PhatFrank feat. Dana Weaver ‘Hot’
(Inc. N’Dinga Gaba & Neal Conway Remixes)
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After launching with 3 very successful releases last year, Makin’ Moves kick 2013 off in style with a smoking track from the very talented Italian producer PhatFrank featuring Dana Weaver hailing from Baltimore, USA on vocals entitled ‘Hot’, a track that’s been a big floor filler for us at our Makin’ Moves residency in London for the last few months.  The package has a real Balitmore feel to it as it includes remixes from Balitmore residents Neil Conway of Basement Boys fame and N’Dinga Gaba who brings a more deeper approach on his three mixes.

PhatFrank is Francesco Gori hailing from Perugia in Italy, he grew up with a massive passion for music. Up til a few years ago Francesco wasn’t taking music production too seriously as he would conjure up his own edits and remixes of famous artists such Adele, George Micheal, Tina Turner, Lana Del Rey, Maxwell, Dru Hill, Kimbra, Goapele that he play out and give to close friends. As word got around that Francesco had a serious talent labels came calling and recently he’s remixed for the likes of Gene King, Neal Conway, Biblical Jones, Wayne Tennant to name a few and then last year he hooked up with Azee Project and collaborated remixing some of the hottest RnB and Soul singers like Kimbra, Lalah Hathaway and Lana Del Ray.

Francesco has a big year ahead of him and has already released two hot tracks on Nature Essence Media ‘Inspirational Love’ and ‘Choices You Make’ on Sandisco Recordings out of the UK both releases have put Frank on the map as producer to watch out for this year.

Dana Weaver isn’t just a great vocalist, she began training as a classical pianist, which she continued doing until graduating from high schooland then later on became a member of two local gospel groups. Dana also had a brief opportunity to sing with then group, Light the World, led by Guy Robinson. Dana’s voice has been described as “powerful” and “soothing…nothing like I’ve heard before”. She continued to perform locally, always capturing the attention of her audience.

In 2000, Dana started to focus more on music expression through her vocal performances. Her most treasured collaboration was with famed producer and original Basement Boys member, Neal Conway. Together, Dana and Neal have created a catalog of music and still work closely to this day.

In 2011, Dana formed an alliance with two of the most talented and sought-after producers, DJ Spen and Thommy Davis of Quantize Recordings. ‘Heavenly’, Dana’s first single for the label was a Traxsource Top Ten chart topper for weeks, propelling her onto the House music scene, and landing her the honor of being the featured vocalist at the 2012 Collective Minds Music Festival. It is no surprise that Dana will continue achieving new and exciting career heights through the medium she loves, which is music.

Neal Conway is a world-renowned Producer/Songwriter/DJ. Neal has been on the music scene since the late 80’s. He started out dJing under the guidance of his mentor Thommy Davis (Basement Boy Music). From there, Thommy brought Neal into the Basement Boy family. During his stint with the Basement Boys, he has cranked out hits like Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless-Gold Record), Makin’ Happy, Surprise-Platinum Album (Crystal Waters), Scandal, Rejoicing (Ultra Nate’), Tonite (Those Guys) and many others.  Neal has blessed the airwaves with his mixes. He has mixed on stations such as: WEAA 88.9fm, (92q) WERQ 92.3fm, Magic 95.9fm (WWIN) and 1300 WEBBam. Neal has also toured with such artists as; Roy Ayers, Melba Moore, Vaughn Mason and many others He has also done a number of remixes for people such as: Jill Scott, Steppenwolf, The Jacksons,  Musiq Soulchild, India Arie, Jaguar Wright and many others.

N’Dinga Gaba has been on the music scene for two decades as a DJ, Producer, Musician and Composer. Hailing from Central African Republic with his musical operations based in Baltimore, Maryland, N’Dinga is taking the musical world by storm. N’Dinga has embraced a variety of musical styles over his career. He has played with several symphony orchestras and jazz bands as a trombonist, and as a DJ, has toured with hip hop and rock acts, and is proficient in all styles of electronic music, including, down tempo, broken beat, drum and bass, and house. Also known as “The Diplomat, DJ Nuclear,” and “The Love House Movement,” N’Dinga’s musical style is hard to define. Currently you can find N’Dinga’s music and re-mixes on top labels, such as, Foliage Records, Peng Records, Sole Channel Music, Offering Recordings, Code Red Recordings, Jinks Inc., and Universe Media, to name a few. He has also had his music featured on compilations, such as 10 Years of Soul Heaven compiled and mixed by Louie Vega (Soul Heaven Records) and on Dj Tira Presents Afro Lounge Vol 2 Mixed by Tumza (Sheleter Music/Afrotainment). With notable hits including, Queen and I Know (Sole Channel Music), Live 4 Now & Summer Breeze (Foliage Records), and his smash remixes of Muzzaik’s Work It ( Dub Life) and LeRoyal’s Promise (Code Red Recordings), his music continues to dominate dance floors and airwaves worldwide.

Equipped with a number of new EPs, a new single with DJ Spen Featuring Marc Evans (Quantize Recordings debut release), and a number of high profile remixes, 2013 looks to be banner year.

TRACKLISTING
1. Vocal Mix
2. Instrumental Mix
3. Neil Conway Remix
4. N’Dinga Gaba Remix
5. N’Dinga Instrumental
6. N’Dinga Gaba Dub

‘Hot’ is available to purchase here /  Full release 8th April 2013 on Makin’ Moves (UK)