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Late Night Tales: After Dark (unmixed tracks)
ALND 31
05 May 13
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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Played by: The Groovers
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.
Katakana Edits Vol 10
KE 9010
26 Mar 13
Katakana Edits Vol 10 by Morlack on Katakana Edits Cue Track
Loose It - (6:09) 95 BPM
Katakana Edits Vol 10 by Morlack on Katakana Edits Cue Track
Let's Boogie - (5:32) 105 BPM
Katakana Edits Vol 10 by Morlack on Katakana Edits Cue Track
Big Pill - (4:52) 116 BPM
Katakana Edits Vol 10 by Morlack on Katakana Edits Cue Track
Capital S - (5:13) 78 BPM
Katakana Edits Vol 10 by Morlack on Katakana Edits Cue Track
Tough - (4:15) 108 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: How many edit series can boast reaching a tenth volume? Ok, well how many can boast of attaining ten successful ones? Here French funk party commander Morlack provides five new top-notch retweaks that take no prisoners. "Loose It" is a tight James Brown-style jam that occasionally veers into French electro territory, "Let's Boogie" is all funk grooves and tough hip-hop breaks, "Big Pill" is total rubberband disco-funk,"Capital S" is more electro-boogie and finally "Tough" wraps things up with a big ole slap bass and flute singalong!
Sunday Jam EP
TMDG 120
15 Apr 13
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt) - (5:57) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt - Audio InFunktion remix) - (3:51) 86 BPM
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Sunday Jam (feat Goran Schmidt - Basement Freaks remix) - (5:08) 120 BPM
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Keep That Beat (feat Mila) - (5:14) 129 BPM
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Keep That Beat (feat Mila - Timewarp inc remix) - (4:47) 118 BPM
Sunday Jam EP by Umbo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Keep That Beat (feat Mila - Cayetano remix) - (4:31) 112 BPM
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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.
Honkey Phonk Artist EP Vol 03
HOPHO 06
02 Apr 13
Let Me Do My Thing by Voodoocuts on Honkey Phonk Cue Track
Voodoocuts - "Let Me Do My Thing" - (4:16) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Cool Monster by Morlack on Honkey Phonk Cue Track
Morlack - "Cool Monster" - (3:57) 106 BPM
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Review: Once again Honkey Phonk's label boss Jayl Funk takes a backseat to let his roster shine, this time on a split-single. First up in Berlin-dwelling Voodoocuts, with a pulsating slice of brass and bass duelling, classic funk. On the proverbial flip is Morlack with a killer 'Bootsy goes hip-hop' electro-boogie workout.
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed
PEDS 013
01 May 13
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed by The Brand New Heavies on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Soho Strut (Empresarios remix) - (4:20) 112 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed by The Brand New Heavies on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Sunset Star (Daytoner remix) - (4:00) 128 BPM
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed by The Brand New Heavies on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Milf Shake (Omegaman remix) - (3:52) 102 BPM
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed by The Brand New Heavies on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Big Girls Don't Cry (PulpFusion feat Lorenzo Medici remix) - (4:28) 136 BPM
Dunk Your Trunk Remixed by The Brand New Heavies on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Trip Wire (Skeewiff remix) - (4:44) 105 BPM
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Misturada
RSREP 032
01 Apr 13
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Sambalanco Uruguaiana - (5:14) 92 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
O Que E A Bossa Nova (feat Denise Fontoura) - (4:07) 91 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Numa Nice Numa Boa - (4:22) 90 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Suinga (feat Denise Fontoura) - (6:14) 82 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Samba No Pao - (5:08) 88 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Misturada - (4:40) 90 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Samba London - (4:35) 115 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Balanca O Seu Ganha Pao - (5:16) 67 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Kizumba Beats - (4:48) 128 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Nabby Riddim (feat Nabby Clifford) - (4:26) 102 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Deixa Cair - (4:19) 66 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Ritmo Bom (feat Miguel Bezerra) - (5:00) 108 BPM
Misturada by DJ LK on Royal Soul Cue Track
Teleco Teco - (5:21) 97 BPM
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Review: In the old days, the cross-cultural, cross-genre fusions of Rio de Janeiro-based DJ LK would have been called "beats and breaks". As it is, his wonderfully sunny fusions of samba, bossa nova, jazz-funk, breakbeat and hip-hop could fall between the cracks. That would be a crying shame, as Misturada is as enjoyable a breakbeat-orientated album as you'll hear this year. While there are moments when big basslines and tough drums take over (see the dutty "Nabby Riddim"), for the most part it's a loveably loose, languid and laidback affair, deftly produced by someone who clearly knows what they're doing.
Disco Nights
PMP 04
08 May 13
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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Tribute To B Boys Vol 2
TVLP 08
29 Apr 13
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Compressor - (2:57) 122 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Sitar's Rock (with DJ One Up) - (3:04) 120 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Bump On - (2:58) 127 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
To James (Funky Tribute) - (1:44) 130 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Mexico (with DJ Goodka) - (2:54) 120 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Jump The Breakbeat - (2:35) 87 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
West Indies (with DJ Pharoah) - (3:04) 132 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
2 vs 2 - (3:31) 132 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Worldwide Visa - (2:58) 122 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Salsero Beat - (2:50) 130 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Cheers (bonus tracks) - (2:30) 120 BPM
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2 by DJ Moar on Trad Vibe Cue Track
Funky Fink (bonus tracks) - (2:55) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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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!
Movements Vol 5
TR 9021DD
15 Apr 13
Soul Chicken by Bobby Allen & The Exceptions on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Bobby Allen & The Exceptions - "Soul Chicken" - (2:46) 90 BPM
Stop Stuffin & Tart Sho Nuffin by Ray Weatherspoon on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Ray Weatherspoon - "Stop Stuffin & Tart Sho Nuffin" (Part 1) - (2:48) 102 BPM
Stop Stuffin & Start Sho Nuffin by Ray Weatherspoon on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Ray Weatherspoon - "Stop Stuffin & Start Sho Nuffin" (Part 2) - (2:48) 103 BPM
Monkey In A Sack by Lil' Buck & The Top Cats on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Lil' Buck & The Top Cats - "Monkey In A Sack" - (3:30) 112 BPM
Funky Screw by Lee Fields on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Lee Fields - "Funky Screw" - (3:31) 110 BPM
99 44/100 Pure Love by Al Reed on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Al Reed - "99 44/100 Pure Love" - (2:39) 95 BPM
Nobody Loves Me Like My Baby by Jimmy Gilford on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Jimmy Gilford - "Nobody Loves Me Like My Baby" - (2:18) 108 BPM
Puttin It On Your Mind by Jimmy Preacher Ellis on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Jimmy Preacher Ellis - "Puttin It On Your Mind" - (2:10) 126 BPM
You Can't Go by Lonnie Lester on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Lonnie Lester - "You Can't Go" - (2:21) 129 BPM
Churn The Butter by Eddie Buster Band on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Eddie Buster Band - "Churn The Butter" - (2:45) 126 BPM
Behind The Face by Jimmy Rowles & The Gravel Pit on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Jimmy Rowles & The Gravel Pit - "Behind The Face" - (2:51) 95 BPM
Baby, You've Got Soul by Iris Bell Trio feat Butch Miles on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Iris Bell Trio feat Butch Miles - "Baby, You've Got Soul" - (2:58) 104 BPM
Summertime by Dave Harris Trio on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Dave Harris Trio - "Summertime" - (2:53) 122 BPM
It Ain't Necessarily So by Nannie Porres & Claes Goran Fagerstedts Trio on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Nannie Porres & Claes Goran Fagerstedts Trio - "It Ain't Necessarily So" - (4:03) 110 BPM
Pat's Rubber Band by Alley Pat on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Alley Pat - "Pat's Rubber Band" - (4:34) 104 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Tend To Your Business by Wildfire on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Wildfire - "Tend To Your Business" (Part 1) - (3:54) 107 BPM
Tend to Your Business by Wildfire on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Wildfire - "Tend to Your Business" (Part 2) - (3:34) 107 BPM
Ease It On In by Sunrize on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Sunrize - "Ease It On In" - (2:31) 106 BPM
Deepest Sympathy by Theodis Ealey on Tramp Germany Cue Track
Theodis Ealey - "Deepest Sympathy" - (2:43) 97 BPM
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Review: Germany's Tramp are at it again, the little er, tramps! The 'it' of course being tirelessly digging for, and re-releasing, vintage long-lost soul gems. There's a whopping 19 in total here, with plenty of highlights including the smile-inducing "Soul Chicken", the trumpet freak-out of "Funky Screw", the hip jazz of "Behind The Face", the equally sublime and nasty "Pat's Rubber Band" and the intense, wiry funk of "Tend To Your Business (Pt2)".
Twin Flavour Remix EP
BB 008D
25 Mar 13
Twin Flavour Remix EP by The Gemini Bros on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Twin Flavour (original mix) - (5:06) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Twin Flavour Remix EP by The Gemini Bros on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Twin Flavour (Ursula 1000 remix) - (5:38) 122 BPM
Twin Flavour Remix EP by The Gemini Bros on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Twin Flavour (Stereo 77 remix) - (6:03) 125 BPM
Twin Flavour Remix EP by The Gemini Bros on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Twin Flavour (Pips & Midi Kobain remix) - (5:13) 122 BPM
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Review: Bucharest's Gemini Bros are all about classic funk sounds, and here they've enlisted a host of pals to help inject plenty of it into their own tune. "Twin Flavour" is a up-tempo belter, with an incessant rubber bassline and piano/organ riffs. The normally electro-heavy Ursula 1000 delivers an ace, but surprisingly discofied version, Stereo 77 go for trippy bongo acid and finally Pips & Midi Kobain beef up the original, adding plenty of brass and wah-wah guitar in the process.
Do You Realize (The Remixes)
LEGO 050
05 Apr 13
We Gonna Bring The Funk To You by Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem - "We Gonna Bring The Funk To You" (Daytoner remix) - (4:59) 125 BPM
Catch Me by Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem - "Catch Me" (Smoove remix) - (3:49) 122 BPM
Hold On by Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem - "Hold On" (Funkanomics remix) - (6:02) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Boogie Down by Mr Confuse feat Benjie on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Benjie - "Boogie Down" (Funkmaster Ozone remix) - (6:26) 111 BPM
Why Cant You See Me by Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas - "Why Cant You See Me" (The Uptown Felaz remix) - (3:45) 122 BPM
Lets Get The Feeling by Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas - "Lets Get The Feeling" (Afternoons In Stereo remix) - (6:28) 125 BPM
Do You Realize by Mr Confuse feat Marc-Amadeus Figge on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Marc-Amadeus Figge - "Do You Realize" (Dr Rubberfunk remix) - (4:00) 124 BPM
I Know Your Love Is True by Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem - "I Know Your Love Is True" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:15) 130 BPM
Big Livin by Mr Confuse feat Lady Emz on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Lady Emz - "Big Livin" (Przasnik remix) - (4:00) 110 BPM
Too Hot by Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas & Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas & Dan Salem - "Too Hot" (Salem & Bastino remix) - (4:16) 99 BPM
Cool Smooth Waters by Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Elaine Thomas - "Cool Smooth Waters" (Tom Eno remix) - (4:24) 111 BPM
Man Made by Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem on Legere Recordings Germany Cue Track
Mr Confuse feat Dan Salem - "Man Made" (Dublex Inc remix) - (6:17) 127 BPM
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Review: Not wanting to slow his relentless momentum, Mr Confuse is back in town, all guns blazing and clutching a remixed version of his recent LP, "Do You Realise". All 12 tracks are given a reboot from a variety of producers, highlights of which include the electro-funky big beat of Smoove's remix of ""Catch Me", the totally bonkers Bootsy Collins-esque Funkanomics remix of "Hold On" and the luxuriantly exotic Przasnik remix of "Big Livin".
Back To Basics LP
RBJ 1303
01 Apr 13
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
Welcome To Basics - (1:04) 86 BPM
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
The 7th Sin - (2:38) 136 BPM
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
Broi - (5:17) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
Butter & Fly - (3:36) 80 BPM
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
I Love BBQ - (3:12) 81 BPM
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
Kick It - (3:03) 86 BPM
Back To Basics LP by Around7 on Robsoul Jazz France Cue Track
Runaway - (2:15) 86 BPM
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Review: For the uninitiated, Around7 is a Parisian beatmaker with a difference. Composing mainly with an MPC in the old hip-hop fashion, he makes deep, jazz-soaked jams that sit somewhere between Guru, DJ Cam and Moodymann. This 19-minute 'LP' for Phil Weeks' Robsoul Jazz imprint is something of a surprise gem, flitting effortlessly between bossa-influenced 4/4 cuts (see "Broi"), sampladelic deep soul beats ("The 7th Sin"), stoned trip-hop (the Jazzamatazz flashback vibes of "Butter & Fly" and "I Love BBQ") and head-nodding nu-jazz ("Kick It"). The overall quality suggests that we could be hearing more from him in coming years.
Mood Matters EP
JMEP 017
01 Apr 13
Mood Matters EP by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Mood Matters - (4:54) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Mood Matters EP by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Danse Macabre (feat Bad Jazz Troupe) - (4:34) 115 BPM
Mood Matters EP by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Seventy Three - (3:57) 115 BPM
Mood Matters EP by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Longing Lingers (feat Carla Vallet & Bartellow) - (5:42) 95 BPM
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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.
Overdose Of The Holy Ghost
ZEDDCD 028DD
06 May 13
Overdose Of The Holy Ghost by The Clark Sisters on Z Records Cue Track
The Clark Sisters - "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost" - (4:23) 88 BPM
Heavenly Father by Shirley Caesar on Z Records Cue Track
Shirley Caesar - "Heavenly Father" - (4:45) 108 BPM
I Need You by Ricky Womack & Christian Essence on Z Records Cue Track
Ricky Womack & Christian Essence - "I Need You" (Joey Negro edit) - (5:32) 127 BPM
Love Is The Message by Dan Greer on Z Records Cue Track
Dan Greer - "Love Is The Message" (Joey Negro edit) - (4:16) 118 BPM
I'll Go by Kristle on Z Records Cue Track
Kristle - "I'll Go" - (3:50) 116 BPM
All I Gave Him Was My Heart by D.J. Rogers on Z Records Cue Track
D.J. Rogers - "All I Gave Him Was My Heart" - (3:53) 102 BPM
I'll Keep Holdin On by The Young Delegation on Z Records Cue Track
The Young Delegation - "I'll Keep Holdin On" - (4:10) 98 BPM
I Am Gold by Linda Evans on Z Records Cue Track
Linda Evans - "I Am Gold" - (4:21) 99 BPM
Awake O Zion by Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark on Z Records Cue Track
Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark - "Awake O Zion" - (5:54) 131 BPM
Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere by Tommy T & Company on Z Records Cue Track
Tommy T & Company - "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere" - (4:08) 95 BPM
I Must See My Lord by Truth & Devotion on Z Records Cue Track
Truth & Devotion - "I Must See My Lord" - (4:08) 78 BPM
Hold On by Norman Weeks & The Revelations on Z Records Cue Track
Norman Weeks & The Revelations - "Hold On" - (14:02) 119 BPM
Everything's Gonna Be Alright by The Clark Sisters on Z Records Cue Track
The Clark Sisters - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (Joey Negro edit) - (6:50) 124 BPM
No Cross, No Crown by Gloster Williams & Master Control on Z Records Cue Track
Gloster Williams & Master Control - "No Cross, No Crown" - (9:05) 108 BPM
Was Not Intended by Roslyn & Charles on Z Records Cue Track
Roslyn & Charles - "Was Not Intended" (David Hill edit) - (2:38) 101 BPM
Ha Ya (Eternal Life) by The Dynamic Clark Sisters on Z Records Cue Track
The Dynamic Clark Sisters - "Ha Ya (Eternal Life)" - (4:49) 81 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
He Lives by The Young Delegation on Z Records Cue Track
The Young Delegation - "He Lives" - (4:42) 118 BPM
A Better Day by Sharon Johnson on Z Records Cue Track
Sharon Johnson - "A Better Day" - (3:27) 103 BPM
I Really Love You by BeBe & CeCe Winans on Z Records Cue Track
BeBe & CeCe Winans - "I Really Love You" (David Hill edit) - (3:32) 108 BPM
Use Me Lord by The Fannie Clark Singers on Z Records Cue Track
The Fannie Clark Singers - "Use Me Lord" - (3:21) 90 BPM
Message To The People by Shirley Caesar on Z Records Cue Track
Shirley Caesar - "Message To The People" - (4:36) 111 BPM
Lead Me by Ronia La Vee on Z Records Cue Track
Ronia La Vee - "Lead Me" - (3:56) 104 BPM
He's My Friend by Rahni Harris & Family Love on Z Records Cue Track
Rahni Harris & Family Love - "He's My Friend" - (4:59) 100 BPM
As A Nation by James Moore on Z Records Cue Track
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".
#03
FMD 003
25 Mar 13
#03 by Faux Metier on Faux Metier Cue Track
Your Man (mix #01) - (8:06) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
#03 by Faux Metier on Faux Metier Cue Track
Your Man (mix #02) - (5:30) 122 BPM
#03 by Faux Metier on Faux Metier Cue Track
M Seed - (7:07) 119 BPM
#03 by Faux Metier on Faux Metier Cue Track
Agent 002 (instrumental) - (3:33)
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It's Your Life
SED 6018
22 Apr 13
It's Your Life by Cool Million feat Laura Jackson on Sedsoul Cue Track
It's Your Live (12 mix) - (7:10) 116 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
It's Your Life by Cool Million feat Laura Jackson on Sedsoul Cue Track
It's Your Life - (4:44) 116 BPM
It's Your Life by Cool Million feat Laura Jackson on Sedsoul Cue Track
It's Your Life (Frank dub mix) - (8:05) 116 BPM
It's Your Life by Cool Million feat Laura Jackson on Sedsoul Cue Track
It's Your Life (acappella) - (5:00) 114 BPM
It's Your Life by Cool Million feat Laura Jackson on Sedsoul Cue Track
It's Your Life (12 instrumental) - (7:10) 116 BPM
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Soulshine
TMDG 119
25 Mar 13
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Unite - (4:04) 103 BPM
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Brassin - (4:21) 108 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
A Funky Buddha - (4:27) 116 BPM
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Enjoy The Sun (feat King YG) - (5:31) 110 BPM
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Keep On Fooling - (4:55) 77 BPM
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
The Tunnel - (4:24) 117 BPM
Soulshine by Zamali on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Slap It Hard - (4:34) 126 BPM
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Review: He's back! Yep, the Belgian master of soul nouveau follows up last year's mini-album, At The Speed Of Light, with another, Soulshine, again on Greek disco imprint Timewarp. Once again we have a sizzling selection of authentic-sounding retro funk grooves that could easily be lifted from an obscure 70s blaxploitation movie. Highlights include the, analogue 70s porno-style soundtrack-isms of "Unite", the strangely baggy sounding "Brassin" and the very literal "Slap It Hard", which does indeed featured a very sternly slapped snare!
John Morales presents Previously Unreleased M & M Mixes Volume 3
BBE 211CDGROW
29 Apr 13
Always There by Side Effect on BBE Cue Track
Side Effect - "Always There" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:02) 114 BPM
You Can't Have My Love by Hamilton Affair on BBE Cue Track
Hamilton Affair - "You Can't Have My Love" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:22) 111 BPM
Do What You Wanna Do by T-Connection on BBE Cue Track
T-Connection - "Do What You Wanna Do" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:09) 120 BPM
I Think I'll Do Some Stepping On My Own by Sandy Barber on BBE Cue Track
Sandy Barber - "I Think I'll Do Some Stepping On My Own" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:18) 122 BPM
Fantasy by Johnny Hammond on BBE Cue Track
Johnny Hammond - "Fantasy" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:04) 109 BPM
Rock Creek Park by Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds on BBE Cue Track
Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds - "Rock Creek Park" (John Morales M & M retouch) - (9:16) 115 BPM
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get by The Dramatics on BBE Cue Track
The Dramatics - "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" (John Morales M & M mix) - (6:28) 81 BPM
I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit) by Curtis Hairston on BBE Cue Track
Curtis Hairston - "I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)" (John Morales M & M mix) - (7:42) 119 BPM
Hit & Run by Loleatta Holloway on BBE Cue Track
Loleatta Holloway - "Hit & Run" (John Morales M & M mix) - (11:26) 111 BPM
Ride On The Rhythm by Mahogany on BBE Cue Track
Mahogany - "Ride On The Rhythm" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:40) 109 BPM
Crying by Instant Funk on BBE Cue Track
Instant Funk - "Crying" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:38) 128 BPM
Is It All Over My Face? by Loose Joints on BBE Cue Track
Loose Joints - "Is It All Over My Face?" (John Morales M & M mix) - (10:09) 120 BPM
Searchin' For Some Lovin' by Debbie Trusty on BBE Cue Track
Debbie Trusty - "Searchin' For Some Lovin'" (John Morales M & M mix) - (8:23) 129 BPM
First Time Around by Skyy on BBE Cue Track
Skyy - "First Time Around" (John Morales M & M mix) - (10:19) 109 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
You're Just The Right Size by Salsoul Orchestra on BBE Cue Track
Salsoul Orchestra - "You're Just The Right Size" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:52) 116 BPM
Do It To The Music by Raw Silk on BBE Cue Track
Raw Silk - "Do It To The Music" (John Morales M & M mix) - (9:39) 114 BPM
You're My Number 1 by Radiance on BBE Cue Track
Radiance - "You're My Number 1" (feat Andrea Stone - John Morales original M & M mix) - (8:05) 118 BPM
Itching For Love by Mikki on BBE Cue Track
Mikki - "Itching For Love" (John Morales Original M & M Mix) - (7:38) 106 BPM
Itching For Love by Mikki on BBE Cue Track
Mikki - "Itching For Love" (John Morales M & M dub mix) - (9:03) 106 BPM
Hit & Run by Loleatta Holloway on BBE Cue Track
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".
From The Past, Present & Future Vol 2
MSHA 1006
22 Apr 13
I'm My Own Walkman by Bobby Mcferrin on Milestone Cue Track
Bobby Mcferrin - "I'm My Own Walkman" - (4:03) 106 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Jungle Fever by Chakachas on Milestone Cue Track
Chakachas - "Jungle Fever" - (4:20) 99 BPM
Love For The Sake Of Love by Claudja Barry on Milestone Cue Track
Claudja Barry - "Love For The Sake Of Love" - (7:36) 94 BPM
Body To Body Boogie by Orlando Riva Sound on Milestone Cue Track
Orlando Riva Sound - "Body To Body Boogie" - (6:00) 97 BPM
Chinese Kung Fu by Banzaii on Milestone Cue Track
Banzaii - "Chinese Kung Fu" - (5:01) 106 BPM
Supafrico by Bunny Mack on Milestone Cue Track
Bunny Mack - "Supafrico" - (6:46) 114 BPM
Jingo by Candido on Milestone Cue Track
Candido - "Jingo" - (10:18) 116 BPM
Stone Fox Chase by Area Code 605 on Milestone Cue Track
Area Code 605 - "Stone Fox Chase" - (5:06) 108 BPM
Livin' In The Jungle by John Tropea on Milestone Cue Track
John Tropea - "Livin' In The Jungle" - (6:32) 96 BPM
Odyssey by Johnny Harris on Milestone Cue Track
Johnny Harris - "Odyssey" - (5:45) 109 BPM
No GDM by Gina X Performance on Milestone Cue Track
Gina X Performance - "No GDM" - (5:36) 116 BPM
No Music by New York Skyy on Milestone Cue Track
New York Skyy - "No Music" - (2:12) 115 BPM
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You Should Know
KFDIGITAL 004
09 Apr 13
You Should Know by Lucien's Luck on Killer Funk US Cue Track
Lucien's Luck - "You Should Know" (Texas Toni edit) - (3:50) 112 BPM
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag by The Funktified Enforcers on Killer Funk US Cue Track
The Funktified Enforcers - "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" (Hammond Organ edit) - (2:39) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: An excellent split-single release, this is one for the heads out their. Named in honour of the first song from Tribe Called Quest's first album, Lucien's Luck's "You Should Know" is in fact an excellent (an overdue) edit of the sample source - Billy Brooks' "Forty Days". On the flip, The Funktified Enforcers give JB's classic "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" a wigged-out psych makeover.
On Like Donkey Kong
CM 007
25 Mar 13
On Like Donkey Kong by Totalcult on Cult Music Cue Track
On Like Donkey Kong - (5:18) 106 BPM
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Review: These days with all this 'is it a movie or is it a video game' shenanigans a la Call of Duty, it's sometimes nice to just go back to the old skool, to the days of Donkey Kong, where life was simple and video games simply entailed the player having to jump over pixelated barrels to save the day. Here Totalcult have done the same thing musically, delivering some raw and crackley old-skool funk grooves, albeit with some tough-but-subtle modern beats. After all, how long before musical barrel jumping gets boring, eh?
Skeewiff vs Amphonic (Junodownload Exclusive Tracks)
505545 3686795
01 May 13
Scarper by Skeewiff & Dick Walter on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Dick Walter - "Scarper" - (3:58) 155 BPM
The Hyper Hippo by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "The Hyper Hippo" - (3:37) 145 BPM
Scissors, Paper, Stone by Skeewiff & Stephen Gray on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Stephen Gray - "Scissors, Paper, Stone" - (2:26) Biggest-selling track on this release
Stopwatch by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "Stopwatch" - (2:48) 140 BPM
Jet Propelled by Skeewiff & Alan Hawkshaw on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Alan Hawkshaw - "Jet Propelled" - (3:12) 127 BPM
Pink Tuxedo by Skeewiff & Keith Mansfield on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Keith Mansfield - "Pink Tuxedo" - (3:19) 127 BPM
Bond Step by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "Bond Step" - (3:24) 143 BPM
Magnanimous by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "Magnanimous" - (3:22) 140 BPM
Over & Over by Skeewiff & Gerry Butler on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Gerry Butler - "Over & Over" - (2:51) 127 BPM
Supermarket Hustle by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "Supermarket Hustle" - (3:45) 126 BPM
Slowly, Slowly Catchy Monkey by Skeewiff & Dick Walter on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Dick Walter - "Slowly, Slowly Catchy Monkey" - (2:18)
First Steps by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "First Steps" - (2:44) 152 BPM
Break Beat Bubble Bath by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "Break Beat Bubble Bath" - (3:20)
Spy Lovin' by Skeewiff & Les Reed on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Les Reed - "Spy Lovin'" - (2:50) 136 BPM
The Quick Brown Foxtrot by Skeewiff & Syd Dale on Pedigree Cuts Cue Track
Skeewiff & Syd Dale - "The Quick Brown Foxtrot" - (3:55)
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Review: Funky break veterans Skeewiff are back (having apparently won 'Best Electro-Swing Producers Of The Year 2012 award), this time with a bumper packed collection of their remixes of cult 1970s British library music (one of their favourite sources of breaks). There's lots of loungey exotic action to choose from including the sassy, brassy "Scarper", the trippy "Hyper Hippo", the driving, clenched teeth disco rock of "Jet Propelled" and the many collabs with original bandleader Syd Dale (the best of which being the kitschy D&B of "Supermarket Hustle").
Ritual
MRBCD 104
22 Apr 13
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Caballo Negro - (3:10) 125 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Naci Para Bailar - (4:47) 119 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Cuba Libre - (3:30) 129 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Samba De Una Nota So - (3:08) 134 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Baila Chibiquiban - (3:06) 106 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
El Condor Pasa - (3:41) 76 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Lupita - (3:42) 111 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! - (4:46) 80 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Ritual - (3:56) 68 BPM
Ritual by Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Eso Es El Amor - (3:46) 99 BPM
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Review: Belgium is not somewhere re-issue experts Mr Bongo expected to find such a fine example of lost rare funk, but that they did. This album, which they say is a 'one of the greatest records to blend both Latin and Afro funk', was originally released back in 1971 and features 10 excursions into bonkers retro funk territory. "Cabello Negro" kicks things off with an urgent hammond and brass wig out, elsewhere we get laid-back Latin ("Naci Para Bailar"), blissed out easy listening ("Samba De Uno Noto So") and even groovy Age Of Aquarius-style freakouts ("Baile Chibiquiban").
The Soul Revolution 3
SOULABDIGICOMPIL 010
03 May 13
Push you back by Weeland & The Urban Soul Collective on Soulab France Cue Track
Weeland & The Urban Soul Collective - "Push you back" - (4:16) 80 BPM
The ease by LA Mitchell on Soulab France Cue Track
LA Mitchell - "The ease" - (4:19) 110 BPM
Terminal station by Slow Motion Replay on Soulab France Cue Track
Slow Motion Replay - "Terminal station" - (4:12) 90 BPM
Remember The light by Uraz Kurt on Soulab France Cue Track
Uraz Kurt - "Remember The light" - (5:34) 93 BPM
Club Card Points by JetTricks on Soulab France Cue Track
JetTricks - "Club Card Points" - (3:44) 110 BPM
Freedom Cry by Isaac Aesili on Soulab France Cue Track
Isaac Aesili - "Freedom Cry" - (4:06) 111 BPM
Inside Of You by Claire Simone on Soulab France Cue Track
Claire Simone - "Inside Of You" (Danny Massure remix) - (4:14) 112 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
NOW by Uptown Funk Empire on Soulab France Cue Track
Uptown Funk Empire - "NOW" (The Gemini Bros Midnight edit) - (5:57) 118 BPM
Boogie by Uptown Funk Empire on Soulab France Cue Track
Uptown Funk Empire - "Boogie" (The Gemini Bros Sweet mix) - (5:28) 117 BPM
Prince Is Not dead by Prosper & Azaxx on Soulab France Cue Track
Prosper & Azaxx - "Prince Is Not dead" (vocal mix) - (5:19) 120 BPM
En Movimiento by Mr Confuse on Soulab France Cue Track
Mr Confuse - "En Movimiento" (Una Mas Trio remix) - (4:54) 120 BPM
With Love by Allen Hoist on Soulab France Cue Track
Allen Hoist - "With Love" (Dubbed With Love By Raw Deal) - (5:22) 123 BPM
Feel This Groove by Sir Gloves with Rotimo Soul on Soulab France Cue Track
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".
Music For Dancefloors: The KPM Music Library
STRUT 106CD
01 Apr 13
That's What Friends Are For by Madeline Bell & Alan Parker on Strut Cue Track
Madeline Bell & Alan Parker - "That's What Friends Are For" - (3:01) 115 BPM
Unlimited Love by Alan Parker on Strut Cue Track
Alan Parker - "Unlimited Love" - (2:09) 119 BPM
Funky Express by Duncan Lamont on Strut Cue Track
Duncan Lamont - "Funky Express" (re-edit) - (3:15) 108 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Assault Course by Johnny Pearson on Strut Cue Track
Johnny Pearson - "Assault Course" - (4:29) 115 BPM
Samba Street by Barry Morgan & Ray Cooper on Strut Cue Track
Barry Morgan & Ray Cooper - "Samba Street" - (3:04) 123 BPM
Second Cut by James Clarke on Strut Cue Track
James Clarke - "Second Cut" (re-edit) - (2:27) 68 BPM
Swamp Fever by John Cameron on Strut Cue Track
John Cameron - "Swamp Fever" - (2:10) 101 BPM
Reggae Train by William Farley & Dennis Bovell on Strut Cue Track
William Farley & Dennis Bovell - "Reggae Train" - (2:31) 129 BPM
Incidental Backcloth No 3 by Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Keith Mansfield - "Incidental Backcloth No 3" - (2:59) 96 BPM
Cross Talk by Francis Coppieters on Strut Cue Track
Francis Coppieters - "Cross Talk" - (3:23) 125 BPM
In Advance by Pierre Lavin Pop Band on Strut Cue Track
Pierre Lavin Pop Band - "In Advance" (re-edit) - (2:23) 70 BPM
Senior Thump by Alan Hawkshaw on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw - "Senior Thump" - (2:49) 94 BPM
Expo In Tokyo by Alan Moorhouse on Strut Cue Track
Alan Moorhouse - "Expo In Tokyo" - (2:19) 96 BPM
Witchdoctor by Nascimbene on Strut Cue Track
Nascimbene - "Witchdoctor" (interlude) - (1:22) 68 BPM
Jungle Baby by Juan Erlando & His Latin Band on Strut Cue Track
Juan Erlando & His Latin Band - "Jungle Baby" - (2:20) 68 BPM
Morning 1/Morning 2 by Klaus Weiss Sounds & Percussion on Strut Cue Track
Klaus Weiss Sounds & Percussion - "Morning 1/Morning 2" - (4:06) 68 BPM
Freeway To Rio by Les Baxter on Strut Cue Track
Les Baxter - "Freeway To Rio" - (2:09) 86 BPM
Brazil Express by Juan Erlando & His Latin Band on Strut Cue Track
Juan Erlando & His Latin Band - "Brazil Express" - (2:32) 131 BPM
Piano In Transit by Francis Coppieters on Strut Cue Track
Francis Coppieters - "Piano In Transit" - (4:20) 122 BPM
Crash Course by Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Keith Mansfield - "Crash Course" - (2:43) 106 BPM
Soul Thing by Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Keith Mansfield - "Soul Thing" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:56) 97 BPM
Theme From 'Dave Allen At Large' by Alan Hawkshaw & Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw & Keith Mansfield - "Theme From 'Dave Allen At Large'" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:37) 97 BPM
Beat Boutique by Alan Hawkshaw & Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw & Keith Mansfield - "Beat Boutique" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:59) 95 BPM
Swamp Fever by KPM All Stars on Strut Cue Track
KPM All Stars - "Swamp Fever" (live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:42) 95 BPM
Unlimited Love by KPM All Stars on Strut Cue Track
KPM All Stars - "Unlimited Love" (live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:45) 97 BPM
That's What Friends Are For by KPM All Stars on Strut Cue Track
KPM All Stars - "That's What Friends Are For" (feat Emma Kershaw - live at Jazz Cafe) - (3:29) 104 BPM
Second Cut by James Clarke on Strut Cue Track
James Clarke - "Second Cut" (with Steve Grey & KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:50) 76 BPM
Funky Express by Duncan Lamont on Strut Cue Track
Duncan Lamont - "Funky Express" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (3:26) 101 BPM
Girl In A Sportscar by Alan Hawkshaw on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw - "Girl In A Sportscar" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:43) 96 BPM
Senior Thump by Alan Hawkshaw on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw - "Senior Thump" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (3:47) 94 BPM
Landscape by Alan Hawkshaw on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw - "Landscape" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (2:32) 94 BPM
The Champ by Alan Hawkshaw on Strut Cue Track
Alan Hawkshaw - "The Champ" (with Kirsty Hawkshaw & KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (3:10) 103 BPM
Crash Course by Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Keith Mansfield - "Crash Course" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (3:18) 100 BPM
UK Sports Theme Medley: Theme from 'The Big Match'/Theme From BBC Wimbledon Tennis/Theme From BBC Athletics/Theme From 'Grandstand' by Keith Mansfield on Strut Cue Track
Keith Mansfield - "UK Sports Theme Medley: Theme from 'The Big Match'/Theme From BBC Wimbledon Tennis/Theme From BBC Athletics/Theme From 'Grandstand'" (with KPM All Stars - live at Jazz Cafe) - (4:33) 66 BPM
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Review: Strut have a strong record in delivering excellent, thoroughly researched compilations, and this is one of them. This album collates the best from the vaults of KPM's public library music collection - music made by expert musicians but never intended to be publically available. Of course everyone from Jay-Z to Doom have sampled these previously hard to find gems, but now we can all enjoy the flute-disco whimsy of Alan Parker's "Unlimited Love", the carnival freakout of Barry Morgan & Ray Cooper's "Samba Street" and the very familiar loungey jazz of Francis Coppieter's "Cross Talk".
The Collected Sounds Of Patchworks Vol 1
FVR 079
12 Apr 13
Yunowhatthislifeez by Metropolitan Jazz Affair on Favorite France Cue Track
Metropolitan Jazz Affair - "Yunowhatthislifeez" (2003 Motorcity mix) - (4:44) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Best Is Yet To Come by Mr President on Favorite France Cue Track
Mr President - "The Best Is Yet To Come" (Exclusive extended mix) - (6:40) 70 BPM
Summertime by Patchworks on Favorite France Cue Track
Patchworks - "Summertime" - (4:52) 125 BPM
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Review: Pretty self-explanatory title here, veteran French producer Patchworks presents two shining examples of his famously exemplary productions. First up is the 2003 Motorcity mix of Metropolitan Jazz Affair's "Yunowhatthislifeez" which is light and breezy with hazy trumpets and laconic, slappy bass. Mr President's "The Best Is Yet To Come" is a thrilling dead ringer for the urgent 70s soul of Curtis Mayfield. Also included is bonus cover of Gershwin's standard "Summertime", turned into a loungey Latino workout by Patchworks himself.
We Are The Fire Inside Your Mind - Tropical Grooves & Afrofunk International Vol 2
PARISDJS 028-D
09 May 13
Bobo by Polyrhythmics on Paris DJs Cue Track
Polyrhythmics - "Bobo" - (4:37) 115 BPM
Firewalker by Jungle Fire on Paris DJs Cue Track
Jungle Fire - "Firewalker" - (3:45) 120 BPM
Dangerous World by Phil Motion & The Easy LO-Fi on Paris DJs Cue Track
Phil Motion & The Easy LO-Fi - "Dangerous World" - (3:03) 107 BPM
Luz Vermelha by Bixiga 70 on Paris DJs Cue Track
Bixiga 70 - "Luz Vermelha" - (4:23) 103 BPM
Run Around by Mop Mop on Paris DJs Cue Track
Mop Mop - "Run Around" (feat Fred Wesley & Anthony Joseph) - (5:16) 99 BPM
Lucecita by EMEFE on Paris DJs Cue Track
EMEFE - "Lucecita" (feat Chico Mann) - (5:41) 126 BPM
Turn It Up by The Sidetones on Paris DJs Cue Track
The Sidetones - "Turn It Up" - (3:15) 110 BPM
Lonmewo Lalie by Arat Kilo on Paris DJs Cue Track
Arat Kilo - "Lonmewo Lalie" (feat Mimi) - (3:23) 90 BPM
Disco Fever by Goat on Paris DJs Cue Track
Goat - "Disco Fever" - (4:22) 105 BPM
Ethiopino by Jungle By Night on Paris DJs Cue Track
Jungle By Night - "Ethiopino" - (3:28) 106 BPM
The Green Cow by International Ducks on Paris DJs Cue Track
International Ducks - "The Green Cow" - (3:27) 111 BPM
Fire by Grant Phabao & The Silvertones on Paris DJs Cue Track
Grant Phabao & The Silvertones - "Fire" - (4:40) 75 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
One Eyed by Radio Citizen vs Deela on Paris DJs Cue Track
Radio Citizen vs Deela - "One Eyed" - (5:59) 97 BPM
Skin & Bone by The Grits on Paris DJs Cue Track
The Grits - "Skin & Bone" - (4:24) 104 BPM
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Best Of Brazilian Beats
887396 450035
25 Mar 13
Deus Me Faca Funky by Skowa on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Skowa - "Deus Me Faca Funky" - (6:46) 80 BPM
Mais Kriola by Haclio Matheus on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Haclio Matheus - "Mais Kriola" - (4:18) 87 BPM
Take Me Back To Paiui by Juca Chaves on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Juca Chaves - "Take Me Back To Paiui" (Dubben Mix / Mr Bongo version) - (4:27) 89 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Carolina by Seu Jorge on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Seu Jorge - "Carolina" - (5:53) 90 BPM
Agora Chega by Super Som T A on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Super Som T A - "Agora Chega" - (3:15) 93 BPM
Summertime by Rosinha De Valencia on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Rosinha De Valencia - "Summertime" - (2:58) 99 BPM
Serrado by Djavan on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Djavan - "Serrado" - (3:32) 103 BPM
Eu Balanco by Jackson Do Pandeiro on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Jackson Do Pandeiro - "Eu Balanco" (Beatfanatic rework) - (5:27) 100 BPM
Berimbau by Mandrake on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Mandrake - "Berimbau" (Bongo re-edit) - (4:37) 103 BPM
Cidade Vazia by Milton Banana on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Milton Banana - "Cidade Vazia" - (2:51) 102 BPM
Hot Pants Road by Boogaloo Combo on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Boogaloo Combo - "Hot Pants Road" - (2:07) 70 BPM
Naeo Aguento Voca by Trio Esperanasa on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Trio Esperanasa - "Naeo Aguento Voca" - (2:05) 108 BPM
A Festa by Silvio Cesar on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Silvio Cesar - "A Festa" - (3:35) 108 BPM
Eu Sou Mais Eu by Anna Mazzotti on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Anna Mazzotti - "Eu Sou Mais Eu" - (3:15) 107 BPM
Jogando Capoeira by Beatfanatic on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Beatfanatic - "Jogando Capoeira" - (6:46) 114 BPM
Barumba by Dom Salvador on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Dom Salvador - "Barumba" - (2:03) 120 BPM
Pra Mateuz Pader Dancar by O Riheta on Mr Bongo Cue Track
O Riheta - "Pra Mateuz Pader Dancar" - (2:29) 115 BPM
Black Soul Brothers by Miguel De Deus on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Miguel De Deus - "Black Soul Brothers" - (3:03) 120 BPM
Sam Blues by Sambalanca Trio on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Sambalanca Trio - "Sam Blues" - (2:13) 115 BPM
Take It Easy My Brother Charles by Jorge Ben Jr on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Jorge Ben Jr - "Take It Easy My Brother Charles" - (2:37) 85 BPM
Baile Funk Medley by Ivo Meirelles on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Ivo Meirelles - "Baile Funk Medley" - (4:47) 113 BPM
Nebulosa by Tenorio Junior on Mr Bongo Cue Track
Tenorio Junior - "Nebulosa" - (1:54) 101 BPM
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Review: Veteran label Mr Bongo started life in a Soho basement a quarter of a century ago and has since established themselves as chief authorities on rare funk, soul, Latin and Brazilian releases old and new. Here they concentrate firmly on the latter by combining the best cuts from their famous Brazilian Beats series, cuts that include the squelchy funk of "Mais Kriola", the dubby disco of "Take Me Back To Paiui", the hazy acoustic orchestration of "Summertime", the remarkably titled "Hot Pants Road" and the ethereal Supremes-stoned-on-a-beach vibes of "Naeo Aguento Voca".
Rock Steady/Super Stitch On
KFDIGITAL 003
09 Apr 13
Rock Steady by Angelina Goalie & The Football Funkateers on Killer Funk US Cue Track
Angelina Goalie & The Football Funkateers - "Rock Steady" (Beef Jerky edit) - (4:14) 126 BPM
Super Stitch On by Stevie on Killer Funk US Cue Track
Stevie - "Super Stitch On" (Texas Toni Needle & Thread instrumental edit) - (3:33) 101 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Two slices of juiced-up funk on a familiar theme on this split single, as Angelina Goalie & The Football Funkateers drops a splendid Latin funk instrumental cover of Aretha Franklin's everlasting "Rock Steady", while Texas Toni Needle and Thread drop a chopped up edit of a Stevie Wonder classic.
The Original Masters present: Afro Mania
MSHA 1020
29 Apr 13
Your Life (Do What You Want) by Konk on Milestone Cue Track
Konk - "Your Life (Do What You Want)" (dub version) - (8:44) 104 BPM
Stone Fox Chase by Area Code 615 on Milestone Cue Track
Area Code 615 - "Stone Fox Chase" - (3:17) 105 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Jingo by Candido on Milestone Cue Track
Candido - "Jingo" - (10:06) 119 BPM
Moonboots by Orlando Riva Sound on Milestone Cue Track
Orlando Riva Sound - "Moonboots" - (9:50) 116 BPM
Cosmic Dust by Sharon Bailey on Milestone Cue Track
Sharon Bailey - "Cosmic Dust" - (4:29) 107 BPM
Berro E Sombaro by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers on Milestone Cue Track
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - "Berro E Sombaro" - (3:14) 115 BPM
Future Jungle by Skyline on Milestone Cue Track
Skyline - "Future Jungle" - (7:07) 110 BPM
Let There Be Drums by Incredible Bongo Band on Milestone Cue Track
Incredible Bongo Band - "Let There Be Drums" - (2:38) 101 BPM
Disco Reggae by Kalyan on Milestone Cue Track
Kalyan - "Disco Reggae" - (5:41) 111 BPM
Baboo Baboon by Big Baboon Band on Milestone Cue Track
Big Baboon Band - "Baboo Baboon" - (3:16) 101 BPM
Su Ku Leu by Tantra on Milestone Cue Track
Tantra - "Su Ku Leu" - (5:24) 125 BPM
Anambra by Ozo on Milestone Cue Track
Ozo - "Anambra" (version Cummings) - (5:40) 103 BPM
Jamaica Running by The Pool on Milestone Cue Track
The Pool - "Jamaica Running" - (5:48) 105 BPM
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Played by: In Flagranti
I Gets My Boogie On
BOOTY 01
29 Apr 13
I Gets My Boogie On by T Bird & The Breaks on Tour Of Booty Cue Track
I Gets My Boogie On (Mako & The Hawk remix) - (4:23) 104 BPM
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The Original Masters present: Afro Mania Vol 2
MSHA 1022
29 Apr 13
Tim Toum by Kodek on Milestone Cue Track
Kodek - "Tim Toum" - (3:59) 95 BPM
Burundi Black by Burundi Steiphenson Black on Milestone Cue Track
Burundi Steiphenson Black - "Burundi Black" (part 1) - (7:11) 83 BPM
The Indian Call by Curt Cress on Milestone Cue Track
Curt Cress - "The Indian Call" - (4:18) 100 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Cubacumba by Traesko on Milestone Cue Track
Traesko - "Cubacumba" - (5:13) 103 BPM
Mangous Ye by Black Soul on Milestone Cue Track
Black Soul - "Mangous Ye" - (4:33) 65 BPM
El Fen by A Mislayene on Milestone Cue Track
A Mislayene - "El Fen" - (5:01) 106 BPM
Erucu by Jermaine Jackson on Milestone Cue Track
Jermaine Jackson - "Erucu" - (6:36) 118 BPM
Anikana-o by Kongas on Milestone Cue Track
Kongas - "Anikana-o" - (10:02) 116 BPM
Calypso Breakdown by Ralph Macdonald on Milestone Cue Track
Ralph Macdonald - "Calypso Breakdown" - (7:48) 118 BPM
Chekere Son by Irakere on Milestone Cue Track
Irakere - "Chekere Son" - (9:52) 120 BPM
Invocation by Tumblack on Milestone Cue Track
Tumblack - "Invocation" - (5:05) 129 BPM
Kilimanjaro by Giants on Milestone Cue Track
Giants - "Kilimanjaro" - (8:57) 104 BPM
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Played by: In Flagranti
New Beginnings
KFDIGITAL 002
09 Apr 13
New Beginnings by The Killer Funk Allstars Big Band on Killer Funk US Cue Track
The Killer Funk Allstars Big Band - "New Beginnings" - (3:41) 128 BPM
Home Cookin' by The Killer Funk Allstars on Killer Funk US Cue Track
The Killer Funk Allstars - "Home Cookin'" (Mama In the Kitchen edit) - (4:05) 109 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Water No Get Enemy
KFDIGITAL 001
09 Apr 13
Water No Get Enemy by Fella Cutie on Killer Funk US Cue Track
Fella Cutie - "Water No Get Enemy" - (4:25) 91 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Who's Gonna Take The Weight by Kan Dee Doh & The Killer Funk Latin All Stars on Killer Funk US Cue Track
Kan Dee Doh & The Killer Funk Latin All Stars - "Who's Gonna Take The Weight" (edit) - (3:35) 123 BPM
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Review: The Killer Funk label changes tack here, eschewing raw soul and heavy funk for two distinct afro-tinged cuts. As it happens, this isn't a totally new development - both of these tracks originally saw the light of day a few years back - but it's still a refreshing change. "Water Get No Enemy" from the amusingly named Fella Cutie (well, we chuckled) is, unsurprisingly, a Fela Kuti-ish chunk of bumpin' Afrobeat, as authentic as they come (it is, we think, actually a tight re-edit). On the flip, the Killer Funk latin Allstars join forces with Kan Dee Doh for a track that effortlessly blurs the boundaries between Afrobeat, Latin and good old US heavy funk - all spiraling horns, heavy grooves and Cuban percussion.
Strut It Baby/Don't Add, Subtract (Texas Toni edit)
KFDIGITAL 005
09 Apr 13
Strut It Baby by The Minister Of Funk & The Saviors Of Soul on Killer Funk US Cue Track
The Minister Of Funk & The Saviors Of Soul - "Strut It Baby" (Texas Toni edit) - (3:53) 92 BPM
Don't Add, Subtract by The Equations on Killer Funk US Cue Track
The Equations - "Don't Add, Subtract" (Texas Toni edit) - (2:42) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Two tip-top edits here from the mysterious Texas Toni. Thanks to being heavily sampled back in the big beat days you should recognise The Minister & Saviour's track instantly. Tweaked, chopped and given a nice distorted edge, it doesn't sound dissimilar to The Meters' cover a while back. Which is certainly no bad thing. The Equations, meanwhile, is a bit more obscure and rides with a rather fancy air of jazz to it. Robust, funky and riddled with great percussion and dramatic horns, Toni's done a fine job digging it out and bringing bang up to date. Plus it's a song about maths, which is always very encouraging for the youth of today.
Mood Matters
JMCD 006
29 Apr 13
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
All There Is (feat Carla Vallet) - (5:06) 100 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Seventy Three - (3:57) 115 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Mood Matters - (4:54) 122 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Danse Macabre (feat Bad Jazz Troupe) - (4:34) 115 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Longing Lingers (feat Carla Vallet & Bartellow) - (5:42) 95 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
It's Time - (5:12) 115 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Colors Per Minute - (5:11) 125 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Southern Spirits - (4:29) 122 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Still Keepin' It Raw - (5:00) 100 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Reascend (feat Sam Irl) - (4:20) 120 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Under The Same Drum - (3:45) 100 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Lost In Andalusia - (5:10) 122 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Cultura - (3:19) 130 BPM
Mood Matters by Dusty on Jazz & Milk Cue Track
Mozafrique - (4:42) 126 BPM
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Latin Piece Of Soul
HC 25
10 May 13
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Colorblind - (3:47) 108 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Guapeta - (3:46) 100 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Smells Like Teen Spirit - (3:06) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Honey - (6:39) 72 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Hipocrita - (3:50) 93 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check - (3:09) 100 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Mambo Machine - (4:15) 120 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Tira - (3:48) 92 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
No Te Creo - (4:09) 108 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Ijo Soul - (3:52) 113 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Nuevayorkino - (4:32) 94 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Yo Llegue - (3:11) 126 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Yalale - (5:55) 124 BPM
Latin Piece Of Soul by Setenta on Hot Casa France Cue Track
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".
A Change For Peace
OF 023
25 Mar 13
A Change For Peace by DJ Fede on Original Flavour Cue Track
A Change For Peace (feat Mao) - (4:59) 92 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
A Change For Peace by DJ Fede on Original Flavour Cue Track
Torino Violenta 2 - (3:30) 120 BPM
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5
TMDG 121
13 May 13
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
A Prelude - (2:51) 129 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
The Garden Of Pasiphae - (5:26) 101 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Blues For BL - (5:23) 106 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Soul Sugar - (5:09) 100 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
The Kelly Affair - (4:41) 71 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Kalakuta Republik - (4:17) 120 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Driving To Montenegro - (5:17) 77 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Feels Like Rain - (4:54) 110 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Shadows - (7:16) 75 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Blow - (4:57) 100 BPM
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
Sui Generis - (5:35) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
5 by Afternoons In Stereo on Timewarp Greece Cue Track
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".
Lunare Project Tribute (Grand Hotel Santa Lucia)
IRM 939
02 Apr 13
Theres A Better Place by Crazy Penis on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Crazy Penis - "Theres A Better Place" - (7:15) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Move On by From P60 on IRMA Italy Cue Track
From P60 - "Move On" (feat Virag) - (4:48) 98 BPM
I Dont Want This Groove To Ever End by Ltj Xperience on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Ltj Xperience - "I Dont Want This Groove To Ever End" - (8:41) 104 BPM
Mood Merchant by Max Sedgley on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Max Sedgley - "Mood Merchant" - (7:24) 68 BPM
Lose That Man Child by Big Mojo on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Big Mojo - "Lose That Man Child" (Speakdeep Oldskool remix) - (7:17) 120 BPM
Road To Lousanne by Santorini on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Santorini - "Road To Lousanne" - (7:52) 123 BPM
Always In The Mood by Ltj Xperience on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Ltj Xperience - "Always In The Mood" - (9:23) 120 BPM
Linne by Sakai Asuka on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Sakai Asuka - "Linne" - (4:36) 115 BPM
Magic Touch by DJ Rodriguez on IRMA Italy Cue Track
DJ Rodriguez - "Magic Touch" - (6:15) 126 BPM
Toque De Cuica by Ithamara Koorax on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Ithamara Koorax - "Toque De Cuica" - (5:41) 129 BPM
The Puzzle Of Life by Papik on IRMA Italy Cue Track
Papik - "The Puzzle Of Life" (feat Ely Bruna) - (3:25) 87 BPM
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Review: Typically poetic Italian collective Lunare Project 'select and merge styles from different worlds' at sophisticated early evening events (usually on yachts). Don't call them DJs though; they insist they are simply a group of guys who are 'just a little crazy'. This LP sees the guys launch a new compilation series that pays tribute to certain experiences they've had, this one inspired by a certain party held at Grand Hotel Santa Lucia. Included are tracks by fellow lunatics including the elastic funk of Crazy Penis, the jazzy broken beat of Max Sedgley and the velvety synth work of Santorini.
Itadi
HC 24
03 May 13
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Watch Your Life - (6:10) 89 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Ibakubuele - (4:17) 87 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Peace & Freedom - (5:53) 117 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Mama - (4:12) 78 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Dodzi - (4:27) 82 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Hustle - (4:14) 118 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Live In Other World - (4:52) 111 BPM
Itadi by Itadi on Hot Casa France Cue Track
Ayala - (4:42) 119 BPM
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Review: Hailing from Togo, West Africa, Itadi Bonney is an internationally respected musician. Here Hot Casa have tracked down and reissued one of his most desirable albums, "Itadi", originally released back in the 70s and thought long lost ever since. Recorded live with four musicians in a in a Ghanaian radio station, it features eight rousing political Afro-soul gems intended as a call for peace and unity in Africa, a message still very much needed today.
Funk It Up
PMP 03
04 May 13
Funk It Up by Toney D on Paradise Music Production Cue Track
Funk It Up (TD original mix) - (5:27) 110 BPM