16 September 2013
Jono McCleery – Ballade [Ninja Tune]
Fantastikclick & Sport G – Love X Fire [Cascade]
Ohbliv – Go Pak [Cascade]
De La Soul feat. Common – The Bizness [Tommy Boy]
Common – Retrospect for Life [Relativity]
Group Home – Livin’ Proof [Replay]
Paper Tiger feat. Homeboy Sandman – The Sting [Wah Wah 45s]
Karizma – Rude Boy Rub [R2]
Lea Lea – Dry [Wah Wah 45s]
Rae & Christian feat. Mystro, Masta Ace & Pete Simpson – A2B [Night Time Stories]
Marbert Rocel – Cause Of Loving (Talski Remix) [Compost]
Murphy Jax – Conrad’s Time Machine [Chiwax]
Filippo Blasi Foglietti – Acid 9 [Third Ear]
Kirk Degiorgio presents ‘Sambatek’ – Borel [Far Out]
Fromwood – Homesphere [Atjazz Record Company]
Furry Phreaks – Soothe [Love From San Francisco]
Mellow Baku & The Friday People – The Messenger (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Machinedrum – Gunshotta (Fracture’s Astrophonica Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Paper Tiger – Air [Wah Wah 45s]
Aurra – Perfect Date [Family Groove]
Patchworks Galactic Project – Cruising Through Space [Favorite]
Belleruche – East City Lights [Tru Thoughts]
Jukka Eskola – Tensions [Schema]
Webster Wraight Ensemble – Nature and Light [Heavenly Sweetness]
Hackney Colliery Band – Smile For The Webcam [Wah Wah 45s]
9 September 2013
Fatima & The Eglo Live Band – Redlight (Live) [Eglo]
Atjazz & Jullian Gomes feat. Osunlade – Philosophy [Atjazz]
Atjazz & Jullian Gomes feat. Wunmi – Agbara [Atjazz]
Eric Ericksson – Unity [Swedish Brandy]
Gifted & Blessed – Made It Through
Patchworks Galactic Project – Cruising Through Space [Favorite]
Ikebe Shakedown – Tujunga (Brennan Green’s Disco Acido Stripped Remix) [Ubiquity]
Alex Barck feat. Christine Salem – Oh Africa [Sonar Kollektiv]
Siff Licious – Fisten [Glenn Dancer]
DCastillo – Clockwise Revolution [Dead As Disco]
Stubborn Heart – Penetrate [One Little Indian/RTD]
Deft – Tesla’s Machine [Project Mooncircle]
Lagerfeltz – Ooseaar [Nonine]
Comfort Fit – Moonshine Navigator [First Word]
Sola Rosa feat. Olivier Daysoul – Promise (Tall Black Guy Remix) [Agogo]
Sola Rosa feat. Olivier Daysoul – Wiggle [Agogo]
Doctor Zygote – Quick [Zoot]
Jose James – It’s All Over Your Body (Oddisee Remix) [Blue Note]
Simba & Milton Gulli – We’ve Got The Jazz [BBE]
DopeGems – It’s Your Love [Heavenly Sweetness]
Frootful – Benedict Boogaloo [Freestyle]
Tommaso Cappellato – World Traveller [Jazz Re:freshed]
Stan Clarke – Unexpected Days [Polydor]
2 September 2013
Aretha Franklin – Get It Right [Arista]
George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair [CBS]
Riot Jazz Brass Band – Suspicious Bulge [First Word]
Slavic Soul Party! – Taketron
Hackney Colliery Band – Creeping Around After Dark [Wah Wah 45s]
Bosq Of Whiskey Barons – Get Involved [Ubiquity]
The Spandettes – Sweet & Saccharine (Whiskey Baron Remix) [Do Right! Music]
Frootful – The Road [Freestyle]
Webster Wraight Ensemble – Hard To Say [Heavenly Sweetness]
George Duke – Reach For It [CBS]
Harleighblu – Let Me Be [Tru Thoughts]
Fatima feat. Shafiq Husayn – Circle [Eglo]
Don-E – Spiritual [Dome]
LMNZ – 118
Blitz the Ambassador feat. Nneka, Ty – Bisa
T.R.A.C. – Generations [Omniverse]
Roots Manuva – Stolen Youth (Segal Remix) [Big Dada]
Keita Sano – D Parts [Keep Up]
Titeknots – Wordy [Tru Thoughts]
Paper Tiger – Replicant Funk
Mellow Baku & The Friday People – The Messenger (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Villanova – One Night (HearThug Remix) [My Favorite Robot]
Remote – Minos (Fairmont Remix) [Meant]
Fairmont – The Biggest Eyes In The World [My Favorite Robot]
Squarewave – Dance Again [Startalk International]
DJ3000 – Avant [Jrums]
S-Tone: Lost and Found [Ishtar]
Four years since the release of "Moon In Libra" S-Tone Inc. return with a marvelous collection of Breaks n Bossa beats. "Lost and Found" is a collection of both new and unreleased material as well as two tasty covers, One of those covers is the Nina Simone classic "I Put A Spell On You". Vocalist Laura Fedele transforms the tune into a down-tempo sultry groover. Fedele also performs on the jazz inspired dance track "Lady Word", one of the new compositions featured here. "Serengeti", a house flavored instrumental tune is another winner that’s highlighted by African vocals, lush keyboard arrangements and Marco Brioschi’s trumpet playing. "Bahia Mon Amour" was originally included on S-Tone’s earlier lp "Sobrenatural" has been reworked into an infectious drum n bass heater. Other remix contributors include Grooveman Spot and Combo Moderna, the latter reworking "Entre O Ceus" which also appeared on "Sobrenatural". There are wide gaps between a S-Tone release but when they sound this good they’re certainly worth the wait.
Lucas Arruda: Sambadi [Favorite Records]
"Sambadi", the debut from guitarist/Keyboardist Lucas Arruda is rich in soul infused jazzy Brazilian rhythms. Lucas initially started out as a guitarist but after seeing a performance by Marcus Valle turned his attention to the Fender Rhodes. The vibrant sound of the Rhodes is used prominently to create warm Brazilian rhythmic compositions. Among the highlights are " Batuque", a funky melodic tune with soulful harmonies. "Alma Nova" is a laid back composition filled with warm synths and luscious melodies. "Carnival" and "Tamba" are also warm sublime treats as well. Inspired by Rio De Janeiro, not far from where Arruda was born, "Sambadi" is an impressive release from one of Brazil’s exciting young talents
Nicola Conte: Viagem 5 [Far Out]
When you think of Nicola Conte you think of Jazz infused Samba and Bossa Nova. There’s plenty of that on "Viagem 5" as he has gone deep into the vaults of Brazil’s treasured sounds of the 60’s. As you might expect this seventeen track is filled with an array of warm and melodic compositions that captures the spirit of Brazil during turbulent times yet still resonate today. For instance there’s a tasty cover of "Vou De Contar" performed here by Quarteto 004. "Quintessencia" is soothing modal Jazz with intoxicating vibraphone rhythms courtesy of Zumba 5. "Se Voce Quiser Mas Sem Bronquear" is filled by with lush strings and the lovely voice of Elizabeth Viana. "Viagem 5" is a journey into a creative period of swinging Brazilian Jazz n Bossa and we can always count on Nicola Conte for shining a light on such a rich collection of timeless music.
Kirk Degiorgio: Sambatek [Far Out]
On "Sambatek" Kirk DeGiorgio blends his signature techno sounds with Brazilian rhythms and a touch of Detroit techno soul certain to whip dance floors into a frenzy Among the highlights are "’Morro da Formiga", and Complexo de Alemao" each filled with dark percussive rhythms and pulsating beats. "Prazeres", filled with seductive cosmic rhythms and "Vidigal" are more house flavored tracks but provide definite satisfaction. If that wasn’t enough there are some tasty remixes from Detroit’s own Rick Wilhite on "Babilinia" and Jonas Kopp on "Borel" just to name a few. By infusing 4/4 beats to these treasured Brazilian compositions, Kirk Degiorgio’s first recording for Far Out is a winner.
26 August 2013
Webster Wraight Ensemble – The Vulture [Heavenly Sweetness]
Da Lata feat. Luisa Maita – Um Amor A Mais [Agogo]
Rudolph Johnson – The Highest Pleasure [Snow Dog/Black Jazz]
Bembe Segue – Pyramids Bounce
Tommaso Cappellato – Music Power [Jazz Re:freshed]
Francy Boland – Night Lady [Schema]
Marcel Marceau mit dem Clarke-Boland-Sextett – Serenata [Schema]
Alex Puddu – Alta Tensione 3 a.m. [Schema]
Jukka Eskola – Martha’s Moment [Schema]
Aurra – Turn The Lights Down Low [Family Groove]
Kaan Duzarat – Chain [Reckless Republic]
Studnitzky – Evora (Charles Webster Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Larry Gold feat. Gerald Levert – Dance (Opolopo Bounce Tweak)
Kid Culture – Chord Chaser [2020 Vision]
DJ Tipz feat. Kholi – Lifetime [Atjazz Record Company]
Kirk Degiorgio presents ‘Sambatek’ – Morro da Formiga [Far Out]
Deft – Faded [Project Mooncircle]
Gifted & Blessed – The Winds Have Passed
Omar – The Man (Emanative Space Man Remix) [Freestyle]
Pigeon Dust x Child Midori – Tokai
Fitz Ambro$e & Ohbliv – Mind Ringa [Cascade]
T.R.A.C. – That Surreal Feeling [Omniverse]
Breaking The Illusion – Live Your Life [Spiteful]
Fantastikclick & Sport G – Freexotik [Cascade]
Doctor Zygote – Haze [Zoot]
Denetia & Sene – Casanova [Snow Dog]
Eric B. & Rakim – Beats For The Listeners [MCA]
19 August 2013
Herb Geller feat. Mark Murphy – The Power Of A Smile [Tramp]
Calvin Keys – Gee-Gee [Black Jazz]
Nanette Natal – It’s Over [Benyo Music]
Sylvia Striplin – You Can’t Turn Me Away [Uno Melodic]
Lisa Richards – Hooked On Your Love [Special K]
Michael Boothman – What You Won’t Do For Love [Invisible City Editions]
Aurra – Something [Family Groove]
Azymuth – Aurora (4Hero Remix) [Far Out]
Lucas Arruda – Sambadi [Favorite]
Personal Life – Classic Lady [Tokyo Dawn]
Black Science Orchestra – Hey Steve (Your Mama’s Callin’) [Junior Boys Own]
Dopeus – I Don’t Need You [Third Ear]
Christo – Tears [Broadcite]
James Blake – Overgrown (Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Remix)
Myele Manzanza – Big Space [BBE]
Ill Sugi – Meditate [Cascade]
Slum Village – Eyes Up [Good Vibe]
A Tribe Called Quest – Oh My God [Jive]
Lost Midas feat. Taylor O’Donnell – Love Undone [Tru Thoughts]
Grabowsky – Wurmloch (Sannan’s Chillstep Remix) [Mana Mana]
Siriusmo – Plastic Hips [Monkeytown]
Machinedrum – Body Touch [Ninja Tune]
12 August 2013
J’s Bee – Lights [Far Out]
Graciela Maria – Dicen [Project Mooncircle]
Lo Tide feat. Michelle Lokey – I Need You [Audiokult]
Andras – Rhythm Ace [Dopeness Galore]
Deviant – Ghetto Blaster [Mezé]
WordySoulspeak – Hate It Or Love It [BBE]
Omar – Simplify [Freestyle]
Mamy Wata – Dis-Moi [Offering]
M. Takara 3 – Rei Da Cocada [Mais Um Discos]
Itadi Bonney – Hustle [Favorite]
Bosq feat. Jesus Pagan – Pura Candela [Ubiquity]
Kon – Awe Baby [BBE]
Billy Palmier – So Hot In The Summer [On-Point]
Gta Hoffmann – The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog [Jazz & Milk]
Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April – Fall For You (Sandy Rivera’s Classic Mix) [Defected]
Tomas More – The Day I Spoke (My Favorite Robot Remix) [My Favorite Robot]
sauce81 – All In Line [Catune51]
Sid Le Rock – She Smiles (Fairmont Remix) [My Favorite Robot]
Bel Air Project – Dark Jazzor [Versatile]
Floating Points – Wires [Eglo]
The Awakening – Convulsions [Black Jazz/Snow Dog]
Walter Bishop Jr. – Track Down [Black Jazz/Snow Dog]
Peter King – Go Go’s Feast [Strut]
5 August 2013
Ill Sugi – On And On [Cascade]
ID – For Tha D [Meze]
Darryl Reeves – Donut Man
Una – The Laughing Man (Nightmares on Wax Remix) [Cool Jewel]
Taggy Matcher & Birdy Nixon – Lonely Boy [Stix]
Kratos Himself – This Town [Jus Like Music]
Typesun – Dreams
Guest Mix By DeejayKul [Atjazz Record Company]
Travis Biggs – Tibetian Serenity
Spirit Catcher – Motown Spirit
Opolopo – Glide
Marc Romboy & Kink – Delusion Of The Enemy
P’taah – The Oldest Story
Atjazz – The Walk Home
Black Coffee feat. Soulstar – Rock My World (Rancido’s Travelling Soul Remix)
Gregory Porter – Feeling Good (DeejayKul Meets Soultechnic Deepa Mix)
Amp Fiddler – Eye To Eye (Kenny Dope Mix)
Hajime Yoshizawa – Endless Bow (Jimpster Remix)
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Leonidas + Kay Suzuki – Momentum [Round In Motion]
Karizma – Deeper Than You Know [R2]
Sub Ensemble – 22 21 [Treble O]
The Fontanelles – Criminality [First Word]
The Jazzinvaders feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith – Song For Lonnie [Social Beats/Unique]
Orgone – Powerfeed
Kon: On My Way [BBE]
With his debut, beat maker Kon has produced a collection of soulful dance tracks filled with clever synth arrangements and tasty vocal contributions. It’s clear that Kon has an ear for rhythm and infectious grooves as his compositions effortlessly seep into your body and you’ll find yourself moving instantly. The proof lies in quality tracks like “All Night”, a funky dance tune that features the heavenly vocals of Amy Douglas. In addition she’s also featured on the house inspired “Blow Me….A Kiss”. There are other notable contributors such as Georg Levin hearty vocals on “Don’t cha Wanna” enhanced by Yuki Kanesaki’s keyboard wizardry. “Awe Baby” is a heart pumping string laden funky instrumental. Overall “On My Way” is the perfect antidote to jumpstart your next party. This superb record serves notice that Kon is an artist to keep an eye on.
Al Kent: Disco Love Vol 3 [BBE]
When you hear the name Al Kent, one can only think of rare Disco gems that we’ve completely forgotten or never knew existed. At first I was afraid that Disco Love Vol.3 would be filled with abundance of glossy dance tracks but I was very pleased by the quality of recordings here that are soulfully deep and funky. There are several highlights to nod your head to like the Al Kent edit funky bass grooves of “Mighty Gents”. “Hustle On Down Pt.3” features funky horns and wah wah guitar licks. “Human” by the Neo Experience is reminiscent of a Philly Soul recording. Overall Disco Love Vol. 3 covers all the bases to allow you to step back in time and get your groove on.
Myele Manzanza: One [BBE]
As the drummer for Electric Wire Hustle, fans have been hypnotized by the Futuristic beats and rhythms generated by Myele Manzanza. Now with his solo debut "One", Myele reaches into his roots and various other influences to deliver an authentic blend of soulful beats ranging from African to Future rhythms with amazing results. Among the highlights are "Absent", a hip-hop flavored track with wicked rhythms augmented by Bella Kalolo on vocals. "City Of Atlantis" is another worthy pick that starts out with Philly rapper Charlie K rhyming over a thick beat. At this point the groove shifts with the help of a jazzy flute riff followed by the organic soulful vocals of New Zealand native Ladi 6. "Me I Know Him" is a stomping soulful house track with Sam Manzanza, Myele’s father on Congas and Canadian vocalist Amenta. Myele has paid his dues to hone his craft and "One" displays the fruits of his labor with outstanding results. This is a superb record worthy of repeated listens. You won’t be disappointed.
Simba & Milton Gulli: The Heroes (A Tribute to a Tribe) [BBE]
On "The Heroes" (A Tribute to a Tribe) Simba & Milton Gulli visit the songbook of A Tribe Called Quest. While no doubt a daunting task, they take the wise route by maintaining the core ingredients of the classics while infusing the flavors of their Mozambican heritage. The producer MiltonGulli is well aware of jazz undertones that permeates ATCQ’s music and that is evident throughout, especially on their cover of "Bonita Applebum", where they transform the original into a sublime melodic gem. The same can be said for "Electric Conversation" aided by the jazzy guitar rhythms and harmonic approach displayed throughout. Simba displays a laidback delivery to his rhyming skills that are similar to Q-Tip’s but the comparison ends there. He definitely has his own voice and he holds his own with impressive results. The highlight here arguably is "God Lives Through" (I Love my God) which at first hints as a cover but morphs into a harmonic gospel lullaby that is simply irresistible. Overall Simba & Gulli demonstrate that their talent is primed for the long haul and in the process do justice to the songbook of one of hip-hop’s most treasured groups. Take a trip down memory lane and in the process get introduced to Mozambican soulful hip-hop.