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When Dutch house legend Funkerman announced he would be throwing down the gauntlet to producers across the globe to remix his track Automatic, even he could not have anticipated the phenomenal response his offer would trigger.
The competition received more than 500 entries and saw 4000 producers, DJs and fans logging on to download the parts of the track. Organised to celebrate the launch of Funkerman's new website, http://www.funkerman.com, it is apt that the contest was fuelled by plenty of internet buzz - competitors passed around their work, distributed samples and commented on the various entries across the blogs and on Funkerman's page itself.
From the 500 remixes Funkerman was faced with the tough challenge of narrowing down the list to just 10 tunes. "I never expected this amount of entries and the big hype around it," he said. "It’s good to see that there are a lot of talented producers all around the world. I can tell you it was a tough job to select 10 finalists! I want to thank everybody who participated and supported this remix contest and I also want to thank I4 Muzique & M-Audio for their support. For now I can only say: Watch out and stay tuned for the next competition!"
First prize winners were Hungarian trio Dave Martin, Hamvai PG and Roberto Winny. Their incredible funky sound and the high quality of their remix caught Funkerman's attention and earned them the chance to see their track released on Flamingo Recordings. They also win a €1500 voucher from I4 Muzique to spend on M-Audio or Digidesign LE equipment. Already huge in their home country, this win is a step on the road to global stardom for this talented production unit - made even more astounding when you learn that this is their first release as a three-piece.
Second prize was awarded to Dutch DJ and producer DJ Funkadelic for his uplifting, danceable interpretation of the Automatic vibe. His track will also be released by Flamingo Recordings. This has been a big year for this young artist - in May he also won the Dancetour DJ contest which gave him a spot on the Dancetour bill and the chance to play his own material to a crowd of 10,000. If these two major successes are anything to go by, DJ Funkadelic will certainly be one to watch in the coming year.
The Automatic Remixes are out now and among others available trough www.beatport.com, www.djtunes.com and www.dance-tunes.com
CALL 911 – FUNKERMAN DROPS A BOMB!
As we write this press release, Dutch DJ and producer Funkerman is deep in the middle of a three week North American assault that has seen him take in a host of cities across the continent, from Chicago to San Diego through to Miami and New York City on the East.
It’s appropriate then that one of the founding fathers of Flamingo Recordings should choose to release NYPD as the next single on the European-based imprint. Revitalized for the 21st century by DJ Delicious and Till West and following on from their huge smash hit Same Man, the track comes with additional remixes from Funkerman and Alisson & Turner.
A progressive beast that has become a trademark sound for DJ Delicious and Till West, NYPD rolls with techno beats and an electro chic. Sitting comfortably on the most hardened dance floor as it would the most glamorous NYC hotspot, its bassline intertwines with its high synth sisters to make for a driving late night main room rocker.
Funkerman's own remix not only captures the groove New York is famed for but offers up a succession of beats straight out of the techno manual. A darker affair than the original, he showcases an ability to capture the sound of the moment yet not distance himself from his funkier roots. Fierce vocal stabs, a driving melody and a string of sounds effects ciphered straight from what could be a 1980's computer game, he delivers a perfect peak time tune with no hint of the NYPD blues.
Last but by no means least, Allison and Turner take the synths and multiply ten-fold to serve up another monster fit for any club. Enhancing those synths and the bass line from the original makes for a more intense experience whilst loading up on yet more techno beats.
DJ Delicious and Till West – NYPD (Funkerman Remix) is released through Flamingo Recordings and available from today through various download portals.
After two months of hard work, struggling and battling amongst the participants Funkerman can finally announce the winners of his Automatic Remix Contest.
More then 4000 dj’s/producers all around the world joined the competition and more then 500 participants send in their remix. Because of the enormous number of entries Funkerman decided to give away one extra prize!
Besides that, the Automatic Remix Contest became a real hype on the internet! Everybody was talking about it and lots of remixes were distributed on the social networking sites. Producers were getting in touch with each other and the Questions & Answers topic on the Funkerman Website Forum was born.
Funkerman: I never expected this amount of entries and the big hype around it. It’s good to see that there are a lot of talented producers all around the world. I can tell you it was a tough job to select 10 finalists! I want to thank everybody who participateted and supported this remix contest and I also want to thank I4 Muzique & M-Audio for their support. For now I can only say: Watch out and stay tuned for the next competition ;-)
1st Prize: Dave Martin & Hamvai PG & Roberto Winny Remix The winning track will be released worldwide on Flamingo Recordings as the official remix to Automatic. They also win a I4 Muzique voucher with an expenditure of € 1500,- of studio equipment by M-Audio and/or Digidesign LE products. http://www.i4-muzique.nl/
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB31KDRTOEQ
2nd Prize: Funkadelic Remix The track of the second winner will also be released worldwide on Flamingo Recordings as the official remix to Automatic.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRSEaWht6Y
Congratulations to the winners!
It looks like Dutch production legend Fedde le Grand is onto yet another winner, as Let Me Be Real, the third single to be released from his debut album Output, smashes into the top of the charts, right around the world. Featuring Mitch Crown on vocals over Fedde’s thundering trademark sound, the single has already roared in to the #1 position in both the UK’s Upfront Club Chart and Australia’s Aria Club Chart, and is now making huge in-roads at #2 in the German Dance Chart and #4 in the Italian Club Charts. Get your copy of Let Me Be Real and the full Output album now from
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