The ‘Deep, Down & Discofied’ EP is a great, great, great upcoming release from Lovebirds on Knee Deep Records. There are three tracks on this release ranging from banging disco to deep and soulful. ‘The Ride’ is a hard-hitting, sampled-driven, club-destroying, floor-shaking, mammoth of a disco house track. It bangs so hard, you’ll want to save it for your peak-hour set. The mood is relaxed on ‘Mandrill’. Deep, deep track for your listening pleasure and your lounge and bar sessions. ‘Dancin’ sits well between the other two tracks. Soulful and funky, this disco track is driven by samples and horns and percussion.

Buy this release at Traxsource.

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Straight from Lima, Peru, LALA just joined the label and now has a release out soon next month. This time, we go deeper into the realm of house. The deep groove will keep you interested, whether you’re a listener or a dj. With influences from tech and minimal, this is an addition to our catalog you don’t want to miss.

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Leave The World Behind (Justin de Guzman Remix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ydiuedmfne4

Leave The World Behind (Justin’s Deeper Mix)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ojk3nmjf2y0

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Aidz, owner of music blog, Give Me Some Little L, interviews owner and A&R director for Deeper Manila, Justin de Guzman.

Deeper Manila is the only Philippine-based house music label dedicated in giving Pinoys quality house music.

I got a chance to interview Justin de Guzman, founder of DM, about house music, DM and anything under the sun basically. HAHA

Continue reading at Give Me Some Little L.

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Mick Barroga, better known as SPiNTECH, just released his highly anticipated album, “Electrogruvjunkie“. The release contains an eclectic variety of tracks showcasing his various styles and influences. Here, we have the veteran telling us more about himself.

Deeper Manila: How old are you?
Mick Barroga: I’m 40 going on 25 with 15 years experience hahaha…

DM: Where did the “SPiNTECH” moniker come from?
MB: It was originally the name of our mobile dj group back in around 89’, then I kept that name till then as a solo artist.

DM: What got you into Deeper Manila?
MB: The house music

DM: How did you start and come into the house music scene?
MB:  I started DJing at first, then eventually migrated to producing remixes then originals after that.

DM: What distinguishes you amongst the rest?
MB: I play originals and remixes of my own with my sets.

DM: Where do you get your inspiration? Does it differ from each track/project?
MB:  It really depends on the vibe I get that day.  Sometime I takes days or a few minutes, I just surprise myself as I produce.

DM: Describe your sound. What influences your music?
MB: Mostly DJ friendly tracks of electro, funky, house, soulful, dance tracks

DM: Has music always been part of your life?
MB: It’s my lifestyle

DM: House/electronic/dance music keeps on changing constantly. How do you keep your sound pure?
MB: I’m critical with creating my own vsti presets most of the times and I create a vibe based on how it feels.

DM: Do you have a favorite venue you like to gig at?
MB: If it’s outdoors with thousands of people and the speakers are loud, that’s my favorite venue.

DM: Describe the house/electronic/dance music scene in the Philippines.
MB: The DJ scene is a bit pretentious, not to disrespect anyone.  It needs more than just mixing from A to B.  We need more guys playing originals and not just bootleg exclusives.  Plus adding the live performance of sequencing, sampling and the works to add to the vibe.

DM: Favorite food?
MB: 12” Vinyl hahaha…

Electrogruvjunkie is out now on digital stores.

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As the year ends, we leave you with the last two releases of 2009. Lights On My Face and Electrogruvjunkie will be out by the end of this week. After that, we’ll be organizing some things to prepare for a more orderly year. We are happy to announce that SPiNTECH’s Electrogruvjunkie will be released on Deeper Manila. That’s his first release on this label. Watch out for that. We hope 2010 will be bigger for us as we are still a growing label.

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I first heard the track “Paradise” on the “Defected In The House Eivissa 2006″ CD. It’s a three-disc compilation of mixes. Disc 1 and 2 were mixed by Defected boss, Simon Dunmore. Disc 3 was mixed by DJ Pippi. Generally, the whole package sounds organic and soulful. Note: Google is here for you.

Among all the tracks featured in all mixes, “Paradise” by Hippsoul and Chill really stuck to me. It’s 2009 and I still love it. It’s got jazzy licks and chords from the Rhodes (best instrument ever!). It’s got some latin influences. The percussion just lays there perfectly. You just have to hear it.

Also, another favorite from Eivissa 2006 is KB – Feelin U (Yoruba Soul Mix). Osunlade never fails me. Every track he makes is just pure soul. His music making is spiritual to him. You can definitely hear the soul in his works.

Lastly, still from Eivissa 2006, Peven Everett’s “Just A Girl”. Nu-soul singer Peven Everett causes serious damage with this soulful bomb. Also, check out Peven Everett – Stuck.

Git cho Defected Records on.

- Justin

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Reel People, of nu-jazz and broken beat fame, shares their top 10 tracks as of December 2009. Jazzy and soulful, the collection of 10 tracks will satisfy anytime and anywhere.

1. Reel People Music presents: Xmas Sampler 2009
   Randy Crawford & Joe Sample -Respect Yourself (RP’s Club Mix)
2. Rasmus Faber: Where We Belong
   Yes feat. Dyanna Fearon
3. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band: The Remixes (Incl. Kaje, & Yam Who Mixes)
   Far Beyond (Recloose Mix)
4. Simon Grey: The Galactica Suite
   Original Mix
5. Reel People feat. Tony Momrelle: Star
   RP’s Club Mix
6. BSTC feat J.L: I Love It
   Vick Lavender’s All Soul Rework Mix
7. Mishal Moore: Oh Lord (Incl. Kenny Dope & MuthaFunkaz Mixes)
   Original Mix
8. Da Lata feat. Diabel Cissokho: This Is Not Your Job (Da Lata House Mixes)
   Da Lata House Mix
9. The Realm feat. Tony Momrelle: Time
   The Realm Vocal Mix
10. The Sunburst Band: Rough Times EP (Incl. Ian Friday Mixes)
    He Is (Ian Friday Tea Party Mix)

Support the artists. Support the broken beat/nu-jazz heads.
Get it all on Traxsource.

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Hey, hey! Late comer this year and yet it quickly launches up, up, way up as the track of the year. Probably will take over early 2010 as well. Get this mammoth of a track! Man, that’s just a big, big track.

Caution: Building may collapse upon playing.

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