Andrew (andrew@giantstp.com)
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:01:10 -0400
Andrew here from Giant Step Records and Marketing
I suppose you all thought I fell off or something - well wrong you were
I have actually been knee deep in crazy music that I want to tell you
about now.
But before I move into all that - I must start off by letting you know
that you
are getting this email on the assumption that you will be interested. If
I am wrong
please let me know by replying "what were you thinkin'?" and I will
remove you from the list.
With that out of the way let's get to it
- there are lots to tell you about and time is money
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> Macy Gray <
by now she should be no stranger
if you haven't heard her music yet log on to giantstep.net
for samples
NEW FALL TOUR
October 15 - Alumni Hall/Annapolis, MD
October 16 - Pearl Street/Northampton, MA
October 17 - Toad¹s Place/ New Haven, CT
October 19 - Paradise/ Boston, MA
October 25 - Theatre of Living Arts/Philadelphia, PA
October 26 - Irving Plaza/ New York, NY
October 28 - St. Andrews Hall/Detroit, MI
October 29 - Rave Bar/Milwaukee, WI
October 30 - House Of Blues/Chicago, IL
Don't miss it - her live show is incredible!
Also look out for the new single
> I TRY <
remixes by
JayDee (Ummah and Slum Village) and DJ Kilo Grand (Freestyle Fellowship)
Also keep an eye and ear open for the video soon to hit MTV
- request it !
Album is now blowing up in UK -you heard about Macy first from Giant Step
for more up to date info
www.macygray.com giantstep.net
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GIANT STEP RECORDS
is proud to present
it's latest 12" release
KALAWANG
> JINGO <
produced by Ron Trent
a new take on the classic Jingo.
Inspired by Olatunji, Santana and Candido
features chants by Herbin "Tamango" Van Cayseele (world renowned tap
dancer and artist)
Keyboards - Itaal Shur (Big Muff, Maxwell, Santana)
Bass - Jonathan Maron (Groove Collective)
Percussionist - Daniel Moreno (Joe Claussell)
Trumpet - Fabio Morgera (Groove Collective)
Trap drum - Ray Grappone (Cookin' with Gas)
"Wow what an amazing track. I'm eating this one raw !!!
- Chris Udoh- Wamdue Project
"Actually rated it a 10! Oh, man I am going to kill this shit! One word
for it...RUDENESS!" -Frankie Valentine - London
"Feeling it. Ron Trent is brilliant"
- Jason Bentley-KROQ, Los Angeles
"What a mix of artists and a great rendition of a classic. You need a
crowbar to get this out of my hands!!!"
-DJ Jesus Juice - Minneapolis
>>>> In stores October 18th <<<<
and if your favorite store isn't carrying it - ask them to!
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> CARL HANCOCK RUX <
2 separate 12"s featuring incredible remixes of Asphalt Yards
& Intro To (R)evolution
will be out for dj promotion only
mixes will include
Disc 1
Intro To (R)evolution - Blacklove Revival Mix by Roy Davis
Asphalt Yards - Remixed by DJ Spinna
Asphalt Yards - Hefner Remixes
Disc 2
Intro To (R)evolution - Frontline remixed by Roy Davis
Asphalt Yards - Prophet For ... by
Intro To (R)eveolution (original) feat. Money Mark & produced by John
King (Dust Brothers)
Carl will also be performing with Macy Gray's NYC show
Carl's critically acclaimed debut "RUX REVIEW" is in stores now
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> FEMI KUTI <
New to many American's playlists
Son of the Nigerian funk legend Fela Kuti,
Femi is now making his mark strongly following
in his fathers footsteps.
look out for two tremendous 12" singles
BENG BENG BENG
feat. mixes by Mateo & Matos
Ashley Beedle
& Da Lata
BLACK MAN KNOW THY SELF
feat. mixes by The ROOTS
both songs come from the forth coming SHOKI SHOKI
out in FEB 2000 on MCA Records
MORE ON FEMI TO COME
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> AMEL LARRIEUX <
The voice you know ...
The artist you won't forget...
You should remember her from Groove Theory
a few years back. Now look out for her new
solo debut LP "Infinite Possiblities" on the horizon.
Check our website for select shows in November
for more info on Amel Larrieux
log onto www.amellarrieux.com
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> JAMIROQUAI <
All you djs out there should be getting a treat
in your mail boxes in blue and silver wrapper
I'm referring to the 12" single of
SUPERSONIC
with mixes by Pete Heller
Sharp Boys &
Phil Asher & Roy The Roach
If you got it - send in your feedback (your feedback is everything)
if you didn't and you think you should - send an email request to
Adam Kurzawa (our dj relations guru) @ adam@giantstp.com
SYNKRONIZED the LP is out in stores now from Work - www.jamiroquai.co.uk
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> KRUST <
When it comes to drum'n'bass there understating the
breaking power of the boy's from Bristol. At the top
of the list including Roni Size, DJ Die and SUV sits
the one called KRUST. Known for bringing the solid
dark beats and uncompromising production, both in the
studio and on the live set, Krust has finished his
first full length solo album - "CODED LANGUAGE"
The title track is also the first single. It features
a strongbox of vocals hammered out by wordsmith Saul Williams
and is remixed by Roni Size.
Coded Language is set for release in
November on Island / Def Jam
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> ALEX GOPHER <
His LP "YOUMYBABYANDI" comes two smashing singles
"The Child" (featuring a classic Billie Holiday sample)
and "Party People" a funky, bass heavy hands in the air party hit.
look out for this one in stores soon
for more info log on to these fine links
www.bugjuice.com/alexgopher
www.v2music.com/alexgopher
www.solid.fr/alexgopher/
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> Apollo 440 <
You may remember hits like "Krupa", "Don't Fear The Reaper",
"Raw Power", "Raw Power" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub".
After seven years of perfecting a sound, England's
powerhouse rock-tilted dance band has come together
again to release their latest lp
"Getting High On Your Own Supply"
The first single "Stop The Rock" has reached the hands
of selected djs, and will be rocking many a dance floor
in the weeks to come. If you haven't heard it yet - take
my word for it you will!
Although "Getting High On Your Own Supply" doesn't come out
until 2000 - you can hear sound clips on our site along with
extended info and some photos.
giantstep.net
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> The Wiseguys <
With the success of "The Antidote", the Wiseguys'
debut lp, JCrew has picked "Oh La La" to be the
anthem track for their launch TV commercial spot
for jcrew.com. It should be spittin' beats through
your screen in a prime time session soon.
Touché has been making his way 'round the states in the
last month or so. Making stops to dj in NYC for CMJ, Miami
for the Zen Festival, and just recently to California
for Coachella.
The Antidote is now out in stores everywhere.
A personal recommendation of mine for anyone who
digs music with a sense of humor. It's a great mix
from hiphop to funky breaks.
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So that's that for now.
Make sure to check giantstep.net for
listings of upcoming events including
Jazzanova
Macy Gray
Paul Oakenfold
Dave Raulf
Carl Hancock Rux
DJ Vadim
Scratch Perverts
Death In Vegas
and more
And for those of you in NYC
following my personal dj gigs
I'll be tag teaming with Eric Moss
droppin' old school hip hop tracks
that you haven't heard in age
next Thursday
@ Tribe (St Marks & Ave A)
send promos, ?'s or comments to the info below
your musically
Andrew Nelson
AKA Mr Chips - The Beatnick
Giant Step
Records / Marketing / Promotions
62 White Str #3R
NY NY 10013
212.219.3567ext14
andrew@giantstp.com
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