(NHW-004) JAMES AMATO & NATE BOWEN -- "LETS MISBEHAVE EP" Original tracks by: James Amato & Nate Bowen Tracks: Lets Misbehave, SolFre, Bosco Rosco, El Chicos Revenge CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! Available for purchase at: www.beatport.com www.stompy.com www.primalrecords.com www.junodownload.com www.traxsource.com www.djdownload.com
JAMES AMATO (Chicago) Neighborhood House Watch, SmartBar Chicago ***** Download James Amato's Most Recent Mix!
James Amatos grass roots approach to the music industry has kept him balancing roles of DJ, promoter, producer, and venue owner for more than 10 years. From hosting his first one-off event in 1998 to securing his position as Director of Music and Bookings at Chicagos historically influential SmartBar, James has become one of the most widely recognized names on the Midwest electronic music scene. In 2006, he established his industry presence further by launching Neighborhood House Watch, a new label that showcases similar-influenced Chicago House tracks. Recently James launched Potty Mouth Music, a new label ditching conventional house boundaries, imploring turntable trickery, unconventional loops and straight up dirty-glitchness into its catalogue of tracks. James grew up in Milwaukee, Wis., and was introduced to electronic music through the Midwest rave scene in the early 1990s. In 1999, he began working at Revolutions Records and joined forces with local electronic music innovator Steven Kaye in hosting Bassment at Rave/Eagles club. James exposure landed him the position of Saturday Night Music Director at Milwaukees Pure nightclub. At the time, Pure stood as the citys premiere underground music venue, boasting a six-figure sound system and sprawling capacity. As a promoter and resident, his global bookings and promotional tactics filled the floor every week. In 2004, James invested back into the industry by becoming co-owner and director of music and bookings at Milwaukees Mantra Lounge. Here he launched Kamasutra, a Friday event that would go on to become Milwaukees top underground electronic music night for three years. As its promoter, James booked a versatile roster of electronic talent that defied genre boarders. The consistent success of the night put the citys club scene on the national radar, as it garnered press attention from publications including URB and Nightclub/Bar Magazine. James success with night earned him runner-up for the Best Promoter in the U.S. by URB magazine, along with several pictorial Kamasutra spreads throughout 2005. Locally, James earned several press accolades, including Best Club DJ in Milwaukees 2005 Shepherd Express readers poll. In September 2006, James relocated to Chicago to become the new Director of Music and Bookings at Chicagos SmartBar, a historic venue with a 25-year tradition of showcasing electronic talent. Under the guidance of owner Joe Shanahan James continues broaden his scope as a promoter and bookings director. Teaming up with production partner Nate Bowen, their production fluidity has led to collaborative releases on Large Music, Red Brunette, Nine Records and Neighborhood House Watch. Additionally, James has partner production powers with Sombionx (Q Studios). The result is blend of funk-infused house tracks reminiscent of Chicagos past while evolving in the future direction of New School House. James balance of bass, bump and organic rhythms create peak-hour tracks that fill dance floors. James move to Chicago sees this 29-year-old nightlife guru reaching new plateaus of success in his promotional and production career. He continues to push the limits and raise the industry standard of the Midwest electronic music scene. JAMES AMATO - BEATPORT - TOP TEN (2/1/08) 01. Mastiksoul "Jacobino" Hosi Recordings 02. Santiago & Bushido "Got That" Potty Mouth Music 03. James Amato & Nate Bowen "Lets Misbehave" Neighborhood House Watch 04. Santiago & Bushido "For What" Potty Mouth Music 05. Joey Youngman "Double Stacked" Fetish Recordings 06. HiJack "Possessed" Potty Mouth Music 07. James Amato & Nate Bowen "SolFire" - Neighborhood House Watch 08. HiJack "Shimmy" Potty Mouth Music 09. d-t3ch "From the Soul" (Chuck Daniels Remix) Neighborhood House Watch 10. Hustle & Flow "Locals Only" - A Second Smell JAMES AMATO - STOMPY - TOP TEN (2/1/08) 01. Jazzmopper J "Knob Fiddler" Guess Who 02. Santiago & Bushido "Got That" Potty Mouth Music 03. James Amato & Nate Bowen "Lets Misbehave" Neighborhood House Watch 04. Santiago & Bushido "For What" Potty Mouth Music 05. 1200 Warriors "Jazzo" 1200 Trax 06. HiJack "Possessed" Potty Mouth Music 07. James Amato & Nate Bowen "SolFire" - Neighborhood House Watch 08. HiJack "Shimmy" Potty Mouth Music 09. Hoodfellas "Peep the Technique" (Hustle & Flow Remix) Flatpack Traxx 10. d-t3ch "From the Soul" (Chuck Daniels Remix) Neighborhood House Watch EPS AVAILABLE NOW ON NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE WATCH! NHW-004 - "LETS MISBEHAVE EP" November 2007 Original tracks by: James Amato & Nate Bowen Tracks: Let's MisBehave, El Chico's Revenge, Bosco Rosco, SolFire NHW-003 - "FROM THE SOUL EP" Original track by: d-t3ch Track: From the Soul Remixes by: Chuck Daniels, John Larner, Slater Hogan NHW-002 - "CHOP SUEY EP" Original tracks by: James Amato & Nate Bowen Tracks: Disco Oops, Hot Monte, Step Right Up, I Feel NHW-001 - "Chicago Soul" Original track by: d-t3ch Track: Chicago Soul Remixes by: Jason Hodges NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE WATCH APPAREAL! (Click On The Link Above To Get Your Gear!!)
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE WATCH (Chicago): url=http:// www.neighborhoodhousewatch.com Inspired by the close-for-comfort house community of Chicago, Neighborhood House Watch (NHW) is a burgeoning music label that embodies the true spirit of the new-school, underground house movement. Launched in 2006 by Midwest producer/promoter James Amato, NHW showcases releases rooted in deep and funky flare that defines Chicago house. The labels name pays homage to the cohorts and colleagues who continue to look out for the best interests of the underground house community through good beats, good vibes and (always) good times.