Dubeats
The 64th Episode of our Label Lovers series is a very very special one, coming from the mastermind Jimpster, celebrating 25 years of Freerange!
The world of dance music 25 years ago was a very different place from the one we now inhabit. Rave had transitioned through Hardcore into Drum & Bass whilst UK Garage was brewing nicely and the UK pop = charts were full of underground dance records. Meanwhile, the likes of Mo Wax, Ninjatune and Compost were pushing away from the dancefloors, introducing blunted beats, jazz-fusion sonics and a whole new movement to electronic music. It was into this atmosphere that Freerange was born, a UK label that reaches its quarter-century this year. At the helm over the last 25 years has been the partnership of childhood friends Tom Roberts and Jamie ‘Jimpster’ Odell.
It’s been a long and eventful journey, from an era of 56k modems, faxed reaction reports and when DJs still bought actual records, Freerange has weathered many storms and sailed through some of the most revolutionary changes to hit the music industry. Through those 25 years, and like the proverbial comforting sound of Bob Ross’ voice, Jimpster’s own music and those artists he releases through the label remain a constantly reliable, not to mention dance floor-smashing presence through the ups and downs of the house music continuum.
This Anthology brings together some of Jimpster’s finest productions across two double pack vinyl LPs from the preceding two and a half decades, showcasing his detailed approach to production and proving why he continues to thrive in the current scene, continuing to be held in high regard by many of the founding fathers of house music and young up and coming producers alike.
Check out the latest release here, and enjoy his stellar Label Lovers showcase below >> Anthology Volumes One & Two
Tracklist:
Rod Hatcher - Stay Away Pat Bedeau - Dance Of The Inca's (Atjazz Love Soul Remix) D-Ren - Female DJ Merci - Saturday Night Jam Cave Dwellers - Seven Oh Seven Lex & Locke - Cabo Pulmo Gigi Testa - Is This The Future Hamza Rahimtula - Timbuktu Earth Boys - Hush Cumhur Jay - Courage International Last Nubian - Share Your Path Bellaire - Daytime (Session Victim Remix) Soichi Terada - Diving Into Minds
Turn it up & enjoy!
