BAM ! POW ?!! and other comic book type exclamations meet the news that one of the baddest brothers on the breaks and bass scene has put pen to paper and signed to Jalapeno Records.
Featurecast (Lee Mintram to his mum) has an album on the way with a serious seasoning of top vocalists including Greg Blackman (a mainstay of the album), high flying UK bluesman John Turrell, Hospital Records D&B vocalist of choice Pat Fulgoni, plus MC Alaska, C Reid and Pugz Atom dropping urban science whenever and wherever required.
Prior to signing to Jalapeno, Featurecast has released on a variety of happening labels like Bomb Strikes, Good Groove and Catskills as well as Funk Weapons in the US and the burgeoning Ghetto Funk label in the UK. One of his early productions was even snapped up by Apple to promote the IPOD ' yep those ads with the silhouettes dancing round ' that was our boy.
His DJ sets are the stuff of legend and he regularly tours North America and Australia where his brand of bass fuelled turntablism is in serious demand. Featurecast has crafted his own unique sound combining amazing pinpoint scratching whilst effortlessly cutting between Funk, Hip-Hop, Breaks, Dubstep and Drum & Bass. He's dazzled the crowds of some of the biggest festivals and venues around the globe with Canada's legendary Shambhala festival being the scene of one of his biggest triumphs.
Featurecast has shared productions duties on previous releases with legends of the bass scene like Krafty Kuts and house heavyweight James Zabiela (who credits Lee with teaching him to scratch) as well as remixing everyone from Aretha Franklin to Finley Quaye.
Basically his whole life has been building towards this album and now his time has come.
First out of the gates from the new material is 'Around The Block EP'.
A big beating, ghetto funkin' bad ass slice of bass and breaks business.
Lead track Around The Block features MC Alaska who is fresh from a hot collaboration with The Freestylers. C. Reid provides the science on two more tracks while soul man Greg Blackman rounds the ep off in style, already picking up radio plaudits from Craig Charles on his 6 Music Funk show for this track.
So after our chart topping first Allstar 45s release featuring The Dancefloor Outlaws & Coldvet, where back with another special Limited Edition 45.
First up its the turn of Ghetto Funk label manager Slim Goodgroove alongside Funk Ferret. They deliver a rather tasty slab of funk, with just the right amount of bass for their track Rockin Rollin.
On the flip DJ Soo takes on the mighty Message by Grand Master Flash and delivers something rather fresh and very unique.
The Soul Investigators are Creepin' in to your ear holes!!! "CREEPIN' part 1 & 2" is a combination of frantic hammond organ, garage-bound guitar licks, melancholic horns, crackling drums, primitive conga work and b-o-o-m-y bass...;and all of these fine ingredients are mashed together and recorded with a mono tape recorder to ensure your listening enjoyment.
The Soul Investigators are the # 1 group on scene today have been playing together for many years and have performed both live and in studio with many international stars such as: Nicole Willis, Big Joe Louis, Myron & E, Herb Johnson. But on this new single The Soul investigators are the shiniest stars and they take some time apart from their star vocalists and concentrate on messing it up in the recording studio and doing what they are best known for since they started their successful career music business.
After they already introduced themselves vinylside on V.A. BigMP16, Nynfus Corp. now starts straight into the new year with their own EP as first BigM vinyl for 2012. A smashing 12" mashup EP with club blowing breaks in four different styled tunes, to present their whole variety of amazing skillz from Budapest.
So Disco Cakes is back with yet another chart topper. This time The Dancefloor Outlaws do battle with label bosses Defkline & Red Polo. So what happens when the kings of booty breaks take on the might of the Outlaws?
Well you get an EP of epic proportions. Its packed with both there styles, the booty shacking bass and hooky vocals you have come to expect from Defkline & Red Polo matched up against the crowd pleasing disco esq funk you have come to expect from The Dancefloor Outlaws.
They are 4 cuts that will sit in your bag and be weapons in your artillery for a long time to come. Available in both vinyl and digital these bombs will shake the dance and work the crowd in true "Cakes" fashion.
Little is know about new artist WBBL, some say he was brought up on a diet of misunderstood folk music and balearic basslines, others say he is the first true star to come out of Ghetto Funk scene.
Most Ghetto Funk fans have seen the rise of WBBL through our very own weekly Scoundcloud Scour hosted by brandy drinking, squirrel impersonating, Cornishman Spinforth. He first blogged WBBL way back in the summer of 2011, it soon became apparent that this guy had a unique talent. So under the guidance and direction of Spinforth he developed a string of tracks to be given away, each bettering the last.
WBBL is an artist to come from within this emerging scene, an unknown artist, but an artist with a style and sound that has instantly got recognition from some of the scenes biggest players. A.Skillz & Featurecast both featured the same track from WBBL in there last promo mixes, a track that first featured on our Scour.
So WBBL will be the first ever breakthrough artists to release an EP in our acclaimed Artists Series, a series that has change the scene itself and made super stars of the artists it features.
But hey enough of all that, we'll let the music do the talking.
JFB steps up for his first release on Disco Cakes, the aptly named Fizzy Bubla EP. Brighton's JFB is a scratch DJ and party starter extraordinaire who won the UK DMC Championship in 2007 and 2011. Yet unlike many turntablists, JFB also knows when to stop beatjuggling and start dropping bombs - ultimately, it's all about making the people dance. This is an artist who's fully immersed in bass culture. His first release is testament to just this, JFB delivers a gigantic EP that takes elements from his back ground in hip hop and his love of dutty bass lines, to deliver an EP that blurs the boundaries between funk and bass. Big vocals and bigger bass with the added bonus of the talented Mr Dero, giving you a package of 3 hands in the air, crowd pleasing banners. Everyone has been after this release, those who have been lucky enough to get a copy know its true value. These weapons destroy the dance, fact !
People get ready! The Breakbeat Junkie and DJP are back in the halls of BigM Productions presenting a full 12" wax EP. 4 serious quality bangers to get the floors burning. From ghetto funk breaks over funky breakbeats to groovy disco breaks. Another physical gem we have to spin out!
BBP Recordings is proud to present a blazing hot 12" vinyl with one of Australia"s finest funky beat masters Tom Drummond. 4 state-of-the-art groovy jams specially designed to get the party started by getting the ladies on the dancefloor. Tom Drummond is one of the most successful in a new breed of funky producers coming out of Australia, with releases on labels like Good Groove, Manmade, Discocakes and BigM. Music has always been Tom"s focus, playing in various live music groups and studying Jazz music at Perth"s famed WAAPA academy. With this background Tom knows the secret recipe of putting together a good funky productions, by cutting up classic jams and turning them into a new dancefloor friendly arrangements. With this EP he shows exactly how it"s done, with the ghetto funkin" a-side cuts and silky smooth b-side jams.
This is the first release on a new label that has emerged from the Bass Heavy Funk Scene. This time its all about the original material made by the biggest artists around and featuring the best vocalists. First up with have the huge Clean Air, co produced by Canadian Ghetto-Funk-King Stickybuds and reggae favourite Mista Savona. It features the amazing vocal talent of jamaican reggae supremo Burro Banton. Included in this release is a dub mix, for those kick-back sessions, as well as the rather full on club banger that is the main vocal mix. hucked into the mix are instrumentals of both to really give this package everything you could require.
Dublin to Brooklyn connect on a sizzling rehash of the classic Stalag riddim. Afu-Ra aka 'The Body Of The Life Force'' flows effortlessly over the Beefed up, Drums & Bass with DJ Mek providing the cuts this is a fresh slice of Ragga-Hiphop served nicely on another 7'' from the Dirty Dubplates series.
The B-side see's Big Beat and Ghetto funk Don Pimpsoul Smash it hard with some insane Drums, synth stabs to tear any system up and a perfectly wobbling Bassline! Two totally different styles, one classic Riddim and a Dope MC should see this one getting regular rotation!
Bombstrikes returns with another slice of dancefloor related greatness, with the 4th volume of the INTO BATTLE series. Once again multiple artists combine to provide a forward thinking release of the highest standards. This time out label regulars Pimpsoul & Neon Steve provide the action alongside a label debut for the deservedly hyped Canadian Bryx.
Pimpsoul is the first to step up to the plate with the devastatingly effective Rock You. A slick use of vocal cuts and relentless rhythms form the backbone of this cleverly crafted beats banger. Also on the A side new boy Bryx comes correct with his bassline heavy Terrorist. Haunting and impossible to not move to the much-loved Canadian shows why he is so hotly tipped. Rounding things off with the AA side all to himself is the extremely talented Neon Steve. With this lush and beautifully produced slice of Drum and Bass he once again shows the depths of his talents.
Another seriously strong release from the Bombstrikes label highlighting why they lead the way in pushing things forward.
Breakin Bread drop the second single from Japanese producer Kazahaya who's been working with US MC's. Proper boom bap music on both sides, uptempo dancefloor craziness on one side, midtempo bumping gear on the flip.
Kazahaya hails from Tokyo, Japan and has been pushing his own brand of mash ups and mix CD's for the last few years. In 2007 he sent a demo to Breakin Bread and the resulting EP "Remember Hip Hop" became a bestselling hip hop release of that year. Because it was a mashup with loads of famous MC's on it Breakin Bread had to pull it from release! Since then Kaza has been getting mad props for his beats so he decided to work with some US MC's and this series of 7"s is the result.
A - Sounds of The City feat D-Stroy
One for the b-boys and b-girls. D-stroy rips it over an uptempo beat designed with the dancefloor in mind. The old school references abound but this is a fresh and forward thinking slice of proper hip hop on wax with a chorus to die for.
D-Stroy was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn and he met Tony Touch at school forming a group called Touch and D-Stroy. After school he formed the legendary Arsonists and he went on to open up/host for X-zibit, Ludacris, The X-ecutioners, Papa Roach, L.L. Cool J, Busta Rhymes and Eminem to name a few. D-Stroy is currently featured on releases by Marco Polo, Q-Unique's, Pro-Sinnerz CD and The Snowgoons "Trojan Horse" LP. He is not a thug, he's an adult. He's not underground or commercial, he is HIP HOP. Perfect for working with a Japanese producer
B - Stay feat Paulie Rhyme
Kaza's beat on this one is a blessed out bit of summer goodness showing he can rock the filtered styles with the best of them. Paulie Rhyme waxes lyrically about his love of hip hop culture, something all true hip hop heads worldwide will recognise from this track forged somewhere between Southern Japan and West Coast USA.
Paulie Rhyme is a Bay Area based; Cleveland bred emcee, giving people music that touches mind, body, spirit, and soul. Putting in work in the indie circuit for a good portion of this decade, Rhyme has worn many hats in the industry before finding his calling in front of the mic.
New York City. April 2009 saw the release of their eagerly awaited entire album of Wu-Tang Clan covers, featuring 'Duel Of The Iron Mic', 'C.R.E.A.M.', 'Mystery Of Chessboxin', 'Can It All Be So Simple', 'Glaciers Of Ice', 'Criminology', 'Heaven & Hell', 'Bring Da Ruckus', 'Protect Ya Neck', 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya', and more. Now repressed on vinyl!
Kansas City producer / trumpeter / singer Miles Bonny is previously known for a slew of solo releases on Melting Pot Music as well as collaborations with DJ Day, Shawn Lee, Daru, Suff Daddy, etc. Wearing it's source on it's sleeve, 'Fela' is a nasty beat excursion into afro vibes with it's drums leaning back hard, chopped and filtered baritone sax, keys galore and a booming bassline - a perfect early night dancefloor inciter. On the flip, Miles deftly flips minuscule slivers of 'Mr. Sandman' into a bouncy instrumental hip hop number championed by the likes of Jazzy Jeff.
Homeboy Sandman's debut on Stones Throw is a six-track EP, as the artist describes it, "with songs dealing with content no one has ever rapped about before in the history of rap music. Unfortunately not a difficult thing to do." A past making songs about dancing the mambo and the foolishness of gunplay in rap suggest that this is no idle boast.
The machine of Tottenham's favorite record label - Imagenes Recordings keeps pushing some serious Funk & Soul stuff with the collaboration of some of the local artists of the east London surroundings who keep joining the musical family of the imprint in order to deliver some quality groovy stuff. Producers Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel had come up with this brand new dancefloor filler "I LOVE THE FUNK!!!", this time with the collaboration of Eckee Cheff & AJ Soulz providing the Jazzy vocals while the infamous Tony Trombony deliver the Trombone stabs and solos in a pure Fred Wesley style.
Following on from the Sold out Criminal Minds EP, Fat Hop records continue their mission to bring that heavy old skool feel back to the dance floor. Itsu Uno Strikes out once again with another Jukebox 7", returning to the Fat Hop style packed full of Swinging Funk breaks and Old skool Rave hooks. It's B-Boy Rave for the Ageing Hipster!
After the huge success of our debut "Feature Breaks" release - hitting the top of the Juno Breaks chart - we are pleased to announce the release of "Feature Breaks Vol.2 - CMC&Silenta Remixed." This release comes packed with 4 massive remixes from some of the best artists faround the world in the Ghetto Funk & Breaks genre. Expect some hot dancefloor weapons from Basement Freaks, The Captain, NineLives The Cat vs Rob da Rhythm, and The Funk Hunters, the new shining stars coming out of Canada and ones to watch for on the growing Ghetto Funk scene!
"Is It True feat. Richard Kim" is remixed on the A-Side:
A1) The Funk Hunters remix takes the well deserved A1 spot on this vinyl with huge ghetto funk drums leading into some funky synth work and big fat basslines, all peppered with the vocal stylings of Richard Kim. The large and creative sound design on this remix delivers you the perfect dance floor heater!
A2) The Captain remix holds true to the original D n B spirit but it's been reworked with bigger drums and more fire for the clubs around the world. Fab has created a D n B monster with his signature bossa style!
On the B-Side you'll find two new versions of "Get It On Now feat. MC Fava:"
B1) Just listen to the remix by Basement Freaks and you'll instantly know why he is one of the most wanted producers in the scene right now. His ability to craft the perfect arrangement, a balanced soundscape, and massive beats and bass makes this remix a big funky stomper!
B2) The NineLives The Cat vs Rob Da Rhythm interpretation of "Get It On Now" takes you straight into the streets of NY City where you can feel the pulsing beat of a metropolitan nightclub with this huge Moombahton remix.
THE FINDING is the latest single from the CBs, other wise known as the world famous Cuban Brothers. This is their second single (Misdemeanor JCITY 001) to come off their eagerly awaited debuted artist album which is due out next year.
The original is a funk filled odyssey which puts a smile on the face and causes the foot to tap of any listener! Also on this package we are lucky enough to have two remixes. First up is the killer Garage Rub from the remix king DOORLY, backed up by another dance floor smasher from Featurecast. This is a package and a half!
These two guys from Lithuania doing their vinyl debut here on BigM Productions, are the discovery of 2011. Ultra funky Hip Hop touching breaks that guarantee a lot of fun and floor movement. Four original tracks and two rocking remixes by Moodbase and Telephunken are as much as you can have on one EP. A sixpack full of krafty skills you can't miss.
J-Roc from Sould Out Djs has quickly become a household name in the world of Djing. J-Roc is a just a straight up party rocker. After fellow country man Stickybuds went straight to the top of sales charts, Ghetto Funk welcomes fellow Maple Leaf'er J-Roc to the Crew.
J-Roc's first artist EP see's him coming in strong with 4 big club bangers in his trade mark sound and style. Taking influences from the wider funk spectrum and in turn delivering a rather tasty bag of up front beats that will no doubt push him to the top of the charts where he rightly belongs.
Mysterious Danish producer Holtoug takes a couple of soulful favourites and maximizes their dance floor potential on 7-inches of wax!
"Preacher Man" chops up the original guitar hook, brushes and bass-line, adding a little 4/4 kick, percussion and those oh so classic vocals to make a very timely party season banger!
"Express Yourself" combines sliced and diced horns, squelchy synth bass, a serious back-beat with original funk fuelled vocals making this cheeky edit one that’s sure to work on any dance floor worth its salt.
Simply a streak of creative energy: In fall 2010, the Swiss 8-piece funk-orchestra GMF - Grand Mother's Funck released their 7-track EP 'GMF feat. Akil the MC', limited edition on vinyl only, which was sent to selected DJs all around the world. In 2011, GMF completed their full-length CD-album 'The Proud Egyptian' and toured excessively with their special guest Akil the MC (Jurassic 5). Meanwhile, their vinyl-EP was playing on turntables in England, Germany and France and many remixes were being made. Breakbeat Paradise Recordings is now proud to present a brilliant collection of remixes by Europe's finest funk- and breakbeat-DJ's Mr. Confuse (D), Breakbeat Junkie (UK), Zamali (B), Farside (CH), Kalumenos (CH) and last but not least: BBP's own BadboE (DK).
Nova Gain Records return with their latest 12 inch! After the successful debut EP 'Don't Wanna Lose It' and their full length DLP: 'On The Beatbox' Mr. Konfuze & Lunatic are back with their highly addictive 'So Good' EP. It features two brand new tracks plus two remixes from the album 'On The Beatbox' by well known producers Para (Breakin' Bread) and Random Heroes (Jack To Phono / Freestyle Records).
Side A drops with 'So Good' on the boogie-breakbeat-tip driving you almost insane with that screaming Moog synth. Ghetto Funk: yeah! but Ghetto Disco: hell yeah! Second tune 'Wanna Give' is another dance floor sure shot ranging from block-rockin'- party funk to electro-boogie - wind it up!
On the flipside you get Swindon's funkiest DJ Para from Breakin' Bread Records on the remix tip of 'Everything We Do' previously released on the 'On The Beatbox' DLP Para is twisting the track in his very own funky manner - dancefloor madness! Last but not least the second album title 'Something We Bring' gets a heavy re-funk by Eddie Skratch and James Reid as know as 'Random Heroes' who have been transforming the tune into a Breakbeat monster in their Beatcave studio.
Cop it now, since there won't be a digital release and once the vinyl is gone, it's gone!
Evan Chandler aka Slynk has had music on the mind from birth. Naturally gifted with a musical ear he flirted with a range of classical instruments including piano, guitar and drum. It soon became apparent that his ear was best suited to his own style of funk breaks inspired bootlegs and remixes. Slynks first Artists EP for Ghetto Funk has already been getting support from some of the scenes biggest players like A.Skillz and his track Boomin even appeared on Krafty Kuts most recent promo mix. His work is highly sought after by DJs around the world while his forward momentum knows no boundaries. Expect big things from this rising star, this EP is no exception.
Hero Records are proud to announce the release of their latest limited edition 45 from Germany's funk masters Mash & Munkee. Having previously remixed Hero No.7's 'Keeping It Real?', Mash & Munkee's David Hanke (aka Unifairfly/Renegades & Kolja Starkowski aka Deli-Kutt from Wuppertal in Germany) returns to the label to release another 2 tracks of breakbeat driven, b boy- flavoured, future funk classics.
Taken from their forthcoming album on Hero Records, the A-side track'Superbad' is exactly that, with badass breaks, dope horns, funkyflute, sleazy guitar, fat bass and groovy organ combining to form oneof the heaviest slices of dancefloor funk you're likely to hear this year.
On the b-side David remixes their track 'The Good Vibe' in his Renegades of Jazz alter-ego. The original version of the track wasreleased by Jack To Phono Records on 7" in 2010 and this remix for2011 turns up the summer vibes, with jazzy guitar and piano added tothe Renegades' trademark heavy funk breaks that have made his previous singles on Wass Records and Hiperbole Records, and his remixes of artists such as Kid Loco and Hidden Jazz Quartet, such sought after releases.
If you love to get up to get down, then this is the release for you.If you don't then you are out of luck, as you won't be able to sitstill once you hear either of these tracks! More funk than a trunk of drunk skunks in your bunk!
The latest EP from sales chart topping label Ghetto Funk brings a rising star B-Side to take up the challenge for the next in there Artist Series. After massive releases from Featurecast & Stickybuds, B Sides comes with 4 tracks guaranteed to get you on you feet and the dancefloor rocking. His first offering for Ghetto Funk is "Playa" combining samples from the classic Scar Face with a bass line that will leave you shaking in ya shelltoes. Next up "Throwing It Wild" featuring supreme vocals from New Zealand's MC Kyla and a sneaky sample from a certain "Fat Boy". On the flip "Two Blue" a funky mid tempo banger of Junglaistic Brotherly proportions. Last but not least "G Thing" the end of night floor filler to destroy the floor.
Wack Records Return after a short holiday in Scarborough. This time fully equipped with Giant Disco balls, 70's roller boots and flame throwers in order to get the party started right! DJ Kid Stretch hails from Greece (DMC Greek Champion 2000) and his production skills shine in this superb refix of Disco Got Me Mesmerized. French veteran DJ Prosper turns the heat up with his version of Disco Reach blending soul and electronica. On the B-side SMOV busts some rhymes and flips it over a melody of a pure disco classic dropped into a vat of tuff beats that result in Busta Move. The Breakbeat Junkie's collaboration with DJ P from Stoke U.K resulted in this powerful ball breaker of a tune that will leave you in a slump exhausted from Got What It Takes.
Having released their last album nearly four years ago to great acclaim from music media, hip-hoppers and music heads worldwide, Fretless emerge once again with an album of depth and class featuring some of the best vocalists and beat creators from Australian shores, including Will Styles, MC Shureshock, Funkin Irie, Kween G from Killa Queens, Hau from Koolism, Jimi Polar, Jimi A, the Versionaries, Def Wish Cast and brothers in beats from the U.S.A., Q-Dup Foundation.
Since the release of their self titled album late in '07, Fretless have toured, played festivals and produced an array of remixes for crews all over the planet. Mainman Mark Walton has also taken time out to indulge in his other favourite passion, deep sea diving from the North to South Pacific Oceans.
Over the last two years, Fretless have been recording ideas for their new album entitled 'For Your Thighs Only' with the last 12 months bringing on the final focus and planning to complete the release. In addition, and prior to the album release, there will also be a 12' vinyl release featuring two tracks 'Let Go The Past' and 'S.O.S.' with a remix of each produced by Will Styles and Omegaman respectively.
Dust off the turntables and beatboxes and prepare for some heavy groove action from one of Australia's finest and internationally renowned hip-hop artists - Fretless are back with new beats to make you quiver.
Rory Hoy delivers a well rounded EP to the Funk Weapons label. Starting off with 'La Lyrica 2011' which takes on Freddy Fresh's classic tune and updates with a few surprise twists and turns.
Next up we have 'Non-Stop' which is a solid ghetto-funk tune, complete with wonky bass and really hard hitting drums. On the Flip we start out with 'Bad Ass'; which is another ghetto-funk tune this time using a more solid sine wave bass and some up-front funky horn blasts and that awesome refrain 'bad ass is as bad ass does'.
Next up Rockmaster Rus B takes 'Bad Ass' up a few rave levels and adds in some serious wobble to make the whole thing jump. Finally we Rory drops 'Breakdown in Paris' which is a bit of a house meets breaks type tune, with a killer breakdown which will have you top rockin' deep into the night.
Record Breakin' Music is proud to team up with OM Records and FTC Skateboards for the release of J-Boogie's latest single Undercover (ft. Chrys Anthony). Like a lost Cee-Lo Green jam session, Undercover rides a turbid groove, laden with percussion and underscored by a driving bassline. A dubbed-out horn section accents Chrys Anthony's soulful croon in this late-night heater. J-Boogie has duly delivered one for the dancefloor as well as the drive home. On the B side is wonderful remix from Dj Nu-Mark of Jurrasic 5 that takes the original to another level.
Limited edition of 250 copies of 7" vinyl. "NEW LOOK" is new and exciting new label that is brought to you by Timmion Records group. New Look will bring you the best of todays contemporary Jazz. KOOL MEN & DIAMOND T. are Five gentle-men who met, merged and managed to cultivate a very distinct sound of their own for their first 7" single release...soulful, jazzy, funky...and free. Have a listen and judge by your self. This is 7" single is limited edition pressing...make your investment now before it's too late!
More drums! Beats, breaks, rolls, all live, no loops. Breakin Bread continue their specialist Drums Series of 7"s with Mark Claydon joining Virgil Howe for 2 killer beat heavy tracks. Breaks for the future!
Breakin Bread is rooted in hip hop and all things related to hip hop so tracks with heavy drums and breakbeats are staples of the output of the label and the turntables of the clubs. The Drums Series features drummers that the Breakin Bread Crew have got to know since they launched their club night thirteen years ago.
The Claydon Break: This time round the guys take it back to more of an original 70s funk band sound. Mark Claydon underpins the track with a steady uptempo breaqk. Virgil and Nick Hirsch from The Killer Meters take the track into driving heavy deep funk rock territory. A couple of clean breaks are embellished with big build ups and multi instrumental frenzy. We were all in the studio for this one and its one of the most intense studio sessions we've ever done.
Cosmic Exotica: This is Virgil's homage to rare as hens teeth Asian Psych Disco breaks. He can imagine Finders Keepers or Now Again records re-issuing this strange but break heavy offering. Think of a Chinese Big Band dropping this in the early 70's for some Grind-House biker movie drug scene that gets a bit lary as a massive fight breaks out! Uptempo breaks for the dancefloor!
Is it Funk? Soul? Mod? RnB? Yes and no and yes again, it's a bit of everything! Sonny Rhodes' 'You Better Stop' is an alround post-deepfunk/soul crossover club dancer, good sounding for everyone. First spun on the European cross-genre funk n' soul scenes by UK DJs like Ian Wright and Fryer, now getting picked up on the UK Northern scene which is now leaving the old stompers behind and is embracing the bouncing rhythms of funk. Fryer managed to get to the tapes which amazingly were still intact, so we went to work and transferred them at half-speed for a truly explosive sound!
On the flip we have another very cool instrumental track from the same period. Labelmates "The Right Kind" whip up a funky R&B stormer with a slight moddy edge which never goes amiss for the '60s R&B and New Breed lovers. Not to be overlooked!
The Wack series continues and this time label boss S.M.O.V teams up with two superb producers to create this double wammy Wack 7" release.
Mario Lovakovic aka Umbo is an artist that is on the fast train to success. Hailing from Germany but now based in Croatia his blend of disco influenced funky breaks is being well received. Cumin Home is a fine example of his skills put back to back with some heavy S.M.O.V beats and slamming production.
On the flip we see Suonho alias Tommaso Beracardocco Italian DJ/ Producer and all round Knob twiddler, flips a cosmic space 60's theme tune into a pure breakbeat bomb, this simply can't fail to win!
Another limited 12" sampler from the Turntables On The Hudson crew, leading up to the brand new compilation CD celebrating their monthly Friday residency at NYC's Cielo club. This party platter features more of the sounds and artists that have been dropped by Nickodemus and friends on the big Funktion One sound-system over the last eight years! Things kick off with Mr.Scruff's infamous 'Pickled Spider', a ripping dubstepper of track with huge wobbly bass and delayed female vocals urging all dancers to the floor. Next up is 'Dub For Mali' by San Fran's own Pleasuremaker (of the Afrolicious crew), featuring Yacouba Diarra on vocals and Thievery Corporation's Rob Garza weighing in on some extra production. To the flip, SUMO's 'Zwakalani' could be one of the party's most heavily spun tunes since it was released five years ago, with it's booming drums, guitar licks, and uplifting vocals. Clocking in last on the 12" is 'Lovesick' by T.O.T.H. family-friend Mariella, remixed into a deep boogie-house vibe with heavy bass for the clubs by Mark De-Clive Lowe.
The next instalment in the Dubplate series sees another mysterious producer step up to the plate. Stubby Dials frankly takes liberties with Colman Brothers' brand spanking new dance floor jazz cut "Mr. DG", chopping up its trademark horns, and adding some familiar sounding beat-box, tough drums and familiar vocals over the top.
Funk Burners returns with their second release dropping more dance floor funky breaks with a party theme. First up we have 2 mixes of the cleverly familiar cut Funky Music Party. One with a beat intro and second with a scratchapella intro for our more crafty scratchtastic dj's. To top it off there?s an Acapella DJ tool included. On the flip side, 'Manifest Party' is an up-tempo party bomb and 'Party of the Century' drops the tempo a bit with a nice mid-tempo disco rap style sure to set the party off right.
First up for the new series is Germany's funky breakbeat duo and label heads, CMC&Silenta. The duo has already attracted alot of attention with their own original productions and remixes on both Manmade Records and Roca Records, receiving play and support from international DJs and radiostations like Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols), Kissey Sellout (BBC1), Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show (BBC6), A Skillz, and Utah Saints, just to name a few.
The debut Feature Breaks EP comes packed with three original CMC & Silenta productions and one remix - they had the honor to remix Dub Pistols' "Ganja feat. Rodney P" and release it exclusively on their own label. The result is a 4-track EP ready for the club, pimped up with pumping beats, massive bass, original vocals and production, and all supported by the unrecognizable style of one of europe's hottest Beatboxers: Paul Brenning!
The three original tracks are a preview of what's to come on their forthcoming CMC& Silenta album, set to be released Spring 2012: "Summertime feat. Penny" is the one for all you summertime lovers, bringing you the perfect soundtrack for the best time of the year. "Get it on now feat. MC Fava" comes with the voice of Germanys most wanted DnB MC alongside a big bassline and straight punching drums. Feel the mixture of house and breaks! And last but not least, "Is it true feat. Richard Kim" showcases the legendary voice that some will remember from Malente's track "Funk the Rich." A big funky stomper with superb vocals. Call it Dubstep, call it DnB, or whatever, this is the new Feature Breaks! Take your time to have a listen!
Randa and The Soul Kingdom released 'The Things' swinging funky disco 12 (FSR092) on Freestyle Records early June 2011, a pretty straight ahead affair produced and guitar scratched by one of the busiest men in the music bizznizz: Lance Ferguson, the man responsible for Freestyle soul-jazz organ trio Cookin On 3 Burners, as well as The Bamboos & Lanu projects on Tru Thoughts Recordings. For this booty style remix they have taken Randa's outstanding vocal and completely reworked the track into an electro funk bomb. Toughening things up but losing non of the funk the mixes aim straight for the dancefloor.
BBP Recordings is very proud to welcome back a true legend in the evergrowing Nu-Funk scene - BadboE is ready to drop the first single from his long anticipated second album. He has teamed up with 2 heavyweighters of bassdriven Ghetto Funk Pimpsoul from the UK and Bryx, who are killing dancefloors in Canada at the moment. UK-based MC Coppa is delivering the vocal contribution to the reggae dub grooves on the A-side title track One of Those Days.
Tombee is back with his 4th release on Jack to Phono with Strike Up The Band. Hailing from Newcastle (home of the Brown) DJ, producer and film-maker Tombee often describes his sound as Folk-Hop. The definition of Folk music, if you look it up, is music handed down from generation to generation, which when considering the beats interwoven and flipped here, kinda makes sense...
This time Tombee teams up with Mr Konfuze & Lunatic, Tom Eno and Winter North Atlantic to create one eclectic download and remix package! From a dancefloor friendly party vibe to the ambiance of Winter North Atlantic.
BBP Recordings is back with another hot 12" vinyl of party bangers from one of the key players in the Nu Funk/Ghetto Funk Scene - Kool Hertz from London. A 4-track EP of absolute dancefloor dynamite that are gonna slap around funky crowds all across the globe. Pumped to the maximum with funky breakbeats, banging ghetto bass and samples from good ol' days - this is a sure shot for all funky DJs.
After their first cooperation on BigM in the previous year, Prosper and Rory Hoy are back delivering an unbelieveable six pack of vintage styled powerful cheeky breaks and smooth cool grooving NuFunk. With it's variety this is a bomb on many floors and with 6 tunes an offer you shouldn't miss. So get dat Boogie Chase EP! Rock'n'Roll!
A01) Prosper & Rory Hoy - Todo es nuevo An unbelieveable cheeky monster just in time to fill the summer sets with latin styled vintage breaking madness to bomb the floor at peak time.
A02) Prosper & Rory Hoy - Zoun (extended Version) Cranky breakbeat intelligence on a cool bassline driven groove with a tasty synth filling. Delicious - Have it!
A03) Prosper & Rory Hoy - If you leave the party (feat. McRunigga & Estery) A smooth and chilled high quality NuFunk groover with a cool vocal topping to bring you the vibe into any lounge out there.
B01) Prosper & Rory Hoy - Get dat Boogie Chase (Original Mix) Bassline driven and NuFunk coated funky breaks with some vocal essence ending in a power loaded and smooth groover.
B02) Prosper & Rory Hoy - Walk on a Cookie (feat. MC Runigga) Retouch of parts of a Rory Hoy tune mashing them through massive vocal sessions and bassworks to get a new peak time swinger.
B03) Prosper & Rory Hoy - Get dat boogie Chase (JayL Funk Remix)
JayL Funk's rework of dat Boogie Chase keeping it a bit smoother for the lounge time.
After years of huge success with solid quality releases - yet mostly mashups and remixes for respected labels and musicians of the funky breaks scene - CMC&Silenta now take the next step with their latest tune "Funky Town". This funky good mood summer track is the first release of their forthcoming album. It can be understood as an indicator of what you can further expect to be released by the duo on CMC's label Roca Records.
"Funky town" was made for all you guys out there who love to shake their butts to soulful, honest and pure funk music. Contrary to previous tracks they recorded everything live, and invited Cotonou (Benin)-based Rapstar Penny to join them. Pimped up with funky guitars and Bongos, accompanied with this recognisable whistle, this tune moves masses whenever it starts to play. To round up the release of this cracker, CMC&Silenta won Nick Thayer for an amazing ghettofunk anthem, Slynk repacked the track with a brass hook to bring back the late 60s funk feeling. The last remix on this 12 inch is a nice afro beat remix by Zamali, so you've got something for everyone on this Roca's first Single Release of CMC&Silenta. Don't think about it, grab a copy, it's a must have.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia: DJ, producer and beat maker Omegaman has laid down an infectious groove with his new ass wigglin? track "Skankin' Riddim". Proudly presented by Super Hi-Fi Recordings, it's a cheeky salute to old skool Ska with a straight up breakbeat, dubby bassline, majestic horns courtesy of Scotty Sax, and vocal samples from reggae legend Horseman. The release also features an all-star lineup of remix artists.
The vinyl release will include Omegaman, Thomas Blondet, Stickybuds, and Busta. The digital release adds two more remixes to the stellar roster courtesy of All Good Funk Alliance and Fretless. Styles range from straight up ska with big beats, lounge core head-nodders, to breakbeat stompers with some seriously womping bass action - this release covers all bases with a nice variation of genres.
Following hot on the heels of the outstanding Pimpsoul ep, Bombstrikes once again maintain their scene leading formula. This time out it's the turn of Nick Thayer to deliver the dancefloor goodies. In a style very much his own, Nick raises the bar even higher with this incredibly strong three-track ep.
There is no messing about on this EP "Do You Want more" on the A side hits hard. With vocal hooks and guitars kicking the track off in fine style before the almighty lead synth hits with guaranteed head nodding approval. For our money this is an absolute monster. Over on the flip, first up is "Rhythm Method" which brings Nick's trademark swing and movement to the proceedings. Vocals play perfectly with the synth and horn riffs to ensure plenty of dancefloor ass shaking will follow. Rounding things off nicely is the bass heavy groover "Ladies Love Cool Jams" which is so devastatingly executed it is bound to hit the right spots.
BBP Recordings is back harder than ever with pure DJ dynamite from the absolute elite producers in the Nu Funk/Ghetto Funk scene. DJ Prosper (BigM, BBP), BadboE (Good Groove, Bombstrikes, BBP), Breakbeat Junkie (Good Groove, Manmade), DJP (Good Groove, Bureau 45) and Audited Beats (Good Groove, Punchout) all united to mashup, chop up and cut up some of best funky joints of all time into 4 mindblowing tracks under the codename Freak Hop!
The sample source on this release is about a mile long and the grooves and beats are as fresh as can be which makes this a truly timeless record. From oldskool funk to soulful grooves and hip hop - its all in here mixed in a way you've never heard before.
