436 – Martin Ikin

For this weeks podcast we were determined to bring the sound closer to home. We really wanted to share a London vibe with our listeners around the world. Thus we went in search of someone we thought would aptly represent the capital and Martin Ikin was a natural choice. Based in London, we’ve been fans of Martin for a while now, watching him forge a well deserved reputation as one of the most technically sound producers in the game, remixing the likes of Jamiroquai, Joey Negro and Masters At Work to name but a few.

The founder of Soul Purpose Records, Martin is as at home behind the decks as he in in the studio, with his skills on the wheels of steel being enough to make Liam Neeson’s character in Taken blush.  The end result of endless hours of practice as he sought to perfect his sound over the course of two decades in the scene, it’s these talents we have the pleasure of presenting you today with this exclusive mix. Opening with his brand new remix of Blonde’s ‘All Cried Out’ Martin’s stellar set of selections were just what we needed to kickstart our week. Turn. It. Up.

Sum up this podcast in 10 words…

My new Blonde remix and other tracks I really like

What’s your personal favourite track on it?
Apart from my own you mean, haha… Actually there is a track at the end of the mix by Bordertown that I could only half squeeze on, Not really a club banger but its such a great piece of music I really love it, one of my faves right now.

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
I think actually doing it live and feeling the vibe, I enjoyed doing this mix.

What’s the best gig you’ve played recently?
There’s been a few but I have to say Rotterdam is one of my fav places right now, The Kingsday party was insane

What have you got coming up?
Loads and loads of new music, my Blonde remix is out this week and a Collab with Low Steppa coming soon which are both on this mix

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
Turn it UP!

Tracklist
1. Blonde – All Cried Out (Martin Ikin Remix)
2. Tough Love – My Everything
3. Maur – Dossa
4. Apollo 84 – Suite 84
5. Low Steppa – So Real (Sam Divine & Curtis Gabriel Remix)
6. Erik Christiansen – War + Love
7. Emanuel Satie – Private Show
8. Emanuel Satie  – Cold Sweat
9. Martin Ikin & Low Steppa – About Time
10. Martin Ikin & Low Steppa – Words
11. Petros Odin & Mattik – After Gas
12. DJ Tonio – Bigger Than Yours (Oliver Giacomotto Remix)
13. Bordertown – All This Before (Jack Ritchie Remix)