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Deborah Jordan & K15 – Human [Futuristica Music]

May 26, 2022

“Human” is the collaborative project from pianist/producer Kieron Ifill aka K15 and vocalist Deborah Jordan. K15 has produced a number of tracks for Jordan’s solo work in the past but this is their first full length project. What the two have in common is their ability to stir the depths of our emotions through their compositions. Whether through his jazz quintet Culross Close or his house & broken beat projects, K15’s compositions sink into your body and lift your spirits. Jordan’s lush vocals and heartfelt lyrics have always strum the heartstrings since her early work on Silhouette Brown with Dego and Kaidi Tatham. The way they they play together feels complimentary musically and the result is a gorgeous collection of thought provoking compositions. As the song titles suggest, this project explores the various layers of humanity, diving into an array of emotions that make us vulnerable. “Heartbroken” kicks off with a subtle down-tempo hip-hop beat that creates a canvas for Jordan’s blissful vocals. On “Fragility” Ifill opens with a slinky beat followed by tender chords and warm melodies. Jordan laments about the fragile state we find ourselves in the world today. The album goes on like this, delivering one engaging track after another. It’s a marvelous record you shouldn’t miss.

https://deborahjordank15.bandcamp.com/album/human

Allysha Joy – Torn Tonic [First Word Records]

May 24, 2022

“Torn Tonic” is the second full length solo release from Melbourne based artist Allysha Joy. Joy who produced this album also serves as a member of the collective 30/70. In addition she’s a frequent guest on a number of emerging Australian artists in an burgeoning music scene. The ten track release is loaded with superb down-tempo compositions that showcase her husky vocals and her lyrical prowess. “Calling You” is a warm composition that features another talented lyricist in her own right in London based vocalist Ego Ella May. “Still Dreaming” is a sonic soulful gem enhanced by Rara Zulu’s melodic phrasings. Joy’s keyboard arrangements are soothing and hypnotic. An introspective LP where Joy tackles personal, social and political issues. It’s a triumph to find her transcending through trying times and finding joy, no pun intended on the other side. Let’s shine a light on this multi-talented artist. All she does is create timeless recordings. This album is no exception.
https://allyshajoy.bandcamp.com/

23rd May 2022

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23rd May 2022
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Charles Stepney – Daddy’s Diddies [International Anthem]
Sefi Zisling – Welcome Sunset [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Ely – Dust (Emanative Rework) feat. Jessica Lauren [Algebra Records]
Abunai feat. Raquel Marie – After Me [Tartelet Records]
Hardkandy feat. Andy Platts – Stronger Stuff [Wah Wah 45s]
Henry Keen – Digging In Detroit [Release Yourself Records]
Tomer Baruch – The Hairy Frogfish & The Finger Dragonet [Hamseen Sounds]
The Crusaders – My Lady [MCA Records]
Azymuth – Morning (Part 1) [Far Out Recordings]
Luiz Gabriel Lopes – Desprendimento [Da Lata Music]
Dele Sosimi Meets Medlar feat. Zito Mowa – Shine On [Wah Wah 45s]
Alabe Ketujazz – Opanije Xaxará [Musica Macondo]
África Negra – Pedlelo [Bongo Joe Records]
Roni Size – It’s Jazzy (Felix Rd Remix) [Movement]
Anwar – Feminine Flavour [MFC Records]
Robin Wylie – Acton East [Belfast Pressure]
Crackazat – Evergreen [Freerange Records]
OYOBI feat. Qvln – Me Voy (Coflo Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Jazzanova – Saturday Night Special (Kai Alcé NDATL Remix) [BBE Music]
Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella – New World Shuffle (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix) [Schema Records]
China Charmeleon & AndileAndy feat. Ziyon – Tunnel Vision [Stay True Sounds]
River Ocean feat. India – Love And Happiness [Cooltempo]
I Gemin – Green Light [SlothBoogie Records]

16th May 2022

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16th May 2022
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Howeefeel – People Of The World [Family Groove Records]
Jean Carn – Happy To Be With You [Philadelphia International Records]
Brian Jackson – Little Orphan Boy [BBE Music]
Harvey Sutherland – Age Of Acceleration [House Anxiety]
B. Bravo – Penelope [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Wahoo – Don´t Take It Personal (Georg Levin Edit) [Fine]
Metropolis – Every Time I See Him [Mr Bongo/Salsoul Records]
Sessa – Canção da Cura [Mexican Summer]
Joyce Moreno – Feminina (Claus Ogerman Version) [Far Out Recordings]
Los Kenya – Record en TV [Música Infinita/Olindo Records]
Jinjé – Ya Maji [Scene Unseen]
Nikitch & Kuna Maze – Sauce Brazil [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Deborah Jordan & K15 – Innervision [Futuristica Music]
John Beltran – A Dança Da Manhã [Oath]
DJ Octopuz – Owa & Wami [Atjazz Record Company]
Allysha Joy feat. Ego Ella May – Calling You [First Word Records]
AD Bourke – SP [TrebleO]
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss feat. Dudley Perkins – Everything (Mr Scruff Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
Roots Manuva – Ital Visions [Big Dada Recordings]
Sleep Walker feat. Bembe Segue – River Of Love [Especial Records]
David Wertman & Sun Ensemble – Forest Dance [BBE Music]
Romano, Sclavis, Texier – Soweto Sorrow (Live) [Heavenly Sweetness]
Amanda Whiting – Abstraction [Jazzman Records]
Ozan Tekin – Ode to Being Idle [Gulbaba Records]
Nala Sinephro – Space 2 [Warp Records]

9th May 2022

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9th May 2022
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Horace Silver Quintet – Won’t You Open Up Your Senses [Blue Note Records]
Carlos Garnett – Mother Of The Future [Muse Records]
Jazzanova – Orotunds [BBE Music]
Robin Jones Quintet – Con Fuego [Jazz Room Records]
Renato Anselmi – Hello Mr. Acuvis [Favorite Recordings]
Chalo Eduardo – Beija-Flor Suite [Mr Bongo]
United Freedom Collective – Manifest Bliss [Dama Dama]
Pachakuti & Young Vishnu – Bajrangbali [Melting Pot Music]
Charles Stepney – Step On Step [International Anthem]
Hardkandy – Don’t Worry [Wah Wah 45s]
Besøk – The First Time You Lose
Daniel Maunick – Bitter Regret [Far Out Recordings]
Werkha – On The Rhythm Of It [First Word Records]
Culross Close – The Will To Live (I,II) [Esencia]
The Sub Ensemble – Faster Than The Sun (Domu Remix) [Especial Records]
Groove Chronicles – Inside Stepping (Brokenstep Mix) [CoOp Presents]
Sentinel 793 – Soap Rattle [Universal Magnetic]
Frankson feat. Kathrin deBoer – Mistaken [LxL,DxD]
Crackazat – Everybody Talks About It [Freerange Records]
Luke Vibert – Gas Logs [Hypercolour]
Wearing Shoes – 21st Floor [Apparel Music]
Edmondson – All Dressed Up & Going Nowhere [Lissoms]
Gratts feat. Brian Ruiz – Euphoria [Flexi Cuts]
Aquadeep, Veesoul & Timadeep – Escape Room [Atjazz Record Company]
Andres – Salvador De Bahia [Mahogani Music]
Titeknots – Up To Business [Press Something Play Something]

Daniel Maulnick – Persistence [Far Out Recordings]

May 5, 2022

Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Maulnick, son of the infamous Jean “Bluey” Maulnick has certainly blazed his own trail these days. In a short time he’s become a prolific producer for Far Out Recordings and has delivered a number of essential remixes and numerous guest appearances. Maunick’s latest release “Persistance” pulls from influences ranging from drum n bass to Detroit house and garage. The opener “Arraia” exudes infectious deep house rhythms that soothes you even in it’s intense moments. “The Love has Gone” provides blistering drum n bass grooves. “Just Deserts” channels the spirits of Theo Parrish and other Detroit house pioneers. Like many tracks here it has a meditative quality that lingers long after the song is over. “Persistance” is all about pushing through the tough times of lockdown and coming through on the other side. It’s not easy for everyone to quaratine and emerge with essential recordings but Maulnick certainly does and hits the mark.

https://faroutrecordings.bandcamp.com/

2nd May 2022

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2nd May 2022
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Dave & Omar – Starlight [Z Records]
Moton Records Inc. – Star Max (Marc Roberts Edit) [Moton]
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti – Ginga (Greymatter Rework)
Parallax feat. Erik Rico – Stars [Delicate Cashmere]
Jazzanova feat. Sean Haefeli – Beyond The Dream [BBE Music]
Henry Keen – Heavy = Good [Release Yourself Records]
Murder He Wrote – Drop [Rhythm Athletic]
New Regency Orchestra – Mango Walk (IG Culture Remix) [Total Refreshment Centre]
Fernando Damon & Jonny Miller – One for Heny G [Teal Street Records]
SPD – Ferment [eatmybeat]
Robin Wylie – So True [Prestige Cuts]
Souldynamic feat. Dana Weaver – You’ll Never [Atjazz Record Company]
Tone Control – Illusion (Tone Control Mix) [Wolf Music]
Luiz Gabriel Lopes – Desprendimento [Da Lata Music]
Mamas Gun – Reconsider [Candelion]
Erin Buku – Humble (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Hope Street Recordings]
77 Karat Gold – Love [Jazzy Sport Records]
Medline – Cissy Strut [Mybags]
Viktor Vaughn – Popsnot [Sound-Ink]
AmmonContact feat. Prince Po, Yusef Lateef and Dwight Trible ‎– Beautiful Flowers [Ninja Tune]
Twit One – Wie Ein U [Melting Pot Music]
Pachakuti & Young Vishnu – Dédalo [Melting Pot Music]
Kansas Smitty’s – Sunday Davidson [Ever Records]
Wax Machine – Guardians of Eden [Batov Records]
Tony Lavorgna & The St. Thomas Quartet – Take The A Train [Jazz Room Records]
Robin Jones Quintet – Denga [Jazz Room Records]

Culross Close – Pressure [Esencia]

April 27, 2022

“Pressure” is the latest from Culross Close, the London quintet featuring producer/pianist Anthony Kieron aka K15. Fans of K15 who have long embraced his soulfully deep electronic recordings have certainly appreciated his growth as a pianist as well. The opening trumpet melodies of “To Belong” serve as e serenading appetizer to the heavenly strings and chords that propels the tune to greater heights. “Convictions” kicks off with spoken word while easing into a mellow piano driven hip-hop inspired tune. The finale “The Will to Live” raises the tempo and unleashes infectious beats and synths. Kieron and his bandmates blurr the lines between jazz and electronica and the results are an array of splendid emotive recordings.

https://k15music.bandcamp.com/album/pressure

25th April 2022

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25th April 2022
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Hardkandy feat. Andy Platts – Stronger Stuff [Wah Wah 45s]
Yesterdays New Quintet – Superwoman / Where Were You Last Winter [Stones Throw Records]
Allysha Joy & Rara Zulu – Still Dreaming [First Word Records]
Aziza & Finguz – U Can’t See
Nikitch & Mart One – Wonda [Cascade Records]
Morgan Spacek feat. Stephanie McKay – Tell It Like It Is [Tri-Eight Recordings]
Edo.G feat. Pete Rock – Situations (Simon S Re-Flip)
Rakim – New York To Cali [Hot 97FM]
Besøk – Seasons Shift
Stelios Vassiloudis – Longing For Nothing [Apparel Tronic]
Francesco Devincenti – Hikers Dubbers [Gasolio Dubplate Series]
Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers – Lord Morocco [Freestyle Records]
Toró Instrumental – Dunas [Musica Macondo]
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra – Shadows [RCA Victor]
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Beautiful Woman [Flying Dutchman]
Diana Ross – Love Hangover [Tamila Motown]
Crackazat – Good Enough [Freerange Records]
Dave & Omar – Starlight [Z Records]
Skygaze – Minor Mood [Flumo Recordings]
The Sunburst Band – Magnificent Mango [Z Records]
Voilaaa feat. Sir Jean – Spies are Watching Me (Patchworks Remix) [Favorite Recordings]
Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel – Amazonas Secret Kingdom (Atjazz Remix) [Imagenes Recordings]

VA – New Tangents In Kampala, London & Nairobi Vol. 1 [Extra Soul Perception]

April 18, 2022

“New Tangents In Kampala, London and Nairobi” a collaboration from Extra Soul Perception, like-minded musicians spanning from London to Africa. Some of the artists on hand here are familiar to many, others may not be but all are brillant. “Hold On” has a laid back hip hop beat laced with emotive chords from pianist/producer K15. Nairobi based vocalist Karun and North London rapper/poet Lex Amor’s tender vocal textures complement each other beautifully. “Roses” is a mellow RnB funk banger featuring soul siren Lynda Dawn. “Hewe” is a mediative percussion driven tune with sketches of African rhythms and haunting vocals from West African native Azu Tiwaline. The musical pathways of London and Africa cross and create a marvelous collection of sublime soulful compositions that will prove to be very satisfying.

https://extrasoulperception.bandcamp.com/album/new-tangents-in-kampala-london-and-nairobi

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