TNT Vinilo y CD

Review: A warm welcome back to TNT Records, a Freeze Records offshoot initially established in 1992 as a vehicle for boss Todd Terry's 'Unreleased' series EPs. Like that series, 'Cuttin' Grooves' is packed with club-focused box jams from the producer's archives, with most - if not all - of the material on show being recorded in the late '80s and early '90s. Opener 'Don't Stop' is a bustling, freestyle-meets-hip-house workout rich in cyber-kinetic synth stabs, bubbly bass and tight scratches, while 'Jammin' Just Understand' is reminiscent of the NYC legend's hip-house-era late '80s club cuts. 'Feel It (Instrumental Mix)' is a sub-heavy workout that sounds like it was inspired by early UK bleep and bass records, 'Tee's In Feel' is a house re-shape of Donna Summer, and 'Tee's Groove' is the missing link between hip-house and early UK house classic 'Koro-Koro'.

Review: Cuttin' Grooves Vol. 2 is a tribute to the classic house sound of Todd Terry, one of the pioneers of the genre. The four tracks on this vinyl are all samples of his signature style: raw, funky and energetic. The dub mix of 'Happy' is a catchy and uplifting tune with a soulful vocal sample and a bouncy bassline. 'J.C. Damage' is a darker and harder track with a distorted synth and a hypnotic groove, while 'Jungle Pussy' is a tribal and percussive track with a wild and exotic vibe. Over on the flip, there's the classic 'Just Wanna Bang' which is a fun and playful number with a cheeky vocal sample and a funky guitar riff, while The L.D.F. Bang Edit adds some extra spice to the original with some crisp drums and effects. This vinyl is a must-have for any house lover who appreciates the legacy of this New York City legend.