Published: May 7th, 2007
Exeter-based Functional Records hits 50 following 10 years of releasing some of the best breakbeat pressure in the scene. To celebrate they prepare to drop a 12” double pack featuring four top remixes of classic Functional back cat alongside ‘Functional’s Finest Moments’ a discount compilation album compiled by Functional artist and long-time resident of the labels sister club night Beatz & Bobz – Tom Real.
Born as an offshoot to the UK’s longest running monthly breaks club night Beatz & Bobz as a way to gain exposure for residents and to showcase music from west country artists, the last 10 years have seen Functional Records grow to become one of the most respected labels in it’s field. Originally focused on west country artists such as Spoon Wizard, Silken and Phantom Beats Functional soon grew to feature releases from some of the major players in the UK breaks scene and beyond.
‘Functional’s Finest Moments’ compiled by Tom Real represents the labels finest releases to date. Featuring 12 original productions and remixes from the likes of Tayo Vs Precision Cuts, Dreadzone, Rob Smith, Will White, Rennie Pilgrem, Tom Real Vs The Rogue Element, DJ Killer, Boabinga & ID, Ben & Lex and many more, this album not only charts the labels path over the last 10 years but also goes some way to provide a definitive journey through the last 10 years of breaks. As this compilation is part of Functional Record’s 50th Release / 10th Anniversary it will be available at the special price of £5.99
Tom Real has been resident at Functional Record’s sister club night Beatz & Bobz since the tail end of the 90’s. Having watched the breaks scene explode and develop he has always been a keen enthusiast of the sound mixing it up alongside house music, electro and techno. Joining the label with production partner The Rogue Element in 2003, the pair have gone on to deliver five killer singles for the label and helped push Functional into becoming one of the finest labels on the planet.
Functional Records’ 50th Release coincides with Beatz & Bobz 10th Anniversary and 2007 will see a series of big celebrations. Alongside this album and Functional’s massive 50th release watch out for a mini-tour including Supercharged in Brighton featuring Tom Real (30/5) Beatz & Bobz at it’s spiritual home on Exeter with Rennie Pilgrem (1/6 where Rennie Pilgrem will be recording Beatz & Bobz 10 live in the club – the 10th anniversary mix album to mark this milestone year) Spectrum in Nottingham featuring Dreadzone (2/6) NSB @ Herbal in London featuring Functional all stars Dreadzone, DJ Killer (First UK club appearance for Spain’s No1 Breaks DJ), Tom Real and Plaza Da Funk! Various festivals through the summer and leading up to two massive birthday parties in October!
‘Functional Finest Moments compiled By Tom Real’ comes out on June 18th
Tracklisting
1: Spoon Wizard ‘Shoe Monkey’ FB002
2: Dreadzone ‘Elevate’ FB039
3: Will White ‘Digital Funk’ (Rennie Pilgrem RMX) FB040
4: Tom Real Vs The Rogue Element ‘He’s So Hot Right Now’ FB038
5: Tayo Vs Precision Cuts ‘Breakbeat Girl’ FB031
6: DJ Killer ‘I Want Your Love’ FB018
7: Slide ‘Frakkar’ (Spoon Wizard RMX) FB014
8: Tom Real Vs The Rogue Element ‘Feel My…’ FB046
9: Rocca & 5th Suite ‘Wet Wendy’ FB023
10: Brothers Of Funk Vs Darren Chapman ‘G13’ FB007
11: Ben & Lex ‘Sound Gal’ (Boabinga & ID RMX) FB043
12: Rob Smith ‘Give Love’ (Tayo Vs Care In The Community RMX (FB044)
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