A major player in the Motor City Sounds, Omar S is up there with the likes of Derrick May, Carl Craig and Jeff Mills. In the game for over ten years, releasing music on his label FXHE, Omar S has set the world alight with his raw, unfiltered, anthemic house and techno masterpieces. 2014 has been as prolific as ever with release after release of impeccable EP’s on his FXHE imprint alongside a 10 year compilation mix CD.
On Easter Saturday 19th April 2014, Memory Box returns to Plan B to continue its series of parties that explore the ‘History of Acid House’. This next instalment comes from pirate radio resident rapper, come pop star, come House & Techno royalty, Mr.C and Chicago based Hip House creator, Tyree Cooper.
Mixpak Records began in early 2009 as a sonic powerhouse where house music, dancehall, rap and punk could not only co-exist, but be combined in new and exciting ways. The imprint is the vision of Brooklyn-based DJ/producer Dre Skull, whose resume includes an impressive list of collaborations with the likes of Vybz Kartel, Diplo, Snoop Dogg, Lil Scrappy, and Sizzla. "I wanted to build something that could bridge many different worlds," Dre explains of the Mixpak ethos. "With the music industry undergoing cataclysmic shifts, it created interesting opportunities for creativity and we're playing in that space."
On Saturday 25th January 2014, Memory Box turns 1 year young with celebrations coming from legendary club culture heroes A Guy Called Gerald and 808 State! In its inaugural year, Memory Box has captured and celebrated defining moments in the last few decades of electronic music. Delving deep into its rich history, Memory Box trawls the archives to produce a broad selection of sonic memoirs.
