Monthly Archives: February 2023



Makin’ Moves Lounge Session Friday 17th March @ Cafe Koko

Posted on by

Makin’ Moves continue their series of Spring events at the much loved Cafe Koko in Camden, situated behind the famous Koko club.

Following three great parties the team head back for a special night inconjuction with Work the Floor a Waacking dance festival held in London Town on the same weekend with dancers across Europe coming together to Battle, Dance and workshops to improve their dance skills!

Friday 17th is the first day of the festival so we’re expecting an up for it crowd to hit the dance floor getting down to the sounds of MM residents Matt and Jamesey who will be joined by RickyBoom from the Empire House Family dance collective on the decks playing a section of dance music across the spectrum from soul and jazz to soulful deep house.

Makin’ Moves In conjunction wth “Werk The Floor London” Friday 17th March @ Koko Café

DJs
Matt L-S and Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
RickyBoom (Empire House, Portugal)
Cafe Koko 74, Crowndale Road London NW1 1TP
Doors: 9pm – 3am
Free tickets available from RA / or e-mail info@makin-moves.co.uk with names



MAKINEP011 – Kemeticjust presents Terrance Downs “We R Culture” (Inc DJ Spinna Remixes)

Posted on by

It’s been a while but he while has been waited. Finally the next vinyl instalment has arrived. Previously released on digital, now good to go on vinyl with exclusive remixes from top NY producer, Mr DJ Spinna himself.

A1 – Produced by Justin Chapman for Xenithersounds
A2 – Remix produced by Lee Gomez aka Wipe The Needle
A2 – Keys by M. Cooper
B1 – Galactic Soul Remix Produced by DJ Spinna
B2 – Galactic Soul Instrumental produced by DJ Spinna

Available exclusively via our Bandcamp page and all good record shops from 28th October 2022 - https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/we-r-culture-inc-dj-spinna-remixes-vinyl-edition



MAKIN184 – Reggie Steele “Wind” (Cee ElAssaad Remixes)

Posted on by

Makin’Moves records once again present the NJ native and talented musician that is Reggie Steele. Featuring a stellar vocal performance on the hit “Wind” formerly released on MM, we refresh with a mesmerising remix from Morocco’s finest DJ/producers to date. Cee ELAssaad adeptly executes his production that can only compliment Reggie’s captivating vocals. With a superb dub that is very distinctive and organic with instrumentation, that will surely keep the dance floors moving which we may add has been tried and tested. This sure to be another classic release. We hope you enjoy and play it loud.

Vocals written and performed by Reggie Steele

Remix and Dub produced by Cee EIAssaad

Mastering by Clinton McCreery

Available exclusively via Bandcamp on 17th February 2023 - https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/wind-cee-eiaassad-remixes



Makin’ Moves Saturday 11th March @ Cafe Koko

Posted on by

 

After a number of successful parties at Cafe Koko in Camden we head back to this great intimate space on Saturday 11th March for our next lounge session where you can catch our residents playing not just exclusive upcoming releases but quality music across the dance spectrum.
Joining our residents Matt & Jamesey for this event is one of our favourite DJs, Craig Smith! Craig’s career spans 30 years, starting out as resident at Audio Deluxe in his home town of Edinburgh to regular Southport Weekender/Suncebeat appearances as well as numerous gigs and radio appearances across the globe.
He cites his initial influences as boogie, jazz funk, soul it was a natural progression into the modern production techniques and sounds of dance music.
In the studio, Craig’s work has always been met with great critical acclaim. Releases are produced under his own name and various guises such as The Soul Renegades and Sound Signals, and of course his most we known moniker The 6th Borough Project, we look forward to welcoming him on the 11th!
Also on the night we will be celebrating Janet’s 60th birthday one of the London scene friendliest faces!

Makin’ Moves Lounge Session 
Saturday 11th March 
@ Café Koko
DJs 
Matt L-S and Jamesey (Makin’ Moves) 
Craig Smith (Soul Renegades) 

Cafe Koko 74 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TP 

Doors: 9pm – 3am 
Free tickets available from RA https://ra.co/events/1654180
or e-mail info@makin-moves.co.uk with names 


MAKIN183 – Kengo featuring Kenny Bobien “More Than You’ll Ever Know”

Posted on by
UK producer Kengo returns to Makin’ Moves with More Than You’ll Ever Know single, a quality piece of house music with a lovely tinge of soul!

The track is a Donny Hathaway cover and who else could we get on the vocal but one of the finest in the business in Kenny Bobien!

The package contains a special Bang The Drum edit from NYC’s Jihad Muhammad adding his unique drum patterns!

Available exclusively via our Bandcamp page from Friday 3rd February 2023


Makin’ Moves Lounge Session Friday 24th February @ Cafe Koko

Posted on by

Following our successful Xmas party event at Cafe Koko situated behind the awesome Koko venue in London’s Camden Town, we return there on Friday 24th February for our next lounge session which sees us playing music across the dance spectrum to an intimate dance floor.

Joining our residents Matt & Jamesey for this event will be Patrick Steele and Greg Gauthier from Dance Culture in Paris. Long standing DJ and producer Greg Gauthier; is a highly respected figure on the underground circuit for running one of the French capital’s longest running House and Garage parties and radio shows, Dance Culture and handzonradio. You can also catch him appearing regularly at the Southport Weekender and Suncebeat in Croatia! 

Patrick has been an integral part of the London dance scene for over 20 years and a big champion of the vinyl scene, Patrick runs “BYOV – Bring Your Own Vinyl”. Patrick’s show won listeners choice for the soul/funk genre on Mixcloud in 2018 and he can be heard playing at many guest spots around london. We look forward to welcoming back of them to Cafe Koko on the 24th!

Makin’ Moves Lounge Session
Friday 24th February
@ Café Koko
DJs
Matt L-S and Jamesey (Makin’ Moves)
Greg Gauthier (Dance Culture, Paris)
Patrick Steele (4 Directions)
Cafe Koko 74 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TP
Doors: 9pm – 3am Free tickets available from RA / or e-mail info@makin-moves.co.uk with name