Ezel Music

After 2 years in the making,

The secret is about to be revealed!

Ezel has already established himself as an up and coming force in the dance music world with remixes for Yoruba Records, and King Street. His debut album “Secreto” will be released in April 2010 on Ocha Records and truly is an eye opener to the hidden gems that lie in the heart & soul of this bright young songwriter, producer and DJ.

With an All-Star roster of featured guests such as Djinji Brown, Tamara Wellons, Monday Michiru, Diamond Dancer, Kia Bennett, Quetzal Guerrero and Carlos Mena, this album will sure to be ruling playlists and clubs.

You will find in “Secreto” deeply spiritual stories about love & passion, faith in God, struggles & dreams; all of them interlaced into a ribbon of the artist’s personal life experiences, spiritual growth and understanding of the way of the Yoruba, the religion of Ocha/Santeria.

It is for this very reason this album’s musicality inspires so much of the energy and vitality of sacred African and Afro-Cuban drumming that will evoke joy & happiness into the followers of the Yoruba culture.

Ezel’s background as a former church organist and later a funk/soul bandleader in his native Dominican Republic is easily perceived throughout the album. His skill on the Rhodes, leads and warm melodies all come to life through his productions.

Secreto is a true global soul statement. A wonderfully balanced collection of songs where Soul meets Caribbean vibes, Tech sounds and Jazz. And as in all the beautiful subtleties in life, “Secreto” is not here to be defined but to be experienced. Once you have, there will be no more questions.

“Secreto” will be available worldwide on April 2010 in the meantime other Ezel’s releases & remixes are available.

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The Braxtons - The Boss (Maw Mix)
Brass Construction –  Movin
Grant Green feat. Dianne Reeves – Down here on the Ground (Ummah Remix)
Jaguar Wright feat. Bilal – I Can’t Wait
Vanessa Marquez – What you to Know (Rude Edit)
Ilwil feat. Jameeze – So Far (Remix)
Krl – Remember Donny
Stevie Wonder – Sugar
Horace Silver – Love Vibrations
DeKiruza – Tu Cuerpo
La India – Yemaya & Ochun
Orlando Maraca – Yoruba Song

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Liquid Deep – No Trouble
Beyonce – Listen (Roots Mix)
Kb – Feeling U (Yoruba Soul Mix)
Dj Gregory – Dimelo
John Arnold feat. Malik Alston – Inside (Henrik Schwarz Remix)
Amy Winehouse – In my Bed (Bugz in the Attic Mix)
Offworld – Black Magic Powder Ride (Roc Hunter Edit)
K Klass feat. Roise Gaines – Dance with Me (Dj Spen & The Muthafunkaz Mix)
Jus’ Dope - Stormy Weather
James Brown – Sex Machine (Fantastic Sex Machine Mix)
Eddie Henderson – Kudu ( Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix)
Lanu feat. Abby Joyce & Simon Grey – Rise
Grupo Batuque - Na batida Do Agogo (Osunlade Remix)

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The Four Tops is and old school vocal quartet from the Motown era.  Funny thing is that i’ve never heard of them since now that i’ve  found the acapella of this song hiding on my computer. I couldn’t resist some experimentation that resulted in something really nice with a nu-jazz kinda feel. Give it a listen and let me know what it brings to your mind.

If you have checked this show in the past you will notice that im allways trying to convey some multi-dimensionality on the mixes and selections that i provide covering not only house or plain dance music but GOOD MUSIC in fields of my interest like Soul, Jazz and Hiphop. An affair that some cats call GLOBAL SOUL. And i like that name very much

Starting this year Ezel’s Podcast will formally encompass 2 monthly hours of honest good music.1st one will be the the traditional mixed set of Dance music and 2nd will include a Soul, Jazz and world music selection. That way i feel i will have achieved beautifully balanced podcast proposal and faithful reflection of my persona.

I humbly thank you for the support you have given to this show. Now, here is the second hour of this month. Please Enjoy.

Playlist
Big Pooh Feat. O-Dash And Darien Brockington – My Mind
Blueprint – Untitled
Jimmi James – Roleplay
Pj Morton - Blah Blah Blah
Omar – Get it Together
Osunlade – Willin
Algebra Blesset – What Happened
India Arie – I Choose
Erykah Badu – Next Lifetime
Eric Lau – Right Side
Pete Rock - The Militia (Remix)
Art of Fresh – Back to Earth
Melodiq – Brand New ft. Elodie Rama
Ge-Ology - Wasn’t for you
Tony Toni Tone – Lovin’ You (Interlude)

Happy New Year everybody. Hope you’ve had a delightful time with your loved ones. Without further due here is this month buffet.

Playlist

Marvin Belton – Feeling Good (KNS Dub)
Franck Roger - Jeware
Ame – Ojomo
Ezel -  Flores Blancas (Unreleased
Ancestral Deep – Dying Soul (Spirit Mix)
Manoo – Agoe
Isoul8 ft. Marcus Begg – No Longer Fear
John Daly – This is a Lonely Beat
Jaidene Veda – Sunday (Nick Holder Noushies Vocal)
Moodyman - Winter Breeze
Detroit Experiment – Think Twice
Freddie Joachim – Color Blue
Jhonny Pate - Brother On the Run
Olatuja - Yi Yipada

The one and only Joe Claussell rocking my still unreleased upcoming single on NYE @  Athens!  ARE U READY!?

Life is givin me the oportunity to work with the very best in the game and this is a blessing that i shall be thankful all my life. I remember me talking with Frankie Feliciano at Ian Friday’s Libation Party one day in NY and he telling me that he would help me to get my name out givin me a remix shot for a new production he was about to put out with Ananda Project vocalist Heather Johnson.  Everything went fine and here i present to u one of my favorite remixes i’ve done so far.  Sweet, moody, powerful…all those things i feel when i listen to it.  Have a listen yourself  and i hope you can feel the love alive inside of you.  Enjoy

Here we go people! These are the dates for Ezel’s Island Tour. I’ll be playing all across the country starting Dec 18th @ El Tablon Restaurant on Santiago! thanks to Nelson & Dario for hooking it up! The next day, im gonna hit Bavaro to play for the first time on the very dope Imagine Discotec, Mevin & the people of Visionario representando en bavaro!  Last but not least, and this is a very special one for me; im gonna be playing in the newly open Cayuco Bar in Terrenas! I’ve played here before with live bands but this should be a truly truly amazing experience. Mi hermano Nacho Larache is hosting me up there.  Big shout to y’all out there im looking foward to see u on one of these parties!  Merry Christmas familia.

A little bit late but yeah! im rockin the decks tonight in Onda Sonora weekly party @ Cinema Cafe.