SLT028

Can You See Him
(Incl. Joshua Heath & Sonny Fodera Mixes)

Lisa Shaw

Release Date: March 09,  2010

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1. Joshua Heath Moody Vocal
2. Sonny Fodera Vocal
3. Andrew Chibale Discofied Vocal
4. Joshua Heath Moody Dub
5. Sonny Fodera Dub
6. Original

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Already receiving massive support from the likes of Tony Humphries, Mr. V, Inland Knights, Jask, Sir Piers, Richard Earnshaw, Julius Papp and many more!

Mr. Joshua Heath delivers a moody techy remix staying in the same vein as the original album version while adding more bumpin dance floor appeal.

Sonny Fodera comes with a more funk filled approach loaded with a live bassline, funk guitar and choppy key stabs creating an upbeat flavor.

Andrew Chibale takes it down to the realms of classic disco, including big piano chords, guitar picks, live bass, horn stabs and spacey synth textures.

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Licensing: Caroline Hoste caroline@saltedmusic.com

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For a town so obsessed with dance music, Miami has very few nights devoted to straight-up house. Not electro-, not tech-, just house. And so, besides Aquabooty’s epic events, Backdoor Bamby at the Vagabond has become a required stop for hungry house heads. Titans like Louie Vega and Jellybean Benitez have all become Saturday-night regulars there, and this weekend, Miguel Migs makes a stop at the club, not too long after his last one.

For the last five years, Migs’ real baby has been the label he founded, Salted, which pushes soulful dance music of all tempos, free of nitpicking genre constraints. The DJ/producer’s current tour supports his latest mix for the imprint, Get Salted Volume 2.

It’s funky, deep, gushy, all that stuff, and features tracks from Migs himself, as well as like-minded artists like Fred Everything and the inimitable vocalist Lisa Shaw. It’s a sound that bangs particularly well through the Vagabond’s main-floor sound system, and the gig will provide an intimate taste of Migs’ flavor before the WMC madness begins.

Original Blog Post: New Times

Hailing from San Francisco, Miguel Migs has made house heads bop across the globe for over a decade. For those of you that know the name, I’m sure there has been many occasions when a piece of his music has stole your attention begging you to the ask the question “what is this track?”. For those of you that don’t know the name, I’m sure its an experience you are likely to have soon. His soulful productions and remarkable sets have been seen on numerous labels including NRK, Naked Music, Om Records, Defected, Hed Kandi, Soma, Sony, Yoshitoshi to name but a few. He also runs his own label ‘Salted Music’ which features artists such as Lisa Shaw and Chuck Love. We managed to steal some time from his busy schedule to ask him a few questions.

For those that don’t know you, in your own words could you give us a quick run down of who you are, and what it is that you do?
I’m a music producer/dj/musician from northern California. I enjoy good food, good music of all kinds and good people!

You have been releasing tracks for a good ten years on other labels, what spurred you to start up your own label, Salted Music in 2004?
I wanted to start something new and fresh. Something that I could release my own material on, as well as music from new and established producers around the world.

How does having your own label affect productions for other labels?
Im pretty busy with Salted so I don’t have as much time to focus on remixes and producing music for other labels right now.

What musical trends are you seeing in your part of the world? How is it impacting on your label and/or productions?
I don’t really follow the musical ‘trends’ and never have… I got into all this because i Iove good ‘music’….  I love and listen to all styles of music, so im inspired by whatever im feeling at that moment and its always been that way… I always have incorporated elements of dub, soul, disco, rock, hip-hip and everything else in my music and I will continue to do so…

What Artists are currently exciting you at the minute?
Well, I’m always getting inspiration from all kinds of music, but all i really listen to at home is classic rock, reggae, some old school soul and hip hop… But its mostly stuff ive always listened to my whole life. Artists such as the stones, steely dan, maxwell, erykah badu, prince, tribe called quest, burning spear, steel pulse, dennis brown, jimi hendrix, the black keys, radiohead, adele, and soooooo many more…

You have done work with numerous British labels, such as Drop Music, Defected, Soma, NRK. Do you have many future plans with other british labels?
Right now I’m working on my new album so that’s taking up all my time and energy between touring all the time, so I don’t have any current plans to work with any British labels at the moment.

You have remixed numerous mainstream artists such as Lionel Richie & Macy Gray & your music has featured on numerous TV shows. Are we likely to see you moving further in either of these directions?
I’m just focusing on my new album right now, but i always try and remain open to new projects and working with various artists depending on the project and timing.

If you could name one, what is your favorite piece of studio gear at present?
I’m really enjoying my virus TI this past couple years…

When in the studio, what triggers your inspiration to write a song, and what device is your first port of call to get the idea down? Your guitar, drum machine, synth?
I don’t really pre-think it to much… I like to go in there and create sort of spontaneously and see what happens, although I never have a shortage of ideas and melodies I hear throughout the day in my head… but I usually go into the studio and start building beats and then add in a chord progression or bassline, then on and on…

On tour after the release of album ‘those things’ you performed tracks with a live band. Was it hard transitioning the tracks from your productions to a band performance, or did the band play a main roll in the original productions?
Doing the live band came after the album was released… the transition was pretty natural since the music is easily performed in a live band format being that all the songs have a lot of live instrumentation and arrangements, so it worked out pretty smoothly although it is a lot of work to rehearse and coordinate with everyone’s schedules and all…

You then proceeded to remix the entire album a year later! How would you describe the difference between the original and the remix album?
The remixed album is sort of a reinterpretation of the original album… it still maintains a similar energy, giving the songs a new vibe and flavor. I really enjoy the remixed album and play a lot of those versions in my sets.

You have recently released mix compilation ‘get salted volume 2′. Nearly 3 years on from volume 1, how would you compare and contrast the two?
I approach a mix comp as something that is listening pleasure oriented rather than a night out in the club, so I choose tracks that I can enjoy listening to in the morning, afternoon or night… They are both a little bit different but in the same vein and style maintaining a funky, soulful deep house kind of feeling… I don’t over think it, I just sort of mix tracks together on the fly and see what works.

What musical direction do you see yourself and your label moving in the coming years?
I just produce, play and release music that Im feeling, its that simple… no matter what the tempo… but whether its funky, deep, soulful, techy or vocal, it always has to have a soulful element…

What else lays ahead for Miguel Migs?
Working on music, traveling/touring, hangin’ out with friends, enjoying life!

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SLT025

The Northern Lights EP V.1

Phonic Funk

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01 Phonic Funk - I Like It
02 Phonic Funk - Feel The Soul
03 Phonic Funk - The Rhythm
04 Phonic Funk - Why

We are delighted to deliver the latest installment from Salted Music and give a warm welcome to Europe’s Phonic Funk!

Receiving massive support from Danny Krivit, Grant Nelson, Jon Cutler, DJ Spen, Tony Humphries, Ian Pooley, JASK, DJ Smash and many more…

The first in a mini series of multiple releases showcasing Phonic Funk’s tight top notch production skills and ear for lovely, energetic, melodic grooves.

As usual we offer you a select choice of well crafted, quality house tracks to choose from. If your into tech, deep or big room surround sound, this EP comes equip with luscious layers, driving beats, swelling synths and classic melodies. on’t trip, just enjoy the tracks, appreciate the production and play it if you feel it!

Written By Martijn Hoffmans

Produced, Mixed and Mastered By Phonic Funk

Published by Deluxe Tempo Music ASCAP / Talpa Music

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SLT024

SET ME FREE

FABIO TOSTI

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01 Fabio Tosti - Set Me Free
02 Fabio Tosti - Pumpkin
03 Fabio Tosti - It’s Funky (Main Mix)
04 Fabio Tosti - It’s Funky (Dub Mix)
05 Fabio Tosti - So Good

Receiving massive support from DJ Sneak, Grant Nelson, Danny Krivit, Lawnchair Generals, Richard Earnshaw and more.

As always we worked on delivering a diverse package of quality styles here, so there is a little something for all you ‘house’ DJ’s out there.

From deep and techy, to funky and fun with effective basslines and melodic grooves, the ‘Set Me Free EP’ brings back a bit of that classic old school house feeling that most of us loved about ‘tracks’ in the first place.

Don’t take it too seriously here, just enjoy the tracks for what they are and give some good vibes in your sets! Peace!

Written and produced by Fabio Tosti

Recorded at Blu Deep Records (Bari - Italy) SIAE

www.myspace.com/djfabiotosti

Club Music Elements / Deluxe Tempo Music (ASCAP)

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WIN MIGUEL MIGS CDS + SALT SHAKERS!
Closing date 25/11/2009

US house music hero Miguel Migs launches his new Salted Music label compilation Get Salted Volume 2 this month - and to celebrate, we’re giving one winner a special prize pack that includes volumes 1 and 2 on CD, two special Salted Music t-shirts and best of all a jar of exclusive Salted Music branded gourmet cooking salt! Nice. 
  
To win the above all you need to do is answer the following question:

Q. Which of these can’t you live without?
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THESE THREE CHOICES:

1) Money
2) Chocolate
3) Salt

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SLT023 - Dutchican Soul “Get On Down”

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Salted delivers yet another tasty and exceptional treat fully loaded with quality ingredients and a dash of classic house music spice…

Receiving full support from Richard Earnshaw, Hardsoul, Grant Nelson, Raul Campos (KCRW), Random Soul and many more…

The European outfit known as Dutchican Soul create a dance floor stomping classic with a super catchy sing along vocal hook and deep yet energetic groove.

Proven and effectively tested around the globe, Migs has been bangin’ the ‘Original Version’ for over a year now with enthusiastic responses from massive festivals to small clubs and everything in between.

“Get on down” has plenty of variety and flavor with multiple mixes to choose from depending on your mood.

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Over Halloween weekend there’s no shortage of options for the costumed club-goer. But if you’re into supporting a local celeb behind the decks, it’s hard to beat a gig where Miguel Migs is the main attraction.

The founder of Salted Music has spent most of this decade making a name for house music both here and abroad. The in-demand DJ has gigs around the world, but also makes time to give his Salted club series a local home.

He’s one of the headliners (along with Mark Farina) at the Regency’s big Halloween party on Saturday night.

We decided to check in with Migs to  hear more about his new Salted comp, his favorite peak-of-the-set song, and his fears for 2012.

Name: Miguel Migs

Club night(s): All over the globe

Style(s) of music you spin: Mostly deep, soulful, funky electronic dance music… sometimes downtempo grooves, dub, rock, classics.

So what’s your story, in 100 words or less? I’ve been involved with music my whole life… started out playing guitar in bands when I was a kid and then got inspired by writing and creating electronic music in the early 90’s…. been touring the globe for the past 10 years non-stop and continuing to experiment in the studio creating electronic dance music… and I love fish tacos.

What was the main idea behind your new record, Get Salted Volume 2? It’s just a DJ mix compilation… not a big deal. It’s simply a selection of various underground deep, soulful and tech house tracks mixed together in a smooth continuous flow. I try and stay away from choosing any commercial club music on my mix comps and choose more interesting and unknown tracks that I enjoy at the moment.

What’s your process in putting together compilation CDs? Rather than trying to re-create a night out in the club, I approach a DJ mix comp with the idea of it being enjoyable to listen to at home, in the car, before you go out at night, or anytime…. for the most part I like to select
an underground, soulful, non-commercial tracklist, including quite a few unreleased songs and unknown tracks that build into an extremely seamless mix, taking the listener into the realms of futuristic soulful dance music with a classic house feeling.

How do you choose artists/pare down your selections? I do it very spontaneously without too much planning. Of course I select tracks that I enjoy as well as try and feature a lot of newer artists and material from my Salted label.

What’s been the most rewarding aspect of running your own label? Releasing my own music and maintaining ownership of my own material, as well as picking up and releasing music from new and established artists from all over the world.

Name of a track you can’t get out of your head: It’s actually a new song I just wrote and recorded that will be on my new album coming out next year… was just recording, so it’s stuck in my head.

Name of a current favorite track for the peak of your set: I really like this new track we just released on Salted Music called “Get on Down” by Dutchican Soul from Amsterdam… I’ve been playing that a lot for a while now and it always rocks the spot.

Musical mantra: Play it you feel it an stay open minded!

Favorite DJ experience: That’s a tough one as I’ve had some amazing times playing at various events all over the world, but one that comes to mind is watching the sunrise while playing at an outdoor, open air venue on the beach in Greece during the summer time back in 2001. There was a great crowd of smiling faces all gettin’ down, and an amazing vibe as the sun came up over the Mediterranean Sea. Although I’ve played some great private events and festivals all over the world with other amazing artists, that one is hard to beat…

Worst request: Luckily I rarely get requests, but it would have to be the girl that says, “Can you play that song that goes laaa laaa daaa daaa blaa blaa?…”

Worst club faux pas you’ve committed: I forgot!

Most treasured vinyl score: I love my reggae/dub vinyl collection.

What other music-related projects are you currently working on? Working on a full length new album now. Writing and recording songs with various vocalists… really excited about that, but it takes a while.

What’s something happening in the local music scene that should be getting more attention? Open mindedness! People can be way too close-minded in general and only support and listen to one style of music. I dont understand that, as I listen to and love all different types of music.

What elements would your fantasy club night entail? Amazing sound and good vibes!

Question we didn’t ask you but  you often ask yourself:  What will really
happen in 2012?

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Miguel Migs
DUBS & RE-RUBS (The Unreleased Salted Music Remixes)

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Successfully tried and tested on dance floors of all shapes and sizes throughout the world, these never before released cuts have rocked Migs sets for a few years now. After countless requests from DJ’s and dance music lovers around the globe, Salted is delighted to deliver and share these rare little gems with you all!

Supported by the following artists:

- DJ Dimitri From Paris “Great groovy vibes across this whole ep”
- John Cutler “Definitely feeling this.”
- DJ Pippi “Such cool music once again. Full support!”
- CJ Mackintosh “Full support from me.” - Ashley Beedle (X-press 2) “Always a fan of Migs”
- Grant Nelson “Yep, love this ep, all are getting bagged for exposure!”
- Richard Earnshaw “All top class dubs. full support from me”
- Colette “Love Migs, love this”
- Julius Papp “Solid!”
- Jask “All these Migs cuts are dope, will definitely have them on full rotation”
- Parrish Wintersmith (Groove Junkies) “You know we’re fans all the way”

Also receiving full support from Yass, Fred Everything, Kiko Navarro, Bob Jones, David Harness, Lawnchair Generals, Joshua Heath, Phil Cheesman, Morten Trust, Nathan G, Random Soul, and many many more…

After countless requests from DJ’s and dance music lovers around the globe, Salted is delighted to deliver and share these rare little gems with you all!

SOMETIME: Disco funk infused soul is the order of the day here for those who feel the funk. Live drum elements, a chunky head bouncing bass groove, funk guitars and a catchy repeating vocal hook.

808: The original version was featured on New Mondo’s recent album ‘Total Control’. Migs remixed this one in early 2007 with no release date planned. A classic old school bassline with techy synth stabs, warm pads and cut up vocal snippets; one for the underground warehouse vibe in mind.

SAFE: Tough house beats and an electro flavored bassline with tweaked out bubbly chords and a dubbed up soulful vocal hook combine to create a deep and moody atmosphere.

TRY TO LOVE ME: Tight Latin flavored rhythms plus a gritty dirty bassline, jittery guitar skanks and smokin’ sax riffs equals dance floor bliss.

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SLT021

LISA SHAW
“LIKE I WANT TO”

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We are pleased to deliver the latest single from the lovely Lisa Shaw!

Already receiving massive support from DJ Spen, Johnny Fiasco, Inland Knights, Richard Earnshaw, JASK, Raul Campos (KCRW), Julius Papp, DJ MFR and many more….

We are pleased to deliver the latest single from the lovely Lisa Shaw!

Taken from her highly appraised recent album Free, Like I Want To fuses quality and soulful electronic ingredients together along with Lisa’s unmistakably lush and smokey style.

On Remix duty is Dutchican Soul with 2 stellar reinterpretations. The vocal rub combines subtle tech elements with jittering synth stabs and a striking electronic bassline.
The classic vocal remix leans more towards an early naked music style with warm pads and lush chord changes for a more classic house feel.

Fred Everything takes things in a deeper and more stripped down direction including dreamy pads and a filtering techy B-line resulting in a laid back dubby atmosphere with Lisa’s seductive vocals sitting right in the pocket.