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HCM# 014
26 Sep 14
26 Sep 14
Resense 044EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul
Review: It makes perfect sense that the Resense imprint would call upon Andy Taylor for a new release, as it's exactly this man's style of tribal downtempo that they have always been keen to dig out. However, number 44 in the game isn't your topical 'chiller'; instead we're launched head first into a hypnotic groove of organic percussion and bossanova sounds on "Kitschy Jungle", a sure winner up in the dancehall...if played at exactly the right moment! "Broken Flute" is easier to suss out, banging its breaks away amid a sea of trumpets, and just the right sorts of sounds for an utterly winning party. All you need is drums...
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RESENSE 044
22 Dec 17
22 Dec 17
Resense 038EXCLUSIVE
Review: This thirty eighth release by Resense is actually a split EP, divided between Switzerland's Bandura who fly in Trinidad's The Duke for their first 'calypso mash-up', "Calypso Invasion" and the label's own Sono Rhizmo who updates that cool 50s voodoo jazz sound on the appropriately named "Voodoo". Hot stuff!
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RESENSE 038
10 Mar 14
10 Mar 14
Beatnik City Presents/BarBeatEXCLUSIVE
Review: Beatnik City is one of the chief exponents of the Northern Soul sound and its crate digging culture. Here they present what they dub "BarBeat", which is a good way to describe the non-purist approach of the edits featured - perfect fodder for bars rather than big room clubs. Perfect examples of this approach include "Finti Cents" where In Da Club gets taken back into time to a shimmying Motown backing groove or the 90s-hip-hop-goes-retro-big-beat vibes of "Jurassic Jive".
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BCD 012
20 May 17
20 May 17
Resense 034EXCLUSIVE
Review: The Bas Lexter Ensample is a project by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Bas Lexter who combines a love of jazz, big band music, reggae, funk and of course sampling to create a unique multi-genre sonic world of his own. This eight-track mini album features a multitude of sampled jazz breaks, ragga and hip-hop MC flows, all married to tight funk grooves and reggae skanks. Party starting stuff!
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RESENSE 034
15 Jul 13
15 Jul 13
GATT Sampler 002EXCLUSIVE
Review: Never a dull moment on this eight-track, 10-mix collection from Sweden's Ture Sj?berg, AKA Beatconductor, which finds him in a re-edit/mash-up frenzy as he reworks a range of classic cuts in often highly unexpected style. Donna Summer's 'Love Is In Control' gets a 60s lounge jazz infusion on 'Finger On The Trigger', Beyonce's 'Crazy Is Love' is given a reggaefied makeover, Angie Stone goes head-to-head with the Steve Miller Band on 'Fly Like A Stone', and so it goes on. Along the way you'll find nods to Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones, before the album's completed by three different mixes of 'Good Vibes' - the Beach Boys if they'd formed in Kingston, JA rather than Hawthorne, CA!
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GATTSAMPLER 002
27 Mar 23
27 Mar 23
Breakin' GoodEXCLUSIVE
Review: An anonymous collective comprising of various members of the Breakerz Banquet roster, the Breakerz Allstarz also deliver the best of the label has to offer. Here they kick start the year with the direct, "Punani Pounder", a rolling flute-a-thon, before we hit the boomy bass, loose grooves and sparse stabs of "Face Off". "Russian Roulette" combines 80s soviet samples with 90s big beat and finally "Doin Ruin" wraps it all up with some killer hip-house. Boom!
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BBR 005
04 Jan 16
04 Jan 16
Resense 029EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Buscemi, Henri Kohn, Sol Power All-Stars, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, DJ Oli Garch, Killer Funk Records USA, The Funk Hunters, Superpendejos
Review: Belgian producer Buscemi has been around the block a few times over the years, during a career that started out during the mid 1990s. This two tracker for Resense sees him in full on party mode. Lead cut "It Aint Right No No" fuses samples from a classic swing-era jazz cut with hard bossa beats and growling bass stabs for guaranteed party thrills. Even better is "Blame It On The Bossa Boogie", an impeccable mash-up of sweaty jazz breaks, bossa percussion, cowbells and select samples from, you guessed it, the Jacksons' "Blame It On The Boogie". Really, it should be a mess, but it's actually rather good - and guaranteed to get 'em going out on the 'floor.
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RESENSE 029
22 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
Katakana Edits Vol 28EXCLUSIVE
Review: Nothing cheap about the complier of the latest installment of Katakana Edits series. Cheapedits has lined up a sizzling selection of party-orientated scalpel jobs, and gives The Supremes a thorough early 90s hip-house makeover on "Stopin". Inxs get a sleazy big beat facelift on "Tonight", and it's all about the vintage 60s shuffle on "Blacktel". "Buyer" provides some poppy ska and "Qui Qui" wraps things up with closing-time-at-a-tequila-bar vibe.
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KE 9028
15 May 15
15 May 15
Resense 027EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
Review: Count Skylarkin is a producer from Oxford who makes accessible covers of classics in a Mark Ronson-style. "Dub Of A Preacherman" is yep, you guessed it, a cover of Dusty Springfield's 1960s staple, here given an up-tempo ska workover. "Freak U Higher" is more of a bootleg mash-up, splicing Missy Elliot's vocals from get "Ur Freak On" to Jackie Wilson's "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher".
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RESENSE 027
03 Sep 12
03 Sep 12
Shedits 4EXCLUSIVE
Review: You can most certainly tell we are moving into the height of summer as Daytoner steps out with a five track funk bonanza, courtesy of the Cabin Pressure Recordings team. Kicking off with the super groovy sounds of 'Salsational', which progresses pleasingly into the smooth pianos and call and response of 'Bang Bang'. Next, we move slightly more funky as the catchy vocal lines of 'Ye Mele' and the classic disco drum work of 'Comanche' wade into view. Finally, we finish off this very eclectic body of work with 'Bebo's Beat', pulling together Rat Pack style brass sections and subtle vinyl scratches for one hell of a finale.
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CPR 008
16 Aug 19
16 Aug 19
Resense 026EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
Review: On this 26th release from Resence, Dedy Dread shows his credentials with two deep-friend nuggets of fuzzy, summery funk. "Psychedelic Cloud" opens proceedings, delivering a loose, chunky take on funk that harks back to the days of '60s garage rock, Rare Earth and psychedelic funk. It's good fun, layering his Lyrics Born-ish vocals over a grainy broken funk rhythm. "Safari Life" sees him join forces with bootleg type Mr Bird for a shaker-and-whistle heavy slice of carnival-inspired laziness. Think parping trumpets, jolly acoustic guitars and hand picked spoken word samples. In summary: deliciously summery.
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RESENSE 026
28 May 12
28 May 12
Resense 040EXCLUSIVE
Review: Resense have declared that they intend to stave off winter with these two new tropical party jams. They might just do it too, with the hip shakin' gyrations of sizzling Cuban/reggae hybrid "Mambo Perez", and the guttural flow of Audry Funk on the hot-blooded cha-cha joint "Ego".
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RESENSE 040
07 Dec 15
07 Dec 15
No Fear No RegretsEXCLUSIVE
Review: A rather unexpected, jazz-inspired trek through slo-mo beats, flutes and sub bass on this latest single release from Italian nu-jazz producer DJ Ermi, concocting a chilled yet rather thumping hip hop beauty with "No Fear No Regrets", which will delight fans of Ninja Tune's more blunted '90s releases as well as '70s jazz-fusion buffs as well.
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INSPIRES 01
19 Dec 11
19 Dec 11
Jazz Soul ScentEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Weedyman
Review: Fans of this Parisian nu-disco chap, a member of Venice Beach no less, might be in for a shock with this new release. With a swift change of direction, "Jazz Soul Scent" (the clue's in the title) sees DJ Moar deliver five tunes of authentic jazzy soul and RnB. With lazy late '90s beats (think Fugees or Erykah Badu) gently guiding some choice neo-soul and accomplished vocals from Sarsha Simone, this is a different but credible departure for Moar.
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TVEP 12
18 Nov 13
18 Nov 13
Tribute To B Boys Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Review: A special dedication to his formative days praying at the good church of hip-hop, cutting and pasting in Sunday school, Venice Beach member Moar gets down and does the caterpillar. An eclectic ensemble of loops and compositions, this lick shots from Senor Coconut to Bambaataa and back again with its frenetic arrangement of swinging drums, cheeky samples and crafty editing. Highlights include the bongo and fuzz box fusion of "2 vs 2" and low-swung bass shuffle and swing of "Bump On". Moar please!
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TVLP 08
29 Apr 13
29 Apr 13
Katakana Edits Vol 17EXCLUSIVE
Review: Oli Garch was last heard of covering Bryan Ferry; here he returns with five swingy cuts with a slight hip-hop bent. Things kick off with the Latin lounge-via-the-durrty-south vibes of "Rollin Stone", the instrumental "Oh My Man" goes way back for a Louis Prima-style sound married to trippy hoppy beats, "Get Your Enjoys" loops some vocals from a similar retro tune, whilst the two versions of "Hollywood Swings" explore the housier end of the electro-swing spectrum.
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KE 9017
14 Apr 14
14 Apr 14
Don't Stop The Swing EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Back in the 1980s, the biggest style influence was 1920s Art Deco, just look at the video for Bryan Ferry's Don't Stop The Dance and that sax-playing gal with the Louise Brooks haircut. What with that lookalike on this cover, its seems that electro-swing hero DJ Oligarch is on a similar tip. Oh wait; this is a cover of Ferry's louche classic! The original completes the circle by transporting the song back to the 'jazz age' 20s, while the tough beats and vintage instrumentation of "Daisy Electro" could be straight from the recent Great Gatsby remake. Spiffing!
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002
25 Aug 13
25 Aug 13
Goldenera Edits EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: DJ Oli Garch
Review: When not busy buying up investment property in west London, Oli Garch likes to drop retro themed swingy jams. The Goldenera Edits EP is more of what he does best: marrying vintage big band sample with tougher contemporary beats, and it's a formula that really works. Highlights here include the four on the floor "Jungle Night In Harlem" which boasts some mean old skool trumpet riffs, and the showtunes-go-dubby party-orientated "Grabtown Electricity".
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003
28 Apr 14
28 Apr 14
Resense 050EXCLUSIVE
Review: Jordane Poret's Djar project hooks up with King Most for another sweet 7-inch special edition that celebrates the 50th jubilee for the long beloved Resense-series! With horns blaring into a mix of calypso jazz and big band vibes, Djar outta France turns in a warm number for the exotic swing-tings out there while San Francisco's King Most throws down some dusty funk and instrumental cover inspirations that stems from an undeniable motown classic referencing all matter of blues, roots, funk and rock. Celebrate!
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RESENSE 050
28 Sep 20
28 Sep 20
Resense 037EXCLUSIVE
Review: Argentina's Doctor Stereo has been quiet for a few months now, but he's resurfaced with this, his first release of the year. He's clearly been working hard on his productions as his two new tracks "Zangano" and "Angelitos Negros" display a real maturity to his retro Latin sound; the former fusing familiar sounding brass with shuffling beats and 1960s organ licks, the latter a South American classic given a more percussive rejig. Good to have him back.
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RESENSE 037
24 Feb 14
24 Feb 14
Lounge SoundzEXCLUSIVE
Review: Nuremberg's funky breaks champion Jayl Funk rarely presents other talents, as his Honey Phonk imprint is mainly dedicated to his own sounds. Here however, he presents Rudi Ludwig aka Downstair Project - who you some of you may remember from their collaboration over a year ago. He presents some jazzy, liquid drum & bass in the vein of LTJ Bukem on "Sometimes" while "Whiskey In The Backyard" sees him channel some lush and dusty deep house for the late night. Sweet panpipe action on this one reminiscent of "The Whistle Song'.
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HOPHO 014
22 Feb 18
22 Feb 18
Katakana Edits Vol 122EXCLUSIVE
Review: This latest installment in the 'Katakana Edits' series draws pretty much entirely from global music, which makes trying to identify the source material nigh-on impossible! Still, there's a kind of 60s/70s lounge-y vibe to opener 'Besoka', augmented by wave sounds, while 'Hong Kong' is a more Mexican/Latin-sounding affair that'd be best served in the summer sunshine. The fluttering 'Kikiribu' again has a Latin feel, with a chanted vocal this time, while 'Tropical Sant' maintains a similar MO but has more of a hazy, psychedelic vibe about it. One for the more eclectic DJs that like to mix up different world rhythms.
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KE 9122
10 Jun 22
10 Jun 22
Katakana Edits Vol 116EXCLUSIVE
Review: Chalk up two 'Katakaka Edits' outings on the bounce for El Paso, as hot on the heels of the soul-flavoured '115', released just a fortnight ago, he brings us four re-edits that look to vintage Latin music, and particularly 60s boogaloo, for inspiration. Leading the charge for this reviewer is 'Spanish Butterfly', which pairs the lead male vocal with melodic female BVs to die for. Elsewhere, pianos and trumpets take centre stage on 'Nuevo Boogaloo' and sparkling vibes/marimba (?) augment the sunny 'Brother & Sisters', before 'Supimos Callarnos' plays us out in far more laidback, lounge-y, almost melancholic style.
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KE 9116
04 Mar 22
04 Mar 22
Resense 025EXCLUSIVE
Review: And now for something completely different; Don Rogall and Earl Zinger's new live-focussed outfit is all about the original rhythm and blues flavours with a heavy emphasis on fun and fuzzy lo-fi production techniques. "Give Me Your Number" is a raunchy plea to the laydees with a sleazy bass groove and rocksteady backbeat. "Blablabla" is more an upbeat swing deal that wouldn't have sounded amiss in any decade from the 50s onwards. Authentically timeless and audaciously funky, this needs your full attention.
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RESENSE 025
28 May 12
28 May 12
Katakana Edits Vol 12EXCLUSIVE
Review: The latest addition to the Katakana Edits party is the mysterious FH. Equally mysterious are the source tracks for the edits featured here. However there's no ambiguity about the standard of tunes though. There's five of them and unlike the more swingy vibes of the label's recent releases, "Vol 12" is going for a tougher funk vibe, almost rare groove in places. Highlights include the gritty "Down In The Basement", the percussive Latin jam "Diablos" and the loose and groovy "Yo-Yo Beat".
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KE 9012
29 Jul 13
29 Jul 13
Katakana Edits Vol 84EXCLUSIVE
Review: You could never accuse the Katakana Edits stable of sitting on their laurels - they deliver a seemingly endless supply of re-edit action on an almost weekly basis. This time out, the man at the controls is FL, who takes us into beats/leftfield territory with four edits that draw on film soundtracks by way of inspiration. 'Bloody Dance' is scratch-tastic, 'Last Monk' majestic and sweeping, 'Broken Days' jaunty yet delicate and 'Forgotten Tearz' ponderous and melancholic, with all four tracks featuring western movie strings/brass (think our gunslinger anti-hero riding slowly into a deserted Mexican village) and/or martial arts vocal samples prominently.
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KE 9084
24 May 19
24 May 19
Full Fat FunkEXCLUSIVE
Review: Alert: another Actual Sounds release has arrived! New school nu-skool breaks, if there ever was such a thing! These guys are not messing around and here's why: They start off with a block rockin' remix of "Twist & Shout", "Cypress Pills" is, well... But wait there is more: "2Pac Wine" is a mashup on "Red Red Wine" and a rap by the late great rapper. Elsewhere "Get Your Hold On" mashes up in style again merging Missy Elliot and Kanye, "Love The Police" samples N.W.A. over some fierce Meat Katie style breaks and we'd best not forget "Buttersweet Symphony" which samples 'that' famous track by The Verve over some more fierce breakbeats for U.K. dancefloors. The definitive party starter!
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ASFFF 01
21 Jan 16
21 Jan 16
Katakana Edits Vol 7EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Timewarp, Straightoffthefloors.com, Andrew Allsgood (Free Association), Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Sard Boogie, Danny Massure, Hidden Riddim, Sol Power All-Stars, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk, Killer Funk Records USA, Alessandro Otiz, The Funk Hunters, Kiosko 33hz, Ez Icarus, Nick Bike, Dirty McKenzie, Get Down Edits, Mr Doris, Nu Disco Fever, ManJah, ManJah
Review: For the uninitiated, The Gaff is a Canada-based DJ, producer and prodigious maker of "party breaks" - shorthand for re-edits and reworks that should appeal for those DJs for whom loose rhythms are of more interest than a straight 4/4 pulse. This first contribution to the digital-only Katakana Edits series is full of funk and soul-laden jams with heavy but snappy drums. There's a global feel, too, with excellent forays into afro-funk ("High Life") and Latin beats ("Mambo Number 5"). While all four tracks are carefully tuned to the needs of dancefloors, the afro-flecked disco-funk grooves of "Funny Saga" stands out.
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KE 9007
15 Oct 12
15 Oct 12
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KE 9093
13 Dec 19
13 Dec 19
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PARISDJS 078-D
01 Oct 15
01 Oct 15
Mola GramolaEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Luis Machuca
Review: Rising stars Groovy Joy and Sebastian Roser have already made an impression on the pant-swinging scene with remixes of the likes of The Puppini Sisters and Vassili Gemini. Levelling up once again they make their debut on Beatnik with two stamp-happy prohibition party pieces: "Fe Fo Fu" is as giant as its name suggests with R&B vocals, tight doo-wop backing vocals and firing bluesy horns. "Meeny Mo" is equally pleasing thanks to its deep driving 4/4 and infectious playground vocal that will have everyone singing along in seconds. Holy mola.
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BCD 010
15 Feb 17
15 Feb 17
Resense 053EXCLUSIVE
Review: This latest two track drop from the Agogo team is a truly pleasing listen, as Hober Mallow and Jim Sharp link up for a groovy A & B side showcase. We kick off with the smooth horn riffs and grizzly vocal finesse of Hober Mallow's 'Here I Am', with this classic-sounding creation in fact being the '45 edit'. On the B-side, Jim Sharp delivers something super smooth with '10th Wonder', which again draws on groovy drum riffs and smooth basslines to create a tidy base, from which we hear a number of catchy rap verses which really elevate the EP to a new level. This is sunshine flavour down to a T.
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RESENSE 053
21 May 21
21 May 21
Hooky Mashups Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Review: DJ Hooky isn't ashamed to venture down the road of mash-ups, because even though they may have been done to death, they still always rock a party. Here on "Jazz We Got" Mos Def's rapping gets layered over a really old and crackly jazz loop for some groovy chilled out vibes. Bonus track "Wicked Dub" takes the immortal Wicked Game by Chris Isaak and blends it seamlessly with some slow and low dub reggae.
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HOOKY 002
21 Sep 15
21 Sep 15
Take My HandEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Quincy Jointz, TURNTILL, Funky Boogie Brothers, ElectroGorilla, Phil Disco, Vito lalinga
Review: Based in Nuremberg, Germany, Jayl Funk is a DJ/producer whose work, in his own words, spans "funk, soul, breakbeat and nu-disco". Here, he teams up with French vocalist Lucy Lune Gillespie on a cut that bridges the gap between neo-soul and 'new old' funk ? la The Dap Kings, Haggis Horns, Lack Of Afro et al. 'Take My Hand' has a summery, midtempo but still uplifting feel and a singalong "take me from the dancefloor to the bandstand," and just begs to be heard live at a festival on a sunny day, while if you're not a fan of vocals there's also a NonVoice Version supplied to suit your needs.
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HOPHO 017
07 Mar 19
07 Mar 19
