Outcaste New Breed UK – CD Sleeve

Series nameOutcaste 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 / Publication1998
CreatorOutcaste Records; Jobanputra, Shabs
Associated Person/ Organisation
LocationLondon
Collection and Reference NumberOutcaste Records Collection (GB 2661 OC)
Catalogue NumberOC/COM/1
CopyrightThe Creator and/ or associated person or organisation where applicable.
Access to originalsThe originals are located at Outcaste Records
Series notesSince 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 notesA 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.