masters at work feat. patti austin - "like a butterfly" [maw]

4 hero - "creating patterns lp" [talkin loud]

mos def – "jam on it" [ecko unltd]

shirley lites – “heat you up (melt you down)” [west end]

yesterdays new quintet - "uno esta ep" [stones throw] 

chantal curtis - "get another love" [pye] 

shaun escoffrey - "days like this" (dj spinna remix) [oyster] 

prince - "head" [warner] 

stacy kidd feat matthew yates - "i wanted you" [yellorange]

family tree feat sharon brown - "family tree" (norman cook disco edit) [ost]

curtis runs dance-for-life (www.dance-for-life.com) and dj's in and around london. he also records as ghetto soul combining soul/funk/jazz musicians to create organic soulful dance grooves!

watch out for the new dance for life monthly night beginning december at the dogstar, brixton, with regular guest dj's playing deeper soulful house sounds.

incognito - "life stranger than fiction ep" [talkin loud/uk]

arnold jarvis - "what goes around" (miguel migs mix) [transport/us]

muro - "bohemian" (bah samba mixes) [yellow/fr]

mondo grosso - "star suite" (blaze mixes) [sony/jap]

antonio ocasio - "sunsplash" [tribal winds/us]

viola - "little girl" [nervous/us]

ghetto soul feat wes lucas - "reality" [cd-r/uk]

osunlade - "the deep" [soul jazz/uk]

monday michiru - "mysteries of life" (ananda project mixes) [polydor/jap]

andy is resident dj at the monthly whistlebump night in london alongside simon haggis. 

andy can also be seen djing at various venues in and around london.  after a summer break that included a excellent boat party, whistlebump prepare to restart soon!

restless soul feat. valerie etienne – “beautiful” [people] - phlash shows maw how it should be done. smashing.

block 16 feat. jon lucien – “morning sun” (pepe braddock remix) [nuphonic] - soft, long, and very very strong, pepe burns it deep again.

shalark – “as long” [karat france] - from a weird but great 4 track ep, a fresh soulful vocal track that's crying out for an extended remix. 

jah wobble / the edge / h. czukay – “hold on to your dreams” [island] - written by arthur russell, produced by francois kevorkian, a fantastic vocal groover from the "snakecharmer" ep. more music should be like this.

butch cassidy sound system – “brothers & sisters” [red hook] - awesome slice of modern reggae. totally anthemic. hold tight for their lp. 

beatless – “life mirrors” lp [ubiquity] - great lp that takes a few listens to really get in too, but tracks like "the truth, part 2" and the title track are superlative modern soul tunes. also has a tasty cover of "hercules" on it.

marianne faithful – “why d'ya do it” [island] - totally filthy lyrics, totally excellent reggae groove.

wings – “goodbye tonight” [cbs] -  suprisingly good end-of-the-nighter! paul & co. turn out a twisted disco vibe.

ben can be seen djing in and around london with pete adarkwah at night people @ bar rumba on fridays (last one november 16th), bubbling over @ bar rumba on sundays and at other one off's.

spencer davis group - "i'm a man" [united artists] -  title track crosses the rock / funk boundaries very nicely.

steely dan - "aja" [abc] - a classic album from fagin and co. check out michael macdonald on bvs. 

steve miller band - "fly like an eagle" [capitol] - much sampled, well worth a listen.

stevie wonder - "songs in the key of life" [motown] - is "as" the most uplifting song ever written?

supremes - "at their best" [motown] - "bad weather" is my favourite tune of the moment.

charles taylor (lascivious music dj collective) can be heard at his friday (modena) saturday (lunasa) residencies in fulham plus at various one offs in west london, playing a malay of french, english, german and japanese, a lot of american; some african beats, latin rhythms, deep and sexy vocals with some disco bass lines a dash of jazz, break beat n'funk!! www.lasciviousmusic.com

simon can be seen djing at venues around the uk.  also the resident dj at the whistlebump events, records as klash and works for strut records.

 marcia carr's profile is way too long to list here! she guest dj's at major parties and guest presents radio shows. 

don't forget to check her website: www.plasticmine.nl

e-smoove - "confessions" ep [focus recordings] -  e-smoove-ly does it again.  4 slamming cuts with the old chicago feel, some jazz and gospel, not forgetting the right impetus to make them floor fillers now.

copeland - "love unconditional" [acetate] - he's worked on some tracks we've all bought over the years.  on this gospel project with a boogie flavour set to blow up come the new year. 

pound boys - "love, peace, harmony" [83 west] - the denver duo craig and dealer provide another soulful string-laden vocal fronted winner for the heads.

dana byrd - "your luv" (danny krivit edit) [wave] - a joey longo aka pal joey smooth production which is in it's element when your ears catch body & soul man danny krivit's divine edit.

usher - "you got it bad" (toddy terry's latin club mix) [arista] - house legend nyc bad boy todd politely keeps hold of the soul essence in this surefire mix.

maurice fulton - "tarzan girl" [transfusion] - from his well-received "strees" lp comes one of the highlights for me.

bbt - "god's child" ep [defected white label] - tough disco injected club tools; using a ritchie havens classic.  apparently yielding much interest for dj seamus haji who's behind it.

bb niks - "7 days and 7 nights" (silk machete's mix) [champion] - the chicago house kids project is twisted out of proportion with great results by silk machete and italy's bini & martini

kyri patsalides is not quite sure who he is. he runs r2 records, and records a hip-hop mix on the xy network as his alter-ego dj cyprus. he also dj's in bars and clubs in various locations on earth.

check these sounds and more once a month on sundays at right area - madame jojo's, soho where kyri is one of the resident dj's.

dr dre & snoop dogg "the wash" [aftermath]

syleena johnson "hit on me" (hi-tek remix ft mos def) [jive]

ghostface killah "flowers" ft raekwon and method man [white]

fabulous "get right" [elektra]

angie stone ft musiq soulchild "the ingredient" [arista]

rza "domestic violence" [koch]

yesterdays new quintet "the one who knows" [stones throw]

marley marl ft edwin birdsong "so good" [bbe]

erick sermon "music" remix ft redman & keith murray [j records]

funki g used to be heard on cn soho live!

dj's at one off's in and around london.  dj's weekly at wkd, camden, every friday.

sofa rockin' ten by lee bright of bbe records and recreation records (in no particular order):

lee is also promoter & resident of the extended family

 regular gigs at embassy & medicine bar. recent gigs: friends & family & electric chair in manchester, off centre, revolver both at 333 london

victor davies – “sound of the samba” [jcr]

richard thompson feat sandy denny – “the ballad of easy rider” [island]

will i am – “lost change in d minor” [bbe]

shoany white – “escapism” [straight ahead]

heather b – “steady rockin” [white]

asheru and blue black – “elevator music” [7 heads enterprises]

qualia – “subtle symptoms” [recreation]

“lucky benny – “fran of omaha” [fidgit recordings]

matt's profile is way too short to be listed in its entirety, so lets just say that this connoisseur (read trainspotter) of all things deep can be caught djing / dancing! at selected parties and one offs in and around london

likely to be playing on my outernational vibes show on www.gaialive.co.uk alt sats between 4-6pm i dj at various places – when asked!

debbie is also manager of the band momo.

momo – “the birth of dar” – [apartment 22] - no apologies for including this again! gathering accolades internationally from all who hear it the dons of dar’s debut celebrates a whole new dance genre fusing deep moroccan roots with present and future club beatz , burns up the dancefloors and refuses to leave my decks! short-listed for bbc r3 crossing boundaries award 

bapi das baul – “senses” [promo so far] - such innovation & energy! bapi das paul is a maverick percussionist and singer who leads a cross-grooves outfit complete with kathak dancer and a mix of traditional asian and western pop instruments. plans are afoot for a double live bill with momo  

shusheela raman – “salt rain” [narada world] - 3 years in process & mercury award shortlisted,  this beautiful album is perfect for chill-out zones or home enjoyment, transcending classification. susheela emerges from the joi melting pot &  succeeds in placing ancient indian vocal styles in truly multi-faceted arrangements. 

rocky dawuni – “crusade” [whodun records] - ghanaian dawani voices in an uncanny lee perry era bob  marley style over crisp original rhythms that reach the belly and the brain the way good reggae is supposed to . definitely a club record but also with a great chill factor and certainly one for the rewind

got-ta-scatta – “a wonderful thing/still i rise” [salu] - ep actually, makin’ waves wherever it gets heard. maya angelou in superbly ironic yet joyous form sampled over seriously phat latin/fela infused  beatz. this appeared in the gaialive offices for me and i’m addicted 

nucleus roots – “nucleus roots in dub” [nucleus roots] - if you ever doubted the power , integrity  and intoxication factor of uk home-grown savour this. johno and crew mash down all preconceptions with  heavyweight uplifting dubs revisiting their debut album & then some. unless you live in france this is only available at gigs – wake up you reggae distributors! 

leleo e david villefort – “original sound track for 2000 nordestes” [kitchen productions] - gotta somehow see the flick that merits such a wonderfully fast-paced exploration of brazilian beats from a lounge lizard/d’n’b perspective. thanks to kitchen prod via internet dj  ricardo camillo for sending me this

transglobal underground – “boss food store” [arc 21] - sure is boss with many flavours, benefiting from south african vibes from doreen theobikile webster, as funkily ruuud as ever . tgu are the masters of cross-cultural explosions and this is worth the long wait

natacha atlas – “ayeshtani” [mantra] - with each release atlas is increasingly confident to delve deeper in her cultural heritage whilst becoming bolder in her arrangements. her voice is better than ever here and she gives a great new face to ‘i put a spell on you’ alongside luscious new material

pete can be seen djing in and around london with ben jolly at night people @ bar rumba on fridays (last one november 16th), bubbling over @ bar rumba on sundays and at other one off's.  don't forget to check the latest bbe releases.

syleena johnson - "hit on me" - [jive]

undisputed truth - "mr sandman" [rca]

marley marl - "re-entry" [bbe]

pharoahe monch - "got you" [virgin]

4 hero feat jill scott - "another day" [talkin loud]

green velvet - "la la land" [relief records]

de la soul - "watch out" [tommy boy]

will.i.am - "lay me down" [bbe]

vikter duplaix - "sensuality" 

the singers unlimited - "acapella ii" [mps]

dom servini runs the wah wah 45's and wah wahmoose labels with simon and chris goss, and dj's at wah wah events around the country and in europe. coming up is "i love wah wah" @ catch, 22 kingsland road on november 17th with spinning wheel records; the wah wahmoose launch party @ the 291, hackney road with dj eivind olsvik from norway on december 1st; a wah wah special @ the jazz cafe on december 21st; and you can catch simon and dom on dr bob jones' show on bbc london on november 29th 12-2am 

dom also runs and dj's at the infamous mouseorgan night @ herbal with jake holloway (central). the next one is the xmas party on saturday december 15th with special guests cornershop and a live set by qualia (recreation records) 

various – “darker than blue (pk)” [soul from jamdown] 1974-1980/2001 - probably one of the best reggae comps ever with many amazing cover versions like "aint no sunshine" and "slippin into darkness"

blue monkeys – “the way you make me feel” [spinning wheel] 2001 - future funk out of germany slightly on the broken beat tip and with great vocals

future cut – “midnight” [wide] 2001 - incredible drum'n'bass/soul tune that cuts up shirley's  version of light my fire and adds a very funky female vocal over the top with a different melody that really works

the gotan project – “la revanche del tango” [ya basta!] 2001 - plenty of tango business as you would expect from these guys, with some sublime and original music, especially the opening track

linda lewis – “reach out for the truth” [reprise] 1972 - from her seminal "lark" lp, this is the perfect end of night tune. uplifting and soulful and moves from shuffling two step soul to a gospel workout!

girls on top – “we don't give a damn about our friends” [girls on top] 2001 - crazy record from the guys (or girls) that brought you the whitney/kraftwerk cut up "i wanna dance with numbers". this time some funky female vocals are perfectly laid over a loop of gary newman's "our friends electric" to great effect

nycc – “i'll keep a light in my window” (disco version) [rca] 1978 - amazing disco version of a gospel tune that raises the roof on any club when it's played out

oba funke – “buttamilk” (domu's soya spread mix) [karma giraffe] 2001 - new funky broken beat business from what used to be the dynamite joint label. domu's mix has both feet in the future but is still full of soul

balanco trio – “consolacao” [imperial] 1965 - from the lp "ritmo..bossa..balanco" this is the ultimate sound of 60's brasil. the album is full of quality bossas, and this one is the cream of the crop. proper brasilian music

james currently works for 'charged' (the dance division of vital distribution) where he specializes in funk, soul, dub and hip hop releases.

he is also responsible for 'fidgit' and can often be found behind the decks (or at the bar) at dust or the ruby lounge.

frankie valentine can be seen djing around the globe and and is one of the resident dj's at "right area" - a monthly event at madame jo jo's, london.

peven everett  - "good lovin" [diaspora]

wookie - "after all" (katt mix) [funki dreadz]

dj nori - "nomad" [flower]

izwru utsumi - "descarga" [?]

sky juice - "distant plateau" [?]

femi kuti - "blackman know yourself" (slam mode remix [spiritual life]

jazztronik - "shinobi" [flower]

mory kante - "dimini" (matty heilbronn mixes) [distance]

ufo - "listen love" (yoruba mix) [cdr]

kerri chandler - "driftin" [large cdr]

aaliyah - "more than a woman" (maw mixes) [cdr]

scott grooves - "rise" [?white]

don carlos - "sueno de bahia" [irma]

mr joshua - "in praise of the sun" (maw remix) [cream]

the elastic band - "w.w.w.u.c.p. part two" [rainy city]

chris santos and boyd jarvis - "boca" [novas]

antonio ocasio - "renewal" [tribal winds]

frankies chart continues here

current ten - by jeremy newall

(in no particular order)

jeremy's profile is way to long to list! ex-buyer for a major record shop in london. a resident dj at "soul heaven" and "right area" club nights in london and many djing duties around the world.

erro – “don't change” [z records] - joey negro remix

byron stingily and norma jean bell – “paradise” [nervous] - spen and karizma doing the do with these two.

wookie – “after all” [funki dread] - an irresistible groove, a quirky song, it will be in your head before too long.

dennis ferrer – “4 the children” [large] - warm and soulful vibes with an important message for these troubled times.

sky juice – “distant plateau” [cdr] - already getting plays from the coolest jocks on the planet. the sound of the future.

milk & honey – “you, me and the music” [wave] - underground pop music at it's most soulful.

angie stone – “black brother” (spen + karizma remix) - smooth and creamy.

mory kante - “dimini” [distance] - matty heilbronn rocks the spot.

copa salva – “wave” [cdr] - amazing remix of premier japanese latin band by japan's leading  house act, a hundred birds.

dana byrd – “your love” [wave music] -  produced by pal joey, and  etouched by danny krivit, this is a speaker shaker.  right area classic!

dj detox can be seen djing at "outcaste" @ cargo.  also at various one off's in and around london. (and in europe now!)

matt hosts a weekly mix show on routesinrhythm.com.  a website that he also runs and maintains.

yasuko agawa – “l.a. night” gravy l.p [invitation records]

big muff – “my funny valentine” (the body and soul mix) – [sm;)e]

abstract truth – “(we had) a thing” (matty's body and soul mix) [streetwave]

urschi classen feat. Kimra – “now illuminate” (expression mix) [earth project]

mr hermano – “free as the morning sun lp - capoeira love affair” [disorient]

chari chari - frankie valentine mixes [file records]

i-level – “in the sands” [???]

united future organization – “flying saucer” [talkin loud]

mondo grosso – “mg4r lp - now you know better” (anadu project remix) [sony japan]

blaze – “lovely ones” (timmy regisford mix) [lifeline]

frankie valentine can be seen djing around the globe and and is one of the resident dj's at "right area" - a monthly event at madame jo jo's, london.

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the psychedelic waltons - "wonderland" (s-man mix) [echo]

gerd - "tesao que mango" [l.e.a.]

shukie - "chakra" [invincis]

swell session - "i see through you" [hollow]

e-man - "caves of altamida" [?]

3rd faze - "canto delba" [liberta]

got-ta-scatta - "still i rise" [salu]

metro area - "pina" [classic]

slam mode - "apreketta" [spiritual life music]

frankie valentine - "o chant" [sunshine enterprises]

calm - "organ language ep" [reverb japan]

william onyeabar - "body and soul" (scientist remix) [afrodisac]

open source - "night flight" [transfusion]

hajime yoshizawa - "endless bow" [especial records]

t. kolai - "congo" [vinylicious]