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TMDG 112
05 Nov 12 Funk
Review:
Portland-based beatmaker AfroQBen (geddit?) modestly describes himself as "the funk master" and "a prolific producer in perpetual audio-visual motion". While that may be a little over the top, he's certainly delivered a solid debut album for perennial funksters Timewarp. As is his style, Liquid Gold offers sturdy, floor-friendly hip-hop jams in a variety of rudeboy styles. So, there are forays into afro-cuban funk-hop, dubstep and reggae, alongside a pleasing array of uptempo funk and soul jams. There's nothing particularly new about any of this, of course, but it's such a fun and well made album that it would be churlish to be too critical.
TMDG 121
13 May 13 Funk
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".
TMDG 022
17 Mar 11 Funk
TMDG 052
15 Apr 10 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 106
13 Aug 12 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Played by: Timewarp, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Renegades Of Jazz
Review:
Canadian outfit Afternoons In Stereo return after a brief hiatus with a new release that continues to showcase their retro/contemporary jazzy sound. Title track "Soul Sugar" is a breaks-driven affair featuring trumpets and old skool organs, "Driving To Montenegro" evokes memories of funk soundtracked 70s thrillers and also reappears in hypnotically remixed form by Cologne's Mr Confuse. "Blow' returns to their more familiar jazzy territory, neatly rounding off the package while also whetting appetites for the band's forthcoming new studio album.
TMDG 118
11 Mar 13 Funk
Played by: Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues
Review:
While waiting for new material from Canada's Afternoons in Stereo, Timewarp decided to commission a quartet of remixes of his most recent single, 2012's "Soul Sugar". The remixes, now gathered together on this tasty EP, flip between deep funk breaks, bongo-laden sax sleaziness and baggy dancefloor grooves, rearranging AiS's original pieces impressively. While it's Zamali who delivers the strongest straight-up dancefloor remix - think punchy breaks, hip-hop samples and bold pianos - it's Leon's more atmospheric rub that really stands out. Making the most of the original's snaking horns and Hammond organ licks, he offers up a version that gets the perfect balance between laid-back sweetness and sweaty hedonism.
TMCD 010
17 May 10 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Review:
A collective of musicians based in Ontario, Afternoons In Stereo let their many influences shine through on this latest and very lovely album. Taking in nu-jazz, Latin funk and a variety of soulful and downtempo sources, they manage to meld styles perfectly - one listen to "Promise" for example will show their depth and the richness of their songs, taking in St. Germain beats, live double bass and flutes as well as a sun-kissed vocal chorus. Uptempo instrumentals like "West End Satori" are also a delight and give the players a chance to show off their jazz-honed skills. "El Puma" even sounds like a long-lost Kool and the Gang tune and nicely rides a sample from the Lafayette Afro Rock Band's "Hihache". A pleasing mix of styles and full of soul, this is a surprising and hugely satisfying release.
TMDG 072
18 Feb 11 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Played by: Timewarp, Trotter, Juno Recommends Leftfield, DJ Max (Globe By DJ Max & Gabb), Rhythm People
Review:
A full, track by track remix version of Afternoons In Stereo's album from last year, aided by some of the leading lights from the Timewarp label. TWM for example keeps much of the funk from "Promise" in tact whilst also adding a pleasing nu-jazz lilt to the beats. Athens-based producer George Bitsikas radically switches up styles on his take on "The Mumakil" though, flitting between chilled dub and pacey D&B rhythms. For nu-disco fans, there's also a blinding remix of "Party At Mimi And Dicks" by Brazilian funk talent Trotter.
TMDG 101
04 Jun 12 Funk
Review:
Self-proclaimed "funk lover, crate digger and sometime beatmaker" Apedriod makes his debut, after years working dancefloors in his native Sweden. Given that it's his first outing, Banana Beats is incredibly assured, offering a slew of tracks that blend bright, jazz-flecked guitars and other organic funk elements with a variety of rhythms. Opener "Enter The Apedriod" is like jazz-funk in dub, while "Brotherman" opts for a warm, boogie-house flex. Nell Halford collaboration "Electric" delivers a dash of sunny-day soul, while "Latin Disco Lover" delivers a cheery, Only Child-ish take on instrumental disco-soul. Throw in some crackly funk rock breaks (see "Release The Funk" and "Wisdom Of Youth") and you've got a quietly impressive debut.
TMDG 034
08 Jul 09 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 080
10 Jun 11 Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Timewarp, Gazeebo, Dave Allison, Trotter, Alexander Robotnick, DJ Max (Globe By DJ Max & Gabb)
Review:
In the best traditions of music from warmer climes, "Something About You" is pleasingly slick and comfortable - like the best Naked Music output given a bubbly nu-disco makeover. There's a Downtempo Mix, which ditches the deep house beats in favour of more darting melodies and cocktail-sipping grooves. While pleasant enough, the real killers here are the remixes from Timewarp Inc and Trotter. The former's version builds the action around a delicious live bassline - think Crazy P sipping Mojitos - while the latter opts for snappier beats and a far more straightforward disco-funk vibe. It also includes a very cheeky sample from a classic disco record - see if you can spot it.
TMDG 093
03 Feb 12 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Review:
A debut release from Greek trio Auditors Domination, "Palace Of Light" is a feast of chilled, dubby production with downtempo trip hop and ethno-funk at the core of their sound. The twelve tracks take in influences from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, with relaxed jams such as stoner funk of "Throw The Stone" mixing with the Eastern swing of the deeply percussive "Rempeto".
TMDG 110
01 Oct 12 Funk
Played by: Spinforth, Timewarp, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Juno Recommends Dub, Basement Freaks
Review:
Live outfit with a penchant for dub, Auditors Domination get the remix treatment on this re-rub compilation. Cherry picking the very best of their bulging roster, Timewarp have commissioned a collection of respectful reversions that each pay respect to the well-polished, organic live sound Auditors Domination have developed. Highlights include the deep space safari "Evolution Of The Cities" (Second Sky & Thomas Blondet remix) Ray Lugo's psychedelic samba flex on "Viejos Amigos" and Jayl Funk's upbeat party-blasting take on the title track.
TMDG 001
06 Jun 07 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 066
19 Nov 10 Funk
TMDG094
15 Feb 12 Funk
Played by: Bmd, Chudy, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Tosses & Varvez, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers
Review:
BMD has been an established member of the extended Timewarp family since 2008, when he dropped his first funk-laden single, Refunked. Here he presents his debut album proper, a warm and fuzzy collection of snappy modern funk, horn-laden breaks, P-funk revivalism and woozy downtempo jams. Funked Up moves between tempos impressively, showcasing bright and breezy tracks that range from blisteringly quick to slow and loose. There are occasional forays into kitsch, 60s-style lounge funk (see the humorously titled "Keep Off The Brass") and bubbling, house-tempo groovery (the wah-wah guitar-laden "On A Roll"), but for the most part it's a whirlwind trip through floor-friendly funk breaks.
TMDG 040
09 Nov 09 Funk
TMDG 006
20 Jan 08 Funk
TMDG 018
03 Nov 08 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 020
17 Nov 08 Breakbeat
TMDG 030
03 Jun 09 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 019
10 Nov 08 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 099
10 May 12 Funk
Played by: Clairvo (Mustbeat), Homegroove Project, Timewarp, Juno Recommends Funky House, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Juno Recommends Downtempo, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers
Review:
It's all good and well declaring the launch of a party as your album title, but does Doctormusic Project's debut album really live up to its name? Well yes, it jolly well does. These fine funk and deep house grooves really would kick off a great shindig. What's more, this collection of great tracks won't just start the party; they'll sustain the session way into the wee hours. From the deep cosmosis of the opener "Space Funk" to the Stevie Wonder-style glitch house slinkery "Jumbo Eight" via the deeply trippy twisted soul number "Dubba' Kindly" this duo have got every hour of your next gathering locked down rather tightly indeed.
TMDG 077
03 May 11 Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Timewarp, Trotter, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, DJ Max (Globe By DJ Max & Gabb)
Review:
Timewarp come through the debut full length from Croat cowbell enthusiasts Dogo Argentino with Diskonautik packed to the brim with ten tracks of live disco funk heat. This loose limbed collective of musicians specialize in a swift paced disco sound which even will encourage even the staunchest disco cynic to drop their shoulders. There"s more than a hint that catching Dogo Argentino perform these tracks live is the best way to experience them, however tracks such as "Daddy" and tightly wound flex of "Mr Groove" will sit nicely in any peak time disco set - with the intrinsic live sound a nice contrast to the dominant Ableton sound in today's disco/nu disco releases.
TMDG 089
28 Nov 11 Funk
Played by: Shantisan, DJ Butcher (Chopshop Music), Timewarp, Gazeebo, Zamali, Trotter, Superbreak, DJ Steef, Mr Chombee, Jayl Funk, Elly K
Review:
A large posse of Croatian musicians, who have played together in various formations since 1989, Dogo Argentino's Latin-orientated funk gets a full remix treatment on this new release from Timewarp. Various styles emerge, such as Flatwound's disco-tinged mix of DA's "Step On", Gazeebo's slo-Balearic take on "2 Minutes 2 Midnight" or good old-fashioned popcorn funk, as heard on Frankie Sinistra's pacey mix of "Daddy".
TMDG 095
01 Mar 12 Funky/Club House
Review:
The second wave of "Diskonautik" remixes drops on Timewarp this week, with a new cast of remixers taking apart Dogo Argentino's funk-fuelled album in style. Among the ones to watch out for among the twelve tracks are Trotter's disco-rhythmed, Rhodes-driven remake of "Tell Me", Vida G's deep house treatment of "2 Minutes 2 Midnight" and Omegaman's tight nu-funk overhaul of the excellent "Destiny".
TMDG 023
11 Feb 09 Funk
TMDG 014
21 Jul 08 Funk
TMDG 086
20 Oct 11 Funk
Review:
Two Sydney-based funk and disco heads, Jack Priest and Chris Soulos, make up Flatwound. who've play a blinder on this latest single from Timewarp. A true must-have for nu-disco and funky house fans, "Again" is a perfectly structured mix of driving funk guitars, softly softly house drums, filter vocals and an addictive flute 'n' synth line reminiscent of the great Roy Ayres. Valique's remix is just as arresting, crafting a huge build out of the parts, while Flatwound shine again on the beautifully dubby and Balearic slo-mo disco of "Kick Junior".
TMDG 065
22 Oct 10 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 092
24 Jan 12 Funk
Review:
Marking his follow up on the Timewarp roster to 2010's Blaxploitation EP, German breaks masher Freethinker Funk Essence brings out the sunshine with this stylish new single. Laden with '70s funk tools such as fatback drums and wah-wah'd rhythm guitar, FFE tops it off with some Latin brass and Cuban piano parts to create a dizzying a hard-bopping dancefloor slayer. Yomakomba speeds up the tune for an excellent jazz-step remix, while Impuls goes the opposite way by slowing things down a touch for a deep and dubby overhaul.
TMDG 016
23 Sep 08 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 074
30 Mar 11 Funk
Review:
The clue's in the title - this is hugely funky stuff from duo FD, who combine West-coast brass licks (reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man") with raw breaks, thick double bass riffs and bluesy guitars on "Born To Be Bad". As well as a handy instrumental of the title tune, "Soulbreak Joint" is a jazzy workout combining a scatting MC and some scratches, while "Midnight Flight To Paris" recalls the lyrical piano playing of Ramsey Lewis in his prime.
TMDG 024
30 Mar 09 Funky/Club House
TMDG 039
20 Oct 09 Funk
TMDG 053
10 May 10 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 062
17 Sep 10 Funk
TMDG 031
12 Jun 09 Funk
TMDG 091
12 Jan 12 Funky/Club House
Played by: Timewarp, Trotter, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, 7 Love Records, Leo Leonardi Aka Funky Brothers
Review:
There's something delightfully different about this latest floorfiller from Greece's Timewarp label. On the face of it, "Power To Groove" is a fairly straightforward deep funk groover that's lifted by some George Benson-ish jazz guitar and a rather nice vocal. Yet listen carefully, and you can hear the swing of classic New York house in the beats and a touch of Kenny Dope in the production. The same can undoubtedly be said about "My Way (Nassau Theme)", which builds the action around a number of well-judged breakdowns. "Floorbreaker" layers up the percussion to take things up a notch, whilst "Hasta Simpare" is classic jazz-house with a delightful Cuban twist.
TMDG 116
21 Jan 13 Funk
Played by: Timewarp, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Tosses & Varvez
Review:
Funky Destination have been praising funky grooves since time immemorial (well, 2008 at least!) and they've usually been doing it for Athens imprint Timewarp. No change then for this new album, nor with the usual high quality either. After the almost Air-like mellow vibes of "Journey (intro)" things quickly step up a gear for the 70s blaxploitation style workouts of "The Inside Man" and "Such A Good Feeling" (a cover, of sorts, of Always There by Incognito). Elsewhere we encounter the elasticated noodling of the title track and the live-sounding "Gonna Roll You Over" and even Asian disco on "Hollywood-Jollywood".
TMDG 102
13 Jun 12 Funk
Played by: Timewarp, Trotter, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Tosses & Varvez
Review:
"War is ugly and love is lovely". Ladies and gentleman, we have ourselves some lyrics we can all identify with here. Mind you, with the title like "The Peace Song", the lyrics were hardly going to be "war is amazing and love is rubbish" now were they? A real beachside bomber, this; lean back as far as you can and immerse yourself in the deep slinky bassline, well executed toasting, live instrumentation and swinging house beats. There are remixes galore, too; Trotter & Timewarp extend the spiritual groove founded on the original, Bad Monkeys take it into vibrant funk pastures, E-Base & Paul Wish add the tech factor while Zamali gets his dub skank on. What a selection!
TMDG 045
28 Dec 09 Breakbeat
TMDG 051
08 Apr 10 Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
TMDG 073
02 Mar 11 Funk
Review:
Balkan beats galore on this new release from Timewarp. With plenty of different versions of "Rumbak" to choose from, there's something here for fans of house, reggaeton, reggae and straight up Balkan funk. Our personal favourite though is Max & Gabb's extended version - a mid-tempo mix of grimey kicks, booty bass and gypsy guitars that's subtly done, yet won't fail to punch home on a dancefloor. For a more gypsy-swing vibe, check out the pair's remix of "Gipsyland" which is also included on the release.
TMDG 104
16 Jul 12 Funk
Played by: King DJ/Regalia Recordings, Timewarp, Bmd, Chudy, Trotter, Juno Recommends Funk/Reissues, Killer Funk Records Usa, Basement Freaks
Review:
After a while away from the Timewarp label, Headson Groove returns with a bevy of sophisticated nu-disco winners. The funky '80s neon shimmy of "In a Funky Space", the brass-dominated "You Got To Believe" and the midtempo French electro stabs of "Move It" are all well worth checking out if hot new disco is your thing, while remixes from Basement Freaks and the Timewarp team add a more Balearic tinge.
TMDG 103
02 Jul 12 Funky/Club House
Review:
Based out of Washington, six-piece live disco band channel the best of late '70s funk on their latest for Timewarp Greece, "Push It". With Stevie-style clavinets vibing out with walking basslines and hi hat-heavy drums, "Push It" is a poppy and summery treat, nicely backed up with mixes from Kid Stretch and Gaspar.
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