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DJs & Downloads

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DJs & Downloads PageCheck out the updated DJs & Downloads page on four4ths.com: http://four4ths.com/site/djs

You better clear up some room on your hard drive, because we’ve got well over a decade covered in live and studio DJ mixes by Four4ths’ DJs available for the taking.

Take the club home with you, or for a ride in the car / on your work commute — or incorporate it into your daily workout routine.  However you like to enjoy mixed DJ sets, there are enough here to get you introduced to a huge spectrum of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and keep it going for days without hearing a repeat track.

Right now, you can download (ALL FREE) MP3s by Bass Wrecka, Bent Lee, Circuit Seven, David Dyer, DJ Kable, DJ NVS, Illegal Kable, Justin Hale, Lil’ Justin, Michael McNabb, Myles Hie, Sean Davis, The Illegal Alien, Tone-E, and Trioxin.  ((=_+))

[Photos] Sneak-Peek into Club 214 + “SHIFT Saturdays” Starts TONIGHT!

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CLUB 214 :: (214 South Oak Avenue, Downtown Sanford, FL 32771) :: has “softly” opened its doors to the public (while currently expanding into multiple rooms of the same building).  Just recently, Four4ths got a sneak-peek into the front room … Continue reading →

Space Coast Earth Dance 2012

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Earth Dance is an annual “Global Festival for Peace” which is held at many locations around the world that all align at one given moment for a worldwide moment of prayer for peace.  Moon Mushroom has aligned with the same people that brought you the Space Coast Love Festival back in July, and even secured the same venue (Loughman Lake Lodge) to hold the Space Coast rendition of Earth Dance 2012.  The event is being on September 22-23 (Sat.Sun), but just like the Love Fest, there is a VIP Pre-party option to join the fun early on Friday.  3 Stages, free body painting, fire poi, hooping, live art, and more than a bucket-load of local DJs spinning their latest crowd-pleasers.  >> Facebook Event page

Space Coast Love Festival 2012

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Moon Mushroom and SCEG (Space Coast Entertainment Group) have put together a fine outdoor electronic dance music festival, featuring:  3 stages, 77 DJs, equating to 40+ hours of continuous music.  The first Space Coast LOVE Festival is to be held at the Loughman Lake Lodge – 1955 Hatbill Road, Mims, Florida.  The official event is on July 14 & 15, however, one can purchase early admission and join the VIP Pre-party Friday at 6pm (which allows one to also arrive early to choose a camp site – first come, first squatter’s rights).  Check out the Facebook Event page for more info.

Soul to Soul “Back to Life” Remix (Michael Mcnabb Bootleg)

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Here’s one that is just going to blow your mind, and possibly just slipped under your radar until now.  It’s maybe no secret that Michael Mcnabb has a strong upbringing on the roots of breakbeats, but this reinterpretation of a classic is just amazing to say the least.  It’s no wonder it was featured on the BBC Radio 1 “Kissy Sell Out” show.  Mcnabb even got a shout-out from his long-time source of inspiration and coveted master of breaks: DJ Icey, who took a moment to drop in a Soundcloud comment: “Nice One! Great Remix!”.  We definitely agree, Icey, this is a great remix indeed.  Though it’s not necessarily new, this is something that should find its way into your next DJ set if it hasn’t already.  Watch what it does to the crowd…you won’t believe it.  >> FREE DOWNLOAD (.mp3)

Sweet Science Records – Releases in Digital Stores Now

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It’s been a hot minute since the last update, but the folks at Four4ths have been hard at work occupying the airwaves with several new weapons of dance floor destruction, with every style of DJ in mind.  Check out the recent release break down below, and remember you can find all of these tracks at any of your favorite online digital music retailers (Beatport, Juno, iTunes, etc):

Avlish - City of Echoes, DJ Kable, Michael Mcnabb, Remixes

Avlish – City of Echoes
(Michael Mcnabb and DJ Kable Remixes)
Sweet Science Records

The most recent of installments, are Michael Mcnabb and DJ Kable’s remixes of Avlish “City of Echoes” trance track.  Kable preserves Avlish’s original melodies and sticks within the original trance genre, but adds some tense building before finally dropping into signature driving electro bass lines and fills.  Michael Mcnabb turns 180º and pumps out a subby breakbeat remix that takes new direction in classic electro landscapes.  Check the writeup on NoisePORN for insight into the whole release, including the Original Mix and a dubstep cut from Loncka.


Bass Wrecka, DJ Kable, Strait Jack It, Str8jacket, Four4thsBass Wrecka
Strait Jack It EP
Sweet Science Records

Track 1 “Back in the Klub!” is a collaboration from Bass Wrecka and DJ Kable which busts down the breakbeat gates and takes you through old vs. nu skool locked in a deadly battle for supremacy.  We hope you brought your breakin’ shoes, because a circle is about to expand on the dance floor.

Track 2 “High Volume” is a (caution: overused adjective ahead) massive breakbeat floor shaker.  The kicks go BOOM, and we mean serious sub-atomic bass here, folks.  This should definitely “be played at High Volume”.

Finally, Track 3 “Str8jacket” is a chirpy wobbly noise box featuring sections of triplet notes making for a bouncy electro-house thrill ride to close out the EP.


Michael Mcnabb - Reach EPMichael Mcnabb
Reach EP
Sweet Science Records

Taking the scenic route into the progressive house realm, Mcnabb shines again with an EP that shows his diversity and taste for the finer reaches of house music.  The title track “Reach” is an airy, space-driven tune that takes you a deep and contemplative journey.  While “Chasing Sunset” has a heavenly feel reminiscent of early Moby and hints of early Orbital with its far-reaching delay effects and side-chained pads.  When it’s all put together, you can almost hear the ocean and gently crashing waves.


Avlish - Liquid Fabrix (Michael Mcnabb Remix)Avlish – Liquid Fabrix
(Michael Mcnabb Remix)
Sweet Science Records

Saw saw, and more saw! — Like we’re cutting down redwoods!  This electro-houser features nice chunky bass tones and big room-ready builds to build tension in a set.  Any DJ will recognize the importance and usefulness of a meaningful tool like this inserted at just the right time!


Avlish - Violet Gardens (Michael Mcnabb Remix)Avlish – Violet Gardens
(Michael Mcnabb Remix)
Sweet Science Records

Michael Mcnabb takes what was once an epic trancer, throws it in a cage, and abuses the hell out of it…And well, you can only imagine what kind of monster appears once unleashed:  This electro-house transformation has an angry mind of its own…tribal house beats, deep subs, and high pitched saw waves wreckin’ shop!

Deadmau5 “SOFI Needs a Ladder” Remix by DJ Kable (Free Download)

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This electro-house and breaks remix of Deadmau5′s “SOFI Needs a Ladder” has a real kick to it.  It’s also got that clappy slappy-sounding snare and a dirty electro bass line to boot (you can see where this is going already).  If that wasn’t enough, included are the scratch-tastic turntable skills of Kable’s long-time friend, Michael Mcnabb, rounding out a killer remix.  >> FREE DOWNLOAD (.mp3)

 

Release Day! Michael Mcnabb “Dirty Nights” EP in Stores Now

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Michael Mcnabb - Dirty Nights EPFour4ths veteran Michael Mcnabb opens the electronic music floodgates with a brilliant 5-song EP proving once again that he’s pulling from a bottomless bag of dance-able magic.

The aptly titled “Dirty Nights” EP begins with a dark and sinister track entitled “Ambiance”, which features a grimy distorted bass groove with side-chained pads that combined throw you right into the deep dark alleys of EDM that only the brave and faithful shall pass through.

Wasting no time, #2 is the title track “Dirty Nights”….foreboding builds and menacing bass will circuit-break the need for lights yet again, as Mcnabb takes you on a journey through the dark cooridors of the mind…close your eyes and let go on this one.  When you’re ready for the funky thirds-based distorted bass grooves rocking all over a straight-up kick/snare (can’t go wrong with that formula, right?), track #3 “Night Breed” is where less becomes SO much more.  Mcnabb truly understands the value of selecting sounds wisely and concentrating on the tracks overall groove.  With a pad interlude reminiscent of Moby’s “Go”, you can’t resist wanting to find a spot for this track in your set.

Mcnabb keeps  the pulse rapid with a solid electro-houser entitled “The Future”.  But yet, he can’t just stop there:  Track #5 “Three AM” is a HUGE progressive-infused electro-house masterpiece just itching for big room discovery.  It’s almost difficult to define it in one word other than “big”, because the mix on this one completely fills the room, proving Mcnabb’s well-versed ears are giving him a quality edge in spatial positioning of individual sounds in the overall mix.  But arguably ever more important than production skills, this is that track that the listener/dancer/partier gets completely immersed in, losing all sense of time.

Wait, there’s more?  Yes.  As if (5) solid tracks weren’t more than enough to satisfy your fresh tune fix on this EP, M-Toxin’s alpha dog Seth Vogt adds a huge breaks remix interpretation of the title track “Dirty Nights”.  Vogt once again demonstrates that he has roots firmly planted in the legendary Orlando electronic music scene, and specifically has an ear for many of the sounds and song structures pioneered there in the early 90s.  However, this interpretation sounds FAR from dated — We’ve grown to expect a fresh clean sound from Seth every time he works his magic, and he doesn’t disappoint.  The key in this remix is the storytelling aspect — A lot of EDM listeners want to be taken on a journey….and Seth expertly pilots this spacecraft into a wormhole born of the breakbeat heavens.  Translated: this should not be missing from your essential breaks collection.

Michael Mcnabb “Dirty nights” is available Today on:  Beatport | Juno
…or do a simple search for “Michael Mcnabb” on any one of your favorite online music stores.

Upcoming Show Alerts in Central Florida

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08.20.11 – Play Loud – Remix Nightclub – Melbourne, FL

08.20.11 – Moon Mushroom BBQ – Drop Shop – Orlando, FL

07.12.11 – Boombox – Vixen – Orlando, FL

Four 4ths Records

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Four4ths can be traced back to the year 2000, and was originally forged as a promotional group of DJs and live performers to assemble electronic dance music events utilizing a network that spans the United States, from Florida to California, and now branching out to other parts of the globe.  During this time various members of the crew have been writing, performing, and producing all forms of electronic music, influenced heavily by the nightlife and dance club hits and misses.  Fast-forward one decade–As soon as artists such as Michael Mcnabb and DJ Kable started garnering the attention of labels from the U.S. and the U.K. and were hired for original release production and remix duties, it became clear that it was now time to take the Four4ths brand to the next level.  After a decade of throwing successful events and showcasing talent within a wide range of genres, 2011 saw Four4ths Records become an inexorable reality, with a set focus on releasing quality original sounding music with no boundaries in style, other than it being accessible music targeted for the ears and feet of dance floors worldwide.  There is so much to report, as this is the latest evolutionary stage in the unfolding story of that which is Four4ths.  While it was probably an obvious inevitability to many of you, this was really 10 years in the making….and we weren’t going to pull the trigger until we were sure we had the target lined up just right.  Taking notes from the dance floor and translating that into the studio = we’ve got some great releases lining up already.

Looking into the future:  We are also reaching out to all of our EDM producer friends out there:  if you would like consideration or know someone that does, send links (please, no attachments) to info(at)four4ths.com.  We will also be considering talent for remix duties.  True to form, all EDM genres will be considered for this label…no cliques, no boundaries, that’s always how we’ve rolled with 4/4.  It’s gotta’ be quality though. ;-)

Ready. Set. Here we go!!!