DJ-Kicks: The Black Album
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DJ-Kicks: Rockers Hi-Fi (also known as DJ-Kicks: The Black Album) is a DJ mix album
, mixed
by Rockers Hi-Fi
. It was released on 19 May, 1997 on the Studio !K7
independent record label
as part of the DJ-Kicks
series.
The album was compiled and mixed by Rockers Hi-Fi, with additional vocals by MC Farda P.
DJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. When a DJ mix or DJ mixset is recorded onto some medium, it is often referred to as a mix tape...
, mixed
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
by Rockers Hi-Fi
Rockers Hi-Fi
Rockers Hi-Fi were an electronic dub/dance outfit formed in Birmingham, England in 1992 as Original Rockers. In 1994 they changed their name to Rockers Hi-Fi...
. It was released on 19 May, 1997 on the Studio !K7
Studio !K7
Studio !K7 is an independent record label based in Berlin, Germany that focuses mostly on electronic music. The name is an abbreviation of the company's original Berlin address, Kaiserdamm 7 . !K7 has since opened branch offices in New York City, Hamburg, London, and Tokyo.It has four independent...
independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
as part of the DJ-Kicks
DJ-Kicks
DJ-Kicks is a series of DJ mix albums, mixed by various artists for the independent record label !K7 Records.-History:...
series.
The album was compiled and mixed by Rockers Hi-Fi, with additional vocals by MC Farda P.
Track listing
- "Rockers Intro" - Farda P – 0:05
- "Theme From Kung Fu" - Jeff DannaJeff DannaJeffrey W. “Jeff” Danna is a composer and musician noted for his work in film scores.A reluctant piano student at age eight, he found solace in the guitar at age eleven. Danna began playing professionally at fifteen until a hand injury in 1987 curtailed his performance career...
– 2:15 - "He Builds The World" - Small Fish with Spine – 6:20
- "Feel" - Kid Loops – 5:07
- "Candles & Versions" - Wraparound Sounds – 4:04
- "Up Through The Down Pipe" - DJ Grizzly – 4:02
- "Dub Angel" - Snooze vs DJ CamDJ CamDJ Cam is a French DJ. His tunes are almost entirely a hybrid of both hip-hop and jazz music, and is presented in an abstract manner. His first LP was Underground Vibes in 1994, and was revolutionary for its time, featuring familiar jazz samples and many vibe samples and heavy hip-hop influences...
– 1:58 - "Varispeed" - Electric J – 5:40
- "Callacop" - Deep Space Network – 2:59
- "Long Life" - Prince Far I And The ArabsPrince Far IPrince Far I was a Jamaican reggae deejay, producer and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics against measures initiated towards violent crime.-Biography:He was born Michael James Williams in...
– 4:38 - "Com-unique-ation" - Cee-Mix – 6:34
- "Never Tell You (featuring Tikiman) - Rhythm & SoundBasic ChannelBasic Channel is a production team and record label, composed of Moritz Von Oswald and Mark Ernestus, that originated in Berlin, Germany in 1993. The duo released a number of vinyl-only tracks under various aliases, each of which employed their signature brand of dissonant dub techno...
– 5:47 - "Twisted System" (Ruts D.C.The RutsThe Ruts were a reggae-influenced British punk rock band, notable for the 1979 Top 10 hit "Babylon's Burning", and an earlier single "In a Rut", which was not a hit but was much played and highly regarded by the UK BBC Radio 1 disc jockey, John Peel.-Career:...
Dub) - Terminalhead & Mr. Spee – 4:42 - "g13" - T PowerT PowerT Power is an English drum and bass record producer, from Bow, London. Originally starting his production career in the UK hardcore scene, he moved into jungle. Wanting to avoid the increasing politics within the scene, he began to produce experimental drum and bass, culminating in the album, The...
– 0:51 - "Saidisyabruklinmon" - Dr. Israel vs. Loop – 4:51
- "Bad Head Day" (Subtropic Cut It Up mix) - Lida HusikLida HusikLida Husik is a Washington D.C./ New York City artist who was very prominent in the 90's. She released three albums for New York based label Shimmy Disc. She later signed a deal with Caroline Records/Astralwerks releasing a psychadelic record for Astralwerks and a more folky record for Caroline...
– 4:55 - "Dis Ya One" - More Rockers – 6:32
- "Rockers Outro" - Farda P – 0:30
- "The Black Single" (DJ-Kicks Rockers Hi-Fi mix) - Farda P – 4:06