With this special anniversary release, the label takes stock at this milestone to present a compilation in 3 parts: PAST, RE-IMAGINED AND FUTURE: honouring the labels tradition of always paying homage to what has come before while setting sights firmly forwards.
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With 100-odd releases in their extended back catalogue covering every imaginable style and boasting influence in every inhabited continent on earth, it’s been quite a decade for the independent label, which began on a shoestring budget with funds made via the now legendary Rhythm Section pool hall parties in Peckham.
From humble beginnings to an era defining output - few would have predicted the slow and steady rise of the imprint and the impact it has had on generations of Dj’s, musicians and listeners - at home and abroad.
Spanning 6 discs and 30 tracks, the compilation begins by taking us on a walk down memory lane and presenting one track from each year of the labels output - highlighting some forgotten classics from the archives over the first 2 discs.
For discs 3 & 4, the label invited it’s stable of artists to pick a track from the back catalogue to re-imagine in their own style. This process resulted in some incredibly playful contributions from the likes of Ruf Dug, Session Victim and Private Joy - whose playful reinterpretations add new depth to old material.
Finally, the last 2 discs are entirely new material for 2024, carrying the torch of the previous SHOUTS compilations - whose sole aim is to shine light on new music from emerging artists. Stand outs include new work by RONI, Gayance, douniah & Dhanya as well as a cheeky contribution from old label mate Jordan Rakei under his Frank Liin alias. As ever, moods range from peak time dancefloor energy (Bamao Yende & Low Jack) to slow Sunday morning incantations (Cousin Kula), further showcasing the breadth of the label and it’s knack to eschew classification whilst still connecting it’s releases through an indefinable musical thread.
Rhythm Section is for everyone, Rhythm Section speaks to the post-tribal musical generation. Rhythm Section is alternative, soulful and above all, heartfelt.
Rhythm Section Forever
Tracklist:
1. Prequel – Nothing Better
2. Silentjay & Jace XL – Just Waking Up
3. Dan Kye – Change
4. Mallard – Surface
5. Duke Hugh – Zo?
6. Ruf Dug – Down 2 It (feat Watson)
7. Vels Trio – The Wad
8. Paula Tape – Astroturismo
9. Nicola Cruz – Surface Tension
10. Special Feelings – Down Goose
11. Retiree & Boulderhead – Pumice Stone (Boulderhead remix)
12. Local Artist, Joey G Ii & Klein Zage – Feelings (Joey G Ii X Klein Zage Mapped remix)
13. Jerome Thomas & Saul – Secret (SAUL remix)
14. MMYYKK & Session Victim – Science (Session Victim remix)
15. The Colours That Rise & Private Joy – Deep Space (Private Joy's Funk Joint)
16. CATO & TONE – 1 MAN (TONE remix)
17. Hiatt DB & FYI Chris – Every Daybreak (FYI Chris remix)
18. Klein Zage & Gallegos – Prince (Gallegos Park Street Tube mix)
19. 30 & 70 – Misrepresented (30/70 Jungle Flip)
20. Wallace & Ruf Dug – Whirl (Ruf Dug remix)
21. Retromigration & Monty DJ – Tornado
22. Bamao Yende & Low Jack – Collina 4am
23. RONI – Angel
24. Gayance, Magi Merlin & Funkywhat – Collect$$$save
25. Pinty & Tomos – Want U Too (feat Ell Murphy)
26. DJ Pitch & MLE – Hit From The Right
27. Douniah & Dhanya – A Fever Dream
28. Nitai Hershkovits & Rejoicer – Oye Igal
29. Frank Liin – 60 Chemical (dub)
30. Cousin Kula – Pixie Prog
