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The first single written, performed and produced by beatmixed friend and fellow mash-up artist IDC is set to release on June 21st. “Scratch” is a 12″ record backed with “047″ and “Chanter” and comes complete with a free CD containing the 3 tracks plus the radio edit of “Scratch.” Lewis Dene of DMC Update/DJ Magazine gives “Scratch” a 5 out of 5 review and says,

Influenced by the Scissor Sisters, ‘Scratch’ further pushes the boundaries of ‘electro-disco’ and creates an extremely appealing and highly commendable funked up number that DFA or A Touch Of Class should be proud to release.

I’ve got my hands on an advance copy and it definitely rocks. I just wish 047 and Chanter were also on the CD they sent, but I suppose I’ll just have to hold out until the official release. This is no mash-up track and it really showcases IDC’s polished production talent. Corsair Records is definitely a hot label to watch and if things are still on track at the label, we should expect to see a Corsair release from Soundhog in the near future. Keep up the great work, IDC, and let us left coasters know when you hit the U.S. for a DJ set. Here are some upcoming IDC dates in the UK + Europe:

Friday, June 4th
IDC DJ set @ Mokka Cuka, Budapest, Hungary

Wednesday, June 16th
30 minute IDC radio session on Jim Gelatly’s “Beatscene”, on Scotland’s Beat106FM.

Wednesday, June 16th
30 minute IDC radio session plus live interview on John Kennedys X-posure, XFM 104.9FM in the Greater London area, channel 864 on Sky Digital across Europe and online.

Thursday, June 17th
IDC DJ set and “Scratch” promotional item giveaway @ Mis-Shapes, the Ghetto, Falconberg Court London W1.