Wow what a party we had on Saturday at the Engineerium in Brighton. Celebrating the launch & first year of the Jason Phats Digital Group and 10 years of Gresham Blake.
This red carpet event took place at the Engineerium in Brighton which was full of Victorian Splendour and featured an
incredible line up of live acts and DJ’s which included Mitch Winehouse, Norman Cook, Jason Phats, Orbital, Caged Baby, Jerry Ropero & Sandro Sandrino, Juan Corbi and Nick Tcherniak & Steve Thomas feat Lizzie France alongside an exclusive fashion show from Gresham Blake.
The sublime venue, never before used for such an event, was transformed for the evening with state of the art lighting by Project Audio, the highest quality sound from Funktion One and a fully licensed bar provided by Three and Ten Bars Ltd.
We are just about to plan our summer one – keep posted for news … if your interested in holding a Jason Phats Digital night at you venue please contact Helen@jasonphats.com
Following the runaway success of previous Cool Cuts charting collaborations (‘Round 10’ and ‘Wannabe’), Geek label owner Jason Phats and his protégé Juan Corbi team up once again on ‘Al Bam Boom’; another piece of funked up, techy, sonic wizardry from the indomitable duo.
NICK TCHERNIAK & STEVE THOMAS ‘THE ANSWER EP’
LABEL: GEEK RECORDS / RELEASED: 1ST NOV 2010
Nick Tcherniak & Steve Thomas, two DJ / producer names renowned for their ability to rock underground dancefloors around the world, are to release ‘The Answer’ EP. The release is their first since signing to Jason Phats’ GEEK label, home to cutting edge sounds ranging from tech house, through to minimal and experimental electronica with a twist. ‘The Answer’ EP comprises of the title track featuring Lizzie France on vocals and ‘Take The Pill’ with remixes from Jason Phats, Tom Marchant and Matt Smallwood.
‘The Answer’ features a quality driving, progressive groove, with dark stabs, the sinister spoken vocal ‘the answer’, balanced by the ethereal vocals perfectly delivered by Lizzie France. ‘Take The Pill’ delivers a bouncier, percussive groove, but keeps the edginess with a dark, distorted vocal demanding ‘take the pill’. This EP is a true dancefloor destroyer; the perfect soundtrack for a night of messed up club adventures. GEEK label owner Jason Phats provides a mix and dub which masterfully takes the track down a funky, disco route. Carl Cox’s ‘producer of the year’, Matt Smallwood, lends his hand to ‘The Answer’, offering a perfectly articulated tech-house tinted perspective on the original, whilst Essex-based producer, Tom Marchant completes the package, adding his trademark funky prog flavours.
Jason Phats Digital keeps up the quality as label boss, Jason Phats, links up with new talent Juan Corbi, to deliver the superb melodic, tech house track, ‘Wannabe’.
As always, super tight beats, great grooves and a magnectic dancefloor appeal make ‘Wannabe” a sure fire winner.
The studio mix of creativity, experience and enthusiasm for making music has ensured ‘Wannabe’ is an unmissable house music exploration. ‘Wannabe’ kicks off with crisp percussion and smooth, vocal-led drop and moves swiftly into a stunning exercise into how house music should be. Chiming instrumentals dominate the midway breakdown, before a ships bell signals the return to the chirruping, driving tech-infused energy of the main tune. Flexing their skills to the max, the boys really go to town here.
Expect plenty more from this duo in the months to come.
Label boss and legendary DJ/producer, Jason Phats, steps up to deliver the exotically-named ‘Funkyseptoplasty’; a high class, funky, disco cut on the newly re-launched Afrocuts imprint. Initially established back in the late 90s, Afrocuts was a favourite of industry heavyweights such as Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, Stacey Pullen, Derrick May and Ashley Beedle.
It’s now set to enjoy a musical renaissance as it’s brought back into the Jason Phats Digital Group fold for 2010. ‘Funkyseptoplasty’ is the perfect track to kick things off; a blend of disco and house exploding with funked up energy.
JASON PHATS MID SUMMER MUST HAVES… 1 – JASON PHATS – FUNKYSEPTOPLASTY – AFROCUTS
The return of my Afrocuts label and the Phats disco influenced house sound sees this funked up funk bass driven bomb causing mayhem on the dancefloors. The return of the disco scissors.
2 – SIWELL – I WANNA BE – SPHERA
Siwell returns after the excellent From Dusk Till Dawn with another minimal house monster. Another fine release from Sphera.
3 – JASON PHATS & JUAN CORBI – WANNABE – JASON PHATS DIGITAL
I team up again with label mate Juan Corbi and this is the result…..tribal disco madness and lotsa ass shaking fun.
4 – DJ PP – MIAMI VICE – MUZIK X PRESS
Uraguays Gabriel Rocha releases another gem. This guy is on fire. Hypnotic bass heavy funk with more of his trademark breakdowns. Ace
5 – JASON PHATS feat THE DUKE – PURPLE PIANO – JASON PHATS DIGITAL
Getting huge support from all the big guns. Simple, but highly effective piano house. This works in the big clubs and the sweat boxes. A nod to the old skool.
6 – THYLADOMID – THE VOICE – OFF
Excellent deep house workout that borrows the lyrics from Feeling Good. Beautiful.
7 – ROUND TABLE KNIGHTS VS BAUCHAMPS – CALYPSO – SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Huge steel drum house monster with the feel good factor. Love it.
8 – PLUMP DJ’S – THE KNIFE (NIC FANCIULLI REMIX) – GLOBAL UNDERGROUND
Nic Fanciulli delivers an awesome remix. Deep, moody and massive.
9 – JASON PHATS feat JUAN CORBI – GET ENOUGH/PINK CHAMPAGNE (JASON PHATS MIX) – CDR
A double pack of DJ only reworks, not for re-sale, promo only for the dancefloor. I team up with Juan Corbi for the huge Pink Champagne. Expect to hear this, sun setting at Cafe Mambo.
10 – WAX – WAX 3003 B – WAX
Awesome stripped back techno for those moments when the lights are out. House music in its original form. Magic.
Back once again for the second release on the recently launched Jason Phats Digital label, with huge support from the likes of….
Sarah Main (Pacha/Galaxy/Worldwide), Denny Dowd (Juice FM Liverpool), David Dunne (Hed Kandi/Galaxy), Dj-Rob Maynard (Unknown FM/Gallery Ministry), James Ussher (Floorfillers FM/Oxford), Les Calvert (Radio City/Garlands/Ibiza), Dimitri Kechagias (Dance Radio Global), Eamon Corrigan (RTE/Pulse Radio Dublin), Dave Cronin (RTE/Pulse Radio Ireland), Ant Nicholls (Kiss 101/Bristol), Christian Homan (Twilight/RTE Pulse Radio Ireland), Jim Shaft Ryan (Moneypennys/Various), Helen Mac (Various/Ibiza), Ricky Morrison (M&S/Various Worldwide), Brandon Block (UK/Dubai), Lee Dagger (Miami Calling/Worldwide/Bimbo J)…..
Head honcho Jason Phats gets straight down to business with ‘Purple Piano’. The piano-driven house track with an impeccable groove and uplifting, pulsing energy, harks back to the glory days of classic house music. Elusive singer, songwriter, rapper and performer, “The Duke” provides a tasteful lyrical accompaniment for the vocal version, and there’s also an instrumental version to cover all tastes!
Paul Hughes (Energy FM) “Love it big time, a feelgood factor tune that just needs to be dropped and enjoyed, support from me at 100%.”
Dj-Rob Maynard (Unknown FM/Gallery Ministry)
“Love it, great original track and a very complimentary vocal…good work.”
Dimitri Kechagias (Dance Radio Global)
“Interesting release with very addictive piano sound and cool vocal as well”
Dave Cronin (RTE/Pulse Radio Dublin)
“3 good mixes here. Strings of life for 2010!”
Christian Homan (Twilight/RTE Pulse Radio Ireland) “Great summer vibe off this, in my show for sure.”
‘Purple Piano’ takes the sound of the past and brings it firmly in to the future, with some classic house sounds and vintage piano keys brought together with slick, cutting edge production. Inspired by Jason’s experiences clubbing around the world it’s a true hands-in-the-air anthem, with melodic hook and crisp beats to get you in a dreamy, feel-good mood. The Duke’s vocal talents simply add to the overwhelming sense of “peace, love and harmony” the track evokes.
Paul Hughes (Energy FM), Sarah Main(Pacha/Galaxy/Worldwide), Denny Dowd (Juice FM Liverpool), David Dunne (Hed Kandi/Galaxy), Dj-Rob Maynard (Unknown FM/Gallery Ministry), James Ussher (Floorfillers FM/OXford), Les Calvert (Radio City/Garlands/Ibiza), Dimitri Kechagias (Dance Radio Global), Eamon Corrigan (RTE/Pulse Radio Dublin), Dave Cronin (RTE/Pulse Radio Ireland), Ant Nicholls (Kiss 101/Bristol), Christian Homan (Twilight/RTE Pulse Radio Ireland), Jim Shaft Ryan (Moneypennys/Various), Helen Mac (Various/Ibiza), RIcky Morrison (M&S/Various Worldwide), Brandon Block (UK/Dubai), Lee Dagger (Miami Calling/Worldwide/Bimbo J)…
Back once again for the second release on the recently launched Jason Phats Digital label, head honcho Jason Phats gets straight down to business with ‘Purple Piano’. The piano-driven house track with an impeccable groove and uplifting, pulsing energy, harks back to the glory days of classic house music. Elusive singer, songwriter, rapper and performer, “The Duke” provides a tasteful lyrical accompaniment for the vocal version, and there’s also an instrumental version to cover all tastes!
The Duke is an enigmatic character with versatile vocal talents that have been known to stretch right across the genre spectrum. Always spreading his unique house music gospel with plenty of soul and serotonin-inducing words, you can always count on The Duke to add some spice to a tune!
‘Purple Piano’ takes the sound of the past and brings it firmly in to the future, with some classic house sounds and vintage piano keys brought together with slick, cutting edge production. Inspired by Jason’s experiences clubbing around the world it’s a true hands-in-the-air anthem, with melodic hook and crisp beats to get you in a dreamy, feel-good mood. The Duke’s vocal talents simply add to the overwhelming sense of “peace, love and harmony” the track evokes.
Loving Chris Lakes work. Tough dark beats, quirky syncopated synth shots and a menacing vocal that keeps you locked in with head nodding.
2 – Jason Phats feat The Duke – Purple Piano – Jason Phats Digital Promo
This is causing a storm. A nod to the old skool house days. Rolling pianos, staccato strings with an emotional vocal from new star on the rise The Duke
3 – Siwell – From Dusk Till Dawn – Sphera Records
Excellent groove from an excellent producer on the excellent Sphera Records. Just wait for the beautiful breakdown. Awesome.
4 – Jason Phats & Playright – Round 10 (Jason Phats Deep Dub) – Geek
second release from my Geek label see’s me team up with new signing Juan Corbi AKA Playright for some tribal techno fun. Massive support from Mousse T, Bobby Blanco, Orde Meikle, Stonebridge and many more.
5 – Yuki – Unizen (Jonas Hayes Remix) – Jason Phats Digital promo
Yuki Yamaguccis’ debut release on my Jason Phats Digital label. More bounce than the bottom of a tumble drier.
6 – Cassius – 1999 (Tim Green remix) – Cassius Records
Loving what TG is doing. Excellent remix of a classic with a monster kick
7 – Jason Phats – Get Enough – CDR
Monster party tune ready for Ibiza….. lots of feedback asking me to get the disco scissors out… here’s one of the results
1 – Cassius – 1999 (Tim Green remix) – Cassius Records
Loving what TG is doing. Excellent remix of a classic with a monster kick
2 – APDW vs Tim Deluxe – Just Won’t Do (ATFC & Warren Clarke remix) – Hysterical
another excellent remix of a classic.
3 – Jason Phats & Playright – Round 10 (Jason Phats Dub) – Geek
second release from my Geek label see’s me team up with Playright for some tribal techno fun. Massive support from Mousse T, Bobby Blanco, Orde Meikle, Stonebridge and many more.
4 – Yolanda Be Cool ft Dcup – We Speak No Americano – Sweat It Out
Awesome 50′s sampling retro house madness
5 – Yuki – Unizen (Jonas Hayes remix)
Yuki Yamaguccis’ debut release on my Jason Phats Digital label. More bounce than the bottom of a tumble drier.
6 – David Keno – Upside Down/Wait For More – Snatch
Great deep, ass shaking house funk from another great producer on the rise. On Riva Starrs’ hot new label
7 – Jason Phats – Get Enough – White Label
Monster party tune ready for Ibiza
8 – Nalin & Kane – Beach Ball (Joris Voorn remix) – Superfly
Man of the moment Joris Voorn brings Andry Nalins classic back to the dancefloor
9 – Roger Sanchez – 2Gether – Stealth
Roger Sanchez samples the B-52′s creating a dancefloor smash
10 – Reboot – Enjoy Music (Riva Starr remix) – Defected
Another man on fire at the moment, Riva Starr, does an excellent job remixing this already excellent house record.
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