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New Funky House Mix Released
01-07-08
This month's mix takes a very instrumental turn with a lot of vocal-less tracks. I am paying homage to the quality of funky house music without the hooks. This mix is perfect for winding down after a mad one, or to get your weekend kicked off in style.
There is still the occasional vocal song thrown in, like for example the tune I am kicking off with. It's another floor filler from the man DJ Ruxpin, it features Donna Grassie and is called Waiting.
Another one to listen out for is Jamie Wamie and is his latest unreleased tune called Track 2. This is another beautiful sounding recording from the man that bought us Piano Tight and, as always from Jamie, the pianos in this one sound so silky and gorgeous.
Plump DJs have a new album out. Towards the end of the mix is a slice of that sound. Their entire album continues to push the boundaries of their breakbeat style and is well worth picking up.
Both Ruxpin and Wamie appear in an episode of Paul Velocity Presents, so after the mix head straight to http://paulvelocity.co.uk/itunes where you can download the interview for free.
Tracklisting:
- DJ Ruxpin ft. Donna Grassie - Waiting
- Ran Shani - Kyoto Nights (Ted Nilsson Remix)
- Jamie Wamie - Track 2
- J.K. David - Get Up (For Chicago) (Original Vocal Mix)
- Trevor Reilly ft. Steve - Beachcomber (Original)
- Nick Solid - Back To Disco (Solid Club Mix)
- Haji + Emanuel ft. Erire - Take Me Away (Haji + Emanuel 2008 Mix)
- Copyright ft. Mr V and Miss Patty - In Da Club (Shake Sht Up)
- Tyrrell - Robofucius (Supafly Inc Remix)
- Ultra Nate - Automatic (Digital Dog Remix)
- Plump DJs - Theme X (Album Version)
- Yves Murasca - All About Housemusic (Funkanomics Remix)
Time For A New Mix
01-06-08
Are we in June already? Seems like only yesterday it was Christmas. Isn't it scary that we are already almost half way through the year?
So with that in mind I won;t waste any more time and get straight into the details for this month's funky house mix.
I swear the music industry is just getting better and better with time... I have managed to find a batch of really funky uptempo vocal-tinged house for this months mix and it is all available to download for free.
Check ou tthe tracklisting:
- Sunloverz - Shine On (Olav Basoski Remix)
- Ricki Lee - U Wanna Little Of This (Ali Payami Club Mix)
- Mahjong + D'layna - So Thankful (Mister Gone Extended Mix)
- Peyton + The Rhythm Republic - Never Give Up (Soul Avengerz Dirty Vocal Mix)
- Natural Born Grooves - Candy On The Dancefloor (Jamie Wamie Vocal Mix)
- We Deliver - Supernatural (Supernatural Dub Mix)
- Deepest Blue - Miracle (Dada Remix)
- Hagenaar + Albrecht - What Would We Do (Original Mix)
- Prom ft. Katherine Ellis - Do It
- Soul Power ft. MJ White - Back To Me (Rhythm Rockerz Mix)
Keep your ears peeled for another killer vocal from Katherine Ellis, some superb remixing by Jamie Wamie, plus a stonking wobbly bassline affair from Rythm Rockers and Soul Power.
Paul Velocity Interview
30-05-08
Those of you that stay locked to my funky house podcasts interviews on itunes will know that I often get in touch with djs, producers, and industry gurus, and I chat with them about the scene. But now the tables have turned!
London Club City hunted me down and took a few minutes of their time to ask me a few questions about my life as a DJ, where I came from and where I am going for the future.
Podcast In A Box
29-05-08
I came across something I really liked the look of the other day. Its the Behringer USB podcast kit in a box.
I think it's a really innovative idea for people that want to start making entry-level audio podcasts but don't know where to start.
This podcast kit from Behringer is superb because it features all of the stuff you need to get yourself set up instantly and start recording.
Check out all the stuff you get with it:
- 1x UCA200 2/2 I/O USB audio interface with hardwired USB cable
- 1x XENYX502 5-channel studio mixer with XLR input/microphone preamplifier
- 1x XM8500 Dynamic microphone with clip holder
- 1x HPM1000 Stereo headphones with mini jack and 6.3mm adapter
- 1x Table microphone tripod
- 1x XLR microphone cable
- 2x Stereo RCA cables
- 1x Quick start guide and manuals
- 1x CD Rom with driver/manual/software.
It comes with headphones, a five channel mixer, microphone and stand and all the cables and bits to go with it!
Full details: Behringer Podcast Studio
Funky House DJ Competition
19-05-08
Calling all up and coming DJs! Do you think you are any good at DJing? Why not come and show what you are made of at the Houseproud DJ Competition being held at The B52's over in Horsham, West Sussex.
Prizes up for grabs include: Pioneer DJS virtual DJ software, Allen & Heath Xone XD53 professional DJ headphones, SEDA membership for a year, A DJ set at the BGMF Music Festival and a DJ set at a secret London Night club.
You will take part in a series of heats, with winners from each heat progressing on to the semi-finals and then the grand final. The first heat takes place on Wednesday 4th June 2008, and all subsequent heats will every Wednesday thereafter.
Places are LIMITED so you had better get in there quick. Please do not email me, if you would like to apply you can download the rules and application form here.
I will be a guest judge for some of the nights so make sure you bring your best tunes and your freshest skills to the DJ booth.
NEW May Mix!!!
08-05-08
Better late than never!! OMG, I have been mad busy lately and have just not had time to get round to uploading this months mix! For shame! For those wondering where it is, please accept my apologies. I'll make sure future mixes go out on the 1st of each month as usual.
I am so excited abut this months mix. It has got some absolute corkers in it!! We don't get a lot of sunshine here in the UK and as soon as that big firey ball peeks its head out from the clouds the shorts come out, and the flipflops, and the shades, and the skirts, the tops go down on the car and beer gardens get absolutely rammed.
I have tried to put together a soundtrack to this start-of-summertime feeling and, you know what? I think it works.
So get this month's mix downloaded right now and crank it right up because I gurantee it will put a smile on your face :)
Taboo @ Remix, Woking
01-04-08
This one has come round quick - I'm DJing at the Remix Bar in Woking this Bank Holiday weekend if you fancy coming along to a night of quality funky house music.
The event is being put on by those cheeky monkeys who run HeyGorgeous promotions so you can be sure of a pure party atmosphere all night long.
I would reccommend that you come along to this event because I don't really play out as often as I used to and this could be one of the rare time when you get to see me live.
Remix Bar in Woking is a funky little venue that has an upclose and personal feel to the DJ booth and dancefloor so you can really interact with the crowd. What I like about Remix is that it is split on to 2 levels with the bar up to and the dancefloor downstairs, much like the Anam Bar, Islington.
There will also be some funky live percussion too from Shane just to spice things up a bit so its worth coming to see that by iteself.
Come and say hello! :D
Pioneer CDJ400 USB CD/MP3 Player
23-04-08
The latest gizmo to hit the DJ world is out now. It's the Pioneer CDJ400 USB CD/MP3 player and it is one awesome piece of kit.
Designed for DJs by DJs and drawing inspiration from the industry standard CDJ-1000 series, the CDJ-400 is a flexible, affordable performance player for the aspiring club DJ to use at home.
The CDJ-400 allows you to play your MP3 collection off CD-R/RW discs as well as music from mass storage USB devices, such as USB keys, external hard drives and portable media devices.
The deck also features the world’s first Scratch Jog Effects, with three creative scratch effects and an amazing new Loop Divide function.
Virtually all of the button and slider functions can send MIDI data via USB output, making it possible for the decks to control external DJ software such as the DJS, an MP3 mixing software that emulates a full Pioneer DJ setup on your PC. It includes 8 innovative effects, a waveform display with cue / looping ability and can convert CD / line input signals to MP3 within an easy to manage music library.
Other third party applications will also be supported such as Serato Scratch LIVE on a PC or MAC.
Check out the demo of this kit in the youtube video below:
Tasty!
Funky House Clothing & Merchandise
23-03-08
Hi, I hope everyone had/is having a good Easter break :)
I just wanted to let you know that I have opened up a brand new Platform Six merchandise store. You can find t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and more dipped and coated in the Platform Six brand.
Click here to visit the store.
For those that don't know, Platform Six is my new residency over in Basingstoke where I will be playing every fortnight. expect to hear the freshest sounds in upfront funky house. If you like my podcasts, you will love this event. And best of all, its FREE ENTRY before 11pm!
DJ Ruxpin
19-03-08
Last night I recorded a podcast interview with the highly talented funky house DJ/producer Ruxpin. He very kindly shared some of his busy time with me and I was able to ask him a load of probing questions about his career and Djing life.
One of DJ Ruxpin's tracks features in my March 2008 mix and is the second track called "I'm Loving It".
I plan to mix down the interview into a "Paul Velocity Presents" podcast this weekend and upload it during the next week or so.
REMEMBER, the interview podcasts are ONLY AVAIABLE THROUGH iTUNES. You will not find these anywhere else. Not only is there an interview with DJ Ruxpin, you will also find interviews with Rico Novo from HeyGorgeous!, Anthony Payne from The Deck Room, Katherine Ellis vocal superstar and many other top names from within the dance music industry.
- DJ Ruxpin web site
- DJ Ruxpin funky house podcast (iTunes)
- Paul Velocity funky house podcast (iTunes)
Fierce Disco Vol.2
18-03-08
The official release of the first full Fierce Angel Album of 2008. Fierce Disco Vol.2 got itself a proper release
yesterday and comprises of 33 full 12" mixes compiled by Mark Doyle.
Fierce Disco Vol.2 is another selection of the finest fiercest house music spanning 3 CDs and featuring massice hits alongside a quality selection of brand new exclusive unreleased tracks from clublands biggest names.
The CD itself feartures all new artwork from Jason Jaroslav Cook and hand-picked tracks selected by Mark Doyle.
CD1
- Sunburst Band - Rough Times (Joey Negro Club Mix)
- Todd Terry Allstars - Get Down (Kenny Dope Main Mix)
- Verde - Angel In My Pocket (Extended 12" Mix)
- The Allstars ft. Jocelyn Brown - All About The Music (Bassmonkeys Remix)
- Groove Division - Now Or Never (Extended Vocal Mix)
- Buzzjunkies Ft. Elesha - If You Love Me (Moto Blanco Mix)
- Love To Infinity - Keep Love Together (Moto Blanco Mix)
- Verde Ft. Justine - Free Gay And Happy (Extended vocal Mix)
- Loveshy - AM to PM (Club Mix)
- Tony Moran Ft. Martha Wash - Work It Out (Soulshaker vs. Bassmonkeys Club Mix)
- Kristine W - The Boss (Love To Infinity's Love In The Club Mix)
CD2
- Wifi ft. Siobhan - Last Night (Extended Vocal Mix)
- Peyton - A Little Sensitivity (EK’s Angelic Mix)
- Avalon Superstar ft. Rita Campbell - What I Find (Bassmonkeys Remix)
- Loveless ft. Amanda Wilson - Found A Miracle (Simmonds & Christopher Mix)
- Noferini ft. Peyton - Till You Come Back To Me (Hernandez vs. DJ Tyo Remix)
- Liquid Nation Ft Andrea Britton - Breathe Life (Club Mix)
- Robbie Rivera - One Eye Shut (E-Squire Mix)
- K-Klass Feat Bobbi - Getting Ready (12" Mix)
- Marco Denmark ft. Casey Barnes - Tiny Dancer (Moto Blanco Mix)
- Cahill - Trippin On You (Extended Mix)
- Bassmonkeys ft. Naomi Marsh - Here's Where The Story Ends (Extended 12" Mix)
CD3
- Morjac & Todd Terry ft. Sarah Tyler - Do It (Morjac Mix)
- Danny Dove & Steve Smart - Need In Me (Extended Mix)
- Patrick Hagenaar – Criminal (Original Mix)
- Seamus Haji vs. Doug Lazy - Head To Toe (Seamus Haji Big Love Mix)
- Stonebridge ft. Kenny Thomas - You Don't Know (Club Mix)
- Wideboys Feat Shaznay - Daddy O' (Soulseekers Dirty Vocal)
- Vandalism - Smash Disco (Kam Denny Remix)
- Out Of Office - Break Of Dawn (12" Mix)
- Liquid - Sweet Harmony (Dave Spoon & James Talk Mix)
- Brad Hed - Girls and Boys (Vandalism Vocal Mix)
- Super Mal - Light Years (Original Mix)
Taboo @ Remix, Woking
16-03-08
Here's a date for your diaries...Saturday 3rd May 2008 a Bank Holiday Weekend Special!!!
I will be playing at an event called Taboo over at the Remix Bar in Woking, come and join me for a full-on night of funky house music.
The current line up is as follows:
- Paul Velocity
- Deelicious Dj's
- Tomo (heygorgeous!Dirty)
- Rico Novo
- Shane On Percusssion
I will upload the flyers to the site once they are ready to roll. If you havent done so yet, sign up to my mailing list go get advance notification and occasional VIP invites to the events I am playing at!
Don't Lose The Music
13-03-08
Don't Lose The Music highlights the risks to hearing from loud music in clubs, at gigs and from using personal audio equipment.
The campaign is aimed at 16-30 year olds and is paid for and run by RNID, the largest charity working to change the world for the UK's 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people.
The campaign aims to stop young people from damaging their hearing through over exposure to loud music. We want to increase the number of people who are aware of the dangers and also increase the number of people taking action to prevent hearing damage.
- Social noise levels in the UK have tripled since the early 1980s. This means we are exposed to more noise in our daily lives than generations before us.
- Regular exposure to loud noise can lead to premature hearing loss. It can also cause ringing in the ears which can become permanent, a condition called tinnitus. Once hearing damage occurs there is no cure, yet noise induced hearing damage is preventable.
- RNID research found that huge numbers of young people are experiencing warning signs of potential hearing damage (ringing and dull hearing) yet they don't know what they should do to protect their hearing.
- The Medical Research Council estimates four million UK adolescents are at risk of hearing damage from amplified music.
People, please please please look after your hearing. Seriously - can you imagine clubbing or DJing without your ears?
Click here to get some decent earplugs
Mash Up Mix 2008
12-03-08
I picked up the Mash Up Mix 2008 double CD mixed by the Cut Up Boys the other day, and I have to say it rocks!
I am a big fan of mash ups as they provide a little something different to throw into the mix at a hungry dancefloor. There is a certain art to creating a mash-up and the Cut Up Boys who mixed the album have got it absolutely spot on.
There is a huuuge selection of music tracks on this double album ranging from funky house, to electro, to breakbeat and a touch of drum & bass too.
Click here for full details and tracklisting
Mini-Kaoss Touchpad Effects Processor
10-03-08
Hey, here's something cool…
Mini-Kaoss Touchpad Effects Processor
Nice One!
09-03-08
A big big thank you to those of you that managed to make it down to our very first event over at Sleepers Wine Bar on Friday night. Even though it wasn't the roadblock I had envisaged there was a nice atmosphere and the tunes were awesome. Special shout goes to Tievoli who showed up to play a guest set of filthy gritty house.
Our next event is Saturday 29th March and we are featuring a very special guest... DJ Rico Novo from 'Heygorgeous' and 'Lifted' will be joining me on the 1's and 2's for some dancefloor mayhem so make sure you get yourself down there for the very best in house music all night long!!
Next Dates:
Sat 29th March
Paul Velocity (Houseproud, Summit, Bar M)
Rico Novo (Heygorgeous, Lifted)
Sat 12th April
Paul Velocity (Houseproud, Summit, Bar M)
Tievoli (Summit, Platform Six)
Fri 25th April
Paul Velocity (Houseproud, Summit, Bar M)
Alex Rose (Soundcanvas, Sneeki, Dance Ritual)
For more up-to-date info, check out http://platform-six.co.uk
Platform Six Launches
07-03-08
Platform Six kicks off tonight for an evening of beautiful funky house music. Come and join myself Paul Velocity plus guests for a night of funky house, fidget house, jackin house, vocal house and soulful house music over at the newly managed Sleepers Wine Bar in Basingstoke. This funky little venue has a great atmosphere, wide range of drinks, and top quality house music from 9pm until late.
DJ Tievoli will be joining me too for some filthy house and electro beats.
Make sure you come and say hello!
Paul Velocity Dark
01-03-08
"Dark" - A Journey Into The Darker Side Of Funky House
This month's funky house mix is heading in a slightly different direction. There has been a lot of good quality house recently released and I wanted to share a little something from the darker side of my record box this month.
Usually, my sound is all about the funky basslines and the piano hook, but this month I have decided to take you on a journey...
The first few tracks are nice gentle movers to get you in the mood and to warm you up. Then the main room house tracks kick in, followed by the peak time tunes and finally a little something for that 6am feeling.
- Lover That You Are (Africa Mix) - Northwest vs. Pacjam
- Im loving It - DJ Ruxpin ft Scarlet
- Love What You Feel (HouseBros Soulful Mix) - HouseBros + Britalics ft. Joy Malcolm
- Got The Feeling (Pagany The Sound Mix) - Pagany
- That's Life (Original Mix) - First Life ft. Deeyana
- About Us (DJ Tyo Remix) - Hernandez vs. DJ Tyo
- I Want Your Love (Thomas Gold Remix) - Jody Watley
- Need Your Love (Kolourfade Vocal Twelve) - System Erra
- Changes - NYC Sexy Mix - DJ Disciple, David Tort, DJ Ruff
- No More Sunrise - Redroche
- Starwaves (Spirit Catcher Remix) - Esoterik, Kirk Degiorgio
- Poza (You Got What I Need) (Olav Basoski Surplus Remix) - CountParis + Katherine Ellis
Paul Velocity LIVE @ Platform Six
26-02-08
There is a VIP launch party on the 1st March at Sleepers in Basingstoke where I will be attending and having a little bit of a mix before Platform Six kicks off on the 7th March.
This is a BRAND NEW event hosted at a venue under new management with yours truly as the funky-house resident.
There are several dates I am playing out over the next couple of months with the occasional special guest.
To view the latest e-flyer including all forthcoming dates visit http://platform-six.co.uk
Love house?
05-02-08
It's that time once again for me to to fire up the turntables and bring to you the latest, upfront, cutting-edge sounds that are currently tearing apart the dancefloors around the UK.
Here's the tracklisting:
- Soul7 ft. Cheryl Porter - Say Yes (Ciko & Zuli Main Mix)
- Raul Rincon & Terri B - Sometimes (Full Vocal mix)
- H 'Two' O ft. Platnum - What's It GOnna Be (Jason Herds MoFunk Remix)
- Peyton - A Higher Place (7th Heaven Remix)
- DJ Sender - Torque (Treat Brothers Vocal Retouch)
- Bryan Jones & Paul Anthony - The Other Side (Original)
- Raul Rincon & Phonk Of Future - Like A Saxmachine (Another Night Version)
- Bionik Phunk - In My Head (Paul Emanuel & Gav McCall Remix)
- Utah Saints - Something Good (Ian Carey Remix)
- Elektrik Haze - Electro Loser (Freaky Fusion Remix)
Kicking off to start is a funky little number that is new out from Soul7 featuring Cheryl Porter "Say Yes". I love this track as it sounds reminiscent of the stuff that Soul Avengerz knock out but with a bit more live instrumental thrown in.
Straight out of that and into a bit of Raul Rincon who is doing phenominal things with his sound at the minute. He really can't put a foot wrong right now and "Sometimes" is no exception. Great voal, great hook, and a great vibe. As soon as I heard this, I knew it had to go in the February mix.
Showing my age and my Garage roots, I simply had to add in a bit of "What's It Gonna Be". Jason Herd jumps on the buttons of this one and gives it a nice mainroom house feel. Beautiful arrangement of vocals, pianos and strings in this one.
An all-out funk number cuts its way kicking and screaming into the February Mix this month in the form of "The Other Side" by Bryan Jones and Paul Anthony. A really rough, raw cut of funky house music that shake my speakers apart every time I play it.
Another Raul Rincon number follows, this one taken from his 'Best Of' album. Just like the first track in this months mix, this is a saxaphone-led stonker! Plenty of soul and funk in this one which has that distinctive Raul Rincon flavour to it.
Ian Carey's remix of Utah Saints' "Something Good" takes us towards the end of the set closely followed by Elektrik Haze's "Electro Loser". Two VERY tunes that you closely should look out for in the coming months.
Turnmills Closing Down
24-01-08
After 23 years and more than 3,000 club nights, Turnmills will be saying a fond farewell to clubland this Easter as the much-loved Clerkenwell club will be closing down its doors for good. Over the weekend of 21st to the 23rd March 2008, Turnmills will be going out on high with ‘The Last Dance’. A series of celebratory events spread across 3 very special nights featuring the DJs who’ve made Turnmills the proud clubbing institution it is today.
Turnmills Director Danny Newman reveals the reasons behind the club's imminent closing...
“The most important reason is of course that the lease is nearly up and the landlord wants to develop the site. To be honest it’s been on the cards for a couple of years now, we’ve always wanted to leave on our terms and it just seems like the right time to go - from a business and personal point of view. So many different people love Turnmills for so many different reasons and the Easter Weekend allows us to do everything we want to do properly, for all the acts, DJs, promoters and friends along the way that have made it such a very special place and more importantly to do it the right way... our way. The landlords have been understanding and I’ve got nothing but respect for them. They’ve allowed us to do what we wanted over the past year while we were deciding what to do, then recently they presented us with a deal that felt right, at the right time, and it was the obvious choice to move on. It feels as though it’s come to a natural end, and we are finishing on a high. The club has been the best and busiest it’s been in its history, and that’s the way I want it to be remembered. I’m really proud of what we’ve done and been through at Turnmills. The club will always have a special place in my heart. I’ll miss it dearly, as it will so many people. Thanks to everyone that ever came down, it was YOU that made the place what it was, we were just doing what we do behind the scenes. Take care, hopefully we’ll see you all for one last dance at Easter. Thank you... and goodnight XXXXXXXX.”
USB Mix-Tape
23-01-08
I have just found this cool little gadget on Firebox.com… It's a USB stick that thinks its a mix-tape!
Ok, so this may not impress many of you, but for DJs out there looking to market themselves in a different light so as to catch the attention of club promoters and event managers, this is the way to do it.
The USB stick is only capable of holding 64Mb, but thats still good enough for over an hours worth of mixing at 128Kbs mp3.
It's being marketed as a valentines gift on the web site, but there's no reason why it can't be adapted and used as a funky demo to send out. Definitely one for the retro-heads.
Join Me On Facebook
21-01-08
for those that don't know, Facebook is definitely the way forwards. It's kinda like a MySpace but better. And cleaner. And it's a lot easier to understand what is going on.
I have a group on there dedicated to my monthly Funky House podcasts and if you are a Facebook member it would be great to have you join the group.
You can stay updated with whats happening plus get special invites and the occasional VIP offer sent your way.
Check out my Funky House Podcast Facebook group now!
HouseProud
17-01-08
Back again for the new year is the legendary funky house dance music event that is Houseproud.
The brand is kicking off in style with a VIP party on the 1st March over in Basingstoke at Sleepers and will feature residents Marky Marc, Brian Mole, Johnathan Dobson plus special guests.
It's always a superb funky night out, but the first event this year is strictly invite only. To get yourself an invite, send your name (for the guestlist) and your home address (for the passes to be sent to) to: tickets@thisishouseproud.co.uk or join the FaceBook group for more info.
Point Blank FM
16-01-08
I can't drive without having music of some kind playing in the back ground. Either the radio, or a CD, or whatever mp3 is to hand, I simply have to have music playing.
The other night, while driving back home I was scanning through the frequencies looking for something good, when I came across the following belter of a radio station: Point blank FM.
Established way back in 1994, Point Blank FM are the self-acclaimed UK's longest running House & Dance radio station. They broadcast on two frequencies depending on where you are. Inside London, tune your FM dial to 90.2FM and in Surrey & Hampshire lock on to 103.6FM.
If you live in neither London nor Surrey/Hampshire, you can listen to their station by either visiting their website at http://pointblank.fm/ or checking out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/pointblankfm.
DJs on Point Blank include; Chrissy K & Fi'La Funk, Cossie B, DJ Dazzla, DJ Reds, Loneranger, Honest John, Jak Smoothe, Crazy J, Pic N Mix, Biddle, Shawney B, FutureOne, Nipper and many many more. Between them they play a very uplifing selection of vocal house, funky house, dirty house, electro house - in fact anything thats house. Check it out now!
Funky house Podcasts
15-01-08
There are others out there that do what I do, who offer up mixes to the masses, and have podcasts too. Some of them are really wank, but some are really really good. Once such podcast that falls into the latter of these two categories is the One Phat DJ Podcast mixed by Simon Jobling.
The format of the podcast is a striaght-down-the-line no-nonsense funky house mix that is jam packed with phat wobbly basslines a-plenty. The mixing is always tight and the tune selection is always spot on.
If ever you get tired of my funky house podcasts, be sure to check out the One Phat DJ Podcast. You won't be disappointed.
Paul Velocity Presents... Katherine Ellis
14-01-08
The "Paul Velocity Presents..." series are podcasts that feature interviews with various DJs, producers, and industry professionals.
The Next Installment of "Paul Velocity Presents..." is a very special podcast indeed. I have been lucky enough to get hold of the talented topline writer and vocalist Katherine Ellis for an interview.
If you do not think you have heard of her, do any of the following dancefloor bombs ring a bell?
- "When You Touch Me" by Freemasons ft Katherine Ellis
- "One Love" by Soul Avengerz ft Katherine Ellis
- "Stand Up" by Wilder Clarke ft Katherine Ellis
- "Salty" by Dylan Rhymes ft Katherine Ellis
- "Dreaming" by Ruff Driverz Presents Arrola
Straight after the interview I go into the mix for half an hour and play a Katherine Ellis mini-mega-mix of her unreleased tracks, as well as a few classic tracks too.
The only way you can listen to this interview is through iTunes
The podcasts are FREE and each month you will also get a FREE monthly mix from myself delivered to your iTunes player automatically.
What are you waiting for? :D
To get it CLICK HERE
The Story So Far - The Best Of Raul Rincon
12-01-08
I do love a bit of Raul Rincon. Ever since I first discovered his sound a couple of years back, he has produced funky house anthem after funky house anthem with absolutely spot on remix work and creating a unique sound for himself.
Imagine how chuffed I was when I discovered a whole album of his best bits available for download!!!
Click here for The Story So Far - The Best Of Raul Rincon
Here are the tracks that are contained in this monster compilation:
- DJs On The Box (Raul Rincon's Cube Dub)
- Don't Go (Raul Rincon's Cleptomanix)
- Happy Station (Cut Creole Dub)
- Comic Funk (Raul Rincons Red Head Pussy Pet Mix)
- Like A Saxmachine (Another Night Version)
- Just A Mash Affair (Jochen Pash Meets Raul Rincon Remix)
- Test-Tube Baby
- Mi Amor (Sweet Carolina Dub)
- Champions League (Funky Referee Mix)
- House That Body (Raul Rincon meets Jochen Pash Remix)
- Fiebre (Raul Ricon's My Salsa Remix)
- Dynamite (Raul Rincon Remix)
- Indigenous People (Gabi Newman Remix)
- I Call It House (Raul Rincon Remix)
- La Verdad (Raul Rincon Late Night Dub)
I'm downloading this album right now, so expect to hear a little more Raul Rincon in my mixes later on this year...
Click here for The Story So Far - The Best Of Raul Rincon
New Year, New Mix
01-01-08
Happy new Year everybody!!
What better way of celebrating the start to the new year than with another upfront and fresh funky house mix?
You can find the tunes in the usual place by clicking on the mixes page.
It's a proper treat for you this month (aren't they always?). Kicking off with a super funky cut from Krafty Kuts full of scratching, cutting and general funky-ness. I love it! From that, straight into a bit of Ron Carroll with none other than Warren clarke on the buttons. Great stuff!
Going a little deeper into the mix, you will come across the Soul Survivors remix of Love Is On My Mind by Dogsax ft. Rietta Austin. This is currently my favourite tune of 2008 and is a proper peak-time belter!
Then, just before you can catch your breath, back once again for more of the same, it's another LIMITED EDITION from Katherine Ellis. I've had emails come in about this track - "Where did you get it from? when is it coming out?". You will be hard pushed to find this anywhere else right now as I have got it WAY ahead of anyone else. Turn your speakers up and enjoy!
To finish up with this month is a beautiful slice of Cahill - Trippin On You (Wawa Vocal Mix). A nice bit of uplifting power-house to leave the dancefloor wanting more...
The December Mix Is Here!
15-12-07
I have had an absolute nightmare recently. I have not been able to get access to update my web site and more importantly I have not been able to upload my December mix. That is the reason why the site has been so quiet lately. However, a phone call yesterday afternoon from my hosting company resolved the issue and we are now back on track.
I am pleased to announce that the December mix is now available for download from this site via the mixes page.
Look out for Katherine Ellis' Laisser Toucher, sandwiched this month between two slices of Amanda Wilson. This is a superb new track on its way from Katherine and Cerrone.
Cloudburst ft. Culture Girl "40 Miles" is another excellent track as it re-works an oldskool classic and breathes new life into this hands-up anthem.
Track seven showcases Roya, an artist I came across on MySpace. Beautiful vocals and a sound that is distincly different from everyone else at the moment.
And to finish up with, a great big dirty dollop of Phunkk Mob. These guys are fast becoming a favourite of mine along with Stanton Warriors and Plump DJs. They seem to get the balance of funk and grime just right. Well worth a listen.
New DJ Web Site
27-11-07
So what's new? Well this web site for one thing. Usually I like to re-build my DJ web site each year but lately I have been getting rather slack. But now its finally here I am really pleased with it. I tried to make everything on the site a bit clearer because the last one was a bit of a mess.
Next to each of my funky house mixes you will find nice big PLAY buttons so that you know where to click to download them.
I have removed the Top Tunes page because although the information on there was good, it was only getting updated once a year and I like to keep my music FRESH.
The gallery has been updated with a few more photos, and there is now a new Press Pack page so that newpapers, magazines and web sitees can get hold of hi-res images for immediate use.
Oooh and I've for a new logo as well. That great big white circle thing up the top of the page. That's now my new logo.
All feedback regarding the new look web site is welcomed - just drop me a line.
Funky House Podcast - Now Weekly!
15-11-07
The funky house podcasts that you can find on iTunes have now taken a slightly different angle.
The first week of each month will still be myself dropping the most upfront cutting edge sounds into the mix. However from now on, the podcast will be updated EACH WEEK for the remainder of the month to include interviews with various DJs, producers, remixers and promoters in the industry.
I call this series "Paul Velocity Presents..."
Already there are interviews available to download from DJ Tom Upton and Anthony Payne, with next week's special guest being Rico Novo from Hey Gorgeous.
This content is EXCLUSIVE to iTunes subscribers. To get hold of it for FREE, just follow this link:
Click here to subscribe via iTunes
Learn To Be A DJ
01-11-07
This DJ-ing experience will give you the knowledge to be able to put together a working DJ set that can be performed in front of a live crowd.
You wil utilise a recording studio boasting 20 years experience in the professional music industry.
They'll greet you with a glass of champagne in true DJ style! Then an experienced DJ will guide you though in the techniques used in both club mixing and scratch battle style.
You`ll get to practice techniques involved in monitoring, beat matching, mixing, scratching, needle dropping, cueing, cutting, EQ and effects.
A CD of your set will be given as a memento to take home.
Click here for more infomation
November Mix
29-10-07
The November mix has finally landed and it is a STORMER. Far too many phat tunes in this one to pick out my favourites. Keep an ear out for the following tracks:
Davidson and Romano - In The Way Of Music (Kid Massive Remix). The bassline in this tune is phenominal and has a monster of a breakdown. One of my favourite tunes of the year.
Jarrier Modrow - Up in the Sky. Jarrier himself sent me an email with this tune attached just a couple of days before I compiled this months mix. I liked it so much I put it in. Some top quality funkydisco vibes.
Jamie Wamie - Pianotight (Gold Ryan Mix). I think this one made it in because its just SO uplifting. Having been brought up on a staple diet of happy hardcore pianos, this one really does it for me each and every time. Really nice production on it too.
Degrees Of Motion - Do You Want It Right Now (Smax and Gold Remix). A duo I am starting to take a lot more notice of are Smax and Gold. After tweaking the audio nipples of 'Gotta Get Through' in last months mix, they are back again with another MONSTER. Awesome stuff.
Pioneer DVJ-X1 Mixer
12-10-07
I love new gadgets, techy things, widgets and gizmos. I love it even more when they look like this! What you see before you is the new Pioneer DVJ-X1 mixer due for release in february 2008.
It's a DJ mixer that mixes audio and visial with a wide range of built-in special effects. The Pioneer DVJ-X1 mixer will allow DJs to mix, blend and scratch DVDs as well as traditional CDs.
At £3700, it's a little outside even my pricerange but I am sure they will start making an appearance in some of London's more established clubs in the early part of next year.
Read more on the Ministry Of Sound blog.
Paul Velocity @ Anam Bar 2nd November
11-10-07
I'm booked to play the super sexy and stylish Anam Bar in Islington, London on the 2nd of November in a few weeks time.
Music policy for the night is a variety of funky house flavours. I am booked to play between midnight and 2am but get yourself down there early to avoid dissapointment.
Oxjam Music Festival
02-10-07
Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Across the UK, from now until the end of October, people like you will be putting on Oxjam music events to raise money for Oxfam.
It's not too late for you to organise something yourself. Whatever music you're into - from folk to funk, rock to rave - get involved.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a player? Well, there is still time to organise your own Oxjam event - big or small. Visit the website for ideas on how to get started.
Or are you a bit more of a punter? You can show your support by going along to an Oxjam event in your area. People are organising all sorts of music events all over the country. Go along, listen to some great music, have fun and at the same time you will be helping to end poverty just by being there.
Make music, raise money and help end poverty with Oxjam.
Flashdance
27-09-07
Let me tell you about a brand new event to hit London. Its funky, its trendy, its cool, its Flashdance.
"Flash Dance stands for two things: Funky house and good vibes!"
"London's best musical talent in a sleek Central London venue. Martin Audio sound system and a stylish lounge bar showcasing discovered and undiscovered DJ's plus a bit of live sax to soul things up."
Find out more about Flashdance
Funky House FaceBook Group
13-09-07
I have now created a group on FaceBook to discuss my monthly funky house podcasts. If you have any comments on the tunes, the mixing or just want to stay in touch with what I am up to, get yourself along to Facebook and join my group.
The September Mix
10-09-07
Blimey - it's September already? I swear the days are going faster as I'm getting older.
But one good thing to come out of this is that this month's September funky house mix is here! Hurrah!
I have to say a big thanks to Venus Flytraxx for providing me with a fantastic intro this month.
Those of you that already subscribe to my funky house podcast will already have this month's installment. For those of you that are lagging behind, use the links below:
- Download September's funky house mix
- Subscribe to my Funky House Podcast via iTunes
- View all funky house mixes
FunkyHouseUploader.com
31-08-07
FunkyHouseUploader.com is a new upcoming site that lets the public upload and sell their FunkyHouseMusic online commission FREE.
Don’t send off your tracks to labels in hopes that they will listen to your tracks, just upload and promote online and cut the middle man out.
Upload and get yourself heard in 5 minutes, all you need is a PayPal account and FunkyHouse tracks to upload.
Once setup and rolling, the site requires nothing for you to do, you will get noticed of track sales and messages, which leaves you time to go out and promote your new online record shop.
United Kingdom Of Dance Weekender
30-08-07
The United Kingdom Of Dance Weekender has finally landed.
BOGNOR REGIS 12-14 OCTOBER
2 night dance weekender reunion at Butlins Bognor Regis!
48 hours of non-stop club events by Eden, Miss Moneypenny's, Housexy & Fantazia!
JUDGE JULES, JEREMY HEALY, DAVE PEARCE, LISA LASHES, ALEX ELLENGER, JIM 'SHAFT' RYAN, BRANDON BLOCK, ALEX P, ALLISTER WHITEHEAD, DANIELE DAVOLI!
OVER 20 TOP DJs in total!
All from only £99 per person - all in!
More info: United Kingdom Of Dance Weekender website
Stanton Warriors - Remixes
28-08-07
I don't usually post more than one item a day here, but I just had to make an exception for this.
Over the weekend I picked up a copy of the Stanton Warriors Remixes album. My God!!! It is simply one of the best albums I have ever heard in my life.
I've always liked the sound that has come from the Stanton Warriors stables and I am also a bit of a breaks fan. This album is a compilation of 15 killer tracks that have had the Stanton Warriors midas touch applied to them including exclusive tracks you will not find anywhere else.
If you like your breaks, or even just fancy something a little different, then grab a hold of the Stanton Warriors Remixes album.
Five Star Quality
28-08-07
I am quite chuffed with myself. This morning, I discovered the first freview of my Funky House podcast show written on iTunes. My funky house podcast has only been listed in iTunes now for about a week, I think this is pretty good going.
To read the review, or to write a favourable one of your own, visit the link below.
http://www.paulvelocity.co.uk/itunes (you must have iTunes installed)
STOP PRESS!!
24-08-07
I've literally just got off the phone with Brian Mole who has reminded me about this forthcoming Sunday action.
THIS SUNDAY House Proud alongside Eridon Events and RISE bring you a Bank holiday Special... In the Rise Bar from midday until 2am will be a variety of DJs bringing you that ibiza summer house heaven with out the need to leave london...
From 9pm till 2am upstairs in Jongleurs we take you to House Hell with that deeper, darker side of the funky disco house.
Catch Paul Velocity playing at House Heaven from 12 noon @ Rise Lavendar gardens, SW11 1DJ
More info and flyers:
Something For The Weekend, Sir?
24-08-07
It's a Bank Holiday Weekend here in the UK, so no one has to go to work on Monday. Woo hoo! The best thing is, it means we can go nuts on Sunday without having to deal with our hangover at work on Monday.
As it's a Bank Holiday Weekend, I have a couple of events that might be of interest. I'm still torn as to where I'm going to end up, but I will let you decide from the following:
Sunday 26th August @ Ja Ja Bar, Crawley
Soundcanvas will be back at Crawley's Ja Ja bar this coming August Bank holiday weekend. Tasty, upfront, soulful and classic house grooves from 8pm till 2.30am. Mick Hennessy and Alex Rose will be Djing the night alongside special guest Nick Davies. Arrive early to avoid disappointment! Drinks promos too!
"BED TIME" Sunday 26th August @ Bed Bar in Woking
Summit and Hard Drive presents "BED TIME", a new hard dance experience in my home town of Woking from 6pm. Bed Time will be hosted at the Bed Bar which is bang opposite Woking train station in Chapel Street. Door entry is £4 which also gets you a decent priced bar and smoking areas.
Funky House Bundles
23-08-07
The Paul Velocity downloads store aims to please and so I have created special bundles for those of you who enjoy listening to the biggest dance shows from Radio One, Kiss FM and more.
I have selected some of the biggest tracks from each show playlist and bundled them into a discounted download offer!
If you are a breaks fan why not check out the Jay Cunning Kiss FM Bundles or the Annie Nightingale BBC Radio One bundles? If you a are a regular tune-spotter and check out the weekly essential mixes on Radio One, why not download some of the biggest tracks from the guest DJ's mix?
Hard Dance fans can check out Kutski's biggest tunes of the week, Techno fans can pick up the biggest tunes from Carl Cox's show and House fans can get the biggest and best from John Digweed & Dave Pearce!
Just visit http://paulvelocity.trackitdown.net/bundles.html
FunkyHouse FaceBook
22-08-07
SIT ON MY FACE! No, not literally, come and find me on Facebook. It's like MySpace but better. It's where all the cool kids hang out.
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