Frank Booker revives the Sleazy Beats Collection on Sleazy Beats Recordings, a nine-track compilation originally pressed as limited vinyl-only runs now digitized since its 2018 release. This bundle pulls together cuts from the label’s early days, delivering house firepower tailored for DJs who dig deep into crates for that authentic underground punch. Sleazy Beats Recordings launched with a focus on scarce, vinyl-exclusive drops that captured the era’s gritty house spirit, building a cult following among selectors chasing those hard-to-find gems.
Fall Out storms in first, commanding the floor with its direct drive, the sort of track that ignites sets from the outset. Boss asserts total control, layering rhythms that demand full commitment from dancers and spinners alike. Points sharpens the edge, offering precise energy for tight transitions in packed rooms.
The Sun brings a brighter lift, channeling house’s euphoric core while keeping the underground grit intact, ideal for midday builds or sunset slots. Out West stretches out with purposeful stride, evoking road-trip freedom fused with club insistence. C. R. (Edit) delivers a honed version primed for seamless integration, proving Booker’s ear for edit mastery.
For Those Who Choose Not To Mix stands as a quick hitter, a nod to purists who let tracks run uninterrupted, injecting fresh momentum. Sugar sweetens the sequence without softening the blow, its groove hooking listeners deep. Roady closes the ride with open-road propulsion, sealing the collection as a testament to enduring house drive.
What makes this collection endure is Booker’s unflinching delivery of energy that resonates in basements and warehouses, where house thrives on unpolished power. Sleazy Beats Recordings’ legacy of limited presses turned these tracks into legends, and their digital arrival opens the vault for a new wave of fans and DJs. In a scene flooded with output, Frank Booker’s Sleazy Beats Collection stands tall as underground essential, fueling sets with the kind of drive that never fades.
