Norma Jean Bell - I'm The Baddest Bitch (The Moodymann Mixes)Originally compiled by F Communications on an expanded 1996 release, these selections from Moodymann and Jason Robertson take on Norma Jean Bells house classic 'Im The Baddest Bitch (In The Room). Bell, a saxophone savant formerly of Roxy Music and Frank Zappas touring bands, also founded Pandamonium records and clearly wasn't being facetious with the track titles declaration. These remixes are late night driving ecstasy, with Kenny adding some Roy

It features a plethora of global talent from in & around the world of bruk and beyond - some already well-established in the field

the track builds and builds with a moody intensity (partly down to the melodica played by Weather Prophets legend Pete Astor) that’s far more Kingston JA at dusk than Kingston-upon-Thames at kicking out time

he was the most experienced of all the members

The artwork has this time been entrusted to visual artist Karin Kimel

The stripped-back approach remains as we meander into ‘Take A Walk With Me’

Kadeya Deya

offers two modern versions on the B-Side: Lance with a jaunty Re-Edit and our Marta Paradise with a real King -Work with a retro futuristic flavour

in his session with local N

The backseat is free - come take a ride on the snooze cruise

It’s an eclectic gang

An absolutely standout record with gorgeous jacket art to boot…buy on sight

bossa and even funk