Miguel Graca Whatchalike Bomb 9/98 [BOMB101] Bombay Records is a new Montreal imprint started by Patrick Dream and Nav Bhinder, names familiar to most in the city's vibrant music scene. Their focus is house-the deep variety--and they've chosen a fellow leading light to kick things off. Miguel Graca has been creating quality grooves consistently since 1987, and his "Whatchalike" EP is no exception. Remember the chilling "Who Needs Enemies", released on Hi Bias back in 1992? That was Graca working with Montreal music godfather Robert Ouimet. Graca's also remixed the likes of Masters At Work and received bouquets of praise from top jocks such as Laurent Garnier. The man has credentials, he's earned them. The title cut is a swinging Latin percussion number with a filtered female vocal line. "Somesay" is a shuffling shaker with Stephane Cocke helping out, while the flip contains "Can't Stop" (a peppy piece of dance), and a beats version of "Whatchalike". Up next on Bombay is the "I Found Love" 12" from Graca, and then an MG album. Can't wait for that one. Graca sent me a tape a few months back of forthcoming and unreleased material and it was 100% superb. Some of the tracks appear on the above release, while others are still waiting to find their way to vinyl. Looks like we can expect plenty more goodies from this talented Montrealer. --Andrew Duke More Graca: Catch Graca throwing down a DJ mix in RealAudio here. Back to singles reviews index