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The D ThemeCOMING SOON
Review: DJ Godfather dropped a series of EPs last year and he continues his fine run of form on The D Theme. The title track centres on insistent chord surges and a backing comprising urgent techno hi-hats and a swung electro rhythm. Both "Method To My Madness" and "Beyond The Wormhole" see DJ Godfather go down a deeper route. Based on wiry grooves and featuring outer space blips and bleeps and atmospheric synths, they could easily be part of Underground Resistance's catalogue. He returns to more familiar terrain with "Yo Feet 2 Slo". Based around a rumbling ghetto rhythm and featuring a simple but effective vocal sample, it's classic Godfather material.
DB 118
26 Apr 24
Electro
26 Apr 24
Electro
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DB 117A
22 Mar 24
Techno
22 Mar 24
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Following on from a series of diverse, at times pop-leaning releases, DJ Godfather goes back to his Detroit roots on Killshot. The title track is a frenetic piece of high-tech jazz, with dramatic chords and strings swooping in over a frenetic metallic rhythm. "Funk For The Trunk" is a killer electro track, with Godfather fusing splurging acid with a menacing bass and an angular rhythm. The sum of these parts is an uncompromising but funky workout. And Godfather remains in similar territory for "Subterranean Tech Beat". Based on a barrelling groove, its high frequency tones and relentless percussion prime it for peak-time use.
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DB 116
15 Dec 23
Electro
15 Dec 23
Electro
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Another week, another DJ Godfather release. The veteran Detroit producer is in a creative purple patch right now, and That Booty is a reminder of the range and depth of his sound. It moves from the title track's primal ghetto tech swing -and Lil Mz 313's suggestive vocals - to the soulful, R&B-tinged groove of "Till It's All Gone". It too features a vocalist - in this instance it's Ricky Burns's seductive tones. Godfather delivers a reflective interlude in the shape of "Footwerkz". However, it's only a temporary pause and soon enough, he bounces back with the jacking, vocal-tinged ghetto of "Not Me" and "Smokin' Up Yo Weed".
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DB 114
25 Aug 23
Electro
25 Aug 23
Electro
Review: DJ Godfather is in the middle of a creative purple patch, and Hypnotized is the latest in a series of releases from the Detroit artist. The title track has a pop sensibility, thanks to the use of a catchy, vocoder vocal. Looped over rolling breaks, it has the potential to be a hit. In contrast, "Table Terrorist", available here in two versions, sees Godfather indulge his hip-hop leanings. Call and response vocals vie with turntablist scratches and cuts for the listener's attention. Of course, the sound of ghetto is never too far away on a Godfather release. In this instance, it comes in the form of the high-octane "Damn It's Fat", which features Ricky Burns' captivating rhymes.
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DB 113
04 Aug 23
Electro
04 Aug 23
Electro
Review: DJ Godfather has released a slew of material recently, and on his latest EP, he takes aim at a particular demographic within the DJ community. Hooking up with rapper Goodmoney G100, the title track calls out his peers who 'stand in the booth, pressing sync buttons'. Realised against the backdrop of a bruising electro funk rhythm, it's a compelling call out of modern DJ culture. On "Damage Control", the storied Detroit producer shows a deeper side - playing out over a robust bass, mysterious synths call to mind Drexciyan mystique. In contrast, "Down Woodward Avenue" sees him stay in an esoteric place, but this time the focus is on chord-heavy techno. "Count Back" is classic Godfather electro, with speak and spell vocals and otherworldly tones playing out over a frenetic rhythm.
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DB 112
14 Jul 23
Electro
14 Jul 23
Electro
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: DJ Godfather has always gone his own way, and this EP is no exception. The title track serves up a more dystopian take on his trademark sound as he invites the listener on a journey through his hometown. Powered by crisp drums and eerie synths, the track's centrepiece is a foreboding vocal. In contrast, there's the jittery ghetto tech of "Godfather L.I.V.E.", while on "She Gettin' Hits", he presents another side. Underpinned by a throbbing, ebm-style groove, it features Goodmoney G100 delivering an insistent rap. Returning to his roots, Godfather closes out the release with the old school Detroit electro of "That Street Beat".
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DB 111
23 Jun 23
Electro
23 Jun 23
Electro
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Detroit electro icon DJ Godfather is back again to continue on with the latest release in a series of 11 total EPs on Databass. Experience the sound of mechanoids going to battle on "That Electro Shit" before Brian Jeffries delivers a thumping late night house jam on the impressive "1200s Are Lit". "Intergalactic Funk" loves up to its title on this typically soulful hi-tech jam, and "Oh Shit" (feat Goodmoney G100) goes back to the seminal DJ Godfather sound of old which gets seriously deep, down and dirty as we like it.
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DB 110
02 Jun 23
Electro
02 Jun 23
Electro
Review: Detroit electro icon DJ Godfather returns this week with the latest release on his ever reliable Databass imprint. "Hold Up" is next in a series of 11 EPs and sees him collaborate with Chicago booty bass pioneer DJ Deeon. This is the guy who laid down the foundations for what Godfather would soon expand upon with his explorations in the 'ghettotech' sound. Needless to say, the results make for one seriously down and dirty dancefloor workout. Elsewhere, the hi-tech soul beats of "Let's Talk Some Jit" equally satisfies, as does the emotive mood music of "Shake Them" and the in-your-face bass attack of closing cut "Squo?"
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DB 109
12 May 23
Electro
12 May 23
Electro
Review: It's great to see Detroit pioneer DJ Godfather back releasing music regularly. Hot on the heels of It's Ghetto Tech, he drops this new, diverse release. The title track is a dark, stepping electro roller. Featuring an insistent synth riff, grinding bass and deft hip-hop scratches, it's less frenetic than Godfather's typical material, but no less funky. "Can't C Me" sees him follow a similar approach, with falsetto vocals added to the mix. Godfather reverts to his trademark ghetto tech sound for "Bass Drop". Featuring Lil Mz 313, the interplay between jittery rhythm and call-and-response vocal are irresistible. Changing tact again, "Assassin On The Decks" resounds to melodic piano lines and warbling acid swirls.
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DB 108
21 Apr 23
Electro
21 Apr 23
Electro
DJ Godfather feat Dan Diamond
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Styles and fads may come and go, but thankfully DJ Godfather remains a constant. He has been releasing high-paced dance music for almost 30 years, and he remains at the forefront of a sound he has pioneered. The title track is a frenetic banger, based on all the usual Godfather elements - high-pace electro drums, vocals loops chopped to pieces and a primal low end. "Ghetto Tech" also features Dan Diamond riffing about what the sound entails. The release boasts some fine instrumental versions. The "Chapter 1" take is led by dramatic ominous stabs and nagging percussion, while the second "Chapter" focuses more on bleepy electro influences. However, it's "Chapter 4", in all its primal rhythm, sub-bass glory that really capture the essence of DJ Godfather, and by extension, the ghetto tech sound.
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DB 107X
31 Mar 23
Electro
31 Mar 23
Electro
Review: The undisputed Godfather of Motor City ghettotech returns on his esteemed Databass imprint with "Warehouse Musik", taken from the forthcoming LP 'This Detroit Thing Of Ours'. The title track sees the man known to his Mum as Brian Jeffries go for a more straight-up techno vibe on this hypnotising acid techno belter, which comes with several other tracks on this extended EP. Other highlights include the brooding electro bass of "You Can't Stop This", the proper 313 state of mind on "East Side - West Side" (feat Goodmoney G100) which is something more familiar of the DJ Godfather's style, and the hi-tech computer funk of "Freq Me".
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DB 106X
10 Mar 23
Electro
10 Mar 23
Electro
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Detroit ghettotech icon Brian Jeffries aka DJ Godfather should require no introduction. The Databass chief is back with a new offering titled D3T.3L3CTR0. It's his fifth long player which does exactly what it says on the tin, featuring 16 tracks of pure form electro executed by one of the Motor City's most distinguished engineers. From the robo-futurist groove of "TH3Y'V3 ARR1V3D", moving into the most dystopian of funk on "ATTACK F1R5T", re-programming another sci-fi bass attack on "R3P0PULAT3" and towards the end he makes contact - with the deep space alien transmission of "TH3 AFT3R 3FF3CT".
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DB 104
11 Mar 22
Electro
11 Mar 22
Electro
Review: Spanning an epic 46 tracks of ghetto tech, house, electro and techno bangers welded all the more to scratch tracks, footwork and straight up motor city bangers - DJ Godfather's This Detroit Thing Of Ours has landed. With each track segueing into the next the album also includes collaborations with DJ Deeon, Goodmoney G100 and King Saaidi to Gettoblaster & Missy - you find other badass collabs vai Lil Mz 313 ("That Booty"), to soulful yet dubbier-tranced out numbers with Ricky Burns ("Back It Up"). Furthermore there's the raw basslines of "It's Ghetto Tech" featuring Dan Diamond to some slurpy-sippin' midwest club vibes of "What Up" featuring Parkhouse. DJ Godfather, better recognise y'all.
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DB 103
12 Nov 21
Footwork/Juke
12 Nov 21
Footwork/Juke
Review: More original DJ Godfather material you can take to the bank! With more undeniable Detroit electro and tongue-in-cheek ghetto tech on hand, the highlight this time may well come from the deep house, R&B, soul and funk touches you'll get outta "Late Night Funk". Get your straight up vocal club tracks with a touch of late-fidget in "Owe You Shit (feat Lil Mz 313)" with some Egytian Lover beatbox electro landing in "313 Keeps It Down" (and its bonus acapella clap track). And for another slice of peak time, acid-tinged, 808 club music that's the real deal, obviously, it's "Do It".
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DB 101
28 May 21
Electro
28 May 21
Electro
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: DJ Godfather back in da house with Smoke In Da Air, the crowning track of a release that's backed up by three electro, acid and house inspired jams. "Smoke In Da Air" stands out from the get-go for its undeniable footwork flavour, detuned vocals, smokey chords and wavering bassline - a hit! For your classic slice of ghetto house head straight to "Big Girl", with "Like Some Dubstep" going from minimal groove to Ultra Music festival banger. And for a pure deep house vibe with a touch of everything Detroit - "Rebirth Of A City" is your jam.
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DB 100
14 May 21
Electro
14 May 21
Electro
