On another note – Our Empresarios Music Project is doing real well and we should be expecting the album to be out very soon. We currently have two singles that were remixed by two top notch world renown artist from NYC – Nickodemus and DJ Sabo. The remixes are currently in the top 100 on beatport for the genre chill. If you would like to support us and try and help get us to the top of the charts we would def appreciate it.
Empresarios – Sabor Tropical feat. Francisco Rosado ( DJ Sabo Remix )
Tracks will also be available on Itunes on June 29th.
Birthday Info -
For those of you in the DC area – My Birthday is approaching and I will be celebrating it at U St Music Hall – DC This Friday June 25th. I will be doing a opening set for Marques Wyatt (DEEP LA – Om Records) & Joe L. ( ELM ). If you are around I would love to see you there. It’s free before 10pm and $10 after – so try and get down early to skip the cover and check out my set.
Hope to see you guys at U street Hall this Friday
–
Sammy Arsam Khosh
DJ / Producer / Remixer
Empresarios Music
Washington D.C. www.soundcloud.com/djarsam
The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed EP 2 is the second in a series of
releases of remixes from the Fort Knox Recordings’ 2009 hit compilation,
The New Gold Standard 2. This new release features 4 freshly-minted
remixes of Empresarios, and Nappy Riddem.
The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed EP 2 showcases stellar remixes of the
new roster additions to Fort Knox Recordings.
Nappy Riddem, the new super group featuring Fort Knox Recordings
stalwarts Rex Riddem and Mustafa Akbar, along side Thievery Corporation
live-band bassist, Ashish “Hash” Vyas, show the breadth of their new
sound with “One World Sovereignty”, featuring Asheru (Unspoken Heard,
“The Boondocks Theme”). We grabbed Bay Area Beat Doctor, J.Boogie, to
add his signature dubby house flavor to “One World Sovereignty”. With a
glitchy bassline, and dub fx reminiscent of Mad Professor, J.Boogie
presents this song in a totally different light.
Empresarios is a group co-formed by Javier Miranda, a Fort Knox Five and
See-I collaborator. They make their debut with two sizzlers. “Sabor
Tropical,” featuring the vocal stylings of Francisco Rosado and Felix
Perez, crosses the boundaries of Latin funk and reggaeton while “Cumbia”
drives further south with a red-hot Latin trip-hop groove. Nickodemus
of Turntables on the Hudson fame, reworked “Cumbia” into a dizzy latin
funk bomb. With a massive kick drum, and a shuffling dub beat, this will
be a tune for any beat aficionado. On “Sabor Tropical,” we had two
amazing remixes turned in. The first from DJ Sabo, gives “Sabor
Tropical” a funky latin house feel. It features a stunning breakdown
followed by a lovely keyboard solo by Argentinian musician, Dario
Boente. For the second remix, Nappy Riddem handed us a breakbeat driven
carnival styled rework. It features the extra vocal stylings of Mustafa
Akbar, along with a rumbling bassline, and a massive shuffling beat.
With sounds ranging from trip hop to hip-hop, latin to reggaeton, and
some serious funk & soul thrown in, The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed
EP 2 raises the bar once again, showcasing all the talented artists on
Fort Knox Recordings.
“Another gold medal for the Fort Know Crew !” – Mo’Horizons (Agogo
Records, DE)
“Support from me” – Dom Servini (Straight No Chaser, UK)
“Everyone a winner” – Russ Cuban (Cuban Brothers, UK)
“Another quality collection from FK5, with a choice set of remixes” – Dr
Rubberfunk (Jalapeno Records, UK)
“Really good remixes, going to play the Nickodemus and J Boogie ones” -
Mat the Alien (Really Good Records, BC) – “Really Good remixes going to
play the nickodemus and j boogie ones”
“Cumbia is a great summer track” – Deejay Yoda (various, UK)
“Cool cuts chart number 5” – Martin Move Ya (Know How / Coolcuts, UK)
“Makes a very welcome to change to the high level of pants house and
breaks about these days – retro funk with a cuban twist – shaken,
stirred and suitably fresh – i’m in!” – Soul of Man (Fingerlickin’, UK)
“Always feeling the funk” – Shimon (RAM, UK)
“Great tracks” – Skool of Thought (ATG / Supercharged, UK)
The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed EP 2 is the second in a series of releases of remixes from the Fort Knox Recordings’ 2009 hit compilation, The New Gold Standard 2. This new release features 4 freshly-minted remixes of Empresarios, and Nappy Riddem.
The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed EP 2 showcases stellar remixes of the new roster additions to Fort Knox Recordings.
Nappy Riddem, the new super group featuring Fort Knox Recordings stalwarts Rex Riddem and Mustafa Akbar, along side Thievery Corporation live-band bassist, Ashish “Hash” Vyas, show the breadth of their new sound with “One World Sovereignty”, featuring Asheru (Unspoken Heard, “The Boondocks Theme”). We grabbed Bay Area Beat Doctor, J.Boogie, to add his signature dubby house flavor to “One World Sovereignty”. With a glitchy bassline, and dub fx reminiscent of Mad Professor, J.Boogie presents this song in a totally different light.
Empresarios is a group co-formed by Javier Miranda, a Fort Knox Five and See-I collaborator. They make their debut with two sizzlers. “Sabor Tropical,” featuring the vocal stylings of Francisco Rosado and Felix Perez, crosses the boundaries of Latin funk and reggaeton while “Cumbia” drives further south with a red-hot Latin trip-hop groove. Nickodemus of Turntables on the Hudson fame, reworked “Cumbia” into a dizzy latin funk bomb. With a massive kick drum, and a shuffling dub beat, this will be a tune for any beat aficionado. On “Sabor Tropical,” we had two amazing remixes turned in. The first from DJ Sabo, gives “Sabor Tropical” a funky latin house feel. It features a stunning breakdown followed by a lovely keyboard solo by Argentinian musician, Dario Boente. For the second remix, Nappy Riddem handed us a breakbeat driven carnival styled rework. It features the extra vocal stylings of Mustafa Akbar, along with a rumbling bassline, and a massive shuffling beat.
With sounds ranging from trip hop to hip-hop, latin to reggaeton, and some serious funk & soul thrown in, The New Gold Standard 2 Remixed EP 2 raises the bar once again, showcasing all the talented artists on Fort Knox Recordings.
What the DJs say about these remixes:
“Another gold medal for the Fort Know Crew !” – Mo’Horizons (Agogo Records, DE)
“Support from me” – Dom Servini (Straight No Chaser, UK)
“Everyone a winner” – Russ Cuban (Cuban Brothers, UK)
“Another quality collection from FK5, with a choice set of remixes” – Dr Rubberfunk (Jalapeno Records, UK)
“Cumbia is a great summer track” – Deejay Yoda (various, UK)
“Cool cuts chart number 5” – Martin Move Ya (Know How / Coolcuts, UK)
“Makes a very welcome to change to the high level of pants house and breaks about these days – retro funk with a cuban twist – shaken, stirred and suitably fresh – i’m in!” – Soul of Man (Fingerlickin’, UK)
We are very happy to announce that we now have Empresarios & Video Killers T-Shirts, DVDs and CDs available at all One Love Massive events, including every Tuesday night @ Steve’s Bar Room AND Droppin’ Science @ Science!
Please stop by the DJ booth for yours at the next event, the shirts are great and super comfortable thanks to American Apparel. $20 each, what a deal!
The CDs are The New Gold Standard 2 which features two tracks from Empresarios…see what people are saying.
“It is nice to have also tunes for more open minded “world music floor” as Bhangra, Sabor Tropical and Cumbia perfectly prove! I will support this release in my sets and radio shows! Thanks a lot again to FK5 recordings!” Salted Soul
“Good to see y’all flexin the Latin vibe again. Sabor Tropical is hot!” URB Magazine/ AllHipHop.com/ MTV.com
And the DVDs are straight up Video Killers! Not to be missed, you need these in your collection. For home parties, background images, or just plain getting down this is the DVD collection for you!
Driven by a desire to raise support and awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Washington, DC, Donna Choi created a small, independently-run, fund-raiser that in two years has blossomed into one of DC’s premiere fund-raising events for pediatric AIDS, with sponsors like Marc Jacobs International, acclaimed celebrity chef José Andrés, and the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The Charity Date Auction to benefit PediatricAIDSis a 100% volunteer and grassroots fund-raiser that raises its monies through an annual charitable event, planned and produced with 0% overhead expenditure-everything is donated by corporate/business sponsors and individuals, including, but not limited to, the event space, the entertainment, and donations in-kind for our auctioned date events and silent auction items. Through the tremendous efforts of our steering committee, auctionees, sponsors, guests, and on-line supporters, together, we have raised more than $35,000 for local-area children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
“Fort Knox Recordings is a pretty awesome little label. It was founded by the guys who bring you music as Fort Knox Five, Thunderball, and a few other names, and they jumped into the endeavor knowing that 100% quality is the only way to get things done. Mostly, Fort Knox is a 12″ vinyl single house. Every so often though, they release a full-length, and they even do it on CD sometimes. One such full-length release was the 2006 compilation The New Gold Standard. It showcased the labels current and future talents, and it was in fact pure gold. The Gold Standard series highlight the labels current roster of talent. The second in that series is now out, but how do you maintain such a high standard of quality? Or more importantly, did they?”
“Empresarios is a somewhat new act to make its name extend beyond the DC borders. Among the bands five members is Javier Miranda. Javier has been at the center of DC’s music scene for a while now, touring with Thievery Corporation, contributing to Thomas Blondet’s work on Rhythm & Culture, as well as the work of Farid, Desmond Williams, and Federico Aubele. He also provides live percussion at a number of events going down around DC. Eighteenth Street Lounge is probably the most notable one for those of us outside any intimate involvement in DC’s club scene. There are two tracks from Empresarios on this compilation and they are both incredible Latin jams. I only wish “Sabor Tropical” was a little longer.”
The World Bank would like to invite you to attend a special event on the evening of December 2nd to benefit Metro TeenAIDS (MTA). As part of the World Bank Human Development Network Community Connections Campaign (CCC), we want to raise money to help MTA provide the much needed HIV/AIDS services to DC’s poorest youth.
Many of you already know of the great work Metro TeenAIDS does. They are one of the most well respected nonprofits in DC and considered national and international experts on providing high quality HIV-related services to HIV-positive youth, youth at high risk for HIV/AIDS infection and the children of HIV-infected parents.
You can make a difference! As good Bank citizens and Washington Metropolitan Area neighbors, we have the potential to make a great impact on curbing the HIV epidemic in DC. And as advocates of human development work, Metro TeenAIDS embodies the values we hold most dear.
Investing in our local community feels good, does good and will ensure that the quality of life for all area residents improves. As the third largest employer in Washington DC, the World Bank Group recognizes the individual and corporate responsibility where we live and work. In keep with the Bank’s poverty reduction mission, the community outreach program of which CCC is a part seeks to improve the lives of our neighbors in the greater metropolitan community.
When: Wednesday ,December 2nd , 2009 at 6:00pm -9:00pm
Where: L2 Lounge 3315 Cady’s Alley NW (between 33rd and 34th off of M Street) Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-2001
Price: World Bank Staff – Free with their E-give Receipt
Non Bank Staff- $15.00 at the door
(complementary hors d’œuvre and drink specials)
The Empresarios bring soulful sun drenched summer listening to your doors all year long. This band serves up hot Latin beats mixed with dub, hip-hop, reggae, trip-hop with funk & HOUSE. And it doesn’t stop there – they’ll twist in favela beats, Tropicalia, salsa, samba, reggae, capoeira and carioca funk – so you can lounge from sunset to sundown.
Empresarios Sound System Select DJ Sets featuring……
Sonny Cheebah, Arsam (Sammy K) & Javier Miranda on Live Percussion.
Silent auction items by the Grooming Lounge, Hela Spa and much more.
Metro TeenAIDS runs a diverse set of outreach, education, advocacy and community-level programs aimed at helping young people at risk of HIV infection and supporting those who are already affected by HIV/AIDS.
HIV Counseling and Testing and Care Advocacy (Youth Connections)
Outreach and Education Services
Freestyle Youth Center
StreeTeam and Young Women of Color Council- Peer Education Program
HIV Prevention Education in Schools
Training youth service providers to integrate HIV work into their programs
With the likes of Major Lazer, and before them, M.I.A, showing complete disdain for musical boundaries, the time is upon us when the melodic melting pot is the genre. And, as much as London is often touted as a Western frontier for such musical multiculturalism, Washington DC and its continually evolving music scene has been providing the mish mash of cultural influences Stateside.
Fort Knox Recordings, the imprint lovingly tended by funk n beats outfit, the Fort Knox Five, is one of the leading forces in America’s fast rising modern global scene. DC based, they’re bringing together artists and sounds that draw in funk, latin, rock, reggaeton, soca, hip hop, electronica, dub, bhangra, bashment, roots, reggae, indie, jazz, and beyond. The band has also taken this mission to the airwaves, accelerating its appeal with their monthly guest spot on KEXP’s “MoGlo” radio show broadcast out of New York city.
Showcased perfectly on ‘The New Gold Standard 2’, the sequel to 2006 hit compilation, The New Gold Standard, modern global’s protagonists have been selected and compiled by FK5. This new release features freshly-minted sounds from the Fort Knox Five themselves (4 new tracks), International Velvet, Speedy Consuela, Liftoff, See-I, Empresarios, and Nappy Riddem. Further artists and guestspots include Afrika Bambaataa, Frank Mitchell (Thievery Corporation), Asheru (Unspoken Heard, The Boondocks) and many more. See below for the full tracklisting.
ABOUT FORT KNOX FIVE
Sounding like a cosmic by product of George Clinton, Sly & The Family Stone, and Public Enemy, the Fort Knox Five are a live force to be reckoned with, and as in-demand remixers and producers, they’ve worked with artists ranging from Afrika Bambaataa to Bittersweet, Kraak & Smaak to Tito Puente and Bob Marley & the Wailers (sanctioned by the Marley estate, a rare honour). The Fort Knox Five are internationally renowned DJs and were selected by Gwen Stefani for her “Harajuku Lovers” tour with Black Eyed Peas. In the UK, their sets at London’s Fabric have seen them win punter approval, matching the media praise shown by the music press, The Guardian, Metro, and beyond.
‘NEW GOLD STANDARD 2’
TRACKLISTING:
01. Fort Knox Five – What Make Ya Dance ft. Rootz
02. Nappy Riddem – Rastar
03. Fort Knox Five – Shift ft. Afrika Bambaataa & Mustafa Akbar
04. Fort Knox Five – The Sax Pusher ft. Frank Mitchell
05. Empresarios – Sabor Tropical ft. Francisco Rosado & Felix Perez
06. Fort Knox Five – Bhangra Paanch ft. Beta G
07. See-I – How Could You (Rodney Hunter remix)
08. International Velvet – Sitargazer
09. See-I – Homegrown
10. International Velvet – Sundown ft. Mustafa Akbar
11. Speedy Consuela – On Our Way
12. Empresarios – Cumbia
13. Speedy Consuela – Number One Fan
14. Liftoff – Marshmeadows
15. Nappy Riddem – One World Sovereignty ft. Asheru
We have a new Empresarios Mix that Sonny Cheeba and I put together. It Aired on KEXP 91.5 FM NYC on Friday June 18th, 2010
