Re: The Stash EP/Luke McKeehan
Karen (Kazhues@dove.net.au)
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 20:37:30 +1030
Matthew Robert Chicoine wrote:
>
> Its been a long while since I've posted but felt I had to get back
> in the mix this evening. I was raving about this EP I picked up in NYC a
> few weeks back and upon further investigation realized Luke McKeehan of
> Mo Funk is the man behind the sound. Am I wrong in thinking he posts or
> used to pst to this list? Because if this is the case, I have to say
> homeboy gets mad mad mad props on this 12". Why is it so nice? First its
> some of the butteriest beats I've heard in awhile. Second, Luke is
> representing from North America (versus the slew of talent comming out of
> London, the rest of Europe, and other global spots). Third, he shows a
> strong command and understanding of downtempo hip-hop instro stylee, drum
> and bass, and uptempo grooves, all in one EP. Only other people/crews that
> really come to mind here are 4Hero/Tek9/et al, Luke Vibert/Plug/Wagon
> Christ, some of the Yellow records stuff, and DJ Vadim (I know I'm
> overlooking a few artists, but thats all that comes to mind at present).
> Point being, if you've not aquired this 12", you need to. Again,
> "High Fidelity presents The Stash EP" on Sweet Mother Recordings. And if
> Luke is out there, you need to dial me up at this e-mail address when you
> get a chance.
> And while I'm at it, I've been pretty excited about a few other
> records:
> -Universal Rhythm comp. on Freedom Sound records (a division of
> Freeze)
>
> -Mark Broom (aka Stasis on Mo Wax)- Angie is a Shoplifter on Pure
> Plastic (techno/electro enthusiasts only)
>
> -London Funk Allstars present Flesh Eating Disco Zombies vs. The
> Bionic Hookers from Mars on Ninja Tune
>
> -Tek 9 remixes of Is It On? on SSR/Reinforced
>
> -St Germain remixes of Alabama Blues on F Communications
>
> -Jimpster-Martian Arts on Freerange (so jazzy its sick)
>
> -Adam F- Metropolis 12" on Metalheadz
>
> -Mushroom Jazz and Soul Motion CD ROMS on Om Records
>
> Anybody feeling me on this? Over and out.
> Matt 'Bubblicious'Chicoine
>
> PS If anybody is still interested in those mixtapes (as reviewed in the
> newest Straight No Chaser courtesy CK Smart) I have a few left. E-mail me.
Have to agree about that St Germain remix of Alabama Blues on F
Communications, it really moves VERY nicely.
Karen.