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Midnight Riot Volume 4
MRD 003
06 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Love Dance by Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - "Love Dance" - (5:56) 116 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Blacker by Yambee on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Yambee - "Blacker" (Joey Negro remix) - (5:40) 116 BPM
Get Down by Caserta on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Caserta - "Get Down" - (6:36) 108 BPM
The Party (Move On) by Doc Jam on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Doc Jam - "The Party (Move On)" - (5:32) 105 BPM
Posin by LTJ Experience on Midnight Riot Cue Track
LTJ Experience - "Posin" - (6:34) 106 BPM
Grab A Girl by DJ Butcher on Midnight Riot Cue Track
DJ Butcher - "Grab A Girl" - (6:12) 110 BPM
Here We Go Again by Deadly Sins on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Deadly Sins - "Here We Go Again" - (5:54) 95 BPM
Turn Off The Lights by Peza on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Peza - "Turn Off The Lights" - (6:42) 98 BPM
Why Must It Be by Dan Butler on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Dan Butler - "Why Must It Be" - (9:13) 96 BPM
Got The Body by Chip Chabrelle on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Chip Chabrelle - "Got The Body" - (5:32) 110 BPM
Night by Rayko on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Rayko - "Night" - (8:48) 113 BPM
Places by The Glue on Midnight Riot Cue Track
The Glue - "Places" - (6:27) 120 BPM
Bashful by Shit Hot Soundsystem on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Shit Hot Soundsystem - "Bashful" - (7:12) 120 BPM
River by B Jam on Midnight Riot Cue Track
B Jam - "River" - (7:01) 120 BPM
I?ll Be Your Shining Star by BG Baarregaard on Midnight Riot Cue Track
BG Baarregaard - "I?ll Be Your Shining Star" - (6:30) 110 BPM
Fly A Night by Beaten Space Probe on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Beaten Space Probe - "Fly A Night" - (7:52) 116 BPM
Marlenas Groove by Fingerman on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Fingerman - "Marlenas Groove" - (7:56) 116 BPM
Singular Breaks by Wish & Consyn on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Wish & Consyn - "Singular Breaks" - (6:41) 108 BPM
Change Ahead by Heion on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Heion - "Change Ahead" - (6:56) 112 BPM
Trying Over by Ilya Santana on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Ilya Santana - "Trying Over" - (5:31) 114 BPM
Keep Comin Back by Niccolo Cupo on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Niccolo Cupo - "Keep Comin Back" - (6:58) 110 BPM
Fireflys Desire by Colbourne on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Colbourne - "Fireflys Desire" - (7:28) 111 BPM
Toooo Late by Jay Ru on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Jay Ru - "Toooo Late" - (6:30) 94 BPM
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Review: Arriving at a fourth Midnight Riot label compilation in little over a year is no mean feat for Yam Who?'s ISM operation, and the key to their success lies in the diversity of sounds you can include within the overarching theme of nocturnal grooves. And of course the high standard of artists that contribute, with this bumper 23 track selection no different as Yam Who? call on some respected names to contribute; seeing the likes of Joey Negro, Ilya Santana, Rakyo and LTJ Experience puts you at ease as you know you are in good hands - the Negro edit of Yambee's Ballistic Brothers classic "Blacker" is a notable highlight. Yet the fact these established names don't overshadow the contributions of lesser known Midnight Riot newcomers such as Dan Butler and Caserta - indeed the latter Boston based producer provides perhaps the best example of a 'nocturnal groove' with his slow burning, beat down house cut "Get Down".
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V's Edits Vol 5
VHR 18
14 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Leaving You by Weeper's Choice on Vehicle Cue Track
Weeper's Choice - "Leaving You" (V edit) - (5:30) 88 BPM
Like Dancing by Rose-Rolls on Vehicle Cue Track
Rose-Rolls - "Like Dancing" (V Triple Bass edit) - (5:28) 113 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Barbarism by The Smyths on Vehicle Cue Track
The Smyths - "Barbarism" (V re-punk edit) - (5:37) 123 BPM
On The Road by Carabas on Vehicle Cue Track
Carabas - "On The Road" (V edit) - (6:00) 120 BPM
(The Sound Of) Angry Brides by POST on Vehicle Cue Track
POST - "(The Sound Of) Angry Brides" (V edit) - (4:44) 118 BPM
Brother by Ralf Agan on Vehicle Cue Track
Ralf Agan - "Brother" (V edit) - (5:02) 120 BPM
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Review: Russian producer Valique is back with the latest installment of his successful disco edit series. He specialises in toughened, quanitised beats, lending old stuff a modern electro-house groove. Highlights here include his highly danceable take on The Smiths' "Barbarism Begins At Home", the skippy, cut up house shuffle of "Angry Brides" and the infectious electro-funk anthem "Like Dancing".
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Late Night Tales: After Dark (unmixed tracks)
ALND 31
05 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Late Night Tales Presents After Dark by Various on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Various - "Late Night Tales Presents After Dark" (Bill Brewster continuous mix) - (1:18:04) 110 BPM
Love The Way You Love Me by Marti Caine on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Marti Caine - "Love The Way You Love Me" - (5:40) 93 BPM
The Love by Linus Loves on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Linus Loves - "The Love" - (5:10) 102 BPM
Quiller by Quiller on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Quiller - "Quiller" - (6:50) 103 BPM
All Around & Away We Go by Twin Sister on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Twin Sister - "All Around & Away We Go" (Hotel Motel mix) - (9:56) 105 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Extraterrestrial Manouevres In The Dark by TBS on Late Night Tales Cue Track
TBS - "Extraterrestrial Manouevres In The Dark" (feat Jamalski) - (4:31) 105 BPM
Alright by Jamiroquai on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Jamiroquai - "Alright" (DJ version excursion) - (6:47) 106 BPM
Compulsion by The Doves on Late Night Tales Cue Track
The Doves - "Compulsion" (Padded Cell remix) - (7:30) 105 BPM
Moon Plain by Coober Pedy University Band on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Coober Pedy University Band - "Moon Plain" - (7:20) 109 BPM
Movin' In by Jamie Lloyd on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Jamie Lloyd - "Movin' In" (Brennan Green mix) - (8:03) 107 BPM
Best Is Yet To Come by Fernando Pulichino on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Fernando Pulichino - "Best Is Yet To Come" - (6:33) 111 BPM
Keep On Pokin' by Martin Kershaw on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Martin Kershaw - "Keep On Pokin'" - (8:46) 111 BPM
Machistador by M on Late Night Tales Cue Track
M - "Machistador" - (8:04) 112 BPM
Beach Towel by Karma on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Karma - "Beach Towel" (I:Cube mix) - (10:10) 111 BPM
Koolade by Zed Bias on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Zed Bias - "Koolade" (feat Toddla T & MDcL) - (6:28) 112 BPM
The Go Go by Beans & Company on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Beans & Company - "The Go Go" - (6:11) 115 BPM
After Dark by Tad Wily on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Tad Wily - "After Dark" - (6:29) 114 BPM
Blow Your Body by Herbest Moon on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Herbest Moon - "Blow Your Body" (Deep Space dub) - (8:27) 120 BPM
Space Talk by Asha Puthli on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Asha Puthli - "Space Talk" - (5:39) 100 BPM
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Review: Given his encyclopedic knowledge of music, you'd expect any compilation put together by Bill Brewster to be full of unlikely gems and lesser-known anthems. That's certainly the case with After Dark, the first in a new DJ-focused series from the Late Night Tales camp. From start to finish, Brewster's selections are spot on, from the lowdown, slo-mo disco oddness of Sheffield chanteuse Marti Caine's "Love The Way You Love Me" and wide-eyed, acid-laden kosmiche of Coober Peder University Band's "Moon Plain", to the dirty electrofunk of Zed Bias's "Koolade" (featuring Toddla T, of all people) and mid'80s percussion fest of Martin Kershaw's "Keep On Pokin". If that wasn't enough, Brewster has also unearthed a decent Jamiroquai record. The wonders never cease.
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Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee (unmixed tracks)
BOMBBASSF 001
15 May 13
Breakbeat
Retro Intro by Mooqee on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee - "Retro Intro" - (0:28) 129 BPM
Beats On A String by Ali B on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Ali B - "Beats On A String" (feat Jungle Brothers) - (4:35) 149 BPM
Back To School by Kontaktor on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Kontaktor - "Back To School" - (4:11)
Kill 'em With The Vibes by Neon Steve on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Neon Steve - "Kill 'em With The Vibes" (feat MC Zulu) - (4:08)
Come On Bounce by Stereo Shiftaz on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Stereo Shiftaz - "Come On Bounce" - (3:54)
Meeting Point by Drumattic Twins on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Drumattic Twins - "Meeting Point" (HerbGrinder remix) - (4:52)
Bang Your Head by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Bang Your Head" (feat Alaska MC - acappella) - (2:49) 150 BPM
Fizzle Tickler by Opiuo on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Opiuo - "Fizzle Tickler" - (6:59)
Sound Around Town by Mooqee & HerbGrinder on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & HerbGrinder - "Sound Around Town" - (4:06) Biggest-selling track on this release
Drop The Bomb by Santero on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Santero - "Drop The Bomb" (feat Credit To The Nation - Stickybuds remix) - (4:49)
Drop The Bomb by Santero on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Santero - "Drop The Bomb" (feat Credit To The Nation - 110bpm acappella) - (2:58) 147 BPM
Lets Do It Right Now by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Lets Do It Right Now" (feat MC Shureshock - instrumental) - (3:53)
Throw Down by All Good Funk Alliance on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
All Good Funk Alliance - "Throw Down" (feat Neighbour & Think Tank - Featurecast remix) - (4:29)
Swing Break by McMash Clan on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
McMash Clan - "Swing Break" (feat Kate Mullins - radio edit) - (2:50)
Squeeze Me by Kraak & Smaak on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Kraak & Smaak - "Squeeze Me" (A Skillz remix) - (4:26)
Thizz Shake by Nick Thayer on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Nick Thayer - "Thizz Shake" - (4:39)
Like We Do by Brothers Bud on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Brothers Bud - "Like We Do" - (5:43) 127 BPM
Raging Speedhorn by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "Raging Speedhorn" - (3:27) 140 BPM
Got This Feeling by Neon Steve on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Neon Steve - "Got This Feeling" (feat Charlotte Dobre) - (3:44) 140 BPM
Shake Ya Mama by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "Shake Ya Mama" - (3:45) 133 BPM
Bang Your Head by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Bang Your Head" (feat Alaska MC - Erb n dub remix) - (4:27) 131 BPM
Ego Tripping by Featurecast on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Featurecast - "Ego Tripping" (feat Farina Miss - Featurecast drum & bass remix) - (4:37) 134 BPM
Rain by Mooqee & HerbGrinder on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & HerbGrinder - "Rain" (feat Greg Blackman) - (5:01) 131 BPM
Feeling Good by Mooqee & Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & Pimpsoul - "Feeling Good" (feat Bianca Gerald - Tantrum Desire remix) - (4:57) 131 BPM
I Got 5 On It by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "I Got 5 On It" (feat Utah Saints) - (4:20) 131 BPM
Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee by Various on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Various - "Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee" (continuous DJ mix by Mooqee) - (54:11)
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Review: Mooqee's label Bombstrikes is doing all right for itself. So much so in fact that they've reached that milestone - a label's first compilation album. Here Mooqee has selected 25 sizzling bangers new and old that do it for him, and hopefully will do it for you too. Highlights include the compressed electro steamroller that is "Back To School", the crunch synth funky freakout of "Come On Bounce" and the devastating bass that's eaten all the pies of "Let's Do It Right Now". Heavy!
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Lowdown EP
SIMBLK 002
06 May 13
Deep House
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Vibin (original mix) - (4:17) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
880 (original mix) - (5:16) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Fixate (original mix) - (5:30) 122 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Up All Night (original mix) - (4:44) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Don't Stop (original mix) - (5:20) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Dots (original mix) - (4:48) 123 BPM
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Frequent Flyer
ED 26
08 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Let The Sun Shine Down by Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee on Editorial Cue Track
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - "Let The Sun Shine Down" - (6:00) 101 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Avant L'Aube by DJ Steef on Editorial Cue Track
DJ Steef - "Avant L'Aube" - (8:03) 100 BPM
Into The Disco by Tony Tee on Editorial Cue Track
Tony Tee - "Into The Disco" - (6:14) 105 BPM
Lazy Jingle Jam by Hotbox on Editorial Cue Track
Hotbox - "Lazy Jingle Jam" - (6:44) 108 BPM
New Victim by Sonicvibe on Editorial Cue Track
Sonicvibe - "New Victim" - (7:48) 93 BPM
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Remastered & Reissued
GGD 01
14 Mar 13
Breakbeat
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Avenue Rock - (5:27)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Chuck Berry - (5:26) 120 BPM
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Make You Happy - (4:01)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Funky White Brother - (6:02) Biggest-selling track on this release
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Take A Ride - (4:56)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Top Billin - (6:37)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Woah! - (4:34)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Wow! (previously unreleased) - (3:32)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Get It On The floor - (3:16)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Rock Ya Body - (5:04)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Get Up (Lets Get Down) - (5:14)
Remastered & Reissued by Featurecast on Goodgroove Cue Track
Bump - (4:21) 120 BPM
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Review: Welcome to the mid-2000s. A few years before Jalapeno took him on and developed him into the nu-funk guru he is today, but after he'd scored international kudos by syncing to an Apple advert "Channel Surfing", Featurecast was one of the biggest bootleg barons on the scene. 21st century big-beat and turbo-hip-hop, Goodgroove released some of the cheekiest sample-heavy tunes of his early career. And here they are in all their remastered glory. Highlights include the Wild Cherry sampling bootie shaker "Funky White Brother" and the Vandross-DMX love-in "Get It On The Floor". If you weren't around the first time, now's your chance to catch up.
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BBP Remixed
BBP-069
03 May 13
Breakbeat
Freak Hip by BadboE on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
BadboE - "Freak Hip" (Morlack remix - part 2) - (5:26)
Whatta Joint by Kool Hertz on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Kool Hertz - "Whatta Joint" (Badboe remix) - (4:05) Biggest-selling track on this release
The Report by Fretless on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Fretless - "The Report" (Tom Drummond remix) - (4:36)
Monkey Phonk by Jayl Funk on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Jayl Funk - "Monkey Phonk" (Jayl Funk remix) - (3:30) 122 BPM
Rock The Rhythm by Tom Drummond on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Tom Drummond - "Rock The Rhythm" (MustBeat Crew remix) - (3:44)
Back To The Power by Calagad13 on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Calagad13 - "Back To The Power" (JiggyJoe remix) - (4:14)
My Bad by BadboE on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
BadboE - "My Bad" (Omegaman remix) - (4:12)
Shake It Out by DJ Rudd on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
DJ Rudd - "Shake It Out" (BadboE remix) - (5:12) 129 BPM
I Can Make You Dance by Calagad13 on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Calagad13 - "I Can Make You Dance" (Nynfus Corporation remix) - (3:44)
Let Go The Past by Fretless on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Fretless - "Let Go The Past" (Jazz K Lipa remix) - (5:21) 127 BPM
HMR by Prosper on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Prosper - "HMR" (feat Azaxx - Ez Icarus remix) - (3:13)
London Lights by Ez Icarus on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Ez Icarus - "London Lights" (Infamous remix) - (4:32) 140 BPM
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Review: Flip the switch and get with the program: evergreen party purveyors Breakbeat Paradise have commissioned a whole bunch of reversions and each one is an instant booty-buster. Highlights abound throughout this raucous bass-bizzled nu-funk adventure but only a twit wouldn't pack Badboe's rub of Kool Hertz En Vouge sampling sizzle-up "Whatta Joint", JiggyJoe's orchestral disco-strung halfstepper rub of Calagad 13's "Back To The Power" or Badboe's take on Rudd's Supremes-slicing "Shake It Out". Paradise found.
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Jack
DB 089
16 Apr 13
Bass
Jack by Breach on Dirtybird US Cue Track
Jack - (5:13) Biggest-selling track on this release
Jack by Breach on Dirtybird US Cue Track
Let's Get Hot - (5:44)
Jack by Breach on Dirtybird US Cue Track
Let's Get Hot (dub) - (5:46)
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Review: Ben Westbeach's Breach alter ego continues to frolic wildly in the lush pastures of low-end house music with "Jack". The bassline swings like an acid house pendulum while the beats shuffle nonchalantly in the background and a sultry staccato vocal delivers concise instructions on how to unleash the sexual potency of the groove. "Let's Get Hot" continues the timeless less-is-more jack magic but does so with much more of a techno twist. Getting hot is not an order... It's a promise.
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A Brighter Light
UTS 040
09 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light - (7:32) 119 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (Lars Vegas Juiced mix) - (7:47) 122 BPM
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (re a/jus/ted mix) - (7:38) 119 BPM
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (instrumental) - (7:00) 119 BPM
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Review: The fantastically named A/Jus/Ted - veteran producers Justin Strauss and Eddie Mars on a collaborative tip - make their debut on Under The Shade. "A Brighter Light", featuring the treacle-thick soul vocals of Jeremy Glenn, sits somewhere between electro-soul, early Chicago house and Balearic nu-disco. As you'd probably expect from the soul-minded Strauss, the resultant track is effortlessly soulful, quietly uplifting and brilliantly produced. The same could be said of the more instrumental Re A/Jus/Ted remix, which blends skittering proto-house rhythms and electrofunk dub elements with woozy modern deep house. Like the original, it's excellent.
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Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive)
505545 3688508
13 May 13
Breakbeat
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
A Blues Thang - (3:23) 146 BPM
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Gimme More (feat Mustafa Akbar) - (3:32) 142 BPM
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Funk For Freaks (feat Charlie Funk) - (2:56)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Work It Out (feat MC Rayna) - (4:05) 139 BPM
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
The Calling - (3:15) 151 BPM
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Gotta Make Me A Gun - (2:57) 145 BPM
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Disco Boy - (0:51)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Bedroom Stories (feat Mustafa Akbar) - (3:43)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Red Light Streets - (5:24)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Dancin' (feat Mustafa Akbar) - (3:38) Biggest-selling track on this release
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Soul Intoxication - (4:21)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
That Little Thing You Do - (4:06)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
Grey - (5:05)
Funk From The Trunk (Junodownload Exclusive) by Basement Freaks on Jalapeno Cue Track
The Last Train - (5:22) 151 BPM
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Review: Is it just us or are Basement Freaks albums getting funkier and funkier? As hinted with their Soul Digga EP last winter, the trio just keep getting more organic and authentic, this being their most engaging, juiciest funk LP to date. From the Alabama 3 meets the Daptones style "Gimme More" to the insanely authentic Parliament skit "Disco Boy" via the mild skank bounce, organ noodling and Troutman crooning on "Red Light Streets", this really is party dynamite. Basement Freaks are ruling the nu-funk scene right now.
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100% Gomma (by Jacques Renault) (unmixed tracks)
GOMMADT 048
05 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Pin by Leroy Hanghofer on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Leroy Hanghofer - "Pin" (Jacques Lu Cont mix) - (6:17) 120 BPM
Glad To Know You by Los Amigos Invisibles & Dimitri From Paris on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Los Amigos Invisibles & Dimitri From Paris - "Glad To Know You" (Ray Mang's Flying dub) - (10:52) 116 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
No Hay Dub by Capablanca & T Keeler on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Capablanca & T Keeler - "No Hay Dub" - (7:15) 119 BPM
Bounce by Severino Horse Meat Disco on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Severino Horse Meat Disco - "Bounce" - (5:54) 120 BPM
Nylon Icon by Daniel Avery & The Deadstock 33s on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Daniel Avery & The Deadstock 33s - "Nylon Icon" - (5:40) 122 BPM
It Rough by Headman on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Headman - "It Rough" (Chicken Lips remix) - (8:05) 120 BPM
Phobos by Baldelli on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Baldelli - "Phobos" - (4:56) 124 BPM
Venusian Missing by DJ Steef on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
DJ Steef - "Venusian Missing" - (5:45) 118 BPM
Awake by The Glimmers on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
The Glimmers - "Awake" - (6:48) 129 BPM
Keep My Secret by Munk on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Munk - "Keep My Secret" (Jacques Renault remix) - (6:02) 119 BPM
Man by Mercury on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Mercury - "Man" - (7:28) 119 BPM
Your High by The Barking Dogs on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
The Barking Dogs - "Your High" (feat Tom Trago) - (6:18) 120 BPM
Control by Telonius on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Telonius - "Control" - (5:03) 119 BPM
Tic Tic Toc by The Deadstock 33s on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
The Deadstock 33s - "Tic Tic Toc" - (4:54) 127 BPM
100% Gomma by Various on Gomma Dance Tracks Germany Cue Track
Various - "100% Gomma" (continuous DJ mix by Jacques Renault) - (1:00:14) 120 BPM
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Ragga Party Jams Vol 8
DDD 040
15 May 13
Drum And Bass
Smoke The Weed by Tuffist on Dirty Dubster Digital Cue Track
Tuffist - "Smoke The Weed" - (5:02) 175 BPM
Train To Skaville by Soul Rebel on Dirty Dubster Digital Cue Track
Soul Rebel - "Train To Skaville" - (4:59) 172 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Dela Dela by Hammond Classics & DJ Tzinas on Dirty Dubster Digital Cue Track
Hammond Classics & DJ Tzinas - "Dela Dela" - (3:20) 146 BPM
Old Vet by Bluntskull on Dirty Dubster Digital Cue Track
Bluntskull - "Old Vet" - (3:14) 155 BPM
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Review: Billed as 2013's biggest collection of reggae-fuelled party tracks, this madcap collaboration between New York's own reggae star Tuffist and newcomers Soul Rebel, DJ Tzinas and Bluntskull whips up new creations from some of reggae's finest tracks. From Toots and the Maytals to The Ethiopians, Soul Rebel, DJ Tzinas and Hammond Classics work together to bring a new flava, while Tuffist's jungle vibes and Bluntskull's breakbeat hype provide fresh new sounds to get the party skanking. Don't underestimate the power of reggae to get floors filled across the country, this series confronts non-dancers and shuns bad feelings. Embrace the party jams!
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Concrete
SOS 027
13 May 13
Bass
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Concrete - (4:40)
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Bluffin - (4:40)
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Concrete (Woz remix) - (4:41)
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Bluffin (Benton remix) - (4:13) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Sounds Of Sumo label bosses Kry Wolf return to their home imprint with a bold new sound in the form of Concrete; eschewing their usually lighter take on bass music, the title track is a dark combination of wobble bass and dub atmospherics, held together with some steely techno rhythms which comes across like Objekt's "Cactus", while "Bluffin" combines more abstract beats with ghetto house-inspired vocal samples and dubby stabs. Woz is tapped up to remix the title track, being considerably more sparing with the savage bass and rearranging its rhythms into something altogether more angular; Benton's remix of "Bluffin" is classic SOS, providing a bouncy piece of bass-heavy garage house.
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Nights Turn Brighter
GGR 003
29 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Flashback (original mix) - (7:41) 123 BPM
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Mark My Words (Monkey Boots remix) - (8:28) 115 BPM
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Mark My Words (disco edit) - (8:14) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Melody Of Creed (Monkey Boots remix - Juno bonus free when ordering entire release) - (7:57) 119 BPM
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Review: Further proof of the blurred boundaries between nu-disco, deep house and '90s house revivalism is provided by this jaunty four-tracker from Auckland-based studio buff Shallow Taxi Club. There's much to admire about the crisp, vintage house pianos, twittering melodies and bumpin' beats of opener "Flashback", but it's the deep, Crazy P-ish nu-disco groovery of "Mark My Words" that most impresses. Choose between the baggy 'Disco Edit' and a delightfully touchy-feely rework from Greg Wilson faves Monkey Boots. The latter also turn "Melody of Creed" into a gorgeous slice of shuffling deep house bliss.
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The Chippa Irie EP
BOOTYFRUIT 012
08 Apr 13
Breakbeat
The Chippa Irie EP by DJ Maars/Tom Showtime on Booty Fruit Cue Track
Heatwave Episode - (3:06) 140 BPM
The Chippa Irie EP by DJ Maars/Tom Showtime on Booty Fruit Cue Track
Hungry Busta - (4:09) 155 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Chippa Irie EP by DJ Maars/Tom Showtime on Booty Fruit Cue Track
Rocksteady Up - (3:58) 149 BPM
The Chippa Irie EP by DJ Maars/Tom Showtime on Booty Fruit Cue Track
Champion Steez - (4:03) 149 BPM
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Review: Booty Fruit's DJ Maars joins forces with newcomer Tom Showtime for some seriously delicious sound mash-ups for this latest EP. "Heatwave Episode" is a funked-out re-edit of Dr.Dre's and Snoop Dogg's infamous "The Next Episode", whilst "Hungry Busta" puts a real dancehall vibe over Busta Rhyme's inimitable vocal machine-gun bursts. "Rocksteady Up" re-fixes yet another early 2000's hip hop gem "Ante-Up", and "Champion Steez" goes all breakbeat/ska mode, introducing some rather rapacious Jamaican lyrics over that booty-shaking groove.
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Brassft Punk
PX 301
18 Mar 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Brassft Punk by Madd Wikkid on Trax US Cue Track
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - (3:58) 116 BPM
Brassft Punk by Madd Wikkid on Trax US Cue Track
Around The World - (7:16) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Brassft Punk by Madd Wikkid on Trax US Cue Track
Da Funk - (5:40) 115 BPM
Brassft Punk by Madd Wikkid on Trax US Cue Track
One More Time - (5:41) 116 BPM
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Review: This might be the strangest release of classic Chicago label Trax yet! The clue's in the title - it's Daft Punk brassified. We get four classics by the world's most famous Gallic robot duo: "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" gets turned into a 1940s Dick Tracy-style riff-off with every form of trumpet imaginable, "Around The World" mixes wind instruments with that famous vocal mantra, "Da Funk" features plenty of sassy brass and "One More Time" wraps things up on a swingin', jazzy high.
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Bounce N Shake
RAT 001ALB
18 Feb 13
Breakbeat
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Gloria (feat Christina Nicola) - (3:38) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Bad Boys (feat Top Cat) - (4:51) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Always RIP (feat Donna Dee) - (5:10) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
All Gravy (feat Darrison) - (4:09) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Reload (feat Million Dan) - (4:51) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Hey Mr DJ (feat Christina Nicola & Sporty-O) - (4:03) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
No No No (feat Gala Orsborn - Serial Killaz remix) - (5:15) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Countdown by Deekline & Ed Solo vs Nu Jam on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Ed Solo vs Nu Jam - "Countdown" - (4:35) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Hold Your Head Up High (feat Gala Orsborn) - (5:03) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Weekend Lover (feat Christina Nicola) - (5:10) 175 BPM
Can't Hide It by Deekline & Hardy Hard on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Hardy Hard - "Can't Hide It" - (6:34) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Ridin (with AfroWhitey) - (4:23) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Champion Number 1 (feat Million Dan & Kidd Money) - (4:33) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Together (with Sweetsounds feat Darrison) - (3:16) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
You Can Be My Night - (4:31) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Dancehall Tribute (feat Tenor Fly) - (3:40) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
I Like Girls (feat Sporty-O) - (4:58) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Blaze It Up (feat Million Dan) - (4:27) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Blowout - (5:38) 175 BPM
Stay The Night by Deekline & Ed Solo vs Dustin Hulton on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Ed Solo vs Dustin Hulton - "Stay The Night" - (6:03) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Shake The Pressure (Marten Horger remix) - (4:49) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
City To City (feat Darrison & Rubi Dan) - (4:26) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Gimme (A Piece Of That Booty) (feat DJ Assault) - (5:05) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Take It (feat Gala Orsborn) - (4:52) 175 BPM
Nu Style by Deekline & Ed Solo vs Shystie on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Ed Solo vs Shystie - "Nu Style" (Disco VIP mix) - (5:57) 175 BPM
Ganjaman by Freefall Collective on Rat Cue Track
Freefall Collective - "Ganjaman" (Deekline's Swagger Jackin VIP mix feat Rubi Dan) - (5:52) 175 BPM
Creeping by Deekline & Tim Healey on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Tim Healey - "Creeping" (Ed Solo & Krafty Kuts remix) - (4:18) 175 BPM
Can't Hide It by Deekline & Hardy Hard on Rat Cue Track
Deekline & Hardy Hard - "Can't Hide It" (NorthBass remix) - (5:57) 175 BPM
Bounce N Shake by Deekline/Ed Solo on Rat Cue Track
Together (with Sweetsounds feat Darrison - MutantBreakz remix) - (6:38) 175 BPM
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Review: Bang! There'd been hushed tones of this opus for well over a year, and at a whopping 29 tracks, it's been well worth the wait. Showcasing their widest repertoire, within the first trio of tracks we're already treated to Latino swing breaks, new jungle jiggery and dramatic dubstep. This wide-eared vibe embracement runs throughout consistently; "Hey Mr DJ" rattles a few electro-hop cages, "Countdown" is quintessential booty-bass heaven complete with delectable UK hip-hop rhymage, while "You Can Be My Night" shoots us up to planet D&B on a floaty carpet of rave heritage. A solid calling card to every party in town, it's time to get bouncing...
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Nothin To Ya
WD 16
30 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
Nothin To Ya - (7:24) 108 BPM
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
Too Late - (6:38) 120 BPM
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
The Hustle - (6:13) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
I Can See The Light - (7:19) 116 BPM
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Review: Whiskey Disco returns with a quartet of blisteringly good reworks from Dead Rose Music Company and Satin Jackets. Dead Rose Music Company open proceedings in style with "Nothin To Ya", a brilliantly low-slung, bass-heavy re-edit-turned-remix of the Jones Girls' "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" that turns the delightful original into a dubbed-out chunk of dancefloor chugginess. The more upbeat "Too Late", based on a lesser-known favourite, is almost as good. Satin Jackets' "The Hustle" provides some looser - but still formidably heavy - dewy-eyed disco-soul thrills, while "I Can See The Light" is more Balearic than a wet, sloppy kiss from a grinning stranger.
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Begin EP
CRIT 070D
13 May 13
Drum And Bass
Begin by Emperor on Critical Music Cue Track
Emperor - "Begin" (feat Georgia Yates) - (6:00) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
She Said by Emperor on Critical Music Cue Track
Emperor - "She Said" - (6:37) 174 BPM
Solar by Emperor & Centra on Critical Music Cue Track
Emperor & Centra - "Solar" - (5:10) 174 BPM
Radar by Emperor on Critical Music Cue Track
Emperor - "Radar" - (4:59) 172 BPM
Precursor by Emperor on Critical Music Cue Track
Emperor - "Precursor" - (5:12) 172 BPM
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Review: Emperor began his journey not so long ago with his own brand of drum & bass that reaches beyond the depths. This EP sets out in stone his arrival into the inner circle. Starting off with the hauntingly savage "Begin" featuring the silken tones of Georgia Yates, there is no let up in the speed or accuracy with which tunes are flung forward. "She Said" is a double bass stepper Roni Size would be envious of, "Radar" rips through minimal synths at hyperspeed, "Precursor"'s strange, offset tape noise intro gives way to serious bass tremors and "Solar", featuring fellow English bass terroriser Centra blasts partway through the universe with huge neuro shockwaves. A serious contender for EP of the year so far.
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Legendary Edits 3
LSR 010D
29 Apr 13
Deep House
Spring Fever by The Legendary 1979 Orchestra on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
The Legendary 1979 Orchestra - "Spring Fever" - (6:32) 116 BPM
Such A Feeling by Rayko on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
Rayko - "Such A Feeling" - (6:11) 115 BPM
Don't You Know by 78 Edits on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
78 Edits - "Don't You Know" - (8:57) 116 BPM
Have A Ball by Alkalino on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
Alkalino - "Have A Ball" - (6:20) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Party Down by JimmyTheTwin on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
JimmyTheTwin - "Party Down" - (6:22) 118 BPM
The Third Eye by MannMadeMusic on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
MannMadeMusic - "The Third Eye" - (6:13) 115 BPM
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Review: The Legendary Sound Orchestra continues his attempt to provide disco edit lovers with something extraordinary, with a third collection of hand picked reworks. Predictably, there's plenty to enjoy, from his own sparse, piano-heavy version of Silvetti's Salsoul classic "Spring Rain", to the rolling, bongo-laden goodness of 78 Edits' sprightly but loopy "Don't You Know". Highlights-wise, it's a toss-up between Alkalino's baggy disco-soul shuffler, "Have A Ball", and Jimmy The Twin's superb, TR-707-enhanced "Party Down". The latter, a horn-heavy chunk of upbeat disco-funk, is arguably the Bristol-based scalpel fiend's best work to date.
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King Size Dub: Reggae Germany Downtown 2
EB 096
17 May 13
Dub
Let There Be Dub by Aldubb on Echo Beach Cue Track
Aldubb - "Let There Be Dub" (feat Ras Perez - Giotto remix) - (3:49) 70 BPM
Honeybadger by Chassy Wezar on Echo Beach Cue Track
Chassy Wezar - "Honeybadger" (feat Onejiru - Turtle Bay Country club remix) - (3:40) 67 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Augenbling by Seeed on Echo Beach Cue Track
Seeed - "Augenbling" (Illbilly Hitec remix) - (3:57) 108 BPM
All Over Me by Longfingah on Echo Beach Cue Track
Longfingah - "All Over Me" (Longfingah Meets Hardy Digital) - (4:05) 76 BPM
Herb Theme by Adubta on Echo Beach Cue Track
Adubta - "Herb Theme" - (5:41) 60 BPM
Bolt Da Gold by Melissa & The Big Crash on Echo Beach Cue Track
Melissa & The Big Crash - "Bolt Da Gold" (dub) - (5:20) 90 BPM
Try To Be A Man by Cornell Campbell on Echo Beach Cue Track
Cornell Campbell - "Try To Be A Man" (feat Lisa Imuze - Aldubb extended dubmix) - (5:08) 86 BPM
Talking Roots by The Senior Allstars on Echo Beach Cue Track
The Senior Allstars - "Talking Roots" - (4:04) 77 BPM
Credo by Audio Art on Echo Beach Cue Track
Audio Art - "Credo" (feat Birthe Bendixen - Dub Spencer & Trance Hill Initialized) - (5:02) 106 BPM
Nu Danger by Robo Bass Hifi on Echo Beach Cue Track
Robo Bass Hifi - "Nu Danger" - (3:58) 70 BPM
Africa Don't by Jazzmin Tutum & Hey O Hansen on Echo Beach Cue Track
Jazzmin Tutum & Hey O Hansen - "Africa Don't" - (3:44) 73 BPM
Flightless by Braintheft on Echo Beach Cue Track
Braintheft - "Flightless" - (5:11) 70 BPM
I Love Echo by Symbiz Sound on Echo Beach Cue Track
Symbiz Sound - "I Love Echo" - (5:31) 72 BPM
State Of Emergency by Illbilly Hitec on Echo Beach Cue Track
Illbilly Hitec - "State Of Emergency" (feat Longfingah & Lady N - Rob Smith aka RSD dub remix) - (4:01) 76 BPM
Exodus by Tackhead on Echo Beach Cue Track
Tackhead - "Exodus" (Dubvisionist Space dub remix) - (3:49) 75 BPM
When I Fall In Love by Ken Boothe on Echo Beach Cue Track
Ken Boothe - "When I Fall In Love" (Dubblestandart Initialized - Oliver Frost remix) - (3:35) 89 BPM
Holding You Close by Dub Spencer & Marcia Griffiths on Echo Beach Cue Track
Dub Spencer & Marcia Griffiths - "Holding You Close" (Silly Walks Discotheque rmix) - (5:08) 75 BPM
The World Is Dube Enough by Dub Spencer & Trance Hill on Echo Beach Cue Track
Dub Spencer & Trance Hill - "The World Is Dube Enough" (Victor Rice dub remix - King Size dub edit) - (6:40) 77 BPM
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Review: The always onpoint Echo Beach serve up a long overdue second edition of their Reggae Germany Downtown compilation. Some eighteen tracks deep, Echo Beach give a true representation of the Dub scene in Germany, pairing veteran artists like Felix Wolter (Dubvisionist, TVS), Seeed, and the Senior Allstars with rising talents such as Aldubb, Brain Theft, aDUBta, Symbiz sound and Chazzy Wezar (the son of Matthias Arfmann). Reggae Germany Downtown takes dub as it's starting point and veers in various musical directions so expect sub heavy dubstep (the Giotto remix of "Let There Be Dub" from Aldubb" is a highlight) downbeat skank, rude electronics and dancehall torch songs. Germany is Dubland"!
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Edge Of Seventeen
KGS 002
06 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Edge Of Seventeen by Steve Nicks on Kojak Giant Sounds Cue Track
Steve Nicks - "Edge Of Seventeen" (Rayko edit) - (8:00) 108 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Breakdancing by Irene Cara on Kojak Giant Sounds Cue Track
Irene Cara - "Breakdancing" (Rayko edit) - (5:28) 120 BPM
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Review: This duo of edits was originally released by DJ Ionic's imprint, Kojak Giant Sounds, a few years ago. Although the choice of source material here is undeniably obvious, Rayko is fairly restrained in his rework's of Nick's AOR classic "Edge Of Seventeen" and Cara's 1983 benchmark electro-disco tune "Breakdance", providing a little bit of vintage class to modern dancefloors in the process.
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Scoured Cream Vol 02
SRSC 02
21 Mar 13
Breakbeat
Lucas With The Glitch On by Warp9 on Scour Cue Track
Warp9 - "Lucas With The Glitch On" - (4:47) 98 BPM
Time To Rock by Buck Rogers on Scour Cue Track
Buck Rogers - "Time To Rock" - (4:06) 104 BPM
Funk You by Hong Kong Ping Pong on Scour Cue Track
Hong Kong Ping Pong - "Funk You" - (3:59) 108 BPM
Boss DAT! by J-Sound on Scour Cue Track
J-Sound - "Boss DAT!" - (3:57) 108 BPM
Jeeves by X-Ray Ted on Scour Cue Track
X-Ray Ted - "Jeeves" - (3:44) 110 BPM
Old Rosie by Waggles & Bear Twists on Scour Cue Track
Waggles & Bear Twists - "Old Rosie" - (3:55) 110 BPM
Insane Brains by Basement Freaks on Scour Cue Track
Basement Freaks - "Insane Brains" - (4:18) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Gloria by Superfort on Scour Cue Track
Superfort - "Gloria" - (3:36) 120 BPM
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Review: Spinforth's quest for freshness continues as he follows up the debut December Scour dispatch with another generous selection of chunky-jacksy bass joints. With gnarly fingers probing every party pie, across the collection we're treated to dubstep-meets-classic-Brooklyn ("Time To Rock"), 23rd century electro wobbles ("Boss DAT!") and VERY cheeky Cypress Hill booty business ("Insane Brains"... obviously!) And that's only three examples. Get Scouring.
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Jumpsuit Sessions 3
ELR 008
15 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Jumpsuit Sessions 3 by Brevil on Electric Larry Cue Track
Never Gonna Stop - (6:22) 104 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Jumpsuit Sessions 3 by Brevil on Electric Larry Cue Track
Turn U On - (6:13) 106 BPM
Jumpsuit Sessions 3 by Brevil on Electric Larry Cue Track
Slow N Low - (5:52) 108 BPM
Jumpsuit Sessions 3 by Brevil on Electric Larry Cue Track
Saving Frida - (5:56) 123 BPM
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Played by: Alessandro Otiz
Review: Possibly named after his favourite retro toasted sandwich maker, Brevil is an Australian disco producer currently on his third outing for Kosta Ellis' Superbreak imprint. His sound is low-slung and dirty and any of the four tracks here are guaranteed to get everybody in the mood for some disco love. Highlights include the loopy and hypnotic "Slow N Low", the shimmering female funk of "Never Gonna Stop" and the rumbling bass and delayed drums-fest that is "Turn U On".
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Disco Nights
PMP 04
08 May 13
Hip Hop/R&B
How Gee by Black Machine on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Black Machine - "How Gee" - (4:27) 106 BPM
Ring Ring Ring by De La Soul on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
De La Soul - "Ring Ring Ring" - (4:06) 104 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Pick Up The Pieces by Average White Band on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Average White Band - "Pick Up The Pieces" - (3:57) 108 BPM
Cantaloop by US3 on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
US3 - "Cantaloop" - (4:36) 115 BPM
High Steppin by Love Unlimited Orchestra on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Love Unlimited Orchestra - "High Steppin" - (5:18) 107 BPM
He's The Greatest Dancer by Sister Sledge on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Sister Sledge - "He's The Greatest Dancer" - (6:08) 113 BPM
Do It Anyway You Wanna Do It by People's Choice on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
People's Choice - "Do It Anyway You Wanna Do It" - (3:13) 111 BPM
Rappers Delight by Sugarhill Gang on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Sugarhill Gang - "Rappers Delight" - (3:33) 111 BPM
I Want Your Love by Chic on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Chic - "I Want Your Love" - (6:50) 113 BPM
Funk It Up by Toney D on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Toney D - "Funk It Up" (TD's original mix) - (5:27) 110 BPM
Let's Groove by Earth Wind & Fire on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Earth Wind & Fire - "Let's Groove" - (4:03) 125 BPM
Lady Marmalade by Labelle on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Labelle - "Lady Marmalade" - (3:13) 116 BPM
Who Needs Enemies by Montana Sextett on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Montana Sextett - "Who Needs Enemies" - (8:01) 115 BPM
TSOP by MFSB on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
MFSB - "TSOP" - (5:41) 114 BPM
Long Train Running by Doobie Brothers on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Doobie Brothers - "Long Train Running" - (3:39) 120 BPM
Why Did You Do It by Stretch on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Stretch - "Why Did You Do It" - (3:54) 99 BPM
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V's Edits Vol 4
VHR 17
22 Mar 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
(Why Don't You) Patch It by Comme Rhodes on Vehicle Cue Track
Comme Rhodes - "(Why Don't You) Patch It" (V dub edit) - (6:57) 100 BPM
Up by Gardster on Vehicle Cue Track
Gardster - "Up" (& Down & Up Again V edit) - (6:04) 109 BPM
Because by Party Schmitt on Vehicle Cue Track
Party Schmitt - "Because" (V edit) - (4:31) 122 BPM
Soul Francisco by Johnny's Toe Black on Vehicle Cue Track
Johnny's Toe Black - "Soul Francisco" (V soul boogie edit) - (4:13) 106 BPM
Good or Bad by All Brown on Vehicle Cue Track
All Brown - "Good or Bad" (V edit) - (5:36) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Love You Too by Is There Phillips on Vehicle Cue Track
Is There Phillips - "Love You Too" (V Bass edit) - (6:16) 120 BPM
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Review: Following the success of the first three volumes of his AOR-tinged V's Edits series, Russian producer Valique (best known under his usual pseudonym for disco-flecked funk breaks) unleashes another EP of scalpel jobs. This time, the sources are a little more obscure (the silly artist names offer clues), but the party-starting remit remains. So, we get some chunky low-slung, Fleetwood Mac-ish rock ("Because"), a dash of hustling disco-funk ("Up"), a sprinkling of synth-bass laden funk-rock ("Soul Francisco"), a thickset house version of a soul classic ("Good Or Bad") and a big chunk of '90s US garage silliness ("Love You Too") - all tweaked and teased with an eye on dancefloor devastation.
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Journeys Never End
T3RDM 0206
16 May 13
Gabba
Journeys Never End by The DJ Producer on The Third Movement Holland Cue Track
Journeys Never End - (7:20) 164 BPM
Journeys Never End by The DJ Producer on The Third Movement Holland Cue Track
Modus Operandi - (6:58) 185 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Journeys Never End by The DJ Producer on The Third Movement Holland Cue Track
Way Beyond - (6:44) 185 BPM
Journeys Never End by The DJ Producer on The Third Movement Holland Cue Track
Ride Of Your Lives (Emotional Debris) - (7:16) 199 BPM
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Planet V: Drum & Bass Vol 1 (mixed by Bryan Gee)
506018 2935298
29 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Rodigan by Mr Joseph feat David Rodigan on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph feat David Rodigan - "Rodigan" - (5:30) 174 BPM
Wonderful Feeling by Mr Joseph on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph - "Wonderful Feeling" - (5:55) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Music In The Night by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Music In The Night" - (5:23) 175 BPM
Desire by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "Desire" - (6:20) 174 BPM
Don't Wait For Me by DJ Chap on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap - "Don't Wait For Me" - (5:57) 175 BPM
Came To Play by Seven feat Alys Be on V Recordings Cue Track
Seven feat Alys Be - "Came To Play" (Need For Mirrors remix) - (5:35) 174 BPM
Solina by Peshay vs Lee Spectrum on V Recordings Cue Track
Peshay vs Lee Spectrum - "Solina" - (6:33) 177 BPM
Midnight Love by DJ Chap feat Iriann Joyce on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap feat Iriann Joyce - "Midnight Love" (Dramatic & Dbaudio remix) - (6:07) 172 BPM
Wasting Time by Northern Lights feat Malisha Bleau on V Recordings Cue Track
Northern Lights feat Malisha Bleau - "Wasting Time" - (4:50) 175 BPM
Let It Be by Artificial Intelligence feat Steo on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence feat Steo - "Let It Be" (DJ Marky & Spy remix) - (5:43) 173 BPM
Only by Decimal Bass on V Recordings Cue Track
Decimal Bass - "Only" - (4:32) 174 BPM
Foundation by Ruffstuff & Jayline on V Recordings Cue Track
Ruffstuff & Jayline - "Foundation" - (5:36) 175 BPM
The Drums by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "The Drums" - (6:39) 174 BPM
Situations by Critycal Dub on V Recordings Cue Track
Critycal Dub - "Situations" - (6:40) 174 BPM
Inna Streets by DJ Chap on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap - "Inna Streets" - (6:44) 175 BPM
Time Flows By by Eveson feat Jo S on V Recordings Cue Track
Eveson feat Jo S - "Time Flows By" - (4:58) 170 BPM
I'll Be Gone by Acuna feat David Boomah on V Recordings Cue Track
Acuna feat David Boomah - "I'll Be Gone" - (5:20) 174 BPM
Easy Glide by Calibre on V Recordings Cue Track
Calibre - "Easy Glide" - (5:55) 175 BPM
Fast Lane by Level 2 on V Recordings Cue Track
Level 2 - "Fast Lane" - (5:19) 178 BPM
I Still Love You by Mr Joseph feat Kate White on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph feat Kate White - "I Still Love You" - (4:52) 174 BPM
Don't Stop The Rock by Mr Joseph on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph - "Don't Stop The Rock" - (5:55) 174 BPM
She Said by Juiceman on V Recordings Cue Track
Juiceman - "She Said" - (5:11) 175 BPM
Blazin by Calibre on V Recordings Cue Track
Calibre - "Blazin" - (5:11)
Why They Wanna by David Boomah & Serum on V Recordings Cue Track
David Boomah & Serum - "Why They Wanna" - (5:18)
Forward Ever by David Boomah feat Serocee/Aries & Gold on V Recordings Cue Track
David Boomah feat Serocee/Aries & Gold - "Forward Ever" (Unreal remix) - (5:14)
Music In The Night by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Music In The Night" (Unreal remix) - (5:15) 175 BPM
Deeper Green by Eveson on V Recordings Cue Track
Eveson - "Deeper Green" - (5:32) 172 BPM
Live At The Apollo by Serum & Heist on V Recordings Cue Track
Serum & Heist - "Live At The Apollo" - (5:36) 175 BPM
Gatts by Ruffstuff & Friller vs Nu Elementz on V Recordings Cue Track
Ruffstuff & Friller vs Nu Elementz - "Gatts" - (4:30) 174 BPM
Red Notes by Level 2 on V Recordings Cue Track
Level 2 - "Red Notes" - (6:12) 175 BPM
Break The System by Nitri on V Recordings Cue Track
Nitri - "Break The System" - (5:44) 174 BPM
Bloom by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "Bloom" - (6:37) 174 BPM
Fighter by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Fighter" (Unreal remix) - (5:32) 173 BPM
Mind Control by Artificial Intelligence feat Dan Bowskill on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence feat Dan Bowskill - "Mind Control" - (4:49) 175 BPM
Uprising by Artificial Intelligence on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence - "Uprising" (Dillinja remix) - (4:12) 174 BPM
Wheels Of Steel by Does Not Compute on V Recordings Cue Track
Does Not Compute - "Wheels Of Steel" - (5:13) 174 BPM
Love Is Gone by Bladerunner on V Recordings Cue Track
Bladerunner - "Love Is Gone" - (6:19)
Revolution Groove by Dramatic & Dbaudio on V Recordings Cue Track
Dramatic & Dbaudio - "Revolution Groove" - (4:51) 175 BPM
Guess by DJ Krust on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Krust - "Guess" (Cabbie & Origin remix) - (4:50) 174 BPM
Dub After Dub by Pleasure & Origin on V Recordings Cue Track
Pleasure & Origin - "Dub After Dub" - (5:13) 174 BPM
Zion Sound by Juiceman on V Recordings Cue Track
Juiceman - "Zion Sound" - (4:48) 175 BPM
Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 1 by Various Artists on V Recordings Cue Track
Various Artists - "Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 1" (mixed by Bryan Gee (continuous DJ mix)) - (1:01:11) 181 BPM
Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 2 by Various Artists on V Recordings Cue Track
Various Artists - "Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 2" (mixed by Bryan Gee (continuous DJ mix)) - (1:10:20) 180 BPM
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Played by: Tchphnx
Review: Taking in drum and bass from all over the world for more than a decade, V Recordings and planet V have been a lynchpin in the scene and continue to release iconic drum and bass into their 14th year. Planet V - Volume 1 is a testament to one of the longest-running drum and bass nights still in existence. Mixed by the legendary Brian G, the compilation steps through all the sounds that make up this vibrant genre through the ears and eyes of V Recordings who've seen it all through from the very beginning. From Mr Joseph's natty ode to Rodigan right through to the smooth, contemporary sound of Artificial Intelligence as remixed by Marky & S.P.Y, the soulful, unmistakeable lilt of Calibre and the old school stylings of dRamatic & dbAudio, this is an LP any self-respecting D&B fan needs. A stunning tracklist with the credentials to match, get it while it's hot.
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Heart Songs
SDRRLS 86
13 May 13
Drum And Bass
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Regrets - (6:09) 175 BPM
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Heart Song - (5:17) 175 BPM
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Catharsis (feat Sinai) - (6:00) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Selective Memory - (6:18) 175 BPM
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Set Me Free (feat Helena) - (5:00) 175 BPM
Heart Songs by Philth on Soul Deep Recordings Cue Track
Humbled (feat Facing Jinx) - (6:02) 175 BPM
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Review: London-based DJ and producer Philth has a lot on his plate. Aside from providing the beats for his weekly Origin FM show, teaching the youth how to produce and record for themselves and toying with the pressing matter of becoming potentially the most prolific drum & bass producer ever to have existed, he's also found the time to create each of the cracking soulful tracks on this little beauty. Working with Soul Deep for the first time, Philth chose to work outside of his comfort zone, crafting beautifully written D&B as a counterpoint to his usual ruff-and-tumble bass-heavy dancefloor smashers. The result is a gorgeous collection of heartfelt depth and smooth vibes. Check "Humbled", our favourite of the lot.
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Reflections
WHEELYDEALYCD 002
13 May 13
Deep Dubstep
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Fathers Son - (3:07) 146 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Believe - (5:47) 136 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Hermans Hideout - (5:07) 140 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Defect Mind - (5:06) 140 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
20/20 VIP - (5:15) 140 BPM
The Core by The Kemistry on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
The Kemistry - "The Core" (Benton remix) - (5:05) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
The Prey - (5:15) 140 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
We're Both Lost - (5:33) 140 BPM
Joi by Benton/Unitz/Arc 88 on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Benton/Unitz/Arc 88 - "Joi" - (4:39)
Drones by Thelem on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Thelem - "Drones" (Benton remix) - (5:03) 140 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Virus - (5:36) 140 BPM
Reflections by Benton on Wheel & Deal UK Cue Track
Snowfall 07 - (4:44)
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Review: While the cover artwork may make Benton look like a moody former member of an R&B boy band, the music contained on Reflections is as robustly underground as you'd expect. Moving from Burial-ish paranoid atmospherics to deep dubstep-soul via a series of sparse, moody and emotion-rich soundscapes, it portrays the London-based producer as a man for whom the simple pleasures of form and function are just not enough. Along the way, there are growling, murky floorfillers (check the hissing "Herman's Hideout" and "Defect Mind"), dubwise steppers ("20/20 VIP") and occasional blasts of piano-laden beauty (the intricate "We're Both Lost").
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GT EP
DIKSOF 012
15 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
GT EP by Larse on Dikso Cue Track
Dynamic Duo (original mix) - (6:21) 112 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
GT EP by Larse on Dikso Cue Track
Love Is The Answer (original mix) - (7:15) 107 BPM
GT EP by Larse on Dikso Cue Track
Hot (Adana Twins Twistin' Bassline remix) - (6:18) 115 BPM
GT EP by Larse on Dikso Cue Track
Hot (original mix) - (6:03) 106 BPM
GT EP by Larse on Dikso Cue Track
Lay It (original mix) - (6:06) 106 BPM
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Review: Larse is a hard act to track down and although we don't know much about them, one thing we do know is that Larse is very good at getting backsides moving. This turbo-themed EP boasts 4 original deep body-disco cuts, the standouts being the sublime and totally glamorous "Hot" and the (possibly even better?) Adana Twins remix, which is indeed based around a twisting bassline. What's not to love?
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Time Out
361015 2849296
13 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Time Out by Dario Piana on Bluenoises Cue Track
Time Out - (7:04) 112 BPM
Time Out by Dario Piana on Bluenoises Cue Track
Stardust - (7:01) 105 BPM
Time Out by Dario Piana on Bluenoises Cue Track
Don't Close Your Eyes - (6:52) 113 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Played by: Dario Piana
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Hit 'Em Up
7952013
09 May 13
Breakbeat
Bring Your Whistle by Big Bang Breaks on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Big Bang Breaks - "Bring Your Whistle" - (3:06) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Leaving Cali by Funk You Very Much on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Funk You Very Much - "Leaving Cali" - (4:28) 149 BPM
Break The Doors by Funk You Very Much on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Funk You Very Much - "Break The Doors" - (4:37) 135 BPM
Blow It Shorty by Funky Wah Wah on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Funky Wah Wah - "Blow It Shorty" - (3:52) 143 BPM
Bop A Lot by Funk You Very Much on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Funk You Very Much - "Bop A Lot" - (3:15) 128 BPM
Swings Of Life by Big Bang Breaks on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Big Bang Breaks - "Swings Of Life" - (3:42) 125 BPM
Stroke Of Luck by Funky Wah Wah on Actual Sounds Cue Track
Funky Wah Wah - "Stroke Of Luck" (free track) - (3:38)
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Review: Big-assed bootleg business from the Actual Sounds crew... Big Bang Breaks revisits Public Enemy on "Bring Your Whistle" and Derrick May on "Swings Of Life". Meanwhile Funk You Very Much mixes up Randy Newman with Biggie Smalls on "Leaving Cali", gives The Doors a slap with glove of glitches on "Break The Doors" and gets jiggy on a two-step vibe with "Bop A Lot". Elsewhere we find Funky Wah Wah fusing Too Short's "Blow The Whistle" with a reggae version of Marvin Gaye on "Blow It Shorty". Hit 'em up... Then knock 'em down!
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Think & Change
NONPLUSLP 004I
11 Mar 13
Techno
&Fate by Boddika & Joy Orbison on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika & Joy Orbison - "&Fate" - (7:04) 127 BPM
The Rhythm by Lowtec on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Lowtec - "The Rhythm" (remix 2) - (6:15) 120 BPM
For These Times by Four Tet on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Four Tet - "For These Times" - (4:57) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Beats Me by Boddika on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika - "Beats Me" - (5:06) 126 BPM
Quivver by Pearson Sound on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Pearson Sound - "Quivver" - (5:41) 132 BPM
Straight Intention by Endian on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Endian - "Straight Intention" - (6:33) 119 BPM
IP Mirrors by Kassem Mosse on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Kassem Mosse - "IP Mirrors" - (5:08) 125 BPM
White Snares by Instra:mental & dBridge on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Instra:mental & dBridge - "White Snares" - (5:17)
Bad Chicago by Martyn on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Martyn - "Bad Chicago" - (7:25) 129 BPM
Mercy by Boddika & Joy Orbison on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika & Joy Orbison - "Mercy" (Boddika VIP) - (5:13) 126 BPM
Broken Patterns by Kassem Mosse on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Kassem Mosse - "Broken Patterns" - (6:25) 120 BPM
Dissipate by SCB on Nonplus UK Cue Track
SCB - "Dissipate" - (7:11) 128 BPM
Untoward by Basic Soul Unit on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Basic Soul Unit - "Untoward" - (7:24) 123 BPM
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Review: The Boddika-helmed Nonplus unveil Think & Change, the label's first compilation and what a way to mark such an event. Calling on a cast of the great and the good of contemporary techno and bass music, Think & Change arrives sporting some thirteen tracks, a statement of how far Nonplus has come since its emergence in 2009 as an outlet for the Autonomic family of artists, gradually mutating into a more wide ranging approach, with material from Actress, Kassem Mosse and Basic Soul Unit ensuring a reputation as one of the most respected labels in the bass music diaspora. The highlights on this compilation are many, but you should be checking Four Tet's contribution "For These Times" (easily his best, least fussy club track to date) "Bad Chicago" from Martyn, and Kassem Mosse's excellent "Broken Patterns".
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Family Album
PRSPCTLP 005
06 May 13
Drum And Bass
Whoopi Of by Goldberg Variations on PRSPCT Cue Track
Goldberg Variations - "Whoopi Of" - (4:01) 175 BPM
Mission Statement by Eye-D on PRSPCT Cue Track
Eye-D - "Mission Statement" - (5:36) 175 BPM
Payback Time by Lowroller on PRSPCT Cue Track
Lowroller - "Payback Time" - (5:52) 175 BPM
Dark Red by Katharsys & Cooh on PRSPCT Cue Track
Katharsys & Cooh - "Dark Red" - (5:07) 175 BPM
The Evil by Donny & Dub Elements on PRSPCT Cue Track
Donny & Dub Elements - "The Evil" - (6:48) 175 BPM
Victim by Gancher & Ruin on PRSPCT Cue Track
Gancher & Ruin - "Victim" - (6:13) 175 BPM
PRSPCT Wrecking Crew Anthem by Limewax & Thrasher on PRSPCT Cue Track
Limewax & Thrasher - "PRSPCT Wrecking Crew Anthem" - (4:23) 175 BPM
Skullsplitter by Sinister Souls on PRSPCT Cue Track
Sinister Souls - "Skullsplitter" - (4:42) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Raw Universe by DJ Hidden on PRSPCT Cue Track
DJ Hidden - "The Raw Universe" - (6:03) 175 BPM
Biohazard by Cooh & Current Value on PRSPCT Cue Track
Cooh & Current Value - "Biohazard" - (5:11) 175 BPM
Total Confusion by Igor on PRSPCT Cue Track
Igor - "Total Confusion" - (5:23) 175 BPM
Possessed by Counterstrike & Bong-Ra on PRSPCT Cue Track
Counterstrike & Bong-Ra - "Possessed" (feat Jonny Pettersson) - (4:50) 175 BPM
Death Will Set Us Free by Hallucinator on PRSPCT Cue Track
Hallucinator - "Death Will Set Us Free" - (5:05) 178 BPM
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Played by: Fracture4
Review: Rotterdam's own Prospect Recordings enjoys a huge following and an even bigger roster of mashed-up, dark and filthy artists, and this family album looks to capitalise on some of this artistic wealth. Why not? If you had a back catalogue full of some of the most insane drum & bass on offer to the wider world, wouldn't you want to share it? Littered with breakcore, neuro, gabber and hardcore, it's a whipround through the neck-breakingly heavy side of drum & bass that many fear to tread. Track names like "Skullsplitter", "Total Confusion" and "Death Will Set Us Free" have rarely been so truthfully descriptive, and even label darlings Counterstrike and Bong Ra team up for "Possessed", a feeding frenzy of metal, breakcore and drum & bass. A horror movie for your ears. Nobody's lives were ever enriched by staying inside the chillout room.
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Bristol Fashion EP
RIDDIMFRUIT 017
02 May 13
Breakbeat
You Wouldn't Know by The Allergies on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
The Allergies - "You Wouldn't Know" - (3:09) Biggest-selling track on this release
Real95 by Parker on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Parker - "Real95" - (4:01)
Reeses Pieces by Mr 50 on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Mr 50 - "Reeses Pieces" - (4:28)
Bring It Back by Frenic on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Frenic - "Bring It Back" - (6:06) 120 BPM
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Review: With all the amazing dubstep and D&B coming from the city, you could be fooled into thinking bass is Bristol's only fashion. Well it's not; there's also a thriving nu funk scene, and each of the four cats on this generous EP are leading the charge. The Allergies lay down an authentic Dap Kings style vibe on, Parker drops the tempo for a slow, sludgy and remarkably sexy bass bust-up, Mr 50 pays homage to one of the sweetest chocolates on the planet by way of shivering 8-bit bleepery, swampy bass and nifty accordion squeezes and Frenic completes the set with a crisp, dramatic ode to the big beat glory days. Call the fashion police, this shizzle is hot!
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Tribal Tone (2013 remaster)
UTTU 028
13 May 13
Bass
Tribal Tone (2013 remaster) by Ohm on Unknown To The Unknown Cue Track
Tribal Tone (Mo' Better Grooves mix) - (5:33)
Tribal Tone (2013 remaster) by Ohm on Unknown To The Unknown Cue Track
Tribal Tone (Ruffneck mix) - (4:48)
Tribal Tone (2013 remaster) by Ohm on Unknown To The Unknown Cue Track
Tribal Tone (Marquis Hawkes remix) - (5:52) Biggest-selling track on this release
Tribal Tone (2013 remaster) by Ohm on Unknown To The Unknown Cue Track
Tribal Tone (Capracara remix) - (4:28)
Tribal Tone (2013 remaster) by Ohm on Unknown To The Unknown Cue Track
Tribal Tone (Northern Souls remix) - (6:20)
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Played by: Phuturelabs
Review: Given Unknown To The Unknown's wide ranging remit, including bassline garage, Detroit electro and Chicago house, it was perhaps inevitable that a genuine 90s house record would find its way onto the label at some point. Originally released in 1992, OHM's "Tribal Tone" was supposedly the first tune to use the Korg M1 sound that was later immortalised by Robin S' "Show Me Love", and had considerable impact at the time, being championed The Shamen frontman Mr C, being licensed to R&S sub-label Global Cuts and US label Vibe, and finding itself remixed by the Sabres of Paradise trio. Here it finds itself with three similarly great remixes, a stripped-back, raw groover from Marquis Hawkes, a horn-heavy piece of 90s action from Capracara and a thundering mid-tempo effort from Northern Souls. Essential!
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Soul Clap presents: Dancing On The Charles
SCRCD 01
13 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
I Want Your Love by Unknown on Soul Clap Cue Track
Unknown - "I Want Your Love" - (3:49) 100 BPM
Heaven by Matthew Larkin Cassell on Soul Clap Cue Track
Matthew Larkin Cassell - "Heaven" (Bosq & Kon remix) - (5:33) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nobody by Caserta on Soul Clap Cue Track
Caserta - "Nobody" - (6:20) 118 BPM
So Fresh by Curbington Digital on Soul Clap Cue Track
Curbington Digital - "So Fresh" - (3:31) 119 BPM
Mayhem by Mystery Roar on Soul Clap Cue Track
Mystery Roar - "Mayhem" (Soul Clap remix) - (7:21) 118 BPM
Wait For It by John Barera on Soul Clap Cue Track
John Barera - "Wait For It" - (5:59) 121 BPM
Love Only You by Chas Bronz on Soul Clap Cue Track
Chas Bronz - "Love Only You" - (6:57) 123 BPM
All The Things by Clifflight on Soul Clap Cue Track
Clifflight - "All The Things" - (5:40) 124 BPM
From The Heart by Bon Johnson on Soul Clap Cue Track
Bon Johnson - "From The Heart" - (3:03) 123 BPM
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Played by: Caserta
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The Real Fingerman
CHOPDIGI 022
05 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
The Real Fingerman by Fingerman on Chopshop Cue Track
I Know It's Mine - (7:03) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Real Fingerman by Fingerman on Chopshop Cue Track
Lenny's Disco - (7:51) 115 BPM
The Real Fingerman by Fingerman on Chopshop Cue Track
Outta Sight - (8:12) 116 BPM
The Real Fingerman by Fingerman on Chopshop Cue Track
Honk Honk - (9:44) 120 BPM
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Review: Trust us, in our experience when encountering someone who goes by a nickname like Fingerman, it's usually best not to enquire as to how they came to be christened so. Here though he seems intent for us to know his true story, and luckily for us he's explaining it through the language of music. "I Know Its Mine" is a snazzy, brassy anthemic jam, "Lenny's Disco" is super camp fun of the Carl Bean variety, "Outta Sight" is more low-slung stuff, and "Honky Honk", with its incredible sliding bassline, is the sound of a roof being raised!
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Own World EP
FOKUZ 13040
13 May 13
Drum And Bass
Own World EP by Malaky on Fokuz Cue Track
Vibrate - (6:41) 172 BPM
Own World EP by Malaky on Fokuz Cue Track
Own World (feat Lyndsey Murray) - (6:48) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Releasing on Focuz for some time now, UK-based Malaky has been bringing his own blend of harmonious liquid and breakbeat-inspired rhythms to the worldwide D&B scene. This two track EP explores his deeper side, starting with the lush textures and widescreen sound of "Vibrate", a true liquid stepper that should sit high on any D&B setlist. "Own World" features soulful vocals from Lyndsey Murray and launches straight into whimsical string sampling and hard stepping beats. Warm rolling bass smothers the low end in a deep, resonant glow, leaving a barely heard sax to echo into the sunset. A gorgeous way to finish your evening.
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Intentions
BLKBTR 42
12 May 13
Deep House
Intentions by Gorgon City on Black Butter Cue Track
Intentions (feat Clean Bandit) - (3:37) 122 BPM
Intentions by Gorgon City on Black Butter Cue Track
Intentions (feat Clean Bandit - club mix) - (5:25) 122 BPM
Intentions by Gorgon City on Black Butter Cue Track
Cycles - (7:14) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Despite getting everyone all hot and bothered with the promise of their collaboration, Gorgon City - aka Foamo and Rack N Ruin - have been sparing with releases to say the least. Still, it's all about quality not quantity, eh? Both tracks on this EP scream class and are immaculately produced: "Intentions" is a slick deep roller, complete with bouncy bass, shuffly garage beats and a soulful 90s-style urban vocal. The percussion is pushed to the fore on the corresponding club mix, but it's the dark and positively subterranean bass vibes of the moody "Cycles" that really does it for us!