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Heading back 40 years to July and August 1984 with a mixtape of Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and dance 12″ singles that were breaking into the Electro Funk charts in those months. In a summer that saw the realease of not one but two breakdance movies – ‘Breakdance’ (Breakin’ in the US) and ‘Beat Street’ – that introduced young people throughout the UK to the delights of Breakdancing, body poppin’ graffiti art, turntabilism and rap.

TRACKLIST
It’s Yours (Scratch Party Death mix) by T LA Rock and Jazzy Jay
AJ Scratch by Kurtis Blow
Its Time to Rock by Great Peso and Mr Nasty
Abele Dance (+ Dub Mix) by Manu Dibango
Hardrock by Herbie Hancock
Mosquito by West Street Mob
Master of the Mix (& Dub Mix) by Warp 9
Summer / The Buck Stops Here (Vocal, Bonus Beats and Dub Mix) by Fantasy Three
The Mexican (Funhouse Mix) by Jellybean
B-Boys Breakdance by Hi-Fidelity Three
Honey to a be (Extended Vocal & Dub) by Tina B
Crash Goes Dub by Loleatta Holloway
Breaker’s Revenge (Extended Vocal Version) by Arthur Baker
Music (+ Dance Mix) by Syncbeat
Fall – Out (Vocal and Instrumental) by Der-Mer
Scratch Motion (Dub Scratch Version) by The Triple Threat Three
Who You Stealin’ From / Who You Dubbin’ From by Guru
Time is running out (Last Minute Mix) by Jonzun Crew
Take it to the Max by Special Request
Computer Age (Push the Button) by Newcleus
Tour De France (Francois K remix) by Kraftwerk
Reckless (Club Mix) by David Storrs & Chris the Glove Taylor, Ice T

All tracks have been edited.
First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK on 4th August 2024

TRACK NOTES

AJ Scratch by Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow’s tribute to Kool DJ AJ

Its Time to Rock by Great Peso and Mr Nasty
Great Peso from the Fearless Four with his brother Mr Nasty. Music by Pumpkin, produced by Master O.C. of Fearless Four with Aldo Marin

Hardrock by Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock with Rockit team, D.St and Bill Laswell.

Mosquito by West Street Mob
Sugarhill records track sampling Trevor Horn and Malcolm McLaren’s ‘Hobo Scratch’.

Master of the Mix (& Dub Mix) by Warp 9
Warp 9 duo, Lotti Golden and Richard Scher’s 1983 single back in the charts.

Summer / The Buck Stops Here (Vocal, Bonus Beats and Dub Mix) by Fantasy Three
Music by Hashim, produced by Aldo Marin. Legendary in the UK for ending Side 2 of Street Sounds Electro 5, following Breaker’s Revenge, Capt. Rock To The Future Shock, Release Yourself.

The Mexican (Funhouse Mix) by Jellybean
The Funhouse DJ’s only credible release for electro kids in UK before he turned to the rewards of Madonna and Pop life.

B-Boys Breakdance by Hi-Fidelity Three
Another Hashim Production that still sounded awesome 20 years later at techno all-nighters in London.

Honey To A Be (Extended Vocal & Dub) by Tina B
Mrs Arthur Baker singing over an Arthur Baker and John Robie production with edits by the Latin Rascals.

Crash Goes Dub by Loleatta Holloway
More Arthur Baker with Shep Pettibone on the mix

Breaker’s Revenge (Extended Vocal Version) by Arthur Baker
Extended version of the track from from Beat Street Soundtrack. The film was released in the UK at the end of June 1984.

Music (+ Dance Mix) by Syncbeat
Manchester musicians Martin Jackson & Andy Connell (later to turn pop) extend the version from Street Sounds UK Electro. DJ Greg Wilson on the Dance mix.

Fall – Out (Vocal and Instrumental) by Der-Mer
Noel Williams: Jamaican DJ, reggae musician and record producer representing the Miami sound.

Scratch Motion (Dub Scratch Version) by The Triple Threat Three
Part of the early West Coast releases from Saturn Records in California. Soon to be reworked for ‘Scratchin’ 100 Speakers’ with Dr Dre.

Who You Stealin’ From / Who You Dubbin’ From by Guru
Arthur Baker and John Robie calling out the biters. Their only release under this name.

Time is running out (Last Minute Mix) by Jonzun Crew
First heard on Paul Dodd’s Electro Show on JFM in the summer of 1984.

Take it to the Max by Special Request
Slight pop produced by José “Animal” Diaz prominently featured on Tommy Boy compilations. At the time Diaz was releasing various ‘Bugger’ mixes which I assume were more instrumental dubs. However, I haven’t managed to track any down.

Computer Age (Push the Button) by Newcleus
Ben “Cozmo D” Cenac from Jam on Productions attempts to follow the monster hit ‘Jam on it’ with this cautionary dystopia about machines taking over our lives.

Tour De France (Francois K remix) by Kraftwerk
The original single was released in 1983 but was remixed by Francois Kevorkian and featured in the movie Breakin’ (in the UK released as Breakdance) at the end of June 1984. Always loved the electronic ‘click’ breakdown.

Reckless (Club Mix) by David Storrs & Chris the Glove Taylor, rap by Ice
More West Coast sounds with another tribute to a DJ, in this case Ice-T pays tribute to Chris ‘the Glove’ Taylor. Music by the Glove and David ‘Alien Wizard’ Storrs. The B-side Tibetan Jam also received much b-boy attention. A much lighter mix appeared on the soundtrack to Breakin’ / Breakdance.

Currently Off Air presents part 2 of ’30 Sounds of June’: 30 x 2 minute audio recordings from each day in June 2024. Field recordings, ghost stories, music composition, sonic experiments and sound design by Currently Off Air, Xelís De Toro, Chris Phelon, Tim Boat, Soundless Mind Eraser, Naina Pari, Poor Celine, Super Spatial Biscuit Band and Sylviane De La Fleur

First broadcast on Sunday 7th July 2024 on Radio Reverb, Brighton, UK

Heading back 40 years to June 1984 with a mixtape of Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and dance 12″ singles that were breaking into the Groove Electro Funk charts in those months.

TRACKLISTING
Radio-Active (Dub Version For Clubs) by Steps Ahead
I Just Wanna Dance ( I Just Wanna Dub) by Dynamix
Grapsch (The Communist Party Mix) by Die Zwei
Let’s B-B Break (Instrumental) by The Jammers
Let Me Dub You by NV
Say What, Say Who by Alex And The City Crew
When Tonight is Over by Atmosfear
Take a Chance by Nuance Feat. Vikki Love
Dub All Night by Alisha
This Is It (Instrumental) by Roman Sandals
Dub ‘Til U Drop (Instrumental) by Larrice
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (Maxi Dub) by Orbit
Shackles (Instrumental) by R.J.’s Latest Arrival
Dial-A-Freak by Uncle Jamms Army
Where’s The Beef ? by Tenderloinz
Yes Yes Yes by Uncle Jamms Army
Street Freeks II (Instrumental) by Jimmy Lewis And The L.A. Street Band
Fix It In The Mix by Pretty Tony
Capt. Rock To The Future Shock by Captain Rock
The Hip Hop Beat (Street Mix) by The Rapologists
Success by CD III
Beethoven’s Fifth (Street) Symphony by The VHB
Beat Steet Breakdown by Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK on 2nd June 2024

Heading back 40 years to April and May 1984 with a mixtape of Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and dance 12″ singles that were breaking into the Groove Electro Funk charts in those months.

TRACKLISTING
Dollar Bill Dub Dub by Divine Sounds
D-Bop by Spooge Boy
Survivin’ in the 80s by André Cymone
Electro-Shock by Praxis
Rapper’s Revenge by Mickey Gee
Fat Boys by Disco 3
B-Boy by Bon Rock
B-Boy Your Best by The Incredible Body Mechanix
Leave it (Hello, Goodbye Mix) by Yes
Let me Love You by Force MD’s
1984 by Praxis
Here Comes the Beat! by Pumpkin & the Profile All Stars
Jay’s Game by Run-DMC
Catch the Beat (Scratch the Beat) by T-Ski Valley
Live Wire (Dub Mix) by Duke Bootee
Luna Beats / Breakin’ in Space by Key-Matic
Cold Cash £ Money (Dub Mix) by Eddie D & Galaxxy
Crush (instrumental) by Magnificent Three & Fearless Master
Street Symphony (instrumental) by Rich Cason & the Galactic Orchestra
Long Enough by The Last Poets
Spintime by Trouble Funk
Radio-Active (Dub) by Steps Ahead
First broadcast on 5th May 2024 on Radio Reverb 97.2 FM and DAB, Brighton, UK

Heading back 40 years to March 1984 with a mixtape of Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and Freestyle 12″ singles that were breaking into the Groove Electro Funk chart that month.

Tracklisting
A Game of Life (Instrumental) by Lavaba & E. Mallison
On the Radio by Crash Crew
Survivin’ in the 80’s by André Cymone
Run Jesse Run by F.A.C.E 2000
La Danse Des Mots (Maxi Version) by Mon Dino
Rap Machine by Whodini
Blowin’ Your Mind (vocal and instrumental) by The Jazzie Ladies
The Runaway (Mix 1) by Jonny Bankcheck
Gimmick (Instrumental & Bonus Beats) by Duces Wild
Rotation by Sine
Breakdancer by Boogie Boys
The Runaway (Mix 2) by Jonny Bankcheck
The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight (Beat Me) by The Dominatrix
Funky Breakdown/Bonus Breakdown by Awesome Foursome
B Boys Beware (Club Mix) by Two Sisters
Give Me My Money! The Beat Box Boys
Jam On it (Vocal and Dub) by Newcleus
Slack (Funhouse Mix & Slack Attack Dub) by Slack
When Love Surges (instrumental) by Jules Shear
We Come to Rock (Club Mix + Dub + We Dub to Ccratch Mix) by The Imperial Brothers
Rock Steady (Dub) by Jenny Burton
Give Me Tonight (Dub) by Shannon
Englishman in New York by John Rocca
Project 5 (Instrumental Dub) by Synergy
I Want it to be Real by John Rocca
First broadcast on 7th April 2024 on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK,
streaming on radioreverb.com

FORTY YEARS AGO: Electro Funk Chart from 31st March 1984 from Echoes Newspaper. Street Sounds Electro 3 was released on 23rd March 1984, including 4 tracks from the Top 10 of this chart (demonstrating just how Fresh! these compilations were). The album would chart the following week. New entries for three John Robie productions (Slack and Jenny Burton), a re-entry for the Russell Brothers, and the sole release by photographer and music video director, Jean-Baptiste Mondino (who would win MTV video of the year for directing ‘Boys of Summer’ later that year). March also saw new entries from The Boogie Boys with drum-machine pounder, ‘Breakdancer’, Whodini’s ‘Electro 5 Track E.P‘ -rehashing tracks from 82 & 83, The Imperial Brothers’ ‘We Come to Rock‘ (featuring a pair of the best dub versions of the era) with the old school disco-rap stylings of ‘A Game of Life‘ scraping in at no.29. The UK release of ‘Renegades of Funk‘ returns to the top. ‘Jam On it’ takes the top spot from ‘Renegades of Funk’. Crucial Electro takes up along-term spot in the charts. The UK release of ‘1983’s Two Sisters’ LP arrives. ‘Let the Music Play’ is still in the charts after 5 months.

Songs they don’t play on the radio: overlooked, under appreciated, and rediscovered sounds from UK, US, Germany, South Africa, Belgium, France Japan and Australia on cassette, vinyl and digital.

TRACKLISTING
星ふたつ Hoshi Futatsu byYura Yura Teikoku from Me No Car LP, 1999
Melodies of Love by Pink Rhythm from Melodies of Love 12″, 1985
Bafana Bafana by Lazarus Kgagudi from Don’t Hold Her Ruff LP, 1987
Perpetual Motion by Elecktroids from Elektroworld CD, 1995
That Night Together With Her by Pablo’s Eye from All She Wants Grows Blue CD, 1998
Missing Apart by tim boat from Villards EP, Bandcamp
Another Country by Mimi and Richard Farina from Celebrations For A Grey Day LP, 1965
The Moon Has No Heart by Connie Converse from Musicks reel-to-reel tape, available on bandcamp, 1951
Forever Walks A Drifter by the Monzas, 7″ Single, 1965
In the Light by Toshifumi Hinata = 日向敏文 – Reality In Love = ひとつぶの海 LP, 1986
Lost in Translation by The DNA Lounge from Antipodean Anomalies 2 compilation LP, 2023
Deepness by Rosa Mota from Wishful Sinking LP, 1995
No One Around to Hear it by Bo Harwood and John Cassavetes from The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, 1976 and Searchlight Moonbeam Compilation LP, 2023
Es Zieht Herauf by The Inner Space from Agile & Blubbo Soundtrack LP, 1968
The Burning Spear by Sonic Youth from Sonic Youth EP, 1982
One More chance (alternative mix) by Nico from Drama of Exile LP, 1981 or 1983
Acts from Under and Above: Scared Song by Meredith Monk from Do You Be LP, 1987
The Quiet One – A by Bonnie Guitar & Edna Leal Williams from Bonnie Guitar/Edna Leal Williams LP, 1965
My Father’s Sheep is Dead by Milkweed from Folklore 1979 Cassette, 2024
Chienne De Vie by Sebastian Gandera from La Marche Sur Les Toits Cassette, 1990

First broadcast on 6th March 2024 on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB+, streaming live on radioreverb.com

TRANSMISSION DATES:
Sunday 10th March at 11pm
Monday 11th March at 2pm
Thursday 14th March at 11pm
Tuesday 19th March at 1pm
Tuesday 26th March at 10am
Friday 29th March at 2pm

Heading back 40 years to February 1984 with a chart run down of the top 30 Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and Freestyle 12″ singles in the Groove Electro Chart from 4th February 1984.

New entries from Melle Mel, Davy D.M.X’s first single, Jenny Burton’s (John Robie produced) ‘Vena Cava’ and Soul Sonic Force’s Renegades of Funk arrives.

TRACKLISTING
U.F.O by Treacherous 3
Intelligence (Instrumental + Vocal) by Monzie D
Lectric Ziggee Groove (Dub) by Ziggee Toir
Hey DJ (Instrumental) by World’s Famous Supreme Team
CHART TRACKS:
Martin Luther by Hurt ‘Em Bad
Megamix by Herbie Hancock
Jesse by Grandmaster & Melle Mel
We Are Known As Emcees by Crash Crew
Jam The House (Instrumental) Felix & Jarvis
Getting To the Point by Vicious 4
Vena Cava by Jenny Burton
Chicken Scratch (Dub Mix) by G. Adams & D.J. Freeze
One for the Treble by Davy D.M.X.
Fresh (Vocal + Instrumental) by Fresh 3 MC’S
Break It Up/Breaking Point by Contact-U
Big Apple Noise by Trans-Lux
Renegades of Funk by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
Fresh (Scratch Mix) by Tyrone Brunson
No Sell Out by Malcolm X

First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK on 4th Februa4ry 2024

Full chart from Echoes newspaper, 4th February 1984:

TRACKLISTING
Tonglen | In Vain by Circuit Des Yeux from -io, 2021
Intro by De La Soul from Buhloone Mind State, 1993
Step Night Up by Sambalanço Trio from Reencontro Com Sambalanço Trio, 1965
Stars and Rockets by Peter Thomas Sound Orchester from Chariots of the Gods, 1972
Lazy Day by Boo Radleys from Everything’s Alright Forever, 1992
Heart In A Hurry by Yukihiro Takahasi from 四月の魚 = Poisson D’Avril, 1985
Hibernaculum Acid by Enofa from All Roads Lead To Polesworth, 2021
Sonar Panel Asses by The Locust from Plague Soundscapes, 2003
Woodwork by David Thomas Broughton and Juice Vocal Ensemble from Sliding The Same Way, 2014
Can You Hear the Rooster Crow by Cybe from Tropisch Verlangen, 1986
The Final Card by Woo from It’s Cozy Inside, 1989
Castles of America by The Magnetic Fields from Quickies,  2020
A Woman Can Take You To Another Universe – Sometimes She Just Leaves You there by John Lurie from Stranger Than Paradise, 1984
Father of Night by Bob Dylan from New Morning,  1970
Coding Sequence by Carl Craig from Versus, 2017
Comme Les Deux Doigts De La Main by Gabriel Yared from 37°2 Le Matin, 1986
Voyage to illumination by Felt from Let The Snakes Crinkle Their Heads To Death, 1986
Abide With Me Thelonious Monk Septet, Monk’s Music, 1957

Cordeiro De Nanã by João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia from Brasil, 1981
Rage Quit by bar italia from Bedhead, 2022
Vingt secondes by Brigitte Fontaine from Brigitte Fontaine, 1972
Early Morning Melody by Meredith Monk from Book of Days, 1990
Dream by Ryuichi Sakamoto from L.O.L (Lack Of Love), 2000
September by David Sylvian from Secrets Of The Beehive, 1987
Prelude by Satoshi Ashikawa from Still Way, 1982
Cue #53/62 by Ned Rifle from Music From The Films Of Hal Hartley, 1993
Sorry by Ghost Orchard from Bliss, 2016

Insider Story’ PBS TV Spot by Suzanne Ciani from Lixiviation (1969-1985), 2012
Yenuro Tesfa Alegne by Hailu Mergia And The Walias from Tche Belew, 1977
El Rey by Secos & Molhados from Secos & Molhados, 1973
Among the Naeporu by Aksak Maboul from Figures, 2020
Slow Swoop by Fenella from Fenella – Inspired By The Marcel Jankovics Film Fehérlófia, 2019
Scissors by Adam Janota Bzowski from Saint Maud (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 2021
Reset – Yamaha TG33 by Suren Seneviratne from Vector Music, 2022
Detroit by Disasterpeace from It Follows, 2015
Unbraiding Boundless Energy Within Boundaries by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith from The Mosaic Of Transformation, 2020
Intro by Kool Keith from Keith, 2019
A Foggy Day by The Nu-Sounds with Sun Ra Arkestra from Singles (The Definitive 45s Collection Vol. 1: 1952-1961), 1957
Momento Ritmico by Piero Umiliani from Effetti Musicali, 1968
Bless the Telephone by Labi Siffre from The Singer And The Song, 1971

Dew by Don Ellis from Haiku, 1973
Sit Down by Ivor Cutler & Linda Hirst from Privilege, 1983
Jack Smith by Low from Transmission EP, 1996
Hexigazmel Sandwiches by Robyn Rocket, 2011
DM送ってやろうか (Do You Want Me To Send A DM) by Otoboke Beaver from Super Champion, 2022
Communion Song: The World by Mary Lou Williams from Music for Peace, 1970
6 Phrazes by Tirzah from Trip9love…???, 2023
Glass Jar by Lloyd Cole from Plastic Wood, 2001
The Watcher by Michael Small from Klute (Original Soundtrack Score), 1977
Capri by Georges Delerue from Le Mépris – Bande Originale Du Film De Jean-Luc Godard, 1963
How the Wild Wind Blows by Molly Drake from Molly Drake, 2011
Fralité by The Books from Music For A French Elevator And Other Short Format Oddities By The Books, 2006

First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK on 7th January 2024

Heading back 40 years to December 1983 with a mixtape of Electro-Funk, Hip Hop and Freestyle 12″ singles that were breaking into the UK dance charts that month.

TRACKLISTING (version 2, 19th December 2023, update to follow)
B-Boys B Dubbed/B-Boys Beware (Club Mix) by Two Sisters
In The Spirit’ (Vocal & Instrumental) by Twilight 22
Crazy Cuts / Dub by Grandmixer D.ST.
Cuttin’ Herbie by The B Boys
Watch The Closing Doors (Vocal & Dub versions) by I.R.T. (Interboro Rhythm Team)
Out Of Sight (instrumental) by Lefturno
Do You Wanna Lover (Dub Mix & Club Mix) by Hot Box
Jungle Swing’ (Dub Version + Nasty Jungle Scratch Version) by B Beat Girls
Players/Remember What You Like (Long Version) by Jenny Burton
Spacey Lady (Extended Version) by Maurice Starr
On The Upside (Vocal & Dub version) by Xena
Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) + Bonus Beats by Hashim
Beat Wave (Dub + Vocal) by Warp 9
Frankenstein Rap by Edgar Winter
Party Rap (Vocal + Instrumental) by Rhythm Makers Ltd.
Jam-Master Jay (Instrumental and vocal) by Run D.M.C.
No Sell Out by Malcolm X & Keith LeBlanc
The Party Scene (LV & Instrumental) by The Russell Brothers
Funky Beat by Bernard Wright
The USA is the Best by T. Ski Valley
Get Tough by CDIII
Get into the Mix / Scratcher’s Delight (Bonus Breaks) by DJ Divine
Beat Box by Art of Noise
King of the Beat by Pumpkin
Nervous by Kurtis Blow
Rat Rapping (instrumental) by Roland Rat Superstar
Get Streetwise by Messinger Service
Hot Tasty Love (Instrumental) by ZEST

all tracks have been edited
First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB in Brighton, UK on 3rd December 2023

In this transmission you can expect to hear music that has been under-played and overlooked, from the rediscovered and the unjustly neglected to the brand spanking new: electronics from UK, France, Finland and Sweden, new wave explorations from Belgium, Japan and USA, Lo-fi Gospel from USA, Afrobeat from Nigeria, Post-rock, Alternative rock, Soundtrack cues, and a Flexi-disc ghost story, on cassette, vinyl and digital.

TRACKLISTING
Talausblick Vom Hohlichtpass  by Matthias Puech from Alpestres LP, France, 2018
L’Essor Du Roraima by Vague Imaginaires from L’Île D’or Cassette , France, 2020
Parsi by Adult Fantasies from 8 Neo-Pathetic Scenes LP, Belgium, 1988
Intuition by Dennis Young from Audiologie N°3 Compilation cassette, USA, 1985
Liikaa Liimaa by Cucina Povera from Donne Che Corrono Coi Lupi cassette compilation, Finland, 2021
Beneath RAF Brawdy by The Night Monitor from Spacemen Mystery of the Terror Triangle Cassette, UK, 2021
Ghosts Story by Haress from Ghosts LP Bonus Flexi Disc, UK, 2022
Sand Return by Aaron Cupples from Island of the Hungry Ghosts (OST) LP, UK, 2021
White Lace & Promises by Romance & Dean Hurley from In Every Dream Home a Heartache Cassette, USA, 2022
The Crystallisation of Salt at Night by Movietone from Day and Night LP, UK, 1997
Raoul by Inre Kretsen Grupp from Raoul LP, Sweden, 2022
Shiasate by Yasuaki Shimizu from Kiren LP, Japan, 1984
Shadows Of Fear (Short Version) by Roger Webb from Shadows of Fear 7″, UK, 1970
Song of Love (instrumental) by Ayo Manuel from Love Candidate LP, Nigeria, 1983
Come Back by Otis G Johnson from Everything – God is Love LP, USA, 1978
Flame Up Yours by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 from These Things Remain Unassigned (singles, compilation tracks, rarities & unreleased recordings) LP, USA, 2023
Monstertronics by The Carbonators from Monstertronics Digital, UK, 2021
Entr’acte by K. Leimer from A Period of Review (Original Recordings 1975 – 1983) LP and Installation View Cassette, USA, 1983
Your Dream by Masumi Hara from 4 X A Dream LP, Japan 1984
Still Lives Romance by Romance & Dean Hurley from In Every Dream Home a Heartache Cassette, USA, 2022

First broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2FM & DAB, Brighton, UK on 5th November 2023