Our very own Richie Balboa, who took out the “Best Breakthrough DJ” category at this week’s Breakspoll Awards, is back with his fourth Juno podcast.
Juno Podcast: Breakbeat 4
by Juno Plus on 26.02.2010 at 11:41amUnique 3 featuring Adele Collins – Take This Love review
by Juno Plus on 03.02.2010 at 15:39pm
Artist: Unique 3 featuring Adele Collins
Title: Take This Love
Label: Mutate
Genre: Breakbeat
Format: Digital
Buy From: Juno Download
True pioneers of the scene, Unique 3 have been involved in all aspects of British underground dance music since the early 80s. They even claim to be the first dance act to ever sample the Amen break, which puts them at the front of a long, long line of artists. Through hip-hop and house, they’ve inspired the Chemicals through to Goldie, and their classic “The Theme” was voted the Hacienda’s Number 1 anthem EVER by the Manchester club’s DJ alumni
This latest release sees them paired up with vocalist Adele Collins and it’s a tasty slice of Breakbeat joy with some nice gurgling acid synths that will remind listeners of the old-skool days. It’s poppy enough to work in a variety of different sets, but there also are a host of remixes to choose from, many of which are done within the Mutate family. Si Begg for example comes in with a storming mix, with some seriously tight and dynamic production that shows he’s at the top of his game right now. The Underpass Re-Route goes for a slightly softer approach, putting the vocals right out front and giving them a diva-ish feel, nicely backed up by some retro drum machine sounds.
Anyone familiar with Cakeboy’s full frontal live set’s will know what to expect from his mix, while other mixes by Milanese, Jedeye and Monstr round off this EP nicely. Well worth checking them all out.
Review: Oliver Keens
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Featured DJ Chart: Richie Balboa
by Juno Plus on 28.01.2010 at 14:04pm
Breakbeat don Richie Balboa already knocks out the odd mix for Juno, which we think is rather good. It seems we’re not alone in thinking that either – it’s been nominated for Best Podcast in the 2010 Breakspoll awards (vote here). With such a talented man on our team, we thought we’d rope him in for a featured chart too. Here are his top picks for January – enjoy…
Vote for Juno in Breakspoll 2010
by Juno Plus on 27.01.2010 at 13:34pm
We’re pleased to announce that Juno has been nominated for ‘Best Retailer’and our new Breakbeat Podcast mixed by Richie Balboa is up for ‘Best Podcast’ in this year’s Breakspoll.
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Richie Balboa breakbeat podcast
by Juno Plus on 22.01.2010 at 17:16pm
The third Juno breakbeat podcast, mixed by the masterful Richie Balboa, is now online.
Breakbeat podcast – Richie Balboa
by Juno Plus on 14.12.2009 at 14:00pm
Breakbeat producer Richie Balboa doubles the length of his fortnightly podcast as a seasonal treat.
Review: Layo & Bushwacka! – Deep South (Badboe Remix)
by Juno Plus on 14.12.2009 at 11:56am
Artist: Layo & Bushwacka!
Title: Deep South
Label: Juno
Genre: Breakbeat
Format: 12″, Digital
Buy From: Juno Records, Juno Download
Following on from the superb Linkwood & House of Traps remix effort on “Deep South” (which we reviewed here), Danish breakbeat artist Badboe provides the second remix package, with an irresistibly funky dub remix on the a-side and a rolling, percussion-heavy original remix of the flip.
Badboe has developed a style that has clear echoes of 60s and 70s funk yet still fits seamlessly into the modern musical landscape. This man has dipped his toe in almost any genre you care to name – from house to trance; hardcore to trip-hop.
He eventually came to conclusion that funky breakbeat is what he does best, and, based on this evidence, he’s made a great decision.
Review: Aaron Coultate
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Review: Prodigy – Invaders Must Die (Special Edition)
by Juno Plus on 01.12.2009 at 12:38pm
Artist: The Prodigy
Title: Invaders Must Die (Special Edition)
Label: Take Me To The Hospital
Genre: Breakbeat
Format: CD, Digital
Buy From: Juno Records, Juno Download
One of the world’s most influential electronic acts ever, The Prodigy have been almost single-handedly responsible in taking underground industrial rave music into the mainstream over the past two decades. It’s unsurprising then that, nineteen years after their conception, their most recent album Invaders Must Die is not only the sixth biggest selling album of 2009 but also the biggest independent album of 2009, having been released on their own imprint, Take Me To The Hospital, earlier this year.
So, what better way of cementing another iconic album into our consciousness even more than by releasing a special three-disc edition? Adding a second disc to the original album, jam-packed with hot-off-the-press juicy remixes by D&B hot bods Chase & Status, Noisia and Sub Focus, dubsteppers Benga, Rusko, a fidget house version courtesy of Herve, plus some revamps by Liam H, Future Funk, South Central, Yuksek, Bang Gang, Loser Middlesex and Josh Homme; and not forgetting disc three, of course, which is a slick DVD disc with moody, arty shots, interspersed with live coverage and behind-the-scenes footage from their 2009 tour of Australia.
The real USP of the special edition version, however, is the remixes on disc two. From the iconic synth-blended-into-throbbing-guitar intro of Liam H’s “re-amped version” of “Invaders Must Die”, through to Sub Focus’ stunning stadium D&B interpretation of “Take Me To The Hospital”, with trademark roaring synths and fast-paced energetic drum kicks, to Herve’s deliciously squelchy ‘End of the world’ remix of “Omen”, it’s a comprehensive list of tasty remixes from across the dance music spectrum to spruce up your party playlists.
Indeed, the whole thing is a veritable feast for the ear, guaranteed to satisfy any electronic music fan worth their salt…or any die-hard music fan in general, as the sales figures testify.
Review: Belinda Rowse
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This week at Juno
by Juno Plus on 27.11.2009 at 10:41am
Where to begin? Christmas is looming fast, and the usual slew of quality releases came through the Juno doors this week.
Breakbeat podcast – Richie Balboa
by Juno Plus on 18.11.2009 at 09:29am
Juno Download teams up with Breakbeat’s freshest talent, Richie Balboa, for a new podcast series.
In a short space of time Richie has DJ’d for some of the most prestigious names in UK club music – from Global Gathering to Raindance – taking his unique style to clubs and festivals all over the UK, America, China and Europe, resulting in a nomination in the best breakthrough DJ category at the Breakspoll international breakbeat awards 2009.
Manager of NSB Radio since 2007, he helped it win the Breakspoll best radio station award 2008 and 2009, and has taken it to be the first and only completely live breakbeat radio station bringing in DJs from Canada, North and South America, South Korea, Japan, Australasia, India, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia as well as its home of the UK.
For his first Juno Download podcast he mixes up High Ranking, Baymount Bros feat Benzo, Mesmer, Generic Bass, Big Bang Breaks & more…
Subscribe for free in iTunes here and buy all tracks here.
Tracklist:
1. Big Bang Breaks – Save Us All
2. Baymont Bross feat. Benzo – Faster Pussycat
3. Dis E – Dirty Cash
4. Downtime – Little Bit Closer (Crackerz & Jam remix)
5. Taishan feat. MC Kemon – Moving On
6. Breakzhead vs Dandyskillz – Religion
7. Davip – Robots
8. High Ranking – Sitting in the Wet
9. Mesmer – Fine Wide Spread
10. Generic Bass – Mass Confusion
11. Ed Solo – Egyptian Horns (Amen VIP mix)
Juno Recommends – November
by Juno Plus on 10.11.2009 at 17:43pm
Every month the Juno experts compile the top tunes from all major dance genres, from dubstep to funk; disco to drum and bass.
We split them into two categories – for Juno Records, which contains the hottest 12″ cuts, and Juno Download, which focuses on the cream of the digital crop. Check out our November selections here.
