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VA – Funk Tide – Tokyo Jazz Funk from Electric Bird 1978-87 [Wewantsounds]
“Funk Tide – Tokyo Jazz Funk from Electric Bird 1978-87” is available for the first time outside of Japan. The eight track lp is filled with atmospheric synth heavy jazz funk compositions. The tracks feature Japanese Saxophonist and composer Yasuaski Shimizu, Toshiyuki Honda and pianist Mikio Masuda. In addition, American artists Ronnie Foster and Bobby Lyle are on board as well. “Let’s Get Together” is a light and airy composition that features Masuda on the rhodes. Foster’s “Night Life” is laidback synth funk that would fit into any beatmakers bag of beats right now. “Funk Tide” provides a window into Japan’s early eighties music scene. Credit Tokyo DJ Notoya for digging into the Electric Bird catalogue and emerging with these tasty tracks.
https://wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/funk-tide-tokyo-jazz-funk-from-electric-bird-1978-87
22nd April 2024
The Brkn Record – Believe [BBE Music]
Olli Ahvenlahti – The Opening Game [We Jazz Records]
Harold Land – Our Home [Wewantsounds]
Lucas Arruda – The Bravest Heart [Favorite Recordings]
Lau Ro – Onde Eu Vou [Far Out Recordings]
Arthur Melo – Maré [Wonderfulsound]
Grupo Ébano – Pai Da Criação [BBE Music]
Amy Gadiaga – All Black Everything [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Frankie Flowerz – Look What You’ve Done To Me [Funkhausmusic]
Potatohead People feat. Diamond Cafe – Paradise [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Voilaaa feat. Pat Kala – Faché [Favorite Recordings]
The Jones Girls – Nights Over Egypt [Philadelphia International Records]
Tipper – Ton Of Bricks [The Dog House Recordings]
Tom Jarmey feat. Dodd Noble, Ed Hodge – Negative [Oath]
The Crane – Pipe Effect [Woodland Creatures]
Mitch von Arx feat. Oliver Night – We Drop (Bruk Version) [CoOp Presents]
Kuna Maze feat. Steve Spacek – I Told U (XL Regular Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night – Lost from Life [First Word Records]
Glen Scott – Heaven (4 Hero Dub) [Giant Step Records]
Comfy Bella – Knights [Moonunit Records]
Andre Lodemann – Intimacy [Stay True Sounds]
China Charmeleon feat. Sio – Little Me [Stay True Sounds]
Tryangle Man – Whispers Of A Dialogue [Tryangle Man Records]
Yellowtail feat. Mark Murphy – Seasons In My Mind (Emanative Rework feat. Jessica Lauren) [Right Tempo]
Cotonete – Victoire De La Musique [Heavenly Sweetness]
Parisian eight piece band Cotonete unleashes their second full length release and their first in fifteen years. “Victoire De La Musique” is filled with funky samba infused fusion compositions. French DJ/Producer GUTS has a strong body of work of hip-hop and soul recordings for the Parisian label Heavenly Sweetness. He knows a thing or two about aligning lyrics with a tight infectious sound. “Venezuela” exudes summer vibes, transporting you somewhere on a beach in the Caribbean. Jean-Claude Kebaili’s thumping bass aligned with a tight brass and rhythmnic electric guitar receives high marks. There’s a number of superb vocalists on board as well. “Babete Vaobora” is a simmering mid-tempo samba that features Sabrina Malheiros. “What Did You Run For?” is a toe tapping soul burner taken to another level courtesy of the UK don Omar. The finale “Cinq pour |’aventure” is a fourteen minute cinematic jam session. The track pays tribute to the band affinity for 70s French movie soundtracks. Strong production, great musicians, it all adds up to a marvelous recording you shouldn’t miss.
https://cotonete.bandcamp.com/album/victoire-de-la-musique-2
15th April 2024
Resolution 88 – Final Approach [Synthethesia]
Bruno Berle – Love Comes Back [Far Out Recordings]
Everwave – Paper Planet [Everwave]
Aura Safari & Jimi Tenor – It’s Too Easy To Love You [Hell Yeah]
Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi – Audite Me-Hear Me [BBE Music]
Victor Feldman – Rio [Cohearent Sound]
Ariel – The Girl With Three Faces [Jazzroom Records]
Ronnie April’s Positive Energy – Snowflake [Jazzroom Records]
Lara Saint Paul – The Voodoo Lady [Right Tempo]
NxWorries – 86Sentra [Stones Throw Records]
Son Of Sam feat. Masta Ace & Large Professor – Come A Long Way (Jehst Remix) [Tea Sea Records]
Metal Fingers – Kava Kava Root [Shaman Work Recordings]
Clyde Beats feat. Amalia – Rising Up [Atjazz Record Company]
The Doobie Brothers – Here To Love You [Warner Bros. Records]
Mörk – Towards The Sun [Albert’s Favourites]
Another Taste – Turn Up [Space Grapes]
Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – San Diago [Compost Records]
GarcyNoise & Luca Mauro – Oh Crazy Baby (LTJ Xperience Remix) [Move On Up Records]
Zephan feat. Cool Affair – Let Me Show You (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix) [Cataleya Music]
Thandi Zulu & The Young Five – Love Games (Luke Una Edit) [Mr Bongo]
Jorge Bezerra – Kabiecilé (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Jamie Finlay – Family (MB Edit)
Hudson’s Choice & Franc Spangler – Heavily Percussed [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Bread & Souls feat. Paul Randolph – I See You [Mashibeats]
Ballistic Brothers – I’ll Fly Away [Junior Boy’s Own]
Casa Bonita – Casa Bonita [Aquário Records]
Casa Bonita is a five piece band from Lisbon Portugal. Their self titled lp showcases a band that is comfortable laying down funky instrumental dance grooves. The album features cuts like “Lobster”, a sizzling enrgetic slap anchored by a deep pocket and bass rhythm. “Arrabiata” follows up with funky disco rhythms, mind bending synths and infectous percussion. “Vian” is a mellow soul burner that comes at the right time when you want to give your feet a rest. Casa Bonita explores the space between soul, jazz and electronics. The musicianship is on point and embodies an organic seventies soul sound. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to party.
8th April 2024
Goldie – A Sense Of Rage (Sensual V.I.P. Mix) [FFrr]
Peshay – Jazz Lick [Nexus Records]
King Brasstards feat. Greg Blackman – Wait Till the Morning [Ramrock Red Records]
Lehto – Sumi [Bathurst Music]
Cyclonix – Brukno [Ascii Trax]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night – Lost from Life [First Word Records]
Agent K – Ladies [Laws Of Motion]
Catia de França – Quem Vai Quem Vem (Tahira Edit)
New Regency Orchestra – Labasta Llego [Mr Bongo]
Sly5thAve – Liberation [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Lalah Hathaway – Cherish The Day [Blue Note Records]
Heavy – Wonderlove [Kindred Spirits]
Yellowtail feat. Mark Murphy – Seasons In My Mind (Emanative Rework feat. Jessica Lauren) [Right Tempo]
Roy Ayers – What’s The T? (Delfonic Edit) [BBE Music]
El Payo – African Bossa [Stay True Sounds]
Aura Safari & Jimi Tenor – My Bluebell [Hell Yeah]
Newen Afrobeat feat. Chico Cesar – Es la vida [Lichens Family]
Toco – Noite Secreta [Schema Records]
Mecca:83 – Funky Busker [Village Live Records]
Paul White – Hustle (Bullion Remix) [One-Handed Music]
Okvsho – Okvsho [Current Moves]
Audrey Powne – Souled Out [BBE Music]
Jake Long – Silhouette [New Soil]
Erin Buku – Self Titled [Inner Tribe Records]
Austrailian Vocalist, DJ/Producer Erin Buku delivers an engaging self titled debut. The nine track album is a laidback array of tasty RnB soulful hip hop grooves. “Dreamers” is a mid-tempo hip hop track that showcases her tender vocals. It’s an uplifting tune where Buku artfully encourages everyone to follow their dreams. “Ley Lines”, co-produced by Inkswel is awash with serenading horns and melodic textures. “The Way” erupts with ebulient electronic rhythms aligned with Buku’s emotive vocal harmonizing. Buku is just another example of the bottomless well of talent from Austrailia that’s well worth checking out.
Go.Soul.Map – Peaceful Sound for Broken Minds [Space Echo]
“Peaceful Sound for Broken Minds” is the debut from Sicilian producer Salvo ‘Dub’ Bruno aka Go Soul Map. The twelve track lp is filled with dreamy soundscapes layered over warm melodic grooves. “Back In The Underwater”, the opening track features the sultry vocals of Reiwa Pia. It’s a downtempo gem heighthened by warmsynths. London based vocalist Derane Obika appears on nine tracks. “Fall Into The Flame” features Obika’s dreamy falsetto aligned with heavenly synths. While the tempo picks up on “Right Of Me”, Bruno’s production along with Obika’s vocals ensure that the mood remains the same. Bruno has created a marvelous record filled with warmth and is certain to put your mind at ease. I’m instantly transported to a place free of stress and full of engaging grooves.
https://gosoulmap.bandcamp.com/album/peaceful-sound-for-broken-minds
Malcolm Strachan – Point Of No Return [Haggis Records]
https://malcolmstrachan.bandcamp.com/album/point-of-no-return
Work Money Death – Thought, Action, Reaction, Interaction [ATA Records]
Fresh off their 2021 release, Work Money Death returns with another superb recording. “Thought, Action, Reaction, Interaction” takes the baton and delvers a four track lp filled with Spiritual Jazz treasures. ATA records founder and bassist Neil Innes and Tenor Saxophonist Tony Burkill are joined by an array of musicians poised to breathe life into these impressive compositions. “Freedom As A Heartfelt Song” takes on an orchestral vibe with a number of trumpeters joining Burkill creating joyful rhythms alongside the choir known as The Band and Jasmine Kennedy Shaneen Mooney. Guitarist Chris Dawkins lays down sublime rhythms to set the track in motion. “Same As Before” brings more of the same with the addition of K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana) with spoken word phrasings. Gareth Wilkinss harmonic layers on harp is pure bliss. The first lp was a nice surprise. Two wonderful recordings mark a trend. Innes and Burkill are putting ATA on the map as the home for high quality recordings you shouldn’t miss.
https://workmoneydeath.bandcamp.com/album/thought-action-reaction-interaction