Mike-L is one of the UK's leading turntablists, with five DMC finals under his belt in the last few years.
Incredibly, he's been producing beats for longer than he's been scratching, and, as anyone who heard his contribution to the Two Syllables compilation will know, he's not been wasting his time. The epic soundscapes of Escape From Burden point the way to Mike's style - heavy breakbeats fused with infectious funk hooks and on-point scratching.
‘ ‘The Man is like a one man ‘JB’s’ – Hot stuff’ Andy Smith, Portishead / The Document
"Some turntablists have got loads of skills but no funk. This guy has sounds like he's got both in abundance. Eye of the Storm is genius." - Capoeira Twins
"Very good, will definitely be airing on the radio"
Strictly Kev - DJ Food / Solid Steel / Ninja Tune
"Good to hear Mr L back in the studio - heavy dancefloor tackle as always, and on a 7" too - it don't get much better!"
Shepdog - Freestyle Records
"Absolutely class 1 release, you know that i 've asked you for The Word Is Cool couple of months ago already and played it on soulsearching across the globe. Full support for the A-side as well. I do agree with GP - excellent label indeed."
Michael Rutten - Soul Searching
"Putting his sampler into overdrive 5 times DMC finalist and cut and paste merchant Mike L once again delivers the goods with these dancefloor friendly jazz/funk nuggets." 3.5/5
Found Sounds DJ Magazine Review
"is nice. that cool track jazz thing and that is nice... will support and that. i am jazz"
Dom Servini - Wah Wah 45s
"Love it! Cannot wait to get the vinyl.....have the cd-r with me and will be spinning it tonight."
Adrian Gibson - Freestyle / Jazz Cafe
"Absolutely bloomin love it. Can't wait to drop Emu Brown in the clubs! Big UP Mr.L!!!!"
Part Time Heroes - Wah Wah etc
"Really into them both on different levels. Emu Brown deffo for the club sessions and "The Word For This Is Cool' for the radio and podcasts. Goo 7" Sez I. 8/10"
Diesler - Freestyle / Tru Thoughts
"Love the Emu Brown track. Sounds like Daptone in a blender! Will be playing it club & radio. Thanks!"
Monk One - Wax Poetics
"Loving the Emu Brown track. Went down amazingly at Cargo on Friday. Nice one!"
Capstone - QSO / Bonobo / Hardkandy
"Good Stuff, great crisp production" - Bonobo, Ninja Tune
