Twitch Recordings
SF-based Twitch Recordings was launched in 1991 as a remix service/record label by Sacramento transplant Jim Hopkins. Twitch was one of the first underground record labels in San Francisco. Hopkins was also instrumental in the start up of Zoe Magik -the label to put Young American Primitives and Single Cell Orchestra on the map.
Twitch is probably most well-known for its underground stomper, "Loose Caboose" which was a collaborative project between DJ Dan and Jim Hopkins known as The Electroliners. In 1995, this breakbeat anthem took many a dance floor by storm, especially in the underground rave scene. Hopkins has also done remixes for XL Recordings/Beggars Group, Nervous Records, and Smile Communications.
The most recent Twitch release, "Breakin' It Down," is the first release after a 3-year hiatus. Hopkins is back with his funky breaks sound. He offers up a hard house mix with rolling basslines, funky guitar and some slick dj tricks. Side B is the breakbeat mix in traditional Twitch style with massive sub bass, dark female vocals, scratchin' and big beat overtones.
The Electroliners
Loose Caboose is perhaps one of the most ubiquitous house singles around, and while you may not recognize the name, if you've been to any clubs in the last year or so you'll probably recognize the beat.
Jim Hopkins
Don't get into downloading Jim Hopkins stuff if you aren't interested in something that's meant to be unbridled bass bumping house music. With influences from Parlament and Funkadelic you should understand that the involuntary response of head bobbing is mandatory.
Breakin' It Down
