FORT KNOX FIVE (Fort Knox Recordings, Wash DC)



The Fort Knox Five have had a huge impact on the international funk and breaks scene over the past couple of years. With the release of five critically acclaimed singles on their own independent label, Fort Knox Recordings, the FK5 have been thrust into the spotlight and caught the attention of music lovers around the world.

FK5 flawlessly fuse live instrumentation with modern electronics to create their signature funk-driven sound. Their highly sought-after production style has been called upon to remix incredible artists, including: the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, Tower of Power, A Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions, and Mo'Horizons to name a few. They have also been called upon by the godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa, to produce four tracks on his recent album "Dark Matter" on Tommy Boy Records. Recently, they have been back in the studio with Afrika Bambaataa and King Kamonzi to record a smoking new single called Radio Free DC.

FK5's unique DJ style ranges from eclectic downbeat & hip hop, to upbeat funk and breaks. Their keen sense of party rocking has gained them countless fans around the globe. They have rocked dancefloors in Russia, Germany, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Canada to name a few. As well as mega clubs such as Fabric Live in London, Supercharged in Brighton, La Paloma in Barcelona, and many more....

2005 proved to be a pinnacle year for the Fort Knox Five. Having been selected into the prestigious Urb Magazine Next 100, and featured on the Hotel Costes Sept Compilation, FK5 also teamed up with the English Funkateers, Skeewiff, over at Jalapeno Records. Together they compiled a breakbeat funk compilation called, The Raid. It features exclusive tracks and remixes by Skeewiff, the Fort Knox Five, and Kraak en Smaak. These tunes all come from the back catalogs of Fort Knox and Jalapeno.

A major turning point in 2005 was when they were selected to be Gwen Stefanis tour and show dj on the Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour. Being a part of this, they had the opportunity to open sellout shows with Gwen Stefani, and the Black Eyed Peas. They were able to play massive arenas, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Gardens, and everywhere else in between.

In 2006, the Fort Knox Five released the New Gold Standard Vol 1, which was the first cd release for Fort Knox. It is a compilation of songs coming from the vaults of Fort Knox. Solid 24K Gold! They are also releasing a mix cd of their remixes entitled Fort Knox Reminted in March of 2007. FK5 will also be working closely next year with Krafty Kuts, Afrika Bambaataa, and Wicked Lester. Keep an eye out for their first full length album out early fall 2007.

Fort Knox Five - "DC's Finest Vol. 1", late 2006

http://www.boogieburg.com/audio/mixes/F ... stVol1.mp3

odlican promo mix 7 SAMURAI
nadam se njihovom gostovanju u bgd negde oko 10-og januara

7 Samurai slo motion rub a dub s.o.u.l. radio mix for WDR5
tracklist:
AUGUSTUS PABLO: Pablo meets Mr.Basie (rough trade)
THE TRUTH: truth theme (high on hope)
JELLYBASS: liquid metal (lohz)
MARVIN GAYE: is anybody thinking about their living? (bo edit 001)
GIORGIO SCARPELLI: a Marietta (phonogram Argentinia)
UB..S: disco symphony (electric souls)
KATALYST feat STEVE SPACEK: how about us? (bbe)
HAIRY DIAMOND: givin up (gusto)
PREFUSE 73/ SEVEN BELLS: the class of 73 bells (warp)
COLLAGE: when shall I repay your trouble,Mum? (melodija)
KENI BURKE: risin to the top (7 Samurai rmx) (test)
DUB DELAY BAND: evolute (tracky b)
W.O.K. foot loose (ng)
ZILVERZURF / 7 SAMURAI: the moment is gone (poets club)


http://rapidshare.com/files/168027845/7 ... b_soul.mp3

izgleda nista od sedam samuraja
pih
bila je to lazna uzbuna

Hint
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The Story

Hint’s musical career began back in 2002, with his first release on the Leicester-based label Deep Water. The 6-track “Beau Selecta” EP caused quite a stir, with radio support on BBC Radio One and XFM. Within a week of the promos being sent out, Hint was lucky enough to be invited to record a Peel Session at the BBC’s Maida Vale studios, which was broadcast in May 2002 – an honour that would feature at the very top of any musician’s proudest moments.

The success of that first EP quickly attracted the interest of the Bristol-based Hombré imprint, and arrangements were made for Hint to record his debut album for the label, mixing it down in Geoff Barrow’s (Portishead) studio, State Of Art, in Bristol, during the first half of 2002.

Alongside John Peel, The Big Chill’s Pete Laurence was also an enthusiastic early supporter of Hint. Having received an upfront promo of “Portakabin Fever”, he was quick to secure the first Hint live performance, which took place that summer on The Big Chill’s Sactuary Stage. In fact, “Portakabin Fever” was even listed as The Big Chill’s 2nd favourite album of 2002 in the programme, despite the fact that it was yet to be released!

The success snowball continued to roll – that first Big Chill appearance lead to yet another invite to Maida Vale, this time to record a session for Radio One’s One World show (broadcast March 2003) and Hombré approached the UK’s respected Ninja Tune label and struck a deal under which the two labels would co-release “Portakabin Fever”.

A European Tour with Hexstatic and Pest followed, as well as a return to The Big Chill that summer. This time artist Will Barras was in tow, providing live visuals with paint and canvas and Hint was joined by Bonobo on bass and Minotaur Shock on drums.

Whilst things may have gone quiet in terms of releases since the album dropped, Hint continued to build his reputation with successful DJ tours of Japan and Russia, a monthly slot on Groovetech internet radio and a residency at Bristol’s respected Seen club night, where he supported the likes of Carl Craig, Bugz In The Attic and Jazzanova.

Having always been more of a club-style DJ, it seemed only natural that Hint would let this love of edgy, uptempo music works its way into his own productions. With dancefloor remixes for Diesler (Tru Thoughts) and Uptown Felaz (Wah Wah 45s) causing a bit of a buzz, the time seemed right for Hint to return to the record shop shelves with a new sound. Brighton label Tru Thoughts stepped up to the plate and the first fruits of this fine paternship were the 6 tracks that made up The Tremmuh EP, released in December 2005.

Change is good – Hint’s new sound continues to pick up stong support from new places and new faces. This time, the BBC DJs pushing the Hintertainment are J Da Flex and Benji B (1xtra) and the more dancefloor-friendly tracks are gracing the decks of some of Hint’s favourite club DJs and picking up great reviews in magazines such as Straight No Chaser, Knowledge and XLR8R. It’s almost like starting again – who knows where this 6-track EP will lead?

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