DJ Cam has been spreading his blend of hip-hop and funk across dance floors for over 15 years. Now he has released a collection of remixes of his best tracks by an eclectic group of big names and while fans of the French down-tempo king are guaranteed to enjoy this album, others will certainly find it somewhat of a mixed bag. All three versions of "Success are solid, but Thievery Corporations unmistakable outernational flavours provide the best take on the original. Extra Lucids "Meera, with its thumping break and melancholy soul, is far better than Tek 9 of 4 Heros effort at remixing the same track with bland beats and empty electro. DJ Premiers "Voodoo Child is hugely disappointing as little seems to have changed since Gang Starr formed, but Gurus lyrics work well with Bob Sinclars syncopated groove on "Espionage. The album finishes off with its best track, a sensual Flytronix remix of "Innervisions. The late J Dilla also contributes a remix of "Love Junkee.
(Staubgold)DJ Cam / Various
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BY Rob WooPublished Apr 1, 2006