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Von: Cukipapa [mailto:cukipapa@chello.at]
Gesendet: Freitag, 12. April 2002 04:08
An: cukipapa@chello.at
Betreff: Wien >> Zurs >> Wien >> Nurnberg >> Munich >> Wien
Cuki's hottest chart of the year so far, check it below
But as ever we start off with a tale or two
Maybe even a tale or three!
Firstly we begin with a big thank you as always to a fine host and
promoter in Chris Murr. The good Dr of Zürs always putting on the very best
parties and in the ritziest of places. And believe me, Zürs is ritzy! I was
the only one wearing Evisu's? And you can't drive into Zurs with any old
Ford or Opel mate! They won't allow it, they only allow BMW's and Merc's
baby. Cuki as always prefers his train journeys.
Well, we miss the 11.45 Friday night train to Langem/St Anton by two
minutes (too busy chatting up the girls at Nik's and Levi's birthday party!)
and we have to catch the 5.04 the very next morning. The name of this train
was called 'Ars Electronica'! See, Austrians do have a sense of humour even
though they speak German! Anyway, I gotta play a few records on a mountain
in Lech to a bunch of snowboarders at midday! These snowboarders are I'm
sure trying to kill themselves in he finest possible style. They just want
some nice music as a final finale to their leaving of this planet.
Personally speaking, ten rounds with Mike Tyson looked more inviting then
what these guys and girls were doing with their planks of wood in all that
snow. I loved the tricks and the airborne acrobatics show but the crashing
looked pretty painful.
Then the following Monday at the 'Bedding' party at the Hotel Edelweiss
(yes, they really had beds in this party), Cuki playing his favourite
records of late at this lovely little venue situated in the basement of the
hotel. Easter weekend so plenty of the finest chocolate in circulation at
the good Dr's place. The good Dr's place full of interesting peeps too. Many
thanks to Beatrice and Sandra from Zurich, to Werner, Klaus, Stefan, who
'kinda' don't have girlfriends at the mo, to Dorit and Johannes for the
chocolate pressies and all their company over the Easter period. Big hugs to
DJ Hopfi and to Samy too. We finish these things as always with a 'we luv ya
'snow' boots Chris'.
The very next weekend and another train journey! This one is called
'Johann Strauss' (Does he play for Rapid Vienna?) This train we manage to
catch! 10 seconds before the door closes but I'm on it. A bit wet but I'm on
it! Is it me or do all DJ's feel the need to leave their departures to the
very last moment! Anyway, a five hour journey to Nürnberg in Bavaria and to
the home of Stereo Deluxe records. Now Stereo Deluxe is not one of your
typical labels from the leftside. They are one of the most organised, and
respected labels in Europe, apart from never missing trains or getting wet,
they always manage to keep the headz happy with their diversity and still
find time to knock out the many worthy and delightful compilations for the
other lot. Them being the HMV, Virgin and Tower brigade/buyers etc. Many a
time I have heard a great selection of music in a bar or cafe and upon my
asking about the compilation, finding out yet again that Oli Roesch the man
behind Stereo Deluxe is the man behind the comp. Home also to artists such
as the Funky Lowlives, Jaffa, Bobby Hughes Combination, Boozoo Bajou, Trio
Electrico, Strike boys etc. Check the http://www.stereodeluxe.com website.
Yep Stereo Deluxe has a strong rosta of artists representing true diversity
and individuality. Call it home for modern urban sound and music. Stereo
deluxe goes further then that though. In house distribution, Elizabeth the
girlfriend of Oli, she does the art work and a dedicated army of 5 others
who help make the label tick. They even have their own club
So off the train Cuki gets. I meet Oli at a cafe in the hotel that I am
staying at. This is not your normal hotel, this is one straight out of a Jim
Jarmush movie. It has a history, this though a mystery to the Cuki. I look
around the corridors of this hotel for Elvis Presley in Adidas sneakers, if
he is alive then he has to be in this hotel. It was weird man. Stranger
things though would happen later this weekend. The hotel also hosts the Wax
bar which is famous for the covers of those Future Lounge compilations. I
walk around the hotel room in my new Stereo Deluxe slippers which have been
kindly donated to me by the man. Yeah, forget the Tosca/G Stone bathrobe,
Cuki got SD slippers
Everybody else walks around in Puma and Adidas of course. It's home of the
two sportswear giants.
Oli picks me up later in the evening and takes me to the best Italian
restaurant in town. No famous sausages then for the Cuki! We eat only the
very best gnocchi and pasta at this joint. We are joined at the table by
Oli's long term and beautiful girlfriend Elizabeth(my tongue fell in the
gnocchi when she sat down next to me. Didn't need a fork, just used my new
and extended tongue). Elizabeth is a graphic designer by trade but I can
tell you she also has the very best taste in music as the CD player in her
Mazda convertible expressed. (I need to know the title of that Swedish comp
in your player sweetie!) We finally make it to the club. The Stereo Deluxe
club is owned and run by the Oli and the crew. It's not a club night, it is
actually their own space and building. Built up over a period of a few years
and full of warmth and cosiness that you would expect from the SD crew. Yet
another place where Cuki would take a girlie on their first date! Anyway,
Cuki gets to play his records and has a good time and we all go home happy.
Next day that man Andrew Jervis from Ubiquity records in San Francisco
http://www.ubiquityrecords.com/asp/home.asp is playing at the same club.
Cuki decides to hang around for another day. Me and Oli spend this day
catching up on the footie results. Both our beloved teams, Nurnberg and
Spurs lose miserably and we decide that the best way to get over this is to
have a jolly good time at the club in the evening. Cuki warms up for Andrew,
playing choice choons from his 'hush hush' collection. Yes, you'll be glad
to hear that the 'hush hush' collection is finally getting back to some kind
of normality after the theft in London a few weeks back. Mr Jervis then
takes turn to show off a few exclusives. Do get ready for the excellent
'Rewind' comp soon come on Ubiquity, the other Ubiquity stuff is just to hot
to mention. Your PC will probably catch fire!
It's at this time that Cuki decides to practise all that international
playboy jazz DJ Eivind Olsvik (Moosjuus/ HiFi Terapi) taught him in his
teachings in Oslo. Cuki finds himself a lovely girl by the name of Gigi and
parks his butt by her butt (lovely butt too). Meanwhile Andrew is dropping
bomb after bomb (musical bombs that is). Cuki in seventh heaven, choons
choice by the bucket load and the most interesting girlie in Bavaria by my
side. If only Spurs would have held out for a draw?
Time too go home then. Oli and Treacle have other ideas though! Treacle,
oops, forget to tell you about Treacle didn't I. Well some English girl who
lives in Nurnberg. Didn't actually catch her real name, I started calling
her Treacle after she called me 'Doll'. Some girl from East Sussex
apparently, actually from Tunbridge Wells with is in Kent but Kent of course
is only one step up the ladder from Essex and just a short step at that.
This the reason she uses East Sussex we think! I actually miss them Essex
type girlies, we haven't really got a equivalent here in Vienna. Anyway Cuki
going right off the track here. Where were we! Oh yes, Oli and Treacle take
me to a Greek restaurant, Its 5 in the morning and we reckon we haven't had
enough alcohol yet! Football, football football, that's are excuse for the
overload of alcohol anyway. After getting kicked out of the restaurant (only
because it closed at 7am) we venture back to Cuki's hotel in seek of Elvis
and his Adidas sneakers. We reckon Elvis would have worn old school vintage
stylee like the ones on
http://www.garmentdistrict.com/store/shoes/adidas/adidas.htm No such luck
so we decide that a croissant and a coffee at the train station would be our
next adventure and port of call. Who knows, maybe Elvis is about to catch
the 7.55 to Frankfurt! Treacle by this time is off her rocker. Oli is losing
his sanity and Cuki didn't even have any to begin with. Andrew Jervis on the
other hand, he's clued up and retired to his room long before all of this.
The sky is blue, the birds are singing, trams full of people, er maybe it is
time to go to bed Oli. We sleep for a wholesome two hours so we can wish
wellness to Mr Jervis before he leaves for Cologne. Cuki too has to depart
soon. He has arranged to catch up with the Munich crews. He does though have
to give much love and respect to all in Nurnberg. To Treacle, to Elizabeth
and all at Stereo Deluxe HQ, To Gigi (see you in Africa/Vienna/wherever?).
To Andrew Jervis and finally to the main man in Nurnberg, Oli. We luv ya
carpet slippers and your boots bro.
Munchen is only just a short train journey from Nurnberg. So short, I
didn't catch the name of the train I was travelling on. Probably called
Franz Beckenbauer or something! Dr Boots arrives in Munich and is to be
picked up by the Off-track man himself Dirk Rumpf. Before he arrives though,
Cuki has a wander around the city and guess what? They have a street called
Nymphenburger Strasse. It was at this time that I stopped looking for Elvis
and started looking for Nik Weston! Then I realized that Nippon Nik actually
has a new Japanese girlie and that he is probably getting plenty and
wouldn't be here on the prowl here in Germany! Dirk soon arrives and man
does he have a sexy car or what! Old school Volvo 121. No heated seats on
this baby, this is vintage Daddy O stuff. We ride like kings to Dirks pad.
Dirk is one of my favourite DJ's from the younger generation (not the hip
hop outfit the younger generation) it's just that Dirk is in his early 20's.
Tonight me and the boy wonder will play a fine selection of music at this
little establishment in town. Supper is taken a Dirks local diner and we
take our favourite tunes of the last few weeks to the bar and let ripe to
any one who cares to listen. Another late night arrives before Cuki hits the
pillow. Cuki feeling a bit of flu coming on at this time, he secretly blames
Oli and Treacle for the breakdown of his immune system.
Next day, Dirk takes Cuki to all the worthwhile places in town. Those
places of course Compost records, the 'Into somethin' and 'Optima' record
shops. First up Compost records. One of the main flag bearers of the nu
jazz, phuture funk thing. I'm sure they need no introduction from me. You
lot will know all about Compost and the awesome selection of music, artists,
compilations that make their way out of Haager St. Check the website for all
the latest at http://www.compost-records.com/ Hold ya boots down too for
the Jazzanova album and the forthcoming twelve's. They really are worth the
wait. Nice to also catch up with Kaisa, Tom, Lea and Michael. Respect from
Dr Boots.
Next stop and 'Into Somethin' records. Another quality record shop and
respect this time to Theo who was holding it down in the shop. Check
http://www.intosomethin.com/ for the latest happening and runnings. 'Into
somethin' is more then just a quality record shop too. It is a wicked radio
show and a excellent and long running club night with Michael Reinboth, Theo
Thönnessen and Florian Keller at the controls.
One more stop before Cuki departs for Vienna and home. Nice little shop
called Optima (quite a big shop actually)and Cuki finding another copy of
Theo Parrish's 'Walking thru the sky'(what a tune)in the process. Check out
this store for some serious electronica and hip hop if you ever in the
Munchen area. So finally time for Cuki to get his boots back to Vienna. We
board the 'Max Reinhardt' which of course is a train! And have you ever seen
those bullets on the DB train network. Straight outta Thunderbirds bro.
Before we depart we have to give our thanks to Dirk and all in the Munich
area. As always Cuki enjoying the company, the food, the ladies, the train
journeys, the music.
So here ends another Cuki adventure.
Before we head off into Cuki chart bizniz we bring to you once again the
attention of the one and only Tankus Green. Apart from being the funkiest
person ever to visit planet Earth and the sunmaker to so many of our great
days here on the small blue planet. She is a super loon out of all
proportions. Check the further adventures of someone quite extraordinary at
http://www.tankgreen.com New and improved and with added vits and mins, the
website that lets you know that even snot has it's place on this earth. We
luv ya boots Tank
We wish a belated b/day to Eva. Happy days ahead Eva
Time to go then, and just as I finish typing, the P_EACE man plays
Stereotyp and a track called 'Un dos tres' on the 'One World' BBC Radio 1
show live from the Snowbombing thing in Switzerland. Which leads perfectly
into the next part of this newsletter.
Dr Boots prescribes the following for your forthcoming aural pleasure.
*Nu Bitz to chart this week
*Stereotyp - Un Dos Tres/Silence (G Stone) 12"
A little story! Once upon a time at 'Bite your Granny' with the infamous
Nik Weston. Playing back to back with Nippon Nik and Cuki's turn to put a
tune on the deck. Coffee's classic 'Casanova' out of the box and out of
Nippons mouth comes ''It's all over Jazzanova''. End of story and a bit of
nu jazz folklore there for ya. Anyway, with this twelve, it really is all
over Jazzanova. Two 'out of this universe' tracks and one being exclusive to
the twelve. The Stereotyp is coming, I told you in a newsletter a year ago
and those snowbombers just got a taste of the candy.
Stereotyp- My Sound (G-Stone) 3xLP
This a real true sound of creation, this a real true sound of revelation.
So hear this! 18th district, 21st century, the protégé and time to blow the
myth about Viennese music once and for all! ST comes with my personal
favourite album of the year. And we know Cuki's judgement counts on this
one! Yep, I've been waiting to chart this album for over a year and it might
just stay here at the top of the tree for another one! Forget two step, we
finally go Ragga step! This the lick and its bigger then big.
Peace Orchestra - Reset (G-Stone) CD-R
The P_EACE man sits proud! His protage has delivered! His remix pals have
come through with the 'readies' too. Talking about chums like Jimbo, those
tango boys from Paris, the Chateau Flight crew also from Paris, the legedary
DJ DSL, the wine collector from Freiburg, the Fluid Ounce boys, Messer's
Rutten, Meitz, Komsa to name but a few. All good at Casa K's then. Now you
can start the next album Mr P_EACE man ;)
* Heal - Bubblin' (Original & Broke Tek mixes)(Key) CD-R
Watch this! I'm telling ya now! How ****ing monster is this! Two mixes
killing me, both Jesus H Christ, both gonna blow up! The Simbad and the
French Connection turning up the heat. Forget the bagels, the best thing in
Brick lane is this lot. Yes, get your notepads out boys and girls and jot
down the details. A consignment of nu jazz and tek funk about to hit the
streets and believe me, there is a lot more where this came from. Bubblin'
is red hot.
* Frankie Valentine - Intro Outro (Recloose & Volcov remixes)(Sunshine)
CD-R
Hats off to Claus at Sunshine for commissioning these two excellent
remixes for our boy Frankie. The original makes the cut but Matt's and
Enrico's mixes steal the show. Recloose super consistent as ever and some
will say his best remix so far. The Volcov in his 4-4-2 formation takes it
to a new level too! His best and most spiritual remix for sure I reckon.
Yes, this will be one very hot twelve each.
*Emo - Relief for free (Butti 49 remix)(Stereo Deluxe) 12"
Stavanger takes it to the next level for Scandinavia. Seriously guys, get
ready! Scandinavia coming with the next chapter in all vibes musical. The
book never ends, and these pages belong to Northern Europe? Expect this one
remix alone to make my man Snorre the hottest remixer around. This is sick
and I'm not sure if my neighbours are complaining about the levels of sound
or Cuki jumping up and down like a loon! Koop, Swell, Ernesto, Espen, Plej,
Quant, Jol, NuSpirit Helsinki, all that stuff on the Raw Fusion label?
Scandinavia is red hot and they are only just beginning.
*Q-Burns Abstract Message - The Innocent (Scuba remix)(Eight Dimension)
12"
I spend so much of my life looking for house music that dares to differ. I
need to look no further then that man King Britt. Lisa Shaw, Naked music
vocalist and King takes her to new levels of deepness and spirituality. But
then again King the king of extracting the very best from a Divas voice.
Those who are still hunting the Michelle Shaprow, then this may go some way
to quenching your appetite.
*Larrisa Kapp - You (Neglige) 12"
Deep, moody and definitely Detroit in feel. In fact, think King Britt and
his Scuba guise moving to the Motor City and you may get the picture. House
not house, twisted, fragile but all music. Excellent release forthcoming
from Germany via Viennese distribution. Could be big if any of the big dicks
play it.
*Bobby Hughes Combination - Kerma Elastica (Karin Krog re-vocal)(Stereo
Deluxe) 12"
Check the flip! Oh my god! Oli and the Cuki losing it big time at ST club!
If only we could get Gigi to dance! And where was Dr Boots with his
medication in all this chaos! Well, I told ya about this track appearing on
the next 'Coming Home' selection for Oli's Stereo Deluxe label. This though
a Karin Krog re vocal on the 'B' and it is worth wetting yourself for. The
track that every one has been bugging out for for so long. I first heard Lil
Tony play this one night at the Kerma Club well over a year ago in Helsinki
and maybe it really is dedicated to one of the best clubs in Europe.
*J Live - A Charmed Life (Instrumental)(Coup D'etat) 12"
Is it me or did all the music I pick up on my travels just happen to be of
the highest quality. The best instrumental doing the rounds. Hip hop meets
jazz! I guess we can all blame Madlib for that? It's spiritualityl lays in
its simplicty.The beauty of model hip hop is here and it's pure class. Check
the flip too for a melodica lead reggae instrumental. And these from the new
school of hip hop. And when you have checked the twelve, go seek a wonderful
new album from the crew too.
*V/A - Tribes Vol 7 (INFRACom) 3xLP
Mr Michael Rutten, one of my favourite DJ's and certainly one of the very
best musical selectors around. The comp is called 'Soul Searching' and soul
it finds with ease. As always with the Tribes selection a few undiscovered
gems to go along with some of our favourite tracks of recent months. So do
we really need another compilation? Yes we do when they are of this quality.
Check dem kids from Gonkyberg, the Swell session meeting Ernesto for a slice
of Andreas getting all sweaty and broken over Domu. Wicked exclusive. Was it
really the first broken beat track out of Sweden?
* Johnny Conquest - Uptown for the Americas (Sirkus) CD-R
After a hard day cleaning ones boots, Cuki likes to sit down with his
favourite china mug full of choice java juice and listen to something just a
little bit different. And believe me this is different. Abstract electronica
with body and soul. A bit of electric Miles, some full flavoured funk,
snippets of David Sylvian and early Verve, it's all here. If you are going
to be differnet then this is how to do it. Hats off to Rob and Ben at Sirkus
for making Cuki's coffee taste better. Look out for Aim and Mr Hermano remix
biz soon too.
*Nicole Conte - Jet Sounds Revisted (Schema) 2x 10"
Volume 1 and an excellent double pack ten inch remix project coming
through. Espen Horne, Les Gammas, Freeform Arkestra, all deliver fine
interpretations and we are definitely getting into spring. A quality second
volume to follow too. Schema coming through yet again.
*Gerd - Amarelle (LEA) 12"
I love this outfit! Another excellent release out of Belgium and another
great little bossa/nu jazz number. Gerd definitely getting deeper and more
darker with the percussive stuff. The last twelve hit the mark too. Keep it
up guys.
*? - The Moose track (Bobby Hughes Combo remix)(?) 12"
OK Cuki gonna have a bit of fun here! This is hot but I can't
unfortunately tell you who it is. Some bloke on the organ got the hump and
it's not gonna be official. Only a few hundred pressed so seek. Is it a
sheep or is it a mousse? Who cares, all we know is that it is hot. Some
label with a top notch geezer at the controls and some wicked releases in
the pipeline. I reckon Gigi would dance to this if only I could lift her
from her Cherry juice
*Jazzanova - That night (Wahoo remix)(Recreation) 12"
Well, there's a deluge of remix pressure soon come for those Berliners but
Dixon quick off the mark in getting his own excellent remix on the next
instalment of 'Off Limits'. Our favourte mix here in Wien and nice to have
on a juicy twelve.
*Tom & Joyce - Album (Yellow) CD-R
Yes the Brazilian thing is here just in time for the world cup. Authentic
samba ryhtmns via Paris and finally T&J come of age. This album could really
give Bebel a ride for her money. Simple, sweet and very effective for
chatting up Japanese girles Nik. You must be on this bro
*Blaktroniks - Fais moi fremir (Domu remix)(Moving On) 12"
Domu the king of linking up the vocals with the broken up thing. Hope this
is not a hard to find twelve for ya. It deserves to break through into all
the shops and charts. The Bradford bomber as always coming through with
beats sharp, precise and clear. I don't think Domu has ever made a duff
track! Get it out there Groove Attack!
*A Bossa Eletrica - Tomba in 7/4 (Raw Fusion) 12"
New label on the scene from the main man in Stockholm DJ Mad Mats. This
first release a 'all about town' bossa bonanza. Versions of 'Tomba in 7/4',
'Maria da mercedes' and 'Vera Cruz' light the fuse nicely. Strong
interpretations and all on the live tip too. 6 of them front the band.
*Stockholm Cycle - Tree Shaker (Raw Fusion) 12"
More frantic moves from Sweden. Electronic dance music it is and Detroit
textures with a slices of broken beat almost blossoming through. Raw Fusion
is an apt name for label that will promote this kind of music. The guys have
found a good home here.
* V/A - Rewind (Ubiquity) CD-R
To drawer selection of cover versions. All over the place too. Epic
versions of Golden Brown, Heaven must be like this, Daylight, and a 'out
there' reggae version of Billie Jean by the Shinehead of which Mr Jervis is
very proud. Check the cover cause it really does look like Pete from BBE. If
it is, then you need glasses bro!
Seiji feat Lyric L - Loose Lips (Bitasweet) 12"
2.30 in the am, Zagreb, Croatia, Dr Boots dropping west London musical
bombs and dem hi hats are being throw all over the Kontrapunkt joint. This
enough for Eddy Ramich! ''What the f**k is this'' he screams at the good Dr
Boots. Yeah, loose lips may sink ships and tings but this is the big one
outta Bitasweet. Mad applause cause its Bugz in the attic of course.
Recloose - Cardiology (K7)
Matt Chicoine aka the Recloose, this the album and this what all the headz
been waiting for! So is it any good? Err, no, its not good, it's blinding.
But you weren't really surprised was you. This man has a sound, he has the
imagination, he has the goods full stop. Expect a deluge of up and coming
artists to sound like this man in years to come. Recloose though will always
be the leader. Cardiology will be one of the best albums you'll buy this
year.
Kaidi Tatham - Feed the Cat (BB Boogie remix)(Laws of Motion) CD-R
Anthem in a certain BMW in Vienna! Yes the P_EACE man goes home the long
way when this is playing on his 'in car' entertainment system. You'll need
extra springs in the seats too if you follow suit. The Boogie have the
bounce and this a perfect remix for Kaidi's next single. I'm sure I'm not
alone when I say we want a BB album! You on it Mr I-Kue.
Obe Funke - Bush workout (Karma Giraffe) 12"
Monumental workout it is too. Epic journey through the heart of Africa via
Philadelphia. King Britt involved somewhere in this journey and that should
be enough to pencil in the details. Seek cheap airline tickets for Japan,
cause that's the only deck on the ship who will get this. Others have to
wait for the Obe Funke album to experience the workout. Yep the hype starts
now.
Shanti Roots & Scheibosan - Afrique/Believe (Vienna Scientists) 12"
Flex anthem alert. Two killa tracks that start off on the phat and chunky
trail and travel to divine holiness. Two tracks that really do take you
higher. Yes, in Vienna there is a spirituality in the music too! This
spirituality is complimented with the biggest bass found in the cellar. I
got a gig coming up at the Flex and there will be four DJ's fighting to play
this track. Be on it and respect to the Scheibo and thanks for my third copy
Niklas. UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE, Er Niklas I actually need a fourth. Mr
Jervis ran away to San Fran with the last one!
Defcon 5 and Blue - Goodbye/Welcome (Moving records) 7"
Blue is the colour baby! Short, sweet and sexy little seven inch that is
sure to blow up if we can get copies over to GP and the Forgemaster. Blue is
the lyricist and if she looks like she sounds that she is drop dead
gorgeous. Beats supplied by Defcon 5 are of the twisted jazz hip hop style
and perfectly compliment Blues sweet and sexy tones. Those who enjoyed the
Sarah Jones/DJ Vadim excursion with the 'Revolution, be on the lookout.
UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE! The 'Goodbye' track will be appearing on the next
'Tribes' compilation by top soul daddy Michael Rutten soon come on INFRACom.
Seelenluft - Out of the woods (Klein) CD-R
My six track sampler just turned into a full blown album! Next level of
eccentric mood making and sonic soundscaping getting ready to be released at
the end of April. Even those who enjoyed the excellent Synchronschwimmer EP
last year in for a shock and a treat. Typical late night listening here at
'Bootsville'. Who needs dreams!
High Contrast - Return of Forever (Landslide remix)(Hospital) CD-R
Another quality rework from Tim Land, this one though a slight detour from
those spacey Rhodes sample he uses so well. Still Landslide in every other
respect. The bass and the beats jump around in all the right order, the flow
and rhythm of the track always in conjunction with everything else going on.
Two step soul, UK garage for grown ups. Another essential Hospital purchase
soon come. Respect to the Red Door
The Bug feat Tikiman - Live & Learn (Klein) 12"
Those adventurous boys at the 'small' office on the ball with this one.
But then again, Klein the most fearless label I know and that's why I love
them. Something called the Bug with that man Tikiman doing the do. Told ya,
it's about future Raggastepping bro.
Focus - Find myself/Spaceship Rocket (Versatile) 12'
Focus aka Phil Asher aka Phlash aka west London Don Dadda. A sample from
the forthcoming and long awaited album for Gilb-r and co. Phil another who
can twist and turn like a ballerina on acid. One excellent house mutha which
cries out to be played in a club and another excursion in the form of a
ragga come reggae groove that had Sugar B asking for a copy. If this is a
sample of the album then we are in for a treat.
Jimpster - Domestic Science (Kudus) CD-R
Another complete album from Jamie. The man with the groove in his bones
and talent all the way from his shoe laces to his big generous smile. Yeah
he really is nicest guy and his music is the bomb. Another CD that keeps on
getting stuck in the player here at 'Bootsville'. And with all Jimpster
productions, diversity in abundance. Songs, grooves, everything you need in
album. If music really is a journey and Jamie's music is one in the first
class seat. Excellent stuff.
Uschi Classen - Soul Magic (Earth Project) CD-R
Uschi pushes the envelope even further. 10 top selections from the
forthcoming album and reinforcing the super consistent Earth Project
imprint. Past favs like 'Home', 'Now Illuminate are included too. Eska and
Robert Owens list as featured singers. Future soul, funk, jazz a plenty.
Quant - Funkster EP (Hollow) 12"
New Hollow single with Joans Quant this time at the controls. Expect super
richness and many textures in the keyboard work out as ever from Jonas. Add
some soulful beats and a hint of that Gonkyburg bass and you get a recipe
for another monster groove from Sweden.
Zero 7 - Distractions (Bugz in the Attic remix)(Ultimate Dilemma) 12" &
CD-R
Who's bigger? Zero 7 or Bugz in the Attic? Round our way, its the Bugz!
West London musical hooligans deliver a distinctive north Acton rub for the
next Z7 single. Check for the minimal and darker dubbier second mix if you
can find a secret CD-R supplier with it.
Gotan Project - Triptico (Peter Kruder 'Trip De Luxe' remix) 12"
This back in Fall! Secret rendezvous at the Wirr! Dr Boots undercover
bizniz with his big mac on. Man dressed in black walks in with a package. Dr
Boots unnoticed, slips this package into his raincoat. Thankfully the
raincoat is heat resident cause this package is hot. So hot, he needed oven
gloves to put it into the CD player when he got home. Aiight, the best dance
record of the new century gets the Viennese treatment. And oh my god, what a
treatment it is. P_EACE ,man delivers what Dr Boots thinks is his finest and
most respectful remix ever. A tough job to remix the Triptico track. Its
just so f**king awesome as it is. But Mr Kruder comes through with flags,
horns, bells, flying colours and a big smile on Cuki's face!
Jazzanova - In Between (JCR/Compost) CD-R
Well, if you need oven gloves for the 'Trip De luxe' mix then you need
full asbestos lining to protect you from the heat with this 13 tracker.
Jazznaova come through with the first of what we hope will be many long
players. 'In Between' is everything Jazzonva promised to be. All the other
tracks they did before, all the remixes! They were just the paving the way
for this baby. And you know how good the tracks before were! Hold your
horses for late April release, because thats when it arrives.
Rima - Try to Understand (Papa) 12"
Pressure mix the one for me. Another worthy outing for the Rima crew and
Papa just going from strength to strength. Already at number 9 and no signs
of holding back. Expect all the west London boys to be playing this. Check
the excellent Everyday People twelve too featuring Marcus Begg.
Atjazz - Lab Results (Mantis) CD-R
A selection of remixes from the excellent Lab Funk album with some new
remixes and new tracks to boot. The ever consistent Atjazz and Mantis
records never letting go of the groove. This may not see light of day as a
vinyl album but you can bet your last Euro/Penny/Cent that there will be
some tasty twelve's in the stores in months to come
Sun Ra - The Satellites are spinning (Zero dB mix)(Mo Smog) CD-R
6 in the am. Flex regulars leaving the very first party of December 01.
But wait, the P_EACE man has one more tune to drop. In the back ground
crashing drums and horns introduce an exclusive. Someone too is calling
planet Earth. Could that really be June Tyson? Er, it's at this time that we
totally lose control of our boots! Neil and Chris watch on in amusement. So
here it is, the maddest, the craziest remix of the year already. Zero dB
excel themselves with this, their most outrageous remix. Some how and in
some place far from this planet, the Ra is dancing his cosmic boots to the Z
dB! Respect to the Ra, respect to the dB.
Sun Ra - Sunset on the Nile (Eddy & Dus remix)(Mo Smog) CD-R
Think the boys from Zagreb must have been pushing a supermarket trolley
with a wonky wheel when they conceived this remix. It really does go all
over the place. Sun Ra gets to go all broken beat. Right now, Eddy & Dus are
two of the most exciting producers around and this adventurous remix shows
how fearless they are with it. Two Sun Ra tracks in Cuki's chart. Maybe we
should give Saturn a call and get him over for a gig?
V/A - Music & Movement (Climate) 2xCD & 2x12"
And about time someone gave Nik Weston a proper musical journey to
compile. One of my favourite musical selectors gives us his vision on all
things latin, broken, phuture and nu. 21 track CD with a few top exclusives
to keep the headz happy. A 8 track vinyl sampler is keeping the junkies
happy too. You'll be pleased to hear that there are 5 tracks from the land
of the rising sun. Only 5? Hats off to my bro and his pipe.
This weeks Java Joint.
I can't be asked man! It's some little hour in the morning and probably no
one ever reads this part of the newsletter anyway. If anyone out there is
reading it and wants to know about a choice jazz album then maybe next week
bro. Forgive my boots for I have sinned! Blame Oli and Treacle for my lack
of energy and flu!
Bussi babba
Till the next time
Stay lovely
The one sweet daddy
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