Subject: Re: Streetjams
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This subject is *close* to my heart. In dec '93 (before I got to know about the
idm-list) I actually asked the people on the bpm-list about these compilations.
Unfortunately noone seemed to know anything about them.
So, I am very pleased to see people on this list talking about this great
form of idm. There are some other compilations you could check out.
* West coast rap 1,2. Contains songs by the old hip-hop-groups of the west
coast. Egyptian Lover and such stuff. Some songs are
great, others are *not* very good.
* West coast rap 3. Haven't heard this one, but it is probably the same
style as 1,2.
* West coast rap - the pioneers. Same as above.
* Macola - the early years. Even more west coast hip-hop/electro. Part one
is a re-release of the old compilation 'Hit hip
hop on hot vinyl'. Ehhh... yes... the songs
*are* better than the title suggests.
I can check out the name of the label if anyone is interested.
Does someone know any titles and/or recordlabels of the re-released Egyptian
Lover stuff? And what the f**k is Music Madness *Plus*? What does it contain
besides the ordinary Music Madness-tracks? I have to agree completely with
Chris Hilker about the music of Mantronix. Weak rap but *strong* drumprograms.
I mean that man, maestro Mantronik that is, has taught me all I know about
doing smooth tasteful hihat-programs through his first three albums. It's a
great pity he didn't maintain his great style.
Does anyone know anything about a compilation of stuff from the old Techno-Hop
Label? Their first 12", Beatronic by Unknown DJ, was pure dynamite.
To Darshan especially I must say: Try to find the Reckless 12". It is *great*.
However the very best recommendation I have for ya is to try to find the albums
in the old "Electro"-series. 1-6 are the best, but 7-9 are ok too. There you
can find anything from Newcleus' Jam On It to Cybotrons Techno City that has
been sampled by everyone and his mother. Talking about Cybotron: does anyone
know what label Cybotrons album has been re-released on?
Fredrik / RND
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