Jayl Funk & Quincy Jointz Ft. Georges Perin - Give Me Love (Søndae Records)

Jayl Funk and Quincy Jointz are long-time legends in the nu-funk movement, known together for their perennial dancefloor staple “Fresh Funky Dude,” recorded back in 2009. At long last they’ve joined forces once again for another blazing track sure to also join the ranks of nu-classics. “Give Me Love” features the powerhouse vocals of Greek soul singer Georges Perin over a sexy non-stop disco groove. The tune is uplifting and catchy, filled with piano riffs, slinky bass, and vibes for days. It’ll turn a frown upside down.

A pair of top notch remixes propel the tune in exciting new directions. Jack & Jointz, the duo of Quincy Jointz and Thorsten Walter, dip “Give Me Love” in smooth, funky soul waters — the crisp drum track, expressive keys, and sax riffs bring the foundations of the song further to the fore. The second mix is courtesy of Andy Bach (Young Society Records) who adds a rousing soulful house music flavor. This one’s perfect for the late night crowd, building elegantly over 4-on-the-floor beats as George Perin drives home the song’s hooks. Another fantastic single from the always on-point Søndae Records.

CMC (Roca Records) – “The original is a pure disco burner.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Funky vibes, great stuff!”
Belabouche (Midnight Riot) – “Great vibe on all of these.”
Richard Hardcastle (Solid State) – “Good package. Very nice song and 3 very playable mixes.”
Kid Loco (Flor) – “Soulful. Elegant. Let’s dance!”
Anatoly Ice (Icebound) – “Nice one! Goes straight into my virtual DJ bag.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Lovely vibe across all 3 versions here. Keep up this good work please!”
Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica) – “This is quality. Good song with a great singer, and a really solid, funky groove.”
misterG (Green Arrow Radio Show) – “The sexy is dancing over your way with these tracks. Get some!”
Wilbour Craddock (Groovewest) – “Love the Nu-Disco vibe. The subtle Nile Rodgers sounding guitar grooves takes you back to a simpler time but with a modern feel.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Juno Downoload, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Mined Music - In Pieces / Under My Spell (Søndae Records)

Mined Music is Michael Newell, a Munich-based DJ and producer known for his keyboard prowess and funky productions. He also one half of Mined & Forrest, releasing top tracks for labels like Breakbeat Paradise and Timewarp Music. Mined Music now returns to Søndae Records for a fantastic double A-side single, “In Pieces” / “Under My Spell.” These two tunes are full of magical vibes.

“In Pieces” is a trippy and operatic hip-hop-flavored tune with a ‘90s-style beat. After contributing vocals to Mined Music’s previous Søndae release, Maree Lawn returns with another captivating performance. She’s assisted by US-based rapper Cleva Thoughts who spits raw lyrics in a riveting old school style — an excellent alternative to the auto-tune overload of today. There’s also an air of mystery, which carries on in “Under My Spell.” This cut slows things down with a laid back ambient groove. UK-based singer Amanda Power expresses the power of desire with a lovely smooth flavor and a subtle, dark twist. The emotive pad movements and synth choirs are joined by Dara Zusko, a professional classical violinist. Her evocative melodies send the listener on a luxurious, deep dive.

Jon Fugler (Fluke) – “Solid selection. In Pieces is just edging ahead for me, I like the classic rap style.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Great pair of tunes!”
FineCutBodies (Chi Records) – “Great pop music with great production.”
DJ Jazzy L (Jazzy Lounge Radio) – “Under My Spell has me under it’s spell.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes ON Radio Show) – “I love both, but I think ‘Under My Spell’ is the favorite. I’ll play them both for sure.”
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show) – “Nice one, In Pieces is a great underground tune.”
Sharif Galal (Triple J Radio) – “Powerful and gripping! One of the best releases of this year.”
DJ Clairvo (Tilos Radio, 90.3) – “Sounds amazing! Kinda dark, yes so dope. Full support.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Jack & Jointz feat. Ashley Slater - Holy Water (Søndae Records)

Søndae Records is back with the second single from Jack & Jointz. The duo — comprised of German producers Quincy Jointz and Thorsten Walter — have teamed up again with legendary singer Ashley Slater. Ashley, of course, is known as the vocalist for Freak Power, as well as his supercharged collaborations with Rory Hoy. He’s become a regular (virtual) fixture in the Jack & Jointz studio, providing vocals for five songs on their debut album. And now it’s time for the latest — “Holy Water.”

“Holy Water” is a break-up song. But how does a break-up song sound with a singer like Ashley? One can guess it won’t be in schmaltzy ballad territory. Instead it’s something groovy, with funky bass and chunky mid-tempo beats. London-based Lucia La Rezza adds beautiful violin melodies for extra musical layers over Jack & Jointz' crisp production. And Ashley’s distinctive vocals excel — emotive and affecting, it’s the sound of a pro at the top of his game.

The single also includes an instrumental for bonus DJ action. Get soaked in some “Holy Water!”

Kid Loco (Flor) – “I love Ashley’s singing, this is great.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Nice track, great vocal performance. Awesome work.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Awesome work as always. Definitely supporting.”
Mined Music (Søndae Records) – “This tune has so much flavor. Love it!”
FineCutBodies (Chi Recordings) – “Love it. Søndae seems to be on fire!“
Prosper (DJ Prosper) – “Nice vibes, melancholy and melodic. Well done!”
Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This slams for real, and I will be playing it on the show.”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “Cool joint this. Holier than Jack and fresher than water.”
Lakatos Sandor Suefo (Radio Tilos 90.3 FM) – “Ashley + Violin? Yes! And working well. Nice tune.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Love it! I’m a fan of Ashley Slater, so I know I would like it even before I heard it.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Mined Music - Levitate/The Pressure (Søndae Records)

Søndae Records is proud to present the first release by Munich-based DJ and producer Mined Music. He is one half of the German duo Mined & Forrest, popular for their own groovy version of funky breaks, ghetto funk and glitch hop. Instead of creating strictly dance-floor orientated tracks, Mined Music focuses on more artsy and atmospheric vibes. The cuts on this new single are a delicious combination of chillout, downtempo, and live music with electronic elements.

The first track, “Levitate,” is a smooth, cinematic, and chill tune, yet with a funky bass line and enough pace to get feet moving. It features the French singer Christelle Constantin, delivering true passion with her beautiful voice.

The second track, “The Pressure,” slows things down and creates a subtle and moody vibe, combining live elements with dirty synth sounds. It opens the path for Portugal-based vocalist Maree Lawn who completes the thrilling picture with her soulful lyrics. Fans of Mined & Forrest already know her talent through her appearances on their EPs.

Mined Music started producing back in 2001, mainly hip-hop and soul tunes, while studying music arrangement and audio engineering. He was live keyboardist in various bands from 2005 - 2012, playing big festivals on a regular basis. In 2012, Mined Music started DJ’ing and producing electronic music, combining his live experiences and multi-genre knowledge in his productions. In 2017, he and Forrest Funk founded the DJ/producer duo Mined & Forrest and consistently released music on top labels like Breakbeat Paradise and Timewarp Music. They’ve remixed artists like Jack & Jointz, Discobeta, Lack Jemmon, and many more.

Frank (All Good Funk Aliance) – “This is some high quality production here.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “These are some really nice tunes.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “This is really groovy.”
Soul of Man (Finger Lickin’ Records) – “Sounding very nice. Will play on my radio show.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “Nice songs. I’ll definitely play them.”
Andrew Emil (Glenview Records) – Both of these songs are dope.”
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory Radio Show) – “Excellent. I really like both tracks. Great stuff!”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Levitate is outstanding. Can’t wait to play it.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Brilliant and beautiful.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Both tracks are sounding lovely. The production is slick and the vocals are spot on.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Juno Download, Apple Music, And Spotify.