Archive for October, 2009

All About Ze Remix!

October 29, 2009
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All About Ze Remix!

Ze Records was an influential record label from New York in the 70s forward. Strut released new and rare DJ edits of ZE tracks by 14 leading producers. The release contains an in-depth booklet featuring an intro by re-edit king Greg Wilson and other notes by Bill Brewster of DJ History. (Read our review of their...
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Boozoo Bajou- Sign EP

October 29, 2009
By famzine
Boozoo Bajou- Sign EP

Some nice remixes from BB’s ‘Grains’ album. (read our review). Guest vocalist, Mr Day (The Dynamics) admits being influenced by Style Council/Jam singer Paul Weller. The mix by DSL is stripped to dub level and is a warm audio delight. Boozoo Bajou- Sign EP 1. Sign (Radio Edit) 2.  Sign (DJ DSL Remix) 3.  Sign (Dublex Inc. Slower...
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These Eyes- Your Revealing Smartphone

October 29, 2009
By famzine
These Eyes- Your Revealing Smartphone

New Scientist reveals that your phone may reveal more than you would imagine, especially when lost or stolen. The security feature only work if you use them.
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Dillanthology3

October 21, 2009
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Dillanthology3

Volume 3 was released in October and features guest spots from GuiltySimpson, Black Thought (The Roots), Phat Kat, Common and D’Angelo. 
Tracklist-Vol 3 1. J Dilla- WorkinOnIt 2. Jay Dee- Pause 3. Jaylib- Raw Shit 4. J Dilla- Nothing Like This 5. J Dilla- Anti-American Graffiti 6. J Dilla- Glamour Sho75 (09) 7. J Dilla- Won’t Do 8. J Dilla- Baby feat. Madlib...
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Contort Yourself!- 3 Disco Comps from Strut

October 12, 2009
By famzine
Contort Yourself!- 3 Disco Comps from Strut

Strut just released a number of collections that feature different approaches to disco, incuding tracks infused with funk, rock, and experimentation. During the 70s, the Vietnam war ended badly and without much confidence. US citizens were emotionally and financially detached. Economies dropped, along with faith in leadership, as Jimmy Carter came into office in 1976. In...
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