Browse by Label: BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)

Artist:	VA
Title:	Toxic
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	3LP
Price:	$27.00
Catalog #:	BEC 39576LP

"New York two in the morning? No, the Toxic party in Paris...20 tracks, 78'52 of bangin beats. Olivier Carré aka Uncle O, originator of the massive Shaolin Soul compilations, and Solo (former member of French hip-hop combo Assassins) have selected very hard-to-find tracks from the '80s 'til today. Includes ESG, The Juan Mc Lean, Tuff Crew, Anti Pop Consortium + exclusive new tracks from Reanimators, Jackos, Revl9n, Justice, Mike Ladd...and the Jam is now packed." Additional artists include Jel, Beans, The Fearless Four, Masta Killa, Royal Family & The Poor, Esplendor Geometrico, The Octogon Man, Maggotron, Funkaho, Maurice Starr, Dabrye.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, CHARLOTTE
Title:	5:55
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772052

French-only double LP version, limited to 2000 copies. "Even without Charlotte Gainsbourg's musical heritage, the prospect of an album written and performed by Air, with lyrics by Jarvis Cocker (ex-Pulp) and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) would be enough to entice most sensible music fans. But as a combination, 5:55 is far better than probably even the participants imagined it would be. The combination of Air's trademark glide complements Gainsbourg's voice (which is less singing and more melodic, breathy recitation), to the point where, had the lyrical input been less than stellar, this could easily have sent the listener to sleep. Instead, the emotional detachment in Gainsbourg's delivery acts as a foil to the passion presented in the lyrics. For their part, Cocker and Hannon excel with their trademark darkly humorous input -- the passenger on a doomed flight in 'AF607105,' the surgery/seduction metaphor in 'The Operation,' or the venomous 'Jamais' being particular standouts. Even though 5:55 bears all the hallmarks of its creators (if so inclined, one could see this as a new Air album, or imagine Cocker or Hannon singing the lyrics), it's even more than the sum of its parts and is almost certainly one of the best albums you'll hear in 2006 or beyond." The CD version of this album will be released in the U.S. in 2007.

Artist:	REVL9N
Title:	Walking Machine Remixes
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772066

Remixes by Hot Chip, SebastiAn and Simian Mobile Disco. "'Walking Machine' is a bit like that Kylie Minogue track, 'Breathe,' it's what you'd expect Minogue's slightly Gothic little sister to sound like (but thankfully nothing like Danni). Revl9n are presenting a confidently glitzy slice of synth-pop electro, positively carved for the catwalk, with many a chance to strike a pose. In fact, whilst strutting your stuff to 'Walking Machine,' there is well timed sample/crash/squeak or bleep for every vogue you could possibly need to throw. The single is backed with a who's who of current remixers, Simian Mobile Disco, Hot Chip, and SebastiAn. While Hot Chip's is certainly the more experimental and darker interpretation and Simian Mobile Disco (unsurprisingly) go for the cowbell-wielding, foot stomping approach, the most down n' dirty cut comes from future glitch king, SebstiAn."

Artist:	JUSTICE
Title:	D.A.N.C.E.
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772071

"Fast forward to 2007 and a new wave of French artists, lead by Ed Banger Records, are poised to have a similarly influential role in dance music as Gallic Daft Punk 10 years ago. The Ed Banger release schedule is shaping up to crown them as the most important label this year. Justice are on the cusp of putting out one of the most anticipated tracks in 'D.A.N.C.E.' -- the blog heat on this track is phenomenal. New 4-track EP from the JUSTICE crew."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Ed Rec II
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$25.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772082

The first available Ed Banger label compilation, featuring your basic who's who of Ed Banger: Mr. Oizo, Uffie, Justice, DJ Mehdi, Mr. Flash, Krazy Baldhead, Feadz, Busy P, Sebastian, Klaxons, Vicarious Bliss. "Ed Rec's first volume came as digital only, gathering Ed Banger's back catalog only. Ed Rec II gets physical now being released both on double vinyl. And this 14 track compilation only contains exclusive tracks (except Mr Flash 'Disco Dynamite' & Justice 'Phantom') and once again, and as always, expect the dopest design around from So:Me. Ed Banger has been voted 2006 label of the year in both Urb & XLR8R, and Justice vs. Simian 'Never Be Alone' won a 2006 MTV Music Video Awards. The family is getting bigger, it's high time you join it!!"

Artist:	BUSY P
Title:	Rainbow Man
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772083

Debut release from the dude behind Ed Banger (and Daft Punk). "Havin' shaken the world of techno music for more than 15 years, it was time for Pedro Winter to throw his own 12''. Easy, he has a label! Here are 3 tracks he's produced in his studio, using MPC2000 and some computers... 'Rainbow Man' is a 4 a.m. anthem dedicated to New York's hottest club, APT. 'Chop Suey' was released on supa limited 7'' on Arcade Mode a year ago. This one is dedicated to Ed Banger's Chi-Town brotha DJ Funk. 'What's Your Name Again' is a remix done for Paris' best rock band, Fancy. You'd better check 'em out quickly. Those kids are France's best kept secret, it's time now for them to shine. This remix is pure club banger, saturation and compression at its best. This one's dedicated to Pedro's Daft Boys, of course."

Artist:	DJ MEHDI
Title:	Lucky Girl EP
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772084

With Surkin remix and Thomas Bangalter edit. "DJ Mehdi is back with a second single from his album Lucky Boy. To make things easy we chose to put out the track 'Lucky Girl' as new single. An exclusive track, 2 remixes and one club edit is the perfect package we propose to you, lucky you! 'Lucky Girl' is the follow-up to 'Lucky Boy,' Fafi on the mic, could have been Gwen, but she was busy, and Fafi rocked it anyway. Two of the hottest French producers delivered the remixes. OUTLINES, the Parisian duo signed on Jazzanova's label Sonar Kollektiv dropped a slice of '50s boogie. Surkin from Institubes label proposed us a trip between Baltimore and Chicago in 4 minutes! Thomas Bangalter was crazy about 'Signatune.' We ask the chief to make a club friendly edit, enjoy!"

Artist:	LES RITA MITSOUKO
Title:	Communiqueur d'Amour
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772107

"First single released from Variety, the forthcoming Rita Mitsouko album, already gold certified in France, this exclusive 12" (only 500 copies) called Communiqueur d'Amour is remixed by Dimitri Tikovoi. This young producer has an impressive CV (Placebo, Goldfrapp, John Cale, Marc Almond), also initiated the Trash Palace project featuring Brian Molko (Placebo), Alison Shaw (Cranes), Asia Argento, John Cale & Jean-Louis Murat."

Artist:	JUSTICE
Title:	Cross
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$27.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772110

"Retreating to their underground post-nuclear shelter/studio, exiting only on weekends to shatter clubbers' eardrums, Gaspard and Xavier have been working on their first album as if their lives depended on it. The result has exceeded all expectations, a wonderful twelve track album which opens with 'Genesis,' a dark baroque beginning that introduces a mind-fuck of an album that proves that Justice's unique talent is to be found where least expected. Take for example 'Let There Be Light' and its strident angry electro driven by a jabbing bassline, 'D.A.N.C.E,' a pure piece of vicious house sang innocently by a choir of children, 'Newjack,' a funky parody of the opulent times of the French Touch. 'Phantom' that takes over where 'Waters of Nazareth' left off to drift towards 'Phantom Pt. II' and its head-swirling disco violins. 'Valentine,' an erotic melancholic nursery rhyme, like a tribute to Vladimir Cosma and 'Tthhee Ppaarrttyy,' a pure electro-funk track where the sexy Uffie plays more than ever the cheeky Lolita. 'DVNO,' a lesson to anyone trying to fuse electro with rock. 'Stress,' a hectic race that would drive the Chemical Brothers insane with jealousy. Or the finale, 'One Minute to Midnight,' a parallel to the 'Genesis' opening, which closes the album beautifully. As children of the French Touch, Justice are throwing the established rules out the window (the notion of good and bad taste, the thin line between underground and pop music, the pigeon hole labelling between rock and electro, etc.) and have a fantastic talent for synthesizing and mixing their influences with total candor, be it the cosmic disco of Larry Levan or Vladimir Cosma's pantie-wetting romantics, Camel's prog rock or the anxious theme of The Goblins for Dario Argento, the flashy funk of the Brothers Johnson or 'ABC' by the Jackson 5, in a very personal and inimitable manner. Its evocative strength and striking power commands respect. It comes as no surprise that Cross, the first album by Justice, is a fantastic treat for the ears and for the feet. A kind of musical opera marked with religious and baroque symbols, where the melodies are ripped to shreds by the beats, where electro teaches rock a lesson and where pop gets a Botox injection. Rarely in the history of French house music has a first album lived up so well to expectancies. But the best thing about this great Justice swindle is that not only did they manage to create an immediately recognizable sound, they also dodged the pitfalls of the first album. Cross isn't a collection of random dancefloor singles. Cross doesn't accumulate 12 noisy offsprings of 'Waters of Nazareth.' Cross is never what is expected. Cross is like an album of compartments where the tracks spill over into others, like when the bass from 'D.A.N.C.E' comes to die out on 'Phantom Pt. II.' Cross is for listening at home or in clubs. Cross is a link between pop at its purest and experimental music. Cross brings together hardcore elements and cheese. Cross makes the Goths link arms with the fluo kids... thus be it. A generational manifest, ideally positioned on the side of the dancefloor, Cross, insolent with youth, is a testimony that the French electro scene is healthier than ever. Justice first." French-only vinyl version, in deluxe gatefold sleeve; CD will be on Vice in the U.S.

Artist:	SECOND SEX
Title:	'Mon Autre Côté/Love's Gone Bad
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	7"
Price:	$6.50
Catalog #:	BEC 5772121

"Second Sex cultivates a characteristic dandyism with an insolent energy: with them, one deals with the quintessence of the young Parisian scene. Devoted stars of the movement since their debut, they adopted the traditional formula, guitar, battery, bass guitar. When Arthur (guitar), Vince (bass guitar), Tim (vocal/guitar) and Sacha (battery) began with the rock'n'roll garage, three of them were still at high school, only Sacha, brother of Vince, at seventeen years, had his patent. Great guitar blows, illuminated texts, like the one of the first single 'Mon Autre Côté.' On the B side, Second Sex cover the standard garage of Chris Clark's 'Love's Gone Bad.'"

Artist:	JUSTICE
Title:	D.A.N.C.E. Remixes
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772130

Remixes by Jackson, Mstrkrft, Alan Braxe & Fred Falke. "Jackson as a remixer was becoming very discreet, too discreet. Hopefully, Cross inspired him. On his 5 minutes remix, he assimilates at the same time 'Genesis,' 'Waters of Nazareth,' 'D.A.N.C.E.,' 'New Jack' to deliver us his own vision of this album: G.L.O.R.I.O.U.S. Equally devastated and structured, this song is the link between Jackson magnificent and messy environment and Justice identity. Widely acknowledged as a dancefloor hit, the MSTRKRFT 'D.A.N.C.E.' remix is now available on this 12''. On the B side, Justice, inspired by MSTRKRFT remix, interfered with this track, arranging the song & bringing it to their favorite playground. Alan Braxe & Fred Falke end this 12" with an aerial remix that will please the first hour techno fans."

Artist:	MR. OIZO/SEBASTIEN TELLIER/SEBASTIAN
Title:	Steak OST Sampler
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772135

"Limited edition teaser sampler from the Steak OST. First long film by Quentin Dupieux aka Mr. Oizo. This original project is the result of the collaboration between Quentin Dupieux aka Mr. Oizo, famous for his electronic saturated, deranged nursery rhymes, whose planetary hit single 'Flat Beat' illustrated the Levi's ad campaign of 1999. Sebastian, considered for the past 3 years as one of the most talented producers of his generation, has already released two singles on Ed Banger Records and stroke remixes for Kelis, Daft Punk, Mylo, the Rakes and the Klaxons. And Sebastien Tellier, a troubadour that has contributed to the re-birth of French pop creating a very personal universe influenced equally by traditional 'Chanson Française' and by film scores from the '60s and '70s, with a tinge of experimental."

Artist:	LES RITA MITSOUKO
Title:	Variety Remixes
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772136

"Les Rita Mitsouko get lifted! On the A-side, Kap Bambino (duo formed by south of France-based Orion Bouvier and Caroline Martial) add to the catchy pop song 'Ding Dang Dong' some incisive rhythms, defying classification. On the flip, Daniel Wang (Balihu/Environ) on the remix duty (for the song 'So Called Friend') focuses on melody and texture rather than trendy production techniques or uninspired samples. His remix as always strongly echoes disco from the 1970s and '80s, Mr. Wang's modern touches added. An instrumental version of his remix is included too, for those who think French lyrics cannot fit dancefloors. This is a nice & worth-the-money package, much more than just a LTD700 collector!"

Artist:	VIOLA, FREDO
Title:	The Sad Song
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	10"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772159

"Fredo has already been collaborating with Massive Attack and this debut EP is the perfect introduction to this wonderful new artist. The choral majesty of Fredo's voice and the utterly refreshing production sound sets this EP apart as something very exciting indeed. Three different tracks open the account; the sweet electronic waves of the title track, the playful sounds of 'Hogwash' and the dark demented abrasive 'Ether.' It's quite the debut."

Artist:	KLAXONS
Title:	As Above, So Below
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772165

Features a Justice remix. "Klaxons' new French exclusive release. Too good to be true? Probably, but it has happened: UK indie rockers Klaxons have been remixed by cruising Parisian electro producers Justice and the result is this swoon-worthy track which adds a definitive club appeal to the song. Think Michael McDonald and the old sound, proof that we still have much to learn from decades past. On the B-side, you'll find the original track, but sung in French, yes, by Klaxons themselves, which makes this 12" a genuine French exclusive EP. Vive la France!" Pressed on clear vinyl.

Artist:	JUSTICE
Title:	Phantom II
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772169

"Great set of remixes. 2000% hit again and again and again. Do you remember the first 2000 limited masterpiece Phantom with some children singing on the flip? It was before that 'D.A.N.C.E.' struck the world and stuck everybody to the B.E.A.T. This time, on the A-side, the whole 'Phantom' story is related: Part 1 + Part 2. On the B-side, Soulwax bring their trademark: a meticulous sonic exploration plus some extra-sensory abuse thrown in for good measure to the head-swirling disco violins of 'Phantom Pt II.' Peddling a noisy (of course), pummeling and instantly likeable electro-house style, Herr Ridha aka Boys Noize is responsible for this big out-and-out (and out) Vox mix! As a part of that axis of European speaker-blowers (including the Institubes and Ed Banger lot) he manages on this remix to re-cut up the original 'Tenebrae' Goblin sample to a fantastic dancefloor-banging tune."

Artist:	SYD MATTERS
Title:	Everything Else EP
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	10"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772184

"The Parisian Jonathan Morali, alias Syd Matters, came from nowhere to make a big impression with his first two spellbinding albums. Syd has since won over both critics and the general public. Syd experiences a strange sense of joy, feels incredibly present and at the same time as if he were floating. Since the very beginning, what has been so astonishing is the artistry of his songwriting, his airy, dream-like, dense style, and his unique touch that you recognize immediately. Putting it differently, we could say Syd Matters belongs to a European middle class in decline, and this would explain why he is so melancholic. But he is also part of an active minority that has chosen to distance itself from society's greedy, empty show. A minority that prefers the desire of abstinence to forced orgasms. This is Syd Matters' path to a bright future -- and it starts right here."

Artist:	BUSY P
Title:	Pedrophilia
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772335

"One year after Rainbow Man, Ed Rec's boss Busy P is back with some more mid tempo madness. A picture disc, 2 original tracks and 4 remixes is what you get! 'To Protect and Entertain' with rap upcoming star Murs is a tribute to Busy P's extravaganza nights in Los Angeles. Crookers, Mr Oizo, DJ Mehdi and So Me deliver the reworkings, the perfect tag team behind the illest remixes in ages. 'Pedrophilia' is another hypnotic fat beat who is waiting for an MC. Get a mic and rap over it!"

Artist:	DJ MEHDI
Title:	Lucky Boy
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	BEC 6141476

LP version in deluxe gatefold sleeve. "Born, raised and based in Paris, DJ Mehdi has been producing major French hip-hop artists since 1995 while making great noise (and platinum albums) with his bands Ideal J and 113, remixing various electronic acts and composing soundtracks for many French and international films. His resumé mentions collabos with the largest scope, from MC Solaar to Daft Punk, including Kourtrajme motherfuckers ('Sheitan' and 'Megalopolis' starring Tekilatex), French sweet-talkers like Iam's Akhenaton, Booba or Rohff, club gangstas Cassius, Versatile, or Super Discount, globe-trotters Asian Dub Foundation, K-OS or Group Home plus legends like Futura2000, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Carole King. Signed to Pedro Winter's Ed Banger Records, he released his first full-length LP in 2002 (The Story of Espion Virgin), and now drops Lucky Boy. The new single 'I Am Somebody' features vocals from Canada's finest Chromeo and remixes by Kenny Dope from the mighty Masters At Work. Resident DJ at Paris' legendary Pulp club and on Radio FG, he now tours all around with Busy P and Justice (as Club 75)."

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Artist:	VA
Title:	Toxic Vinyl Sampler 1
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BEC 39806EP

Artist:	SEBASTIAN
Title:	Motor Momy Army
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772299

Artist:	VA
Title:	Ed Rec Vol III
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772324

Artist:	VA
Title:	Ed Rec Vol. III - Deluxe Limited Edition
Label:	BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)
Format:	6x12" + CD
Price:	$75.00
Catalog #:	BEC 5772338