Label head honchos Pornbugs return with two slick new gems, backed by remixes from Mihai Popoviciu and Roger Gerressen. Kicking off with ‘Fiducia’ this low-slung grooved slab of deepness meanders effortlessly, as some dubby edged goodness unfurls. The pads adds an air of mystique, as the sophistication keeps oozing along. Stepping up on remix duties, the wonderful Mihai Popoviciu sprinkles has magical studio dust, creating a hypnotic and deep yet driving re-tweak. A tension creating dance floor moment, dark and deadly. ‘Unas Gotas’ keeps the quality set to maximum, as this deep and infectious groove is perfect for setting the vibe or creating a vibe. Moody and cool, and plenty of swagger. Roger Gerressen delivers a tasty Dub mix of ‘Unas Gitas’ to round off the package, some heads down action here, as the dubbed out flavours wash over this soundscape for the mind and the feet.
Spice Run’ is Lars + Maarten’s first release under their new Dam Swindle alias, The A side features Nikki O famous for her work with Mahogani music. Here she applies her elegant soul vox that sits perfectly over the percussion and live bass section courtesy of Dutch bass veteran Charles Nagtzaam. Other featured artists on the EP include Mauskovic Dance Band percussionist Chris Bruining on the uptempo ’Spice Run’ and Italian keyplayer Marcello Cassanelli on the jazzy ‘Get Together’. As DJ’s Dam Swindle have always had a knack for effortlessly blending genres and on this record the boys have done exactly that.
Lennard Poschmann aka Orson Wells steps up for the next release on Mojuba sub label a.r.t.less bringing you four timeless fresh Techno / Electro pieces that will mesmerize you with Detroit and Midwest inspired sophisticated sci-fi funk.
Cinthie’s Collective Cuts sub-label of her 803 Crystal Grooves imprint returns in February with a fresh four- tracker from Belgium’s UC Beatz. Vital Sales Points: Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, UC Beatz has been steadily making his mark on the contemporary house scene via releases on the likes of Razor N Tape, Roundabout Sounds, his own Entrepôt Records and Cinthie’s Collective Cuts where he returns here for a full length EP, following his contribution to the various artist package which preceded this one.
a1. Alton Ellis - It’s True a2. The Heptones - You Turned Away a3. The Gladiators - Mr Sweet a4. The Jail Breakers - Work It Up a5. Lee Perry & The Gaylads - Run Rudie Run b1. The Heptones - Young Generation b2. Jackie Mittoo - Good Feeling b3. C. Marshall - I Need Your Loving b4. Alton Ellis - I’ll Be Waiting c1. The Clarendonians - The Tables Gonna Turn c2. Ken Parker - When You’re Gone c3. Sound Dimension - Traveling Home c4. Errol Dunkley - Get Up Now d1. John Holt - My Heart Is Gone d2. Freedom Singers And Larry Marshall - Monkey Man d3. The Ethiopians - Let The Light Shine d4. Im And David - Money Maker d5. The Viceroys - Lose And Gain
a1. Intro a2. Behind Closed Doors a3. Queens a4. Rape b1. Simon Says b2. Official b3. Hell b4. No Mercy c1. Right Here c2. The Next Shit c3. The Ass c4. The Light d1. God Send d2. The Truth d3. Simon Says (Remix)
A1. De La Soul A2. Cardigan Sweater A3. Beanie Siegel A4. Hump Day A5. Dip A6. Love Was... A7. Snow (Spacebase Rmx) B8. Coldwave B9. Greentea Wit The Green Tree B10. Free From That... B11. Right Time Vs Wrong Time B12. Doberman In The Cadillac B13. Whom B14. The Lo Scarf C1. One For Knx (My Naga) C2. Highland Park Hipsters C3. Dirty Cutlass C4. There Are... C5. Boss C6. Black... D7. JD's Revenge D8. Glasshouse D9. Sentimental Horror D10. Tell Me… D11. Rev's Conk D12. Nah Im Straight.
a1. Gyros a2. RST (feat. DOOM And Mach-Hommy) a3. Tried By 13 (Vaclav Havel) a4. Bubble Hill b1 World’s About To End b2. Babushka b3. Funeral March (The Dirge) (feat. Mach-Hommy) c1. Devil Springs c2. Smores (feat. Lil Ugly Mane And Wiki) c3. Ugly Truth (HOMMO Mix) d1. Chasing Ghosts (feat. Roc Marciano) d2. Haunted House Beat (Not A House Beat) d3. 90 From The Line
A1. My House A2. The Pros A3. Payday (feat. Adub) A4. Give N Take A5. Superhumans (feat. Elzhi & Chino XL) A6. Buggin A7. CDP Smackdown B1. Timeless Treasure B2. I Jus Wanna B3. Away Too Long B4. Make Due B5. Tired Atlas B6. Dishonored Valor
Few artists enjoy a legacy that involves a re-engineering of the very genre in which they work. Lee “Scratch” Perry is such an artist. As a pioneer of dub reggae Perry viewed the mixing console as musical instrument in its own right. The influence of his revolutionary approach has been felt world-wide and into genres far beyond reggae. His 1976 effort, Super Ape, is considered a masterpiece of this or any genre. Working with The Upsetters at his Black Ark studio Perry created a sound with such a lasting appeal that The Rough Guide includes Super Ape as one of their 100 Essential Reggae releases.
A1 Zions Blood A2 Croaking Lizard A3 Black Vest A4 Underground A5 Curly Dub B1 Dread Lion B2 Three In One B3 Patience B4 Dub Along B5 Super Ape
a1. Danny Ray - Introduction Of The J.B.'s a2. The J.B.'s - Hot Pants Road a3. The J.B.'s - From The Back Side a4. The J.B.'s - Wine Spot b1. Fred Wesley - Introduction Of James Brown b2. James Brown - Never Can Say Goodbye b3. The J.B.'s - Pass The Peas b4. The J.B.'s - Honky Tonk c1. James Brown - Introduction By James Brown c2. The J.B.'s - Gimme Some More c3. James Brown - There It Is c4. Danny Ray - Introduction Of Lyn Collins c5. Lyn Collins - Do Your Thing c6. Lyn Collins - Think (About It) c7. Lyn Collins - I'll Take You There d1. Danny Ray - Introduction Of Bobby Byrd d2. Bobby Byrd - I Know You Got Soul d3. Bobby Byrd - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right d4. Bobby Byrd - Keep On Doin' What You're Doin'
a1. Breakin' Bread a2. I Wanna Get Down a3. Little Boy Black a4. Rice 'N' Ribs b1. Rockin' Funky Watergate b2. Makin' Love b3. Funky Music Is My Style b4. Step Child
Eight slices of balls-to-the-walls Baltimore Breaks receiving their first vinyl re-issue.
A1: Kotton The Cutie - I Just Wanna A2: Mz Thang - Bang That Pussy A3: Mz Thang - Shake Ya Dick A4: Ms Mocha - Not The Boss B1: Mz Thang - Clit Control B2: Menage A Trois - Funky 69 B3: Kotton The Cutie - Baby Fathers B4: Lady Shaunda - Stuck
LVCA & Marlon make their debut on Sock It To Me. There may not be any parties happening but this record contains more bangers than a discount car garage.
A1: Hang Out With Your Computer A2: El LFO Del Inferno B1: Bed Bugs B2: WePlay
LVCA & Marlon make their debut on Sock It To Me. There may not be any parties happening but this record contains more bangers than a discount car garage.
A1: Hang Out With Your Computer A2: El LFO Del Inferno B1: Bed Bugs B2: WePlay