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PX 301
18 Mar 13

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - (3:58) 116 BPM

Around The World - (7:16) 114 BPM

Da Funk - (5:40) 115 BPM

One More Time - (5:41) 116 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, DJ Jimi Needles, Cocaine On Her Dress

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.

VARIOUS

Manmade: Gold Edition

Manmade

MM 010
27 Feb 12

CMC & Silenta - "Pata Pata" - (4:21) 127 BPM

BadboE & Prosper - "If You Want My Love" - (5:31)

Funkanomics - "Superstation" - (3:48)

Nine Lives The Cat - "Cat Nip Tuck" - (5:05)

Slynk & Tom Drummond - "Cow Bwoy Break" - (4:32) 127 BPM

The Breakbeat Junkie - "Listen To The Deejay" - (4:35)

The Breakbeat Junkie & DJP - "Funky Now" - (5:48) 126 BPM

Telephunken - "Feeling Good" - (3:24) 138 BPM

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Review: The tenth release from the Manmade staple sees their crew of excellent NuFunk producers and remixers eager to please, with CMC & Silenta dropping a very tasteful edit of Mariam Makeba's classic calypso-funk gem "Pata Pata", Badboe & Prosper giving the Wu Tang a radical funk overhaul, while Cat Nip Tuck slams in the classics on the schizo-boogie of "Cat Nip Tuck".

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES

Dunk Your Trunk Remixed

Pedigree Cuts

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PEDS 013
01 May 13

Soho Strut (Empresarios remix) - (4:20) 112 BPM

Sunset Star (Daytoner remix) - (4:00) 128 BPM

Milf Shake (Omegaman remix) - (3:52) 102 BPM

Big Girls Don't Cry (PulpFusion feat Lorenzo Medici remix) - (4:28) 136 BPM

Trip Wire (Skeewiff remix) - (4:44) 105 BPM

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Played by: Chudy, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, The Funk Hunters, Morlack, Ez Icarus, Lazy Kiss, Disco Doubles

THE REFLEX

Re Visions Vol 1

Gamm

GAMM 076
02 Feb 12

A-B-C - (7:00) 94 BPM

I Feel Good - (6:44) 74 BPM

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Played by: DJ Rudd, DJ Goodka From The Groovologists, Minimatic, Voodoocuts, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Tim Livingstone, Killer Funk Records Usa, The Funk Hunters, Nappy Riddem, D-Funk, Basement Freaks, Juno Best Sellers 2012

Review: It's a mark of the quality of Mad Mats' A&R skills that GAMM has managed to notch up almost a decade of releases without really resorting to releasing the sort of stinky cheese that usually plagues bootleg and mash-up imprints. This EP from newcomers The Reflex continues that record, offering two excellent, funk-laden bangers that get just the right balance between anthemic pomp and heads-down stomp. First up is "ABC", a stretched-out re-take of The Jackson 5's most famous hit that boasts a completely different (but very good) musical backing. "I Feel Good" is even better, turning a loose funk classic into a tight dancefloor bumper thanks to snappy new beats.

DAVID HILL/VARIOUS

Overdose Of The Holy Ghost

Z Records

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ZEDDCD 028DD
06 May 13

The Clark Sisters - "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost" - (4:23) 88 BPM

Shirley Caesar - "Heavenly Father" - (4:45) 108 BPM

Ricky Womack & Christian Essence - "I Need You" (Joey Negro edit) - (5:32) 127 BPM

Dan Greer - "Love Is The Message" (Joey Negro edit) - (4:16) 118 BPM

Kristle - "I'll Go" - (3:50) 116 BPM

D.J. Rogers - "All I Gave Him Was My Heart" - (3:53) 102 BPM

The Young Delegation - "I'll Keep Holdin On" - (4:10) 98 BPM

Linda Evans - "I Am Gold" - (4:21) 99 BPM

Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark - "Awake O Zion" - (5:54) 131 BPM

Tommy T & Company - "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere" - (4:08) 95 BPM

Truth & Devotion - "I Must See My Lord" - (4:08) 78 BPM

Norman Weeks & The Revelations - "Hold On" - (14:02) 119 BPM

The Clark Sisters - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (Joey Negro edit) - (6:50) 124 BPM

Gloster Williams & Master Control - "No Cross, No Crown" - (9:05) 108 BPM

Roslyn & Charles - "Was Not Intended" (David Hill edit) - (2:38) 101 BPM

The Dynamic Clark Sisters - "Ha Ya (Eternal Life)" - (4:49) 81 BPM

The Young Delegation - "He Lives" - (4:42) 118 BPM

Sharon Johnson - "A Better Day" - (3:27) 103 BPM

BeBe & CeCe Winans - "I Really Love You" (David Hill edit) - (3:32) 108 BPM

The Fannie Clark Singers - "Use Me Lord" - (3:21) 90 BPM

Shirley Caesar - "Message To The People" - (4:36) 111 BPM

Ronia La Vee - "Lead Me" - (3:56) 104 BPM

Rahni Harris & Family Love - "He's My Friend" - (4:59) 100 BPM

James Moore - "As A Nation" (David Hill edit) - (3:11) 101 BPM

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Played by: The Groovers

Review: Joey Negro's Z Records have a remarkable knack for knocking out vintage compilation after vintage compilation. Here though, they've really discovered a rare niche of unmined gold courtesy of Nuphonic's David Hill who acts as selector. As Hill explains "gospel music has often followed trends in secular music" and this album captures 24 attempts of gospel getting on the disco and boogie trains. Highlights include the hiNRG longing of "I Need You", the electro-soul of "Love Is The Message" and the piano & strings frenzy of "Awake O Zion".

AFTERNOONS IN STEREO

Timewarp Greece

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TMDG 121
13 May 13

A Prelude - (2:51) 129 BPM

The Garden Of Pasiphae - (5:26) 101 BPM

Blues For BL - (5:23) 106 BPM

Soul Sugar - (5:09) 100 BPM

The Kelly Affair - (4:41) 71 BPM

Kalakuta Republik - (4:17) 120 BPM

Driving To Montenegro - (5:17) 77 BPM

Feels Like Rain - (4:54) 110 BPM

Shadows - (7:16) 75 BPM

Blow - (4:57) 100 BPM

Sui Generis - (5:35) 120 BPM

Snowfall - (3:34) 103 BPM

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Review: Hoorah! It's been a long time coming, but the album from this Canadian act is finally here. We got a taster for their new retro/contemporary jazzy sound with a single in August. The EP featured the breaks-driven "Soul Sugar", the 70s funk indebted "Driving To Montenegro" and the jazzier "Blow", all of which made it to the album. Now joining these tunes are the likes of the fretlessly rhythmic "Blues For BL", the crazy flute frenzy of "The Kelly Affair" and the gentle piano intricacies of "Snowfall".

MANJAH

Katakana Edits Vol 8

Katakana Edits

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KE 9008
30 Nov 12

Donna's A Mess - (3:06) 134 BPM

My Dub Is Empty - (4:28) 94 BPM

Dynamite - (4:46) 99 BPM

Sensi Aroma - (3:31) 86 BPM

Oriente Patria - (3:43) 111 BPM

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Played by: Clairvo (Mustbeat), Timewarp, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Sol Power All-Stars, Killer Funk Records Usa, The Funk Hunters, Ez Icarus, Tosses & Varvez, Manjah

Review: Fresh-faced funkateer Manjah steps up to the party-hardy Katakana series, and does so with distinction. It's a game of two halves as the first two cuts are dedicated to chanteuses Smokey Robinson and Donna Hightower. Both powered by swashbuckling 60s funk riffs, these are authentic edits done with true creativity. Later on in the EP we head West to the Caribbean as Manjah gets his skank on with Dancehall Queen. Those with a penchant for Greek taverna flavours should hold tight for the rustic groove on "Orienta Patria". Nice work.

UMBO

Sunday Jam EP

Timewarp Greece

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TMDG 120
15 Apr 13

Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt) - (5:57) 120 BPM

Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt - Audio InFunktion remix) - (3:51) 86 BPM

Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt - Basement Freaks remix) - (5:08) 120 BPM

Keep That Beat (feat Mila) - (5:14) 129 BPM

Keep That Beat (feat Mila - Timewarp inc remix) - (4:47) 118 BPM

Keep That Beat (feat Mila - Cayetano remix) - (4:31) 112 BPM

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Played by: Zamali, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Basement Freaks, Cayetano, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers, Miles Reverse, Superpendejos

Review: Although hailing from Germany, DJ Umbo is now running his disco breaks empire from Croatia. Having developed a cult following with a series of remixes on labels like Goodgroove, now he appears to have settled with Greece's Timewarp. His latest release for the Hellenic funk crew features two tracks - the funky sax workout "Sunday Jam" and the urgent groove attack of "Keep That Beat On". Basement Freaks remix the former into a pulsating disco banger, while on the latter Caytaro deliver a sizzling live jam version.

VARIOUS

Soul Spectrum Records Vol 1

Jazzman

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JMANCD 053
19 Feb 13

Heem The Music Monsters - "Wake Up" - (5:03) 66 BPM

Barbara St Claire - "Teacherman" - (3:00) 120 BPM

Billy Byrd - "Lost In The Crowd" - (2:26) 111 BPM

Willie Wright - "Right On For The Darkness" - (3:16) 108 BPM

Tolbert - "I've Got It" - (4:54) 101 BPM

Barbara King - "What I Did In The Street" - (3:38) 120 BPM

Ellipsis - "People" - (2:50) 123 BPM

George Smallwood - "Rollercoaster" - (3:02) 115 BPM

Freak - "Life Goes On" - (3:20) 106 BPM

Gold - "What About The Child" (mix For Sami) - (3:28) 120 BPM

Barbara Lynn - "Mellow Feeling" - (3:16) 123 BPM

Big Apple Band - "Party & Get On Down" - (3:49) 110 BPM

Phillip Wright - "Keep Her Happy" (Ashley Beedle Heavy Disco edit) - (6:16) 112 BPM

Nate Calhoun - "Funktown" - (3:57) 123 BPM

Little Beaver - "Listen To My Heartbeat" - (3:35) 129 BPM

Target - "Give Me One More Chance" - (2:59) 68 BPM

LaRom Baker - "You're The Best" (Tom Noble disco edit) - (3:47) 126 BPM

Raw Soul Express - "The Way We Live" - (3:39) 98 BPM

Zebra - "Simple Song" - (3:14) 115 BPM

Fluorescent Smogg - "All My Life" - (3:34) 117 BPM

Kings Go Forth - "You're The One" - (4:06) 67 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa

Review: Here's a challenge to all you crate diggers out there, according to Jazzman's DJ Fryer they always dig deeper! The results show in this excellent double LPs-worth of vintage prime cuts that sound surprisingly dance-floor friendly rather than quaint. Highlights include the intense funk assault of "Wake Up", the classy, shimmering "Teacherman", the emotional "Lost In The Crowd", the puny "Rollercoaster" and Ashley Beedle's re-edit of "Keep Her Happy".

We Are The Fire Inside Your Mind - Tropical Grooves & Afrofunk International Vol 2

VARIOUS

We Are The Fire Inside Your Mind - Tropical Grooves & Afrofunk International Vol 2

Paris DJs

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PARISDJS 028-D
09 May 13

Polyrhythmics - "Bobo" - (4:37) 115 BPM

Jungle Fire - "Firewalker" - (3:45) 120 BPM

Phil Motion & The Easy LO-Fi - "Dangerous World" - (3:03) 107 BPM

Bixiga 70 - "Luz Vermelha" - (4:23) 103 BPM

Mop Mop - "Run Around" (feat Fred Wesley & Anthony Joseph) - (5:16) 99 BPM

EMEFE - "Lucecita" (feat Chico Mann) - (5:41) 126 BPM

The Sidetones - "Turn It Up" - (3:15) 110 BPM

Arat Kilo - "Lonmewo Lalie" (feat Mimi) - (3:23) 90 BPM

Goat - "Disco Fever" - (4:22) 105 BPM

Jungle By Night - "Ethiopino" - (3:28) 106 BPM

International Ducks - "The Green Cow" - (3:27) 111 BPM

Grant Phabao & The Silvertones - "Fire" - (4:40) 75 BPM

Radio Citizen vs Deela - "One Eyed" - (5:59) 97 BPM

The Grits - "Skin & Bone" - (4:24) 104 BPM

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THE GAFF

Katakana Edits Vol 7

Katakana Edits

KE 9007
15 Oct 12

Mambo No 5 - (3:14) 104 BPM

Funny Saga - (4:56) 119 BPM

High Life - (4:55) 120 BPM

Zamboozee - (3:42) 96 BPM

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Review: For the uninitiated, The Gaff is a Canada-based DJ, producer and prodigious maker of "party breaks" - shorthand for re-edits and reworks that should appeal for those DJs for whom loose rhythms are of more interest than a straight 4/4 pulse. This first contribution to the digital-only Katakana Edits series is full of funk and soul-laden jams with heavy but snappy drums. There's a global feel, too, with excellent forays into afro-funk ("High Life") and Latin beats ("Mambo Number 5"). While all four tracks are carefully tuned to the needs of dancefloors, the afro-flecked disco-funk grooves of "Funny Saga" stands out.

MR BIRD

Monkey Funk EP

Fat Bird Sounds

FBSD 004
14 Mar 13

Monkey Funk - (3:37)

Don't Say Nothing - (3:35)

Glad To Be Free - (3:40) 120 BPM

Ufo - (4:09)

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Played by: Spinforth, Roast Beatz, Voodoocuts, Mr Bird, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers

Review: Mr Bird follows up his Bird Bird Bird album from last month with a fresh quad of nu-funk/hip-hop hybrids. "Monkey Funk" clicks some serious Cuban heels over an obese breakbeat, "Don't Say Nothing" gets all LL Cool J over an early Fatboy style guitar swing, "Glad To Be Free" goes on a more whimsical 60s jam with added flute and glockenspiel twists and "Ufo" sees Bird adding a deeper, more cosmic feather to his bow. Not a monkey in sight, but very very funky. The Bird is indeed the word.

SETENTA

Latin Piece Of Soul

Hot Casa France

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HC 25
10 May 13

Colorblind - (3:47) 108 BPM

Guapeta - (3:46) 100 BPM

Smells Like Teen Spirit - (3:06) 125 BPM

Honey - (6:39) 72 BPM

Hipocrita - (3:50) 93 BPM

Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check - (3:09) 100 BPM

Mambo Machine - (4:15) 120 BPM

Tira - (3:48) 92 BPM

No Te Creo - (4:09) 108 BPM

Ijo Soul - (3:52) 113 BPM

Nuevayorkino - (4:32) 94 BPM

Yo Llegue - (3:11) 126 BPM

Yalale - (5:55) 124 BPM

We Never Know - (4:22) 84 BPM

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Review: In a break from their high quality re-issue campaigns, Hot Casa switch focus to the contemporary for their newest release. Fourteen-armed Parisian Latin-funk combo, Setenta, are back with the highly anticipated follow up to their 2010 debut Funky Tombao. Boasting as many tracks as they have arms, "Latin Piece Of Soul" sees the band really fine tune the fusion sound they always sought to achieve, particularly on tracks like the wah-wah and organ freak-out of opener "Colorblind", the Afro-electro-funk of "Guapeta" and the disco influenced "Mambo Machine".

THE REFLEX

Re Visions Vol 3: The Stevie Edition

Gamm

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GAMM 082
28 Sep 12

I Wish - (9:24) 106 BPM

Higher Ground - (6:33) 125 BPM

Sir Duke - (6:39) 106 BPM

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Played by: DJ Butcher (Chopshop Music), Homegroove Project, Chubb Nice (Hoglodytes/Marisco), Los Charly's Orchestra, Mr.dero, Jayl Funk, Roberto Rodriguez, Vladislav Moustache Love, Mr Doris

Review: Gamm is an established re-edit and mash-up label that's managed to repeatedly dig up new-old gems since the early Noughties. Having previously tackled Marvin Gaye's back catalogue, The Reflex return with a new EP and this time they've gone Stevie Wonder crazy; providing re-workings of three of the great man's tunes. First up is "I Wish", a nine minute elaboration of the one people think is called 'Sneakin' Out The Back Door...' and one which does a lot to reverse the damage done by Will Smith on his "Wild Wild West" tune. "Higher Ground" is teased out and into a more DJ-friendly format and finally things on high with "Sir Duke" (the one everyone thinks is called 'You Can Feel It All Over'), which gets embellished with a subtle 4/4 beat and big, splashy and celebratory cymbals.

VARIOUS

Tru Thoughts Disco: Boogie

Tru Thoughts

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TRUDD 064
22 Oct 12

The Quantic Soul Orchestra - "Pushin On" (feat Alice Russell - Situation edit) - (7:09) 101 BPM

Zed Bias - "Koolade" (feat Toddla T & MdCL) - (6:28) 112 BPM

Belleruche - "Northern Girls" (DJ Vadim mix) - (3:49) 115 BPM

Maddslinky - "Special" (feat Omar - Atjazz remix) - (7:18) 126 BPM

The Quantic Soul Orchestra - "Take Your Time, Change Your Mind" (feat Alice Russell) - (6:45) 74 BPM

Mark De Clive-Lowe - "The Why" (LP version) - (5:10) 110 BPM

Nostalgia 77 - "Quiet Dawn" (Bonobo mix) - (7:08) 115 BPM

Anchorsong - "Darkrum" - (4:23) 99 BPM

Hint - "Aliens Enter" (feat T Fly - Hint remix) - (5:44) 105 BPM

Flevans - "The Notion" (feat Sweet Laredo) - (4:41) 113 BPM

Belleruche - "It'll Come" (Yam Who rework) - (7:27) 106 BPM

Natural Self - "In The Morning" (version) - (4:58) 109 BPM

Hint - "One Woman Army" (feat Laura Vane) - (4:08) 100 BPM

Kylie Auldist - "One Goodbye" (Hint remix) - (5:02) 120 BPM

Belleruche - "Reflection" (Trus' Me remix) - (6:23) 116 BPM

Kinny - "Back Street Lust" (Azaxx remix) - (5:40) 100 BPM

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Played by: DJ Drm (Bastard Jazz / Bstrd Boots), Mr Chombee, Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&b, Killer Funk Records Usa, The Funk Hunters, Barrio Jazz Gang, Mr Doris, Double Yellow, Superpendejos

Review: Tru Thoughts have been around since the late 90s, championing all things modern with a soul, jazz and funk edge. Now their A&R dude Robert Luis has decided to compile their best disco-style releases, and why not? The Quantic Soul Orchestra's "Pushin On" is cinematic foot music built around an infectious loop, Zed Bias revisits 1980s Minneapolis with the help of Toddla T on the downright nasty groove of "Koolade", Bonobo remixes Nostalgia 77's "Quiet Dawn" in a downtempo jazzy style, Hint's "Aliens Enter" is as close you can get to 80s synth-soul without a time machine and Natural Self's "In The Morning" is a killer, off kilter jazz-meets-funk-and-dubby-house oddity.

THE GAFF

The Gaff EP

Punchout US

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HISCORE-1200
05 Mar 13

Do That Thing - (2:49) 108 BPM

Under The Sun - (3:03) 110 BPM

Tribute To Hank - (3:28) 98 BPM

Do That Thing (bonus beat) - (2:45) 108 BPM

Do Those Drums - (0:55) 108 BPM

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Played by: Voodoocuts, All Good Funk Alliance, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa, The Funk Hunters, Miles Reverse

Review: Canadian "party breaks" DJ, The Gaff, is back with more retro mash-ups. This EP features five chopped and spliced vintage classics, including the loopy siren funk of "Do That Thing", the shuffling and retro "Tribute To Hank" , the cheeky extended bonus beats and lastly , the remarkably percussive "Do Those Drums".

VARIOUS

Nu Party Breaks Vol 3

Tru Funk

TF 19
22 Oct 12

Sammy Senior - "Funky Grammar" - (5:19) 149 BPM

Copycat - "Lino Killers" - (4:02)

Lakeshore Drive - "Funk'n Outta Bounds" - (4:57)

Rory Hoy - "Put A One" - (4:15) 128 BPM

DJ Axe - "Funky Town" - (5:00) 126 BPM

Niko - "Funk 4 You" - (3:37)

Lebrosk - "Breakdancer's Paradise" - (6:07) 120 BPM

Copycat - "Everybody Everybody" - (4:26) 149 BPM

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Played by: Clairvo (Mustbeat), Bmd, DJ Stex, Chudy, All Good Funk Alliance, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, Sard Boogie, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dastardly Kuts, Killer Funk Records Usa, DJ Axe, Rory Hoy, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Telephunken, Barrio Jazz Gang, Mashed Up Funk, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers

Review: There ain't no party like a Tru Funk Nu Party! Seriously now, not even S-Club could match the supersize funk flavours this label have been dishing up this year, and this latest compendium is no exception. Highlights include Sammy Senior's overhaul of Nelly's "Country Grammar", Lakeshore Drive's super laidback Q-Tipper "Funk'n Outta Bounds" and DJ Axe's percussion heavy sample-fest "Funky Town". Tru Funk have excelled themselves on this package.

VARIOUS

Psychemagik Presents Magik Sunrise

Leng

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LENGCD 005DD
20 May 13

Iasos - "Formentera Sunset Clouds" - (4:33) 132 BPM

Daniel Mathieu - "C'Etait Un Beau Dimanche" - (2:35) 77 BPM

Fox - "The Juggler" - (3:16) 75 BPM

Walter Hawkins - "Metropolis" - (6:16) 80 BPM

Steve & Teresa - "Catching A Wave" - (3:39) 80 BPM

Cherubin - "Sunrise" - (3:12) 90 BPM

Yves Simon - "Raconte-Toi" - (3:50) 101 BPM

Susana Estrada - "¡Gózame Ya!" - (2:49) 97 BPM

Joey Newman - "The One You Love" - (5:08) 105 BPM

Rob Mehl - "House On The Rock" - (3:26) 114 BPM

George Oban - "Basshoven" - (6:48) 129 BPM

Rioland & Goldfeder - "Tension" - (3:03) 92 BPM

Jeff Liberman - "Transformation" - (3:29) 92 BPM

David Astri - "Safe & Sound" - (3:52) 85 BPM

Max Adioa - "Toubab Bile" (instrumental version) - (4:05) 74 BPM

Various - "Psychemagik Presents Magik Sunrise" (continuous DJ mix) - (59:58) 76 BPM

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MINIMATIC

Owner Of A Boogaloo Heart

Tour Eiffel France

TER 005
20 Jun 12

Owner Of A Boogaloo Heart! - (5:14) 125 BPM

Hello, I Love You - (3:31) 100 BPM

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Played by: DJ Rudd, Los Charly's Orchestra, Nick Hollywood, Minimatic, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Juno Recommends Rock/Indie, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa, Renegades Of Jazz, Juno Best Sellers 2012, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers

74 MILES AWAY

Gear Change

74 Miles Away

MK 01
17 May 13

Looking Good - (3:49) 110 BPM

Brusseleiro - (5:51) 120 BPM

Nothing Is for Free - (4:59) 115 BPM

Little Fatima - (5:13) 120 BPM

Gear Change - (5:06) 85 BPM

Axel Foley - (6:54) 116 BPM

Sly - (3:47) 97 BPM

Seven Four - (5:21) 102 BPM

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Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai (unmixed tracks)

JAMIROQUAI /VARIOUS

Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai (unmixed tracks)

Late Night Tales

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ALNDI 10
15 Nov 10

Pointer Sisters - "Happiness" - (3:58) 107 BPM

Commodores - "Girl I Think The World About You" - (4:32) 97 BPM

Rufus & Chaka Khan - "Once You Get Started" - (4:25) 120 BPM

Johnny Hammond - "Fantasy" - (7:23) 108 BPM

Ramsey Lewis - "Whisper Zone" - (3:00) 106 BPM

Leon Ware - "What's Your Name" - (4:11) 65 BPM

Ashford & Simpson - "Stay Free" - (5:22) 108 BPM

Kleeer - "Tonight's The Night" - (7:13) 122 BPM

Dexter Wansel - "I'll Never Forget" - (4:28) 119 BPM

Sister Sledge - "Pretty Baby" - (3:59) 100 BPM

Jose Feliciano - "California Dreamin'" - (4:10) 97 BPM

Skyy - "Here's To You" - (5:09) 123 BPM

Dexter Wansel - "Life On Mars" - (7:19) 118 BPM

The Real Thing - "Rainin' Through My Sunshine" - (4:01) 102 BPM

Lalo Schifrin - "Theme From Enter The Dragon" - (2:21) 123 BPM

Marvin Gaye - "Here, My Dear" - (3:10) 92 BPM

Patric Rushen - "Music Of The Earth" - (3:56) 103 BPM

Brian Blessed - "The White City" (part 3) - (9:30) 71 BPM

Various - "Late Night Tales: Jamiroquai" (continuous DJ mix) - (1:18:48) 120 BPM

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Played by: Fuzzbox Inc, Los Charly's Orchestra, Sard Boogie, Killer Funk Records Usa

John Morales presents Previously Unreleased M & M Mixes Volume 3

JOHN MORALES/VARIOUS

John Morales presents Previously Unreleased M & M Mixes Volume 3

BBE

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BBE 211CDGROW
29 Apr 13

Side Effect - "Always There" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:02) 114 BPM

Hamilton Affair - "You Can't Have My Love" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:22) 111 BPM

T-Connection - "Do What You Wanna Do" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:09) 120 BPM

Sandy Barber - "I Think I'll Do Some Stepping On My Own" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:18) 122 BPM

Johnny Hammond - "Fantasy" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:04) 109 BPM

Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds - "Rock Creek Park" (John Morales M & M retouch) - (9:16) 115 BPM

The Dramatics - "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" (John Morales M & M mix) - (6:28) 81 BPM

Curtis Hairston - "I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)" (John Morales M & M mix) - (7:42) 119 BPM

Loleatta Holloway - "Hit & Run" (John Morales M & M mix) - (11:26) 111 BPM

Mahogany - "Ride On The Rhythm" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:40) 109 BPM

Instant Funk - "Crying" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:38) 128 BPM

Loose Joints - "Is It All Over My Face?" (John Morales M & M mix) - (10:09) 120 BPM

Debbie Trusty - "Searchin' For Some Lovin'" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:23) 129 BPM

Skyy - "First Time Around" (John Morales M & M mix) - (10:19) 109 BPM

Salsoul Orchestra - "You're Just The Right Size" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:52) 116 BPM

Raw Silk - "Do It To The Music" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:39) 114 BPM

Radiance - "You're My Number 1" (feat Andrea Stone - John Morales original M & M mix) - (8:05) 118 BPM

Mikki - "Itching For Love" (John Morales Original M & M Mix) - (7:38) 106 BPM

Mikki - "Itching For Love" (John Morales M & M dub mix) - (9:03) 106 BPM

Loleatta Holloway - "Hit & Run" (John Morales dub style mix) - (9:23) 108 BPM

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Review: Barely Breaking Even know that if you're going to release a series of remixed classic underground New York house, you better get the right remixer. Veteran Bronx DJ John Morales is one half M&M productions, who were there at the time and remixing all the greats and the very goods too! Here's 21 unreleased cuts from their vaults, highlights including the deep and percussive "Always There", the synths-meets-funk-meets guitars of "Do What You Want To", the raunchy growler "If You Know Like I Know" and their ragtime-indebted version of stone cold classic "Is It All Over My Face".

COPYCAT/DISCO TECH/DJ RAW SUGAR/DJ AGENT 86

Chopshop Music Digital Release 08

Chopshop

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CHOPDIGI 08
17 Feb 12

Copycat - "Nautilus" - (4:08) 101 BPM

Discotech - "The Boss" - (5:13) 97 BPM

DJ Raw Sugar - "It Sure Is Funky" - (6:24) 86 BPM

DJ Agent 86 - "Give It To Me Baby" - (5:18) 118 BPM

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Played by: B-Jam, DJ Butcher (Chopshop Music), DJ Agent 86, Jeff Daniels, Chudy, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Disco Tech, Juno Recommends Disco, Killer Funk Records Usa, The Funk Hunters, Trujillo, Joseph Terruel, Matthew Kyle, Juno Best Sellers 2012

Review: Having previously delivered both chunky disco edits and cheeky, bootleg style reworks, the usually reliable Chopshop crew offer up an EP dripping with soul and funk. Included is a loose, hip-hop tempo rework of deep jazz-funk standard "Nautilus" from Copycat (ideal for those bar sets/warm up moments), a head-nodding, heavy 4/4 tweak of an odd electrofunk record from DJ Raw Sugar, and a dubbed-out take on James Brown ("The Boss") by Discotech. Best of all, though, is DJ Agent 86's "Give It To Me Baby", a cheeky, horn-toting rework of freaky 80s funk legend Rick James.

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Black Lace Vol 5

Los Grandes

GRAN 017
11 Mar 13

Dynamicron - "Yes It Is" - (6:24) 100 BPM

Brevil - "Sexy" - (5:52) 108 BPM

Jay Ru - "It's Not Over (Remember The Good Times)" - (7:14) 115 BPM

VinylAddicted - "No Doubt" (Never Lies edit) - (6:04) 103 BPM

PCJ Project - "I Like Sound" (Groove Intrigo rework) - (5:31) 102 BPM

DJ Butcher - "Take A Chance With Me" - (6:20) 120 BPM

Nicko Marineli - "The Man" (66 edit) - (8:20) 120 BPM

Craxi Disco - "Jerusalem" (Chariots Of Fire edit) - (5:42) 106 BPM

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Played by: DJ Butcher (Chopshop Music), Gazeebo, Fingerman, Superbreak, Juno Recommends Disco, Shota Tanaka (Beaten Space Probe), Vladislav Moustache Love, Disco B, Joseph Terruel, Get Down Edits, Dynamicron (Los Grandes/Our Nights), Ramsey Hercules, Vinyladdicted, Albacore

Review: Nope, this ain't the return of mulleted 80s duo Black Lace, it's the latest comp from Dynamicron's Latino-centric nu-disco label Los Grandes. Once again they've searched high and low to gather the hottest re-edits. Highlights this time include Brevil's sultry sweaty "Sexy", Vinyladdicted's shocking percussion-led rework of 'cough', Jimmy Nail's "Ain't No Doubt", PCJ's baddass 70s disco rock freakout "I Like The Sound", DJ Butcher's faithful take on Mister Flaggio's Italo disco masterpiece "Take A Chance", and Craxi Disco's seductive and proggy synth-disco epic "Jerusalem".

SKEEWIFF

Man Turns Animal Remixed

Pedigree Cuts

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PEDS 011
19 Mar 13

Mr Debonair (Fab Samperi remix) - (3:33) 121 BPM

No Puede Esperar (Omegaman remix) - (3:55)

For A Few Beats More (Renegades Of Jazz remix) - (3:50) 122 BPM

Heatwave (Jiggyjoe remix) - (5:22) 125 BPM

I Got Soul Boots (Skeewiff vs Shawn Lee remix) - (4:29)

Man Turns Animal (Purejunk Wtf! mix) - (3:36) 149 BPM

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Played by: Jm Jackmaster, Spinforth, Chudy, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Basement Freaks, Essex Groove

Review: One of the scene's most consistent and unabashed funkers Skeewiff follow up their 'sensually inspired' EP with a sweaty clutch of respectful remixes. It's a vibrantly international affair too as Fab Samperi polishes up the sexy French tones of "Mr Debonair" and Omegaman turns his Cuban heels into a pair of Cuban stilts on "No Puede Esperar". Elsewhere we find Jiggyjoe giving "Heatwave" go-faster stripes and Skeewiff going head-to-head with Shawn Lee on a live, organic D&B slammer rub of "I Got Soul". Unleash the animal in you and grab this today!

DJ MOAR

Tribute To B Boys Vol 2

Trad Vibe

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TVLP 08
29 Apr 13

Compressor - (2:57) 122 BPM

Sitar's Rock (with DJ One Up) - (3:04) 120 BPM

Bump On - (2:58) 127 BPM

To James (Funky Tribute) - (1:44) 130 BPM

Mexico (with DJ Goodka) - (2:54) 120 BPM

Jump The Breakbeat - (2:35) 87 BPM

West Indies (with DJ Pharoah) - (3:04) 132 BPM

2 vs 2 - (3:31) 132 BPM

Worldwide Visa - (2:58) 122 BPM

Salsero Beat - (2:50) 130 BPM

Cheers (bonus tracks) - (2:30) 120 BPM

Funky Fink (bonus tracks) - (2:55) 115 BPM

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Played by: Danny Massure, Cayetano

Review: A special dedication to his formative days praying at the good church of hip-hop, cutting and pasting in Sunday school, Venice Beach member Moar gets down and does the caterpillar. An eclectic ensemble of loops and compositions, this lick shots from Senor Coconut to Bambaataa and back again with its frenetic arrangement of swinging drums, cheeky samples and crafty editing. Highlights include the bongo and fuzz box fusion of "2 vs 2" and low-swung bass shuffle and swing of "Bump On". Moar please!

AURRA

Satisfaction

Family Groove

FG 6002
10 May 13

Satisfaction - (5:08) 115 BPM

My Lovin' Is For You - (3:57) 129 BPM

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Review: Here we have two rare-as-hen's teeth cuts from disco-era boy/girl duo Aurra. They largely released on Salsoul and had the likes of Larry Levan remix them, so you can kind of guess what to expect. "Satisfaction" is classic early 80s electro-boogie that recalls the sleazy glamour of Prince proteges Vanity 6. "My Lovin Is For You" is more the kind of jheri-curled smooth ballad that the likes of Champagne were known for.

GUTS

Django (remix)

Le Corniaud

LC 01
11 Mar 13

Django (remix) - (6:10) 100 BPM

Technova - (7:12) 90 BPM

Mambo Flying Party - (4:03) 99 BPM

Music For Fun - (3:53) 132 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Killer Funk Records Usa, DJ Jimi Needles, Spilt Milk, Cayetano, Cocaine On Her Dress

Review: Parisian funk and soul producer Guts claims that he has always been a fan of the music of spaghetti westerns, Luis Bacalov in particular. Now in the wake of Tarrantino's recent remake, he claims that Quentin has handed him a creative baton to tackle this gem by his hero Bacalov. Not wishing to meddle too much, he has left most of the twangs and strings untouched, merely adding some tweaks and tougher beats to great effect. Elsewhere we also get the loungey "Technova", the vintage sounding "Mambo Flying Party" and the perky "Music For Fun".

BMD

Funky Beats & Re Edits

Tru Funk

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TF 24
18 Mar 13

Back Once Again - (3:13)

Bangerwall - (3:35)

Feels Good - (3:39)

Yo Mama - (3:44)

Off The Catwalk - (3:44)

You Made it - (3:48) 120 BPM

Break Your Heart - (4:14) 125 BPM

Bad Man - (4:04)

Your Thing - (4:05)

Hmmm (free track) - (5:02)

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Played by: Bmd, Chudy, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Killer Funk Records Usa, Badboe, Turntill, Ez Icarus, Warson, Essex Groove

Review: Tru Funk have taken the nu-funk ball and run so far with it they're in a stadium four towns over. This debut full lengther from fellow Polish party starter BMD is a fine example; a collection of his previous buzz-rubs and a few newies thrown in for good measure, it's all about the booties and beef-ups. All presented in a bulbous mid-tempo breaks style, highlights include a respectfully muscular reboot of Jamie Lidell's "Feels Good", a heads-down 80s synth funk shuffle ("Off The Catwalk") and a salacious twist on Scissor Sisters with Bootsy-level slap bass freakiness ("Yo Mama").

Quantic Presents The World's Rarest Funk 45s

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Quantic Presents The World's Rarest Funk 45s

Jazzman

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JMANCD 012D
01 Jan 09

Larry Ellis & The Black Hammer - "Funky Thing" (part 1) - (2:55) 91 BPM

The Soul Lifters - "Hot Funky & Sweaty" - (2:51) 87 BPM

The Shades Of Black - "Mystery Of Black" (part 1) - (2:51) 105 BPM

Prepositions - "Something Different" - (4:03) 101 BPM

Vern Blair Debate - "Ooh Ah Ee" - (3:02) 121 BPM

Latin Breed - "I Turn You On" - (2:24) 108 BPM

Herman Hitson - "Ain't No Other Way" - (2:39) 112 BPM

Soul Excitement - "Stay Together" - (2:47) 101 BPM

Gene Anderson - "The Loneliest One" - (2:03) 108 BPM

Tony Bowens & The Soul Choppers - "Boilin' Water" - (2:21) 91 BPM

The PC's LTD - "Fast Man" - (2:39) 118 BPM

Sandi And Matues - "The World" (part 1) - (2:22) 105 BPM

The M & S Band - "Egg Roll" - (2:02) 112 BPM

The 'Great' Deltas - "Tra La La" - (2:43) 89 BPM

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THE HI FLY ORCHESTRA

Get Ready

Agogo Austria

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AR 031CD
20 May 13

Uncle Green - (4:12) 88 BPM

Sugar Pie (feat Karl Frierson) - (4:05) 136 BPM

Roda De Samba - (4:05) 113 BPM

Sweet & Busy - (4:57) 89 BPM

Get Ready (feat Karl Frierson) - (4:34) 103 BPM

Nerd's Dancefloor - (3:46) 83 BPM

Sambinha (feat Paula Morelenbaum) - (4:01) 115 BPM

I Got Hope (feat Julia Fehenberger) - (3:57) 85 BPM

Jequibau - (5:50) 83 BPM

Brother Sun Sister Moon (feat Alexander Krampe) - (4:00) 99 BPM

ForrÃ³ - (5:49) 108 BPM

How Beautiful (feat Alexander Krampe) - (3:17) 94 BPM

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TOTALCULT

In Retro Specs

Cult Music

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CM 006
21 Feb 13

Tica Tok Rocker - (4:42) 105 BPM

BusMef - (5:26) 110 BPM

Bob Ya Head - (6:31) 115 BPM

Undisputed Banger - (4:29) 100 BPM

Brides Of Funkenstein - (6:08) 110 BPM

2 Hot 2 Stop - (7:18) 105 BPM

Around The Boot - (5:02) 112 BPM

Dynamite Lady - (4:58) 126 BPM

Splarty Party - (5:31) 118 BPM

Root Face - (4:21) 106 BPM

So Much Trouble - (5:36) 116 BPM

Kwali Tea - (4:04) 100 BPM

Wooden Horse Boot - (6:41) 107 BPM

Fire-Breathing Fists - (3:45) 110 BPM

2 Hot 2 Stop (Acapella DJ Tool) - (4:25) 106 BPM

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Played by: Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&b, Monstaphunkaz

Review: Midlands funk peddler Totalcult isn't one for looking on the past with rose-tinted glasses (boom, tish). Instead he likes to take the vibes of grooves past and weld them to sturdy modern production techniques. This album is full of vintage flavours married to tough beats, deep bass and a fair share of rapping to boot, as evidenced on the breaky "Tica Tok Rocker", the bouncey "Bob Ya Head" and the splendidly-titled "Undisputed Banger".

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The Soul Revolution 3

Soulab France

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SOULABDIGICOMPIL 010
03 May 13

Weeland & The Urban Soul Collective - "Push you back" - (4:16) 80 BPM

LA Mitchell - "The ease" - (4:19) 110 BPM

Slow Motion Replay - "Terminal station" - (4:12) 90 BPM

Uraz Kurt - "Remember The light" - (5:34) 93 BPM

JetTricks - "Club Card Points" - (3:44) 110 BPM

Isaac Aesili - "Freedom Cry" - (4:06) 111 BPM

Claire Simone - "Inside Of You" (Danny Massure remix) - (4:14) 112 BPM

Uptown Funk Empire - "NOW" (The Gemini Bros Midnight edit) - (5:57) 118 BPM

Uptown Funk Empire - "Boogie" (The Gemini Bros Sweet mix) - (5:28) 117 BPM

Prosper & Azaxx - "Prince Is Not dead" (vocal mix) - (5:19) 120 BPM

Mr Confuse - "En Movimiento" (Una Mas Trio remix) - (4:54) 120 BPM

Allen Hoist - "With Love" (Dubbed With Love By Raw Deal) - (5:22) 123 BPM

Sir Gloves with Rotimo Soul - "Feel This Groove" (Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel Vocal Brokenbeat remix) - (6:52) 126 BPM

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Review: We can always rely on French funkateers Soulab to keep us supplied with regular selections of vintage sounding modern soul gems. This latest compilation features a host of their regular artists and once again the quality is up there. Highlights include the futuristic electro-funk of LA Mitchell's "The Ease", the hazy g-funk vibes of Uraz Kurt's "Remember The Light", the dark, broken electro-hop of Isaac Aesili's "Freedom Cry" and the crazy garage boogie shuffle of Proser & Azaxx's "Prince Is Not Dead".

DANNY DELUXE

Hung Up

Spring Loaded

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SPLO 004
14 May 13

Mind Is Hung Up - (4:15) 103 BPM

Light Squeeze - (4:48) 120 BPM

Can't Get Over It - (3:12) 116 BPM

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THE REFLEX

Re Visions Vol 2

Gamm

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GAMM 077
02 Feb 12

Ain't No Mountain - (5:34) 130 BPM

Rehab - (5:37) 134 BPM

What's Going On - (4:27) 103 BPM

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Played by: DJ Rudd, Minimatic, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa, Basement Freaks, Hero Records, Smoove, Brendon P

Review: A destination label for fans of classy disco and funk edits, GAMM introduce The Reflex to their roster with these new additions to their "ReVisions" series. Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain" gets a subtle boost to the beats and bottom end, while on a similar Northern Soul vibe, The Reflex treats "Rehab" with a new set of drums and a few added strings and stiff guitar chanks. Best of all, the beatless instrumental of Marvin's seminal "What's Going On" is reconnected with the original acapella in a superbly tasteful mixdown that shows off every nuance of that incredible recording.

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The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Freestyle

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FSRCD 097
26 Nov 12

Amen Brother - "The Bamboos" - (3:03) 71 BPM

The Excitements - "Wait A Minute" - (3:17) 76 BPM

T Bird & The Breaks - "The Clap Hands Song" - (3:15) 87 BPM

Smoove & Turrell - "Hard Work" - (3:14) 89 BPM

Nostalgia 77 - "Seven Nation Army" (feat Alice Russell) - (4:22) 89 BPM

Prince Fatty - "Insane In The Membrane" (feat Horseman) - (3:21) 102 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "A Time For" (feat Wayne Gidden) - (3:48) 94 BPM

The Stiff Naked Fools - "Rocket Man" - (2:27) 75 BPM

The Apples - "Killing" - (4:20) 100 BPM

Treva Whateva - "Singalong" - (5:05) 96 BPM

The Federation Of Disco Pimp - "More Than Dancing" - (3:38) 72 BPM

The Haggis Horns - "The Bump" - (3:51) 103 BPM

The Fantastics! - "Cold Case" (feat Sulene Fleming) - (3:53) 87 BPM

The Incredible Bongo Band - "Satisfaction" - (4:00) 108 BPM

Frootful - "Fish In The Sea" (feat Angeline Morrison) - (3:19) 68 BPM

Al Wilson - "The Snake" - (3:29) 75 BPM

The Mighty Showstoppers - "Shaft In Africa" - (4:08) 87 BPM

Speedometer - "Dragging Me Down" (feat Martha High) - (4:01) 73 BPM

Tape Five - "A Cool Cat In Town" (feat Brenda Boykin) - (3:53) 103 BPM

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Played by: Los Charly's Orchestra, Killer Funk Records Usa

Review: Dave Lister, sorry Craig Charles, isn't holding back when he says that his new compilation 'contains 19 rip snorting tunes guaranteed to tear the roof off any venue festival or house party in the known universe'. He's not far wrong either as, much like his popular 6Music show of the same name, he delivers a booty-shaking selection of vintage and modern, soul, funk and blues music. Highlights include The Bamboos' high energy banger, "Amen Brother", the everybody-knows-it "Clap Hands Song", Nostalgia 77's remarkable take on "7 Nation Army" and Al Wilson's beguiling "The Snake".

SMOV/KRASH SLAUGHTA

EP 4

Wack

W-EP 4
12 Mar 10

Ray's Road - (3:06) 88 BPM

The Posse Is Large - (3:42) 110 BPM

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Played by: Smoove, Voodoocuts, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Audited Beats, Dirty Dubsters, Hero Records, Smoove

PALOV/PANAMA CARDOON/VOODOOFUNK/DEDY DREAD

Carnibal 001

Carnibal

001
24 Jan 12

Palov - "Not A Typical Jamaican" - (3:29) 66 BPM

Panama Cardoon - "Charanguera" - (3:14) 104 BPM

Voodoofunk - "La Culebra!" - (3:42) 120 BPM

Dedy Dread - "O Bananeiro" - (3:35) 88 BPM

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Played by: Clairvo (Mustbeat), Voodoocuts, Urbanworld, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa, Palov (Palov&mishkin), The Funk Hunters, Basement Freaks, Heion, Panama Cardoon, Quasamodo

DUSTY

Mood Matters EP

Jazz & Milk

JMEP 017
01 Apr 13

Mood Matters - (4:54) 122 BPM

Danse Macabre (feat Bad Jazz Troupe) - (4:34) 115 BPM

Seventy Three - (3:57) 115 BPM

Longing Lingers (feat Carla Vallet & Bartellow) - (5:42) 95 BPM

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Played by: DJ Nova (Rodon Fm 95), Dusty / Jazz & Milk, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Renegades Of Jazz

Review: Jazz & Milk label boss Dusty fires up the anticipation machine with this fruity four piece from his forthcoming album. "Mood Matters" bangs with jazz house attitude. Establishing a rock-solid groove, Dusty lets the trumpets loose as they scribble all over his tight beat work. "Danse Macabre" is a co-lab with his live act Bad Jazz Troupe who live up their name with a whole cavalcade of rhythm switches and psychedelic melodic patterns. "Seventy Three" is heads south for a lesson in horn-heaved Afrofunk while "Longing Lingers" finishes on a sultry, soul-jazz boogie note thanks to the sexy vocals of Carla Vallet. Yummy.

LALO GUERRERO

Los Chucos Suaves

Jukebox Jam Series

JBJ 1042
13 May 13

Los Chucos Suaves - (3:06) 118 BPM

Tequila - (2:33) 90 BPM

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Review: Jukebox Jam always excel themselves in their selection of re-issued vintage gems. Still, there's something extra special about seeing the work of the late, great and iconic Mexican guitarist/activist brought into the digital age. It may be electronic, but with these two raw Latino anthems you can almost smell the booze, the ponchos and everything else found in a little after hours bar down Mexico way.

AFRIK BAWANTU

Noko Hewon

Ghetto Lounge