Fred Peterkin is back with another meticulously crafted release from his own exclusive Soul People Music label. “New Horizon” features 4 tracks of imperative atmospheric verve & visionary rigor, developing from the most basic elements of instrumental production & expanding from this essential core a definitely unique take on the “deep minimal” aesthetic. Grasping the necessity of combining an acutely aggressive approach with the typically underdeveloped though potentially explosive style, Peterkin has realized this lost promise of deep minimalism, exploiting his signature all-encompassing warmth of chords & intricately programmed percussive funk to create his most impressive outing to date. While all the tracks serve a vital overarching totality that lends further clout to “New Horizons” as a complete E.P. in the most true sense of the term, “Watching You Vogue” undoubtedly stands out as it’s most impressive element, an utterly entrancing musical self-reiteration, a true exercise in repetitive variation, concentrating on an undeniably funky minimal groove, building, expanding and eventually liberating it from it’s own self-constraint by allowing it to progress to it’s own upward-trajectory, building upon it’s own foundation with the solid experimentation of Peterkin’s wonderful solo key work---far from orthodox, the keys begin to meld into & eventually succumb to the overarching abyss of “Watching You Vogue”’s moody, unstable chords, succumbing to it’s obvious power as a groove to be reckoned with. It’s records like this that keep our fickle dance of faith in dance music live & well, renewing our creative imaginations & reminding us of the actually endless expanses of creative possibility that need only be wrestled from the abstract & made real through one simple act of creative execution.Review By Dopejams BK
R.A. Says: Fred P's preferred style of house sounds like it was stuck under a heat lamp, left to decay for a few months and then rediscovered and sent straight to the mastering plant. And like his spiritual lo-fi brothers in the indie rock world, it's music that feels somehow much more present, even as it threatens to drift away into the ether. "New Horizon," for instance, unveils a beat that builds itself right before your eyes—despite sounding like it's being played over a phone—while organs wrap themselves around each other, playing second fiddle to a piano that grabs the foreground. It's simple stuff—no production tricks here—but its simplicity is the point. P's music thrives on mood—the sad, desolate trumpet on "Steps Beyond," the mooning synth on "Watching You Vogue." New Horizon is as much for meditation as it is for dancing.As for the pick of the litter here, it's hard to say. P often DJs in New York with Underground Quality head Jus-Ed, and it's a style of playing that informs how you might listen to their records as well: Quietly, straight through and with your mind ready to receive what they have to give.By Terrence Fuller
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DJ Aquabeat (AQBT) Amazon E.P.
In other news, the man behind Get Open Session, Trinity Sound Connection and Soul Assembly comes forth with his debute e.p. on Soul People Music. The Amazon e.p. marks a new direction in sound and vision. DJ Aquabeat's "(AQBT)" penetrating vocals on Amazon My Amazon backed by a deep dark brooding bassline got the attention label head Fred P and was blessed with a retelling that only BJC can deliver. This one is not to be missed as these two seem to have become cosmic comrades on a mission of vibe and sound painting sonic textures all over the universe.Coming Soon!!!
Earth Tones No.2 Compiled By Fred P.Fred P returns to compiling duties with another collective of overlooked treasures from the regions of the beyond. This time around there is a appearance by miami's own DHM as well as Soul People alum Steve Oh and Vibrophonic. As always there is a offering from deep within the vaults of Black Jazz Consortium. Also there is music by DJ Mourad, DJ AQBT and Walker returns with another classic to ride too. Another Collective on jams for the mind.
Earth Tones No.1 Compiled By Fred P. available now!!!
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Presents: Dig Real Deep
With Residents:
DJ AQBT and Fred P.
Dj Aqbt (GetOpen Sessions, Trinity Sound Connection, Soul Assembly)& Introducing Dj, Producer:Fred P (Black Jazz Consortium, Soul People Music) the studio maven behind the Soul People Music label, is one of the most sought after deep house artists to arise from NYC's underground in years. He's finally starting to get some recognition overseas as well; as was evident in his groundbreaking European tour with DJ Jus-Ed and DJ Qu. His selections during his tagteam set with Qu at House-N-Home were some of the deepest darkest house we've ever heard. Like everyone in the UQ family, 2009 looks like it's going to be a huge year for Fred. Google Black Jazz Consortium and see for yourself and check Dope Jams 4 the latest.
with guest Dj, Producer: Dj Qu (Strength Music, House Dance Conference, Underground Quality)DJ Qu has been a staple of the New York City house music scene for a long time now through his residency at House Dance Conference and other DJ appearances around town. Last year, he started the Strength Music imprint, and has really turned some heads with his orginal productions for the label, as well as his tracks for Jus-Ed's Underground Quality. Qu has at least 10 new records coming out this year on a variety of labels. Check out his offering 2 NIKE below.
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deep, dark, sexy house all night.In it's purest form House music is an electronic interpretation of emotion & inspiration.Since its inception & in the anthems 2 its name it has been described as 1 thing..."House is a feeling"DIG REAL DEEPmoves u forward & takes u back 2 the truth of that feeling & the depths of motion science. featuring extended dj sets"4am" tracks all night limited edition recordings & mix cd's bringing deep back...
Residents:-Dj Aqbt (GetOpen Sessions)
Fred P (Black Jazz Consortium)
special guest: -Dj Qu (Strength Music) @ Bar Sputnik262 Taafe Place, BKNYbtw Willoughby & Dekalb
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