Releases by Mixer / D.J.
COLDCUT
(MATT BLACK & JONATHAN MORE)
| Year | Release Title | Label | Mix Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Beats + Pieces | Ahead Of Our Time | BEATS + PIECES Mo' Bass Remix | 00:05:56 |
| 1987 | Say Kids What Time Is It? | No Label | SAY KIDS WHAT TIME IS IT? | 00:04:50 |
| 1987 | That Greedy Beat | Ahead Of Our Time | THAT GREEDY BEAT | 00:05:39 |
| 1987 | That Greedy Beat | Ahead Of Our Time | THE MUSIC MAKER | 00:05:41 |
| 1988 | 1988 07 Mixes 2 | D.M.C. | OFF TO WORK | 00:03:44 |
| 1988 | James Brown - Payback Mix | Urban | PAYBACK MIX | 00:05:11 |
| 1990 | Say Kids What Time Is It? | Ahead Of Our Time | SAY KIDS WHAT TIME IS IT? | 00:04:50 |
| 1993 | No Rights Given Or Implied | Bond St. | SAY KIDS WHAT TIME IS IT? | 00:04:49 |
| 1993 | No Rights Given Or Implied | Bond St. | BEATS + PIECES | 00:05:59 |
| 1997 | More Beats + Pieces | Ninja Tune | MORE BEATS + PIECES I Miss You Blobula Remix | 00:03:13 |
| 1997 | More Beats + Pieces | Ninja Tune | MORE BEATS + PIECES Beans & Pizzas Remix | 00:07:03 |
| 1999 | Scratch Masters Part 2 | Strictly Bizness | SAY KIDS WHAT TIME IS IT? | 00:04:44 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Lessons 2 | Starchild | SAY KIDS WHAT TIME IS IT? | 00:04:50 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Lessons 2 | Starchild | BEATS + PIECES Mo' Bass Remix | 00:05:56 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Lessons 2 | Starchild | PAYBACK MIX | 00:05:11 |
| 2003 | The Ultimate Lessons 3 | Starchild | HOT PLATE 1 | 00:05:55 |
Information:
Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in April 2026...
Formed in 1986 by Matt Black and Jonathan More, Coldcut bridge the gap between hip-hop's scratch culture and the UK’s acid house explosion.
The Breakthrough: "Say Kids, What Time Is It?" (1987)
Coldcut is credited with creating the first "sample-heavy" record in the UK. Their debut single, "Say Kids, What Time Is It?", was a revolution. Using a primitive but effective cut-and-paste technique, they layered snippets of dialogue, soul breaks, and pop culture references, effectively bringing the New York "Grandmaster Flash" style of DJing to London.
Defining the Remix: The "Seven Minutes of Madness"
Their most legendary contribution to DJ history is their remix of Eric B. & Rakim’s "Paid in Full." * The Impact: It transformed a minimalist hip-hop track into a global dance floor anthem.
Innovation: They introduced the Western world to the "Ofra Haza" vocal sample, blending Middle Eastern sounds with hip-hop beats—a precursor to the Global Beat and Worldbeat movements.
Ninja Tune: The DJ's Label
In 1990, frustrated by the constraints of major labels, Black and More founded Ninja Tune. This became the gold standard for independent electronic music.
The Vision: They created a home for DJs who wanted to experiment with "trip-hop," "nu-jazz," and "leftfield" beats.
Legacy: Ninja Tune launched the careers of DJ Food, Bonobo, and The Cinematic Orchestra, cementing Coldcut's role as tastemakers and industry rebels.
Audio-Visual Innovation
Coldcut were among the first DJs to treat video as a scratchable medium.
VJAM: They developed software (like VJAM) that allowed them to trigger visuals in sync with their audio samples.
The Experience: Their sets evolved from a "two turntables and a mixer" setup into a full-scale multimedia sensory experience, influencing the "VJ" culture of the 90s and 2000s.