The last show before the new year! This weeks guest is quite special indeed. James Amato of ‘Potty Mouth Music‘ takes the time to chat to Adam about one of Chicago and fidget houses finest labels. And as if that wasnt enough, Potty Mouth’s Adam Bozzetto throws down an exclusive mix that chronicles the musical life of Potty Mouth Music to date. This is definitely not to be missed. The interview with James begins at 55 minutes into it.
This plus all the usual fantastic features including great new music from Def Cut, Featurecast, Quincy Jointz, Tittsworth, Dj Ayres, Jammer, Aspin, Flore&Shunda K, Temper D and the Zombies for Money.
Potty Mouth Music label boss James Amato heads to Australia and New Zealand for his first time at the end of January 2010 for two weeks. The ‘Down Under’ Tour features stops in Sydney, Auckland, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne. Fellow Potty Mouth artist Adam Bozzetto will be opening up for James in both Sydney and Brisbane. See below for exact show listings!
James Amato’s business-savvy approach to the music industry has kept him balancing roles of promoter, record label owner, and Dj for more than a decade. From hosting his first one-off event in 1999 to securing his position as Director of Music and Bookings at Chicago’s historically SmartBar in 2006, James has become one of the most widely recognized names on the national & electronic music scene. In 2007 James established his industry presence further, launching his widely successful fidget/electo/tech house label, Potty Mouth Music, which has earned him notoriety worldwide.
Fri Jan 22 2010 Chinese Laundry (Sydney, Australia)
Sat Jan 23 2010 Ink Bar (Auckland, New Zealand)
Mon Jan 25 2010 Ambar (Perth, Australia)
Fri Jan 29 2010 Monastery (Brisbane, Australia)
Sat Jan 30 2010 The ESPY (Melbourne, Australia)
So after going thru 482 submissions for our first official Potty Mouth Remix Contest, we have chosen the top 60 to participate (This is ten more spots then what we originally promised). Below you will find a complete list (in alphabetical order) of the final contestants. On 01/01/10 at 12:00am, they will receive a link to download the parts and will have 2 weeks til 01/14/10 (11:59pm) to send their finished remix to james@pottymouthmusic.com. Out of these sixty contestants, one lucky winner will have his remix included in the official ‘Jack It Like A Zombie’ REMIXED Ep slated for release in early March of 2010 on Potty Mouth.
If you registered for this contest and do not see your name below, please do not take it personally or be discouraged. It was not easy to narrow things done to a lil over 10% of what was submitted. There will be plenty of other Potty Mouth remix contests in the future for you to enter.
Best of luck to our final contestants. I will leave you all with one piece of advice, remember to keep it dirty! – James Amato
After months of waiting way too long to do this, we are now accepting applications to participate in our first official potty mouth remix contest — “Jack It Like A Zombie” by the Bulgarian. The winner of the contest will have his/her track released with the official ‘Jack It Like A Zombie REMIXED Ep’ dropping digitally online in spring of 2010. The Remixed Ep features mixes by Nom De Strip, Jason Hodges, Juan Dela Madre, Adam Bozzetto, Angel Alanis, Wally Callerio, The Bulgarian plus ONE LUCKY WINNER!
Please complete the required information below and email it to james@pottymouthmusic.com to register and become eligible to participate in this contest. Potty Mouth Music will then choose 50 applicants to participate in the remix contest and will be sent parts on January 1, 2010 @ midnight to begin work. They will have than have two weeks to complete their mix. All tracks for entry MUST be submitted by midnight on Thursday January 14, 2010 to james@pottymouthmusic.com. Anyone from around the world can enter and we are open to all genres of electronic music. We have no preference weather you submit a fidget / electro house / tech remix or a dubstep / trance / breaks / etc remix. At the end of the day .. its all bout how well the remix was produced.
Below you can find a Youtube Video of the original track “Jack It Like A Zombie” by the Bulgarian to be remixed. Email all questions to james@pottymouthmusic.com.
Thanks, good luck and remember to keep it dirty!! -James Amato
All information below MUST be completed in order to be eligible to participate. Chosen applicants will receive an email on January 1, 2010 at midnight if they have been selected. Email all info to james@pottymouthmusic.com
Remix Contest Required Info:
alias/producer name:
real name:
street address:
city, state zip:
email address:
website:
myspace url:
facebook url:
twitter url:
genre (what style do you produce):
top 3 labels you have original productions on (if any):
top 3 labels you have done remix work for (if any):
link to download most current production:
From quirky vocal overlays to bouncy basslines, his music reflects his style both in the studio and on the decks. This time Garton is shaking up the sound of Los-Angeles based Potty Mouth Music, putting an eclectic stamp of house, tech and funk into one five-track package. “Soul for Rent EP” (PMM032) not only marks the producer’s PMM debut, but also brings another new vibe to an already multi-dimensional roster of sound.
With the new vibe comes the new PMM talent of Matthew Garton. Born in Brighton, England and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Garton is widely known within the underground house community as one half of DJ/production duo Rotation Station (with partner Roger Aquino). While house forms the backbone of his sound, his influences range widely from jazz and Latin to funky house and filtered disco. Pops of tech, electro and progressive all help define much of his production catalogue in the past five years, which has landed on the label likes of Buzz Cut, Junky Trunk and Destination, to name a few.
“This EP represents all the styles of house that I love,” Garton says of his PMM debut. “It almost feels like I’ve drawn on influences from the past and then reworked them into more current interpretations.”
The EP’s title track “Soul for Rent” melds funk, stark synths and distorted vocals into one bounce-driven groove. South African electro house producer Geoff K speeds up the tempo for his remix, padding the bass while taking the track to a deeper, fuller place.
Adding to the EP is “Candy Whacked,” a dirty tech fueled groove with all the peaks and valleys of a 2 a.m. banger. “Pretty Surprise” brings Garton’s quirky house influences to forefront, with help from a funky bass guitar and cheeky vocals by Bladwin Blaq. “One Love” rounds out the EP with its startling mix of synth driven sounds the build into a dreamy, soulful breakdown. Swing jazz drums and tick-tock bass pumps create stand out noise for the equally stand out track.
Look for his Garton’s influences of Fat Boy Slim, The Greenskeepers, Switch, Basement Jaxx, Frank Sinatra and Noze to all find their place his “Soul for Rent EP.”
“I tend to get bored really quickly, so new ideas and experimentation is what keeps me going,” he says. “I think it shows in this EP.”
PMM032 “Soul for Rent EP” by Matthew Garton is now available for purchase exclusively on beatport.com for four weeks. Look for it to be available for purchase on iTunes by February 2009.
A long time studio veteran with many aliases and projects under his belt, The Bulgarian, first blasted onto the scene in December of 2006 with his much acclaimed Loop Poop EP as one of the pioneers of the then still emerging Fidget House sound. He since spent most of 2007 blowing up all over the world producing over 20 tracks and remixes in that short space of time, and being among the first few artists to release an EP on the now massive Potty Mouth Music label alongside Crookers, DJ Fame and Santiago & Bushido (‘Jack It Like a Zombie EP’, ‘Air Bouce EP’) and still managing to do well under his Techno/Electro guise as Mr.Elastik.
Now in 2009 with over 50 tracks and remixes in the shops he seems to be carrying on with that momentum, with some big name remixes and releases (such as Larry Tee’s single “I love u” and an official remix of Human Resources’ 1991 Classic “Dominator” on Crux, plus more remixes for the likes of Calvertron and Will Bailey (of Twocker and Bass Weazel fame) and releases coming up for UK Hardcore legends Unique 3. Add to that the birth of Feta Recordings, his collaborative effort with long time breakbeat veteran Vlad Sokolov having achieved Top 100 chartings on Beatport with some of their first releases, and 2010 looks to be even bigger and better.
Not one to be influenced by trends much, The Bulgarian is has moved on from the constraints of Fidget now, as a well know producer once said “The Bulgarian’s sound is his own!”, so stay tuned!
The Bulgarian Winter 2009 Mix Tracklist:
01) Prince Zimboo – Goosfraba
02) Yolanda Be Cool – Holy Groove
03) Fabian Gray – Get Wated (Ryan Ryback Remix)
04) Yolanda Be Cool – Holy Cow (Dj Beware and Motorpitch Remix)
05) Riva Starr ft. Noze – I was Drunk
06) Punk Rolla – War
07) Hostage – Valhalla (Momma’s Boy Remix)
08) Sawgood ft A Girl And A Gun – Teeange Blitz (The Bulgarian Dub Remix)
09) Sebastian Lutz – Manatee (The Bulgarian Otherside Remix)
10) Madkidz – Porcelain Fountains
11) Mickey Slim & Nom De Strip – Do It
12) Don Diablo & Example – Hooligans (Ryan Riback Remix)
13) Rishi Bass & Melly Mel – Dirty Balloon (Tom Piper & Nom De Strip Remix)
14) Minimal Kidz – Body Language
15) Mathew Garton – Soul For Rent [Potty Mouth Music]
16) Mowgli – Paris To London
17) Punk Rolla – Heart Broken
Weekend Woes Inspire Latest Release by Netherlands’ MightyFools Cross-genre dance duo returns to Potty Mouth Music with second EP,
“Worse Than Yesterday”
CHICAGO—It took a nasty Sunday hangover to inspire the mixed-up sounds of the MightyFools’ newest release on LA-based Potty Mouth Music. The two tracks juxtaposed on “Worse Than Yesterday EP” (PMM031) pair reverb and stabbing synths with the kind of peak hour rave influences Andy Samin and Jelle Keizer do best. The result is a versatile, two-track EP that melds influences of house, electro and techno into one party-centric package.
Following up on their 2008 success of “Who Da Fool?”(PMM013), MightyFools return after a year of touring Australia, Europe and most recently, the U.S. While their DJ influences include marquee artists including A-Trak, Boys Noize, Tiga and Busy P, their studio work has taken on the more muted influences of funk and soul as of late.
“It has that special thing that we try to put into our music as well,” says Keizer.
Keizer and Samin have been putting their signature, genre-bending twist on their beats since they first began producing techno in the mid-’90s. Influenced by the rave culture of the day, the two began working more organic influences of house into their production work, creating twisty sounds that led to remix work for Tommie Sunshine, Will Bailey and Kelevra, to name a few.
On their latest EP, MightyFools again bring their vibe of music diversity to the dance floor with “Worse Than Yesterday.” The title track pulses as a heavy rave track for peak-hour sets, inspiring chaotic twists and what Keizer calls “crowd destroying sounds.” “Clean It” echoes the duo’s earlier PMM release, combining hip-hop vocal drops with analog synth stabs to create a pounding, effected out track that pulses with gruff groove.
Mightyfools dub their sound as futuristic house music that pushes the boundaries of the international house sound—regardless of the EPs they release. What keeps them players in the game?
“The music, the people, the beautiful cities we see and the great food we can taste every where,” Keizer says.
PMM031 “Worse Than Yesterday” is now available for purchase exclusively on beatport.com for four weeks. Look for it to be available for purchase on iTunes by January 2009.
James Amato’s business-savvy approach to the music industry has kept him balancing roles of promoter, record label owner, DJ and producer for more than a decade. From hosting his first one-off event in 1999 to securing his position as Director of Music and Bookings at Chicago’s historically influential SmartBar since 2006, James has become one of the most widely recognized names on the national & electronic music scene. Most recently, James has established his industry presence further, launching his widely successful fidget/electo/tech house label, Potty Mouth Music, which has earned him notoriety worldwide.
Tracklist:
01 Matthew Garton – Soul For Rent (Original Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
02 The Bulgarian – Jack It Like A Zombie (Stupid Fresh Remix) [Potty Mouth Music]
03 Loose Cannons & Anti Chris Gypsy’s Kiss (Original Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
04 Mightyfools – Clean It (Original Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
05 Domsko ft MC Skolzy – Bounce To This (Bassline Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
06 Santiago & Bushido – This Sound (Original Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
07 Wolfgang Gartner – Latin Fever (Original Mix) [Kindergarten]
08 DJ Dan & Hatiras – Drop Hits (Santiago & Bushido Remix) [Hatrax records]
09 Calvertron & Roscoe – Go’s Like This [CDR]
10 Magik Johnson – The Boy Blew (Calvertron Remix) [Potty Mouth Music]
11 Will Bailey – Hit The Club (Hot Mouth Remix) [Simma]
12 DJ Bam Bam ft Whiskey Pete – Big Bass (Original Mix) [Potty Mouth Music]
13 (outro) Crydamoure – Smoke Weed Every Day (Original Mix) [Le Maquis]
Magik Johnson Makes His Mark with Debut Release for Potty Mouth Music “Stand Up EP” features three original tracks with remix by Calvertron
CHICAGO—Taking a nod from tech-house heavyweights including Crookers, Jesse Rose and SIS, producer Magik Johnson unveils his latest trick for Potty Mouth Music with “Stand Up EP” (PMM029). In showcasing a range of deep, tribal and peak hour grooves, Johnson’s debut label EP reflects the diversity of his multi-decade music career. The result is three-track collection of original beats, capped with a jazz-inspired remix from UK electro-house producer Calvertron.
“I really wanted to make three tracks that were dance floor friendly and represented what I am in the playing in the clubs,” says Johnson, whose earliest deck days date back to the late ’80s, when rocked his own room at Manchester’s legendary Hacienda.
Since then, Johnson has gone on to establish himself as one of the most venerable artists in the business, blurring the lines of house and techno while remaining true to the nuanced complexities of each genre. Production stints with Cream’s Olympic label, New Order’s Pleasure Recordings and Manchester’s Paper Recordings collective all led to his launch of Shaboom Records, which developed into one of the world’s most respected dance labels.
Since relocating from the UK to Auckland, New Zealand nearly 10 years ago, Johnson has channeled the his darker influences from the Manchester music scene into his original production work, debuting his first album, Cardboard Journey, in 2005. The launch of his digital label, Magiktrax, coupled by his inclusion on Darren Emerson’s Underwater roster, led to releases on acclaimed labels including Made to Play, Saved and Curfew.
Now Johnson adds Potty Mouth Music to the mix with the release of “Stand Up EP.” The record’s uptempo, title track resonates with a synth-driven neurosis set to audibly prick peak-hour crowds. Pair that with the deep, rolling groove of “Make You See,” a late night, tribal-tinged cut framed by vocal chants and dotty bassline. Johnson drifts between the two vibes with “Boy Blew,” a steady track that gets a jazz rework from Calvertron. In melding his signature wonky basslines with horn samples and classic keys, electro-house and organic jazz find an unexpectedly smooth match.
PMM 029 “Stand Up EP” is now available for purchase exclusively on beatport.com for four weeks. Look for it to be available for purchase on iTunes by December 1.
Amidst the countless DJ’s and producers working in the burgeoning Chicago house scene, Santiago and Bushido stand apart from the rest with their unique blend of tech-tinged house beats and killer remixes that are becoming quite the sought-after commodity. Since teaming up as a production duo in 2003, Chris Santiago and Tim Bush have dropped numerous EP’s and remixes on some of the most well respected labels around including Potty Mouth Music, Om, Ultra Records, and have generated a significant following in the process. Their unique sound and flawless DJ sets have helped to establish Santiago & Bushido as one of the premier acts in dance music today.
Santiago & Bushido Fall 2009 Mix Tracklist:
01 Santiago & Bushido – This Sound [Potty Mouth]
02 David Ekenbeck & Tony Senghore – Drunk Man Standing (Olivier Giacomotto & John Acquaviva Rmx) [Definitive]
03 Santiago & Bushido – All That I Can Say [Potty Mouth]
04 Santiago & Bushido vs Hijack – Way Back (S&B Version) [Potty Mouth]
05 Nadastrom – Save Us [Dubsided]
06 DJ Falcon – Untitled (Hijack Rmx) – [Bootleg]
07 Hatiras Digital Doom 2010 [Hattrax]
08 The Young Punx – Ready for the Fight (Black Noize Rmx) [Mofohihi Recrds]
09 Round Table Knights – Belly Dance (Mowgli Rmx) [Deadfish]
10 Kink – Dont Hold Back [dotbleep]
11 Dave Spoon – Lummox [Television]
12 Khafra DJ – Fandango Tehuano (AuxdreY & Juan White Rmx) [Southouse Music]
13 Noob & Brodinksi – Peanuts Club [Turbo]
14 Sir James – Special (Bingo Players Rmx) [Strictly Rhythm]
15 DJ Dan & Hatiras – Drop Hits (S&B Rmx) [In Stereo]
16 Chuck Love feat Colette – Everything (S&B Rmx) [Love Network]
About 20 something years ago Edinburgh created a young lad by the name of Chris Elliott aka Nom De Strip. He has emerged to become one of the freshest little Scotsmen around. Some of you may not know him as Chris or Nom De Strip, but surely are familiar with Stupid Fresh, the collaboration he was involved with that has toured the world, been download chart kings and were behind the massive club joint Get The Fuck Up amongst many others. Soon though, very soon, even right now you are to become very familiar with Nom De Strip, as Chris embarks upon a musical adventure of his own.
With some of the worlds biggest labels now arguing over the armada of tunes in his vault, having just worked with Bart B More on an EP for Bart’s label Secure and having recently remixed Dizzee Rascal’s new single Dirtee Cash with Australia’s Tom Piper, it’s undeniable that Nom De Strip will become a household name with his many works discussed around your personal family gatherings.
DJs already discussing Nom at such gatherings include… Laidback Luke, Chris Lake, Dave Spoon, Kissy Sell Out, Micky Slim, AC Slater, Bart B More, Will Bailey, Black Noise, DJ Dan, Jaimie Fanatic, LA Riots, Hot Mouth, Loose Cannons, Malente, Aston Shuffle, Bass Kleph, Utah Saints, Elite Force, Foamo, Meat Katie, Breakdown.
Nom De Strip Winter Mix Tracklist:
01 Unknown – Simon Sez
02 Momma’s Boy – Betowe
03 Nom De Strip, Bart B More & Little Bastard – Bollymore
04 Nom De Strip & Hot Mouth – 50,000
05 De Bos – On The Run (Ralvero Remix)
06 Mightyfools – Clean It
07 Noob & Brodinski – Peanuts Club (Buttonmasher Remix)
08 Larry Tee Feat. Roxy Cottontail – Let’s Make Nasty (Afrojack Remix)
09 Dizzee Rascal – Dirtee Cash (Nom De Strip & Tom Piper Remix)
10 Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok
11 Hatiras – Spaced Invader (Nom De Strip Remix)
12 Nom De Strip & Little Bastard – Just Keep Crazy
13 Unknown – Laidback Luke / Afrojack Mash
14 Nom De Strip – Skweekee
15 Moby – One Time We Lived (HiJack Remix)
16 LA Riots – Drop One (Nom De Strip Remix)
17 Laidback Luke & Lee Mortimer – Blau (LA Riots Remix)
18 Cassius – Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes (Reset! Trouble Remix)
19 Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (Cutlass Supreme Remix)
