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The Lefties have a brand new Website online. Click here…

MPM is one of my favorite record label (I using an own category), specially with their artists Kova (Breakout), Dj Day, Kutiman and A-Ko. Since I’ve discovered the label my musical interests and needs have been changed.

Nowadays there are many of similar labels which brings you a new sound and a new perspective in musical development in mixed genres. But in my opinion MPM is the most rising star since the mid of 2006. Why? MPM has a great and always surprising output and a good worldwide reputation because of its artists and external communication. They don’t stop their work with a new release. No.. . They using several channels and using all known possibilities to market their work and artists. Their website is always updated, you’ll find every artist on MySpace and some of it at YouTube with their own videos.

A while ago I found some great new videos from MPM artists, which provide an insight into the artist background and creativity. So have a look to the vid’s below and feel free to leave a comment.

And don’t forget to check www.mpmsite.com for all information and forthcoming releases! Great new stuff!

Here I am again with a new selection of 10 Tracks, simple mixed and just for you!
This time I selected Tracks by Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, Asayake Production (great stuff from Japan), Dj Day (yes, once again. I love his tunes), Al Foster Band (ohhh, so rare), Johnny Harris (beautiful, so beautiful), Harmony Cats (Kon edit), Pearson (KPM Tune), The Quartertones (new great heavy Funk), Simon Haseley (what a Break) and Mystic Moods (sampled by Too Strong from Germany). Hope you like the show…and feel free to leave a comment! Click here and subscribe… 1Love TMoe

Playlist:

1. Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra - Psychedelic Sambai
2. Asayake Production - 4 Words Hardens
3. Dj Day - What Planet What Station
4. Al Foster Band - Night of the Wolf
5. Johnny Harris - Footprints
6. Harmony Cats (Kon edit) - Cat’s Theme
7. Pearson - Thunderbird
8. The Quartertones - Caffeine
9. Simon Haseley - Bora
10. Mystic Moods - Cosmic Sea

My most favorite Dj Day (Melting Pot Music Cologne) started his own Blog called “Like a Throttle“. And what is the Blog about…? Music, Music and Music! Click here.

A new great Radio station is born! Soulsender.de is straight from cologne and presents you 24/7 everything between funk, soul and jazz. Have a go at it!

Okay, I know that the last shows were from the past and yes I re-used some old mixes to fill the One Take Tapes Podcast with content. But know we gonna start with a brand new show just for you and we hope you like it.

This Show contains an absolutely beautiful track by Ikon, another dance floor filler by Belleruche, an old great track by The Herbalizer and above all tracks by my lovely Dj Day, Natural Self, Ananda Shankar, The Baker Brothers, Quantic, Fethawit and The Apples. Hope you like the mix, stay tuned and feel free to leave a comment. Subscribe here to the Podcast!

Playlist:

1. Ikon - Breaking
2. Belleruche - The Itch
3. The Baker Brothers feat. Vanessa Freeman - Walk into my World
4. Fethawit - Not that Girl
5. Dj Day - Outro(Wrap It Up B)
6. The Herbalizer - Bust A Nut
7. The Apples - Killing
8. Natural Self - Solomon
9. Quantic - Primate Boogaloo feat. Aspects
10. Ananda Shankar - Metamorphosis

Great Do-it-Yourself Clip from Kutiman’s first two Shows in Europe. Nice shots, cool spirit. Keep it up Kutiman! Thanks for the hint Oliver!

Huuu…I’ve discovered an awesome mix filled with different versions of the Organ Donor Sounds mixed by AddJs! BURNER!!! Listen here… or click here to visit the source.

After some days of daily business, travel time and a stay in Munich I am back in Cologne, sitting in front of my computer and wanna write now some lines about Kutiman’s upcoming LP on the 26th October. Do you already know Kutiman? No?!

Ophir “Kutiman” Kutiel is a 25 year old musician, composer and producer from Tel Aviv. An all-in-one-Talent: He plays drums, keyboards, guitar and bass. And yes, he makes it well!

He does Music for Bboy’s, BeatHeadz and laid-back people with demand for good music from the heart and soul. “Kuti tries to be with his music.”

So don’t waste your time and click here to listen to some soundfiles and receive further information about him. It’s Melting Pot Music!

I gonna write some lines about a new MPM release. And maybe I will publish my 4th favorite Podcast list. I’ve found some great new stuff. Stay tuned! BTW: Check my Flickr-Account. I added some new images from my last weekend…

Click here and download the free worldwide mix by DJ DAY, the man behind tracks like “Four Hills”, “Lovebug”, “A Place to go” and so on. For more information about him click here and visit Meltin Pot Music - one of the greatest worldwide independent labels!

Btw: Now it’s possible to get MPM tunes at iTunes, Beatport, Juno, eMusic, Clickgroove…

Michael Ruetten with a Melting Pot Music special feat. DJ DAY and Olski, words, music, livemmix - a true soulsearching session! Click here

Amsterdam may not be known for gritty funk and soul but the diversity, drive and spirit of this great city is in many ways reflected in the music of Lefties Soul Connection. Even though the Lefties’ sound is rooted in the classic funk of bands like the Meters, they are by no way trapped in the past. Lefties Soul Connection are a band of today creating songs for the year 2007 and beyond.

Their second album is titled “Skimming The Skum”. I many ways, this is what they have done since day one. The Lefties DIY approach is taking the funk back to basics. Organ, guitar, bass and drums – recorded on 8 tracks at an old factory hall in the outskirts of Amsterdam. One takes only with no additives or overdubs added.

It is this undiluted rawness that makes their music so intense and soulful. At the same time “Skimming The Skum” is exploring new territories . The album has more to offer than the taking-no-prisoners funk bangers the band is known for. They are still there off course with songs like “Fais Do-Do” or “Paul Newman” but now they are sitting next to soul clappers like “Get Back (Drum & Clap)” (featuring guitarist Onno on vocals), the steamy swamp funk of the title track or the heavy slow-motion groove of “Chop It!”.

The Lefties’ music has developed big time over the last 12 months. And 2006 was a great year for the band anyway. Things kicked off with their now classic version of DJ Shadow’s “Organ Donor”. The 7″ single did not only sell 5.000 + copies, it also introduced the band to a whole new audience. “Organ Donor” was followed by their first album “Hutspot” which sold more than 10.000 units worldwide while Alviz, Onno, Bram, Cody and Paul were the road for the best part of the year. And it is the relentless touring that has spread the word and sharpened the sound of the band more than anything else. From clubs in Germany, England, France, Switzerland and Hungary to the big summer festivals in the Netherlands, the Lefties never failed to set the roof on fire.

In 2007 Lefties Soul Connection are no longer a best kept secret on the funk scene, getting their praise on message boards and Myspace. The Lefties are real life band ready to take world.

QUOTES ON LEFTIES SOUL CONNECTION:

Superb funk that looks forward, grooves hard, and won’t be clearing any floors - any time in the near future! Egon (Stones Throw, Los Angeles)

Lefties comes with the hot heat. Turntable Lab (USA)

Some of the grittiest funk to come out of the European scene in many many years — and a totally mindblowing full length set! Dusty Groove (USA)

Rocks in the way only a funk band from Amsterdam can! Hip-Hop Connection (England)

Pure madness! Beyondjazz.com (Belgium)

Sweet, dirty funk – raw and without pretension! InTheMix.com (Australia)

Hut stuff! IDJ (England)

Pure gangster funk! Fryer (Funk45 Board, London)

[Press release by: Meltin’ Pot Music]

DON’T FORGET TO CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT SOME SOUND FILES!

See the Lefties Live on their Release Parties in Germany:

• May 16: Lefties Soul Connection (Release Party) at Mojo Club @ Stadtgarten,
  Cologne (Ger)
• May 19: Lefties Soul Connection (Release Party) at Mojo Club @ MandarinKasino, Hamburg (Ger)

My conclusion: It’s all about passion, love, style and soul!

great known Artwork like different MPM Compilations, DJ Day, Breakbeatraer etc. is Mike Davis or better known as Mike the 2600 King, the legendary Soul Strut DJ. Check out his Portfolio on his websites here and here. DOPE!