Kon

On My Way

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What leads an individual to walk the often obsessive path of the crate digger? Raiding filthy basements and accumulating back-breaking stacks of wax on a tantalising search for the unearthed groove, Kon cites early exposure as the source of his calling: "One of the first physical records I fell in love with was Electric Light Orchestra's El Dorado. The music on that LP is incredible, climatic strings, and full of amazing songwriting. To digest and absorb music with such depth is the best thing for a 4 year old. Get 'em going young! I know this is part of the reason why later in life I searched further than what was just on the radio." Kon's father was a drummer, and his love of the break not only inspired the quest for the funkiest rarities that birthed the iconic On Track and Off Track compilations, but also informed his approach to the edit. Check the 'Nite Time Remix' of 'Hooked' as the perfect introduction to his style: breaking things down to the bare essentials, the rhythm section takes on a life of its own in what has fast become the definitive version of an already classic disco workout. Kon's output has given new life to this art form, and on the road to mastery he studied the golden touch of editing and remix masters Walter Gibbons and BBE label-mate John Morales. The natural next step for this beat-juggling heavyweight was a return to the crafting of his own original productions. Bringing together a close-knit team of musician friends, Kon has revived a longstanding partnership with BBE and recorded his debut album titled On My Way. Kon's first productions were committed to tape in the early 90s when he a formed a rap group called Mikst Nutz. Their demo was given heavy rotation by DJs Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito, and, in 1992, Jive Records came close to signing the project. We are also treated to the unmistakeable vocals of UK talent Ben Westbeech, who Kon first met at the Southport Weekender. “I was with Amir leaving to catch the car service back to our hotel when I heard a guy yelling our names. Turns out it was Ben, and I had no idea he knew about our On Track compilations. And in turn he seemed to be shocked that I knew who he was! I've always liked Ben's work and I was staying in London with him when we first cut this tune. It was originally recorded to a totally different track that was all samples.” The musical arrangement of On My Way reflects a deep understanding of dance floor dynamics, and Kon honed his craft as a DJ playing at house parties in the 80s, coming from a party rock background where all styles were thrown into the mix. He remembers looking up to Boston radio jocks like DJ Jesse McGee and DJ T-Clark, while records like Cash Money & Marvellous' Ugly People Be Quiet influenced his technical craft: “They contained scratches that were ahead of their time. I really didn't have any mentors, except for these records and the mixes those guys would do on the radio.” Kon's love for wax is for life, but he has little time for those passing judgement on a selector's format of choice: “It’s a DJ’s skill set and taste that matters. Music is meant to be shared and spread to as many as possible. Who cares what medium I choose to play my music from? We are messengers, period. Nobody owns the sounds that are blasting out of the speakers except the actual musicians. You may own the little piece of plastic it’s recorded onto, but that’s it. Fools need to stop trippin’. I’m not caught up in the hype. I still buy vinyl and I know it’s the coolest medium to store music on. Nothing can beat it. The feel, the smell, the labels and so on, but I can’t take vinyl with me when I die. Now the sounds that have fed and nourished my soul, I take with me everywhere I go. I can take them with me to the grave, or where ever I end up when my physical shell can no longer take it. The music itself is staying with me forever.” In On My Way, a rich cultural heritage has been distilled into an upfront album of burning dance floor action, showing us why the BBE-crowned 'King of Digging' has for so long remained a formidable, worldwide musical icon.

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Genre

Disco

Release Date

23.08.2013

Cat No

BBE241ACD

Tracklist

Track 1
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Track 2
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Track 3
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Track 4
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Track 5
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Track 6
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Track 7
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Track 8
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Neo Disco
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12"
Kon
12.95 €
Alright / Stars Star Time
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Disco
12"
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Kon
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Alright / Stars Star Time
Re Edit (Disco)
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7"
Kon
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Messin / Stop (Rock The House) Star Time
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Disco
7"
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13.95 €
Messin / Stop (Rock The House) Star Time
Re Edit (Disco)
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12"
Kon
10.95 €
Funkanova / Lowdown Star Time
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12"
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10.95 €
Funkanova / Lowdown Star Time
Deep House
2-7"
Kon
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On My Way (Dubs) BBE
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House
2-7"
Kon
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On My Way (Dubs) BBE
Re Edit (Disco)
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12"
Kon
10.95 €
Who Shot Ya / Inhuman Star Time
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12"
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Who Shot Ya / Inhuman Star Time
Re Edit (Disco)
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12''
Kon
11.95 €
Spirit Of The Party Star Time
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12''
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Spirit Of The Party Star Time
Jazz
Book
J Jazz
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Free and Modern Jazz Albums From Japan 1954 - 1988 BBE
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Jazz
Book
J Jazz
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Free and Modern Jazz Albums From Japan 1954 - 1988 BBE
Jazz
12"
Jazzanova
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Face At My Window / Beyond The Dream BBE
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Jazz
12"
Jazzanova
25.95 €
Face At My Window / Beyond The Dream BBE
tba
3-LP
Various
52.95 €
Yebo! Rare Mzansi Party Beats from Bbe
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3-LP
Various
52.95 €
Yebo! Rare Mzansi Party Beats from Bbe
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LP
Kirk Degiorgio
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Modal Forces / Percussive Forces BBE
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LP
Kirk Degiorgio
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Modal Forces / Percussive Forces BBE
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47.95 €
Inside Ourselves (Strata Records Reissue Series) BBE
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2-LP
Sphere
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Inside Ourselves (Strata Records Reissue Series) BBE
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Will & James Ragar
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Will & James Ragar One BBE
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2-LP
Will & James Ragar
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Will & James Ragar One BBE
Nu Funk / Nu Soul
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Power Bossa Remixed Agogo
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Funk/Soul
CD
Fab Samperi
17.50 €
Power Bossa Remixed Agogo
Disco
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CD
Kon
14.95 €
On My Way BBE
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CD
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On My Way BBE
Disco
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CD
Various
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Elaste Vol. 2: Space Disco Compost
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Various
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Elaste Vol. 2: Space Disco Compost
Disco
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Various
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Elaste Vol. 1: Slow Motion Disco Compost
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Various
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Elaste Vol. 1: Slow Motion Disco Compost