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New lower pricing. "Even before rising to international attention with Jurassic 5, Cut Chemist was known as one of best DJs in the game. Whether it's his solo releases on his own A Stable Sound imprint or over-the-top live performances with DJ Shadow such as Brainfreeze, Cut has always provided his audience with a musical experience that's fascinating, challenging and full on dope. Presented here is his latest, ultra-limited vinyl offering -- Funk Off Megamix. The debossed razor blade on the cover is a call out to the 'cut n paste' fashion of all of his mixes like The Litmus Test and Sound Of The Police. Funk Off Megamix explores the world of early 80s synth and drum machines primarily using material from his compilation Cut Chemist presents Funk Off. Cut redefines this gritty dark post punk sound culled from original cassettes into a hip hop club dance floor ready mix equally enjoyable when spun on your own turntable."
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ASS 008LP
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LP version. First pressing on LP comes with 7" containing previously unreleased tracks by Vox Populi! and Pacific 231. Vox Populi!, a 1980s French post-punk/industrial/minimal collective known for circulating cassette-only releases, gets the reissue treatment lovingly curated by turntablist/producer DJ Cut Chemist. In 2004, while on tour/record-digging in Milan, Italy, Jurassic 5 founder and DJ Cut Chemist picked up a compilation featuring a group named Vox Populi!, whose track "Megamix" caught his attention. As familiar as he was with early hip-hop releases that pioneered the megamix (The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash, Double Dee & Steinski's Lessons series), this was clearly coming from a different set of cultural reference points. Originally released in the '80s, the track was not rooted in disco, hip-hop, or in DJ history, but rather in the sounds of post-punk and industrial music. The rudimentary "scratching" present on the song was abrasive, and probably executed with a reel-to-reel tape machine rather than a turntable. Its intended effect was not to bridge two songs or breaks, but to jar the listener out of what was otherwise a seamless club track experience. "Musique concrète" is what the collective (Vox, Pacific 231, H.N.A.S., X Ray Pop, and others) might have called their approach at the time. "Wild Style on dust," was how Cut's collaborator Tom Fitzgerald described it. Finding this record ultimately led to Cut Chemist tracking down the group, bonding over shared aesthetics and getting their blessing for this collection, which includes unreleased tracks, photographs and little-seen flyers and art from the group. Their original output was primarily on cassette with the occasional vinyl LP/EP released on their own Vox Man Records imprint, or on other like-minded independent labels. Including extensive insert liner notes.
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Vox Populi!, a 1980s French post-punk/industrial/minimal collective known for circulating cassette-only releases, gets the reissue treatment lovingly curated by turntablist/producer DJ Cut Chemist. In 2004, while on tour/record-digging in Milan, Italy, Jurassic 5 founder and DJ Cut Chemist picked up a compilation featuring a group named Vox Populi!, whose track "Megamix" caught his attention. As familiar as he was with early hip-hop releases that pioneered the megamix (The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash, Double Dee & Steinski's Lessons series), this was clearly coming from a different set of cultural reference points. Originally released in the '80s, the track was not rooted in disco, hip-hop, or in DJ history, but rather in the sounds of post-punk and industrial music. The rudimentary "scratching" present on the song was abrasive, and probably executed with a reel-to-reel tape machine rather than a turntable. Its intended effect was not to bridge two songs or breaks, but to jar the listener out of what was otherwise a seamless club track experience. "Musique concrète" is what the collective (Vox, Pacific 231, H.N.A.S., X Ray Pop, and others) might have called their approach at the time. "Wild Style on dust," was how Cut's collaborator Tom Fitzgerald described it. Finding this record ultimately led to Cut Chemist tracking down the group, bonding over shared aesthetics and getting their blessing for this collection, which includes unreleased tracks, photographs and little-seen flyers and art from the group. Their original output was primarily on cassette with the occasional vinyl LP/EP released on their own Vox Man Records imprint, or on other like-minded independent labels. Limited run on CD and LP, including extensive insert liner notes.
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ASS 006EP
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First single from forthcoming Cut Chemist album, Blackbird. "These two have come together to create a new song that delivers a much different texture than his past catalogue. 'It's much more punk than anything I've ever done before,' says Cut. 'Outro' also features live drums played by Deantoni Parks (John Cale, Meshell Ndegeochello, Mars Volta) and L.A.'s own Lonnie Marshall (Marshall Law, Weapon Of Choice) on bass. Cut as usual, blends these live instruments with samples so seamlessly that you can't tell the difference between the two. For the hip hop purist, his skills behind the turntables still play a role here as there is a fierce scratch section at the end that will please any DJ enthusiast. This maxi single also features instrumental, scratchapella and bonus beat versions of the song along with an authentic half time dub that will destroy sound systems across the globe."
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ASS 007EP
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7" single from forthcoming Cut Chemist album, Blackbird. Features a dub version of side B. "'Outro' features live drums played by Deantoni Parks (John Cale, Meshell Ndegeochello, Mars Volta) and L.A.'s own Lonnie Marshall (Marshall Law, Weapon Of Choice) on bass. Cut as usual, blends these live instruments with samples so seamlessly that you can't tell the difference between the two. For the hip hop purist, his skills behind the turntables still play a role here as there is a fierce scratch section at the end that will please any DJ enthusiast."
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"Cut Chemist's The Litmus Test is a self-mixed retrospective showcasing one of the 1990's great DJ/producers' repertoire. Originally released in 2004, the album ushered in his solo era as a precursor to his Warner Brothers debut release The Audience Is Listening. A mix of selected productions/mixes Cut Chemist had done to date - some for hire, some for pleasure, and many for the group he'd become famous with, Jurassic 5. This compilation is a good snapshot of his career, and makes one realize the level of talent that was quietly lurking behind the turntables in J5 - from his work with retro-funk label Now Again ('Bunky's Pick') to backpack hip hop kids Ugly Duckling to futuristic complex rappers Blackalicious and bedroom cut-up exercises in 'Lesson 6,' Cut Chemist made a case that established his legacy as one of the greats of the era, expertly segueing and blending a catalogue of his own compositions, ending up with a new album, which turns out to be a real solid listen. For fans of: DJ Shadow, Edan, Q-Bert, Jurassic 5, Quannum, The Roots, Stones Throw Records and the cut-up genre."
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Subtitled: A Live One Turntable Mix Of African And South American Inspired Music. "This CD contains African and South American inspired music from around the world. It was constructed for the first of Mochilla's Timeless series on February 1st, 2009. I had the privilege of performing this set opening for Mulatu Astatke, which was his very first Los Angeles appearance. I recorded the rehearsal using the best parts of multiple takes. This live mix was performed using one Technics turntable, one Rane mixer, and a Boss RC50 loop pedal. Only original 7-inch and LP pressings were used. Special thanks to everybody at Mochilla for having me be part of this historic event. Shout-outs to Egon and Quantic for the opening sets and ongoing inspiration." - Cut Chemist
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