Jim Sharp — Funk N\’ Beats, Vol. 9 (Curated by Jim Sharp) (2021)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / Mp3 320 kbps | 1:20:08 | 191 / 523 MB
Funk, Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B
Hot on the heels of the chart-topping 8th edition, Bomb Strikes\’ Funk N\’ Beats series makes a swift return with a new collection of expertly curated tracks. London-based (by way of Toronto) turntablist and vinyl aficionado Jim Sharp picks up the curation duties for the ninth volume. As one of the scene\’s leading producers of much-loved edits and remixes, regularly selling out his vinyl releases instantly, he can count legends such as DJ Koco, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skratch Bastid, and Lord Finesse amongst his professional admirers. The crate-digging on this collection was always going to be top-notch as his decades of experience are put to full use.
Jim Sharp has not disappointed, the assembled track-list includes some stone-cold classics together with forgotten or overlooked gems and some bang up to date tracks. Jim develops on the ethos from previous releases in the series, to deliver a collection with wide appeal for the most ardent collector and new listener alike. The compilation features Hip-Hop royalty in the form of Stetsasonic\’s Daddy-O and Ugly Duckling alongside from Jim Sharp himself. It also sees much-loved vinyl only tracks from the likes of Shaka Loves You and Skill getting their first digital release. Other stand-out music comes from The Bamboos, Lack of Afro, Sly5thAve, Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Macambos, The Alles, Kraak & Smaak, and many more. As if that wasn\’t enough, Jim has delivered an outstanding DJ mix, showcasing not only his considerable skills but also the album to perfection. This is one hell of a compilation, truly showcasing the finest Funk N\’ Beats.
1. Jim Sharp — Shut It Down Intro (0:38)
2. Sam Krats — Revive Rap (Jim Sharp Remix) [feat. El Da Sensei] (4:48)
3. Jim Sharp — The Man (3:19)
4. Sly5thave — Shiznit (feat. Jesse Fischer) (4:34)
5. Randy Maverick — Pure Love (The Nextmen Remix) (2:46)
6. Lack of Afro — Here We Go Again (feat. Wax, Herbal T & EOM) (4:29)
7. Shaka Loves You — Get Down (3:54)
8. Ugly Duckling — Rio De Janeiro (3:23)
9. LTF — King of Funk (2:29)
10. Natural Self — I Don\’t Need This Trouble (feat. Alice Russell) (4:02)
11. Gizelle Smith;The Mighty Mocambos — Is Right for Love (Swing-O AKA 45 Remix) (4:38)
12. The Alles — Since You\’ve Been Gone (3:21)
13. Marc Hype;Jim Dunloop — Make Your Move (4:14)
14. Dynamo Productions — Give Some Space (Krafty Kuts vs. The Mexican Remix) (4:46)
15. Itsu Uno — Shooter (Super Sharp B-Boy) (4:07)
16. Kidda — Real Good Thing (Diesler Remix) (4:56)
17. Ali B — Swing It (Jim Sharp Remix) [feat. Afika NX] (4:08)
18. X-Ray Ted — Get It Started (2:34)
19. Kraak;Smaak — Squeeze Me (feat. Ben Westbeech) (3:18)
20. The Bamboos — Ride on (4:17)
21. Skill — Break It Down (2:42)
22. Daddy-O — Drumma Man (2:56)