19 December 2011
Raphaël – Archangelo [Heavenly Sweetness]
Father’s Children – Universal Tran [Numero]
He3 Project – Make It Sweet ’75 [Family Groove]
Bigga Productions – Is This You?
Krystal Klear & Oliver Day Soul – Never Thought U Would Go [Eglo]
Bonobo – Stay The Same (Mark Pritchard Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Musiq Soulchild & Chrisetter Michele – Ah Yeah [Blue Note]
Hint feat. T-Fly – Aliens Enter [Tru Thoughts]
Mello Music Group – My Love (Georgia Muldrow Remix) [Mello Music]
Gil Scott Heron – New York Is Killing Me (Modern Artifacts Space Blues Rework)
Savanna – Never Let You Go (Onur Engin Edit) [Z Records]
Abu Maxim and The Praetorian Steppas – Sometimes I Get It [Kat]
Sandy Barber – I Think I’ll Do Some Stepping On My Own [BBE]
Logg – Dancing Into the Stars (John Morales Remix) [BBE]
Gregory Porter – 1960 What? (Opolopo Kick & Bass Rerub) [Motema Music]
Bjork – Crystalline (Boddhi Satva Remix)
Contra Communem Opinionem – Class Consciousness [Drumpoet Community]
The K System – Lovepainshatestains [Fine Art]
Ray Stephen Oche And His Matumbo – Okwukwu – Kiwongo [Favorite]
Idrissa Diop & Cheikh Tidiane Tall – Caridad [Teranga Beat]
Portico Quartet – Ruins [Real World]
12 December 2011
Dirg Gerner feat. Rahel – Loose Lights [Hi_Tep]
The Echocentrics Present Echoland – We Need A Resolution [Ubiquity]
Mecca:83 feat. Kan Sano x Buscrates – Midnight Kids
Dwight Trible – Ooh Child [Katalyst Entertainment]
Royalty – Halley’s Trail [Five Easy Pieces]
Julien Dyne – Mask [BBE]
Common – Sweet [Warner Brothers]
Lack Of Afro – A Time For… [Freestyle]
The Slingshots – The Sooner [Lovemonk]
Fanga – I Go On Without You [Underdog]
Makossa & Megablast feat. Tony Allen & OG Spiritual Godess – Wangu [Luv Lite]
Floating Points – Myrtle Avenue [Eglo]
Pitchben – Soda [Compost]
Bryan Ferry – Alphaville (Todd Terje Remix) [Virgin]
Joash – Bleed (Sportloto Soviet Remix) [Compost Disco]
Matthew Dear – Stab In The Backs [Ghostly]
Kindness – Seod [Female Energy]
Prommer & Barck vs. Zangalewa – Zangalewa (Waka Waka) [Derwin]
Jazzanova – Dance The Dance (Atjazz Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Tumelo – Release Your Soul (Vick Lavender Remix) [Tribe]
Photonz – Dokos [Don’t Be Afraid]
5 December 2011
Lanu feat. Megan Washington – Hold Me Down (Acoustic) [Tru Thoughts]
Dwight Trible – Ooh Child [Katalyst Entertainment]
Duktus – Dub Up (Glenn Astro White Noise Remix)
Teebs – Just The Yellow Bits [Ninja Tune]
Collette – Orange Moon (Denz Remix)
Broke – Reflection [Cascade]
The Electric – Overloaded
Sandy Barber – I Think I’ll Do Some Stepping On My Own (Al Kent’s Classic Mix) [BBE]
Poussez – Big City Burning Rubber [Champion Sound]
Luis Radio & Raffa Scoccia – Organismo [BBE]
Guest Mix by Fujimoto Tetsuro [Bagpak]
RLP – Foncanoids [White]
ARP 101 – True [Eglo]
Sauce 81 – Pocket Full Of [ICASEA]
Fujimoto Tetsuro – Swim [Bagpak]
Floating Points – Myrtle Avenue [Eglo]
Fujimoto Tetsuro – Matting Craft [Bagpak]
Erdbeerschnitzel feat. The Drifter – Always Remain [3rd Strike]
Actual Proof – Huff & Puff [Local Talk]
Yasuo Sato – Mirrage Of Night Sky [Aesthetic Audio]
der Dezente – Untitled [White]
Guy Andrews – Textures [Hemlock]
George Fitzgerald – Silhouette [Aus]
Salva feat. B. Bravo – Obsession [FoF Music]
Author feat. Ed Thomas – Turn [Tectonic]
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Mr Scruff – Feel It! [Ninja Tune]
Mark E – Oranges (Jacques Renault Edit)
Simbad feat. Paul Randolph – Share Your Light [Atjazz Rec]
DJ Pippi, Tucillo & Kiko Navarro – Back 2 Back (Boddhi Satva’s Ancestral Soul Remix) [Third Ear]
Chinese Man – The King (The Libra Priest Suite) [Chinese Man]
Sabrina Malheiros: Dreaming [Far Out Recordings]
Sabrina Malheiros has been one of the new Ambassadors of Brazilian music for a minute now. Her third full length release “Dreaming” seamlessly blends the classical Brazilian rhythms with the soulful electronica grooves that were featured on her debut lp “Eqilibria”. “Dreaming” is filled with sunny chilled out rhythms will have you dreaming of warm beaches instantly. Once again she surrounded by an all-star list of Brazil’s finest musicians including her father, Alex Melheiros of Asymuth fame. In addition, Daniel “Venom” Maurick, son of Bluey (Incognito) who collaborated on her debut shares writing and production duties here as well. Among the highlights are “Bobeira”, a samba flavored tune augmented by the rhythmic guitar and flute arrangements. “Fragil“ is another favorite where Sabrina’s vocals float over this breezy tune bursting with warm melodies and percussion. “Paranoia” is one of more soul oriented tracks here but is no less enjoyable. In fact, there is hardly a weak track among this gorgeous selection. This is a wonderful record that should jettison Sabrina as a premiere vocalist whose star shines brighter with every release.
Colman Brothers: Colman Brothers [Wah Wah 45s]
The debut by the duo known as the Coleman Brothers is a melting pot of bossa, bebop and Latin jazz that harkens back to days when dancing shoes were required and folks would shake their hips and work up a sweat in a jazz club. Brothers Mat (trombone) and Andrew (trumpet) capture the big band sound with superb production, mixing tasty beats combined with their own strong performances with impressive results. This album is a result of the ascension of the single “El Nino”, originally released in 2007. The single received rave reviews and was given proper spins by DJ’s worldwide. This isn’t just a one hit album however; there are other gems like the bossa flavored “Mr DG”, which is dedicated to Dizzy Gillespie is filled with vibrant horns and tasty percussion. In addition the spirited samba tracks “Sem Amor” featuring their sister Sara and “Another Brother”, are floor burners that would add spice to any party. The brothers slow things down with help once again from Sara on the slow burning elegant bossa “Some Other Wonder”. Overall this is a superb disc where each of the ten tracks is worthy and a satisfying listening experience. Mat and Andrew can expect their services to increase mightily based on this quality recording.
Randa and The Soul Knigdom: What You Need [Freestyle]
Freestyle records, home of the funk bands delivers another winner with Randa & The Soul Kingdom. Their second lp is filled with gritty funk grooves highlighted by the vocal prowess of Australian resident Randa Khamis. “What You Need” begins with the aptly titled “Power In Me”. Guitarist/Producer Lance Ferguson lays down a scorching groove to complement Randa’s soaring vocals. The horns are funky and the lyrics keep you interested. “The Things” is a bubbly disco tune filled with infectious percussion. “Cold” is a dim the lights slow funk grinder that is solid but it’s the high energy burners sprinkled throughout that will keep you pressing repeat. This is one tight record that delivers on all levels. If you like your funk raw and uncut then this is the record for you.
28 November 2011
Massive Attack Vs. Burial – Paradise Circus [Inhale Gold]
Calibre – Half And Half [Signature]
Master Of Ribongia – Sunny Good Times
Roots Manuva – Here We Go Again (Falty DL Remix) [Big Dada]
Paper Tiger – Ask Me How I Am [Jus Like Music]
Blundetto – Hercules [Heavenly Sweetness]
Mike James Kirkland – Hang On In There [Ubiquity]
The Wild Magnolias – Handa Wanda [Polydor/Get On Down]
Ray Stephen Oche And His Matumbo – Daybreak On the Niger [Favorite]
Ray Stephen Oche And His Matumbo – Odeiyolaoo [Favorite]
Lack Of Afro – Broken Samba [Freestyle]
Freeform Records Takeover
Mecca:83 feat. GrandEar – Good Morning
3LLL – Indigo Principle
Mecca:83 – Champa Relight
Mecca:83 – Love Story
StarrSkream – Encore/Dance With Me
Mecca:83 feat. Spinnerty – Around Midnight
1000 Names – Born With Promise [Project Mooncircle]
Cessa – Flow [Missing Link Sounds]
Eren Erdol – The Outsider (Shrimpy Remix)
Fujimoto Tetsuro – Matting Craft [Bagpak]
Unknown – Naiad [Boogie Originals]
At One feat. Wyoma – African Healing Dance [Atjazz]
Infinity Inc – Games [Hot Creations]
21 November 2011
Michael Garrick Sextet with Norma Winstone – Song By The Sea [Argo]
Michael Garrick – Annunciation [Decca]
Michael Garrick Septet – Ursula [Universal]
Tim Scott – Hope
Atjazz – For Real (Andreas Saag’s Slowdown Remix) [Atjazz Rec]
Rainer Trueby – Welcome To Our World [Compost Black]
Jazzanova – Look What You’re Doin’ To Me (Manuel Tur & Dplay Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Stayc J Pepper & Hllywd – Lord Forgive (Supalouisa Remix) [Superficially Deep]
Herman Kelly & Life – Time After Time [Alston/Get On Down]
Mark De Clive-Lowe feat. Omar & Sheila E – Get Started [Tru Thoughts]
Makossa & Megablast feat. Tony Allen & OG Spiritual Godess – Wangu [Luv Lite]
MonoMono – Kenimania [Tummy Touch]
Om Unit – An Eternal Way [Civil Music]
FaltyDL – The Sale Ends [Ninja Tune]
Slugabed – Whirlpool
AD Bourke Vs. Costa – Ominide
Zed Bias feat. Sam Frank – Night Lovers [Tru Thoughts]
Andy H – Old School Beat [First Word]
Baz – SpacePub
Eric Lau & Guilty Simpson – The Mission (Georgia Anne Muldrow Remix) [Kilawatt]
Paul White feat. Guilty Simpson – Dirty Slang (Remix) [One Handed Music]
Broke – Rain Man [Cascade]
Breakthrough feat. Bahamadia – Chalk It Up [Ki/oon]
Aztec Productions feat. Randolph Matthews – Mind Talk [Abstract Blue]
Scrimshire – Alignment [Wah Wah 45s]
Scrimshire – Ode To Daddy [Wah Wah 45s]
14 November 2011
Scrimshire – Ode To Daddy [Wah Wah 45s]
Mecca:83 feat. Emanative & Buscrates – Detroit Twilight [Freeform]
Valique feat. Vadim Kapustin – I´m Here [Infracom]
The Fantastics! feat. Sulene Fleming – Cold Case [Freestyle]
Ye Mighty – Optimist vs Realist [First Word]
The Soul Session feat. Anaj – Woman And Man (Georgia Anne Muldrow Remix) [Agogo]
Moka Only and Chief – For Always [Feelin’ Music]
Roots Manuva – Here We Go Again (Falty DL Remix) [Big Dada]
Lisa P. – M.U.S.I.C. (Opolopo Remix) [Tokyo Dawn]
Dirg Gerner – My Queen [Ho_Tep]
Roy Ayres – Mystic Voyage (Version) [BBE]
Aaron Jerome feat. Mozez – Dancing Girl [BBE]
The Visioneers – Ike’s Mood I [BBE]
Pete Rock feat. Pharaohe Monch – Just Do it [BBE]
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Rock Wit U (Yoruba Soul Mix) [BBE]
C.9ine feat. Kholi – Chasing (Charles Webster Deep Mix) [Atjazz Rec]
Langer – System [Uncharted Audio]
Aaron Ross & Sterling Ensemble feat. Ursula Rucker – Alive [Restless Soul]
Jazzanova feat. Ben Westbeech – I Can See (Dima Studitsky Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Simbad feat. Paul Randolph – Share Your Light [Atjazz Rec]
Pitchben – Pitchslap [Compost]
Blu James – Spaceships (Simbad Dub)
Darling Farah – Foreign [Civil Music]
Dharma One feat. Tuomo – Belong [Nine 2 Five]
7 November 2011
Teebs feat. Austin Peralta – LSP [Brainfeeder]
Rough Fields – Behave [Bomb Shop]
Nostalgia 77 – Sleepwalker (Ambassadeurs Remix) [Tru Thoughts]
Starkey – Beta Tester [Ninja Tune]
Duktus – Dub Up
Paul White feat. Guilty Simpson – Trust (Remix) [One Handed Music]
Jimmy Flamante – The Ninja [Jus’ Like Music]
FybeOne – Elite
Dam Funk – Forever [Scion AV]
Marlon Roudette – Riding Home (Cooly G Remix)
Hidden Orchestra – The Windfall (Maddslinky Remix) [Tru Thoughts]
Kyoto Jazz Massive feat. Bembe Segue – Mystery of Ages (Moonstarr Broken Mix) [Public Transit]
Askari – Give It Up (Re-Edit)
Havana Candy – La Falaise
Guest Mix By KAT DJs [Kat Records]
Jose Gonzalez – Remain (Bob Henzell Remix) [KAT001]
Abu Maxim & The Pretorian Steppa’s – Sometimes I Get It [KAT012 Promo]
B-Jam – Love It [CDR]
Basement Soul Edits Vol 2 – Magic Lady (Greymatter Edit) [KAT008]
Rahaan Edits Vol 3 – So Good To Me [KAT010]
Fat Gaines Band – For Your Love (Neil Diablo Edit) [KAT013 Promo]
Ooh feat. Redman – Amerigo Gazaway Of Gummy Soul [Fela Soul CDR]
Santana – Aquamarine (Onur Engin Edit) [KAT Promo CDR]
Shuggie Otis – Inspiration Information [Columbia]
Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson – Superman Lover [DJM]
Roy Ayers – We Live In Brooklyn, Baby (Sasso Edit) [KAT002]
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Jamie L – Something Better (Flash Atkins Remix) [Paper]
Yellowtail feat. Eska – Back to the Melody (Opolopo Remix) [Bagpak]
Sarah Linhares: Messages From The Future [Public Transit Recordings]
After releasing an EP of the same name in 2009, Montreal resident Sarah Linhares finally releases her full length lp. “Messages from the Future” is filled with soulful electronic bottom heavy beats mixed and produced by some of the most cutting edge producers on the Canadian underground music scene. The most prominent of this group is label mate/Public Transit Record exec Moonstarr. He produced four tracks on the album including “Step Up”, laced with edgy synths and progressive beats. “No Question”, produced by Akilmitize is another bouncy track with a wicked groove, catchy synths and neck snappin’ beats. Fellow Montreal resident Kenlo Craqnuques also contributed four tracks including the mellow “Move Along” and the hip-hop drum heavy “I Get Scared”. Sarah’s warm vocals are the perfect complement to these tracks. Her voice isn’t overpowering but her warm tones and lyrics will resonate with you. From top to bottom this is a futuristic soul gem that is definitely enjoyable and certainly worth checking out.
Zara MacFarlane: Until Tomorrow [Brownswood Recordings]
One listen of “Until Tomorrow”, the full length debut of London songstress Zara MacFarlane and you would think this is the voice of a seasoned veteran. The fact is Zara’s lovely soprano exudes power and tenderness that belies her twenty eight years. Equally impressive is her resume that list working with heavyweights like Denys Baptiste, Soweto Kinch and Hugh Masekela among others. Zara’s debut lp includes originals such as “Blossom Tree” and Chiaroscuro”, the former is a warm and gentle tune that demonstrates her superb songwriting ability combined with the rhythmic playing of pianist Peter Edwards. “Feed the Spirit” is another standout, originally penned by Harry Whitaker (Roy Ayers) Zara sets this track off with a simmering intro augmented by the double bass work of Nick Walsh and then explodes with her voice floating over spirited tenor sax phrasings. Other favorites include the title track and “Waking Sleep”. If you weren’t aware of Zara before then you definitely need to get familiar. This is a gorgeous record and Zara certainly belongs in the discussion with Jose James and Gretchen Parlato for new Jazz vocalists marking their mark on the scene today.
Miquel Migs: Outside The Skyline [Om]
On his third studio album, DJ/producer Miguel Migs not only delivers his customary deep dishes of house music but also blends elements of lounge and reggae with sterling results. Migs superb production is highlighted with contributions from Meshell Ndegeocello, Capleton and Evelyn “Champagne” King just to name a few. Meshell sets the mood with the chilled out hip shaking “Tonight” with her husky vocals over a thumping bass groove. This is followed up with the soulful disco groove of “Everybody”, aided by dance diva Evelyn “Champagne” King. “They don’t know” is a reggae inspired drum n bass groover that features pioneer Freddie McGregor. “Changin” and “Getaway” are samplings of the infectious soulful house grooves we’ve come to expect, the former is a irresistible foot stomper with vocals courtesy of Sonny J Mason. This is one of the best full length DJ recordings you’ll find this year. Few will top this combination of soulful dance grooves and great vocalists and arrange a record as strong as this one.
Various Artists: Real Sound of Chicago and beyond [BBE]
This compilation of lost and now found Chicago musicians is the product of vinyl connoisseurs Mark Grusane and Mike Cole. Together they have compiled some hidden gems from the late seventies to the early eighties that captures the Chicago dance music era before house music took off. There are a number of treats that you’ll enjoy such as “It Ain’t Easy”, a polished yet smoothed out disco tune by Crystal Wind. “Play that funky music” is one of the stronger tunes here; an aptly titled instrumental soul jazz tune filled with scorching horns. “Lover” by Lily Fields is another highlight, a disco tune reminiscent of Vince Montana’s Salsoul Orchestra’s compositions. There are a few that needed to stay on the shelf like “She’s Hot” by Sun Sect, an up-tempo boogie tune with a recycled bass guitar groove made worse by the corny dialogue. Aside from a couple of duds, there are plenty of tunes here that will have you commending Mark and Mike for all their heavy lifting and crate digging. This is just another sampling of the rich musical history of Chicago dance music that is certainly worth checking out.
31 October 2011
Dam Funk – Inside Of U [Scion AV]
Omar – It’s So (Scratch Professer Retwist) [Tru Thoughts]
Flako – Lonely Town [Project Mooncircle]
Sina – Remembrance [Project Mooncircle]
Modeselektor – This With With Thom Yorke [Monkeytown]
The Fear Ratio – Ax [Blueprint]
Moka Only and Chief – Appreciation [Feelin’ Music]
BFSP X AL_PD – Creator [Cascade]
Starrskream – Radiation [Freeform]
Calibre feat. DRS – People Never Change [Signature]
Calibre – Foreign Bodies [Signature]
Protocol 7 – Poison [Mutant Fish]
Gap Mangione – Boys With Toys [Ubiquity]
Frootful feat. Angeline Morrison – Slowtime [Freestyle]
Nate Morgan – Ugmaager [Nimbus]
Maimouna Youssef – The Knowing
Sabrina Malheiros – Bobeira [Far Out]
Flora Purim – Angels (Ashley Beedle’s Heavy Disco Edit) [Kat45]
Kuhn – We’re Gonna Make It [Civil Music]
FaltyDL – The Sale Ends [Ninja Tune]
East Liberty Quarters – Lucky Charm [Tokyo Dawn]
Gino Soccio – Dancer (Onur Engin Edit)
DJ Mbuso feat. Harrison Crump – Oh Yeah [Tribe]
Agnès presents Cavalier – Palomino [Drumpoet Community]
DJ 3000 – Hotel Oasiz [Motech]
Ethyl and Flori – Shelter [Secretsundaze]
Mark De Clive-Lowe feat. Tawiah – Under Orders [Tru Thoughts]