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RIPPERTON – Elite’s new signing

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:03:44 +0000

We’re very pleased to add Ripperton to our roster.

He is a DJ and producer that we have respected from a distance for many years, and a perfect compliment to our current crew, in both ethos and musical taste, mixing melodic harmonies and a swaggering groove with the likes of Luke Solomon, Derrick Carter, Brett Johnson and Max Cooper.

Listen to his new podcast here:

For more information or to book Ripperton, please contact james [at] elitemm.co.uk or call the office.

Biog and links: http://www.elitemm.co.uk/ripperton.php

BRETT JOHNSON – ‘Got Bleep?’ feedback

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:43:13 +0000

Catz n Dogz – ‘DUB IS FOR ME!!!’

Loco Dice – ‘The DUB is my Fave’

Gadi – ‘Like “En El Pegajosa” and I like Brett.’

Doc Martin – ‘Deep ,and moody Bwoy. Will give it a go…’

Alex Flitsch – ‘Postage Paid is great!’

Sebo K – ‘I like the dub mix. Will try it out!’

Florian Kruse – ‘Nice tunes!’

Deetron – ‘Love the Dub and Postage Paid is really nice as well!’

Motorcitysoul – ‘Hey, my man da brettster… labelmate now! ace! love “Postage Paid”!’

Heidi – ‘Wow…….super summer jam.’

Spencer Parker – ‘Lovin the dub! Brett always kills it!!!!’

Sneak – ‘Grimmey Johnson beats, good traxx.’

Dirt Crew – ‘Main mix rocks!!!’

Justin Martin – ‘Lovely stuff!’

Luke Solomon – ‘Like this shit’

BRETT JOHNSON – New Release ‘Got Bleep?’

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:26:45 +0000

Artist: Brett Johnson
Title: Got Bleep?!
Release Date: 25th August

Track list:
1. En El Pegajoso (Main Mix) ISRC USQYW1000056
2. En El Pegajoso (Dub Mix) ISRC USQYW1000057
3. Postage Paid ISRC USQYW1000058

After few moments of silence during the hot summer months, we return to you with another audio documentation of dance floor destruction! For this chapter of the manifesto Brett Johnson returns to the soapbox with a 3 chaptered message.

Chapter 1 El Pegajoso (Main Mix) – The proclamation is loud and clear where no foot is to be left standing still and all will work together in unison to bring down the walls of the establishment. Spoken with a mixture of languages, Brett fuses a Latin vibe with his robot soul style with a mass of drum machine beats and sonic synths that lead the dancer into the next stage of floor disorder!

Chapter 2 El Pegajoso (Dub Mix) – The message to the subterranean warrior. In true dub fashion, Brett’s message is spoken in clear low tones with a sub base that will strike right to the body! This is as proper as a dub can be with elements from the original stripped down, repeated and collaged together with shades from house music philosophers past. This is not for lightweights and is to be used with extreme caution!

Chapter 3 Postage Paid – The final ideals are presented in classic Brett lingo focusing on groove and shuffle brought together with subliminal specters from below the foundations of Groove. If you are familiar with the classic texts of ‘Johnson’ then you are no stranger to the language pulsating here!

These are essential words in sound that will secure the existence of our House.

BRETT JOHNSON – New Release ‘Got Bleep?’

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:21:16 +0000

BRETT JOHNSON – ‘Southern Dandy’ on mix comp.

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:02:57 +0000

Brett has had a track selected for the ‘Sven Vath Sound of the 11th Season’ Mix Compilation.

Brett’s track ‘Southern Dandy’ (Cynosure Recordings) made the cut, look out for it on the compilation.

For more info on Brett – www.elitemm.co.uk/brett_johnson.php

BRETT JOHNSON – MySpace interview in China

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:43:30 +0000

Brett Johnson will be interviewed live on MySpace.cn by users of the site.

The interview will be broadcast across China during his current tour of Asia.

BRETT JOHNSON – “Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part One” Cynosure Recordings

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:46:55 +0000

Brett Johnson’s ‘Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part One’ on Cynosure Recordings out the beginning of April.

BRETT JOHNSON – Top ‘Missing you’ Reviews

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:36:37 +0000

Check out Brett Johnson’s ‘Missing you’ great revews!

After years of intense negotiation, EIGHT-TRACKS has finally been able to snag an otherworldly release from our favorite psychedelic warrior, renowned DJ/producer Brett Johnson. The result of this confrontation is “Missing You,” a gloriously melancholy cut that successfully bridges Brett’s affinity for potent house rhythms, Detroit-bred bass lines, and decidedly deeper intentions. Remixers include Q-Burns Abstract Message with a spaciously slinky treatment, the peak time fireworks of Alland Byallo‘s version, and an exotic Space Bump Dub from Brett Johnson himself. This one’s not out until March 2 and is only being sent to a limited number of DJs this far in advance. Be sure to click below to receive your promo of this release now.

Ajello	Favourite Track: Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) Rating: 4/5 Comments: Love the Q-Burns remix, but also like the original one and the Space Bump Mix
Name: Andy Cato Location: London, England Publication: Pack Up And Dance / Groove Armada	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 5/5 Comments: solid release love the original and the dub as well will support thanks Matt Pack Up And Dance
Name: Demarkus Lewis Location: London, England Publication: Grin Music / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 4/5 Comments: Classic BJ .. Loving the Dub and Alland’s mixes.. Berry Niccce
Name: Philip Sherburne Location: Barcelona, Spain / Berlin, Germany Publication: The Wire / Pitchfork	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: really feeling the original and the dub alike — such lovely chords and compelling grooves, and that bass! wonderful.
Name: Laurent Garnier Location: Paris, France Publication: www.laurentgarnier.com	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: another lovelyyy deepness from the man Will play
Name: John Selway Location: New York, NY Publication: Serotonin / CSM / Memory Boy	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 4/5 Comments: space bump dub ftw
Name: Tyree Cooper Location: Germany Publication: Groove Baby / Supa Dupa / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: I have always like Brett Johnson’s stuff and why should this be any different.I’m really feelin the “Missing You” track and the dub as well…..Great Work….Tyree
Name: Matthias Vogt (Motorcitysoul) Location: Frankfurt, Germany Publication: Cocoon / Stir15 / Aus / Infracom	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 5/5 Comments: the brettster is back! nice1. space bump for me!
Name: Giom Location: London, England Publication: Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 4/5 Comments: Top release this is… My favourite mixes are the alland byallo mix and the space bump mix! Full support from me, and thank you for sending
Name: DJ Harri Location: Glasgow, Scotland Publication: Sub Club	Favourite Track: Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) Rating: 4/5 Comments: q burns mic for me
Name: Doc Martin Location: Los Angeles, CA Publication: Sublevel / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) Rating: 3/5 Comments: Feeling Q-Burns Dub Vibrations!!!!!
Name: deepchild (Rick Bull) Location: Tape (Berlin), Endup (SanFrancisco), Sankeys (Manchester), Publication: www.deepchild.com	Favourite Track: Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) Rating: 3/5 Comments: Wow…Q-Burn is disco-tastic, whilst Byallo brings the tuffness. A tidy little package.
Name: michal ho Location: zürich Publication: mho320.co.cc	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: Loving the whole release, Original and Space Dub are my faves.
Name: jay tripwire Location: somewhere Publication: yomomma.com	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 5/5 Comments: yeah this is great,love the original mix and allands mix alot,will play for sure..
Name: spencer parker Location: holloway road, just doewn from Crystal Kebabs Publication: www.icametoparty.com	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 5/5 Comments: missing you – dope !! loved brett johson for ages…
Name: Massimo DaCosta Location: Mons, Belgium Publication: Silo / H2o / Decadance	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: So happy to see Brett back in full effect ! Will play the original … thanks
Name: Stuart Patterson Location: London, England Publication: East Village / Faith / Ministry Of Sound Radio	Favourite Track: Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) Rating: 4/5 Comments: michael’s mix for me, plays for sure, cheers
Name: Kazuumi Ishii Location: Japan Publication: Electronic Directory Blog	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 4/5 Comments: I am feeling the Space Bump dub as well as the original. It’s the dope shit.
Name: Ludovic Llorca (Llorca) Location: Paris, France Publication: F Communications / Brique Rouge / Wagram	Favourite Track: Missing You (Alland Byallo Remix) Rating: 5/5 Comments: Wooow… Alland Byallo’s remix is the bomb ! But if have to say the whole EP is great. Lovin the space-bump dub aswell. Definitely in my (virtual) record-bag.
Name: DJ Heather Location: Chicago, IL Publication: Blackcherry / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 3/5 Comments: The Space Bump Dub does it for me
Name: Justin Martin Location: San Francisco, CA Publication: Dirty Bird / Buzzin Fly / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 5/5 Comments: beautiful
Name: Ed Davenport Location: Berlin Publication:	Favourite Track: Missing You (Alland Byallo Remix) Rating: 4/5 Comments: cool release – real house music! allands remix is hot! also dig the space bump dub! burning it up! thanks
Name: Clint Stewart Location: Auralism, Nightlight, Klectik, Lobotomy (San Francisco) Publication: www.auralismrecords.com, www.myspace.com/clintstewartsounds	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 3/5 Comments: Original is the one for me. Deep and sexy late night jams. Allands remix great for the bigtime!
Name: Hipp-e Location: Denver, CO Publication: Various	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: LOVE bRett nice to see the new trax!! Keeps it comin!!
Name: Rene Breitbarth Location: Berlin Publication: www.deepdata.org	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 4/5 Comments: space bump dub
Name: Jesse Rose Location: Berlin Publication: Made to play	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 5/5
Name: Stacey Pullen Location: Detroit, MI Publication: Blackflag / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You (Space Bump Dub) Rating: 3/5 Comments: hot hot hot!
Name: Behrouz Location: Miami, FL Publication: Various	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: liking the Original. thanks
Name: lee curtiss Location: detroit Publication:	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 3/5 Comments: nice ep!!!! thanks!
Name: Johnny Fiasco Location: Chicago, IL Publication: Klassik Fiasco / Om Records / Various	Favourite Track: Missing You Rating: 4/5 Comments: Solid release – will support

BRETT JOHNSON – Eight-Tracks

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:02:02 +0000

Brett Johnson
Missing You
EIGHT-TRACKS – 8TR008
Release date: March 2, 2010
Beatport Pre-Release: February 2, 2010

1. Missing You
2. Missing You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)
3. Missing You (Alland Byallo Remix)
4. Missing You (Space Bump Dub)

After years of intense negotiation, EIGHT-TRACKS has finally been able to snag an otherworldly release from our favorite psychedelic warrior, renowned DJ/producer Brett Johnson. Brett should need no introduction with his checkered past of releasing top notch bleeps and booms for labels like Classic Music Company, Freerange, and his own Aesoteric imprint. The last few years has found Brett wandering the globe and evading capture but finally our EIGHT-TRACKS team of techno-investigators were able to track him down at his Dallas-based secret headquarters. The result of this confrontation is “Missing You,” a gloriously melancholy cut that successfully bridges Brett’s affinity for potent house rhythms, Detroit-bred bass lines, and decidedly deeper intentions. It satisfies that necessary primal groove as it successfully strums the heartstrings.

Imprisoned studio warlock Q-Burns Abstract Message was on hand to complement “Missing You” with a suspiciously spacious remix. Drawing inspiration from a pile of broken King Tubby records, Q-BAM’s version rattles within a moisture-soaked cell block, building into an analog epiphany further enhanced through a steaming, dusty spring reverb box. Totally slinky for the dancefloor, it aims to beguile the rarely hypnotized.

San Francisco’s KONTROL freak Alland Byallo was also enlisted to provide his magic touch to this already enchanted offering. Byallo’s treatment finds pounding machinery giving way to a concrete funk, layers of vocal drones and synth bellows providing an aural blanket sprinkled in shimmering melody. Alland’s hefty production strips “Missing You” of its melancholy and trades that for an ominous march, providing peak time fireworks when carefully placed in a DJ’s set.

Brett Johnson returns to close out the single, wrestling a Space Bump Dub from his original scheme. Here a steady bounce holds the structure as strident tones confront calming synth pads. The vocal from the original returns, now serving as a warm, reassuring force amidst the digital surroundings. The space between the beats matter here, with the listener/dancer given room to comfortably navigate the exotic sonic landscape. It’s deep stuff.

EIGHT-TRACKS welcomes you to embrace Brett Johnson’s “Missing You” and its crafty reworks, our first statement of 2010 and an encouraging signal for things to come.

BRETT JOHNSON – Beats the thief!

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:10 +0000

Respect where it’s due…

Brett Johnson defied the thieves who stole his headphones and CD wallet after his gig at Cocoon Club Frankfurt on Friday.

Brett spent most of Saturday downloading tracks and emailing his producer-friends for new music, and arrived at Gold on Saturday with 5 CDRs, carried in a sandwich bag!

You can’t keep a good man down

; )

Elite Music Management News Blog » BRETT JOHNSON

RIPPERTON – Elite’s new signing

BRETT JOHNSON – ‘Got Bleep?’ feedback

BRETT JOHNSON – New Release ‘Got Bleep?’

BRETT JOHNSON – New Release ‘Got Bleep?’

BRETT JOHNSON – ‘Southern Dandy’ on mix comp.

Brett has had a track selected for the ‘Sven Vath Sound of the 11th Season’ Mix Compilation. Brett’s track ‘Southern Dandy’ (Cynosure Recordings) made the cut, look out for it on the compilation. For more info on Brett – www.elitemm.co.uk/brett_johnson.php

BRETT JOHNSON – MySpace interview in China

BRETT JOHNSON – “Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part One” Cynosure Recordings

BRETT JOHNSON – Top ‘Missing you’ Reviews

BRETT JOHNSON – Eight-Tracks

BRETT JOHNSON – Beats the thief!

Brett has had a track selected for the ‘Sven Vath Sound of the 11th Season’ Mix Compilation.

Brett’s track ‘Southern Dandy’ (Cynosure Recordings) made the cut, look out for it on the compilation.

For more info on Brett – www.elitemm.co.uk/brett_johnson.php