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Lisa Shaw – Big Beats for Big Change

Every 14 seconds a child loses a parent to AIDS. The effects are being felt in every thread of society in Sub-Saharan Africa. NextAid is responding by harnessing the power of music to raise funds for sustainable development projects that make a tangible impact. Using the beats of our generation to provide hope for the next!

Lisa Shaw supports the work of NextAid with this album called “Better Days”!

Lisa Shaw’s voice soars above crowded dancefloors at 2 a.m., enchanting listeners, only to disappear a few minutes later. ‘Free’ showcases Lisa’s illustrious voice through a well crafted journey of soulful vibes and bouncy gems, with producers Dave Warrin, Miguel Migs, and Tim K keeping it moving. These are good grooves for a good cause.

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Exclaim Canada's Music Authority: Review of Get Salted Vol 2

Miguel Migs – Get Salted Volume 2
By Sarah Ferguson

Miguel Migs has been elucidating his finesse in house music since the ’90s. The label he started in 2004 ― Salted Music ― raised the bar by not centering on any one tempo or style. Rather, the focus is on spontaneity, flow and listening pleasure. Miguel knows how to bring out the sparkle, the special parts of the music, differentiating from other less memorable and in-distinctive sounds. On Get Salted Volume 2, tracks like “Love Alive” by Jay J. and Charlene Moore, and “Get Up” by Twisted Rhythm featuring Stephen Granville sound classic, breathing the spirit of house. We find more of a new school energy on Fred Everything’s “He’s Lying To You” (with vocals by Tortured Soul). “Just Funk Me Already” by Joshua Heath jives like a shiny new disco tune. “88 Keys To Love” by Nathan G. grooves to a great piano rhythm. This is all house music ― grown up house music for intuitive music lovers. This record invites old fans back with music so funky it’ll keep you dancing all night. (Salted Music – Miguel Migs)

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It’s been four years since Miguel Migs released the critically acclaimed Get Salted compilation on his own Salted Records. A lot’s happened since the landmark release – Migs wrote and recorded an album (Those Things), released a remix album (Those Things Remixed) put together a new live act and toured with his band Petalpusher, continued to tour all over the world full time as a DJ, worked on his label, and of course, there’s his beloved ‘67 Chrysler Newport convertible and other life things to take care of, too. With Salted’s catalogue growing at a rapid pace there’s now a wealth of great material to share with the fans – leading us to the August 25 release of Get Salted Volume 2.

In an industry overly saturated with diluted compilations containing dance music hits, Migs digs a little deeper, never having been one to chase the “latest sound” or obsess over what’s popular at the moment. Instead he stays true to his original musical passion maintaining and creating a stylistically soulful yet diversely inspired vibe. Keeping it real he delivers an underground electronic experience oozing futuristic disco, dubbed out techy funk and atmospheric melodies for your listening pleasure. Get Salted Volume 2 shows off Migs’ technically seamless transitions, while he blends a choice selection of underground soulful edged deep house dance grooves, including some unreleased exclusives, that evoke a true booty shaking energy whilest still capturing a deeper emotional response

Get Salted Volume 2 is the perfect CD for a day at the beach, at night at your house party or in the car driving. Miguel Migs “So Far” (Yogi and Husky Deep Wash Dub Edit) brings the vibe in gently with slow synths and a soothing vibe while Nathan G “88 Keys To Love” picks it up with some classic house piano stabs. The space disco of Roberto De Carlo feat. Colin Corvez “You Are The One For Me (Miguel Migs Salted Dub)” is contrasted by the 90’s Hip-House sound of Dutchican Soul “Get On Down” (Unreleased Dub Edit) and then again by the jazzy tech house of Dirty Culture “No Matter How.” Swingin’ soulful grooves are shared by Jay-J with Charlene Moore “Love Alive (Dub)” and Fred Everything feat. Tortured Soul “Lying To You” (Fred Everything Dub) before Migs brings in a little R&B flavor with his own unreleased dub of “Sometime (feat Tim Fuller.)” You get the point by now, don’t cha? It’s a soul/R&B/House/disco party mix that works equally well on large sound systems and little earbuds.

Although based in San Francisco, Migs spends most of his time on the road these days. As such, he’s never in one place long enough to be influenced by current trends and “hot sounds.” Migs has always been true to himself and his live DJ sets bring together even more genres than displayed in this compilation. Migs will tour throughout the remainder of the summer and the fall in support of Get Salted Volume 2. Do not miss it!

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