JT Donaldson returns to Amenti music

It’s been six years since JT Donaldson released an EP for us; 2004′s highly acclaimed “Getting Around” EP. Finally the man is back with an amazing 3 track follow up. “Getting Up” is full on prime-time gear, “Talk To Them” is deep and jazzy, and “The Cry The Same” is a soulful mid tempo gem. Something for everyone on this release. Enjoy!

Catalog: amenti042 Artist: JT Donaldson
Title: Getting Up EP

1. Getting Up
2. Talk To Them
3. The Cry The Same

Available now from the following retailers:

Beatport | Traxsource | Stompy | Primal | Juno | Damnnoisy

DJ Feedback:

“Blinding EP from JT! Loving the “Getting Up” track for peaktime club spins but really into the other tracks too. Going to put “Getting Up” in the next Freerange Podcast. Quality stuff all round.” Jimpster

“Really diggin the first track here… will definitely play this out and support!” Kruse & Nuernberg

“The prolific and always fresh JT Donaldson does his magic once again. This EP personifies quality deep house.” DJ Heather

“Really good varied EP from the ever reliable JTD, my personal favourite is “Talk To Them” with its wonky deep rhodes chords, loose drums and low slung bottom end – it’s like Moodymann on happy pills.” Matt Rhythm – Rhythm Plate, Bleep District

“3 tracker from one of house’s top producers. Super deep tribal scat chanty track a wonderful JT stormer. Floaty percussion and bass drops…nice!! Then a 120 bpm roller of a track… deep keys , subtle vocals combine with a chunky bass into dancefloor goodness.” Mark Farina

“This is a really good release. Liking this a lot.” Shur-i-kan

“Nice laid back groove. Thanks!” Miguel Migs

“Those tracks are super dope, one of top quality release these days.” Kai Ichikawa – Solid Tokyo

“Talk To Them” is classic! What a mighty fine surprise indeed.” Mike W – Kolour Recordings

“JT is without a doubt one of the best house producers out there, really musical, and the production is top notch. Great stuff!”Giom

“I like “The Cry The Same”! good vibes! Thanks!” Makam

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“Hey, I’m So Stylin! Vol 2” Sampler out now on VINYL

Amenti follows up on the hugely popular first “Hey, I’m So Stylin!” sampler (released back in 2006) which featured Oriental Funk Stew, Bryan Jones, Shrewd, and Missing Persons.

This time around, things kick off with the legendary Notts outfit Inland Knights. This is the Knights’ third release on Amenti; their previous two releases were met with massive critical and commercial success. We find them on top form here with “Can’t Wait” – a disco-laced party stomper of epic proportions.

Next up on the EP is Nebu Soku‘s wonderfully deep track “Wake Up…” This is Nebu Soku’s first world-wide release but they have been essential figures in house for years now. Indeed, Kai Ishikawa and MEGUMILK have been key players in the Tokyo music scene with their world famous SOLID TOKYO party. We are excited to have them as part of the Amenti family. We heard their track on our last visit to Japan and signed it on the spot; it is a late night gem that reminds us of some of Chuck Love’s best work.

The third track on the EP is by none other than Eddie Leader, the label boss of Hudd Traxx and member of Slum Science. Eddie’s track “I’m Absolutely Starving” is a dark and druggy underground jacker perfect for those dirty basement sessions.

We round things off with “Saturday Morning” by San Francisco’s Andrew Phelan & Origami. These cats have been making a lot of noise lately with their eclectic Prismatic Tracks label. Here they provide us with a discofied party anthem that features some irresistibly cheeky samples.

OUT NOW ON VINYL! Digital release coming in December.

Available from JUNO (Europe), Downtown 304 (US) and other fine vinyl retailers.

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Olivier Desmet – Just Like Heaven Remixes

Olivier Desmet “Just Like Heaven Remixes” – featuring Joshua Heath, Oriental Funk Stew, Tommy Largo and Kirby. Available on vinyl from juno, downtown304, and other fine vinyl retailers.

Available digitally from Primal Records, Stompy, Traxsource, Beatport, junodownload and whatpeopleplay.

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In stores now: Latenight Society feat. Diz – “Down For It”

Artist: Latenight Society feat. Diz
Title: “Down For It”

a1. Down For It – Fred Everything & Olivier Desmet Remix
b1. Down For It – Original
b2. Down For It – Just Jason Digimix

Out next week on vinyl.

Available now in digital format from the following retailers:

Beatport / Traxsource / Stompy / Primal / Juno / Whatpeopleplay

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Out now: Fred Everything & Olivier Desmet – Retro Visions Vol 1

Artist: Fred Everything & Olivier Desmet
Title: “Retro Visions Vol 1”

a1. Think About It
b1. Tonight
b2. It’s Alright

Out now on vinyl from all good vinyl retailers, including Juno and Downtown 304.

Available in digital format from the following retailers:

Juno / Primal / Stompy / Beatport / Traxsource / Whatpeopleplay

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Amenti Music WMC Party!

*** AMENTI MUSIC & LAZY DAYS present FREEFORM ***

A night of quality deep underground house music brought to you by SF’s Amenti Music and Lazy Days labels. Free event – no cover all night. Intimate venue, killer sound system, cheap drinks and no-attitude staff. If you attended our party at Love/Hate Lounge last year you know what to expect.

No need to RSVP for this one, just show up, it is FREE all night. Bring your dancing shoes. Come early, as the venue will reach capacity quickly.

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OFS – Housekeeper Remixed Part 2 available now

	Catalog: amenti036-2 Artist: Oriental Funk Stew Title: The Housekeeper Remixed Part 2 a1. Sweet Melody – Fred Everything & Olivier Desmet Remix a2. Sky High – Chuck Love Network Rework b1. Sweet Emotion – Peter’s LawnChair Generals East Remix Look for it at Juno in Europe and Downtown 304 in the US.

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Out now

	Catalog: amenti036-1 Artist: Oriental Funk Stew Title: The Housekeeper Remixed Part 1 a1. Sky High – Chuck Love Dub a2. Sweet Emotion – OFS Smooth Operation Remix b1. Sweet Melody – JT Donaldson Remix

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Two releases out today

Two Amenti releases are out today. On the vinyl front The Littlemen’s “Takin’ Over / Fly Away” (featuring remixes by Matt Shrewd and The Sound Diggers) is finally out on a very limited run of only 500 units. Grab a copy quick, this one is not getting re-pressed! Available now from all fine vinyl retailers, including Primal Records and Juno.

On the digital side of things Oriental Funk Stew & Olivier Desmet’s “Drunken” (with a Littlemen remix) is out today and available from Traxsource, Stompy, Beatport, Juno, and of course Primal.

Next up look out for a great sampler with cuts from Inland Knights, Eddie Leader, Andrew Phelan & Origami and more, and a wicked EP from Kinky Movement. Both will be droppin’ very soon.

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“Stolen Soul” EP tops Juno Sales Chart

Giom’s new Amenti release the “Stolen Soul” EP topped the Juno sales chart in the “house” category today, a rarity this day and age for a deep house record. Congrats to Giom!

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