Review: The fifth instalment of this series is a reminder of the impact that KMS had on dance music . Right across the spectrum, Kevin Saunderson's releases shaped the future. A case in point is Esser'ay's "Forces", one of the KMS owner's many pseudonyms. The track's use of rumbling sub-bass and booming vocals proved influential in both garage and drum'n'bass - and it still sounds fresh. Part 5 features other similar landmark tracks. "Just Want Another Chance", a Saunderson project as Reese, retains its eerie, otherworldly sensibility despite the passage of over three decades. However, it's not all about looking to the past. The evergreen "Rock to the Beat" is remodelled here by Smith & Selway, setting it in a brooding, pulsating direction.
Review: After several successful releases together, UK soulful house stalwart Sean McCabe returns to ZR, this time for a remix/mix album. We handed over the keys to the vaults of Z Records parts and let him run wild in his underpants. The album features 6 new exclusive McCabe remixes - Monique Bingham, Blackbyrds, The Sunburst Band and Soul Dharma, plus Sean's interpretation of an unreleased Akabu song Time Line". That's all alongside many of Sean's classic remixes, plus his personal favourites from the extensive ZR catalog and a DJ mix.
Review: Defected sub-label for classic house anthem reissues returns, after great ones by legends Louie Vega and Mike Dunn. It's been over twenty years since the original release of "Respect" but this timeless track still sounds as contemporary as ever. Michelle Ayers' vocals soar gloriously above the track 'in a musical match made in heaven.' This time around there are a bunch of amazing remixes from house music legend David Morales. The fabulous original 12" version and dub are included, but it's all about the Def Mix main man's renditions: a timeless formula of uplifting house featuring that trademark house organ sound that's bound to get those hands up in the air. For added dancefloor dynamic, there's also a handy "Organmental" remix" which does exactly what it says on the tin.
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