FK5 has just minted the third in a series of 12" singles featuring remixes from their debut album, "Radio Free DC".
This year’s first two releases featured world renowned A Skillz (from UK sizzlin’ breaks label Fingerlickin Records) delivering a hip-funk-hop-electro-beat fusion of "Insight"; Top Aussie breaks producer, Nick Thayer with a twisted mix of "Funk 4 Peace”; Malente's Champion Sound no hold's barred Mix of “The Wonder Strikes Again” and a bangin’ thunderhouse mix of “Killa Soundboy” by Sub Swara.
Steve Raskin, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers, and Sid Barcelona still set the new gold standard that defines the Fort Knox Five. Bringing genre defying rhythms to the dance floor and rocking parties across the land. Their world renowned Fort Knox Sound interweaves live instrumentation, dub and funky electronic breakbeats.A leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, they have over 20 remixes to their credit, including mixes for Ursula 1000, as well as remixes the legendary Tito Puente and Bob Marley.
With their third single release should we expect any thing less than the best from these midas touched masters? Whether it’s the dubroll of Aussie Jon Ohms mix or the unstoppable club bop of UK native Featurecast, a spacey Latin disco mix of “Sao Funky” or the full-blown party on the floor from the QDUP Foundation, the resounding answer to the timeless question : Who got tha funk? FK5 Radio Free DC Remixed Vol. 3 that’s who. For downloads, etc. check out --www.fortknoxrecordings.com
Three decades ago, a love for classical music and international sounds brought together a group of classmates and friends at a small college in San Rafael, California. Their shared interest paved way for their world fusion music group. Their shared passion for worldly sounds, both old and new, allowed them to come up with the oxymoron band name Ancient Future. And within months, their unique combination of percussion, tabla drums, and guitar were heard far beyond the walls of their Grateful Dead studio.
Now 30 years later, they're celebrating their unique start and sounds with their 30th Anniversary CDs. The anniversary release consists of three new remastered editions of "Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar" by Matthew Montfort, "Sangria" by Mariah Parker, and "Planet Passion" by the original band members.
It's not surprising that their music has stayed around for so long. In times of hatred and war, their peaceful lyrics are in high demand. Its in times like these that culturally aware and diverse tunes can greatly be appreciated. Music has proven to bridge divides and bring groups of people together unlike any other medium, and Ancient Future is definitely no exception.
And hey, their music is also great to just kick back and relax to.
Want to feed your hunger for worldly tunes? Fly over to www.ancient-future.com
The blending of rock & roll and hip hop has long been a fan favorite in the U.S. From Linkin Park to Gym Class Heroes to the many collaborations between rockers and rappers dating back to Run D.M.C and Aerosmiths groundbreaking hit Walk this Way, the two very versatile genres have made a way to blend the their distinctive sounds together to bring us some of the most catchy songs to date. But the U.S. is no longer the only player of this mix; Mexico has been making some noise with its own rendition. And the pioneer in Mexico's rap rock fusion is taking its sound up north, center stage in some of America's largest cities.
Enter Molotov.
Since its start in Mexico City in 1995 Molotov had a unique sound, musically composed of electric guitar and bass drums similar to rock bands, but lyrically composed of Spanish and English words that are aggressive and politically inspired as true to rap's nature. Their songs dare to venture into controversial topics, such as inequalities in Mexico and immigration in the USA, gaining them widespread publicity throughout the country and beyond. Molotov always manages to turn raw and daring subject matters into something quite comical and entertaining, making them a quick fan favorite. Their debut album El Gringo Loco became a hit with both Spanish and English speaking audiences and paved the way for their first Grammy nomination. The group is a three-time Latin Grammy Award winner and a two-time MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamerica winner.
And after a South American and European tour, the band is kicking off the new year just right with their anticipated American tour. If you didn't catch them last Saturday in D.C. at the State Theatre check their site for future tour dates, visit http://www.molotov.com.mx/2/index.htm.
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