What people are saying about Le Souk Sunday Sessions, Vol 1, double CD:
"without question, the top compilation of 2005." (Cooljunkie)
"Swamy along with Astro & Glyde have managed to capture the flavour and ambience that oozes out of Le Souk during its Sunday sessions, and have delivered a beautiful mix of ethnic flavours and African tribal rhythms. A must have for any progressive house fan looking for a fresh approach to the genre. 9/10" (Resident Advisor)
"one of the most exciting house and breaks mixes i've heard in yearssoulful, yet at the same time just gritty enough to keep the edge necessary and vital in keeping electronic music, i mean quality electronic music, alive.absolutely impeccable. Seamless programming perfection and relentless technical DJ prowess combine to form by far the best house and breaks mix i've heard in a loooong time." (WAV Magazine)
“the compilation [is] a must for just about everyone. M8/M8” (M8 Magazine)
“I cannot say enough about this fantastic CD, it’s comprehensive, it’s musical, it’s progressive and it’s fresh!!! The track selection is fantastic, the vibe beautiful and the journey wonderful.” (Transfuzion)
“two fantastic mixes by a trio of distinguished artists…do yourself a HUGE favor and pick up the "Le Souk Sunday Sessions" mixes” (Scene Networks)
“no other place in America that brings together such diversity and experiences…your souvenir soundtrack for the summer and your passport to the party that never ends” (Jive Magazine)
“…every piece on this CD fulfils its role perfectly. It’s been some time since I slaughtered an album like that so I simply recommend you something that took half of my this year’s summer.” (Soundrevolt)
“House Lovers rejoice, this disc is for you” (i-vibes)
“there are imitators all around town, but Le Souk is the party that started it all!” (Rhythm(ism))
“So successful it regularly scores unannounced guest spinners along the lines of Tiesto and Tenaglia” (Time Out New York)
“Sunday Sessions [is] decadent, international and a little bit funky, for those of us who haven’t made the pilgrimage” (Time Out Chicago)
“Le Souk Sunday Sessions has become a New York dance-music institution.Celebratory and up-tempo…” (Los Angeles City Beat)
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Track listing:
DISK 1
1. Dublex Inc. "Nifty Night"
2. Rodney Hunter "Electric Lady"
(Fort Knox Five Bright Mix by Fort Knox)
3. YBU feat. Jonell (All Good Funk Alliance)
"Soul Magic (again) part 2"
4. Hipp-E "Stay All Night"
5. Sombionx "Introduce an MC"
6. Disciples of Phunk "Too Far Gone"
(Southern Divide Mix)
7. 2orMore "I Got Your Love"
(Love U Dub)
8. DJ T. "Philly"
9. Astro&Glyde "Chunky Humper"
(SLR Medway Remix)
10. The Beard feat. Amma "Call Me"
(The Beard's Dub)
11. Pashka "Island Breeze"
(Trentemøller Remix)
12. Plej "Blue"
DISK 2
1. Guy Williams "Work"
2. Jose De Divina & Carlos Moreno "Los Guajiros"
3. Shahi "Royal Bengal"
(MK & MTV mix)
4. Muttonheads "To You"
(Da Fresh 6 Million Dollars Remix)
5. Astro&Glyde "Dunt dunt dunt"
6. Spirit Catcher "Dirty Circuit"
7. D:Weed "Who Needs N.M.E.S"
8. Paranoid Jack "Bring Back the Jack"
9. Ericke "Back to Work"
(Gregor Salto Remix)
10. Nacho Marco presents The Underneath "Himmel"
11. Stisch "JFK" (VIP Remix)
12. Rachael Starr "Till There Was You"
(John Creamer & Stephane K Mix)
To commemorate those everlasting and memorable Sundays, the Le Souk boys give us 2005’s number one mix compilation, Le Souk Sunday Sessions. Le Souk is an unassuming North African lounge located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
About four years ago, Jason Swamy joined up with the heavy hitting DJ and production duo of James and Gaby, also known as Astro&Glyde. Together, they founded the full-throttle funk-filled Sunday house party better known as Le Souk Sessions.
With a team comprised of Swamy, the founder of some of NYC’s finest underground parties, and Astro&Glyde, residents of some NYC’s finest underground parties, Le Souk Sundays was guaranteed to be a success.
And a success it was. In fact, the night became so successful that the owners of Le Souk were forced to meet the demand of clubbers by expanding their venue to include an outdoor patio terrace.
Though a typical Sunday evening party at Le Souk lasts about 14 hours (way into Monday morning), the boys tried to condense the energetically twisted journey into two discs. They were successful.
Their goal was to give us Le Souk but they went well beyond that and gave us Le Swank. This is a fantastic pair of discs, which touch on a variety of electronic dance music genres such as breaks, funky house, deep house, and progressive.
Swamy mixes Disc I ‘By Day,’ a deep funky houser that successfully captures the sun-kissed sexiness of the party’s early hours. Each track has delicious melody while still incorporating funk, energy, and grit. Standout tracks on ‘By Day’ are:
Astro&Glyde ‘Chunky Humper’
Pashka ‘Island Breeze’
Plej ‘Blue’
Disc II ‘By Night,’ mixed by Astro&Glyde, is a funky entrancing hand-raiser that accurately conveys the down and dirty sleaziness of the party’s later hours. This disc is drenched in grit and funk but contains enough melody to keep the listener locked in from start to finish. Standout tracks on Disc 2 (Dawn) mixed by Astro&Glyde are:
Astro&Glyde ‘Dunt Dunt Dunt’
Spirit Catcher ‘Dirty Circuit’
Rachael Starr ‘Till There Was You’ (Creamer & K Rmx)
I highly recommend this two-disc compilation. On the HIGHFIVE scale, it gets a HIGHFIVE (5 out 5). If you can, get your ass out to Le Souk or check out one of their events coming to your city soon. You won’t be sorry, these guys know how to throw a party. Great job guys, keep up the good work! Le Souk Sunday Sessions, in stores now.
(From cooljunkie.com)
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