Universal Soundz 072 w/guests Rafael Frost + Eelke Kleijn [01-30-07]

[BiG MiKE]

Today is the 72nd episode of Universal Soundz.  Today's guests are Rafael Frost + Eelke Kleijn!  The 3 hr. show airs @ 11AM EST (GMT-5).  You can either log onto //www.party107.com and click on the listen tab or you can click on the following links below before show time:

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Here's some info on the Artists:




Eelke Kleijn

Born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Eelke's story starts at the age of 17 when he got his first job working at a music store. He spent the next 4 years there, and over that time he built valuable production experience by spending his spare time learning how to use the stores production equipment. Over this duration the quality of his productions were slowly coming together, allowing him to compile and prepare his first release.

In 2003 his first EP was ready, which was then signed and released by the new Segment Records imprint. Although the EP was a limited pressing of only 250 copies it still made it's way into the boxes of several major DJs including John Digweed and Seb Fontaine. Overall reactions were great, and to this day '4.5 Billion Years' is still a much sought after record.

In 2005, his 'Deeper Depths EP', also on Segment Records, got big support with Steve Gerrard including it on his WMC promotional mix. In addition it was also licensed to Andrew K's compilation 'Flavours.' Later that year his 'Consequences EP' on Noctambula Records also received good support from many including Sasha and Hernan Cattaneo, who also charted the release.

Towards the end of 2005 Eelke forged a variety of new production partnerships by teaming up in the studio with fellow Dutchman C-Jay and with old friend Nick Hogendoorn. These partnerships resulted in an influx of quality releases on labels like Tilth Music, Spinifex, Plastik Park and Cyber Records. On top of that some of his time was also spent in the UK working on productions with Stewart Keenan of Navigation Records.

In early 2006 Eelke joined forces with Fady Ferraye (Red Circle Music) in Lebanon, launching their 'Free Jerk Inlay' project. Besides working on productions together they are also focused delivering DJ sets under their 'Free Jerk Inlay' moniker, allowing them to step outside the confines of a single person DJ set and connect with the dance floor on another level.

So what else for Eelke? Well, he's also been involved in a variety of other projects such as his production work with Rutger van Bostelen as as 'M.I.D.O.R.' Their productions have received good support from several major DJs such as Tiësto, Ferry Corsten and Marco V. Unfortunately however, in early 2006 Eelke made the difficult decision to discontinue work with the project and decided to focus more on and own sound, and left.

Besides his work as a producer, Eelke is also credited as being an excellent DJ! His sets these days are as diverse as his productions, blending progressive, tech, electro and minimal house into a very distinct and atmospheric sound. Holding down a residency at Purple Snow events in Belgium, Eelke's sound can be heard beyond the borders of Holland ever more frequently. Upcoming and recent appearances include countries such as Greece, Serbia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Russia, Romania, Lebanon and Jordan. Eelke has also enjoyed support from many of the internet radio stations including FriskyRadio, Proton Radio and Di.FM.



Rafael Frost

Rafaël Frost started creating music at the age of nine when playing random tunes on the electric piano of his parents. After a couple of years he took drum lessons, and played in a band which featured in a music video in a Dutch TV show (VPRO, Nederland 3).

Besides playing drums in his band, Rafaël Frost bought a guitar and began practicing it at home. At this stage he was also experimenting with electronic music using his first computer and a piece of software called "Scream Tracker". In 1993 Rafaël Frost began creating actual tracks with software and came addicted to making electronic music using a pc.

First Release

In 2004 Rafaël Frost met another producer called Hugo Zwarts (a.ka. Alankara). They became friends and produced a track together. Hugo was at that time also busy creating a "Three Drives - Greece 2000" remix for DJ Maron and asked Rafaël Frost to jump in on this project. The Greece 2000 remix meant a first vinyl release for Rafaël Frost. The track was amongst others supported by DJ Tiësto.

Flashover Recordings

After the release on Massive Drive Recordings in 2005, Rafaël Frost met Joeri Lodders, A&R manager of Ferry Corsten's Flashover label. A meeting took place in Rafaël Frost's studio to go through some of his tracks...including an unfinished track called "Mute Your Mind", a track starting with a techy sound with a surprising warm Spanish guitar break played by Rafaël Frost. Joeri Lodders was immediately impressed by the unique sound of this tune, which led to signing the track on the new Flashover Recordings label.

A new release for Rafaël Frost on Flashover Recordings was a fact and would mean the start of a good and tight collaboration with Flashover recordings. "Mute Your Mind" became a huge hit in the clubs all over the world and was amongst many others supported by DJ's such as Ferry Corsten, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond and was even featured in Judge Jules' popular radio show on "BBC Radio 1".

Dance Valley 2006

Rafaël Frost's potential and talent wasn't left unnoticed and led to an invitation by Dance Therapy to spin the wheels on the second biggest stage of Dance Valley 2006; the Ferry Corsten L.E.F stage.

Rafaël Frost blasted the L.E.F. stage amongst Judge Jules, Ronald van Gelderen, Agnelli & Nelson and of course Ferry Corsten himself!

New releases

After the successful Time Out"/"Out of Time" release, Rafaël Frost's 2 latest tracks "City Fiction" & "Worlds" are going vinyl the 27th January 2007. The earlier digital release of "Worlds" already hit the Beatport.com Top 40, got support by #1 DJ Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond and is at #1 in Ferry Corsten's Top 5 for 2 months in a row.

2007...

2007 will be a busy year for Rafaël Frost, with a new release nearly being finished, an upcoming remix, a very special bootleg being finished and last but not least; signing up with Dance Therapy booking agency.

This opens up the doors for Rafaël Frost to establish his name all over the world and to give everyone a taste of his unique fresh sound!



BiG MiKE

My Bio is still being updated

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BiG MiKE: http://www.myspace.com/mikesaintjules + http://www.myspace.com/saintjulesmusic

Rafael Frost: http://www.myspace.com/rafaelfrost

Eelke Kleijn: http://www.myspace.com/eelkekleijn


Eelke Kleijn - Universal Soundz 072 Guestmix
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01 Mr. Fuzz & Twisty Fuzz - Berlin Flight Number 1 [Queep Organic House]
02 Forteba - Something New [Plastic City]
03 C-Jay & Eelke Kleijn - Hinterglem (Deep Mix) [Plastic Park]
04 Introvert - Things Left Unsaid [Arctic Wave]
05 John Creamer & Stephane K - Hi Hats Are Your Friends [NY Love]
06 Slava Slash Feat. Dynamite - Nu Tech (Instrumental) [Baroque]
07 The Timewriter - Booty Song Feat. Mary Joe (Ian Pooley Remix) [Plastic City]
08 Chab - Five (Andrea Introvigne Zero 8 Remix) [Saw]
09 ID
10 Oxygen - Am I On Your Mind (D. Ramirez Remix) [Reactor]

Rafael Frost - Universal Soundz 072 Guestmix
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01 Guissepe Otaviani - Clambake [Vandit]
02 Peter Dubs - Cubu [Reflected Recordings]
03 Breakfast - The Storm [Flashover]
04 Lange Vs. Gareth Emery - Another You, Another Me [Lange Recordings]
05 Sebastian Sand - Strange Bends (Kyau & Albert Remix) [Euphonic]
06 Above & Beyond - World On Fire [Anjunabeats]
07 Rafaël Frost - Worlds [Flashover]
08 Sander van Doorn - Grasshopper [Oxygen]
09 Armin van Buuren Vs. Rank 1 - This World Is Watching Me (Original Mix) [Armind]
10 ID

BiG MiKE - Universal Soundz 072
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01 Sander van Doorn - Grasshopper [Oxygen Recordings]
02 Frank Savio - Central State (Maori Remix) [Conspiracy Recordings]
03 Plastic Angel - Call The Galaxy Taxi (Original Mix) [Afterglow Records]
04 Tranzident & Peter Dubs - Drift [Sonar Eclipse Recordings]
05 Albert Vorne - Ares (Mac Zimms Remix) [Club Elite]
06 Octagen & M.I.D.O.R. - Metropolitan (Mesh Remix) [Monster Records]
07 Solar Movement - Liana [Conspiracy Limited]
08 Code Blue - In Balance (Vadim Soloviev Remix) [CDR]
09 Above & Beyond - Stealing Time (Above & Beyond's Deep Club Mix) [Anjunabeats]
10 Static Blue Presents Maava - Ice Lake (Original Mix) [Total Digital]

[DjKaenow]

w00000t great show..

[BiG MiKE]

But of course

[BiG MiKE]

Episode 070 and + 071 now available for download on my music page:

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