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12/10/07 The Nightlight, Bellingham, WA 12/14/07 Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia[1] 01/04/08 Jamcruise, Fort Lauderdale Footnotes
[1] With The Budos Band |
You've heard of Daptone Records, even if you've never heard of their name. 2007 has been a major year for the label, with their artists being used all over albums like Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black", Jay Z's " Roc Boys" single and Mark Ronson's "Version". I love both Winehouse and Ronson albums and decided to check out more of the Daptone Sound when I got a chance to do this review.
The Scion CD Sampler Vol. 19 is Daptone Records Remixed, with a major chunk of the Daptone Artists being featured. Disc One is all remixes and Disc Two are the songs in their original state. However, I have to say that although I enjoyed the remixes I enjoyed the original versions more if only for sentimental value. I used to have to go down South every summer, and at the end of every BBQ some Uncle of mine would pull out his old records and make us all dance, shouting "What you know about that soul youngblood?"
My standouts on the Remixed Disc were The Budos Band's "Chicago Falcon" remixed by Mark Ronson with vox by Wale. I'd heard this on Ronson's Authentic Shit radio show and it's one of my favorite tracks because it just gets you dancing along to the music. It's one of the songs I listen to when I go out.
Sharon Jones is my new hero and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings "Stranded in Your Love" remix is awesome. You don't hear much of her vox on this track, I just like the flowing rap in the background.
Disc Two is where everyone really shines but again Sharon Jones KILLS on "Keep on Looking" and the Daktaris "Etlsugh Ibal Lasiti" and The Budos Band "T.I.B.W.F." are my favorite instrumentals for listening to.
You can pick up the whole Scion Sampler on iTunes for a mere $8.91 along with other Daptone Artists. I even ordered some on vinyl for old times sake. Enjoy!
12/10/2007 22:10:29 ceji my♥posts 
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