Review: Almost one year ago exactly, 'international funk barons', Beatnik City introduced us to their first selection of sensitively retouched northern souls gems on the first volume of this occasional series. Now having fully ingested all the goodness contain therein, we're ready for the next helping. There are ten new wonders to get lost in here. Highlights include hearing The Spinners' timeless melodies given a light and breezy Latin makeover on "Disco Shame", BadboE's smokin' breaks rework of a Velvelettes classic on "Breaking Down Motown" and finally Leygo's percussion-lead stomper, "Feels Good".
Review: Destination 60s as Beatnik City follow up last year's breakthrough compendium "The Rio District" with an exploration of pop roots, contemporised by swinging breakbeats and premium party signatures. Instantly recognisable jams include the ill behaviour of Ree Keen's take on "Louie Louie" and the ongoing beat mischief of Fab Samperi's homage to Sonny & Cher but the slightly less obvious versions shouldn't be overlooked either... The frenetic harmonica-snapping of Leygo's "Loose Wheel" and the lounge-writhing slipper jazz of Mad Doc's "Nori's Gem". Authentic big beat business.
Review: Hot on the heels of his killer remix EP, Leygo returns to the ever-reliable Relative Dimensions with four more crucial booty-bashers. "The Funka" takes a well-known Public Enemy sample and gives it an injection of contemporary nu-funk goodness, "Sleng Teng" references Rebel MC with jump-up mid-range bass mischief and "Keep On Everyday" takes Arrested Development and introduces them to tight 70s funk fusion. "Hush" brings us to fittingly sweaty climax with a funk version of a Billy Joe Royal/Deep Purple classic. Butt-wiggling guaranteed.
Review: Emerging Nottingham funk brother Leygo made his presence known in the spring of 2013 with a trio of stunning nu-funk cuts. Here we find him under the knife as Jamko, DJ Clairvo, Yum Cha and Kenny Beeper all step up with creative versions. Highlights include the Clairvo's tightly twisted edits on the horns, Jamko's heavy emphasis on the blues harp, Yum Cha's sludgy bass stutters and Kenny Beeper's approach to swaggering beats. Each one complete with its own distinctive vibe, these are keepers.
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