Fat Harry Meats… The Cuban Brothers

The Brothers have just released an album called ‘Yo Bonita’. Of course it’s utterly amazing. If you’ve ever spent any time in the world of The Cuban Brothers then you know there is no-one else like them on the planet, their live shows are simply solid gold and everything they do is incredible. They could turn Prime Ministers questions into Club Tropicana within minutes; Glenda Jackson would swing through the chamber on a chandelier in a gimp mask and a pair of otter skin thigh high boots screaming that the drinks were free…

That’s the Cuban effect. I’m amazed they’ve allowed me the opportunity to interview Mike Cuban, to do it justice i’m only wearing a swimming cap, baby oil, speedos, marigolds and veruca slippers.

FH: Hi Mike, can I call you Mike? I feel I should call you Sir Mikeerino or the Love Bullet, I can’t call the funkiest, swingiest, hippest hoppiest chief Cuban Brother just Mike …that would be like saying “Budge up Jesus!” on the bus.

MC: Haraldo you beautifully teta’ed count…

FH: ……I don’t know what that means, but i’m aroused and if i’m not mistaken, possibly pregnant. Teta’s…do you mean ‘my potatoes’? I usually carry three with me, here look, this one looks like a…

MC: Teta’s is Spanish for tits Haraldo

FH: :blushes: Why thank you, it’s this unseasonably chilly weather. Mike Cuban/The Love Bullet, you are a Don, your legs exude more sex appeal than Barry White and Luther Vandross. How do you get up in the morning knowing that men and women and a myriad animals want to be in you?

MC: I never get up in the morning EVER so I don’t have this problem you are proffering…usually I can start being fellated around 3/3.30pm by whomever is present regardless of gender …I like to get up to get down then it’s into shower followed by a nice long bath that I share with my 7 Koi carp then back into the shower to scrub my naked body with pumice humous then it’s time for a bath a very long soak this time enjoying a few Rons (rum) to start the day then it’s straight up and into the shower to let the jets energise my fire-hazards …of course I’m then out, dried and into the bath to answer some of my fan mail from ladies of all generations but mostly the ones who tell me about the CHANGE and how it effects them.

FH: I knew you were a Koi carp kind of guy! :highfive: The Cuban Brothers are world renowned B-boy funsters and party block rockers, we’ve all been looking forward to the release of Yo Bonita if only to graze over it and pick out the one or two stand out tracks, but it’s not like that at all. There isn’t one track any less amazing than another and i’m not even blowing smoke up your bum. You must be just so damn proud! I listen to it and decide ‘this is definitely my favourite’ until the next tune comes on and i’m thinking ‘Nope, bugger! THIS is my favourite’ and so on, do you have a favourite?

MC: Gracias my over-generous in the cock department friend!

FH: Thanks fella but honestly, these speedos are of quite a generous cut…

MC: The songs are like children so to pick a favourite is very difficult as I wouldn’t want to upset myself or the tune itself …but let’s just say to get Kurtis Blow out of retirement and on “Roll call” was indeed a nice feeling and to have the father of rap on the joint with Abdominal MC and myself was beyond ILL.

FH: Did you get to share studio time with any of the legends? Just how did you snag them to appear on the album? Did you hang around outside their apartments with a van and ask them to help you in with a sofa like in Silence of the Lambs? “Omar puts on the lotion or Omar gets the hose” styleeee?

MC: All of the guests on the record I have respected as artists for some time and have appeared on the same bill at one time or another so they knew our styles and that regardless of the fun, physical nature of our Steez that we are music cats first and foremost, so after I had flown most of them around the world to record in Toolshed, The Wendy house and my own personal studio Miguelito’s Lab, everyone was relaxed and able to have a fantastic time recording and partying….I think you can hear that vibe on the record.

FH: It shines through, track after track. I imagine it’s the Koi carp effect, or your aura of rampant fertility. I’ve filed your album under a category i’ve called ‘Golden like a fox’, how on earth did you find such talented players?

MC: Blasssings!!! (said in Non ironic accent) this band I put together to tour with the Godfather .. Mr dynamite…Mr James Brown in 06 as I had snagged us the support for his Oz and Asia tour….amazingly. They are the best players in the UK in my opinion but are from all over; French Guyana, Barima Asante on keys; Germany, Magnus Box – my Ace on the Bass – all the cats are beyond dope and most of them were Amy Winehouse’s band god rest her soul, but mine first.

FH: :Removes swimming cap – bows low: Ultra respect. How did you not explode when people sent you their vocals? Dame Mica Paris’ voice alone would probably have made my spleen implode.

MC: She is the illest most powerful female vocalist this side of Aunty Jocelyn Brown and very warm and funny. I love Mica and as you say she kills it every time guy. Also Omar is one of my fave vocalists ever so to get him to bless the project was amazin tin crescenting.

I have a meeting right now so I’ll return to interview laters yes?

FH: That’s cool, i’ll put my cap back on and get a few laps in, try and sharpen up these pecs for the ladies.

MC: …Hello my friend

FH: Mike! Hola!

MC: Are you well potato man?

FH I can’t feel my arms…

MC: Here, look at these pictures of me in my pants…

FH: Pow! Strong stuff! Can you see a time when you can tour the album with the Brothers and the full live band? Because that is something the world must see.

MC: Yes friend! Next year i’ll take the full CB’s out on a world tour playing the worlds finest garden centres starting of at Hemi’s Flora in Rotorua New Zealand and taking in every major tropical plant vendor in both hemispheres…..I also think we’ll do a 15 date UK tour in normal venues just for the fun as there’s not much money floating about with 11 guys on the road who are all into drugs, gambling, whores and bonsai rearing! We will soon be coming in your town starting March 2014

FH: Have you ever punched a bear or had any kind of altercation with an animal?

MC: As far as fighting animals goes, I have wrestled a lot of dogs in my time…

FH: Me too

MC: …usually while defecating in someone ‘s garden while drunk. Hey, we’ve all done it brothers and sisters!

FH: Stooling! Super cool!

MC: But seriously, we are all animal lovers in Los Hermanos…apart from Kennny (Kengo-San) the bastard! He will just eat shit… not literally of course but he eats stuff thats still living or in its death throes… part of the Japanese culture apparently it’s why there was no future for his mother and I. She tried to serve me live crayfish after a pumping session in 81…I mean Jesu e Christu – to coin an english phrase – I like a laugh but i fuck’n hate a pantomime’ and well, you know, it was time to move on……Ostia!!!

FH: Credit where it’s due though, there’s not an ounce of fat on the fella and his barnet is shiny like Magnum PI’s chest. He’s fast too, snaps out the dance moves like a hungry snake…he’s probably eaten one of them too

MC: I was once bitten by a snake in Mexico but thats another story

FH: Do tell…

MC: Heraldo! Hush now, I can’t give too much away, it’s ALL in my book ‘Miguelito!!’ – The man, the myth, THE MAN’! Published by Firehazards in hardback.

FH: Top shelf material? 50 shades of Los Hermanos? Can’t wait! Miguel Cuban, thank you for your time, it’s been an absolute honour! Where can we catch you next?

MC: Look out for The Brothers in new Nick Frost movie ‘Cuban Fury’ out in February….and myself starring in ‘Sunshine on Leith’, Dexter Fletchers new film, playing Bronco.

FH: Will do. One last request. Can we moonwalk?

MC: One day my friend, but now I must fly. Muchos Respectos!

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D-DFUNK GOES ALL CHILLLED OUT ON THIS MIX

PERFECT FOR BUS STOP ON RAINYDAY

OR THE BEACH ON A SUNNYDAY

CHECK IT

'Blissed Out Beats' is a super chilled mix inspired by lazy, hazy summer days by the pool or on the beach. Think sand, sun screen, warm water lapping at your feet whilst sipping on a cocktail or supping a cold beer & all your worries are far, far away. It's not really a 'DJ mix' or anything like that just a sound track to happy days with the sun on your back & a drink in your hand...

Tracks:

Tre - Take You're Time (DJ Agent 86 Edit)

Psychemagik - Walk On By

Erykah Badu vs JStar - On & On (Pulla Mash Up)

T.Rice - Give It Away (Koha For The Fams Mix)

The Wiseguys - Around The Globe

Craig Mack feat Biggie Smalls, Rampage & Busta Rhymes- Flava In Ya Ear (DJ Maars Reggae Re-Work)

The Wiseguys - Around The Globe

Bill Withers - Who Is He (And What Is He To You)

Gazebo - Lady Don't Tek No

Reuben Bell - Superjock (MM's Mix)

Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light (Sunshine Reggae Mix)

Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde

Eat More Cake - Crazy In Ibiza

Brand New Heavies - Shelter

Maxwell - Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

D-Funk & Mr Doris feat Dannie Dee - All Down

Mr Fresh - Soul

LL Cool J - Loungin'

Gangstarr - Code Of The Street (The Apple Scruffs Edit)

C.L Smooth - T.R.O.Y (DJ Maars Re-Groove)

Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay (DJ Twister Edit)

The Jones Girls - Make Me Love Somebody Else (Disco Tech Edit)

Pablo Sanchez - Out About

Eat More Cake feat Emily May - Teardrops

Bob Marley - Is This Love? (Sam Redmore Acoustic Takedown)

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One of 5 tracks on a free EP of old skool hardcore influenced tracks, this New Zealand based producer has had both digital and vinyl releases on labels like Paranoid Recordings & 7th Storey Projects, the rolling breaks and urgent stabs make for an authentic 92 style old skool experience, the remaining 4 tracks are great too, all up for free download, LLTA is a Jungle/Breakcore/OldSkool label that supports the conservation of wildlife and environment , their first full LP can be bought from bandcamp proceeds going to The Rainforest Conservation Fund.

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Worldwide Epidemic-Oh Yeah!-RAT 2 THE OLDSKOOL EP-Long Live The Animals

Simon Harris returns from a tune making hiatus with a futuristic slice of DnB, known for his Hardcore Breaks tunes and Future Jungle bootlegs, Simon shows his versatility with a track that grows on you more each time you listen, great to hear him back in the studio!!!

Simon Harris-Switch

The 3rd in the series of Warehouse wax’s ‘Ruffneck Rydims’ EPs continues to up the ante and raise the bar for 140 bass and 140 jungle, featuring some of the best and hardest working artists in the scene, 4 to be exact, 100me, Radiokillaz, Sanxion & Strange Rollers.

Each of the 4 tracks offer a different take on the 140 sound, of course, maximum bass shaking dancefloor devastation is assured, it goes without saying, we are talking about the label that has brought us a highlight reel of forward thinking bass music for the last decade, enjoy this taster for the album due out in December ‘We’re Not Dead Vol 3′, you’re not ready for the phatness!!!!

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SIZZLA DROPS SOME DANCEHALL FIYA

ALONGSIDE VIDA SUNSHYNE

THEY DROP THE FORMULA

GO GET IT

OUT ON ITUNES 26 NOVEMBER

Sizzla has 21 albums that have made it onto the Billboard's Top Reggae Albums music chart, we are honored to be representing such esteemed artists on Muti Music taking us in a fresh direction as we in tern will be taking these Reggae Riddims into directions of our own.

Mista Savona produced the original riddim for The Formula and also worked with the stunning vocalist, Vida Sunshyne from Melbourne Australia to accompany the manly vocals of Sizzla, this EP also features reggae / Dancehall legends Capleton and Anthony B doing vocal reworks over the same riddim as well as remixes from a group of leading edge ‘bass-music’ producers from around the globe.

Liquid Stranger masters everything from DnB, to Dubstep and Chillout beats and this time round gives us a bass driven remix that brings dancehall beats solidly into the realms of slamming basslines & beats.

TASO continues on the dancehall vibe with his remix that is bouncier than a backflip on a pogo stick, while SF Bay Area kingpin An-ten-nae rolls through with a deep tribal and melodic version.

After outings on Civil Music and Black Acre Recordings, Australia’s DIZZ1 turns it into a tough broken beat roller that sits somewhere between hip-hop and DnB and is so good we decided to include the deep instrumental version too, Los Angeles native Nico Luminous brings it back to some funky Hip Hop grooves with his typically sexytime vibes.

The remixes are then rounded out with another bouncy turn of events by Scotland based Taz & Akka (Rwina Records) drawing from Soca to Dancehall and perhaps even Footwork or Kuduro riddims.

This EP asks for you to pick your favorite and roll with it and perhaps just grab the bunch and mash it up with them all.

Mista Savona is Australia’s leading reggae and dancehall producer, known for his superb production and world class releases. He has collaborated with a huge roster of Jamaica’s biggest artists over the last decade, covering many musical styles from foundation & modern roots, dancehall, Savona has been busy in 2013, having signed with Muti Music and with a string of exciting releases about to drop. First off the ranks is a full length album with the legendary Jamaican singer Sizzla titled “Born A King”, which sees Sizzla at the breathtaking peak of his musical and lyrical abilities. The Formula is the first of a series of remix EPs of tunes from the album Born A King bringing the uplifting Rasta vibes and lyrics by Sizzla into various realms of Electronic Dance Music, Bass Culture and beyond

DJ L.A.B is a legend, there’s no doubt about that, with releases on countless labels, L.A.B is a master of tearout amen junglistic bizznizz with huge phat Reese bass and also produces some sick old skool rave tracks too, we think its about time you got to know if you don’t already, check out this heavy Jungle/DnB remix of Soldjasoulz, its just made to boom out of your speakers, trust!!!!

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And check out the original here, a great slice of Hip Hop, also free to download

Soldjasoulz – Storm Warning (L.A.B. Remix)

Welcome to my Ramp Show (Vol.2)....The essence of this mix is 'The Blues'... BB King once said that "The Blues are a feeling or an attitude that anyone can experience if they open to it". It's also said that only intellectually intelligent people can feel the blues, while others simply feel sad or miserable. A mystery wrapped in something bittersweet.

Ok maybe it can trace its roots (like soul or jazz) back to exploitation and poverty but that's not the issue here.

Blues is how you see it, feel it and like it to sound.....I've just put a little hot sauce on it....

Tracklisting:

01. MEANT – PAUL HEIZHARDT

02. HANG IT UP (COOPS SOLID GOLD MIX) – TING TINGS

03. JOANS PROBLEM (DAVE REMIX) – JOAN JETT

04. FOXY LADY (SHAKA REMIX) – JIMI HENDRIX

05. MARIE’S THE NAME (DJ SNATCH REMIX) – ELVIS

06. HOLD ON! I’M COMIN’ (KING MOIST REDIRECTION) – SAM & DAVE

07. MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW (SKEEWIF EDIT) – SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS

08. THE WILD ANGELS FEATURING PETER FONDA

09. TRACES – DENNIS YOST

10. PUBA – COPYCAT & AGFA

11. SPOOKY (DJ SNATCH EDIT) – DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

12. IF I WAS A DANCER (WHISKEY BARONS EDIT – ROLLING STONES

13. LOSING YOU (WHISKEY BARONS EDIT) – RARE EARTH

14. LA LUPITA (BOSQ’S REMIX) – NICO GOMEZ

15. TRACION – GREENWOOD RHYTHM COALITION

16. COME AS YOU ARE (ALKALINO REWORK) – LITTLE ROY

17. DE LA MARLEY (MASTER REMIX) – BOB MARLEY

18. WHITE LINES (12” MIX) – GRANDMASTER FLASH & MELLIE MEL

19. SITUATION (FINGERMANS FORGOT ABOUT MOYET MIX) – YAZOO

20. ONCE IN A LIFETIME (GIGAMESH REMIX) – TALKING HEADS

21. DON’T STOP – LIFELIKE FT. A-TRAK

22. DON’T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH (GIGAMESH MIX) – MICHAEL JACKSON

23. WHAT IS SKEEWIF? – FUNKY BOOGIE BROTHERS

24. SPANISH GREASE (DJ SNATCH EDIT) – WILLIE BOBO

25. SUZIE Q (DJ BUTCHER REMIX) – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

26. TEEN SPIRIT (TOBYONE REMIX) – NIRVANA

27. MOVE YA (SMOOTH DRUMS OF DEATH REMIX) – JIMI HENDRIX

28. ROCK & ROLL (GIGAMESH EDIT) – THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

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Breakzlinkz welcomes back DJ TOTS with another round of fresh breaks and bass. This session features high energy breaks and a splash of dubstep and trap.

Tracklist

-Bounce - MSTRKRFT Fear Nore (A-Trak Remix)
-Flying - Grandtheft & Smalltown DJs
-Watch Out For This Bumaye - Major Lazer (DJ 818 Re-Lick)
-Apizaco - Schlachthofbronx (Lazerdisk Party Sex Broke Edit)
-Duckface - The Martin Brothers (U-Turn & Grandtheft Dip Edit)
-Guided Rhythm - Tantrum Desire (REL1 Re-Dub)
-All Gold Everything - Trinidad James (Grandtheft Edit)
-The Drop - UFO Project
-Baby - Rudimental (Neon Steve Remix)
-DJ Turn It Up - Yellow Claw
-Gabriel - Roy Davis Jr (Se7en Deadly Breaks & Mafia Kiss Remix)
-Lunar - David Guetta & Afrojack (NAPT Bootleg Remix)
-Freak Dat - Dj Fixx & Keith Mackenzie
-Banging - DJ Suso
-Twilight - Stanton Warriors
-Just A Beat - Jack Beats (A-Trak Remix)
-Bass Like This - Kid Digital
-System Addict - Plump DJs (Mr No Hands Exo-Funk Re-Edit)

To support this release hit the links below to purchase a copy of your own.

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Menu Music returns with a delicious platter of breaks treats for the discerning musical diner! We serve you a fusion of Spanish and American cuisine. Fit for a king!!!

Hailing from the current undisputed home of breaks, Spain, BreaksMafia are a family made up of the Capo, DJ Rasco, the Under-boss, Perfect Kombo and the Enforcer Wdj.
Officially, BreaksMafia formed in 2009 when Rasco & Perfect Kombo started playing together and creating their own live edits. Next up Wdj was added to the line up as the final turntablist link in the chain.
Now Breaksmafia have stepped up their vice grip on the breaks scene by teaming up with menu music for their latest release “The UK Love EP”
The package comes with a massive remix from American DON Curtis B.
Curtis is not a new name to most (If check the Beatport breaks charts often, you will know his name well)
Curtis comes with a re-imagening of the title track and spanks it till it begs for more!

BREAKS IS BACK !!!!

Below is Cutis B's LIVE set from Earth Dance held in Lakeland, Florida, September 19th - 22nd 2013. Some 808 bass in ya face !!!

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