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Hey folks.

A quick 'heads up' for this release, due to arrive in December 2015. Once I obtain further details regarding the track list I will (of course) append them.

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Hey folks.

Here is another addition to the last releases under the aegis of the Harmless Records series 'Sources' - posted here as it clearly falls within the parameters of the wider development of black music and the heritage of 'Hip Hop' and 'Electro-Funk'. As ever I hope you all find something to enjoy.

This is not easy. I love 'We Come To Rock', especially for the intricacies of the production, but the rap was never a favourite of mine. 'B-Boys Breakdance' (Dub) - Hi-Fidelity Three is so propulsive, menacing even, as a track it just works so well.

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Hey folks.

I've posted this here as it isn't specifically 'Hip Hop' or 'Electro-Funk', but it does fall within the wider thread of Black music, and so might be of interest to some of the good people here on Electro Empire (EE).

The track list is as follows:

CD One (1)

01. Like This (Original Club 12" Remix) - Chip E (Featuring K)
02. Only The Strong Survive (Original Club 12" Mix) - Frankie Knuckles
03. Move (Original Club 12" Mix) - Farm Boy
04. The Choice Of A New Generation (Original Deep Underground Club 12" Mix) - Rocky Jones
05. So Sweet (Original Club 12" Mix) - Loleatta Holloway
06. It's U (Original Sample Club 12" Mix) - Farley Jackmaster Funk & Ricky Dillard
07. The Poke! (Original 'Quit Poken Me' Club 12" Mix) - The Endless Poker's
08. Jack It All Night Long (Original House Club 12" Mix) - Bad Boy Bill
09. Music Is The Key (Original House Key Club 12" Mix) - JM Silk
10. Mystery Of Love (Original Club 12" Mix) - Fingers Inc
11. Love Can't Turn Around (Original Club 12" Mix) - Farley Jackmaster Funk & Jessie Saunders (Featuring Darryl Pandy)

CD Two (2)

01. The Promised Land (Original Club 12" Mix) - Joe Smooth
02. House Music Is My Life (Original Deep House Club 12" Remix) - Tyree
03. Runaway Girl (Original Runaway Radio 12" Mix) - Sterling Void
04. Freedom (Original Factory Club 12" Mix) - The Children
05. Lost Love (I Want You Back) (Original Club 12" Mix) - Mario Reyes (Featuring Joenell)
06. Acid Thunder (Original Fast Thunder Club 12" Mix) - Fast Eddie
07. A Path (Original Club 12" Mix) - Fingers Inc
08. If You Only Knew (Original If You Dance Club 12" Mix) - Chip E
09. Turn Up The Bass (Original Scratch It Up Club 12" Mix) - Tyree (Featuring Kool Rock Steady)
10. Donnie (Original Hardy Club 12" Mix) - The It
11. Shadows Of Your Love (Original Fierce Club 12" Mix) - JM Silk
12. It's Alright (Original House Club 12"" Mix) - Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge

CD Three (3)

01. Can U Dance (Original Club 12" Mix) - Kenny 'Jammin'' Jason & 'Fast' Eddie Smith
02. Hard Core Hip House (Original Deep Housetrumental Club 12" Mix) - Tyree
03. You Can't Hide (Original Club 12" Mix) - Holly Jump
04. Work On Me (Original 99th Street Piano Club 12"" Mix) - Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez (Featuring M.C.D)
05. Don't Wanna Go (Original Mike Dunn Vocal Club 12" Mix) - Sterling Void
06. Out Of Control (Original FHR Club 12" Mix) - The Project (Featuring Linda Rice)
07. What Ever Turns You On (Original Club Edit 12" Mix) - Mario Reyes
08. Do You Want To Dance (Original Tyree Club 12" Mix) - Steel Gray
09. Check Out The Hook (Original Dangerous DJ Club 12" Mix) - 2 Young Brothers
10. Searching 4 Love (Original Club 12" Mix) - Loftis IV
11. Communicate (Original AT&T Club 12" Mix) - Full House
12. Let's Go - Don't U Want Some More (Original Club 12" Mix)

As ever I hope you find something of interest.

155

Hey folks.

The last batch of releases by Harmless Records under the aegis of the 'Sources' legend is due for release, with this one possibly of interest to some on this site.

CD One (1)

01. Rockers Revenge - "Walking On Sunshine" (Original 12" mix)
02. Dr John - "Jet Set" (Original 12" mix)
03. Loleatta Holloway - "Crash Goes Love" (Original 12" mix)
04. Pushe - "Don't Take Your Love Away" (Original 12" mix)
05. Colonel Abrams - "Music Is The Answer" (Original 12" mix)
06. Paul Simpson Connection - "Use Me Lose Me" (Original 12" mix)
07. Cuba Gooding - "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend" (Original 12" mix)
08. Cuba Gooding - "Got The Hots" (Original 12" mix)
09. Citispeak - "Rock To Rock" (Original 12" mix)
10. Touchdown - "Ease Your Mind" (Original 12" US mix)
11. Eartha Kitt - "Where Is My Man" (Original 12" mix)

CD Two (2)

01. Freeez - "IOU" (Original 12" mix)
02. New Order - "Confusion" (Original 12" mix)
03. New Edition - "Pass The Beat" (Original album version)
04. P ee Wee - "Be My Girl" (Original 12" mix)
05. Nyhtjar - "All In Fun" (Original 12" mix)
06. Dominatrix - "The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight" (Original 12" Dominant mix)
07. Zenobia - "In The Night" (Original 12" Dub mix)
08. Ladies Choice - "Girls Night Out" (Original 12" mix)
09. Al Baby Green - "Blockbuster" (Original 12" Dub mix)

CD Three (3)

01. Makossa Nairobi & The Awesome Foursome - "Funky Soul" (Original 12" mix)
02. Dimples D - "Sucker DJs (I Will Survive)" (Original 12" mix)
03. Awesome Foursome - "Funky Breakdown" (Original 12" mix)
04. Larrice - "Bop Til I Drop" (Original 12" Bop mix)
05. Air Force 1 - "See The Light / Feel The Heat" (Original 12" mix)
06. Moja Nya - "Rise Up" (Original 12" Dub Rise Mix)
07. Citispeak - "I Don't Need Your Handouts" (Featuring Jeanne Harris) (Original 12" Instrumental mix)
08. Guru - "Who You Stealin' From" (Original 12" mix)
09. Ultimate 3 MCs - "What Are We Gonna Do?" (Original 12" mix)
10. Ralph Rolle - "Roxanne's A Man (The Untold Story)" (Original 12" mix)
11. Freeez - "Scratch Goes My Dub" (Original 12" Dub mix)
12. T La Rock & Jazzy Jay - "It's Yours" (Original Radio mix)

As always I urge you to support artists and labels and to BUY music.

155

Hey folks.

I am not sure if this has been posted up before, if not I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.soundonsound.com/so…es/classictracks_1108.htm

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Good stuff Matt !!!!!!!!!!

Good to see Mirage still about and still being creative. Great to see you around Mirage!

155

Hey folks.

I found this, which is dated July 2015, a relatively short interview with Mantronik. I never knew his first name was Graham!

http://daily.redbullmusicacade…07/the-birth-of-mantronix

Enjoy!

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Considering that Hip Hop in the 70's was more on a local level in NYC, "In many ways" pays respect to the idea that Hip Hop was already alive and well, however, it really wasnt until Rappers Delight that it began to gain momentum, followed by Planet Rock and the trend that followed which began what is widely regarded as the early phase of Hip Hop which brought it to the worldwide masses. Street Sounds was responsible for bringing it to Europe, but also arguably responsible for the confusion as to what is Electro, since much of it would have been considered straight up Hip Hop.

Had the writer claimed this was "the beginning" as many try to, it would have overlooked everything that went on in NYC, again, on a local level, but with players such as Bambaata, Kool Herc (who coined the term Hip Hop), and Grandmaster Flash already local legends who were clearly building a strong foundation for the culture.

This post makes no sense. 'Hip Hop' as a form of cultural expression certainly emerged in New York in the mid to late 1970s - although there has been a reaction in recent years to situate the emergence of the form against the activity of DJs working within the Disco tradition, suggesting that the roots of Hip Hop go further than might be expected. In this respect 'Rapper's Delight' (1979) and 'King Tim III' (1979) represent a particular attempt to codify something which already existed and was recognised as a particular formation. Your analysis appears to suggest that 'gaining momentum' equates with a wider cultural recognition, seeing this as a positive. I am quite certain that if you went to NYC and spoke to the generation involved in the development of Hip Hop their assessment of the impact of 'Rapper's Delight' would be nuanced and variegated, and might not be expressed in such glowing terms as you would appear to suggest.

I return to my original point, that 'Electro-Funk' is likely to be far more recognisable to a US context than 'Electro' - which (as you agree) was packaged and disseminated in the UK by Morgan Khan and his 'Street Sounds' label. This has a distorting effect, subsuming 'Rap' under a highly specific term that may have made little sense to the artists actually making the music. Where there was an advantage in this process was the fact that a UK Rap fan would be exposed to a diversity of music that may not have been apparent, available, or experienced within the US domestic context. Mike Allen's notes for 'LA Vs NY Beats' are very apposite in this context.

I would also, very respectfully, posit that your suggestion that Kool Herc coined the term 'Hip Hop' is open to criticism - others have been suggested with equal credibility - Cowboy (for example).

The predominance of electronic production was relatively short lived in Rap, it in no way represented the beginning of Hip Hop, it should be seen a a phase in the evolution of the art form and no more. That the wider dissemination of Rap through this particular form of production achieved recognition is worthy of further comment and exploration, with a thorough consideration of the cultural and social forces at play, and the individuals involved (Malcom McClaren for example).

Some people might think that such nuanced distinctions do not matter, but they do. Otherwise narratives are created and espoused that may not accurately reflect, as far as is possible, the facts on the ground.

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That is a valid point generally but in this particular context it appears to suggest that 'Hip Hop' and a particular form of electronic music co-existed and emerged at the same time. In the wider context the particular, specific and predominant use of electronic music as a vehicle for Rap was reasonably short lived - and was soon replaced (especially within the US context) by a return to 'breaks' (though perhaps with a lessening role for the DJ). Rap as a mode of expression predates the later adaption of electronic music known as 'Electro-Funk' - this can not be disputed. Moreover it remains the case that exposure to Rap in the UK was facilitated through culturally specific, and relatively few, outputs - meaning that the UK understanding and situating of Rap may make little sense to a non-UK audience (I am thinking here particularly of the 'influential and highly iconic 'Street Sounds Electro' series).

There is certainly scope for more work to be done on mapping the cultural formation of Hip Hop, especially given the tendency over time to retrospectively 'push back' ever further the roots of the experience, and the fact that the four elements may not have been cohesively aligned from the start.

One for a PhD thesis I think.

155

Quote from Starchild

Electro. We have all heard the word at some point in our lives whether we were warned against being electrocuted as children, or received an Electrocardiogram at a hospital; but perhaps not as much until we began to listen to a style of music for a long time referred to as “Electro”. More properly defined as Electro Funk, "Electro", as it began to be called for short, was not just one of the first actual sub-genres of Electronic Music to come about in 1982, but also in many ways the beginning of Hip Hop; where bands like Newcleus, along with producers like Unknown DJ and Pretty Tony would lay the foundation throughout the first half of the '80s for what later became Rap, influencing even the direction Pop music such as Madonna and Michael Jackson would take for some time; not to mention Miami Bass and the plethora of musical styles born out of the drum machine and synthesizer, which still prevail and actually continue to grow in popularity today.

The curious part about all this, is that just a year before in 1981, the actual oldest sub-genre of Electronic Music was born, as Cybotron's "Alleys Of Your Mind" was released on Deep Space Records, 2 years later further building upon this new genre with the album "Enter" on Fantasy Records, and more specifically via a song that die-hard Electro Funk enthusiasts would claim was another building block for their beloved style: Cybotron’s “Clear”. Something writer and producer Juan Atkins, one of the 3 pioneers of American Techno, would refer to exactly as that: Techno Music. Having been greatly influenced not just by bands like Parliament, but also the iconic German pioneering group Kraftwerk; who in their approach and overall image presented themselves as a band of pure Technology, Juan Atkins and his fellow band of brothers known as the “Belleville Three”, would themselves...Continue Reading!

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I am sorry but this particular phrase, '[...] but also in many ways the beginning of Hip Hop' immediately indicates that the writer may not have a full understanding of Hip Hop and it's origins and evolution, which is (admittedly) quite complicated and still contested. Part of the difficulty will always be in attempting to articulate a specific and singular starting point for a genre, or a culture.

155

Hey folks.

This is a release that might appeal to some here, it looks as if the titles included have been remastered (although I have not had the opportunity to hear the yet).

The track list is:

The P&P Records Funk & Rap Anthology - Various (2015)

Disc 01

01. Ain't It Time (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Queen Yahna
02. Black Ice (Original 7"" Mix) - Sons Of Darkness
03. I've Been Working (Original 7"" Mix) - Wild Honey
04. Shake Off That Dream (Original 7"" Mix) - Eddie Owen
05. The Groove I'm In (Original 7"" Mix) - Florence Miller
06. Here's To You (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Ella Hamilton
07. NY Applejack (Original Album Version) - Scott Davis & The Movements
08. Who's Gonna (Original Album Version) - Otis Turner
09. I'm Coming Back To Life Again (Original 7"" Mix) - Florence Miller
10. The Greatest Debt To My Mother (Original 7"" Mix) - Henry Brooks
11. It's Party Time With Getting In The Groove Pt 2 (Original 7"" Mix) - Sentimental Souls
12. Long Time Ago (But I Wish Today Was Yesterday) (Original 7"" Mix) - Smokie Brook
13. Freaktime (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Scott Davis & The Movements
14. I Believe In Love (Original 7"" Mix) - Florence Miller
15. Do The Funky Donkey (Original 7"" Mix) - Otis Turner & The Mighty Kingpins
16. Feel The Spirit (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Foster Jackson Group
17. Dance To The Music Freakout (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Wayne Forde & Stereo
18. God's Greatest Gift To Man Is A Woman (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Margie Lomax

Disc 2

01. School'n (Put Your Mind To The Message) (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Sherod
02. Family Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Family
03. Tricky Tee Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Troy Rainey
04. Spoonin Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Spoonin G
05. Death Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Margo's Kool Out Crew
06. A Game Of Life (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Lavaba & E. Mallison
07. Boogie Feelin' Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Sweet G
08. Scoopy Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Scoopy
09. Willie Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Willie Wood & Willie Wood Crew
10. Fly Guy Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Fly Guy
11. Equidity Funk (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Mistafide

Disc 3

01. Roller Rink Funk (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Shift
02. Big Foot Boogie (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Brisko The Kidd
03. This Is The Way You Do The Breakdance (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Super Coper & Clarence Breakers
04. One Time Two Time Blow Your Mind (Original Club 12"" Mix) - (MC) Rock Lovely
05. Win Jesse Win (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Stack
06. Sweet Naomi Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Naomi Peterson
07. CC Crew Rap (Original Club 12"" Mix) - CC Crew
08. Roller Rooster Rap Dance (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Fresh Female
09. It's Rough (Original Club 12"" Mix) - The Imperial Three
10. Hip Shaker (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Two Hype
11. Gangster Rock (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Little Starski
12. Smooth Talk (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Mr Fox
13. Shout At The Disco (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Little Scotty

Hi folks.

Some of you might be interested in the release by Paul Hardcastle to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of '19'.

The track list is as follows:

1. 19 (Destruction Mix)
2. 19 (Ptsd Remix)
3. 19 (History Keeps Repeating Itself)
4. 19 (Cryogenic Freeze Remix)
5. 19 (Inner Changes Remix)
6. 19 (Electronica Remix)
7. 19 (12'' Version)
8. 19 (The Vision)
9. 19 (Welcome to Hell)
10. 19 (NUA Remix)
11. 19 (The Rage Remix)
12. 19 (The Final Story Requiem)
13. 19 (Jim Pavloff Edit)
14. 19 (Original Demo)

This is available as a CD, download and a DOUBLE VINYL set!

Support artists and BUY music!

155

Sources - The Sleeping Bag Records Anthology (2015)

Here is the track list for this, following on from the 'Sources - The Fresh Records Anthology (2015).

CD One (1)

01. Week End - Class Action featuring Chris Wiltshire (Original Larry Levan 12" Mix)
02. Clean On Your Bean #1 - Dinosaur L (Original Francois K 12" Mix)
03. Somebody New - Jamaica Girls (Original Larry Levan 12" Mix)
04. Chill Pill - Sound Of JHS 126 Brooklyn (Original Killer Whale Under Water 12" Mix)
05. Tiger Stripes - Felix (Original Hippy Torales Jr 12" Mix)
06. In The Corn Belt - Dinosaur L (Original Larry Levan 12" Mix)
07. Treehouse/School Bell - Indian Ocean Original Club 12" Mix
08. Radio Rhythm (S-I-G-N-A-L-S-M-A-R-T) - Clandestine ft. Ned Sublette (Original NS & Killer Whale 12" Dub Mix)
09. 5 Minutes - Bonzo Goes To Washington (Original C-C-C Club 12" Mix)
10. Your Life - Konk (Original Party 12" Mix)
11. Go Bang! - Dinosaur L (Unreleased Walter Gibbons 12" Mix)

CD Two (2)

01.Come Into My Life - Joyce Sims (Original Mantronik 12" Mix)
02. Fresh Is The Word - Mantronix with MC Tee Original (Mantronik & John Poppo 12" Mix)
03. Let's Dub - Nocera (Original Little Louie Vega 12" Mix)
04. The Mighty Hard Rocker - Cash Money & Marvelous (Original DJ Cash Money 12" Mix)
05. Ladies - Mantronix (Original Mantronik 12" Mix)
06. Cumin' Up - Too Badd (Original Courtney & Tracy 12" Mix)
07. Johnny The Fox - Tricky Tee (Original Mantronik 12" Mix)
08. With Or Without You - Ann-Marie (Original Little Louie Vega & Todd Terry Dub Mix 11 12" Mix)
09. Comin' In The House - Mikey D & The LA Posse (Original Paul C 12" Mix)
10. It's Alright Now - Solid Posse (Original Club 12" Mix)
11. Bassline - Mantronix (Original Mantronix 12" Mix)
12. Just Waiting For You - Ann Marie (Original Master Dub 12" Mix)
13. (You Are My) All & All - Joyce Sims (Original Mantronik Take Twelve 12" Mix)
14. Who Is It? - Mantronix (Original Mantronix UK 12" Mix)

CD Three (3)

01. Jump Back (Set Me Free) - Dhar Braxton (Original Jhon Fair & Robert Cliviles Club 12" Mix)
02. I Can't Wait - Kariya (Original Bob & Jerry Club 12" Mix)
03. I Can't Wait For Too Long (To Let Somebody Love You) - Joe Church (Original Chep Nunez & Ray Gaskins Club 12" Mix)
04. What Am I Gonna Do (About Your Love) - Tafuri (Original Silkon Steel 12" Mix)
05. Come Back Lover - Richard Valentine (Original Robert Clivilles & David Cole Club 12" Mix)
06. Happiness - Nicole (Original Frankie Knuckles Club 12" Mix)
07. Stay With You 0 Dubb Clubb (Original Club 12" Mix)
08. Summertime Summertime - Nocera (Original Mantronik Club 12" Mix)
09. Tell Me That You Like It (Party Mix) - Chocolette (Original Bruce Forrest Party 12" Mix)
10. Open Up Your Heart - Raiana Paige (Original Andy 'Panda' Tripoli & Hugo Dwyer Club 12" Dance Mix)
11. Don't Play Me Raw - Ecstasy (Original House In Effect 12" Mix)
12. Let Me Love You For Tonight - Kariya (Original House Club 12" Mix)

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Hey folks.

It looks as if there are two other similarly themed releases covering Easy Street Records and Sleeping Bag Records.

I will post up further details once I have time.

155

Hey folks.

This is something recent, issued by the Demon Music Group label with commentary by Bill Brewster. If you want a digital WAV or CD copy this could be a useful way to save wear on the vinyl!

CD One (1)

01. Never Gonna Let You Go Chandra Simmons Original Club 12” Mix
02. The Todd Terry Project Original Todd Terry Club Bang 12” Mix
03. Hungry For Your Love Hanson & Davis Original Hanson & Davis Dub 12” Mix
04. Last Chance Cyré Original Jose ‘Animal’ Diaz Last Dub 12” Mix
05. Weekend The Todd Terry Project Original Todd Terry Club 12” Remix
06. I’ll Take You On Hanson & Davis Original Larry Levan Dub 12” Mix
07. Just Wanna Dance The Todd Terry Project Original Todd Terry Club 12” Mix
08. Across 110th Street El Barrio Original Eddie ‘Love’ Arroyo Barrio 12” Mix
09. Come Together Hanson & Davis Original Timmy Regisford Dub 12” Mix
10. Back To The Beat The Todd Terry Project Original Todd Terry Club 12” Mix
11. Tonight Hanson & Davis Original Hanson & Davis/Timmy Regisford Dub 12” Mix
12. We Can Dance Chandra Simmons Original Manhattan Club 12” Mix
13. Can’t Stop Hanson & Davis Original Vocal Dub 12” Mix

CD Two (2)

01. Put That Record Back On Just Ice Original Mantronik 12” Mix
02. Latoya Just Ice Original Biggy Rat & Itchy Brother 12” Mix
03. Cold Getting Dumb Just Ice Original Mantronik 12” Mix
04. Back To The Old School Just Ice Original Album Mix
05. Turbo Charged Just Ice Original Album Mix
06. Love Story Just Ice Original Album Mix
07. Moshitup Just Ice Original Album Mix
08. Back To Burn T La Rock Original Mantronik 12” Mix
09. This Beat Kicks T La Rock Original Club 12” Mix
10. He’s Incredible T La Rock Original Club 12” Mix
11. Breaking Bells T La Rock Original Mantronik 12” Mix
12. T La Rock Rockin The Party T La Rock Original Club 12” Mix
13. It’s Time To Chill T La Rock Original Album Mix
14. I’m Getting Mine T La Rock Original Album Mix
15. It’s Yours (Remix) T La Rock Original Todd Terry 12” Radio Remix
16. Lyrical King T La Rock Original Album Mix

CD Three (3)

01. It’s My Thing EPMD Original Charlie Marotta Club 12” Mix
02. To The Max Stezo Original Radio 12” Mix
03. Made By The Man The Todd Terry Project Original Album Mix
04. You’re A Customer EPMD Original Album Mix
05. Bring The Horns Stezo Original Album Mix
06. Funky For You Nice & Smooth Original 12” Mix
07. Strictly Business EPMD Original EPMD Club 12” Mix
08. It’s My Turn Stezo Original Radio 12” Mix
09. More & More Hits Nice & Smooth Original 12” Mix
10. You Gots To Chill EPMD Original Album Mix
11. Just Rhymin’ MC EZ & Troup Original 12” Mix
12. Succe$$ I$ The Word 12:41 Original Mantronik 12” Mix
13. Dope Not Hype Nice & Smooth Original Album Mix
14. So Wat Cha Sayin’ EPMD Original EPMD Club 12” Mix
15. Get Retarded MC EZ & Troup Original 12” Mix
16. It Wasn’t Me It Was The Fame EPMD Original Album Mix
17. Freak The Funk Stezo Original Album Mix

With most DMG releases there is a full remastering process so I will post an update in the next week or so.

Respect and love.

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A big hello to the Electro Empire crew!

Here is the track list for the 'Beats & Pieces Show' broadcast LIVE on Saturday 19th July 2014.

X Side

Written In The Stars - Motorcitysoul
Chew You Up - Cookin' On 3 Burners (Featuring Kylie Auldist)
Since You've Been Gone (Paragons Of Goodness Mix) - Mr Bird (Featuring Greg Blackman)
Free (Is All I Wanna Be) (Ralph's Main Mix) - Ralph Gum (Featuring Portia Monique)
Upside Down (Pete Kuzma Remix) - Reel People
Tower Of Love - Makoto (Featuring Paul Randolph)
Soul 69 - A-KO
Ride Your Pony - Lee Dorsey
Handle It - The Rebirth
Love Either Grows Or Goes (Chaos Edit) - Scandal (Featuring Lee Genesis)
Life On Mars - Dexter Wansel

Y Side

Bear Witness - Dr Octogon
Little Sunflower - DJ Cam Quartet (Featuring Inlove)
Everywhere I Go (Steve M's 'Steppa's Choice' Mix) - Collie Williams
Can't Help Who You Love - Ledisi
Get To Know You - Tyrone Lee
A Little Bit Of Your Love (Maddslinky Edit) - Doris Duke
Hold Back The Night (Tom Moulton Remix) - The Trammps
Romantic Attitude - John Fitch
Let The Drums Speak (Edit) - Bah Smba (Featuring Fatback)
Love War (Terry Hunter's Club Mix) - Sheree Hicks
Day By Day (Extended Mix) - Richard Earnshaw (Featuring Natasha Watts)
Pretty Baby - Korama

As ever THANK YOU to everyone who caught the show live and I do hope to have the pleasure of your company next week.

Rob Alias

Rob

A big hello to the Electro Empire crew!

Here is the track list for the 'Beats & Pieces Show' broadcast LIVE on Saturday 5th July 2014.

X Side

Still In Love - Shuya Okino (Featuring Navasha Daya)
Tower Of Love (Extended Mix) - Makoto (Featuring Paul Randolph)
Since You've Been Gone (Paragons Of Goodness Mix) - Mr Bird (Featuring Greg Blackman)
Be There In The Morning (1977 Mix) - Rene Geyer
One Way Ticket (Album Mix) - Peven Everett
Forever - Nomad Soul (Featuring Lucinda)
Mind Made Up - Cookin' On Three Burners (Featuring Kylie Auldist)
Give Your Love A Chance (Replayed) - Shuya Okino
Homewrecka (Casio Social Club 'Back To 85' Mix) - Shena
Love Fool - Slakah The Beatchild (Featuring Tanika Charles)
Don't Know Why - Sly & Robbie
In My Dreams - Sola Rosa (Featuring Spikey Tee)

Y Side

Fool For You - Cee Lo Green
Soleil Au Reveil - Djeuhdojoah
Joy & Pain (Dr Packer's 'I Like Sunshine Mix') - Maze & FB
Don't Push Your Luck - Re: Jazz (Featuring N'dea Davenport)
You Got The Better Of Me - Cookin' On Three Burners (Featuring Jason Keerah)
Special - Sa Ra
Harriett Jones (Cool Million Mix) - Eric Benet
Darlin' Baby (KS French 'Special Lady' Mix) - The O'Jays
Keep Me Down - Makoto (Featuring Angela Johnson)
The Great I Am (Spiritchaser Remix) - Muzart
Searchin' (Original) - Reelsoul (Featuring Kaylow)

As always I hope you enjoyed the selection and I hope to have the pleasure of your company next week.

Rob Alias

A big hello to the Electro Empire crew!

Here is the track list for the 'Beats & Pieces Show' broadcast LIVE on Saturday 29th June 2014.

X Side

She's On Fire - Bo Caris
Should Have Known (Tall Black Guy Remix) - Reva Devito & Ruane Namuh)
Decisions - Taylor McFerrin (Featuring Emily King)
Spinning Top - Sola Rosa (Featuring LA Mitchell)
The Tigers (Bengal Remix) - Bonobo
Missing You (Thumpin' Bass Remix) - Soul II Soul
When She's Gone - Bill Banfield's Jazz Urbane
You Will Return - Quantic (Featuring Alice Russell)
Happy - Speedometer
Come & Get Your Love - Redbone
Walk Away Renee - The Four Tops
Poor People - Monique Bingham
F For You - Disclosure (Featuring Mary J Blige)
Summer Brass - Sarah Winton

Y Side

Blossoms - Potatohead
Lay Lady Lay - David T Walker
Send One Your Love - Stevie Wonder
Sensual Pastimes - Neo Soul Acid Jazz Collective
Supernatural - KING
Promise - Sola Rosa (Featuring Olivier Daysoul)
'Bout You (Tall Black Guy Remix) - Rainy Milo
Jerk Ribs (Original Mix) - Kelis
Give Your Love A Chance (Replay) - Shuya Okino
Spark It - Quantic (Featuring Shinehead)
Manwomanboogie - Q-Tip
Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine
The Boss (Dimitri From Paris Edit) - Diana Ross

As always, I hope to have the pleasure of your company next week.

Rob Alias

Hey folks.

As played yesterday on the 'Beats & Pieces Show'. A track that I only recently discovered - if you do not know it then please enjoy.

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Rob Alias