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Kraak & Smaak
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Various
Nightstylers - "Shadows" (feat Dan Brown - Andrew Galea deep alternative radio edit) - (2:59) 123 BPM
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ARDI 3469A
16 May 14
Deep House
16 May 14
Deep House
Various
Review: Although famed for delivering killer cuts of vintage disco and boogie jams, Razor-N-Tape has released plenty of life-affirming house jams, too. As if to prove the point, JKriv and Aaron Dae's Brooklyn-based imprint has decided to release a second selection of back catalogue house highlights. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, from the bluesy bounce of JKriv and Free Magic's "Eunice" and the classic deep house warmth of Jimpster's killer remix of Mr V's "Something Wit Jazz", to the fizzing synth riffs and life-affirming percussive shuffle of "Stretchin" by Luvless and the groovy, jammed-out musical headiness of Lay-Far's tidy remix of "Just One" by Body Music. Also worth plenty of peak-time plays is Chrissy's chunky revision of Ragtyme's rap-laced 1987 Chicago jam "Fix It Man".
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RNTD 039
16 Nov 18
Deep House
16 Nov 18
Deep House
Played by: Rocco Universal, Dicky Trisco, Kraak & Smaak, Romanto (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Don Dayglow, Juno Recommends Disco, BEN SUN, Tonbe, J&M BROTHERS, Massimo Vanoni (The Smoker), BRENDON P, Jakobin & Domino, An Architect, 80's Child, JAMES ROD, PHILLY VANILLI (We Mean Disco!!), SITUATION, Downunder Disco, Disco Funk Spinner - D.F.S, Young Pulse
Review: Razor 'N' Tape has been slowly expanding its' outlook in recent years, focusing on original productions just as much as re-edits. Here, they've pulled off something of a coup by snapping up two fresh cuts from Dutch heavyweights Kraak & Smaak. There's the clipped Chic guitars, jaunty analogue bass, undulating Syclops lead lines and gravelly soul vocals of "Way Back Home", and the filter-heavy disco-house throb of "Seb's Party". The package also includes two tasty re-rubs apiece from Ben Sun and Tiger & Woods. Sun offers up a smooth, nu-disco/deep house fusion, followed by a chunkier, classic house sounding affair, while Tiger & Woods offer two superb variants on the same throbbing, electrofunk-meets-Balearic piano house template.
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RNTD 020
15 Aug 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Aug 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Dombresky & Boston Bun - "Stronger" (Danny Howard's 'Stronger Together' extended mix) - (6:08) 126 BPM
Review: An outlet for both unreleased and exclusive music from the label's family members alongside rising talents, this is the fourth instalment of Toolroom's popular 'House Party' series. Featuring standout releases from Mark Knight's label plus the scene's biggest imprints, with highlights coming from: industry heavyweights Nic Fanciulli & Andrea Oliva on the slinky "Medium Rare", the inimitable Yousef with the pounding acid of "Save Me" (feat. Molly Green), legend Todd Terry with TCTS on the boompty bounce of "Get Freaky" and UK tech house hero Seb Zito delivering the peak time stomper "Don't Stop". As if that was not enough, there are also three continuous mixes by scene stalwarts such as Lefti, Piero Pirupa and label staple Maxinne.
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TOOL 99001Z
27 Nov 20
Minimal/Tech House
27 Nov 20
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Jasper Street Co. - "Paradise" (feat Byron Stingily & Norma Jean - Mark Knight & Michael Gray extended mix) - (6:25) 122 BPM
Sterling Void - "It's Alright" (feat Paris Brightledge - DJ Spen & Reelsoul extended mix) - (7:33) 124 BPM
Alex Preston - "Toolroom Poolside 2020 - Mix 01" (Alex Preston continuous DJ mix) - (1:19:30) 122 BPM
Played by: Redfield
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TOOL 94807Z
26 Jun 20
Funky/Club House
26 Jun 20
Funky/Club House
Various / Illyus & Barrientos
Sterling Void - "Itas Alright" (feat Paris Brightledge - DJ Spen & Reelsoul extended mix) - (7:33) 124 BPM
Review: As you'd expect, given the label's runaway success over the past few years, there are plenty of very familiar cuts on this 52-track 'best of' from the all-conquering Toolroom, including GotSome's tribal smash 'Nomad Chat', label boss Mark Knight's infuriatingly catchy, flute-driven Shovell collab 'Selecao', Mendo's sample-heavy G-houser 'Mooving' and CamelPhat's remix of Fatboy Slim. But there are plenty of less heavily rinsed gems on offer too, and with tracks from the likes of D.Ramirez, Leftwing & Kody, Dosem, DJ S.K.T and Dale Howard plus reworks of Sterling Void and Todd Terry classics, it's a no-brainer for tech-house jocks on a budget.
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TOOL 72801Z
23 Nov 18
Funky/Club House
23 Nov 18
Funky/Club House
Various
Todd Terry & Sound Design - "Bounce To The Beat" (Prok & Fitch School Of Todd remix) - (6:47) 128 BPM
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TOOL 255/01Z
02 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
02 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: No prizes for guessing what's going on here, as Leeds based Bomb Strikes label round up some of the best bits from their 2023 catalogue. The Niceguys' distinctly Prince-esque opener 'Strip It' sets the tone for a collection that draws mostly on hip-hop, funk and breaks for inspiration, with the emphasis firmly on uptempo, party-hearty vibes - see the fast 'n' furious rapping on Boca 45's '45s', the fat, squelchy funk of Tom Booze's 'T-Funk' (a track that wears its influences proudly in its title), or Nat Tate's charmingy, organic take on Gala classic 'Freed From Desire'. But there's room, too, for Bazza Ranks, Turnstyle & Venessa Jackson's cheesy-but-irresistible disco-houser 'Back To You', as well as Kraak & Smaak's driving, euphoric 'Get Live, Get Down', making for a strong, varied package overall.
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BOMBHIGH 023
15 Dec 23
Breakbeat
15 Dec 23
Breakbeat
Shaka Loves You / Various
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Disco, Monsieur Van Pratt, Shaka Loves You, 80's Child, Funky Boogie Brothers, Andy Buchan, Vito lalinga
Review: Following the success of Shaka Loves You's previous compilations on Bombstrikes, the label has offered them the chance to launch a new series all of their own. Named in honour of their radio show and regular parties in Glasgow, Joints & Jams offers up a hugely entertaining (and largely floor-friendly) mixture of funk-fuelled hip-hop (Bastien Keb, Fort Knox Five, Andy Cooper), skanking reggae (The Nextmen and Gentlemen's Dub Club sing-along 'Done It Again'), flash-fried funk breaks (the Allergies), tropical goodness (DJ Nu-Mark's hook-up with Quantic), and various fusions of disco, boogie and funk (see the cuts from Kraak & Smaak, X-Ray Ted, Pablo & Shoey and Shaka Loves You themselves). The result is a brilliantly mixed-up collection of tried-and-tested dancefloor bombs.
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BOMBJNJ 001
27 Nov 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
27 Nov 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various / Shaka Loves You
Kraak & Smaak - "Dynamite" (feat Sebastian & DJ Git Hyper - Kraak & Smaak's Boogie Funk version) - (6:33) 123 BPM
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), The Allergies, Roast Beatz, Trotter, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Disco, TURNTILL, Shaka Loves You, LEGO EDIT, 80's Child, Funk Fusion, Chuggin Edits, ElectroGorilla
Review: Glasgow's Shaka Loves You has rightly earned a reputation as disco-centric duo on the rise. Because of this, it's little surprise to see them at the controls on Bomb Strikes' first foray into the disco-focused compilation market. The Scottish pair have naturally pulled out all the stops for the occasion, selecting 20 hot-to-trot cuts that aptly blur the boundaries between disco, funk, nu-disco, electro and boogie. Highlights include, but are in no way limited to, the hazy, sun-kissed soul of Lack of Afro's "Back To The Day", the thickset P-funk revivalism of Kraak & Smaak's "Dynamite" and the rubbery disco-house-meets-UK soul flex of the Reflex's remix of Omar's "Vicky's Tune". Throw in a tasty selection of the pair's productions and you have a suitably strong collection.
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BOMBDISCF 001
01 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
01 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Lennart Richter - "Who The Hell Are You" (feat Dana Jean Phoenix - Stephane Deschezeaux remix) - (5:12) 117 BPM
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LWUNDS 09
24 Feb 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Feb 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, Irregular Disco Workers, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, Andy Buchan
Review: Dutch boogie masters Kraak & Smaak mark two whole decades in the game this year, and to celebrate the occasion, Jalapeno bring us this best-of selection culled from releases both on Jalapeno and on their own Boogie Angst imprint. Kraak & Smaak have always neatly walked the line between straight-up funk, disco and boogie on the one hand, and more pop-oriented productions on the other, and so it is here: the first half of the album is packed with 'new old' funk and soul gems like 'Danse Macabre' and 'I Don't Know', while the second half concentrates largely on the more commercial side of their oeuvre, not to mention their collaborations with a wide array of guest vocalists. Fans will have most of what's here already, of course, but it's a fitting tribute to an impressive career to date - long may it continue.
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JAL400D
16 Jun 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Jun 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Funk, Funky Boogie Brothers, Vito lalinga
Review: We're full of respect for the team behind Jalapeno Records, who have now been offering up the finest in funk, soul, hip-hop, disco and breakbeat for 20 years. It's a landmark that calls for a celebration, and with this compilation they've certainly marked their anniversary in style. The 20-track set is full-to-bursting with party-starting heat, with vintage gems from the likes of Skeewiff, Ikon, Kraak & Smaak and Featurecast being joined by more recent highlights from current imprint heavyweights such as Smoove & Turrell and the Allergies. Highlights are plentiful, with our picks including the break-driven revivalist soul headiness of Aldo Vanucci's 'You're All Show', the summery positivity of Gizelle Smith's 'S.T.A.Y' and the rushing disco brilliance of Dimitri From Paris's essential edit of Izo Fitzroy's 'I Want Magic'.
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JAL 2020
27 Nov 20
Funk
27 Nov 20
Funk
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BA 003
30 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Kraak & Smaak feat Keyhole
Review: The original version of "All I Want" is one of the lesser-known gems in Kraak & SMaak's epic back catalogue. The squelchy slab of revivalist electrofunk, which features a brilliant lead vocal from Keyhole, was first sent to DJs five years ago, but for whatever reason was only released earlier this year. Here the long-serving Dutch trio treat us to the essential (and previously unheard) extended mix, plus a trio of reworks from industry pals. Mason kicks things off with a vibrant and colourful take that re-casts the track as a delay-laden chunk of 1980s NYC freestyle, Xinobi opts for a bass-heavy deep nu-disco flex, and Ash Reynolds re-imagines it as a swinging chunk of lusciously sun-kissed deep house with warming boogie flourishes.
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BA 006
30 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Jun 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
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JAL 175S
04 Nov 19
Progressive House
04 Nov 19
Progressive House
Various
Kraak & Smaak - "Stumble" (Richard Dorfmeister Cinematic Way version - feat Parcels) - (5:53) 92 BPM
Review: The Jalapeno Chilli series are coming out left, right and centre, leading us to think that these mad peeps have access to a bottomless pit of bouncy edits, ready and armed for the dancefloor. Much like the previous chapter, Volume 3 of the series features endless blends of boogie-flavoured dance anthems that know how to bring the FUNK on over to the ballroom. The likes of Lindo Man, Parker, Ambassadeurs, Kraak & Smaak, and the whole rest of the crew deliver some fine-ass party vibes that sure as hell know how to break those beats.
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JAL 271
09 Mar 18
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
09 Mar 18
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Various
Kraak & Smaak - "Dynamite" (feat Sebastian & DJ Git Hyper - Kraak & Smaak's Boogie Funk version) - (6:33) 123 BPM
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JAL 257
24 Jul 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Jul 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Kraak & Smaak singles are rarely anything less than party-starting treats, and this latest outing is no different. It helps, of course, that Eli Escobar - a producer known for delivering colourful, disco-and-boogie flavoured house hits - is on remix duty. His version of "U R Freak" is arguably a little dreamier and more musically intricate than his singles on Classic, but still packs a punch thanks to bustling organ stabs, bongo-laden beats and some on-point synth bass. The rest of the EP is taken up by Mood's modern boogie-meets-deep house remixes of "Prescription". Eric Biddiness makes his presence felt on the vocal version, rapping and singing over a squidgy, synth-laden backing track that perfectly tiptoes the fine line between club-ready fare and radio-friendly cheeriness.
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JAL 246
16 Jun 17
Deep House
16 Jun 17
Deep House
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Fort Knox Five, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, BRUNO FROM IBIZA, Andy Buchan, Sould Out
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JAL 245
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Dutch boogie house champs Kraak & Smaak knocked it outta the park last year with their Juicy fruit long player. Now they're putting out remixes of these two album cuts. "Stumble" is a sadness-tinged piano lament with soft, happy-sad summer day vibes. The Fhin Flip version retains Parcel's soulful vocals but adds slow, tough beats and low end rumbles. Elsewhere Richard Dorfmeister appears and delivers a spectacular "Cinematic Way" version and Blue Motel turn in a dreamy stonewashed synth rework. "So Clear" meanwhile is hazy deep house (Imagine a stoned Gypsy Woman) that gets remixed in an off-kilter funk direction by Memem.
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JAL 236
10 Mar 17
Balearic/Downtempo
10 Mar 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Kraak & Smaak feat Parcels
Played by: Andy Buchan
Review: Kraak & Smaak, despite what you'd think going by their name; are in fact a trio and hail from the town of Leiden, Netherlands: consisting of Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug. They've been at it since 2003 and their careers have gone from strength to strength; the bulk of their material devoted to this very imprint: Jalapeno out of Brighton UK that is also home to The Allergies, Skeewiff and Ian Britt. New single "Stumble" is a gorgeous serving of indie-dance-electronica featuring some bittersweet vocals atop and elevating chord progressions: an all round deep groove. Hit prediction right here!
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JAL 236X
17 Feb 17
Balearic/Downtempo
17 Feb 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Various
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Don Dayglow, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Funk, Morlack, TOSSES, D-Funk, Massimo Vanoni (The Smoker), Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Sould Out
Review: A little funk sensibility can be the best of remedies to sooth your winter chills, and this new 20-track compilation from JalapeNo is the perfect remedy. The imprint has it down when it comes to releasing contemporary soul-dance, and peeps like the Ephemerals, Basement Freaks, and Izo Fitzroy are all revelations in of themselves. Just to give you a little flavour of this steaming hotpot of sounds and grooves, there's a little tribal disco slaying on Soopasoul's "Hustlin'", vintage Motown soul with The Allergies and "Since Youave Been Gone", and contemporary r&b vibes through the vocal talent of Alexia Coley and her "Jekyll & Hyde" tune. There's something in here for all walks of life, so be sure to flick through this baby to find your kink.
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JAL 231
16 Dec 16
Funk
16 Dec 16
Funk
Kraak & Smaak feat Cleopold
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Trotter, Tonbe, Alien Disco Sugar / Leonidas DeeJay, Downunder Disco, Discotron
Review: Kraak & Smaak's recent album, Juicy Fruit, was packed with warm, loose and attractive blends of boogie, jazz-funk and soul-soaked disco. "Alone With You", a heartfelt stroll through soft-focus boogie pastures in the company of expressive vocalist Cleopold, was undoubtedly one of the highlights. Here it gets a deserved single release, accompanied by three new reworks. Purple Disco Machine steals the show with a version that deftly melds the Dutch outfit's original disco instrumentation to a tasty house groove and atmospheric nu-disco synths. Elsewhere, Knight One's rework is breezy and organic, whilst Loframes delivers a bouncy, radio-friendly house interpretation shot through with bold electronic motifs.
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JAL 227
28 Oct 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Oct 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: The Allergies, Trotter, Don Dayglow, Juno Recommends Funk, TOSSES, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion
Review: The clue is in the title here as Brighton-based funk label Jalepeno have rounded up fifteen of the best soul sister cuts from their mighty catalogue. Boasting a mix of old and new, and spanning quite a few different styles too, this compilation couldn't have come soon enough. Some of the many highlights featured include the powerful and bluesy soul-bearing opener, "Reckoning" by Iro FitzRoy, the candy floss tones of Berenice Van Leer on the 80s-tastic "My Mind' Made Up" by Kraak & Smaak and the muscular harmonies of Farina Miss on Featurecast's "Ego Tripping".
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JAL 226
23 Sep 16
Funk
23 Sep 16
Funk
Various
Review: Is there no end to Jalapeno's flavour range? Constantly splashing their signature funk to any genre or corner of the dance they feel, Brighton-nee-London indie Jalapeno dust off the handsome array of D&B originals and remixes they've released plus a selection of brand new cuts such as Serum's sublime homage to De La Soul & Chaka Khan's "All Good" and a chilly graveyard staunter from Cybass ("Departure") Other highlights include Max Sedgley's Moulin Rouge-burning soul-stamper "What've I Got To Do", Dr Meaker's instant-smile inducing party-primed remix of Aldo Vanucci, Technimatic's sunset twist of Ephemerals and the unabashed vibes of Deeline & Ed Solo's Featurecast remix. And that's not even half of it. Tasty.
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JAL 204
22 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: George Kelly, The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, YAM WHO?, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Ash Reynolds, J&M BROTHERS, SUNNER SOUL, Corrado Bucci, Flevans
Review: The bubbly JalapeNo imprint has been the main home to Kraak & Smaak's house-minded output over the years - although a few outings on the Spinnin' labels certainly help to cement their status as veritable nu-disco specialists - and this extensive new album Juicy Fruit feels like a natural place for them to be right now. We're talking about thirteen classy disco-leaning house gems here, all of them perfectly suitable for dancefloor domination and Saturday evening seduction. This is for the dancers, the swingers and party starters; it feels like the sort of ticket you don't get too often, an energetic and fun collection of great dance SONGS. Indulge.
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JAL 217
10 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
10 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Quasamodo & The Q Orchestra - "Hard To Be A Superman (Basement Freaks Dub)" (feat Thaliah) - (3:17) 105 BPM 
Played by: Smoove
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JAL 189
30 Apr 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
30 Apr 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
