Thursday, July 24, 2008 : Posted by Richard S

X-Press 2 featuring David Byrne - Lazy 2008

Check out the 2008 version of Lazy, remixed by Moto Blanco. Released on the 22nd of September.

To watch this video click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7xz_hN2ds

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 : Posted by Skint HQ

X-Press 2 'Raise Your Hands - Greatest Hits' launch party at the Ministry Of Sound

Join X-Press 2 for their launch party of 'Raise Your Hands' The Greatest Hits at the Ministry of Sound, support in room 2 from Faith (Terry Farley, Pete Heller, Stuart Patterson & Dave Jarvis). join the skint mailing list for the chance to win tickets nearer the event. x

Thursday, July 3, 2008 : Posted by Skint HQ

X-Press 2 'Raise Your Hands - Greatest Hits' released

London trio X-Press 2 take a trip down memory lane, with the release of Greatest Hits double album 'Raise Your Hands.' The first CD is a roll-call of some of the best dance-tinged songs ever recorded, from ‘Muzik X-press’ to ‘Lazy’, whilst the second CD throws up sought-after remixes by Carl Craig,  Radioslave, Freeform 5 and Norman Cook, as well as alternate versions by the boys themselves

Look out too for brand new track, ‘Fire’, featuring Africa Bambaataa, which originally came about as a remix for a high profile rapper, turned down by his American label. Long fans of Bambaataa, the boys were delighted when he stepped in on vocals. Rocky adds: "Planet Rock is in my all time top 5 records. The reason I got into this. Fire started as a remix that we continued to play in our DJ sets. It always got a huge reaction, so we decided to use it for the album

Buy digitally now from itunes:-
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=282241442&id=282241419&s=143444">

Buy the physical CD from Play Music:-
http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/5217212/Raise-Your-Hands-Best-Of-X-Press-2/Product.html


To celebrate the release, X-Press 2 have teamed up with the Europe’s premier dance music download store Trackitdown.net to offer an exclusive remix competition for the new single.

In addition to offering 300,000 tracks from over 10,000 labels to customers in over 180 countries, Trackitdown.net is the only download store with a dedicated Music Production channel. Currently the site has a selection of over 300 downloadable Sample Packs & VST Preset Packs with exclusive collections on offer from such esteemed producers as Nic Fanciulli, Lee Coombs, ILS, King Roc, Aquasky and Marshall Jefferson - the holy grail for any budding producer!

The Competition will open on 7th July 2008 and will last for one month, allowing producers time to download the remix parts and weave their vision of the future. The winner, as judged by the expert content team at Trackitdown and X-Press 2 themselves, will win themselves a digital release on Skint as well as £100 worth of Sample Packs from Trackitdown.net.

For more information, rules and for details on how to enter please visit http://www.trackitdown.net/xpress2

Finally if you are in the UK, X-Press2 have 2 big forthcoming DJ shows in London:-

Club Azuli’s show @ Pacha on the Saturday 12th July, and on the 15th August for the Gallery’s night at the Ministry of Sound  (keep an eye on this site for ticket givaways and competitions for the Galllery night.)

Raise Your Hands Greatest Hits Tracklisting:-
CD1
1.Lazy
2. London Xpress
3. Smoke Machine
4. Kill 100
5. AC/DC
6. Muzikizum
7. Give It
8. Muzik Xpress
9. Rock 2 House
10. Fire
11. Witchi Tai To

CD2
1. Lazy (Freeform Five Remix)
2. Kill100 (Carl Craig Remix)  
3. Supsasong (Soul Mekanik Remix)
4. Call That Love (Radioslave Remix)
5. Muzikizum (Superchumbo Remix)
6. Give It (Switch Remix)
7. Lazy (Norman Cook Remix)
8. Don't Make Me Wait (Diesel Remix)
9. Enjoy The Ride (Ashley Beedle Remix)
10. Fatboy Slim - Star 69 (X-Press 2 Remix)
11. Missy Elliot - We Run This (X-Press 2 Remix)
12. Nitzer Ebb - Join In The Chant (X-Press 2 Remix)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 : Posted by Skint HQ

Detboi releases single on Skint

Dublin based producer Detboi makes his debut on Skint Records with the 12" & digital release of 'Jump Up Jump Down'

Cutting his production teeth in the early 00's as part of the Xerox soundsystem, making cheeky cut ups and bootlegs, Detboi soon gained recognition from MTV, Erol Alkan and Soulwax, and has integrated his cut and paste background into his own productions, drawn from a pool of musical inspirations ranging from Early Uk 90s rave, to jungle, ragga and hip hop, whilst combining them with the bass heavy sound of today to give a rowdy 4/4 explosion of garage, Baltimore and bass!
 
Subsequent releases have gained praise from the major players of the scene like Kissy Sellout, Duke Dumont & Annie Mac.
His latest project 'Jump up Jump Down' features the vocal talent of Serocee, and he’s recently worked on the collaboration album ‘Machines Don't Care’ producing tracks with Herve, Sinden and Toddla T.
Available exclusively for a limited time from Beatport:-

https://www.beatport.com/enUS/html/content/release/detail/121266/jump_up_jump_down

www.myspace.com/detboisplace

: Posted by Richard S

Here's Skint music on TV

Just a quick note to let you know that Skint's artist 'Kidda' has a top track 'Under The Sun' featuring in the new Bacardi ad, which is on TV currently.

To see the video for this click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osukPsAniIc

This single is due out late August with the album out on the 4th of August. To find out more about Kidda and to listen to superb music, here is the link to go to.

www.myspace.com/kiddauk


Also listen out for Fatboy Slim's 'The Journey' from the Palookaville album which is currently soundtracking the new Bulmer's advert, also on your telly box now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jntkm3r-4yo