Remaking Dilla's masterful "Runnin" is a daunting task (arguably his most universally loved production), but the relatively unknown Philippians have done a worthy job. They keep the tickled magic feeling of the original and approach almost it like a re-edit. Super-bonus here...
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"Same Changes" might be the most recognizable track of the Rong catalog. The slinky synth intro is unmistakable and strangely familiar. This is Lee Douglas' 2005 debut for Rong Music. Double Dragon on this single, as b-side "Our Song picks...
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Originally released as a 7", this single features two DC-style tracks on opposite ends of the spectrum. The party breaks track, "No Dibby Dibby Sound," reminds me of vintage Fatboy Slim with the Mexican horns, sample play, and bumpy vibe. "Dub Steppa"...
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DC's Thomas Blondet lays down some smooth sounds for the sophisticated dancefloor. "Dugi Otok" features that warm brand of that will have your crowd swaying and popping (think Body & Soul style). "European Coaster" adds a slow building latin vibe perfect for...
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DC's Rhythm & Culture with their seventh release. This label's style can be likened to ESL with its classy, refined stilo that merges downtempo, dance, jazz, and worldly sounds. Like previous releases on the label, Thomas Blondet liberally mixes up the...
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Second single from the In Ghost Colours album. In the usual Modular fashion, the track gets tricked out with remixes from currently on-fire producers. Tapping into current 80s trends, Calvin Harris goes retro-electro boogie on his version. Similarly the Midnight Juggernauts go...
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Everything is moving faster. I just heard Catchdubs in the office saying that there's already an I Love The New Millennium on TV. Hey, that shit's not even over yet! All the while, the world gets smaller and cultures start to...
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New 2 track digi-ep from Kode 9's Hyperdub label. LV/Dandelion have had a couple releases on the label already, and this is their newest for the '08. "CCTV" is a prime example of dubstep that nods to the true reggae dub sounds...
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Super hype new tracks from Disque Primeur's star duo, Goon & Koyote! Been waiting a while for this EP to drop and I'm glad it did. It features remix tracks from Dikulous and one of Brooklyn's realest bros, Dre Skuuuuull. I...
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First volume of Kitsune's Tabloid mix - a new series in which they have a featured DJ compile and mix tracks by artists that have inspired them. The Digitalism dudes kick off the series with an impressive selection of tracks mostly by...
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A couple new fist-pumpers from the Autokratz boys on Kitsune. You know the sound by now - hard, distorted electro rock noise paired with shoulder shakin' house beats that'll go well at any hip party. Just Keep Walkin' is the typical Kitsune...
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Pure electro-pop dance floor business from Pin Me Down on Kitsune. Cryptic has a spunky, funky indie-disco beat (thanks to Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack) that'll get kids moving with super pop friendly vocals courtesy of vocalist Milena Selkirk that'll get stuck...
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If this was NBA Jam, right now the Marv Albert soundalike would be screaming "HE'S ON FIRE!" as Streetlife DJs dribbled a flaming basketball up and down the floor, straight dunking over fools' heads. After a slew of killer remixes, cut-ups and...
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If you want to add another heater to your electro/pop set, look no further. These cats are probably the hypest pop sound coming off Kitsune. I guess they've been doing stuff ever since the 80's and were signed to Virgin France and...
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Hot on the heels of his Young MC remix, Parisian rave/club prodigy Don Rimini trots out the latest batch of tunes for discerning dayglo dancefloors. Ignore the goofy intro on the opener "Ohow?" - the buzzy, bassy stomp of "Rave On" and...
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