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Jsphynx – Reflex [Sekito Records]

April 16, 2023

Johnny Woodham, aka Jsphynx is a talented trumpeter and composer. He’s cut his teeth playing alongside premiere musicians such as Ashley Henry, Jordan Rakei, Barney Artist among others. During lockdown Woodham started laying down the ground work for this album and also looped in some of his friends. Bassist Rudi Creswick and dynamic drummer Richard Spaven are at the center of London’s vibrant jazz scene. Released on Sekito, the label started by Pianist/producer Alfa Mist “Reflex” blends a touch of jazz and broken beats resulting in an engaging session highlighted by superb performances. The title tracks gets the disc to a rousing start. Spaven’s pulsating drumming sets the tone for Woodham’s melodic flourishes. “King Cobra” is another burner ignited by Alfa Mist on keys and hard driving frenetic pace courtesy of Spaven. The palette of Woodham along with trombonist Liam Shorthall and Michael Underwood on sax merge and create a variety of harmonic ecstasy. “Reflex” showcases an array of London’s up and coming musicians. Based on this release it would be wise to keep an eye out for upcoming releases from t
his label.

https://jsphynx.bandcamp.com/album/reflex

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17th April 2023

The Basic Soul Show

17th April 2023

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Gabriel da Rosa – Dona Chica [Stones Throw Records]
Aquarius – Europanema [Vampi Soul]
Calm & Jimi Tenor – Trans-Siberian Express [Hell Yeah]
Dusko Goykovich – Bosna Calling [The Musical Heritage Society]
Georgie Sweet – A Friend To All [Futuristica Music]
Jade Kenji – Press Play [Inner Tribe Records]
Secret Night Gang – Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings [Brownswood Recordings]
Monday Michiru – Yellow Bird [Polydor]
Natalie Duncan – Silver Gun (Lenzman Remix) [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Skins – Frostbite [Sauce Direct]
Philip D Kick – Orbit [Astrophonica]
Tommy The Cat – Far Beyond [Unknown To The Unknown]
Kutiman – Sun Don’t Shine [Siyal Music]
Om Unit – Deadnettle [Om Unit Self Released]
Agent K – Orbit [Laws Of Motion]
South Bronx Community Youth Project – Feel The Spirit [Freestyle Records]
Vaneese & Carolyn – Just A Little Smile (From You) [Soul Brother Records]
Waan – Hard Cane Bone [Sonar Kollektiv]
Greymatter – Give It To Me Slow (Amapiano Mix)
Kevin Reynolds – Fembehyahget [Yoruba Records]
DJ Nature – Synthetic Crisis [Jazzy Sport Records]
Laroye – Potion For Love (Never Give It Up) [Local Talk Records]
Moodymann feat. Norma Jean Bell – Long Hot Sex Nights [KDJ]

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Kai Meara – Statik [XVI Records]

April 15, 2023

London based beatmaker Kai Meara’s latest project “Statik” hits you like a warm Summer breeze. The twelve track disc starts and ends with warm and mellow beats and hypnotic chords. Like all good beat tapes it instantly puts you constant head nod mode and you willingly go along for the ride. The disc begins with “Self is Gone”, a hazy jazz infused mellow soul burner. “Madbass” seduces you with sizzling fender rhodes and wicked basslines. Maxing out at around twenty minutes, each track hits the mark and sets the mood while quickly moving onto the next track. Meara’s previous releases all have mellow textures but “Statik” packs more soulful grooves. All of them are a pleasant listen and this one is no exception.

https://kaimeara.bandcamp.com/album/statik

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10th April 2023

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10th April 2023

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Bright & Findlay – NY Disco (Smile) [Athens Of The North]
Jarreau Vandal feat. S!rene & Dotboi – Ede Weri (Srananpiano) [Hear This Records]
James Bright – The Garden Of Sound [Life On Earth Recordings]
Cody Currie – Money (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Toy Tonics]
Kuna Maze feat. Steve Spacek – I Told U [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Laroye feat. Jerry Clavier – Grateful [Local Talk]
Sumsuch, Will Brock & Kameelah Waheed – Don’t Know Where I’m Going [Colour and Pitch]
Radic The Myth – A Zulu Man In Berlin [Stay True Sounds]
Anchoret – Reign (Hugo Massien Remix) [SOP]
Annika Wolfe – Secret Admirer [Motech Records]
Brandon Markell Holmes – Yaweh [Toucan Sounds]
J-Felix feat. Colonel Red – Make You Mine [Inner Tribe Records]
Pursuit Grooves – Garner
Visioneers – The World Is Yours [Omniverse]
El Michels Affair & Black Thought – I’m Still Somehow [Big Crown]
Jaylib – Starz [Stones Throw]
Ralph MacDonald ‎- East Dry River [T.K.]
Mirage – Bend A Little [Tramp Records]
Alina Bzhezhinska – Fire [BBE Music]
Harold Land – Chocolate Mess [Wewantsounds]
Sérgio Boré – Lamento Africano [Selo Saracura Records]
Jorge Graf – Dis-Ka-Ndombe [Soundway Records]
Ayizan – Deblozay [Comet Records]
Remi Kabaka – All Black Festival [BBE Music]
Tania Maria, Boto & Helio – Teimosa [Barclay]

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3rd April 2023

The Basic Soul Show

3rd April 2023

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Tommy The Cat – Destination Unknown [Unknown To The Unknown]
Ténèbre – Full Stab [WNCL Recordings]
St.Cal – Losing Ground [Soul:r]
Jay Electronica – Exhibit C
LL COOL J – Mama Said Knock You Out [Def Jam Recordings]
Free The Robots – Autumn 2021 [Four Flies Records]
Spectacular Diagnostics feat. King Kashmere – Whispers In The Dark [Rucksack Records]
Bala Desejo – Lua Comanche [Mr Bongo]
Ireke – Métissage [Underdog Records]
David Walters – Soul Tropical [Heavenly Sweetness]
Alhaji Waziri Oshomah – Ikwekiame Nedumhe [Luaka Bop]
Lorenzo Morresi e Le Isole – Slalom [Space Echo Records]
Batavia Collective – Senopati Shuffle [R&S Records]
Caixa Cubo – Asase [Jazz & Milk]
Tommaso Cappellato X Pavimento Fertile – Heart To Mend
Dead Horse Beats – Easy Money [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Jsphynx – Shhh [Sekito Records]
George Davis – Ebunya [Kickin’ Up Dust]
Athletes Of God x MSW feat. Lady Blackbird – Fontella (Crooked Dub) [Foundation Music]
My Friend Dario – Sambatismo [Hell Yeah]
Jank – Get To [Theresiopolis]
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange feat. Wayne Snow – Take Your Time [Secretsundaze]
Rick Clarke feat. Mark Antonio – Show Me the Way [Freestyle Records]
V.B.Kühl – Choogie

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Sunbörn – Sunbörn [Tramp Records]

March 28, 2023

The Danish band formerly known as KutiMangoes returns as Sunborn. Their eight track release is a vibrant collection of West African influences and brassy afro-beat rhythms. The opening track “Dancing In The Dusk” is an exhilarating display of swirling horn arrangements and percussion certain to put you in full blown toe tap mode. Along with fiery tunes there’s an equal amount of simering mellow burners as well. “Reach” kicks off with tasty melodic guitar intro that takes center stage. “Echoes” is a meditative tune driven by warm trombone harmonics. Their name may have changed but their sound has only gotten better with time. A terrific album certainly worth checking out.

https://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/sunb-rn

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27th March 2023

The Basic Soul Show

27th March 2023

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Working Week – Venceremos – We Will Win (Jazz Dance Special 12″ Edition) [Virgin]
Mark de Clive-Lowe, Shigeto & Melanie Charles – Bushido [Soul Bank Music]
Scrimshire feat. Nat Birchall – Unforgotten, Unforgiven [Albert’s Favourites]
Princess Shaw – #Filter [Siyal Music]
Sampology & Charlie Hill feat. Tiana Khasi – Constant Call [Middle Name Records]
John Payne-Louis Levin Band – Before The Dawn [Mercury]
The Quiet Ones feat. Luedji Luna – Tentação [Humble Records]
Wilson Simonal – Crioula [Mr Bongo]
Jorge Ben Jor – Palco (Tahira Edit)
Julius Brockington – Fourty Nine Reasons [BBE Music]
Greg Perry – I Want To Live And Let Live [Casablanca]
Stevie Wonder – I Love You Too Much [Motown]
Reel People feat. Eric Roberson – Save A Lil Love [Reel People Music Limited]
Marcel Vogel & LYMA – Cruisin’ [Boogie Angst]
Dead Horse Beats – Moon Mist [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Mr Beatnick – Shapeshifter [Mythstery Records]
George T feat. Joseph Malik – Automatic Self On Hold [F*CLR]
Tryangle Man – Lost Chronicles
Om Unit – Deadnettle [Om Unit Self Released]
Shut Up And Dance – Derek Went Mad [Shut Up And Dance Records]
Noroi & VSC – Untitled Jungle [Spheres]
Damiens Ghost – In the Night [Astrophonica]
Roni Size/Reprazent – Watching Windows (Roni Size Meets Nuyorican Soul) [Talkin’ Loud]