Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, G & P Funk, Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Thom Yorke, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Roberson, Maynard James Keenan, Gil Scott Heron, Lauryn Hill, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Earl Klugh, Jimmy Hendrix, RATM, Deftones, Tool, Bob Marley, Brad Nowell, Boards of Canada, MJ Cole, A Guy Named Gerald, 808 State, LTJ Bukem, Kemistry & Storm, Goldie, Polar, M.I.S.T., Calibre, D-Bridge, Jonny L, Reprazent, Bailey, Klute, Dev Paradox, Omni Trio, Carlito & Addiction, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Photek, Doc Scott, Teebee, The Invaderz, Digital, Total Science, John
B., Rob Playford, Dom, Aquasky, Ed Rush & Optical, Ram Trilogy, Bad Company, Usual
Suspects, NOISIA, C4C, Hive, ArQer & Realtime, Tactile, Mindscape, Koldfront, Pendulum, Mathematics, Soulproof,
Illformants, Pieter K, Commix, Icicle, could go on for years...
Sounds Like
Futurefunky beats cutting through a chunky layer of subfrequency tones... with a thick slab of soulful vibes on the side.
AMANING & SOL.ID - THE CHOSEN - AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Amaning & Sol.ID / Loxy & Amaning - The Chosen / Strikeforce - Sudden Def UK
This is first of a two part EP based around the talents of DJ Amaning and entitled ’The Chosen EP’ after the lead track on this 12". The EP features the talents of Amaning, Sol.ID, Loxy & TGM (Part 2), making it a truly global collaboration that also reinforces the diversity and wide appeal of the Sudden Def imprint.
Cologne based DJ Amaning is well known across Europe & his pedigree speaks for itself after previous releases on labels like Metalheadz, Soul:r & Jerona Fruits. Sol.ID is a classically trained saxophonist and percussionist, whose musical intellect is evident in the deep soulful beats that he crafts. One of the new wave of talented US producers, 2008 is looking at being a big year for this man.
Loxy is one of the leading artists in the scene with countless releases on labels including Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz, Bingo, Technique and Cylon to name a few. This collaboration with Amaning is his second outing on Sudden Def and there is more lined up for later this year!
Chronicles of the Deep is the third and last part of a series of LP’s and CD’s that have been making a huge impact on the atmospheric drum & bass scene.. The Chronicles its self tells a story of beautiful strings, great warriors and mysterious landscapes all written down by some of the greatest discoveries made in atmospheric drum & bass.. Not only told by the Usual Suspects, but also displaying great words from the up & coming talented producers out there.
This CD is partly a compilation of 10 tunes originally released on the Chronicles of the Deep LP. After the LP Fokuz released a Second double pack with 4 extra tracks. Prior to the LP a single with 2 tracks to promote the LP. Both these other projects where part of the complete Chronicles series, called Chronicles Sampler, and Chronicles continued, the aftermath. These 16 tracks are all together represented on this double CD.
In addition to these 16 tracks you find 9 Exclusive gems which where never released on vinyl, and will only be available on this CD. This CD is carefully compiled in such a way that you will experience this whole package as a complete Journey.. A Journey that starts off deep inside the valleys of Neverland, and slowly works its way up to the mountains through all types of atmospheres, encountering hot steamy desserts, huge tropical rainforests, deep sea oceans and impressive icy polar surroundings..….. from the deep and minimalistic dubby vibes to full happy vocal driven tunes served with heavy slamming feel good tracks that will get the dancefloors moving anywhere around the world....
Many artists these days say they are doing “soulful” music, but really don’t know what that entails. Soul is not revamping the sound Calibre or MIST perfected at the turn of the century. Soul is not looping random Al Green records and proclaiming the sound of the future. Soul, as in anything else, is a feeling, and it is embedded deeply within many of the tones that emit from Sol.ID’s tracks.
Little is known about this beast from Texas. The scant facts are as follows: he is a classically trained saxophonist and percussionist, and has a great appreciation for many different styles of music. Gaining much praise from a
project entitled "Autumn" (with production partner Lost Prophet), he stormed onto the scene, raking up a number of releases on Fokuz (and Fokuz LTD), including beauties like "It's Always About The Girl", "Yesterday" (a collaboration with ICR that was featured on the "Discoveries Of The Deep" LP in 2006), and "Redemption".
There's a quality that's best described as "deep" in each of their selections: while the funk and the hypnotic bass is always intact, the varying sounds throughout the tunes are what draws listeners in, whether it be a seductive bassline ("Refuge") to long-lost female vocals ("Dilated Times"), the emotion is there, etched forever within the vinyl. Now while Autumn's actual back catalogue might be smaller in comparison to many others, the accolades are vast, and have given way to tunes being snapped up left and right. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. Sol.ID is already working on scores of tunes, with collaborators like Kubiks & Lomax, Amaning, Mixmaster Doc, Stunna, Zyon Base, Saburuko, Theory, Pentagon & Ethix, Cybass and Sinistarr.
The other side to Sol.ID, the side gaining much recognition as of late, would be his status as an up and coming DJ. He’s already been featured on Random Movement Radio, as well as GFM UK’s “The Liquid Soul Show”, along with recording the December 2007 podcast for Rubik Records. His recent European tour went over nicely with thousands witnessing his unique funky style. When you check a Sol.ID set, be prepared: not only will the dubs be flying by fast and furious, but you will be privy to a true Soulful treatment, from one of the leading US producers of that real Soul vibe.
Being part of the new breed of US DnB producers might seem like a daunting task, but conversing with Sol.ID, he makes it sound easy. With an easygoing demeanor and an ear for what’s right both within the production and within the mix, there’s no telling how far he can truly go. Sky’s truly the limit; just make sure you keep an ear out to how far up this shooting star is destined to travel.
AIM - SoulEyeDee
E-mail - SoulEyeDee@gmail.com
words by Khal
Discography:
MSRD002 (2009) Sol.ID & Jiant - The Light
BWCD04 (2008) Sol.ID - Long Way From Home
BWCD04 (2008) Sol.ID & Cybass - Soul Reaction
FOKUZCD003 (2008) Sol.ID & Zyon Base - World of Emptiness
DIGIBLUS005 (2008) Sol.ID - Avian Jazz 'Sinistarr Recut' (Digital Blus)
SDR12029 (2008) Amaning & Sol.ID - The Chosen
RRD03 (2007) Sol.ID & Cybass - 4AM
KNOW75 (2007) Knowledge Magazine Triple Vision Showcase
FOKUZLP002 (2007) Autumn - Canopy
CLS004 (2007) Autumn - Cut Away
KNOW75 (2007) Autumn Cut Away
FOKUZLTD013 (2007) Autumn - Dilated Times / Transmute
CLS004 (2007) Autumn - It's Always About The Girl (Lomax Rmx)
KNOW75 (2007) Autumn It's Always About The Girl (Lomax Remix)
FOKUZ025 (2006) Autumn - Redemption / Pair of Grins
FOKUZLP001 (2006) Autumn & ICR - Yesterday
FOKUZCD001 (2006) Autumn & ICR - Yesterday
FOKUZLTD008 (2006) Autumn - Refuge
FOKUZLTD007 (2006) Autumn - It's Always About The Girl
Forthcoming:
Sol.ID - Blue Grooves (Future Thinkin)
Sol.ID & Subz - Don't Let Go (Have-A-Break)
Sol.ID & Subz - From Dark 2 Grey (Basswerk)
Amaning & Sol.ID - Immortal Pleasures (Nu Directions)
Autumn & Perpetuum - Unconditional (BIOS)
Stunna, Release, Sol.ID & Amaning - Can't Get U Off My Mind (BIOS)
For those interested, there are 5 exclusives supported by Stunna, Sabre & Zyon Base among others below the player (full audio up on virb.com/souleyedee)
Stay tuned for more project, collab & updated rls info!
The newest installment of Gangsta Drum N Bass, this time from Mainframe with MC Young Foe, whos also the founder of the GDNB series! Not for the faint of heart, this mix will smack the shit out'chu!!
T.C.
MixTape Vol: 9 Fantasy Factory/ The Berrics. "TheCrew" Cody Cepeda,
Eric King, Timmy Johnson, Marquis King, Sean Whitcomb and Mike Fields.
Featuring Rob Dyrdek, Stevie Williams, Josh Kalis, Chris Cole and MORE!
On the A-side you have the sounds of Erb n Dub’s alter ego, Drum Addict with ‘Here Dis’ whilst on the flip up & coming producer Dose teams up with D-Tox to bring you ‘Rat Bastard’
TERMINUS - PRODUCED BY 6BLOCC, MASTERED BY DADDY KEV. FEAT. MYKA 9,
EXISTEREO, WOES, KEMST, POW SHADWOZ, JROZ, THE HIGH SUN M.C. NOW BEING
DISTRIBUTED BY CROSSTALK INT. AND ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD BABY AND ITUNES!
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