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The word spreads fast when the music is fresh and here's the new 411 on BreakBeat Energy Records!

Following Bounder Sound System's House track "Redux" and soundFLUX's second Breaks track "Give It To Me" is the BBE003 E.P. that presents an eclectic mix of House and Breakbeat tracks by Jason Godfrey, Bombshelter Lifestyle, and soundFLUX.

The House track,"Open Ended" by Jason Godfrey, offers up some classic House flavor with a modern twist. A clean propelling synth line is sure to set the mood for the most demanding clubs.

The Bombshelter Lifestyle remix lifts the house chords from Jason Godfrey's original and spaces them out into a deep, heady groove over a rolling bassline. Warm pads and a meditative breakdown round out the tune for a perfect late-night vibe.

"Let The Hammer Blow", another Breakbeat release by soundFLUX settles into a chunky groove coupled with a beefy rolling bassline. The buildup releases it's energy making this track a nice opener to any Breakbeat or House set.

In November we look forward to the upcoming releases from Primitive Technology the BBE004 E.P.; their track "Punk Console" and the dubby remix of soundFLUX's "Let The Hammer Blow" is sure to provide a fresh sound to BreakBeat Energy Records' repertoire so stay tuned in for more information on these two tracks.

Following closely behind Primitive Technology's releases is the BBE005 E.P. containing a Progressive House collaboration effort from Bounder Sound System and soundFLUX titled "Shamrok". Digging deeper into the files and hard drives of BreakBeat Energy Records, we discover more releases due to hit MP3 shops spanning the realms of Progressive House, Electro House, Breaks, and more with a not to miss remix by the man himself, J Hazen!

Although 2009 is winding down, it is evident that BreakBeat Energy Records is kicking things into high gear! To ensure that you receive up to the minute information for releases, events, and mixes; visit them at: http://www.breakbeatenergy.com/ver/5/about and subscribe via email on the right side of the page. Confirm your subscription with the activation email sent to you and you're done; but while you're at the home of BreakBeat Energy Records connect with them on your favorite social networking site.

About BreakBeat Energy Records: BreakBeat Energy is a U.S. based independant music label releasing breakbeats, electro, hiphop, dubstep, drum and bass, and house by underground artists in the mid-atlantic region.
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BreakBeat Energy is a music label releasing breakbeats, electro, hiphop, dubstep, drum and bass, and house by underground artists in the mid-atlantic region.

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10 questions with soundFLUX by ian aka dj daniella downs

DD: Today I have quite a good read for you. Interviewing someone who has pushed breakbeat in DC hard, and now has added producing and running a label to his repertoire. Jay is pretty outspoken, and has loads to say. A very good read. Enjoy!

DD: Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions. You've been a staple in the DC breakbeat scene for quite some time. Tell us about your beginnings?

SF: As a young boy growing up, I was introduced to Funk, Soul and more than a couple encounters with Jazz that led to me playing the trumpet through middle school, high school, and the occasional small gig where I was introduced to playing by ear versus strictly reading sheet music. It was then that I realized music was much more than a mere pastime or song on the radio; music to me makes the world go around, the universal language. From the Freestyle music era that lit up the airwaves and radio dials in Florida to the chest rattling bass emitting from the low-riding masses, I relished in it all. I still remember the first time I was introduced to Techmaster P.E.B. I thought my ears were going to implode. As Breakbeats began to take more of a foothold, I was instantly drawn to the funky vibes that accompanied them and a eternal union was instantly formed. My first experiences in a DJ booth occurred during my tour with the Marines in a small dank North Carolina gentlemen's club rightfully coined The Cave. With such a vast spectrum of music demanded throughout the nights, mixing consisted very little of the club blends typically associated with EDM. But of course, with a contract to fulfill and the world to see, I was deployed several times to parts of the globe I never dreamt of seeing and time-off consisted of traveling to the nearest urban environment to dine on the local music scene. In 1995 while stationed in Washington, DC I was introduced to the Capital Ballroom and Buzz; needless to say I was blown away. Upon my Honorable Discharge I chose to return to the Chocolate City in 1998, set up camp and called it home. It was also in 1998 that I was finally able to begin honing my skills behind a set of Technics with a crate of old House and Breakbeat records. In 2000, I met my wife at Nation and to this day she still supports my passion for the craft of mixing and present day production projects. Soon after, Friends Collective formed and we began hosting small one-offs, weekly's, and the occasional opportunity to perform at larger events in and around the metropolitan area such as Thriller hosted by DC Skillz at the DC Tunnel.

DD: You are the head of Breakbeat Energy - a local production crew / dj collective that was responsible for the successful Digital Invasion parties @ the Uptown Tavern. How did that collective form?
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http://www.buzzlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125808&highlight=soundflux
...new release to hit stores on October 28, 2009 click link for full preview:
http://soundcloud.com/breakbeatenergy/let-the-hammer-blowDD: Today I have quite a good read for you. Interviewing someone who has pushed... more