Flashback: Zomby - Tears In The Rain

Quite a classic tune, yet most probably overlooked. Huge chewn. Enjoy.

Released: 24th November 2010 (On Album)
Label: Werk Discs

Flashabck: Jose James - Warrior

One powerful piece of jazz soul from one swingingly mammoth of an album. We just like to share :)

Enjoy!

Released: 12th April 2010
Label: Brownswood Recordings

Single: Cicada - Your Love

Maybe it's my love for the original that makes me screw up my face at Cicada's attempt of this genre-defining anthem. They haven't done bad, a simple electro-pop update that projects appeal to both ravers and rockers alike. If you're going to remake an absolute classic, then be ready for obvious comparisons and here's one that separates both versions: the evocative emotion. There is a lack of it in Cicada's version, it doesn't generate that same sense of ecstasy. Still, a cool release and a welcome reminder to the original, posted below.

Released: 6th September 2010
Label: Critical Mass Recordings
Link: mySpace // Official Website // wikipedia //

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This, the original. I bow down to you.

Relax and enjoy.

Flashback: Strings Of Life

Having freshly retuned myself with a History Of House documentary, I hold a certain reginited passion for house music and its beginnings. This is a little dedication to Derrick May's 'Strings' - an integral part of the evolution of house music. Words don't even do justice.

A little introduction to it:



The excerpt of May's discussion of Strings:



The epic tune:

Flashback: Amp Dog Knight - I'm Doing Fine

One of the hottest house tunes ever produced.

I'll let it speak for itself.

Flashback: Mr Fingers - What about this love?

A true underground house classic all the way from Chicago, back when the deeper virtues of house were in full swing with only humble exposure. Beaut!

Enjoy.



Released: Feb 1989
Label: Alleviated Records And Music

Flashback: Jonny L - Oh Yeah

The essence of beauty lies within this liquid drum and bass tune from 2008 that incorporates distinct sounds from the old school vibe. Just lap it up and enjoy.

Release date: 5th May 2008

Label: Mr L Records

Flashback: Claude VonStroke - Who's Afraid Of Detroit?

The Dirtybird label has been smashing out some fine ass chewns since 2003, and this is a tune in 2006 that put VonStroke (Barclay Crenshaw) on the house map. From humble Detroit beginnings, VonStroke released Bird Brain in 2009 and a Dirtybird collaborative compilation earlier this year. Big tings are still expected.

Enjoy.

Flashback: Moloko

Moloko (from the Russian word meaning 'milk') were big. Now Roison flutters her shit in a solo fashion, and this below is a nice little remix by Someone Herbert from back in 2008.

Enjoy.