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ri tt 'He-Members' ThThe 'DOs With Trilogy's 2nd Installment GORGEOUS: Four years after its "I wanted my first album to show- Also contributing to the album are whose songs are published by Cosmic release, King Britt Presents Sylk case the musical vibes that helped to Mark Bell (the sensual "Romeo's Lounge Music (ASCAP). 130's debut, When the Funk Hits the form the foundation of my life," Fate "), Duplaix (the sultry "I'll Do it Leading up to the album's release, Fan (Ovum/RuffHouse /Columbia), explains Britt, who first garnered For You "), Capitol A (the Funky 4 Britt has kept a busy DJ schedule national attention as Sylkworm, the TRAX Plus 1 freshness of "All the Way (which includes a bi- monthly residen- DJ for Digable Planets, and who also Live"), and Grover Washington Jr. cy at London's AKA bar), playing records (together with Vikter by Michael Paoletta ( "For Love "), among others. around the globe. In late April/early Duplaix) under the Scuba moniker. "This was Grover's last recording," May, Matthews says Britt will embark "I wanted it to be a showcase for the the here and now. On the sterling set, notes Britt, who adds that the leg- on a 10-city, '80s-embellished tour. In musical styles I was raised on: funk, Britt partners with several iconic endary sax player passed away three addition to having Britt behind the jazz, soul, and . Those were my vocalists, including (the weeks after recording the track "I met wheels of steel, each date will feature conditioning years. I have much stirring "Skipping Stones "), Martin Grover after the release of my first a live performance by at least one of respect and appreciation for such Fry (the Strafe -esque "One and album, and one of the first things he the album's guest artists. The show music from the '70s." Only "), and (the said to me was, 'I should've been on makes its debut March 27 during the When the Funk Hits the Fan was Mantronix -leaning "Rising"). that album.' So, when it came time to in Miami. Britt's first segment of his "autobio- "Such artists have been teaching record the new album, I invited him to Prior to this, on March 12, the label graphical trilogy, my musical life." On me to sing since high school, which the studio. He flipped over this track." will host the album's official release BRITT March 13, San Francisco-based/Ryko- was one of the happiest times of my Except for a funk-fortified cover of party at the Shampoo club in Philadel- distributed Six Degrees Records will life," Britt acknowledges. `Those were Nu Shooz's "I Can't Wait," all tracks phia. Confirmed guests include remains one of those musically solid issue the second part of the series, Re- years of enlightenment." were penned or co- penned by Britt, (Continued on next page) discs that we find ourselves revisiting Members Only, in North America. quite often. As the faux soundtrack to The label has worldwide rights for the a'70s film-Britt dubbed it The Emo- album, except in Japan (where the U.S. Tastemakers Name Top 10 U.K. Dance Tracks Of 2000 tion Picture Soundtrack-the 19 -track album will be released by Sony set meshed old- school rhythms and Japan), and is scheduling releases in NEW YORK -New British Sasha & became a Paradise Garage classic. beats with a contemporary attitude. various markets for late March/early is gaining the kind of "Scorchio" Last year, the track underwent a April, says Six Degrees director of critical support in the U.S. that Deconstruction/BMG U.K. modern reinterpretation with marketing Jennifer Matthews. has often eluded and "A lot of the biggest dance hits in British diva Lisa Millett perfectly 74e Deiwee The album was preceded by the rock acts from the U.K. With that the U.K. hailed from other European capturing the song's soul- drenched Alma Horton -fueled single "Happi- in mind, and to complement the territories, but Scorchio' stands out essence. Of course, drawing musi- ness," Jan. 30. The CD -5 and 12 -inch Best of the Brits feature (see as the pure quality British dance cal inspiration frein Chaka Khan's HOT PLATE vinyl, with by Soul Dhamma story, page 45), we have asked 10 record of 2000. It's a solid production 'I Know You, I Live You' certainly and Critical Point, were issued by Six tastemakers in the U.S. dance throughout, with great sounds and a didn't hurt. Simply massive." Andy Caldwell, "Carnaval" (Om solid mix. necessarily a big chart Kevin Williams Records single). Hot on the heels of "Quiet Degrees and Ovum (the label founded scene to pick their favorite Not Nights," "Carnaval" finds Caldwell -a by Britt and ), respectively. British dance tracks of 2000. record, but 'Scorchio' shines as a high- Director of A &R, Nervous member of San Francisco act Soulstice- "The songs [on the album] reflect class track." Records revisiting 's deeper side. the music I discovered through radio Afro Medusa Patrick Moxey Between Jon Santos' understated Latin A Skin percussion and vocalist Orlando's repeat- and my high school friends in the "Pasilda" Senior VP of &R, Virgin Maxim Featuring ed chanting of "La vida is a gift," this track 1980s," says native Britt Azuli Records U.K. Records; president, Ultra Records "Carmen Quesy" sizzles from beginning to end. Out March 6. of Re- Members Only. He continues, "This record sent me through XL Recordings U.K. Placebo, "Special K" (Virgin promo- "Radio was so eclectic then; it was the roof when I first heard it in Kerneraft 400 "This song completely won me tional single). Placebo's third album, Black I its beats, Market Music (due May 8), includes the great, the way college radio is today. Ibiza. I was so happy when "Zombie Nation" over with aggressive feisty "Special K," which has been master- You'd have a DJ like Frankie Crock- returned home from my trip and Data U.K. great , wicked energy, and fully re- tweaked by 11mo Maas. For his er [of WBLS New York] playing the discovered that it was in my mail "Not really a U.K. dance single, but fly production. Just plain cool." vocal and dub excursions, Maas has Clash alongside Chaka Khan along- from Azuli. It became an instant it did explode once it was released via Ultra Nate replaced the song's rock foundation with solid roots, complete side Elvis Costello alongside Yaz classic for me at Vinyl [the New Data. The track's unforgettable riff- Artist with soothing synth patterns and swirling alongside Gladys Knight." York club where Tenaglia plays lifted from an early '80s Commodore filtered effects. A bonus track is included: Encompassing electro, rap, synth every Friday] and everywhere 64 computer game and its openness Nitin Sawhney Brothers in Rhythm's sterling trance -hued pop, post disco, and freestyle -as well else I've played it in my travels. It resulted in something so powerful and "Homelands" (Joe Claussell vs. mix of "Passive Aggressive." mix) Eddie Matos, "Afreeka" (Under the as live and synthetic instrumenta- had every necessary flavor to distinctive. Some people have accused Nitin Sawhney Counter Scotland single). The first single tion-Re- Members Only finds the make everyone happy." it of being a cheesy track, but it ended Outcaste U.K. culled from Matos' second solo album (All artist re- tweaking the past to fit into Danny Tenaglia up being one of the big tunes of the "This song is one of my absolute Directions) finds the artist, along with DJ /remixer /producer Moonshine Overamerica tour, with favorites from 2000. The track itself outfit Natural Rhythm, intertwining his even Carl Cox playing it is exquisite; an absolute cerebral soulful house origins with Funhouse -era elec- regularly- tro, party -time percussion, and one incredi- Billboard. Spiller and he's definitely not one for cheese." journey that [ remixer] Joe Claus- ble guitar solo by Pat Bailey. DJs like Joe "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" Steve Levy sell takes to the next level. He stays Claussell and François K. are sure to Positiva U.K. Co-founder /president, Moonshine true to the original production embrace this one. Available at the end of expanding it for dance - March. FYI: Matos and his (sometime) musi- "Only in England would a totally Music while the cal partner, John Mateo, are currently in the infectious disco ditty by a relative floor without ever using the formu- studio working on their mixed compilation eettiatikwril"° unknown be embraced. A fashion- laic four-to-the -floor house method - for Glasgow wound Scotland. Undei MARCH 3, 2001 able Salsoul disco loop, coquettish "Don't Give Up" ology. Pure brilliance in an epic LHK, "iCan" / "Candy" (Glasgow 5 13-minute suite." Underground Scotland single). Manches- CLUB PLAY female vocals, a naggingly lovely Xtravaganza U.K. ter's Liam Swarbrick follows up last year's hook, and a few tasty edits later, "Chicane's performance at the Bill- Chris Brann (aka Wamdue Pro- 1. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND "Nothing is Sacred" with the jagged beats GTS FEAT. LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY KING STREET voila, you have one of the year's board Dance Music Summit in New ject, P'taah, and Ananda Project) and filtered house loops of "iCan" and 2. YOU MAKE ME SICK PINK LAFACE true dancefloor staples." York last summer blew everyone Artist of DJ Sneak, "Candy." Fans Romanthony, 3. IT'S GONNA BE OKAY ROBIN FOX Bill Coleman away with a smooth sound that incor- and Angel Moraes should not let this one STREETBEAT pass them by. Out March 5. 4. CRAZY LOVE MJ COLE ISLAND Founder /president, Peace Bis- porated pretty songs, well -crafted Wookie Finley Quaye, "Spiritualized" (Epic 5. IN 2 THE FUTURE MIKE SKI XTREME quit Productions , and dance beats. The Bryan "Battle" single). What'll it be, remixer/producer Adams -fueled `Don't Give Up' is one S2S Recordings U.K. K. 's -over- nine Vibin' MAXI- SALES François just -minute SINGLES of the year's best." `The advance buzz on this bomb Vocal mix or his 11- minute FK dub? Either Wookie 1. INNOCENTE FEAT. Swedish Egil was so that this track, with way, ya win. LEIGH NASH "Scrappy" Medway, "Release" (Hooj Choons 2. LOVER BOY LORDS OF ACID S2S Recordings U.K. GM/PD/DJ, Grooveradio.com its overtly moralistic lyrical bent, is U.K. single). Originally included on Jesse ANTLER SUBWAY "This track blew my mind the no doubt a new -school, 2 -step "Medway" Skeens' year-old EP Fat Bas- 3. IS IT LOVE? CHILI HI FLY RAZOR &TIE tard, the gloriously dubbed -out "Release" 4. BY YOUR SIDE SADE EPIC first time I heard it. The piano lines A.T.F.C. Presents OnePhatDee- garage classic." is given new leases on life via remixers 5. HAPPINESS SYLK 130 SIX DEGREES and breaks are truly magnificent. va Featuring Lisa Millets Raymond Roker , Joeski, and Lexicon Avenue. Top tune." "Bad Habit" Founder /publisher /creative The latter's version is included on John Maurice Bernstein Defected Records U.K. director, URB magazine Digweeds forthcoming two -disc set, "Glob- Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, President, "When Jenny Burton originally MICHAEL PAOLEITA al Underground 019: Los Angeles," on based on club play or sales reported this week. Boxed Records U.K. recorded this song in the early '80s, it

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