Series name | Outcaste Compilations |
Description | The twelve images in this item depict the pages of the compilation album ‘Outcaste New Breed UK’, released by Outcaste Records in 1998. Outcaste described the twelve tracks on this album as “the new sound of Asian break beat culture”. Fittingly, the album launched the careers of three new Outcaste artists: Niraj Chag, DJ Mo Magic, and the live DJ performance team of Ges-E and Usman Choudhri. The album sleeve also includes a pictorial Outcaste back catalogue and an order form. |
Date of Creation / Publication | 1998 |
Creator | Outcaste Records; Jobanputra, Shabs |
Associated Person/ Organisation | |
Location | London |
Collection and Reference Number | Outcaste Records Collection (GB 2661 OC) |
Catalogue Number | OC/COM/1 |
Copyright | The Creator and/ or associated person or organisation where applicable. |
Access to originals | The originals are located at Outcaste Records |
Series notes | Since 1995comma Outcaste Records have released numerous compilation albums, portraying the diverse range of musical influences in contemporary British-Asian, dance and chill out music. Global musical diversity is integral to Outcaste Records. |
Collection notes | A major label in world music, Outcaste Records was formed in 1995 by Shabs Jobanputra and Paul Franklyn. Based in London, the record label endeavours to maintain a creative space for artists of world music and produce music for and by young British Asians that reflect their South Asian and British cultural traditions. Outcaste are also dedicated to making this music increasingly accessible and appreciated to mainstream audiences. |