Freestyle At Juno Download

FSR 7075
18 Feb 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

The Feeling Sublime - (2:56) 129 BPM

Fool's Gold - (2:56) 120 BPM

Perhaps In A Little While - (3:47) 138 BPM

Are You Ready Cat? - (1:45) 99 BPM

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Review: Fans of the Freestyle label will already be familiar with the dulcet tones of Angeline's vocals, as she has appeared cooing softly all over releases by other acts on their roster. Now it's solo time and as a taster for her forthcoming debut album we have this lovely four-track teaser. Kitsch exotica is the order of the day with the pure mid century boss nova fantasy of "The Feeling Sublime", the vintage hammond soul of "Fool's Gold", the downbeat jazzy lament of "Perhaps In A Little While" and the 60s go-go frenzy of the album's title track, "Are You Ready Cat?".

VARIOUS

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Freestyle

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FSRCD 097
26 Nov 12
Funk

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".

MARTHA HIGH

Soul Overdue

Freestyle

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FSRCD 096
05 Nov 12
Funk

No More Heartaches - (3:35) 119 BPM

Trouble Man - (4:17) 120 BPM

Never Never Love A Married Man - (4:12) 115 BPM

I'd Rather Go Blind - (3:53) 84 BPM

No Man Worries - (3:34) 99 BPM

Sunny - (4:30) 72 BPM

You Got It - (2:49) 112 BPM

Save Me - (3:23) 70 BPM

You Got Me Started - (3:58) 81 BPM

Mama Feelgood - (3:53) 115 BPM

Dragging Me Down - (3:57) 73 BPM

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Played by: Mr Doris, Greg Boraman

Review: A veteran soul singer of James Brown and Maceo Parker fame, Martha High has been riding er, high, again of late thanks to her work with top British R&B revivalists, Speedometer. Bandleader Leigh Gracie has now produced this new studio album for Martha and it's just what their fans are expecting: 11 tracks of vintage-tinged, retro soul and funk. Highlights include the total brass-fest of "Never, Never Love A Married Man", the bright and breezy cover of "Sunny" and her acclaimed take on the late Etta James' mournful ballad, "I'd Rather Go Blind".

MARTHA HIGH

I'd Rather Go Blind

Freestyle

FSR 7074
03 Sep 12
Funk

I'd Rather Go Blind - (3:53) 84 BPM

No More Heartaches - (3:35) 119 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Greg Boraman

Review: Speedometer are an acclaimed UK band who describe themselves as being a 'funk behemoth'. Judging by the pedigree of artists that they've collaborated with - Eddie Bo, Sharon Jones, Billy Wooten, Sir Joe Quartermain and more - you can see their point. The latest legend to get involved with the guys is veteran soul icon Martha High, formerly of James Brown's band and more recently, Maceo Parker's chief vocalist. Having recently toured with the band, they now return the favour with bandleader Leigh Gracie producing a brand new studio album for Martha called Soul Overdue. Here we have two tracks from the LP, the first of which "I'd Rather Go Blind", is an authentic take on the late Etta James' mournful ballad. Up next is a lively re-working of soul classic "No More Heartaches" that's so well done, it sounds like it's beaming in directly from the mid '60s. Top that Austin Powers!

THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS

Quest Under Capricorn

Freestyle

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FSRCD 095
14 Aug 12
Funk

Brooklyn - (3:33) 95 BPM

Gayanamede Prelude - (1:16) 108 BPM

Winds Across Gayanamede - (5:04) 117 BPM

Los Angeles - (5:47) 108 BPM

Quest Under Capricorn - (7:33) 108 BPM

End Of A Sun - (8:22) 118 BPM

Amhara - (5:17) 129 BPM

Voyage Prelude - (1:32) 112 BPM

Voyage - (4:23) 133 BPM

Forests Of Io - (5:26) 76 BPM

Saturn's Dance - (3:42) 78 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Greg Boraman

Review: Having made a big impression with their debut LP Flight Of The Ancients, Australian band The Shaolin Afronauts follow it up in style with "Quest Under Capricorn". With an ability to evoke a superb mix of Pharaoh Sanders, Ethiopiques and Miles Davis, the wailing mournful sax of opener "Brooklyn"is instantly engaging and ushers in an album of truly standout delights - from the hushed "Gayanamede Prelude" to the riotous "The End of a Sun".

DEEP STREET SOUL

Hold On Me

Freestyle

FSR 7073
25 Jun 12
Funk

Hold On Me - (2:34) 110 BPM

This Love Ain't Big Enough (feat Shirley Davis) - (3:05) 123 BPM

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Review: Down home funk that recalls old-school greats like Marva Whitney as well as new jack funkateers like Sharon Jones and The Dap Tones from Deep Street Soul, who work up a stomp on the excellent "Hold On Me" and back it up with the more jazzy popcorn swing of "This Love Ain't Big Enough". Two excellent cuts from the group's latest LP, "Look Out, Watch Out".

THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS

Brooklyn

Freestyle

FSR 098
11 Jun 12
Funk

Brooklyn - (3:33) 95 BPM

Kilimanjaro (live) - (8:49) 129 BPM

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Played by: Ennio Styles (Stylin Radio Show), Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Greg Boraman

Review: You can always depend on Freestyle to unearth and nurture the finest of funk's fringes, and The Shaolin Afronauts are a fine example of this great A&R. Sounding like they've just emerged from a Nigerian township circa 1970, but actually coming from Australia in the 21st century, their dedication to the Afro soul, Cuban funk and experimental jazz of the past four decades is commendably authentic. Pretty prolific, too: their debut album Flight Of The Ancients only came our way last year but yet they've already followed it up with an equally captivating, spiritually swinging sophomore that blasts, parps and fires its way into your brain. Conjuring the vibes of Fela Kuti, Sun Ra, Tony Allen and even dashes of Roy Ayers, this is one expansive long player.

Lack Of Afro Presents One Way (remixes & rarities)

LACK OF AFRO/VARIOUS

Lack Of Afro Presents One Way (remixes & rarities)

Freestyle

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FSRCD 094DD
30 Apr 12
Funk

Ray Camacho & The Tear Drops - "Si Si Puede" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (3:57) 100 BPM

Flow Dynamics - "Bossa For Bebo" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:02) 104 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "First Break" - (4:31) 99 BPM

Hot 8 Brass Band - "It's Real" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (5:30) 110 BPM

Bahama Soul Club - "Sugar Cane" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:32) 98 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Roderigo" (Natural Self remix) - (3:44) 110 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "On My Way" (feat Herbal T) - (4:57) 112 BPM

Banderas - "Mogomake" (feat Bouloukou - Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:33) 126 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Daddy Brings His A Game" - (3:04) 127 BPM

Kraak & Smaak - "Squeeze Me" (feat Ben Westbeech - Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:29) 113 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Step Up (If You Wanna Get Heard)" - (2:14) 91 BPM

Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience - "Freedom" (Lack Of Afro Inspiration) - (6:15) 120 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Broken Samba" - (3:56) 120 BPM

The Diplomats Of Solid Sound - "Hurt Me So" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (3:49) 113 BPM

The New Mastersounds - "Idle Time" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (5:13) 95 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Passive Aggressive" - (3:30) 120 BPM

Deep Street Soul - "Greenbacks" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:02) 123 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Holding My Breath" (The Unity Sextet remix) - (4:06) 112 BPM

Los Manolos vs Lack Of Afro - "Polonio" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (3:59) 120 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Numero Seenko" - (3:29) 111 BPM

The Fantastics! vs Lack Of Afro - "I Cant Dance With You" - (3:11) 123 BPM

Soopasoul - "Brand Nu" (feat Nikeya Booker - Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:50) 68 BPM

Mr Confuse - "Lookout Weekend" (Lack Of Afro funk remix) - (3:55) 116 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Spooky" - (3:45) 129 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Wait A Minute" (Kraak & Smaak remix) - (8:12) 129 BPM

Flevans - "Endless Things" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (5:03) 119 BPM

Eddie Roberts - "Giorgio's Brother" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (5:11) 120 BPM

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Played by: Voodoocuts, Killer Funk Records Usa, Quincy Jointz, Smoove, Tosses & Varvez, Klevakeys, Double Yellow, Greg Boraman

Review: A one-man powerhouse of studio funk, Adam Gibbons' Lack of Afro alias has amassed an enormous catalogue of remixes and rarities in a relatively short space of time. On this Freestyle compilation, some of his most dynamic funk, Latin and boogaloo-shaped makeovers are here to savour, such as his extension of the Hot 8 Brass Band's "It's Real" or the more disco-slanted rejig of Kraak & Smaak's "Squeeze Me".

JESSICA LAUREN FOUR

Jessica Lauren Four

Freestyle

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FSRCD 093
16 Apr 12
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

White Mountain - (7:08) 126 BPM

Vaya Con Dios - (5:59) 106 BPM

Happiness Train (feat Jocelyn Brown) - (7:03) 133 BPM

Mel Benson - (4:16) 103 BPM

Gangaman - (6:14) 126 BPM

Dogtown - (2:24) 98 BPM

The Name Of Fela Will Always Stand For Freedom - (5:41) 86 BPM

I Believe (feat Jocelyn Brown) - (6:25) 101 BPM

Swamp Thing - (8:06) 106 BPM

Mr G - (4:02) 106 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Diesler, Electric Boogie (Ism Midnight Riot), Greg Boraman

Review: Having played keyboards for funk and jazz legends like Jean Carne and Dexter Wansel, plus released great tunes for labels like Soul Jazz, Jessica Lauren's latest LP for Freestyle is a treat for fans of sparklingly fresh rootsy jazz - from the Latin percussion and fusion piano playing of "Mel Benson", the fierce drum workout of "Dogtown" and the two very special appearances by Jocelyn Brown, "I Believe" and "Happiness Train". An essential purchase for jazz fans looking for a different direction.

LACK OF AFRO/SOOPASOUL/THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND

One Way: Remixes & Rarities (Sampler)

Freestyle

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FSR 097
26 Mar 12
Funk

Lack Of Afro - "On My Way" (feat Herbal T) - (4:59) 112 BPM

Soopasoul - "Brand Nu" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:50) 68 BPM

The Hot 8 Brass Band - "It's Real" (Lack Of Afro remix) - (5:32) 110 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Passive Aggressive" - (3:32) 120 BPM

Lack Of Afro - "Daddy Brings His A Game" - (3:04) 127 BPM

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Played by: DJ Rudd, Juno Recommends Rock/Indie, Smoove, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers

JESSICA LAUREN FOUR

Happiness Train

Freestyle

FSR 096
19 Mar 12
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

Happiness Train (feat Jocelyn Brown - Miss Marple edit) - (4:18) 133 BPM

I Believe (feat Jocelyn Brown) - (6:26) 101 BPM

White Mountain - (7:07) 126 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Greg Boraman

Review: A keyboardist and songwriter who's worked with legends like Jean Carne and Dexter Wansel as well as releasing originals for Soul Jazz, Jessica Lauren's latest project has found a home on Freestyle records and a huge guest star for this first single. Jocelyn Brown brings her diva magic to the rootsy Latin disco charge of "Happiness Train", as well as getting soulful and delightfully mellow on the jazzy anthemics of "I Believe". Coupled with the Lonnie Liston Smith-teasing double bass licks of "White Mountain", this lead single bodes very well for JLF's self-titled debut due soon.

VARIOUS

Sounds From The Soul Underground

Freestyle

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FSRCD 086
27 Feb 12
Funk

The Delicious AllStars - "Poker Nights Theme" - (3:29) 81 BPM

Jo Stance - "Hey Girl!" - (3:28) 123 BPM

The Mighty Showstoppers - "Shaft In Africa" - (4:07) 87 BPM

The Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra - "Put Leg To Road" - (5:36) 125 BPM

Nick Van Gelder - "Somethings Gotta Give" - (3:48) 125 BPM

Renegades Of Jazz - "Cascade" - (4:13) 71 BPM

Speedometer - "Again & Again" (DJ Format mix) - (3:32) 110 BPM

Ray Camacho & The Tear Drops - "Movin On" - (2:17) 129 BPM

Frootful - "Colours" - (4:23) 129 BPM

Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - "Soy El Ray" - (3:03) 112 BPM

The Andy Tolman Cartel - "You What?" - (4:23) 119 BPM

Dub Colossus - "Diaspora Square" - (4:26) 72 BPM

Los Charly's Orchestra - "Dana's Dream" - (4:30) 121 BPM

Jessica Lauren Four - "Mr G" - (4:00) 107 BPM

The Haggis Horns - "Cockroach Grind" (feat Nia Saw) - (3:39) 111 BPM

The Qualitons - "Kekfeny" - (6:16) 108 BPM

The Killer Meters - "Cramp Your Style" - (3:22) 118 BPM

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

Review: For the last decade, Greg Boraman's Freestyle Records has championed the best in contemporary revivalist funk and soul, releasing a string of thrilling records with an authentically fuzzy feel. Here Boraman celebrates the best of contemporary underground soul, pairing familiar fare from the likes of Speedometer, the Haggis Horns and the Killer Meters with a skipload of slept-on fare. There's a great mix of instrumental blasters and breezy vocal cuts (see Nick Van Gelder's slick "Something's Got To Give" and Jo Stance's wonderful "Hey Girl"), with a few deliriously uptempo workouts (Renegaes of Jazz, The Mighty Showstoppers) thrown in for good measure.

SPEEDOMETER feat MARTHA HIGH

The Shakedown (Say Yeah)

Freestyle

FSR 7072
13 Feb 12
Funk

The Shakedown (Say Yeah) - (4:02) 110 BPM

Dragging Me Down - (3:59) 73 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

Review: Of all of the revivalist modern funk bands around right now, Speedometer are without doubt one of the best. Since the early noughties they've provided soul and funk heads with a string of essential singles and long players. The two tracks showcased here are amongst their best, too. Taken from the 2010 album The Shakedown, they offer authentic dancefloor thrills from a bygone age. "The Shakedown (Say Yeah)", featuring Martha High (replacing Speedometer regular Rita Currie) is a riotous concoction that should get even the most ashen-faced cynics going wild on the 'floor. "Dragging Me Down", meanwhile, drops the tempo and adds some wild Hammond organs, but it's no less incendiary. Fire in the hole!

LACK OF AFRO

Holding My Breath

Freestyle

FSR 095
28 Nov 11
Funk

Holding My Breath (feat Jake Morley) - (3:57) 113 BPM

Broken Samba - (3:54) 120 BPM

Holding My Breath (Unity Sextet remix) - (4:06) 112 BPM

What The Hell (Instrumental version) - (3:13) 116 BPM

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Played by: Smoove, Greg Boraman

Review: The second single from Lack of Afro's latest album This Time sees singer Jake Morley provide a timeless vocal over a sequenced Latin-jazz beat, replete with vibraphones, epic piano lines and Santana-esque percussion on "Holding My Breath". The smooth party vibes roll right into the carnivalesque skank of instrumental b-side "Broken Samba" - a great excuse for LOA to show off his skilled guitar playing - while an instrumental version of album track "What The Hell" shows off his nu-funk production skills to the max.

THE FANTASTICS

Cold Case

Freestyle

FSR 7071
14 Nov 11
Funk

Cold Case (45 version feat Sulene Fleming) - (3:52)

Fat Hector - (3:22)

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Review: For the second single from their rather marvellous All The People LP, The Fantastics enrol singer Sulene Fleming to join them on the slow funky blues of "Cold Case". Featuring a mean harmonica and some gritty rock 'n' roll guitars, Fleming owns the song with her commanding vocals, which is presented here in its "45 Version" format. As a bonus, the band have also thrown in instrumental and live favourite "Fat Hector" on to the release, which is a must-have for fans of funk-filled retro swing.

FROOTFUL

Slowtime

Freestyle

FSR 094
07 Nov 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

Slowtime (feat Frootful - Latina version) - (4:05) 131 BPM

Latin Strut - (6:21) 123 BPM

Slowtime (Lack Of Afro remix) - (4:27) 108 BPM

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Played by: Greg Boraman

Review: A chilled Latin diamond, featuring the vocals of Angeline Morrison, guitarist Nick Radford's Frootful project turns in a delight with "Slowtime" and its mix of soft strings and bossa nova sway. Lack of Afro reboots the track around some uptempo Cuban horns, while another Frootful original, "Latin Strut", goes down the same fun-filled chicano route.

DEEP STREET SOUL

Look Out, Watch Out

Freestyle

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FSRCD 092
24 Oct 11
Funk

Soul Loco Suite - (3:23) 83 BPM

Look Out Watch Out - (3:49) 114 BPM

Bristol - (3:27) 93 BPM

Sweetback (feat Randa Khamis) - (2:14) 78 BPM

Make Everything Alright - (3:36) 93 BPM

Stay Down - (2:15) 100 BPM

Not Enough Dough - (3:17) 92 BPM

Hold On Me - (2:34) 110 BPM

What She Said - (4:48) 76 BPM

Fat Traps - (2:34) 119 BPM

Deep Street Strut - (2:41) 81 BPM

Heavy Right Hand - (2:11) 85 BPM

Fallin' (feat Roxie Ray) - (5:36) 88 BPM

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Played by: Greg Boraman

Review: Building on their self-titled debut LP for Freestyle Records, Australian funk juggernaut Deep Street Soul return stronger than ever - with new vocalist May Johnston lending a wicked soulful snarl to the raw delights of "Look Out Watch Out". With live funk drums taking centre stage in the mix over Hammond organ and chicken-scratch guitars, it's a raucous delight. In contrast, their cover of Clarence Reid's "Masterpiece" (this time sung by Greenbacks' Shirley Davis) is a slower, cowbell-driven soul stomper.

DEEP STREET SOUL

Look Out Watch Out

Freestyle

FSR 7070
03 Oct 11
Funk

Look Out, Watch Out (feat May Johnston) - (3:50) 114 BPM

Masterpiece (feat Shirley Davis) - (3:07) 94 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

Review: Building on their self-titled debut LP for Freestyle Records, this Australian funk juggernaut returns stronger than ever - with DSS' new vocalist May Johnston lending a wicked soulful snarl to the raw delights of new single "Look Out Watch Out". With live funk drums taking centre stage in the mix over Hammond organ and chicken-scratch guitars, it's a raucous delight. In contrast, their cover of Clarence Reid's "Masterpiece" (this time sung by Greenbacks' Shirley Davis) is a slower, cowbell-driven soul stomper.

LACK OF AFRO

This Time

Freestyle

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FSRCD 089R
26 Sep 11
Rock/Indie

Prelude - (1:05) 108 BPM

Holding My Breath (feat Jake Morley) - (3:57) 113 BPM

A Time For (feat Wayne Gidden) - (4:34) 94 BPM

On My Way (feat Herbal T) - (4:57) 112 BPM

Contusions - (3:49) 115 BPM

What The Hell (feat Wayne Gidden) - (3:13) 116 BPM

Little Fugue - (2:53) 91 BPM

One for Bielski - (4:07) 105 BPM

PARTY (feat Wax & Herbal T) - (3:02) 123 BPM

The Importance Of Elsewhere - (4:03) 108 BPM

Lazy Lazarus - (3:56) 114 BPM

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Played by: Greg Boraman

LACK OF AFRO

A Time For

Freestyle

FSR 7069
08 Aug 11
Funk

A Time For (feat Wayne Gidden) - (3:48) 94 BPM

Numero Seenko - (3:28) 111 BPM

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Played by: Shantisan, DJ Nova (Rodon Fm 95), Neighbour, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers

Review: A producer who's consistently been able to combine the modern with the old, Lack of Afro tees up his forthcoming album This Time with this new single featuring singer/songwriter Wayne Gidden on vocals. In a slow, soulful Al Green-mould, "A Time For" is a beautifully mellow mix of Bill Withers, Gil Scott-Heron and 70s Sly Stone, while on the B-Side, "Numero Seenko" picks up the pace with a big-beat/Northern Soul stomper featuring nicely ebullient drums, Hammond organ and dubbed-out vocal samples.

THE FANTASTICS

All The People

Freestyle

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FSRCD 091
01 Aug 11
Funk

Mushroom Strut - (4:14) 118 BPM

Sweetback - (5:26) 99 BPM

Somewhere Finally (feat Sulene Fleming - full length version) - (4:57) 92 BPM

All The People (part 1) - (4:56) 100 BPM

No Right Turn - (3:24) 101 BPM

Know No Gods - (3:55) 85 BPM

I Breathe featuring Sulene Fleming - (3:20) 115 BPM

The Bone Breaker - (5:33) 101 BPM

Cold Case (feat Sulene Fleming) - (5:05) 87 BPM

Cecils Slide - (5:06) 120 BPM

All The People (part 2) - (3:08) 106 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Greg Boraman

Review: Having developed from their roots as Hammond-heavy funkateers trading under the name Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours, The Fantastics show off a fantastic range of styles on their second LP, All The People. Their cover of Boogaloo Joe Jones' "Sweetback" still contains all the essential funk flavours - sax solos, beautifully bluesy funk guitar and a tight rhythm section locking down the groove - while "Somewhere Finally" uses Sulene Fleming's vocals to create a modern take on doo-wop, while "Cold Case" breaks out with the slide guitars and harmonicas for a down-home blues out. Add to that the samba-jazz of "Cecils Slide" and the mellow, flute-driven Afro-funk of "Know No Gods" and it's clear The Fantastics have been very hard at work of late.

AROOP ROY

Nomadic Soul (remixed)

Freestyle

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FSRCD 079DIGIREM
25 Jul 11
Deep House

Lilly (feat Sarah Winton - Fujimoto Tetsuro remix) - (5:32) 123 BPM

Aint That Sweet (feat Sarah Winton - Kan Sano remix) - (4:39) 124 BPM

I'd Die 4U (Greymatter remix) - (4:32) 125 BPM

Told Me (Lay-Far remix) - (7:21) 123 BPM

Stand Up (feat Replife - Sauce81 remix) - (4:06) 101 BPM

Lilly (feat Sarah Winton - Cone remix) - (4:23) 125 BPM

Step Back (feat Lyric L - Yellowtail remix) - (5:13) 126 BPM

Stand Up (Swedeart & Mewsick remix) - (3:45)

The Lonely Years (feat Sacha Williamson - Simbad remix) - (6:18) 128 BPM

Lilly (feat Sarah Winton - Simon S remix) - (6:10) 105 BPM

Clickstrodinaire (Musicaholic remix) - (3:42)

Stand Up (feat Replife - Vakula remix) - (4:20) 103 BPM

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Played by: David Borsu, Jazztronauts

Review: On this sumptuous Juno Download exclusive, bearded soul boy Aroop Roy's smooth Nomadic Soul album gets a good going over from a wide range of like-minded artists. There's a variety of soul-flecked moods and grooves represented, from warm deep house, snappy nu-jazz and slick modern soul to wonky hip-hop, and speaker-bothering bruk. The standard of remixes is largely high throughout, with a smattering of real stand-outs. Check, in particular, the heavy late night dancefloor vibes of Greymatter's strutting mix of "I'd Die For You", the rolling, near-anthemic broken beats of Yellowtail and Simbad's sparkling efforts, and the Domu-ish wooziness of Cone's rub of "Lily".

RANDA & THE SOUL KINGDOM

The Things (Mooqee & Beatvandals mixes)

Freestyle

FSRWL 01
11 Jul 11
Breakbeat

The Things (vocal version) - (4:56)

The Things (instrumental) - (4:54)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat

Review: Building on a newie by Australian soul/funk band Randa & The Soul Kingdom (ahead of their soon-to-drop What You Need album), nu-funk breaks dons Mooqee and Beatvandals come in heavy with this radical rerub. Stripping the original down to Randa Khamis' soulful acapella, the duo add a good helping of bass and some fatback studio drums to their version, turning it into a deeper floor filler and a perfect DJ weapon for breaks-heads who fly on the funky side.

VARIOUS

Black Feeling: Volume Two

Freestyle

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FSRCD 090
11 Jul 11
Funk

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

The Poly-Tones - "Burning Spear" - (4:33) 133 BPM

Preston State College Big Band - "K-Jee" - (3:52) 125 BPM

Sexteto Exellencio - "Nautilus" - (4:58) 131 BPM

The Pasito Allstars - "Cosa Nostra" - (3:50) 98 BPM

High St Hustlers - "Give It Up" - (4:45) 94 BPM

Leroy Palmer - "Oboe" - (6:38) 80 BPM

The Jackson Dodds Trio - "Song For Suzy" - (3:24) 103 BPM

Hiromasa Sato - "Featherbed Lane" - (5:31) 119 BPM

Milton Jones Rhythm Syndicate - "Upstairs On Boston Road" - (4:17) 118 BPM

The Anders Hjelmstad Experience - "Mystic Brew" - (5:52) 102 BPM

Manitou - "Daffy's Dance" - (6:11) 117 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Greg Boraman, Mixmaster Morris

Review: While all of these mysterious cover versions of b-boy funk classics might be ascribed to a gaggle of unknown acts ("The Poly-Tones", "Leroy Palmer" or "The Jackson Dodds Trio"), they are in fact all the work of Bamboos producer Lance Ferguson and his team of session stars. The crew kick the righteous crap out of gold-plated funk favourites such as S.O.U.L's "Burning Spear", Johnny Pate's "Shaft In Africa", Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew" (definitely one for ATCQ fans) and Bob James' "Nautilus". The latter is a great example of the wide-eyed imagination and skill at work here - transforming James' subdued fusion hit into a rip-roaring samba party. Hugely fascinating and hugely funky stuff.

THE FANTASTICS feat SULENE FLEMING

Somewhere Finally

Freestyle

FSR 093
20 Jun 11
Funk

Somewhere Finally (radio edit) - (3:49) 92 BPM

Up Yours - (3:41) 89 BPM

Mushroom Strut - (4:13) 118 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

Review: With a growing rep on the UK funk scene, and BBC support from Mark Lamarr and Craig Charles, The Fantastics are on the grow. With new singer Sulene Fleming also on board, they sound magisterial on "Somewhere Finally" - a slow and classically soulful funk song which makes great use of the interplay between Mark Norton's sax and Fleming's warm and swooping delivery. On a more Meters/Jimmy Smith tip, "Up Yours" on the flipside is a Hammond-led slinker, while "Mushroom Strut" goes all out on a 90s Acid Jazz groove. Look out for their second album which should be hitting the stores soon.

THE POLY TONES/THE MIGHTY SHOW STOPPERS

Black Feeling Two

Freestyle

FSR 7068
20 Jun 11
Funk

The Poly-Tones - "Burning Spear" - (4:33) 133 BPM

The Mighty Show-Stoppers - "Shaft In Africa" - (4:06) 87 BPM

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Played by: Los Charly's Orchestra, Minimatic, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS

Flight Of The Ancients

Freestyle

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FSRCD 085
20 Jun 11
Funk

Journey Through Time - (5:15) 118 BPM

Rise With The Blind - (4:35) 83 BPM

Flight Of The Ancients - (5:46) 115 BPM

Shaolin Theme - (4:37) 99 BPM

Kilimanjaro - (6:26) 118 BPM

Shira - (7:39) 118 BPM

The Quiet Lion - (6:23) 118 BPM

The Scarab - (4:54) 112 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

Review: Pitched somewhere between the rhythms of Fela Kuti and the sharp instrumentation and funk of Mulatu Astatke, Australian band The Shaolin Afronauts shine on this new LP. Boasting a three-piece horn crew, five on the rhythm section and a further three percussionists, they're more juggernaut than Afronaut, thundering in with live tunes like "Shira" and "Journey Through Time" like they were Kool and the Gang relocated to 70's Ethiopia. On a fast vibe, the lyrical guitars of "Kilimanjaro" are a delight, while the deep and slow sax-dominated "The Scarab" is nicely evocative of North Africa. What's most stunning is just how well they've captured both the sounds and styles of their influences on this dreamy instrumental funk set.

RANDA & THE SOUL KINGDOM

The Things

Freestyle

FSR 092
13 Jun 11
Funk

The Things (album version) - (4:54) 120 BPM

The Things (OkMa Flavours mix) - (4:56) 120 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues

Review: Following their excellent self-titled debut album, Perth funk troupe Randa and the Soul Kingdom have retooled with The Bamboos' Lance Ferguson on the dials, the first fruits of which drop this week in the shape of "The Things". Released ahead of their follow-up LP, "The Things" bodes well: with a Loft-esque disco beat and chanking guitars driving the tune along nicely, Randa vocalises perfectly over the top resulting in a sound that recalls The JBs playing at Studio 54. Also look out for OK Ma's polished nu-funk rerub, and of course the album itself, due very soon.

RAY LUGO & THE BOOGALOO DESTROYERS

Mi Watusi

Freestyle

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FSRCD 087
30 May 11
Funk

Soy El Rey - (3:03) 112 BPM

Swingy Boogaloo - (2:48) 70 BPM

Combolu - (2:58) 66 BPM

My Shingaling - (3:31) 74 BPM

A Taste Of Honey - (4:09) 129 BPM

Let's Boogaloo - (3:32) 71 BPM

El Bantu - (2:19) 95 BPM

At The Party - (3:13) 92 BPM

Me & You Baby (Picao Y Tostao) - (5:01) 129 BPM

Lugo's Boogaloo - (2:59) 92 BPM

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Played by: Ennio Styles (Stylin Radio Show), Los Charly's Orchestra, Voodoocuts, Quincy Jointz, Greg Boraman

Review: A man with Venezuelan roots who was brought up on Fania Records' stars, as well as being a roadie for the Beasties circa "License To Ill", Ray Lugo now not only leads Afro-beat band Kokolo but also his Boogaloo Destroyers, who drop this new album on Freestyle. Taking in covers of greats like Mongo Santamaria, Willie Rosario, Ray Baretto and El Gran Combo, Lugo's homage to NYC's boogaloo scene is a riot, and with tongue-in-cheek tunes like "My Shingaling" and "At The Party" included, it's also a hell of a lot of fun.

RAY LUGO/THE BOOGALOO DESTROYERS

Swingy Boogaloo

Freestyle

FSR 7067
16 May 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

Swingy Boogaloo - (2:50) 140 BPM

Swingy Boogaloo (Ian Toole Tropical edit) - (3:26) 136 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz

Review: A man with Venezuelan roots who was brought up on Fania Records' stars, as well as being a roadie for the Beastie Boys circa "License To Ill", Ray Lugo now leads not only Afro-beat band Kokolo but also his Boogaloo Destroyers - who sound on fine form on this latest single. Capturing the spirit of Nu-Yorican soul, the group nail that rich and authentic boogaloo sound - using natural handclaps, infectious piano motifs and huge helpings of Latin brass on "Swingy Boogaloo". Ian Toole adds an extended edit of the single, which allows an Afro-sounding guitar solo to shine alongside Lugo's laidback vocals, which pepper the track throughout.

FROOTFUL

Colours

Freestyle

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FSRCD 084
21 Mar 11
Jazz

Colours - (4:25) 129 BPM

Fish In The Sea (feat Angeline Morrison) - (3:19) 136 BPM

Ticking Over - (4:32) 96 BPM

Hawt Sauce - (3:44) 131 BPM

Soul Clap - (3:26) 66 BPM

Slowtime (feat Angeline Morrison) - (4:18) 67 BPM

Astronaughty - (3:26) 112 BPM

Latin Strut - (6:21) 123 BPM

September - (3:27) 112 BPM

Take Me There - (4:32) 122 BPM

B-Side Seaside - (2:44) 94 BPM

Young & Frootful - (3:04) 103 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, In Flagranti, Quincy Jointz, Barrio Jazz Gang, Greg Boraman

SPEEDOMETER

This Is Speedometer Vol 1 & 2

Freestyle

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FSRCD 075
28 Feb 11
Funk

Monkey Stick - (3:17) 130 BPM

You Know You Can (Just Do It) - (3:38) 104 BPM

Wait Up - (3:33) 123 BPM

Just Keep On (Doin The Do) - (3:09) 84 BPM

Mullet - (2:54) 91 BPM

It's Our Turn - (3:19) 88 BPM

What Am I Gonna Do? - (3:46) 115 BPM

All I Ever Need - (3:22) 98 BPM

Episode In Palmetto - (3:14) 133 BPM

The Best You Can - (3:56) 113 BPM

Growbag - (2:54) 115 BPM

At The Speakeasy - (3:16) 127 BPM

Have You Got The Message - (2:57) 69 BPM

Dapper Dan - (3:23) 129 BPM

Speedtrap - (3:11) 103 BPM

Work It Out - (3:03) 115 BPM

You Got Me Started - (3:57) 83 BPM

Foot & Mouth - (3:13) 67 BPM

Return To Palmetto - (3:26) 70 BPM

Power Generation - (3:50) 103 BPM

City Strut - (2:58) 91 BPM

Crew Cut - (3:16) 131 BPM

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Played by: In Flagranti

THE SHAOLIN AFRONAUTS

Journey Through Time

Freestyle

FSR 091
28 Feb 11
Funk

Journey Through Time - (5:16) 118 BPM

Kibo - (6:07) 116 BPM

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Review: A side-project from Adelaide funkateers The Transatlantics, The Shaolin Afronauts let Afro-beat and Ethiopiques influences shine through over these two new tracks. "Journey Through Time" is a mystic groover with plenty of brass-driven charm, live percussion and some killer sax solos - all underpinned by effortlessly funky drumming. "Kibo" ups the pace a little for a Fela-esque jam with an itchy bassline and even more rambunctious percussion. Look out for a full-length LP later in the year.

FROOTFUL

Fish In The Sea

Freestyle

FSR 7066
07 Feb 11
Funk

Fish In The Sea (feat Angeline Morrison) - (3:21) 68 BPM

Fish In The Sea (instrumental version) - (3:17) 134 BPM

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Played by: DJ Nova (Rodon Fm 95), Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Rhythm People, Hero Records

Review: Made up of guitarist Nick Radford, plus Lack Of Afro (aka Adam Gibbons) and singer Angeline Morrison, Frootful brilliantly get back to the boogaloo days of the late 50/early 60s with the fantastic period-funk of "Fish In The Sea". Capturing the swinging Latin blues style perfectly, the brass and guitars work in sync alongside the raw, uptempo drums, while Morrison captures the gliding and sweeping vocal style just right. With the instrumental just as vital for funk fans, this is hopefully just the start of great things for Frootful.

DJ PHILIP

Eternally

Freestyle Belgium

2BR-8310011-102
18 Nov 10
Uplifting Trance

Eternally (extended vocal) - (6:23) 136 BPM

Eternally (extended instrumental) - (6:21) 136 BPM

Eternally (Moon Project remix) - (6:54) 138 BPM

Eternally (MIKE remix) - (6:52) 136 BPM

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DJ PHILIP

Reach Out

Freestyle Belgium

2BR-8310006-102
18 Nov 10
Uplifting Trance

Reach Out (Battle remix) - (4:29) 146 BPM

Reach Out (extended mix) - (7:02) 137 BPM

Reach Out (Philip Da Flip remix) - (5:55) 137 BPM

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THE INSTIGATORS

Cubic Symphony

Freestyle Belgium

2BR 8310011 102
18 Nov 10
Uplifting Trance

Cubic Symphony (Aktive mix) - (6:02) 132 BPM

Cubic Symphony (original long version) - (5:20) 138 BPM

Cubic Symphony (Pan mix) - (5:22) 150 BPM

Cubic Symphony (trance mMix) - (7:46) 132 BPM

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SPEEDOMETER

The Shakedown

Freestyle

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FSRCD 082
12 Nov 10
Funk

Again & Again (feat Natasha Watts) - (3:46) 112 BPM

La Nueva Manera (feat Snowboy) - (4:01) 119 BPM

You've Made Me So Very Happy (feat Ria Currie) - (3:56) 100 BPM

Lover & A Friend (feat Myles Sanko & Ria Currie) - (3:07) 123 BPM

Orisha (feat Snowboy - Bata interlude) - (0:30) 128 BPM

Orisha (feat Snowboy) - (3:42) 128 BPM

The Shakedown (Say Yeah) (feat Martha High & Myles Sanko & The Stilhouettes) - (4:00) 110 BPM

Rubberneck - (3:21) 104 BPM

Dragging Me Down - (3:59) 73 BPM

Take Me On - (3:42) 107 BPM

Dragging You Down - (3:43) 101 BPM

Kool To Be Uncool - (3:47) 101 BPM

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Played by: DJ Nova (Rodon Fm 95), Manmade / Cmc-Silenta, Greg Boraman

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The Shakedown

Freestyle

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FSRCD 082
12 Nov 10
Funk

Again & Again (feat Natasha Watts) - (3:46) 112 BPM

La Nueva Manera (feat Snowboy) - (4:01) 119 BPM

You've Made Me So Very Happy (feat Ria Currie) - (3:56) 100 BPM

Lover & A Friend (feat Myles Sanko & Ria Currie) - (3:07) 123 BPM

Orisha (feat Snowboy - Bata interlude) - (0:30) 128 BPM

Orisha (feat Snowboy) - (3:42) 128 BPM

The Shakedown (Say Yeah) (feat Martha High & Myles Sanko & The Stilhouettes) - (4:00) 110 BPM

Rubberneck - (3:21) 104 BPM

Dragging Me Down - (3:59) 73 BPM

Take Me On - (3:42) 107 BPM

Dragging You Down - (3:43) 101 BPM

Kool To Be Uncool - (3:47) 101 BPM

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Played by: Hero Records

THE TRANSATLANTICS

The Transatlantics

Freestyle

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FSRCD 080
09 Nov 10
Rock/Indie

Tea Legs - (2:42) 105 BPM

Couldn't Be Him - (4:59) 93 BPM

I've Been Bad - (5:17) 130 BPM

Thumbin' It - (4:05) 120 BPM

That's When I Feel So Lonely - (4:33) 93 BPM

On Fire - (2:50) 113 BPM

Turn You Loose - (3:52) 108 BPM

Talk Like That - (3:29) 152 BPM

Save Me - (3:11) 104 BPM

Your Time Is Up - (3:05) 141 BPM

Keep On Running - (3:34) 157 BPM

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DEE DEE

Pour Toujours

Freestyle Belgium

2BR-8310018-102
29 Oct 10
Euro Dance/Pop Dance

Pour Toujours (extended mix) - (6:41) 142 BPM

Pour Toujours (radio edit) - (3:57) 142 BPM

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DEE DEE

The One

Freestyle Belgium

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2BR-8310020-102
29 Oct 10
Euro Dance/Pop Dance

The One (4Clubbers remix) - (7:12) 140 BPM

The One (Driftwood remix) - (6:39) 140 BPM

The One (extended mix) - (5:58) 140 BPM

The One (Ian Van Dahl remix) - (7:04) 140 BPM

The One (Kidjemet & Kovac remix) - (6:48) 129 BPM

The One (Peter Luts remix) - (7:56) 140 BPM

The One (radio mix) - (3:13) 140 BPM

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IAN VAN DAHL

Secret Love

Freestyle Belgium

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2BR-8310019-102
20 Oct 10
Uplifting Trance

Secret Love (C&V radio mix) - (3:33) 142 BPM

Secret Love (C&V's extended mix) - (6:10) 142 BPM

Secret Love (Midnight extended mix) - (6:07) 142 BPM

Secret Love (Midnight radio mix) - (3:13) 142 BPM

Secret Love (original radio mix) - (3:14) 142 BPM

Secret Love (Wierzbicki remix) - (6:45) 142 BPM

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RAVELAB

Send Me An Angel

Freestyle Belgium

2BR-8310010 102
20 Oct 10
Uplifting Trance

Send Me An Angel (Mega Lo Mania mix) - (7:46) 140 BPM

Send Me An Angel (Maria Lopez reconstruction) - (6:23) 140 BPM

Send Me An Angel (vocal club mix) - (7:55) 140 BPM

Send Me An Angel (club mix) - (8:02) 140 BPM

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Jimmy Ruckus & The Five Fingers Of Death

BIG PIMP JONES

Jimmy Ruckus & The Five Fingers Of Death

Freestyle

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FSRCD 081
04 Oct 10
Funk

Theme To The Five Fingers Of Death - (3:03) 110 BPM

17 Thoroughly Whipped Asses - (1:15) 76 BPM

Crime Syndicate Strike - (2:59) 129 BPM

Return To Sandakan No8 - (2:32) 128 BPM

Slow Mo Through Plate Glass Window - (0:33) 66 BPM

Incident At Shizuoka - (5:06) 93 BPM

Hanging With Roscoe - (3:23) 129 BPM

Drinks At The Pink Salon - (3:27) 110 BPM

JR Richard - (3:51) 109 BPM

The Money Drop - (2:34) 110 BPM

Ruckus vs Flying Guillotine - (1:22) 71 BPM

The 258th Style Mastered - (2:55) 89 BPM

Ninja Brotherhood - (2:55) 94 BPM

Blurple Dancefloor - (3:45) 114 BPM

Under Cloak Of Night - (1:33) 92 BPM

Quarter-Speed Technique - (3:30) 70 BPM

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SPEEDOMETER

Lover & A Friend

Freestyle

FSR 7063
27 Sep 10
Funk

Lover & A Friend (feat Myles Sanko & Ria Currie) - (3:09) 123 BPM

Pucker Up - (3:45) 106 BPM

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SPEEDOMETER

Again & Again

Freestyle

FSR 090
20 Sep 10
Funk

Again & Again (album version) - (3:46) 112 BPM

Again & Again (Flute version) - (3:50) 112 BPM

Again & Again (DJ Format mix) - (3:34) 110 BPM

Again & Again (DJ Format instrumental) - (3:32) 110 BPM

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Played by: Ennio Styles (Stylin Radio Show), Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Ancient Astronauts

THE APPLES FEAT FRED WESLEY

In The Air

Freestyle

FSR 7065
20 Sep 10
Funk

In The Air - (4:09) 96 BPM

Batash (Alwoojdi) (feat Shlomo Bar) - (3:44) 94 BPM

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THE TRANSATLANTICS

Couldn't Be Him

Freestyle