Heading back 40 years to hear Electro-Funk and Hip hop 12” singles that were rockin’ the UK dancefloors in autumn 1984. This mix is the B-side to the original Electro-Funk 84 mixes that aired in 2021 (transmissions 93-96), including obscurities and tracks that that don’t quite match the classics used in the 2021 transmissions.
TRACKLIST Temper (Gotta Keep Cool) Dub + Vocal by Gifted 4 Ego Trip by Kurtis Blow Do or Die Bed Sty by Divine Sounds Jail House Rap (vocal and instrumental) by Fat Boys Make My Dreams Come True by Freedom Force M.C.’s Do the Right Thing by “Love Bug” Starski Break Easy (The Free & Easy Way) (Vocal + Dub Mix) by K’mch Out in the streets by Cat Claw (original released in 1982) They Put Sex in Everything (Dub Version) by Louie Delight Kick it out by Dr. Perri Johnson Slice by Yella of the Wreckin’ Cru, Rap by Cli ‘N’ Tel Emotions Can Be Serious (Dub Instrumental) by Hassan & 7-11 Don’t Let ‘Em Drop The Bomb (Vocal and Instrumental) by Kold Kreu The Truth by Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five Sequential Groove (Smurf Scratch Mix) Tidee-T Frantic Situation (Vocal, Instrumental and Frantic Mix) by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force with Shango Street Love (Dub) by Twilight 22 Escape (I Need A Break) by Whodini Groove Jumping by 400 Blows Let’s Break (Smurf) vocal & instrumental by Sidney Featuring Black White And Co All tracks have been edited.
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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.E2000 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 CompilationLP, 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
