Remix The Politik Contest

Here's a great opportunity for all you would-be producers out there. A chance to remix The Politik album and artwork, and have your work included on the official Remix album. The official blurb and linkage follows:
"Bembe Segue and Mark de Clive-Lowe welcome you to The Politik Remix Album + Artwork Competition. We had a lot of fun making this album in London and Vancouver and now it's your chance to have a go at flipping it. We've uploaded remix parts for the entire album plus the original raw artwork.. share this link and info with everyone who might be interested!

This competition is open to anyone and everyone who'd like to have a go at remixing one (or more) songs from The Politik's debut album. The winning remixes will be compiled into the official remix album The Politik Remixed to be released on both physical and digital formats. The second part of the competition is an artwork remix competition for the cover art of the official release. Download the original artwork by Joshua Mays and have a go at reworking it in the spirit of the Remix."

All entries must be received by April 14, 2008.
For more information, download links for all the files and the submission info click:
http://remixthepolitik.blogspot.com/

myspace.com/thepolitik
thepolitik.imeem.com
coopr8.net

Win A Copy of Scion cd 19 - Daptone Records Remixed

Scion has partnered with indie funk and soul label Daptone Records to launch Scion CD Sampler Vol. 19 - Daptone Records Remixed, a double CD-set compilation including nine exclusive remixes of various artists, along with the nine original recordings.

In keeping with the spirit of supporting independent music initiatives that underpin the Scion A/V label, all proceeds from this release will go directly back to the artists on the Daptone Records label. Scion has enlisted the help of today's hottest DJs and remixers to produce the unique sounds on Scion CD 19 including Mark Ronson, Kenny Dope, Mad Professor, Afrodisiac Soundsystem, Ticklah, Hank Shocklee, DJ Spinna and Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor). Listeners can expect to hear exclusive remixes of original Daptone artists such as The Budos Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Daktaris and The Sugarman Three & Co.

CLICK HERE to enter the contest to win a copy!

Remixers:
Mark Ronson
Kenny Dope
Mad Professor
Cool Calm Pete
Afrodisiac Soundsystem
Ticklah
Hank Shocklee
DJ Spinna
Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor)

Original Artists:
The Budos Band
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
The Daktaris
The Sugarman Three & Co.

www.scion.com/sav
www.daptonerecords.com

CLICK HERE to enter the contest to win a copy!