Miles has to be one of my favorite DJs and producers because he exudes his own style and his music is never the same. This single is no exception, with disco grooves, jacking percussion, deep Detroit analogue basslines, and melodic synth patterns. Play it back a couple of times to catch what is going on underneath. Hidden micro sounds create a collage from this master painter.
Olivier Demit 1 + 1
Olivier Demit, has really come out of his shell as an influential producer this past year. These tracks are full of body tingling pads that put moody back into house music. The kinds of tracks that make you stomp and scream when you understand the intelligence behind it. It’s extremely well rounded, with funk, disco and jazz influences.
Chicagoan Chicagoan
The chorus in this track is Chacaron voice, but the lyrics have everything to do with the song’s feeling. Why? Because you cant tell what the hell he is saying. Slurred vocals progress over a thick groove. A nice break then hits and then, out of nowhere, a ‘70s disco Latin mumble-rumble of a good time drops and throws the dancefloor into a frenzy.
Furry Phreaks feat. Terra Deva All Over the World
Once released, this tune will be heard all over the world! Charles Webster’s sound universe fits perfectly with Terra Deva’s voice. The instrumental’s elements leave enough space for the vocals to develop and support the flow of the lyrics in a great way. Groovy as hell!
Chico Hamilton El Toro (Marc de Clive Lowe Remix)
This remix again shows Marc’s great remixing skills. The essence of the [Chico Hamilton] original is featured in its first part. In the second part Mark brings in synths and Bembe Segue’s vocals, which give the track not only his personal trademark but also a new perspective with regard to the original. Find this on the Impulsive! remix compilation.
Pete Philly & Perquisite Amazed (Seiji Remix)
Seiji has chosen to remix the last tune of Pete Philly & Perquisite’s debut album, Mind.State. On “Amazed,” the hip-hop duo from the Netherlands offers a track with a vibe similar to Mos Def’s “Umi Says.” Seiji kept the vibe and the arrangement from the original and added a beat that makes the remix essential for freestyle and house dancefloors.
Big Bud Source of Inspiration
Ever wished that you had a time machine? Well, this release on Paradox’s splendid label is the next best thing. Anyone that ever visited Speed (legendary London club night) will think they’re back in 1995. Classic beats, warm bass and twinkling melodies. Ah, the good old days.
Cut & Run Murder In the Jamrock
Cut & Run continues to unleash the biggest booties around, always managing to find a fresh, well-produced take on the Jr. Gong original. This one‘s got all the major faces skanking in ecstasy… and the sub is one big, dirty beast of a bastard.
Vinyl Junkie We‘re Not Dead (30Hz Remix)
Vinyl Junkie-the Bristolian hardcore stalwart-commissions another thrilling tear-out remix from 30Hz, who turns in his best performance to date. Dark and funky rolling percussion and eerie Juno strings lead to a stereoscopic, morphing dream of a b-line. It‘s the movement in the bass that smacks it, sending your legs one way and your torso the other. Brilliant.
Deep Impact & The Autobots Ultra-Funkula
I‘m sitting here with Tom Autobot and he‘s passed me this to review and said, “It‘s probably the funkiest thing we‘ve ever done, and that‘s why we put the hardest motherfucking tune on the flip!” And in that precise comment, Tom has summed up the wonderful Venn diagram that is the breakbeat universe.
