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Review: Washington DC's Fort Knox Five released the Pressurize The Cabin LP about 18 months ago, and since then they've toured every corner of the globe, releasing many remixes along the way too. Now they've had time to collect all these reworks onto one album and it's a biggie - 20 tunes strong in fact. Some of the many highlights include All Good Funk Allianance's staccato-synth sing-along version of "Fire In My Belly", The Funk Hunters' cut-up electro version of "Whatcha Gonna Do" and the DJ Dan/Mike Balance acid-funk remix of "Keep It Poppin". Something for everyone here.
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FKX 100
14 Oct 16
Breakbeat
14 Oct 16
Breakbeat
Various
Backbeat Underground - "She Don't Love Me (Like I Do)" (feat Aaron Abernathy - radio edit) - (3:55) 85 BPM
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FKX 146
21 Jul 23
Funk
21 Jul 23
Funk
Review: Jack Of All Trades - It's the album that keeps on giving. Released this time last year it's undergone the full instrumental treatment and two remix EPs. Now this, the nu-funk piece de resistance: a floor-tickling collection of the previous remixes plus a whole load more. Highlights include Skeewif's Young MC-meets-Shaft-on-Mancini Avenue flavoured remix of "Time To Get Loose" and Dads On Display's Koan Sound style mix of smooth 80s b2b screaming midrange bass on "Closer To The Edge". But at 18 tracks that's the tip of this eclectic, open-all-hours party fest. It's all exceedingly good.
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FKX 059
12 Mar 13
Breakbeat
12 Mar 13
Breakbeat
Radio Free DC (feat Afrika Bambaataa & King Kamonzi - ASkillz & Krafty Kuts remix - remastered) - (4:37) 140 BPM
The Party Pushers (feat Mustafa Akbar - Smalltown Romeo remix - Krafty Kuts re rub) - (4:31) 129 BPM
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), The Allergies, BMD, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Badboe, Trotter, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Bart&Baker
Review: Washington funksters Fort Knox Five have played a major role in the party breaks scene with such confidence and consistency it feels like they've been around for much longer than 10 years. Here we find their explorative, far-reaching range under the knife of their finest peers. 15 tracks in total, each one highlighting a different aspect of the FKF's repertoire: Krafty Kuts and Skillz add a UK booty-bass twist to "Radio Free DC", Rodney Hunter adds a sense of Vandross-level disco silk to "Uptown Tricks", Badboe emphasises the raw organic soul swing of "What Make Ya Dance" while Featurecast ramps up "Killa Soundboy" with P-funk naughtiness. And that's just the tip of this funky iceberg. A consummate celebration of a decade of bona fide party artistry, here's to the next 10 years.
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FKX 069
19 Nov 13
Breakbeat
19 Nov 13
Breakbeat
Review: In his native Washington DC, Mustafa Akbar was a scene legend: the frontman for reggae band Nappy Riddem, he was also head of security at the famous Eighteenth Street Lounge and staged his own festival, Mustock, as well as recording several solo albums. Sadly, he passed away from a rare blood disease last year, aged just 61. Regular collaborators Fort Knox Five released the posthumous 'Attracted' EP by way of tribute back in March, and now here come the remixes. Funk-breaks is the dominant sound but with 15 mixes of just five tracks there's room, too, for D&B, hip-hop and heavy, headnodding dubtronica, making for a varied and enjoyable listen.
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FKX 129
08 May 20
Funk
08 May 20
Funk
Review: Now here's an interesting concept. All Good Funk Alliance follow up their fourth album release with an instrumental version. At first it seems superfluous, but give it a listen and you realise their beats have just as much raw funk power as stand alone instrumentals as they do vocal party jams. It's a daring move - with acts like the AGFA, it's often the vocals that really gives the tracks character, but they've got the confidence to show just how musically adept they are. Tracks that really shine in their new-found naked state include the bouncy, bumpy bass jam "Mr Hipnoid", the superfly slap bass space session "Speaker Sweat" and the squidgy/sexy/borderline absurd synth anthem "RTA (Respect To Arcadion)".
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FKX 052
24 Jul 12
Breakbeat
24 Jul 12
Breakbeat
Review: Rex Riddem and Mustafa Akbar - aka Nappy Riddem - drop this killer 10-track set entitled One World Sovereignty on Washington based funk 'n breaks label Fort Knox. As with the duo's previous outings on Fort Knox, there's an insouciant blend of breaks, funk, hip-hop and smooth soul on offer. There are highlights aplenty, including the sultry "Angle It", dubby b-boy riddim "Ease Up", reggae-influenced "DTA", the killer title track and funk-fuelled "Shango".
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FKX 042
04 Oct 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
04 Oct 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Played by: Prosper, Clairvo (MustBeat), Tal M. Klein, Mo-Matic, Gazeebo, Chudy, Badboe, Trotter, All Good Funk Alliance, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dastardly Kuts, The Funk Hunters, Nappy Riddem, Basement Freaks, Arsam - Empresarios
Review: Primed with party power and whacked out on some seriously spacey synths, the All Good Funk Alliance update their already impressive repertoire with a fourth studio album. Sounding more polished and developed than ever before, this is a rare breed of album that works well as a collection of individual DJ bombs and a slick cohesive listening experience. Naturally, highlights abound and range in rich flavours from the gritty, KRS-One-meets-Plump DJs style booty shaker "Time To Get Loose" to the classic Danny Breaks style block-rocking bass and timbale fusion "Throw Down". Littered with slippery disco, raw instrumental funk and vibrant breakbeats, these cats aren't jacks at all -they're party masters.
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FKX 050
01 May 12
Breakbeat
01 May 12
Breakbeat
Played by: Zamali, OMEGAMAN, Juno Recommends Dub, The Funk Hunters, Ancient Astronauts, SpekuLLa Records
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FKX 045
03 Jan 12
Dub
03 Jan 12
Dub
Played by: BMD, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Savages Y Suefo, Juno Recommends Funk, Fort Knox Five, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Quincy Jointz, TOSSES, KUT FUNK, Empresarios, See-I, Jayl Funk
Review: Genre-blurring Washington D.C. outfit Fort Knox Five have been holed up in the studio for ages working on the follow-up to their previous LP, Radio Free D.C., which was released back in 2008. It's been so long in fact that these ten tracks really herald a new era for the band rather than simply being a follow up. That said, their familiar signature is very much still present, resulting in a feel good fusion of hip-hop, funk and soul that's destined to be the soundtrack of many folks's summer.
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FKX 078
28 Apr 15
Funk
28 Apr 15
Funk
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Chudy, Qdup, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: Two originals, ten versions - Fort Knox celebrate QDUP's first original release on their label with a huge package that guarantees something for everyone. Both "Rock On" and "Let's Go" bump and flex with chubby p-funk mischief. Heavy on the hip-hop frontage, they're instant hip-strutters that nod heavily at US hip-hop's west coast heritage. Remix-wise you can take your pick; Basement Freaks goes for the sleazy slo-mo breakbeats, Nynfus Corporation get their swagger on with some heavy emphasis on the live drum feeling while DJ Love ramps up the tempo for something a little more evangelistic. With instrumentals thrown in for good measure, all DJ scenarios are catered for right here.
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FKX 067
15 Oct 13
Breakbeat
15 Oct 13
Breakbeat
Review: Thunderball, the self-proclaimed "ambassadors of style" are a Washington, DC based trio (Rob Myers, Steve Raskin and Sid Barcelona) have made a worldwide name for themselves with their own unique brand of cinematic dub. Released on Fort Knox, Cinescope is their latest long player and it features 12 sizzling new cuts with appearances from pals like Miss Johnna M, Mustafa Akbar, 'reggae shamans' See-I and even hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa. Highlights include the sitar-laced, Bollywood referencing opener "Road To Benares", the tough, breaky 70s funk of "Thunder In The Jungle" and retro Latin fun of the kitschy "Chicachiquita".
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FKX 103
09 Dec 16
Breakbeat
09 Dec 16
Breakbeat
Review: If there were an award for 'most remixed album', genre-busting Washington D.C. outfit Fort Knox Five would win hands down for their ongoing remix programme of every track from their Pressurize The Cabin LP. This time it's the turn of their Mexican pop-hop sing-along, "Cinco To The Brinco", and it's been reworked somethin' good. There are a whopping nine different versions of the original on offer here, covering all bases in the process. Highlights include Omegaman's breaky shuffle, Basement Freaks towering party electro instrumental and the sumptuous White Isle vibes of Farid's Ode To The '90s Dub.
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FKX 093
29 Apr 16
Breakbeat
29 Apr 16
Breakbeat
Played by: Fort Knox Five, Trotter, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Empresarios, See-I, Astronaut Jones, Jah Works
Review: For dubbed-out space cadets, See-I, their Knowledge Shine Bright album is the groovy gift that keeps on giving. Throughout last year we were treated to a slew of EPs featuring reworked versions of the album's various tracks. Now they present a kind of best of these remix EPs, with the whole album represented in reworked form. There are 13 tunes to enjoy, highlights including the stormin' electro-breaks sizzler "Queen Of Sheeba", Astronaut Jones' shimmering chill-out version of "Rebel In Blue" and Mikkim's DnB meets rocksteady remix of "Real Steel".
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FKX 090
12 Feb 16
Breakbeat
12 Feb 16
Breakbeat
Review: US genre-mangling funk ensemble Fort Knox Five recently returned with the long awaited Pressurize The Cabin LP. Such was the joyous response from new and old fans alike, that the gang are continuing to spread the love by releasing this new edition featuring instrumental versions of all ten album tracks. Whether you're a hip-hop DJ, a soul or a funk selecter (or both), it's time to get creative with your mash-up skills!
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FKX 079
14 Jul 15
Funk
14 Jul 15
Funk
Review: In all honesty, we're not quite clear on exactly what genre the Washington trio of Thunderball really specialise in, but we love that about their catalogue. From breaks through to jungle, disco and house, the group never leave you wanting more. This latest release, a heavily packed remix LP of their Declassified album, literally touches upon every style of dance-oriented music, which is something that perfectly encapsulates their diversity in terms of approach. You got peeps like Thievery Corporation, Boca 45, Avatars of Dub, and many others laying down the utter truth. Jazzy, disco-tinged, funked-out and capable of winning over even the most timid of dancers. Big shot moves...
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FKX 108
28 Apr 17
Breakbeat
28 Apr 17
Breakbeat
Played by: Spinforth, Clairvo (MustBeat), Fort Knox Five, Trotter, Qdup Foundation, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, The Funk Hunters, Nappy Riddem, Basement Freaks
Review: Wow, what an epic remix package this is. It's impossible to feel short changed here as Fort Knox present not one, not two, no not even three, but eight remixes (including instrumentals) of the ever-popular Nappy Riddem cuts "Angle It" and "DTA". First up is DJ Wood who draws out the funky, vocal-driven element with dribbling melodies and trumpet-tooting fun. Next is K Sabroso's re-lick which is much more stripped back, with booming bass and amplified urban spoken lyrics adding a sense of menace. After this comes the Stickybuds' D&B remix of "DTA" which is full of punchy 175bpm madness; then the dub Architect remix which is all swaggering sauciness and shimmying dancefloor vibes for the duration. As if that wasn't enough, there are also instrumentals of all of the above.
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FKX 056
11 Dec 12
Breakbeat
11 Dec 12
Breakbeat
Review: This Washington DC act delivered the Pressurize The Cabin LP nearly a year ago. They've had a whale of a time since - playing everywhere and releasing remixes and different editions of the various album tracks. Now it's the turn of the tough and breaky title track to get the remix treatment. There are three new mixes to check out, complete with instrumentals too: Mat The Alien delivers some nicely polished DnB funk, Qdup switches the mood to bouncy, breaky party-hop and J*labs get down and dirty with some edgier hip-hop vibes. The Fort Knox Five juggernaut just keeps rolling!
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FKX 091
04 Mar 16
Breakbeat
04 Mar 16
Breakbeat
Review: This is the latest in a series of remixes of tracks from See-I's mighty Knowledge Shine Bright LP. There are eight different reworks included this time round, highlights include the abstract digi-dub-funk remix of "The Chase" by Sol Powers Allstars, the G-funk influenced Afroqben remix of "The Chase" and Oemgaman's widescreen, sunny afternoon instrumental rework of "Revolution".
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FKX 087
20 Nov 15
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
20 Nov 15
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Played by: Spinforth, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, Sammy Senior, Radical Mixtape, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, See-I
Review: Another busty bounty of rubs from the Fort Knox family... Repurposing See I's sun-skanked and dub-drenched originals into heavier club-ready jams, they've invited a motley band of remixers for the second version collection; Sammy Senior steps up with a swaggering nu-funk twist on "Real Steel", Thunderball slap down a nippy D&B roller on "Never Give Up", Lack Jemmon rips up "Queen Of Sheba" into a glitch-meets-moombah slo-mo stamper while Palletz injects "Rudeboy Razor" with sirens and Glitch Mob style mid-tempo breaks. Complete with instrumentals, Fort Knox have catered for all tastes right here.
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FKX 084
28 Jul 15
Breakbeat
28 Jul 15
Breakbeat
Played by: Voodoocuts, All Good Funk Alliance, Empresarios - El Video Killer, Nappy Riddem, Ez Icarus
Review: There are a few things you can bet your bottom dollar on in life; Fort Knox releases being funky as hell is one. And those releases getting backed up with an equally hefty remix package is another. Here's a fine example; each reversion adding a whole new party spirit to the mutli-lingual messiness of the originals. Take G-Flux's swamp stomp skank vibe on "Rompan Fila". Take Skeewiff's bold big band swing licks on "Para Mis Amigos". Take the tropical sea-side sparkles of Auditors Domination's remix of "Estereolismo". Each one a bottom-shaking, bottom-heavy, bottom dollar saving beauty.
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FKX 053
30 Oct 12
Breakbeat
30 Oct 12
Breakbeat
Review: Following a long hiatus, it's great to now see veteran producer Ursula 1000 back in prolific form. Previously we've come to expect everything from this guy, from quirky lounge music to electro and disco. Here though, on "Smoke Machine" he's rustled up a peak-time hip house jam, the kind of electro-house house-meets-party-rap that the likes of Tiga used to play in those post-electro-clash days. Remix -wise, we're talking retro funk (Fort Knox Five), fizzy freestyle electro (Qdup) and cheeky 90s-house pop shenanigans (Richard Gear).
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FKX 085
29 Sep 15
Breakbeat
29 Sep 15
Breakbeat
