Meet Sam Cannon and Greg Myers...the DJs behind our latest release World Series: Barcleona. With Greg on CD1 and Sam laying down CD2, we decided to finally get these two in the same room and find out just what gets these boys going! A huge Hed Kandi thank you to both of you for your time and the incredible CD you've created!!


In 5 words describe your mix on CD2 of World Series: Barcelona

SAM:     Deep, techy, funky, bad ass!
GREG:   Sexy, Twisting, Sunshine, Glitz and Glam

How long have you been DJ’ing for Hed Kandi and can you tell us more about your clubbing experience in Barcelona?

GREG:   This is my 4^th Year as a Dj at Team Kandi, Starting from my residency at super club Space with Hedkandi in Ibiza, to playing to the world’s biggest dance floors. My experience of Barcelona is definitely up there with the best clubbing cities i’ve played in, from big balearic clubs, to the underground intimate venues!! Either way, you’re always guaranteed an amazing night.

You’ve been an established DJ on the Hed Kandi roster for quite some time now, but who do you think will be the 2012 breakthrough DJ from Hed Kandi?

SAM:     Tough one as I don't want to give anyone a big head! Stu Ojelay has been getting some fantastic reports and is also on the money with his productions. Krystal Roxx has also been amazing for us this year. We also have a few tricks up our sleeve for 2012 so watch this space.

If the choice was yours, what destination city would be the next World Series stop off or release and why?

GREG:   Would have to be Vancouver in Canada for me!! I Love their summer parties, the city and most of all the clubbers over there.

SAM:     We have covered so many great cities, is there anywhere left?! Las Vegas would be amazing to do. A weekend in sin city is always appealing. 

What do you enjoy most about DJ’ing at Hed Kandi events and what is your favourite Hed Kandi party from any destination across the globe?

GREG:   Most of all would be seeing people enjoy their night and seeing their response to the parties we put on at Hedkandi, it’s not just about the music, it’s also the whole experience from getting to the club, to that last hands in the air track at the end of the night!!! That’s when i enjoy my job the most!!!!!!! Vancouver is my best destination, I just love the hospitality over there, the vibe and they love our Hedkandi parties, their summer boat parties are definitely up there with the best for me. It’s a tough one though, as we do some amazing parties across the globe.

What big plans does Hed Kandi have on the horizon?

SAM:     New Year’s Eve is the next big one for us. We have done some amazing parties in London at the O2 in previous years. This year due to pre-demand for World Series: Barcelona, we are planning a big one in Barcelona where we want to invite all our international fans to come and party with us in this fantastic city. Keep your eye on hedkandi.com and facebook.com/hedkandi for more info. We now have our own bars opening up over the UK, along with a fantastic audio range of headphones. We also have some great plans for artists next year, as well as our continued domination of worldwide events so everyone across the world can have 'A Taste Of Kandi'.

Where will you be DJ'ing for New Years Eve this year, what plans have Hed Kandi got in store?

SAM:     Aside from Barcelona we will also be in Madrid, Hong Kong, Brazil, Poland and Germany, to name a few, as well as our UK residencies. I am not sure where I will be yet, somewhere hot hopefully!

What piece of advice would you give to upcoming DJs/producers?

GREG:   Just keep your head down, stick to your own vibe and never stop learning and watching others! And most of all, never stop smiling and enjoying what you do. The sky’s the limit and why stop at the stars!!!!!

Quick Fire Questions

1.              What is the top track on your iPod at the moment?

SAM:     Good night (DP Cash Mix) - Ewan Rill
GREG:   It’s an album by a New Zealand band called Avalanche City! Nice for the drive home from gigs

2.            Who is your favourite Superhero and what superpower would you steal from them?

SAM:     Invisible man. Need I say more ;)
GREG:   Buzz Lightyear. . . .As I’ve heard it’s a nickname of mine at Hed Kandi HQ!!!!!!!

3.            If you weren’t in the music industry and had to choose one of the following career paths, which would you follow and why? Ice Cream Taster, Dentist, Crocodile Wrangler

SAM:     Crocodile Wrangler! Just to see people's reactions when I told them what I did!

If you weren’t in the music industry and had to choose one of the following career paths, which would you follow and why? Laughter Therapist, Arctic Explorer, Playstation Game Tester

GREG:   Arctic explorer, as I could sledge every day and chase penguins!!!!

4.            What’s your favourite type of Kandi?

SAM:     Cola cubes

GREG:   Would have to be Disco and Kandi Classics!!!!!!!!!

5.            Celebrity Tag Team Death Match, Waifs & Stray vs Jamie Jones & Lee Foss, who is your money on? 

SAM:     Jamie and Lee definitely. Jamie would kill me if I said otherwise!

5.            Celebrity Tag Team Death Match, DJ Chus & David Penn vs Rober Gaez & David Herrero, who is your money on? 
GREG:   Would have to be DJ Chus and David Penn, as there beats are just a little bit BIGGER and heavy weight!!!


You can order your very own copy of World Series: Barcelona - right here!

1.       Your track, Will I (Discover Love) a collaboration with DJ Chus, is a firm Hed Kandi favourite on our dancefloors across the globe, we are also loving the remix you guys did of Copyright Feat. Imaani - Story Of My Life, any new release for us to keep a look out for in the near future?

Well, so many projects for the coming months, with Chus and Abel Ramos as Iberican League we are planning to release two tracks called "Get Up" and "Loveground", I am also doing the new Deux single with Toni Bass, and I am doing a track with Lisa Millet, and a collaboration with ATFC on a new track...

2.       If you could change anything in the past 10 years of your music career, what would it be and why?

I don´t wanna change anything, things happen for a reason and they just become part of our lives. I am very lucky doing my profession and everything that I've lived is just a way of learning. 

3.       What piece of DJ equipment in your studio would you recommend a must have for starters?

Good computer, that´s enough to start.

4.       What is your ultimate end of the night track to play when you DJ? 

Deux "Sun Rising Up" (One of the thousand mixes...)

5.       What is your favourite clubbing spot in Barcelona?

Athletic Disco Club parties are great with Toni Bass.

6.       When on tour, what are the top 3 essentials you pack in your suitcase? 

Laptop, pendrive and headphones.

7.       You have been cementing your name and talents as a favourite Hed Kandi DJ over the past few years, what Hed Kandi compilation have you enjoyed working on most and why?

Not any special, maybe all. I remember the first Hed Kandi compilations, I was buying every release and I really wanted to be on any of them one day, after the years I am so proud to be in numerous Hed Kandi compilations. 

 Quick Fire Questions

1.       What is the top track on your iPod at the moment?
Normally is the last production I am working on, now the new Deux single that will be released soon.

2.       Who is your favourite superhero?
My father

3.       If you weren’t in the music industry and had to choose one of the following career paths, which would you follow and why? Bounty Hunter, IMAX Screen cleaner, Golf Ball Diver...
What kind of a question is this?? 

4.       What’s your favourite type of Kandi?
Chupachups

5.       As you come from Spain, Celebrity Death Match, Fabregas vs Kaka, who's your money on?

 Kaka because he is from Real Madrid but Fabregas is a great player.


Thanks David :) If you'd like to catch his latest work then head to the shop page right now where you can get yourself a copy of World Series: Barcelona!

Hed Kandi and Sample Magic combine to bring you the first Hed Kandi present Disco House pro-audio loops and  samples collection.  To celebrate this, together we are  running a producer competition that will see the winning entry released on one of Hed Kandi's forthcoming  compilations, amongst many other prizes.

Hed Kandi is the leading vocal house music brand, releasing over 12 compilations and throwing over 1,500 parties  worldwide each year. This is the perfect opportunity for house music producers and DJs to take their music to the next level.

To enter the competition, simply produce one full-length disco-house recording using at least one sample from this collection in a prominent role. Additional samples that you own the licence to, as well as original recorded vocals and/or instrumentation, may also be used. Entries that feature an original vocal line are particularly welcome: who knows, you might have the next Hed Kandi anthem - like Put 'Em High or Fade.  

The sample pack can be purchased from Sample Magic - Click Here


Prize

- The winning track will be released on the forthcoming  Hed Kandi Taste of Winter 2011 compilation.
- The winners will receive their own limited edition framed award disc.
- Hed Kandi hamper full of the latest Hed Kandi compilation albums, a pair of the new Hed Kandi headphone range amongst various other Hed Kandi merchandise.
- Plus £500 worth of Sample Magic prizes, including 10 DVD sample collections,  a copy of Sample Magic’s ‘Secrets of House Music Production’ and a copy of Paul White’s ‘The Producers Manual’. 

How To Enter

Purchase and download the Hed Kandi presents Disco House pro-audio loops and sample collection. Produce your record and then submit direct to the A&R team at Hed Kandi. 

To submit your remix entry - CLICK HERE

Each entry must be tagged with the following credits: 
Artist Name – Title of Track (Your Full Name & Email Address)  

Please only submit a master WAV or AIFF file.  (*MP3, MP4, WMA or other files will not be accepted*) 

Hed Kandi will also accept entries on CD / DVD sent to the  following address: 

Hed Kandi
FAO Carl, A&R Department 1
03 Gaunt Street
London
SE1 6DP 

Competition closes 5:30pm GMT 07.11.2011. 
The winner will be announced 14.11.2011. 

Rules 
The submitted entry must feature one or more samples from Hed Kandi presents Disco House in a prominent role in the track. Additional samples that you own the licence to, as well as original recorded vocals and/or instrumentation, may also be used. 

Terms & Conditions

OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES

HED KANDI & SAMPLE MAGIC PRESENT DISCO HOUSE PRODUCER COMPETITION

These “Official Competition Rules” govern your participation in the Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited trading as HED KANDI (“HK”) “Disco House Producer Competition” (the “Competition”).  Participation in the Competition by submitting your track (as per the instructions below) constitutes your full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Competition Rules. It is important that you read and understand them.

1.   Who Is Eligible?

The competition is open worldwide. Only persons who are at least fifteen (15) years old are eligible to enter the Competition.  If you are under 18 years old, you must obtain the consent of your parent/legal guardian prior to entering the Competition and you shall provide us with your parent/legal guardian’s email address or telephone number so that HK can confirm the same.  Any person who is an employee of HK or an immediate family member of an employee of HK or any other person who is directly connected with HK, being any advertising promotion agency or supplier of prizes for the Competition, shall be ineligible to enter. 

2. How To Enter.

(a) HK are offering you the chance to produce your disco house track including at least one of the samples included in the the Hed Kandi presents Disco House pro-audio loops and sample pack (the “Sample Pack”).  To enter the Competition and create the track go to one of the following websites: http://www.samplemagic.com / http://www.hedkandi.com or see the leaflet inserted in the Sample Pack (the “Competition Pages”) and follow the directions to enter between 5:00 pm. GMT on October 17, 2011, and 5:30pm GMT November 14, 2011 (the “Closing Date”).  You are responsible for all recording, editing, studio, mixing, internet and all other costs incurred by you in submitting your entry to the Competition.

 (b) In order to participate in the Competition, you must first purchase the Sample Pack from one of the following websites: http://www.samplemagic.com / http://www.hedkandi.com / http://www.beatport.com as indicated from the Competition Pages.  You may then create a  disco house track (“Your Track ”) by using at least one of the samples provided to you in the Sample Pack, and/or  adding other original elements and other elements which you have express permission to use and assign in accordance with paragraph 3 of these Official Competition Rules. IF YOU USE CONTENT THAT YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE, YOUR ENTRY WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.

(c) To enter Your Track in the Competition, click on the following link http://dev.hedkandi.com/mshk/HedKandiUploader/ and upload.

Each entry shall be tagged with the following credits:

artist name – title of track – your full name – your email address - your parents/guardian email address (if you are a minor)

Your track must be submitted as Wav or AIF file (MP3, MP4 or other files type will not be accepted) or you can send a CD/DVD to Hed Kandi – FAO Carl – A&R Department, 103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP.

(d) For the purposes of these Official Competition Rules, all the content of the Sample Pack or portions thereof, shall be defined as “HK Content”, and the elements added by you shall be referred to herein as the “Submission Materials”. 

(e) You may enter the Competition only once. By entering, you agree to be bound by the decisions of the judges appointed at HK’s discretion. HK shall not take any responsibility for any entries which are illegible, misdirected, lost for technical or other reasons or received after the closing date.  

3. Our Right to Use Your Track and Information about You

You warrant that:

(a) you have not prior to the Closing Date licensed or otherwise allowed Your Track to be exploited in any format anywhere in the World and that you shall not enter into any agreement for the exploitation of Your Track until 30 days after the Closing Date.

(b) save for any HK Content:

(i) Your Track shall not violate or infringe upon any common law or statutory right of any third party including, without limitation, contractual rights, copyrights and rights of privacy, or publicity;

(ii) Your Track is not be defamatory or obscene;

(iii) you have the right to enter into this agreement (and if you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian consents to you entering into this agreement);

(iv) you will not include other samples, save for the HK Content, (whether of musical and/or literary works and/or sounds) in Your Track unless you have express written consent from the owner of the sample to do so;

(v) that all musical and/or literary works (if any) written, owned or controlled in whole or in part (and if in part to the extent of the part only) by you or any party engaged by you or in which you have an interest and which are embodied on Your Track are licensed to HK on statutory, or (if none) the standard, terms for each territory;

(vi) you have the written consent, release and/or permission of each and every participant in the Submission Material to participate in the Competition as contemplated by these Official Competition Rules;

(c) you shall fully and effectually indemnify HK in respect of any breach of your warranties, obligations or representations made herein together with HK’s reasonable legal costs;

(d) If your track will be selected to be the Winner Track (as defined below) you will exclusively licence to us the Winner Track on the terms specified in clause 4 below, or you will be disqualified from the Competition.

 4. Judging; Prizes.

(a) After the Closing Date closes, HK or its representatives will pick one (1) Winner track at their own discretion. (the “Winner Track”).

(b) Prizes:

• The Winner Track will be released on the forthcoming Hed Kandi Taste of Winter 2011 compilation;
• a limited edition framed award disc of the Hed Kandi Taste of Winter 2011 including the Winner Track;
• an Hed Kandi hamper full of the latest Hed Kandi compilation albums;
• a pair of the new Hed Kandi headphone range amongst various other Hed Kandi merchandise;
• 10 DVD collections of samples courtesy of Sample Magic;
• A copy of Sample Magic’s ‘Secrets of House Music Production’ book;
• A copy of Paul White’s ‘The Producers Manual’ book.

 (c)   The Winner Track will be selected on the 17 November 2011(the “Closing Date”).  HK (or its representatives’) decision shall be final and binding in all regards and no correspondence shall be entered into.

(d) The producer of the Winner Track (the “Winner”) will be notified via email. If a Winner cannot be contacted within ten (10) calendar days of first notification attempt, or in the event that the original Winner transpires to have breached these Official Competition Rules, HK may select an alternative Winner. The name of Winner will be available on request. 

 (e) Prizes are non-transferable. HK does not make any warranty about the prize and there are no substitutions or cash redemptions for the prize. HK further reserves the right to substitute prizes at any time.

 (f) If, for reasons beyond the control of HK (including, but not limited to, tampering or computer virus infection or rights issues), the Competition is not capable of running as originally planned, HK at their sole discretion, reserve the right to cancel or modify the Competition, without liability. If a sufficient number of eligible entries (as determined by HK in its sole discretion) are not received by the Closing Date, HK reserves the right not to award any or all prizes.  All taxes levied on any prize awarded in the Competition (including, but not limited to, income taxes) are the sole responsibility of the Winner. All entrants agree to comply fully with each provision in these Official Competition Rules.  Any person attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with this Competition and any person who does not comply with these Official Competition Rules, will be ineligible for any prize and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No cash alternative to prizes is available to the Winner. If the Winner of the prize cannot be traced after reasonable efforts having been made by HK then HK may dispose of the prize as it thinks fit without any liability to the winner for having done so.

(g) the Winner hereby agrees that the entire copyright in the Winner Track and all other rights of every kind (including without limitation so-called rental and lending rights) shall be exclusively licensed to HK from the date of submission absolutely throughout the World for the full period of copyright and all renewals and extensions thereof and thereafter (in so far as possible) in perpetuity free of any claim by you or any third party. You further confirm that HK shall be the sole and exclusive licensee of  the Winner Track and you shall have no copyright interest or in the records produced therefrom and HK shall be entitled to exploit the Winner Track throughout the World without further payment to you. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD YOU WARRANT THAT YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN HAS CONSENTED TO YOU LICENSING YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WINNER TRACK TO HK AS SET OUT IN THESE OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES.

(h) You hereby grant to HK all consents including those under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or any statutory modification thereof to enable HK to make the fullest use of  the Winner  Track in all and any media throughout the World (but for the avoidance of doubt HK shall not be obliged to make any use of the Winner  Track.

(i) You confirm that HK shall have the right to use your name, professional name, likeness and approved biography in connection with the Winner Track.

5. Your Release of HK from Any and All Liability.

HK shall not be liable for losses or injuries of any kind resulting from: (i) acceptance/possession and/or use/misuse of prize(s)/loss or damage to prize(s) during delivery to the Winner, (ii) participation in the Competition, (iii) individual, joint or collective technical malfunctions of the telephone network and/or transmission line, internet connections, computer equipment, hardware and/or software, or (iv) any delay or distortion of an entry resulting from data transmissions that are garbled, incomplete, misdirected, lost, mutilated, delayed, corrupted, mechanically duplicated, illegible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Competition Rules. HK shall not be liable for damage to your computer (including, without limitation, any server failure or lost, delayed or corrupted data or other malfunction) due, either directly or indirectly, to your participation in the Competition or downloading of information in connection with the Competition. HK reserves the right to modify or cancel the Competition in the event that any portion of any website used to administer any aspect of the Competition becomes technically corrupted.

6. Law

These terms and conditions are governed by English law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

7. How to Get More Information.

For the name of the Winner, please visit the Competition Page. Copies of these Official Competition Rules may be obtained by sending an e-mail to info@hedkandi.com.  Requests for Official Competition Rules must be received by November 13, 2011.

Questions regarding the Competition can be directed by email to: info@hedkandi.com.

Show us your Kandi! - Hed Kandi Memorabilia Competition

Pssst .. Calling all die hard Hed Kandi fans! We have a Hed Kandi project that needs your help.

Team Kandi are on the hunt for unique and original Hed Kandi memento’s you may have collected over the years, including images of any Hed Kandi artwork, magazine adverts, event flyers, event posters and tickets you can find/own. 

All you need to do is simply take a snapshot of your collectibles and email  hedkandicompetition@hedkandi.com (include ‘HK Collectibles’ in the subject line) by the 31^st October 2011  to stand a chance to win some great Hed Kandi Prizes.

1^st Prize (One winner)

-          A 40cm x 40cm Jason Brooks Artwork Canvas

-          Guest list for you and 4 friends to a Hed Kandi event in your area.

-          Box of Hed Kandi CD’s to enjoy

2^nd Prize (Two winners)

-          Guest list for you and 4 friends to closest Hed Kandi event near you

-          New Barcelona World Series Album

3^rd Prize (Five winners)

-          A copy of the brand new World Series: Barcelona albums to share Hed Kandi sounds with your friends

Terms and Conditions

1.       To enter a competition you must be:
(a) 18 years old or over at the time of entry
(b) Can be located anywhere in the world

2.       Competitions are not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of any subsidiary of Hed Kandi

3.       No purchase necessary.

4.       Unlimited entry.

5.       Sending an e-mail is not proof that we have received your entry. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost or delayed, or which are not received for any reason.

6.       The winner will be selected by Hed Kandi

7.       The closing date for the competition is 31^st October 2011

8.       The winner will be notified by e-mail or via their social media accounts. The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

9.       The prize will not be transferable to another person.

10.   No part of a prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize.

11.   If an advertised prize is not available, we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.

12.   This competition is being run by Hed Kandi of 103 Gaunt Street London SE1 6DP

13.   Please read our Privacy Policy which tells you how we use any personal information we may collect about you by entering a competition.

14.   Hed Kandi reserves the right to amend these rules at any time and may also create rules which will apply to a specific competition only. If we do this we will publish the amended competition rules and/or specific competition rules on the relevant competition page.

15.   Travel and accommodation is not included in the prize