Various Artists - Dillanthology 2: Dilla's Remixes for Various Artists
By Cameron_Elliott 26th Jun, 2009
The next edition in the 'Dillanthology', 'Dillanthology 2 - Dilla’s Remixes For Various Artists' is here. This time showcasing his skills behind the desk, using other peoples beats.
Revolution - Presents The Revolution
By grattan 5th Jun, 2009
Norman Cook, Guy Sigsworth, Richard File (UNKLE), Lateef and Roisin Murphy clock up the frequent flyer miles heading to Cuba to record this collection with young Cuban musicians, and prove there's more to the island than the Buena Vista Social Club.
Various Artists - Protected: Massive Samples
By grattan 17th Mar, 2009
A coyly titled collection that delves into the tunes that have inspired and been sampled by Massive Attack, this collection is an excellent look at the sounds that inspired not just a band but the entire ‘Bristol’ sound.
Various Artists - Controversy: A Tribute to Prince
By evilchris2 15th Apr, 2008
‘Tribute’ albums consisting of cover versions of well-known artists’ backcatalogues are always something of a tricky proposition – particularly when the subject in question is someone as prodigious and inimitable as Prince.
Various Artists - The Kings of Electro, mixed by Playground & Alter Ego
By cruisysloth 7th Jan, 2008
The Kings of Electro is the 6th installment in the revered Rapster Records mix compilation. Following disco, jazz, funk, house, hip hop and techno, Rapster gives Playgroup & Alter Ego the chance to fully represent the past and present of electro.
Various Artists - Discovered: A Collection of Daft Funk Samples
By grattan 19th Nov, 2007
Featuring source material familiar to all from Daft Punk's 'Homework', to 'Discovery' and 'Human After All' albums these tunes take a curious journey through hard funk, soul and Moroder electronica.
Various Artists - The Kings of Reggae, compiled by David Rodigan & Sting International
By Noise Maker 16th Mar, 2007
I love compilations, purely for their value for money, and value to those not too familiar with the genre. Kings of Reggae features the work of over twenty diverse artists, making it the perfect album you want to broaden your reggae horizo
Various Artists - Hip Hop Forever III, Mixed by Jazzy Jeff
By PieroRuzzene 4th Jan, 2007
As far as hip hop mixes go you really can’t get better than this. One of the genre’s true mavericks, DJ Jazzy Jeff, puts together a peerless blend of gritty beats and furious wordplay that spans three decades of hip hop.
Various Artists - Exit Music, Songs With Radio Heads
By Delphin 1st May, 2006
Cover versions are sure to trigger an emotional response if the originals are loved by devoted fans. So what type of response will this collection of dance and electronica cover versions of Radiohead songs garner from a fan of the band?
Various Artists - The Kings of Jazz, Compiled by Gilles Peterson & Jazzanova
By msslippy 10th Apr, 2006
From the avant-garde to the traditional, to future jazz and beyond, here's to a genre of music that has clearly stood the test of time.
Five Deez - Kommunicator
By Xpose 7th Mar, 2006
Five Deez are somewhat of a unique beast, their sound is like the bastard offspring of a multi genre orgy, nobody can really claim to have fathered it but all have contributed.
Osunlade - The Yoruba Soul Mixes
By SPOKEYDOKEY 3rd Mar, 2006
Osunlade releases a set of remixes he's done for artists such as Roy Ayers, 4Hero with Lady Alma and Tortured Soul. It's a lovely mix of soulful, spiritual house perfect for background music in any relaxed situation or environment.
Various Artists - The Kings of Funk, Compiled by RZA & Keb Darge
By Xpose 26th Apr, 2005
The Kings of series is dedicated to showing the finest from lost or forgotten genres. With funk on the rise of late - if the CD's I receive to review are any indication - CD number two of the series arrives with perfect timing.
Roy Ayers - Mahogany Vibe
By nojman 4th Jan, 2005
Master Vibraphonist Roy Ayers offers a lesson in smooth jazz grooves and soul grabbing harmonies as he collaborates with a number of guests on some of his older classics and new gems.
Maylay Sparks - Graymatter
By Xpose 14th May, 2004
Philly the land the spawned Will Smith (forgiven) and genre shaping artists such as the great DJ Jazzy Jeff and to a lesser extent The Roots has apart from the previously mentioned delivered disappointing releases, thankfully Malay Sparks breaks the trend
