Jazz FM - Nu Cool - (1998)

Jazz FM Records ‎– JAZZFMCD09

This is a brilliant release packed with fantastic songs. It was later re-released on the Hed Kandi label, which itself was purchased by Ministry Of Sound, I believe?

Highlights for me include Nuyorican Soul's Rotary Connection cover 'I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun', Camelle Hinds' sublime 'Saulsalito Calling', Jamiroquai 'Blow Your Mind', Urban Species 'Spiritual Love' (this is the better version of it, strangely missing from the single), Leena Conquest's 'Boundaries' as featured elsewhere here, Mother Earth 'Jesse' and the superb Curtis Mayfield cover 'The Other Side Of Town' by Julian Joseph featuring Sharon Musgrave, which gives the haunting original a more upbeat feel.

And by listing those I'm doing the others a disservice. There's not a bad track here so enjoy!

Tracklist CD1

1. Nuyorican Soul - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun 5:16
2. Camelle Hinds - Saulsalito Calling 4:02
3. Jamiroquai - Blow Your Mind 8:34
4. Nite Flyte - Coast To Coast (Extended Club Mix) 7:07
5. Hit The Boom - Here Comes The Sun 5:25
6. Blacknuss Feat. Robyn, Joshua* & Abel - Roll With Me 5:11
7. Drizabone - The Last Time 5:30
8. Soundscape UK With Rita Campbell - I'll Be Around 4:03
9. S-Tone Inc. - Time 4:58
10. Down To The Bone - Staten Island Groove 7:02
11. The Quiet Boys Feat. Camelle Hinds - Everybody Loves The Sunshine  5:25
12. Freedom Or Not - In The City 5:29

Tracklist CD2

1. Erykah Badu - Next Lifetime 6:30
2. Urban Species - Spiritual Love 5:12
3. Morcheeba - Part Of The Process 4:26
4. Greg Frank - Live And Love 3:57
5. Leena Conquest - Boundaries (Radio Edit) 4:12
6. Dust - Donna 5:25
7. Ohm Guru - Never Be There 6:31
8. Vanessa Rubin - Gotta B Everything 5:45
9. Julian Joseph Feat. Sharon Musgrave - The Other Side Of Town 5:40
10. Mother Earth - Jesse 5:02
11. Folasade - Eyes On The Prize 4:45
12. Anthea - Don't Explain 3:59
13. Rad. - Elboy 5:05
14. Four 80 East - Table For Two 4:30

Download: JFM-NC.7z | Filesize: 285.5MB

M-Beat featuring Jamiroquai - Do U Know Where You're Coming From - (1996)

Renk Records, CDRENK63

320 Re-Up!

Back in 1996, seemingly from out of nowhere, a weird collaboration happened. M-Beat (a guy best known for the jungle track Incredible with General Levy) made a funky slice of Drum & Bass with perennial Acid jazz faves Jamiroquai.

However, the results were most definitely not weird. Anything but, in fact. The combination of D&B tempo drums and 70’s funk permeating this track (you’ve got to love those wah-wah guitars) work very well indeed alongside Jay Kay's always catchy vocals, giving Jamiroquai one of their punchier, funkier moments.

This is proper future funk.

There are several versions, with not a great deal to pick from between them, but I always err on the side of the Extended Mix, which kicks some serious bootie (and has more wah-wah's and vibes).

Essential stuff!

An edit of this track made its way onto certain editions of the Travelling Without Moving CD as an unheralded bonus track.

PS - Stop the press... I've added the vinyl only Jumping Jack Frost remix, which is highly chilled full D&B version. Well worth adding to your collection.

Tracklist

1. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Original Mix)
2. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Touch Of Horn Mix)
3. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Extended Mix)
4. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Full Horns Mix)
5. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Intelligent Groove Mix)
6. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Dextrous Remix)
7. Do You Know Where You're Coming From (Jumping Jack Frost Remix)

Download: MB&J-DYKWYCF File size: 67.1 MB

Triviality: The tracklisting differs slightly between the back of the inlay card (displayed above, and which I've included in the .ZIP file), and the folded "lip" part of the inlay card. Have a look and see what I mean. I've gone with the ones listed above, but you might want to amend the track names if you feel I should have gone for the others.

Jamiroquai - Stillness In Time - CD1 & CD2 - (1995)

Sony Soho Square ‎– 662025 2, Orenda (2) ‎– 662025 2

Some classic era Jamiroquai for you, this time with one of the strongest cuts off their second LP, Return Of The Space Cowboy.

'Stillness In Time' is a track that starts slowly, almost formulaic. In fact, back in the day it took me a while to appreciate it with my minimal attention span. I preferred Space Cowboy (the single version) and Half The Man.  However, once this kicks in it sounds fantastic! I have to say the band are on point here, rocking a dope jazz-funk groove that they started moving away from on later albums. 

Out of either mix on this disc I tend to go for the Vinyl Version as I like the slightly extended nature of it, and once that groove starts, I don't like letting it go! The other tracks are two of the David Morales mix variants. Great for the dancefloor, and timeless house clasics in their own right, but I do prefer the funky flavours of the original single mix, not included.

CD1 Tracklist

1. Stillness In Time (Radio Edit)
2. Space Cowboy (Classic Radio)
3. Space Cowboy (Classic Dub)
4. Stillness In Time (Vinyl Version)

So CD2 is one of these mini greatest hits affairs that Jamiroquai love to do.

Stillness In Time (Vinyl Version), my favourite version of this track, gets another airing. Followed up with album tracks Emergency On Planet Earth (a fave of mine), Space Cowboy and Light Years. Pretty standard stuff really.

CD2 (Greatest Hits) Tracklist

1. Stillness In Time (Vinyl Version)
2. Emergency On Planet Earth
3. Space Cowboy
4. Light Years (Radio Edit)

Download: J-SIT1&2.7z | Filesize: 87.7MB

M-Beat featuring Jamiroquai - Do U Know Where You're Coming From (1996)

Renk Records, CDRENK63

I dug this one out especially for Mickey, whom I know is something of a Jamiroquai fan.

Back in 1996, seemingly from out of nowhere, a weird collaboration happened. M-Beat (a guy best known for the jungle track Incredible with General Levy) made a funky slice of Drum & Bass with perennial Acid jazz faves Jamiroquai.

Like I said, weird.

However, the results were most definitely not weird. Anything but, in fact. The combination of D&B tempo drums and 70’s funk permeating this track (you’ve got to love those wah-wah guitars) work very well indeed alongside Jay Kay's always catchy vocals, giving Jamiroquai one of their punchier, funkier moments. This is proper future funk.

There are several versions, with not a LOT to pick from between them, but I always err on the side of the Extended Mix, which kicks some serious bootie (and has more wah-wah's and vibes).

Essential stuff!

Do check out the second link, it contains the Jumpin' Jack Frost remix that was only on the 12", and so wasn't on this CD.

An edit of this track made its way onto certain editions of the Travelling Without Moving CD as an unheralded bonus track.

• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Original Mix)
• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Touch Of Horn Mix)
• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Extended Mix)
• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Full Horns Mix)
• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Intelligent Groove Mix)
• Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Dextrous Remix)

The Download Link is here: Download
Filename: Do U Know Where You're Coming From.zip File size: 33.1 MB

Triviality: The tracklisting differs slightly between the back of the inlay card (displayed above, and which I've included in the .ZIP file), and the folded "lip" part of the inlay card. Have a look and see what I mean. I've gone with the ones listed above, but you might want to amend the track names if you feel I should have gone for the others.