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A1. Single Cell Orchestra - Transmit Liberation
A2. D.J. Prince Ice - Freestyle
B1. Trip Ta Funk - Ruby’s Flute (Fresh Mex Mix)
B2. Triple M - Prisoner of Passion (Funky Dub Mix)
B3. MC 900 Ft. Jesus - Killer Inside Me (Meat Beat Manifestation #2)
C1. Unkown Artist - B1
C2. DJ Emma - Based (Not So Free Mix)
D1. Seven - Ease (Seven.1 mix)
D2. E.T.I. & Graeme - Blue Dreamers (Edit)
D3. Spins Inc. - The New Frontier (Club Mix)
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PT2
A1. DJ EFX (Beta Test) - Star Trax
A2. Wechselspannung - 220V (Extract)
A3. Jupiter 6 - A8
B1. The Ultraviolet Catastrophe - The Trip (Trip Harder)
B2. Electroliners - Loose Caboose
C1. High Lonesome Soundsystem - Champion Sound
C2. Single Cell Orchestra - I Hear the DJ’s Here
C3. Jim Hopkins - C’mon Now
D1. Central Fire - Kamba (The Lost Mix)
D2. DJ Emma - The Duster (Fuck Off and Dance Mix)
PT3
A1. Tasti Box - San Francisco
A2. Mattski - Live at the Brotherhood
B1. Bass Kittens - Get a Grip (Mission St. Mix)
B2. Housebound - Electro Rhythms
C1. Hawke - 3 Moods in a Purple Garden (Robbie Hardkiss Mix)
C2. Trailmix - Tequilla Sunset
D1. Studio X - Los Kings del Mambo
D2. Deep2 - Sphere
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The Beat by SPUN – West Coast Breakbeat Rave Electrofunk 1988-1994
In the late 1980s, Disco was taking a backseat to the burgeoning psychedelic scene in San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in musical culture. A dynamic transformation was underway as the younger generation sought a fresh auditory adventure, all while the devastating AIDS epidemic cast a somber pall over the city's nightlife. Amidst this evolving backdrop, a subtle yet distinct sonic movement quietly emerged within the confines of San Francisco’s vibrant club scene, often referred to as "The Beat." Although Hip-Hop, New Wave, Gothic, Punk, and the burgeoning Modern Rock genre held considerable sway, the pre-RAVE clubs in SF witnessed the fusion of these genres into a unique amalgam of sound that insiders dubbed “The Beat.” This musical tapestry encompassed everything from Hip-Hop and Freestyle to Industrial, New Wave, Boogie, Miami Bass, and Techno – the unifying thread being the distinctive vibe that characterised this eclectic mix.
As House, Techno, and Raving gradually gained prominence along the West Coast, a distinctive interpretation of these evolving sounds took root. Drawing inspiration from influential hubs like New York, Chicago, Detroit, Europe, and notably the UK, which saw a wave of talented young DJs migrate to California, San Francisco became the backdrop for its own version of the second Summer of Love. While the exact chronology might spark debate – some recalling '92, while others leaning towards '93 – what remains indisputable is the era spanning from 1990 to 1994, an unparalleled epoch of exuberant dancefloor revelry on the western shores.
In the face of limited backing from major labels or established independent dance music entities of the time, a grassroots movement of labels and producers emerged organically, ardently championing this distinct sound and catapulting it onto the global stage. This sonic identity was deeply influenced by “the Beat,” acting as a creative wellspring that informed the musical landscape. While the tracks compiled in these volumes might not encompass the entirety of this transformative musical epoch, they offer a vivid snapshot of the melodious tapestry that coloured San Francisco and the broader West Coast during that era. Each track featured stands as a 100% Sure Shot that was played heavily by DJ Spun back in those very heady days.
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Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last! Anthony Cottrell
