MATT EARLY レコード& CD

Review: This month, Sonic Wax has started a new sub-label, Disco Edits, to deal with just that. The first one was a stunner, and this second one is another essential weapon for DJs who work in the worlds of funk and disco. It finds the dream team pairing of Matt Early and Lee Jefferies once again cooking up a storm as they remix 'Rocking Me In Your Arms' into a sensuous groove with a knitted, funky bassline that loops tightly under the sing-along chorus. The Disco Dust mix of 'Knowledge & Love' is a little more paired back and deeper but still has a high funk level and timeless charm.

Review: Lee Jeffries and Matt Early kick off Sonic Wax Records' new Disco Edits label with a deep dive into 'Lady' which is something of a classic, sought-after gem that will reportedly cost you over a grand to find in decent condition. First up the pair elevate the original with their Disco Dust mix which is perfect for main house rooms and the inks of the glammed-up Glitterbox crowd. It features bold production and diva vocals and then Opolopo delivers a moody, pulsating disco remix that infuses the original with some stylish grooves and quality production. Both tracks have been played plenty already by heavyweights like Opolopo, Kenny Dope, Bobby & Steve, and Wade Teo.

Review: Ok, we're calling it. August 2024 is utterly being owned by Matt Early and Lee Jeffries. The pair have been mad busy in the studio turning their unique hand to cuts from the disco, soul, Afro and funk worlds. The results are all dropping in quick succession on Sonic Wax In Da House and its new sister label Disco Edits which is where this one appears as the label's third outing. First up it finds them in slinky late-night house mode as they flip 'Disco Knights' into a medically rich groove sprinkled with cosmic fairy dust. On the flip is a main mix of 'Lets Boogie Disco Joint' which is a slinky, hip-swinging bit of funky house with some great brass hooks.

Review: There ain't much that Matt Early and Lee Jeffries cannot do, and they have more than proven that with the music they have dropped this month alone. There have been four or five essential 7"s on Sonic Wax In Da House and its new sister label Disco Edits and this latest one is another bomb. It finds the duo taking Afro banger 'Rhythms Of Africa' and flipping it with their own Jazzphonic mix. It takes the original into new sonic realms with jazzy, dancing keys, restless drum funk, lashings of percussion and plenty of manic flutes. The instrumental is no less busy nor effective.

Review: Jeffries & Early step up here to add a contemporary spin to a stone-cold classic sound. The original is a rather iconic tune that now gets a modern update: 'The Sun Will Shine Another Day' brings lung-busting vocals and colourful pops of synth colour to liven up the dusty beats. 'On & On' (Jeffries & Early main mix) then has big synth energy from the stabs and a sense of cool funk in the drums that roll on down low. The likes of Keinemusik, Black Coffee and Damian Lazarus have already been hammering this one so expect to hear it all summer long.

Review: Matt and Lee join forces with Grammy Award-winning Terry Hunter to unleash a soulful house masterpiece here on Sonic Wax. Their superb collaboration results in a track that exudes pure musical bliss and captivates heart, body and mind with its irresistible grooves and smooth synths. Additionally, Matt and Lee showcase their prowess with a killer Masters At Work-inspired soulful house mix which adds their own unique touch to the genre. Jazz Apple contributes a remarkable Mario Biondi-style jazz mix, perfectly tailored for the jazz and Northern Soul market, and together, these artists deliver a diverse collection of mixes that will undoubtedly make their mark.

Review: 'Tribute To The Flowers' is one of those tunes that is often considered to be a part of the holy grail cannon. It's loved up and irresistibly catchy and now it gets a sublime new house make over with Rocky Washington on lead vocal. It is another great drop on the Sonic Wax In Da House label and comes from the great pair of Matt Early and Lee Jefferies on green marbled wax. The For Real mix is all soulful and airy grooves, there is an instrumental mix and also a more bumping club mix version.