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(Germany,France and Austria Portugal), and Switzerland) Central beenthat lostaround from 20 ils production headquarters staff have of aThe merger 20 other of jobs have communications gone as part andThis Southern summer (Italy). the channel will appointment of new VJs who will ingincrease two dedicatedils focus on UK Britain services by launch-- MTV UKThe and news M2. came as MTVs parent Headbangers . expectationscorapany Viacom by exceededannouncing Wall a Street 23% go,"It's but what'svery sad happening that jobs is have that had lor programming to division in th programming changes being tro-the MTVthe individual divided its ts rvice;s of eachat the country, end of withinterest a 40% and ri: d flE lins in lits UK Marsh/H/iril - Start Blagging M ► GIRL POWER DRIVES WINDSWEPTINT0 THE BIG TIME - p6 t ►► ► SPACE JAM SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE FROIUI MARCH 17TH. FILM OPENS NATIONWIDE MARCH 21ST NEWSDESK: 0171-921 5990 or MW AWARDS NEWS NEWSFILE Virgin celebrates eight Major meets music executives Aattended party of an the industry record businessbreakfast s hosted most senior by prime executives minister TheJohn délégation Major at his included Huntingdon Sony's home Paul on Burger, Friday EMI's morning. MW Awards victories Dickins,Rupert Perry, PolyGram BMG's s John Preston,Kennedy, Warner's Warner Chappell'sRob by Paul Williams The challenge ft prize following his work on the Brit Reichardt.Barry Hitchens and EMI Music Publishing's Peter Virgin Records dominated Thursday maintain the curnrent leve Award-winning Everything night's Mu sic Week awards, scooping withAmong its crop its ofbiggest new „ hopes .,OL„, for successa£1/0. is TheMust Manies' Go by the James Manie Dean Street Bradfield Preachers. pre- Arculus joins United News & Media presentedeight of the on 17the record night. Company prises Placebo, whose singer Brian Molko pre- sented the prize. United News & Media, Music Weeiïs parent company, At the ceremony attended by more prize,sented adding, Virgin's "TheyTe top a record company compa- as PolyGramthe top singles won andmarket albums share group awards and has hired David Arculus as chief operating officer. He than 1,500 industry executives at ny who have laken very good care of me joinsresponsibility from Emap for on consumer April 7 and publishing, will have broadeasting, operational VirginLondon's picked Grosvenor up awards House for top classi-Hôtel, overtheThe night's paslyear," other big winner was trade magazines and exhibitions. glescal album, company, compilations albums CompanyCompany, sin-and SoftlySony, whosewon topFugees single single for KillingColumbia, Me artist album company. while six-times plugger of the year Bob EMI Music Publishing won its lOth FionaHaycock Haycock moves has been up promoted at BRI to the position of successIt also wonwith two Spicejudged awardsGirls: forMuff its prizewinnersHermon again after found Sony's himself régional among radio the gory.prize in theManaging publisher directorof the year Petercate- director of public relations of the BPI. Haycock. who lusFitzgerald press campaign, picked up while the PRthe awardfive-piece for company/departmentteam took the best régional prize. Thepromotions nation- forReichardt attacking hit theout Britishat the financial music industry papers joinedPR. the BPI in 1990, was formerly head of events and awardwon the for international success overseas breakthrough in 1996. Plugging. as he collected the award, "1 think ail of Virgin also won the top airplay award Sony/ATV-signed Noël Gallagher ness is in great shape and can only get Spice Girls Girls have tosigned star a promotionalin Pepsi addeal with Pepsi- forVirgin George Michael'smanaging FastLove. director Paul secondwon the year top songwriterrunning with award (Si for the ofit,"better," he said. Tm proud to be a part Cola which will see the five-piece pop act take centre toConroy win so says, many "It's awards. very gratifyingWe've sat herefor us a upRecords the awardprésident on Alanthe McGeeOasis vi PriceThe taking retail theawards best multiplesaw Virgin retailer Our stage in an ad campaign to be launched later this year. yearnumber was of a stupendousyears as also-rans, year for us."but last behalf.Mike Hedge bestprize indie and retailerAndys Recordsaward. received the Brits figures show 10.65m peak showDetailed on ITVviewing on Tuesday, figures Februaryfor last week's 25 have Brit revealed Awards the Polydorrewarded under-16slive audience - between peaked 9pm at 10.65m and 9.Î5pm, - including when 40.7% Fugees of ail after A&R revival Polydor's A&R turnaround over the past year was Hill becomes Radio Ireland chief recognised when the label won Music Week's presti- stationRadio Ireland, which launchesthe country's on March fîrst independent 17, has hired national ex-RTE giousThe A&R prize, award presented at Thursday's this year ceremony. in memory of Music Télévision director Dick Hill as its new chief executive. recognisedWeek A&R editorPolydor's Léo successFinlay, whoin building died in oneDecember, of the j BudgetHallmark album makes market leader TV ad Hallmark début is launching its awardPolydor gives général a tremendous manager moraleLucian boostGraingc to hissays team the firstTV advertising campaign in the Central TV région Lennoxincluding and Paul Matt Adam, White. Colin He Barlow, says, "We Simon did Gavin, it on goodRick forrange three of musicweeks. availabie A 30-second on the ad Hallmark will emphasise label. the didmusic. it with We didn't The Lighthouse do it on one-otf Family, or novelty Cast, Shed records. Seven, We Gene and others." m AlanHodgson Hodgson, switches campaigns productto MCA/Universal manager at ChangeLast year album was became a turning the point most for successful the label. Cast'sdebut AUin : Polydor will be looking to build on last year's success with follow-up Virgin/Our Price, is joining MCA/Universal in the new Polydor'sbetter with history; their debut the Lighthouse Océan Drive. Family then did even albumsCalls is fromout on some April of 14, its while key acts. the LighthouseCast's second Family album and Molher Shed Seven Nature rôle of commercial marketing manager, responsible for The label's success will now be driven by those big- are working on new albums. Other Polydor acts due to release debut low-pricedeveloping label. the mid-price range and introducing a new year,name he artists adds. who are issuing their follow-ups later this LPs in the next year include Code Red. The Driven. Dust Junky's, Monaco want"AU to the dcUver new albumsthem quite are quickly,"better than he says. the first and I manager),and Silver PaulSun. PicturedAdam, Lucian (from Grainge,ieft) are BenSimon Cherrill Gavin (assistant and Rick Lennox.A&R Grapevine launches sampler TheCD to Grapevine mark the Marchlabel is 17 producing release of a Marynine-track Black sampler s The Mason and Perry picked for Judging beginsfor Shine album. The Guinness-sponsored CD will be second Cad Awards cover-mountedThe Eyein London on and100,000 southern copies England of The Independenfson March 15. main Music Week honours Thenext Music month Week by a reshapedAwards will and be expanded followed Steve Mason and Rupert Perry were John Deacon and Virgin managing MW Creative & Design (Cad) Awards. AngloTVContrary to information included in the Music Week UKhonoured music for industry their contributions over the past to four tire directorPerry Paulsaid, Conroy. "l've always counted placeThe at second west London's Cad Awards Royal Lancasterwill take Awards brochure, the head of Anglo TV promotion is Awards.décades at Thursday's Music Week myselfbecause toI alwaysbe a wantedvery lucky to join person this ativeHôtel sideon April of the 14, business, recognising with theawards Cre- Karen Williams, who is assisted by Mike Mooney. Pinnacle founder and chairman great industry and I was very lucky to presented for artwork, packaging, pro- Pop races to platinum viceMason to thewon independent the Strat Award, seclor. for his ser- betry. able Nothing to do so. can This stop is a terrifieit as weindus- go média.raos, marketing There is one campaigns new category and - newbest £ U2's Pop was certilïed platinum and Spice andAnd former Perry, BPI the chairman, EMI Europe won président a spécial towardsMason, the who next received century." his award fol- tied to one campaign. BPI Girls'fourthsingleMama/WhoDoYouThink award for outstanding achievement, in lowing a video message from PWL The deadiine for entries passed on Youlast week.Are? gold George in their Michael's first week Older of releasereached by five the times BPI récognition of his tireless work for EMI founder Pete Waterman, said, Tm week,Friday conducted (7). Judging by independentis taking place panels this platinum status and there were also awards for Beck's since the Sixties. ^ fucking cfuo. You just do your job every Associationof experts drawnofMusic from Industry retail Designers and the VanDdelay, Morrison's Simply The BestHealing (gold). Game Whiplash (silver). by James and tivestributes including by Sir Cliff Queen Richard manager and execu- Jim extradécides like you this. should 1 feel have very something honoured." a bit Tickets for the show, which has a Beech,Rod Sraallwood, Sanctuary BPIManagement director foundergénéral ChrisPast Blackwell winners andof the Richard award Branson. include 0171-921capacity of 5982, around priced 500, £85. are availabie on .dotmusic From MusicThe latest Week. industry Updated news Mondays On The at Net.18.00 GMT. ^ ^ ^ ► IRISHINDIES LINK BUYING IN BATTLE WITH MULTIPLES - p5 ^ |> D > httpi//www.dotmusic.com MUSIC WEEK 15 MARCH 1997 3 COMMENT BMGMore executivthan 35G les flew to London last week to Beleaguered,Are buying belittled groups and the battling indies' againstthe solution? odds, celebrate the iaunch of Lisa Stansfield's first indépendant retailers sometimes sound like a bunch of Studios.album for Staru four îfieldyears performed at Hammersmith's 10 tracks Riversi for the anmoaners. increasingly The difficulties compétitive for smalland cut-throat opérations retail trading sector in ice, mixing old hits - such as are ail too apparent But the question most often asked songs, includi ing the single, The Real Thing, aboutof those it?" who It is complain refreshing, is, then,"why to don't report they some do something positive furnitureaction by tradersindépendant woke shopsup to the in Ireland.buying groupIndependent solution co-produced 1 by long-standing partner lan years ago.Three orfoursuch groups sprung up, among pictured,Devaneyandl cent Peterre. with Mokran. BMG EntertainmentStansfield is smallthem onefurniture fittingly businesses called Floreat such -groups let it flourish. appeared For the onlycommodity way to business,compete inwith what small was shops fast becoming up against a initiativeprice-cutting worked out-of-town for the furniture sheds. Sound shops, familiar? and it could The work for independent music retailers. Superior range Promoters fight for acts ammunition,and service are but always they still going need to to be compete their key on price. UKBuying indies groups would are do an well obvious to study way the to progressensure they of the can. PositiveIrish initiative action very is going closely. to be even more essential in the in busy summerseason Highlight ofStreet. last week Whatever s diabolical anyone developmentssays, Tesco's aggressive on the by Robert Asbton new campaign not only defiects music buyers' attention Tribal Gathering, Luton Hoo May 24 Stuart Clumpas, i awayfrom the spécialiste, but is bound to drive prices signuptoPblivea, " ladh,miroquai Finsbury and bill,Park, Finsbury London Park June 87 of the event's proim muchdown longereven further. it wants The to industrypick up themust tab décidé for for how Donington,Glastonbury, Castle Pilton, Donington Somerset JuneJuly 27-2912-13 says, "It's gettîng a supermarkets' battle for marketshare. TPhoenix, In The Park, Long Kinross,Marston Perthshire July 17-2012-13 MW awards: thanks for a great night I, Chelmsford and Leeds Aug16-17 Finally, thanks to everyone who helped to make last BigReading Love, Oxfordstival ugSept 22-24 6 week's Music Week awards so enjoyable, After this ul Weller,y returns Neii Young, after Smashinga year off, year'sbut it was fantastic great Britsto see show, the industry we had celebratinga hard act to the follow, is, The Prodigy, Eadiohead and will be left behind if they c many successes of last year in such style. Selina Webb And, for theexpected flrst time to perform. in its 16-year haveremains already to be got seen will if want the bn heBalado, believes near the Kinross newer in festivals Perthshire. or ones But becominghistory, MCP-promoted a two-day event Donington and broaden- is it.this The year market will be is something crowded ofand a test,"I think willwhich suffer; have V9Y not is carved pitched a specificallymarket niche as TILLY tiveing its music musical as well policy as its to traditionalfeature alterna- hard is furtherThe compétition underlined among by the the scheduling festivals a popNeil festival, Warnock, he says.managing director of Grammys; a sign of US malaise rock.An MCP spokesman says no acts are ofthe Scotland's same weekend fourth as T Donington,In The Park with on he believes the festival circuit is I, as a lover of American music from Elvis to Babyface, yet's targetingconfirmed formainstream Donington, alternative but adds it PhoenixT In The the Park,week after.which is moving to a areapproaching just about saturation enough bands point. to go "There round amBeatles saddened three byawards. the Grammy 27 years Awards. after they They split, gave The .ands such as Ash and The Prodigy. new location because of building work at the moment, but I can't see it is possi- including two for the terrible Free As A Bird single and MeanMelvin Fiddler Benn, Organisation, festival director says for he the is atCountry its previous Park, outlined site firstat Strathclyde détails ofa bleprésent to add customer any more base," festivals he says. with "The the video.amazing Eric for 'Slowhand' the world's won greatest best .maie pop Whovocalist- chooses riedon's byhard MCP's rock shiftroots. away Sf can from see billCharlatans including and KulaOcéan Shaker,Colour SceneThe countrymore would is adequately be overkill." covered and any timewarp.these winners? No wonder They must the USbe musicliving inindustry some kind is in ofbad BBC's Music Live '97 closedshape. theirIn the doors; first two 14 monthschanged of addresses; this year, eight 13 A&R labels Holland hires new team to feature 90 events Topeople pile onmoved the misery, jobs; and America's 41 lost their biggest gig ormusic were chain, fired. in PolyGram labels rejig Musicland, is in dire straits brought about, we are told, Holland has launched the first Holland says the plans ecl TheinMan event will involve ail five of music.by a slump Thank in demand.goodness America for the upsurge has ta make in UK better talent - ssicsje of &a reorganisationJazz, including ofthe PolyGram appoint- stations,the corporation's and régional national station radio BBC the Spices at number one and Gina G and Mark 'the bad' inerit of as headWarner of Decca Classics' UK. Dickon The UK appointments coi GMR. They will broadeast moreg Morrisonacts such inas the Republica, Top 30. Together they give with the theUS somethingnew wave of lolland, who joined the company as between May 21 and 27. ^ worth buying. Long may it continue. t sériés of changes last narketing department by its BannisterDirector ofsays BBC 90Radio events Matthcw are The most worrying aspect of the Grammys was Hilary Tuesdaythe identitios as part of of the a move Decca, to emphasise Deutsche i featureClinton's Tony prize. & CherrieMaybe nexlBlair year's getling Brif an Awards award for might best Grammophon and Philips labels. duo, if certain key industry figures get their way. managerStainer, at who Warner is currcntly Classics, marketing takes on Terri Robsonbecome "It's the most ambitions event Let's stamp out free product hisfrom new Paul rôle Moseley. next week, taking over joiningketing forfrom the Decca first UK area, to becomewith b "Onlythis range the BBC of couldmusic-making pull together and Tm sure the recent Radio One programme about chart ketingLiam forToner, Philips previously Classii head of m tor of marketing of the second. Ei broadeastingtinuing commitment because to oflive our music," con- amazinghyping was that compulsory some companies listening don't for care most how of you. many It's : of marketi for he adds. ) records they give away and some don't bave any idea PolyGram Classics & , with areAmong a John the Peel events and beingSteve linedLamacq up how many are being sent out free. Since the programme Manchesterco-hosted Evcning Univcrsity Session on May from 22. followingpointed out suit, how the lemming-like only solution most is new companies rules to stampare in and the Radio One Roadshow from out this practice. Otherwise we'll ail be losers in the end MayManchester's 22 to 25, includingAlbert Square the UK from Top | ail- even but thethe majorsgénéral fall public, by the whose wayside choice (or evenwill shrinkthe cliff!). as 40 show on May 25. Tilly Rutheriord's column is a personal view ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ CAS! DEMONSTRATE THEIR VERSATILITY - p21 ^ ► > ► ► ► 4 MUSIC WEEK 15 MARCH 1997 NEWSFILE Jones leaves Irish indies link buying Allanpaper Jones, last week Melody to work Makei's on another editor projectof 13 years, within left IPC the doneMagazines. a great Puhlisher job, positioning Robert MelodyThame says, Makeratihe "Allan has in battle with multiples cuttingpublication edge in of 1973, new becomingmusic." Jones editor joined 11 years the later. by Steve Hemsley and Paul Willian CDs but may also share the s unveiledDétails of in his the successor nextfortnighk and his new project will be Levi's to back new MTV show andIn Cl Ireland, the specialist multiples AinleysRichard in Leicester,Wootton, says,of independe"If it's posi MTV Europe has signed a sponsorship deal with Levi's markets.with the music multiples and super- dominateHMV claims music a market retailing share in largeof 30% cities. with bletoget an extra 10% di it if on for a new music show, MTV Base, hosted by British Up to 50 shops have expressed an its seven stores, while Virgin Retail has supplieras a group, has that's to deliver a great toi 25 diffe comedianR&B, jungle Richard and reggae Blackwood artists. and The featuring show will hip be hop, interestIndependenl in joining Retailers the of groupIreland. - Thethe foui*The Megastores distribution around network Dublin. serving locations,tond to negate the extra any discountdelivery costseamed." would screened across the station's entire European network, storesing to employhave already a full-time raised buyer. enough lund- Irish retailers UK;is markedly only Sony différent Music to MusicDougie in Scotland, Anderson, says proprietor a buying of group Coda V2 launches new imprints and dimeeting with leading wholesalers IrelandOpérât î îd by inadds, the "If UK it operated would save from money,a warehouse but he it V2 is launching two new imprints, an alternative label ty (March ) to finalise Warner Musi would have to hold a lot of stock to cover Moore,called Blue and anDog, as-yet run by unnamed Splash Clubsingles promoter label, runNick by Jo Carroll,ts forowner a i of five Zhivago pendent product goesi the throughUK Most whole- inde- ail Andydifférent Gray, types managing of music." director of A&R scout Mick Siddall. Moore, who has already Records stores in Galway, says, Services,salers such which as has Dublin-based Total, V2 and RecordZomba Andys,take charge says andone administerperson would the have group. to A&Rsigned the The label Crocketts with V2 and providing Daytona the to marketing, Blue Dog, will multiplesthe level ofand discounts non-specialists available and to thisthe ofaraong indépendant its clients, distribution or the growing c number Althoughdiscounts, ithe would says problemsgive retailers could extraarise distribution and other facîlîties. "The group will not just get deals on The i ve hasm been by Britishgreetec iftheir some part people of the in bill. the group did not pay Freeman revives Rick Of The Pops RadioPops. TheTwo show has hired will runAlan from Freeman 4-5.30pm to revive on Saturdays Pick Of The RedAnttodevelop fromclassical April music 5. He will show, also Their présent Greatest a Tuesday Bits, and evening continue A&R rôle in the UK presenting his Virgin Radio rock show on Friday nights. Sharpe joins Marcus Recording studioBeverley manager, Sharpe Sharpe,is joining 25, Marcus was previously Recording sales Studio and as iwly-fon nagingd Red directorA ■ ' Joe■ C willheada business development manager at Roundhouse Studios. willA&R take and overmarketing Castle's staff existing shortly. offices The inopération, Hammersmith, which will"We expand are a tobrand a dozen new staff indépendant by spring label,ncxt year. but we will saysstart Cokcll.by handling "Eventually, acts signed when towe Red arc fullyAnt instaffed, the US," we arewill notwant going to target for one acts spécifie and bands genre, across it will the be board. a diverse We ex-BrandAmong Newthe US-signed Heavies singer acts N'DeaRed Ant Davenport, will handle Naked, are liccnsingSalmon and deals Sons for of Delicious Man. The Vinyl label and also Ozzy has Osbouworld imprint Ozz Records, which includes rights to a andnumher DesmondChild two Freedom next 96, monlh.was recorded The single, at Westside a follow-up Sic Blacksmall Sabbathnumber liveof groups album. onRed the Ant soon-to-be will also take defunct produced by Guy Chambers and Steve Power. EM1 Recr trontlineCokell says,Castle "We labels, want Raw, to take Transatlantic Castle back and to When!what it spawnand ceo two Jean other François singles Cecillon before saysits release Williams' in Septemb album i Mid-pricewas when itand was budget set up audio and itswill forte rcmain was catalogue.under the there are probably seven singles on the album," he say Castle umbrella. THE ENGUISH PATIENT Doddbecomessolo LMW to présent awards for SimplyRed manager Elliot Rashman is relinquishing his rôle - NOMINATED FOR 12 OSCARS - UK's most innovative labels Doddas manager to oversee of Simply the band's Red, affairs.leaving Andy j Including ; Thelabels industry's will be honoured most innovative by an award new theinnovation status andquo creativity;within the challenging industry; The pair have co-managed Simply Best Original Score being launched at this ApriTs London quality of artists signed; and likelihood SoRed What! for the Arts, past but 10 Rashman years as isfounders giving upof j Best Picture MusicThe Week.Emerging Label Award, which is of success,A panel commercial of judges and -critical. including being sponsored by manufacturer CD Mushroom Records managing dh-ector trateRashman on SolWhafs will maintain other businesses, a business! | - WINNER OF GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - creativityPlant UK, amongwill recognise new labels. innovation and Korda Marshall. ell,Pinnacle BMI membership managing relationship with Hucknall on other pro- Best Original Score trophiesFive or atsix a winning ceremony labels during will reçoiveLMW, sentativeMW editor Christian Selina WebbUlf-Hansen - will bars owned by Rashman and Dodd. Best Motion Picture which takes place between April 26 and TieirTV production other business company interests Big includeEye - pationMay 2. inThey the will convention also receive courtesy free partici- of CD New' Label Award,dd London apply Musicto CD Week,Plant ich made Pennis Pops Out and the CD SOUNDTRACK Plant, as part of the manufacturées over- ant David Bowie documentary for ITV Released lOth March all CDsponsorship Plant sales of the and LMW marketing Exhibition. man- fsïtagton• The first Greèm sériés London of acts NIhave OQKL been con- head 's pair have steered Mal Maison Simply Hôtel, Red to isager designed Daragh to McDonogh reward the says work the of award small Cast,firmed Silver for LMW, Sun, They My include Life Story, Gabrielle, The ssiveestablished international in every success. significant The terri-band labelsThe whoawards otherwise will gobe unrecognised.presented for Thunder,Levellers, Skin Transglobal and Horace Underground, Andy. y, barring only the US, and have sold ^ ^ ^ WINDSWEPT PACIFIC BOLSTERED BY SPICE GIRLS -p6 ^ ^ ^ MUSIC WEEK 15 MARCH 1997 Spice Girls see indie publisher snapping atthe wantedho thHi says. 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Can't waitBB §• musical fields as Portishead, Lamb, Morcheeba et al, Le ■ for the next instalment. O O O O O dubby beats, The original is a beautiful, passionate track that breaks the mould. Mixes corne . courtesy of Shanq (hard drum & bass), (poppy drum and double bass) and Ceasefire (dark, TWO LONE SWORDSMEN 'STOCKWELL X stripped down beats). The original is the one though. Q O O O O BB STEPPAS' (EMISSIONS) (T) DAVE HEDGER 'FIRE BREATHING PUSSY' (CUT & BOOST) (T) technicalThe man knownwizard asKeith The Tenniswood. Lord is back There with hisare trustyno less NowBoost here's is Dave's a man little who baby doesn't tormed take to hisoutput techno his toowork; seriously, you may especially remembr nenaming of his hisoutings tracks. a whileCut & than seven tracks across two pièces of wax, now that's o- back on the now-defunct Sabrettes with projects like Innersphere and Aardvark. 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Irt 0280 29 IS119 4 TREREALTHINGMY LOVE IS DEEP reaching the Top 10 of both the pop and club 031030 E338 6 CLOSERTOTREHEARTIWANNA B WITH U/DONT GO AWAY/CELEBRATION charts.monotonous It has been regularity remixed andever revivedsince. Inwith its CANYOUFEELTRE FORCE latest incarnation, on the Radio Wave label, it • î WHEREKILLIN'TIME 00 YOU GO other bigdébuts addition at number to the sevenTop 10 this. is DEJA week. VU's The I YOUCAREFUL GOTTRE LOVE The Source (tealuring Candi Slalon) take on No Doubt's 'Don't Speak', which WHERE CANI FIND LOVE Livin'Joy movesthe 23-9, retums though of almost it ranks every more DJ highly who inis CUERDASIWILL BE RELEASED UpYerRnnson playing it. AngelANGEL Moraes IVIORAES is long T overdueLIRE IT' a (AMtPIVI)proper hit here and maybe this will be the one Victordo it, A Imbres top trio - ofail remixersof whose have style been compléments drafted in Moraes'- Fire Island, own deepMark garagePicchlotti Iheproduction. track in moreIn fact, or if less there's the samea criticism direction to be - madetough it'stribal that percussion, ail three have strong taken synthimmense hooks, quaiity deep with organ little riffs to chooseand so on.between Variety the aside, mixes this - Victor is a doublepack Imbres' aptly- of Octavia'stitled Light vocals & Sexy superbly, mix clinches GOO it with O O a deft arrangement that really exhibits BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS 'BIG APPLE BOOGALOO' This(DORADO) 13-strong collective of New York(H) musicians guided by Arthur Baker has groovereleased that ail kindscould ofhave music corne over righl the out years. of someone's 'Big Apple rareBoogaloo' groove is collection, a funky Latin pianois its rétroparts appeal. for his Rogerfour-to-the-floor Sanchez makes mix but good perhaps use of most the plentiful interesting sax issolos the BFEano thevs Paloriginal. 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