The First Phase

A 6 track broken beat album () — released July 4th 2011 on Far Out Recordings

Far Out Recordings are proud to release 'The First Phase', the new album by Troubleman aka Mark Pritchard, released back in March 2005. A collection of new exclusives, hard-to-find remixes and early tracks, 'The First Phase' shows the development of Mark's inimitable Troubleman style. It's not hard to see why his effortless blend of hip-hop, funk, soul, drum 'n' bass, electro, easy listening, reggae and Detroit techno has won him fans as diverse as Kenny Dope, Carl Craig, Jazzy Jeff, Seiji, Zed Bias and Gilles Peterson. 'The First Phase' gathers together four new exclusive tracks produced by Mark since 'Time Out Of Mind' was released, plus six formative early Troubleman cuts and Mark Pritchard remixes previously only ever released on LTD 12" runs and now available for the first time together on CD. NEW EXCLUSIVES: Originally intended to be opposite sides of a funk-reggae 7", 'The First Phase' and 'Intergalactic You, Intergalactic Me' show Mark's love for all things dub. Detroit techno has always been an influence for Mark and is apparent on the next exclusive, the full on motor city banger 'The Switch'. The final exclusive cut is 'The Otherness', a slice of deep twisted breaks with a Global Communications vibe. CLASSIC REMIXES: The Troubleman project was born sometime around 98 following the two now legendary remixes Mark completed of Azymuth tracks for Far Out: 'Carambola' (1998) and 'Pieces Of Ipanema' (1999), both of which are featured here. These, alongside his remix of Stereo's 'Stereo People' were formative in encapsulating the Troubleman dancefloor sound that is loved by both house and broken beat heads. Despite being five years old these mixes still rough the dancefloor as well as any current big tune.
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