Strictly Rhythm artists news

From Funky Dumpling:
STRICTLY RHYTHM IS BACK!!
The world’s most celebrated house music label, Strictly Rhythm, is back with the hottest names in the scene. Check out the label that helped put house music on the map! Strictly Rhythm has a vibrant history and has had a major influence on the development of house music and the careers of world famous artists such as Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Armand Van Helden, Kenny Dope, Todd Terry, Louie Vega and Josh Wink – who are still known today as the elite of house music.
Strictly is amped to do what they do best, which is to get new exhilarating tracks out to house music fans. Their first all-new release features several of the label’s cherished old friends – Todd Terry, Kenny Dope and DJ Sneak, who have combined as the Todd Terry All Stars for the irresistibly catchy “Get Down” featuring the talented Tara McDonald on vocals. Strictly also has the single, “April” and album, “Beyond Elements” from the one and only Osunlade. The label is also thrilled to be teaming up with one of the brightest new talents in dance music, Quentin Harris, who’s creating a new EP and album for Strictly.

TODD TERRY
STRICTLY TODD TERRY STRICTLY RHYTHM RELEASED: DECEMBER 18, 2007
Welcome the return of house king Todd Terry! Featuring a blend of classics and contemporary tracks such as ‘Morels Groove 4’, Colonel Abrhams – ‘Victims of Loving’ and CLS – ‘Can You Feel It’ (not to be confused with Royal House), ‘Strictly Todd Terry’ proves to be a crucial addition for any music lover’s collection. To think this was just another retrospective album would be a mistake. Todd showcases new projects such as 'Play On' and 'Get Down' which see him working with the infamous ‘My My My’ vocalist Tara McDonald. Both are sure to be big chart successes worldwide. Other highlights include the retro sounding Marlon D – ‘Jesus Creates Sound’, and the tracky dance floor number Grand high Priest – ‘My Guitar’.

AK1200
WEAPONS OF TOMORROW MOIST MUSIC NOVEMBER 20, 2007
AK1200’s much anticipated “Weapons of Tomorrow” has finally arrived! Fresh off the biggest Drum and Bass tour in America, Planet of the Drums, AK1200 will terrorize dance floors worldwide with the release of “Weapons of Tomorrow.” Dave Minner, crowned AK1200 by a local DJ for going “so fast it’s like an AK-47 on the 1200's”, is one of the pioneers of the Drum n Bass sound in the U.S. As AK1200’s first actual concept CD, “Weapons of Tomorrow” exclusively features artists from all around the world who for the most part have been left undiscovered. Handpicking twenty tracks, worthy of carrying the DnB torch, from over three hundred submissions AK1200 produces an absolute thrill ride from start to finish.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
DEC 28, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, FL Voodoo Lounge
DEC 31, 2007 Los Angeles, CA LA Sports Arena
JAN 17, 2008 Chicago, IL Smart Bar
JAN 19, 2007 Charolette, NC Eden

ECCOTONIC
FLOW MOTION KIITE RECORDS RELEASED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
The down tempo electronica studio project by noted film composer and recording artist Cato is set for release. Kiite Records will release for world-wide distribution Eccotonic’s debut CD Flow Motion. Based in Los Angeles with its incredible variety of human culture, Eccotonic aka Cato still retains a Scandinavian and Middle European artistic sensibility, and his background includes numerous solo electronica concerts, DJ-gigs and scoring cutting edge, European award-winning television shows. Mixing an eclectic palette of organic and electronic sounds, the music of Eccotonic represents the culmination of a body of work by Cato and his collaborators that spreads over the past several years. It is also a natural extension of his film scoring work, including the track “Cache” that incorporates musical elements from the award-winning film of the same name (Sundance Film Festival, 1998).

EVOL INTENT
ERA OF DIVERSION EVOL INTENT RECORDINGS RELEASED: MARCH 5TH , 2008
Evol Intent is one of the movers and shakers of the incendiary, modern jungle sound that is drum n bass. Touring everywhere from Atlanta to Australia has allowed Evol Intent to be among the greats to break down, recast, and revolutionize the world of drum n bass into one of the most aggressive genres of music today. Knick, Gigantor and The Enemy’s hardcore punk inspired movement is leaving an undeniable mark on both the U.S. drum n bass scene not to mention the world at large. In a rather short period of time, the trio has built an impressive discography while recording for their Evol Intent label, as well as numerous prestigious imprints such as Renegade Hardware, Outbreak, and Human. The Atlanta-based trio’s sound is clear and unmistakable. Combine dynamic drum mechanics, razor sharp edits, paired with an element of dissonance stemming from their punk youth and you have the politically motivated sounds of their latest LP, “Era of Diversion.” Featuring the trio’s signature hardcore sound, the album holds endless surprises in store. Evol Intent continues to break the mold, experiment with other genres, and transcend all expectations with unexpected turns and different styles. Beats that think, beats that hurt…Evol Intent beats nonetheless.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
DEC 31, 2007 Little Rock, AR The Village – Featuring MC J. Messinian
DEC 31, 2007 Los Angeles, CA LA Sports Arena
FEB 16, 2007 San Francisco, CA Regency Center