Longtime collaborators and label heads, Fort Knox Five flex their fine-tuned skills on ‘Haterz 24/7’ giving it driving beats, heavy basslines and a mother load of blips and beats. Just the right recipe for a piece of futuristic funk! JPOD the Beat Chef – the man of the moment – turns ‘How We Do’ into a true remix masterpiece. Glitch-hop to the max! Crisp beats, huge bass and a great vocal reworking make this an instant dancefloor an- them. The Knight Riderz remix of ‘Blow Up’ struts right up to the cutting edge of modern music. This is ragga funk from the future: heavy bass that is meant to be played loud and proud. Finishing up the release is Brazilian drum ‘n bass duo Drumagick and their massive remix of ‘Soul Hit Man,’ a d ‘n b party monster that’s sure to get a rewind, See-I’s vocals and horns seem to just float over the heavy beats and deep bass lines, making this a one of a kind tune.
These 4 remixes have been selected from the upcoming 13 song SEE-I Remixed Compilation (FKX044) due out worldwide on November 22nd, 2011. Featuring remixes by Omegaman, Subatomic Sound, Ancient Astronauts, Fort Knox Five, Drumagick, and more.
Pop Matters previews the new album and premieres Nappy Riddem’s Fall Mixtape.
Here’s what they’ve said about the mix:
“Nappy Riddem has graciously given us a truly bangin’ mixtape with their funked of versions of classic tunes by Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Zap Mama, Kanye West, and more, as well as their own song “Angle It”.
Fort Knox Recordings presents the Bestia EP, the Empresarios follow-up release to their debut album, Sabor Tropical. Having spent the past few months touring and rocking shows nationwide, the Empresarios draw on their performance experience to create these four new floor rocking gems. All four tracks heavily utilize the Empresarios’ front men, Frankie Rosado and Felix Perez. The styles range from salsa and cumbia to house. Live instrumentation is incorporated throughout the tracks including guitars, flutes, piano, congas and more.
The EP starts off with Bailando and Bestia, which are both built around infectious Latin house grooves peppered with percussion, horns and electronic elements. These two tracks are guaranteed to pack the dancefloor. Following the frenzy of the first two tracks is the laid back, sweaty tropical vibe of Cumbia Salvaje, which takes a traditional cumbia straight into the 21st Century. Closing out the EP is Sentimiento, an instant classic in the nu-salsa style of their hit track Sabor Tropical, paying homage to Nuyorican and Fania influences.
Fort Knox Recordings presents the debut album, “One World Sovereignty” from Nappy Riddem.
Drawing on a wealth of experiences and numerous global influences, Rex Riddem and Mustafa Akbar – the duo known as Nappy Riddem – have conjured up a blend of Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk and Soul that traverses the sonic boom of the African Diaspora. Having both performed and toured with Thunderball and Fort Knox Five, these guys know how to light up a crowd and keep a solid message running through their music.
“Givin’ you what you don’t got. The replacement to Post-Pop. Straight from DC to your block!”
For their debut album the sounds and rhythms of North America, South America and the Caribbean are passionately twisted with pounding dancefloor beats, snarling guitars, hooky horns and simmering percussion. Nappy Riddem slyly mixes themes of glob- al unity on “One World Sovereignty,” to street-smart warnings on “Devil Needs a Bodyguard” and even sizzlin’ sex talk on “Angle It.” This album covers it all.
Joining forces with Rex and Mustafa are musical collaborator and bassist Ashish Vyas of the Thievery Corporation live band and DC hip-hop legend, Asheru, well known as the voice of the “Boondocks” theme song. These men bring their diverse talents to bear on the album, adding musical depth and lyrical complexity.
In the tradition of the great Robert Nesta Marley, Nappy Riddem has put together a fiery album of liberation music laced with dancefloor anthems that seeks to ultimately unite the peoples of the world in spirit and music.
“I am trying to find my way home, I don’t know which way to go. Somebody please help me, help me to become free. Where is the unity? One World Sovereignty.”
Insight (The A Skillz Remix)
Written by Asheru & Fort Knox Five
You got
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
You got
You You You got
Got to get up
You got
You You You gotta
Put your hands
Hands up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
Hands up
[scratch]
You got
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
You got
You You You got
Got to get up
You got
You You You gotta
Put your hands
Hands up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
Hands up
[scratch]
Universal salutations of peace
Transmit out from me to you
It’s Ash reporting live
with none other than Fort Knox Five
and how do you do?
I know it’s been along time
you’ve waitin’ by the speaker
for someone to spit it to you plain.
But now you’re rockin’ with the best
and this here award winning
and all that goes before the name.
And accolades are cool
but what’s important that you feel me
really
that’s my only motivation
That way I won’t be rhymin’
Just to hear myself talk
Having a one sided conversation
This is music with a meaning
Party with a purpose
Being smart with the art
makes the average folks nervous
But, you deserve this,
I think it why not
Asheru at your service
Come smell the shit I got
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
You Gotta
Put your hands up
You Gotta
Put your hands up
You Gotta
Put your hands up
It’s time to man up
You gotta
In the nation’s cap
biggest star on the map
where everything is fair and
the livin’ is real
The politicians’ playground
you better know your way ’round
We all fall victim to their wheel and deal
For every statue, monument or museum you see
along these tree lined streets
You see the poorest of the poor
who’ll do anything and more, out there
Just to get something to eat
Hell yeah it’s a shame,
but who do you blame
when the victims and the crooks
could be one and the same
Your vote is a joke
and it’s never gonna change
Hate is the new love
Norm is the new strange
Yeah you wanna change
Well I’ll take a revolution
and be the solution
I wanna go get
Gotta think for yourself
and be your own leader
because all of ours are lost
in the Bush and don’t know Dick
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
Put your hands up and wave them in the air
You gotta get up stand up like you just don’t care
I and I got the supply for wind, the demands up
Fear ain’t an option no more
It’s time to man up
Man up
Put em up, come on
Put em up, come on, come on
You gotta
A Skillz
With none other than Fort Knox Five
You gotta
Put em up, put em up, come on
Put em up, come on, come on
You gotta
A Skillz
With none other than Fort Knox Five
You Gotta
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Get up stand up
Put em up, put em up, come on, come on
Put your hands up
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Put em up, put em up, come on
Put em up, come on, come on
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Get up stand up
Put your hands up
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Hands up
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Get up, stand up
Put your hands up
You gotta get up, stand up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Hands up
You gotta get up, stand up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
Get up stand up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
You gotta get up stand up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
Get up stand up
You You You gotta
Put your hands up
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On Saturday September 24th, JON H of Fort Knox Five will DJ at the world famous Earthdance Festival held in Vallejo, California. He will be playing on the Unity Stage alongside SEE-I, Dumpstaphunk, Delhi 2 Dublin and many others.
In honor of this great festival, Fort Knox Five is offering an exclusive free download of “Crimson & Clover (DC’s Finest Remint)”. For full info check out www.earthdancelive.com
Fort Knox Recordings presents the Bestia EP, the Empresarios follow-up release to their debut album, Sabor Tropical. Having spent the past few months touring and rocking shows nationwide, the Empresarios draw on their performance experience to create these four new floor rocking gems. All four tracks heavily utilize the Empresarios’ front men, Frankie Rosado and Felix Perez. The styles range from salsa and cumbia to house. Live instrumentation is incorporated throughout the tracks including guitars, flutes, piano, congas and more.
The EP starts off with Bailando and Bestia, which are both built around infectious Latin house grooves peppered with percussion, horns and electronic elements. These two tracks are guaranteed to pack the dancefloor. Following the frenzy of the first two tracks is the laid back, sweaty tropical vibe of Cumbia Salvaje, which takes a traditional cumbia straight into the 21st Century. Closing out the EP is Sentimiento, an instant classic in the nu-salsa style of their hit track Sabor Tropical, paying homage to Nuyorican and Fania influences.
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