"”A collection of electro works in which the cyber fantasy of the 1980s continues to dance to this day.’’
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock
Point: A historical masterpiece that can be said to be the cornerstone of electro. A song that bridges hip-hop and dance music with a synthesizer riff and vocal sample. This work is still talked about today as ““futuristic hip-hop’’ that flourished along with breakdance culture.
Attraction: Origins of electro, futuristic hip-hop
Tracklist
A1. Planet Rock (Vocal)
A2. Bonus Beats I
B. Planet Rock (Instrumental)
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Afrika Bambaataa & WestBam – Agharta
Point: Collaboration EP released by Germany’s Low Spirit. Afrika Bambaataa and West Bum resonate together to create a fantastic sound that depicts a “subterranean urban landscape.” This album includes multiple remixes, allowing you to enjoy the intersection of electro and techno.
Charm: Electro x techno fantastic collaboration
Tracklist
A. Agharta - The City Of Shamballa (Subterranean World) (Original)
B1. Agharta - The City Of Shamballa (Subterranean World) (Dr. Rhythm's Higher State Of Trommelwirbel)
B2. Agharta - The City Of Shamballa (Subterranean World) (Accapella)
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Arthur Baker vs. Rennie Pilgrem – Like No Other (Remixes)
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Highlights: A remix album by electro pioneer Arthur Baker, reconstructed in a big beat and electro style by UK breakbeat heavyweight Rennie Pilgrem. The attraction is ““a new interpretation by two people who built a bridge between Electro and hip-hop’’.
Charm: Electro pioneering spirit revived through remixing
Tracklist
A. Like No Other (Rennie Pilgrem Mix Pt 1)
B. Like No Other (Rennie Pilgrem Mix Pt 2)
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Cari Lekebusch – Universalsessions – Instrumentalicks
Point: “Side B” is a dark song with a particularly strong electro feel. A ““mechanical tension’’ wafts through the tranquil atmosphere, drawing you into a cool yet profound worldview.
Charm: Dark and tense electro
Tracklist
A. Conrad 4 (Instrumental)
B. Video Hi 8 (Instrumental)
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Beroshima – Dance The Machine
Point: A release by Frank Muller of the German electro project Beroshima formed in 1994. Ulrich Schnauss has also participated, and their electro sound is a fusion of minimal and disco approaches.
Charm: Minimal and disco electro
Tracklist
A. Dance The Machine (Extended Version)
B1. Dance The Machine (Minimal Mix)
B2. Dance The Machine (Disco Club Mix)
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Ugra & Albrecht – Retouched EP
Point: A project by German producers Sertac Ugra and Sören Albrecht. This is a rare track that combines electro and house, with a sophisticated house feel and an electro edge.
Appeal: Sophisticated electro x house track
Tracklist
A. Retouched
B. Schmetterball
Youtube
Del Costa & Pedro Goya – Freaky Mike
Highlights: A work by a veteran Portuguese producer duo. Contains the original and remix versions, allowing you to enjoy minimal and danceable electro tracks.
Charm: Minimal and danceable electro
Tracklist
A. Freaky Mike (Original Cut)
B. Freaky Mike (DJ All Star & Don Disco Remix)
Youtube
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