Makin Moves Vinilo y CD

Review: Makin' Moves dig deep for this one - an unreleased 2005 studio session from Afronaught (Orin Walters of Bugz in the Attic) and Justin Chapman (Kemeticjust), finally seeing the light of day. Born out of a chance meeting in London during the heyday of the broken beat scene, it's a time capsule from an era when nights like Co-op at Plastic People were pushing a fresh, soulful sound that still resonates today. Justin's vocal touches on themes of political oppression in the US, delivered with real feeling and weight. The late, great Phil Asher was such a fan, he jumped on the remix - his 'Restless Soul Dub' strips things back but keeps the warmth intact. Also in the package is a standout Blaktones Mix, a proper bruk workout that channels peak Afronaught energy. Timeless sounds from key players - rough, raw and still hitting hard.

Review: Makin' Moves ushers in 2025 with a fiery four-tracker from Detroit's Javonntte, a producer whose journey through the city's vibrant musical landscape is etched into every groove. A veteran of the early 90s house scene, Javonntte honed his craft alongside luminaries like Blake Baxter and Amp Fiddler, his experience evident in the sheer breadth and depth of this collection. 'Chicago' is a pulsating homage to his hometown, its jacking rhythms and soulful chords imbued with the spirit of the city's dance music legacy. 'Good Vibration' exudes a radiant energy, its infectious melodies and uplifting vocals a testament to the joyous side of house music. 'What' takes a darker turn, its hypnotic groove and yearning vocals conjuring images of late-night introspection and soul-searching on the dancefloor. 'White Wing Dove' is a glorious ascent, its gospel-tinged chords and soaring vocals are exemplary of Javonntte's ability to weave spirituality and dancefloor energy into a cohesive whole. A great reminder that Javonntte's deep roots in house music continue to nourish his creativity

Review: Long-serving, jazz-loving deep house duo Kemetic Just have been working with Terrence Downs for years, with the singer's soulful vocals appearing on many of their tracks over the last two decades. There's no original mix of 'We R Culture' here, but rather a quartet of club-ready remixes. DJ Spinna leads the way with vocal and instrumental variations of his 'Galactic Soul Mix' - a gorgeously colourful, pin-sharp shuffle through synth-powered deep house loveliness with all of the intricate musical touches and kaleidoscopic keyboard solos you'd expect from the NYC producer. Elsewhere, Wipe The Needle re-frames the track as a breezy, musically rich slab of jazz-funk-tinged broken beat of the sort regularly served up by Dego and Kaidi Tatham, while the Househeads mix is a carnival-ready, samba-house treat.