Theo Parrish stands out as a real class act even among his classy techno contemporaries. Such is his class, that he did a Fine Art…
Tag: 90s
31/08/2019: “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J
This is easily one of the best hip hop tracks ever. From the moment it starts, you know what song it is. When the “funky…
27/08/2019: “El Pare” by El General
The evolution of Jamaican dancehall into the pan-Latin Reggaeton was filtered through several countries, styles, and eras. At the beginning, it was centred around Panama…
15/08/2019: “Damn Woman” by The Good Men
Fresh Fruit Records is a pretty legendary house label, and the Dutch duo made up of DJ Zki and Dobre is a legendary outfit too….
14/08/2019: “I’m Going Slightly Mad” by Queen
Freddie Mercury tragically died of AIDS in November 1991. This song was released in March 1991. It is a poignant song that expresses Mercury’s feeling…
09/08/2019: “Pick Me Up (Dog Has Its Day Mix) by R.I.P. Productions
I do just love a bit of old school Garage House… Out of all the mixes of this golden track, that famous vocal sounding as…
01/08/2019: “Closer (Swing To Mood Dub)” by Mood II Swing
This kind of cross over hit is a good example of a very specific style of house and garage, which I personally love. More bassy…
30/07/2019: “Red Alert (Steve Gurley Remix)” by Basement Jaxx
It isn’t that there’s anything wrong with Basement Jaxx’ original version of this. Apart from, if you were to be picky, a bit too much…
25/07/2019: “Mango Drive” by Rhythm & Sound
The often nebulous label of dub techno can generally be taken to mean “things that are similar to Rhythm & Sound”. The Basic Channel duo,…
19/07/2019: “Who I Am (What’s My Name)?” by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is one of the biggest celebrities to come out of Hip Hop, with a seeming endless stream of features and hits. His personal…