AK1200 w/ MC NavigatorMixed LiveIntense, there's nothing better than a live Drum & Bass set with a live MC just flowin' over the beats. One of the best Drum & Bass DJs around, AK1200, has teamed up with the legendary MC Navigator, for what proves to be a powerful set that was recorded live at the Good Tyme Event Center in Northern California, during the Moonshine Over America Tour 2000. This is about as hardcore Drum & Bass as you can get. AK 1200 has been credited with creating the D & B scene in Florida and has been a driving force in the advancement of the genre since his humble beginnings in the early 90s. On this AK is joined by MC Navigator to create an intense onslaught of in-your-face beats, turntable trickery and freestyle flow that only this tag team can create. As the lead MC in the infamous Freestylers, MC Navigator has become one of the most sought after MCs in the world, collaborating with the likes of Roni Size, Aphrodite and LTJ Bukem and many others. For a real lesson on Drum & Bass at its finest pick up this CD and you will feel the energy. www.moonshine.com -chux
Grand TourismSelf-TitledIt seems as though every year more and more French acts come to the States and gain the attention of all those America's looking for something new and experimental. Well my faithful music lovers you may add this to your list of CDs to get for those late night "chill" sessions. This is the type of CD you play when you have a few friends over your house to just relax and enjoy each other's company without having to talk over some gangsta rap vocals or some screaming hard rock. You know those backyard campfire type of nights. This CD is funky enough to keep you awake yet mellow enough to keep everyone mellow and comfortable to stay the whole night. With music like this available you should never be sad and alone. visit your local record store or call 800-5-OCTAVE, or check out www.cyberoctave.com. -chux
Mistress BarbaraRelentless Beats Vol. 1I don't know what it is about Canada but if you're an American music lover you'd better keep your eyes and ears open to the neighbors up North. This Canadian native has been breakin' hearts and droppin' beats for quite some time, and now it's her time to release it all on one CD. As if being a female DJ didn't bring enough attention they've actually given a title to her own special style of music. They call her signature style of music "Funky Drummy Techno". No matter what kind of music you're into you can't deny the fact that this definitely makes you want to dance. Considering the fact that a DJs job is to make you dance I think that last sentence is the highest compliment you can give to a DJ. And as if all that's not enough, the most impresive thing of all is that three of the tracks (4, 10 and 20) were written and produced by Mistress Barbara herself. Yes guys, she pretty much is the woman of your dreams. Chances are you can't get close enough to her to buy her a rose, so you'd better just go out and buy this CD. Check out www.moonshine.com and www.relentlessmusic.com. -chux