Kehakuma

Kehakuma and Space nominated at the Best of Spain Awards

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:05:01 +0000

The Spanish edition of the famous DJ MAG promotes the new Best of Spain electronic music awards, giving recognition to those who were the best during the year through different categories such as DJ, DJ revelation, producer, director, producer revelation, Club, record label, festival, radio program, album, compilation album or best night (promoters). Precisely in this last category the Party Kehakuma has been nominated: underground reference in Ibiza, with an international scope during this year 2012 by taking part in many different parties that the promoters will organize around the world. Kehakuma has strengthened itself as a commitment to a quality of music without commercial trends by bringing the most interesting artists and an impeccable production totally developed towards an oriental aesthetics.
Space Ibiza receives another time the nomination for best Club in the category “Clubs with a capacity for more than 500 people”, as recognition for the Space great season that has contributed most to the development of the electronic music during this last two decades.
Soon, votes will be opened and we ask you again your support by voting your favourites through

http://www.djmag.es/bestofspain

Sydney loves Kehakuma

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:33:13 +0000

The Greenwood Hotel, a legendary location for open air events, couldn’t have been a better location to host the first ever Kehakuma party outside of Space Ibiza.
On January the 1st, 2.500 electronic music aficionados attended one of Sydney’s most sought after events. The lineup was simply exquisite and never seen before in Sydney, ranging the whole spectrum of Kehakuma’s music policy. From Jef K’s deep house to Radio Slave’s techno, going through Seth Troxler’s own brand of house, a true musical journey was lived through the entire event.
The doors opened at midday on a hot summer day with local Sam Roberts who after a nice warm up set gave the commands to Seth Troxler, the event’s heavy weight.
The Detroit native delivered an impressive set of house music that included some of Visionquest’s released material as well as old school blended sounds, all of them quality.
After 2 hours of Troxler’s set and Matt Cahill’s performance, Parisian Jef K took over the commands. He possessed the audience with “Jack” himself: rough and groovy beats full of catchy vocals and the crowd followed with a huge smile jacking their bodies as the event deserved.
Eddie Richards was next, London legend proved why he’s been at the forefront of electronic music for so many years and, as many people agreed, was the highlight of the night. A 2 hour set full of powerful beats.
Playing after Eddie and keeping the high level of energy seemed a difficult task but UK and now Sydney’s underground player Gary Todd handled the situation perfectly.
After more than 9 hours of partying the crowd seemed as hungry for beats as at the very beginning and, lucky enough, the event’s second heavy weight was not going to let them down: Rekids boss Radio Slave was on top of his game, his techno infused selection took the event to a whole other level as the moon was showing up.
Last but not least, Kehakuma resident artist Remo, had the honor to close a party that will be for sure remembered. To close an event with such talented artists billed is not an easy task but Remo is no stranger to the game, he proved why he has a deserved place at Kehakuma every summer; his tech house set was the ice on the cake for the World’s premiere of Kehakuma’s international tour.

KEHAKUMA TV – 2011 Chapter 13

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:51:42 +0000

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KEHAKUMA TV – 2011 Chapter 12

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:25:39 +0000

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KEHAKUMA TV – 2011 Chapter 11

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:21:44 +0000

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Kehakuma nominated as Ibiza’s Best Party

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:01:42 +0000

After an amazing season in space Ibiza, Kehakuma is nominated as best party in ibiza at vicious awards 2011.
Vote now : http://viciousmagazine.com/viciousmusicawards/votaciones.php

Subb-An

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:44:22 +0000

Ash you´ve played quite a few dates in Ibiza this summer including Kehakuma, what do you think of the parties and scene here this season?

This year has been pretty bubbling. I’ve noticed it’s picked up a lot in the last two months and there’s been a great energy on the Island. I’ve had my fair share of fun to say the least, is there such a thing as partying too much and going to numerous villas? Hmm…no I don’t think so!

You´ve been involved with Birmingham underground party Below at the Rainbow Pub for the last four years. How did the early days, playing and running the party, influence your sound?

Well when I met the guys from Below the night was already in full swing and it certainly had an impact on me. It was the most underground music I had heard to that date, I was still young, I was nineteen. I had been moving towards that direction with the music I was buying, but I had yet to go somewhere that had a party like Below. I had been going to Fabric since I was seventeen but this was different and it was very good! I guess the main influence was the ‘party’ element. Below had a great energy and it was a 12 hour rave. People wanted to ‘party’ so I guess you have to make them dance, it couldn’t be too serious.

You have also mentioned the ‘Maestro’ documentary on Larry Levan as a big inspiration to your music?

Yes, I watched this a few years ago and off the back of it discovered a lot of music that I had heard, but didn’t know the artists, the labels, the affiliations etc. It helped bridge the gap and gave me loads of interesting facts to bounce off and look deeper into.

So what made you decide to recently move from Birmingham to Berlin?

I needed a change. Being based in Birmingham was a great place to knuckle down and work with no distractions, because there weren’t any, but I needed some stimulation, some creative energy I would say. London was on the cards but I’ve spent so much time in the city that it was far more appealing to move to Berlin. And after all London will always be there so I can do that at a later date.

Do you have any plans to start up another party like Below over there?

No, parties are hard work. I was always a resident for Below and offered my opinions and helped as much as I could. The only events that we will do in Berlin will be the One Records events that will be at Watergate and Wilde Renate!

You are now producing together with Adam Shelton under the moniker S.A.S. How has your relationship developed since you first met at the Below parties and what do you each bring to the table?

Well… Things have developed a lot obviously from just meeting Adam, to becoming great friends, running a label together and having an alias. Adam has a great extensive record collection and I’ve learnt a lot from this. I’m more technical so I guess I show him a thing or two on that front.

How does the S.A.S. sound differ from what you both do individually?

S.A.S is more fun and it’s edits of old tracks that we love that don’t really get played all that much these days. Maybe because the quality doesn’t cut it or the arrangement isn’t right, so we do our thing on it.

In terms of productions as Subb-an, already this year you¹ve had releases on Crosstown Rebels, Tsuba, 2020Vision and Spectral Sound. What do you have lined up next?

I’ve just completed a remix of Maya Jane Coles. There is two versions so check them both out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZO0HyFyIWw

I have also just done a remix of Noir & Haze ‘Around’ and currently working on a remix for DJ T on Get Physical. As for releases, I have a single on JEF Ks ‘Silver Network’ coming in October and in November a release on Saved with a great remix from Nic Fancuilli. I’m also working on new music for both Crosstown and Spectral.

And what releases should we look out for on One Records, your label you run with Adam Shelton?

Next up is Yakine ‘Last Harmony’, with a great remix from Nico Lahs and one from JEF K & Gwen Maze. Also check the latest release, it’s a tasty various artists.

http://www.beatport.com/release/various-artists-part-02/682962

At the age of 24 you are an established DJ, producer and label partner. What¹s the secret to Subb-an´s success?

Hard work and balance is the key for me! Stay on top of what you do but have fun and live life!

Kehakuma 29th September – The Closing Party

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:44:32 +0000

So another season draws to an end and Kehakuma rounds off a tremendous year with another stellar line-up of underground house and techno dons. Headlining the Terraza is Ibiza’s man of the moment, Jamie Jones, the Hot Creations boss has been the talk of the island all summer with a shed load of his productions and remixes destroying dance floors everywhere; he returns for his 3rd Kehakuma appearance of the summer. Nick Curly, the mainstay of Thursdays at Space, is of course part of the action, this time teaming up with Mathias Kaden in a combination that has proven deadly in the past. Also on the Terraza are Air London big players Glimpse and Simon Baker, both of whom are frequent Kehakuma performers and will take the party from house to techno and back again with their upfront sounds.

In the Discoteca, Wet Yourself return to hosting duties by the hands of Cormac, Jacob Huxley and Peter Pixzel; this time the headline guests are Minilogue, the seminal Swedish production and DJ duo of Sebastian Mullaert and Marcus Henriksson, who will ensure that every inch of the vast interior of Space is probed by their musical talents. Also joining them is Terence Fixmer, one of France’s most illustrated characters of the techno, where he has been a force for over a decade and is renowned for his dark, atmospheric sounds, as well as his unwavering commitment to non-commercial music.

Upstairs in the Red Box, Whomho once again look after proceedings and this time they have a strong line-up featuring Tom Demac playing Live, Axel Boman and Cedric Maison of Hypercolour Records. Guaranteed to be a roadblock and rapidly becoming one of the best closing parties to attend, come early and party with us for the finale of Kehakuma at Space 2011.

Kehakuma Podcast Nº 18 by DISKJOKKE

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:23:03 +0000

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Red Box Hosted by Whomho

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:39:28 +0000

During the 2011 season, Whomho has been hosting the Red Box on Kehakuma nights bringing in a selection of high quality artists as guests and alternative musical concept. More than anything though, the Red Box has become a place to hear music with a difference, perfectly accompanying the Kehakuma package for Thursday nights at Space Ibiza.

Good atmosphere and good vibes courtesy of en vogue artists like:

6th borough Project / Ada (live )/Adan Shelton / Alex Jones / Ali Tillett / Axel boman / Ben Pistor / Burnski / Cedric Maison / Cottam / Damon Martin / Die Vögel (live )/ Diskjokke / Horse meat disco/ Jay Shepheard/ Jordan Peak / Mark E / Midland / Nicholas (live)/Ollie seaman / Ooft!/ Pete Herbert / Rob Summerhayes / Sean Brossnan/ Session victim/ Soulphiction (live) & The missing linkx / Ste Roberts / Subb an / The Revenge / Toby Tobias / Tom Demac (live) / Tornado Wallace

Nu-disco sounds and alternative electronic thanks to Whomho every Thursday in the Red Box at Space Ibiza for Kehakuma.