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mark doyle on fierce angel, es vive and ibiza in 2011

2011 has been a hectic year for Mark Doyle. Since leaving Hed Kandi in 2006, the clubbing uber-brand he set up seven years earlier, Mark has been working on his new label, Fierce Angel, signed a partnership deal with Strictly Rhythm and released a brand new compilation CD.

Addicted caught up with Mark to find out more about Fierce Angel, why he loves Ibiza and what he has in store for the future.

‘Fierce Angel is more than just a record label, as we involve ourselves in live events and will shortly be launching a few brand extensions’ said Mark. He described the label to be a natural extension of what he was doing at Hed Kandi: ‘it’s all about providing great music and entertainment to people who love to have a good time.’ 

He adds: ‘In philosophy and music style Fierce Angel are very similar to Hed Kandi during the years 1999-2005. This period was the time I was there and running the label and it was very much created around my personal tastes in music and general beliefs.’

Launching Fierce Angel is not the only success for Mark. He has recently signed an amazing partnership deal with the legendary Strictly Rhythm, signed a number of new artists projects and released a new compilation CD. 

The new compilation CD, Fierce Angel/Hotel Es Vive 2011, features three different styles across three mixes. ‘The first mix is very much a classic Ibiza poolside chill mix, the second is much more vocal disco affair and the third takes things a little darker and dirtier.

'It is a broad collection of some of the finest summer tunes, with a few classics thrown in for good measure.’

As he travels around the world, permanently attached to his laptop, he describes his job as a constant obsession, which is made easier by his wife working alongside him. When asked what the favourite thing is about his job, Mark answered with: ‘Getting to travel around the world, playing amazing music in fantastic nightclubs and finding and releasing great music to the public.’

2011 has been a seminal year for Mark and his career. ‘It has been a hectic summer! The new Es Vive compilation is one of the highlights of this summer, I’ve been able to play in both Mexico and Taiwan for the first time and our launch party at Es Vive was spectacular.’ 

Mark has been travelling to Ibiza for nearly 20 years now and the island constantly surprises him. ‘It’s an amazing melting pot of musical talent and unique people.’ He has recently fell in love with a new restaurant which opened this year, called Como and enjoys to spend his time at his base camp, Es Vive. 

The future certainly does not seem bleak for Mark and Fierce Angel, with a compilation in work called ‘Deeply Fierce’, a number of new artists to be released, their radio station set to hit stations worldwide and a touring schedule taking them from Australia to Dubai and all around the world.

Check out Fierce Angel on www.thefutureisfierce.com and tune in to the 4 hour radio show on demand 24/7 at www.jazzfm.com. Click here to preview and download some Fierce Angel music.

 

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ibiza 2011 - how was your time on the island this year?

With thousands of people flying over to the White Isle this year, Addicted caught up with a few of them to see how they found their time in Ibiza this year...

20-year-old Sara Ghafari is a student from Birmingham and stayed in the Orvay Appartments, San Antonio, for 12 nights.

Describe Ibiza in three words...

Young free and wild! 

How was Ibiza 2011 for you? 

Best girls holiday I have had! In my opinion, it's much better than Aiya Napa, Faliraki and Magaluf. The clubs are expensive but definitely worth it, especially if you’re into the music scene. The West End is cheap and cheerful and is also a good night out for anyone not wanting to spend as much. 

What was the highlight of Ibiza 2011 for you? 

Amnesia with Annie Mac!

Your favourite place in Ibiza? 

Zoo project, awesome atmosphere, great costumes and like a mini festival!

Which clubs, if any, did you go to?

Pacha – ‘F*ck me im famous with David Guetta, Amnesia – Annie Mac, Privilege – Zoo Project after party. 

Describe your perfect night in Ibiza...

Sunset strip with cocktails from cafe mambo, followed by some cheap deals in the West End, then a free bus to one of the big clubs to watch a DJ!

Would you recommend anything/anywhere in particular on the island?

Sunset strip has a brilliant atmosphere and is beautiful to watch.

 

Railway worker, Kirk Richards, from South Wales, spent one week on the island in Hotel Azuline Mar Amantis II, San Antonio.

Describe Ibiza in three words...

Awesome, awesome and awesome!

How was Ibiza 2011 for you?

It was the best holiday I haveve ever had in my life. I’ve been too Malia and that just doesn’t compare too Ibiza. I’ve got the Ibiza blues big time!!

Your favourite place in Ibiza?

My favourite place is probably Delihlas, because it’s a welsh bar!

Which clubs, if any, did you go to?

Amnesia, Privelidge, Eden, Es Paradis, Play 2!

Describe your perfect night in Ibiza...

Go down to the West End and hit Es Paradis later.

Would you recommend anything/anywhere in particular on the island?

Stay in Mar Amantis hotel, it’s awesome...and go on the booze cruise!

 

Phil Salter spent 6 weeks in Ibiza, staying in the Ship Inn workers apartments. 

Describe Ibiza in three words...

Pretty amazing place 

How was Ibiza 2011 for you?

It was everything I was expecting and more. I was gutted to have to come home early, as I was meant to be working the season.

What was the highlight of Ibiza 2011 for you?

Zoo project opening party.

Your favourite place in Ibiza?

Bora Bora is a very cool place to spend the day on the beach! 

Which clubs, if any, did you go to?

All of them. My top 5 would be . . . Zoo Project, DC 10, Sankeys (New this season, watch this space -amazing!) Pacha, Space but not forgetting Bora Bora beach everyday!

Describe your perfect night in Ibiza...

Zoo Project to start off, then off to Sankeys, followed by a day session at DC10 - best night of my life!

Would you recommend anything/anywhere in particular on the island? 

Ushuaia Beach Hotel looks like an amazing venue. I never got round to going but I’ve only heard good things about it! Also, the Zoo Project have opened a bar just off the West End this season. It’s a very cool little place. 

watch it now! erick's morillo's new ibiza video

All of us at Addicted are going crazy over this new Erick Morillo tune. Not only is it an awesome uplifting summer dance track, but the video lets you to relive your summer trip to Ibiza. The video is shot on the island and features countless shots of unforgettable beaches and clubs.

 

The record will be released on August 7th and has already been awarded 'Essential New Tune' by Pete Tong on Radio 1.

Click here to download the MP3 and check out Morillo's new album now!

"ibiza's such a soulful place" - addicted speaks to nightmares on wax

George "Nightmares on Wax" Evelyn took time out of the frenetic run up to Saturday's launch party for new record Nightmares on Wax presents Wax Da Beach to talk music, moving to Ibiza and the Leeds United Calypso(!) with Addicted.

George explained that the nature of putting together a compilation album means that you "chose far too many songs" and after all of the rights have been sorted "everything's last minute. I had forty eight hours to deliver the mix." The advantage is that you "feel your way through" and the record becomes a reflection of the "way that I DJ" . "I can't remember doing half of it. It's only started to sink in as I listen to it".

Growing up in Leeds, George was "surrounded by music" from the Soul Funk and Disco loved by his sisters to the Reggae sound systems in the neighbourhood. "I've got a lot to thank Leeds for". His influences include Bob Marley, Third World and Duke Ellington and he bought his first record, Third World's Cool Meditation, when he was seven. Later he was "breakdancing and body popping" which he quips he does now "only when I'm drunk". This synthesis inspired the sound of Nightmares on Wax: "my music has always been influenced by the street". A former season ticket holder, George remains a Leeds United fan and watches the matches whenever he can "I think we are back on the up now after many dark years". He laughed "I would for a ticket" when Addicted joked about whether he would ever consider doing a re-mix of, sixties football anthem, the Leeds United Calypso.

As for realising that music could become a career, George says that he "tries to remain focussed on the music" and that it was "just something that I wanted to do". "There's been tough times" but "you need to remain connected to why you are doing it" and it's the business elements "the marketing and the product placement" that "seem alien".

George "didn't know anything about the place" when he first flew out on holiday to Ibiza at the age of eighteen. He stayed in San Antonio and "ran out of money in three days". In between other travels, he came back "sporadically" and played the opening night of the Space Terrace. "The first time that I hired a car and drove around the island, it reminded me of St Kitts...the terrain, the lush beauty and the secluded spots" . "Ibiza has a special energy...you can't believe it's only two and a half hours away from England" and, creatively, the island has made him realise that "paradise is a fine line. You can get lost or found".

Talking about the annual rhythm of the White Isle, George remembers that "when you first move here, you're on holiday" but then winter comes and "downtime is writing time. It's not as easy to write in the summer". His daughter has become fluent in Spanish and is learning Catalan. Now a full time Ibizean, he started the outdoor Wax Da Beach parties to provide "an alternative". "Ibiza's such a soulful place" that George wanted to play music that reflected the "foundations of what built dance music". "I've been given a blank canvas on a beautiful island". 

Looking ahead to Saturday's launch party, George is bringing Massive Attack's Daddy G to Ibiza for the first time "I've been talking to Daddy G for over a year". Wax Da Beach is about "music with roots and feeling and Massive Attack have that...good music sounds ten times better in the sun". Addicted finished by asking George to pick the song of Ibiza Summer 2011 from the Wax da Beach record and after much deliberation "it's a difficult decision", he chose K'bonus feat. JtotheC 'Dance Baby Dance'.

Wax da Beach from Nightmares on Wax is out now and the launch party takes place at Sands Ibiza on Saturday 6th August. Find out more at www.ministryofsound.com/summer.

George Evelyn spoke to Fran Harris, editor of ladyadventurer.co.uk.