MIMS Lists

The New School of Broken Beat

We’ve been waiting for a long time to say it but let’s finally say it out loud: Broken Beat is back. The sound born in West London in the mid-90’s was one of the most inspiring and fresh approach to the fusion between Soul, Electronic and azzazz music until it …

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Exclusive PremieresFuture Classics

Future Classic: Jonny Drop “Mind Field” (Albert’s Favourites)

We are happy to present a first peek at the first release on the promising new UK-based label Albert’s Favourites, founded by Scrimshire,  Dave Koor and Jonny Drop. via Albert’s Favorites: “Though an experienced beat maker, until now Jonny Drop is best known in London funk and soul circles as one quarter …

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Music Tech & Art

Biz Markie’s Amazing Custom “Technics SL-700” Made For 45s Only!

My man DJ Sheep posted pics of the Biz with a pair of custom technics turntables made for spinning 45s exclusively. Needless to say I, like any DJ that spins 45s out, started salivating immediately. Biz Markie is a living legend that has kept his career going with DJ gigs …

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Exclusive PremieresFuture Classics

Future Classic: APSD “Digital Dust” (Hot Shot Sounds)

via Hot Shot Sounds: “We are pleased to present Digital Dust, the debut album from Melbourne act APSD aka Amin Payne & Sean Deans. Amin, already prolific producer with several albums already under his belt, immediately bonded with Sean, a veteran DJ who has produced singles for NZ’s Tiki Taane …

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Dj Mixes

Classic Mixes: Dam-Funk “Boogie Funk Mix” (2008)

Over these past few years Damon Riddick aka Dam-Funk has become a household name amongst all the Boogie, Disco, Funk and Soul heads. And with good reason the DAME is one of the most talented, yet most humble and positive cats out there. This mix came out in 2008 as …

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Dj Mixes

“Here Come The Lords” Mix by the Salsa Brothers (Christian Martir & Safe Stadick)

If there is one thing I’ve always respected about Sociedad Records’ Christian Martir is his unwavering commitment to culture specifically his own patria of Puerto Rico. Wether its through informing us about the past here on MIMS or releasing incredibly important records on Sociedad Christian takes the uptmost care in …

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Weekly Favorites

Favorite Releases of the Week – November 26th

Another great week of releases of all kinds, from reissues to compilations to that hot new ish! Some for home listening, some for the dance floor. Enjoy. Support artists & labels! On his debut Soundway Records release, Dexter Story distils his diverse background in soul, funk, jazz and folk idioms …

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Music Books

Pictures from the New York Disco scene (1979-1980) by Bill Berstein

From Bill Berstein: One thing that struck me as I photographed the New York City Disco and nightlife scene in the late 1970’s was the inclusiveness and overall diversity and cultural mix these clubs. I had never experienced a place where gays, lesbians, transgender people, black, white and straight people …

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Dj Mixes

Eastern Europe Jazz Mix – Andy Williams (J.A.S.S)

A new chapter in the J.A.S.S series of truly amazing mixes. The Jazz Amnesty duo of Andy Williams and Luv has been making some heads turn across the globe! But this mix right here is a solo flight by captain ANDY WILLIAMS. An excursion into one of my favorite destinations for …

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