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The eclectic mix of sounds contained on this CD is a wonderful homage to the DJ’s broad tastes, but has a clear focus on Andy Smith’s science - the art of the break. His first mix CD entitled ‘The Document’ hit the streets in 1998 and amassed unprecedented critical acclaim (selling over 100,000 units). It segued tracks from artists such as Tom Jones (way before he came back in vogue with tracks like Reload and Stoned in Love); Peggy Lee (sample source for the Beastie Boys single Ch-Check It Out); The Jungle Brothers and even The Spencer Davis Group. This was new to record buyers but for Smith this mixed bag of treasures formed the typical contents of his DJ set. So with your appetite suitably whetted and ears no doubt dripping at the thought of placing DJ Andy Smith’s ‘Freestyle Mix’ CD into your stereo, let me elaborate further on the blessed contents of this disc.The CD opens with ‘Sounds Start Rockin’ a veritable break-fest, which has already been getting heavy rotation on Kiss FM from Joe Ransom, this track also represents Andy’s first foray into solo production and is due to be released as a limited edition 12” in September. So collectors place your pre-orders now or prepare to be disappointed when the shops are all sold-out. The CD features a wide variety of very obscure musicians from all across the globe, from the more well known (Flow Dynamics, The New Mastersounds) to the lesser know (Nick The Record, Clarence Foster & The Internal Revenue Service). The CD also features an exclusive track (never to be released anywhere else) called ‘Freestyle Mash Up’, which is precisely that: a mash up of tracks from the extensive Freestyle catalogue, all blended together by Andy in true hip-hop style. |
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