Review: Given the depth and quality of his discography, it's no surprise that Eddie Fowlkes' first outing for Radio Slave's Rekids imprint, March 2023's Forever EP, was an action-packed, on-point treat. The legendary Detroit producer has long specialised in warehouse-ready workouts that channel the spirit of Motor City techno while sitting closer stylistically to house. He's on that tip again on this superb sequel, confidently striding between stomping, Carnival-ready techno with a subtle Afro-house twist (the percussive and addictive 'Bahama Man'), stab-happy, trumpet-sporting, peak-time house pressure (the superb 'Follow Me'), chunky and dreamy deep house hypnotism ('Chi 2022') and rubbery, sub-heavy, loose-limbed house hedonism ('Cube').
Review: The idea that music should stay away from politics is flawed, and Break The Silence is one of the most convincing counter-arguments against this notion. Featuring unreleased tracks donated by a stellar cast of underground electronic music artists, the compilation seeks to raise funds for Campaign Zero, an initiative that campaigns against police violence in the US. With artists like Rob Hood, 4 Hero and Luke Slater all contributing to Break The Silence, the listener really is spoilt for choice while also supporting a great cause. However, the standouts come from Eddie Fowlkes and Jon Dixon, who both drop superb jazz-influenced house tracks.
That's What I Think About (Culoe De Song remix) - (9:06) 123 BPM
Review: Although many would think of The Belleville Three when naming the originators of the Detroit techno sound, Eddie Fowlkes was fundamental in the development of the city's first wave - he released his first record on Juan Atkins? Metroplex Records in 1986 - one of the very first techno tracks ever produced in fact! He also went on to pioneer the city's house sound, alongside Kelli Hand and Alton Miller. Said to have earned his nickname 'Flashin' for his skills behind the decks, Fowlkes has continued to produce pioneering tracks and toured dancefloors around the world. "That's What I Think About" is a deep and bumpin' joint with a cool spoken word vocal, while Culoe De Song's remix up next is a nice modern revision and gives it exactly the kind of hi- tech soul makeover - that would make all the Detroit heads proud. "Something Special E" is more energetic, a bit more techy and perfect to turn up the heat later in the night. These tracks were originally released on Fowlkes' Detroit Wax label.
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