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FridgeJet Fun Bag - September


Every now and then, starting from today, expect to be served up with what we have decided to call a 'FridgeJet Fun Bag'. Lame name aside, these treats will contain a number of tracks and mix tapes from a bunch of different artists, all of top notch quality. It helps us out in making sure we don't let tracks grow old in our inbox as we watch other blogs post them, so expect more tunes from now on with plenty of these to come. Enjoy!

Aspin & Dipace
Their two DJ/Producers from the UK and to this day, you would be hard pressed to find a big name out there who didn't acknowledge the duo's work. They've remixed the likes of
Kyle Watson, Calvertron and Carl Cox, popped up on labels like Cr2 Records, Venga and Wearhouse, and received praises from just about every known name around the block. Given all this, the guys have kept a level head and stayed true to their roots, still serving up that amazing sound that got them a cult of followers so quickly. What's even more exciting is the fact that Aspin & Dipace have dropped a few bootlegs, no hidden tricks, all yours. The tracks are a good sample of what the guys do and will make you go to their Beatport page (right here) and throw some coin their way in an effort to get some more, we hope.





Royal K + Timoshii
We're not going to blabber on about these two and their history, as we have a comprehensive archive of posts on them (click here for Royal K and here for Timoshii). They are both great producers and work horses. They don't sleep. To be honest we don't even know if they eat. But they produce a tonne of sweet tracks, mix tapes and crazy sets in clubs around the place. Recently, Timoshii has worked over 'Stretcher' from Royal K and it's came out quite nicely. He's allowed a snippet of the 320 to be sampled before you can all get your mitts on the real deal. It's due out on Junky Trunk Records and we insist you check this space for more info in the coming weeks. In the meantime, have a listen to the tune, via Timoshii's Soundcloud.

Royal K - Stretcher (Timoshii Remix) clip


We haven't giving these guys enough chat since they kicked off quite some time back now. If you don't know who they are, you probably don't go out that much, but that's OK. The team behind it all kicked things off with a huge launch party back in May and have been throwing crazy house parties at Empire Hotel ever since. Maybe it's the different vibe or cool atmosphere, but the crowds keep coming back and the events are going through the roof. If you haven't been to one yet, we suggest making their blog a regular stop off point when your on the computer. Alternatively you could grab them on Facebook. They've recently posted a sweet new mix from Black Candy residents Donnie & Brasco, comprising of all the same sorta tunes the two use to get the crowds going at each party. Enjoy it then catch the duo + more at Here Comes The Sun, the biggest Parklife Pre-Party!

Brascos Bible Reading - The Dalg

Well that's it for this fun bag. If you didn't have enough fun or want to make a suggestion, email us! Alternatively, you can get us on the links to the right hand side of the page. Any links you might be looking for are contained within the post. Support the artist!

Exclusive Mic Fresh Interview


Mic Fresh is not exactly new to the scene, but don't worry if you don't know his name. He's been around the block and he's worked with a few 'who's who' names in the past but it seems like he's due to blow up about now. While we're not going to sit here and turn this introduction into a history lesson, (the interview has all the Mic Fresh goodness you need) we will say the Mic Fresh name is plastered all over the Incredible Melting Man's new 'Jakin Da Filth' EP for his dirty and very, very catchy vocal work. The EP drops on Champion Beats Records on August 21st and we've got an exclusive interview with the man himself alongside previews of all the tracks from the EP, including remixes by Matt Cox, Royal K and Scissorkicks (find artist links at the bottom of this post), not forgetting the original by Incredible Melting Man feat Mic Fresh, which is a filthy and HUGE tune. Enjoy the interview, grab the tracks then jump on Beatport for the EP as soon as its out.

As another little treat, we've including Mic Fresh's latest mixtape, proving his DJ counterparts don't have him covered in that area. Its titled 'The Fresh Test' and its got a bunch of fun tunes to bang out after you've checked out the interview and the feature clips. Oh and in case your having some trouble, we (Fridge Jet) are in bold italics, Mic Fresh is in simple font. Enjoy the interview!



Ok lets cut to the chase. First of all, how about we get everyone into the world of Mic Fresh. How did it all get started and where did you come from? Chat about yourself for a bit!

Ahh how it all got started, haha. Well that's a serious history lesson right there. Lets just say I’ve been in the game for more then a minute and me and Anthony (The Incredible Melting Man), well you could say we've worked on some projects together in the past. Anyway, recently he asked me to swing by his place cause he was working on a new track that he wanted me to hear. I pop by his place and take a listen to what he’s working on and I really like the track. I run home, grab my mic, jam straight back to his place and spit some bars to compliment the filthy bass he’d been cooking up. After that he just works his usual magic and voila - Jakin Da Filth was born!


Sounds like it shot up pretty quickly man. So you’ve got some upcoming releases to really kick things off, tell us a little about what’s going on regarding that side of things?

Well as you already know, ‘Jakin the Filth’ is the jump off track. It’s a huge EP and Champion Beats have really put some effort in with a serious round of remixes to go with it. The 4 track EP features remixes by Matt Cox, Royal K and the almighty Scissorkicks who came out of retirement to drop us an exclusive remix! So yeah, this EP is real nice – it’s a great one to kick things off! As for the near future I have work with Jason Score from Champion Beats coming out as well as a track with Frederik Mooij from Loudroom Recordings. I’ve also got a bunch of unofficial stuff that’s around and in the works, I’ll keep you guys posted in regards to it all.

That’s a nice set of artists to say your going to be working with, looks like there’s some big things coming. Have you drawn inspiration from any particular vocalists lately, in fact, anyone in the scene that you really look up to?

Well I'm old school kat so most of my inspiration comes from early soul, funk, hip-hop and house. As for the scene I like the fact that more artists and producers are stepping outside of the regular genres and taking chances on new styles and sounds.


Agreed! How do you feel about some of the increasingly popular genres today, are you a fan of the tribal elements coming in? Think Major Lazer. Well actually, more importantly, Dubstep – love or hate?

I have only heard a handful of new songs with tribal elements going on, so I really don''t have an opinion on it besides that it seems like a summertime thing to me. As for Dubstep I would say I have a like and dislike relationship with it. When I first started hearing the down tempo cousin of D&B I was liking the new exploration of sound and music, it was something really cool. Now that it’s gotten popular it seems to be more of a sound that has lost its musical side. If I was to explore dubstep deeper I would definitely push the musical side more.

Yeh, lets hope it doesn’t pick up that repetitive nature that some of the other passing genres have. Can we see the Mic Fresh name popping up on an array of genres in the future?

Definitely. I listen to a wide variety of music, so I am open to working in different genres. Locking myself to one particular genre would get boring fast, so I’m looking forward to getting into a bunch of sounds.

Hope all the artists out there hear that. We’d love to see you laying down vocals on a variety of different sounds. So any dream collaborations your looking at getting going in the future?

Honestly I'm working with some great people now, however if the opportunity arose I'd like to do some stuff with the likes of Foamo, Laidback Luke or Diplo. My reasoning behind that line up would be the fact that none of them are afraid to push the envelope and I think that’s very important. I’m all about that.

Ahh that would be something to look forward to! Can we catch you doing any live performances any time soon?

Soon yes. Just looking at getting some more tracks together first, then we will defiantly kick off some live shows.


We’ll definitely keep a look out, be sure to fill us in. When it comes to live shows and all that, are you the performer type? Or would you consider yourself in your own element when chilling in a studio writing tunes?

I am performer. I love doing live shows and being one with the crowd. Walking off stage knowing you gave it your all and the crowd loved it is the best feeling for me.

It’s what makes a show. Ok so lets run with a few quick questions to finish up. Start with a bang, we’d put the difficulty level on this bad boy at around 9.5, but give it a shot. Favorite artist or producer at the moment?

Wow! That is a tough one because I like a lot of different artists and musicians. For now I would have to go with the producers I already mentioned (Laidback Luke, Diplo, Foamo) plus the Incredible Melting Man, the man behind ‘Jaking the Filth’.

Most likely place you’ll be if we can’t find you on a Saturday night?

Home. Chilling.


Best place to go for fans to have a chat with you on the good old world wide web?

They can check me out on my Facebook fan page - Mic Fresh (this link here).

Thanks for the time mate, awesome tunes and be sure to keep in touch in the future.

Thanks for having me!

BONUS: Mic Fresh's latest mixtape as promised. Its got tunes by the likes of Foamo, Laidback Luke, Kidda, Micheal Jackson, The Incredible Melting Man and MSTRKRFT. Get funky! If you want the full tracklist we will post it in the comments, or it is available of Mic Fresh's Facebook page.

Mic Fresh - The Fresh Test Mixtape (July 2009)

What Chu Lookin' At, FREAK!



Royal K!

Surely you know the name now (check the back catalog if you don't), he's been smashing out regular bootlegs for the blog world, plastering his name on Beatport releases (labels like Champion Beats, Junky Trunk, Destination and Flexual) and keeping his gig schedule full up. Keeping in trend, we'll cut to the chase and serve up his
two latest bootlegs and a fresh mixtape - sweet! Use and abuse and drop Royal K a line on the links below... we recommend the Beatport link if you like his tunes, theres plenty more on there!

David Guetta Ft Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (Royal K's Takin' Over Bootleg)

The Freaks - Creeps (Royal K's B B B Bazooka Mix)

Royal K - Strictly Fidgitarian Mixtape

Royal K on Myspace, Facebook, Beatport

Strictly Fidgitarian Mixtape
01 - Chris James & Marc Spence - Keeper of the flame + Bill eff chocolatey (Royal K edit)
02 - 02 - Screw Face Johnson - Jagajeet - Tom EQ Remix
03 - The Funk Out - Duh Dum (Kyle Watson remix)
04 - Audio Bullys - Way Too Long (Switch remix)
05 - Tom EQ - Tell Dem
06 - House of Stank - Get Up, Yeah (Hijack remix)
07 - Bill Eff - Trouserflap (Kyle Watson remix)
08 - Bass Kleph - Bump Uglies (Stupid fresh remix)
09 - Jaksaw - Jack My Flow
10 - House of Stank - Get Up, Yeah! (Stupid fresh remix)
11 - Afrojack - Polkadots
12 - Awesome 3 - Dnt Go (Matt Cox remix)
13 - Mightyfools - Eat The Drummer
14 - Dj Fast Eddie - Yo Yo Get Funky (Healey &Deekline remix)
15 - Tin Dog - Bigger than Hip Hop
16 - Laidback Luke & Diplo - Hey (Black Noise remix)
17 - Aniki - Cannonball
18 - Jack Beats - What (Foamo Re-edit)
19 - H!P - My Flow (Mini K Remix)
20 - Tim Healey ft TC - Outta Control
21 - Freekstyle - Don't stop The Rock (Dirty Freek remix)
22 - Black Noise - Me Plus You (Original mix)
23 - Pascal & Pearce - The Irie Bounce (Royal K Remix)
24 - Royal K - Stretcher (Mini K remix)
25 - Dance Are - AA247 (Matt Cox remix)
26 - Santiago & Bushido - Make Me Feel
27 - Calvertron - Doggy Style (Dj Bam Bam remix)
28 - Kelevra Ft KC - Some Like Krunk
29 - Zoe Badwi - Release Me (Ryan Riback remix)
30 - Tittsworth Ft Kid Sister - WTF ( Healey & Deeklin remix)
31 - Mightyfools - Living The Life

YUM!

South African Booties

"Can you still say you run vinyl because of that authentic, true sound... if your using Serato"


We're all familiar with the work ethic, consistency and down right jackin' vibe that's been pouring out of the South African dance music scene over the past couple of years, and who better to rave about than our two regular SA punters - Dylan H and Royal K! The two trouble-makers have been hard at work releasing tunes all over Beatport, hell... between the pair they have remixed 90% of the fidget and wonky community (we definitely made that up). Both the offerings today have their distinctive sounds, with Royal K choosing to bootleg the smooth, melodic sounds of Calvin Harris (I'm Not Alone) and Dylan H opting for something that we hope will strike a chord for the many 'established' club goers out there. In the end, these ain't no Minstery of Sound's chill out tunes - buckle in!

Bodyrox - Yeah Yeah (Dylan's Yeah Baby Yeah Bootleg)

Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone (Royal K's Alone In The Dark Bootleg)

BONUS:
Just to prove that these two are not at odd ends and unlike any other producers from South Africa (we won't even get started on names like Kyle Watson), we have a little offering from a slightly less-established funky charger from over the way. His names Dean Kempson and he goes by the DJ alias 'DJ Cheeky D' (a popular one down under, also used by our very close friend and co-owner of Ho-Ju Records, Duane). He's new in the game and comes from the same crew as the guys we've been raving about above, so the style is not going to shock your socks off with creativity and differentiation, but GREAT starting effort.

DJ Cheeky D - The A Team Bootleg (Re-write)

Contact Information for ALL above:
Royal K on: Beatport, Myspace, Facebook
Dylan H on: Beatport, Myspace, Facebook
Cheeky D on: Facebook

Bonkers?



As the Royal K name begins to plaster the walls of Beatport more and more, the friendly guy continues to throw out bootlegs of his excellent work for lack of his own benefit, but rather to show just what he can do. This time he set his targets on the huge collaboration effort between Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden - BONKERS! Check the tune and his latest mixtape (Viva La Fidget) - and if you like the style, jump onto Beatport and check out his remixes on the new Kerrie Nation EP alongside his latest work on Flexual Records! (Check all them links fool!)

Arman Van Helden & Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers (Royal K's Bonkin Bootleg)


Royal K - Viva La Fidget (June 2009)

Royal K on Facebook

Back At Best



While we here at Fridgejet have not heard much from the world of Dylan H of late, the charts certainly have. Still keeping up an exceptional work rate, Dylan has tracks scattered all over the infamous Stompy Top 100 Electro Chart, with Fidget Thugs sitting on the kings throne for a number of weeks. Alongside this he is jumping on remixes and kicking out bootlegs like no other, all while jumping infront of the masses on the weekend. Apparently he still has time to send tracks our way, as we happily received two earlier in the week and here they are for your audible delight (apparently one goes down well with the ladies).

Dylan H - Love Drives Me Crazy (Original Mix)

Lee Mortimer - This Is Real Shit (Dylan H's Shits Gold Bootleg)

Dylan H on Facebook and Beatport <-- check his tracks and buy here!

BONUS: Our friend Royal K (while we are on the topic of veryyy good South African DJ's) has just thrown together a fresh May mixtape for all the fans out there. It drops a bunch of exclusives and the track list is red hot, so grab it and jam it in the car for the week!

Royal K - 2 Steppin' 2 My Beat Mixtape

Geoff K + B. Rich + Wongo : )


Geoff K:

Coming from the South African posse, where boys like Kyle Watson, Royal K and Dylan H run wild, Geoff K had his work cut out for him. Surrounded by all ages, young and old, it seemed that every production effort stemming from that place was well above par - especially his very own. Geoff K has completed diplomas in sound engineering and gained multiple certificates on various production applications, all driven by a massive passion for music. His time spent in the studio has seen him complete some amazing productions from over the years, remixing everyone from Raymond Mathers to Jimmy Chronic and Troydon, and getting signed to just about every label about. His new mixtape, just completed, gives 60 minutes of his favorites, and boy is it worth it. Two tracks for you two, bootlegs Geoff K has done, nothing fresh - but a taste of his production!


Wongo:

We all know who Wongo is - the mad man from the Gold Coast who can more often than not be found tearing up the UK with the best in the business. That said, we weren't going to pass up the chance to throw his latest tape up here - especially after his recent EP - which we all loved. With this mix, Wongo said he was kicking it into gear and getting back to the true style of Jackin' House and Techno (which after hearing the tape, we definatly cant argue with). He also dropped mention that the hardcore scene is getting a little overwhelmed and to be honest, maybe he's right. Check the tape, jump on his Myspace and say hi and be sure to catch him at Monastery in the coming months.

Wongo - Suave Mix 09


01. Mutiny - Dem Girls (Solid Groove Mix)
02. Sick Jargon - Go Hump (Daniel Carro Remix)
03. Rick Nicholls & Asher Jones - Keep Away (Adam Shaw Rmx)
04. Brabe - Rubikon
05. Solid Groove - Flookin (Solid Groove Remix)
06. Fase - Because I Can
07. 99 Cagedbaby - Forced (Idiotproof Remix)


Wongo Myspace




B.Rich:

As you would of course all remember, we featured B. Rich's previous mixtape and it turns out people loved the style, so naturally we hit him up for tracks and immediatly received Animal, the Knowltan Walsh original. That was just a taste of the bad boy, who is one third of the new record label on block,
Party Like Us Records. Hanging out with guys like AC Slater must have done the Massachussetts local good, as his latest mix is a killer with a tracklist to match. Jump the link now, and be sure to have a listen to his own remix work in the tape - very nice!

B.Rich March 2009 Promo Mix

B .Rich Myspace


01. Maral Salmassi - My Shit Is On (Bird Peterson Remix)
02. Don Diablo - Too Cool For School (Trevor Loveys Remix)
03. Redlight - Rock The House
04. Oh Snap! - Bill Cosby Sweater (Kazey & Bulldog Remix)
05. Grim Pil - Come Dancing
06. Kidda - Feel Too Good (Jack Beats Remix)
07. Norrit - Move feat Royce Diamond (B. Rich Remix)
08. Nadastrom - Tween Me + U
09. Cagedbaby - Forced (Foamo Remix)
10. Fake Blood - Mars (Herve Re-Fix)
11. Baobinga - State of Ghetto Jackin (Dave Nada Remix)
12. Edu K - Raver Lovin (Nadastrom Remix)
13. Ivan Allard - Bring The House Down (Bill Eff Remix)
14. B. Rich - Ain't Here To Party feat Whiskey Pete (Breakdown Remix)
15. Knowlton Walsh - Animal (B. Rich Remix)
16. Fragma - Memory (B. Rich Dub Remix)
17. Laidback Luke & Steve Angello feat Robin S - Show Me Love (AC Slater Remix)
18. Udachi vs Jubilee - Paypur
19. Gigi Barocco vs Ice MC - Think Aboot The Way
20. Lady Sovereign - I Got You Dancing (Jack Beats Remix)
21. Foamo - Wardance
22. Bloc Party - Mercury (Herve Remix)
23. Kelevra & Jaimie Fanatic - We Are All Kidz feat Whiskey Pete (B. Rich Remix)
24. Tigerstyle - Balle Shava (Sinden Remix)
25. Boltan - Laughing Through My Teeth
26. Rico Tubbs - Hip Rave Anthem
27. Jaymo - Jenny Evits vs Yo Majesty
28. B. Rich - Can't Take What I Got (Heavyfeet Remix)

Wobble Much Bass?





Of course you all remember Royal K (albeit the fact some of his tracks were only up here for a short time), so its no doubt that since you received the taste testers you have been hunting around for more of his above par production efforts? Well stop searching momentarily, because we've got his new one! While his first release sits at number 55 on the Stompy Electro Download Chart, our man had some spare time on his hands and the resultant effects are the bad boys you see in yellow below. Thats right, two sets and an exclusive original! The good thing is there is no slowing him down, with further remixes due in the next couple of months via Flexual Records, Deep Fried Gold, Champion Beats, GlowstamGround Level UK. He's walking towards his prime and only going to get better! Jump the links and check him out on Myspace and Facebook (for track lists scroll down).




Royal K on MYSPACE and on FACEBOOK



Set 1 - Elegantly wasted

01 - Big Dope P - Chinagora Bloxx Bounce (Oliver $ remix)
02 - Dopamine - Spunk
03 - Prince - Contorversy (Stupid fresh remix)
04 - Dopamine - Come Closer (The Bulgarian remix)
05 - Santiago & Bushido - Cab't be wrong (Original mix)
06 - JakZ - Can't Think of a Name
07 - Tom EQ - I Need You (Hijack remix)
08 - Jo Kira - Stilletos (Original mix)
09 - Untitled
10 - Hijack - Sketch Out
11 - Proper - Villians - Piggly Wwiggly
12 - Wongo - Work This (Lee Mortimer remix)
13 - Jak-Z & Scott Cooper - Move Ya (HiJack Remix)
14 - Jak-Z & Scott Cooper - Move Ya (Original)
15 - Will Bailey - The Dutty Clem (The Bulgarian Mix)
16 - Untitled
17 - Kyle Watosn - Bounce Up (Chris James & Lee Dearn Remix)
18 - Squatters - Clown Dance
19 - Hot Chip - Touch Too Much (Fake Blood Remix)
20 - Kyle Watson - Jack My Wobble (Bill Eff Mix)
21 - Untitled
22 - Merka - AnotherPlace (BadlandsBlam!Remix)
23 - Geoff K - Noodles & Disco Balls (WoNK Remix)
24 - Ryan Murgatroyd - What u do To Me (Mightyfools mix)
25 - Si Biddle - Buddah Finger (Original Mix)

Set 2 - Barely Legal

01 - Rustler - Turn Out
02 - Bodysnatchers - I Like wat i see (Hijack remix)
03 - Jackinori - Get Ill (Dubjack remiX)
04 - untitled
05 - untitled
06 - Diplo ft Rye Rye - Wassup Wassup (Crookers remix)
07 - Aniki - House music (Lee mortimer remix)
08 - Defunct! - Welcome back (Original mix)
09 - untitled
10 - Dylan H - Lalala (Royal K & Blayze Get messy mix)
11 - Aniki - Hip Hop Thrilla (Original mix)
12 - Trevor Loveys - Love & Change (Breakdown mix)
13 - The Count & Sinden - Bepper (Hear no evil remix)
14 - fRew - I Got somin (Escobar & Vito remix)
15 - Dj Mujava - Township funk (Barletta mix, Royal K Re edit)
16 - Aquilaganja - Rok da dance (Defunct!s Jackin mix)
17 - untitled
18 - Kyle watson - Jack my wobble (Defuncts jack my twitch mix)
19 - Klauss Hill & El Matador - Rock the Disco
20 - Untitled
21 - Dylan H - Jump the gun (Royal K's Reloaded mix)
22 - Jaimie Fanatic - Body Soul feat MC V I (Kelevra Remix)
23 - B.Rich feat Whiskey Pete - Ain't Here To Party (Breakdown Remix)
24 - MGMT - Kids (Royal K's not for the kids mix)
25 - Lady Soverign - I Got You Dancing (Jack Beats Remix)


Couldn't Get Enough?



Just incase the array of bootlegs thrown into 'the fridge' by Dylan Holshausen last week (check the post here) wasn't enough, more popped up in my inbox today! This one gets twisted out a little differently to his previous three offerings but none the less gets completed and finished at a very advanced level. His production efforts just keep getting better - durty stuff! Check him out this weekend at 'In Deep and Decked Out' alongside Stylus B, the other half of 'Fidget Thugs'!


PS - missing Royal K's stuff? A small problem to be fixed then its back up!