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27 October, 2009 | 9.26PM

Nappy Riddem releaed new single “RASTAR”

Fort Knox Recordings [l] presents
Nappy Riddem - ‘Rastar’
Featuring remixes by Ursula 1000 [a] & Quincy Jointz [a]

“Rastar” is the second release from Fort Knox Recordings ragga-psychedelic funk project Nappy Riddem. This time the trio comprised of producer/DJ Rex Riddem, Fort Knox Five & Thunderball vocalist Mustafa Akbar, and Thievery Corporation Bassist Ashish ‘Hash’ Vyas, is joined by guitarist Rob “International Velvet” Myers, who also plays with Thievery Corporation, See-I and Fort Knox Five.

The collaboration brings forth a funky breaks bouncer with a reggae skank, metal guitar solos and a dubby breakdown. “Rastar” melds these elements with Mustafa Akbar’s Parliament style harmonies and Rex Riddem’s vocals that sound like a cross between Prince and B Real.

Ragga rockstars come to life in this tune. The lyrics paint metaphors of longhaired rockers with Rasta attitudes. Concepts that inspire Nappy Riddem and help shape the music that they write. Funk, Rock, and Reggae, what a great trinity. Here comes the Rastar!

For this single we asked two friends from across the globe to work up phat reworks of Rastar. The first remix was done by someone who is no stranger to Fort Knox, Ursula 1000. Our man Alex, twisted it into a wobbly funk breaks mix with electro synths. The spaced out vocal hook and bassline, will make this monster rock any stage large or small. Next up is our good buddy Quincy Jointz from Freiburg, Germany. We have been rocking out with Quincy for ages. He gave us a copy of his first tune when it was on acetate. History brothas & sistas! Mr Jointz gave Rastar a serious party beat with some funky scratches, and a dope house groove. Another surefire dance floor bomb!

Artist: Nappy Riddem
Release: Rastar
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX027

1. Rastar (Original Mix)
2. Rastar (Ursula 1000 Remix)
3. Rastar (Quincy Jointz Remix)

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

What the DJ’s are saying about this tune:

Steve Aoki - “groovy jams, awesome release”

Mixmaster Morris - “my chunky just got funky”

Q-Burns Abstract Message - “Dig the stomp of Quincy Jointz Remix the best ... nice funky skanking action. The pared down vocal suits it well. Superbly produced bits all around, though. Cheers for the listen.”

Miguel Migs - “funky jam… thanks.”

DJ Emch of Subatomic Sound - “like the horns and funk vibes. party tune. Like the deep electro bass and dub vibes on the Ursula mix best though.”

Fuzzbox - “Ursula 1000 brings the party funk!!!!”

Mat The Alien - “really good! going to be dropping this this weekend”

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

27 October, 2009 | 9.26PM

Nappy Riddem releaed new single “RASTAR”

Fort Knox Recordings [l] presents
Nappy Riddem - ‘Rastar’
Featuring remixes by Ursula 1000 [a] & Quincy Jointz [a]

“Rastar” is the second release from Fort Knox Recordings ragga-psychedelic funk project Nappy Riddem. This time the trio comprised of producer/DJ Rex Riddem, Fort Knox Five & Thunderball vocalist Mustafa Akbar, and Thievery Corporation Bassist Ashish ‘Hash’ Vyas, is joined by guitarist Rob “International Velvet” Myers, who also plays with Thievery Corporation, See-I and Fort Knox Five.

The collaboration brings forth a funky breaks bouncer with a reggae skank, metal guitar solos and a dubby breakdown. “Rastar” melds these elements with Mustafa Akbar’s Parliament style harmonies and Rex Riddem’s vocals that sound like a cross between Prince and B Real.

Ragga rockstars come to life in this tune. The lyrics paint metaphors of longhaired rockers with Rasta attitudes. Concepts that inspire Nappy Riddem and help shape the music that they write. Funk, Rock, and Reggae, what a great trinity. Here comes the Rastar!

For this single we asked two friends from across the globe to work up phat reworks of Rastar. The first remix was done by someone who is no stranger to Fort Knox, Ursula 1000. Our man Alex, twisted it into a wobbly funk breaks mix with electro synths. The spaced out vocal hook and bassline, will make this monster rock any stage large or small. Next up is our good buddy Quincy Jointz from Freiburg, Germany. We have been rocking out with Quincy for ages. He gave us a copy of his first tune when it was on acetate. History brothas & sistas! Mr Jointz gave Rastar a serious party beat with some funky scratches, and a dope house groove. Another surefire dance floor bomb!

Artist: Nappy Riddem
Release: Rastar
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX027

1. Rastar (Original Mix)
2. Rastar (Ursula 1000 Remix)
3. Rastar (Quincy Jointz Remix)

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

What the DJ’s are saying about this tune:

Steve Aoki - “groovy jams, awesome release”

Mixmaster Morris - “my chunky just got funky”

Q-Burns Abstract Message - “Dig the stomp of Quincy Jointz Remix the best ... nice funky skanking action. The pared down vocal suits it well. Superbly produced bits all around, though. Cheers for the listen.”

Miguel Migs - “funky jam… thanks.”

DJ Emch of Subatomic Sound - “like the horns and funk vibes. party tune. Like the deep electro bass and dub vibes on the Ursula mix best though.”

Fuzzbox - “Ursula 1000 brings the party funk!!!!”

Mat The Alien - “really good! going to be dropping this this weekend”

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

12 October, 2009 | 1.41PM

Fort Knox Recordings releases SEE-I with Rodney Hunter Remix

Fort Knox Recordings presents
SEE-I – “How Could You”
featuring remix by Rodney Hunter

After years of collaborating with vocalists Rootz and Zee (Thievery Corporation [a] & See-I), Fort Knox Recordings [l] is excited to release the See-I single “How Could You.” The Fort Knox family has come full circle after sharing stages, musicians, and production for years with See-I.

Washington, DC’s own Thomas Blondet [a] of Rhythm & Culture Music originally produced the laid back, conscious vibe of “How Could You.” Blondet’s production combined with the smooth vocals of Rootz and Zee are the perfect combination. With a classic reggae feel, intelligent lyrics and a good dance floor beat How Could You delivers the goods.

For this first See-I single on Fort Knox Recordings, we have called on legendary producer Rodney Hunter [a] for a brilliant remix. His remake is featured on the upcoming New Gold Standard 2 compilation out this fall on Fort Knox Recordings. Rodney Hunter, from Kruder & Dorfmeister [a]’s G-Stoned Label, has remixed Fort Knox Five as well as the Gravediggaz, Doug E Fresh, Tosca and many more. This veteran remixer puts his unique touch on How Could You to make a wicked dubby tune with some serious skank going on.

Artist: See-I
Release: How Could You
Label: Fort Knox Recordings [l]
Catalog #: FKX026

1. How Could You (original mix)
2. How Could You (instrumental mix)
3. How Could You (Rodney Hunter [a] remix)

What the DJs are saying about this release:

Z-Trip - “Wicked!”

Q-Burns Abstract Message – “Solid songwriting, well produced dancehall pop.. cheers.”

UberZone – “Quality Choonz! Love the production and feel… fat and fresh.”

Neighbour – “The best release we’ve heard in a while...it will be getting serious play out here in Western Canada.”

DJ Emch (Subatomic) - Feeling the vibes on the original.  Strong singing from See-I. Nice beat by Blondet. Respect.”

DJ Jon Ohms – “Nice & smooth.....especially like the Rodney Hunter remix. Sounds like a mid summer Sunday afternoon. NICE!”
DJ Sabo – “nice dubby vibes, RH remix hits a lil harder on hiphop ragga tip. Gracias!”

Tom Strauch (Ancient Astronauts) – “dope release brethren! lovin the original and the remix by rodney hunter...big up!”

Jay Clue – “Another solid FK release… I’m liking the extra energy on the Rodney Hunter Remix. Will give these some plays.”

Boca 45 – “Loving the Rodney Hunter.. Playing in the set at the weekend for sure..”

Fuzzbox – “Rodney Hunter, the mix for us fellas, proper skankin :)”

Joca Vidal – “Very rasta tune! ready for the dancefloor… Rodney Hunter rules!”

DJ Soneca (Trotter) – “Another great FK5 EP !!! great work ! Great too see Rodney Hunter again , i live this “ Vienna “ feeling . Thankx guys !”

Ryan Simoneau – “Good to hear the sounds of See-I again and this is quite the return to form. Blistering reggae rhythms over a nice hip-hop break. Very excited to hear more!”

Timaxx – “Irie stuff!! Original tunes is perfect for our radio show (http://www.fmbrussel.be),Rodney Hunter remix will work on Belgian dancefloors!”

Maelstrom – “rodney hunter mix is very nice, lovin the vibe, I love this snare drum :)”

DJ Sep – “very cool. i like it”

Quincy Jointz – “Really good groovy reggae-like tune. Dig it much. Also love Rodney´s remix. I think it´s one of the best of him in the last years. Will play the original version in my radioshows and the Rodney hunter remix in my DJ-sets. Thanx a lot.”

Jose Maria Ramon – “Perfect for my radio shows on Ibiza Global Radio!!! respect.”

30 June, 2009 | 9.10AM

Fort Knox Five remixed by Rob Paine and the QDup Foundation

Fort Knox Recordings presents
RADIO FREE DC REMIXED VOL. 10
featuring remixes by Rob Paine & QDUP Foundation

Artist: Fort Knox Five
Release: Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 10
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX024

A1. The FK Strut (QDUP Foundation Remix)
B1. Not Gonna Take It (Rob Paine Remix)
B2. Not Gonna Take It (Rob Paine Dub Remix)

The tenth single in Fort Knox Five [a]‘s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series features remixes from QDUP Foundations and Rob Paine.

For the tenth, and final single in the Radio Free DC Remixed Series, we asked our longtime friends, QDUP Foundation, to phatten UP The FK Strut. The QDUP boys took a funked out approach, twisting it into a Parliament flavored jam with crazy synth lines, space age noises, and dirty horns. This tune is a guaranteed P.A.R.T.Y.

For the flip side, Rob Paine [a] of Worship Recordings & Solomonic Sound System, took the reggae vibe of Not Gonna Take It, and turned it into a dubby house groove. Full of punchy bass stabs, and the dubbed out vocals of Rootz of See-I. Also included is Rob Paine’s Dub mix. Sure to be a hit with cross-over house / breaks / reggae djs worldwide!

RADIO FREE DC Remixed Volume 10 will be released exclusively on Beatport Tuesday June 30th. WWW-Wide release & vinyl available July 14th. Several of these remixes from the series have been compiled onto the Radio Free DC Remixed LP. This will be released worldwide on July 7th.

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/178643/Radio Free DC Remixed Volume 10

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18 May, 2009 | 2.20PM

Fort Knox Five remixed by Rodney Hunter and Shimon

Fort Knox Recordings presents
RADIO FREE DC REMIXED VOL. 9
featuring remixes by Rodney Hunter [a] & Shimon [a]

Artist: Fort Knox Five [a]
Release: Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 9
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX022

A1. Uptown Tricks (Rodney Hunter Remake)
B1. Uptown Tricks (Shimon’s Trix Mix)

The ninth single in Fort Knox Five’s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series features remixes from Rodney Hunter [a] of G-Stone in Austria & our man Shimon [a] from Ram Records in the UK.

Back in 2003, we completed our first official Fort Knox Five remix for a man named Rodney Hunter. He is one of our brethren from our favorite city of Wien in Austria. Rodney is no stranger to all styles of music. He was an integral part of the seminal Space Age Hip Hop group the Aphrodelics, and has been releasing music on Kruder & Dorfmeister’s G-Stoned label since it’s inception. On Uptown Tricks featuring Mustafa Akbar, Rodney’s Remake takes you on the smoothest disco journey. Adding synth lines, and upping the tempo of the vocal, shed a whole new light on Tricks. Sure to be a hit with all djs who are not scared to dabble in multi-genres or cross tempos.

On the flipside, we went a slightly different route. While discussing the state of music in a little trailer on the beach in Ucluelet, BC at the amazing Soundwave Festival last year, Shimon decided he wanted to take a stab at flipping Uptown Tricks into a drum & bass rinser. Could it be done?!?!?! There was no better person to take a stab at it than Shim!! In our opinion Shimon, and his label Ram Records have released some of the most forward thinking D&B cuts to date. He took that slow mellow funk burner, and turned Trix into a monster of basslines, and dirtiness. All the while keeping the smoothness of the original. Another cut, that will find it’s way into the set of many djs, drum and bass, or not!!

FUNK 4 PEACE!

5 May, 2009 | 6.37AM

Fort Knox Five releases Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 8

Fort Knox Recordings presents
RADIO FREE DC REMIXED VOL. 8
featuring remixes by Smalltown Romeo & Lars Moston

The eighth single in Fort Knox Five’s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series features blazing remixes from Smalltown Romeo and Lars Moston.

Smalltown Romeo is the killer combination of our longtime homies from Calgary, Alberta. Consisting of Mike & Pete from the Smalltown DJs, and Wax Romeo. These guys are about to start making serious waves on the production tip. The trio have had some time to fine tune there production abilities with the long running Hai Karate night @ their HiFi Club. The night is always packed and always proper, the boys have an amazing ear for what makes things rock on the floor. Their remix of The Party Pushers featuring Mustafa Akbar is no different. A guaranteed electro-funk party rocker.

On the flip side, Lars Moston [a], whips up a mad frenzy with his remix of Killa Soundboy featuring Sleepy Wonder and Zeebo. Moston has been out in the European scene for a bit. We originally met Lars Moston through our good buddy Malente, He talent for rinsing out massive tunes is amazing. Lars version is an electro house banger, with the nastiest wobble bassline, and a super heavy beat. This tune will send the dance-floor into a whirlwind.

This record has already been receiving heavy play from a list of diverse DJs, such as DJ Dan (Instereo), Malente [a] (Southern Fried/Berlin Battery), Aquasky (Passenger) to name a few.

Artist: Fort Knox Five [a]
Release: Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 8
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX021

A1. The Party Pushers (Smalltown Romeo Remix)
B1. Killa Soundboy (Lars Moston Remix)

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30 March, 2009 | 12.59PM

Fort Knox Recordings presents Radio Free DC Remixed Volume 6

The sixth single in Fort Knox Five [a]‘s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series start things off with fellow D.C. brethren, Thomas Blondet [a] aka TOM B of Rhythm & Culture Records. He tranforms “Sao Funky” featuring Javier Miranda, into a monsterfied latin lounge jam. Heavy bassline and big percussion will put this tune into many a dj box or serato crate.

Next up, long time friends and super up & comers FUZZBOX step up on “Papa Was Stoned.” With a rumbling floor filler beat under a bombastic horn section, this rework builds on the originals Blaxploitation vibes.This mix will solidify the FUZZBOX name with crafting phat and phunky beats!!

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16 March, 2009 | 11.20AM

Ali B and Boca 45 give Fort Knox Five the remix treatment

The fifth single in Fort Knox Five’s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series pays tribute to old and nu school funk with 45 rpm-inspired remixes. They will be released as a limited edition 7” in recognition of the 60 year anniversary of the 45rpm record.

Air Recording’s label head, KissFM radio jock, and OG Fabriclive resident dj, Ali B takes us way back with his JB’s flavored mix of ‘Funk 4 Peace’. With raging wah wah guitars and horny horns, this mix will be a favorite amongst the funk aficionados.

On the flip, Boca 45, one half of the ever so funky Dynamo Productions, digs deep into his breaks crate and fires things up with his mix of ‘The Party Pushers’. With vocoded vocals laid over a 60s Soul Review, it is a floor stomping blend of old and new.

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2 March, 2009 | 7.36PM

Fort Knox Five remixed by Deekline & Ed Solo and The Nextmen

Here’s the next installment in the hit remix series!

Fort Knox Recordings presents
RADIO FREE DC REMIXED VOL. 4 with mixes from Deekline & Ed Solo featuring Shunda K and The Nextmen

The fourth single in Fort Knox Five’s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series is an essential floor burner.

Leading edge breakbeat producers Deekline & Ed Solo take a quick break from producing their full length album to elevate “Funk 4 Peace” into a primetime club destroyer. Featuring vocals from Mustafa Akbar and a very special guest appearance by Shunda K from Yo Majesty!, this mix will light up any dancefloor with its tight breaks, monster basslines, and infectious sitar grooves. Sure to big a massive breaks mover!

On the flipside, the UK’s top underground hip-hop producers, The Nextmen deliver a hand’s in the air remix of “Insight” featuring Asheru. Having worked on their debut album with Asheru several years back, we could not think of a better pairing for this remix. It’s the perfect mix to rock your local block party, and drop Asheru’s message of “Music with a Meaning, Party with a Purpose!”

Upcoming Releases for RADIO FREE DC REMIXED include remixes by Neighbour, Shimon, Smalltown Romeo, Stereotyp, Rodney Hunter, Lars Moston, Fuzzbox, and many more!

9 February, 2009 | 11.42PM

FKX016 - Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 3

A1. The Wonder Strikes Again (Jon Ohms Remix)
A2. Killa Soundboy (Featurecast Remix)
B1. Sao Funky (All Good Funk Alliance Remix)
B2.The Spirit of ‘75 (QDUP Foundation Remix)

The third single in Fort Knox Five’s RADIO FREE DC Remixed series features four new funk & breaks remixes - perfect for any Fort Knox style party sets.

New Australian hip-hop/breaks producer, *Jon Ohms* starts things off with a hard hitting, Jamaican gangsta remix of The Wonder Strikes Again.

UK’s *Featurecast* kicks the club into high gear with his party rocking mix of Killa Soundboy. The flipside features long time DC compatriots, *The All Good Funk Alliance* dropping their signature latin breaks sound on their version of Sao Funky.

For their remix of “The Spirit of ‘75”, LA’s *QDUP Foundation* keeps the funk real with classic breaks, disco guitar lines and full-on horn sections.

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