Born from a friendship forged in the big beat era of the mid-1990s, British electronic legends Dub Pistols & Freestylers join forces on “Give You Love” featuring platinum British-Canadian singer-songwriter Belle Humble. The single comes from their hugely anticipated forthcoming collaborative album, “Enter The sound” – a culmination of decades of shared stages, mutual respect, and creative synergy poured into a long player which lands in March. DMCWorld goes Back To Mine With Dub Pistols & Freestylers.
Barry – Dub Pistols
Nina Simone – Funkier Than a Mosquito’s Tweeter
Originally written by Tina Turner’s sister, Alline Bullock. The song didn’t take off initially but went on to become a breakbeat classic, now recognised as one of Simone’s most remarkable and fiery vocal performances.
Sébastien Tellier – La Ritournelle
Taken from the French producer’s album Politics, this eight-minute epic features poignant piano chords, sweeping orchestral strings and intricate drumming from Afrobeat legend Tony Allen. Famously described by NME as “basically Unfinished Symphony part two.”
Massive Attack – Unfinished Sympathy
Released in 1991, Unfinished Sympathy is a seminal trip-hop masterpiece featuring soul vocalist Shara Nelson. It blends melancholic downtempo beats with sweeping orchestral strings and is famed for its emotional depth and iconic one-take video.
St Germain – Rose
Taken from his landmark 2000 album Tourist, “Rose” is built on hypnotic jazz loops, tight house rhythms and a sample from Marlena Shaw’s Woman of the Ghetto. Its sophisticated fusion of electronic textures and jazz sensibilities earned it a rightful home on Blue Note Records.
Dusty Springfield – Spooky
Recorded in 1970, Dusty’s sultry vocals sit perfectly atop this jazz-infused groove.
Aston – Freestylers
Adonis – No Way Back
One of the best acid house tracks of its era. Still sounds incredible and always ignites the dancefloor. I was deep into hip hop in ’86, but this track opened my mind to the emerging garage house scene.
Public Enemy – Rebel Without a Pause
Quite simply, one of the greatest hip hop records ever made. From the hard-hitting rhymes to the full-on sonic assault built around James Brown’s Funky Drummer break, Chuck D and Flava Flav cement their legendary status here.
The House Crew – Euphoria (Nino’s Dream)
Pure hardcore energy — uplifting yet hard-hitting and well ahead of its time. Released on Production House, a label bursting with talent during that era. Still drives crowds wild with its heavy basslines, tear-out stabs and euphoric strings.
Scientist – Seconds Away
My favourite dub reggae producer and a huge inspiration. The wild delays and reverbs on drums and vocals create a trippy, bass-heavy soundscape. His albums also featured incredible artwork, well worth exploring.
Victor Simonelli – Feels So Right
One of the finest piano house anthems ever made. Always gets a cheer when it drops, instantly recognisable, beautifully simple and incredibly effective. If I’m playing a house set, this always gets a spin.
