Fingerlickin Management / Electric Empire Escapade  - NOV 30TH BRIXTON ELECTRIC

Summer is over and Winter is just around the corner, but for one night only this November 30th Fingerlickin Management and Electric Empire Escapade are bringing you some of the biggest musical acts from the Summer festival season and putting them under one warm roof in Brixton!

This isn’t just a normal run of the mill club night, they have a show in store for you!  Be prepared to be taken on a musical journey of Funk, Soul and Swing all mixed with that important dollop of Bass music at the highest calibre!

Headlining the event and bringing their blend of mind-bending beats, thunderous bass and transcendent live show to the UK for the first time are electronic music duo, Big Gigantic. Already a smash on the US festival circuit and favourites with Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Party – Saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken have developed a rabid following since forming in 2008.  Their blend of elecronic music, hip-hop and jazz is described as a futuristic wall of sound and their live show is hailed as one of the most visually exciting shows in electronic music.

Joining them will be Krafty Kuts, who’s enviable career boasts accolades ranging from 8 times Breakspoll winner and Best International DJ.  Famed for his multi-genre sets you can expect to hear everything from Bass, Funk,  Trap, DnB, Elecro and even swing!   Next up is the formidable party starter, and easily one of the busiest DJs in the UK right now,  A.Skillz.  His incredible deck talents fuse funk, soul, dnb, dubstep and breaks.    And let’s  not forget Slamboree, the pyro-technic loving, Gypsy bass blasting, dub massive who offer a Smorgasboard of entertainment.   Made up of circus performers, daredevils and entertainers , Slamboree infuse bass-driven beats with live orchestra, guitars, percussion, loops, visuals, brass and accordion.

Also on the line up is rap duo  and Bestival favourites Too Many T’s.  Electric Empire resident Odjbox, DJ Dodgy Style and in room 2 Madame Electrifie’s Discotech takeover!

Tickets:

Direct From Krafty Kuts.com / See Tickets / We Got Tickets

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All the way from Australia, the fresh prince of reggae mash-up, DJ Maars stepping up for the brand new MiniRig mixtape!

Straight from the top of the Juno charts with Booty Fruit Records, this fella has some serious skills yo!!!

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Well my friends, New Years Eve is fast approaching and I tell ya what the key is wherever you are.. find somewhere that you know is going to be playing music that you love, make sure you are with some friends, don’t drink too much and pass out before midnight and you can’t go wrong! If you are in the UK there is only one place to be.. BRISTOL! I can’t say too much at this stage but it’s going to be BIG!!

Speaking of things that are big and amazing, have you seen the Fro on AfroQben? It’s a thing of beauty, quite like his music. I had to investigate and find out if it had any magical powers.. kind of like if Erykah Badu got off with Dumbledore and created a cosmic funk wizard. You never know..

SAMMY: You are from Portland in the US.. tell us about the music scene there, what should we look out for when we come a visiting?

AFROQBEN: Portland has a little something for everyone. The biggest shows are mostly electronic music, ranging from House, Trap, Dubstep, and those unique West Coast Bass producers. Ghetto Funk isn’t really that well known, and the big promoters don’t book funky acts too often. I played the biggest halloween show in Portland called “Howl” this year, and opened up for Fort Knox Five, which was a rare treat to have them in town, and JPod also played. I may just have to start putting on my own shows to get more of the funky acts I like, because I’m sure people would love it, but they don’t know about it nor have the chance to see it live.

SAMMY: You should definately start your own shows, thats a great idea! Where do you mainly play gigs? And where in the globe would you really like to play in the future?

AFROQBEN: I’ve been putting most of my focus into production over the years, but have been playing more and more shows lately. Over the summer I played my first two canadian shows after Shambhala Music Festival. I’d really like to play Canada more, because they have a huge love for the funk, and the vibe is awesome up there. I’m hoping to play Shambhala 2014, because out of all the festivals I’ve been to, it is top. I played a few west coast festivals this last year, and my club shows range from Seattle down to L.A. My plan is to keep releasing music, and get more involved in the festival circuit for 2014 as well as more club gigs over the winter/spring. I would love to see more of the world and travel while playing shows to make it feasible. You know, Europe, Canada, Australia, and South America for starters… Playing more internationally interests me more than traveling around the United States. The West Coast has the vibe though, and would like to get down to San Francisco/L.A. area more often. Thats where it’s really happening.

SAMMY: That sounds like a great plan, we can’t wait for you to come visit us in Europe! You released a remix album this year of your “Liquid Gold” album and had some big names remix your tracks. Did you have a favorite remix from the album?

 AFROQBEN: It was great to work with producers from all over the globe and get new versions of my tunes. I was pretty happy with them all, and its too hard to name one since they were all so unique. My top 4 were if I can is, Qdup – Massive Move Forward, Drumspyder – Dream The Impossible, Empresarios – Cafe and Zebuel – Dirty Heart.

SAMMY: In this mix you teased us with some huge unreleased tracks, can you tell us a bit more about when we can get our funk-loving mitts on them, and tell us about this forthcoming EP!

AFROQBEN: I’ve been sitting on a lot of those tracks for a while, and will be released this fall, so I thought I’d put them on my mix to get a early start on the release hype. The collaboration track I did with Lafa Taylor, who was the vocalist for the tune “Everyone Jump” off the album “Liquid Gold”, will be released this thursday, the 14th, on SF based label, Street Ritual. The “Hypnotize Me” track, which I’m really excited about, will be up for a free download along with a Funk Hunters video to go with it, in the next couple of weeks. There will also be a “Jam Packed” EP, with the release date still unknown, but sometime this fall/winter. Trying to find the right label for support, but may just do my own bandcamp free release. This 4 song EP, has two tracks featuring Lafa Taylor, and 2 tracks featuring Hip-Hop legends Aceyalone and Myka 9 from the group “Freestyle Fellowship”. If you don’t know who they are, they were pioneers in the underground hip-hop scene and influenced so many well know MC’s underground to main stream.

SAMMY: Wow that’s big! I love the Freestyle fellowship, especially that track hot potatoe.. they are funky cats! Where do you get your inspiration for making music?

AFROQBEN: Music has been in my family for generations, and was always something that came naturally to me. My grandfather made his first guitar out of a cigar box, gut strings and a broom stick. He became an amazing jazz guitarists and played strictly by ear. I’ve been playing the guitar for about 20 years now, and picked up the bass, drums, keys and percussion along the way. I started out, only having my brothers cd’s to listen to which gave me the influence of Classic Rock and Metal. By midway though high school, I heard “Herbie Handcock – Chameleon” through a friend, and those sounds blew my mind, and from then on, I left Metal and developed a love for 70′s Funk and Reggae, and started digging for that sick funk, as well as Jazz and Hip-Hop. I’m also hugely influenced by current electronic music- Ghetto Funk, House, Dubstep, Trap, and Downtempo. I think every genre has something good to offer. When people say they “hate house” or “hate trap”, its because ever genre gets saturated with everyone trying to make it, which leads to a lot of crap and only a small percentage of quality. Thats why certain genres get bad raps. So, i’m influenced by them all to some extent. That’s why if you listen my music, it may sound random and diverse. Nothing really sounds the same because there are so many different influences. My main goal is to make people dance and be happy through my music, so that’s also another inspiration as well as what I listen to.

SAMMY: That’s incredible, your grandfather was a genius! Well said about genres too, that is a really good perspective. And lastly,  apart from the ability to produce amazing funky music and making women throw their underwear at you when you DJ, does your afro have any special super powers?

AFROQBEN: Well, I wish I had super powers but not really. Having an afro coincidently fits my love for old school funk. Rhythm and a musical ear has been a super power if I had to say I had one. I’ve been playing instruments for a long time, and producing since 2002. The music production has led me to not play my instruments as much as if I had stuck with pursuing the band thing, but making beats became more fulfilling because I didn’t have to rely on anyone else, and could get all the parts that I wanted, and have something left to show for. I’m not a master of any instruments or producing, but can only keep at it and do what I love. Hopefully the powers will get more super as the years progress. The funk in me will never die and will always be the main core of my music.

Thanks man.. sounds like you have funk flowing in your veins, anyone that listened to your music could tell you that! Keep up the amazing work and I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say we are really looking forward to your new material coming out.

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SO who wants to hear about some of these tracks that were mentioned? Get this mix on.. pronto!

AfroQBen – Fallin’ For Funk – DJ Mix by AfroQBen

Don’t forget to leave a comment and favorite the track if you decide to grab it, and feel free to spread the word.. sharing is caring!

Have a good Week all!

Sammy Senior

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Having already established himself as a master of the Dubstep genre, Emalkay has surprised quite a few people by reinventing his sound. His new EP ‘For The People’ fuses elements of Trap, Electro and House into Emalkay’s already considerable sound palette. When Radio 1’s Skream and Benga invited him to do a guest mix for their show I suppose they can hardly have been surprised when he presented a mix that went through just about every Bass Music genre known to man (plus a few that haven’t been invented yet!). So adept is the genre bending and blending here that you do have to wonder why he’s been so quiet on the DJ mix front recently – this is his first one in a year! As well as all three tracks from his latest EP there’s a previously unheard track called ‘Boy/Girl’ included, plus tracks by Chase & Status, Flux Pavilion, Benga, I Am Legion and IllSkillz, amongst others.

And you can stream/download it for free here

ALSO: If you haven’t heard, Emalkay has just opened his track ‘Tell Me’ up for remixing as part of a contest. The winning remix will be released on his label,get involved here!!  https://wavo.me/apps/charts/tell-me-remix-comp

Radio 1 Skream and Benga guest mix tracklist:
1. Emalkay – Tell Me (Radio Edit)
2. Flux Pavilion – Gold Love
3. Ethic – Temple Run
4. Trampa – Jurassic
5. Chase & Status – Machine Gun
6. Emalkay – Boy Girl (Dubplate)
7. Emalkay – For the People
8. Oboroso – Sidewalk (Dubplate)
9. Pawn – Hot Skull
10. I Am Legion – Choosing For You
11. IllSkillz- One Last Tune
12. Camo & Krooked – LYIE (Infuze Remix)
13. Emalkay – Aerosol
14. Moody Good – Grumbles n Sparkles feat. Rejjie Snow & Joshua Idehen
15. Benga – To Hell and Back

For The People EP https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/for-the-people-single/id725597005

Emalkay – Free to Download DJ Mix PLUS ‘Tell Me’ Remix Competition

Beating The Crates 20131109 by Hong Kong Ping Pong on Mixcloud

How do Ghetto Funk massive, apologies for the absence in blogs of late life in general has been crazy busy what with work n gigs n stuff… not to mention the addition to the HKPP crew, Midge The Dog, a nine week old Labrador Springer cross who is demanding rather a lot if time and effort at the moment. Anyhoo a rather splendid radio show was smashed out last saturday which included an exclusive play from the next Scour Records release ‘Cedar Senior & Imagine This – Funk I’m Kickin (DJP Remix)‘ which we’re all somewhat excited about. I failed miserably to blog the last show (06/10/13) but believe you me it has sat there and notched up decent amount of plays none the less so big ups all who found it! I’ve added a player and tracklist for the show at the bottom of this post.

This show is now available to download from the NSB Radio Archives, if you enjoy it please click the ♥ to favorite this cloudcast and help spread the Ghetto Funk sound far and wide!

Tracklist:

01 Jean Knight – Do Me (Skeewiff Re-wiff)
02 Drivers & Home Brew – Only For You (Hobo With A Laptop Hop)
03 Stevie Wonder – Superstition (The Geek x Vrv Remix)
04 Imagine This – Do It
05 Bryx – Which side you on
06 GRiZ – How It Ends (ft. Dominic Lalli)
07 Cedar Senior & Imagine This – Funk I’m Kickin’ (DJP Remix)
08 Busta Rhymes – Woo Hah (Andow Remix)
09 K More – Ride With Me (Fogata Remix)
10 Shimi Sonic – Boomin
11 Cervendos & Freakvent Flote – Influence
12 GRiZ – DTW to DIA (the travels of Mr. B)
13 Beat Fatigue – Organic Bamboo
14 Fatboy Slim – Weapon of choice (Tom Drummond reeemix)
15 Shimi Sonic – Hot Peach
16 Leo – King of Da Jungle (Master)
17 C2C – Down The Road (Detta Remix)
18 Cockney Nutjob – Get Up On Ya Feet
19 Dj Numark ft. Bumpy knuckles – Dumpin em all (Bryx & L-nix remix)
20 House Of Pain vs Pyramyth – Cowbell Around (Dylan Sanders Drag and Drop Mash)
21 Jayl Funk – Rising
22 Bobby C Sound TV – DISCO FOURth
23 El Bomba – The Bomba Bounce
24 Funky Boogie Brothers – B-Boy Freedom
25 Shimi Sonic – Satelite Funk Mix
26 Myniemo – A New Pair Of Boots
27 Max Romeo – Ska Ska Ska (Hiphoppapotamus’ going with the flow remix)
28 Fort Knox Five vs Sneaky Sound System vs Klubbheads vs Justice vs CZR and Alex P – We Love to Bring Back the Funk (DC’s Finest Remint)
29 Slamboree – Cheeky Peepers (Freerange RMX)
30 Dub Pistols – Alive (Hollaphonic Filthy Remix)
31 Ying’n'Yang & Marc Spence – No Pain No Gain
32 BreaksMafia – Cactus (Original Mix)
33 Myniemo – This Is How We Rock (Breakers Edit)
34 Laidback & Deekline ft Simm & Midas – Take Me Away
35 Aries & Gold_feat_Cowboy_Ranger_2nice – My_Sound_(No_1_In_The_Dance)_(Run_Tingz_Cru_remix)
36 Krafty Kuts – Feel Like Jumping (Ed Solo Jungle Remix)
37 Atomic Drop – Pressure (Original Mix)
38 S.C.A.M – Put Up Your Hands (Freestylers vs Chris Unknown Mix)
39 Ray Charles – Hit The Road (D&B Remix)
40 Dub Pistols – Gun Shot (Jinxed In Dub Remix)

Beating The Crates 20131026 by Hong Kong Ping Pong on Mixcloud

Tracklist:

01 DJ Maars & Tom Showtime – B.I.G Future
02 Roast Beatz – Heavy Ear Play feat Brotherman Action Bronson Jehst Stig of the Dump
03 GRiZ – Feel The Love
04 Stylus – Serenity
05 Roast Beatz – 5 Star General feat Action Bronson and Phoenix da Icefire
06 Tom Showtime – Passin Me Jazz
07 1 Giant Leap – Inspiration (JPOD remix)
08 GRiZ – How It Ends (ft. Dominic Lalli)
09 DJ Maars & Tom Showtime – Dr. D.R.E.A.D
10 Big Daddy Kane – 2 Da Good Tymz (Late Knight Re-funk)
11 Qnoe – Step it Off
12 GRiZ – Gettin’ Live
13 Cervendos & Freakvent Flote – Downtown Groove
14 Cedar Senior & Imagine This – Funk I’m Kickin’ (Original Mix)
15 Dead Air (S.U.B & Outsider) – Havoc V.I.P ( The War E.P Free Sampler)
16 Brand Nubian – Dont Let It G To Your Head (Late Knight Re-funk)
17 DJ Maars & Tom Showtime – Tubby People
18 HerbGrinder – The Nod
19 Shimi Sonic – One Love
20 Mr. No Hands – Don’t Care
21 Mr.G! – Money Happening
22 Dub Pistols – Alive (BSide Remix)
23 Shaka – Automatic
24 Hong Kong Ping Pong – Right On Bucovina
25 GRiZ – Do My Thang
26 House Of Pain vs Pyramyth – Cowbell Around (Dylan Sanders Drag and Drop Mash)
27 Leo – Go Miller (Live Master)
28 Turntablerockers – A little Funk (Ike Aligbe Remix)
29 HerbGrinder – The Shake
30 Africa Bambaataa – We Funk This Party Out Feat. Grandmaster Flash, Mele Mel & Kurtis Blow (Qdup & AGFA Remix)
31 De La Soul – SATURDAYS (Bobby C Sound TV remix)
32 Duck Sauce – Its you (Leygo its yours Duckeh remix)
33 Opiuo – Velkro Envy
34 Shimi Sonic – Satelite Funk Mix
35 Atomic Drop – Back To The Future (Original Mix)
36 Slamboree – Cheeky Peepers (Deekline Remix)
37 PuRe SX & Mutantbreakz – Champagne
38 Roast Beatz – Humble Pie feat Dabbla
39 Shades Of Rhythm – Sweet Sensation (Pimpsoul Remix)
40 Ying N Yang – Superbad Sisters

To support this release hit the links below to purchase a copy of your own.

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Menu Music returns with a delicious platter of breaks treats for the discerning musical diner! We serve you a fusion of Spanish and American cuisine. Fit for a king!!!

Hailing from the current undisputed home of breaks, Spain, BreaksMafia are a family made up of the Capo, DJ Rasco, the Under-boss, Perfect Kombo and the Enforcer Wdj.
Officially, BreaksMafia formed in 2009 when Rasco & Perfect Kombo started playing together and creating their own live edits. Next up Wdj was added to the line up as the final turntablist link in the chain.
Now Breaksmafia have stepped up their vice grip on the breaks scene by teaming up with menu music for their latest release “The UK Love EP”
The package comes with a massive remix from American DON Curtis B.
Curtis is not a new name to most (If check the Beatport breaks charts often, you will know his name well)
Curtis comes with a re-imagening of the title track and spanks it till it begs for more!

BREAKS IS BACK !!!!

Below is Cutis B's LIVE set from Earth Dance held in Lakeland, Florida, September 19th - 22nd 2013. Some 808 bass in ya face !!!

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This week in The Armory we're pleased to welcome the tireless editor-and-chief of the world-renowned Free Breaks Blog, Bertie Dastard (aka Mike Perks). For his appearance in The Armory Mike treats us to an absolutely wicked mash-up of glitch hop, ghetto funk and drum step.

And oh by the way, if you love bass music do yourself a favor and visit Free Breaks Blog today. There you’ll find a veritable goldmine of quality bass music all free ‘o charge, Boys and Girls! Free Breaks Blog is an especially great resource for all of you burgeoning DJs out there.

Big thanks to Mike from all of us at The Armory for this killer mix set. Enjoy, Everyone!

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Tracklist

1. Kiwa - Evacuate Soul
2. Slynk & Crazy Daylight - Moustache Ride
3. Jansten - Lets Get Ill (Obscenity Remix)
4. F48 vs Tipper - Ton Of Criminal
5. K-Lab - Ahi Haka
6. Killerbeatz - Old Skool (Gella Remix)
7. K-Lab - Lazer Meat
8. Tipper - Shatterbox VIP
9. Defazed & Raptus - Future Echoes (Skope Remix)
10. Kiwa - Boomstick
11. Krossbow & Greenpiece - Our Time
12. Opiuo - Fizzle Tickler
13. Excision & Downlink - Crowd Control
14. Crush - Eraser
15. Davip - Crash (Sprove Remix)
16. Mitis - Elixir
17. Adapted - Laser Punch
18. Unknown - Black Metal
19. Reso - The Rugged

Artwork by www.jempanufnik.com

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Krafty Kuts has teamed up with the ever talented Stereo:Type to produce this one off spooky special Halloween Mini Mix. All treats in this mix, no tricks.

Tracklist

Charles Bernstein - Nightmare on Elm St. Theme
Ice T - The Tower
Screamin Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You
Notorious B.I.G - Kick In The Door
The Specials - Ghost Town (Original/The Prodigy Remix)
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)
AC/DC - Highway To Hell
Justice - Phantom Pt.II
Gerad McMahon - Cry Little Sister
Charlie Clouser - Saw Theme (Hello Zepp)
Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Stuff
Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
Azzido Da Bass - Dooms Night (Remix)
The Prodigy - Firestarter (Acapella)
Camo & Krooked - Vampires VIP
The Prodigy - Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix)
Fresh & Pendulum - Kingston Vampires
Concord Dawn - Raining Blood
Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral
SKisM & Dc Breaks Ft. Dee Freer - Killer (Acapella)
Pendulum - Witchcraft (Rob Swires Drumstep Remix)
Hadouken - Parasite (SKisM & Zomboy Remix)
Dr. Dre - East-coast West-coast Killer (Acapella)
Skrillex - Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites (Dirtyphonics Remix)
Fresh - Gatekeeper
Hadouken - Parasite (Acapella)
Joseph Bishara - Insidious
Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through The Tulips

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Easy all, and warmest of welcomes all round, from myself (Spinforth) and my very very special guest intro blurb writer (X-Ray Ted), to this, your latest edition of Spinforth’s Biweekly SoundCloud Scour..numero 93!!

Sadly no Fat Harry on duty this week due to work commitments. Which, along with a few other unforeseen spare time sapping circumstances in my own ‘real life’ world, almost forced a week’s postponement of this weeks Scour. At least that was the story until good pard and absolute legend X-Ray Ted offered up his guest blurb writing services, which in turn encouraged me to pull an all nighter to catch up with my Scouring last night. Turns out that our hard work has paid off, and with a big joint effort we’re back on track to deliver you this, my 93rd Scour!

Have to admit I’m absolutely shattered though, and so..I’m pretty much ready to hand you all over to ‘Ted to introduce this weeks mighty fine selection (..you all trust ears by now right!?) of tasty free treats already. Juuust before I do though..a quick heads up to everybody and anybody whom might be out partying for Halloween in Bristol **NEXT SATURDAY** (26th). For those whom prefer their partying to feature lashings of Ghetto Funk flavoured goodness courtesy of Featurecast, BSide, DJP, Goodgroove, Dancefloor Outlaws, Hong Kong Ping Pong, Sammy Senior & Detta…there really is only ONE place for you party faces to be, and that is undoubtedly at Ghetto Funk’s 3rd Birthday takeover bash, which we are celebrating at Bridewell Island, Silver Street, BS1 2AG Bristol, as part of the sure to be awesome Wonka-Vision Halloween – Escape From Zombie Island!! Still a few tickets available, at £20.00 per pop, don’t sleep, grab them >>HERE

Enough from me, I desperately need some sleep. Switching you all over to the one, the only, the Scour #93 saviour..Mr X-Ray Ted!!

Scour lover thumbers at the ready, aaaaand…

Enjoy! x

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Hey y’all, X-Ray Ted here being entrusted with stepping up in replacement of the one like Fat Harry. I’ve been at this most of the day today, hats off to Spin & Harry for their dedication and hard work each Scour, getting involved really does shed a very different Scour light on proceedings! None the less, it’s undoubtedly a true honour and privilege to be involved as your guest blurb writer for Scour 93!

Firstly, I’d like to say thanks to everyone in this Scour for sharing their free music. Secondly, as a producer who has gained pretty much all of my following via the power of The Scour, please do make sure that you comment, share, follow the artist, like, re-blog, repost, and so on. One little click goes a long way, and it means the world to us!

Anyways, back to business…if y’all really like to rock the funky beats, somebody say hell yeah!

SCOUR #93 EXCLUSIVE #1: OK, you Scourlicious bunch, let’s get started! And what a way to kick us off… First up, we have Ozzie-mash-up-master Mr Tom Showtime showing us exactly what he does best. This sumptuous, jazzy blend of (my personal favourite tune…EVER) The Pharcyde’s “Passin’ Me By” is as silky-smooth as Fat Harry’s glorious, hairless phisique – and almost just as naughty (almost). Big ups to Tom Showtime for sharing this little beaut, and if you like what you hear, don’t forget to go cop his endless supply of mash-up-fire from his SoundCloud!!! >>SCOUR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD LINK RIGHT HERE

Let us now welcome the first of this week’s Scourgins™ in the form of Belgium’s very own R.O..and what an entrance he’s just made. This neuro-bouncy-bassy twist on Caravan Palace’s “Je m’amuse” really does tick all the boxes – “Can I play this at peak time?” YES, “Well produced?” YES, “Does it make me feel like I should be holding a cigar, sipping a Martini, and sporting a prohibition-era pure silk suit, while a gaggle of flappers show me just enough thigh to be considered somewhat racey?” YES! All I can really say now is “YES, R.O. – hell yes”..and thanks for sharing. 90bpm ▼

JPod – Now if you know me, you may know about my worrying addiction to fried chicken, ribs, and anything coated in peanut butter; but when this man’s in the kitchen I can order nothing but the soul-food special of the day. Legendary veteran JPOD (the beat chef) kindly dishes out his remix of 1 Giant Leap’s “Inspiration” with sumptuous flavor by the bucket-load. But flavour’s not enough for this man, this perfectly crafted “World Music” style masterpiece is produced to a standard some can only dream of – keeping the Earthly soul of the original but adding crisp drums and an astounding bass sound. Gordon Ramsay can f*ckin’ do one, Jpod is the only chef we need. 94bpm ▼

SCOUR #93 EXCLUSIVE #2: Chalk those hands, polish your bat (Oh, Matron!), and get ready for a home run, because next to step up is German hard-hitter, Qnoe; delivering a fine swing to knock competitors straight out of the park. Flipping Greg Nice’s “Set it off” with a dub-reggae skank, we’re certainly on to a winner here! This one goes straight in my crate, massive shout to Qnoe for this kind donation! >>100% SCOUR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD LINK RIGHT HERE

While Spinforth’s out there popping Scour cherries, he still finds the time time to give us all a little pork, as such, we welcome our second of this week’s Scourgins™; Sausagefinger. Bred wild in the Arubian wastelands, and known only to the locals and tourists as “Frank Furter”, his real identity remains a mystery. This time laying his meaty digits on Grizmatic’s gritty, bass-heavy “My People”, and converting it to a tight, sub-powered Electro-Soul roller with a familiar vocal cut to keep things extra spicy. Large ups to Saugsagefinger for this meaty main course. ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD LINK REQUESTED/AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD/IN TRACK DESCRIPTION. 98bpm ▼

A man who needs no introduction. If you don’t already know Gramatik, get to know. Laying down a tasty, modern day Bootsy-style funk weapon, this has been on repeat all day at X-Ray Towers. I could write for hours on how much I’m loving this one….but I won’t as we have a lot to get through, all you really need to know is “new, free, Gramatik” the rest speaks for itself! 98bpm ▼

Next up we have Re-funk hero, Late Knight, masterfully taking to Big Daddy Kane’s “2 Da Good Tymz”. The hard hitting ‘pella, finely blended with that classic Honey Dripped glaze creates a laid back funk-filled infusion that’s almost irresistable. Make sure to head over to the Welsh dragon’s cave for some pure heat. ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD LINK REQUESTED/AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD/IN TRACK DESCRIPTION. 97bpm ▼

What’s this? Spinforth breaking a golden Scour rule!? Fair one though, definitely a tricky decision picking a winner out of these two. It’s Late Knight, back once again with the ill behaviour – but this one has an extra dash of stompy-goodness. Crafting beats in his cave, the dragon breathes fire again to deliver another intelligent blend; this time with a Re-funk of Brand Nubian, “Don’t let it go to your head”. Massive thanks to Late Knight for the double offering! ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD LINK REQUESTED/AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD/IN TRACK DESCRIPTION. 103bpm ▼

Deep beyond the depths of Berlin’s infamous house & techno scene lays a mysterious beast in the form of aleksey! Bringing funky-fresh re-rubs to the table that pack some serious dancefloor punch. This “funky burrito bootleg” of The Pharcyde’s classic “Ya Mama” tastes as good as it sounds (and sounds as good as it tastes). Props to aleksey for putting this out, this is some instant head-nod material. 105bpm ▼

SCOUR #93 EXCLUSIVE #3: Warning, floor-filler alert!!! This next offering come from a Scour Mega Star, a fine young specimin who tore up this year’s festival scene – if his lady-melting sideburns, and explosive DJ style weren’t enough for you, he also merits in being (in my opinion) one of the most versatile and promising young producers in our scene. I’m talking, of course, about Father Funk. Yet another bass-fueled banger with an oh-so-fluid funk from Cumbria’s finest! 105bpm ▼

Yet another Scourgin™, and certainly not today’s last, let us introduce Mr. G!. This track slapped a big fat smile right on my face as soon as the beat kicked. 109bpm ▼

SCOUR #93 EXCLUSIVE #4: It’s time to say congratulations to Shaka Loves You, not only for reaching a mighty 1000 followers on Soundcloud (don’t forget, always room for more!), but also for hitting the Juno chart hard with their current EP. This one’s a celebratory freebie the guys have been kind enough to give away, so massive props for that. Here’s to the next 1000 dudes! >>SCOUR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD LINK RIGHT HERE

Absolute fire from GRiZ (ft. The Floozies). The Whoozies?? look ‘em up, it’s yet another top tip from Spin’! Their funky guitar line receives an almost liquid, Nu-Disco boost that can only be described as straight pimpin’. Another track so smooth that it, once again, makes me want to highlight it’s likeness to a freshly-shaved Fat Harry, but I won’t, it’s just too arousing a thought. This tune taken from Griz’s incredible brand spankin new album ‘Rebel Era‘ available >>FOR FREE RIGHT HERE

Some big-boy business from another Scour Records Super Star – Leo (UK), you never cease to amaze me. Some may not know, but Leo built a cyborg version of Glen Miller that he kept in a cage and poked with a drumstick. Eventually, the Glenborg grew concious and broke free, the untamed swing-beast is tearing up soundsystems and raising havoc on dancefloors worldwide. This one will have you bouncing off the walls before you can say, “Holy sh*t, a robot Glen Miller!!!” 110bpm ▼

Party people in the house, this is a big room, late night weapon. We all know the time when you need something filthy, but familiar, well DJ Dylan Sanders delivers this honestly titled “Drag and Drop Mash” of Pyramyth’s “Cowbell Rock” and the ever-crowd-hyping House of Pain ‘pella. Plain and simple, this naughty little 3 minute wonder can blow the roof off if used effectively – it’s even got a massive bomb drop in the middle! 110bpm ▼

Munich’s up and coming Ike Aligbe returns to The Scour with a gritty re-boot of Turntablerocker’s circa 2000 jam “A Little Funk” with bassline that could tear a man in two. Yet another floor-filler, you lot are being spoilt! Thanks to Ike Aligbe for sharing. 110bpm ▼

SCOUR #93 EXCLUSIVE #5: Scourgins™ a plenty today! And a massive welcome to Canada’s CrashCourse, smashing on to the Scour-scene with “Mothership” (ft. Hazardous). Rumor has it he is hard at work on a whole slew of new releases and preparing for his “The Finer Things” Tour upon his EP release in December 2013. Big up yourself CrashCourse, and thanks-a-plenty for this very kindly donated 100% FREE (by Scour Power request)…>>SCOUR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD LINK RIGHT HERE

GOD DAMN..where/how does Spinforth consistently find them!!? Fresh-faced Brighton based producer Gary Stabler bringing it LIVE with his entrance to The Scour. What an incredible track to pop his proverbial “Scour cherry” with, too! Certainly a very promising individual right here..forever remember where you heard him first!! I ‘wonder’ if Spin has already made that call?

No doubt a very silly question..can’t wait to hear more! ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD LINK REQUESTED/AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD/IN TRACK DESCRIPTION. 115bpm ▼

It’s everybody favourite Shake & Bake Scour veteran, Nottingham’s one and only LEYGO! Coming through with a lively mid-tempo re-boot of Duck Sauce’s feel-good hit “It’s You” which offers the kind of warmth that can only be likened to climbing into the pouch of a funky / friendly kangaroo, and is packed with enough bounce to back up my whimsical metaphore! Nice one Leygo, we salute you. 115bpm ▼

Is it really a surprise that a href=”http://www.facebook.com/Bobbycsoundtv” target=”_blank”>Bobby C Sound TV strikes again? This man has the lazer-funk Midas touch. Less lazer-like than usual, however, is this booty of De La Soul’s “Saturdays” – transforming the hip-house twinged original into a pumping, yet soulful, floor-filler. This is another top quality, pounding, funk-weapon to add your collection of massive Bobby C. bangers. Thankyou, Mr. Collins 114bpm ▼

Sadly that’s all X-Ray Ted has time to muster up for as far as intro blurbing goes this Scour folks. So, time now to switch back to little ol me (Spinforth) to wrap up the last few picks. Before we move on though, please give it up for Ted’s Scour Saving assistance, by way of being sure you’re following him on >>SoundCloud HEREFacebook HEREcurrent EP HERE

Right then, so on with Scour 93 show we go! Please excuse my comparatively rubbish intro blurbing skills in advance. Been yonks since I got myself involved in this bit..for good reasons too, I nearly always ran out of time down this end, and tonight I’m definitely true to old school form. Plus Fat Harry always been a gazillion times better at it than me! So..It’s time to engage speed blurb mode in he hope that I can get this puppy out for you all tonight. Apologies in advance to the forthcoming tail enders. Rest assured my ears are still absolutely loving your tunes (hence their inclusion in the final cut)..just an unfortunate scenario that this week I’m massively strapped for spare time.

Next up..we see/hear the return to The Scour of Nottingham’s very own Jamko (..huuge thanks for your consistent Scour support bro!)..whom has not been seen in these parts since Scour #79 times)! Warmest of welcomes back fella, an absolute pleasure to support you as always! Have to say this funky as hell number caught me by very pleasant surprise, undoubtedly ‘Pant Shakingly’ rad work here bud! More please..you already know what for!

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I’ll be first to admit that any worthy Scour wouldn’t be complete without some Skeewiff action these days..be it via front and/or back door Wiiff, I’m ceratinly not complaining..he’s quite possibly one of the most consistently legendary super star Scour fans/followers/friends out there, and so fully deserves a shout as often as possible i think/hope we all agree! Seems we’re rolling back door Wiff stylee this week, via this very tasty, fully approved endorsed (official instrumental version is yours to download for free over >>HERE

Just three slots left (..including curveball, which actually consists of 6 tunes this week, but waaaait for it!)..and all being filled by Scourgins! Time to switch it up drum n bass’y stylee with this mega dope nugget from Australia’s Sunny! Originally planned to be DnB remix of Gangsters Paradise..but instead turned in to this wubbly gem. No complaints here, great effort. Warm welcome to The Scour dude! And thanks for sharing. 175bpm ▼

Last up, pre curveball..I know there’s quite probably definitely millions of them already, BUT until now, I hadn’t stumbled across a DnB version that was, in my fussy eared opinion..’Doin’ It Right’. Aaand then, out of nowhere..well, out of my inbox actually (cheers for the heads up Sam Hextall), up steps this wicked bootie version from the Scour’s penultimate Scourgin, Bluewire! Great work dude..and a warm welcome to The Scour with it sir! 178bpm ▼

And last, but by never ever ever means in any way whatsoever least, we land at this Scour’s Curveball! It’s from a yet another Scourgin™ (..sort of), and it’s absolutely bloomin’ badass’ly gorgeously brilliantly genius work, from someone whom we are ALL very very familiar with in Scour-land, just that usually he goes under a different, much more well know Scour guise/alias! Proving that he’s a supremely talented Scour legend (..not that i personally ever had any doubt whatsoever), it’s time now to introduce you all to a ‘new’ kid on the Scour block, whom goes by the name of Stylus*..’one of’ the exceedingly awesome alternative sounds of none other than Scour Superstar Father Funk!!! Been meaning to let you know for aaaages pard (just biding my time until they were all available for a good ol fashioned Scouring!), that this right here is indeed right up my cuppa tea! Sterling old school instrumental hip hop/Mo Wax’y vibed work. Great stuff. get involved folks, please follow Stylus* SoundCloud >>HEREHERE

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