Friday 21 December 2012

Wednesday 19 December 2012

"A Product Of Your Environment"...

NUMEROUS PRODUCTIONS - REMIXES & ORIGINALS - COUNTLESS OF GIGS AT VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS & THE PAST FEW MONTHS ADD UP TO WHAT HAS BEEN A PRETTY BUSY - TO SAY THE LEAST - & NO DOUBT EXCITING YEAR FOR Yousef..!

GOT TO SEE HIM LIVE BACK IN SEPTEMBER - AT HIS COVETED LONG-TERM RESIDENCY, PLAYING ON ROTATION FOR Carl Cox's ESTEEMED The Revolution Recruits NIGHT - @ Space Ibiza... SUPERB TECHNICAL SKILLS - ON THE DECKS - & PROVEN ABILITY FOR OUTSTANDING TRACK SELECTION; HIS SET ON THE CLOSING NIGHT WAS BY FAR THE MOST IMPRESSIVE & MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE I EXPERIENCED DURING MY STAY ON THE White Isle..!

HERE'S SOME VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE MAN HIMSELF:
~INTERVIEW FOR Lucky Life Entertainment
~PROMO VIDEO FROM THIS YEAR'S FINAL WEEK OF The Revolution Recruits
~LIVE DJ-SET FROM 2 YEARS AGO - WITH Yousef ROCKING THE OUTDOOR TERRACE - @ THE 2010 Space Ibiza OPENING PARTY, CAPTURED BY DanceTrippin TV...

WITH A CAREER SPANNING ALREADY OVER 20 YEARS IN THE Dance Music SCENE - TOURING CONSTANTLY AROUND THE GLOBE, AS A WELL-ESTABLISHED DJ/Producer/Remixer; Label OWNER OF A QUALITY INDEPENDENT IMPRINT THAT IS: Circus Recordings; REPUTABLE CLUB PROMOTER, FOUNDER OF THE Circus Club - IT'S ONLY NATURAL TO BECOME "A Product Of Your Environment"... A STATEMENT DEFINITELY FITTING FOR Yousef & THE VERY TITLE OF HIS 2nd FULL-LENGTH PERSONAL ALBUM..!

A STELLAR RELEASE FEATURING 12 WONDERFULLY CRAFTED TRACKS BY THE UK VETERAN - INCLUDING HIS BeatPort CHART-TOPPING SINGLE "Beg"; REMIXED BY Hot Since 82 - READY NOT ONLY FOR THE CLUB-WORLD BUT ANYONE & EVERYONE'S PERSONAL INDULGENCE WITH THEIR iPod...

AN EXCEPTIONAL LONG PLAY - AVAILABLE ON BeatPort, TraxSourceiTunes & OTHER ONLINE MUSIC STORES - CHECK IT OUT, GRAB A COPY FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE & ENJOY..!

1 LUV, PEACE & MUSIC-BEATS d(-_-)b

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Wednesday 12 December 2012

PURE INSPIRATION..!

"In the spring of 2001, drummer/vocalist John-Christian Urich, keyboardist Ethan White & bassist JKriv, got together in Urich's basement studio, set up their instruments & hit record. They were inspired by a simple yet adventurous idea; that modern dance music could be performed completely live. From this impromptu Brooklyn jam session the Tortured Soul sound was born; a blend of soulful song-writing, skillful production & raw live energy. Since then the trio has blazed a revolutionary trail through dance clubs & live venues around the world, garnering the praise of djs, producers & multitudes of fans alike, who have witnessed the power of Tortured Soul concept: Live Soulful House."

MY VERY FAVOURITE TRACK FROM THEIR BRILLIANT COLLECTION SO FAR: "Fall In Love"... PURE INSPIRATION..! d(^_^)b

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Friday 7 December 2012

The Feel-Good Mix...

FEELING DOWN, UPSET OR IN A GRUMPY MOOD..? HOW 'BOUT A SOLID FIX OF QUALITY FUNKY VOCAL House TUNES..? PRESS PLAY & LET The Feel-Good Mix BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY..! PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE - LIFT THOSE SPIRITS UP - EMBRACE THE LOVE & HAPPINESS, LET THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR SOUL :) 1 LUV, PEACE & MUSIC-BEATS... Xander James d(-_-)b TRACKLISTING AVAILABLE ON MY Official Website - PROMO ONLY | NOT FOR SALE - ENJOY..!


Friday 30 November 2012

"So Good..." & SO MUCH MORE..!

When Pete Tong hosted his weekly BBC Radio 1 show earlier this month - on November 2nd, 2012 - & presented the Essential New Tune Of The Week - just like the legendary dj/producer himself - I too was left mesmerised & completely in awe..! A track so beautiful, so refreshing, so uplifting; Not only did I need to get my hands on it - definitely serving as a worthy addition to my weekly playlist at regular gigs ever since - I also simply had to write a feature post about it on my blog & share it with music lovers around the world... An absolutely brilliant track that no doubt has become one of the final pieces of the puzzle for my soundtrack this summer, Down Under..! Chris Malinchak "So Good To Me"; Released through French Express music... A timeless feel-good track that I urge everyone to have a listen to & experience the immense feelings of serenity radiated through its incredible melodies..! Enjoy :) 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(•_•)b

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Wednesday 14 November 2012

2 GREAT MEN WITH GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC :P

THE VERY TALENTED - INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED - ACTOR/FILM PRODUCER/MUSICIAN Johnny Depp & THE HONOURABLE U.S. PRESIDENT Barack Obama SEEM TO HAVE PUT TOGETHER THEIR VERY 1ST PERSONAL Dance Music CHARTS; POSTED ON BeatPort.com..! REAL OR NOT, WEIRD OR JUST A JOKE, WHO CARES..? LOL... THERE ARE SOME QUALITY TUNES APPEARING ON BOTH CHARTS - MATTER OF FACT, CERTAIN PEEPS COULD & SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE A FEW NOTES - & IN OVERALL ESSENCE, I'M A FAN..! 2 GREAT MEN WITH GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC :P NUFF SAID... BIG UPS TO MY BRO Sean Grasty - 1 HALF OF THE STELLAR New York BASED DJ/Production DUO Groove Addix FOR POSTING ABOUT THIS EARLIER & BRINGING IT TO MY ATTENTION..! CHECK-OUT THE CHARTS BELOW :) 1 LUV, PEACE & MUSIC-BEATS d(•_•)b


Thursday 8 November 2012

"Rise Of Angel"...

Another week off, due to a very busy schedule - including a quick trip overseas to play in Bali for a private party - but back on track now, so here we go with a hot new music review...

Classical music meets modern Dance music - of the electronic kind :P - in what is somewhat a much anticipated release & a definite masterpiece..! "Rise Of Angel" - featured in my previous blog entry: Audio Bites From The White Isle: 10 Must-Have Tracks For The Dance-Floor, Car & iPod..! - is Luciano's forthcoming single on his very own stellar label Cadenza Music, adding to the masterful dj/producer's quality repertoire... Played out continuously this year in Ibiza during the European summer season - embraced by huge crowds at both Luciano's impressive Thursday day/night parties @ Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel & the signature Cadenza Vagabundos nights every Sunday @ the legendary Pacha nightclub, which also won a special joint accolade for best "Ibiza Night" of the season at the 2012 DJ Awards - now ready to become available for the masses & in particular all the educated dance music lovers worldwide..! Scheduled for a November 19th release - including great in-house remixes by 3 brilliant music soldiers from the Cadenza stable: Mirko Loko, Andrea Oliva & UNER - this is an amazing track with serene captivating melodies & superb rhythmic grooves; A great package all together that will undoubtedly appeal not just to those with a slightly more eclectic taste but everyone who can appreciate good music... Check it out & get ready to grab yourself a copy..! 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(•_•)b


Thursday 25 October 2012

Audio Bites From The White Isle: 10 Must-Have Tracks For The Dance-Floor, Car & iPod..!

Countless were the tracks - played in bars, clubs & beach-front venues - that rocked Ibiza again this year but here - in no particular order - are 10 of the most notable, must-have audio bites to compliment any playlist & every music collection..! Check 'em out - enjoy - 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(-_-)b

~Candi Staton: Hallelujah (Larse Vocal mix)Defected Records


~Julio Bashmore: Au Seve (Original mix)Broadwalk Records LTD

Monday 22 October 2012

From Ibiza With Love Pt.2...

Following on from last week - fresh on the subject of reminiscing about all the memorable highlights from my recent visit to the White Isle - here comes From Ibiza With Love Pt.2; The 2nd & final instalment for 2012, in a new series of free mixtapes for your listening pleasure - inspired by the people, sounds & vibe of the world's leading dance party mecca - compiled & mixed by yours truly, Xander James :) Tracklisting available on my website - PROMO ONLY | NOT FOR SALE - enjoy..! 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(-_-)b


Friday 19 October 2012

“Benediction”..!


Eagerly awaiting the release of this one..! Hot Natured – the hottest duo of dj/producers in the scene right now, made up of Jamie Jones & Lee Foss who really need little introduction, as their high caliber work speaks for itself – team up once again with Ali Love – the brilliant vocalist who featured on The Chemical Brothers’ 2007 hit single “Do It Again” & more recently on Luca C & Brigante’s monster underground club joint “Different Morals” – & after their 2011 collaboration on “Forward Motion”, are ready to deliver one of the most blissful & ridiculously groovy tracks for 2012; A magical moment for dance music & what is probably going to be the epitome of my Deep House soundtrack for summer Down Under
Benediction”..! Forthcoming bomb on the phenomenal Hot Creations label  the stable that took the world by storm last year, with a pure dance-floor anthem that is “Something Special” by Miguel Campbell, now set to do it all over again – due out end of this month: 29/10/2012 Expect to see a lot of this going on,in clubs around the globe..! 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(~_*)b


Monday 15 October 2012

From Ibiza With Love...

After a short time off, traveling overseas – immersing myself in all the crazy action & dance party festivities of the closing season in the White Isle of Ibiza & enjoying a bit of sun, along with a long overdue catch-up with some very familiar faces in the very hospitable land of Greece – back once again like a renegade master :P with loads of dance music news & of course, some awesome tunes..!

So let’s get things started…

From Ibiza With Love; The 1st of 2 installments for 2012, in new series of free mixtapes for your listening pleasure – inspired by the people, sounds & vibe of the world’s leading dance party mecca – compiled & mixed by yours truly, Xander James :) Tracklisting available on my website – PROMO ONLY | NOT FOR SALE – enjoy..! 1 luv, peace & music-beats d(-_-)b