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I just got an email announcing this free pack of samples from Prime Loops that totals 500MB. I figured there must be a catch or I would have to sign up for something but there is absolutely no catch, just click on a link and download. What could be easier.

Get the Samples before March 14th, 2010.

From Prime Loops:
As a big ‘Thank You’ to all of their fans, customers and subscribers, Sample Developer Prime Loops are giving away this exclusive pack of free audio loops, samples and multi patches, which is available for a limited period of time only – so download it while you still can!

Inside you will find a genre-busting selection of over 500Mb of high-quality loops from both up-coming and new releases. These include NYC Piano Sessions, Dubstep Nation, Ghetto House Grooves, Orchestral Scores and many more. The samples are completely royalty free and can be used within your music projects at no extra cost to you. (Offer Ends March 14th 2010)

UK super-club brand Godskitchen kick starts the year with Pure Trance Classics, a must-have collection for fans and clubbers alike. Spread over three CD’s, Pure Trance Classics is the definition of real trance anthems for the loyal clubbing generation, bringing together a huge selection of exclusive tracks and mixes that have not featured on other albums including HUGE tunes from Tiësto, Armin, Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten plus future classics from the likes of Sander van Doorn, Marco V, Deadmau5 and Above & Beyond.

We have 3 copies of this triple CD set to giveaway to 3 readers. Just post in the comments and the winners will be chosen randomly next week. You will be notified if you are selected.

You can also pick up a copy of Godskitchen: Pure Trance Classics at Amazon.

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We have a new interview with Master’s at Work’s Louie Vega talking about Soul Heaven, Current Projects, and little known bits about his personal life. Enjoy.

How important is Soul Heaven to you and why is you think they have been successful; proudly celebrating their 10th Anniversary?
At soul heaven we have always kept it real musically and all the djs have done wonderful work giving you the best in soul dance music. Soul Heaven always kept a close contact with the fans, and there is always an a class set of entertainment. With the cds, events worldwide, and quality of music they bring, you can’t go wrong. They are also friendly with all fans and give them the time they deserve. 10 years is a long time to keep for an ongoing party, and soul heaven has proven themselves in our industry.

Your career spans way more than ten years but can you remember the time when you celebrated 10 years in the industry and as MAW?
I will never forget our 10-year anniversary (maw). We had a huge party in Miami at opium garden, over 2000 people and the best live entertainment you could ever have. We invited the Nuyorican Soul band to back up Roy Ayers, Bebe Winans, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Jody Watley, and many more. Brazilian dancers, fireworks, the infamous MAW gift bags, and much more.

Soul Heaven brought together the soulful sounds of house and really gave it a worldwide stage. How have you seen dance music evolve over the last decade?
Dance music has evolved very much. From djs playing at the Olympics, to playing at the super bowl, working with cirque du soleil and even getting recognized at the Grammys with awards, dance music is growing in a big way. Many pop artists now are leaning towards dance music where before many in that world saw it as taboo. I only see it growing bigger in that way where the worlds will mix more musicially.

Are there any particular styles that you have seen arise and quite happily seen disappear…? (more…)

Rephlektor Inkorporated has been kind enough to send us 3 of Tom Stephan’s new mix CD “Nervous Nitelife” to give away to our loyal readers. If you don’t recognize the name you probably know Tom by his other alias, Superchumbo. I’m pretty excited to check this mix out as I have been a huge Superchumbo fan since the late 90′s when he defined the Tribal Progressive sound. Just looking at this tracklisting has already got me ready to go out an boogie! So we’re going to give away 3 copies of this CD via a random drawing. To enter to win just leave a comment below with a valid email address and tell us your favorite Superchumbo track. We will contact the winners to get your info.

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