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Katakana Edits Vol 149Katakana Edits
For the latest installment in the 'Katakana Edits' series, which is now nearly halfway through its second century, we're back in the hands of Goji Berry, who's helmed nine previous releases in the series including four of the last 12. 'You're Never Gonna Get It' is of course a rework of En Vogue's 1992 smash 'My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)', but the real surprise is 'Yo VIP' - it turns out some Hammond organ was all Vanilla Ice's 'Ice Ice Baby' ever needed to make it utterly irresistible. Now check out the hook while the DJ revolves it...
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ConfidentBomb Strikes
The Niceguys are back with their latest release, "Confident", a vibrant, feel-good anthem that's sure to get stuck in your head. Fusing infectious hooks with a rich blend of old-school and modern sounds, this track features the soulful, gospel-infused vocals of Greg Blackman alongside the smooth, charismatic flow of underground hip-hop legend Louis Logic.
Greg's powerful voice shines on the chorus, delivering pure, uplifting energy, while Louis Logic, known for his collaborations with icons like MF Doom, brings witty, laid-back verses that add a perfect old-school touch. The result is a track that feels both fresh and familiar, designed to resonate with fans of classic soul, hip-hop, and modern funk alike.
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Funky Afro Jazz GroovesPyramide
A superb collection here that embraces a range of musical styles but manages to assemble its diverse parts into one very pleasing whole. The one thing 'Funky Afro Jazz Grooves' doesn't actually have much evidence of is any obvious Afro influence - the artists are mostly European and while there are hints of African flavour (especially in the percussion and organ sounds) here and there, the overall vibe of the album is more in a straight-up funk, jazz and jazz-funk vein, veering into house and disco towards the end. But from Vito Lalinga's moody, cinematic 'Jazz Reserve', to LAINZ, Black & Brown's herbalistic headnodder 'Good Morning Lainz' to the heady 4am amyl rush of LTJ Xperience's 'Deeper', there are delights aplenty to found here, so dive on in!
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Slightly Transformed - 10 YearsSlightly Transformed
Since launching a decade ago, Slightly Transformed has become one of the most productive and - quality wise - most consistent nu-disco imprints around, with a catalogue packed with ear-catching original productions and on-point re-edits. Naturally the label's founders wanted to do something to mark their first decade, so decided on an expansive retrospective highlighting dancefloor hits, personal favourites and slept-on treats.
There's plenty to set the pulse racing throughout the 32 action-packed tracks on show, from the tactile, head-nodding '80s soul transformation that is Basement Love and Tuuwa's 'Promise', and the glossy electrofunk-goes-slow-house flex of Vigi's 'Acid Lies', to the infectious, bass-heavy disco-funk vibes of Chuggin Edits' 'Ain't No Love, Ain't No Starshine' and the piano-powered Latin house loveliness of Delfonic's 'Hangin' Tough'. And so it goes on, with highlights continuing to pop up at a furious rate. For proof, check the down-low swamp funk of Oldchap's 'What's The Use', the funky and chunky house pressure of Kid & Loop's 'You and Me', and the Tiger & Woods-in-dub headiness of 'Say Goodnight' by Ash Reynolds.
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Freak The SpeakerJalapeno
Everyone's favourite Bristolian rap, soul and funk crew return with album number... seven, if we're counting correctly, coming as ever on their regular home of Jalapeno Records. You should have a pretty good idea what to expect by now and it's fair to say that 'Freak The Speaker' doesn't throw any major curveballs, but fans of the band will be more than satisfied with an album that, once Afro-flavoured opener 'Koliko' is out of the way, flips back and forth between hip-hop and vintage-style funk/soul in trademark Allergies style. Start with 'I Feel It' if it's soul you're after, or the title track if you're in more of a rap frame of mind.
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Green LanesCrate Classics
The Crate Classics crew have done a great job arranging this sizzling selection of original rollers, with so many different international flavours being woven in the fabric of what we listen through. From the experimental afro-beats influenced textures of 'Miss Mercury' alongside Jodian Natty & Cres and more digitised dance-influenced textures of 'Vital' with Not3s & Nia Chennai, we see such a sense of creativity on display. Our highlights would include the junglist designs of 'Westside' alongside those super smooth vocals from Omar+, next to the more emotional liquid melodies of 'Anything' with Jodian Natty again. Awesome stuff.
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