TURNTABLE LAB

Andrea Parker
Freaky Bitches Remixes #2 (Michna, DJ Assault, DJ Godfather) EP

Second set of new remixes for Andrea Parker + DJ Assault + DJ Godfather's 2002 release. Lab heads take note of Eggfoo aka Michna's remix headlining here. He was born to do this kind of thing(1). Good job, Adrian. For all the real electro heads, check the hard sound of Clatterbox's version(2). If you want to go even harder (I mean real hard), check out the speaker decimating Justin LCEDP remix(3). Is this for real? Continuing the electronica "realness" theme, check out the minimal Justin Maxwell remix(4) and the mega-abstract, free-jazz-ish Mira Calix remix(5).
reviewed by the mgmnt

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new wave + no wave + electro / ghettotech + bass - vinyl

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Craig Diamonds
Accelerated Funk EP

While I do hate the exploitation of women in the music business, and I keep quiet about the superfluous naked photos featured on this website, I can't help but love DJ Assault's filthy records for their sheer shock value and hilarious over the top misogynistic lyrics which seem to repeat endlessly and always get the party going. Here, on the Accelerated Funk EP, Assault brings us "Freaky With You(1)," one of my personal favorites and a perfect example of how ridiculous Assault's records are. The lyrics: "I wanna get freaky with you, where your sister at? Where your daughter at? Where your aunt at? Where the freaks at?" Also includes the grimy electric guitar ridden "Shakin That Azz(2)," and "Girlz Best Friend(3)." Six tracks in all including beat and instrumental versions.
reviewed by Alison Tara

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Craig Diamonds
The King of Booty EP

After living and breathing these records for the past three hours, a pattern's emerged. The a-side of an Assault record (if you haven't figured it out yet, Craig Diamonds is an alias) usually starts out jiggy-as-hell. For example, the first track on this record, "Make That Booty Clap(1)", is all silly hi-nrg electro fit for a peak hour set in Ibiza. But after that, it's all uphill, in a good way, and by the time you've made it to the flip side, the shit is properly funky. On the b-side, Assault is definitely on a mid-eighties sample bonanza. There's a most excellent remix of LL Cool J's "Goin' Back To Cali(2)," definitely on the ghetto-electro tip, and check "Drop Dem Panties(3)!" He's got a piece of Ad Rock's "DROP!" from "The New Style." I think that might be the best Beastie sample I've heard. And yes, there's Morris Day and the Time's "Jungle Love," resurrected and remixed at 140 bpm. The last song on the b-side is dope as hell too, a midtempo, dare I say it- drum-n-bass-ish track, with a live bass line that runs throughout. "Don't Try to Play(4)" may be one of those rare, successful adventures where the producer (Assault, in this case), has pulled all his tricks out of the hat and made something completely out of the ordinary. Don't sleep. Seriously. Six tracks.
reviewed by Carlisle McQueen

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Cybonix
Cybonix Groove EP

Future shock! Detroit's Cybonix takes elements of classic Juan Atkins production (Cybotron, Model 500, etc) and combines it with Ghettotech
aesthetics for serious 22nd century electro bass musics. The 808's are hittin' hard and heavy on all tracks - "Bang pt.1(1)," "Cybonix Groove(2)" with the dope acidic bassline, and "No More(3)" and "Tha Funk(4)" that are just nasty with it. Not to be missed for fans of electro and 808's (and scratch heads).
reviewed by snackmaster

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new wave + no wave + electro / ghettotech + bass - vinyl / detroit - carl craig, theo parrish, moodymann

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DJ Assault
9 Years of Game EP

DJ Assault with another three tracker of his homegrown ghettotech productions. The tracks get progressively more out there on this single. The first track, "Down Low(1)" is an expertly built party track with plenty of bass and even harmonizing one-man chorus. "I Don't(2)" features synths that sound like they are from an electro record, and features the very straight-edge Assault chorus of "I don't smoke weed, I don't smoke weed, I don't have no baby mamas, and I don't date strippers." (It makes sense, dude looks like a muscleman gym rat). "And You Know It(3)" is my pick of the set as Assault goes all out on the production, mixing all sorts of different styles (dark electro, Chicago house, ghettotech, techno) into a powerful number. Love the chorus (If you're freaky and you know it, clap your hands), and the second half of the song is basically one long drum breakdown. Accapella versions for the first two songs are included as well as a clapapella version of "And You Know It."
reviewed by the mgmnt

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DJ Assault
Club Hoppin' EP

I am sorry, but if you think you're too high-class to drop an Assault joint from time to time, then you need to check yourself, 'cause there ain't nobody too good for this shit. The Club Hoppin' EP has class. Sure, you can always expect an Assault record to be nasty, but this is no crowd-pleasing ass-n-titties shite that'll give you a soul hangover the next day. That's not to say that this plate isn't all booty: but this here is some incredible, positive, techno music which has been greatly enhanced, in my opinion, by the addition of some proper adult language. Listen to "Drip Drop(1)," and before you start wishing that the words were different (something about holes all over my dick), take a deep breath and appreciate. Check the compression on the low end; check how the man rides the 909; check the trippy-ass filter on the vocal and then check how you can turn this record WAY up, cause a full-on earthquake, and not distort. Production, production, production. And if you find yourself playing a bar-mitzva, drop "Turn Up the Bass(2)" and even the grandmas will get up and do the hora with you. The other three on this plate are definitely more club and Assault-like (as in, "Tear Up The Club"), but "Heffas(3)" and "Grind On That Booty(4)" will do for the floor what ketchup does for french fries - make it all taste really fecking good.
reviewed by Carlisle McQueen

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DJ Assault
Sumthin' 2 Shake Yo' Azz 2 EP

For all y'all thinking that Assault has no diversity: think again. The man has scope and the proof is in this EP. "Sumthin 2 Shake Yo Azz 2(1)" is Assault rapping over a 100bpm strip club slumper. Yep, 100bpm! This might be the first non-Ghettotech beat I've heard from Assault, and it ain't bad. Seriously, when was the last time you heard a house or dance producer flip a hip-hop beat and rap over it AND have the balls to put it out for that matter? He might not be winning any freestyle battles in the near future, but the lyrics here are entertaining and do the job (which is making that ass move!). Flipside catches Assault at the tempo that made him famous. "Bangin The Beat(2)" and "The Rapture(3)" are grade-A Assault weapons for the dancefloor. I'm especially feeling the all instrumental "Rapture" track - real handy for throwing an unexpected accapella over. Includes clean and instrumental version for "Sumthin 2" and a stripped down version(4) of "Bangin The Beat" with just vocals and drums.
reviewed by snackmaster

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DJ Assault
The Booty Banger EP

So let's see here- multiple booty references? Check. Lewd sex act soundbites? Yup. Cheek-shaking bass rumblings? No doubt! It's a DJ Assault record and it's nothing if not reliable. The special thing about this succulent set of raunch is that it's really the perfect booty tool set for the burgeoning mash-up artist or aspiring ghetto-tech jock. "Shake It, Work It(1)" is a fully realized ass opus with a sexy, gruff voice calling it out and "Shake, Work Beats(2)" isolates the funktastic Detroit track for mix-up experimentation. "I See Booty(3)" is another sizzler complete with a short dub for toying around with. "Mouth Blew Out(4)" is the requisite over-the-top offensive song with a crystal meth-speed "Erotic City" sample that's a hoot to mix in with other Prince tuneage. Assault reminds his fans that he's got a sense of humor with the laugh out loud title on side B - "Mouth Blew Out - RADIO EDIT." Now that's just funny. "E.99(5)" is one for the ladies, a touch more subtle and a little lighter in tone with trippy underwater effects. Bottom line: this EP is the best Assault bang for your hard earned buck.
reviewed by Odyssey Jones

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DJ Assault
The Lingerie EP

When it comes to Assault tracks, I have a preference for those tracks that Assault actually vocals (ie Ass N Titties). He's got the perfect voice and delivery for that shit; distanced, calm, and forceful all at the same time. He could be a cult leader. You need soap and water. Yes, master. "No Bra, No Panties(1)" is one of those kind of tracks I speak of, just listen to his preaching: "No bra, no panties, you're playing yourself. No bra, no panties, girl, we're living in a crazy world." Said with such unforced authority! You need to re-discover this 1994 gem. Flip features one of the funniest Assault tracks, "Mo Gutt Than Butt(2)" aka "She got mo gutt than butt." The Think-It Takes Two yells add a nice touch. Also includes "Let's Go(2)" and two dub versions.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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DJ Assault
Where The Hoes EP

This the harder Assault shit. Check "U Can't See Me(1)" and "Funky Bitch(2)." Cool crossover tracks include the west coast lowrider sounding "Trickin(3)" and the Detroit meets 50 meets chopped and screwed "Go Shorty(4)." Also includes the "Funky Bitch" instrumental, "Go Shorty" acapella, and a couple more tracks.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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DJ Deeon
DJ Deeon & DJ Slugo vs. Doc Slump present Juke.com EP

Ghetto dance producers unite! Deeon and Slugo really need no introduction. The two Chicagoans are pretty legendary when it comes to the juke scene and have come together on this limited edition 12" to drop some dirty-dirty accelerated music for the street (and the strippers). So what are you waiting for? Down that sparks and get ready to bounce that ass to the likes of "Debo Juke Slide(1)," "Juke.Com(2)," and "DJ Slugo Vs Doc Slump(3)."
reviewed by snackmaster

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DJ Deeon
Like We Do (DJ Funk) 12"

he UK's Dress 2 Sweat label continues to tap the finest stateside Bmore producers (previously Rod Lee and Samir) for smashing one-off singles. The label makes a midwestern turn with this selection, calling-up Chicago Ghetto House master DJ Deeon (of "Let Me Bang" and "The Freaks" fame) for this three tracker. Tracks include: "Like We Do(1)," "Put In Ya Mouth(2)" featuring DJ Funk, and "Hit Em Up" Remix.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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DJ Deeon & DJ Slugo
Dance Mania Ghetto Classics, Vol.2 EP

The king of Chicago ghetto dance music, brings another round of fast pumping beats for dat ass. Have you seen kids dance to this? It's amazing. Like firecrackers in da pants. "Wouldn't You Like To Be A Hoe(1)" is in perfect timing with the whole Gov Spitzer Ho thang happening. In fact they should splice in video of him to this, "I'm a Ho, he's a hoe, she's a hoe, wouldn't you like to be a hoe too?" Brilliant. "Aceler 8(2)" and "Groove Mode(3)" on the B-side kill it on some raw ghetto beats. The bouncey synth lines are enough to make you wanna backflip. "Dik2small(4)" calls out all the dudes are their wang-size. Not my favorite track. In fact, somewhat should retort with a "Yo Pussy Hella Stank" track, but that kind of meddling could go on forever. Not the fullest tracks, but great mixing tools.
reviewed by C'mish

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DJ Deeon & DJ Slugo
Dance Mania Ghetto Classics, Vol.3 EP

Chicago ghetto house masters Deeon and Slugo back for another round. Old school heads can jump on Deeon's "Let It Be(1)," a nasty rework of the classic track "Let It Be House." He also shows his nastier side on the "Three Blind Mice"-interpolating "Fine Hoes(2)" - definitely not for the kids. On Slugo's side, we get the chopped-up juke of "Where The Rats(3)" and more nasty shit on "Like It Raw(4)."
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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Dwizz
Party Music (Philly) EP

Part time producer / part time South Philly High School football star Dwizz drops his debut EP on Flamin' Hotz (who brought you Curtis Vodka, Emynd & Bo Bliz, Trouble & Bass). Dwizz's type of "party music" sounds like pitched-up Bmore with bits of ghettotech and lots of energy - Philly's loving it. "Salt Pepper Ketchup & Hot Sauce(1)" - as in "whatchu want on your wings, gurl?" - is already a club anthem over there. (The beat's a hybrid of "Percolator," gunshots and paranoid electro-strings.) Dwizz gets a little more booty bass going on "Toot That(2)," which samples "Pop Lock & Drop It," but mis-steps a bit on "Feelin' So Horny." (Hey, the kid's in high school...) Couple more club-worthy cuts on the B-side: Dwizz chops up MIMS for "I'm Hot(3)," and his "Goodtimes(4)" remix can stand toe-to-toe with Tittsworth's "Jeffersons." Nice artwork and pic sleeve from Flamin' Hotz as always.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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baltimore - vinyl / dubstep + grime - vinyl / ghettotech + bass - vinyl

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Kid Sister
Pro Nails (feat. Kanye West) 12"

GOT HER TOES DONE UP WITH HER FINGERNAILS MATCHIN'! This is the one, the jam everyone's been asking after since it showed up on Kanyeezee's last mixtape. The A-Trak produced "Pro Nails(1)" is dope enough on its own, but the remix(2) has the extra hot sauce with Kanye talking about Hammer Pants and being on Concrete Loop in his PJs. Oh yeah and can all the haters please sit down now and acknowledge that Kid Sis is MEAN on the mic? If "Pro Nails" doesn't convince you, flip over to "Switch Board(3)" and check her spitting at juke speeds. DJ Gant-Man - whose remix of "Damn Girl" even eclipsed the original - puts down the hype beat and even gets on the mic for the assist: "COCA COLA SHAPE WITH A ONION IN THE BACK!" Quotables for days all over this record, plus dirty clean and instrumental versions for "Pro Nails" and dirty / instrumental for "Switch Board." Another high quality pic sleeve from Dust La Rock. Highly recommended.
reviewed by Larri Byrd

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Tittsworth
Broke Ass Nigga (DJ Assault Remix) 12"

LAB ADVANCE EXCLUSIVO! The first single from Mr. Tittsworth's super official debut album, dropping later this year on Plant Music. "Broke Ass N*gga(1)" has been getting spins since it leaked on the T&A label last year, and while it's still hot, the real star here just might be the spanking new remix from DJ Assault(2). The ghettotech godfather turns it into a proper track (verses and all!) and slides a little Eastern-sounding electro boogie underneath for that Egyptian Lover vibe. The flip includes the OG mix plus a straight up dance remix from The Glass(3). Also includes the DJ Assault instrumental and original acapella. Full color pic sleeve with artwork by Lee Trice. Recommended.
reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red

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