Roxanne Shanté still is the undisputed female queen MC of all times. Her “Roxanne´s Revenge” introduced smart and reflected female rap at a time when women in hip hop where confined to being mere party bunnies. She was aged 14 (!) when she recorded this song (in one take!) and single handledy defined female rap as we know it and love it. So if you listen to Peaches, M.I.A., Deize Tigrona or Yo Mayesty today – Roxanne Shanté was there first. Check the Mr.Magic intro (those delays!!) and Marley Marl behind the decks.

ARTIST: DANIEL HAAKSMAN
TITLE: WHO’S AFRAID OF REMIX?
CAT Nr.: MAN 033
DIGITAL RELEASE DATE: SEPT. 26TH, 2008
VINYL RELEASE DATE: OCT. 17TH, 2008

With „Who’s Afraid Of Remix?“ Man Rec label boss Daniel Haaksman returns with four club ready remixes of his debut EP „Who’s Afraid Of Rio.

The remix EP kicks off with „Parolar De Veso“ remixed by Ku Bo from Vienna. In his remix, Ku Bo continues his explorations in Afro-Brazilian music territories and mounts the lyrics of Rio De Janeiro’s MC crew Sd Boys onto an uptempo dancehall beat that sparkles dark and sexy in atmosphere. Occasional Bahian Samba eruptions mark the Brazilian vibe in this outstanding sonic reinterpretation.

DANIEL HAAKSMAN & SCOTTIE B

Scottie B, the kingpin of hot hot Baltimore Club, puts „Parolar De Veso“ in a his trademark minimalist breakbeat booty shape. To a thundering bassdrum, a choir of ghetto thugz chant their support for the mad lyrics of SD Boys.

The remixes on the B-Side are dedicated to „Who’s Afraid Of Rio?“ feat Rio based MC Jennifer. The first version is by Italian allround producer Riva Starr, who provided a bassline heavy, funky broken beat remix with a slick Brazilian touch. Riva Starr regularly releases on SF techno prankster label Dirty Bird (home to Claude Von Stroke and Martin Brothers). Daniel Haaksman has been a longtime fan of his tracks and remixes.

RIVA STARR

The EP gets finally rounded up by the DJ Beware remix of „Who’s Afraid Of Rio?“. The Hongkong born and raised turntablist champ, who co-released the landmark „Rio Baile Funk Breaks“ album on Man Recordings with Daniel, recontextualises the Haaksman hymn as a Afroesque, West London tune, with a perky beat and great synth melodies.

Four great, musically diverse remixes that are ready for any DJ play: „The Who’s Afraid Of Remix?“ EP by Daniel Haaksman is another essential DJ tool by Man Recordings made for the dancefloor.

TRACKLIST VINYL

A1 PAROLAR DE VESO (KU BO REMIX)
A2 PAROLAR DE VESO (SCOTTIE B CHAVY BOYS REMIX)
B1 WHO’S AFRAID OF RIO? (RIVA STARR REMIX)
B1 WHO’S AFRAID OF RIO? (DJ BEWARE REMIX)

Original Baile Funk Master Sany Pitbull has sent us his new mix, the”Future Baile Funk Express”. Yahhhh!
Download it from here:

SANY PITBULL MIXTAPE

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We just received a new remix for Edu K feat. Marina´s “Me Bota Pra Dancar” by Argentinia´s Ricky + Rulo duo. If you fancy moustaches, noisy basslines and headbanging this one´s for you:

EDU K ME BOTA PRA DANÇAR (RICKY + RULO REMIX)

Bossa Do Morro – my new compilation featuring baile funk remixes of various Bossa Nova classics is out now in the shops. See the interview here:

The final tracklist is:

1. Sergio Mendes + Brasil 66 “Day Tripper – DJ Fú + DJ Dinho Remix”
2. Luiz Bonfá “Discussão – MC Gringo + DJ Bolão Remix”
3. Rosinha Da Valencia “Berimbau – DJ Nazz + Ernani Maldonado feat. Bani Silva Baile Funk Remix”
4. João Gilberto “Desafinado – DJ Nazz + Ernani Maldonado Remix”
5. Fernanda Meirelles “Barquinho – DJ Marrentinho Remix”
6. Luiz Bonfá “Embocada – DJ Dinho + DJ Fú Remix”
7. João Gilberto “Bim Bom – DJ Amazing Clay Funk Remix”
8. Tom Jobim “Agua De Beber – DJ Edgar Remix”
9. João Gilberto + Astrud Gilberto “Girl From Ipanema – DJ Nazz Funk MIx”
10. Klaus Doldinger “Insensatez – DJ Edgar Remix”
11. Rosinha De Valencia “Uma Noite – DJ Marrentinho Remix”
12. Rubens Bassini, Jorge Arena + Chico Bater “Macumba – DJ Dinho + DJ Fú Remix”

Release party is on Nov 4th in Berlin @ Bar Tausend, w/ DJ Edgar and myself