HIAF-Guest Mix 10-JC Freaks (Wanderer/Mojuba/Phonica)
So the first guest mix in some time is by JC Freaks, aka Werner Niedermeier and Anthea Nzekwu. The duo have released just one single, “The Rock”, on Mojuba’s new sub-label, Wandering.
It’s been around quite a lot but if you haven’t heard it you could go and do so on their Myspace. They’ve kindly done a mix each for me to share with all of you. No tracklists this time around.
Also Anthea, whom some of you may know from Phonica Records, has answered a few questions about “The Rock”, clearing up that it’s not about cocaine and establishing that the JC in “JC Freaks” stands for Jesus Christ. Since this is a staunchly Catholic blog I’m delighted with this, as are my parents.
How did this JC Freaks project come about?
Well Werner and I were old friends we met back in (20??) through a mutual friend Anthony Cox who at the time was the manager of Flying Records in Soho, I worked there and Werner booked me to play in a club in Spain. Werner moved to London sometime after and we immediately hit it off. To be honest if it wasn’t for Werner pushing me and encouraging me to get in the studio it probably would never have happened.
What are both of your backgrounds? I know Anthea works in Phonica? Have either of you produced before?
No I hadn’t produced before just had a real love for music. My father was my inspiration; in his twenties he was the bass player in a reggae band, I remember him taking me to a couple of the bands rehearsals when I was around 5 and I’d love to jump on the drums and bang around. My father loved jazz, funk and disco as well as reggae and had a rather cool record collection which I confiscated when I left home. I studied music at school and DJ’d right the way through university. Werner is producing music since around 1995. He is involved in production outfits like Notenshun and Audio Nature.
What kind of music are you guys trying to make? Whose music do you both like?
Well Werner and I are always about the House groove but beyond that our name JC Freaks stands for Jesus Christ Freaks since we both put our faith in Jesus yeah!! ‘The Rock’ is, believe it or not, about God and not cocaine (some have asked) the lyrics are My Rock, My Fortress, My Deliverer which is actually an extract from The Bible – Psalm 18.. So the project is really based on our faith, we are trying to send a message but not necessarily by making full on Gospel music. All our tracks point the way to God in some way.
Where was the mix recorded?
The mix I did was recorded live from a night I do monthly in London. Werner did his mix in his studio.
Are you surprised by the success of your first single?
Yes very. But at the same time because of our faith we knew God would make it happen for us because it was about him. Funny huh?! I’m very pleased about its success. People I never thought would buy it have not only bought but tell us how much they love it. Praise God! Lol.
What have you guys got in store in the future?
We’ve got a couple of new EPs coming out later this year via Mojuba Records, and Phonica Records, and are currently working on more stuff.
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Alternatively go read about the rest below and download direct as you see fit.
HIAF Guest Mix 9-Hauke Freer (Real Soon/Morris Audio)
HIAF Guest Mix 8-Giles Smith (Secret Sundaze/Two Armadillos)
HIAF Guest Mix 7-Chaton (Plak: Switzerland)
HIAF Guest Mix 6-Till Von Sein (Trenton/Morris Audio)
HIAF Guest Mix 5-Federico Molinari and Vera (Oslo)
HIAF Guest Mix 4-Eurokai (Liebe*Detail)
HIAF Guest Mix 3-Solomun (Diynamic/Déssous)
HIAF Guest Mix 2-Ed Davenport (Liebe*Detail/Leftroom)
HIAF Guest Mix 1-Ralf Kollmann (Mobilee)
PS: For the first time in a few months I have a queue of guest mixes because I’ve had the time to hassle people think about who I want to ask. There are some more really exciting mixes on the way, one from an artist I never thought would even respond. Any problems with the podcast or downloads just let me know.
Paul M wrote:
Ah, techno with a religious twist, the best kind. God bless you all.
Posted 08 Oct 2008 at 12:51 pm ¶
todd wrote:
enjoyed both of them this morning, thanks freaks.
Posted 08 Oct 2008 at 4:31 pm ¶
Joe H wrote:
Yeah I enjoyed them too, thanks HIAF & Freaks. Would love to know what the track is that comes in at 18 :20? on Werner’s mix.
Posted 08 Oct 2008 at 5:28 pm ¶
teleost wrote:
Wicked - thank you ronan & jc freaks! looking forward to listening to these tomorrow.
Prosumer played ‘The Rock’ on saturday and it sounded fantastic.
Posted 08 Oct 2008 at 7:47 pm ¶
Ronan wrote:
Was that at the Sud party Joe?
Posted 08 Oct 2008 at 7:51 pm ¶
Onirik wrote:
really like their stuff.
By the way, how packed was the Sud party!?! The sound-system was banging
Posted 09 Oct 2008 at 12:59 am ¶
teleost wrote:
Fuck yes!
One of the best sets I’ve heard and once I’d found some dancing space by the speakers I was in heaven - what a great party.
I’m in love with Prosumer!
Posted 09 Oct 2008 at 9:51 am ¶
teleost wrote:
Having listened to the mixes too I’ll say thank you again - especially for Anthea’s with its proper ravey vibe. Maybe I should try and get into T Bar some time for a Phonica night, although last time the doorman was SO RUDE (saying ‘we’re closed’ with no further explanation) i just don’t know if it’s worth it…
Posted 09 Oct 2008 at 11:08 pm ¶