DJ Oil: Phantom [BBE]
Lionel Corsini, aka DJ Oil has demonstrated a keen ear for old school beats and rhythms. His previous lp, the well received "Black Notes" is evidence of his production skills. Three years later he returns with "Phantom" and he’s out to take his musical vision a step further. "Paolo" is filled with pulsating percussion and Afrobeat rhythms "Beetlejuice" has a brooding organ grinding groove and a little boom bap rap as well. In addition, the female African vocals highlight this eclectic track. "New Lord" has a dark and haunting groove filled with an assortment of vocal samples that capture the mood of the tune. Throughout "Phantom" DJ Oil seamlessly places vocals and events of everyday life into these live recordings for which no samples were used. Everything is on the table here from Blues to House to moody gritty soul. All in all this is an superb musical collage that should award him the the attention he certainly deserves.
29 December 2014
Fatima – La Neta [Eglo]
Taylor McFerrin feat. Emily King – Decisions [Brainfeeder]
Eric Lau & Tawiah – The Way We Are [Northern Shore]
Phaeleh feat. Sam Brookes – City Rose [Undertow]
Kratos Himself – Razor Leaves (Walrii Remix) [Jus Like Music]
Sleepin’ Giant feat. Romaine Smith – Six (Typesun Remix)
Anushka – Atom Bombs [Brownswood]
Electric Wire Hustle – Bottom Line [Somethinksounds]
Deft – Vapid (Pt. 1 & 2) [Project: Mooncircle]
Paul White – All We Know [R&S]
A Race Of Angels – Just Begin [Wildheart]
Moodymann feat. Nikki O – Ulooklykicecreaminthesummertyme [Mahogani Music]
Daniel Crawford feat. Vikter Duplaix – The One
Martin Iveson – Life On Titan [Less Than Ten]
Frederick – Over You [Fifty Fathoms Deep]
AD Bourke – Divvy [Five Fold]
Roy Ananda feat. Pete Simpson – The Only Thing That Make Sense (Is You) (Opolopo Remix) [Goodnws]
The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra – Mystery [Far Out]
Bosq feat. Nicole Willis – Bad For Me [Ubiquity]
Moonstarr – Starlight [Public Transit]
Magic Number – Song For Sophia [Numb]
Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – When The World Was One [Gonwana]
Richard Spaven – SideIISide [Fine Live]
Tumi Mogorosi – Princess Gabi [Jazzman]
22 December 2014
Gloria Ann Taylor & Walter Whisenhunt’s Orchesttra – Love Is A Hurting Thing [Music Gallery]
Grupo Santa Cecilia – Africa Bump (Tom Noble Edit) [Peoples Potential Unlimited]
Beatconductor – Boogie Love [Kat]
Edip Akbayram – Değmen Benim Gamlı Yaslı Gönlüme (Fattish’s Back To Basics Edit)
Nur Azak & Cahit Oben Orkestrası – Karadır Bahtım (Kendim Ettim Kendim Buldum) (Fattish’s Back To Basics Edit)
Xavier Naidoo – That’s The Way Love Is (JM Edit) [Kat 45]
Daniel Grau – Robot Magico [Sonar Kollektiv]
Benny Bailey – Subumbra [Rearward]
Michael Garrick Sextet – Song By The Sea [Gearbox]
Olli Ahvenlahti – Grandma’s Rocking Chair [Love/Mr Bongo]
London Experimental Jazz Quartet – Destroy the Nihilist Picnic [Jazzman]
Keyboard – Peaceable World [Soundway]
Minas – Sinal Verde
Breakaway – Love My Eyes [BBE]
Crystall Winds – Lovers Holiday [BBE]
Letta Mbulu – Nomalizo [Heavenly Sweetness]
The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra – Hawkshaw Philly [Here & Now]
Freda Payne – Band Of Gold [Harmless]
Don Gardner – Watermelon Man [Tramp]
Da Lata – Free [Agogo]
Hackney Colliery Band – Africa [Wah Wah 45s]
Woodland Conclave – Celebration of Life [Infracom]
Nicola Conte feat. Marvin Parks – Shades Of Joy [Schema]
15 December 2014
Monsoonsiren – Photographs [Project: Mooncircle]
Portico feat. Jono McCleery – Bright Luck [Ninja Tune]
Jon Rogers – Scene III
Cole Nibbe x Howie Wonder – Forgotten Dreams [Cascade]
80’s Babies – 3Fifths
Potatohead People feat. Illa J & Moka Only – Explosives [Bastard Jazz]
Tshaka – Possessive Pronoun [Nonine]
Richard Spaven – Whole Other (Frederic Robinson Remix)
Beat Spacek – I Wanna Know [Ninja Tune]
Tremor – Galopeador Contra el Viento (Blocktreat Remix) [Wonderwheel]
Quantic – Painting Silhouettes [Tru Thoughts]
Joyce Moreno – Céu E Mar [Far Out]
Benny Bailey – Neptunis [Ego]
John Coltrane – Part 1> Acknowledgement [Impulse]
Ron Rico & Sax Kari Orchestra – Chano [Jazzman] – jukebox mambo 2
Lorez Alexandria – Send In The Clowns [Jazzman]
Gruppo Jazz Marca – Caccia Grossa [Arision]
Vicky Flint – Brasil (Jupiter Tuning Center Refix)
Joanne Wilson – Got To Have You (BHLB Edit)
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Everyday [Z/Defected]
Danielle Baldelli & DJ Rocca – Real Like the Music (Pete Herbert’s Blu Haze Remix) [Nang]
Floating Points – Nectarines [Eglo]
Atjazz & Jullian Gomes feat. Bucie – Out Of My Life [Arco]
Frankey & Sandrino feat. Jinadu – Lost [Drumpoet Community]
Ray Mang – Number One [Noid]
Smok – I Want It (Olivier Boogie Remix) [Phat Elephant]
8 December 2014
Ira Kris Group – Reza [MPS]
Malik Flavors – Dayscape [Stones Throw]
Larry Young’s Fuel – H+J=B (Hustle + Jam = Bread) [Arista]
Nostalgia 77 And The Monster – Scallywag [Tru Thoughts]
Arthur Verocai – Sylva [Luv N’ Haight]
Emma Donovan & The PutBacks – Dawn [Hope Street]
The Milk – Deliver Me [Wah Wah 45s]
Jesse Futerman & Rise – One For Irvine
Solar C – Good Foot (Mecca:83 Remix)
DistantStarr feat. Blu – Laminated Looseleafs [MyFirstMoth]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oddisee – New Dawn [First Word]
Lost Midas – Off The Course (The Seshen Rework) [Tru Thoughts]
Pomo feat. Kaytranada – Cherry Funk [HW&W]
Lapalux – Make Money [Brainfeeder]
Zigsbig – Part One (Ded Tebiase Remix) [Keep Up!]
Talc – Modern Sleepover [Wah Wah 45s]
Painel De Controle – Relax [Favorite]
La Venta – Stone Flowers (La Venta Edit) [Solidfool]
Cerrone – Hooked On You (The Reflex Revision Remix) [Because Music]
Kerrier District – Silhouettes [Rephlex]
JMRS & Andy Bell – Only A Feeling [Nang]
Bart Davenport – Girl Gotta Way (Peaking Lights Remix) [Love Monk]
Dagui Rodann feat. Chancellorr Dé Dianga – Mamy Wata [Offering]
Mammond – Que Coisa So? (What’s This) [Far Out]
1 December 2014
Joyce Moreno – Desafinado – incidental song: ‘Aquarela do Brasil’ [Far Out]
Joyce Moreno – O Barquinho [Far Out]
Jef Neve – Formidable [Universal Music]
Nostalgia 77 And The Monster – Measures [Tru Thoughts]
Chick Corea – Straight Up And Down [Atlantic]
Tropica – Sol Jazz Dance [Boogie Back]
Cecilia Stalín & Khari Cabral Simmons – Story Of Love
Antennasia – Ms. Zirkus (Limbo Remix) [Meze]
The Excelsiors – Mrs. Magic [BBE]
Telemachus – Land Snail
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra – Usurpation [Ubiquity]
Diamond Version, Bikya & Wetrobots – DV_BK_WR_01 [Soundway]
Calibre – Out Of The Box [CIA]
Megashira – Eyjafjallajîkull [Infracom]
Fulgeance & DJ Scientist – Caucasian Wolf Dance [First Word]
Egotrya – Volcano (Drums Version) [Nang]
Situation – Barcelona (Psychemagik Remix) [Nang] —2012
Mr Beatnick – Marshmallows [Tief]
Blue Six – Milky Way [Naked Music]
Moko – Chorder (Boom Merchant Remix) [Motech]
Marshall Applewhite – Dimension 10 [YoSucka]
Anchorsong – Mantra [BBE]
Floating Points – Montparnas [Eglo]
Anushka: Broken Circuit [Brownswood Recordings]
Hailing from Brighton, Max Wheeler and Victoria Port, better known as Anuskha present their brand of electro soul with patches of house and pop with their full length lp. "Broken Circuit" features dreamy chords, twisted beats by Wheeler and Port’s angelic voice makes for a winning formula. They’ve already created a buzz with the lead single "I Have Love 4 You" and if you were worried about a let down, rest assured there isn’t one. "Impatient" kicks off the disc with soulful hip-hop beats and sweeping chords. "Atom Bombs" starts out as an a capella that steadily builds into a drum n bass burner. "Fire To Me", a lo-fi house gem will no doubt become a favorite of DJs and fans alike. Wheeler’s beats and arrangements alone would certainly nod your head and move your feet. However Port’s resonating songwriting and lovely voice makes this release among the best of the year.
Myles Sanko: Forever Dreaming [Legere Recordings]
London based soul singer Myles Sanko has taken a grass roots approach to launching his career. First by enlisting his fans via the internet to pick their favorite songs, eventually launching his EP "Born In Black And White". Myles has followed up that success with his latest "Forever Dreaming". There’s much to savor here as tunes like "Light in My Hand" offer a harmonic convergence of Blues and Soul. The kind of vibe one might hear from a Bill Withers tune, one of Myles influences. "Save My Soul", one of the strongest tunes is a stirring blend of reggae and soul. Sanko’s raw emotive vocals, combined with honest and heartfelt lyrics will resonate with fans of raw unfiltered soul.
Emma Donovan and The PutBacks: Dawn [HopeStreet]
From the opening electric guitar riff from "Black Woman" followed by the wicked Hammond B3 and the powerful voice, you get the sense you’ve struck gold with "Dawn". The debut from the indigenous Emma Donovan and the Melbourne based band The Putbacks provide plenty of gritty rhythms and rock infused soul for vocalist Emma Donovan to shine and that she does. The aforementioned "Black Woman" starts out with a hard groove and Donovan’s lyrics speak of a woman’s struggle and perseverance. The powerful "Daddy",is filled with infectious wah wah rhythms. The band simmers down on tunes like "My Goodness" and "Over Under". The latter is a stripped down country blues number that’s one of the many highlights on the disc. You know you have something special when the disc wraps up and leaves you wanting more. Make no mistake this is the "Dawn" of a great new voice and a phenomenal talent that you shouldn’t miss.
Sean McCabe: It’s Time [Z Records]
"It’s Time, the full length debut from DJ/Producer Sean McCabe isn’t merely a bunch of dance tracks thrown together to fill an album. Instead McCabe has crafted an assortment of arrangements ranging from soulful house to garage. There’s plenty of tasty treats here that will twist your hips and move your feet. For instance, "Everything’s Alright" is a melodic soulful house gem with a gorgeous hook, topped off with vocals from Erik Dillard. "Back to Front" featuring Nathan Adams is a infectious dance floor burner with Jazzy horns. "Love For Life" will evoke memories of the classic Sal Soul recording "Moment Of My Life". Any of these cuts could be a dance floor hit, further evidence of the production prowess of McCabe. With the backing of Joey Negro’s Z records, expect to hear a steady diet of this superb release for months to come.
Dawn Pemberton: Say Somethin’ [Do Right Music]
East Vancouver native Dawn Pemberton comes from a Jazz background but on "Say Somethin’", her debut on Do Right music she packs a whole lot of soul and funk to match. After years of arranging and becoming the go-to-vocalist for others around town, the time is right for her to step out with her own personal project. The disc kicks off with the warm and jazzy ballad "For You" Dawn’s voice is velvet soft and comforting. However she is more than capable of belting out powerful notes as well.. "Say Somethin", the title track is evidence of that. It’s a slow burning jazz funk tune that features some hypnotic guitar playing from Gavin Youngash, part of her impressive band. There is a strong live instrumentation vibe going on here that transports the listener to an intimate lounge setting. Pemberton’s songwriting prowess along with her ability to fuse all her influences has resulted in a vibrant and soulfully satisfying recording that will find you demanding an encore.
24 November 2014
The Milk – Deliver Me [Wah Wah 45s]
The Harmony Society – Brother Move On [Here & Now]
Prince Fatty Meets Nostalgia 77 – Skeletons Dub [Tru Thoughts]
Cecilia Stalín & Khari Cabral Simmons – Sunny Day
One Bomb feat. Harleighblu – Do You Really Want Me [One Bomb Music]
Captain Supernova – The Captain’s Theme
DistantStarr feat. Blu – Laminated Looseleafs [MyFirstMoth]
Quite Dawn feat. Oddisee – New Dawn (Eric Lau Remix) [First Word]
Marina Quaisse feat. Mattic – Dance With The Devil [Phonosaurus]
Paul White – A Silent Cry [One Handed Music]
Frankie Knight – Wade [XVI]
Build An Ark – Tryin’ Times [Kindred Spirits]
Karin Krog – Meaning Of Love [Polydor]
Roland Kirk & Ira Sullivan – Soul Station [Chess]
Billy Paul – Sooner Or Later [Philadelphia International]
Marshall Applewhite – Smash [YoSucka]
Hieroglyphic Being – The Fourth Dimensions [Technicolour]
Subotika – From Afar [Motech]
Siren – Gauntlet (Ray Mang Remix) [Compost]
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra feat. Arthur Verocai – Disco Supreme (Al Kent Remix) [Far Out]
Da Lata – Ronco Da Cuica (All Stars Live Version) [Agogo]
Deft – Vapid (Pt. 1 & 2) [Project: Mooncircle]
The Crane – Riposte [Skrufix]
Tshaka – Shabazz [Nonine]
17 November 2014
Causa – Lacanau [Blind Jack’s Journey]
ComixXx – Miss You [Sonar Kollektiv]
LAAK – Summer Solace [Austere]
EVM128 feat. Omar – Beyond16 [Studio Rockers]
Egotrya – Cave [Nang]
Solange – Quero Um Baby Seu [Favorite]
Daniel Grau – Nunca Conocí Amor Igual (Labuzinski & Graef Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Richard Spaven – Whole Other (Ital Tek Remix) [Fine Live]
Deft – Vapid (Pt. 1 & 2) [Project: Mooncircle]
FaultyDL – Rolling (μ-Ziq Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Electric Wire Hustle – Bottom Line (Flako Remix) [Somethinksounds]
Yellowladders – Find This Gone [Tone Arise]
The Bug feat. Liz Harris – Black Wasp [Ninja Tune]
Malena Perez – Here
Dawn Pemberton – For You [Do Right! Music]
Wesseltoft Schwarz Berglund – This Is My Day [Jazzland]
Limbo – Forever [Meze]
Cami Luna – I Just Realised (BHLB prod)
The Last Skeptik – Eye Gouge [BBE]
Butcher Brown – Highway One [Jellowstone]
Joyce – Aldea de Ogum [Mr Bongo]
Dele Sosimi – Sanctuary [Wah Wah 45s]
Johnny Oliver – All I Have Is You [Jazzman]
The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band – Kwang Noi Chaolay [Studio Lam]
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra – Usurpation [Ubiquity]
The Greg Foat Group – Ingen Relam (Live At The Playboy Club, London) [Jazzman]
Los Brasilios – Brasilian Beat [Jazzman]
10 November 2014
Prince Fatty Meets Nostalgia 77 – Skeletons Dub [Tru Thoughts]
FaultyDL – Greater Antilles VIP [Ninja Tune]
The Greg Foat Group – Blue Melody (Live at the Playboy Club, London) [Jazzman]
Da Lata – Free [Agogo]
Gerardo Frisina – I Need Rhythm [Schema]
The Rongetz Foundation – Kiss Kiss Double Jab [Heavenly Sweetness]
Minas – Só Danço Samba
Minas – Sinal Verde
Baker Brothers – Hill Climb [Fish Legs]
Sophia Bastian – Breaking [Freestyle]
The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra – Hawkshaw Philly [Here & Now]
Strange U x Jehst – Dolph Lundgren [Zoot]
Oshun – Diplomatic
Holy Two X Zerolex – Moonbeam [Cascade]
Pursuit Grooves – Bigger Than We
Arandel – Section 12 [InFiné Music]
Kindness – This Is Not About Us [Female Energy]
Oren Gerlitz feat. Karun – Orange Green [Soundway]
Silvie Loto – Crying Love [BPitch Control]
Tantra – A Place Called Tarot [Tirk]
Nils Penner – Master Petz (Space Ranger Remix) [Compost Black Label]
Luka feat. Jackie Queens – No Limit [We Go Deep]
Ed Lee feat. Alison David – You Are The Star [Compost Disco]
Joeblack feat. Angel B – Voltar (Bumper Remix) [Mullet]
Grupo Batuque – Keyzer (Kenny Dope Remix) [Far Out]
3 November 2014
Jef Neve – Solitude [Universal Music]
Wesseltoft Schwarz Berglund – Take A Quick Break [Jazzland]
Alex Barck feat. Christine Salem – Oh Africa (Osunlade Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
B’utiza – Baphuma Ezulwini [Hlanganani Music]
Ralf Gum feat. Kafele – A Brighter Dream [Gogo Music]
Nu Era – Cosmelians [Omniverse]
Sean McCabe feat. Renn – Love For Life [Z]
Space – Flying Nightmare [Nang]
Paper Tiger – Crossover (Scrimshire Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]
Gloria Ann Taylor & Walter Whisenhunt’s Orchesttra – Love Is A Hurting Thing [Music Gallery]
Daniel Grau – Disco Fantasy [Sonar Kollektiv]
John Tate – Stars [AMC]
Proper Heat – On & On (Hip Hop Version) [Nang]
Pursuit Grooves – Slow Drag
Doc Mastermind – I Want My CornerZ [Expansions Collective]
REdefinition feat. Sabrina Cuie – Let U Know [Expansions Collective]
J-Live – I Am A Man (American Justice)
Jon Phonics – Elevations [HoTep]
Omar – Stop War, Make Love [Freestyle]
Early Clover and His Georgia Soul Drifters – Freedom [Record Kicks]
Charles Greene – Double EE Agent [Tramp]
Abelardo Barroso – En Guantanamo [World Circuit]
Tropica – Flight Zone [Boogie Back]
Resolution 88 – Live Wire [Synthethesia]
DJ Dolores – Subúrbio Soul [Far Out]
The Janet Lawson Quintet – Better Get (H)it In Your Soul [Omnisound]
Timo Garcia – Hang Track (Rupert & Mennert Imploded Remix) [Compost]