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050 DEREK”TheBandit’s” SOUND REPUBLIC

050 DEREK”TheBandit’s” SOUND REPUBLIC

PODCAST XTRA – THE CHILLZONE

50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

15 APRIL 2008

1) James Nelson vs Ola Gjeilo ft The World Youth Choir – Unicornis Captivatur
(DEREKTheBandit vs. James Nelson Chillout mix)

2) Speak Of Gold
White Label

3) Yael Naim – New Soul
http://music.podshow.com

4) The Grooveblaster featuring Daca – Sunrise In Dacas Eyes
http://music.podshow.com

5) I Second That Emotion
White Label

6) The Atomica Project – Gravity
http://music.podshow.com

7) Ajero Mario – Reflections On The Water From Images 1 by Claude Debussy
http://music.podshow.com

Ajero Mario – Moonlight Piano Sonata By Ludwig van Beethoven
http://music.podshow.com

9) Afterglow
White Label

10) Es Posthumus Luna Sans – Mosane
http://music.podshow.com

11) Es Posthumus Luna Sans – Nolitus
http://music.podshow.com

12) Animate Objects – The Weight
http://music.podshow.com

13) Heigo Yokouchi – Someday My Prince Will Come
http://music.podshow.com

14) Denis Kitchen – And Then The Light
http://music.podshow.com

15) Keenan – Talltree Butterflies
http://music.podshow.com

16) Alexye Nov – Lovely
http://music.podshow.com

Thanks to all the artists and labels!

More info www.soundrepublic.co.za

April 17, 2008 Posted by derekthebandit | Uncategorized | | No Comments Yet

DEREK”TheBandit” Auctions Record Collection!

PRESS RELEASE:

GOING, GOING… GONE!

DEREK”TheBandit” is set to auction his entire record collection, all in the name of charity.

In a collaboration between bidorbuy and The Starfish Greathearts Foundation, DEREK”TheBandit” is preparing for the mother of all auctions when he offers up his vinyl record collection that spans nearly two decades, “It’s close on three thousand records,” Derek enthuses.

bidorbuy (www.bidorbuy.co.za)is as excited at the prospect of what all parties aim in achieving with this unique auction. “We are very excited to be part of this charity auction, in particular because all the proceeds are going to such a worthy cause in The Starfish Greathearts Foundation. We are glad to support initiatives such as this and believe that online auctions can be a great way for charities to raise funds.”

STARFISH too, as the willing recipients of the proceeds, have expressed their gratitude to “TheBandit”. “STARFISH is delighted to be part of this amazing initiative! A big thank you to Derek for picking up his starfish by creating this fun opportunity for the public to make a difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa.

“This is sure to be a thrilling auction and we can’t wait to follow the action! Thank you once again for the continuous support we receive from the bidorbuy.co.za team, you guys rock!”

Having always been known and respected for acquiring the very best dance music from around the world, the treasures, collector’s items and the many white labels will have the dance dedicated salivating at the possibility of owning this prized collection.

“A novel idea,” says Derek, “is for groups to get together and bid as a consortium, as there are certainly enough records to go round more than a few times. The aim here is to raise as much money as possible for The Starfish Greathearts Foundation, so I want people to dig deep in order to further the great work these guys are already doing.”

With the bidding beginning on Monday 21 April and closing on the 5^th May, best you bookmark www.bidorbuy.co.za today and place your bids to own one of South Africa’s most impressive record collections ever.

Check out www.soundrepublic.co.za for more information about this great initiative, as well as all things “TheBandit” based

April 8, 2008 Posted by derekthebandit | Uncategorized | | No Comments Yet

049 DEREK”TheBandit’s” SOUND REPUBLIC PODCAST

31 MARCH 2008

FULL SHOW

MIX 1: WARM UP MIX

1) Koolwah – Fashion (Ryan Riback’s Red Ferrari Remix)
www.myspace.com/ryanriback
2) Ryan Murgatroyd – Balloon (Original Mix)
www.myspace.com/roostarmusicsa
3) Route 66 – Murano Mix
White label

MIX 2: MAIN MIX

1) Airwave – Touareg Above The Sky 2K8
www.bonzaimusic.com
2) Vorne & Amex – Liberty Town
www.bonzaimusic.com
3) Fire & Ice – Tour De Trance (Manuel Le Saux Remix)
www.bonzaimusic.com
4) dj prozac – gaurdian angel
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5) David Newsum – From Dubai With Love Sand Dune
www.recoverworld.com
6) Plastic Boy – Silver Bath (Ben Gold & Glyn Waters 2008 Re-make)
White Label

Thanks to all the artists and labels!!!

www.soundrepublic.co.za

April 1, 2008 Posted by derekthebandit | Uncategorized | | No Comments Yet

About – DEREK”TheBandit”

DEREK“TheBandit”RICHARDSON

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In the world of dance there are a multitude of builders and only a handful of qualified architects that truly define the genre, one of these select few is DEREK“TheBandit” Richardson

Twenty years ago there was an almighty void in the world of critical radio and an even deeper, darker abyss in the world of dance.Enter one Derek Richardson, who within the space of twelve months added “TheBandit” and politely launched his radio career on South Africa’s only national music station 5fm. Fast forward 19 years and today DEREK”TheBandit” has evolved into one of dance music’s most practised authorities on every platform available embraced by the dance dedicated.

With stages shared with everyone from Carl Cox, Judge Jules, Pete Tong, Tall Paul, Sister Bliss, Paul Van Dyk and Dave Morales Derek has traversed the globe, record box in-tow, delivering only the finest, fresh and as ever, infectious beats to those hungry and hankering to be dominated by dance.

With the world fast becoming a smaller place thanks to the likes of “TheBandit” initiating some of the most progressive, insightful and engaging environments in recent years, his second home is today the World Wide Web.

Dance Web Radio, hosted and loaded with some of worlds biggest and best in dance is firmly anchored at soundrepublic.co.za, a domain that today commands as much volume in content as it does in challenging your tweeters.

Add monthly Podcasts of which were introduced at each formats infancy, coupled with Derek’s trade-mark authority, commitment to quality and a respect for his audience and you have a environment teaming with real possibility and ability to transform just how we all celebrate the world of dance. His work ethic is firmly seated around a vision and ability to adapt and ultimately talk to the market in a way that has them locked in at every turn.

With a radio career that started at 5fm and continued on until late last year at Jacaranda 94.2 in Gauteng, tied with more than a decade establishing, growing and compiling dance compilations across a multitude of styles, Derek has and continues pushing the envelope with everything he does. The biggest series, World Of Dance spawned eight volumes over as many years. In total “TheBandit” has generated 23 full-length compilations, each filled with quintessential dance, many of which are still firm staples today, not only in South Africa, but also around the world.

The demand for Richardson’s invaluable wealth of knowledge continues to grow, be it on-air radio invites, behind-the-decks requests or CD compilation production, Derek welcomes the many opportunities afforded him in sharing his wealth of information, experience and expertise whenever and wherever he can.

With New & Social Media comes opportunity and the possibility of even greater integration, something which “TheBandit” celebrates and prides himself on being the first-to-market on a variety of entertainment platforms, past present and very near future. Technology plus content is his success and with that the ability to deliver the best of what both worlds have to offer through delivering solutions that affect real change and growth.

From spinning in front of 30 000 Knebworth attendees through to guesting on Ministry Of Sound’s weekly global broadcasts, DEREK“TheBandit” is as comfortable in front of a wall of fans or quite simply unpacking his record box on compilation in the privacy of a broadband connection. The future is now and DEREK“TheBandit” is decked out and ready to take it all to the next level.

www.soundrepublic.co.za