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Bomb Strikes
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
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
X-Ray Ted feat Carys Abigail
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: 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
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
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
Played by: Spinforth, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Funk, Morlack, Shaka Loves You, LEGO EDIT, Stephen Richards (DiscoDaze), ElectroGorilla, Vito lalinga
Review: Three very serviceable contemporary funk bullets here, lovingly put together by Bristolian funk and hip-hop producer X-Ray Ted. 'Mirror Ballin'' places a jaunty little funk guitar riff front and centre, augmenting it with a wordless chant and numerous other vocal snips that are scattered liberally across the track in an 80s hip-hop kinda style. 'Get Into It' gets even busier with the sampler as it throws bites from seemingly every "get up" or "get on up" vocal ever recorded into the mix, while finally 'Never Gonna Let 'Em Say' plays us out on a rawer, sleazier funk tip, with more of a 'live' feel and less of the hip-hop production tricks.
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BOMBMUSIC 052
19 Jul 19
Funk
19 Jul 19
Funk
Review: Bomb Strikes bring us two fat-assed slabs of contemporary from X-Ray Ted, a producer from Bristol, UK with the best artist name we've come across since Ken At Work! 'On The Floor' centres around a plangent six-string riff that plays throughout, augmented by two competing vocals - one male and chanted, the other a more discofied, female "get on the floor, let's rock, let's do it some more" - and underpinned, naturally, by a full-phat bassline. 'Chopsy's Groove' opens with more guitars and a Lightnin' Rod-like spoken vocal, then develops into a sax-led jazz-funker with a seriously hefty bottom end. Dancing will ensue, you mark our words.
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BOMBMUSIC 063
24 Apr 20
Funk
24 Apr 20
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
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: Fresh funk is exactly what 2019 ordered here as we get down and stuck into the first offering of the year from the now legendary Bomb Strikes imprint. They bring forward X-Ray Ted for three tracks of super groovy energy, kicking off with the authentic vocal sampling, crunchy drum creations and catchy guitar licks of 'Fake Gold'. Following this we dive into the title track 'Swagger', which pushes out some more super crunchy guitar work, beneath a very expressive horn section which runs riot amidst yet more punchy drums. Finally, the horns are let loose one more time as the classic vocal line of 'Buddy Burger' rounds off this EP with a dash of flare.
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BOMBMUSIC 045
11 Jan 19
Funk
11 Jan 19
Funk
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
Various / The Allergies
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Quincy Jointz, Morlack, Rory Hoy, Morlack, Wiccatron, THE NICEGUYS, LEGO EDIT, Funk Fusion
Review: As ever, the Bomb Strikes imprint delivers an awesome package to us with this brand new 25 track compilation entitled 'Funk N' Beats Vol. 5', To be honest, it's exactly what it says on the tin as The Allergies head up waves and waves of funkadelic rhythms and crunchy riffs. For us the highlights have to be the futuristic drum processing and subtle percussive movements of 'Loose Gardner' from Flevans, along with the classic breakbeat fusion of 'Fire' remixed by Smoove but originally produced by the Renegades Of Jazz. With the sheer depth of the project it's easy to get lost within the tracklisting, which is always a good sign on a large scale compilation.
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BOMBFUNKB 005
04 May 18
Breakbeat
04 May 18
Breakbeat
Various / Smoove
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Mooqee, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Quincy Jointz, Rory Hoy, LEGO EDIT, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Lack Jemmon
Review: Well, it look as if Bomb Strikes have caused a ruckus yet again here as they look set see out the year in style. This 6th edition of their now infamous 'Funk N' Beats' series sees them bring together a collection of twenty high powered insta-classics, all packed to the maximum with old school flavours, crunchy riffs and explosive grooves, perfect for chopping down any party. This project sees appearances from the likes of Smoove, Torpedo Boyz, Groove Armada, A.Skillz, Chrome, The Traffic and many many more, who all deliver the goods. This project also comes complete with a full continuous DJ Mix.
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BOMBFUNKB 006
14 Dec 18
Breakbeat
14 Dec 18
Breakbeat
Various / Shaka Loves You
Kraak & Smaak - "Dynamite" (feat Sebastian & DJ Git Hyper - Kraak & Smaak's Boogie Funk version) - (6:33) 123 BPM
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), The Allergies, Roast Beatz, Trotter, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Disco, TURNTILL, Shaka Loves You, LEGO EDIT, 80's Child, Funk Fusion, Chuggin Edits, ElectroGorilla
Review: Glasgow's Shaka Loves You has rightly earned a reputation as disco-centric duo on the rise. Because of this, it's little surprise to see them at the controls on Bomb Strikes' first foray into the disco-focused compilation market. The Scottish pair have naturally pulled out all the stops for the occasion, selecting 20 hot-to-trot cuts that aptly blur the boundaries between disco, funk, nu-disco, electro and boogie. Highlights include, but are in no way limited to, the hazy, sun-kissed soul of Lack of Afro's "Back To The Day", the thickset P-funk revivalism of Kraak & Smaak's "Dynamite" and the rubbery disco-house-meets-UK soul flex of the Reflex's remix of Omar's "Vicky's Tune". Throw in a tasty selection of the pair's productions and you have a suitably strong collection.
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BOMBDISCF 001
01 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
01 Mar 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various / Natasha Kitty Katt
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, YAM WHO?, REz, Superbreak, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Funk, Natasha Kitty Katt, FRAN DEEPER, Vito lalinga
Review: For the latest volume in their popular Disco Funkin' compilation strand, Bomb Strikes has handed over curation duties to rising star and Midnight Riot regular Natasha Kitty Katt. The Edinburgh DJ/producer's selections are undeniably addictive and on-point, moving between heavyweight re-edits (see her collaboration with Twisted Soul Collective, 'Twisted Katt', solo disco-funk tweak 'Edgarr!' and Oliver Boogie's slamming 'Dance Band'), superior nu-disco originals (Phoenix's piano-heavy 'Nature Dance', Fouk's sample-heavy 'Cat Lady' and the slick boogie revivalism of Lovebirds' 'Give Me a Sign') and loopy disco-house treats (the contributions from Shaka Loves You, Birdee, Hotmood and Mark Lower). Those looking for fresh dancefloor ammunition will find much to enjoy, while the Scottish DJ's accompanying mix is as entertaining and excitable as they come.
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BOMBDISCF 003
25 Sep 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
25 Sep 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various / Mooqee & Beatvandals
Played by: Roast Beatz, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Jimi Needles, TURNTILL, Wiccatron, Shaka Loves You, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion
Review: Fun loving Party Breaks and Beats label Bomb Strikes serve up a retrospective collection curated by label bosses Mooqee and Beatvandals. With 31 full-length cuts plus a one-hour DJ mix, there's no faulting the VFM as we move through breaks, funk, hip-hop and the occasional gnarlier nugget. Standouts include Andy Cooper & The Allergies' rework of Run DMC's 'Mary Mary' and Beatvandals & A Skilz's 2007 cut 'Sunshine', which mashes up Roy Ayers and Indeep. But the one we keeping back to is Mooqee's 'Supacat Police' (2006), which makes devastating, ragga-fied use of chunks from a certain KRS-One classic that we won't insult your intelligence by naming!
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BOMBSTRIKES 015
14 Jun 19
Breakbeat
14 Jun 19
Breakbeat
Various / Featurecast
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TURNTILL, Juno Recommends Bass, Funk Fusion, Empresarios, Captain Flatcap
Review: Bomb Strikes continue their quite frankly untouchable run with this latest release as they unveil the fourth edition of their 'Bass Funk' compilation series, showcasing some of the most forward thinking bass music about right now. As a compilation, it covers a lot of ground, from the tearout D&B stylings of Featurecast's 'Trigger Finger', to the futuristic post dubstep designs of 'Flexx' from Stylust. Other highlights for us include Kenny Beeper with his groove-infused scratch masterpiece 'Crown Jewels', the long awaited 'Back To The Flow VIP' from Krafty Kuts and of course, Champion's high profile appearance alongside the unmistakable vocal presence of Dread MC on 'One Time'.
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BOMBBASSF 004
16 Nov 18
Breakbeat
16 Nov 18
Breakbeat
Various / Dubra
Chali 2na - "Guns Up" (feat Damien Marley & Stephen Marley - The Funk Hunters remix) - (4:30) 130 BPM
Review: Destination: Latvia. Bombstrikes welcome label regular Dubra to the stage to take selection duties for the third in their floor-firing Bass Funk mix series. Digging deep into the groove vaults, he's picked some outstanding timeless classics such as Krafty Kuts and Dyna's swaggering entrance theme "We Do This", Stickybuds' life-affirming glitch-slapper "Clap Your Hands" and A Skillz & Nick Thayer's body-slamming "Drop The Funk". Elsewhere we get our alien freak on with Opiuo, we get our heads knocked off by Dubra himself on "Keep It Going" and Punks favourite "You Don't" from Horger and Steve among many other straight up party-battering bass jams. 24 originals and a killer mix to boot, Bombstrikes are causing some serious damage with this collection. Strike while the dancefloor is hot yo!
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BOMBBASSF 003
20 Oct 17
Breakbeat
20 Oct 17
Breakbeat
Various / Beatvandals
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Badboe, Mooqee, Johnnypluse, TOSSES, Jimi Needles, D-Funk, Funk Fusion, Lisa Laud, Beatvandals
Review: UK purveyours of funky breaks, Bombstrikes Records, may have a controversial name but there's everything to love about their sound. The fun loving and dancefloor bothering label run by Mooqee & Beatvandals was founded in 2004 and they claim that if you have been to a club since then you will most likely have heard their releases. Well then! Starting off with the low slug funk of A Skillz's "Mooger Fooger (dub mix)", Mooqee & Beatvandals themselves appear with "Back Up" and the legendary Cut La Roc is still at it; "Sunday Morning People" (Herbgrinder remix)" proves that he's still got his finger on the pulse. Other highlights include Pimpsoul's ever soulful "Is This Love (feat Pat Fulgoni - Pimpsoul funk remix)" the street attitude of A Skillz & Beatvandals "Simply Playing (feat Real Elements)" and the legendary Martin Solveig (remixed by the equally legendary Mousse T) who appears with the James Brown sampling "I'm A Good Man".
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BOMBFUNKB 002
20 Nov 15
Breakbeat
20 Nov 15
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: Pimpsoul, Spinforth, The Allergies, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Badboe, Voodoocuts, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Quincy Jointz, The Funk Hunters, TURNTILL, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks, Radical Mixtape, The Digital Diggers
Review: Two albums for the price of one... Not only is this a fantastic showcase of Pimpsoul's mixing ability, DJ dynamics and selection skills, but, as individual tracks, Funk N Beats Volume 1 also acts as a great nu-funk collection. Joining the dots between formative genre-setters (Breakestra's "Cramp Your Style" and Skeewiff's "Feelin' Fine") to modern day dancefloor bangers (Rory Lyon's "I Got 5 On It" and Mr No Hands' "Feeling Fine") this touches every corner of the party-loving dancefloors. Nu-funk is riddled with label compilations but very few albums that reach further than in-house output. Big props to both Pimpsoul and Bombstrikes.
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BOMBFUNKB 001
16 Dec 13
Breakbeat
16 Dec 13
Breakbeat
Various
Review: Bringing a select bevvy of the best Bombstrikes tracks the label has released in 2020, it's enjoyed an explosive year of tunes from Krafty Kuts, Jet Boot Jack, Lack Jemmon, Shaka Loves You and more! They feature here with "Blow Your Whistle", a funked-out "Let's Move" and the lowdown swing-track "I'm A Boss". Other highlights include the Cypress Hill style hip house track "Stir It Up Sister (feat K MI & KDS)" to Prosper & Stabfinger's squelchy, space bubble cruise down mainstreet: "Down In The Basement (feat Awoke)". With some tear-out bass, horns and synths coming out of Ninjulas' "You Know I Like It", check out some lo-fi and slamming funk, disco and house from X-Ray Ted's "On The Floor'' alongside The Nice Guys' Godzilla-themes "Turn It Out" and Jet Boot Jack's strings in "Straight To My Head". Boom!
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BOMBBEST 020
18 Dec 20
Breakbeat
18 Dec 20
Breakbeat
Various
Review: Currently in the midst of popping open champagne bottles left, right and centre, Mooqee & Beatvandals, are celebrating the tenth birthday of their popular party breaks label, Bomb Strikes. Following some retrospective anniversary releases, we now get a selection of "Future Bombs" to enjoy. Highlights include Neon Steve's brutal dubstep/hard funk hybrid "Kill Em With The Vibes", the wobble-heavy synth epic "Rumble" by Herbgrinder and Mooque's own breaky electro-houser "Piano Thing".
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BOMBMUSIC COMP
21 Oct 14
Breakbeat
21 Oct 14
Breakbeat
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
Various
Uncle Mic Nitro - "Back To Basics" (feat Chrome, Curoc & Ced Gee - Featurecast remix) - (4:09) 113 BPM
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Trotter, RocknRolla Soundsystem, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, Basement Freaks, Till Von Sein, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Max Sedgley
Review: Featurecast flexes hard into the crates right here: digging deep over 20 years of party breaks, he's put together the definitive journey of funk with the refreshing devil may care attitude we've come to expect. His selection excavations are here for all the benefit from... The Wiseguys's lesser-spotted jam "One For The Ladies", Lack Of Afro's horn-melting "The Outsider", Max Sedgley's sugar-sweet "Happy", Flevans' Afrofunk shake-up "12 Apostles" and Featurecast and Aldo Vanucci's 2008 hoe-down stomper "Blue Grassed Devil" are just some are just some of the floor-matured classics amid the 25 cuts on offer here. And that's before we even get to awesome mix. Don't dillydally on this one.
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BOMBFUNKB 003
05 May 17
Breakbeat
05 May 17
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: Mr Bristow, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Empresarios, Mined & Forrest, DallasK
Review: Bomb Strikes, the UK hip-hop/funk/soul/breaks label headed up by Mooqee & Beatvandals, celebrated their 15th birthday in 2019 with a fantastic compilation album, and to further celebrate the success of the label in 2019 they're releasing another compilation featuring 15 of their best cuts from the past 12 months. What's most impressive is the variety on offer, ranging from straight-up hip-hop from Alexander Norman Prosper & Stabfinger, to party breaks from Ali B and Krafty Kuts, to 'new old' soul from Flevans, to the fairly self-explanatory 'Disco Weapon' and 'Mirror Ballin'' (by Shaka Loves You and X-Ray Ted, respectively. Tons of fun for festive season funkateers of all ages!
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BOMBBEST 019
20 Dec 19
Breakbeat
20 Dec 19
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: Spinforth, Clairvo (MustBeat), Frankee More, Chudy, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat
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BOMBS COMP
14 Oct 14
Breakbeat
14 Oct 14
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
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: 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
Bruck Wild EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Goodgroove Records, Roast Beatz, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Utah Saints, DJ Axe, The Funk Hunters, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks, JiggyJoe, Radical Mixtape, Funk and Filth, Beatvandals
Review: Fact: Tom's real surname is genuinely Booze! There was a terrible mix-up between the birth registry office and off licence when he was born. Naturally Tom was upset for many years, but he took consolation by burying himself in the studio with a sampler and a keen ear for a badboy groove, and his diligence is paying off. Each of this nu-funk trio squelches and fist bumps with unashamed party brutality, the highlight being the Bob James / Perpetual Motion sampling "Point & Shoot". Venture to no disco without this!
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BSDIGI 021
08 Mar 13
Breakbeat
08 Mar 13
Breakbeat
Played by: Fort Knox Five, DUBRA, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Rory Hoy, Morlack, D-Funk, Funk Fusion
Review: Rumours that party producer Tom Booze records everything whilst completely hammered are yet to be confirmed. However one listen to his latest, the Get Fonky EP, and you'd be forgiven for believing them. This is no bad thing as both tracks here, "You Had It All" and "Get Fonky With It", both posses a certainly woozy, slo-mo charm. The former sees a delicious early 80s boogie jam grind along at 55 bpm, whilst the latter sees classic bloc rockin', anthem-mongering marry some lazy breaks for some classic p-funk party vibes.
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BOMBMUSIC 021
12 Feb 16
Breakbeat
12 Feb 16
Breakbeat
Played by: Frankee More, DUBRA, Mooqee, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, Rory Hoy, THE NICEGUYS
Review: Born with the name Booze, a nightlife career was always a no-brainer for our Tom. He delivers the kind of crowd-friendly mash-ups that you can't remember the morning after, but you still know were fun at the time. Here's his latest two track jam and you'll be glad to know it ain't broke and he ain't fixed it. The title track ramps the funk factor up to 11, marrying hip-hop beats, vocoders and Daft Punk boogie riffs. On the digital flipside meanwhile, "Put You Down" sees Kymberley Kennedy lend her silky vocals to a super smooth 80s-style slow-groove jam.
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BOMBMUSIC 024
30 Sep 16
Breakbeat
30 Sep 16
Breakbeat
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
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 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
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
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
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
Review: As ever with Bomb Strikes, we are given a big room banger, this time sounding bigger than ever as The Niceguys land with a very lively creation entitled 'Turn It Out'. Through a combination of heavily sampled guitar solos, vinyl scratch wizardry and incredibly hard hitting drum designs, this one is sure to send the dancefloor into an absolute ruckus come the breakdown. To accompany the instantly impactful original, Dubra gets involved with a hard hitting D&B rethink, focusing on striking synths and sharp drum designs. Lovely stuff!
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BOMBMUSIC 059
21 Feb 20
Breakbeat
21 Feb 20
Breakbeat
Rock Me EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Frankee More, Fort Knox Five, DUBRA, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, TURNTILL, Funk Fusion, THE NICEGUYS
Review: Brand new to the Bomb Strike block, Swiss duo lay down two stupendously cheeky bootlegs: "Dirty Banger" antes up with a sweaty MOP / Redman fusion over a greasy, sleazy glitch groove while "Rock Me" goes right back to 1975 and dusts off your dad's favourite Doobie Brothers album. Complete with a stripped back dub version, "Rock Me" works so well you could be convinced it's a totally original production. Rocking.
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BSDIGI 025
14 Dec 15
Breakbeat
14 Dec 15
Breakbeat
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Badboe, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, THE NICEGUYS, Funky Boogie Brothers, ElectroGorilla, Lack Jemmon
Review: We were very happy to see the legendary Bomb Strikes imprint make their return to releasing after a brief break away, returning to the fray with this fabulously groovy number from The Niceguys. The EP begins with 'That Ass', a smooth funkadelic jam session, featuring scattered vocal slices, exciting keyboard riffs and of course some wicked drum work. We are also gifted the more 4x4 infused sounds of 'Valley Hacienda', a soulful bag of harmonies, working wonders between the spaces in the 4x4 rhythms. A very pleasing project to say the least!
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BOMBMUSIC 039
14 Sep 18
Breakbeat
14 Sep 18
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
Joy EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Fort Knox Five, DUBRA, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, THE NICEGUYS, Funk Fusion, Empresarios
Review: Some people have incorrectly dubbed Switzerland as being well, a bit boring. This is nonsense of course, and, with their cheeky mash-up productions, Swiss duo The Niceguys take great delight in proving the haters wrong. The EP's title alone sets the tone - Joy indeed. There are two incendiary party jams featured here - "Pride & Joy" leads the way, taking Marvin Gaye's ode to fatherhood and setting it to a slow trumpet-stab-lead hip-hop groove. Providing a contemporary foil to the latter, "Get Up" sees classic Nate Dogg (and Eve!) set to a lively electro-house backbone. Feel the party joy!
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BSDIGI 026
19 Sep 16
Breakbeat
19 Sep 16
Breakbeat
