VA - Attica Blues Present Drum Major Instinct

Charlie & Tony compiled this great comp a few years back now but it's only just recently been back on my headphones again. I love the feeling you get when you haven't listened to an album you've had for ages and are surprised by a tune you hadn't really 'got' or listened to properly the first time round for whatever reason. The opening Pal Joey track on here is definately one of those for me that I've re-discovered. Plenty more quality tracks on here as well though. Anyone know if X:Treme records is still going?

Tracklisting
01 Pal Joey - Drum Major Instinct
02 O.C. - Times Up
03 Gangstarr - The ? Remains
04 Jamose - The Rhymthologist
05 Innershade - Operator (Attica Blues Remix)
06 Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest
07 NY House'n Authority - Apt 3a
08 Imagination - Burning Up (Dub)
09 DSM - Warrior Groove
10 Corrina Joseph - Lonely
11 No Smoke - Koro Koro
12 Maurice Fulton - In My Mind
13 Nuspirit Helsinki - Orson
14 Spirit - Ice

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Kathy Diamond - Miss Diamond To You

Kathy Diamonds debut LP came out in April and is produced by the genius that is Maurice Fulton. It is an excellent modern day boogie/disco record that I can't recommend highly enough. The guy is one of the most talented producers around as well also being one of the best and most exciting DJ's I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. Kathy Diamonds voice is also captivating and perfectly suited to the production. I hope they decide to record a follow up.

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