Various - Tru Thoughts 10th Birthday Box
(3xCD boxset/2xCD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD201/TRUCD200, 2009-10-12

This year, Tru Thoughts celebrates a fantastic 10 years in the game, and on 12th October the label releases the 3CD limited edition Tru Thoughts 10th Anniversary compilation, featuring two 'Best Of' discs, and a third disc of completely new, previously unreleased music. A covetable premium package, presented in a hardback booklet boasting all three CDs and 24 pages stuffed with glossy photos and juicy tales, this comp is simply a must-have for the ardent army of Tru Thoughts fans, and for those less familiar it is a catch-all introduction to one of the UK's foremost independent record labels. The 2CD 'Best Of' part of this compilation will be available as a stand-alone release, also on 12th October.

Various - Tru Thoughts Covers
(CD) Unfold/Tru Thoughts UNFOLDCD008, 2009-09-07

Tru Thoughts Covers is a mighty selection of the most pivotal and interesting cover versions to have peppered Tru Thoughts' ten year history of releases, boasting many crossover hits; from Nostalgia 77 and Alice Russell's epic take on the White Stripes; to The Quantic Soul Orchestra's version of 4Hero; via the Bamboos' mod-soul re-imagining of Kings Of Leon; and Hot 8 Brass Band's rambunctious, world-renowned version of Sexual Healing, taking Marvin Gaye to the Mardi Gras. Between them these songs have gained tremendous acclaim, and radio play on a huge spectrum of stations, including BBC Radio 1 & 2, 6Music, BBC London, XFM and NME Radio. In addition, this 17-track collection also features new exclusive tracks from the likes of Lizzy Parks, Woon, Aldo Vanucci and Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro.

Various - Shapes 09:01
(2xCD/Double vinyl with Double CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD194/TRULP194, 2009-06-08

Tru Thoughts' first Shapes compilation of 2009 is a rather massive 29 track double CD collection, featuring a selection of current highlights, remixes and exclusive tracks from acts including Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro, Bonobo, Belleruche, The Bamboos, Nostalgia 77 Sessions featuring Keith and Julie Tippett, Kinny, Stonephace and all the excellent artists currently signed to the roster, of which there are far too many to mention in one coherent sentence. Suffice to say, over the two discs - arranged into 'home listening' and 'DJ' modes - there is plenty of great music for your ears and dancefloors, from minimal soul through downtempo beats and lush jazzy vocal tracks to floor-filling basslines.

Paris DJs Soundstem - Latin Dance Party (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-02-11 What started as a 21st Century Latin selection ended like this: latin + dance = party! As usual, we tried to dig deep into our (latin) stacks, bringing a rare Michael Ray (from the Sun Ra Arkestra) track from 10 years ago featuring a blistering solo from Trey Anastasio (Phish), a killer Irakere cover from Grupo Fantasma, some nice bootie business from Me&You (Tru Thoughts), a jazz stormer from The Hi-Fly Orchestra... and many more supergroovy latin goodies! [comment faire?/how to?]...

Various - Rebtuz 039
(12") Rebtuz REBTUZ039, 2009-01-19

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Various - Shapes 08:02
(2xCD/4 track DJ promo download) Tru Thoughts TRUCD181, 2008-10-20

Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Lizzy Parks - Prayer
02. Kinny - 2546 Nice Feat. Unforscene
03. The Bamboos - I Don't Wanna Stop Feat. Kylie Auldist
04. Unforscene - Alright
05. Hint - One Woman Army Feat. Laura Vane
06. Milez Benjiman - Hold Your Head High
07. Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Waiting For Your Touch (Domu Remix)
08. Natural Self - In The Morning (Version)
09. Hot 8 Brass Band - It's Real (Lack Of Afro Remix)
10. Saravah Soul - Oil Is Thicker Than Blood
11. Belleruche - Reflection (Trus' Me Remix)
12. Tm Juke - Pencils For Dolphins (Wyndham Earl Mix)
13. Kylie Auldist - Make Me Want More
14. Belleruche - You're Listening To The Worlds
15. Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno - Dub Del Pacifico

Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Me & You - Last Night (Bassnectar Remix)
02. Natural Self - The Rising (Bullion Remix)
03. Hot 8 Brass Band - Get Up (Diesler Remix)
04. Quantic - Disco Caribe
05. Barakas - Kes
06. Me & You - Hoop Loop (Solo Moderna Mix)
07. Tm Juke - Come Away Feat. Sophie Faricy (Zumen Mix)
08. Hot 8 Brass Band - Jisten To Me (Hint Remix)
09. Tm Juke And The Jack Baker Trio - Omak Besar (Big Waves)
10. Lizzy Parks - Seven Day Fool (Instrumental)
11. The Bamboos - Amen Brother
12. Me & You - Wouri River (Redeyes Remix)

Tracklisting 4 Track DJ Promo Download :
01. Natural Self - The Rising (Bullion Remix)
02. Belleruche - Reflection (Trus' Me Remix)
03. Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Waiting For Your Touch (Domu Remix)
04. Me & You - Wouri River (Redeyes Remix)

4 Track DJ Promo Review :

Natural Self - The Rising (Bullion Remix)
A CRUNCHY remix fusing psychedelic funk & breakbeats on a devastated warfield. Full TRIPPING - as if The Chemical Brothers had been hooked on funk and hip hop from day one...

Spanky Wilson & The QSO - Waiting For Our Touch (Domu Remix)
A soul neoclassic remade into disco - you wouldn't suspect that from broken beat after Domu. Push the bass to the limit and watch the floor go nuts!

Belleruche - Reflection (Trus' Me Remix)
It's quite unusual to hear Kathrin deBoer dressed in 4/4 classy housey beats - which should give ideas to many producers soon... Also available on the 'Black Gold EP'.

Me&You - Wouri River (Redeyes Mix)
Can you get enough of Me&You? Rob Luis & TM Juke have stumbled upon a formula for making the dancefloor crazy - bootay, feets and mind! Their afro drum'n'bass track 'Wouri River' gets the heavyweight treatment from Southwest of France's drumaster Redeyes (Bingo Beats).

Links :
Buy it soon on etchshop.co.uk
tru-thoughts.co.uk (official)
tru-thoughts.net (fansite)

Various - Tru Thoughts Black Gold 12"
(12") Tru Thoughts TRUEP180P, 2008-09-01 (Etchshop), 2008-10-20 (Rest of the world)

Info :
We are pleased to launch a brand new series of limited edition 12" DJ promo's, available exclusively from Tru Thoughts head office. Tru Thoughts presents Back Gold will be vinyl only releases and will feature exclusive music which will be either unavailable for several months or never to be released elsewhere, ever. There are less than a thousand available Worldwide. Featured on this 12 are four nuggets aimed at the DJ's. Hints filling loosening bassline will test any soundsystem and totally reinvents The Hot 8. Bassnectar toughens up Me&You with a mash up vibe. TM Juke and Jack Baker have taken on and bettered Fedde Le Grand's "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit" and broken it up funk style. The final track is the work of wonderkid Trus Me who turns Belleruche's Reflection into a 4/4 groove masterfully. These 12's are available from today (Monday 1st September) from Tru Thoughts only.

Tracklisting :
A1. The Hot 8 Brass Band - Jisten To Me (Hint Remix)
A2. Me&You - Last Night (Bassnectar Remix)
B1. TM Juke And The Jack Baker Trio - Put Your Hands Up For Brighton
B2. Belleruche - Reflection (Trus' Me Remix)

Note : available exclusively via Tru Thoughts - VINYL ONLY (yes no downloads, MP3s or CDs)

Links :
Listen to soundclips and/or buy it (exclusive!) on etchop.co.uk
tru-thoughts.co.uk (official)
tru-thoughts.net (fansite)

The Hot 8 Brass Band - Hot 8 Remixes
(MP3 Download) Tru Thoughts TRUDD005, 2008-07-28 (iTunes) / 2008-08-28 (Etchshop.co.uk)

Tracklisting :
01. Its Real (Lack Of Afro Remix) 5:34
02. Get Up (Diesler Remix) 4:59
03. Its Real (Pavlov & Mishkin Remix) 3:30
04. We Are The One (Natural Self Remix) 4:01
05. Whats My Name (Aldo Vanucci Remix) 4:07
06. Jisten To Me (Hint Remix) 6:03
07. Sexual Healing (Me&You Re-edit) 8:57
08. Mish Mash (Unforscene Remix) 4:48
09. Get Up (Unforscene Remix) 3:25

Links :
tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/hot-8-brass-band
hot8brassband.com
myspace.com/hot8brassband
Buy it on etchshop.co.uk

Hint - Driven From Distraction EP
(12") Tru Thoughts TRUEP168, 2008-07-07

Tracklisting :
A1. One Man Army
A2. Afro Love Forest
B1. Muddled Morning
B2. Scawny's Beat
B3. Me & You - Sneaker Thief (Hint remix)


Links :
hinteractive.co.uk
myspace.com/theycallmehint
virb.com/hint tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/hint
timec.net/truthoughts/index.php?Hint

Various - Shapes 08:01
(CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD164, 2008-06-02

Tracklisting :
01. Unforscene - Belly Full Of Lead
02. Me And You - Brown Paper Bag (Flowering Inferno Version)
03. Alice Russell - Humankind (Grant Phabao tuff 'n uff skank starring The Lone Ranger)
04. Up Hygh - Let Me Looz Feat Leafnuts
05. Milez Benjamin - Crazy Bout Ya
06. Up Hygh - Be Known Feat Eska (Owusu Remix)
07. Dirty Diggers - The Goodum Tune (Umod Bass Remix)
08. Belleruche - Itll Come (Yam Who Remix)
09. The Bamboos - Bring It Home Feat Alice Russell (Lanu Remix)
10. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - She Said What? (Version)
11. Kylie Audist - Community Service Announcement
12. Saravah Soul - Nao Posso Te Levar a Serio
13. Nostalgia 77 - Quiet Dawn (Bonobo Remix)
14. Kinny - Back Street Lust Feat Diesler
15. Hot 8 Brass Band - Fly Away
16. Natural Self - Feet Keep Moving

Links :
Buy it now on etchshop.co.uk
tru-thoughts.co.uk (official)
tru-thoughts.net (fansite)
grantphabao.com
myspace.com/grantphabao
rangerstyle.com (The Lone Ranger) myspace.com/leafnuts
myspace.com/sonarcircle (Umod)
dom-uniqueproductions.co.uk
myspace.com/yamwho