Ctrl C/Ctrl V - Various Artists

Advantages: Covers a wide spectrum of B Boy influenced music
Disadvantages: For me it is very difficult to choose the best track from the album!

Upon first listening to this album you immediatley realise the immense amount of work that has gone into these crazy sound collages. Some of the edits must have taken eons to compile! The bonus tracks that are mingled with the hectic editmixing give your head just enough time to fully digest what just happened to your ears. The smoothest beats from Harmonic 33 and Si Spex grace the bonus tracks along with quirky skits from The Returner and a real ...
...the reggae hip hop tip. This album is for those who appreciated the skills of Double Dee & Steinski, Coldcut, The Latin Rascals, Omar Santana, Sam Sever etc. and all pioneers of the cut n'paste, editmix and mastermix styles. Having said that all the bonus tracks are winners in their own right as well. This is a proper Hip Hop album covering rap, electro, breaks, funk and true old school vibes. If you already own any of the 33Throwdown vinyl releases ... Read review

Advantages: most tastes covered
Disadvantages: none

A pleasant surprise of quality old skool style cut and paste tracks and some newer tracks on one cd. Brought back a few memories from the good times in the 80's. Some classic breaks here in the mash-up tracks, but far too many to list or even count!! Most of the tracks have been released as vinyl 12's but have been a nightmare to locate and purchase though, or have been out of stock when ordered. I particulaly liked the bonus track "Clear My Throat" ... Read review