Competition Time!!

For the second time, we are offering some FREE GUESTLIST action at a couple of our featured events (after the amount of interest in our last giveaway, we might  have to make this a regularly thing?!)...

So this month, how do you fancy partying with your best mate at Dazed on Saturday 25th October at Fire!?  It is going to be a 12hr party with a line up to die for!!

Dazed 12hr Party @ Fire

Sat 25th Oct / 18:00-06:00

Featuring:

Maxxi Soundsystem, Simon Baker, Tapesh, Doctor Dru, Digitaria

+ many more...

For our second event, you and a mate could find yourself partying with us at Vibe Bar for the Ghetto Disco Halloween special!!

Ghetto Halloween Disco @ Vibe Bar

Sat 1st Nov / 20:00-01:00

Featuring:

Rough Cut (Dear Deer Records), Tom James, Disko Trooper + more...

All you need to do is email your name (plus the name of the person you would like to go dancing with), as well as which party you would like to attend, to the following email address:  mail@eastproject.co.uk

1 winner will be selected for each event and the names will be announced on our East Project Facebook Page!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Competition time!!

With us well into the second half way of the month, when the purse strings start to tighten until payday comes, we thought it would it be a nice idea to throw a couple of freebies your way...

Do you fancy partying with your best mate at either Vibe Bar or Fire on Saturday 27th September!?  Better still, how about going to both events (we will be)!?  And how about winning FREE ENTRY!?

All you need to do is email your name (plus the name of the person you would like to go dancing with), as well as which party you would like to attend, to the following email address:  mail@eastproject.co.uk

1 winner will be selected for each event and the names will be announced on our East Project Facebook Page on Thursday 25th September!  Good luck!!

Prize 1:

You + 1 on the FREE guestlist

for

GHETTO DISCO @ Vibe Bar

Sat 27th Sept / 20:00-01:00

Prize 2:

You + 1 on the FREE guestlist

for

SATISVIBE @ Fire

Sat 27th Sept / 22:00-06:00

Who can say "no" to winning FREE guestlist?!?!

East Project Podcast Episode 11 Feat. Disko Trooper - Ghetto Disco Mix

Episode 11 of the East Project Podcast is finally here and it is the perfect warm up to this weekend's Ghetto Disco party at Vibe Bar in London!!

Tracklisting:

01. Tonbe - I Don't Care

02. Chemise - She Can't Love You (PurpleDiscoMachine Edit)

03. Silver City - Tilo Daze (Tad Wily's Boogie Remix)

04. Dino Ross - Let Me Be Your Soul

05. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust (LNTG Edit)

06. The Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (Munga Rework)

07. Mary J Blige - A Night To Remember

08. Tiger & Woods - Lab File #11

09. Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (Conor Hanson Edit)

10. Class Action - Weekend

11. Prince - Controversy (Mighty Mouse Re Edit)

12. Optick - Hopasa

13. SOS Band - Lets Do It (LNTG Rework)

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East Project presents YAM WHO?

For our next East Project event, we decided it was time to finally showcase our love of all things disco, funk and NuDisco.  Although we are predominantly known for house music, since starting our parties, these sounds have definitely influenced us and crept into a number of the warm sets by our residents over the years.

As ever, an East Project party would not be complete without the help of a top notch guest DJ and for this "Ghetto Disco" night at Vibe Bar, we definitely have a special treat in store for our loyal followers!

Introducing the Midnight Riot! and ISM Records label boss, top producer in his own right and known to his mates as Andy Williams - Yam Who?

(check out the interview and mix below)

How long have you been DJ'ing and what inspired you to DJ and produce?

DJ about 25 years...late 80's until now 2014. Like a lot of people I was young, at college, couldn't stand the music being played. Got together with Simon Faze Action, Pete Herbert and we put on club nights. Was the start of the whole clubbing phenomenon so really exciting days but never thought i would end up doing it so long!

Producing came from an interest in technology combined with performing live, playing instruments. Again i started quite young but it wasn't until say early 2000 when computers really became affordable and more software was available that i really stepped it up and focused more on production.

What's your favourite disco track of all time?

Really tough as there are 100's literally 1000's to chose from but i think everyone including house heads should follow the trail backwards. It starts with Philadelphia disco... Gamble & Huff... so probably Loleatta Holloway 'Love Sensation' or Harold Melvin 'The Lost I Love' -  Something with love in the title!

Your name is pretty original... where did that come from?!

From Reckless Records... We were all mad for the Jerky Boys. Part comes from my surname WilliYam then in the Jerky Boys one of the prank phone calls involved a knock knock prank on a Chinese dentist called Nam Hu. Sorry bit of long story! The name stuck when everyone started calling me Yam Who?

Where was the best set you've ever played?

Pretty much every weekend as I play sets as if they're my last but memorable ones would have to include : Garden Festival, Croatia & Big Chill Festival

Who's your favourite DJ or producer of all time?

Wow, another biggie! DJ's for me is not only about the selection of music but personalties as obviously that is part of the magic - Danny Krivit is special... Producer wise Bob Power for the now but definitely Quincy Jones for all time greats

Disco really has stood the test of time - Why do you think it has?

It's the greatest hands down. Unites the dance floor, all creeds etc and is performed by people who can play instruments. People should read up on it, it came from a historical time & place, hence its standing legacy!

Thank you Andy!  We look forward to seeing you on the 26th at Vibe Bar!!

Andy Williams / Yam Who?

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Ism Records & Midnight Riot online store: ismrecords.org.uk

What's HOT in July!!

Sorry.  We've been a little silent over the last couple of weeks but for good reason...  soon all will be revealed!!

Anyway, here are our picks of the HOT nights to go to, be seen at and dance your little booties at, in and around London for the rest of July 2014:

Gutterslut @ XOYO

Fri 11th July / 21:00 - 04:00

Feat: DJ Hell & Felix Da Housecat

Siesta, The Big Outdoors @ Skylark Aviation Centre (Southend)

Sat 12th July / 12:00 - 04:00

Feat: Amine Edge & Dance, Dyed Soundorom, Sam Divine, Martin Ikin, Tough Love + more

Kubicle presents Lovebox Afterparty @ Autumn Street

Fri 18th July / 22:00 - 06:00

Feat: Francesca Lombardo, Route 94, Toni D + Special Guest

Visionquest @ Oval Space

Sat 19th July / 22:30 - 05:30

Feat: Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves, Lee Curtis, Benoit & Sergio

Ketoloco @ Basing House

Fri 25th July / 22:00 - 04:00

Feat: Denney, Buckley, KeToLoCo DJs, Someday Collective

Finally, we end the month with our next big event!!

East Project presents GHETTO DISCO @ Vibe Bar

Sat 26th July / 20:00 - 01:00

Feat: Yam Who?, Rough Cut, Disko Trooper, Tom James

ENJOY!!

East Project Daytime Session - Sat 17th May @ Cargo - Preview!

In anticipation of East Project's first daytime session on Sat 17th May at Cargo, we though we would round up some of the best mixes from some of the DJs that will be gracing the decks!

Guaranteed to get you in the mood for an East Project party!!

Rob Made:

Flymo & Replay:

Tainted Souls:

Rough Cut:

Disko Trooper:

Tom James:

ENJOY and see you all at Cargo in the sun!!

East Project Day Session #1 - partying in the sun!!

Since the very first East Project night at the Horse & Groom on the 22nd October 2010, the vision for the events always included the desire to put a daytime rave...  And finally, that time is here!

On Saturday 17th May, East Project will be spreading their good-time love and sound at the excellent Cargo in Shoreditch, kicking off a series of daytime events throughout the summer of 2014.

Although the number of nights that EP have put on over their first 3.5 years has not been that many, the quality of guest DJs they have managed to assemble in nothing short of amazing (Rob James, Richy Ahmed, Russ Yallop, Rob Mello, Miguel Campbell, Matt Fear, Denney, etc - the list goes on!!)...  If underground house (whatever form it takes) is your sound, then the East Project parties have rarely failed to deliver.  FACT!

Better still, for this first party @ Cargo, entry will be FREE!!  You can never knock FREE ENTRY!!

So, with another amazing lineup confirmed, who can you expect??

Rob Made - Sleazy Deep / G

Tainted Souls - Runnin Wild / CUFF

Flymo & Replay - CUFF / GMafia

Rough Cut - Clap7

Ruki - Blaank

Abstract Source

Disko Trooper

Tom James

Nic G

FRERE

Entry is FREE, via our Glist please send names to: mail@eastproject.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Photo ID is essential for entry at cargo please insure you have it with you as entry may be refused.

Over the next few weeks we will be previewing some of the guests who will be entertaining you on the 17th May but for now, if you need further information, check out the following links:

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And to get you in the mood, check our recent podcast from Flymo & Replay - House and Disco vibes all the way:

East Project Resident Mix Feat. Disko Trooper

Alongside our regular East Project Podcast, we will be releasing regular mixes from our resident DJs and we kick things off this month with DISKO TROOPER!!

Enjoy...



Tracklist:

01. Daughter - Get Luck [Daft Punk Cover] (HOULTOUG Indie Edit)
02. Flymo & Replay - Roses
03. Monrabeatz - Shake Ya Boobie
04. Mental Paths & Lucks - It's not fun
05. Vintage Culture - Get On
06. n.e.r.y. - Halls Music
07. Duke Dumont - Street Walker (AndreSalmon, Chris C. "Slut" Remix)
08. Klle Dawid - Bass Up
09. Laura Mvula - Green Garden (Billy Kenny Remix)
10. The Fugees - Killin' Me Softly (Puka Bootleg)
11. L.O.O.P - Biggie
12. Honkie - Get In For The Lou Lou
13. Diego Lima & Fabbu - Backtrack
14. Daft Punk - Faster Stronger (No Hopes Remix)
15. Pheonix - Chloroform (Jamie Jones Edit)

Useful Links:

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East Project Event Page

Dennis Ferrer - House Royalty...

“Right place, right time. It's an old cliché, but it's one that's been the definition of Dennis Ferrer's musical career. Just as the dance music world was heading into the world of afro-centric house, Ferrer was there. And then, when it began to embrace the mix of tech and soul, Ferrer was there again, leading the way with his impeccable productions. As Ferrer goes, it seems, so does electronic music. And, as someone who's never content to do the same thing twice, it's clear that he'll be staying on top for years to come.”

If that is the not the most note perfect introduction I have ever read, then I don’t know what is!  This guy is definitely part of the House Royalty…

His sound has managed to spread itself across the soulful and deep house scene and make it all the way through to tech house and techno floors!  There are numerous examples over the years of him creeping into the most popular genre of the time and yet still sounding effortlessly on point and timeless, whilst never moving too far from the "Ferrer" sound!

Dennis burst onto the global scene back in 2003 with the “Sandcastle” collaboration alongside Jerome Sydenham.  But that was not when he first started – releasing his first record 9 years previously, back in 1994!!

Initially releasing techno before moving onto a more gospel house sound, via a record label he set up with Kerri Chandler, Dennis then moved back to his roots before spreading the tech house love.

Over the years he has released on numerous labels including Defected, King Street Sounds, Ibadan Records and on his own label Objektivity.

Below are some of my favourite Dennis Ferrer releases over the last few years:

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His own productions are not the only thing that make this man stand out among all the house producers in this world.  When he steps behind the decks, you are guaranteed entertainment!!

He has an ability to play deep, yet still keep the mood pumping or play a real uplifting set full of vocals, yet not sound cheesy at any stage.  His choice of records will never let you down!  And you can tell his is really enjoying himself behind those 1s and 2s.

Check his Podcast for Resident Advisor:

There are numerous other reasons and examples of why I hold him in such high esteem but I won't bore you with all of them...  For any self respecting house head to ignore this producer/DJ from NY, along with the success and influence he has had on the dance scene, would be inexcusable!

If you don't agree, feel free to try and convince otherwise...

Disko Trooper xx

INFLUENCES... The Magician!

Hailing from Belgium.  Born Stephen Fasano.  And formally part of Aeroplane (another great influence of mine)...  Let me introduce to you The Magician!

"His background is shrouded in mystery, his powers are supernatural and his reputation is whispered about among men. He goes by different names, but folks just call him The Magician."  So his biography tells us...  If you have not heard of this guy, then where have you been?

There is no need to look any further than his Soundcloud page to understand why he is rated so highly, not only by myself...

Posting up Magic "mix" Tapes since 2011 (he has done 39 so far), each time he tries to bring something just a little bit different to the table than his previous mix.  His sound is firmly based in the 4/4 world but the tempo often changes.  He is equally able to play you a more uplifting beat that really gets your feet moving, to slowing it right down with more funky/groovy joints.

Whether it's including flashes of old school sounding pianos or more modern tech stabs, along with a regular use of vocal tracks, Magic Tapes are not afraid to look into the past for their influence, in order to help shape the future!

One of his most recent mixes (and a personal favourite of mine) - MAGIC TAPE 38 - has been listened to over 128,000 times...

And if you needed any more proof, check these out...  The figures don't lie!

Over 100,000 followers on Facebook

Over 93,000 followers on Soundcloud

Over 18,500 followers on Twitter

& almost 5000 followers on Instagram

Not only is he content with providing such fluid, yet diverse and enjoyable mixes, the guy can also produce a decent tune when he wants to!!  Generally across the board, his style ranges from house to disco/nudisco.

Whether it is on remix duties (such as his remix of Clean Bandit at the top of this post) or weather it's his own original material, The Magician is guaranteed to leave you spell bound (sorry, it had to be done!).

Not only that, when he's feeling generous, he likes to give his music away for FREE (who doesn't like a free tune?!):



Whether you agree or not, in my world and certainly over the past few years, this guy has been a great influence.  His ability to mix up his sounds (production and DJ wise) and yet make himself sound fresh and relevant each time, has to be applauded in my eyes.

Feel free to let me know your thoughts!

Love,

Disko Trooper xx

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