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Body Tools Compilation 2024
Body Tools International is proud to present their compilation for 2024 entitled “Worldwide Dance: Chapter 2”
As the follow up to Chapter 1, we have a whole new batch of tracks from emerging products all over the world. From house, to break beat, electro, and jungle this release has something for every type of listener.
Worldwide Dance: Chapter 2 features seven tracks from friends of the label all over the world.
However what sets this year's release apart is that it is the first to have all of the pre-masters processed using a Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel with ATR Master tape for that proper analog touch prior to mastering.
About The Artists:
DJ Economy:
Hailing from Baltimore, but residing in LA for over 10 years is Body Tools co-founder DJ Economy. As both a producer and DJ, he explores a range of styles while always channeling an ear for percussion and jazzy gritty grooves with the off kilter sounds of IDM, Jungle, and trip-hop.
HI$TO:
HI$TO is a DJ, Producer, and Visual Artist who has put in time in both the Baltimore and Houston music scenes, and is currently residing in Mexico. He has been putting out a steady stream of releases that cover multiple genres and artistic entities, while still keeping his signature trippy vibe. He is also head of Sector Zero, a multimedia lifestyle project focuses on clothing, art, and music.
undercurrent:
Kevin Lipman aka undercurrent is an L.A.-based producer focused on exploring all manner of broken-beat, from mid 90s UKG and jungle to modern minimal and techno sounds. With a penchant for hazy, minimal aesthetics, undercurrent is gearing up to release a collection of original works that span a wide variety of influences.
Ngoni Egan:
Ngoni Egan is a Dublin-raised, Rotterdam-based DJ and producer with a distinctive electro sound. His productions are marked by fast-paced, minimal grooves with an industrial edge, drawing inspiration from Detroit’s rich electronic heritage. With releases like ‘Re Teng’ on United Identities, Ngoni showcases a knack for crafting tight, riff-driven tracks that push the boundaries of modern electro, making him a fresh voice in the genre.
DJ Cozy:
DJ COZY is known for pushing musical boundaries and exploring new sounds. Combining house, techno, and breaks, he crafts a distinctive sound that evolves with each set. His approach ensures a fresh and engaging experience, reflecting his ongoing journey as an artist and musician.
Boyz On Tour:
Boyz On Tour is a collaboration between Cape Town’s MVLS and Joburg’s tiro! Two friends who share a love and affinity for the finer elements of electronic music. Their song, “Headliner Fever” is an aural commentary on the behavior of local punters when the international headliner DJ comes to town.
Ray Bennett:
Ray Bennett is a gifted artist and musician whose sonic creations transport listeners on a journey through time and space. His music blends together elements of grit and lush instrumentation to create an immediate and immersive experience that captivates and entrances audiences.
Motorist:
As Motorist, Joe Rihn makes modern jungle music with a reverence for the genre’s mid-90s heyday. But the Los Angeles DJ and producer’s days playing in punk bands, digging for left-field dance music and covering the underground as a music journalist all factor into the sound. In addition to releasing music and performing both locally and globally, Motorist hosts a monthly broadcast on dublab.
Other Credits:
Mastering by: Jumping Back Slash
Photo By: Derrich Gardner
Graphic Design by: James Bishop
DJ Economy
Phenomenon Six (Free Download)
DJ Economy's latest release, "Phenomenon Six," is a high-octane jungle roller that is sure to ignite dance floors everywhere. With a intricate 160bpm groove, hypnotic rhodes, and jazzy horns, this track is a true testament to the artist's skills in creating something that is both classic and innovative.What sets "Phenomenon Six" apart is the clever use of FlowDan's iconic vocals from the classic grime hit "Skeng," which DJ Economy has seamlessly integrated into the track to create a unique and powerful listening experience. Fans of jungle music and grime will appreciate the intricate sampling and remixing that DJ Economy has done, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to these classic styles.
DJ Economy
Twenty Twenty (Old Demos Mixtape)
DJ Economy's new mixtape, is a lo-fi cassette tape compilation of some of the artist's early demo recordings. This collection of tracks highlights the growth and development of DJ Economy's sound, showcasing the artist's evolution as a musician.
A collection of old demos ranging from 2019-2021.
Demos were assembled into a mix that was mastered for tape by JBS in South Africa, and then printed to Fox C90 Type 1 master cassette using a Tascam 202 MKVII. The tape was then played back through a 90s Mackie board for EQ and texture, and recorded via Ableton.
DJ Economy x tiro!
Milo Terrace EP
Milo Terrace EP is a 4 track collaborative project between Los Angeles’s DJ Economy and Johannesburg’s tiro! The two producers first met in 2017 and formally created the label in April of 2022. Milo Terrace was the street where DJ Economy used to live and spend a lot of time with tiro! The 4 tracks on the EP are named after all the cats that resided in that house. The 1st two tracks were individually produced by each of the artists and the 2nd two were collaborative efforts.
Worldwide Dance:
Chapter 1
7 tracks from 7 artists across the globe. Experience the sounds of Body Tools first label compilation.
Featuring Music by:
DJ Economy
Olive T
HI$TO
Permafrost
undercurrent
[kevinindafield]
K11
DJ Economy
Market Research EP
DJ Economy kicks off Body Tools International’s inaugural release with his first ever EP! “Market Research” is a lush sonic voyage that encapsulates DJ Economy’s ability to neatly intertwine clever sampling, deep melodies, and enticing drum patterns into a project that represents where he is in his life and the musical journey that has brought him here.