09 Jul 2003

Mint Royale
Dancehall Places

Faith & Hope/ Illustrious

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No soundclip. A really charming single from an act who no longer get the airplay they deserve. A lovely, beguiling melody and an original one as far as we know.

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Snap vs. Motivo - The Power of Bhangra

Snap vs. Motivo
The Power of Bhangra

Ministry of Sound

As you might guess, this is Snap's classic The Power with the guitar lick from Panjabi MC's hit, plus some...

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08 Jul 2003
Snap vs. Motivo - The Power of Bhangra

Snap vs. Motivo
The Power of Bhangra

Ministry of Sound

As you might guess, this is Snap's classic The Power with the guitar lick from Panjabi MC's hit, plus some...

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07 Jul 2003
Isaac James - Baby Likes It

Isaac James
Baby Likes It

Gut

No soundclip. Issac is an Australian who's teamed up with vocalist Sally Hollingdale to produce this seductive pop dance tune....

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03 Jul 2003
Black Eyed Peas - Where is The Love

Black Eyed Peas
Where is The Love

Interscope

We had no idea who this was when we first heard it and were amazed to discover it was BEP....

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02 Jul 2003
The Features - Blow It Out

The Features
Blow It Out

unsigned

No soundclip today....

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01 Jul 2003
Rooney - Stay Away

Rooney
Stay Away

Geffen

We loved this from the opening chords onwards. Then it gets better - great lyric and a great tune too....

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30 Jun 2003
Something Corporate - If You See Jordan

Something Corporate
If You See Jordan

MCA

Something corporate and something very commercial from an act whose progress in the UK alone should see them survive the...

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27 Jun 2003
DJ Galaga - It's On You

DJ Galaga
It's On You

Zomba/Jive (Holland)

Tempting to say Galaga is the Dutch DJ Otzi but actually this is an original song - as far as...

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26 Jun 2003
Praised Cats feat. Andrea Love - Shined On Me

Praised Cats feat. Andrea Love
Shined On Me

Sound Division Italy / PIAS

No soundclip today. One fifteen second vocal looped for ten minutes - that's about it. Imagine Thomas Bangalter collaborating with...

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25 Jun 2003
Jamie Marshall - Just Enough Of A Moon

Jamie Marshall
Just Enough Of A Moon

unsigned

Jamie is a regular on the London gigging circuit with a very distinctive voice. In Just Enough Of A Moon,...

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20 Jun 2003
Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go

Wayne Wonder
No Letting Go

Greensleeves/VP/Atlantic

No soudclip today. We always loved the clap clappy diwali rhythm on this record but we weren't convinced it was...

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19 Jun 2003
Ikon - The Dove

Ikon
The Dove

Jalapeno

No soundclip today. A jaw-droppingly lovely record that we've heard several times on XFM and Radio 1 but only just...

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18 Jun 2003
Despina Vandi - Gia

Despina Vandi
Gia

Mach 1 (Germany)

So the ethnic/pop crossover continues with Kiss Kiss, the Turkish Eurovision winner, Panjabi MC, Wayne Wonder, and next this. The...

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17 Jun 2003
Cosmic Rough Riders - Because You

Cosmic Rough Riders
Because You

Measured

We first heard this band when they were unsigned (they self released their first two albums) and were struck by...

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16 Jun 2003
Eye in the Sky - Himachal Express

Eye in the Sky
Himachal Express

unsigned

We're not sure whether or not this is a hit – let us know your thoughts – but it is...

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14 Jun 2003
The Mule Boom - Keep It Coming

The Mule Boom
Keep It Coming

unsigned

Unsigned band who gig regularly in London make great pop record shocker. The chorus has that great 'I want you'...

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13 Jun 2003