featuring
"El Chico" & "Palorama" traxsource.comKeith Thompson "6 O'Clock" featuring mixes by
Stereo Mutants,
Georg Neufeld, BSC, Jack Smeraglia and more.... Traxsource.com
Island Groove
&
Keith Thompson
"Soul Surrender"
featuring Dolls Combers,
Gregory Del Piero, & Vincent Kwok remixes Traxsource.comDJ Sai
"Thoughts Of Life"
DJ/Producer Patrick Bo hailing from Austria has become an underground
favorite especially in South Africa from his previous releases that are rooted in afro and deep house sensabilities. This Protea E.P. makes it clear Bo has come into his own creatively and will make his fans happy internationally.
It features a guest appearance by Keith Thompson on "Grown Folk Music" which is an engaging, introspective spoken-word atop Patrick's evocative music. It's an aurally grooving and satisfying E.P.
Produced & composed by Patrick Bo
Executive Producer: Keith Thompson
publisher: Jamlure International
Marlon D (Underground Collective)
Edground (Grooveland/BSC)
DJ Pope (Poji Rec)
DJ Romain (Nu Faze)
Jeannie Hopper (WBAI radio NYC)Stereo Mutants
DJ Leandro
Hot Hands
Phil Hooton
Greg Fenton
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DJ Leandro and vocalist J Luv return with a sumptuous love anthem that goes immediately into the classic folder of your heart. With mixes by DJ Leandro, Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart, Shane D, and DJ Circle, this Waking Monster release rings in our 10th Anniverary with quality as expected.
Three shots that illustrate the variety yet unity in purpose of Waking Monster music.
Starting off with the sweet, vocal house of "Hear My Soul" from the rising, South African stars, DJ Leandro feat. JLuv following their recent success with "I Need You In My Life." "Afucksim" by Afrikan Opera sees the return of producer Brooklyn Blak with his Future Afro Funk
that's definitely original in it's style. The E.P. concludes with a DJ Kiokio remix of "I Live For Now" by Keith Thompson, who's original with Korovin was championed by Roger Sanchez and Tedd Patterson when first released on Thompsonic Recordings in 2008. This hip swaying, DJ Kiokio remix introduces the song nicely to the
deep house scene . Enjoy these previews of upcoming full releases from Waking Monster Media.
Roaro E.P.
(Featuring
DJ Leandro, , Afrikan Opera,
Keith Thompson, DJ Kiokio)
This is the 3rd release from our WMC 2010 Sampler. It has been making noise since the DJ Circle
remix appeared on the sampler in March and continued throughout the summer to be a staple in soulful DJ sets. Strong package support includes original mix reconstructed by Keith Thompson along with
remixes by Freddy Turner & Jason Nales (Whiplash & Turner), Graham
Sahara (Seamless), DJ Circle (Tri-Circle), DJ Nermin (Soul45/Waking
Monster),Deep Vintage (Kolonki Rec).
Lez (A.K.A) Lesego Mapela, first released When I Fall (produced by Demor of Shana and Black Coffee fame) with killer remixes by Booker T and Wookie on Waking Monster (2008) to strong acclaim in house music circles. But his vocals and songwriting talents go even deeper which is illustrated in this new release. Listen to it's vocals styling and honest commentary. A winner of several talent contest and featured on stage with some of South Africa's finest, he is a rising star with several hits waiting to be released.
Get a copy of Lez' original demo when purchasse the whole package at a discount price only at Traxsource.com.
Watch the promo video
Support by: Mike Gallagher (Hed Kandi)
Hot Hands (Syndicated Int'l)
Avi Elman (UPZ/ SoWhat Rec)
Oscar P (Open Bar ) Soundmen on wax (WYXT 97.9fm Ohio USA)
Phil England (Afan FM Wales)
DJ Marc Tattoo (WDA 1 USA, Party List USA, Kult FM New York)
"I Need You In My Life" DJ Leandro & Art Jones f. JLuv
iTunes.com Traxsource.com CDBaby.com
France's maestro of the deep- soulful meets the U.S's legend of vocal and lyrical power. "Is It The Way" is truly a long awaited project by Melchyor A & Keith Thompson. With both of them having a busy productions schedule along with Keith's busy touring, completion of the project took a while ( 2 years). But the heartfelt delivery, lyrical insight, atop Melchyor's original, evocative music, developed into a potential classic. It's well worth the wait. Remixes come from the legendary DJ Romain, Louie Gorbea & Chris Perez, Enrico Mantini, and Paolo Barbato. All mixes have their place and can make a crowd sing this anthem laughing at the ridiculousness and futility of racism, homophobia, and bigotry. House
music unites. One love! Watch The Making Of:
with Art Jones, DJ Leandro,
& JLuv in the studio
"I Need You In My Life" DJ Leandro & Art Jones
feat. JLuv
Watch the promo video DJ Support:
- Bert Bevans - Black Coffee
- Melchyor A
- Vinny da Vinci (House Afrika)- "BEAUTIFUL MUSIC HERE...With a fresh sounding vibe. Love this big time!!!!" - Shawn Philips - (Billboard USA/ Movin 100.7 FM USA) - UDM Show
- Paul Kennedy - (Cool FM N. Ireland) - Booker T
- Lorenzo al Dino (Ibiza Gobal Radio) - Lady Duracell (Push FM, UK) - DJ Soulmate (Summer Fondue Sessions @SSRadio) - Delmar Brown (AOL Radio)
- DJ Maxime (Nikki Beach, St. Barts) - Alexia Radio stations: Groove Radio USA - Gareth Bellamy - (Tractor FM 88.2 New Zealand) - Phil England
- Neil Browne
"Is It The Way" Melchyor A & Keith Thompson Traxsource.com CDBaby.com
France's maestro of the deep- soulful meets the U.S's legend of vocal and lyrical power. "Is It The Way" is truly a long awaited project by Melchyor A & Keith Thompson. With both of them having a busy productions schedule along with Keith's busy touring, completion of the project took a while ( 2 years). But the heartfelt delivery, lyrical insight, atop Melchyor's original, evocative music, developed into a potential classic. It's well worth the wait. Remixes come from the legendary DJ Romain, Louie Gorbea & Chris Perez, Enrico Mantini, and Paolo Barbato. All mixes have their place and can make a crowd sing this anthem laughing at the ridiculousness and futility of racism, homophobia, and bigotry. House
music unites. One love!
WMC Sampler 2010 various Artists Traxsource.com iTunes.com
Our WMC Sampler is short but sweet with three tastes of the hits to come this Spring and Summer. "Is It The Way" by Melchyor A & Keith Thompson with remix by the legendary DJ Romain. Louie Gorbea, Melchyor A, Enrico Mantini, Paolo Barbato, and of course the original mix by Mel & Keith will be on the full release. "I Need You In My Life" by DJ Leandro & Art-Jones featuring JLuv follows with the original mix priming you for the Black Coffee and Melchyor A's deep yet jazzy remix coming on the full release. The package concludes nicely with DJ Circle's driving remix of "Habit" by South Africa's rising star, Lez. His previous release on Waking Monster, "When I Fall" introduces his excellent talent and he returns with this hot release which will include remixes by Whiplash & Turner, Deep Vintage (Kolonki Rec.), Graham Sahara (Seamless), DJ Nermin, and Thompson & Mapela.
- DJ Nermin (Soul45/ Waking Monster)
- Patrick Bo (Waking Monster)
Read the full reviews in the
"News" section.
"Only You"
The Keith Thompson Project
A Huge release for Waking Monster, with a huge remix package that will satisfy any dancefloor. Mixes by Michael Kaiser, Keith Thompson, King DK, Louis Botella, DJ Circle, and bonus mix D'Crell.
"Only You" is a confession to your love of a life time. Let the song speak for itself in all it's mixes. Support: Christian Hornbostel, Master Kev, RyB, Peter Shallman (Kolinki Rec.),Mike Fossati, Franco Martinelli, DJ Hot Hands, Phil Hooton and more...
A sampler with hints of three strong releases to come. The heat comes from the Keith Thompson project's "Only You", remixed by DJ Circle taken from the upcoming sensual, two part single. Central Ave's remix of Thompson's duet "Truly" with Bulgarian super star, Maria ILieva is a welcome summer breeze. The E.P is finally rounded out by our
commitment to new music from Africa, "Pretoria" by Teesquared (aka) DJ Ninja and Thabiso; young guns out of South Africa.
Just a few hints of sound pressure to come this summer. 1. "Only You" (DJ Circle Classic mix) The Keith Thompson Project 2. "Truly" (Central Ave remix) Keith Thompson & Maria Ilieva 3. "Pretoria Funk" Teesquared
Miami Nights E.P
Support/Reviews:
Christian Hornbostel
Graham Sahara - Seamless Stereo Mutants
Franco Martinelli (Housepage) Mike Stukes
Peter Shullman (Kolinki Rec.)
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"Waking Monster give us a taste of things to come in the near future with this three track sampler. "Only you" by the Keith Thompson Project is included in the powerful yet soulful 'Classic Vocal Remix' by DJ Circle that is loaded with jazzy horns and keys, while the mesmerizing Central Avenue remix of "Truly" by Keith Thompson & Maria ILieva is a heavily stompin' affair. Lastly "Pretoria Funk" by Teesquared (aka DJ Ninja) and Thabiso is a slightly dark tech-funk monster perfect for peak time action." -- Mike Fossati (Spirit of House) --------
I am really diggin "Pretoria" by Teesquared and will put it in my rotation at "Deep in Mind" sessions. --DJ Feerock Axiomonline.tv
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Feeling this great EP. Will support!!! --Master Kev --------
Only You track is smokin!!!!!!!!!!Love it i'll be playing that week in week out. --DJ Phil Hudson
El Chico e.p. - Patrick Bo
DJ/ producer Patrick Bo returns with two shots of musical fire in the E.P. El Chico. It features El Chico, an earthy, electronic groove that builds into a carnival celebration. Then there is Palorama. A deep yet melodic house journey that sooths the dancing spirit.
It began as an underground club favorite in chic, Club White in Beirut, Lebanon. Then went on to be an anthem throughout the country. It rose to no.1 for 2 weeks in January '09 on NRJ Radio (99.1 FM) and has steadily been on the Top 10 for two months by connecting with the hearts and aspirations of young people. Keith Thompson recently performed the song along with his other hit, "Break 4 Love" on Star Academy TV show which is viewed across the middle east and via satellite around the world by over 12 million people.
Keith collaborated on the song with local DJ Bob Howayek who is resident at the exclusive White and Eight clubs in Beirut. On one of his subsequent visits to Beirut, Keith wrote and recorded the vocals. Sore throat and all, the passion can be heard in the recording done the afternoon after
a gig.
Thompson's ode to late night partying and the unity from the ying yang of sensual yet spiritual expressions through house.
Supported by: Hippie Torrales, Andy Ward, Oscar P, Davidson Ospina, Phil Hooton, King DK, Jordan Rivera,
Louie Gorbea, Jeannie Hopper, Christian Hornbostel, Greg Fenton, DJ MarkyMark...
Part 2 completes the night with
banging multi mixes. Now all the rooms of the club have an anthem to celebrate at
6 O'clock in the morning.
Supported by: Myles Chalmers, Mike Stukes, Henry da Man, Henri Kohn, Cristian Paduraru, Alfred Azzetto, Christia Hornbostel,
Franco Martinelli, Mike Fossati, DJ Ingela...
Previous Releases
"Soul Surrender"
Island Groove & Keith Thompson
This release is a musical attack on all rooms of club land; whether it be in the lounge or main room. With mixes by Island Groove, Gregory Del Piero, Dolls Combers, Vincent Kwok, and Physics, much of the bases are covered. The reviews and support for all these releases have so far been strong:
Sample Reviews:
From the opening chords to beautifully played acoustic guitar �Soul Surrender� aims to both pluck at your heartstrings and tempt you onto the dancefloor. The vocals are notable too with a credible song that builds in intensity to its rousing chorus line, and all the while is backed up by hi-impact drums and bass. There are several great versions to choose from, including Gregory Del Piero and Dolls Combers, but if you like the sound of the above then the �Island Groove Summer Time Mix�
is recommended. -- M7/M8 (Greg Fenton) July 2008 M8 mag
"...a wonderful production...that will bring sunshine to your heart with its summery vibe
...created by a smooth groove, lovely guitar, melodic keys and uplifting vocals by Keith Thompson."
- Michael Fossati (Spirit of house.com) April 2008
"awesome track, really love the "Summer time mix", the Dolls Combers Dub
and the Vincent Kwok mixes. I will play it for sure, support it in my next return chart too..."
-- Franco Martinelli (housepage.com) 04/08
"Thoughts Of Life"
DJ Sai vs. Keith Thompson
Percolating, bumping, Jersey flavored South African dark, groove with soul and hope.
The first shot from the South African Young Guns Series with remix by Keith Thompson remix.
Keith Thompson presents the debut of the South African Young Guns Series. First up is up and coming producer DJ Sai with "Thoughts Of Life".
A project long time in the finalization. But good things come to those who wait and here we move you with Sai's original production. While mixing the project, Thompson was inspired to write lyrics to the music, bringing to it social commentary, which finally blossomed into his additional remix.
South Africa has long been one of the centers of house music and when DJ Sai tested the remix out at a recent jam, the party was truly elevated.
Keith Thompson has personally and via Waking Monster, been a strong supporter of music and artists from South Africa for years. Releasing early tracks by Black Coffee, Bazwaana, Mjokes, Afro Blue, and recently "When I Fall" by Lez. Exposed to DJ Sai's music, thanks to myspace,
Keith says, "Look for more to come from the artist."
Wookie & Booker T bring the bomb remixes of Lez's South African Hit! After several months of teasing the underground ears from South Africa and NY to Chicago and London, "When I Fall" by Lez is finally ready for 2008. South Africa's rising talent, Lez along with the skills of producer Demor, brings us smooth R&B laced vocals, superbly complimented by two of the UK's hottest remixers Wookie and Booker T. And what a job they've done to keep the summer vibe alive regardless of the season. The original mix is unfortunately only available so far in South Africa.
Undoubtedly a classic, these remixes solidified the songs place in house music history.
The Rhythm Of Life (Remixes):
The original versions, especially the Tony Humphries mix, had established a new sound for house when originally released in 1992 on Level 10 (US) / Synthetic (UK) and became an underground classic. Yet when it was licensed to Underground Solution these remixes took this production to even greater heights of respect and notoriety in 2002. With mixes by UBP, Jazz-N-Groove, and Jonnick, The Rhythm Of Life reached a new generation of house heads. These mixes feature the background and ad lib vocals of India, Connie Harvey, and Debbe Cole rounding out the background vocals.
The original mixes by Tuta Aquino and Tony Humphries with lead vocals by Keith Thompson (ragga chanting and all) are being re-mastered and will be available soon. It boasted such contributing luminaries as Todd Terry, MAW (just beginning their collaboration), Larry Rausen, and BB Keys. Stay tuned.
A supreme melding of Tech and deep soul from rising stars DJ Nermin and Patrick Bo. This Sweat E.P. says acid house/ jacking house is back and thank heavens. DJ Nermin brings us "Let Yourself" which kicks off any dancefloor into peaktime let-yourself-go-frenzy. While Patrick Bo makes his debut with Sweat an even more techy/afro journey into the future. Wrapping up this package is a rediscovered jewel "Head Up High" which sees DJ Nermin teaming up again with vocalist extraordinaire, Ayaah. When she debut the early mix of this track, Barbara Tucker and Kenny Bobien, Kimara Lovelace, and Ron Carrol became quick fans of her's. Get your party started with this one!
An amazing collection of unique and sumptuous grooves with sparkling vocals and character. "I Forgive" by Nermin feat. Ayaah stands up to the quality they have become known for not to mention it's killer, infectious groove. It doesn't have to always be 4 on the floor to house you! Greenwood follows with "Latin Twilight" a Bossa-flavored whistle along that you won't be able to get out of your mind or heart. Classic follow up to Vol.1.
Taken from the Worlds Collide Album, this EP has no fillers but all cuts are prime to get bodies and heads moving.
Bazwaana is an Afro Jazz group from South Africa who are the core band that back up and do session work for the hottest groups, artists, and producers in South Africa. If you were at the Louie Vega's fantastic Roots party duriong the 2005 WMC, you experience the power and talent of the group. They provided the live music for both BOP and Hugh Masekela. "Free My Soul" with the voice of Prudence Phokobye, shows off their mastery of blending Soul, Jazz, breakbeat and latin vibes to create a tastey house jam with a liberating message. Check Keith Thompson's reconstruction "Ora Cabessa" which takes it into an upfront wilder ride.
While Thompson's soon to be classic, "Africa In Your Veins" which was featured on the album, gets remixes courtesy of Man of the moment, Christian Hornbostel, doing his funky thing. A special treat is the Staffan Thorsell remix which leans in a more jazzy direction. This is an outstanding EP and not just based on reveiws and dj support so far.
The remix by Staffan Thorsell (formerly with MOD) replaces the Mahoota Extended mix here since the Mahoota mix can already be found here as part of the "Africa In Your Veins" single. The Mahoota mix is available for the first time on vinyl..
Finally, the long awaited remixes are here of this future classic! Controversial to some, uplifting, unifying and energizing to many. With 4 mixes, it's difficult not to find one or more that is a favorite. The full length version of Mahoota's Jazzy mix is followed by David Skizo's Tribal remix which kicks it up a notch. Skizo, under his Afro Blue moniker, represents with a true Afro Beat homage with highlife guitar and all on the third cut. To complete the package, Thompson goes for a slower, funky tempo to let you enjoy the phased vibe of his Dub just right for a night at a hot South African club...or anywhere else, mind you. Enjoy!
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