Fatsouls Records

San Francisco-based Fatsouls Records is a creation of Said Adelekan, producer, DJ and extraordinary event promoter. Following over a decade of successful event production, in 2007 Fatsouls Records emerged as an independent record label. The label’s aim is to continue to release organic and soulful dance music with emphasis on Afro Beat, Dub, Deep House, Minimal Tech and other Afro rhythms.

Following several successful releases to date, 2009 is looking to be the best year yet for this emerging independent label. Fatsouls Records recently signed Mr. Raoul K, a German-based producer from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. His first track on Fatsouls is set to be released in May 2009. Other projects in the works include “Long Story,” a new track by Said with mixes by house music veteran, Jerome Sydenham, of Ibadan Records, NY. The future promises to be very busy for this unique entity. Stay tuned for some beats.

The label is established with countless digital download music websites, including Traxsource, for its released tracks. Fatsouls Records releases are also distributed as 12” singles by Downtown 161, NY & Crosstalk, Chicago.

Dj Said Bio Download Bio

For over a decade now, DJ Said of Fatsouls Records has successfully shown his dedication to music through his extraordinary events, music production and DJ skills. He has brought soulful East Coast-meets-Africa brand of percussion-based deep house to a distinct slice of the underground. Said has spun at his Atmosfere events and many other clubs around the world alongside the likes of Francois K, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Tony Allen & Afrobeat 2000, Ron Trent, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, King Britt, Kenny Carpenter, Dennis Ferrer, Jerome Sydenham, Miguel Migs and countless others. His main influence is derived from Afrobeat, Highlife Jazz, Juju, and other music from his Yoruba root and numerous global music which he absorbed during his formative years.

As a teenager, Said sorted after his sibling’s extraordinary musical interests and record collection. During the period, Said was quite connected to his neighbors, Fela Kuti’s family organization. In 1984, Said moved from his hometown Lagos, Nigeria to England as a scholar. While in England, he gained a vast knowledge of the London club scene through direct experience and connections.

When Said moved to the US in 1988, he became extremely close to the work of some the legendary artist whose music he played during his formative years. While getting an academic business education, Said maintained a strong presence in the San Francisco and New-York’s underground club scene. By 1995, Said began residencies and guest appearances at clubs and private parties in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York and beyond. In 1999, Said launched Fatsouls Productions, a super sonic campaign outlet. Fatsouls’ monthly “Atmosfere” event gained a vast and remarkable following in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond during the years of 1999 – 2006. Fatsouls’ presentation of an extraordinary rotation of world class artist created a new nightlife scene in San Francisco that others have since attempted to emulate. Fatsouls events have been featured in URB Magazine, Straight No Chaser, San Francisco Bay Guardian, as well as in various local and international publications.

Said currently heads Fatsouls Records, a San Francisco-based independent record label founded in 2007. Said still promotes various events with emphasis on House, Afrobeat and other Soulful Afro – Rhythms. He has a score of releases on his Fatsouls Records label and other top indie house music labels like Wave Music, Ibadan Records, and Chez Music among others. Keep your eyes and ears open.

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