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Stro Elliot – La Villa [Def Pressé]
DJ/Producer Stro Elliot is the latest Def Pressé member to dive into the vaults of the London based KPM/EMI record library. You may be familiar with Stro’s hip-hop samples through his affiliation with the Roots. The KPM libary spans seventy years of music across a myriad of genres. The arrangement between KPM and Def Presse was a benefit to fellow labelmate Damu the Fudgemunk and his recent projects. Based on this release Elliot came away with some hidden gems with a seventies soul vibe. Specifically they would feel right at home in a James Brown catalog. The opening track “Monday’s Generation” is a prime example. The drum kit snare lays down the beat while the uplifting flute and guitar rhythms round things out into form. “Bamboo” is a mid-tempo hypnotic boom bap tune. The Asian cinematic soundscapes would easily fit into a Wu Tang recording. It must have been a daunting task for Elliot to narrow down his selections. That being said the ten tracks he came up with certainly have hit the mark.
29th January 2024
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble – Blessings [Marlow Records]
Anne Marie Giørtz – Philosophy [BBE Music]
Frootful – Latin Strut [Freestyle Records]
New Visionaries – Summer Rain [Love Monk Records]
Opa – Brother Rada [Far Out Recordings]
Culross Close – Dawn [Mother Tongue]
Joan Bibiloni feat. Rhys Ifans & Pep Tosar – Badia Onírica (English Version) [NuNorthern Soul]
Blockhead – Move Witch [Def Pressé Editions x KPM]
Koralle feat. Illa J – New Levels [Four Flies Records]
Domu – Message To Omar [Archive]
Marlena Shaw – Woman Of The Ghetto [Cadet Records]
Marlena Shaw – Think About Me [Blue Note Records]
Marlena Shaw – California Soul [Jazzman Records]
Marlena Shaw – Just Want This Feeling To Last [South Bay Records]
Max Essa and Eddie C – Save Me [Razor-N-Tape]
Justnique – That Fever [Apparel Music]
Moods & Wayne Snow – All For You [Boogie Angst]
Fred Everything feat. Robert Owens – Never [Lazy Days Recordings]
Ralf GUM feat. Monica Blaire – AWA [Foliage Records]
Wallis Bird – Moodsets (Part-Time Heroes Remix) [Universal Island]
Lehto – Kettu (Titeknots Remix) [Bathurst]
Domu – Take Control [Archive]
Nick Andre + Joyo Velarde – Be Forever [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
London Elektricity – Rewind (Live At The Jazz Cafe) [Hospital Records]
Superduty Tough Work – Paradigm Shift [Next Door Records]
Superduty Tough Work is a hip-hop collective from Winnipeg Canada. “Paradigm Shift”, their debut lp that hits the mark with ten heavyweight tracks, Front man Brandon Grey’s lyrics cover a myriad of topics with a razor sharp delivery. On “Guillotine Dreams” Grey pulls no punches with a number of poignant lyrics like the following; “The hunger falters, schizophrenic vultures, counselors throwing us money to pimp the culture”. “New Sight” kicks off with a drum n bass groove while Grey shows he easily keep up the pace. “Molotov Cocktails at Brunch”, although a mellow slow burner it still packs a punch. Once again Grey effortlessly weaves from one topic to another. This is straight up essential hip-hop that you shouldn’t miss.
https://superdutytoughwork.bandcamp.com/album/paradigm-shift
22nd January 2024
Marcos Valle – The Answer [Verve Records]
Inês Loubet – Guri [Albert’s Favourites]
Bruno Berle – Tirolirole [Far Out Recordings]
Dina Ögon – Håll avstånd [Playground Music]
Amy Gadiaga – Paloma Negra [Jazz re:freshed]
Quasimoto – Microphone Mathematics [Stones Throw Records]
Bahamadia – Rugged Ruff [Chrysalis]
Bahamadia – 3 Tha Hard Way [Chrysalis]
Bahamadia – Wordplay [Chrysalis]
Mario Luciano & Lauren Santi – Solar Journey [Madlib Invazion]
Janek van Laak – The Killah Gorilla [Sonar Kollektiv]
Sadaka – Black Encounters [Jazzman Records]
Lenzman feat. IAMDDB – In My Mind (Break’s Dubbed Out Mix) [The Northern Quarter]
Landslide – Dreams & Visions [Black Acre]
Tommy The Cat – Smokey Places [Cat In The Bag]
High Contrast feat. Dynamite MC – High Society [Hospital]
Survival & System – Caught On Me [Dispatch Recordings]
Jambonne – Carpet Ride [Space Grapes]
Go.Soul.Map. feat. Derane Obika – Right Of Me [Space Echo]
Only Freak – Can’t Get Away (From Your Love) [Freerange Records]
Audrey Powne – Feed The Fire (Atjazz Deep Remix) [BBE Music]
beatsbyhand feat. Rona Ray – Say Yes [Stay True Sounds]
Arno E. Mathieu – O Zenith (Gilb’R Remix) [Compost Records]
Hyenah feat. DJ Tira & Luke Ntombela – Ezizweni (Atmos Blaq Remix) [Sondela Recordings]
Musclecars – Running Out of Time [BBE Music]
MAW Electronic – Tranz [MAW Records]
8th January 2024
Steve Spacek – Could It B Ur Dance [SPA Recordings]
DJ Scientist – Rega Rega (Revisited) [Equinox Records]
Dogon Teleskope – Moshito
Tino & Marrrtin – Aquired Taste [Stereophonk]
Giants Are Real – 97 [Jazz Re:freshed]
Roy Ayers – Liquid Love [BBE Music]
Soldiers Of Twilight – Believe (The New Mastersounds 7″ Remix) [20:20 Vision]
Amp Fiddler – Eye To Eye [Genuine]
Amp Fiddler – Scared [Wall Of Sound]
Amp Dog Knight – I’m Doing Fine [Mahogani Music]
Amp Dog Knight – Over U [Mahogani Music]
Ayala – Valley [Batov Records]
Cotonete feat. Omar – What Did You Run For [Heavenly Sweetness]
Pando G – Wanna Be With You [Stay True Sounds]
DJ Marrrtin feat. Carla Vallet – Estrellas [Stereophonk]
Offshore and Coen feat. Paja – Hold On [Citizens Of Vice]
Lex – Without You [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Aroop Roy – Re Bulele [Freerange Records]
Kirk Degiorgio – Cidade Do Futuro [Cyphon Recordings]
Sio x Atmos Blaq – Abandonment Issues (Atjazz Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Elbert Phillips & Andre Espeut – Tears (Loving Tribute Mix) [Chillifunk Records]
Amp Fiddler – Right Where You Are [Genuine]
Amp Fiddler – Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly [Genuine]
Ahu – Stellar [Mythstery Records]
Hard to believe that this is Ahu’s first solo project. The Turkish singer/songwriter has guested on numerous projects over the past fifteen years. You may recognize her voice from the Flying Lotus track “Roberta Flack”. “Stellar” features amixture of laidback and uptempo tunes that showcase her vocal talents. “I and I” starts the disc off with dreamy chords that complement her feathery vocals. “Same Sky” is a mid-tempo finger poppin’ tune with a soulful horn section. “Good News” is an uptempo sixties flavored soul number with an infectious drum snare beat. “Stellar” allows Ahu to stretch out present her own musical horizons. Let’s hope the wait isn’t too long for the next record.
11th December 2023
Nivaldo Ornelas – Cactus [Favorite Recordings]
Agustín Pereyra Lucena – Tema Para Martin [Far Out Recordings]
Pharoah Sanders – Harvest Time Live 1977 (Version 2) [Luaka Bop]
Florian Pellissier Quintet – Coup De Foudre A Thessalonique [Heavenly Sweetness]
Espen Horne feat. Olav Wöllo – Nada Pode Me Calar [Wah Wah 45s]
Erin Buku – The Way (Spacek Remix) [Inner Tribe Records]
Tino & Marrrtin – Pie Bavarde (Remix) [Stereophonk]
Guilty Simpson & DJ Marrrtin – TaylorMade (2.0) [Stereophonk]
Slimy Ape – 99.99Mhz
Vromm – Horizon [R&S Records]
Currency Audio – Adder [Exit Records]
Afrikan Sciences – Two As 36 [Deepblak Recordings]
Domu feat. Lori – On The Line [Neroli]
Turbojazz & Broke One – Take 3 [Last Forever Records]
Cody Currie – Ghost [Razor-N-Tape]
Lehto – Northbound [Bathurst Music]
Masters At Work Presents People Underground – My Love [Freetown Inc]
Michael Watford – Love Change Over (Salt City Orchestra Vocal Changeover) [Hard Times]
Brine – The Way I Do It [Last Forever Records]
Offshore and Coen feat. Paja – Hold On [Citizens Of Vice]
Steven Julien – G-Out [Apron Records]
Isoul8 feat. Paul Randolph – Clover [Sonar Kollektiv]
Spunk – La Bimini [Boogie Times Records]
Mamas Gun – This Is The Day (Full Band Version) [Légère Recordings]
4th December 2023
Maspyke – The Writer [ABB Records]
Bahamadia – Culture Cut [Jam Recordings]
Yancey Boys feat Detroit Serious, J Rocc & Vice – Fisherman [KingUnderground]
Pan Amsterdam – Twit Coin [Def Pressé]
Dan Hastie & Terin Ector – Dorado [Madlib Invazion]
Badge and Talkalot feat. JazzZ – About You
Fabiano do Nascimento – Curumim 2 [Far Out Recordings]
Inês Loubet – Sambo Mesmo Sem [Albert’s Favourites]
Isaiah Collier – Village Song [Night Dreamer]
Idris Muhammad – Piece Of Mind [Kudu]
Tess Hirst – Magic [Jazz Re:freshed]
Nutmeg – Change [Neroli]
WheelUP – BlackJoy Freestyle (Wipe The Needle Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Domu feat. K15 – Ya Nah Gonna Get It [Neroli]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Repetition (MdCL Remix) [Mashi Beats]
Mr Cee – Nye Wonko [BBE Music]
Teena Marie – I Need Your Lovin’ [Motown]
SIS – Double Rapture (Matthew Herbert Remix) [Native Cat Recordings]
Thatmanmonkz feat. Dnae – Burnin Up (Ducktape Dub Out) [Shadeleaf Music]
Peacey feat. Vanessa Hidary – Culture Bandit (Yoruba Soul Mix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Kenny Dope – The Illout [Dopewax]
Little Louie Vega & Marc Anthony – Ride On The Rhythm (Kenlou Rhythm Mix) [Atlantic]
20th November 2023
Jill Scott – Slowly Surely (Theo Parrish Remix) [White]
Sweet Reaction – Take It Easy [Voom Voom Records]
Espen Horne feat. Olav Wöllo – Nada Pode Me Calar [Wah Wah 45s]
Blurum13 & Inkswel – Set It Out! [Inner Tribe Records]
Gang Starr – Mass Appeal [Virgin]
Gang Starr – Code Of The Streets [Virgin]
Finn Irregular feat. Monique Araujo – Feel Free [CoOp Presents]
Atjazz – Stike [Atjazz Record Company]
Turbojazz & Broke One – Take 3 [Last Forever Records]
The Blessed Madonna feat. Jacob Lusk – Mercy (Masters At Work Remix) [Warner Music]
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble – Oneness [Marlow Records]
Fumio Itabashi – When You Smile [Mule Musiq]
Soil & “Pimp” Sessions – Dawn [Brownswood Recordings]
A.K. Yeboah – Make Me Know My Position [BBE Music]
Thomas Frempong – Okwan Bi [BBE Music]
Sababa 5 – Tri Li Li [Batov Records]
Alvarez – I Can’t Stop Loving You [Izipho Soul]
Young Gun Silver Fox – Tip Of The Flame (12″ Disco Mix) [Legere Recordings]
Peacey feat. Vanessa Hidary – Culture Bandit [Atjazz Record Company]
China Charmeleon & Sio – Little Me [Stay True Sounds]
Crackazat – Be Real [Stay True Sounds]
Go Soul Map feat. Derane Obika – Pushing [Space Echo]
13th November 2023
Taxie – I Think I’m Falling In Love [Melodies International]
Haroldo Bontempo & João Donato – Risada [YB Music]
Ahu – Jeito Bom De Sofrer [Mythstery Records]
Yaya Bey – Crying Through My Teeth [Ninja Tune]
Stro Elliot – Praylude [Def Pressé]
Jyager feat. Jehst, Micall Parkinsun, Cobane, Sir Smurf Lil, Kyzer, Joker Starr & Dubbledge – Eyes Open (Re-Spit) [YnR]
E. lundquist – Between Minds
Siraba – Toroba [Secret Teachings]
Dina Ögon – Det Läcker [Playground Music]
Fumio Itabashi – Macumba [Mule Musiq]
Le Deal – Riot In Chinatown [Favorite Recordings]
Amaro Freitas – Encantados [Psychic Hotline]
Nery Bauer – Mercado Do Porto [Fluid Ounce]
Part-Time Heroes feat. Jono McCleery – Realise [Mums The Word]
Bread & Souls feat. Paul Randolph – Find The Beauty [Minipan]
Quantic feat. Rationale – Unconditional [Play It Again Sam]
Sweet Mixture – I Love You [Discs Of Fun & Love]
Eric Agyemang And His Kokroko Band – Onyame Som [BBE Music]
LSCM (Likwid Continual Space Motion) feat. Allysha Joy – Givin’ Up [Super Sonic Jazz Holland]
The Blessed Madonna feat. Jacob Lusk – Mercy (Masters At Work Remix) [Warner Music]
Offshore and Coen – Towards The Stars (Staccatoman Version) [Atjazz Record Company]
Robert Frederick – Beatnik (East Village Mix) [Morris Audio]
Disques Du Livres – Dancin In New York [Noid Recordings]
Session Victim – Low Key, Low Pressure [Night Time Stories]
“Low Key, Low Pressure” is the fifth album from the German duo known as Session Victim. Hauke and Matthias have delivered countless house tracks for labels such Rhythm Section, Toy Tonics among others. With this release on the London based label Night Time Stories, they slow the tempo down and deliver eleven tracks ranging from down-tempo dub to elements of tripped out ambient vibes. Among the highlights are “Mycellum Dub”, a trippy ethereal down-tempo gem that emanates calm vibes. “The Hidden Trail”, is an up-tempo tune featuring a hypnotic guitar accompanied by tight rhythmic synth textures. “Porchless” is another winner with warped chords and lush vocals. The first half of the disc is ideal to relax to while the tempo steadily builds along the way. This is an engaging lp worthy of repeated listens.
https://sessionvictim.bandcamp.com/album/low-key-low-pressure
Illa J – No Traffic [BBE Music]
Rapper Illa J has consistently built his reputation as one of Detroit’s premiere MCs with a number of projects over the years. The former member of Slum Village and younger brother of the late great J Dilla has cemented his own place in hip-hop. “No Traffic” is his first release for BBE. The nineteen track lp is well represented by some of Detroit’s veteran MCs along with a number of MCs on the rise. Along the highlights are the cosmic funk of “Off The Tap”. The banger includes fellow lyricists Zay Bcuz and Nicx Rhett. Detroit native Amp Fiddler applies his signature brand of funk and vocals on “Get Down”. UK vocalist Harleighblu adds her distinctive vocals to “Not Ever”. Illa J serves up a heavy dose of mid-west boom bap while showcasing a plethora of talent. As evidence here, real hip-hop runs deep in the Motor City.
23rd October 2023
Pharoah Sanders – Love Will Find A Way [Luaka Bop]
Web Web x Max Herre – Testimony [Compost Records]
George Koutalieris – Dreams In Broad Daylight
K15 – Devoted, Still [Esencia]
Mr Beatnick feat. Ahu – I Know All The Bitches [Altered Vibes]
Jaylib – The Red [Stones Throw Records]
Jaylib – The Mission [Stones Throw Records]
Jaylib feat. Quasimoto – React [Stones Throw Records]
Dan Hastie & Terin Ector – Telescopics [Madlib Invazion]
Baiana – Last Minute Love [Baiana Records]
Mundo Livre S.A. + Bruno Pedrosa DJ – Meu Esquema (Tahira Rework) [Poeira Discos]
Fabiano do Nascimento – Etude 1 [Far Out Recordings]
Lerma dela Cruz – Free [Favorite Recordings]
Lagos Thugs – New Improved Elephant (N.I.E) [Immensum Music]
Sam Yeboah – Konkonsani [BBE Music]
Feiertag feat. Pete Josef – Give A Little [Sonar Kollektiv]
Billy Boomer – I Like What She’s Doing [Mr Bongo]
Kraak & Smaak feat. IVAR & Berenice van Leer – Naked (Jitwam Remix) [Boogie Angst]
Incognito – Wild And Peaceful [Talkin’ Loud]
TTeo – Figli Delle Stelle [Sonar Kollektiv]
Mark E – Zone Tonight [Delusions Of Grandeur]
DJ Nature – Synthetic Crisis [Jazzy Sport]
Atjazz & Shea Soul – Home [Reel People Music]
Thatmanmonkz feat. Dnae – Burnin Up (Ducktape Dub Out) [Shadeleaf Music]
16th October 2023
Mr Beatnick & Richard Greenan – Superb Crafty Garden [Kit Records]
Jullian Gomes feat. Sabrina Chyld – How? [World Without End]
At One & Atjazz – I Get Down [Atjazz Record Company]
Ten City – Devotion [Atlantic]
South Beach Recycling – &Just&Nige&Mark&G (Justin Harris Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
DJ Spinna feat. Heavy – We Can Change This World [Papa Records]
Amanda Whiting – Too Much (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Albert’s Favourites]
Bruk Rogers – Get Low [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Detroit Rising – Peace & Hamony (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Down Jazz Records]
Ternion Sound – Simulacra [Vision]
Caspa – Rubber Chicken [Tempa]
The Human Touch – Sophisticated (Patio G Remix) [Human Touch Music]
Medline – Run For Cover [My Bags]
Sababa 5 & Canay Doğan – Bigâne [Batov Records]
Kid Sublime x Radiohop – Windows Butterfly [Wicked Wax]
Super Duty Tough Work – New Sight [Next Door Records]
Stro Elliot – Monday’s Generation [Def Pressé]
corto.alto – Latency [New Soil x Bridge The Gap]
Mike Reed – Floating With An Intimate Stranger [We Jazz Records]
Joshua Moshe – World’s Apart [La Sape Records]
Toco – Leão Leonardo [Schema Records]
Arthur Verocai – Oh! Juliana [Kissing Fish Records]
Ahu – Same Sky [Mythstery Records]
Qwalia – Electric Highway Part 2 [Albert’s Favourites]
Flashbaxx – Take Care My Friend (Flowriginator Remix) [NuNorthern Soul]
Vermont – Rückzug [Kompakt]
9th October 2023
Creative Principle – Hold [Liberal Art]
Bopperson & Bikbaye – Who Are You [+33Joy]
Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo feat. Rebecca M’Boungou – Rivière [Heavenly Sweetness]
Melodiesinfonie feat. Pedro Mizutani – Água Salgada [Radicalis Music]
Seawind – Pra Vose [A&M Records]
Kid Sublime x Radiohop – Acid Butterfly [Wicked Wax]
OuYu – Summer Rain
Project Polaroid – Diamond District (Memory Man Remix) [Angry Bee Records]
Joshua Moshe – Shemesh [La Sape Records]
Horace Parlan – Home Is Africa [Blue Note]
Web Web x Max Herre – Fellow Travellers [Compost Records]
Quincy Jones – Love I Never Had It So Good [A&M Records]
The Doobie Brothers – You Belong To Me [Warner Bros.]
Lahun feat. JD73 – Mystic Jam Hands [Apollo]
Level 42 – Starchild [Polydor]
JSPHYNX – Palmers (Alfa Mist Remix) [Sekito]
4 Hero feat. Jody Watley – Bed Of Roses [Raw Canvas Records]
Kid Fonque – 2Sides (Crackazat Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Atjazz & Zano – Truth [Atjazz Record Company]
Soulparlor – Heat Wave [Well! Well! Music]
Abel feat. Sabrina Chyld – Come And Save Me [Atjazz Record Company]
Reggie Steele & Dawn Souluvn Williams – Vulnerable [Makin’ Moves]
Letícia Fialho & Bruce Leroys – Maravilha Marginal (Aureum Remix) [Aureum]
Mr OFFBeat – Synthony (Alt. Version) [Atjazz Record Company]
JeroBoam – Take Me To New York [Space Grapes]