Jay Tripwire – Everytime (LMD007)
Catalogue Number: LMD007
Release Date: March 2006
A1: Everytime (Original Mix)
A2: Everytime (Acapella)
B1: Hastings St. On A Weds.
B2: Everytime (Strakes & Dafeet’s North/South Divide)
B3: Everytime (Beats)
The Lowdown
“Responsible for some of the most exciting underground house music to come out of North America in recent years.” – DJ Magazine
Jay Tripwire is a man needing no introduction. Jay has over 100 releases to his credit with over 100,000 records sold on some of the finest labels underground house music has to offer. His music has featured on numerous commercially-released mix CD’s by many major artists and has been charted by everyone from John Digweed to Terry Francis to Fred Everything, illustrating the his vast range of appeal. Jay says he is “a DJ first and foremost”, something he has proven time and time, playing regularly at the world’s finest clubs such as Fabric, London and in countries including Turkey, Spain, Russia, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, racking up the kind of airmiles only elite businessmen do. We know there are plenty of choices out there but when it comes to naughty basslines and dirty grooves, there’s only one name: Jay Tripwire.
Everytime’ reveals yet another face to the monster that is Jay Tripwire; an infectious and bubbly workout full of funk, with more than a tilt to the 1980s. Built on trademark Tripwire beats, a squelchy rumbling bassline and superb vocal hook push the track forwards into peak time territory. ‘Hastings St. On A Weds’ takes the same elements and melts them down into a tripped out, druggy dub with swirling effects, deep bass and ‘cajual’ style flanged percussion. Strakes and Pete Dafeet team up again following their well received mix on the Sock Man EP (a favourite with Farina) with an electronic take on ‘Everytime’; buzzing bass, clicky beats and cheeky vocal snippets a plenty. The EP is rounded off with some useful DJ tools.
Magazine Reviews
DJ Mag – Mar 2006 ***4.5/5 Sureplayer***
When you release as many tunes as Jay Tripwire it’s inevitable that some won’t hit the spot, but with ‘Everytime’ JT gets it just about perfect. The trademark bumpy beats and funky basslines give it that familiar Tripwire feel, while the cheeky vocal samples and dainty keys give it the life to jump straight at you. It’s quality house music that can’t help to please. On the flip there are two more excellent cuts which take things a bit deeper and darker, with superb dubbed out melodies and late night attitude. This twelve will be a welcome addition to your collection. 4.5/5
Night Magazine – Mar 2006 ***4/4 Single of the Month***
Kicking off with “Everytime”, Jay Tripwire’s trademark crisp tech beats & undulating bassline style is immediately on point, with a sample which sounds incredibly familiar, yet impossible to place. Quite simply this is bass-led house at its finest, a point proven with “Hastings St On A Weds”, which uses the same drums, but opts for a more tripped out dubby vibe. Rounding off the release is another killer remix from Strakes & Dafeet, squelching the bass & adding extra bounce in the drums. Lost My Dog is on a roll & no sign of stopping. 4/4
DJ Reactions
Tom Findlay (Groove Armada)
Another strong release. B1 is my favourite, a healthy 8/10!
James Talk
Remix of ‘Everytime’ and ‘Hastings St’ are wicked!
Joey Youngman (Fetish / Jackin Tracks)
I’ve been playing Everytime track since Jay gave it to me a while back…love it. Support this one.
Murray Richardson (Nordic Trax / 2020 Vision)
Jay Tripwire keeps up the pressure early in the new year with another sure fire winner….EVERYTIME is wicked and comes with a cool Strakes & Dafeet remix…quality yet again from Lost My Dog. Charted #04.
Jason Hodges (Oomph, Aroma)
Good shit – keep these beats comin!
Tyler Stadius
Great tunes from Jay again. He must have been taking happy bills – real cheery vibe on these. Bouncy! Dig the Strakes/Dafeet electrified, skanky remix of “Everytime” too.
Jimpster (Freerange)
Very solid and chunky as with all Jay’s stuff.
Spettro (Tango, Lowdown)
Strakes and Dafeet’s remix takes the cake on this one for me. I love the deep, moody vibe – the synth and bass are just killer.
Jay West (Lowdown, Tango, Guesthouse)
I dig both mixes of Everytime, the Strakes/Dafeet is my fav track on the EP. Cool analog EP!
Cosmic Groove Transmission (Brique Rouge, Phono Graffiti)
Strakes & Dafeet mix going down very well, it’s great!!
Harold Heath (Urban Torque, Sensei)
Liking all three mixes, Jay’s original Everytime is the track for me, cool vocal, fat b-line, a really solid bumpin groove, will def. play
Rhythm Plate (Winding Road, DiY, Flat & Round)
All tracks are acidically techtronicalistic in their approach, but ‘Hastings..’ has to be my favourite. Triple mint.
DJ Linus (Exun, Brique Rouge)
‘Hastings St…’ is the strongest of all 3. I love that groovy b-line rhythm. Definitely going to play.
Dave Mothersole (Kiss FM, London)
Really like the Strakes and Dafeet mix of ‘Everytime’…Great hooks and nice chunky groove.
Amir Javasoul (Robsoul)
Jay Tripwire’s original version is, in my opinion, his best production to date. I’m playing it all the time.
Blacksoul (Deepfunk. Uniform)
Amazing release, my fav mix is Strakes-Dafeet version and second fav is the original. 7 excellent releases in a row!
Al Bradley (3am)
This release is one of your best, I love the Strakes & Dafeet’s mix.
Slum Science (Hudd Traxx)
Hastings St on a Weds for me!
