Frictionalism 1994-2009

Rush Hour is proud to present a compilation of producer Anthony "Shake" Shakir's best work he released on his Frictional Recordings label (and some on 7th City, too) over the past 15 years, circa 1994-2009. Shakir is an undoubted legend in early Detroit techno, shaping the sounds of artists such as Juan Atkins and Derrick May, and refusing to bow to trend or convention. The label Shake started brought us some of the deepest, funkiest and most diverse techno, though much overlooked in many cases. After a few years' hiatus, Shake is now back and will be recording and releasing on Frictional soon. But first, we look back and/or get the chance to catch up with his catalog. This compilation includes all of the classics such as "Arise," "Frictionalized," "Get A Feeling," "My Computer Is An Optimist," "The Floor Filler," as well as unreleased tracks: "The Other One," "Frenchie" and "Psychotic Tango." All tracks are re-mastered. This release will come as a deluxe packaged triple CD, which is limited to 1,000 numbered copies.