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Hi there. Its Matthew K from Interactive in Glasgow, Scotland here. Been
incredibly busy (as usual) at Firebird in Glasgow's West End with my usual
Tuesday night residency. Also DJed at a special party in gorgeous mini club
Ad Lib in Glasgow's city centre on Sunday night which resulted in me doing a
5 hour set. Forthcoming dates include the Pyrotechics nights at Club Alaska
and the Bacardi Tent at the T in the Park Festival in association with the
Sub Club on Sun 14th July between 12 - 3pm.
Thanks to all the people who responded to my chart last week. Getting a lot
of comments about the 2 step sounds I am pushing due no doubt to the amazing
new Tempa release topping my chart last week. It seems few people have had
the pleasure of hearing the likes of Horsepower Productions, Tempa,
Shelflife, etc which is a tragedy as it is some of the most cutting edge
music around just now. Where the broken beat sound is blowing up everywhere,
these artists who work on the 2 step sound are travelling a very similar
path yet have still to break through in the same way .Mostly coming out of
the Ammunition family, it draws a lot of parallels to the Goya group in
their independence and determination to look after all their artists. There
is an ever expanding network of new DJ's and musicians working in this area
where the sounds of classic techno like Basic Channel merge with dub and 2
step to create outrageously innovative music. The likes of Jazzanova and
Aromabar have been touching upon these sounds for a while but the real heart
of this scene lies in the London underground. With the likes of Zed Bias now
signed to Sirkus as Maddslinky and his collaborative work with Kaidi Tatham
forthcoming, it looks as though the real 2 step sounds will start to get
noticed. In the meantime I emplore you to check out http://www.hyperdub.com
which is an amazing website that focuses heavily on these artists. Likewise
check out http://www.inspiritmusic.com which has facilities to buy some of
these tracks online. You won't be dissapointed.
Anyway, until next week.......
Matthew K DJ Chart 28th May 2002
1. Jazzanova: That Night - Remixes (JCR)
I always knew the remixes were going to be stunning, but this is outrageous.
Wah-Chu-Ku aka Tony from Attica Blues drops an epic 80's tinged remix of
monumental proportions while Victer Duplaix does a wonderous job on the
flip. Truly awesome.
2. Chris Bowden: Slightly Askew (Ninja Tunes)
The spirit of Sun Ra lives on with this astounding new album from Chris
Bowden. A true musician at work, this is a fully fledged jazz album with 4
tracks of stunning music over 2 slices of vinyl. STUNNING.
3. Benny III, Kode 9 & Culprit: Fat Larry's Skank (Tempa)
The Tempa label blow us away with an amazing Indian style 2 step monster
with an eerie flute drifting over the top of this dancefloor killer. Watch
out for Kode 9 - a name for the future and be sure to check out the
forthcoming Tempa compilation - the perfect starting place for all those yet
to hear their delights.
4. Lava: Vem Para Ficar (Audiopharm)
Well done for Audiopharm for picking up this Japanese delight. Straight to
the Moodorama remix for a stripped back, lush groover. LOVE THIS.
5. Agent K: Feed The Cat (Laws Of Motion)
Kaidi Tatham is really starting to come through as the main man of the
moment. This album is future music of the highest degree and is as good as
the Modaji and Domu long players.
6. Beady Belle: Ghosts / Lose & Win Remixes (Jazzland)
Thanks to Nik Weston for another killer release. 'Ghosts' has been a
favourite for a while but this new remix by Rune & Raymond adds an amazing
bassline and stretches it to 9 minutes. The more broken beat style remix of
'Lose & Win' is a stunner as well.
7. Moonstar: Dupont Remixes (Compost)
Straight to the Nu Era remix of 'Workin Men's Hustle' where Marc Mack of 4
Hero drops a wonderous Detroit influences broken beat killer. A truly
amazing track from an all round excellent EP.
8. A Bossa Electrica: Tombo in 7/4 (Raw Fusion)
Yet more Swedish wonders from this exceptional new label thats getting big
props from Cukipapa. Latin style but with a very modern twist, the title
track on this 3 track EP is the old classic that instantly brings a smile to
your face. WICKED.
9. Nicole Conte presents Rosalia De Souza: Mariab Moita (Schema)
Nik Weston is sure on the case just now and this is yet another beauty he
has sent me. All three tracks are incredibly funky Brazilian groovers with
the 'Canto De Ossanha' track being the current favourite in the package.
10. Nude: Digitise (Shelflife)
Another release from the Ammunition crew (also home to the likes of Tempa),
this dubby 2 step release looks to the Detroit originators for an inspiring
release. With Zed Bias now on Sirkus and his collaborations with Kaidi
Tathan for Laws Of Motion, watch the 2 step and broken beat scenes hit off
each other for some stunning music.
11. Stereotyp: My Sound (G Stone)
Cheers to Cukipapa for sending me this. After the delights of his 12's,
Stereotyp drops 11 tracks of major dubby buisness. Loads of vocals,
drum'n'bass influences, 2 step sounds and a stunning production job results
in a killer album.
12. Various: From The Decks Of The Marschmellows (Audiopharm)
Gorgeous 4 LP box set selected by the wonderful Marschmellows. With rare
gems like 4 Hero's remix of Stacey Pullen, the amazing Ben Horn and
countless Marschmellow nuggets, this is an excellent collection.
13. Christopher Goze: Barcelona - Faze Action Remix (Bar De Lune)
The original maybe a bit Cafe Del Mar style, but the Faze Action boys never
fail to deliver and this remix is aimed straight for those summer parties.
14. Fallacy & Fusion: Groundbreaker - Remix (Wordplay)
Its MJ Cole on the mix continuing down the darker path with an amazing
dirty, bass heavy killer. This guy is on fire at the moment, lets hope there
is a new album soon.
15. Rithma: More Funky House EP 2 (Beau Monde)
Thanks to Kudos for this excellent EP. Straight up house music with no
pretensions, it works the dancefloor a treat.
16. Bobby Hughes Combination: Kerma Elastica (Stereo Deluxe)
Been after this one for a while hence its lateness in getting charted. A
sublime, lush production with amazing vocals, this is a classy chilled
groover.
17. S-Tone Inc: Sobrenatural (Schema)
This label's recent output has been astounding and this is no exception.
Latin vibes, dancefloor grooves and wicked tunes make for a delightful
album.
18. Stockhom Cyclo: Electronic Ghetto Twist (Raw Fusion)
Second release from this wicked new label. A bit nu jazz, a bit broken beat,
a bit Underground Resistance - this is where its at. Sure to be a winner
with the likes of Alex Attias, Dego and the likes.
19. Various: Soul Searching II - Tribes Vol. 7 (Infracom)
Other than 'Verve Remixed' and 'Music & Movement' there haven't been many
killer compilations about. This one is and its loaded with treasures over 3
slices of vinyl.
20. Roomtone: Music Against People (Music For Speakers)
This label's output just gets better and better. Roomtone aka Jeroen Kimman
drops a much more jazz orientated release but with Sandor Caron and Aardvark
each producing a track the result is a beautiful hybrid of electronica and
spiritual jazz.
21. Various: Verve Remixed (Verve)
Finally out on vinyl, despite the fact that the official CD release has now
been put back. Every track a winner and with the likes of MJ Cole, King
Britt, Rae & Christian, Joe Claussell, etc at the helm its no surprise.
Makes for compilation of the year, so far.
22. Cinematic Orchestra: Every Day (Ninja Tunes)
Again, now available on vinyl after nearly wearing out my CDr. Sublime album
with the Roots Manuva track being a current favourite.
23. Don Carlos: Hot One (Afro Art)
Still to track down the recent Ballistic Brothers release on Afro Art but
this is a sure fire winner. Very New York clubland, with its killer bassline
and gorgeous flutes this will already be in the boxes of the likes of Kenny
Dope, Joe Clausell and Danny Krivit. ACE.
24. Masora: Game Is Over (ARQ Records)
Excellent UK r'n'b thats up there with the productions of Dodge aka Venus
Tribe. Bit of a mystery release but very sexy and exciting.
25. Gigi: Gud Fella Remixes (Palm Pictures)
Nice to see the re-apperance of some cool new African rhytmns in recent
times. Here Restless Soul are on the mix for an afro house delight. Also
worth checking out the Tony Allen remix.
26. Jazzanova: In Between (JCR / Compost)
Truly glorious and worth the wait. Jazzanova have moved on to give us an
album with jazz and soul gems with a variety of guests. This is what all
future music will sound like one day. You need this.
27. Plej: Sampler CD 2000 (CDr)
These guys are going to be massive. Following the release of their mega rare
debut 12" (does anyone actually own a copy) they follow it up with a taster
of their future releases. These guys need to be signed.
28. Nu Spirit Helsinki: Album Promo (CDr)
Only 100 in circulation and forthcoming on Guidance, this is already going
to be one of the years best albums and we are only in January. Watch out for
it.
29. Various: Afrotronic 2 Sampler (Audiopharm)
4 track sampler from the forthcoming album. I'm really feeling the extremely
deep Aaron Bingle mix of 'Voodoo Bliss' but the wonderous vocal on the
slightly Detroit sounding 'Higha Spirit'. The forthcoming album will also
feature Beatless, Minus 8 & Da Lata so it should be good.
30. Sun Ra: Satellites Are Spinning - Zero DB & Hectic Mix (Mo Smog)
Only on CDr just now but this is blinding. The Zero DB boys do it again,
this time in collaboration with Hectic aka Gilles Peterson on his first
production job. The boy did well.
31. Mr Scruff: Shrimp! (Ninja Tunes)
Long awaited taster from his forthcoming album, this is like a jazz funk
take on early 80's New York clubland. I'm going for the dub mix. This will
be big.
32. Relaxo Abstracto: Inflatable Scream (Music For Speakers)
A new project featuring the collaborative efforts of Aardvark, David Caron
and Sandor Caron. Working together they come up with 3 wicked, melodic,
Detroit style broken beat numbers that will appeal to those adventurous DJ's
out there.
33. Hippiehaus: Maurice Remixes (Jubilee)
Finally out on vinyl after its first appearance on the excellent 'Club
Culture For Urban Listening' compilation CD on Jubilee last year. 4 mixes on
offer, including one from label mates The Havana Boys. Delightful deep
grooves.
34. Recloose: Ain't Changin' (K7)
A sampler from his forthcoming album on K7, with a kind of old school feel
with a broken beat influence. Also has an outrageous Carl Craig mix on the
flip.
35. Quant: Funkster EP (Hollow)
Watch out for this guy. Formally signed to the now defunct Dot label, anyone
who got hold of the (now extremely rare) 'Quantastical Quantasm' album will
realise what a talent he is. Here we get 3 new tracks in the Herbie Hancock
vein. Splendid.
36. Seiji: Loose Lips (Bitasweet)
The Goya crew continue with the gems, with this Bugz in The Attic production
bringing the vocal talents of Lyric L to the fore. One of the most original
things in a while.
37. Sun Ra: Sunset On The Night Of The River Nile - Eddie & Dus Remix (Mo
Smog)
Been looking out for this for a while, so cheers to Paolo at Mo Smog for
sorting me out. Broken beats, manic percussion and the genius of Sun Ra all
together. Its quite scary how well Sun Ra sounds in this modern context.
Excellent.
38. Baaba Maal: Jamma Jenngi / Fa Laay Fanaan (Palm Pictures)
This may have been out for ages now, but I only got it in the post the other
day. With a superb J Walk mix on one side and 2 Ashley Beedle mixes on the
other, it makes for a supreme package.
39. Neon Phusion: Its Another EP (Laws Of Motion)
Bugz in the Attic are on a roll and the moment and here is another gem in
their catalogue with 3 excellent tracks. Their music is just getting better
and better.
40. Joseph Malik: Diverse (Compost)
Local lad drops a stunning long player for the genius Compost label. Reminds
of Terry Callier and Shuggie Otis, it shows that real songs and soul music
are back, but with modern production skills.
41. John Beltram: Americano (Exceptional)
One of the most talented men in electronic music is back with his 4th album,
and shows him moving into even more jazzier territories. This is an
astounding album.
42. Various: Music & Movement Vol 1 (Climate)
Double CD of utterly stunning music, with countless Japanese nuggets finally
getting a release over here. Compiled by Nik Weston, this is the perfect
indicator of where music is just now. With an 8 track vinyl sampler with
most of the highlights included, this is comiplation of the year so far.
43. Bugge Wesseltoft: Change - Chillumanti Mix (Jazzland)
Promo only 12" with a fab remix which retains all the elements of the
original, but works in building up funkier drum patterns.
44. King Britt Presents Obafunke: Bush Workout (Karma Giraffe)
Yet more proof that King Britt is a fully fledged genius. Collaborating with
African musician Obafunke, the result is a 15 minute voodoo groove.
45. Rednose Distrikt: Nana (Hum Hum)
Coming through Rushour this slow motion house track features some awesome
Rhodes action resulting in one of the funkiest tracks in ages.
46. Org: Organic Language (Revirth)
This has probably been floating about for a while but those Japanese 12's
are so hard to track down, I've only just discovered it. Immense production
with broken beats, double bass AND a Calm mix on the flip. AWESOME.
47. Bluprint: Mathis & Tetchener (Exceptional)
These guys are a major talent and this shows how the live musician can
always surprise where samples sometime fail. Watch out for the album due
soon, it will be a gem.
48. Ayro: Drink / Let This (Omoa)
Second release from this exciting new Detroit label. Watch out Jazzanova,
these guys are serious contendors with their broken beat productions.
49. Mutant Soul Records: Jaam Blue Series 3 (Mutant Soul)
Two amazing dancefloor friendly remixes from the Jimpster here. This is
turning out to be a wicked label.
50. Ras: Rhythmic Altered State (Best Seven)
Forthcoming on this Sonar Kollktiv offshoot, this CDr shows yet another
genius talent from the Jazzanova family.
This chart is sent to hundereds of press publications, magazines, labels,
DJ's producers, and promotion companies throughout the world on a weekly
basis.
Be sure to check out Matthew K in the mix with loads of special guest DJ's
at the Interactive webstation at http://www.interactivedj.co.uk with new
exclusive mixes online from Domu (Archive/2000 Black), Aardvark (Delsin) as
well as a new chat room / forum for all you trainspotters out there.
Finally, check Matthew K on the Fenetik Radio Show on Radio Magnetic
http://www.radiomagnetic.com monthly on Wed between 7-9 pm.
Matthew K Radio Magnetic Tracklisting 8th May 2002, 7 - 8pm.
1. Cinematic Orchestra: All Things To All Men (Ninja Tunes)
2. Bluprint: Smoothie (Exceptional)
3. Herbaliser: Something Wicked (Ninja Tunes)
4. Seelenluft: Manila (Klein)
5. Zero 7: In The Waiting Line - Koop Remix (Unreleased)
6. Mitchell & Dewbury: Spaces And Places (Climate)
7. Rednose Distrikt: Na Na (Hum Hum)
8. Quant: Stimulous (Hollow)
9. Tony Scott: Hare Krishna - King Britt Remix (Verve)
10. Sun Ra: Sattelites Are Spinning - Zero DB & Hectic Remix (Unreleased)
11. Sun Ra: Sunset On The Night…- Eddy & Dus Mix (Mo Smog)
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Matthew K
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