30 Jul 2003

What Is The Problem?

Grafiti

679

WE SAY

'Hooligan house' (although we prefer the not entirely serious 'chip hop') has come into its own over the last couple of years. The likes of the Streets and Audio Bullys have created highly original street music, which, more importantly than any trendy title, crosses over. We were told Grafiti was The Streets' Mike Skinner but the press release swears it's an Italian producer who's had a top 10 airplay hit in his homeland. We're featuring the jauntier alternate edit. As riot's go, it's a lot of fun.

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Seelenluft - Manila

Manila

Seelenluft

Back Yard

Manila was released on import last year and we remember at the time loving the kooky lyrics and vocal. The...

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29 Jul 2003
Rishi Rich Project<BR>feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D - Dance With You (Nachna Tere Naal)

Dance With You (Nachna Tere Naal)

Rishi Rich Project
feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D

Virgin

Rishi is one of the hottest producers in the land and is currently working on the new Britney single. Juggy...

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28 Jul 2003
The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into the Sun

Don't Look Back Into the Sun

The Libertines

Rough Trade

Libertines singles just get better and better and this one epitomizes all that's great about them. Tracks that are concise,...

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25 Jul 2003
Fountains Of Wayne - Stacey's Mom

Stacey's Mom

Fountains Of Wayne

S-Curve/Virgin

Fountains Of Wayne haven't changed a bit since they first emerged in 1996 (even their A&R is the same -...

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24 Jul 2003
The Features - Blow It Out

Blow It Out

The Features

Universal

A band who played at SXSW and picked up big fans there, some of whom are helping them secure UK...

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23 Jul 2003
The Veils - Guiding Light

Guiding Light

The Veils

Rough Trade

We were instantly grabbed by both the vocal and the song here - and it's not their only strong song...

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22 Jul 2003
Kelly Rowland - Train On A Track

Train On A Track

Kelly Rowland

Columbia

A clear highlight of her album and the obvious follow-up to Stole which wasn't, but we're delighted to see it...

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21 Jul 2003
October Motorcrash - Rockstar Takes A Fall

Rockstar Takes A Fall

October Motorcrash

unsigned

Rasping, passionate vocal carrying off some great hooks and an intriguing lyric as well from this young four-piece. Hearing this...

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18 Jul 2003
Bell x1 - Tongue

Tongue

Bell x1

Island

"I like airline food" is up there with the line about jigsaws in the last single in the league of...

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17 Jul 2003
Free*land - We Want Your Soul

We Want Your Soul

Free*land

Marine Parade

Here Free*land prove you can write melodies using just one note and still write hooks, still make hits. Good lyric...

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16 Jul 2003
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent

Miss Independent

Kelly Clarkson

J

No soundclip. We're as sceptical as anyone about Pop Idol records (too often the need for speed and the guaranteed...

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15 Jul 2003
Jane's Addiction - Just Because

Just Because

Jane's Addiction

Capitol

We're not that familiar with Jane's Addiction's catalogue but what we have heard sounded influential but somewhat inpenetrable. So where...

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14 Jul 2003
Mankato - Wasted

Wasted

Mankato

2M

Mankato is one of 2M's first two big artist launches. Give this three listens and the strength of the melody...

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11 Jul 2003
Lemar - Dance (With You)

Dance (With You)

Lemar

Epic

For us, Lemar was the most talented of the Fame Academy students. First thought when we heard this: at least...

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10 Jul 2003
Mint Royale - Dancehall Places

Dancehall Places

Mint Royale

Faith & Hope/ Illustrious

No soundclip. A really charming single from an act who no longer get the airplay they deserve. A lovely, beguiling...

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09 Jul 2003
Snap vs. Motivo - The Power of Bhangra

The Power of Bhangra

Snap vs. Motivo

Ministry of Sound

As you might guess, this is Snap's classic The Power with the guitar lick from Panjabi MC's hit, plus some...

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08 Jul 2003