Hot off the heels of releasing the ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2009 CD’ Empathy Recordings is excited to announce the release of the ‘Empathy Digital 2009 EP’. Featuring 10 stunning tracks created by some very talented producers. We are confident this release will strike a chord with all you DJs and dance music lovers alike.
The release is divided into two parts:
PART 1 – Covering the Drum and Bass side of things:
Johnny Hooves – Eye of the Beholder
Cern – Salvador
Trei – Morning Glory
Trisector – Love Stays
Subtone feat. Stabba – Desmond
Consequence – Someone to Watch
PART 2 – more breaks influenced tracks
Double_Negative – Vegas
Opiuo – Wizards of Oz
Opiuo – Monkey Crunk
Consequence and Search – The Fountain (White Papoo remix)
For more info on the artists included in this release check the following links:
Consequence: http://www.myspace.com/consequencenz
Trei: http://www.myspace.com/tr3i
Johnny Hooves: http://www.myspace.com/johnnyhooves
White Papoo:http://www.myspace.com/whitepapoo
Double_Negative: http://www.myspace.com/doublenegativenz
Opiuo: http://www.myspace.com/opiuo
Cern: http://www.myspace.com/cernnz
Subtone: http://www.myspace.com/subtone
Trisector: http://www.myspace.com/trisectorfi
Hold tight for the next empathy release: double_negative – vegas remixes. feat white papoo, johnny hooves, organikismness, opiuo, pvans, flirt with dirt, mars & more…
Crunk em, funk em & slam dunk em! All tracks are available from the following stores:
Ex-Wellingtonian Christchurch lad DJ Import (aka John Chea) has honed his mixing talents over many years through his passion for all things drum n bass. First place position in the 2008 Rumble in the Jungle battle was something of a natural progression for him.
The 2008 final proved to be an exciting show of slick mixing from many competitors resulting in a tough decision for the judges. In the end, Import’s experience, skill, track selection and ability to keep cool under pressure saw him take the championship in style.
Recorded and mastered by the empathy team the ‘Rumble in the Jungle / Import Mix’ is the premium live set from NZ’s best. Featuring stunning tracks by State of Mind, Concord Dawn, Phace, Mayhem, Agent Alvin, Trei, Dose, The Upbeats, Optimas Gryme and many more.
A snapshot of NZ’s vibrant breakbeat scene at the moment, we are confident you will rate this mix now and for years to come. Available instore in all good stockists early march.
For information on distribution contact Samurai Distribution via their website: http://www.samurai-distribution.com/
Empathy is proud to present their latest release, a collaborative effort from Mars (Russia) and The PhatRiderZ (France) – “ ‘You Need Love’. This funky, electro infused breaks tune combines the tech influenced synth work of Mars with The PhatRiderZ signature bold production. The track features tight beats and filtered vocals which give it a unique take on breakbeat. Guaranteed to smash any dance floor – ‘You Need Love’ is a must have for breaks lovers everywhere.
On remix duties, ex Kiwi – Melbourne based producer Opiuo takes a minimalist approach yet retains the electro/breaks feel. Featuring clever edits and slick production – Opiuo’s version of ‘You Need Love’ is the perfect compliment to the original track.
To hear previews of the tracks and to purchase, visit the following Online Digital Stores: