Mad Doctor X
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Mad Doctor X is a British DJ.
sound. Blapps! Records has 2 sublabels: Pure Bhoomie, Ruff Lick Records.
Blapps Posse (Aston Harvey of Freestylers
& Jason Carter) were a London based production crew that created some very original sounds in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their music combined house and hip hop
influences - strong bass lines and house breaks, fused with the edge of rap
vocals and beats.
started after he met Coldcut
with the DJ Toolz project and blossomed with the release of four breakbeat
albums under the same name on sub-label Ninja Toolz.
Blapps Posse
The Blapps! Records (UK) label run by Jason Carter, released several records from 1989–1992 that are considered classics in the Baltimore area, as well as in the British rave scene. "Don't Hold Back", "Too Much Energy" and "Let the Freak" were sampled and played heavily by DJs and producers that would define the Baltimore clubBaltimore Club
Baltimore club, also called "Bmore Club" or "Club Music" is a breakbeat genre. As blend with hip hop and chopped, staccato house music, it was created in Baltimore, Maryland, United States in the late 1980s by 2 Live Crew's Luther Campbell, Frank Ski, Big Tony , Scottie B...
sound. Blapps! Records has 2 sublabels: Pure Bhoomie, Ruff Lick Records.
Blapps Posse (Aston Harvey of Freestylers
Freestylers
The Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
& Jason Carter) were a London based production crew that created some very original sounds in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their music combined house and hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
influences - strong bass lines and house breaks, fused with the edge of rap
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
vocals and beats.
DJ Toolz
Jason's relationship with Ninja TuneNinja Tune
Ninja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
started after he met Coldcut
Coldcut
Coldcut are an English dance music duo, comprising Matt Black and Jonathan More. Their signature style is electronic dance music, featuring cut up samples of hip hop, breaks, jazz, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia.-1980s:In 1986, computer programmer Matt...
with the DJ Toolz project and blossomed with the release of four breakbeat
Breakbeat
In 1992, a new style called "jungalistic hardcore" emerged, and for many ravers it was too funky to dance to. Josh Lawford of Ravescene prophesied that the breakbeat was "the death-knell of rave" because the ever changing drumbeat patterns of breakbeat music didn't allow for the same zoned out,...
albums under the same name on sub-label Ninja Toolz.
Mad Doctor X/Blapps production
- Dynamic Guvnors - Rock The Discothèques (Blapps! Records 1988)
- Rebel MC - Set Yourself Free (Desire Records 1989)
- Blapps Posse - Don't Hold Back (Blapps! Records 1989)
- Blapps Posse - Don't Hold Back Remix (Blapps! Records 1990)
- Blapps Posse - Don't Hold Back '91 (TRIBAL BASS 1991)
- DJ Toolz - DJ Toolz Vol I (BLAPPS 1992)
- Clusterfunk - The Real Deal (mini LP) (Funkasaurus Records 1993)
- DJ Toolz - Breaks, Beats N Grooves Vol I (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1993) - DJ Toolz - Breaks, Beats N Grooves Vol II (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1993) - Clusterfunk - Do Me Right (Funkasaurus Records 1993)
- DJ Toolz - Breaks, Beats N Grooves Vol III (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1993) - William George - What's All Te Fighting For (Funkasaurus Records 1994)
- Clusterfunk - Do Me Right (Cooltempo 1994)
- Clusterfunk - Inside (12') (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
/ Funkasaurus Records 1995) - London Funk Allstars - Can Ya Understand (12') (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1995) - London Funk Allstars - London Funk Vol I (LP) (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1995) - London Funk Allstars - Sureshot (12') (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1995) - DJ Toolz - Breaks, Beats N Grooves Vol IV (LP) (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1995) - London Funk Allstars - Knee Deep In The Beats (12') (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1996) - Mad Doctor X - Mad Doctor X's Hip Hop Experiments Escape From The Lab And Go On The Rampage Vol I (LP) (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1996) - London Funk Allstars - Flesh Eating Disco Zombies Vs The Bionic Hookers From Mars (LP) (Ninja TuneNinja TuneNinja Tune is a London-based independent record label started by DJs Matt Black and Jonathan More, better known as Coldcut and managed by Peter Quicke. The label has a strong leaning towards mostly Electronic Music...
1996) - Mad Doctor X - Real Heavy Science (10') (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1997) - Monty Props - Battle Beats Vol I (LP) (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1997) - Mad Doctor X - Picnic With The Greys (LP) (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1997) - Mad Doctor X - Hot Shit (Ill Remixes Vol II) (bootleg 1997)
- FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- Jay Rocks Theme (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1998) - Quakes - Capital Visions (12' track) (Son RecordsSon RecordsSon Records was set up in 1998 by Alastair Nicholson , to provide an outlet for hip-hop coming out the UK, whether by established names or more often than not, up and coming talent...
1998) - William George - Sunshine (BLAPPS 1998)
- Mad Doctor X - The Picnic Revisited (EP) (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1998) - Mad Doctor X - Project X (EP) (Son RecordsSon RecordsSon Records was set up in 1998 by Alastair Nicholson , to provide an outlet for hip-hop coming out the UK, whether by established names or more often than not, up and coming talent...
1998) - Mad Doctor X - Project X Part II (EP) (Son RecordsSon RecordsSon Records was set up in 1998 by Alastair Nicholson , to provide an outlet for hip-hop coming out the UK, whether by established names or more often than not, up and coming talent...
2000) - Mad Doctor X - Chillonometry (LP) (Marble Bar (Japan) 2001)
- Mad Doctor X - 7even (Azzurro remix) (12' track) (Son RecordsSon RecordsSon Records was set up in 1998 by Alastair Nicholson , to provide an outlet for hip-hop coming out the UK, whether by established names or more often than not, up and coming talent...
(Japan) 2001) - Mad Doctor X - Presents: Xtramentals Prescription 1 (Blapps! Records, Limited Edition LP)
- Kenny Dope & Mad Doctor X - Daily Troble EP (Marble Bar (Japan) 2006)
Remixes
- Bam Bam - Animal Attraction (Desire Records 1989)
- De La SoulDe La SoulDe La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
- Ring Ring Ring (Big LifeBig LifeBig Life was a record label established in 1987 by Jazz Summers and Tim Parry. It featured hundreds of releases from artists such as The Orb, Stare, Yazz, Junior Reid, Coldcut, and De La Soul....
1992) - StrikeStrike (band)Strike are a British dance band formed in 1994 consisting of Matt Cantor, Andy Gardner and the vocalist Victoria Newton.-Career:Strike formed towards the end of 1994. A chance vocal session for Victoria Newton at the studios of Fresh Records in Ladbroke Grove, landed her the role as the lead...
- I Have Peace (Fresh Music 1997) - Sol BrothersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- That Elvis Track (Fresh Music 1997) - FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- Warning (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1998) - Denki GrooveDenki Grooveis a Japanese technopop group influenced by YMO and Kraftwerk, founded in 1989. It is a part of Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records sublabel. Current members are Fumitoshi Ishino and Masanori Taki...
- Parachute (KI/OON 1998) - FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- B-Boy Stance (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1999) - Quakes - Histoire De Q (Son RecordsSon RecordsSon Records was set up in 1998 by Alastair Nicholson , to provide an outlet for hip-hop coming out the UK, whether by established names or more often than not, up and coming talent...
1999) - FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- Here We Go (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
1999) - Angel Lee - What's Your Name (WEA 2000)
- SBK - Finally (Warner Music 2000)
- J Soul Brothers - Chaos (Rhythm ZoneRhythm Zoneis a record label in the Avex Records Group which releases all kinds of urban contemporary Japanese music.-History:The label was founded in 1999 by Max Matsuura to address the need for a new urban music label, signing M-Flo as its first artist, then followed by Exile.In 2000, Koda Kumi was signed...
2000) - Resin DogsResin DogsResin Dogs are a Brisbane, Australia-based hip hop band, originally formed in 1996. Resin Dogs are a loose collective, a cut and paste sample band who use live drums, live bass, and elements of hip hop via turntables and samplers to create all forms of ritual dance sounds...
- Hardgroove 2001 (HYDRAFUNK/Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
2001) - Lagoon - Blue Lagoon (UMU 2001)
Featured Scratching
- FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- B-Boy Stance (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
, 1998) - Various - FSUK Vol II (Ministry of SoundMinistry of SoundMinistry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
, 1998) - FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- Ruffneck (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
, 1998) - Various - Rough Technique (FreskanovaFreskanovaFreskanova was the record label responsible for the Freestylers, Mad Doctor X and many other UK breaks artists but shut down in April 2002.-Artists:*2 Fat Buddhas*Agent Sumo*Bill and Ben*Bowser*Clubfoot*Cut La Roc *Cut And Paste...
, 1999) - ElectronicElectronic (band)-Albums:-Singles:-Music videos:-External links:* *...
- Can't Find My Way HomeCan't Find My Way HomeThe New York No Wave band Swans version of "Can't Find My Way Home" appeared on their 1989 album The Burning World and was also released as a single.- Track listing :# "Can't Find My Way Home"...
(ParlophoneParlophoneParlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon. The British branch was formed in 1923 as "Parlophone" which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. It was acquired in 1927 by the Columbia Graphophone Company which...
, 1999) - Various - Urban Theory Presents Electro Science (Urban TheoryBarely Breaking EvenBarely Breaking Even is a British record label started by two DJs, Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly. The name BBE comes from The Universal Robot Band's 1982 track `Barely Breaking Even'. It has two sublabels: Deep Funk, and Urban Theory...
, 2000) - FreestylersFreestylersThe Freestylers are a British electronic music group, generally fitting into the breakbeat genre. Recently their style has incorporated more of a drumstep sound, more in line with The Prodigy and other such artists.-Career:...
- Adventures In Freestyle (Against The Grain/Cortex, 2006)
Exclusive tracks
- "Jus Clap" on "Resin Dogs - Grinnin' (We Got Wot U Need)" (Hydrofunk Records, 1998)
- "Swimmer Girls" (Featuring Jo Morgan) on "Various - Hydrofunk Records Catalogue Mixer" (Ministry (Magazine) Australia, 2004)
Reviews
- Chillonometry Review at ukhh.com
- Chillonometry Review at Independent.co.uk
- Project X Part II EP Review at ukhh.com