Mar 17, 2013
DJ Scientist – Soviet Rare Groove Mix on Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel!
We are proud to announce the release of the brand new episode of Ninja Tune‘s Solid Steel Radio, this time selected, mixed and provided by our very own, DJ Scientist!
What makes this mix truely unique is DJ Scientist‘s obsession to find and use only the rarest grooves for his mixes. Grooves that might even take years to find and finally put together in a mix.
Specifically, on his Solid Steel mix he selected music solely recorded from former Soviet Union releases.
“It’s the most dedicated mix I have done so far as it solely features music from the former Soviet Union which took years of research.” (DJ Scientist).
For complete info about this mix, please read the Press Info below the soundcloud player.
Enjoy and share y’all!
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Solid Soviet Steel Radio (SSSR) is a special guest mix for Solid Steel by DJ Scientist that solely features music from the former Soviet Union. The dedicated record collector, disc jockey and label owner from Berlin managed to unearth and put together an extensive and fascinating selection of tracks from countries like the Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldavia, Russia and more, resulting in one of the most exciting and unique music adventures you may have heard in a while.
More than that, to make it even more special, this first lesson in a series of other Soviet mixes by DJ Scientist is dedicated to tracks by so-called VIA bands. VIA is an abreviation for Vocal Instrumentalis Ansamblis or Vocal Instrumental Ensemble which was basically the synonym for pop groups in the Soviet communist states throughout the 70s. Many of these groups managed to create their own kind of sound, mixing western styles like Jazz, Funk and Rock with traditional music from their own countries. For example, very unique vocal harmonies can be heard in VIAs such as Iverya (Georgia) or Gaya (Azerbaijan).
The mix starts with a deep and slow psych part, coming up with more funk-laden Soviet grooves and killer instrumental breaks. With some editing and dj-skills applied, the mix becomes a must listen for rare groove aficionados and music lovers alike. Essential listening guaranteed.
Additional Info:
All tracks have been recorded from original vinyl from the Soviet state label “Melodia” (Melody) and have been mixed and edited with Serato Scratch Live and Cubase. Special thanks to Tom Sky of Black Pearl Records (for Bayan Mongol) and Sven Cosmique. The track “Tiflis” by VIA 75 was used from a wrongly pitched mp3 version downloaded via sovietgroove.com as the available flexi disc version was of weaker quality.
Some of the bands appearing in the mix cannot clearly be labeled as VIAs. Rero for example usually was an instrumental group and has been called “Variety Orchestra”. However, on the track “Come Outside” they play together with a vocal group. Technically speaking, the famous “Rude-Paparude” by Maria Kodrianu is not a straight VIA track too, as Kodrianu was a well known solo singer from Moldavia. However, here she is backed by one of the funkiest grooves, played by a VIA that was lead by A. Mordkowicha.
The artwork is taken from the cover of the Soviet youth magazine Krugozor issue 11/72.
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Here is some early feedback:
“I just finished listening to the mix and it’s REALLY GREAT!!”
DJ Format
“The most comprehensive run through of VIA records I’ve seen. The effort put into this mix shouldn’t be sneezed at. I’ve travelled to Russia and thought I had it all down pat until I heard this. I’m very impressed, and this might just be the “international mix of the year” in my books!”
DJ Sheep / Australia
„Killer mix!“
Tom Sky / Black Pearl Records
“Killer strictly soviet groove vinyl mix by DJ Scientist on Solid Steel Radio including the best funky cuts by Nerija, Eolika, VIA 75 and many many more! Spreading the amazing legacy of soviet funk worldwide! Deeply recommended!”
Soviet Grooves Facebook Page
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Jun 9, 2012
2econd Class Citizen on Solid Steel Radio Show
For those of you who missed thursday’s Solid Steel Radio Show live stream featuring 2econd Class Citizen and also for those who did catch it but want to listen to it again, here it is, available for streaming and download on Ninja Tune’s soundcloud:
Also, don’t forget there is a limited CDr version of this mix, included on the exclusive HHV bundle for “The Small Minority” were only a very few are still available(!)
So, be quick to grab yours!
2LP+poster+CD-r bundle: http://www.hhv.de/item_276063.html
CD+poster+CD-r bundle: http://www.hhv.de/item_276064.html
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About…
Fresh from the release of his new album ‘The Silent Minority‘, 2econd Class Citizen takes us into an outer space-themed set created especially for the launch party for DJ Food‘s “The Search Engine” earlier this year. Amongst some of his own creations he takes us from Hip Hop to Psyche Rock with even a Sesame Street tune in the mix – truly out of this world.
Tracklist:
Speck Mountain _ Hey Moon _ Finders Keepers
Loka _ The Sound Stars Make (2Econd Class Citizen Remix) _ Ninja Tune
Beastie Boys _ Intergalactic (Accapela) _ Capitol
Primal Scream _ Higher Than The Sun _ Creation
2Econd Class Citizen _ On Emptiness _ Equinox
Mia _ Space _ Xl
Brainticket _ The Space Between _ Rca
Rameses _ Earth People _ Vertigo
Peeping Tom _ Your Neighborhood Spaceman (Feat. Jel & Odd Nosam) _ Anticon
Yila/Scroobius Pip _ Astronaut (Clark Remix) _ Sunday Best
The Isolationist _ Mechanic Robotic _ Jazz Fudge
The Herbaliser _ Moon Sequence _ Ninja Tune
Dr Octagon _ Earth People _ Mo Wax
Del The Funky Homosapian _ Positive Contact _ 75 Ark
Bonnie Dobson _ Bird Of Space _ Rca
Sesame Street _ I Don’t Want To Live On The Moon _ unknown
The Undisputed Truth _ Ufo’s _ Motown
Space Walk _ Lemon Jelly _ Xl
Rameses _ Balloon _ Vertigo
Bo Diddley _ Bad Side Of The Moon _ Chess Records
The Undisputed Truth _ Spaced Out _ Motown
2Econd Class Citizen _ Metamorphosis _ Equinox Records
Spiritualized _ Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space _ Dedicated Records
May 2, 2012
2econd Class Citizen – The Small Minority DJ Food Megamix
Today, we are really proud to announce a preview of 2econd Class Citizen‘s album in the form of a megamix from none other than Strictly Kev aka DJ Food of Ninja Tune Records. Taking ‘The Small Minority‘, cutting it down to size and fitting it into a 16 minute mix was no mean feat, but he managed to pull it off effortlessly and with the skill you have become accustom to if you have ever heard a DJ Food mix.
A keen supporter of 2econd Class Citizen and our label over the years. He’s always had the time to do a nice write up in his blog www.djfood.org and help us in any way he can. So without any further ado make sure you check this great 16 minute mix on Strictly Kev‘s soundcloud page or download it on our bandcamp page where you can additionally pre-order the album. The album will drop on May 25th and is distributed via Kudos (Worldwide) and Fake Four Inc. (USA, Japan).
If you want to download the mix, please go here:
http://equinoxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-small-minority-megamix
Also check our shop for the pre-order:
http://www.equinoxrecords.com/shop/
Nov 7, 2011
New DJ Food Single Out Today Featuring 2econd Class Citizen
Today, the new DJ Food single drops via Ninja Tune. The track “Magpie Music” features our main man 2econd Class Citizen on a dope 11+ minute collaboration consisting of 9 different beat sections. You should definitely check this release out!
Here is the official Info:
The last in a trilogy of EPs that forms the bulk of the upcoming album ‘The Search Engine‘, the ‘Magpies, Maps & Moons‘ EP features 5 tracks with the 12″ vinyl contained inside a poster cover by 2000ad artist Henry Flint. The lead track ‘Prey‘ is a collaboration with JG Thirlwell aka Foetus aka Steroid Maximus aka…too many to list, whilst the B-side contains an 11+ minute collaboration with 2econd Class Citizen called ‘Magpie Music‘, consisting of 9 different sections, a kind of modern day ‘Beats n Pieces’.
Tracklisting
1. Prey feat. J.G. Thirlwell
2. Percussion Map (parts 1&2)
3. Discovery Workshop
4. Magpie Music feat. 2econd Class Citizen
5. In Orbit Every Monday
Also check the DJ Food Blog for further information:
http://www.djfood.org/djfood/
Dec 18, 2009
DJ Food Music Top 10s for 2009
One more time, we have to thank Strictly Kev for his support, as he just listed “A World Without” among his 10 favourite albums in 2009:
Nov 6, 2009
2econd Class Citizen on Solid Steel Radio Show
Everybody please check out the new Ninja Tune / Solid Steel Podcast with 2econd Class Citizen! He did an amazing mix including kicking 70s psych rock tracks, dope remixes and blends including music by Ceschi, DJ Signify, DJ Scientist, Jel, Buddy Peace, Yppah, Vangel and many others.
You can download the podcast for free right here:
http://www.ninjatune.net/solidsteel/index.php?id=615