Monthly Archives: June 2021



MAKIN148 – DaSoul & Niko M featuring Stephanie Cooke “No Stopping Us” (Dazzle Drums & Deep Soul Syndicate Remixes)

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Makin’ Moves records present another remix package with our friends from Italy. Producers DaSoul (who already has a number of hits on Makin’ Moves) & Niko M with legendary singer/ songwriter Ms Stephanie Cooke.

First up we have remixes from the soulful house elite that is Sean Ali & Munk Julious together as Deep Soul Syndicate, our friends from Japan, Kei & Nagi, better known as Dazzle Drums. And an updated 2021 remix from Dasoul himself.

Stephanie Cooke is a singer/songwriter whose roots are based in urban Newark, NJ. Born and raised there, she grew up in church like many in the music industry, and found her beginnings in the choir and in small groups as she developed her singing and arranging skills.For much of the past 20 years she has made her home as an artist in dance music recording songs on many labels around the globe. And to this day, still provides us with music that inspires, uplifts and enriches the mind, heart and spirit.
We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Lyrics written and performed by Stephanie Cooke
Deep Soul Syndicate Remix performed by Sean Ali
Dazzle Drums Remix performed by Kei & Nagi
2021 version performed by Dasoul
Executive producers: Jamesey & Matt LS

Available exclusively via our Bandcamp page from Monday 14th June https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/no-stopping-us-inc-dazzle-drums-deepsoul-syndicate-remixes



Makin’ Moves & 4 the Floor Pres “Jus Dance” Sunday 27th June 2021

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Due to the latest Government Announcement regarding Covid 19, we have had to push the date back to Sunday 15th August, when it will now take place.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming next week!

Two of London’s most respected underground promoters, Makin’ Moves and 4 to the Floor come together for a series of summer Sunday day parties at Colours in Hoxton, kicking off on Sunday 27th June. Both promotions bring unique ingredients to a party and having worked together before, saw this moment to come together to bring London something fresh after the scene has laid dormant for the last 15 months due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Expect a special colourful event full of happy creative people ready to once again embrace, talk and most of all “Jus Dance” like they did before. With over ten years experience in the game Makin Moves and 4 to the floor residents will be spinning records across the dance floor spectrum from deep soulful house to afro beats, while also inviting some close friends to the party.

Makin Moves residents are Matt L-S and Jamesey, who have promoted many a successful party and run a label boasting 150 releases over the last 9 years working with artists such as Peven Everett, Omar, Josh Milan to but a few. They grace the airwaves weekly on hse.fm and have keep their fans engaged with special live Instagram sessions during the pandemic.

4 to the floor are a collective of DJs, producers, musicians and dancers that have taken an inclusive approach to dance music, joining the dots between house music, disco, tech, jazz, bruk and boogie. Bringing the “dance” back into dance music for 10 years over various clubs around East London, 4TTF have hosted such artists as Osunlade, Boddhi Satva and Atjazz while holding down a Soho Radio show every other Wednesday.

For the launch event we welcome Frankie j from IndaHouse UK and UK soulful house don Johnny Reckless as our guests!

This event takes place at the wonderful Colours venue in the heart of Hoxton from 5pm to midnight and is absolutely free.

Saturday 27th June
Makin’ Moves & 4 to the floor Presents “Jus Dance”

DJs:
Resident Djs: Jamesey & Matt L-S (Makin’ Moves)
djsoulprovder & Kengo (4 To The Floor)

Guests:
Johnny Reckless (Four Directions) & Frankie J (Indahouse UK)

Colours
2-4 Hoxton Square
London, N1 6NU
For more information https://www.colourshoxton.com
Nearest tubes: Old St / Liverpool Street
Entry: free



MAKIN147 – Danny Clark & Jay Benham ft Robert Owens “I Knew You” (Arnaud D Remixes)

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We welcome back the very talented and gifted singer, songwriter, producer, with many strings to his bow, Robert has not so much embellished house music as played a large part in defining it.

Re-releasing and remixing a classic vocal, with an array of mixes by our guy Arnaud D who does not disappoint for those of you who want to get deep into vibe, whether through the bass lines and striking chords, or the drums mix for the alternative. We hope you enjoy and play it loud!

Available on Traxsource from Friday 4th June 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1595165/i-knew-you-arnaud-d-remixes