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Bomb Strikes
X-Ray Ted feat Carys Abigail
Dance With MePREORDER
Played by: Jayl Funk
Review: X-Ray Ted delivers a heavyweight slice of funk in the form of 'Dance With Me', offering a tantalising glimpse into what his forthcoming debut album has in store. The Bristol producer has once again deftly merged the timeless allure of vintage funk with the energy of modern production. Swaggering horn hooks combine with rolling beats, guitar licks and hip-hop refrains to create the perfect musical bed for the anthemic and soul-infused vocals of fellow Bristolian Carys Abigail. It's no surprise at all that this one already has the Craig Charles seal of approval by featuring in his prestigious BBC 6 Music 'future funk tracks of 2024' show.
XRT: 'Dance With Me' is an ode to the excitement of a new relationship; putting yourself at risk for the potential of incredible reward. Those driving horns scream of promise, and the big slappy drums represent confidence and solidity of intention. As a title, 'Dance With Me' is just as much an invitation as it is a mission statement for the lead-out single of my debut album.
XRT: 'Dance With Me' is an ode to the excitement of a new relationship; putting yourself at risk for the potential of incredible reward. Those driving horns scream of promise, and the big slappy drums represent confidence and solidity of intention. As a title, 'Dance With Me' is just as much an invitation as it is a mission statement for the lead-out single of my debut album.
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BOMBMUSIC 105
26 Apr 24
Breakbeat
26 Apr 24
Breakbeat
Played by: DJ LAUREL, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Umbo, Juno Recommends Funk, Downunder Disco
Review: Four-piece "producer collective and DJ team" The Niceguys hail from Switzerland and have a long string of releases under their belt for labels like Bomb Strikes, Westwood Recordings and Ghetto Funk. Here they return to the former with four cuts that would work on funk-breaks and modern soul floors alike, with the Bobby Saint-vocalled 'Irie' and 'Strip It' rocking a Prince-like vibe, 'Don't Let Go' sporting a full-lunged soul vocal from Justina Lee Brown, and 'Dance' having something of a Smoove & Turrell-like feel. 'Don't Let Go' takes the gold for this writer but it's all good so feel free to disagree!
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BOMBMUSIC 106
22 Mar 24
Breakbeat
22 Mar 24
Breakbeat
Review: Ahead of the full 'Remixed EP' things kick off with a sensational rework of "Strip it".Originally hailed for its early Prince-inspired vibes and the captivating soulful vocals of Bobby Saint, alongside the smooth lyrical flow of Prop Dylan, The Niceguys set a high bar with their original release last year, earning widespread acclaim and support. Now, German duo CMC & Silenta take the helm to reimagine this beloved track, infusing it with their formidable musical prowess. The essence of the original remains intact, with CMC & Silenta skillfully preserving its funk-laden goodness. However, they inject new life into the mix with tantalizing guitar licks, irresistible synth hooks, and a beefed-up bottom end that serves as the perfect foundation for the vocals. The result? A remix tailor-made for the dancefloor, yet still possessing the depth and character to stand on its own as a song.
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BOMBMUSIC 106A
08 Mar 24
Breakbeat
08 Mar 24
Breakbeat
Review: Bombstrikes introduces Suki Soul to its illustrious roster with a dazzling debut release, "Right Back At Ya". A luscious slice of funk-infused disco, Suki's production and vocal prowess evoke the timeless sounds of Melba Moore, D Train, and Patrice Rushen. Collaborating with long-time partner Leroy, Suki has curated a musical masterpiece, enlisting a formidable lineup of musicians, including drum virtuoso Derrick McKenzie (Jamiroquai) and percussion maestro Russ Tarley (Incognito), ensuring that her vision is brought to life with the highest level of musical excellence.
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BOMBMUSIC 104
09 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Native Transmissions, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Jayl Funk, Flevans, Juno Recommends Disco, Shaka Loves You, Max Sedgley
Review: What better way to usher in the New Year than with Shaka Loves You's latest musical offering! The Glaswegian duo presents 'Paris Bus Ride,' a relentless groover that pays homage to the French Disco House sound. The track builds around looped hooks weaving through filters, driven by a robust 4/4 rhythm. These elements construct a sumptuous sonic landscape, providing the ideal foundation for the vocal, which adds to a perfect storm for the dancefloor.
Shaka Loves You: "Paris Bus Ride was inspired by exactly that. A night-time journey through the heart of Paris with a soundtrack of French boogie and disco is the spark for this track. The initial idea has changed a lot in the year it was made before it ended up in its final form which we are delighted with. An uplifting earworm, perfect for a peak-time dancefloor.
Shaka Loves You: "Paris Bus Ride was inspired by exactly that. A night-time journey through the heart of Paris with a soundtrack of French boogie and disco is the spark for this track. The initial idea has changed a lot in the year it was made before it ended up in its final form which we are delighted with. An uplifting earworm, perfect for a peak-time dancefloor.
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BOMBMUSIC 103
12 Jan 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
12 Jan 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
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
Played by: Fort Knox Five
Review: It's always exciting to see a new drop on the awesome Bomb Strikes imprint, a label that has helped push breakbeat music as far as it can go over the last few years, constantly unloading top quality creations. This time around, Prosper and Stabfinger join forces, firstly with the assistance of Too Many T's on 'Doin' The Conga', a vibrant crunch through gnarly synthesis and catchy singalong vocal displays. Next, Awoke touches down for a guest appearance on 'Check The Status', a slowly creeping trek through murky drums and moody subs, with the instrumental edition of 'Doin' The Conga' then arriving to close off this well thought out collection in style.
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BOMBMUSIC 102
01 Dec 23
Breakbeat
01 Dec 23
Breakbeat
Played by: Vincent Inc, Fort Knox Five, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Disco, THE NICEGUYS, BAZZA RANKS
Review: Hong Kong-based Irishman Bazza Ranks teams up with South African vocalist Venessa Jackson and US producer Turnstyle on this uplifting slab of nu-disco for Mooqee and Beatvandals' long-running Bomb Strikes label. Powered along by hefty 4/4s, handclaps and a walking funk b-line, 'Back To You' is an energetic, strutty affair given some extra attitude by Jackson's rap-style vocal, and will get the ladies on the floor for sure. It's served up in radio-length Original and Extended mixes, and accompanied by a heftier Madame Electrifie Remix that adds pleasingly subtle hints of 80s flava but is really all about the fat synth bass.
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BOMBMUSIC 101
03 Nov 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
03 Nov 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: The Niceguys are back to grace our ears with their latest slice of nu-funk goodness in the form of 'Strip It'. Once again featuring the Nu Soul-laden vocals of LA's very own Bobby Saint they are also joined by the effortless flow of Prop Dylan (long-time collaborator with hip-hop legends such as DJ Premier and Talib Kweli to name a few). From the first guitar licks to the irresistible bass hook and the chorus, this one is delightfully infectious and uplifting.
TNG: "After Bobby delivered the early vocal ideas, we instantly connected to an early Prince and James Brown feel. We built the instrumentation around that 70's vibe, with warm Rhodes and funky guitar riffs. It was important to us to have a retro sound but still feel modern and when Prop Dylan jumped on, his way of flowing over the beat was the perfect compliment!"
TNG: "After Bobby delivered the early vocal ideas, we instantly connected to an early Prince and James Brown feel. We built the instrumentation around that 70's vibe, with warm Rhodes and funky guitar riffs. It was important to us to have a retro sound but still feel modern and when Prop Dylan jumped on, his way of flowing over the beat was the perfect compliment!"
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BOMBMUSIC 100
20 Oct 23
Funk
20 Oct 23
Funk
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Krafty Kuts, Ruckus Roboticus
Review: X-Ray Ted continues to astound with his recent run of impeccable releases. When he isn't putting together audio slices of sunshine, it seems he is a true master at delivering some soul power. His latest cut 'Gimme Soul' sees him at his sampling and slicing best, taking guitar hooks, layering with heavy rolling beats, and reimagining vocal hooks to deliver that XRT special sauce, bursting with old-school funk 'n' Soul delivered with a modern twist.
XRT:"Gimme Soul is a love letter to the late 60s. The horns, the drum breaks, guitars and organs all spoke to me as textures which really solidify everything I love about the era. I wanted to follow up my last EP with something heavy and groovy, but still artistically relevant and exciting - giving a post-modern interpretation which felt like both 1968 and 2023."
XRT:"Gimme Soul is a love letter to the late 60s. The horns, the drum breaks, guitars and organs all spoke to me as textures which really solidify everything I love about the era. I wanted to follow up my last EP with something heavy and groovy, but still artistically relevant and exciting - giving a post-modern interpretation which felt like both 1968 and 2023."
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BOMBMUSIC 098
30 Jun 23
Breakbeat
30 Jun 23
Breakbeat
Review: A decade after delivering his first EP for Bomb Strikes, Tom Booze returns to the party-starting imprint with an ear-catching collection of original productions. Title track 'Simulation' - which is also available in a vocal free instrumental mix form - is a sparkling chunk of mid-tempo synthesiser-driven nu-disco/synth-pop fusion that comes complete with audible nods to Daft Punk and the auto-tune antics of 21st century electronic pop. Booze pays tribute to the squelchy synth-bass and funk-fuelled guitar locks of Parliament/Funkadelic on bonus cut 'The T-Funk', a flash-fried slab of authentic P-funk revivalism.
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BOMBMUSIC 097
16 Jun 23
Breakbeat
16 Jun 23
Breakbeat
Review: Bombstrikes welcomes Beat Le Juice to the label for his debut release. Whilst the Polish DJ & Producer may be new to the label, he is certainly no stranger to the scene, picking up a growing army of fans for his releases and remixes, combining funk vibes and electronic sounds. First up, '2 Funky' delivers a full-on bass funk assault with guitar hooks, synth bass, and powerful beats. This is all topped off by an anthemic talk box with Mr. Maph's funk vocal hooks and the deft flow delivery of EVeryman. The 2nd track, 'Lollipop' oozes class from the first refrains of its infectious synth hook, going on to combine elements of P-Funk with bottom-heavy modern electro. Finally, the title track 'Space Cadillac' combines soulful vocals over low-slung beats and bass to take the tempo down a little but loses none of the energy. If this is a sign of things to come from Beat Le Juice and Bombstrikes, then strap in because it's going to be quite the ride!
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BOMBMUSIC 095
12 May 23
Breakbeat
12 May 23
Breakbeat
Kraak & Smaak / Various
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Roast Beatz, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, Igor Gonya, Joji Chissu, Saint-Loup-en-Bray
Review: It's been over 15 years since this writer was one of 100 or so who gathered in a sweaty, low-raftered Amsterdam basement to witness the live debut of Dutch funk and disco hopefuls Kraak & Smaak. Since then, the young pretenders have gone on to become true elder statesmen of the scene - which is another way of saying that you just KNOW the quality bar on this latest collection of contemporary disco, funk and boogie grooves is going to be set high. There's no room here to go into all 24 tracks one-by-one, but with contributions from the likes of Ben Gomori, Flevans and Hotmood alongside a host of more up-and-coming names, suffice to say lovers of the aforementioned styles will not be in the least bit disappointed.
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BOMBDISCF 005
28 Apr 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Apr 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, Shaka Loves You, FRAN DEEPER, Andy Buchan, Ruckus Roboticus
Review: Taken from the Bombstrikes compilation - Disco Funkin' Vol. 5, curated by legends of the scene Kraak & Smaak, 'Get Live Get Down' is the Dutch masters at their imperious dancefloor-focused best. Percussion rolls, 4/4 rhythms, and arpeggio bass combine with strings and key stabs to relentlessly build the track into an all-out disco groover. Once the vocal drop is added, it becomes impossible to resist the urge to move as the energy levels soar. Kraak & Smaak are about to celebrate 20 years of being at the top of their game and this outing only reinforces their special talent.
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BOMBDISCF 005S
14 Apr 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Apr 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Allergies, Fort Knox Five, ROMANTO (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Juno Recommends Breakbeat, D-Funk
Review: Whenever we see the Bomb Strikes logo popping up in the store, we know we are in for a heck of a time, with this latest offering from them welcoming back the one and only X-Ray Ted for a killer two-track display. First up, the title track 'Talkin' gives us a sumptuous sweep through old school funk, fusing nostalgic vocal layers and horns with groovy drum riffs and beefy bass action below, culminating in a party ready anthem, jam-packed with futuristic goodness. On the flip to this, we then dive into the heavily percussive sweeps of 'So Much', another shuffling shindig, this time focusing more-so on hard hitting drum breaks and more affected vocal slices, giving us another tasty treat that works perfectly as the B-side!
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BOMBMUSIC 093
10 Mar 23
Breakbeat
10 Mar 23
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Morlack, Krafty Kuts
Review: Following in the footsteps of the likes of A Skillz, Beatvandals and The Allergies, Boca 45 helms the latest in Bomb Strikes' 'Funk N' Beats' compilation/mix album series, which has been running since 2013. As ever, Vol 10 features an eclectic, party-hearty mix of funk, hiphop and breaks jams, with wicky-wicky scratch sounds applied liberally. Notable inclusions this time around include two "never heard it like that before" covers of classics from the Spencer Davis Group and (sure to please footy fans) Gala, as well as Western Roots' reggae/ska-infused 'Bogus Daddy', while the bundled DJ mix version from Boca 45 showcases these sounds as they're really meant to be heard.
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BOMBFUNKB 010
24 Feb 23
Breakbeat
24 Feb 23
Breakbeat
Review: Taken from Bombstrikes compilation - Funk N' Beats Vol. 10, curated by Bristol's very own Boca 45. 'Freed From Desire' is Nat Tate's cover of a dance anthem featuring Waldo's Gift and Yolanda Quartey (AKA Yola, fresh from an award nominated performance portraying Sister Rosetta in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie), reworked into future funk classic by Boca 45. Guitar riffs and rolling beats dance alongside one hell of a vocal performance from Yolanda. Delivering an interpretation with such gravitas that it feels like it could actually be the original. A perfect taster of what the album has in store with music from Jurassic 5's Chali 2NA & Krafty Kuts. The Gaff, The Allergies' own DJ Moneyshot, Paul Nice & Phill Most Chill, X-Ray Ted, and many more.
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BOMBFUNKB 010S1
10 Feb 23
Funk
10 Feb 23
Funk
Review: X-Ray Ted blasts back into our ears with a serious slice of Funk. Fusing rolling breaks with sublime vocals and musical hooks, the Bristol beatsmith showcases why he is so adored by aficionados such as Craig Charles, BBC Radio, and more. With 'Somebody Told Me' he has created a feel-good anthem, bringing a light-hearted ray of musical bliss into the world by reworking parts of the past into a new sound. There are two versions available, the original and a DJ-friendly extended mix. This is just the first taster of the outstanding musical output X-Ray Ted has lined up this year.
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BOMBMUSIC 091
27 Jan 23
Breakbeat
27 Jan 23
Breakbeat
Played by: The Allergies, Juno Recommends Disco, Shaka Loves You, THE NICEGUYS, BRENDON P, LEGO EDIT, Andy Buchan
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BOMBMUSIC 090
16 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Dec 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
Tom Booze / Various
Review: What an exciting project this was too open up as we see Tom Booze touch down on Bomb Strikes with a truly explosive compilation, hand-curated for maximum sonic impact. From start to finish this collection showcases the very best of the now in new school breakbeat, from the Asian-inspired string plucks of Lack Jemmon's 'Don't Stop' to the more dubstep inspired twists and grooves of YGT YGT YGT from Posij and the sizzling synthetics of The Funk Hunters & Kotek's rework of 'With You', originally from Haywyre'. The project is jam-packed with exciting creations, with heavyweights such as Krafty Kuts, PAV4N, A.Skillz, Fort Knox Five & more all providing hard hitting drops to make this one of the most powerful breakbeat compilations of the year.
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BOMBBASSF 006
07 Oct 22
Breakbeat
07 Oct 22
Breakbeat
Review: Taken from the oustanding Bombstrikes compilation - Bass Funk Vol. 6 curated by the enigmatic Tom Booze, 'Ghetto Rave' is a new and exclusive track from the man himself. Just a small taste of what can be expected from the full release, this is just one track of many exclusives from the album, which also features music from heavyweights such as Thys (Noisia) & Two Fingers (AKA Amon Tobin), Opiuo, KOAN Sound, Krafty Kuts & PAV4N, The Funk Hunters & Kotek, Fort Knox 5 & Lazy Syrup Orchestra, A.Skillz, and Nick Thayer. As you would expect from Mr. Booze's releases, the assembled track listing is a perfectly curated collection of forward-thinking and groundbreaking Bass Funk.
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BOMBBASSF 006S1
23 Sep 22
Breakbeat
23 Sep 22
Breakbeat
Played by: The Allergies, Manmade / CMC-Silenta, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Funky House, THE NICEGUYS
Review: Back in July, Bombstrikes regulars The Nice Guys delivered a suitably summery, life-affirming chunk of accessible soulful house that had us purring with delight. This rapid follow-up, featuring the strong, diva-style vocals of Justina Lee Brown, retains the house beats while showcasing their soul and funk roots. The original mix - all crisp guitar licks, rubbery bass, disco horns and sing-along choruses - comes backed with a more tooled-up, all-action house re-wire from the Niceguys and solo bonus cut 'Travel'. This is a drowsy, thickset, synth-heavy, P-funk flecked, 'French Touch' style house workout that tips a wink to the likes of Cassius and Daft Punk.
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BOMBMUSIC 088
09 Sep 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
09 Sep 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: THE NICEGUYS
Review: A three-way team-up here as Bomb Strikes regulars The Niceguys join forces with genre-bending Canadian duo PINEO & LOEB and Jamaican vocalist Jah'Mila, the daughter of Wailers guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith. Together they've come up with 'Soul Is High', an uplifting, pop-tinged soulful houser that wouldn't have sounded out of place on one of Hed Kandi's 'Beach House' comps back in the day, while The Niceguys go it alone to bring us the pure 90s house vibes of 'City! (How U Feel)', which recalls podium classics like Blast's 'Crazy Man' or Tony Di Bart's 'The Real Thing'. Arms will be raised aloft for sure!
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BOMBMUSIC 087
08 Jul 22
Deep House
08 Jul 22
Deep House
Review: There's not a huge amount we can tell you about Tom Booze, except that he has a clutch of previous EPs for Bomb Strikes under his belt and describes his music as "one part moonshine, one part hip-hop and a dash of electronica". This latest outing kicks off with the mid-paced synthy throbber that is 'Overdrive' itself, before dropping the tempo for the far funkier and sleazier 'Junk The Funk', while the slo-mo electronic chug of 'Fight Night' completes the EP. Solid stuff all round, but it's 'Junk The Funk' that takes the gold for this writer.
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BOMBMUSIC 086
10 Jun 22
Breakbeat
10 Jun 22
Breakbeat
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Lebrosk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, X-Ray Ted, Morlack, Rory Hoy, Wiccatron, Petko Turner
Review: What a funkadelic way to start the weekend as X-Ray Ted lands once again on Bomb Strikes for a vibrant display of breaksy bounce with two sizzling originals, jam-packed with colourful sampling and in-depth flare. First up, 'Doin' My Thing' delivers a shuffling waltz through northern-soul style vocals and horn lines, atop a shimmering plate of breaks-inspired drum work to create a dancefloor-ready shuffler. On the flip, 'Tribute To The Original Artform' combines groovy bassline action with colourful percussive drives and cowbell-infused melody, providing a wicked b-side and keeping the energy levels high as we round this one off.
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BOMBMUSIC 083
08 Apr 22
Breakbeat
08 Apr 22
Breakbeat
Played by: Andy Buchan
Review: Taken from the forthcoming Bombstrikes compilation - Joints n' Jams Vol. 2, which is once again curated by Glasgow's funkiest Shaka Loves You. 'In My Arms' is a new and exclusive disco heater delivered by the duo themselves, showcasing why they can count Mighty Mouse, Spiller and Craig Charles amongst the ever-growing army of fans. This is just a little taste of what the full album has in store, with the assembled tracklist covering Disco to House, with Beats and Funk along the way, to truly capture the Shaka Loves You multi genre sound. Look out for music from the likes of Natasha Kitty Katt, Young Pulse, Hot 8 Brass Band, Opolopo, Birdee, The Allergies, and Izo Fitzroy to name a few.
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BOMBJNJ 002S
11 Mar 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
11 Mar 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: The Niceguys and Bobby Saint join forces on an upbeat, summery lil' groover that sits somewhere between His Purpleness circa 'Sexy MF' and the more pop-tastic likes of 'Uptown Funk'. Accessible enough for commercial floors but credible enough to be played, too, to more discerning audiences, with a following wind behind it 'Irie' could go all the way to the Top 40. Natasha Kitty Katt gives the track a competent housed-up makeover, while Flevans gives it a polish for the more soul-oriented floors: neither does anything particularly dramatic or radical but the two rerubs will help broaden its appeal for sure.
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BOMBMUSIC 081
11 Feb 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
11 Feb 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Funk, Wiccatron, ElectroGorilla
Review: With a very succesful 2021 now tucked into the belt, The Bomb Strikes crew look to kick off their new year campaign with a bang, welcoming ElectroGorilla inside for a colourful display of futuristic breakbeat strength. We begin this fabulous two-track display with 'Nothing' a heavily manipulated display of vocal precision and unpredictable percussive perusing, give the whole track a sneaky yet groovy feel, topped off with sweeping horn lines for good measure. On the flip, we jump into a much more electronic sounding design on 'Drop', a smorgasbord of digital delight, from the well timed scratches, to the intense horn slides and everything in between. This is a great way for the team to kick off their year!
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BOMBMUSIC 080
14 Jan 22
Breakbeat
14 Jan 22
Breakbeat
X-Ray Ted feat Nathaniel Hall
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, D-Funk, ElectroGorilla
Review: Bristol beatsmith X-Ray Ted teams up with the legendary Nathaniel Hall (aka Baby Bam of Jungle Brothers) to unleash this funk-fuelled jam on Bomb Strikes. Deep minded lyricism is accompanied by the best block rockin' beats to close out the year on "Get Out The House" (Dirty version) while for those of you thinking the original was a bit NSFW, never fear, the clean version is here and featured for your radio play pleasure.
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BOMBMUSIC 078
10 Dec 21
Breakbeat
10 Dec 21
Breakbeat
Played by: Herbie Hatchback, Roast Beatz, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Disco, X-Ray Ted, Shaka Loves You, THE NICEGUYS, Downunder Disco, FRAN DEEPER, Ruff Diamond
Review: A simple two-tracker here from Glasgow duo Shaka Loves You, coming on Mooqee and Beatvandals' long-running Bomb Strikes label. 'Just A Little Time' is a fairly smooth-rollling contemporary disco jam given an energy boost in the mid-section via the injection of some ruff-edged Todd Terry-esque stabs, before the accompanying 'Gonna Work Out Fine' picks up that mid-90s disco-house ball and REALLY runs with it. Cosmic/Italo enthusiasts of the serious, chin-stroking variety may be left cold, but if it's energetic, unpretentious Saturday night fun and frolics you're after, step right on in - either of these cuts should serve your needs nicely.
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BOMBMUSIC 079
03 Dec 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
03 Dec 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
Jim Sharp / Various
Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos - "Time Is Right For Love" (Swing-O AKA 45 remix) - (4:37) 107 BPM
Played by: Herbie Hatchback, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, Discoholic Ken, Doctor Hooka, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Featuring 22 full-length cuts plus a 42-minute mixed version, there's no faulting the VFM on offer from this Jim Sharp-helmed Bomb Strikes comp. Featuring tracks and mixes from the likes of The Allergies, The Nextmen, Ugly Duckling, Alice Russell, Lack Of Afro and Sam Krats, the emphasis here is on the kind of dusty funk/soul grooves that sit well alongside hip-hop and breaks - as opposed to the stack-heeled, silver-jumpsuited kind that goes better with disco - with standouts for this writer including Sly5thAve's moody, cinematic 'Shiznit' (think Shaft staring broodily out of a rain-streaked diner window) and Skill's 'Break It Down', a stuttery, stop-start gift for the jazz-dancers.
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BOMBFUNKB 009
29 Oct 21
Funk
29 Oct 21
Funk
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BOMBFUNKB 009S2
25 Oct 21
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
25 Oct 21
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Rory Hoy
Review: We have come to expect naught but top quality from the Bomb Strikes Crew, who luck out big-time here with these two party-starting singalongs from X-Ray Ted. We begin with the title track 'Get It Started', which through some fierce sampling work explores the wicked combinations of slapping metallic drum sounds and groovy horn riffs, inspiring some serious dance floor energy. Secondly, 'Oh My Gee' applies an extra level of funkadelic groove as the heavily reverberated horn-lines take the lead role atop powerful subs and crunchy drums below. Fabulous stuff!
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BOMBMUSIC 075
27 Aug 21
Breakbeat
27 Aug 21
Breakbeat
Review: Two contrasting but complementary cuts here from Glasgow duo and Craig Charles faves Shaka Loves You. 'Hangin' Out' comes on like a cross between authentically 70s-sounding 'new old' funk and hi-octane filter disco, but with the emphasis on the former; 'Stomp', meanwhile, is another fusion of similar elements but this time with the disco side of the equation firmly to the fore. Both will keep bodies moving on dancefloors for sure, but 'Stomp' is perhaps a little more immediate thanks to the sampled 'n' looped female "ha ha, get down" vocal that emerges around the halfway mark.
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BOMBMUSIC 074
30 Jul 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
30 Jul 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
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BOMBMUSIC 073
28 May 21
Breakbeat
28 May 21
Breakbeat
X-Ray Ted / Various
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Funky House, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, Mr Doris, Gino Boleti
Review: Following fine outings from Fort Knox Five, the Allergies, Smoove and Marc Hype, amongst others, Bomb Strikes' reliable Funk N' Beats compilation series returns with rising star X-Ray Ted at the controls. In keeping with the series' heavyweight, funk-fuelled style, the Bristol-based DJ and beat-maker has gathered together a killer collection of soul, hip-hop and funk club cuts, with a smattering of more laidback numbers to keep things fresh. Highlights are plentiful throughout, with our picks including the boom-bap brilliance is Aldo Vanucci's tidy remix of 'All Down' by Mr Doris and D-Funk, the dancefloor jazz heaviness of Nostalgia 77's 'Changes', the cut-and-paste craziness of Double Dee & Steinski's 'Jazz' and the disco-funk masterclass that is X-Ray Ted's own 'Party Time'.
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BOMBFUNKB 008
09 Apr 21
Breakbeat
09 Apr 21
Breakbeat
Review: Taken form the forthcoming Bombstrikes compilation - Funk N' Beats Vol. 8, curated by Bristol DJ and Beat Smith X-Ray Ted, 'Party Time' is available digitally for the first time. Originally available on a limited run of vinyl, the release sold out within a matter of days. This one has already picked up some serious heat with support from DJ Koco, Krafty Kuts, and Craig Charles on his BBC Radio 2 show.
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BOMBFUNKB 008S
26 Mar 21
Breakbeat
26 Mar 21
Breakbeat
Review: A most loved artist within the Bomb Strikes arsenal is Ali B who's supplied a stream of music for the imprint over recent years, taking in collaborations with The Jungle Brothers, Nick Thayer and vocalists like Baby Bam, and now Afika NX. Turning in a bass heavy, 808 inspired jazz twist in the title-track, it's full of Atlanta hip hop attitudes - to broken beat and funk elements in the Fort Knox remix - "Swing It" goes as good in the club as it does your turbo charged whip.
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BOMBMUSIC 072
19 Feb 21
Hip Hop/R&B
19 Feb 21
Hip Hop/R&B
Review: Seven months after their last outing for the popular Bomb Strikes imprint, label regulars Proper & Stabfinger return to action with another typically on-point three-tracker. We're particularly enjoying title track 'Body in Flexion', where mind-altering synthesizer arpeggio lines, Clavinet style riffs and cut-up female hip-hop vocal snippets ride filthy bass and the bounciest of electro beats. Everyman lends a hand on 'Boogie To The Disco', a revivalist nu-disco stomper full of Chic-style guitar riffs, weighty drums, walking bass and sweeping synth-strings, while 'Bounce With Me' is a similarly funk-fuelled vocal number that would no doubt be tearing up clubs right now if any were actually open.
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BOMBMUSIC 071
15 Jan 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Jan 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
