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Ray Keith / Various
Review: Selector! Jungle Cakes' Welcome To The Jungle series welcomes a bonafide legend to the controls: Ray Keith. Digging deep across the board he's put together over 40 killer tracks from an obscene rollcall: Serum, Vital, Dillinja, Bladerunner, Margaman, T>I, DJ Hybrid, Turno, Filthy Habits, Ed Solo, Deekline and many many more artists are responsible for the savage soul and badman bounce on offer as we're rattled and shaken from pillar to post. From the naughty ragga skanks and turbo reverse bass lashes of Deekline & Ed Solo's "Hot This Year" to Ray's very own seminal "Chopper" via Bladerunner's evergreen breezer "Jungle Jungle" via two mixes and 10 FX tools, this is one of Jungle Cakes' tastiest ever projects to date. Big up the Dark Soldier
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JC 062
19 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Jan 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Revolution for Evolution! Hotly-tipped new gen jump up craftsman K Motionz comes correct with his highly anticipated debut album. 16 tracks of thundering 175 magic, K-Mo crushes it from all directions. From the groaning, droning moans of opener "Exterminate" to the emotional Jaws-style dramatic finale with the late great Dominator (RIP) "The Dominator", there's not a filler in sight. The sing-along thrills and spills of "Declaration", the slithering rolls and slaps of "Reptile", the soothing soulful glides of "Dreaming To Reality", the surging peaks of "Higher" and the gritty contrasts of "Gospel" are just some of the many highlights. Time to evolve...
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DREC 008
31 Aug 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
31 Aug 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Proper Produce Volume 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Timewarp, Jazz K Lipa, AUDIOPROPHECY, Turntable Dubbers (Nice Up!), Badboe, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Johnnypluse, Mr Bird, Hidden Riddim, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Dusty Tonez
Review: A nu-funk remix of The Mommas & The Poppas' "California Dreaming". Just writing those words seems preposterous. But trust us, Tim McVicar's take on the 60s hippy classic really works! Squidgy bass and chop-slapping beats a-go-go, by the end of the summer it will be illegal not to play this in BBQ and beach sets. Law will also be upheld on anyone not exploiting the utterly funky charms of the other three cuts. DJ Tiznas & Mr BiGK's take on Kenny Dope and Screechy Dan's "Boomin In Ya Jeep" is like Fatboy Slim circa 98, Dedy Dread & Mr Bird take Missy Elliot into Hammond organ heaven while Mr Fresh's "SOUL" is a trip head nod so heavy it falls over into massive sticky pile of jazz.
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BOOTYFRUIT 006
13 Apr 12
Breakbeat
13 Apr 12
Breakbeat
Review: Oh Serum and Voltage, what are we going to do? As if your single output throughout 2017 wasn't enough, you've ended the year with an entire album that's chock-fuller than Santa's sack! An insane cherry on the top of a gully crumpet, this is a romper roadblock with eyes fully-fixed on the dance... The eerie sci-fi samples and early Zinc style bassline Q&A on "Snakes Alive" Seriously, there are too many highlights here, the soul-bowling club fave "Cricket Bat", the venomous pingball bassline fire of "White Widow", the list of immaculate party hurters on here is near criminal. Sleep on this and Serum and Voltage will strike you!
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LDDR 080
26 Dec 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
26 Dec 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: DAVE GERRARD, Groove Motion, Frankee More, Mr Bristow, Dr Packer, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Disco, D-Funk, Alien Disco Sugar (Leonidas DeeJay), 80's Child, Funky Joe, DJ Snatch, Bakerman, Funk Fusion, Buggin' Out, Mash Masters, Boogie Down Edits
Review: For a label that only launched this spring, four volumes of creatively executed party jams is beyond impressive. We reckon this could be Funk Fusion's best yet, too. From Rhythm Scholar's respectfully tripped out twist on "Lucy In The Sky" to Fabioulous Barker's slap-bass blazed take on Skeelow via the funkiest ever version of 2Pac's "California Love", it's an impressive collection that leans towards the more subtle art of editing rather than crass bootleg cut-and-shuts and will have a lot more timeless appeal as a result.
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151992 014
02 Oct 14
Breakbeat
02 Oct 14
Breakbeat
Homemade Bullets Volume 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), BMD, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Chudy, Voodoocuts, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Tim Livingstone, Rory Hoy, Stereo Beatz, Ez Icarus, Zenit Incompatible, Telephunken, Dirty Dubsters, Riddim Fruit
Review: An offshoot of UK label Riddim Fruit, Booty Fruit is an imprint dedicated to mash-ups, bootlegs and edits that drops Homemade Bullets as its first release this week. Mr. Mention melts the Stereo MCs' "Connected" with the accapella from "Classic", a prestigious posse cut from a couple of years ago featuring Nas, Kanye, Rakim and KRS-1, while Dedy Dread cooks up a fun mix of chirpy reggae and Wyclef Jean. Funk Ferret chooses to add some big beats to UB40's perennial classic "Red Red Wine", and to round things off, One Funky Soul gives Jeru Tha Damaja a Northern Soul twist on "So Called Bro's".
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BOOTYFRUIT 001
31 Jul 11
Breakbeat
31 Jul 11
Breakbeat
The Chippa Irie EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Actual Sounds, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Banana Zvuk, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, The Captain, TURNTILL, Ez Icarus, Dirty Dubsters, Essex Groove, PIER, Tom Showtime, Miles Reverse, F-Block, Bialson Hajsy
Review: Booty Fruit's DJ Maars joins forces with newcomer Tom Showtime for some seriously delicious sound mash-ups for this EP. "Heatwave Episode" is a funked-out re-edit of Dr.Dre's and Snoop Dogg's infamous "The Next Episode", whilst "Hungry Busta" puts a real dancehall vibe over Busta Rhyme's inimitable vocal machine-gun bursts. "Rocksteady Up" re-fixes yet another early 2000's hip hop gem "Ante-Up", and "Champion Steez" goes all breakbeat/ska mode, introducing some rather rapacious Jamaican lyrics over that booty-shaking groove.
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BOOTYFRUIT 012
08 Apr 13
Breakbeat
08 Apr 13
Breakbeat
Cherry Bombs Volume 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Goodgroove Records, Frankee More, BMD, Fort Knox Five, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Manmade / CMC-Silenta, Badboe, Hidden Riddim, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Sneak-E Pete, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Dusty Tonez, Relative Dimensions
Review: Serious booty-fusion abounds on this new series from Booty Fruit. Badboe introduces Jeru The Damaja and Ini Kamoze to a disco bassline. Roast Beatz gives Grand Puba a sexy, sun-kissed facelift. El Bomba and Hidden Riddim go back to school on their Akai and get clever with a range of well-known samples and big old juicy bassline. Waggles finishes the set with the cheekiest addition that sees the Beastie Boys on a lounge lizard samba flex. Party insanity.
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BOOTYFRUIT 013
30 May 13
Breakbeat
30 May 13
Breakbeat
Remastered & ReissuedEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Goodgroove Records, Spinforth, Timewarp, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Manmade / CMC-Silenta, Zamali, Badboe, Minimatic, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, The Funk Hunters, The Captain, Ez Icarus, Fab Samperi
Review: Italian funk fiddler The Captain knows his way around a dusty old seven inch, and more importantly, how to one make into contemporary dancefloor dynamite. This long player is a compilation of some of his finest work, featuring eight cuts of serious party breaks. Highlights include the tough rolling swagger of Patti Drew's version of Otis Redding's "Hard To Handle", the breaky, electro-swing of "Shake It", the intense clap-along of "Alright Bossa" and the smile inducing Freddie Mercury goes breaky hip-house joys of "Another One Dusty Bossa".
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GGD 05
19 Oct 13
Breakbeat
19 Oct 13
Breakbeat
Various
Tasty Beats Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Chudy, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, TURNTILL, Sammy Senior, D-Funk, Tom Showtime, Relative Dimensions, DJ Blue Funk
Review: Tru Funk have cooked up yet another funk feast, and there's plenty at the table for everyone. Maars kicks off proceedings with a skank-soaked ode to Biggie's "Machine Gun Funk". Chudy, meanwhile, presses the disco button with a series of well-known disco licks and piano hooks. Further on we find Shaka Loves You fusing Stevie Wonder and DJ Kool with infectious results and we get lively to Mako & Mr Bristow's firing Motown jungle flavours. Finally Warson maintains the 170 vibe for the EP climax as "Feel Good" rolls with sizzling soulful charm. Yummy.
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TF 37
28 Apr 14
Breakbeat
28 Apr 14
Breakbeat
Insane Bangers Vol 11EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Cez14, Fort Knox Five, D.END, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Wiccatron, Radical Mixtape, Chris Awesome, Hayz
Review: Teaming up for the first time, two of breakbeats leading lights - Krafty Kuts and Featurecast - unite to mash-up the Jungle Brothers among other hip-hop classics on "Head Banger". Surely made as a perfect set-closing last tune, the pair keep some anthemic brass loops tucked away with some low-end filters until they're unleashed for a perfect hands-in-the-air, hug-everyone-immediately moment of euphoria. Backed up in style by the Funky Four Plus One-sampling "We Blow Up The Spot" and the Ice Cube-goes-dubstep thrills of "Shake 'Em Up".
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INSANE 011
19 Sep 11
Breakbeat
19 Sep 11
Breakbeat
Various
Volume 01EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Pimpsoul, Clairvo (MustBeat), BMD, Fort Knox Five, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Chudy, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Basement Freaks, Tim Livingstone, Dastardly Kuts, Big M Productions (Big M Bootie), The Funk Hunters, Rory Hoy, Morlack, Stereo Beatz, Basement Freaks, Telephunken, JiggyJoe, Radical Mixtape
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TREMENDO 001
10 Nov 11
Breakbeat
10 Nov 11
Breakbeat
Nicky Blackmarket / Various
Review: Cor blimey, Jungle Cakes aren't messing around with their Welcome To The Jungle series are they? Hot on the heels of Ray Keith comes another stone cold OG; Nicky Blackmarket. Digging deep across the classics and sparking up a whole forest of fresh fires, it's a 40 track, 2 mix, 10 FX tool trove of pure jungle magic curated with the wide-armed style you'd expect from an originator. With classic ranging from well known such as "Incredible" and "Pulp Fiction" to cult such as "Keep It Raw" and "Gangsters" and upfront jams flexing from all the right names (Serum, Aries, Serial Killaz, Drumsound & Bassline Smith), Blackmarket has absolutely smashed this out of the mark.
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JC 066
15 Jun 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Jun 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: 2018 is the second year in a row that Critical Music dropped a surprise release for us on Christmas Day, 2017 seeing the Modified Sonics album full of VIPs and exclusive remixes. New Energy Vol.1, however, is a totally different deal and that's because it's 18 brand new, exclusive tunes from those deep inside the Critical camp and those just entering it. The whole roster is represented: Kasra, Enei, Mefjus, Emperor, Foreign Concept, The Upbeats - and so on. But, excitingly, there's new talent in the form of Bou, Synth Ethics, Simula, Kanine and more. Mefjus' remix of 'Projections' arguably takes the cake as the best tune on here - absolute murderation. This is Critical's statement of intent for 2019.
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CRITLP 014
08 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
08 Jan 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Beatnik City Presents/BarBeatEXCLUSIVE
Review: Beatnik City is one of the chief exponents of the Northern Soul sound and its crate digging culture. Here they present what they dub "BarBeat", which is a good way to describe the non-purist approach of the edits featured - perfect fodder for bars rather than big room clubs. Perfect examples of this approach include "Finti Cents" where In Da Club gets taken back into time to a shimmying Motown backing groove or the 90s-hip-hop-goes-retro-big-beat vibes of "Jurassic Jive".
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BCD 012
20 May 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
20 May 17
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Various
Played by: DUBRA, JP Source, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Qdup Foundation, Dusty Tonez, Alekkz, Funk Fusion, DJ Blue Funk
Review: There's no denying Funk Fusion definitely live up to their name; take these first two tracks which sample and flip Kool & The Gang and Tribe Called Quest numbers into something new and different for 2015. There's also a cheeky garage remake of Basement Jaxx, and for something slower check out the hip hop throw down of Aretha Franklin's "Say A little Prayer For You" by KMT. And have you heard Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" pitched against Sean Paul lyrics? Well you have now. Something for everyone.
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FFVOL 10
13 Aug 15
Breakbeat
13 Aug 15
Breakbeat
Review: Allow jungle revival pioneers and Jungle Cakes bosses Ed Solo & Deekline to present the much anticipated follow up to "Welcome To The Jungle". On this second edition of "Welcome To The Jungle", Ed Solo & Deekline delve deeper into their roots, and influences with a heady brew of jungle cuts old and new. From stone cold classics like Ray Keith - Chopper and DJ Hype ft. MC Fats - Peace, Love & Unity, also featured are remixes from Chase & Status, and Sigma. Mixed live by Ed Solo & Deekline over 2 continuous mixes, and crammed with 28 upfront exclusives, VIP mixes, classics, and fresh cuts from Jungle Cakes, Welcome To The Jungle Vol. 2 is all you need.
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JC 031
15 Dec 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Dec 14
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Roast Beatz, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Bluntskull, Brian Brainstorm, Mark XTC, Dimension
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190296 909573
15 Mar 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Mar 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: George Kelly, Dicky Trisco, Valique, Casio Social Club, FINGERMAN, YAM WHO?, Dario Piana, Trotter, Dr Packer, Jad & The, Juno Recommends Disco, Husky, Tonbe, SUNNER SOUL, Jay Ru, Weedyman, Erik Rug, Ziggy Phunk, BRENDON P, 80's Child, South Beach Recycling, JAMES ROD, Le Visiteur Online, Bakerman, Stephen Richards (DiscoDaze), SITUATION, SEEN ON TV, Olivier (La Freund Recordings), Tom Lown (Lucky Sun Recordings), Bodhi, The Mechanical Man
Review: Veteran UK house act Crazy P (aka Danielle Moore, Jim Baron and Chris 'Toddy' Todd) are back with a defiant new long player courtesy of the Walk Dance Talk Sing label. It's been a few years since we've had a album from the group, and this 11-track-strong effort doesn't disappoint. Highlights include the sumptuous opener, the sleepy disco of "Like A Fool", the slinky and soulful synth odyssey "Echo" and the beguilingly honeyed female vocal chorus of the title track. Walk Dance Talk Sing fits the bill for this Saturday's night party or Sunday morning's chillout soundtrack.
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WDWD 001
11 May 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
11 May 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Review: Here they are at it again, fusing, twisting and sampling all the hits, obscurities and bangers you've come to love over the years; be they hip hop, electro, pop, funk or rock. Notorious BIG makes an appearance on this compilations opener while JLO vocals and dirty electro can be found on "Get Right". Scale down the tracklist and you'll come across J5, old school funk and flutes to The Champs - Tequila!
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FFVOL 11
17 Sep 15
Breakbeat
17 Sep 15
Breakbeat
Various
Review: 39 tracks, 10 FX sounds and a full mix. This isn't any old slice of afternoon cake you might share your elderly neighbour or distant relative, this is a seven-tiered wedding cake full of every type of unhealthy, fattening ingredient you can imagine. And we're not stopping until we've chowed the lot. If you've feasted on Deekline and Solo's Jungle Cakes before then you'll already know how tasty this is; a selection of their own releases and similarly spirited cuts from the scene, all laced with dubwise, dancehall and skank-soaked soul. Highlights hang from every corner but you'd be mad not to peak at Aries & Gold's soul-flecked massage of Mr Benn, or Dominator & Logan D's brokeback bust-up "Cowboy" or Serial Killaz' savage repurposing of Freestyler's iconic "Entertainer". High calorie badness.
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JC 051
12 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Sep 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: RICO TUBBS, Detroit Grand Pubahs, R$N, Society, Dave Pearce, DANNY BYRD, Slipmatt, Stu Allan, Leeroy Thornhill
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RIVET DA002
01 Sep 08
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Sep 08
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Alix Perez's 1985 sets the bar again... Edition 3 is another instalment of their spotless V/A series which covers the label's broad range of shades. This one is a game of two halves as the first five tracks flex around the 140 region with crucial slabs from Halogenix's Lordel alias and dubstep men of the moment Ternion Sound. Meanwhile the second half flips to D&B with a whole clutch of impressive designs; Visages' "Memories" is a mournful stepper, Bredren get bad-ass with the thumpy, bumpy "Only One", Machinedrum brings some outstanding soul on "Braided Leaves" and Perez delivers three of his finest. Bring on Edition 4.
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ONEF 025
05 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
05 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Played by: Frankee More, FINGERMAN, Dr Packer, Mr Chombee, Kiu D, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Tonbe, Evil Smarty, DJ P-SOL, Shit Hot Soundsystem, 80's Child, Funky Boogie Brothers, Funk Hunk, Wonkar, DJ Snatch, Bakerman, Bad Barbie, Funk Fusion, Buggin' Out, Mash Masters, ElectroGorilla, Charlie brown superstar
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184112014
04 Dec 14
Breakbeat
04 Dec 14
Breakbeat
Played by: DJ Ollie, SpectraSoul, Delta Heavy (RAM Records), Lush (Inner City Dance), Zen Dub, Fourward, Dj Dazee, Serial Killaz
Review: Konichi and Decimal Bass: whether they're operating solo or in Annix unison, they're capable of making some of the sharpest, most forthright drum & bass known to man. Their debut album has had bass fans in a lather since they teased us with the gnarly halftime "Good For Nothing" and stompy Basement Jaxx-meets-Herve 4/4 gully stomper "Warriors". Beyond these off-piste adventures lies a whole slew of concentrated, unadulterated D&B science. From the one-punch jump-up smackers like "Low", "Afraid" and "Akshun" to the much deeper, liquid tones of "Forever" and dreamy Lenzmanisms of "Reverse Cold", this is the most detailed picture of both men's broadest abilities to date.
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PLAYAZ 065D
29 Feb 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
29 Feb 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Lengerz Vol 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Mr Brainz, Skillz (PAR / SHAG / Rare Supply), Juno Recommends Breakbeat, 6Blocc, Juno Recommends UK Garage, Spooky Bizzle, DJS: MOST CHARTED - DUBSTEP/UK FUNK, Hadean, DeadbeatUK, Lojik, Dj Spookz, Bad Habit, Dr Oscillator, Pavv, Prude Le Rude, Womble
Review: Thirty Three nuggets of serious UKG gullyness; Project Allout have already developed a serious reputation for generous dispatches, but this is whole new level. Uniting their many lengmen for a deep exploration of the pastures between bassline house, instrumental grime and the broader realms of bass music, every area is covered. Highlights include the eski angst of Chemist RNS' "Stare", the violin-snapping, post-dubstep darkness of Deadbeat UK's "Graveyard", the outrageous VIP muscles of Hoax and Dubzta's "Twilight Zone" and the sassy vocal flexery of Pavv's "You Got Me". This is just the tip of the bassline iceberg, though. Dig deep and grab your own lenger; there are enough here for everyone.
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PAR 041
06 Jul 15
UK Garage
06 Jul 15
UK Garage
Katakana Edits Vol 11EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Timewarp, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, DJ Oli Garch, Killer Funk Records USA, CAYETANO
Review: The Katakana edit express thunders on with their 11th installment of party breaks. This time the overwhelming vibe is of retro soul, jazz and swing. The latter is handled with a Latin influence on "I'll Be A God Man" and "Lovely TV" by DJ Clairvo, while the amazingly-named DJ Oli Garch provides a breaky, swingy version of jazz standard "Summertime. Lastly Timewrap opts for some Cuban-tinged grooves on "Miami", as well as a cheeky retweak of The Velvelettes' Motown classic "He Was Really Saying Something".
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KE 9011
27 May 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
27 May 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Played by: Tal M. Klein, HAYZ, Zamali, Badboe, Jayl Funk, Basement Freaks, Breakbeat Associate, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Sneak-E Pete, B-Dub, Nappy Riddem, Chris Awesome, Basement Freaks, Peter Hook
Review: A ridiculously fun remix package of Danish breakbeat guru Badboe. For the uninitiated, Badboe has developed a style that has clear echoes of 60s and 70s funk yet still fits seamlessly into the modern musical landscape. This man has dipped his toe in almost any genre you care to name - from house to trance; hardcore to trip-hop. On Break The Funk we see his superlative breakbeat jams remixed by the genre's cognoscenti, with the insouciant Fuzzbox Inc remix of "Lose Your Funky Self" and the junkyard percussion on the Pulp Fusion reshape of "Funky Intro" among the many highlights on offer here.
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BBP-024
11 Jun 10
Breakbeat
11 Jun 10
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
Played by: DAVE GERRARD, Frankee More, Dr Packer, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Evil Smarty, Funky Joe, Funk Fusion, DJ Blue Funk
Review: If you like your funk and breakbeats a little dirtier, than Funk Fusion have the grease to grind those gears. Terry Wagun drops a wobbly, saw-wave bassline over a choral of Lily Allen vocals in the opening track, while Mr Bristow slugs out some dirty low-end similar to Mr Oizo's "Analog Worms Attack" in his addition. For a crunchy, slowed down, stoners version of Pharrell's "Happy" there's 2RUD's "Happy Ska" - and don't forget Dave Gerrad's mashup of Queen and Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks" in his Funkadelic "Kurtis Breaks". Some bass-heavy 808 beats like Felix Da Housecat's "Kickdrum" rumble under a pair of titan hip hop vocals in "Turn Down For Hip Hop" thanks to Lil Jon and Fatman Scoop samples which spit over the top of Major Lazer synths. Get fused.
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143172 014
31 Jul 14
Breakbeat
31 Jul 14
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: FINGERMAN, Dr Packer, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Evil Smarty, Alien Disco Sugar (Leonidas DeeJay), Ziggy Phunk, Wonkar, Bad Barbie, Funk Fusion, Wall Of Fame, Mash Masters, Phil Disco, Charlie brown superstar, SEEN ON TV
Review: Dealing strictly in extended collections, Funk Fusion continues its extensive work into 2015 with a 22-track compendium of killer edits, bootlegs and reversions. With an emphasis on fine-tuned, low-swung party jams; highlights include the subtle acid treatment of En Vogue ("Get It"), silky, synth-slapping disco boogie ("Mistery Island"), badass blue grass ("Bluesy Bounce"), Chic-style Public Enemy subversion ("Funky Enemy Number One") and smoke-stacked skank science ("Method Man"). Fusion by name, funky by nature: no party should be without this collection.
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FFVOL 06
05 Feb 15
Breakbeat
05 Feb 15
Breakbeat
Various
Best In SeasonEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Goodgroove Records, BMD, All Good Funk Alliance, Actual Sounds, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, B-Dub, YSE Saint Laur'Ant **, Ez Icarus
Review: Cypress Hill getting mashed up and personal with Led Zeppelin, Biggy getting busy over The 45 Kings, an electro-skank remix of Sister Nancy... these are just three of the super-cheeky bootleg treats on offer right here. Booties can go one way or the other; poorly pitched cut n' shut or clever, witty and complementary. These definitely fall in the latter. From furry flute bliss ("Dr Fluteski") to Busta Rhymes on a major skank-up ("Kingston Bounce"), this ticks all the right party boxes.
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BOOTYFRUIT 011
14 Feb 13
Breakbeat
14 Feb 13
Breakbeat
Various
The Beat Kicks Vol 1EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Frankee More, Mr Bristow, Roast Beatz, Mako & Mr Bristow, Savages Y Suefo, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, TOSSES, TURNTILL, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Destination 60s as Beatnik City follow up last year's breakthrough compendium "The Rio District" with an exploration of pop roots, contemporised by swinging breakbeats and premium party signatures. Instantly recognisable jams include the ill behaviour of Ree Keen's take on "Louie Louie" and the ongoing beat mischief of Fab Samperi's homage to Sonny & Cher but the slightly less obvious versions shouldn't be overlooked either... The frenetic harmonica-snapping of Leygo's "Loose Wheel" and the lounge-writhing slipper jazz of Mad Doc's "Nori's Gem". Authentic big beat business.
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BCD 002
01 Apr 15
Breakbeat
01 Apr 15
Breakbeat
Review: The one and only Nu Elementz ushers us into a new lockdown era with his third studio album. Arguably his most comprehensive LP to date, he eases us in with sober reflective jams like the title track and 'Dark Times' before plunging us deeper and deeper into his savage sound palette where collabs with the likes Dominator (RIP), Sub Zero, Sub Killaz and label boss Majistrate await. Highlights include the all-out weirdness and dark funk of 'Reality', the bouncy-assed dancefloor slap and tickle of 'Lost World' and the purring deep soul hums of 'Don't You' but that's not even scratching the tip of this ice cold iceberg. Lockdowns were invented for albums like this. Turn on, tune in, 'Blackout'...
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SWEETALBUM 04
31 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
31 Oct 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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
Proper Produce Volume 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: DJ Rudd, The Allergies, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Actual Sounds, Hidden Riddim, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Tim Livingstone, Quincy Jointz, The Funk Hunters, Rory Hoy
Review: The second in Booty Fruit's "Proper Produce" series sees four new funk-propelled mash ups hitting the virtual shelves this week. Among the highlights, Beastie Boys fans will certainly appreciate El Bomba & Hidden Riddim's "Dr Fluteski", which uses the same sample source as the NYC legends' "Flute Loop", while The Allergies give Blueboy's "Remember Me" an '80s soul rerub.
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RIDDIMFRUIT 008
16 Jul 12
Breakbeat
16 Jul 12
Breakbeat
Mooqee / Various
Played by: Goodgroove Records, Frankee More, Mooqee, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Utah Saints, The Funk Hunters, TURNTILL, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks, Essex Groove, Jay Lumen, Tulioxi
Review: Mooqee's label Bombstrikes is doing all right for itself. So much so in fact that they've reached that milestone - a label's first compilation album. Here Mooqee has selected 25 sizzling bangers new and old that do it for him, and hopefully will do it for you too. Highlights include the compressed electro steamroller that is "Back To School", the crunch synth funky freakout of "Come On Bounce" and the devastating bass that's eaten all the pies of "Let's Do It Right Now". Heavy!
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BOMBBASSF 001
15 May 13
Breakbeat
15 May 13
Breakbeat
Various
The Beat Kicks Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Frankee More, BMD, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, TOSSES, Rory Hoy, Wiccatron, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: Two months have passed since their inaugural volume and Beatnik City return with another chop-walloping, swash-buckling party frenzy. Their emphasis remains fully focused on the big beat vibe as each of the contributors boil down myriad genres from blues to rock to roots to classic b-boy hip-hop and recode them around swinging mid tempo breakbeats. Each cut will massage any gathering you perform to, but stand out cuts include The Captain's Toots-tweaked skank-slammer "Feel Alright", the slower, almost Todd Terje style blues stomp of "Beatbox Baby" and the unabashed sing-along feels of Rory Hoy's "Runaway Again". Unfettered booty business aimed directly at the cheeriest parties.
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BCD 003
05 Jun 15
Breakbeat
05 Jun 15
Breakbeat
Various
Lengerz Volume 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Mr Brainz, Skillz (PAR / SHAG / Rare Supply), Juno Recommends UK Garage, IMPACT / Highly Swung Records, DJS: MOST CHARTED - DUBSTEP/UK FUNK, KXVU
Review: Sheffield's Project Allout don't mess about, having developed a reputation for championing all directions in the ways of bass. Every take on that three letter word is important to this label and that's why they cram so many hot jams onto their comps. Basically they're the Ferrero Rocher am-bass-adors and they are really spoiling us with 49(!) lengerz. Highlights include AT's bleepy 8-bit hip-hop groove "Flash Bang", the epic, symphonic trap of Dubzta's "Lord Of War" and the almost disco tech grooves of "Murkers' by King Hydra. All killer, no filler!
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PAR 061
01 Aug 16
UK Garage
01 Aug 16
UK Garage
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CAR 002
22 Jul 08
Breakbeat
22 Jul 08
Breakbeat
Played by: Bleaching Agent, Shadow Dancer, DJ Sneak, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, AFTERLIFE, Evil Smarty, Huxley, Sebastien Fauvel, Top Billin Soundsystem, NYMA
Review: Amazingly, it's 25 years since George 'E.A.S.E' Evelyn and then production partner Kevin 'Boy Wonder' Harper sat down and recorded "Dextrous", their monstrous, bleep-era classic on Warp. A quarter of a century later, Evelyn is still going strong, though the grooves have mellowed a lot in that time. Here, Warp celebrate the producer's epic career with a much-deserved retrospective. All the familiar favourites are present, from the rush-inducing thrill of early dancefloor smashers "I'm For Real" and "Aftermath", to the sinewy downtempo goodness of the decidedly Balearic "Les Nuits", the blazed hip-hop dub of "195 Llbs" and stoner soul of "70s 80s". This version also includes a number of exclusive remixes, with names like JD Twitch, Special Request, LFO, Morgan Geist and Loco Dice putting their own spin on this classic material.
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WARPDD 248X
16 Jun 14
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
16 Jun 14
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Various
Played by: Mr Brainz, Skillz (PAR / SHAG / Rare Supply), Juno Recommends UK Garage, In:flux Audio, DJS: MOST CHARTED - DUBSTEP/UK FUNK, Boeboe, DeadbeatUK, Aaron Static, Urbani, Greed, 1point5
Review: Having recently celebrated their tenth release, Sheffield's Chip Butty have now rounded up the cream of their roster for Chip Shop Vol 1. There are nine bangers featured here, all promising 'hard 4x4 beats mashed with twisted basslines'. They're not wrong either: highlights include label stalwart Dr Cryptic's pounding garage-step sing-a-long "Dirty Dot", the doomily orchestrated wobbler "Marching Powder" by Sekt 87 and the menacing speed garage of "Rude" by Little Mesters.
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CHIP 011
10 Aug 15
UK Garage
10 Aug 15
UK Garage
Ragga Party Jams Vol 8EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Rich Raw, Roast Beatz, Justin Johnson, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Banana Zvuk, Euphonique, Ragga Scum, Ez Icarus, Dirty Dubsters
Review: Billed as 2013's biggest collection of reggae-fuelled party tracks, this madcap collaboration between New York's own reggae star Tuffist and newcomers Soul Rebel, DJ Tzinas and Bluntskull whips up new creations from some of reggae's finest tracks. From Toots and the Maytals to The Ethiopians, Soul Rebel, DJ Tzinas and Hammond Classics work together to bring a new flava, while Tuffist's jungle vibes and Bluntskull's breakbeat hype provide fresh new sounds to get the party skanking. Don't underestimate the power of reggae to get floors filled across the country, this series confronts non-dancers and shuns bad feelings. Embrace the party jams!
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DDD 040
15 May 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 May 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Bashed Off Funk Vol 2EXCLUSIVE
Review: This crew is known for delivering release after release of seamless, if often cheeky, bootlegs and mash-ups, and this latest installment is no different. What does separate it from most of their previous releases though, is the size: this one clocks in with a whopping 16 tracks! As usual it's a funk-heavy selection, of which highlights include an organ-led, 60s style makeover for the Jacksons on "Dave Jackson", the P-Funkisms of "Party Sweep", the Yazoo-twisting of "Go Well" and the Snoop Dogg-goes-ska laid back grooves of "Cantaloop Dog".
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MAF 200
19 Nov 12
Breakbeat
19 Nov 12
Breakbeat
Played by: The Allergies, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Don Dayglow, Voodoocuts, Actual Sounds, Johnnypluse, Hidden Riddim, Justin Johnson, Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B, The Funk Hunters, Jimi Needles, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks, Essex Groove, Double Yellow, Miles Reverse, Relative Dimensions
Review: Those searching for formidable, funk-fuelled party fodder should be well aware of the Riddim Fruit label, one of the more reliable sources of mash-up madness. This EP from The Allergies - complete with heavy beats, scratches, borrowed rap vocals and funk breaks aplenty - should cause carnage in those clubs that still rock the breakbeat vibe. Lead cut "Heartbreaker" sets the tone by revisiting a little known funk stomper, while "Club Spillage" fuses bottom-heavy boom-bap beats with quality raps and slick Hammond organ licks. "Seven Days" spices up a string-laden funk-soul jam with some weighty breakbeat pressure, while "Ever Live" slows the tempo for some sweet soul-hop bumpiness. Predictably solid.
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RIDDIMFRUIT 015
21 Jan 13
Breakbeat
21 Jan 13
Breakbeat
Bombstrikes Vol 1EXCLUSIVE
Review: This batch of Beatvandals floor fillers initially surfaced 7 years ago on wax and has been long deleted on the format. It finally gets a digital release as a 3 track download which gathers the vocals and rhythms of the first lady of freaked out hip hop, a certain infamous rock band who just called it quits, the Bussa Bus and even a Toots tried & trusted classic all to be reworked with Beatvandals mash up treatment .It ultimately delivers a fun release that is basically a no brainer for a packed dancefloor.
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BSDIGI 001
18 Feb 11
Breakbeat
18 Feb 11
Breakbeat
Review: Few producers have carved out a production signature as twisted and unique as Monty, and the Toulouse-based artist is back on his home imprint of 1985 with another absolute percy of an EP. It's just as diverse as the others, and F4DE moves from jagged dancefloor rollers through to dubstep destruction and deep, distinct liquid sounds. The title tune smacks of previous conquest 'Quest', and its hugely complex array of interlocked sounds ooze sophistication in a manner that's befitting its clubland persona. 'Righteous' is a monster of a 140 track and you can smell the blood from the off, as a foreboding introduction leads you down the path of no return, straight into the belly of the beast. More minimal force follows on 'SVP' feat. Icicle, before two liquid cuts round off the lineup; we especially love the deliberate, purposeful bassline of 'Whatever You Need'. Sensational.
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ONEF 031
02 Apr 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
02 Apr 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: ARSENII, Sam Redmore, Flash Atkins, Chris Coco, Mike O'Mara, Benji B, Jad & The, Juno Recommends Deep House, Posthuman, Dino Soccio, The Legendary 1979 Orchestra, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Alan de Laniere, Seth Troxler, The Zars, Luca Fregonese, Frits Wentink
Review: It's been some six years since Hun Choi made his debut on William Burnett's WT Records imprint. In that time, he's proved incredibly hard to pin down. This debut album for Rush Hour seems designed to continue that trend, offering a series of warm, melodious and curiously Balearic cuts that defy easy categorization. Sure, there are dancefloor-focused moments - see the cacophonous, Detroit-influenced hustle of "Error of the Average", the deep acid madness of "Silent Sensations" and the classic deep house bounce of "Desire" - but also a range of downtempo and ambient jams that arguably impress more. Of these, it's "The World" - a humid exercise in tropical drums, twittering flutes and looped vocal samples - and the sublime, string-laden "Bruises" that really stand out.
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RHM 016
06 Jul 15
Deep House
06 Jul 15
Deep House
Various
Played by: SIRMO, Juno Recommends UK Garage, Majora, In:flux Audio, DJS: MOST CHARTED - DUBSTEP/UK FUNK, Lucent, DeadbeatUK, Jaquo George, Dj Spookz
Review: Charismatic Tumble selector Joel hits the road once again with a collection of sinewy UKG, future bass, twisted house and barbed wire grime. Highlights fall of every track like an ill-fitting suit with gully gems such as the weirded out wobbles of Joedan & Kontent?s ?Ruggish?, Killjoy?s vitalising squelch funk on ?Public Enemy?, and premium sexytime silk in the form of Taz?s ?Lonely? and gossamer two-step soul by way of Spekktrum?s ?Talk To Me?. What with it being exactly a year since the last Roadman collection, we?re hoping Tumble turn this into an annual affair.
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TUM 017
12 Oct 15
UK Garage
12 Oct 15
UK Garage
Ragga Party Jams Vol 10EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Basement Freaks, DJ Maars, Relative Dimensions
Review: Dirty Dubster's popular Ragga Party Jams series continues, with another quartet of dubwise mash-ups and reggae/hip-hop futures. Larry SKG kicks things off with "Hypocrites", an expertly crafted fusion of a classic soulful reggae riddim and well-chosen hip-hop samples. DJ Maars' "Just Like Music" blends a familiar rap vocal and sunshine reggae jam with vocal cuts from a classic Marvin Gaye slow jam, while DJ Rebel's "Here Comes The Mashupper" layers a skanking riddim with all manner of familiar vocal samples. Best of all, though, is "I Shot Big L", in which Bob Marley takes a trip into scratchy reggae hip-hop territory. It shouldn't work, but it's sympathetically produced and sounds like a sunshine anthem in the making.
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DDD 044
07 Apr 14
Breakbeat
07 Apr 14
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: BMD, DUBRA, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, TOSSES, TURNTILL, Funky Boogie Brothers
Review: It's a great sign of the state of music when the tenth installment of Tru Funk's Tasty Beats series, which normally features about five tunes, boasts 21 fresh new cuts! It's a veritable feast of party mash-up bangers, with something for everyone. Highlights include the funky Khia/Snoop blend of "Gangsta Lick", the cut-up electro-funk of "Golden Ass" and the hands-in-the-air Stevie Wonder madness of "Party Like We Do".
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TF 52
31 Dec 15
Breakbeat
31 Dec 15
Breakbeat
Supa John EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Chudy, Badboe, Actual Sounds, Banana Zvuk, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Dirty Dubsters, PIER
Review: Dirty Dubster head to the Czech Republic's darkest, dirtiest dancehalls as they invite Supa John to the fold for his debut release. "Love Dem Bad" is brutal and bashy. Gravelly vocals a go-go; it's an instant grinder. "This Is Sensi Jam" is much more chilled as we relax into a soft sexy skank. "Gimmie Di Weed" takes a well-known Nextmen lick and flips it into a herb homage while "High Rope" completes the set with a shimmering skank and full focus on heartfelt R&B-esque vocals from Janelle Monae. An impressively accomplished debut.
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DDD 041
12 Nov 13
Breakbeat
12 Nov 13
Breakbeat
Various
Nu Party Breaks Vol 9EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Spinforth, Clairvo (MustBeat), BMD, Roast Beatz, Chudy, Manmade / CMC-Silenta, Zamali, Badboe, Trotter, Voodoocuts, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Funk, Rory Hoy, Ez Icarus
Review: Nu-funk barons Tru Funk commission 15 brand new blends for your party pleasure. Calling up familiar friends and new faces alike, it's yet another reminder of the Polish imprint's clout. Highlights abound but be sure to digest the slap-bass fusion of Funkanomic's Marvin Gaye homage "One More Headache", Morlack's '80s synth smelting of Zhane's "Groove Thang" and Crystal Waters' "Gypsy Woman" and Roy Hoy / Unknown DJ's mindblowing cauldron of Fatboy Slim, James Brown and Public Enemy on "Xpress Your Big Stuff". Serious floor fire, Tru Funk always deliver.
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TF 31
28 Oct 13
Breakbeat
28 Oct 13
Breakbeat
Played by: Shantisan, Dreadsquad Sound, Badboe, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Sneak-E Pete, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Telephunken, Dirty Dubsters
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SOS 002D
07 Jun 10
Breakbeat
07 Jun 10
Breakbeat
Mungo'S Hi Fi feat Charlie P
Played by: Barrio Katz, Vael 21, RDG, Spooky Bizzle, Promise One, Lojik, Usurp, Mungo's Hi-Fi, Monty
Review: The Mungos crew lay down a gorgeous naked beat and invite emerging Essex mic-man Charlie P to spread it with lyrical command. The result is a perfect slice of modern day dancehall dub that will charm every style of bass DJ thanks to its big warm subs, soft skanks and a slick-tongued mic command that lingers in your mind long after the track's finished. For something a little darker head for Kahn's remix: continuing his Midas touch, the Bristol don gives this an intricate, drum-heavy twist. Ruling.
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SCUBDIGI 010
26 May 14
Deep Dubstep
26 May 14
Deep Dubstep
Various
Nu Party Breaks Vol 3EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), BMD, Chudy, All Good Funk Alliance, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, Sard Boogie, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dastardly Kuts, Killer Funk Records USA, DJ Axe, Rory Hoy, D-Funk, Ez Icarus, Telephunken, Barrio Jazz Gang, Mashed Up Funk
Review: There ain't no party like a Tru Funk Nu Party! Seriously now, not even S-Club could match the supersize funk flavours this label have been dishing up this year, and this latest compendium is no exception. Highlights include Sammy Senior's overhaul of Nelly's "Country Grammar", Lakeshore Drive's super laidback Q-Tipper "Funk'n Outta Bounds" and DJ Axe's percussion heavy sample-fest "Funky Town". Tru Funk have excelled themselves on this package.
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TF 19
22 Oct 12
Breakbeat
22 Oct 12
Breakbeat
Played by: Mo-Matic, Fort Knox Five, Badboe, Mooqee, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Tim Livingstone, Ursula 1000, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Audit / Juse, Basement Freaks, Radical Mixtape
Review: Coming off the back of his recent "Stop, Look & Listen", scratch 'n' paste king DJ Yoda has teamed up with some producers on this party pack of tunes on A Skillz' Jam City label. Herve mucks in for a B-more inspired update of Jean-Jacques Perry's "EVA", with some inspired chopping and dropping making for a riotous battle weapon, while the Perculator and Apache beat come together perfectly on the Nick Thayer hook-up, "Pop Music".
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JCITY 004D
25 Apr 11
Breakbeat
25 Apr 11
Breakbeat
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Oh gosh! Current Value hits us hard with his 11th studio album 'Puer'. Released on Serum's Souped Up, it's a no-holds-barred exploration of the jumpier side to his far-reaching range. Big basslines, wily funk, zero-effs-given rave music, it's the German producer at his most playful. Highlights such as the sizzling harmonics of "Contemplate", the deep drones and savage kicks of "Chariot", the rising grainy riff and KO fills of "Pitting" and the reunion with man-of-the-moment Bou on "Running Your Mouth" are just some of the tracks that will melt your skin right down to your bones. And if that's not enough, he's about to drop album 12 on Methlab too. No one's doing it like Current Value.
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SOUPLP 001D
17 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Oct 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Dirty Dubsters feat Top Cat
Played by: Nice Up! Records, Frankee More, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Quincy Jointz, LIONDUB, Euphonique, Basement Freaks, S Man, Dirty Dubsters, PIER, THE MANE THING
Review: Irish wobble-maestros Dirty Dubsters continue their relentless assault on the junodownload charts, unveiling "Girls Pon Mi Mind" a eminently carnival ready collaboration with Champion UK Deejay Top Cat, which comes backed with some switch em up remixes. The original version pays equal attention to the chunked out beats as it does the authentic dubbed out skank riddims that shift in and out of focus along with some vintage JA horns, whilst Top Cat's distinctive delivery rides the circa 140bpm bump with aplomb. Those wanting something a bit rowdier will no doubt be satisfied by the accompanying remixes from Liondub and Spenda C which flip "Girls Pon Mi Mind"in a vintage jungle stylee and main room dumbstep way respectively.
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IM 006
15 Aug 12
Breakbeat
15 Aug 12
Breakbeat
Various
Played by: RICO TUBBS, SIRMO, Mr Brainz, Diplo, Unkey, BIZT, Majora, Hadean, Lucent, Juno Recommends Bass, DeadbeatUK, Cos BV (Car Crash Set), DevelopMENT, Jaquo George, Toddla T, Karnak, My Nu Leng, PVC, Bad Habit, Pavv, Gilbino, Hagan, Beat Werk
Review: Champion's Formula fam come correct on this expertly curated 15-track exploration into the future realms of bottom heavy music. With exclusive cuts and versions firing from all the label's most consistent contributors, it covers all relative corners creatively; from Killjoy's gameshow grime "Turnt Ones VIP" to the chiselled, sinewy two-steps of Terror Danjah & Zed Bias's "Telepathy" via the sheet metal snares on Flava D's "Break", this collection goes further than representing a forward-thinking imprint but also documents exactly where bass music is heading in the future. Grand prix business.
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FRMC 001
06 Apr 15
Bass
06 Apr 15
Bass
Played by: Spinforth, Clairvo (MustBeat), Timewarp, BMD, Fort Knox Five, Chudy, Badboe, Qdup Foundation, DJ AKA (Funk Moguls), Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dastardly Kuts, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Quincy Jointz, DJ Axe, Ez Icarus, Dephonix, Telephunken, JiggyJoe
Review: Boe "Badboe" Pedersen has always been one of he more reliable sources of floor friendly, funk-laden breaks jams. While his style sticks to the tried-and-tested, there's a quality present that's often lacking in similar breakbeat productions. Pump Up The Funk, his second full length, has plenty of dancefloor chops. It features a range of cuts created using snappy rhythms, familiar hip-hop samples (Missy Elliot and Redman are both notable inclusions) and fat funk grooves. There's a casual swing and groove to the material that's endearing, too - something that can't be said about many of his competitors' creations. If breakbeat is your bag, this comes highly recommended.
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BBP-065
10 Dec 12
Breakbeat
10 Dec 12
Breakbeat
Played by: Lengoland
Review: Has bassline ever been more influential than it is currently across the UK? I think most people would struggle to argue otherwise. To celebrate this, bassline heavyweights DJQ, Jamie Duggan, Skepsis and Darkzy join forces for an allstar compilation album, including a selection of full tracks and exclusive mixes. The full project includes exclusive drops from the likes of Champion, Shanti, DJQ, Flava D, TQD, Preditah, Bushbaby, Darkzy, Bru-C and many more. You are going to struggle to find a more comprehensive bassline selection this year!
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NEW 9208BD
29 Dec 17
UK Garage
29 Dec 17
UK Garage
Played by: Jamie Bostron, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Ragga Scum, D-Funk, S Man, Bladerunner, Satin, Dialect and Kosine, Lisa Laud
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SLAYER 034
26 Sep 14
Dub
26 Sep 14
Dub
Badboe / Various
Played by: DJ Agent 86, Prosper, Clairvo (MustBeat), Mo-Matic, Trotter, Jayl Funk, Actual Sounds, Sard Boogie, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dastardly Kuts, Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, The Funk Hunters, Morlack, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks
Review: Presenting another collection of the best nu-funk and ghetto breaks from the Breakbeat Paradise label, volume 2 of Paradise Breaks contains a killer selection of hip-hop, funk and bass work from artists at the top of their field such as Badboe, Morlack, Breakbeat Junkie and Jazz K Lipa. Among the 15 tracks, look out for Pimpsoul's low-slung remix of Badboe's "One of Those Days" and the re-energised Southern soul of Jiggy Joe and Prosper's "Sweet Home Smoke".
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BBP-048
16 Mar 12
Breakbeat
16 Mar 12
Breakbeat
What I Need EP (remixes)EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Mr Brainz, Skillz (PAR / SHAG / Rare Supply), Dom 877, Juno Recommends UK Garage, PVC, DeadbeatUK, Dom 877, Klient, Lenkemz, Tik & Borrow
Review: Sheffield's Deadbeat UK has already released stuff on labels with such amazing titles as Chip Butty Records and Off Me Nut. The original "What I Need" is a breaky garage belter boasting big soulful diva vocals and comes courtesy of the more sensibly named Project Allout. There's also five big remixes to work with here, the best of which include the brain melting 4 x 4 wobble of Mr Dubz workout, Moony's melodic 2-step and the super-dark AT mix.
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PAR 017
23 Sep 13
UK Garage
23 Sep 13
UK Garage
Homemade Bullets Volume 2EXCLUSIVE
Played by: Clairvo (MustBeat), Hong Kong Ping Pong, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Dj Twister Aka Vinyl Cat, Riddim Fruit
Review: Four hip-hop/breaks/nu-funk gems from the mash-up specialists at Booty Fruit, as this latest volume of their "Homemade Bullets" series takes in, amongst other things, Jackson 5 strings on "Grand Daddy Represent" and a Paul McCartney classic on the punning "Lady Mad On Her". Check it!
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BOOTYFRUIT 002
12 Sep 11
Breakbeat
12 Sep 11
Breakbeat
Played by: Ennio Styles, Diplo, Ya Dun Know, Tom Central, GUERILLA SPEAKERZ, Chris Coco, Mooqee, Diplo, Chris Coco, Patrik Cure, Mr. Mitch, Aquadrop, The Captain, The Golden Toyz, Cyantific, GNTLMN, LA ROYALE, Sounds of Sumo, NSEKT, J Courage, Avicii, Juno Recommends Bass, ILLMANA (DIRTY TRAINER CREW), Filth Collins, THE MANE THING, Black Butter Records, Chocolate Puma, Major Lazer, J69, Mantissa
Review: Making their debut on Warp, Hudson Mohawke and Lunice proudly cross their beams to rain down a sick and slick kind of future-crunk, aptly demonstrated in in the introductory nature of bass-rich teaser "Top Floor" with its juke leanings and menacing posture. There's a detuned nature to the recognisable bleeps and wails on offer here while the beats remain crunchy and steadfast. "Higher Ground" is more overt in its use of juke to create a twisted kind of hype, while "Bugg'n" drips and drops in a loping vat of sub bass and slow-mo strangeness, leaving you with one of the oddest takes on the contemporary mess of electronic beats.
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WAP 337LMD
23 Jul 12
Bass
23 Jul 12
Bass
Various
Played by: George Kelly, Shadow Dancer, ASHLEY BEEDLE, Hot Toddy, Juno Recommends Techno, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, In Flagranti, Mike Absolom, Juno Recommends Dub, Barrio Jazz Gang, ALEX MAYER, GSD
Review: The perception may still linger that Tony Allen's influence on modern electronic music is limited to Afrobeat or broken beat, but as this remix compilation attests, his influence looms large in other, unexpected places. On Chop Up, for example, Carl Craig finally delivers his response to his evergreen 2004 version of Beanfield's "Tides", with hypnotic chants, rolling drums and brassy breakdowns dominating his take on Allen's "Kilode". Equally, Mark Ernestus is inspired to push Allen legacy into the realms of low-slung house, with "Moyege" transformed into a languid, dubby disco rhythm. However, it's not just the more cerebral end of electronic music that has been seduced by Allen's genius: US star Diplo also contributes to Chop Up, with a squelchy, party take on "Fuju Ouija", while other unexpected contributors like Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Salah Ragab keep the mood upbeat: the former drops an irresistible swaggering version of "Sankofa' and the latter brings a flavour of Notting Hill Carnival to "Ole", as celebratory brass competes with sunny day ivory tinkling. In spite of these joyful renditions of Allen's legacy, the version that we keep returning to is Moritz Van Oswald's take on "Ole". It's fascinating to hear that Allen's tumbling, rambunctious drums informed the Basic Channel member's work in the same way as King Tubby, but even more fascinating is what van Oswald does with Allen's drumming. Transforming them into solemn but understated marching beats, he uses them to underpin the most atmospheric, woozy dub chords this side of "M6".
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HJRCD 34
16 Sep 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
16 Sep 11
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Various
Played by: Jamie Bostron, Johnnypluse, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Brian Brainstorm, The Ragga Twins
Review: It's 2017 and you can finally have your cake and eat it. It's all down to Jungle Cakes head chefs Deekline and Ed Solo who have been working hard in the bass kitchen since the foundation days. Here we find them in five Michelin star mode as they serve up a banquet of creations both from their own and their peers' menus. Highlights across this incredible D&B banquet abound from the moment Craze and Infiltrata's (aka 12th Planet) classic "Things Just Ain't The Same 4 Gangstas" opens the collection and Firefox's (aka Roni Size) seminal "Keep It Raw" headbutts us a few tracks later. Elsewhere the Jungle Cakes dons treat us to skanked-out banger after skanked-out banger; Spyda's iconic vocals and the hornets nest b-line on "Soundsystem Entertainer", Tippa's harmonic heaven on "Pass Me The Dubplate" and one of the nastiest remixes Deekline's notorious "Don't Smoke" has ever experienced. Loaded with an array of cool FX and two continuous mixes, this is a true jungle feast. What a time to be alive.
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JC 056
17 Jul 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
17 Jul 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Uncle Dugs / Various
Review: No introductions necessary: Suburban Base shaped and fuelled rave music as knew it. Uncle Dugs documents, celebrates and champions rave music as know it. On this quarter-century retrospective Dugs brings everyone up to speed as he moves through the 90s and, in turn, the development of hardcore into jungle and drum & bass. 50 seminal tracks deep, from Remarc's soundclash slewing "RIP" to Marvellous Cain's jungle blueprint "Hitman" via Q Bass and E Type's early explorations into synthesis on "Hardcore Will Never Die" and formative junglism from DJ Hype, our affable Uncle continues to join the dots with the past and the future with supreme levels of detail and knowledge.
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SUBBASE 9001X
20 Jan 17
Breakbeat
20 Jan 17
Breakbeat
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XLSR 29DL
01 Apr 96
UK Hardcore
01 Apr 96
UK Hardcore
Played by: Dreadsquad Sound, Viper Recordings, Jack Stat, HANUMAN TRIBE, Thrills, Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, Cottonmouth, Slaughtermob
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CR 009DG
11 Oct 10
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
11 Oct 10
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Played by: Juno Recommends Bass
Review: Best drum & bass album of 2016 b2b best remix album of 2017: 20 versions courtesy of some of the biggest, brightest and baddest in the bass game. From the thunderous bass theatre of Mat Zo's take on "Mantra" and Machinedrum's post-tropical twist of "Get Deaded" to abstract beat experiments such as Roly Poly's take on "Sinkhole" and Amon Tobin's movie-ready adventure on "Vigilantes" by way of a whole host of absolute killer drum & bass versions from Teddy Killerz, Neonlight, DLR, The Upbeats, this really is an incredible piece of work that stretches several times around the bass cosmos. Noisia never mess around. They even make hairy donuts serious.
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VSN 029
07 Apr 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
07 Apr 17
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Spinforth, B.Visible, Ellboss, Badboe, Hammond Classics, Actual Sounds, Hidden Riddim, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Tim Livingstone, The Funk Hunters, Ez Icarus, Telephunken, Dusty Tonez, Mr Doris
Review: It's more than ten years since the phenomenon of the bootleg mash-up became 'a thing' thanks to the likes of Richard X and yet people still come up with fresh interpretations of the genre. People like Booty Fruits, who have now reached number five in their ongoing series of booty compilations. We get four sizzling tracks here including the cut and scratch ragga-hop of "The Dopest", and 'Minnie', which sees Lone Drum following in Jean Jacques Smoothie's famous footsteps by utilizing Minnie Ripperton's "Inside My Love".
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BOOTYFRUIT 010
21 Dec 12
Breakbeat
21 Dec 12
Breakbeat
