20th December 2021 – Best of 2021 Part 1
Jose Mauro – Moenda [Far Out Recordings]
Viejas Raices – Los Berugos Wor [Altercat Records]
George Sauma Jr. – Você O Tempo Todo Para Mim [Favorite Recordings]
Lemos and Debtio – Morro Do Barraco Set Agua [Mr Bongo Records]
Jan Tober & Ron Satterfield – What Game Shall We Play Today? [Mind Fluid Music]
Spirits Rejoice – Standing Here Alone [Matsuli Music]
Ian Carr’s Nucleus – Images [Be With Records]
Hector Costita – Divagacao 6/8 [Dynamite Cuts]
Hiromasa Suzuki – Smash [Columbia]
Khan Jamal – The Known Unknown [Jazz Room Records]
Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble – Wet Walnuts And Whipped Cream [Jazz Room Records]
Marcos Resende & Index – Nina Neném [Far Out Recordings]
Kamal Abdul Alim – Dance [Soul Brother Records]
Southern Energy Ensemble – Open Your Mind [Strut Records]
Bridge – Stella [High Jazz Records]
Sunbear – Let Love Flow For Peace [Soul Train]
Kenny Mann With Liquid Pleasure – Say What [Mad About Records]
Sivuca – Ain’t No Sunshine [Real Gone Music]
American Gypsy – Inside Out [Music On Vinyl]
The Ferry Brothers – ‘Til Mornin’ Comes [Favorite Recordings]
Asha Puthli – Space Talk [Mr Bongo Records]
Cláudio Bocca – Marsupial [Notes On A Journey]
The Patchouli Brothers – Project Soul [Moton Records Inc.]
New York Disco Orchestra – Get It Up And Dance [Espacial Discos]
Freeez – Stay [Far Out Recordings]
Jacob’s Optical Stairway – Solar Feelings [Reinforced Music]
13th December 2021
Jonny Tobin – Beachside Thoughts
Silent Titan feat. Apollo Fontane – Manifesto [Low Key Source]
Artizhan – Who Be The B [Apparel Tronic]
Greg Surmacz – A Brave Face [XVI Records]
The Blaxploited Orchestra – Until the Day [Compost Disco]
Embryo – Yu Mala [Madlib Invazion]
corto.alto – No, Pt. III [Worm Discs]
Hermeto Pascoal – Samba Do Belaqua [Far Out Recordings]
Alex Malheiros feat. Sabrina Malheiros – Prece [Far Out Recordings]
Sambôa – Ze Bede [Playa Sound]
Logg – Something Else [Salsoul Records]
AD Bourke – Equinox [Five Fold]
Jazzuelle feat. Aquatone – Nomadic Splendour [Stay True Sounds]
Boddhi Satva – Sácalo [BBE Music]
Rebecca Vasmant – Dance Yourself Free [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Veronique Page – From Dusk To Dawn [Motech Records]
Mercy System – Recognise [Voitax]
Martyn – Vancouver [3024]
Skream – Sub Island [Soul Jazz Records]
Data – Optimus Prime (Underdog Remix) [Sirkus]
Biggabush feat. Jackie Walters – This River [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
VA – Zepherin Saint presents Soulful Culture Vol. 2 [Tribe Records]
Producer Dean Zepherin, aka Zepherin Saint has amassed a tremendous collection of soulful afro house compositions over the last decade. The Harrow London native’s second installment of “Soulful Culture” is a delicious blend of soulful and deep house recordings from his Tribe recordings catalog. The superb compilation contains contributions from prominent DJs like Louie Vega, Larry Heard to premiere vocalists like Arnold Jarvis. This compilation has plenty of star power. The disc kicks off with “Directions” a simmering ten minute synergy of percussion and organ grinding grooves from percussionist Jab. Alex Attias pulls off a rare occurrence of Georgia Anne Muldrow on a house track with the soulful banger “I Wanna Know”. “Sweet Ting” by Trinidadian Deep is one of an array of deep spiritual house gems with lush rhythms on display here. “In The Distance” is an atmospheric soulful house heater from DJ Spinna. There’s far too many tasty house treats to mention here. Frankly, two plus hours of infectious house music never sounded better. Simply put “Soulful Culture Vol 2 is a triumph. Purchase, press play and get swept away.
https://www.beatport.com/release/zepherin-saint-presents-soulful-culture-vol-2/3588508
Various Artists – 20 Years of Bastard Jazz [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Since its inception in 2001 Bastard Jazz Recordings has been one of the premiere labels for hip-hop and boogie funk recordings. The Brooklyn based label has steadily bolstered its reputation as a home for emerging independent global talent. “20 Years of Bastard Jazz” highlights 20 tracks from a deep vault by an eclectic array of artists. The hip-hop duo Potatohead People are two of the frequent contributors to the label. “Bonzai View” is warm mellow synth funk while “Sunflower” is an infectious dance track courtesy of a DJ Spinna remix. “Keep It Working” from The Pendletons is a body shaking dance track with a tasty groove. LA based DJ/Producer B. Bravo’s brand of laid back synth funk is on display with “Can’t Keep My Hands Off You”. “Majestic Diver” by Manatee Commune has a swaying up-tempo groove tailor made for late night cruising. There’s much to savor from this non-stop boogie wonderland. As far as compilations go, you definitely need this one.
6th December 2021
Arno E. Mathieu – Aurora Baléaris [Compost Records]
Kerrier District – Ce Porte [Rephlex]
Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca – The Compass Point [Compost Disco]
Bonobo feat. Jordan Rakei – Shadows [Ninja Tune]
Atjazz & Mark de Clive-Lowe – Awake We Stay [Atjazz Record Company]
Kuna Maze – Raw Beef [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Marcos Valle – Gotta Love Again (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Jazz Is Dead]
Anthony Joseph – Swing Praxis (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Heavenly Sweetness]
Aurora Dee Raynes – Crazy That You Love [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Sons Of The Sun – Sun Gods [BBE Music]
Werther – Litoral [Altercat Records]
Brunno – Bossa [Notes On A Journey]
Atakora Manu – Dada [BBE Music]
Tata Vasquez And His Orchestra – Suite Guaracho Part 2 [Jazz Room Records]
Esperanto – Theme From Vegas [Favorite Recordings]
Dave Hubbard – Family Affair [Wewantsounds]
Lon Moshe & Southern Freedom Arkestra – Doin’ the Carvin’ for Thabo [Strut Records]
Jan Tober & Ron Satterfield – What Game Shall We Play Today? [Mind Fluid Music]
Hector Costita – Avessos [Dynamite Cuts]
Paul Johnson & Daz-I-Kue – Celebrate [BBE Music]
Lone Catalysts feat. Talib Kweli & Rubix – Due Process [B.U.K.A. Entertainment]
ParanormL feat. Dannu of Visionaries – Park Place
House of EL – Something Special
Alphabets Heaven – Dopé 1 [Dopé]
Martine Girault – Revival [RCA]
Teddy Bryant – Are You Lonely [NBN Records]
Jamire Williams feat. Kenneth Whalum – When It Gets Dark [International Anthem]
Moonchild feat. Alex Isley – You Got One [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
29th November 2021
Alex Malheiros – Telegramas Para Arp [Far Out Recordings]
Opa – Montevideo [Milestone]
Aldorande – La Promesse Au Soleil [Favorite Recordings]
Southern Energy Ensemble – The Best Part of Me Southern Energy [Strut Records]
Ilmiliekki Quartet – Follow The Damn Breadcrumbs [We Jazz Records]
Alex Fisher – The Cabin
Siegfried Kessler & Serge Bringolf – Sigi Dance [BBE Music]
Hampshire & Foat – The Upturned Glass Part 1 [Blue Crystal Records]
Scrimshire feat. Miryam Solomon – Heron [Albert’s Favourites]
The Degrees – All Said And Done [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Blu Mar Ten – Slipstream [Good Looking Records]
Jembaa Groove – Amale [Agogo Records]
Awkward Corners feat. Tamar Osborn – No Words (Hector Plimmer Remix) [Shapes of Rhythm]
Rosie Frater-Taylor – Better Days (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Bridge The Gap]
Mitch von Arx – Wedges
Wajatta – Do You Even Care Anymore [Brainfeeder Records]
O.Boogie feat. Tableek – Paperchaser [Rush Hour]
Milton Jackson – Lockdown Love [Freerange Records]
Ilija Rudman – Sparks [BBE Music]
Fred Everything & Trevor Walker – E.S.M. (Earth, Sun, Moon) (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix) [Compost Records]
Etienne Jaumet – Repeat Again After Me [Versatile Records]
22nd November 2021
Searchlight – Breathe [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Niklas Worgt feat. Flavor Fay – Panther [Sonderling]
Jordan Rakei – Send My Love (Live at Metropolis Studios) [Ninja Tune]
The Midnight Hour – Jazz Is Dead (Georgia Anne Muldrow Geemix) [Jazz Is Dead]
DJ Simon S feat. Georgie Sweet – Sunshine Through The Trees (Simon S Futuristica Re-Fix) [Futuristica Music]
Dream Crews- 21 Type 3 [Inner Tribe Records]
Shamek Farrah & Folks – Along Came Ron Rahsaan [Jazz Room Records]
Ill Considered – First Light [New Soil]
Sean Khan – Cousin Mary [BBE Music]
Malik Alston Presents Painted Pictures – Rise Up (Savannah) [The Jazz Diaries]
Kai Alcé feat. Rico – Take a Chance (Fingers Ambient Acid Mix) [Tribe Records]
Round One – I’m Your Brother [Main Street Records]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Sorceress [Mother Tongue]
Pigeon – Yagana [Soundway Records]
Tranquil Elephantizer – Sugarlump [Futureboogie Recordings]
Sentinel 793 – Sung Ups [Universal Magnetic Radio]
China Charmeleon feat. Radiane – Starlight [Stay True Sounds]
United Disco Organisation – Funky Thing [ATA Records]
Linda Clifford – From Now On [Curtom Records]
House Of EL – Something Special
Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight [Sugar Hill Records]
15th November 2021
The Lloyd McNeill Quartet – Just 71% Moor [Soul Jazz Records]
The Lloyd McNeill Quartet– As A Matter Of Fact [Universal Sound]
Lloyd McNeill – O Mercado (Brazilian Market) [Soul Jazz Records]
Turn On The Spotlight – Kelp Forest [Tokonoma Records]
Viejas Raices – El viaje de Dumpty [Altercat Records]
Agustin Pereyra Lucena Quartet – Pra Que Chorar [Far Out Recordings]
Àbáse feat. Danilo Fonseca, Letieres Leite – Salasiano [Oshu Records]
The KBCS – Deep Color Jam [Sonar Kollektiv]
The Filthy Six feat. Snowboy – Mr. Shmingle Bangle [Color Red]
Lance Ferguson’s Rare Groove Spectrum – Far Beyond [Freestyle Records]
Sons Of Sun – The Journey [BBE Music]
Freeez – Stay [Far Out Recordings]
East West Connection feat. Pete Trotman – Once I’ve Been There [Chillifunk Records]
Inkswell feat. Andrew Ashong – Eachother (Fallin’) (Si Tew Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Chronical Deep – With A Smile [Stay True Sounds]
Atjazz & Mark de Clive-Lowe – Awake We Stay [Atjazz Record Company]
Teddy Douglas – Land of Love (John Lundun Remix) [Tribe Records]
Rhythm Is Rhythm – Emanon [Network Records]
Nu Era – Blackhole In The Sun [Reinforced Records]
Breaka – Solaria [Breaka]
Damian’s Ghost – On The Mist [Astrophonica]
Drumagick – Night In Tunisia [Vinyl Vibes Records]
8th November 2021
Peter Matson – Roma Norte (Jimpster Remix) [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Radic The Myth – Chocolates & Charlotte [Stay True Sounds]
Milton Jackson – Birdsong [Freerange Records]
Domu – Heartbeat [Neroli]
Sampology feat. Allysha Joy – Suffer and Swim [Middle Name Records]
Om Unit – Angles
Artizhan – Tandoori Boutique [Apparel Tronic]
Boddhi Satva – Xangô [BBE Music]
Jembaa Groove – Bassa Bassa [Agogo Records]
Atakora Manu – Cape Coast Cousin [BBE Music]
Wether – Terça Feira [Altercat Records]
Al Jarreau – Agua De Beber [Reprise Records]
Cláudio Bocca – Marsupial [Notes On A Journey]
Alex Malheiros feat. Sean Khan – Retrato [Far Out Recordings]
Justine – Wordless Songs [Left Ear Records]
John Carroll Kirby – Rainmaker [Stones Throw Records]
Hector Costita – Divagacao 6/8 [Dynamite Cuts]
Daniel Casimir – Boxed In [Jazz Re:freshed]
MF Robot – Gold (Atjazz Remix) [BBE Music]
Searchlight – Breathe [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Basement Membrane feat. Stan Smith – Greatness Challenge [Inner Tribe Records]
Up Hygh feat. Eska – Be Known (Owusu Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Mecca:83 – Love Is The Bond
Deca – Sleepwalker [Def Pressé Editions]
Moonchild – Too Good [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
1st November 2021
Public Enemy – Shut Em Down [Def Jam Recordings]
Gang Starr – Take A Rest [Cooltempo]
Silent Titan feat. Skyzoo – Worth it All [Low Key Source]
Dream Crews- 21 Type 3 [Inner Tribe Records]
Vels Trio – The Wad [Rhythm Section International]
The KBCS feat. Olivier St. Louis – Pockets [Sonar Kollektiv]
Blundetto meets Booker Gee – Take Me With You (Unreleased Discomix Version) [Favorite Recordings]
2000 Black feat. Nadine Charles – Simple Sacrifice [2000 Black]
Ana Mazzotti – O Filho Do Homem [Far Out Recordings]
Dos Santos – Glorieta [International Anthem]
Quantic & Nidia Gongora – Almas Conectadas [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Penya feat. Ruben Bulnes – False Prophets [Liminal Recordings]
corto.alto feat. Franz Von – Brotherhood [Worm Discs]
Awkward Corners – Not Now Karen [Shapes Of Rhythm]
Rosie Frater-Taylor – Better Days (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Bridge The Gap]
Aldorande – La Pierre Des Mondes [Favorite Recordings]
Pigeon – Yagana [Soundway Records]
Wheeler Del Torro feat. Kenny Bobien – Thinking Of You (Doug Gomez Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
Eduard0 – Anfibio [Apparel Music]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Joyful Resistance Part II [Mother Tongue]
Artizhan – Warm In Winter [Apparel Tronic]
Ian Carr’s Nucleus – Whapatiti [Be With Records]
Sean Khan – Azawala [BBE Music]
Southern Energy Ensemble – Third House [Strut Records]
Steve Kuhn – A Change Of Face [ECM Records]