Zamali is a Belgian DJ and producer. The “I Don’t Know Why You Put Your Hands In The Air EP” is one of his early works and one of his best, to be honest. It includes two hot tracks full of funky breaks and soul and guarantees that will take you higher than the Eiffel. It’s rare shit anyway, so grab it… 3.5/5.
Tag Archives: Breaks
The Art Of Remix…
Manmade Remixed was introduced back in 2010 celebrating the beginning of a new series of funky breaks and grooves. This sweet EP includes seven remixes of “Party Block Rocker” and one remix of “All The People” from CMC & Silenta. Breakbeat, nu jazz, soul, funk and latin is what you may find in this album, plus the heavy names of Tal M Klein, Cut La Roc, The Breakbeat Junkie and Da Wiesel. Are you still standing? 3.5/5.
Italian Nights…
Well, we won’t say much, today, for the “Night In Torino EP”. We all know Parov Stelar and the revolution he accomplished in dance scene. This EP includes some b-sides for your pleasure only. In the same style that Parov Stelar became known to everyone. Jump on, then… 4/5!
Para Todos…
Para is a Swindon-based DJ and producer and for the past years he’s part of the Breakin’ Bread family. “It’s The Hornet/ The Hideaway EP” was released back in 2008 and it’s a fine introduction with the musician, if you haven’t heard him by now. Hip hop beats and breaks with funky and latin grooves, all beautifully combined, as the sound of today wants to be aggressive and also sweet… 3/5.
Bongolian Candidate…
”Outer Bongolia” is the third album of The Bongolian aka Nasser Bouzida and was released in 2007. What you can find here? Psychedelic grooves dipped into funk and jazz, latin soul and bongo rhythms served with breaks and big beat. Great production and a free ticket to travel to the sound of the past. The Bongolian is one hell of a musician and knows well how to merge classic music genres with a dancefloor attitude. Don’t miss this (if you don’t have it, already)… 4/5!
The Spanish Style…
Today we travel to Spain. Los Rumbers are two amigos who love Spanish folk music. One day they decided to give it a dancing twist and “Flamenco Breaks” was finally born. Do you like latin? Or flamenco? Or even funk? Ok, then this is the place to be. Add in the mixture some hip hop beats and breaks and you’ve got one of the sweetest and craziest albums you’ve ever heard. Kudos to our brothers in Spain! 4/5!
Human Sound…
Manmade Recordings made an entrance back in 2009 with the compilation “Manmade Feature Funk Vol.1″. Having a great experience in funk, breaks and electronica, Manmade collects a number of well known artists, in order to create new music, to sample old tracks and to make dancefloors much more exciting. The first part of the series include Quasamodo and Funkanomics. So, you know what to expect. Mayhem and disembowel! 3.5/5.
The Dub Stories…
Do you like Dub Pistols? Or maybe Stereo MCs? Well, Dreadzone go a long way back. This UK band set the standards for the dub/ reggae breaks in England. “Once Upon A Time” is their 2005 album, which includes more contemporary sound. Either way it doesn’t fail to initiate a yard trip to the past, with sounds, samples and loops that will bring tears in your eyes for no special reason. Dreadzone, I like! “Once Upon A Time”, I like more! Go on, and listen! 4/5!
Stretchin…
Another well mentioned Greek DJ is Kid Stretch. Winner of the 2000 Greek DMC competition, has many works in numerous labels, like Goodgroove and collaborations with the greatest names of the breakfunk music scene. In 2009, the Artist Series, from Goodgroove, include his name and the “Pushin’ EP” is free to be heard. Excellent mix and production, plus a remix from Basement Freaks and that EP was a total success… 4/5!
From Underground…
We are proud to be Greeks because of producers like Basement Freaks. “Gypsy Breaks EP” was born in 2009 and was one of the cornerstones in George Fotiadis’ career. Top notch funky breaks with remixes from Umbo, Breakbeat Junkie Vs DJP, Spark Arrester, Tal M Klein and Quasamodo and that’s all you need! So, wear your old snickers, go to your nearest plaza and start breakdancing. This is the new era… 4/5!
