RECENTS COMPILATIONS
SK200
SECRET LOVE 5
MODERN CLUBBER EP
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Fat freddys drop, D’angelo, Letta Mbulu, Sonar Kollektiv, Ubiquity records, Kutiman, Larry David and too many more to mention.
Soul-boy Stee Downes has been involved in music from a young age playing bass, guitar and keys. Completing his sound engineering studies in 2002, he left Dublin for the Netherlands where he was intent on pursuing his musical path.
While in Amsterdam he began to focus his attention on writing and production. London based outfit “Loose Ensemble” got their hands on one of his demo's and asked him to feature on two tracks for the “Catalyst EP” which was released on Foundation records. Following on from this he later collaborated with Echoplex's Ed Eustace to be part of Vinylvibes first release which received DJ support from people like Dom Servini, Rainer Truby and Michael Ruetten.
On returning to Dublin in 2006 he was inspired by the positive reaction and was determined to develop his vocal talents, combined with song-writing to create a unique sound. He began to build his repertoire and put together a live show, later supporting Roy Ayers, Amp Fiddler, Herbie Hancock, Bugz in the attic, Fat Freddys drop, DJ Spinna, Money Mark and many more.
In April 2008 he teamed up with old friend and musical counterpart Ishfaq to record his debut album “All in a day”. They settled into the studio in Croatia and recorded the album in two weeks. Coming from the same school of thought and heavily influenced by similar music they formed a solid partnership and played all the instruments on the project.
Being a DJ for over ten years Stee credits much of his influence to a wide range of music including Soul, Jazz, Funk, House, Techno and Latin music hailing artists such as Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Miles Davis, Prince and D'angelo as having the biggest impact on him in his early years.
His debut album was released on Sonar Kollektiv in October 2008 entitled "All in a day". This was a collection of songs he had wrote over a period of two years and the album received amazing reviews across the globe, winning him best single for 'Asunder' in the French radio awards alongside Jazzanova, Mr Scruff, Jose James and Alice Russell. The record is a fusion of all his accumilated influences from Reggae, Soul, Funk, House and Brazilian.
Subsequent to his album release Stee delved into his house music roots producing "No retreat" which was released via Alex Barck's (Jazzanova) "Based on misunderstanding" series. He is currently working with Motor city drum ensemble (Four Roses/MCDE) , Lovebirds (Freerange/winding road) and Johnwaynes (Compost) for future album and EP releases in 2009. He has also featured on two tracks for Dublex inc's latest album "Pheonix" on Infracom and also on Diesler's forthcoming album on Freestyle records.
Stee is also a passionate DJ that has played alongside Trus Me, DJ Spinna, Simbad, Rainer Truby, Mark E, Theo Parish and Greg Wilson. His sound ranges from Deep house to Techno, Soul to Funk and Disco to Jazz.
Stee currently divides his time between performing with his 7 piece live band, Dj-ing, writing and producing for his next album which is expected in early 2010.
Hey Stee, Dermot here ex sounds drog :) Great set at the picnic my man! Heaven's in the back seat... ya ledge. sorry we hadn't a chance for a proper chat. hope to see you soon mate. love your work!!
I hope you are having a nice summertime filled with a fantastic grooves! Please check out my latest mixtape Stay tuned, Eric
Eric Tchaikovsky Endless Stories Night Light Mix’09
Flevans – Endless Things Nekta – Here’s Us (Valique Dark Jazz Dub) Parov Stelar – Libella Swing Torpedo Boyz – Japanese Boyz (Smoove Remix) Basement Freaks – Gypsy Breaks (Breakbeat Junkie Vs DjP Remix) Sunsetsoul Presents Da Wiesel – Boogaloo Stomp (Tal M. Klein Rub) Jazzanova – I Can See (IskraDisco! Remix) Mojo Project – Free (Sumo Vocal Mix) Club Des Belugas – What Is Jazz (Tape Five Remix) Speak Low – This Letter Smoove – Hammond Ruckus Roboticus – Here We Go (Diesler Remix) DJ Farrapo – Carimbo'Do Farrapo (Basement Freaks Remix)
beloved/salt city vocal deliver me ruby samba/ d.construcrion reconstruction see you (cd-r) parov stelar/roland schwarz silent snow (etage noir promo) stee downes/simbad old school mix a need for something else (sonar kollektiv) sharokh sound of k/afrilounge letting you go (compost promo) christos kedras/yogi & husky deep wash mix sweet temptation (kapa) el prevost/population 3 dub remix day & night (elevation promo) uschi classen colours of sunshine (broadcite) note wollman/gabriel black it’s just rhythm (tarantic promo) atnarko get down to work it out (sowat) adam jace zoom (elevation) altered native/souled bullet blade (fresh minute) atnarko/jay west far east flow (sowat) nexus/instrumental stand up
Part 4
johnwaynes/llorca red mix libertango (compost promo) cbass & mikobene/wareika don’t forget (elevation) santiago garcia atom F13 (who bear) carlos kinn & alexei/hector couto hot latin riddim remix lost dreams (suma promo) martin east project/mike sarkus & ralph session NYC afterdark dub release (kappa) conya doss/pablo martinez remix what i'd do (cd-r) beatz kinetic/earnshaw & jones remix push the fader jazztronik oneness marco de horno/spirit catcher samurai note native/club mix melody oral tunerz/favretto battini remix till u drop (outta limits) sloz/dubourdeu just for you (suma promo) sandy champers/alBen remix edit this is me (outta limits promo)
Thanks for your very nice sounds!!! You are very open-minded, adding elements from multi-cuntries, mostly "black/soul/jazzy music"..Very atmospheric and groovy!! Keep grooving and come to Greece and play!!
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