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Basement Sessions - The Beat Files - 1 - July 2009 - Myke Forte

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July 11, 2009 01:12 PM PDT

This week summons the start of Basement Sessions BEAT FILES series.

BEAT FILES will introduce you to some great producers from around the World, with a mix of names you may have heard, and others you are yet to hear.

These special 1 hour shows are a great way to get to know some great producers.

So to start it off we have an incredibly talented and versatile producer who goes by the name of Myke Forte aka Mike Le Forde.

As a Louis Den resident, Myke has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in Birmingham's production scene.

Inspired by the like of Kev Brown, Pete Rock and Gil Scott Heron to name but a few, Myke's still reflect the soulful Hip Hop era that is all to rare in today's digital music generation.

You can check out Myke's music at:
www.myspace.com/mykeforte
www.twitter.com/mykeforte

Enjoy the show, and be sure to give Myke any feedback.

Here's the track list:
1. Jon Phonics - Nothing Wrong f. Mr Drastick & Luc Skyz
2. Madvillan - Raid f. Medaphor**
3. Mike Le Forde - Pay Dues
3. Common - Ressurection**
4. Common Market - My Pathology
5. Dwele - A.N.G.E.L. (Interlude)**
6. Roddy Rod - This Time Around f. Phonte & Carlitta Durand
7. Mike Le Forde - Cosmic
8. Myke Forte - Layers (Instrumental snippet)
9. Truth - Pass That f. Kosyne
10. Talib Kweli - Keep In The Pockets (Kero One Remix)
11. Sonny Jim & Myke Forte - Undisputed (Ref Mix) PREVIEW!!!!

Beats played:
1. Myke Forte - Part Balance
2. Myke Forte - Dreamscape
3. Pete Rock - A Little Soul**
4. Myke Forte - Dreamscape
5. Myke Forte - Resolve Two
6. Myke Forte - 100 Pennies
7. Myke Forte - Simone
8. Myke Forte - Elevate Beneath
9. Myke Forte - Benson & Hedges
10. Myke Forte - Spectrum FM
11. Myke Forte - Coloured Water

** = Selected by Myke Forte

All instrumental tracks by Myke Forte taken from his newly released "Discovering Myke Forte" out now on I-Tunes & Amazon.

The tracks by Mike Le Forde are taken from the "Pay Dues EP"

Props to Soapbox for the graphics for this weeks show. Soapbox are a Birmingham based clothing and design house with a fresh take on illustration. Check them out at:
www.soapboxclothing.co.uk

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