The Next Chapter EP

A 4 track ep () — released August 14th 2006 on Switchstance Recordings UG

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2006 marks the fifth anniversary of Switchstance Recordings, the renowned German label for all things funky and dope. Five years of Switchstance means five years of continuous producing, DJing, promoting and putting out fine records, led through the troubled waters of the post-2000s international music business by the label's founder and managing director Tom Strauch, his partner and label manager Bernd 'Kinski' Roesler and their longtime fellow producers, DJs, networkers and, last not least, friends. Five years of Switchstance also means THE NEXT CHAPTER in the FANTASTIC FREERIDING legacy, the label's own regular artist showcase albums that have become a major staple in the crates of some of the world's most beloved HipHop, Downtempo, Broken Beat and NuJazz DJs and producers - and who will no doubt be delighted by this exclusive appetizer for the forthcoming FANTASTIC FREERIDING double album. The FANTASTIC FREERIDING - THE NEXT CHAPTER - EP contains four flamin' new tracks by all Switchstance heads, painting the by now trademark collage of the label's various styles all anew in bright and shiny colours. Opening the EP is GYPSY SOUL by KABANJAK - a dreamy yet percussive reflection that takes you right back to a campfire near the mediterranean shore. NEW MARCH is pure PROTASSOV: Beats, way fatter than his own bum, plus sounds, melodies and samples that go their own ways but always right forward. DEELA here makes a glorious return (were they ever gone?) with GHOST SONG, a fine specimen of Broken Beats that is sure to rock the more advanced dancefloors. Closing the EP is an uptempo funk track that was conceived right after ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS survived their first DJ trip to beautiful Greece - involving hardly any sleep, a near plane crash and totalling at a hectic 36 HOURS. All tracks on the FANTASTIC FREERIDING - THE NEXT CHAPTER - EP are exclusives and not included on the album of the same name, to be released in July '06. From spliffed up beats to jazzed out grooves, Switchstance is the source for dope tracks across the board! Fort Knox Five (USA) From Jazz to Cinematic sounds, from Rare Groove to Reggae and from Hip Hop to Post Rock : this is a trip and you'll go far beyond !!! congratulations for the album, this is really good! Kid Loco (FR) Thank God for Switchstance! Mellow, deep, dubby freeriding for the folks out there that wonder what happened to Kruder and Dorfmeister. Now I've got my soundtrack for Summer!' Gunnar Hissam (Om Records / USA) I enjoy the many different shades & moods of the music presented here, hold together by a passion for funky hip-hop breaks & laidback atmospheres. Relaxed, soulful & deep while still danceable. I 'm lovin' the whole compilation! David Borsu (Counterpoint Rec. / B) Switchstance Recordings continue establishing their unique sounds with another strong release. respect! (Karsten John/Vinyl Vibes / D) Great label that always brings the funk! Rob Life (Breakin Bread Rec. / UK) Expect to see '36 Hours' as No. 1 in my next chart, it's a Jelly Jazz rocker cut! Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz / UK) Amazing EP!!! Chart: #1 This REALLY REALLY BLEW ME AWAY!! All amazing tracks but will be caining the '36 HOURS' track this time next year!! fast & funky!! will be in the box for a few months!!! Diesler (Tru Thoughts / UK)'
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