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?
Tracks:
1. Maureen Mason – I’m Believing (In Love Again)
2. Ashaye – What’s This World Coming To
3. Julie Stapleton – Just Dreaming
4. Ashaye – Dreaming (Original Mix)
5. Julie Stapleton (Feat. Ashaye) – All The Way (Guitar Mix)
6. Maureen Mason – If This Is A Dream
7. The Wades – Get Off That (Poison)
8. Ashaye – Come Go With Me
9. Julie Stapleton – Where’s Your Love Gone (Remix)
10. Rohan Delano – The Way I Love You
11. Ashaye – Dreaming (Jungle Mix)
12. Endangered Species – Just A Memory (Vocal Mix)
13. Endangered Species – Endangered Species
14. Insight (Feat. Ashaye) – Fantasy (Insight Mix)
15. Ashaye – Nowhere To Run (Instrumental South Side Mix)
16. Insight – Paradise (Para Dub)
17. Jungle Biznizz – Joy In The Jungle
18. Rohan Delano – Inflight