Los Angeles DJ / producer Mojo Rising has returned to the Cold Busted label with a diverse and funky new album titled On The Horizon. A key player in California’s dance scene since 1992, DJ Mojo (as he goes by when behind the decks) is known for eclectic sets that span downtempo, drum n’ bass, breakbeat and house. He has the distinction of having held residency at three of Los Angeles’ most beloved underground gatherings - What? Afterhours, F.A.M.I.L.Y, and Insomniac (which now organizes the epic EDC festival) - and DJ’ed at the memorable Organic ’96 festival alongside the Orb, Underworld, and the Chemical Brothers. With On The Horizon, Mojo Rising leaves little left to desire offering a full album of savory slow burners that should satisfy funk freaks and beat heads the world over. Awash with pleasant idiosyncrasies and plenty of bouncy, soulful breaks, tracks like “Boom Boom Martini,” “Bumpy Ride,” and “Caravan” easily stand out as favorites. Mojo has also collaborated with Cold Busted label mate mister T. - still riding a wave of praise for his LP Play It Loud - on the latin-flavored “Just Listening.” Whether recouping from a decadent night on the town or just getting ready to hit the club, this spotless manifesto of modern downtempo tunes will add a splash of class to any occasion … there’s no going wrong here.
All Good Funk Alliance - “Real beats always win. This is funky and fresh, buddies. We’re digging it here at the AGFA headquarters, for shanky.”
Kid Loco - “Great tracks … this is a pretty cool album.”
Quincy Jointz - “Nice downbeat sounds. I love it.”
LTJ X-Perience - “Super funk!”
Stereo 77 - “Cold Busted is quickly becoming a favorite label for me and this album is a perfect example why.”
Danny Ward (Dubble D / Moodymanc) - “The funk is in full effect!”
Basement Freaks - “Simply dope.”
Danny Massure (Spring Strut ) - “Nice, chilled out, jazzy downtempo.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) - “Yes! Every track is so groovy … eclectic sets are coming.”
DJ Kid Stretch - “Heavy bass lines all over! Dope!”
Aja Allsop (Ketch-a-Vibe Radio Show, UK) - “Funky, jazzy, diverse, and wonderful!”
Mark Reynolds (Just Chillin Radio Show, Australia) - “Flitting between retro cool and modern funk effortlessly, this is a great release.”
Styles Davis - “Another solid release from Cold Busted! A great blend of funk, soul, and solid beats. This is great for the DJs but good for just listening too.”
Marc Lacasse (Urbnet) - “All fantastic, soul-inspiring sounds … soundtrack material for sure. I dig this moody style.”
Javi Frias (Sound Dimension Radio Show, Spain) - “Very nice soulful, jazzy stuff … plenty of summer vibes. I really like it!”
Clairvo (Jazz Drive Radio Show) - “Full of ideas and creative soundscapes! Cold Busted knows again where to turn to.”
Available now from Beatport.