{"product_id":"versatile-records-1996-2016-sampler-dj-sotofett-i-cube-zombie-zombie-vinyl-12","title":"Versatile Records: 1996-2016 Sampler (DJ Sotofett, ICube, Zombie Zombie) Vinyl 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrance's Versatile Records has forged its own path since its inception in 1996.\u003c\/i\u003e Headed by dj and producer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Gilb%27R\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilb'R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Gilbert Cohen), the label has seen releases from a diverse group of artists including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=I%3ACube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI:Cube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Pepe+Bradock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePépé Bradock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Joakim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoakim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Etienne+Jaumet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Jaumet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ci\u003e1996-2016 Sampler\u003c\/i\u003e offers up select tracks from the label's twentieth anniversary compilation, \u003ci\u003e1996\/2016\u003c\/i\u003e. Dance music might be what ties the four tracks together but they're about as varied as they come. Label stalwart I:Cube drops some house with \"VVV,\" and new comer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=John+Cravache\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cravache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e turns in some rather stunning techno. The field recordings Cravache uses add an otherworldly element to what might otherwise be a straightforward cut. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=DJ+Sotofett\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDJ Sotofett's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \"Live Jazz\" mix of \"Foliage,\" a collaboration between him and Gilb'R is the standout here. Rolling percussion that moves in and out of time is punctuated by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ethiopiques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopiques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e like saxophone lines while fractured Morse Code bubbles up to the surface. It's a textually engaging piece that draws you deep into its jungle world. Rounding out the 12\" is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Zombie+Zombie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZombie Zombie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e cover version of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=New+Order\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Order's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e seminal \"The Beach,\" a track previously only available on bootleg 7\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Versatile Records 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Hank Ohs 11\/2016\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Versatile Records","offers":[{"title":"12\" Vinyl","offer_id":27120753032,"sku":"dm-5627","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/versatilesampler.jpg?v=1762272516","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/versatile-records-1996-2016-sampler-dj-sotofett-i-cube-zombie-zombie-vinyl-12","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}