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Mr G
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Various
Honey Dijon & Tim K - "Thunda" (feat John Mendelsohn - Terrence Parker Deep Detroit Heat remix) - (7:44) 126 BPM
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826194 330392
03 Jun 16
Funky/Club House
03 Jun 16
Funky/Club House
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: As the man himself once famously stated, "Who's Askin'?" Colin McBean, the UK house and techno legend never fails to disappoint. Influential, well revered and always pushing forward, we're so glad that he's unleashed some secret weapons rescued from the vaults on this occasion. Highlights on here are the dusty warehouse stomp of "Weekend Off?" which is a surefire DJ tool, as is "B Day Jam" whose minimal arrangement and odd use of melody works well with those hypnotic strings and sampled diva vocals. Finally, the tough house of "Tommy's Groove" cheekily samples Lil' Louis' "Club Lonely" but done rather well indeed.
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GEMZ 001
02 May 16
Techno
02 May 16
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Techno legend Colin McBean aka Mr G presents to us young Birmingham producer Jayson Wynters and what a debut this is! Starting out with the minimal and atmospheric dustiness of "Momentum" that's reminiscent of Fred P's finer moments, he gets stuck in with "Unfamiliar Territory" which explores the soulful techno sounds of early 90's Detroit; very nice indeed. On the flip he delves deeper with the bumpy yet emotive "Science" while "More" hammers the message home in even more emotional and bittersweet fashion, calling to mind the classic sound of Prescription Records. Tip!
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PG 053S
04 Apr 16
Techno
04 Apr 16
Techno
Review: Colin McBean is back everyone, look out! It's the same quality you expect from the techno don, as he brings the funk, rawness and unadulterated groove on the Infrastructure EP. First up is "Guiness Punch (Xtra Ray Dub), a stripped and atmospheric joint with sweet female vox and a mesmerising keys melody plus bumpy bassline. But wait until those Mr. G trademark open hi hats and cracking claps come in. Next the acidic "Give Thanx!" ups the ante with its ultra sick bassline and hypnotic chime melody which will easily crossover into other techno sub genres impressively. Finally "Invert?" explores sonar techno aesthetics accompanied by sampled diva vocals on this truly sick pre peak time slow burner. Tip!
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PG 052
02 Mar 16
Techno
02 Mar 16
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Colin McBean originally rose to prominence as the B-boy member of The Advent, but as this compilation shows, his Mr G project is his most valuable work. The premise behind it is simple but deadly effective; create a rolling groove, bolster it with tough kicks and nagging percussion and throw in some vocal samples to give it an edge. On "Pepsi" and "Did You Know", he impresses with just these elements, with the latter's wailing soul vocal impressing most. On other occasions, he throws a squealing sax and churning chords ( "Jet Black") or acrid acid ("Zam Zam") into the mix, but the result is nearly always the same - peerless DJ tools with a killer punch.
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PGFLASHBACK
01 Feb 16
Techno
01 Feb 16
Techno
Review: Colin McBean aka Mr G is back with another full length. We know what you're thinking; it's probably awesome? Well duh! Damn right it is, so here's more with the good news; several tracks of slamming tech funk that this man is renowned for and it's all killer. First track "Entrance" is the soundtrack to a techno aerobics class, take a listen! "Sub Level 3 (G's Freak Zone)" uses a nasty arpeggio untypical of his previous work but those strings that come in are just epic! "Interlude @ ?" keeps on with his typical sense of humour and in sound with its tough and dirty sense of funk that's so emotive at the same time. "Thrust" is proper peak time business that reminds you why he was once one half of The Advent; banging, doom laden hard groove.
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PGSEXLP 001
25 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
25 Jan 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: Felix Kroecher
Review: Glenn Wilson's long-standing hard techno label casts its gaze back to assess some of last year's highlights. Labelling Planet Rhythm as merely an outlet for heads-down tracks is somewhat misleading, and as this compilation shows, some of its best material comes from left of centre. Robert S' "Matos" is a chord-heavy groove with enough attitude to ensure it doesn't sound bland, while Samuli Kemppi drops one of his trademark bleep techno bombs on "Ant On A Rubber Rope". For those who like it harder, there's Giorgio Gigli & Ness' tunnelling "Resin" and Yan Cook's resonating "Shift", but the highlight is Mr G's "Binky's Groove", a loopy house number with the kind of tough beats and insistent vocal sampling that makes Colin McBean unique.
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PRRUKCOMP 2015
18 Jan 16
Techno
18 Jan 16
Techno
Review: The UK's number one house pusher, Mr G, steps out of his own Phoenix G stable and lands on Holland's long-running Planet Rhythm, an imprint ran out of The Netherlands by Glenn Wilson. The music, however, is quality as per usual from our main man but the tracks are a little darker, a little edgier in texture. "M's Retrogade", for instance, is more broken compared to Mr G's usual sound, its metallic percussion stabbing away nicely at the rolling beats, while "Flexable" is deeper, dubbier and straighter. Over on the flip, "Binky's Groove" is a classic G joint, straight highs and ingenious vocal samples sliding like mad, and "Dis-tracted" is a swinging techno belter for peak time floor damage. Red hot!
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PRRUKWHT 002
27 Jul 15
Techno
27 Jul 15
Techno
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HT 008
06 Oct 14
Deep House
06 Oct 14
Deep House
Played by: Greg Churchill, Rolando, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Eats Everything, Derrick May, Jules Etienne J.E.E.P., Gut Nose, A1 Basssline
Review: Colin McBean has been making tough, driving house for nearly 20 years, weathering probably as many fads. Irrespective of what the hype machine is focusing on, McBean continues to knock out killer grooves, as VFM shows. "Let Down (Badly)" is a dark, driving affair with wailing vocals, while "Getting There Detroit" features steely percussion and an ominous chord sequence. "Mango's In Season" sees McBean slow down the tempo for a chugging groove replete with a 'get up' vocal sample, but soon enough, he returns to the tough kicks and firing percussion he's known for on "Back Pain".
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PG 048
07 Jul 14
Minimal/Tech House
07 Jul 14
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Following two superb, floor-friendly EPs from Disco Nihilist and Neville Watson, Don't Be Afraid's occasional Special Editions series returns with a typically bombastic EP from British techno stalwart Colin "Mr. G" McBean. Predictably, McBean is in ruthless form, delivering a trio of sweaty, late night assaults in his distinctive no-nonsense style. "Tutonic" is particularly punchy, layering hazy after-party chords and occasional keys over a formidably restless groove (think five-note bass, thumping kicks, powerful handclaps and incessant cymbals). There's a dubbier, acid-flecked feel to the hypnotic "Last Chance Saloon (Mango Boy's Plantation Dub)", while the thrilling "Rum Trip Up" sounds like it was inspired by early bleep techno explorations by Juno, Ability 2, Ital Rockers and Xon.
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SPE 003
12 May 14
Techno
12 May 14
Techno
Various
Liviu Groza & Kennedy Smith - "Could Be Anybody" (Amir Alexander's Deep Dive remix) - (6:33) 123 BPM
Review: Following on from the recent UK and Germany EPs, this expansive collection further sheds light on Rekids' wide-ranging approach. There's Radio Slave's own 'Shaking The Tree' remix of Mr G's "Makes No Sense", which draws on the bongo-heavy house of US producers like Halo & Hipp-E, replete with birdsong and Rastafarian stream of consciousness toasting. In contrast, the raw, analogue stomp of Colin McBean's "Get on Down" sounds like Richie Hawtin's Circuit Breaker doing house, while Wink delivers an insane, acid-tweaked take on Radioslave's "Screaming Hands". The compilation also features lesser-known nuggets like Jjak Hogan's "Optifreeze", where tripped out synths combine with a low-slung rhythm, and the muffled vocals and dreamy synths of Amir Alexander's take on Liviu Groza & Kennedy Smith's "Could Be Anybody".
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REKIDSVSB 001
16 Dec 13
Techno
16 Dec 13
Techno
Various
Review: Hot on the heels of the Germany release comes this British-focused follow up, which showcases the diversity of Matt Edwards' label. Mr G's "Get on Down" is a typical Colin McBean jam, with rave whistles, sad pads and a 'rock your body' sample unfolding over a driving rhythm, while Radio Slave's 'Panorama Garage' take on Matt O'Brien's "Serotone" is a ride into relentless tracky techno. There is another side to Rekids though and this is audible on Toby Tobias' shimmering disco and the tripped out house of Rhythm Odyssey's "Raw". However, neither come close to matching the interplay between oppressive bass licks and chiming bells on David Parr and the late Kenny Hawkes' "Gemini".
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REKIDSVS 002
09 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
09 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: Matt Edwards' label has such strong ties to Berlin, but this release's title doesn't imply that Rekids is opposed to German electronic music. The reality is that it refers to that older meaning of 'versus', the 'versioning' that fuelled dub sound systms. Certainly Berghain residents Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock put their stamp on Rekids tracks. In Dettmann's case it's ticking percussion and a nagging acid line that lends an air of menace to Mr G's "U Askin?", while for Klock, his "Timepiece" reshape of Deepchild vs Jamie Anderson's "The Clock" provides an opportunity to layer metallic rhythms on top of each other. Roman Fluegel's tranced out version of Radioslave's "My Bleep", which was one of Rekids first releases, completes the package.
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REKIDSVS 001
02 Dec 13
Techno
02 Dec 13
Techno
Played by: Paul Mac, Joachim Spieth, Shadow Dancer, The Gemini Brothers, DJ Sneak, Sccucci Manucci, Joe Montana, Trevor Benz, Guy Gerber, Resident Advisor, Kev willis, Paradiso Rhythm, Art Department, The Martinez Brothers, Javi Bora, Tomy DeClerque, Thomas Elmore, Demuir
Review: Over the last 14 years, UK techno-funk stalwart Colin McBean has released a vast amount of music under his Mr G alias, for a wide variety of labels; according to Discogs, he's dropped an astonishing 70 12" singles in that time. This two-disc collection of his favourite moments, simply titled Retrospective, is arguably much needed. For the newcomers it offers a neat summary of his particular brand of no-nonsense, sample-heavy techno, where cut-up jazz, disco and soul loops ride thunderous techno rhythms and robust, late night grooves. For the diehards, there's a smattering of new cuts, while occasional fans should revel in the opportunity to savour some of his most hard-to-get jams.
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REKIDS 012CDD
29 Jul 13
Techno
29 Jul 13
Techno
Review: Phoenix G surface in style in 2013 with the appropriately titled Frenetic EP from label boss Mr G that brandishes a rather potent remix from Ben Sims. There's an inherently old school tone to "Bounce" with the looping vocal hook imploring you to do as the title says over a stylish arrangement of firm, deep kick drums and lengthy, echo laden chords. In contrast "Red Line" locks onto a murked out techno groove that ripples with percussive intensity, which goes some way to preparing you for the onslaught of floor wrecking excellence that is Ben Sim's remix of "Bounce" with the UK techno veteran squeezing all the life out of those chords.
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PG 046
27 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
27 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
Review: As the title suggests, Colin McBean's main focus on this release are the heavy drums and system-levelling basslines that have become his trademark. "Bucket List" is a chugging, rolling groove swathed in layers of bristling, metallic percussion, while "It" is a stomping club track, its booming bass and jarring percussion lending it a dark, quasi-paranoid feeling. That's not to suggest that Stripped Back is all about tortured histrionics. "Bucket List " features an old school piano and a soulful vocal sample, as does "It", but as the cheese-wire percussion and raw beats of "It Dub" demonstrates, McBean's main skill revolves around creating irresistible DJ tools.
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PG 041
06 Aug 12
Minimal/Tech House
06 Aug 12
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Hot Hands Presents Karyna - "Quiero Tus caricias" (DJ Tisi & June remix - DJ Tisi & June remix) - (5:12) 126 BPM
Tony Nocera & Ambient P - "This Is Your Life" (feat Alec Sun Drae - Steven Stone extended club remix) - (7:06) 128 BPM
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764010 6553364
02 May 12
Funky/Club House
02 May 12
Funky/Club House
Played by: Owain Kimber (Owain K), Kisk, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Dj Assassin (Recode Recordings), Huerta
Review: Colin 'Mr G' McBean has faced and overcome a lot of personal upheaval - did his faith in God or house music help him to do so? On the evidence of Battle, it sounds like it was a combination of both. "Daily Prayer" has those unmistakably raw Mr G beats, scuffled somewhat by murky acid, but as always, he succeeds in combining them with unlikely elements. In this instance, housey piano keys and an uplifting vocal give thanks for being alive. "2000 & When" is more physical, less emotional; its central driving force are G's heavy, tribal beats. But again he remembers the soulful as well as the visceral and a neat 'down down down' vocal sample is fused with eerie strings to create another masterpiece from this house music survivor.
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PG 038
09 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
09 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
Radio Slave / Various
Peace Division - "Blacklight Sleaze" (feat Pleasant Gehman - Radio Slave vocal mix) - (11:13) 124 BPM
Yam Who? - "Go Bang" (feat Robin Lee & Peter Gordon & Mary Moore - Radio Slave remix) - (14:09) 128 BPM
Played by: Radio Slave
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REKIDS 009CDD
24 Oct 11
Minimal/Tech House
24 Oct 11
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Space Explorers & Marko Nastic & Marko Milosavljevic - "Bobar Brushalter Zlata Vredi" - (5:43) 129 BPM
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SNDKTDOTF 002
16 Aug 10
Techno
16 Aug 10
Techno
Various
DJ Boombastic A - "Music Is The Key" (feat Dewi Indah - Alejandro Martinez & Hot Hands remix) - (7:44) 126 BPM
Played by: DJ CHART (House/All Types)
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7640106551377
26 Feb 10
Funky/Club House
26 Feb 10
Funky/Club House
