Marlena Shaw - Woman of the Ghetto (Akshin Alizadeh Remix) (Cold Busted)

Cold Busted has hit the big one-double-0 (that’s one hundred) release mark. How does a label celebrate such a milestone? By going one above today’s current wild wild west landscape of digital sampling and officially licensing a legendary ’60s-era song that’s made its rounds in the golden era of sample based hip-hop. Akshin Alizadeh, the man from Azerbaijan, is the lucky one tapped from the label’s roster to remix Marlena Shaw's “Woman of the Ghetto.”

The producer’s strong funk and nu-jazz influences, as well as his ability to combine funky grooves with punchy hip-hop beats, are on full display once again. Rightfully dramatic orchestral strings give way to bluesy rhythmic wah-wah guitar plucking, slightly cabaret-ish piano, pitch bending keys, and a totally sultry sax. The percussion sounds like signature Alizadeh with a flickering hat pattern, well placed snare rolls, and punchy interplay with the kick. For the DJs needing to spice things up, an instrumental is included. If this achievement is any indication of the new century of releases from Cold Busted then bring on one hundred more!

Mark Farina - “Nice!”
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “It’s so nice to hear this song again.”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp) - “It’s really a big challenge to remix this classic. It’s a really a very good remix.”
Inland Knights - “This is cool … Cold Busted comes correct again.”
Dogu (Ancient Astronauts / Switchstance) - “I love that groove!”
Stereo 77 (Plimsoll Records) - “Very well done!”
Michael Reinboth (Compost Records) - “Great … a very smart boogie mix. I will play this for sure.”
Jaymz Nylon (Nylon Trax) - “We all need a lil’ jazziness in our lives … amazing!”
DJ Naz (Buddha Bar) - “Wonderful! Funky, chilled out touches and jazzy notes, lovely bass line … all in all very smooth, sensual and sexy. This is excellent laid back listening.”
René Josquin (m.path.iq) - “Some may say that the original is untouchable. Such a classic. But this remix is done with respect and love, mixing memories with good things upcoming. Big time.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “Chilled vibes. Deep and groovy funk beatz, ready for Las Salinas beach and summer 2014.”
Dado Funky Poetz (Radio Monte Carlo) - “Fantastic sound with a supreme lead vocal. Perfect!”
DJ Derek Jones (Soular Grooves Radio) - “Tight snares, sexy sax, and smooth keys make this one a real work of art. Perfect for hot summer nights.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) - “A masterpiece!”
Caio Zini (Electro Boogie Encounter) - “Super sexy song.”
Roger Cowell (The Joint Sessions, Barcelona) - “Very nice. I have been playing this song in different versions for 20+ years in my sets, so it’s great to have a fresh take on a classic. Many spins are scheduled for this over the summer.”
MadameFLY (mmRadio / BeatConcious) - “A perfect remix … everybody wins on this one. It’s hypnotic, it’s great, and the instrumental is powerful.”

Available now from Beatport and The Cold Busted Shop

Akshin Alizadeh - Street Bangerz Volume 8 (Cold Busted)

The Cold Busted label is back again with their defining funky and soulful downtempo beat series Street Bangerz, welcoming in Volume 8 with a body of work by Akshin Alizadeh, the man from Azerbaijan. Taking his cue from his native country, this album sits at a crossroad between East and West incorporating the producer’s strong funk and nu jazz influences as well as his ability to combine funky groves with punchy hip-hop beats. Expect exotic flutes, sidewinding strings, and hypnotic horns accompanied by groovy guitar riffs and slick percussion from hi-hats, snares, claps, and sometimes castanets. Vocal chops and scratching accent select cuts. Like a set of sensational spices, this release is certain to leave a lasting trail of sweet aromatic memories in its wake.

Fort Knox Five - “Some seriously fat downtempo beats.”
DJ Moneyshot (Solid Steel Radio / NinjaTune) - “Ill beats and deadly chops, son.”
J-Boogie - “‘A Lil Bit Of Truth’ and ‘In All Respects’ sounding clean!”
Dogu (Ancient Astronauts / Switchstance) - “Dope stuff here, fellas!”
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “‘A Lil Bit Of Truth’ is amazing.”
The Funk Hunters (ReSoul Records) - “Damn, these are HOT! Akshin always brings it.”
Danny Massure (Spring Strut) - “Fantastic, funky, and soulful.”
Phat Phil Cooper - “Great package. I love the old-meets-new sounds. I’ll bust these out when I get the chance for sure.”
Irregular Disco Workers - “A really great package of groovy funk … phat!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music) - “Damn good. I love all the tunes.”
Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) - “Yep, feeling these, especially ‘A Lil Bit Of Truth.’”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio, Hungary) - “This guy doesn’t just compose music, he breathes the music through himself. Marvelous!”
Mojo Rising (Cold Busted / F.A.M.I.L.Y.) - “Akshin has such a distinctive style, rooted in ethnic melodies all backed by wicked beats. Nice work!”
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show, Germany) - “Nice and easy!”
Clive Craske (RadioReverb) - “What an amazing, diverse set of syncopated tunes, with wonderfully spacious production.”

Available now from Beatport and The Cold Busted Shop.

Akshin Alizadeh - Wash Away (Cold Busted)

Cold Busted welcomes back Akshin Alizadeh, the man from Azerbaijan, for a new single featuring Manchester based singer-songwriter Chesqua. “Walk Away" reflects the producer’s strong funk and nu jazz influences as well as his ability to combine funky grooves with punchy hip-hop beats. The song opens up with orchestral strings, piano flares, and Chesqua’s vocals (whose singing is reminiscent of India from MAW fame) before later introducing rhythmic guitar, an organ, and a rich sax. The drumming is tight with accentuating cuts and fair use of the filter for breakdowns. If the beat is all one’s after, an Instrumental Mix is available. Let’s get lifted … this one’s communal.

Tim Utah (Utah Saints / Beatvandals) - “Great track, and I love the vocal. Really cool tune.”
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “It’s wonderful to hear this head space again.”
Luca Trevisi (LTJ X-Perience) - “Deep soul funk … great tune!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp) - “Super song, dope sound. I’ll play and support it.”
Simon Hodge (BBC 6 Music) - “Great arrangements and what an interesting voice!”
Shantisan (Salted Soul / One Note Samba) - “A great combination of nu-soul and what was once called trip hop.”
Dunks (The Funk Hunters) - “Damn, Akshin brings the heat every time! This is beautifully produced and Chesqua’s vocals are a perfect fit.”
Anji Bee (The Chillcast) - “Classic trip hop sounds with nice vocals and production … punchy.”
Robin Parris (Parris & Vanucci / Dancefloor Outlaws) - “I love the vibes from this … a real head down, beach friendly beat.”
DJ Moni (Friends We Love) - “Soulful track and beautiful vocals. Pays homage to the acid jazz era.”
Jamie Topham (CDPool) - “I really like this. This chilled, jazzy vibe could be one to take worldwide soul / jazz airwaves by surprise.”
Igor Marijuan (Ibiza Sonica FM) - “Great stuff.”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio, Hungary) - “Yeah, a new style is born … this is lounge-funk! Mind blowing.”

Available now from Beatport and The Cold Busted Store.