Zero dB - One Offs, Remixes and B Sides
(2xCD) Tru Toughts TRUCD209, 2009-02-22

With their exhilarating and influential 2006 album Bongos, Bleeps and Basslines (Ninja Tune) sparking the kind of universal critical love-in that most producers can only dream of, and still sounding as fresh today as ever, pioneering underground duo Zero dB have now brought together their One Offs, Remixes and B Sides for release on Tru Thoughts in February 2010. As if the mere prospect of a new release by Zero dB weren’t enough to get tongues wagging and feet dancing, this 2 CD, 23 track monster boasts the best of a truly humungous catalogue of remixes courtesy of luminaries including Moonstarr, Aaron Jerome and Seiji among others. It also heralds a first and eagerly-awaited CD release for a handful of highly sought-after cuts - not least Hextatic's Distorted Minds (Zero dB mix), the Dave Da Gato Mix of Seven By Seven by Inverse Cinematics and the almighty Zero dB classic, The Snare - that were previously only available on limited vinyl and all snapped up by eagle-eared fans way back when. And, in addition to the big names and rarities on this latest addition to Tru Thoughts' esteemed One Offs… artist compilation series, there's also completely new and exclusive material including the immense Dave Da Gato's F_ck-Up The Festivals Bounce version of Universe by Alice Russell, bringing the soul diva/national treasure’s song to the heady, neck-snapping heights of euphoric club nastiness. One Offs, Remixes and B Sides is not only an essential listen for existing fans of Zero dB's unique concoction of Latin heat, jazz colour, startling beats and pure bassline filth, but for anyone who has been remotely moved by dance music in the last half decade.

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The Whitefield Brothers – Earthology
(CD/LP/Digital) Now Again/Stones Throw NA5047, 2010-01-11

While In The Raw's hypnotic, defiantly psychedelic funk music was grounded in the great musical traditions of both America and Africa, Earthology finds the Brothers infusing their funk with musical traditions that span the globe. With this new album, The Whitefield Brothers - and a multitude of guests ranging from vocalists Edan, Mr. Lif, Bajka, Percee P and MED to musicians from Antibalas, El Michels Affair, Quantic, Poets of Rhythm and the Dap-Kings - blend together what might seem to be disparate music into global-psychedelic-jazz using the fierce funk their fans have grown to love.

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Various - Tru Thoughts Covers EP
(12") Tru Thoughts TRUEP203, 2009-11-24

Included on this EP are some of Tru Thoughts' best ever selling tracks, long since deleted on their original vinyl pressings. Seven Nation Army and Sexual Healing are easily their most requested vinyl represses ever! Also included are the sought after and rare Aldo Vanucci version of The Kooks' Naive plus QSO covers of 4Hero's Hold It Down and Scruff's Get A Move On.

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Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 12)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-11-15

With this selection of Latin covers it's seven new mixes that have been added to the site this weekend! Coming next is a Brazil mix by Paulo from Superfly Records (53 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth 75003 Paris - superflyrecords.com - parisdjs.com/superfly - come and check us and thanks to everyone who came to the launch party!), a Larry Blackmon/Cameo special by Psycut and some new Afro selections...


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Tracklisting :
01. Rosemary Clooney and Perez Prado - Sway
(from 'A Touch Of Tabasco' album, 1960 / RCA)
02. Zeep - Ghost Town (Isso Não Da)
(from 'People & Things' album, 2009 / Crammed)
03. Quantic & His Combo Barbaro - Wandering Star
(from 'Tru Thoughts Covers' compilation, 2009 / Tru Thoughts)
04. Andrea Pozza Trio - You Can't Get What You Want (7 Samurai Remix)
(from 'El Mundo Nuevo' album, 2008 / Poets Club)
05. Cesar's Salad - Manteca
(from 'The Latin Beat' album, 2009 / Perfect Toy)
06. Ultimate Breaks & Beats - The Mexican
(from Ultimate Breaks & Beats Instrumentals' album, 2009 / Traffic)
07. Los Johnny Jets - Apretado (Tighten Up)
(from 'Apretado' 7 inch, 196? / Discos Columbia)
08. Rabbits & Carrots - Los Pelos Tiesos
(from 'Soul Latino' album, 1969 / reissued by Vampisoul)



Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

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Paris DJs Soundsystem - Block Party Vol.4
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-10-18

This mix was aired on Total Kiss FM in the UK on Ali B's show, on September 21st, 2009. You might have already heard (and downloaded) some of the tracks in our Virtual Releases section of free tracks, but all the others are unplayed here yet. Enjoy this Block Party and don't forget to check on our friend Ali B's page on myspace.com/alibuk!


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Tracklisting :
01. Michael Jackson - Rockin' Robin (Grant Phabao Remix)
(from Paris DJs Virtual Release #35, 2009 / Paris DJs)
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02. Ugly Duckling - Einstein Do It (Night On Scratch Mountain)
(from 'Audacity' album, 2008 / Fatbeats)
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03. Kidkanevil - Kranium Rock (Diesler Remix)
(from Diesler's 'Tracks On The Rocks' compilation, 2009 / Freestyle)
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04. Roots Manuva vs Serge Gainsbourg - Requiem For A Witness (Paris DJs Soundsystem Mix)
(from Paris DJs Virtual Release #23, 2009 / Paris DJs)
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05. Nino Moschella - Begin
(from 'Boomshadow' album, 2009 / Ubiquity)
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06. Quantic And His Combo Barbaro - I Just Fell In Love Again
(from 'Tradition In Transition' album, 2009 / Tru Thoughts)
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07. Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me
(from 'Plastic People' album, 2008 / Jalapeno)
» more info on kraaksmaak.com or on myspace.com/kraaksmaak «
08. Palov & Mishkin - Rude Mamba pt2
(from 'Think Twice' album, 2009 / Cast-a-Blast)
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09. Baby Charles - Hardman To Please (Grant Phabao Remix)
(from Paris DJs Virtual Release #30, 2009 / Paris DJs)
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10. Palov & Mishkin - China Man
(from 'Think Twice' album, 2009 / Cast-a-Blast)
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Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

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