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Jalapeno
Various
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Don Dayglow, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Funk, Morlack, TOSSES, D-Funk, Massimo Vanoni (The Smoker), Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Sould Out
Review: A little funk sensibility can be the best of remedies to sooth your winter chills, and this new 20-track compilation from JalapeNo is the perfect remedy. The imprint has it down when it comes to releasing contemporary soul-dance, and peeps like the Ephemerals, Basement Freaks, and Izo Fitzroy are all revelations in of themselves. Just to give you a little flavour of this steaming hotpot of sounds and grooves, there's a little tribal disco slaying on Soopasoul's "Hustlin'", vintage Motown soul with The Allergies and "Since Youave Been Gone", and contemporary r&b vibes through the vocal talent of Alexia Coley and her "Jekyll & Hyde" tune. There's something in here for all walks of life, so be sure to flick through this baby to find your kink.
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JAL 231
16 Dec 16
Funk
16 Dec 16
Funk
Various
Kraak & Smaak - "Dynamite" (feat Sebastian & DJ Git Hyper - Kraak & Smaak's Boogie Funk version) - (6:33) 123 BPM
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JAL 257
24 Jul 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Jul 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Played by: The Allergies, Trotter, Don Dayglow, Juno Recommends Funk, TOSSES, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion
Review: The clue is in the title here as Brighton-based funk label Jalepeno have rounded up fifteen of the best soul sister cuts from their mighty catalogue. Boasting a mix of old and new, and spanning quite a few different styles too, this compilation couldn't have come soon enough. Some of the many highlights featured include the powerful and bluesy soul-bearing opener, "Reckoning" by Iro FitzRoy, the candy floss tones of Berenice Van Leer on the 80s-tastic "My Mind' Made Up" by Kraak & Smaak and the muscular harmonies of Farina Miss on Featurecast's "Ego Tripping".
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JAL 226
23 Sep 16
Funk
23 Sep 16
Funk
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, TOSSES, Jimi Needles, Funky Boogie Brothers, Mr Rich and The Caretaker, Funk Fusion
Review: Featurecast has been dabbling in groove and funk for quite a while now. Matter of fact, in his own words he has been on a mission to "funk his way across the globe with his own brand of.. mid-tempo Breaks, Hip-Hop, Funk, D&B and downright dirty Bass together in his own remarkable way". The Shout It Out LP comes courtesy of the UK's funkiest dance label Jalapeno. Highlights include the hip-hop/heavy metal crossover of "Shout It Out" featuring Illvis Freshly's killer rhyming, the electro infused breaks of "No One Left" featuring Greg Blackman's soulful vocals and the funky block rocking beats of "What You Want" featuring the mad skills of Pugs Atomz, Wes Restless & Ill Legit.
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102989
29 Apr 16
Breakbeat
29 Apr 16
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: DJ Rudd, Mo-Matic, Manmade / CMC-Silenta, DJ AKA (Funk Moguls), All Good Funk Alliance, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Ursula 1000, Dastardly Kuts, DJ Axe, The Funk Hunters, D-Funk, Basement Freaks, Tulioxi
Review: Perfect timing for all summer soirees: London's premier funk dealers Jalapeno fire up yet another spotless collection of party nuggets. Showcasing their extensive repertoire, they've crammed in 14 unmissable, unmixed and unmistakeably swinging tracks by the likes of Featurecast, Beekeepers, Kraak & Smaak, Smoove & Turrell, Max Sedgley, Parker, Moneyshot and more. From prime-time party pieces (Hint's b-boy breaking remix of Kraak & Smaak's "Let's Go Back") to low-swung, hipster disco (Tom Drummond's "Keep It Moving) via deep house that's so clean and pristine you could do surgery on it (D'Steph's "Getting It On"), the whole compilation sparkles with sonic sunshine. And for those days when you just haven't got the energy to mix (don't lie - we've all been there), they've even thrown in a DJ mix of the tracks too.
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JAL 124
25 May 12
Breakbeat
25 May 12
Breakbeat
Played by: George Kelly, The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, YAM WHO?, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Ash Reynolds, J&M BROTHERS, SUNNER SOUL, Corrado Bucci, Flevans
Review: The bubbly JalapeNo imprint has been the main home to Kraak & Smaak's house-minded output over the years - although a few outings on the Spinnin' labels certainly help to cement their status as veritable nu-disco specialists - and this extensive new album Juicy Fruit feels like a natural place for them to be right now. We're talking about thirteen classy disco-leaning house gems here, all of them perfectly suitable for dancefloor domination and Saturday evening seduction. This is for the dancers, the swingers and party starters; it feels like the sort of ticket you don't get too often, an energetic and fun collection of great dance SONGS. Indulge.
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JAL 217
10 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
10 Jun 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Allergies, Sam Redmore, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Jalapeno Records, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Bristol's The Allergies (aka Moneyshot and Rackabeat) blew people's minds with their debut LP, As We Do Our Thing and now they are back with follow up, Push On. We're used to the pair effortlessly fusing funk, Northern soul and big beats but this time round they've expanded their horizons to also feature hip-hop, with UK MC veteran, Dr Syntax (The Mouse Outfit, Foreign Beggars) joining the fray. Some of the many highlights include the retro soul stomp of "Entitled To That", the Fatboy-goes-back-to-sixties Southern soul of "Since You've Been Gone" and the clavinet-driven funk of "Get Down On You".
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JAL 248
21 Jul 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
21 Jul 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Mooqee, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Rory Hoy, Jimi Needles, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: The Allergies are duo (DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat) who hail from Bristol. However unlike many a fellow Bristolian, these guys don't produce bone-rattling bass productions, instead they opt for the 'feel-good, energetic ear candy' of mashed-up funk, soul, disco and breaks. Their album, As We Do Our Thing, is out now, and here we have two tracks culled from it. First up, "Love's Supposed To Be" fuses twangy, Fatboy Slim/Wiseguys-style '90s big beat with a soaring soul vocal, whilst on the digital flipside the album's title track is all about loose '60s R&B/soul loops - pure party (guilty) pleasures!
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JAL 220
12 Jul 16
Breakbeat
12 Jul 16
Breakbeat
Kraak & Smaak feat Cleopold
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Trotter, Tonbe, Alien Disco Sugar / Leonidas DeeJay, Downunder Disco, Discotron
Review: Kraak & Smaak's recent album, Juicy Fruit, was packed with warm, loose and attractive blends of boogie, jazz-funk and soul-soaked disco. "Alone With You", a heartfelt stroll through soft-focus boogie pastures in the company of expressive vocalist Cleopold, was undoubtedly one of the highlights. Here it gets a deserved single release, accompanied by three new reworks. Purple Disco Machine steals the show with a version that deftly melds the Dutch outfit's original disco instrumentation to a tasty house groove and atmospheric nu-disco synths. Elsewhere, Knight One's rework is breezy and organic, whilst Loframes delivers a bouncy, radio-friendly house interpretation shot through with bold electronic motifs.
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JAL 227
28 Oct 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Oct 16
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Dr Rubberfunk, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Roast Beatz, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, ElectroGorilla, Vito lalinga
Review: The Brighton based 'Jalapeno' imprint has been the life and soul of the party for the last few years now, with recent releases continuing to impress, injecting some serious soul into the south coast. This time around they bring forward The Allergies for a vibrant two track EP, kicking off with 'Can't Keep Working This Hard'. As a composition, it's funk-o-meter is unrivalled, pulling in deliciously crunchy grooves with some top draw vocal work. On the flip, Andy Cooper joins the jamboree with some smooth rap vocals layered over the rawcus composition of 'Run It Back', bringing together top draw basslines and classic drum design
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JAL 278
13 Jul 18
Breakbeat
13 Jul 18
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Roast Beatz, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Funk, Quincy Jointz, Basement Freaks, LEGO EDIT, Funky Boogie Brothers, Ju@work, Vito lalinga
Review: Like the proverbial rolling stone, Jalapeno Records just keeps on going. The continued quality of the long-serving British label's releases is confirmed by this tenth edition of their digital-only "Jalapeno Funk" compilation series. There's naturally plenty of party-hearty peak-time fare to be found throughout, with highlights coming quick and fast. These include Supasoul's sun-bright rework of Funkysoul's trumpet-laden "The Inside Man", the leisurely breaks, Hammond solos and rich guitars of Dr Rubberfunk's "Pressure Cooker", the bustling funk/hip-hop fusion of Smoove's revision of the Allergies' "Run It Back" and the synth-bass propelled goodness of Basement Freaks' "Bring It back (feat Kamy)". It is, though, all pretty damn hot.
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JAL 290
14 Dec 18
Funk
14 Dec 18
Funk
Various
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Disco, Juno Recommends Funk, LEGO EDIT, Funky Boogie Brothers, Kongisto
Review: Jalapeno Records present a 17-track V/A collection of contemporary funk grooves, all of which have been given a makeover by Smoove, of Smoove & Turrell fame. There are some big names from the 'new old' funk scene represented (Haggis Horns, Nicole Willis, Smoove & Turrell themselves) but as you might expect from the label it's on, the emphasis is more on party-hearty funk breaks/funk-hop than out-and-out 60s/70s revivalism. Renegades Of Jazz's 'Fire' with its wukka-wukking geetar and guest rap vocal from The Allergies is one standout, King Bee's O'Jays-biting 'Money Gone' another, but dive on in and find your own faves...
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JAL 284
13 Sep 19
Funk
13 Sep 19
Funk
Played by: Spinforth, Frankee More, Fort Knox Five, DUBRA, Qdup, Quincy Jointz, Jimi Needles, Morlack, D-Funk, Dusty Tonez, Funk Fusion
Review: Featurecast's Shout It Out LP came out one year ago almost to the day, so it was a surprise when this nifty remix compilation landed on our charts this morning! But, this is dance music, and the only rule is that there are no rules. Funnily enough, this is a rule that runs true even in terms of the sounds put together right here, and there's a few too many of them for us to categorise the EP under one genre banner. To give you a taste of the content, Ahee's remix of "Move" is a cut-up technoid bullet with gnarly injections of menacing wobble bass, whereas Inapt's grizzly take on "999" gives the term 'bassline house' an innovative new meaning, and Dub:ra's version of "Take It Down" steps into the darker and more unexpected world of electro-house, served up through a contemporary EDM filter.
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JAL 242
14 Apr 17
Breakbeat
14 Apr 17
Breakbeat
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), The Allergies, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, RocknRolla Soundsystem, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Funk, Shaka Loves You, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Fusion, Empresarios, Vito lalinga
Review: This is the third album in as many years from the Bristolian hip-hop/funk duo, who are also festival favourites, so there's a good chance you already have a pretty good idea what they sound like. For the uninitiated, then old school block-party hip-hop would be one obvious point of reference, Stereo MCs another - but The Allergies throw far more than just rap into the pot, with soul, funk, jazz, R&B, breakbeat and rock elements weaving in and out of Steal The Show's 13 tracks. Guests on the album include Andy Cooper, Izo FitzRoy, Skunkadelic, ASM, Uncle Frank and Dr Syntax.
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JAL 280
19 Oct 18
Funk
19 Oct 18
Funk
Various
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Funk, Funky Boogie Brothers, Vito lalinga
Review: We're full of respect for the team behind Jalapeno Records, who have now been offering up the finest in funk, soul, hip-hop, disco and breakbeat for 20 years. It's a landmark that calls for a celebration, and with this compilation they've certainly marked their anniversary in style. The 20-track set is full-to-bursting with party-starting heat, with vintage gems from the likes of Skeewiff, Ikon, Kraak & Smaak and Featurecast being joined by more recent highlights from current imprint heavyweights such as Smoove & Turrell and the Allergies. Highlights are plentiful, with our picks including the break-driven revivalist soul headiness of Aldo Vanucci's 'You're All Show', the summery positivity of Gizelle Smith's 'S.T.A.Y' and the rushing disco brilliance of Dimitri From Paris's essential edit of Izo Fitzroy's 'I Want Magic'.
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JAL 2020
27 Nov 20
Funk
27 Nov 20
Funk
Played by: The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, Sam Redmore, Smoove, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Roast Beatz, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, Basement Freaks, Michael The Lion, Jean Claude Gavri, BRENDON P, That Needs an Edit/Pete Le Freq, Ruff Diamond
Review: Two years on from the release of her superb debut album "Skyline", Jalepeno's leading soul sister clears her throat and steps up to the microphone. "I Want Magic" is a truly collaborative affair, with Parisian jazz-funk/Latin disco combo Cotonete acting as FitzRoy's backing band and veteran disco don Dimitri From Paris acting as producer and mixer. The result is a wonderfully warm and life-affirming chunk of revivalist disco shot through with giddy positivity. Throughout, FitzRoy's sweet vocals rise above a brilliant backing track rich in Nile Rodgers style guitars, fluid piano riffs, warm bass, unfussy drums and punchy horns. The best mix is undoubtedly the "Dimitri From Paris v Cotonete 12" Version", which somehow manages to cram in a swathe of life-affirming instrument solos.
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JAL 289
07 Jun 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
07 Jun 19
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, Rory Hoy, Basement Freaks, Funky Boogie Brothers, Flevans, LTG Long Travel Groove
Review: Formed in 2012, Bristol duo The Allergies have spent the past eight years crafting a signature style that's like the missing link between Stereo MCs and The Dap Kings. This, their third studio long-player, doesn't throw up any huge surprises - yet again they float effortlessly from party-style hip-hop and funk breaks to effective 'new old' funk and northern soul pastiche - but is notable for its range of guest vocalists, who include Dynamite MC, The Cuban Brothers (on Latin excursion 'Let Them Know') and veteran Ugly Duckling rapper Andy Cooper, not to mention Bristol's own most notorious busker, Mr Woodnote. The Ike & Tina vibes of 'Every Trick In The Book' and the fast-n-furious 'I'm On It' (feat Dr Syntax) are among the highlights.
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JAL 350
17 Jul 20
Funk
17 Jul 20
Funk
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Funk, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: The Allergies seem to have settled into a routine with their releases lately - one retro-tastic 'new old' funk/soul jam with a sung vocal, plus one slice of funked-up hip-hop - and so it is again here. 'Felony' is all dusty horn parps, live drums and soulful male vocal, while the accompanying 'Ride 'Em Up' finds the Bristolian crew at their most Stereos-esque while a guest rap from Andy Cooper alternates with a sultry female soul vocal. There's nothing especially groundbreaking going on, but if your toes aren't tapping you might want to double-check that you remembered to put your feet on this morning...
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JAL 328
27 Mar 20
Funk
27 Mar 20
Funk
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Funk, X-Ray Ted, Doctor Hooka, Mr Doris, Funky Boogie Brothers, Gino Boleti
Review: The Allergies arrive at the Promised Land with mambo number five - the duo's fifth studio album! Featuring classic numbers in the familiar tones of tracks like "Working On Me" next to some more rap-and-boogie tracks with Andy Cooper of Ugly Duckling fame, other lyricists include soul sensation Marietta Smith, dance music heavyweight Dynamite MC, and the unmistakable voice of hip-hop royalty, Lyrics Born. Particular highlights include the bluesy half-time hip-hop number "Lean On You", Latin funk bomb, "Move On Baby" to the stringed-disco sessions of "The Beat". Get your more soulful numbers "Up Down Left Right", "New Thing" and "Are You Ready" without overlooking the pop-funk-rock-and-hip-hop crossover hit: "Promised Land".
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JAL 356
01 Oct 21
Funk
01 Oct 21
Funk
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), Spinforth, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Funk, Shaka Loves You, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Bristol crew The Allergies present an EP that showcases the two different strands to their musical output perfectly. 'Every Trick In The Book' is a straight-up 'new old' funker with live-sounding brass, Hammonds, a suitably fat bottom-end and an absolutely scorching female vocal from the "raw and blues-y" school of thought. There's a strong late 60s/early 70s feel to this one (some 80s-ish synth licks in the middle notwithstanding), whereas the accompanying 'Nuff Respect' finds Aspects returning to their rap roots, spitting impressively fast-flowing, polysyllabic bars atop a backing of funk beats and scratches. A treat for soul boys, b-boys and backpackers alike.
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JAL 310
06 Sep 19
Funk
06 Sep 19
Funk
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Fort Knox Five, YAM WHO?, Juno Recommends Disco, BRUNO FROM IBIZA, Andy Buchan, Sould Out
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JAL 245
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 May 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Kraak & Smaak singles are rarely anything less than party-starting treats, and this latest outing is no different. It helps, of course, that Eli Escobar - a producer known for delivering colourful, disco-and-boogie flavoured house hits - is on remix duty. His version of "U R Freak" is arguably a little dreamier and more musically intricate than his singles on Classic, but still packs a punch thanks to bustling organ stabs, bongo-laden beats and some on-point synth bass. The rest of the EP is taken up by Mood's modern boogie-meets-deep house remixes of "Prescription". Eric Biddiness makes his presence felt on the vocal version, rapping and singing over a squidgy, synth-laden backing track that perfectly tiptoes the fine line between club-ready fare and radio-friendly cheeriness.
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JAL 246
16 Jun 17
Deep House
16 Jun 17
Deep House
The Allergies feat Andy Cooper
Review: Having 'done their thing' so successfully last year with their debut album, Moneyshot and Rackabeats stride into 2017 with their targets set on another LP. The trip starts here with the seasonally-timed hip-swaying party jam. "Love That I'm In" purrs with sultry vocals, flexed with rippled lyricism from long-time compadre Andy Cooper and laid back funk guitar/bass groove. Silky, sunny, catchy.. The Allergies continue to deliver some serious gold.
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JAL 238
31 Mar 17
Funk
31 Mar 17
Funk
Various
Review: Is there no end to Jalapeno's flavour range? Constantly splashing their signature funk to any genre or corner of the dance they feel, Brighton-nee-London indie Jalapeno dust off the handsome array of D&B originals and remixes they've released plus a selection of brand new cuts such as Serum's sublime homage to De La Soul & Chaka Khan's "All Good" and a chilly graveyard staunter from Cybass ("Departure") Other highlights include Max Sedgley's Moulin Rouge-burning soul-stamper "What've I Got To Do", Dr Meaker's instant-smile inducing party-primed remix of Aldo Vanucci, Technimatic's sunset twist of Ephemerals and the unabashed vibes of Deeline & Ed Solo's Featurecast remix. And that's not even half of it. Tasty.
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JAL 204
22 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
22 Jul 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: The Allergies, Kraak & Smaak, Irregular Disco Workers, Fort Knox Five, Juno Recommends Disco, Tonbe, Andy Buchan
Review: Dutch boogie masters Kraak & Smaak mark two whole decades in the game this year, and to celebrate the occasion, Jalapeno bring us this best-of selection culled from releases both on Jalapeno and on their own Boogie Angst imprint. Kraak & Smaak have always neatly walked the line between straight-up funk, disco and boogie on the one hand, and more pop-oriented productions on the other, and so it is here: the first half of the album is packed with 'new old' funk and soul gems like 'Danse Macabre' and 'I Don't Know', while the second half concentrates largely on the more commercial side of their oeuvre, not to mention their collaborations with a wide array of guest vocalists. Fans will have most of what's here already, of course, but it's a fitting tribute to an impressive career to date - long may it continue.
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JAL400D
16 Jun 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
16 Jun 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Last year, Bristol's successful neo funkateers, The Allergies, delivered a strong LP, As We Do Our Thing, on Jalepeno. However rather than rest on their laurels, the pair (aka Moneyshot and Rackabeats) have continued to release new material. "Entitled To That" is their latest non-LP track and it's a blinder! Furious 60s beats stomp ahead with tambourines, claps and raucous female vocals right behind - a super authentic Motown-style jam of Marthe Reeves-proportions. On the digital flipside, "Get Down To You", looks more to the 70s for inspiration, with a tight clavinet and wah-wah guitar-led funk groove that's impossible to resist.
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JAL 249
07 Jul 17
Soul
07 Jul 17
Soul
Played by: Spinforth, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
Review: Veteran UK retro breaks duo Skeewiff (aka Alex Rizzo and Elliot Ireland) recently caused a splash with the release of their first album in ages, Skeewiff In Wonderland. Now they're back again, this time with a new, non-LP single. "Coming Home Baby" appears here in three versions: an acapella (or 'Wiffapella") a single edit and the full length version. Out favourite is the latter where you get nearly eight whole minutes of searing DnB beats fuelling a shimmy-tastic 50s/60s-style swing-along. Also included is the Austin Powers-meets-The-Spencer-Davis-Group Hammond heavy romp, "Triumph Stag". Groovy, baby!
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JAL 250
07 Jul 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
07 Jul 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Review: Dutch boogie house champs Kraak & Smaak knocked it outta the park last year with their Juicy fruit long player. Now they're putting out remixes of these two album cuts. "Stumble" is a sadness-tinged piano lament with soft, happy-sad summer day vibes. The Fhin Flip version retains Parcel's soulful vocals but adds slow, tough beats and low end rumbles. Elsewhere Richard Dorfmeister appears and delivers a spectacular "Cinematic Way" version and Blue Motel turn in a dreamy stonewashed synth rework. "So Clear" meanwhile is hazy deep house (Imagine a stoned Gypsy Woman) that gets remixed in an off-kilter funk direction by Memem.
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JAL 236
10 Mar 17
Balearic/Downtempo
10 Mar 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Various
Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, DJ LAUREL, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Juno Recommends Funk, Vito lalinga
Review: The 'Jalapeno Funk' series reaches its 12th installment. The title's arguably something of a misnomer, because the 20 tracks here are largely closer to Dap Kings-style neo-soul - with, in true Jalapeno style, a side order of hip-hop - than they are to phat-assed 70s funk. But look at the names involved: with the likes of Smoove & Turrell, The Allergies, Skeewiff, Dr Rubberfunk, Ivo Fitzroy and Aldo Vanucci all onboard, you know fans of the label and/or the style are going to be more than satisfied with this one! Soopasoul's jazz-tinged 'A Wild Mad Beat' is one standout for this reviewer, while Skeewiff's 'Man Of Constant Sorrow' is worth a mention for its distinctive use of a country/bluegrass-style male vocal.
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JAL 365
10 Dec 21
Funk
10 Dec 21
Funk
Played by: The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Johnnypluse, Umbo, Juno Recommends Funk, D-Funk, Vito lalinga, Ruckus Roboticus
Review: The Allergies have been, without a doubt, one of the most consistent outfits within the funk and breaks crossover space, with this new thirteen-track collection being a fabulous testament to both their consistency and creativity over the past few years. From the rave-ready horn toots of 'Mash Up The Sound' to the old school sampling flavour of 'Sometimes I Wonder', we see The Allergies unleash a full spectrum of what they can offer, alongside a host of collaborative guests including: Andy Cooper, Bootie Brown, Marietta Smith and more. Our highlights for this full project include the vibrant horn displays and steady drum builds of 'Hypnotise', along with the slow rolling bass swings of 'Treat You Right'. Lovely stuff!
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JAL 395
19 May 23
Funk
19 May 23
Funk
Played by: FINGERMAN, Javi Frias, Juno Recommends Funk, Shaka Loves You, Dave Mathmos, Vito lalinga, Flevans, Problematic Disko
Review: Shaping up to be one of the biggest soul tunes of the year, here 'Blind Faith' gets the remix treatment courtesy of Art Of Tones (formerly known as F-Comm fave Llorca) and fellow Jalapeno regular Smoove (as in Turrell). Art Of Tones nudges the track closer to soulful house territory - his Dub, in particular, would undoubtedly have gone down a storm at Ben Watt's legendary Sunday sessions Lazy Dog back in the day, with its phat b-line and jazz-funk guitar chops. Smoove then surprises with a shimmering, squelchy-basslined rub that also operates at a near-house tempo.
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JAL 342
15 May 20
Funk
15 May 20
Funk
Various
Review: The 'Jalapeno Funk' series reaches its 11th installment, which is no mean feat! As such, you should have a pretty good idea what to expect here already, and you'd be right. All the usual Jalapeno suspects - Flevans, Skeeweiff, Smoove & Turrell, Speedometer, The Allergies, Dr Rubberfunk, Aldo Vanucci - are present and correct, and while it has to be said there aren't many stylistic surprises or curveballs on offer, fans of the label's trademark funk 'n breaks sound will be more than satisfied, with highlights including Flevan's light-footed 'Speculate' and Vanucci's Hammond-toting 'Get A Hold On This'.
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JAL 313S
13 Dec 19
Funk
13 Dec 19
Funk
Played by: Juno Recommends Funk
Review: Finally here we have the much-awaited fourth album, Crown Posada, from the proudly gritty Geordie soul act Smoove & Turrell, who combine hard hitting social commentary with dancefloor thrilling vintage style soul and funk. They're' teased us with attention grabbing singles such as Glue Bag Flags, Fight On and you Could've Been A Lady. However there a more, deeper and richer delights to be had across the further nine tracks featured here including the Chic-influenced disco boogie of "No Point In Trying" and the edgy electro-funk "50 Days Of Winter". A seriously smart long player.
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JAL 222
14 Oct 16
Funk
14 Oct 16
Funk
Played by: Dj XS (FVUK), Spinforth, Dr Rubberfunk, The Allergies, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Funk, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Featuring the much in-demand tonsils of Kylie Aulist, 'Get A Hold On This' was one of the standout cuts on Vanucci's recent 'Digging For A Living' and now gets the single release it deserves. The country-tinged album version is present and correct, while Bristol's finest funk and hip-hop crew The Allergies ditch the country swing and instead serve up a rawer take that's dripping in southern soul. But it's Dr Rubberfunk's remix that makes this truly essential, as he strips things right back to the bones, drops the tempo a tiny bit and adds a killer Hammond groove of his own.
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JAL 298
26 Apr 19
Funk
26 Apr 19
Funk
Played by: The Allergies, Smoove, Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Jayl Funk, Flevans, Juno Recommends Funk, Rory Hoy, TURNTILL, Shaka Loves You, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: It's been a decade since producer Smoov and singer Turrell put together their live band. To celebrate the fact, the popular combo has put together this fine career retrospective. It's full to bursting with dancefloor hits plucked from their sizable catalogue, as well as fan favourites that inspire rapturous responses when performed live. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, from the high-octane thrills of "I'm A Man" and funk-rock fizz of "You Could've Been a Lady", to the Hammond-heavy stomp of "I Can't Give You Up" and the Motown style Northern Soul rush of "Lay It On Me". It's also nice to get another chance to wallow in the band's punchy, breakbeat-powered funk cover of Yazoo classic "Don't Go".
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JAL 300
15 Feb 19
Funk
15 Feb 19
Funk
