Exeter-based Functional Records hits 50 this month following 9 years of releasing some of the best breakbeat pressure in the scene. To celebrate they prepare to drop an awesome 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 9 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 9 years but also goes some way to provide a definitive journey through the last 9 years of breaks.
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 Tour. 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! With more to be added
Beatz & Bobz 10th Anniversary coincides with Functional’s 50th Release coincides with and 2007 will see a series of big celebrations. Appearances at various festivals through the summer including the Friday Party on the open air G Stage with a massive line up, There will be an Autumn Tour leading up to two massive birthday parties in October!
Tracklist:
1. Spoon Wizard – Shoe Monkey
2. Dreadzone – Elevate
3. Will White – Digital Funk (Rennie Pilgrem Remix)
4. Tom Real vs. The Rogue Element – He’s So Hot Right Now
5. Tayo vs. Precision Cuts – Breakbeat Girl
6. DJ Killer – I Want Your Love
7. Slide – Frakkar (Spoon Wizard Remix)
8. Tom Real vs. The Rogue Element – Feel My…
9. Rocca & 5th Suite – Wet Wendy
10. Brothers Of Funk vs. Darren Chapman – G13
11. Ben & Lex – Sound Gal (Baobinga & ID Remix)
12. Rob Smith – Give Love (Tayo vs. Care In The Community Remix)
12" 50th Release Tracklist:
A: Spoon Wizard - Shoe Monkey (Tom Real Vs The Rogue Element Remix)
B: 5th Suite - Una Funker (Will White Remix)
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Benny.
