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Exclusive 'Celluloid Records Story' Mix + Interview With Padded Cell Producer Richard Sen

Alexis Maryon

On March 5, Strut Records will release a compilation of Celluloid Records label's best tracks from 1980 to 1987 entitled Change the Beat: The Celluloid Records Story.

The legendary label, which was founded by Jean Georgakarakos in Paris in 1976 and fronted by Bill Laswell, produced a variety of releases from the American no-wave, punk and hip-hop scenes, as well as the French avant-garde pop world, featuring everyone from Suicide and Cabaret Voltaire to the Last Poets and Grandmixer D.ST.

In anticipation of the release, Spinner RPM is excited to premiere a 30-minute mix by respected DJ and producer Richard Sen (Padded Cell, Bronx Dogs), highlighting some of his favorite tracks from the compilation, which you can listen to after the jump.

"When I was a teenager at school around 1983-1984 there was a big trend for electro. We used to breakdance to electro records including Timezone's 'Wildstyle.' Even listening to it again now evokes memories of school days," Sen tells us, regarding his introduction to Celluloid Records.

"I later became a graffiti artist and came across 'The Escapades Of Futura 2000.' The Clash brought Futura over to London in the early '80s and he did a graffiti piece under the Westway in Westbourne Park, West London. This was one of the first NYC-style pieces to be done in London and led to that spot under the Westway becoming a mecca and 'hall of fame' for London graff artists, including myself. The Futura record on Celluloid remains one of my favorite '80s NYC records."

Listen to Richard Sen's Celluloid Records Story Mix

"[Celluloid] was one of the first labels to combine the punk, downtown NYC art scene with hip-hop scene of the time," Sen continues. "Tracks by Bambaataa and John Lydon, Alan Vega, Richard Hell and the Voidoids were released alongside Shango, Fab 5 Freddy and the Last Poets. I think the eclectic nature of the label was unique, releasing Afro Beat, New Wave, Funk and Post Punk music, while still keeping a strong identity."

Tracklisting

1. Bobongo Stars - "Koteja"
2. B Side - "What I Like"
3. Fab 5 Freddy - "Une Sale Histoire"
4. Material - "Don't Lose Control"
5. The Smurfs - "Smurf for What it's Worth"
6. Richard Hell and the Voidoids - "Destiny Street"
7. Sapho - "Carmel"
8. Timezone - "The Wildstyle"
9. Futura 2000 Feat. The Clash - "The Escapades Of Futura 2000"
10. Lightnin Rod - "Sport"

Change the Beat: The Celluloid Records Story is in stores March 5 via Strut. Also, be sure to check out one of our favorite 2012 releases, Strut's Richard Sen-selected comp This Ain't Chicago: The Underground Sound of UK House & Acid 1987 -1991.


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