“The Breakbeat Paradise Recordings catalogue is an impressive one, boasting some of the most sought after releases in and around the breakbeat scene. That catalogue has just been improved yet again by the ever-impressive sounds of Morlack, who returns with his brand new 5 track project. We kick off with the depthy funk melody sampling and gritty reeses of ‘Keep That Funk’ before drawing for the vocal fidget combos on ‘Be Bumpin Fresh’ and ‘Ghetto Girls’. Next up the more stripped back skippy arrangements of ‘DayO’, before finishing up the EP with ‘Lets Get It (part 2)’, which utilizes some fantastic patois vocal sampling with exhilarating horn riffs and smooth percussive patterns.”
/Juno Review
Red Oak – Gimme The Blues (Free Powerhour Download)
This month Free Power Hour download comes from french house producer Red Oak who featured a tune on Swing That Funk Vol 2.
Here’s a new tune with a funky blues twist!
Captain Flatcap – Squelchedelic Sounds EP – Out now exclusive on Junodownload!
Captain Flatcap– In My Blood (feat. Kurnel MC) Captain Flatcap– Let’s Have Some Fun! Captain Flatcap– Bong Hits From A Preacher Man (feat. Isabel Drake)…
VA – Badass Funk Vol. 2 – Out now on 12″ Vinyl
It’s for Breakbeat Paradise Recordingsto get back to business and follow up on the one of their most successful releases in the beloved series called Badass Funk! The volume one in the series is nearly impossible to follow but a dream team of 8 of the very best oldskool funky breaks producers has done just that on this epic volume two, which perfectly represents what BBP is all about: the uplifting and badass side of the funk!
Gramophone Soul – Tear You Down (Power Hour Free Download)
This month Free Power hour download comes from the talented Gramophone Soul.
Check out his cloud page for much more funky jams and keep an eye on him on upcoming BBP releases…
VA – Breakin’ The Riddim – Out Exclusive on Juno Download
For this highly anticipated second volume of ‘Breakin The Riddim’, Breakbeat Paradise have got an awesome tracklisting and roster together to showcase the fusion of dub and funk into breakbeat compositions. For us the immediate highlights have to be the the reggae infused design of ‘Meditation’ from Leygo, the smooth patois vocal presence and from Richard Smiths on ‘Fire Sound’ from Illgorhythms and of course the crunchy drum design and writhing bass tones on Pecoe’s ‘Boom’. Overall this is a great compilation, showcasing a vast array of styles without diverting from the common theme of the project.
Ewan Hoozami – Borat’s Theme (BBP Free Power Hour Download)
This month funky freebee comes from the awesome Ewan Hoozami who has cooked up this sweet little joint called Borat’s Theme.
Laptop Funkers – Feel The Goodness (LP) – Out now exclusive on Juno Download
“If you’re looking for a funky time look no further than this fantastic new LP from Laptop Funkers entitled ‘Feel The Goodness’. Our highlights right from the off have to include ‘Soul Power’ which is an amalgamation of tight breakbeat rhythms and powerful bass lines, topped with shiny melodies and vocal snippets. Other notable features are the punchy drum arrangements and scratch melodies of ‘I Can Keep It Going’, the electro-swing synthesis of ‘Incredible Funk’ and of course the disco infused melodies of the title track ‘Feel The Goodness’.”
/Juno Download Review