the layered effect by us rapper/producer andy cooper offers a punchy reminder of the creative fun to be had in digging for breaks, stringing up loops and layering up stratas of sound. brimming full of delightful inflexions from the world of jazz, easy listening, film soundtracks and hollywood voices, its a perfectly stitched sound patchwork that pays loving hommage to the classic, funky days of early rap. a touching testimony to the joys of hip-hop then and now.

reverse board lp sleeve with insert and digital download card included.

new solo album from andy cooper (of ugly duckling fame).

dj x-rated teams up with andy cooper for “wild one”.

crew member dj format has joined forces with mc andy cooper to produce a special little number for 45 live records. “get on that”, taken from andy’s most recent lp has been completely re-worked into a brand new track with a new vocal from andy and matt format adding his superb production skills. it’s classic format material, super funky, deftly arranged and aimed squarely at the dancefloor. throw this donut on and watch the floor ignite! this 45 comes complete with an instrumental on the flip, ready to get busy in the mix if you re grabbing doubles.

-room to breathe: the free lp- prŠsentiert einen hšchst einfallsreichen hip hop-veteran (wenn man das frecherweise so nennen darf), der sein handwerk eindrucksvoll unter beweis stellt, sowohl auf rap-technischer als auch auf textlicher ebene. andy cooper

new single from sampler slayers, the allergie

early support by craig charles, dj format, dj yoda

the allergies team up with the cuban brothers and andy cooper.

17 killer cuts with a healthy sprinkle of smoove magic. the double vinyl release includes a download code.

radio: bbc radio 2 (zoe ball, alan carr & mel sykes, craig charles) bbc 6music (craig charles, steve lamacq, nemone), bbc introducing bristol. jazz fm, solar radio, radio one italy, radio krimi, wncw, radio pepper greece, radio nova portugal, kane fm, radio 1 prague, khol, ibiza global radio, 1brightonfm, d-radio kultur, ckia fm quebec, wutk 90.3, radio z burenburg, fg chic, press: wpmg, stereofox, 45live, monkey boxing, fleamarketfunk, the dutch guy, kbps, life support machine do you long for a time where you could head out have a good time and dance your pants off? well the allergies invite you back to the glory days of northern soul, high kicks and throwing yourself around the floor with their new single entitled to that . it s an up tempo stomper with feel-good soul sensibilities that would be equally at home at the wigan casino as it is on today s festival circuit. following on in the same vein that made their 6 music album of the day record – as we do our thing so popular, they continue to reshape classic sounds for the modern dancefloor. talented soul songstress honey larochelle provides the sass in this peppy number co-penned with the allergies by regular collaborator andy cooper (ugly duckling). this second single taken from their forthcoming album push on shows they ve lost none of the verve that made their debut so good, and gives another taste of what to expect from the lp. they balance out the release nicely with a steady groover in the shape of get down on you – a steady funk groove with a catchy bassline and the usual signature flair touches from the guys to keep the crowds entertained.

this february sees the launch of a brand new label, boogie originals.
the labels first release gives a taster of what to expect, four tracks of original music with feet in the past but head in the present.
dj play: crazy p, daniel solar, dj rahaan, cole medina, chris duckenfield, cosmo vitelli, nick chacona, anthony mansfield, maelstrom, jon dasilva, illija rudman, phat phil cooper, bonar bradberry, krysko, deadly sins, rejekts, ltj experience, sleazybeats, craig smith (6th boro), kelvin andrews, unabombers, soft rocks, david dunn, andy mac, disco bloodbath, ashley beedle, mark e, rob j (main stem), alkalino, cottam, bedmo disco, tristan da cunha, sleazy mcqueen, tal m klein, jacques renault, ali ooft ...

producer bradka began his career in 2002. once he entered a music recording studio, his position of a perspective young pianist was immediately replaced by a dozen of knobs, switches, buttons and cables. it was a place, where not only somebodys creations could be performed, but also a place where music history could be written. a few hundreds of his created or produced works for different performers, tv identities and commercials are found in his biography. in 2007, bradka began paying more attention to his own creative work, and since then has been cooperating with san francisco based world famous dj and producer andy caldwell and with a french recording label tubetracks. working in team with other creative people gives new possibilities to successive projects such as downtown party network. highly evaluated by the djs and the representatives of music industry duo is combining the best from legendary disco times, groovy electric additions, proper beat and the undescribable lithuanian point of view.

old school / hip hop

the famous hip hop duo : the allergies

dj robert smith administers rhythmical remedies for scratch sickness. also includes complimentary vocal treatment by andy cooper. pressed on white 7 inch vinyl.

off the back of the inescapably addictive funk rattle n romp felony , an a-list playlist choice of bbc radio 6 music spun by craig charles, lauren laverne and mary anne hobbs as well as bbc radio 2 hosts jo whiley and rylan, the allergies are out to provide the soundtrack to your summer with say the word . the bristol duo of rackabeat and dj moneyshot continue their patent blend of fat laced hip-hop and funk for the hip bone, ready and waiting to tear the ring pull off so the party can flood out.

support from jose padilla, max essa, kenneth bager, joe morris, clandestino, balearic ultras radio, willie graff, dee montero, breese, dave harvey, chris coco, dream chimney, phil mison, balearic social, potato head bali, glass coffee, dj disse, early morning breaks, andy baxter, brothers grim, pikes on sundays, octagon eyes, ku de ta bali, spiritland, andy wilson, ibiza sonica, blank & jones, phil cooper, leo mas, one million sunsets, pbr streetgang, private agenda

tom caruanas take on krautrockers can. pressing on coloured double vinyl.

tom caruanas take on krautrockers can. pressing on black double vinyl.

the allergies new single is 2 much! literally. between mc andy cooper s opening count in, to the memorable end credit shout outs, their latest feel-good hip-hopper crams in more breaks, more funk, and more raps, into a single than the group has ever dared before. built around an earworm double bass lick and some neck-snapping drums, the track forms the perfect backdrop for the la rhyme-slayer let us know that, -on stage i m calm as a decepticon/that transforms from gandhi to genghis khan-, before dropping his fastest verse…ever. yes! and if you ve heard their blistering early sure shot collabo, rock rock , then you know that s no mean feat. sweating as their go-to mic man ups his game, the production duo of rackabeat and moneyshot dutifully raise theirs, digging harder and chopping wilder with the music. they swerve in slick samples and cheeky vocals. spin back cut sections and take breakbeat u-turns. yet the ex-ugly duckling frontman never falters, relishing the challenge. it makes for one wild ride, leaving you panting for more. proving that sometimes 2 much! is never enough. the vinyl release of 2 much! comes with the exclusive b-side, special 45 . here the allergies and andy cooper wax lyrical about the 7- format over a smooth hip-hop beat and the cutting of guest scratcher, dj robert smith. one for the dusty donuts crew and record heads, worldwide.

for clandestino s fifth offering berlin s italiano in residence jose manuel drops his unique strain of exotic club music once again exploring deep, ritualistic and tribal influences to great dramatic effect. human behaviour is a woozy nine minute opus. rich in atmospherics, chanting and ethnic flutes. clandestino s remix refines the track for the dance-floor, retaining the atmosphere and injecting a driving 303 line and jamming afro keys. upping the tempo on bangalore a great ethnic guitar hook drives along the groove while disorienting chants and tribal percussion flutter underneath. mushrooms project turn out an essential blissful sundown version by extending out the pads and adding gentle warm keys dj support: tim sweeney, tensnake, chris coco, phil mison, severino horse meat disco, bawrut, forriner, in flagranti, sean johnston, phil cooper, tronik youth, marvin & guy, jdh (fixed / good room nyc), andy (soft rocks), justin strauss, chris (soft rocks), danielle moore/crazy p, ooft!, ian blevins, alvaro cabana / rotten city, peaking lights, eddie c, reza athar

dj support: jfb, dj food, renegades of jazz, basement freaks, utah saints, qdup, nutritious, kid kenobi, doc scott, featurecast, mat the alien, marc hype, dj love, dj format

from the opening bars of this debut album you instantly just know it’s going to deliver the tunes, and it doesn’t let up until the last note. the allergies’ modus operandi is taking vintage sounds and reshaping them for modern dance floors, and they go about it with style.
effortlessly fusing funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and breaks, dj moneyshot and rackabeat provide the perfect brand of feel-good, energetic ear candy that will leave a smile on your face and give you happy feet. but that’s not all..., they have teamed up with some top mc’s in hypeman sage and blurum13, as well andy cooper of long beach’s world-renowned rap group, ugly duckling.

dj support: jfb, dj food, renegades of jazz, basement freaks, utah saints, qdup, nutritious, kid kenobi, doc scott, featurecast, mat the alien, marc hype, dj love, dj format

the allergies debut album introduced the world to the way they effortlessly fuse funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and breaks into dancefloor-ready nuggets of ear candy. taking classic sounds and reshaping for the modern age is the signature that won them plaudits across the globe. not ones to rest on their laurels, it hasn t taken long for them to deliver more of the goods on their second full-length album, push on . as well as taking the successful formula of the first record and expanding on the sound with raw funk, psych, northern soul, and boogie influences, the allergies enlisted two giants of underground hip-hop to bless mics on the album as well.
dj support: dj yoda, renegades of jazz, featurecast, a skillz, dom servini , the next men, aldo vanucci, all good funk alliance, mr benn, marc hype, smoove, dr rubberfunk, fab samperi, slynk

the new testament of funk is back to preach the new funk! it’s been a while but now is the time to get the groove again. after the success of the last ntof-samplers many believers were waiting for new stuff. there you go! henry storch and chrispop took their time to compile a sampler for all you funkers, groovers and hip cats. ntof vol. 6 delivers previously unreleased tracks such as „in control“ by sons of time or „where do we go from here“ by the mighty mocambos feat. lee fields and exclusive remixes of andy cooper’s „chasing the funk“ and „get up & get it“ by reiner witzel & datfunk. so just like the former ntof the new testament of funk vol. 6 contains the hottest tunes you can get. amen!

bristol boogie dons - the allergies, are back with another hot 7inch single to rip up dancefloors, and once again they ve got champion mc and producer andy cooper (ugly duckling) to assist in their funky endeavours. feedback for previous album as we do our thing and single with andy cooper album of the day on bbc 6 music with additional support from shaun keaveny, lauren laverne, nemone, craig charles don letts, and radcliffe and maconie andy cooper and the allergies also performed a dermot o leary bbc radio 2 session and a loose ends session on bbc radio 4. hit top 3 in the itunes uk hip hop chart (47 main overall) #1 on juno download the previous single rock rock featuring andy cooper was featured on channel 4 s sunday brunch and rock rock used to soundtrack euro football qualifiers on itv (both national television station) rock rock was tune of the month in mixmag rock rock also went to 1 on juno download hip hop chart on release.

the allergies are back with another slice of 45 action. love s supposed to be takes you back to the glory days of northern soul, with an upbeat rhythm section driving the track, and a sing-along vocal that cuts through perfectly. on the flip is the crowd pleasing title track taken from their album, as we do our thing . brandishing punchy horns, motown-esque drums and unapologetic samples, this track is the embodiment of what they re all about.this is without a doubt a must have piece of wax that would be at home in anyone s 45 collection. as we do our thing was album of the day on bbc 6 music and hit top 3 in the itunes chart and 1 on juno download. the first single rock rock featuring andy cooper of ugly duckling fame was tune of the month in mixmag and was accompanied by a killer video that was featured on channel 4 sunday brunch

played by paco osuna, someone else, taucher, andy kohlmann, andreas henneberg, alec troniq, max cooper, ascii disko ... second strike from young upcoming label damm records !!

reverse board lp sleeve with insert and digital download card included.

ugly duckling is back with their fifth full length album moving at breakneck speed. after more than a decade in the music business, young einstein, andy cooper and dizzy dustin are well accustomed to the recording process and for their latest lp the boys dug deep into their bag of tricks to create what they feel is their most dynamic and complete release to date. moving at breakneck speed is an exciting and musically exotic, adventure story that has our desperate heroes circling the globe to outrun an evil gang of super criminals determined to put an end to ud once and for all. the record is made up of 14 power packed tracks that showcase ugly duckling s classic production sound and the flavorful, humorously soulful vocal styles of dizzy and andy.