In the midst of the UK house rave-olution of the early-’90s, London’s V4 Visions imprint documented the confluence of street soul, deep house, swingbeat, and jungle sounds emanating from the clubs and pirate radio signals. Over the course of half a decade, V4’s unparalleled 12” output referenced every significant Black British music scene; from lovers rock to jazz-funk, sound system reggae to hip hop, new jack swing to garage, from artists Ashaye, Julie Stapleton, Maureen Mason, Rohan Delano, The Wades, and Endangered Species. This 18-track double LP is the first critical overview of the label, with extensive notes by Simon Reynolds, era-defining photographs, and fresh remasters, all housed in a glorious foil-stamped gatefold tip-on sleeve. Is this a dream?
Track List
- Maureen Mason I'm Believing (In Love Again)
- Ashaye What's This World Coming To
- Julie Stapleton Just Dreaming
- Ashaye Dreaming (Original Mix)
- Julie Stapleton (Feat. Ashaye) All The Way (Guitar Mix)
- Maureen Mason If This Is A Dream
- The Wades Get Off That (Poison)
- Ashaye Come Go With Me
- Julie Stapleton Where's Your Love Gone (Remix)
- Rohan Delano The Way I Love You
- Ashaye Dreaming (Jungle Mix)
- Endangered Species Just A Memory (Vocal Mix)
- Endangered Species Endangered Species
- Insight (Feat. Ashaye) Fantasy (Insight Mix)
- Ashaye Nowhere To Run (Instrumental South Side Mix)
- Insight Paradise (Para Dub)
- Jungle Biznizz Joy In The Jungle
- Rohan Delano Inflight
