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More and more to appear on these pages in terms of feeback in regards to WMC’08 as days go with IDMW long time friend and partner Valentino Leggio of UDM Show adding his words to the whole…

WMC’08 – ALL MIXED UP by VALENTINO LEGIO of UDM SHOW

"Sun.. Fun & Nothing To Do" must be the new attitude towards WMC! Miami Beach looks like turning itself onto a big theme park during these days with all the big DJ’s and producers on the streets are the attraction to us music lovers… You see ? A bit Like what the various Walt Disney's figures are to the kids and their families when they get to see them in Orlando's or Paris' theme parks!

Unfortunately, too many negatives aspects cover the really pleasent moments you experience during these days. You meet up friends on the streets and instead of feeling their excitement you end up sharing the disappointments and to try to comfort one the other. Anyway, I’ll definitely list the positive experiences I have made. So feel free readin’ the rest if you still feel for it…

How come that those parties thrown by the people that have initially, and I'm talking about 20 years ago, build up the whole conference in the past must now fight to have their own crowd inside the club??? The answers to this could be a few. For instance, hotel rooms cost up to 3 or 4 times more than they did in a recent past. Another reason could be that three or four interesting events are taking place at the same moment. In other words, more parties each year with significantly less people coming to Miami. That can't work!!!

I'm not the kind of person who stays in the hotel room due to the disappointment trying to get over my depression. So I tried to do my best to make this trip worth it. On top I wanna thank God for havin’ some really good time with our friends Michael Fossati (Spiritofhouse.com) and Dwayne Taylor (Paradax Records, L.A.)

Valentino, Frankie Feliciano, Mark Stone (UDM Show) and DJ Rork. Pic by Michael Fossati

Sunday night. The Conference has not even officially started yet and I got to go to Club Blue. My buddies and I were five dancers out of twenty totally including the barmaid. We danced the whole night away to the best music of the whole week. The best soulful garage around delivered courtesy of the Qalamota Records posse. MAXIMUM RESPECT!

Same location, 24 hours later. Most of the headz and Industry people have now arrived and everybody was there to party and to greet their friends made over the past years. You can tell because it's hard to get inside. A thousand people trying to get into BLUE with a total capacity of 90… Well, Jellybean Benitez - The man of the night and of the whole week in my opinion - together with Master Kev, Tony Touch and Mr. V were definitely lucky to be playing at the only party in town that night. They justified it big time. Music: A1! People: F***ing Happy!

As the last ones arriving to Miami are checking in into their hotels, we’d already bumped on Tuesday and so with the beginning of the troubles.... Lucky those who made it at Blue on Monday night. At, least they’d got to see their pals once!

People you would meet on the streets were in a hectic mood trying to make it from one party to the other. Small chats and that was it. Sentence of the week: "I'll see you around". Thought of the week: "Yeahhh riiiight".

That night, I made it to Barbara Tucker's Let The Singers Be Heard and also to shortly get to hear Timmy Regisford's last hour at the Shelter Party. With both of the parties, my friends and I’ve been musicallyblessed. Monique Bingham performing "Kissing Strangers" (GOGO Music) live on stage was off the hook. Actually the best track at the moment! I'm telling you I really tried to make it the best time I could have every day. Unfortunately I missed Purple Music party. I would have loved to show support to our Swiss friends Jamie Lewis and upcoming producers Panevino…

"I Love Days Like This... Here Comes The Suuuuuuuuun!!!!!" It's Wednesday morning. The sun is finally shining and we endly all remember we are in Miami Beach. The weather gets better and so the streets gettin’ busier. Now definitely everybody is there!

After meeting some friends for a quick but relaxed lunch, we made sure to go listen to Frankie Feliciano playing in a small club on Washington Avenue. Right after him, none other than Arnold Jarvis grabin’ the microphon and charmin’ the place with the performance of his evergreens... We moved on and headed to King Street Sounds' Party at Yuca on Lincoln. As we got there, it was kind of slow but as I heard from a friend, it got massive later on and rocked until 5am. Well, I guess I had missed my first good party as a result of the problem mentioned above. We went to Gogo Music & Atal Party at the Sagamore Hotel instead. The whole Swiss connection was there together with Ralf GUM who was actually the perfect German host. Thanks to him for the nice music and the very good time we all had.

Thursday: the marathon day! We decided to pass on all of the afternoon parties and just go hang out at the beach. The sun was shining and so it did until Sunday afternoon! Of course we got a tan!

We knew from the very beginning that this was to be the night of the nights. We made it as we planned it. First place: Objectivity Party! One hour from 10.30pm - 11.30pm! Enough time to say hello to Dennis Ferrer and Karizma. I wished Ihad seen The Martinez Brothers rocking the house though. Anyway, we had to move on. Ain't Nothing But A House Party was our next step. Just a few blocks down the street to go and check out 2 hours of John Jellybean Benitez’s set! I'm telling you again. He is the man!! It was 2am as we decided to head to Downtown Miami where the Vega Records - Blaze Imprints - Soul Heaven Party was being held. We got there right on time to see Kenny Bobien performing live on stage. The new venue – the VAGABOND - is definitively a place to be confirmed for next year. A wonderful indoor floor and a very stylish outdoor area where most of the people were hanging out and enjoying the warm night. The party ended at 5.30am with a Louie Vega in best mood. Top 3 Party! Most def!! Respect!

Just enough power left to go check out the MAW Beach Party on Friday afternoon. Loads of celebrities hanging out. But I had run out of our Promo CD’s anyway… Nice but kinda relaxed vybe though. You could tell, somehow people got slowly but surely fed up. Everybody was tired and the Miami excitement had gone. At least I felt like this. In fact, this and two other parties for the Saturday were the last on my "to go to" list. I just couldn't take it no more. I mean at the end I wanted to go to the beach too. This got priority and number one on top of my list. So Saturday early evening we all went to Deep Haven Private Party. Wonderful living room with a great sound system. A pool outside and an already shut down BBQ. Besides the burgers we also missed Caroline Harding performing. Anyway thanks to Thomas Spiegel for inviting us. We'll show up earlier next year for sure… The night ended at Yuca. Yuca actually got the alternative venue to the Sony rooftop, where actually a lot should have been going on. Danny Krivit and Jellybean (again and again.. handz up please!!) were holding their Classics party. Late 70's and 80's music playing all nite. Funny how I recognized most of the tracks by the samples used in the big club hits from 1995-2008!!!

Copyright (Defected Party). Pic by Mary Lane

As I said already, I was exhausted and torn into mixed feelings. Didn’t know if Iwas happy or sad that the week had finally ended. I knew though that I’d be missing the warm Miami weather!

Last but not least, I’d like to express what I hope to be taken as constructive critics to the labels that do their parties in Miami. Please use efficient hosts or bouncers at the door. Because the most ironical tale I heard was about Brian Tappert and Jamie Lewis not let in to get to the Defected Party! So please, do us a favor while avoidin’ active people from the industry remain standing on lines. That only happens in Miami... like a lot of other things as a matter of fact !

Big ups to all of my friends.

Valentino now aka Patimoro

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Giant Step DJ Update

SKIP TO: NEW PROMOS | WMC & EVENTS | MUSIC DETAILS & LINKS | ERIK'S CHART

With the dual insanity of SXSW and WMC reminding us all that warm weather and non-stop music make for the most delicious cocktail, we welcome the Spring with open arms and eager ears. We're hard at work to help provide the perfect soundtrack to your escape from Winter's icey grasp, and hope that our new DJ promos and events will hit the spot.

-- NEW DJ PROMOS --

We have an exciting lineup of DJ promos on deck, so stay posted for tons of new music from the likes of Portishead, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Duffy, MYSELF, Little Jackie, Rob Symeonn, INLOVE, Alex Moulton, Selan, Genji Siraisi, and many more! There's already a bunch of great Giant Step DJ promos currently in the mix. Our limited 12-inch/CD mailing of M.I.A.'s Homeland Security remixes of "Paper Planes" has been striking hard thanks to featured remixers DFA, Diplo, Scottie B, Adrock, and Blaqstarr. We sent out a limited mailing of Duffy's "Mercy" 7-inch, trumpeting the UK sensation's arrival in the states as she gears up to release her debut Rockferry. The lovely Estelle, anticipating her forthcoming album Shine, is keeping the engines revving through our digital DJ promo with remixes of her hit song "American Boy" by TS7 and Soulseekerz. And Erykah Badu brought some serious heat to follow up on the recent release of her album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) - our digital DJ promo delivered the Green Lantern remix of her 12-inch exclusive heater "Real Thang." For more info, links, and streaming audio for all of this great new music, head to: www.giantstep.net/releases

Your honest feedback on Giant Step DJ promos is essential to keep this service in rotation. Please take a minute to stop by www.giantstep.net/feedback and after you drop a line, make sure to update your current contact and mailing info in your profile. If logging in is a hassle, you can always "reply" to our emails or hit up dj@giantstep.net with feedback/updates/etc. If you feel that you've wrongly missed any of our mailings, make sure that dj@giantstep.net is saved in your address book and reach out if you're in doubt!

-- EVENTS --

SXSW this year was really crazy! Thanks to everybody that came out to our two memorable nights at Barcelona, and big respect to all who performed: King Britt, J Boogie, Chicken George, DJ Sun, Taylor McFerrin, Riz MC, Little Jackie, Time Machine, DJ Equal, and Y-Love. King Britt also kept things moving for us earlier in the week back in NYC at our Hudson Hotel party. And last Friday, we welcomed in Spring with Turntables On The Hudson, Barry Cole, and DJ Moni at Hiro Ballroom.

We're looking ahead at a really busy week for Giant Step events, especially as we mobilize for Miami. Tonight here in NYC we've got another excellent edition of our bi-weekly party up at the Hudson Hotel, with esteemed selectors Roland Appel (Fauna Flash/Trüby) and Tyler Askew (Rude Movements/MFT) manning the decks. Even as we kick-off our first night down in Miami, we also have TWO events here in New York this Thursday: at Cielo we welcome Âme (Innervisions) & Willie Graff, while over at Nublu we've got the 5th edition of our Brownswood Sessions with José James and special guests. But for all of you lucky souls headed down to Miami this week, the three evenings of our 12th annual Sunset Soiree at the Delano are not to be missed. Starting this Thursday, the lineup for the series speaks for itself: Erykah Badu, Carl Craig, Turntables On The Hudson, Jay Electronica, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Prommer, DJ Gamall, Roland Appel, DJ Moni, Darek Mazzone, TK Wonder, special guests and more! Entry is RSVP-ONLY (we have no VIP guestlist!), so just head straight to our site to get added to the list and peep updated info for each night: www.giantstep.net/events

-- LAST BITS --

If you missed the February DJ update, you can still check it HERE. As always, stay tuned to the Giant Step Jukebox for new tracks and DJ shows streaming 24/7. Please reach out anytime and/or hit us with charts, updates, links, event invites, MP3s, or April fools pranks at dj@giantstep.net -- any physical mail, mixtapes, promos, CDs, vinyl, or easter baskets can be sent directly to the Giant Step office address below.

GIANT STEP MARKETING -- CURRENT DJ PROMOS

NOTE: All of the music we're promoting can be heard on the official Giant Step Playlist in our Jukebox (updated EVERY Monday morning) at www.giantstep.net/jukebox - We also have special exclusive tunes up there WAY in advance of release, so be sure to check the playlists and our site frequently. Please hit us with your feedback on all of the music we're sending you at www.giantstep.net/feedback

M.I.A. - "Paper Planes" Homeland Security Remixes
[12-INCH & CD]
Interscope / XL

The unstoppable M.I.A. extends her aerial assault on the dancefloor with star-studded remixes of "Paper Planes" by some of the best pilots in the game. Co-written by none other than Diplo, the track is fully-loaded with gunshots and cash-register samples, and rolls heavily on a riff from the song "Straight To Hell" by The Clash. With the sick video clocking serious clicks online and the song itself the cause of controversy among the politically-correct powers that be, this new 12-inch bypasses security and takes flight with five killer remixers 'pon the controls. Remix royalty DFA launch an explosive space-funk version that is sure to burn up the club upon re-entry. Legendary B'More-Club pioneer Scottie B gets down and dirty with his remix, guaranteed to leave the floor bloody. Meanwhile, Mad Decent's own Blaqstarr hijacks the flight with Rye Rye & Afrikan Boy on the intercom. Diplo's crunked-out "Street Remix" hits the spot with additional murderous vocals by Bun B & Rich Boy. And Adrock (yes THAT Adrock!) gets bodies movin' with his own "Remix for the Children." With all five extraordinary renditions at your fingertips, there's no telling where this 12-inch will strike next.
---------> PROMOS: Limited 12-inch & CD promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1846

Erykah Badu - "Real Thang" (Green Lantern Remix)
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Universal Motown

Hot off releasing her incredible album New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), Erykah Badu has dropped a color-vinyl, picture-cover 2x12" single, featuring two tracks produced by Madlib. Disc one heater "The Healer" is one of the highlights from the album, but "Real Thang" is exclusive to the single, and rolls through alongside remixes by Green Lantern and Rashad 'Ringo' Smith & Tumblin Dice. The perfect remedy!
---------> PROMOS: Worldwide MP3 promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1863

Estelle - "American Boy" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Homeschool Records

With her first single from Shine, the will.i.am-produced "Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)," still tearing up the clubs, Estelle has started 2008 off with a bang. "American Boy" finds Estelle again backed by will.i.am's peerless production; but this time she has also teamed up with Kanye West to help deliver the goods. The discoey, funk-infused track was born after John Legend requested “a hit” from her -- and this digital DJ promo is proof not only that Estelle has given Legend and the world a hit song, but as she says herself, "I gave the ladies an anthem!" The already club-friendly track has now been engergized with big-room electronic flavors by remix masterminds TS7 and Soulseekerz. Bringing you both blazing remixes, as well as the original, instrumental, acapella and more, "American Boy" is sure to win your vote this year!
---------> PROMOS: Worldwide MP3 promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1843

Duffy - "Mercy"
[7-INCH]
Mercury Records

Channeling the ghosts of Motown, chart-topping UK soul singer Duffy is taking the US by storm with her hit song "Mercy." This picture-cover promo 7-inch features the defiantly catchy "Mercy," haunted by the ghost of Motown. Already having enjoyed four weeks at #1 on the UK national chart, the song is netting the biggest weekly audience of any record in the UK so far this year with spins reaching an audience of 77 million. Set to impact US radio in a big way, "Mercy" could just be the reason why the Los Angeles Times calls Duffy "[the] female Otis Redding," and why SPIN magazine has included her in its "One to Watch” issue. With a B-Side graced by the soulful ballad "Save It For Your Prayers," this 7-inch is a small taste of what's to come from this brilliant new artist.
---------> PROMOS: Limited US-only 7-inch promo mailing
---------> Streaming audio & more info: giantstep.net/releases/1857

-- DJ PROMOS STILL OUT THERE AND MAKING NOISE --

Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples from the Blue Note Lab
[LP, CD, & 12-INCH] - Blue Note Records

Morcheeba - "Enjoy The Ride" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Ultra Records

Moby - "Alice" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO & CD-SINGLE] - Mute Records

Erykah Badu - "Honey"
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Universal/Motown Records

Yoav - "Club Thing" Remixes
[DIGITAL DJ PROMO] - Motown Records

-- COMING SOON FROM GIANT STEP DJ MARKETING -- Duffy - "Mercy" [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Portishead - "Machine Gun" [12-INCH]
Supreme Beings Of Leisure - Remixes [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
MYSELF - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Little Jackie - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Rob Symeonn - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Genji Siraisi - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Alex Moulton - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
INLOVE - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]
Selan - [DIGITAL DJ PROMO]

-- ERIK THE RED'S NEW MUSIC CHART FOR MARCH 2008 -- <--- 25 new releases I'm feeling...in alphabetical order --->
Black Spade - Actioneer EP [DIGITAL] - OM
Dal-Gren - Cut Basic [LP] - FAVORITE
Dub Syndicate - Overdubbed (by Rob Smith) [CD] - COLLISION
Easy Star All Stars - Until That Day EP [CD] - EASY STAR
Erykah Badu - "The Healer" b/w "Real Thang" Remixes [12-INCH] - UNIVERSAL/MOTOWN
Eva Be - Moving Without Traveling [CD] - SONAR KOLLEKTIV
Gaslamp Killer vs. Free The Robots - The Killer Robots EP [7-INCH] - OBEY
Jahtari Riddim Force - "Farmer in The Sky" b/w "Depth Charge" [7-INCH] - BASTARD JAZZ
M.I.A. - "Paper Planes" (Homeland Security Remixes) [12-INCH] - INTERSCOPE/XL
Megaphone - Moe Pope & Headnodic Are... [CD] - NATURAL HIGH
Nubian Mindz - Sellouts EP [DIGITAL] - BAGPAK
One Be Lo - The R.E.B.I.R.T.H. [CD] - SUBTERRANEOUS
Pete Rock - NY's Finest [CD] - CAROLINE
Prodigy - H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 [CD] - AAO
Protassov - Shalina Music [CD] - SWITCHSTANCE
Randolph - Lonely Eden [CD] - STILL
Taylor McFerrin - Broken Vibes EP [CD] - BONZAI SOUND EXCHANGE
Teargas & Plateglass - Black Triage [CD] - WAXPLOITATION
V/A - Best Seven Selections 2 [CD] - SONAR KOLLEKTIV
V/A - Fallin' Off The Reel 2 [CD] - TRUTH & SOUL
V/A - Mocambo Funk Forty-Fives [CD] - MOCAMBO
V/A - Silicon Graffiti [CD] - CIRCUITREE
V/A - Wait Til the Ice Melts [CD] - EXPONENTIAL
Waldeck - Bedroom Stories [CD] - DOPE NOIR
Yellowtail - Maze EP [DIGITAL] - FOUNTAIN

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Giant Step
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