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As the world joins together for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games this summer, Coca-Cola invited artists from around the globe to jointly depict what this monumental occasion means to them. The alliance of visual and musical artists from different lands started with eight blank canvasses of aluminum contour bottles – and eight corresponding themes reflecting the possibilities for happiness and connection from both the COKE SIDE OF LIFE platform and the upcoming global gathering in Beijing.

Through a unique collaboration, eight of China’s most-exciting visual artists (individual graphic designers and design teams) were united with eight progressive musicians from various countries to interpret – through the sharing and expression of eight themes – the ideas and passions that connect people.

Each musical artist - Tiësto, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Jes, Serge Devant, Lucas Prata, Cezar and Jay-J—have each been provided with a theme and using music as their form of expression, created a song that expanded on their inspiration drawn from the theme.

Jay-J’s assigned theme was Happiness and this is what he came up with.

MP3: Jay-J - Happiness

I wonder if the spirit that Coca-Cola is bringing to the games will be monitored and controlled as much as the spectators of the games. China and it’s government released a list of what can and cannot be done. Large banners and flags are banned presumably to prevent political protests. Spectators are also prohibited from gathering in groups in matching colours and attire. Gambling along with streaking is also prohibited. The most bizarre rule however involves babies - you can bring them as long as they don’t cry. Seriously.

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The Jay-J track was the forth release of the WE8 project and the kind folks at Coke just sent the previous three, so here they are in reverse chronological order.

MP3: Cezar - You Got To Keep On Trying

MP3: Benny Benassi - Happiness Factory (Coke Theme Pump Kin remix)

MP3: Tiesto - Global Harmony

THE WHITE TIE AFFAIR are from Chicago. Judging from the looks of these guys you might think they’re a bunch of try-hards who thought they might have better luck with the ladies by being in a band. They have really well manicured coifs and is the tall dood really wearing a brass knuckle pendant? Let’s just say they’re into a scene I don’t really understand, mostly because I only have one dimension and points to the dancefloor. Thankfully they sent an unreleased remix we all can jive to.

MP3: The White Tie Affair - Allow Me To Introduce Myself…Mr Right (ReboxX remix)

See the ladies in the background?

If your little sister likes bands like Fall Out Boy and Maroon 5 tell her to check out the original.

MP3: The White Tie Affair - Allow Me To Introduce Myself…Mr Right

I wanted to post this a week ago already but a trip out west to see family and friends prevented me from giving this the undivided attention it deserved.

Chris recorded this Soul Selectro promo mix to promote the launch of SoulSelecta.ca. Recorded with Ableton, Chris says the mix was meant to be a collection of his favorite tracks from the last year or so. I wouldn’t know because I haven’t had the pleasure to see the man play but apparently Ottawa locals can hear these tracks at his Friday and Saturday night residency at Cornerstone in the Byward Market. Many of these cuts are Manalogue favourites and should be yours too. The newest school of mixing is nice for those suffering from ADD because of the rapid fire mixes. Chris gets to the punch cycling through 50 cuts in a mere 60 minutes. This one has lotsa flava and should keep your girlfriend happy on long drives, especially when she’s annoyed at your monotonous, slow-moving playlist. Turn this one up and don’t be afraid to take some clothes off if the party heat burns you up.

MP3: Chris Rockwell - SOUL SELECTRO (July 2008)

1. Midnight In A Perfect World (Hensforth Remix) – DJ Shadow
2. Give It Up – The Goodmen
3. All The Girls – Sammy Bananas
4. Bigger Than Big (Bag Raiders Remix) – Super Mal
5. Thong Song – Sisqo
6. Daytime Hustler – Bette Midler
7. I Like It Raw – Rico Tubbs
8. Busta Move (Diplo Remix) - Young MC
9. A Milli (Dubbel Dutch Remix) – Lil Wayne
10. Patrick122 (Extended Saxophone Break Edit) – Mr. Oizo
11. Day N’ Nite (Old Money Vocal Edit) – Kid Cudi
12. Shake A Fist – Hot Chip
13. Return Of The Mack (LunyP bmore mack mix) – Mark Morrison
14. Creator – Santogold
15. Leader Of The Pack (DJ Kue Remix) - The Shangri-Las
16. Pro Nails (Bag Raiders Remix) – Kid Sister
17. Rip Groove (Tim Deluxe east London re-make) – Double 99
18. Beat It (2005 White Label remix) – Michael Jackson
19. Acceptable In The 80’s – Calvin Harris
20. Dance With You (The Twelves Remix) – The Black Kids
21. I’m In Love With You – The Paradise
22. Kids On Vacation (Jacob London remix) – When Saints Go Machine
23. Kids On Vacation (Zombie Disco Squad remix) – When Saints Go Machine
24. Twurk Central – Bird Peterson
25. Harder Better Faster Stronger (acapella) – Daft Punk
26. Strokin’ – Dynasty
27. Signatune (Spiller remix) - DJ Mehdi
28. Shadows – Midnight Juggernauts
29. Yes, I Don’t Want This – Digitalism
30. En Direct De La Cote (Alavi remix) – Tepr
31. Hearts On Fire – Cut Copy
32. American Boy (Nadastrom remix) – Estelle ft Kanye West
33. American Boy (Stockholm Syndrome club mix) – Estelle ft. Kanye West
34. Nil By Mouth (Knightlife remix) - Bag Raiders
35. Beeper (Detboi remix) - The Count and Sinden ft Kid Sister
36. Beeper (A-Trak remix) - The Count and Sinden ft Kid Sister
37. Shake A Leg (Jokers Of The Scene remix) - Water Lilly & St Plomb
38. Mash Up The Speaker – Hostage
39. Peach – Louis La Roché
40. Streetplayers – Voodoo Chilli
41. You Don’t Know Me (GRUM remix) – Armand Van Helden
42. Jump (Dave Dirt remix) – Kriss Kross
43. Cold Hearted Snake (DiscoTech mix) – Paula Abdul
44. Low (Nick Catchdubs Stoopit edit) – Flo Rida ft TPain
45. Doom’s Night (Crookers Bum Remix)
46. Shake It To The Ground (Switch and Santogold Remix) – Blaqstarr
47. Shake It To The Ground (GRNDTHFT RMX) – Blaqstarr
48. Wet N Wild (Midnight Juggernauts remix) – KIM
49. What’s It Gonna Be (acapella) – Busta Rhymes ft Janet Jackson
50. Ready For The Floor – Hot Chip

If you’re in the Ottawa area you can find Chris Rockwell Fridays and Saturdays at Cornerstone. On July 25, you can also catch him at Heaven Nightclub (Facebook Group) with Rob Solo, VH3, and Tim Foran. For the latenight types check out the man who Rockswell along with J. Bradley and Rick Laplante at Sunrise on Saturday July 26th, after the bars (3am - ??) - 18+ w ID, $10 cover - Mavericks, 221 Rideau St

You can find more info on Chris’s blog:
http://soundslikephantom.blogspot.com/

Here’s a quick post cuz it’s summer. A fellow named AFRIQUE DELUXE or UK PRODUCER (I’m not sure) hit me up with some fresh pop music and vocoder action.

MP3: Afrique Deluxe - Summer + Vox