Ursula 1000 - Bass Rock (Remixed) [Insect Queen Music]

“Bass Rock” gets remixed! Celebrating the platinum anniversary release of the new album Esoterique, Ursula 1000 enlists a few legends of the breaks world to tackle this album highlight. The results and rough and ready, delivering the goods to global dance floors. From Fort Knox Five’s delicious filtered funk to Jem Stone (of Finger Lickin’s Soul Of Man) and his Bootsy-bass style explosion and all the way to Rory Hoy’s big beat acid soul revue … this pack comes primed like dynamite. And Ursula 1000’s old-school-meets-new-school original version of “Bass Rock” is also on board, reminding why he’s been a twenty year staple of party-time underground dance music.

In 1999, Alex Gimeno – aka Ursula 1000 – set dance floors whirling with his debut platter The Now Sound of Ursula 1000. Has it really been 20 years? Oh, yes. And just look at the highlights: seven studio full-lengths, a pair of DJ mix albums, remixes for celebrated peers from Quincy Jones to Felix Da Housecat. Having performed in more than 30 countries, Ursula 1000 is fluent in the international language of dance. Two decades of sunny days and starry nights rolling by in waves of kaleidoscopic, cosmopolitan pop.

Minus 8 (Compost) – “Cool. The original is the best in my opinion.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “A great bunch of remixes! Fort Knox delivers the winner for me – pure dancefloor power!”
Scheibosan (Kraak Records) – “Super nice trax!”
Anthony Mansfield (Roam Recordings) - “Fun stuff here kittens.”
PulpFusion (Timewarp) – “Super & proper cool ep. That Jem Stone remix kickes it. Awesome!”
DoubleD (Funky Fresh Radio Show) – “Yeah! Some great Bass Funk rockin’ fresh.”
DJ Rehab (DJ) – “Absolutely smashing funk. Fantastic track and remixes from all involved.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “A great bunch of remixes! Fort Knox delivers the winner for me – pure dancefloor power!”
BMD (XLNT) – “XLNT release! The original tune, as well as the three remixes are great! It’s difficult to pick one favorite. If I had to though, it'd probably be Jem Stone remix - maybe because I miss the Nu Skool Breaks era of good old Finger Lickin' releases.”
tOtALcULt (Ramp FM) – “What a great package! Seriously. These are all bangers. For me, the Jem Stone version takes me straight back to the heady days of Finger Lickin', but Rory Hoy's version is a VERY close second! Loving this. Totally my jam.”

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Rory Hoy - Flamingo at the Disco (Super Hi-Fi Recordings)

Rory Hoy returns to Super Hi-Fi Recordings with “Flamingo In The Disco”, a delirious dance floor number that draws heavily from the age of disco and classic summertime radio sounds. With an unstoppable beat, groovy synth riffs, funky blasts of horns and guitar, and uplifting vocals, “Flamingo In The Disco” could easily summon the specter of a shining disco ball in the darkest of rooms.

A stellar set of remixes have been beamed down from All Good Funk Alliance, Trotter, Ursula 1000, and the mysterious Mr. Moozit. AGFA accomplish the uber-groovy with a sleek version that twists the original elements into a future-tinged affair. Trotter adds some meaty breaks to the disco, while Ursula 1000 gives the cut a classic-sounding Arthur Baker-ish treatment. Meanwhile, Mr. Moozit debuts with a skippy house mix complete with rousing piano chords and punchy cut-ups of the vocals. What ‘cha gonna do, flamingo?

Ulysses (Neurotic Drum Band) – “I like both the funk bass of the AGFA remix and the 80's Italo Funk on the Ursula 1000 version. Hot stuff.”
Chris Massey (Paper Recordings) – “Love the flavors from Ursula 1000 here.”
Lenny Fontana (Ministry of Sound) – “Mr. Moozit makes a funky disco remix!”
Distant People (Soul Elements Radio Show) – “Super cool disco. This is the kind of track that fills the floor.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Great summer tune.”
Curtiss Logan (Jersey Soul) – “This is an awesome package, great job by Rory! Full support on this release.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) – “Super slinky sounds.”
Daryl Dee (The Chewb Radio) – “Wicked package. All of the mixes give different vibes.”
Chango (101.5 FM KTKE) – “This track is fantastic, but the AGFA remix really brings the funk to 11.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Every single mix works for me. I love the disco and 80’s groove flavors on the first 4 mixes, but the Mr. Moozit Remix with those bounding keys is my pick!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Rory Hoy feat. Ashley Slater - Gettin' Home (Super Hi-Fi Recordings)

Super Hi-Fi Recordings welcomes the return of Rory Hoy (Skint, Howlin’ Records, Breakbeat Paradise) in cahoots with Ashley Slater (Freakpower, Loose Tubes) as the duo drops the future soul classic “Gettin’ Home”. It’s a catchy uptempo tune with retro elements like big horns, gritty organ, and plucked bass guitar mixed with squelchy synth lines and floor-filling effects. On top of all this is Ashley’s silky trademark voice, which pleads, “somebody please get me home!” As expected from the team at Super Hi-FI, included are a slew of fine remixes taking the track into distinctive dance floor directions. This elite teams of remixers consists of Skeewiff (who has had hits under the name Shaft and remixed artists like Amy Winehouse), Freddy Fresh (US big beat legend known for working with Fatboy Slim and remixing artists like Eminem), funky breaks master Qdup, and brilliant future star in the making Mr. Moustache. Dig in and work those feet!

Kid Loco (Flor / Tromolo Records) – “Classic. This is a killer.”
Djouls (Paris DJs) – “Quite irresistible, well done Guys!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music Radio Show) – “Super release. I love the Skeewiff Remix and the Original. Full support guaranteed!”
Shantisan (Salted Soul / One Note Samba Radio Show) - “A great package of remixes. All very different, all well done.”
Lebrosk (Mixmag) – “So Funky!”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “Slides along and down like a very greasy hamburger after a long night absolutely delicious!”
BadboE (Breakbeat Paradise / Baffin Island) – “Groovy original and classy remixes.”
BMD (XLNT / Tru:Funk) – “Excellent release! I love the Original and Skeewiff remixes, but Qdup is my definite favorite.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Mr. Moustache remix is brilliant. Well played.”
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show) – “Boom. B-Boy Style! Funky fresh & super dope!”

Available Now From: Juno Download, Beatport, iTunes, And Spotify.

Rory Hoy vs. Kitten & The Hip - Dirty Little Secret (Super Hi-Fi Recordings)

Following on his previous single for Super Hi-Fi Recordings – the boisterous "Hey Everybody!" – Rory Hoy has delivered a summertime heater in collaboration with Brighton duo Kitten & The Hip. "Dirty Little Secret" qualifies as capital 'F' funk, with a Prince-esque stew of choppy guitar, popped bass lines, pitch-bent synth chords, and a crisp, rollicking rhythm track. Kitten & The Hip – otherwise known as the duo of Scarlett Quinn (vocalist with Netsky and Mark Lower) and Ashley Slater (Freakpower) – respectively deliver a sexy-time vocal and a cheeky rap that adds the fuel to this funky fire. "Dirty Little Secret" is also presented in remixed form, and the line-up is appropriately out-of-control. Ursula 1000, Fort Knox Five, Brazil's Trotter, and the collaboration of Turntill and Merlin all push the envelope of the original's party-time dancing-in-the-sunshine vibe. There's plenty here to give the dance floor a stratospheric boost … this groove's a secret no more.

Ursula 1000 - "Really, all the mixes kick ass. Fort Knox 5 wins by a hair."
Nick Catchdubs (Fool's Gold) - "Smooth."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Super nice vibe."
Belabouche (Midnight Riot / DiscoDat) - "Great Ursula 1000 remix here."
Quincy Jointz - "Killer EP. All versions are dope, but right now I prefer the Ursula 1000 remix."
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show) - "The Trotter remix is most funky … I like that!"
Distant People (Foliage / Seamless) - "Full of funk … a great vocalist and top quality production."
Nutritious (SpinSpinNYC) - "Ursula 1000's remix is crazy great. Dig."
SimonG (Deep South Audio, New Zealand) - "Diamond beats and chunks of sexy funk … a winner."
Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA) - "I love this, especially Fort Knox Five's remix. Dope and fly."
Jamie Topham (CDPool) - "Great original cut and remix package. Rory Hoy and friends always get the party going."
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "It's just a sexy funky disco groove … sunshine recommended!"

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