WMC Saturday, March 24 Raw Fusion

Venue: Jazid
Talent: Freddie Cruger aka Red Astaire (Raw Fusion, G.A.M.M., Ubiquity), Daz-I-Kue (Bugz-in-the-Attic/V2, Sound-In-Color), Karizma (Raw Fusion, R2, PTR), Markus Enochson (Sonar Kollektive, MAW), Simbad (Raw Fusion), Lil' Tony (Future Beat Investigators/Raw Fusion, Nuspirit Helsinki), Mad Mats (Raw Fusion CEO), Scribe (Raw Fusion USA, Nu-iSh), Linn (Raw Fusion, Swedish Brandy) performing live!, Amon (Afrokinetic) live percussion, Simbad (Raw Fusion)
Address: 1342 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 33139
Time: 10:00 pm 5:00 am
Presented by: Raw Fusion
Admission: $10
WMC Badge Policy: FREE before 11pm
Details: Raw Fusion began as a party founded by Mad Mats in 1996 in Stockholm, and it's still going strong over ten years later. Carl Craig, Bugz In the Attic, Kerri Chandler, Jay Dee, Gilles Peterson, Peanut Butter Wolf, Jazzanova, Theo Parrish, Bobbito, Joe Claussell, Laurent Garnier, Matthew Herbert, Domu, Roni Size, Goldie, Louie Vega, Wajeed, Vikter Duplaix, The Roots, Osunlade, Quantic, LTJ Bukem, Nu Spirit Helsinki, Karizma, Spacek, and Benji-B are just a few of the diverse names that have lent their magic to the Raw Fusion party. The party has since grown into two internationally acclaimed record labels known for musical quality, integrity, and underground dancefloor appeal. Last year marked Raw Fusion's first label event at WMC (at Jazid) and it was a smash (see the photos at http://www.rawfusionrec.com/system/imagebank/gallery.asp?menuid=4&id=18 ). This year promises to be even better, with an amazing lineup. “When I go shopping, the first (and sometimes only, when I’m crunched for time) labels I check for are Raw Fusion & Jugglin. That whole swedish crew must be eating some hearty soul and latin food, cuz they shitting out some fucking amazing records consistently!!!” Bobbito Garcia aka DJ Cucumber Slice "I really love the label as a whole, and I always ask for their joints at the stores when I'm digging. I wish there were more American labels that were as adventurous as these guys..." Rich Medina (Kindred Spirits) "Well, what can i say. Fantastic forward thinking music in a quality package from one of the best labels in the world. Loving the scandinavian vibes for sure and definately big in my box and already igniting any dancefloor where i play. More of this music please. Note to other pretend labels: watch Raw Fusion and see how it should be done." Charlie Dark (Attica Blues) "Both labels are putting out heat. hands down...fighting musical mediocrity takes balls. y'all got big ones." Garth Trinidad (KCRW/Chocolate City)
Contact Name: Jazid
Phone: 305.673.9372
Email: jazid@jazid.net

Posted: 5:30 p.m. EST January 10, 2007 by me ts