Andrew (andrew@giantstp.com)
Tue, 27 Apr 1999 17:20:36 -0400
Hey everyone - Andrew here from Giant Step Records and yeah yeah I know
it's been a few minutes since my last update but the wheels have been
turning and I suppose I got swept into the gears. Any way there's a lot
of new things bouncing around our office - shows, singles, web schtuff
and more. Take a sec and check it out.
If this is not your cup of tea - reply "UNSUBSCRIBE" and I'll take you
off the list.
with that ...... here we go
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***** NEW RELEASES *****
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Macy Gray
It is very rare these days to hear an undeniably unique and soulful voice
with an incomparable groove. Mix it with soulful songs, some old school
hip hop flavor, some dynamic hooks and samples, put it in front of a ten
piece band and DJŠŠ and you will have MACY GRAY.
Macy's first single out for DJ promo only out now on Giant Step Records
"DO SOMETHING"
Side A
1 Do Something (album mix) 00:04:57
2 Do Something (Jay's subliminal Funk-Remixed by Jay Denes for
Naked Music NYC) 00:04:50
Side B
1 Do Something (Remixed by King Britt) 00:09:20
Side C
1 Do Something (Remixed by DJ Cam for Inflamable Records) 00:05:56
2 Do Something (Grand Style Mix - Remixed by Darryl (D-Style)
Swann/ DJ Kiilu Grand) 00:05:12
Side D
1 I've Committed Murder 00:05:20
2 Do Something (Acapella) 00:04:53
See Macy Gray's NY debut 5/18 @ SOB's (more details below)
Original mixes from "On How Life Is" - Macy's LP out this summer on EPIC
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MISHKA
In an industry focusing so much on electronically produced sounds comes
an refreshing change. Organic dub vibes with lyrics as warm as the
Caribbean sun from which he comes. Mishka's debut "Give You All The Love"
has an inborn legendary sound. Adding to this already smooth track are
remixes by the dub master Mad Professor and two powerful mixes by Smith &
Mighty.
side A
1 Give You All The Love (Radio Edit)
2 Give You All The Love (Mad Professor Dubtronic Mix)
side B
1 Give You All The Love (Smith & Mighty Club Mix)
2 Give You All The Love (Smith & Mighty Remix)
Look for Miska's self titled full LP out on Creation in July
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FREESTYLERS
Radio shows and clubs nights have been being rocked by "B-Boy Stance",
the Freestylers latest breakbeat single blessed by the vocal stylee of
Tenor Fly. With the release of their album "WE ROCK HARD" May 11th we
have arranged some record release parties. Check your local listings for
further details on these parties in your city.
5/6 Boston @ Envy
5/6 Santa Monica @ Bossa Nova
5/8 New York @ Vanity
5/8 Denver/Boulder @ Soma
5/8 Minneapolis @ First Avenue
5/8 Chicago @ The Globe Bowling Center
5/10 Los Angeles @ The Hollywood
5/10 Detroit @ Lush
Also see Freestylers live May 26th at Irving Plaza
with the Lo Fidelity Allstars.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday @ noon
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JAMIROQUAI
You knew it was coming - NOW HE'S BACK! A bundle of funk disco dynamite
packed into a fuzzy black hat and Adidas. June 7th marks the release of
Jamiroquai's latest album "SYNKRONIZED". In the tradition of Jamiroquai
albums Synkronized rolls with funky disco track with a mixture of heavily
synthesized bottom end, mad percussion breakdowns, silky bass and waves
of strings. Be on the look out for the first single "CANNED HEAT" which
will hit the street soon. Check out our web site for soon to be announced
tour dates and events.
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MILES DAVIS
PANTHALASSA - THE REMIXES
Miles Davis' early 70's electric period was perhaps his most influential.
Last year, Bill Laswell created Panthalassa, his "reconstruction" of
Miles' music from that period. Critics and listeners agreed that Laswell
had provided a dynamic interpretation of Miles' music while staying true
to its spirit. In 1999 Laswell and five other re-mixers will set the jazz
world buzzing again with Panthalassa: The Remixes. The project reinvents
selected tracks from Panthalassa into hip-hop, electronica and drum 'n
bass settings by King Britt, Doc Scott, DJ Cam, Jamie Myerson and DJ
Krush. As a bonus, Bill Laswell returns to the original master tapes to
create a completely new take on Miles!
A single is out right now for radio/club promo with remixes of "IN A
SILENT WAY" by DJ CAM and "SHHH" by KING BRITT.
"Panthalassa: The Remixes" will be in stores May 25th - Don't miss it!
See http://www.giantstp.com/ for sound clips of "Rated X" remixes by Doc
Scott and Jamie Myerson also found on this wonderful compilation.
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GLEN SCOTT
With the tremendous response to the promo remixes to Glen Scott's single
"Heaven", Giant Step Records and 550 Music have released a special double
pack 12" package to retail. The limited edition, DJ friendly, heavy vinyl
double pack includes:
Side A
Joe Claussell's "Heaven Bound" Remix
Side B
4Hero Vocal Version
Side C
4Hero Dub Version
Side D
Joe Clausell's "Heaven Dub" Remix
This incredible 12" pack is in your favorite record store right now!
The original mix of Heaven comes from the 550 Music LP "WITHOUT VERTIGO"
for a sample of the 12" tracks as well as tracks from Glens LP see
WWW.GIANTSTP.COM
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**** EVENTS *****
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THURSDAY APRIL 29th
Giant Step & Codek Records present
*** RABBIT 99 ***
An outdoor Party on Pier 63
2 dancefloors,
more than 5 DJs and
thousands of stars overhead
dj's include
PETE HELLER (Junior Boys Own - UK)
DJ Nat
Nickodemus
Sasha
Chillfreez
Plus special guests
10pm
Thursday 4/29
$8
21 & Over ( Please bring ID)
Pier 63 - one pier north of the Chelsea Piers
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SUNDAY MAY 16th
Giant Step & LEVI's present #10 / 18
of MILES A HEAD
THE FIRST EVER ...
*** FAZE FILM FESTIVAL ***
a music video festival of rare and exceptional
contemporary videos. It will include US premiers
and exclusives from Chris Cunningham and Jonas Akerlund
plus special guest speakers and surprise guests
at the Cantor Film Center
36 E 8th street NYC
screenings @ 4pm, 6pm and 8pm
$10 in advance
tickets available at Other Music, Rocks In Your Head,
Mondo Kims, and Etherea Record Stores
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TUESDAY MAY 18th
Giant Step & LEVI's present #11 / 18
of MILES A HEAD
The NEW YORK Debut of Epic Recording Artist
*** MACY GRAY ***
with guest DJ Max Glazer
Sweet classic soul overtones mixed with blissful
modern r&b and new grooves. Her influences are the
cream of great music - Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye,
Jimi Hendrix, Prince and Fugees. With a voice
comparable to Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and
Esther Philips, one show you won't want to miss.
EARLY SHOW!
doors 7pm show 8pm sharp
Tuesday May 18th
SOB's - 200 Varick Street @ Houston
$10 in advance
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WEDNESDAY MAY 19th
Giant Step & LEVI's present #12 / 18
of MILES A HEAD
*** TOM ZE with TORTOISE ***
plus VINICIUS CANTUARIA & GUEST DJS
Here at Giant Step we¹re pleased to be bringing you
not just one legendary Brazilian artist but two, who
will be on the same bill only here in New York. A rare
collaboration between hip Chicago idols Tortoise and Zé
as well as Vinicius Canturia. Don't miss this one time
only event.
@ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, New York
Doors open at 8 pm
Tickets $18 in advance / $20 day of show
available via Ticketmaster, Irving Plaza Box Office
and Other Music, Etherea, Mondo Kim¹s,
Rocks In Your Head Record shops
for more info on MILES A HEAD and other Giant Step events
catch us online at www.giantstp.com
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Tracks currently rockin' our world
Wagon Christ Tally Ho Astral Werks
New Kingdom Paradise Don't Come Cheap GeeStreet
Slick Sixty Nibs and Nabs Mute
Carl Handcock Rux Cornbread, Cognac, Collard Green Revolution 550
Tamango Jingo Giant Step Test
Macy Gray I've Committed Murder Epic
Fela Kuti BOX SET
Mantronix In Full Effect Sleeping Bag
Poison Ivy B-Girl
Trans Am Future World Thrill Jockey
10¢ Buggin' out HiHo / Mammoth
New Latinaires Ubiquity
keep an eye out for Flat Eric - he's out there!
With that I will wrap up this update - as usual you can get more info on
these topics plus pictures, music samples and video on the Giant Step
Website - WWW.GIANTSTP.COM.
For replies to this please double check my address andrew@giantstp.com -
make sure you leave out the "e" in stp or the message will end up at
another Giant Step office completely unrelayed to us. Thanks
A special personal thanks to all the labels who sent promos for me to
play at my gigs: Matador, Irma, BBE, Mammoth, Columbia, Astral Werks,
Tommy Boy, Outcaste, Mute, 550, Epic, Jive Electro, K7 and so on.
I hope that this email finds you all in good health, wealth and mental
prosperity.
'til next time - don't bother looking to the future - we're already
living in it
good friends, good times, family & getting ready for BBQs
Andrew Nelson
Giant Step Records
andrew@giantstp.com
62 White Street #3R
New York NY 10013
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