The Night Times had a much deserved respite for a few months, so the reviews i submitted in July (and descriptions) are a little out of date as new releases. Nevertheless here’s 8 of the 10 that got in the paper, with the updated versions and unprinted ones as text underneath.
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September Edition Breaks Reviews by Marc Reck
www.marcreck.com / www.mrelephant.com / www.projectxpresents.com
Mr Elephant Radio hosted by Marc Reck – Every Monday on www.rhubarbradio.com
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Rennie Pilgrim – Rich Rule Us (Rennies Friction Mix)
A new one from Rennie Pilgrim always causes a big stir of interest, and this is a corker! Proper funky breakbeat action which builds into a butt shaking bass heavy roller. Even though it sounds real fresh, you can tell it’s Rennie on the controls, and the sound takes me back to the early botchit releases. Prob my favourite of his releases since the seminal emit collect remix, and is out on TCR in September.
Dfnt – Wake Up – One The Edge
Dfrnt is releasing a beautiful album entitled Metafiction, which fuses dubstep, chillout, idm, dub techno , and breaks, and is real a joy to listen to. This first track on the album is the perfect opener, and one i’ve been using to open some of my breaks sets with. Wonderfully produced, and with a nice deep vibe throughout, this track, and indeed the whole album will takes you places. Due for release in September 2009, there are promo mixes available on his website, or you can hear one on our 8th mr elephant radio show on rhubarb – www.mrelephant.com
Si Begg – The Bleeps (Shades Of Rhythm Remix) – Mutate Records
This is a massive tune! I followed Si Begg ever since i started playing breaks, and Shades of Rhythm made some the first vinyls i got to play with, back when i first got interested in djing. Apt then, that this should take me back to those days, with a classic melody, and that rolling old school break and bassline. Apparently Shades of Rhythm reformed just to remix this track, and they’ve done an stellar job. This reminds me of warehouse parties and raves in fields, but still sounds like a fresh new release in 2009, and on the dancefloor it goes off in a big way! The e.p as a whole is a really great release, and it was hard to pick one of the 4 remixes as they all so strong. Due out on mute records in Aug/Sep, i heartily recommend you check this one out!
Flore Feat Shunda K – The Test – Botchit Breaks
Flore’s eagerly awaiting debut album “Raw” is set for release this coming October, and this track, from her latest album sampler e.p , is a taste of things to come. A versatile and talented dj and producer, I first became aware of Flore’s talent back when her first white label remix (of M.A.R.R’s -Pump up the Volume)was rockin the floors in Brum back in 2004. 2 years later she came down on her U.K tour to rock our 2nd Rockfall event, has travelled all over the world, and gained countless recognition from all the big players with her productions and remixes on Ibreaks, Mofo, & Labrock. This latest track is one of 4 released on the pioneering Bochit Breaks label , and is a huge roller with a proper dancehall feel thanks to the slick beats, low bassline, and some sharp vocals from Shunda K.
Drumattic Twins – Crazy Love’ (Peo De Pitte rmx) – Finger Lickin Records
Drumattics are back with their new Deep Throat E.P on Finger Lickin’. Best remix for me is the huge Peo De Pitte Remix which i’ve been rinsing it at many a breaks gig, and on the breaks part of our radio show. Definitely expect to see this on many a breaks chart right now this is one party breaks track that’s on very good form.
Silenta – This is My Time – Rocstar
This new release from Silenta, which features on his debut e.p “This is my time”, is one damn fine funky little number, loaded with classic funk flavours and enough bounce to bring the british sunshine out. A perfect mix of breaks and funk coupled with a nice bouncy ska feel and plenty of nice touches to keep your attention, this track takes you to a nice sunny place, giving nods to various genres as it goes about it’s business. A very strong debut release from Silenta
Caper Ft Sweet Irie – Jump Up – 10 Again Stone
More dancehall inspired breakbeat, this release from Caper does exactly what it says on the tin. With a dubstep garage style bassline, and a ragga style infectious vocal from man Sweet Irie, this gets the room bouncing and the asses shaking. With a instrumental version on the flip.
Beat Assassins Ft Sweetie Irie / Boom Style (AC Slater Remix) – Mofo
Beat Assassins are well on this month , and this is a great release on Mofo. Top pick for me is this remix from Ac Slater, which is a wobbly, phat, four to the four bassline bouncer, which reminds me of early house clubs i used to go to. Great old school sounds, mixed with proper uplifting vibes, and a nice dirty bassline. If you like dirty house or party breaks you’ll love this. Available now!
Breaking News – People’s (Xim & Bass Remix) – Dusted Breaks
Seriously cool nu school breaks action here. Nice dark rolling nu school release which kicks like a mule, and rolls like a penguin! Drop the lights and start your engines, this is out now on Dusted Breaks 
Anatomic – We’ve found love (601 Remix) – Supatronix
Prob my favourite release on the London based Supatronix label. Been keeping a keen eye on all of 601′s releases since rinsing their remix of Not Your Slave by Hidden Forces back in 2006 for my Fear & Love mix. Quality production, dub guitars, an infectious vocal hook, and their signature phat bassline style means this is a surefire dancefloor smasher. Out now.
