DOUBLE A Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Private Stock Records serves up a treat for DJs and turntablists with a new 12" packed with beats, scratches, and skipless tracks. Four skilled DJsiBig Once, Cutso, Double A, and Nick Bikeicontribute their skills to this collection, offering a diverse range of flavours for scratching and beat juggling. Each DJ delivers a 'Scratch Sentence' and a selection of beats at various tempos, providing a versatile toolkit for creative routines. The inclusion of skipless tracks adds another dimension, allowing for seamless blends and extended mixes. With its focus on functionality and quality, this release is a must-have for any serious turntablist or DJ looking to expand their arsenal of sounds.

Review: New release from Private stock is a double dose of boom bap funk! On Side A, DJ Zimmie recreates an iconic party break with all the OG elements. On Side B, Double A took a super funky classic and somehow added even more funk.

Review: After the first pressing of Double A's latest project flew off the shelves, it now arrives again on limited white vinyl and delivers raw intensity with striking clarity. Balancing gritty street energy and introspective moments, it's a lo-fi triumph powered by deep basslines while unpredictable rhythms maintain a minimalist yet dynamic edge. What truly resonates is the tone: bold and brash yet underpinned by vulnerability, the music has real emotional depth and Double A's unflinching delivery showcases an artist fully at ease with his craft as he blends brash confidence with introspection.

Review: Double A's latest project strikes with a directness that leaves little room for misinterpretation. The project teeters between raw street energy and moments of introspection, captured in lo-fi glory. Tracks pulse with deep bass, while the rhythms roll in a way that feels just right, balancing minimalism with unpredictability. What stands out most is the tone: it's brash, but there's a certain vulnerability that underpins every bar. The rapping is unflinching, revealing an artist completely comfortable in his own skin.

Review: Jim Sharp presents his sophomore Mountain 45s release, following up the absolute banger of a debut, 'Westchester Eagle'. Coming full circle, we hear Sharp team back up with fellow producer Double A here; on the A we've got the latter's 'Iko (Never Felt This Way)', a fearless cross-section of big beat, Latin funk and sampled West African refrains, while Sharp helms up the B-side this time around, with a full-horseshoe'd rerub of an (ashamedly on our part) unknown funk delight.

Review: This 7" delivers a double dose of expertly crafted edits that pay homage to iconic sounds. Side-1 features Vitamin D's 'Roger That', a funky, Roger Troutman-inspired masterpiece. With seamless edits of classic elements from Troutman's catalogue, the track is a groove-laden tribute packed with nostalgia and dancefloor appeal.Flip to Side-2 for Double A's 'You Can't Front On That', a clever rework reminsicent of the Beastie Boys' Check Your Head era. Double A skillfully amplifies the track's raw energy, blending its gritty funk and hip-hop essence into a crisp, modern edit. Both sides showcase sharp production and an undeniable love for their source material. Hip-hop and early electro funk heads unite!