular house events and allows our residents and friends to dig deep for those extra special tracks journeying through the genres of soul, disco and deep house!

Joining Matt and Jamesey on this musical journey will be Daisybelle and Faro, two of London’s premier spin sisters! With over a decade entrenched in the London music scene, Daisybelle has evolved into a sought-after selector, hosting shows on platforms like Razor-N-Tape, and The Lot Radio in New York plus festival slots galore!

Faro also keeps an equally busy calendar including festival slots such as Southport Weekender this month. She played for us last year and dropped an awesome set at Curtain Club and we look forward to welcoming her back to Makin Moves!

Early arrival is essential as this one is sure to be a road block!

Makin’ Moves & Friends
Sunday 10th March
@ All My Friends

DJs 
Matt L-S & Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Daisybelle (Nervous Records)
Faro (Patterns)

All My Friends, Unit 1, 96, Whitepost Lane, London E9 5EN
Doors: 3pm-10pm
Free entry all day