Chris Gray - Go Away Mix

[00:00] chris gray - "go away (you've got to)" - downbeat 006
[06:49] josé rico - "cíclico" - downbeat 005
[12:19] chris gray - "fmlk3 dark" - freebeat 001
[17:29] mike huckaby - "mathematics from the jazz republic" - downbeat 003
[23:19] chris gray - "it was the fried chicken that saved our sanity (because the ghetto is sad)" - downbeat 006
[28:59] darand land - "think-ing" - downbeat 004
[34:29] various artist - "deep" (chris gray remix) - people that make music 002
[38:59] darand land - "more than roots " - downbeat 004
[43:59] chris gray - "fmlk3 cloudgate" - freebeat 001
[49:09] terry hunter & aaron smith - "no excuses" (dub) - vibe 20
[55:29] chris gray - "fmlk3 dub" - freebeat 001
[61:19] josé rico - "about it" - downbeat 003
[65:49] specter - "bustin a step" - downbeat 001
[72:49] nydc - "up in this house" - tribal america

Chris Gray - Go Away Mix

Chris Gray / Moonchildren - Go Away (You've Got To) [Downbeat]

A1 - Go Away (You've Got To)

B1 - It Was The Fried Chicken That Saved Our Sanity (Because the Ghetto Is Sad)

B2 - Sun Of God


Fans of the classic Subwoofer record label or Deep4Life Recordings understand that the Moonchildren and their spacey-yet-groovey collection of electronic music are just a regular part of the Chicago deep life. With exception of special guest Jalal Ouissal, the other characters who've made appearances are honestly just different Chris Gray personalities, he confesses.
Sometimes we realy need a good way to deal with the screwed up situations that loving someone else can bring... so this dark, bubbly, slow-paced tech-house Downbeat EP Go Away (You've Got To) is right on time for those who need a fix. The title track yearns for that psycho lover to get the hell out of your life for good.
It Was The Fried Chicken That Saved Our Sanity (Because The Ghetto Is Sad) is not just a fancy song title. It's one way Chris survived living in the impoverished Mississippi Delta. His momma's fried chicken was magic. No joke. And we round out this sensual EP with Sun of God, which pays homage to the salvation and rare appearance that the sun brings during a long, wicked, brutally-cold Chicago Winter.

Jrico & Djf - The Colour Of A Place Where We're Space [Freebeat]

A - Shyncrono

B1 - Freebeat

B2 - The Clock


Deep, smoky House music from two Spanish producers, Tesla Records' DjF and Downbeat associate JRico. A-side features the deep, almost mystical transportation of 'Shyncrono' working a dusky shade of House akin to Kassem Mosse or Legowelt's most melancholy Detroit/Chicago moments. Flipside 'Freebeat' rides a plump, grumbling bass and under twinkling, fragrantly far eastern melodies and 'The Clock' checks a more stripped down, ghostly 4/4 groove for the most smudged ends of the morning.

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Jose Rico - Yagoba Itzoiten [Downbeat]

A1 - September Rain

A2 - September Rain (Urtzi remix)

B1 - Stage

B2 - Ciclico


After being enclosed for several years with his MPCs and synthesizers, José Rico carries out the fifth Downbeat 12”, influenced heavily by Detroit, Chicago and the gorgeous chords of jazz. The record starts with “September rain”, a classic deep house track with warm percussion, deep synths and an untreated piano. Perfectly capturing the mood of its title. Urtzi reworks it into a darker, more downbeat affair with spooky synths and a warbled bassline. Again the beauty lies in its restraint and sophistication. Flip over for “Stage” and its untreated drums, Hammond, vibes and keys placing it somewhere between Tetrode and Deep Transportation. Possessing an infinite quality that desires the track to be endless; definitely a record for the hazy daytime hours anyway. Finally we close on “Ciclico” and its strange but welcoming piano stabs and wobbly bassline. Gorgeous, and completely hypnotic. A diverse release for deep house lovers.

Tetrode Downbeat Party

Tetrode Downbeat Party Sat Jun 4 2011 Live recording..pt-1Solson by Tetrode Music
Tetrode Downbeat Party Sat Jun 4 2011 Live recording.pt2-Damon Lamar by Tetrode Music

Tetrode Downbeat Party Sat Jun 4 2011 Live recording..pt 3-Specter by Tetrode Music
Tetrode Downbeat Party Sat Jun 4 2011 Live recording.pt 4.Jose Rico,Urtzi,F-On by Tetrode Music

Juju & Jordash/Downbeat - Solar Oasis [Downbeat Black Label]

A - Juju & Jordash - Avian oasis

B - Downbeat - Solaris


First release of Downbeat Black label, the sublabel of Downbeat dedicated to slow 4x4 house/electronics. Juju & Jordash provide Avian Oasis, an exquisite and delicate 4x4 piece with a special guest: an old Hohner Melodica that envelopes the track in mystery. On the other side, Solaris. A complex sci-fi soundtrack full of field recordings in continuous movement made by Downbeat illness.

DaRand Land - Foregrounds And Backgrounds - Downbeat

A1 - Think-ing
A2 - Middelesex (D4l Edit)
B1 - More Than Roots
B2 - Interlude -3 Of Me
B3 - Glowing Night ( Lau Meets Land Mix)

"The 4th Downbeat release is by DaRand Land. A talented producer who in the beginning of the century, released several jewels on Deep4life. Now, after years of introspection, he presents 5 deep house tracks with warm and smooth synth lines where it can be guessed his self-confessed predilection for Larry Heard and Wayne Gardiner. Music with soul for dancing with eyes closed. " Downbeat