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Recent press and reviews for David McKinney's music:

Dave has played festivals and gigs in UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, Singapore, and Australia. Dave's music has been played by many of the world's best djs, including::
Kenny Dope, Gilles Peterson, Quantic, Russ Dewbury, Mr Scruff, Ashley Beedle, Fort Knox Five, Nik Weston, Askillz, Beatfanatic, Patrick Forge, Nickodemus, Andy Smith, Krafty Kuts, All Good Funk Alliance, Freddie Cruger, Annie Mac, UFO, Michael Ruetten, DJ Regal, Ennio Styles, Tim Love Lee, Adam Freeland, and DJ Spinna.

Quotes about Dave's music

"Party funk which I've been caning" - DJ Spinna

"An excellent bossa nueva & ideal for the summer nights" - Quantic

"Flow Dynamics got the beats that'll make ya say DAAAAMN!!!!!! Much respect! Still haven't managed to stop playing "Live in the mix". I've done it to death but I still have to drop it every set!" - DJ Askillz

"Timeless" - Adam Freeland

"Keep making those MONSTERS" - Krafty Kuts

"If you DJ to a dancefloor then you need this. If you don't, then get it anyway: it's that good." - Lack of Afro

"A quality slice of sunshine bossa - right up my sun dappled, tree-lined avenue!" - Dr Rubberfunk

"We love the funk. You've got it!" - Fort Knox Five

"Dave really has some nice flavour to this classic bossa track. Check the breakdown!" - Beatfanatic

"Absolutely love it, sunshine music! Hope it's coming on vinyl..." - Pete Jelly Jazz

"Way to go! That's some nice summer dancefloor joint! Thanks for sending it!" - Nicodemus

"Summer summer. Bossa bossa. Perfect match! Although I am sometimes a bit overloaded with bossas there is one every now and then that goes straight into the box. Like this one. Cool." - Michael Ruetten

"Definitely one of my favorite cuts from Flow Dynamics. He's on a winner here. Full support and respect from me. 10/10. More please...." - Paul Gamblin, Heavy Mannas Radio Show

"An old classic bossa with a new brillant dress sewn by Flow Dynamics, I need to have it in my bag!" - DJ Farrapo (Afroart, Record Kicks)

"Sunny bossa beats for beached-out party peeps!" - Lack of Afro

"Dave, very cool tune, thanks so much for sharing it with me. Keep up the good work, all the best" - Rainer Trueby

"Definitely feel your bossa; perfect vibes for my summer gigs on the Adriatic coast; can´t wait to hear more!" - 7 Samurai

"Ahhhhhhh, heard bossa for bebo on craig charles radio show ! fuckin great song can you please send me a copy on vinyl? I'm in love!!! - Smoove

"This is the sound of indian summer - all swing and latin boogie and snappy straw hats and flowing, flowery skirts. Did I just spill my sangria on J-Boogie.? Well yes, I am happy to see you!" Toph One, XLR8R Magazine

"A Brighton Jazz Rooms classic already. Firing Funk from Perth, Australia" - Russ Dewbury

"Live-meets-electronic dancefloor funk" - DJ Magazine UK

"Really dope, james brownish, upbeat and funky as hell" - All Good Funk Alliance

"This 12" is the bomb. It's what 'funky breaks' should actually sound like! - Killing it at Boogie Down every week. This is not leaving my box" - DJ Regal, Wiseguys/ Bronx Dogs

"Have to say mate, I absolutely love it" - Flevans, Tru Thoughts

"Upbeat dancefloor funk" - Knowledge Magazine UK

"Dancefloor dynamite!" - Quinton Scott- Harmless/ Strut Records

"Party Rockin!" - Nick Thayer

"What a slice of funky club pressure" - Jelly Jazz

"I am digging this in a big way. Packed full of funk bombs, I'm currently hammering Tremendo Boogaloo, although Up in the Party may be my fave. Actually, that is excluding the previously hammered Live in the Mix and Superjam. Shit.. It's all good!" - DJ ASkillz, FIngerlickin Records

"This truly funked-out club banger will surely have you clapping your hands and pumping your fist to the beat. With Funk Weapons putting out his record, you know it's going to be a dancefloor favorite!" - XLR8R Magazine

"This album is amazing! Soul Harmonics will hit lovers of soulful, jazzy music right between the eyes. Just in time for the party season - bring it on - wicked album!" - Paul Miller (BBC 3)

"Great package, great artist, great song. Original mix is dope and Soul Harmonics remix is highly acclaimed. Love it! !" - Greg Kozo (Place Blanche)

"Amazing quality production and tunes right here. Full respect!" - Blair Stafford (Straight Up Radio)

"If this doesn't get at least part of your body moving, have you checked your pulse recently? - Brian Hurst (WCLK 91.9 FM)

"Soul Harmonics/These times, is the soulfuljazzyfunky album of 2009 - your ears desire" - Paul Abbot (Star Point Radio)

"Call it soulful house, jazz-house, funk-house or simply house, but the sure thing is you are going to listen an attractive album of good electronic music. Nice follow-up to Flow Dynamics" - Savvas Hantzaradis (SPRAWL ZONE RADIO SHOW)

"Soul Harmonics deliver a soulful re-rub full of classy disco-funk flavors" - Michael Fossati / Spiritofhouse.com

"Freestyle Records are to be thanked for releasing this gem" - Soulchoonz

"I just listened, and I am LOVING the Vautier & Claudio mix and the Soul Harmonics mix. EXCELLENT! When you send us GREAT music to play, you make my job very easy! : )" - Ken Terry

"Dope ep ! My favourite track is "Soul Harmonic remix", I will play it sure ! Rate : 8/10" - MELCHYOR A

"Great release! Fave mix is the Soul Harmonics remix" - The Rurals / Andy Compton

"If you like your music built around the vocals, and you enjoy the output of labels like Gogo and Papa, this should be right up your street. The Soul Harmonics remix have an authentic sounding seventies/eighties soul vibe – I'm thinking Loose Ends but it might say something different to you. The live bass in both these mixes should certainly get your attention" - Dean Serafini (Jjazproject.com)

"A monster!" - Mannix, M8 Magazine

"This is DOPE ... Mix kickin it for me is SOUL HARMONICS REMIX" - Chris Samba (Dragon-I Hongkong)