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Get Funky Get Down

By MERCURIUS FM on September 13, 2010

Word up Boppers!

Here are some new jams to make your week better. Some crushing techno by the kings of French House – Daft Punk and a classic House jam.

First up we have a monster techno remix made by our Neon-Robot-Gods, Daft Punk. Check out this 1997 goodness right here. Such a hard beat and an interesting rhythm. This is a good track to pull out if you want the dancefloor to transform into Berlin circa 1997.

Micronauts - Get Funky Get Down (Daft Punk Remix)

Next up we have a real classic House jam, dating back to 1992. Features a rather standard House Music format and a classic recognizable synth line. The name of the game is making you move and this is a track that did just that. You can also cop the Tommy Sunshine edit here.

SoundFactory - Understand This Groove

Till next time!

-Mercurius FM

Daft Punk @ MySpace / Micronauts @ MySpace / SoundFactory @ Discogs

Mercurius FM Mondays | More Daft Punk, soundfactory, the micronauts

Aphrodite [Father of Dub]

By Afflicted Wolf on September 13, 2010

Aphrodite - Summer Breeze

“If you wanna be good you have to dig into the roots instead of trying to climb the tree”- Wolf

Aphrodite - Ready or Not Dubplate remix

Aphrodite is the Founding Father of Dubstep, we all know Dubstep evolved from Drum & Bass, but this man was wobbling in 1999. With his track ‘Summer Breeze,’ ‘Stalker’ and his whole self titled album, ‘Aphrodite’ which was released in 1999.

Remixes dating early 2000, ‘I got 5 on it’ and his Incredible remix of ‘Ready or Not’ one of the earliest Hip Hop songs I loved.

Aphrodite - Stalker

This Sunday/early monday, I’m sharing these tunes with you.

xoxo

Wolf

“Aphrodite (born Gavin King ^[1]) also known as A Zone or DJ Aphro, is a UK jungle and drum and bass DJ/producer commonly referred to as the “Godfather of Jungle”, who works along with Micky Finn on their joint Urban Takeover label. One of the oldest drum and bass producers, he largely contributed to and influenced the genre’s current styles and techniques.

DJ Aphrodite is behind Aphrodite Recordings which was inspired by a club he ran in 1988 called ‘Aphrodite’. His debut album was a self titled effort under V2 Recordings released September 1, 2000. The follow up was Aftershock which was again released under V2 Recordings on June 24, 2002, featuring artists such as Barrington Levy and Wildflower.” – Wikipedia.org

Please check out more Aphrodite and Purchase his Self Titled album as well as any other songs you fancy.

Aphrodite | Myspace

Features | More Aphrodite, luniz, The Fugees

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Sweet Beats

By MERCURIUS FM on September 6, 2010

Hello Boppers!

A new week, a couple new beats. (well, not so new)

Art by Melissa B

Our first track is by Chicago based House producer, Paul Johnson. This is a nice fun tune with a nice famous sample. Paul Johnson shows us that its not always about tricks, sometimes a simple beat can carry you a long way.

Paul Johnson - I'm Alone Until You Show Me

Finally, we have a monster French House classic by Alan Braxe. This record is Braxe’s very first record released in 1997 on Thomas Bangalter’s critically acclaimed Roulé Records label. It’s also worth noting this is the 3rd record to be released on his label.

Alan Braxe - Vertigo

Till next time!

-Mercurius FM

Paul Johnson @ MySpace / Alan Braxe @ MySpace

Melissa B

Mercurius FM Mondays | More Alan Braxe, Melissa B, Paul Johnson

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You’re as Cold as Ice

By Afflicted Wolf on September 4, 2010

“You’re as Cold as Ice, you’re willing to sacrifice our love”

Specimen A - Cold As Ice

I come from a heavy background in Classical Rock…so Foreigner DIRTIFIED and grimmed in Dubstep is my Sex. Enjoy

“Specimen A drop an exclusive free download of their eagerly awaited dubstep bomb ‘Cold As Ice’, a monster cover of Foreigner’s 80′s classic given a nasty bassline makeover 2010 style. This one drops hard like the titanic!

Watch out for their next single ‘Chasing Shadows’ dropping soon on Funkatech Records.” – Melissa Mac x

Specimen A Tweet Tweet | Myspace | Facebook | Soundcloud

Features | More Foreigner, Specimen A

The Return of 12th Planet to Bn

By Afflicted Wolf on August 31, 2010

[cont'd] ‘and his arrival to the Public Record’

“Los angeles based dubstep embassador, 12th Planet is inviting music producers to join him on a dubstep project on The Public Record to make song from scratch for an upcoming worldwide release on his SMOG label. This project consists of four phases, in which you’re asked to create four different parts for the song: bassline, lead, effects and transitions.

ThePublicRecord.Com is a social and interactive recording site where members can be apart of the music making experience with their favorite artist. Showcasing multiple genres, The Public Record hosts projects with popular and eclectic artists from around the globe by allowing members to submit parts tailored to the requests of the featured artist.

Past projects on The Public Record have included Deadmau5, The Elements, Rob Zombie, Steve Duda , Street Dream Corps, Filter, and Tommy Lee.”
[more info here]

DJ Sneak - Southern Boy (12th Planet and Flinch remix)

We’d be fools to not give full coverage to John’s arrival on the Public Record, we’d be fools not to support anything 12th Planet is doing since he is making soooo much noise in Los Angeles that my friends in Santa Barbara, miles away are begging him to come play.

The music speaks for itself and as promotional partners of Xmix Records, posting a DJ Sneak remix is a must. Enjoy the music, Check out Public Record, go get more 12th Planet, get into SMOG and get John’s ass to your neighborhood or go visit his!

12th Planet Tweet Tweet
Public Record Website

Features | More 12th Planet, DJ Sneak, Flinch

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Back 2 Love

By MERCURIUS FM on August 30, 2010

Word up boppers.

I spent some time this weekend working on remixes, one of which I gave a nice funky baseline and lowpassed the whole track for the breakdown. Reminded me of the ol’ French House days. Which brings us to this post. :)

The Fairlight CMI

Our first track is a Daft Punk bootleg released on white label in 2000. It was on a release called Stronger which featured one other mix if this song and 2 club mixes of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Nice production here and cool vocals in the middle. But is it truly a Daft Punk made track?

Daft Punk - Don't Believe the Hype (Mix 1)

Next up is a mega tune by one of my personally favorite producers, Lifelike. Its his own remix of his club hit The Soul of My Love. The original is of course classic, on par with the mega french house hits of its time such as Around The World, Music Sounds Better With You and Sound of Violence. But this particular mix is as if Lifelike looked into a crystal ball and predicted the next few years of dance music. Check out his new record label called Computer Science.

LifeLike - The Soul Of My Love (The Lifelike Foundation Version)

See you soon!

-Mercurius FM

Daft Punk @ MySpace / LifeLike @ MySpace

Mercurius FM Mondays | More Daft Punk, Lifelike

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Everyday

By MERCURIUS FM on August 23, 2010

Yo Boppers.

More classy goodness this week.

I think we all know who could rock these kicks hard!

First up is a Prince sampled/remixed track by Paul Johnson. Very little was done here so as to keep the song in tact. Just a little bit of jack drums and editing make this a perfect track to mix in your set for a Prince throwback.

Paul Johnson - Erotic City

Finally, we have a House anthem by Dajaé. Instead of her frequent collaborator Green Velvet, this time she gets the production treatment from “Felix Stallings”. Although this particular mix is the Junior Jack Main Mix, you still feel the Chicago vibe busting out.

Dajaé - Everyday My Life (Junior Jack Main Mix)

‘Til next time Boppers.

-Mercurius FM

Paul Johnson @ MySpace
Junior Jack @ MySpace
Dajaé @ MySpace

Mercurius FM Mondays | More dajae, junior jack, Paul Johnson