Following the sucess of 'Train Wreck' and 'Tree's' on ASXXX001, Ash Walker returns with a bang for his second installment on his Vinyl only, White Label series, with 'Put it on' & 'Bush Weed''
A-side 'Put It On' is a straight up summer sizzler! A hip-hop meets rocksteady mashup, Ash Walker style. The tune carries with it the now well-established 'live' sound that Ash has been developing over the last few years, and the addition of his trademark reverbs and effects ensures that this one will get a great reaction whether being enjoyed to at home or played out to a dancefloor.
AA-side 'Bush Weed' comes like an Augustus Pablo classic updated by Ash and his band for the 21stCentury. The delicate acoustic intro sets the tone for what is sure to be a big tune this summer, before a powerful bass line enters the mix and becomes the tune's backbone. We later hear a melodica added to enhance even further to the track's expansive sense of atmosphere. The crisp guitar at the start of the track reappears towards the end to wrap up four minutes of sun-drenched and beautiful music.
Ash's unique fusion of jazz, dub and trip-hop has been getting consistent support from producers and DJs across the board, from Gilles Peterson and Don Letts at BBC Radio 6 Music, through Joe Kay at Soulection to Tim Parker, Throwing Shade and Trevor Jackson all at NTS Radio.
One sided repress. Surely one of the finest Calibre remixes. Sublime from start to finish, Jaheim's soulful vocals are weave around Calibre's deft D&B beats. The bass line drop is so sweet and the piano line ties this together beautifully. 14 years old and sounding better than ever, fall in love with both Jaheim and Calibre all over again.
Maceo Plex, releases the eagerly awaiting Extended Garage Mix of the certified floor filler “When the Lights Are Out”. The synths drip over, fast paced drums and an emotive vocal. This is the sound of a master at work and is another landmark release for both artist and label.
Chicago House legend Mike Dunn digs deeper into the vaults to deliver a series of his own personal DJ Edits moving across jazz, funk, soul and disco. The series focusses on tracks that inspired the early Chicago house scene (tracks that you would hear at The Music Box or Warehouse) and edited to perfection by Mike Dunn for maximum effect on the dance-floor. Limited hand Stamped.
Another secret 10" white label delivery from the Copenhagen underground, featuring two gloomy, melodic and bass-driven edits by unknown artist. No repress.
A secret 10" heavy-hitter - both tracks are an explosive new blend of chopped up grime and violent breakbeat styles. Vinyl only, no repress, don't sleep.