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TARGET’S NEW BEAT STORY: "Various Artists" div. BPM (LP Indisc)This is the second compilation LP from the Target label, featuring a mix of new tracks and remixes from some of the names on the first volume, such as PLB System, Neon, and The Caravan. The standout track on this album is "Call The Cops" by Beathoven (116 BPM), which is already a club hit in many discos due to its […]
VOOR DEN BROODE: "Waarom Ikke" 118 BPM (12" VW Records, import Belgium)As the title suggests, this track is a laugh from start to finish. It humorously recounts the story of the kidnapping of Van Den Boeynants in Flemish. One person’s misfortune is another’s amusement, as this track demonstrates. The instrumentation is delightfully cheerful, and the narrator’s accent is simply superb. This is arguably the most original and entertaining new beat […]
GERMAN BEAT SYNDROME: "Tanz Der Mussolini" 140 BPM (12" VW Records, Belgium Import) Introducing two Yugoslav artists, also known under the alias In Sotto Vocce, a familiar name to new dance enthusiasts. They have finally delivered a cover of the renowned cult hit by D.A.F. from 1982, "Der Mussolini." Although this version packs more punch than the original, it comes off a bit too polished. The synthesizers sound overly tame, […]
BIG BANG!: "Acid Radio" 115 BPM (12" Rodger Records, Boudisque). The maxi singles on the Rodger label are not always of the highest quality, but with Big Bang!, they've hit the mark. "Acid Radio" utilizes fat bass synths, occasionally interspersed with the sound of a ripping guitar. The beat is extremely slow, and the lyrics are limited to the title. The static mix is indeed a bit too static, but the interference mix on the B-side should be more workable. […]
NEON: "The Album" various BPM (LP Target, Indisc).Last month, I discussed Neon in detail. Once again, they make their presence known with a second LP. It’s another collection of their singles. What’s the difference from "The Best Of" besides the label? Not the tracks—they’re practically the same—but these are different mixes, and "The Album" includes 2 extra tracks. So, if you want to have these cover artists in your collection, […]
DANTON’S VOICE: "Kick Your..." 108 BPM (12” KK Records, Belgium import).Danton’s Voice marks the first new beat release on Zazaboem, a sublabel of KK Records. Similar to Big Bang!, the tempo is quite purist, contradicting the trend of new beat tempo approaching 120 BPM. "Kick Your..." is a rather sparse and minimalistic track. The B-side features a diet mix, but at this tempo, it's impossible to lose even a gram, so I recommend adjusting the pitch to your preference.https://youtu.be/1QX3tvgA8Pc
Just like in the house section, we must also note here that the supply of compilation LPs is enormous. This is mainly because new beat has only recently broken through in France and Spain. Consequently, a lot of familiar work is once again entering our country through imports. Titles like "The Sound Of Belgium," "This Is New Beat," and "Acid The Worst Of..." already reveal that there's little or nothing […]
