Rayko, a Madrid-based producer who is a consistent favorite here at Analog Giant, casually dropped this simply outstanding edit of Steve Miller Band classic "Shangri-la" earlier today. It's just so...danceable! I mean, this is one helluva club track. We haven't checked in with Rayko lately, but the man is as prolific as he is talented, and he's got a load of jaw-dropping remixes and edits that he's shared on his Soundcloud page this year alone. I've slapped a couple of choice examples below.
Steve Miller Band - "Shangri-la" (rayko club edit) by Rayko

Bonus Rayko:
It s right (rayko pool edit) by Rayko
Feeling something (rayko edit) by Rayko

You've got to check out this preview track from Le Babar. Besides being one very funky Belgian, Le Babar crafts some truly masterful filtery French House. Looking forward to the release on this one!
Le Babar Ft. Blackout Disco- Missy Cleveland (Preview) by Lebabar

Bonus Le Babar:
Le Babar - Thinking About You EP by Lebabar
Leonardus & Le Babar - That Funky Music Ep Teaser by Lebabar

Truly something special coming down the pipeline. Some Cold Rock Stuff, is the debut album of original music from one of the original turntablists, longtime DJ for Madlib and the late J Dilla. The record is an an original work of instrumental hip-hop, electronic music, and dance music. For thos not in the know J. Rocc is co-founder of The World Famous Beat Junkies and one of the most renowned hip hop DJs on the planet.

The release is pretty amazing. The vinyl release is a 3/LP set - album and mystery disc - with a triple gatefold, double sided poster, and sticker sheet. The CD is double disc (album and mystery disc) packaged in a custom-made 12-panel digipack. Album illustration by Gustavo Eandi, design by Jeff Jank. Photo of J Dilla & J. Rocc by Egon, circa 2005. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Check out a track.
J Rocc - Play This Too by stonesthrow

Should have a contest giveaway for this record coming soon. Keep your eye out!

Young swiss DJ and Producer Ghostape according to his Facebook "creates sounds, that subsist on a strange struggle between cheap instrumentals and subtle, nay surreal vocal-arrangements. Not really something that makes you dance 2 days at a stretch, but definitive something that’s particular." His latest release "C'mon" showcases this vary claim. Really nice track. Looking forward to more from this upcoming artist.
C'mon (demo) by Ghostape

Great new video from Aloe Blacc. Little kids dancing is always awesome. Aloe Blacc will be playing in Chicago on June 6th at Lincoln Hall. I'll be there.

Need some music to get your weekend rolling? Here's an edit of the highly controversial, disco-sappy Wings classic Silly Love Songs. Whether you love the song or would rather listen to Rebecca Black get down to Friday 100 more times, this edit from London's Serge Santiago is a must listen. And hey, you have to appreciate that magnificent bassline. Free download, too.

Next, you've got to check out this new Bag Raiders remix of the new Monarchy single, I Won't Let Go. Fantastic vocals on this one, and I like the old-school house sound. Also, don't miss this great nu-disco remix of Kamei's Sugarland from Long Beach producer duo LBCK.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Wings - Silly Love Songs (Serge Santiágo Extended Edit) by Serge Santiago

I Won't Let Go (Bag Raiders remix) by Monarchy

Kamei - Sugarland (LBCK Mellowdisco Remix) by LBCK

DJ Phaze and the S-Man--the two talented producers that make up Relative Funk SoundSystem--consistently deliver some of the best funky, breaky, hip-hop mash-ups and remixes out there. While they post more quality tracks than I can even keep wrap my head around, but if you're not already following their Soundcloud page these three new tracks will give you a feel for what they're about.
Young Holt Ft. Lords Of The Underground - Tic Toc Soul by Relative Funk SoundSystem
James Brown Feat Nicodemus-Funky drummer Get Wicked-Relative Funk Remix by Relative Funk SoundSystem
Notorious B.I.G-California Soul by Relative Funk SoundSystem

Photo by cgoulao.

New track from Nôze and Riva Starr. For some reason soon as I heard it I thought Muppets and when I think Muppets I think Crazy Harry. Maybe its the wild horns or the uptempo nature of the track. Regardless pretty awesome track. Check it out.
Nôze feat. Riva Starr - Dring Dring (96kbps) by Rivastarr

Awesome remix of Booka Shade's "Regenerate" by Kris Menace. Sorry for the barrage of music posts but all of a sudden all my favorite artists on Soundcloud decided to post! Mr. Menace threw up a bunch of great remixes that you need to check out ASAP. Threw up the Depeche Mode track as well.
Booka Shade - regenerate - kris menace remix (get physical) by Kris Menace
Depeche Mode - Fragile Tenions - Kris Menace´s universe remix (emi) by Kris Menace

From the remixing duo that can do no wrong in our book. Classixx just released this awesome breezy remix of Nite Jewel's track "Am I Real." Awesome stuff. Check it out.
Am I Real (Classixx TPS-L2 Mix)- Nite Jewel by Classixx (Official)

Bonus:

Get the .mp3 of the original from Stones Throw here.

Live music from The Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble. The video show cases the Ensemble playing a series of techno-type songs using live instruments. Some of it probably borders on jazz, especially the track at 2:36. They recently recorded a live set for Gilles Peterson. Check that out here. While all their tour dates are up they are set to play on their largest stage yet. On April 16th they will be playing at A the 2011 Coachella festival.

Please give a warm welcome to Melenie, the newest member of the Analog Giant team! We're excited to have Melenie contributing to the site--she's always on top of anything and everything that happens in the Seattle music scene, and she's got a downright scary knowledge of old school disco and boogie. If you've been following the site the last few days, you've had a taste of that, but also a good feel for how much new music she listens to. Of course, with Melenie here, the scales have now been tipped and Seattle outnumbers Chicago 2-to-1 here at AG.

Welcome, Melenie--we're happy to have you on board.

photo by Fjcke

Cassara - The World is Yours (Nightriders Remix) by Nightriders">Nightriders are back in action with a brand new remix, this time taking a swing at Cassara's The World is Yours. Pictured above, Cassara is "auf Deutschland", as they say, and I really like the vibe of the original track. That said, this remix is classic Nightriders quality--great work all around. That driving beat and vocal combination is something I could bliss out to all night.
Cassara - The World is Yours (Nightriders Remix) by Nightriders

Juan Atkins is an American musician widely credited as the originator of techno music along with Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. The three, called the Belleville Three (pictured), attended high school together in Belleville, Michigan, outside of Detroit. Atkins is teaming up with Scion A/V to release a 6 track record. The hard-copy version came out back on February 15, while the digital version is due out in a couple weeks on March 29th.

For this project, Atkins shares three new tracks, which hearken back to the golden age of Detroit Techno. Additionally, the release will also feature remixes by some of the most respected names in electronic music today.
Juan Atkins - Dayshift (Oliver's Nightshift Remix) by ScionAV

Dimitri from Paris just posted this fresh edit of Donna Summer's anthem 'Spring Affair', originally released in 1976 on her Four Seasons of Love album. This edit was posted to celebrate the arrival of, yep, "spring", and after just waking up here in Seattle to sunlight streaming through the window, that seems like a damn good reason to me.
Donna Spring - Summer Affair DFP Re-Edit by dfp

Australia has been killin the disco-house game lately! From Cassian, to Cadillac, to Miami Horror, and now Francis Inferno Orchestra. What makes him (real name, Griffin James) stand out from the rest is that he adds more of a deep-house groove to his productions, especially heard in his debut on the international Sleazy Beats Recordings,"The Night He Came Home" EP. I read in an interview, that he listened to a lot of 9th Wonder, and I can definitely hear the influence, with the sampling of disco/boogie/soul tracks in his tracks. Gives a sample nerd like me, a challenge in identifying the original! (It's The Jones Girl's "Knockin'" on "Rush Back" by the way..)

"The Night He Came Home EP" [SBR006] by Francis Inferno Orchestra

Couple of great remixes from DJ and producer Jonny Miller. The London based artist has many talents ranging from DJing, production, remixer, label manager, and music production tutor. Miller runs the label Jus'Listen Recordings along with the brand new Sonarpilot Audio imprint. Check out a his stuff.
Mos Def - Quiet Dog Bite Harder (Jonny Miller edit) by Jonny Miller
Radiohead - Reckoner (Jonny Miller Remix) by Jonny Miller

Awesome video from rapper David Dallas. Check it out. Great artwork.

SebastiAn - Embody by edbangerrecords
French Electro House producer, SebastiAn – hailing from Ed Banger Records (home to Justice, Cassius, Breakbot, DJ Mehdi) – releases the funk/disco-tinged "Embody", the first single off of his debut album, Total.

The video is directed by SO ME (art director of Ed Banger Records), who has also directed such videos as Duck Sauce's "Barbra Streisand" , Kanye West's "Good Life" and Justice's "D.A.N.C.E".

Hip-Hop/Soul Parisian producer, Häzel releases "The Lost Tapes", a previously unreleased 16 track selection from Häzel's deep catalog. A student of J. Dilla, this beatmaker has collaborated with the likes of Onra, Drake, Slakah the Beatchild, and Ebrahim.

"This is Dope" features Vancouver, BC based artist, Ebrahim - whom I first took notice watching his YouTube channel, where he re-worked favorite R&B, Hip-Hop, and soul songs.

sounds so soulful, don't you agree?

More music from the man of the golden hook. Is there anybody in hip hop with a better hook delivery than Nate Dogg? That question was rhetorical. Answer is no. "Regulate" was the first single I bought, on tape, and to just put it in perspective that was a 14 year old white kid from Washington State. Track was huge. Great remix of another Nate track from our dude DJ B.Cause. Check it out. RIP.

Dj quik feat. nate dogg - black mercedes (b.cause duke of dukes rework) by djbcause

Bäs Noir pioneered the soulful house sound coming out of New Jersey, from the label Nu Groove. This song originally released in 1989, will be released as a DFP edit on the upcoming Dimitri from Paris and Bob Sinclar Defected Records release, "Knights of the Playboy Mansion" a compilation of songs from the transitional period of the years between Disco & House!

New artists, such as Tensnake, A-Trak, Sebastien Tellier, and Breakbot are featured on Dimitri's mix, while Bob Sinclar mixes in classic tracks from Rare Pleasure, D-Train, and Candi Station.

Knights Of The Playboy Mansion by Defected Records

Here's a taste of what else you can expect on the compilation:

Knights Of The Playboy Mansion by Defected Records

British electro-soul singer, Jamie Woon's latest song, "Lady Luck" now has a video treatment, that matches the melodic pace of the track.

Fellow UK electronic producer, Hudson Mohawke gets his hands on "Lady Luck", slows it down, adds a stabbing bass, and more for his re-fix. Lady Luck (Hudson Mohawke's Schmink Wolf Re-fix) by woon

Woon's "Moonwriting" debut album comes out on April 18th.

Gotta pay my respects tonight to the legendary Nate Dogg, who died today at 41. Way, way too young. The man helped define the sound of West coast hip hop and was one of the first to make a real name for himself appearing on collaborations in the 90s. I remember way back in the day, I'd just hang out all summer watching him appear in videos on Yo! MTV Raps...especially Regulators, which was undeniably one of the best. Nobody did a hook like Nate Dogg. Rest in peace.

For today's tribute, I thought I'd post up some remixes from Matthew Kyle, DJSE, and Simon Kemp.
U Can't Deny U Know How To Regulate by simon-dub-boro
NoRequests - Keep Forgettin' To Regulate by M.K.
Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg - The Next Episode (DJSE remix) (320 free download) by DJSE

I've been really impressed with the work of Victor Klyuchnikov, the man behind Cosmonaut Grechko, and hey, you know we love the Daft Punk remixes around here, so I'm contractually obligated to post this unusual marimba-style cut of Too Long from the very talented Cosmonaut Grechko. He's got some other, equally fantastic remixes in his utility belt, including a fantastic take on one of my favorite tracks of last year--Chilly Gonzalez's 'You Can Dance'. As for this Daft Punk remix, I don't know if I like it, love it, or am somewhat confused by it, but there's just something remarkable about it.

Oh, and downloads have been disabled for the Daft Punk remix on Soundcloud, but he was kind enough to offer a download link here!
Daft Punk - Too Long (Cosmonaut Grechko Version) by Cosmonaut Grechko
Chilly Gonzales - You Can Dance (Cosmonaut Grechko Remix) by Cosmonaut Grechko
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps (Cosmonaut Grechko version) by Cosmonaut Grechko

All right, the week is young, so let's just start things nice and funky with two outstanding house/disco/freaky space boogie mixes; one from Brighton, England based Rob Fahey (AKA Alphabet City) and another from Edinburgh's Craig Smith. North versus south? No, no, none of that around here...it's still Monday. This fantastic mix from Alphabet City for Blacklodge was created to hype an upcoming club night in Brighton, a town that's always good for an epic night out. Craig Smith's mix was recorded for Pulse Radio's Disco Deviance show, and while the swanky tunes contained within could be described as disco, we're all better off just calling it what it is: damn funky.

Don't forget to grab these free downloads!
Alphabet City - Tropics Mix March 2011 by BlackLodge

Disco Deviance Pulse Radio Show 05 - Craig Smith (6th Borough Project) Mix by Disco Deviance

First a disclaimer, the Junior Boys are one of my favorite bands so I was really excited to learn that the epic Canadian electro-duo is back with an all new record. It's All True is due out June 14th.

The JBs have made "EP" available for download now. Its a really nice track that showcases their talents. The album was self recored and produced in Hamilton, Berlin and Shanghai.

In addition to this free download there will be a single release preceding the album, the 9-minute album track "Banana Ripple" with remixes by The Field and Tom Moulton and will be released on 12" and digitally.

I like women, my mom is one, I am married to one, have a little one and they are smarter than men. Ninja Tune records commemorates Women's month with a great sample of tracks either by women or remixed by women. My favorite is Speech Debelle (pictured and Bonobo). Check it out.
International Women's Day 2011 Sampler by Ninja Tune

It has been awhile since we have featured some true honest hip hop. Check out this really great track from Metaphor aka MED. Track features the smooth delivery of Kurupt and the soulful crooning of Mr. Aloe Blacc. Really great track. MED - Where I'm from feat. Kurupt & Aloe Blacc by stonesthrow

A.Skillz consistently throws down some of my absolute favorite party breaks mixes--his last mix still gets a heavy workout on my iPhone--and so I'm excited to see that he dropped a fresh 30 minute mix today. He describes this mix as a collection of tracks he's been playing in his live sets lately, along with tracks he intends to play at future gigs. His Funkyness is currently touring Canada, and this brilliant mix just makes it all the more brutal that he's not headed down here to Seattle. Oh yeah, don't forget to grab the free download!

A.SKILLZ BEATS WORKING VOL 1 (Dj Mix 2011) by A.Skillz

New music from Siriusmo. Mosaik is the debut album by Siriusmo (aka Moritz Friedrich), the Berlin producer, graffiti artist, ghost-painter and illustrator, who already claimes dozens of singles & EPs on various Berlin-based record labels. He also has some amazing remixes of Scissor Sisters, Gossip, Chikinki, Simian Mobile Disco, Boys Noize, Digitalism, Chromeo, and A-Trak to his credit.

His new album is was out this week so make sure you pick it up. You can preview the entire record here. Check out a couple of his notable remixes.
BONAPARTE - COMPUTER IN LOVE (Siriusmo In Love Remix) by BONAPARTE

Chromeo, "Night by Night (Siriusmo Remix)" by greenlabelsound

Bit of an eclectic mix of tracks for your consumption this weekend. But eclectic is kind of what we do here. First is a great remix of Moonchild's new track "Love Birds" by a blog favorite Russ Chimes. Really great track to keep your mindset on the idea that it will eventually get warmer. Next is a bit of a throw in with a remix of France's rock darlings Phoenix's "Armistice" done by RAC. The selection concludes with a personal favorite of ours. The king of electro-funk and everything cool Mr. Dam-Funk with his track "Staying Fly." While we are still working on getting fly we certainly have no concerns over the fly-ness of Mr. Funk. Enjoy!
03. Love Birds (Russ Chimes 'Remember The Summer' Remix) by Moonchild
Phoenix - Armistice (RAC Mix) by RAC
Stayin' Super Fly - D-F by DâM-FunK

I'm loving this 'Sean P' edit of Cosmic Boogie's "You Make Me So Hot", based on the Barbara Lynn track of the same name. What an unbelievable groove. Of course, Cosmic Boogie is Liverpool's own Stu Robinson, a highly talented producer you should definitely check out if you haven't already. Plus, he's also got a great blog.

You Make Me So Hot - Sean P Edit by Cosmic Boogie

Bonus Boogie:
Sunrise - Sean P Edit by Cosmic Boogie

Photo by evansg.

Nice mellow remix of Washed Out's (pictured) track "New Theory" by the Remix Artist Collective out of Portland, Or. Take a listen nice mellow track to get you through the week.
Washed Out - New Theory (RAC Mix) by RAC

Seattle came out strong last Friday night to support Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's first of three so-very-sold-out shows at the the sizable Showbox Market. The demand for these tickets was unprecedented, and it caused a buzz around the city that only confirms what everyone knows--Macklemore is a hip hop star ready for launch.

For this night, he was preceded by some great performances from the Physics, Sol, and Grieves and Budo, setting the stage and getting the crowd plenty hyped. These are acts I'll definitely be following over the next year. Several times it was mentioned that this outpouring of support for Seattle hip hop was a major accomplishment for the Seattle scene and its fans.

From the moment Macklemore and his cohort Ryan Lewis took the stage, it was obvious the Seattle crowd was bursting with pride for their hometown hip hop phenom. It was the first time I had a chance to see Macklemore work his trade, and the man is a ferocious talent--his passion and emotion was jaw-dropping. Equally impressive was the music; Ryan Lewis is a stunning producer on every level, and the live Trumpet, Violin, and backup singers and dancers really took it to another level. But man, most moving of all was the crowd response. I don't know if it was the Redhook talking, but it felt like the whole city was gathering to rally for Macklemore to give him a strong push on his way to show the rest of the world what Seattle's all about.

You don't want to miss this show if it's rolling into your town. Word is getting out.

MAR 01 – EUGENE, OR – WOW HALL
MAR 03 – PORTLAND, OR – HAWTHORNE THEATRE
MAR 04 – BELLINGHAM, WA – WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAR 05 – SEATTLE, WA – SHOWBOX MARKET SOLD OUT
MAR 07 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – CAFE DU NORD SOLD OUT
MAR 08 – LOS ANGELES, CA – VIPER ROOM
MAR 10 – SAN DIEGO, CA – BRICK BY BRICK
MAR 11 – TEMPE, AZ – CLUB RED
MAR 12 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – LAUNCHPAD
MAR 15 – MISSION, TX – NEVER SAY NEVER FESTIVAL
MAR 23 – GAMBIER, OH – KENYON COLLEGE FREE SHOW
MAR 24 – PEORIA, IL – SOP’S ON MAIN
MAR 25 – IOWA CITY, IA – GABE’S
MAR 26 – CHICAGO, IL – SCHUBAS
MAR 27 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – 7TH ST ENTRY
MAR 29 – ANN ARBOR, MI – BLIND PIG
MAR 30 – MADISON, WI – FREQUENCY
MAR 31 – OMAHA, NE – WAITING ROOM
APR 01 – GOLDEN, CO – SCHOOL OF MINES
APR 02 – CO. SPRINGS, CO – BLACK SHEEP
APR 03 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – KILBY COURT
APR 13 – BOSTON, MA – BRIGHTON HALL
APR 14 – BURLINGTON, VT – HIGHER GROUND
APR 16 – NEW YORK, NY – WEBSTER HALL
APR 17 – PHILLY, PA – KUNG FU NECKTIE
APR 28 – FORT COLLINS, CO – AGGIE
APR 29 – DENVER, CO – BLUEBIRD THEATER
APR 30 – BOULDER, CO – FOX THEATER
MAY 31 – THE GORGE, WA – SASQUATCH FESTIVAL