............. and we luv dem Helsinki bunnies too! Ouch!
I sometimes wonder how all this came about. Of how I find myself in yet
another beautiful city hanging out with some of the coolest folks you
could possibly wish to meet. I actually wanted to be a footballer
playing alongside Beckham and co in the World Cup this weekend! Somehow
though, once again, I find myself playing records instead in a far away
destination. Cuki not complaining cause we know playing records is all
good. This week we travel and tell of the delights of Helsinki, a
beautiful city up north somewhere. Here we go.........
I'm picked up at the airport by my dear friend Jussi from the Leftside
Ensemble posse. A true jazz head in spirit and knowledgeable in all
things eclectic. For the next four days Jussi will guide me through the
adventures I will no doubt experience. We settle at base camp which is
Jussi's apartment in the centre of the city. One thing you notice about
Jussi is his immaculate and tidy ways. His apartment being spotlessly
neat and clean, no dirty dishes from last weeks curry takeaway! I've
looked through his record collection on many occasions and many visits
and am happy to report that it is still up to scratch. I can tell you
that it would be impossible for Jussi to ever own a dodgy record. New or
old, Jussi has not one single duff record in there, a classic selection
of music on the shelves then for my stay at his home. After a late
afternoon/early evening nap and some tasty Scandinavian nosh (pizza) we
make our way to the Kerma club.
The Kerma club http://www.clubkerma.com/ is not named after a certain
Bobby Hughes anthem but in fact the other way around. Yep, Espen being
inspired enough to name his latest bullet after the club and visit to
Helsinki. Find yourself a dodgy Anita Kerr record in the local record
shop and spend some time at the club and that's about all you need! This
club is special for many reasons. First and probably the most important
reason, a certain barmaid works there! Yes, Maia the most beautiful
bunny in Finland will greet you with the warmest of all welcomes. Maia's
washboard abs got some props last week from Nippon Nik and those fine
looking abdominal muscles again I'm happy to report are still in groovy
and tip top shape. Different colour hair this time from my last visit to
Kerma but Maia is Maia and that is enough for Dr Boots to start watering
at the mouth. How happy the Cuki was to be walking around the club with
her telephone number, e-mail and home address in his back pocket. Maia
also looks after Cuki on the alcoholic front, never letting the Cuki get
too out of control, not after the last time anyway! This night too we
meet up with some of the finest DJ's around. Shouts to Sampo from the
Lifesaver record store who again is another who doesn't know about dodgy
or duff records. Also to Lil Tony who represents the Nuspirit Helsinki
posse http://www.nuspirit.com/ on his many DJ excursions worldwide. Lil
Tony is definitely one of my favourite DJ's on the circuit and his
soulful selections always moving Cuki boots to the max. Lil Tony the man
who brings me over to the wonderful Kerma club each time to check up on
Maia's stomach muscles. Good to bump into DJ's Ender and Eppu
http://www.djender.com/ who again are part of the Nuspirit Helsinki
posse, soulful guys through and through. Also in the club, Henkka from
the Leftside Ensemble with his lovely new girlfriend Milka (and believe
me, she is chocolate sweet). Henkka the man who had a problem with the
contents of his fridge or the lack of them I should say. Thankfully
Milka is on the case and Henkka now knowing there is more to life then
e-bay and Impulse records. Good to finally meet up with Dave Haynes from
Inspirit music in the UK representing some quality two step and deep
house. http://www.inspiritmusic.com/ I've said it before, but watch out
for this little label coming with some fine goodies in the 02. Dave in
town for a DJ gig and to spend some decent time checking dem Finnish
bunnies too. And on the matter of Finnish bunnies, one of my favourite
girlies on the small blue planet, my dear friend Maria, love to a
beautiful person in every form. Corr, don't these Cuki newsletters get
personal! All good then at Kerma club! Thursday night action and Cuki
having the time of his life. Finally the night ends and Jussi and Lil
Tony get the Cuki home for some sweet dreaming (probably about Maia).
BTW, Cuki played some records at the club too.
Friday and the sun is shining in Helsinki. Perfect bunny watching
weather! So what do we do? We check out the record shops! Thankfully
Marika in the Lifesaver record shop counts as a top Finnish bunny so all
good. Shouts to Risto and Sampo also in the shop, do check
http://www.lifesaver.net/ and get yourself one of those G Litter CD's I
keep on ranting and raving about. Later in the day we got to meet two
members from one of Helsinki's little secrets, the G Litter. Those who
know G Litter from the Spectrum Works 'Folky' compilation of last year
know what to expect. Others get ready for the new age folky come disco
sound track of the year. This CD stuck in Cuki's CD player here at
Bootsville Vienna for many a week now. On this evening we get to DJ with
another great musical selector in Helsinki, DJ Sanna also from the
Nuspriit Helsinki posse. At one of the new clubs in town and a new night
called Bundolo http://www.bundolo.info/ DJ Sanna laying down lots of
quality music to keep Cuki on his toes with his selection. Much fun had
by all once again and Sanna's cool little Friday night session looking
like a worthy place to hang out if you ever in Helsinki. Sanna normally
DJ's with DJ Kimi who is also a representative of the Nuspirit of
Helsinki clan, Kimi though having a night out of town and we missed his
boots for sure (catch you on another day bro!). On this particular
night, Cuki also got his palms read by a wise and mystical maiden
(bunny) from Helsinki. Many thanks to Sonata for sharing many secrets
with the Cuki. Not every day you get your life told to you by a Finnish
bunny!
Saturday and another day dedicated to the sun! Hanging out in this
beautiful city with the sun beating down on you, wow what a life!
Sipping coffee's and cokes in a street corner cafe and guess who pops
out of the woodwork? DJ Mad Mats from Sweden, he of the excellent Raw
Fusion club night in Stockholm and of the awesome new Raw Fusion record
label with two quality release in the shops as we speak. Do check for 'A
Bossa Eletrica' and the 'Stockholm Cyclo' out now on the label. Mats is
in town to play two gigs at the Kerma club and tonight Lil Tony, Mats
and the Cuki will do their best to entertain the Helsinki peeps with
nuff soulfulness in the garden hall of the Kerma club. Once again Cuki
finds himself propping up the bar at Kerma as Maia is again on duty with
those killa abdominal muscles. Most DJ's are distracted by whatever
another DJ is playing, this one is distracted by European bunnies behind
bars! Cuki is supposed to play some records but seems to go AWOL for
great lengths of time (where could he be?). Nice also to meet up with
Junha from Nine 2 Five records, another great label to check out for on
http://www.nine2fiveoffice.com/ Plenty great music coming out of Finland
then and definitely keeping up with the rest of Scandinavia which is as
you know, a hotbed of some awesome musical talent around, exciting days
lay ahead of us sonic junkies for sure. Another great night then and as
I sit here in Vienna one week later trying to recall it all, I find
myself slightly lost to what really happened on some of these nights.
Err the only thing that comes to mind is the girl with the fab abs!
We finish as always with a Cuki finale to all my good friends and
buddies in Helsinki with a 'we luv ya boots'. Kiitos and thank you
especially to Jussi, Lil Tony, Sanna and of course Maia.
Here now ends the Helsinki experience for another short time
Congrats to International Jazz Playboy DJ Eivind Olsvik from Oslo and
his lovely girlie for the 'bun in the oven'. Congtrats to Mad Mats and
his squeeze from Stockholm also for the forthcoming baby action. Cuki
was no where near the scene at any stage. My trips to Stockholm and Oslo
were pure coincidence.
Did anybody spot Wayne Pates World Cup predications this week!
Thankfully 'The Down Low' comes through every week at www.soulrebel.com
Cuki top tips for the PC types
Thanks to Scheibo for http://tiaf.at/liikenne.swf You should see the
man at Grand Turismo PS2. Ashtray driver in da house
And thanks to Alexander for
http://w1.736.telia.com/~u73602493/flashback.html This is what we do in
the Soul Seduction office all day. Who needs funny cigarettes?
Then you got some wicked mixes from that man Pablo Valentino in
Strasbourg http://desertik4.free.fr/pablovalentino_blueoutmix.mp3 and
http://www.wabam.com/radio/laiterie_mix.ram
and http://www.wabam.com/indexfr.html and plenty more. Respect to Pablo
for his enthusiasm for the scene.
Another enthusiastic broadcaster Velanche Stewart at Urban Landscapes
http://www.urbanlandscapesshow.com Nice selection Velanche, and Rui
Torrinha in Vienna town this week, check his show with his good buddy
Antonio Alves on Radio Nova's Transcendences show
http://www.radionova.fm/flash/transcendancas_uk.html
Hats off to the boys from Pulver records/Dublex Inc who tore it up at
the Dub Club on Monday night. Get ready for the candy coated rework of
'Tango Forte'. Sick Sick Hush Hush!
Finally, shouts to my man Manu at Plastiks www.plastiks.be new issue out
very soon. And DJ Olski at Groove Attack www.grooveattack.com for the
best mixed tape doing the rounds this summer www.olski.net
Dr Boots prescribes the following for your forthcoming aural pleasure.
*Nu Bitz to chart this week
*Inverse Cinematics - Slow Swing (Pulver) 12"
OK, so all you cats who thought the little independent Pulver label
couldn't climb any higher after the Dublex 'Tango Forte' monster, well I
got news for you! You were wrong! More wrong then you have ever been in
your life! Some serious young talent coming through and believe me, they
have plenty more where this come from. Its Pulver 007 and its shaking
and stirring its way outta the hush hush into the top spot. Even my dead
granny is dancing to this.
*Lightning Head - Studio Don (Best Seven) CD-R
If you like your bushes big, then this right up your alley! Hard core
riddems from Glyn Bigga Bush who definitely has more green then brown in
his roll ups. Bushman technologies coming through from Daniels Best
super Sevens label and this one great album on a sound tip that is
developing very nicely. Whatever we are gonna call this sound tip is
anybodies guess? It's all in there. Hold tight for early September
release but check early July for the first twelve from the album, the
awesome 'El Head Sound'
*Nusprit Helsinki - S/T (Guidance) 3xLP
Now in all it's finished glory. One of the best albums of the year gets
the vinyl treatment and Cuki feeling the need to inform all you cats
about Nuspirit Helsinki once again. Another great Hush Hush CD-R bites
the dust but this doesn't mean he end of giving props and respect to the
crew in Helsinki. Some albums are more complete then others, this is one
of them. From start to finish from left to right this long player
fulfils all your wishes.
Stereotyp- My Sound (G-Stone) 3xLP
So hear this! 'We come fi tell ya 'bout the sweet rub a dub'. 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!
Forget two step, we finally go Ragga step! It may have missed out in
Nippon Nik's chart but that's probably because Stefan doesn't have a
Japanese passport. This a real true sound of creation, this a real true
sound of revelation.
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.
*V/A - Co-operation Session 2 (Co-op) CD-R
Second session form the Goya camp with all the artists spliting it up
equally. Broken beats by the bucket load and all exclusive to the
session. As rough as it gets the Co-op sound never forgets about the
soul. Big Bang, Rima, Da One Away just a few of the knob twiddlers on show.
*Amp Fiddler - Basementality (Genuine) 12"
Killa soulful grooves outta Detroit with keyboard king Amp who has
played alongside Carl Craig, Moodymann, Lucy Pearl to name a few
supplying the soul. Kenny Dixon Jr comes with one of those minimal
mixes but it's the flip side that will cause the nappy changes! Yep, the
B sounds like D'Angelo with a wonky wheel on his skateboard. Wicked.
*Brooks - You, Me & Us (Mantis) CD-R
Monster player and if you didn't know, you could be mistaken for
thinking this was a new Herbert album. In fact, this could be the best
album that Herbert didn't make! Dani makes sexy vocal apperances too.
Yep, more sexy twisted house music that will hopefully blow up big time
for the Brooks and Mantis crew. Check for a track called 'Don't usually
do this' for the helium voiced of you out there.
*V/A - The Good Good Vol 2 (2000 Black) CD-R
Dego coming with nuff bullets for the next instalment of Good Good!
Could this be the best nu jazz/broken beat compilation ever? Some of
your all time 2000 Black favourites and some outstanding new licks
exclusive to the album. All the usual west London suspects included,
Domu, Pavel Kostiuk, Seiji, Phlash. Every one a winner.
*Slow Supreme - Music under Pressure (Jazid) CD-R
Lets take you back a bit to the wonderful ten inch days of 'Green tea'!
Remember that one? Well Jazid recordings outta Oslo come with a super
long player from the Slow Supreme, the outfit who produced that
memorable piece of music. Tight productions, quirky yet inviting sound,
beats bent, broken and fixed again, all you need for a perfect picnic in
the park with the fairies! An album with plenty of the feel good factor.
*V/A - In Session: Rogall (No Zession) CD-R & 12"
Welcome to Berlin boys and girls! Outstanding mix compilation from the
Sonar kollektiv man Stefan Rogall. I'm searching through my record
collection here at Bootsville to make sure I got some of these tunes
covered, some I'm searching for and just can't find. Looks like nuff
exclusives in the 16 tracks supplied. Solid stuff from the man.
*Amplified Heart/D&B -The Silver Lining/Blue Winds (Gerd mixes)(4lux) 12"
New label on the block and on that tip that makes us become obsessive
musical junkies. Nu jazz renegades look out for this one. That man Gerd
on remix duty and those Gerd productions of late been bringing home the
bacon for sure. Anybody heard the Gerd remix for the boys in Stockholm? ;)
*Da Lata - The remixes (Palm Pictures) 3xLP
Every single Da Lata remix did it in some way and it was just a matter
of time before the whole remix story was put togther on a complete
compilation. Da Lata don't do it live anymore which is a shame but the
music and the producers live on and the exclusive track 'Golden' is
included in the package. Hold tight for the Bugz remix of this tune too.
*Snooze - Doremifa Girl (Ananda Project)(Nite Grooves) 12"
Chris Brann in his Ananda guise delivering a warm and caring
interpretation of Snoozes 'Doremifa Girl'. Another big Hush Hush out of
the way and Cuki happy to be charting this in its finished format.
Excellent gentle tribalism with percussion and vocals in perfect harmony.
Obe Funke - Cosmo Afrique (Karma Giraffe) 3xLP
Obe Funke, King Britt, Africa, Album, nuff said! OK then, just a few
words. Forget 'Cosmic lounge' for a second and concentrate on the
'Cosmic Afrique'. Forget about 'Afro Beat' for a while and get a hold of
some 'Afro Broken Beat'. Whoever that Obe Funke fella is, hats off to
him, while we at it, hats off to the King too. Big wink to my man in
Philly ;)
Moonstar - Greed (remix)(Compost) 12"
Oh my god. Nearly two years ago at the Goya office did I come across a
CD-R from Moonstar. I knew then that Kevin Moon's day will come and
Compost do the right thing and get this out and about for the headz. The
remixes take it to the next level and the big tune for Cuki at the Dub
Club 7th birthday bash. 36 DJ's saying 'What the f**k is that". Yes sir,
this is monster and it is music that makes me wanna be a DJ. There's
more to come for sure, this guy just starting also. Seek the excellent
Dupont album on PIR too.
Garsaaidi - Frank Zaffa (Sequel's 131 mix)(Compost) 12"
It's still the Compost corner!!!!!! Stop this! The Bootsville neighbours
not happy about the loudness and heavy footsteps happening here at B
Ville his night. "Talk to Mr Reinboth" I tell them! One my fav all time
Compost tracks gets the 02 treatment courtesy of Zurich's Sequel posse.
Man, I need a break from all these delights from Haagar St. Wicked
instrumental that immediately got plunged into the box.
Q Tip/The Abstract - Breathe & Stop 2002 (Arista) 12"
Only Q Tip could pull this off! Wacko Jacko gets the Q Tip major league
treatment. Girls will get their kit off to this, boys will be spinning
on their heads and everybody will be your best friend as you drop this
absolute monster remake of 'Don't stop till you get enough'. Is it
legit? Now we not so sure as we match the catalogue numbers up with last
release. Would help if they could spell Abstract correctly too.
Jazzanova - That Night (Wah-cHU-kU remix)(JCR/Compost) 12'
Tony Wahchuku aka one half of the awesome production team Attica Blues
comes with 10 minutes and 12 inches of pure pleasure and massive is the
word that comes to mind. Big eighties style stuff and Tony spreading the
sound around big big time. Yep, the saga does continue and the
Wah-cHU-kU man and his perspective ahead of the game. Believe, this the
sound that others will be trying to reproduce in months to come.
Procreation - Rhythmatism EP (Compost) 12"
Jesus, this must be the Compost corner! I wouldn't mind, but I'm only
three records into the package from Haagar St. Still got three to go!
Anyway, one of my favourite acts on the label get another top notch EP
out and once again it Cuki's boots losing all control. Progressive
electronica but never losing sight of the fact that people wanna dance.
Procreation got it, simple as that. Broken beats, Detroit, Nu Jazz! It's
all there baby.
Atjazz - Lab Results sampler (Mantis) 12"
Some of those well tasty unreleased remix joints from the Lab Results CD
finally find their way onto a finger licking twelve. The shops better be
ready for the hoards of vinyl junkies who will be on the scent of
another classy Mantis maxi player.
Vincent Montana Jr - Heavy Vibes (Temposhere) 3xLP
What is Vincent Montana Jr to you? To me, he is the man who found the
ultimate groove. The best disco ever made, the widest sound, the
originator of PHAT. Here we have another excellent reissue with enough
golden moments and a few exclusive ones to remind you of a truly class
act. Vinny Montana is simply the man that you need to follow and a
reissue that is simply timeless. Bring on the party
Nubian Mindz - Good Vibez (Pysan mix)(Head to Toe) 12"
004 takes it up where 001, 2 and 3 left off. Franks label gets another
Bugz boy on the imprint, this time Scott Clifford aka Bugz in the
Attic/Neon Phusion tweaks the knobs for another manic and broken beat
dancefloor bomb. The Bugz got banks of Titanium's lined up and the word
is that they are running at Warp factor speed. That man Daz on overtime
we think.
Koop - Bright nights (Rima remixes)(JCR/Compost) 12"
Yes, after a little break, we are back to the Compost corner for another
dose of forthcoming and select releases from Bavaria. This time we
travel many destinations to give you the finished product. We start off
with Gothenburg's lovely Yukimi who gets it on with Magnus and Oscar in
Stockholm. It then gets touched up or should I say rubbed up in Verona
and Bedford by the Bedford bomber know as Domu and a man like Volcov in
Italy. Finds its way to Munich where it receives a nice orange jacket
and finally arrives at Bootsville to be analysed by Dr Boots. He
prescribes that you buy on sight.
DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent (BBE) CD-R
JJ long player that will have Spencer Hamilton wetting his pants. Check
the collaboration with Jill Scott on a re make TIP of the Roy Ayers 'We
live in Brooklyn'. This one of course called 'We live in Philly', dirty
funk if ever I heard it. Check too the great collab with MAW with the
killer house choon 'In time' which have located a twelve off. 17 great
tracks and a bunch of class US acts in on the deal.
Minus 8 - Minut (Compost) CD-R & 12"
It's back! Talking 'bout the Compost corner! OK, we had a little break
with Jazzy J and Stefan's new joint but we well and truly back with
another out there forthcomer from Compost records. Man, they got some
licks coming soon. We now under the headphones too, keeping the
neighbours at bay! The drum n bass killer that is 'A Concha De Roisa'
will have my good buddy DJ Gumix of the Dub Club reaching for his 'Oh my
God pills'! Yes, this one straight out of the Patife/Marky school of
Drum n Bossa and for the happy headz. Check the album for more Bossa and
Breaks. That was number 6 of 6. That was the Compost corner, we hope you
enjoyed! Cuki did :)
Tony Allen - Home Cooking (Comet) CD-R
Shit! I found this in a pile of CD's that have been here at Boostville
for yonks. Better late then never as they say and it's OK cause it still
ain't out we think. Tony Allen, beat keeper for Fela comes with a great
new album. Nuff surprises including great tracks that sound like a
meeting of Afro Beat and Hip Hop. Ty the man with that lick and check a
spooky track with Eska, her of IG Culture and Uschi Classen fame. Of
course, the French, the very best at getting the true sound of Africa
out to the masses. This is a 'well serious' album and shouldn't be over
looked. Respect to Manu and the boys.
Manu Dibango - Soul Fiesta (Chateau Flight)(Verstaile) 12"
Talkin' 'bout Africa and France! Excusive track to the new Chateau
Flight remix album. Heavyweight is the word, and reinforcing the fine
reputation Chateau Flight have as producers and as remixers. Get out
your tennis rackets and play along to this boundary breaking Afro Beat
belter. Glad to hear this will make its way onto a twelve in the near
future too. Do check the Chateau Flight 'Remixent' album cause even if
you got all the twelve's, you need to hear this in the context of a
great album. Good music to have at home I can tell you. This time
respect to Didier and Gilb-r.
V/A - One Step Ahead 2 (Straight Ahead) 3xLP
This time we gotta give props to that man Alex Dallas in Zurich for
getting this one on. Awesome collection of Broken beats, Phuture Funk
and Nu Jazz, all tinged with soul, all rocking the floor. Tony from
Attica Blues on some kind of dream pill with his productions, he is the
man of the moment. Simone Serritella, Raw Deal, Sequel to name just a
few coming through big time too for one of the best labels around. The
label is called Straight Ahead and there is a very good reason way.
KP2 - Postive Situation (ecco.chamber) 12"
Exclusive track by Eddy Ramich for the next episode of the Playground
series on the ecco.chamber imprint out of Vienna. Along with his partner
Dus, these two having been gaining plaudits for their groovy
compositions and tight productions for some time now. Enough Cuki boots
been well worn out to a tune outta Zagreb I can tell you. Check the flip
for a hypnotic groove by Dus and the awesome Quant track 'Stimulus' too.
Slotcatcher - Changes (Darcosan mix)(Vienna Scientists) 12"
Due sometime in the fall but 'early doors' here at Bootsville with a
tech/broken beat stepper from DJ Darcosan. Dem boyz been listening to
the Stereotyp action and this the first of the new wave of stepperz from
Vienna. Classic moody dancefloor rinse and the sound of things to come
from wonderful Wien.
The Menheads - La Politique (Quantic remix)(Vienna Scientists) 2x12"
Nuff remix pressure of this double pack but it's the Quantic rub that
really gets the pulse rising. This a Nu funk monster for sure and we
hoping Speedy on the case. Will Holland lives in Brighton and this rocks.
Shaun Esscoffery - Days like this (Danny D's back in the day
mix)(Oyster) 12"
One sided 'ting' with a new 110 bpm rub just for the summer. Great
voice, great song and surely just a matter of time before Shaun makes
the big time. Just behind Spinna and Ticklah in 'who's got the best
remix going on' but still a great version to look out for. Shouts to Big
Ben for getting this over to sunny Bootsville.
Kaidi Tatham - Feed the Cat (BB Boogie remix)(Laws of Motion) 12"
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 twelve. I'm sure
I'm not alone when I say we want a BB album! You on it Mr I-Kue. Hats
off to Chris for sorting out Dr Boots and Mr K with a nice pressing.
Microfish meets Stereotyp - Who me (?) CD-R
Unsigned music so get your cheque books out boys and girls! Any of you
kool kats check out the 'Keen' twelve by Microfish on Sonar Kollektiv a
few months back? Because if you didn't, you missed a little beauty. That
man Stereotyp added his touch to the package too with another rough
rider of a remix. Well, they are back again, but this time no remix,
just a proper collaboration of two wayward minds. In the deal you get
the Baltic sea version finished in upper Germany by Microfish and you
get the Viennese version courtesy of Stereotyp roughing it up once again
in the 18th district. So is it any good! Well, I'm asking myself if
penguins have cold arses? Did we create a little interest?
Peace Orchestra - Reset (G-Stone) 3xLP
The P_EACE man sits proud! His protégé 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 legendary 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 ;)
Swell Session meets Ernesto - Let me decide (Broken beat versions)
(Hollow) CD-R
That bonkerony broken beat track outta Gonkyburg just got even more
broken. Sick, sick, sick, my London flat mates taking it up a notch or
three. Told ya a while back that the Gonkyburg crews getting it
together. Now we seeing Plej, Jol, Ernesto, Quant featuring in charts
all over the joint. Next level biz from the boys, seek the forthcoming
Tribes comp for the original cut but be prepared for these new rubs
forthcoming on Gothenburg's own independent Hollow label. Proud of my
Swedish brothers.
Reelside - ? (Sirkus) 12"
Reelside is Domu! Still no info on the white but forthcoming on the
Sirkus imprint. Anyway side A has Domu in Detroit disco mode while the
flip has a two step mix which could actually be Maddslinky filling in.
Another excellent Sirkus and Domu outing.
Karin Krog - Meaning of love (Herbert remix)(Crippled Dick) 12"
Matty boy with another quirky little remix job to his credit. Karin
Krog, famous Norwegian jazz diva gets knob twiddled big time. If you
know the original then you know Matty boy having a field day twiddling
the knobs. Keeping the tempo down as he did with the last Cinematic
Orchestra twelve yet still enough groove to check your feet are moving
in the right direction. As with all Herbert remixes, no guarantee that
those feet are moving in the direction. We dance in circles and normally
veering to the left too
Frankie Valentine - Intro Outro (Recloose & Volcov remixes)(Sunshine) 12"
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 is one very hot twelve.
G-Litter - V/A (Lifesaver) CD & 12"
TSOH? The sound of Helsinki that is! Stunning album and twelve from the
best record shop in Finland. Check the twelve for the sweetest disco
record of the new century. Check the flip for tasty re edit from Mika
Snickars who runs another quality record shop, this time in Stockholm.
We though at Bootsville getting deep with the album and we advise to
seek all means in
getting a copy. Thanks to all in the shop for Cuki's copy. Nice to meet
some of the crew too.
Heal - Bubblin' (Original & Broke Tek mixes)(Key) 12"
Watch this! I'm telling ya now! How ****ing monster is this! Two mixes
killing me, both gonna blow up! The Simbad and Fred McQuinn turning up
the heat. Forget the bagels, the best thing on 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.
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.
This weeks Java Joint
Heikki Sarmanto - New Hope Jazz Mass
Finlanda FA 201 LP2 (1978)
Thanks to my man Henkka in Helsinki for this weeks Java Joint. Nice to
finally have a copy of this excellent dose of Finnish jazz. An album
dedicated to Duke Ellington and John Coltrane and most definitely on a
spiritual vibe. A combination of the Heikki Sarmanto Ensemble and the
vocals of the Gregg Smith vocal quartet and the Long Island Symphonic
choral association. Yeah, lots of vocals on this double album and all in
the uplifting and preacher man stylee. It was actually recorded in a
church! Thankfully it is a jazz album first and foremost and you never
feel like you are being bible bashed. Didn't quite make me wanna go back
to Sunday school.
Bussi babba
Stay lovely
Cuki out
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Tel 0043 (1) 533 76 1732, Fax 0043 (1) 533 76 18
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