MJ COLE Mix on FACT

Some infos….

Born Matt Coleman, MJ Cole had released a few 12″s on labels like Rhythm Division and Fresh Groove Traxx in the mid-90s before dropping ‘Sincere’ in ‘98, an era-defining single that was both one of the biggest influences on 21st century British music, and an overground smash (Pete Tong was on the track from its original batch of 20 test pressings). Cole went on to sign to Giles Peterson’s Talkin’ Loud label, where he put out Sincere the album; one of – if not the – defining garage full-length, and one that spawned the massive single ‘Crazy Love’. It was also nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

Recent years for Cole have been defined by a steady flow of under-the-radar singles on his own Prolific imprint, and lately he’s re-invented himself as a DJ, playing at forward-thinking raves like Shut Up and Crazy Legs, alongside younger DJs like Ben UFO, Joy Orbison and Reecha. New single ‘Gotta Have It’ is the perfect tipping point between 2step’s skip and the gutter house favoured by the likes of Zinc and Sinden, and he’s been working with vocalist Digga and Toddla T’s man MC Serocee.

His mix here is an accurate portrayal of his recent club sets: spanning across the board of garage’s legacy, with a healthy dose of classics alongside material from newer producers like L-Vis 1990. Oh, and you also get his killer remix of Zed Bias’ ‘Neighbourhood’. There’s no tracklisting, but we’re working on it – and really, you should know a couple of these at the very least. You know what to do:

taken on http://www.factmagazine.co.uk/

The other day i’ve listened to Martyn‘ s album, “GREAT LENGHTS”… I expected to listen a dubstep album, full of deep housy chords, something a bit experimental. but not at all! this album is one of the best things i’ve heard this month!!

It’s deep, but not cold, it’s experimental but easy to listen… it’s warm, sexy & i wish i could listen to it on a big sound system! i guess it’s heavy…

So please, have a listen, go on Martyn’s myspace: http://www.myspace.com/martyndnb