MAKIN029 – Malik Alston featuring LaRonn Dolley ‘Promise Me Love’ (includes Kai Alce & Just One Remixes)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

Makin’ Moves are proud to present a new artist to the label, Malik Alston hailing from Detriot with his first single release Promise Me Love featuring the wonderful dulcet tones of LaRonn Dolley on vocals which includes remixes from Atlanta’s man of the moment Kai Alce and a hot broken beat mix from Just One.

Malik Alston is one of Detroit%u2019s premier DJ%u2019s, producers, performers, vocalists and improvisationists. Malik was influenced as a DJ by the groundbreaking radio show of the Electrifying Mojo, and the eclectic radio show of jazz aficionado Ed Love. The creativity of DJ/producers Kenny Dixon, Jr., Norm Talley, Craig Huckaby and Rich Medina has inspired Malik%u2019s style on the decks. As a pioneer in electronic dance music, he produces and spins without boundaries, often fusing a multitude of styles to create a new innovation in sound. Malik%u2019s use of keyboards, voice, effects and composition sets a new standard.

Malik has written, produced and remixed for many artists, including LaRonn Dolley, Marissa Guzman, Craig Huckaby, Rich Medina, Alton Miller, Adesola Osakalumi (principal lead, as FELA!), diamondancer, Recloose, Ray 7, John Arnold, Roy Davis, Jr., Pirahnahead plus many others.

Malik is the CEO of his label, Truth Manifest Records, founded in 1997. He continues to be a creative vessel and convey passion in his music, with new and exciting projects soon to be released on Truth Manifest. He has released several well-received projects, including Beyond Jazz, Lost Files: The Beginning, This Music Is Life, Tuxedo Sessions, Dinner Music, Conscious Exposure and Malik%u2019s Mind (Truth Manifest Records); Caterpillar EP (Third Ear Recordings), Butterfly on Beatdown Sessions Series Volume One (Third Ear Recordings). Classic singles from Malik%u2019s repertoire, among many favorites, include Badeya, Back 2 Chicago, In A Better Way (Change) and Inside.

WRITING / PRODUCTION CREDITS

Promise Me Love (ft. LaRonn Dolley)
Produced by Malik Alston, written by Malik Alston & LaRonn Dolley. Remixed by Kai Alce / Remixed by Just One. Lead Vocals: LaRonn Dolley. Background Vocals: Malik Alston, Badriyyah Wazeerud-Din. Under licensing from Truth Manifest Records.
Publishing: Spank That Publishing (BMI). © 2014

Exclusive producers: Matt Langrish-Smith & Jamesey D

Malik Alston

Posted on November 13, 2014 by admin

Malik Alston is one of Detroit’s premier DJ’s, producers, performers, vocalists and improvisationists. Malik was influenced as a DJ by the groundbreaking radio show of the Electrifying Mojo, and the eclectic radio show of jazz aficionado Ed Love. The creativity of DJ/producers Kenny Dixon, Jr., Norm Talley, Craig Huckaby and Rich Medina has inspired Malik’s style on the decks. As a pioneer in electronic dance music, he produces and spins without boundaries, often fusing a multitude of styles to create a new innovation in sound. Malik’s use of keyboards, voice, effects and composition sets a new standard.

He has delighted audiences in the United States and abroad, inviting them into his unique world of sound. Malik toured the United States as a founding member of the DJ collective Rhythmic Fusion, bringing audiences unlimited excitement on the decks fused with stellar live performance. During the tour he shared the stage, performing with artists such as Eric Roberson, P.J. Morton, Mone’t, and Blue Nefertiti (of Les Nubians). He has toured in the U.S. with Dwele, and has appeared in Canada with Paul Randolph, and Jerry the Cat (as a founding member of Dark River Collective). He appeared in Tokyo, Japan as a featured artist in the Beatdown Sessions Series.

Malik currently performs original works as a keyboardist and vocalist with his solo project, Malik Alston & The Linwood Ensemble. The band has been warmly received at the Movement 14: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival, House of Blues in Chicago as the opening act for Les Nubians, and at return appearances at the Jazz Café at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. He has performed as a founding member of the jazzfusionhouse band Painted Pictures. His poetry and music performances have been featured with the poetry troupe EmRuop and in concert with the Last Poets, Gil Scott-Heron and Jessica Care Moore.

Malik has performed with Dwele, Les Nubians, Amp Fiddler, Bubs Fiddler, Louie Vega, Mr. V, Gabe Gonzalez, Blue Nefertiti, Eric Roberson, Martin Luther, The Linwood Ensemble, Painted Pictures, Sky Covington, Paul Randolph, MonicaBlaire, Marcus Belgrave, Allan Barnes, Baatin and Robert Glasper, among many artists.

He has written and produced for many artists, including Neco Redd, Maurissa Rose, LaRonn Dolley, Souldeacon, LaRae Starr, Sean Blackman, Marissa Guzman, Elmahdi Obeid, Craig Huckaby, Rich Medina, Alton Miller, Adesola Osakalumi (principal lead, as FELA!), Takashi Iio, Djallo Djakate, diamondancer, Recloose, Ray 7, John Arnold, :brownstudy, LaVeda Davis, Roy Davis, Jr., Al McKenzie, Dwayne Jensen, Doc Link, The Linwood Ensemble, Painted Pictures, Javontte, Badriyyah Wazeerud-Din, Howard Wazeerud-Din II, Yolanda Day, Pirahnahead, Gerald Mitchell, Billy Love, Veronique, Keith Beber, Nick Speed, D. Maurice, Jillian Jackson, Adeboye, Cencera Dervin.

Malik has produced hot new remixes for several artists in 2014, including Hurry, Hurry (Malik’s Let The Horn Play Mix) on It’s OK, by Andy Vaz (Yore Records), What Up Doe (Malik Alston’s Linwood Mix) on What Up Doe (The Detroit House Anthem) EP by Pirahnahead (Whasdat Music), Japanese Garden (Malik Alston’s Bee Stinger Mix) by Yusuke Hiraoka (Smooth Agent Records).

Malik is the CEO of his label, Truth Manifest Records, founded in 1997. He continues to be a creative vessel and convey passion in his music, with new and exciting projects soon to be released on Truth Manifest. He has released several well-received projects, including Beyond Jazz, Lost Files: The Beginning, This Music Is Life, Tuxedo Sessions, Dinner Music, Conscious Exposure and Malik’s Mind (Truth Manifest Records); Caterpillar EP (Third Ear Recordings), Butterfly on Beatdown Sessions Series Volume One (Third Ear Recordings). Classic singles from Malik’s repertoire, among many favorites, include Badeya, Back 2 Chicago, In A Better Way (Change) and Inside.

Selected Performances

Movement 14: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival

Movement 12: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival

2010 African World Festival

2009 – Rhythmic Fusion U.S. Tour, founding member, Rhythmic Fusion (live performance/DJ collective)

Movement 09: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival (with Kevin Reynolds)

2009 – Dwele, U.S. Tour, Background Vocalist

Movement 07: Detroit’s Electronic Movement Festival (presenting selections from his solo project, This Music Is Life)

2007 Comerica CityFest

2006 Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida with a special performance, The Pocket: This Music Is Life

Movement 06: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival (special guest appearance with Louie Vega)

2005 Fuse-In: Detroit’s Electronic Movement (with Mike Clark)

Movement 04: Detroit’s Electronic Movement Festival (Painted Pictures)

2003 – Special solo concert appearance at Club Module in Tokyo, Japan (featured artist, Beatdown Sessions Series)

Residencies

2013 – Resident DJ/Host at the Grasshopper, Ferndale

2011-2012 – Resident DJ at Mars Bar, Detroit

2011 – Resident DJ at Pulse Lounge, Detroit

1999-2000 – Resident Live PA, The Velvet Room, Windsor, Canada

Special Projects

2014 – Composed and produced the original score for The Jitterbugs, Pioneers of the Jit (Hardcore Bros., LLC – 2014), a documentary on the pioneering art form of jit dance in Detroit. The film was warmly received at a standing-room only premiere, Jit Happens! at the DIA, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

2008 - One of twelve featured Detroit artists on the 2008 Dodge promotional CD, Out of Detroit, Into Dodge. The project was distributed to first-anniversary vehicle owners for the International Owner Loyalty Program.

2006-2008 – Worked with the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, composed original music for radio and television commercials for the 2006-2008 Home Team Campaign, featuring members of the Detroit Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Lions and Shock. The campaign was geared to raise awareness and funds for regional Red Cross assistance programs.

Honors

2014 – Appreciation, The Jitterbugs, Pioneers of the Jit, Jit Happens! at the DIA

2007 – Nomination, Best Male Jazz Vocalist, Detroit Metro Area Musicians and Entertainers Association (DMAMEA)

2005 – Nomination, Outstanding Electronic/Dance Writer Producer of the Year, Detroit Music Awards

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY

EP Releases

Faith – The Remixes, 2011 / Veronique / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

You Are – The Remixes, 2011 / Malik Alston / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

Lost Files: The Beginning, 2011 / Malik Alston and Ray 7 / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

Beyond Jazz EP, 2011 / Malik Alston / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

Badeya Remixes, 2010 / Malik Alston / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

In A Better Way (Change), 2010 / Malik Alston / Digital (Truth Manifest Records)

The FutureSoul EP – This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston / 12″ (Truth Manifest Records)

The Soulatin EP – This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston / 12″ (Truth Manifest Records)

Tuxedo Sessions EP, 2004 / Painted Pictures / 12″ (Truth Manifest Records)

Caterpillar EP, 2003 / Malik Alston / 12″ (Third Ear Recordings)

CD Releases

Malik Alston presents Truth Manifest In The Mix! Mixed By DJ Norm Talley, 2007 / various artists, compilation (Truth Manifest Records)

This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

Tuxedo Sessions [Japan Edition], 2005 / Painted Pictures (Truth Manifest Records / P-Vine Records)

Tuxedo Sessions, 2004 / Painted Pictures (Truth Manifest Records)

Dinner Music, 2001 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

Conscious Exposure, 2001 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

Poetic Reflections, 2000 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

Malik’s Mind, 1997 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

Singles/Collaborations

Promise Me Love (ft. LaRonn Dolley), 2014 / Malik Alston and LaRonn Dolley / Digital (Makin’ Moves)

Hurry, Hurry (Malik’s Let The Horn Play Mix) on It’s OK, 2014 / Andy Vaz / 12”, Digital (Yore Records)

What Up Doe (Malik Alston’s Linwood Mix) on What Up Doe (The Detroit House Anthem) EP, 2014 / Pirahnahead / Digital (Whasdat Music)

Japanese Garden (Malik Alston’s Bee Stinger Mix), 2014 / Yusuke Hiraoka / 12”, Digital (Smooth Agent Records)

I.D.F.D.F.I. on Dave Clarke: fabric 60, 2011 / Malik Alston and Ray 7 / CD (fabric Records)

Vibe Out on Out of Detroit, Into Dodge (Dodge promotional CD, International Owner Loyalty Program), 2008 / Malik Alston, MonicaBlaire, Neco Redd

Paige One, Sparkle on A Reason To Be, 2006 / Al McKenzie and Malik Alston / Al McKenzie / CD (AMAC Records)

Close To You on Up All Night, 2005 / Malik Alston and No Milk / No Milk / CD (Music Conception/Soundscape)

In A Better Way on Mahogani Music, 2005 / Jason Hogans and Malik Alston / CD (Mahogani Music)

Inside (Mr. Scruff Remix), Inside (Henrik Schwarz Remix) on Style and Pattern, 2005 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / John Arnold / CD (Ubiquity Recordings)

Inside on Detroit Soul: Real Soul Music From The Motor City, 2004 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / CD (Unisex Recordings)

Lightshine on African Diaspora Vol. 2: An Electronic Music Compilation, Cranbrook Art Museum, 2004 / Malik Alston / CD (Time Machine Commercial Recording Studios)

Back 2 Chicago, 2003 / Infinity feat. Malik / Roy Davis, Jr., Malik Alston, Doc Link / 12″ (King Street)

Butterfly on Detroit Beatdown Vol. 1, 2002 / Malik Alston / 3 x LP, 2 x CD (Third Ear Recordings)

Cardiology on Cardiology, 2002 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / CD, 12″ (Planet E)

Shari Vari, 2002 / Malik Alston, Sky and Mike Grant (Remix) / 12″ (Puzzlebox)

Funk All Y’all on Funk All Y’all, 2000 / Detroit Grand Pubahs / CD, 12″ (Jive Electro)

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MAKINEP004 – Hallex M & DJ Fudge featuring Omar ‘Ding Ding’ (Includes AOT & Glenn Underground Remixes) – Limited 12’

Posted on November 5, 2014 by admin

For a limited period you can now purchase the 12’ vinyl of our big summer hit ‘Ding Ding’ featuring UK soul sensation Omar on vocals, produced by Hallex M and DJ Fudge which include the remixes from Chicago legend Glenn Underground and Art of Tones all on one record!

DJ Fudge has long been a force in the house music scene since his Trouble Men days on the well-respected Kif Recordings and alongside his good friend Hallex M has carved a notch in the new breed of rare talent over the past years. Both guys had longed to work with UK soul legend Omar Lye-Fook. And late last year their dream came true when Omar visited Hong Kong where Hallex and DJ Fudge both currently reside and there they worked on some tracks we heard about the collaboration and snapped up ‘Ding Ding’!

‘Ding Ding’ is an instant dance floor filler! Omar delivers a stellar performance, the various remixes of the track have been big in many djs box this summer and now you can grab this special 12’ version!

WRITING & PRODUCTION:-
Written by: Omar Lyefook
Produced by DJ Fudge & Hallex M
Congo Music Publishing / Kobalt Music Publishing.
Remix by Glenn Underground for Strictly Jaz Unit
Remix by Ludovic Lllorca aka Art of Tones
Remix by Loic L

MAKIN024 – Glenn Underground presents L’Renee ‘My Life’ (includes CVO & Ricardo Dub Mixes)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by admin

Makin’ Moves continue to light up your dance floors this winter with a hot slice of soulful house from Chicago legend Glenn Underground, inspired by another Chicago legend Gene Hunt. We’re very excited to have Glenn on board for this exciting release following his smoking remix of ‘Ding Ding’ this summer, which is still buzzing on dance floors around the world.

My Life comes with CVO and a Dub Mix from Ricardo Miranda. Ricardo also from Chicago has released many tracks on Glenn’s label Strictly Jaz Unit. His music has been charted on endless playlists under the Latin Soul Brothas, Yonurican, and of course Ricardo Miranda.

Glenn was raised on a diet of disco classics and freeform jazz of 70s Chicago, where house music was born. Taking inspiration from pioneers Larry Heard, Ron Hardy, Lil‘ Louis. Glenn has produced some of the most respected deep house music for Cajual, Prescription Guidance and Peacefrog.

WRITING & PRODUCTION:-

My Life Inspired By Gene Hunt, Created By Glenn Underground

All Keys, Synths And Drum Programming By: Glenn Crocker For Strictly Jaz Unit Music BMI

Ricardo’s Mix All Synths And Drum Programming By: Ricardo Miranda

Exclusive promo from Traxsource.com on Tuesday 4th November. All other sites 2nd December 2014.

MAKIN’ MOVES WITH TYRONE ‘MIXOLOGIST’ FRANCIS (BKNY, NYC) @ TRAPEZE (BASEMENT) SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by admin

Makin’ Moves return to Shoreditch for our final party of the year. Trapeze basement is the venue, formally East Village, the perfect space with great sound and floor for dance and expression til the small hours.

Residents Matt L-S and Jamesey are back on deck duties and for this very special event we’re flying in our good friend Tyrone ‘Mixologist’ Francis from New York for a 3 hour set.

Tyrone Francis is a true veteran of the house music scene and is one of NYC’s finest DJs and can be often spinning at the best parties in NYC including Shelter and Libation aswell as holding his own Blak n Yello events at different spaces in the city. His phenomenal mixes and technical skills have rightfully earned him his moniker, the “Mixologist”.

Tyrone stands out from most DJs with his innate ability to mix beats with passion and fluidity and to make the music sound seamless. That along with his expansive collection of music and keen ear for sound makes him a truly extraordinary artist. A party with the “Mixologist” is one that fans everywhere anticipate.

Friday 5^th December
Trapeze (Basement)
89, Great Eastern Street
London EC2A 3HX
10.00pm-4am

DJs:
Matt L-S & Jamesey
Special Guest: Tyrone ‘Mixologist’ Francis (NYC)

Early bird £8 tickets available from www.residentadvisor.net / £10 OTD

For more info check www.makin-moves.co.uk