Can you think Arthur Russell, Chromeo, Amp Fiddler and George Clinton all at the same time? Me neither but Boohgaloo Zoo’s debut album comes fairly close to it; give it some P-Funk boys.
Those Crosstown Rebels go even further out of thier comfort zone to get two gloriously different remixes on Riz MC’s big tune, ‘Radar’.
The Lafayette Afro-Rock Band are one of the most well known unknown funk bands of the 70s as they seemed only second to James Brown as a source of samples and breaks for the hip-hop community; so well worth getting back to the roots so to speak.
Continue reading The Lafayette Afro-Rock Band – Darkest Light / The Best Of (Remastered Edition)
As part of a new series of studio recordings from the excellent Strut label, Amp Fiddler teams up with musical heroes Sly and Robbie for an accomplished, if somewhat cautious, session
Continue reading Inspiration Information – Amp Fiddler with Sly & Robbie (Strut)
I wonder if Finn Peters’ butterflies are in his stomach due to the “difficult” second album syndrome; he need not worry says Gerry Hectic
A couple of years ago Flowriders released their debut album on an unsuspecting world. R.U.E.D.Y. is the long-awaited followup and this week it’s released for a suspecting world
“So, dear Jack, don’t talk through your arse.” Gerry Hectic suggests titles for Finn Peters tunes as we belatedly review his debut album
Despite help from label-boss Dom Servini, Hectic is still confused by the difference between PTH Project and Part Time Heroes, not to mention, ‘Realize’ vs. ‘Realise’
This 12″ has been out a while in Japan but has only recently hit UK shores. It turned up in Simon Harrison’s chart not so long ago and as quirky electronic jazz from Tokyo, it’s definitely worth a listen.
Continue reading Taku Ishizaki / Koichi Ozaki – ‘Eurasian Suite’ EP
When you’re a top internationally acclaimed DJ, Remixer & Producer, it’s little surprise that your album has a DJ set feel to it.
When your first ever record makes the Worldwide All-winners awards and your first gig is at Cargo, it all looks like your future is mapped out for success.
“Move with me, shake your body into the groove. Can’t you see I’m in the mood to dance with you all night long?”
Amp is the coolest hopin’ dopiest fiddlerin’ guy. Just to prove the point, there’s a new 10″ coming out with a ‘Hope’ side and a ‘Dope’ side.
Silhouette Brown and their debut album were a little bit of a surprise package last year.
It’s long been in the production process, but finally ma?±ana has arrived in the form of a A Slice Of Paradise on Fusionova021 Records.
Continue reading V/A – A Slice Of Paradise, Volume One (Ben Mono, Disk 5 of 5)