Jazzbois – Still Blunted
Budapest resident trio Jazzbois specializes in hip-hop inspired jazz fusion. “Still Blunted”, their latest release is filled with a plethora of funky beats and sun drenched synth arrangements. “Chrome”, a bumpin’ mid-tempo tune is ignited by the thumping bass of Viktor Sagi. Dom Beats adds funky sax flurries on top of the groove. Bencze Molnar’s smoothing keys are the final touch. “Darker Than Disco” is high octane fusion with funky synths and infectious beats. “TooHi” is a funk jazz infused rework to the Stevie Wonder classic. If you enjoy jazz inspired beat makers like Kiefer you’ll no doubt enjoy this one. Their instrumentation combined with hip-hop sensibilities add up to definite satisfaction.
4th November 2024
Visioneers – Ike’s Mood I [Omniverse]
Richard Spaven feat. Wilchild – Spaven’s Arc [Fine Line Records]
Tableek – Actions and Intentions
Summer Pearl – The Creator [Kitto Records]
Tristan de Liège feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto – Wanderer
Nubiyan Twist feat. Ria Moran – All The Same [Strut Records]
Banda Black Rio – Mr Funky Samba [Mr Bongo]
MOMO feat. Jessica Lauren – Pára [Batov Records]
Marcos Valle – Para De Fazer Besteira [Far Out Recordings]
Cesar Mariano & CIA – Metrópole [Sony]
Merry Clayton – Emotion [MCA Records]
Esteban Adame – Hi Tech Jazz [UTx]
P’taah – Staring at the Sun [BBE Music]
everwave – Modulation
Skuff – Magic Box [Rebel Music]
Duophonix – Dreaming City (SD Remix) [Fokuz Recordings]
V.B.Kühl feat. Sye – Twighlight Nights
Inkswel & Andre Espeut feat. Abstract Rude – Downtown Love [Compost Records]
Jullian Gomes, Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio – Let Me Go (Atjazz Astro Remix) [World Without End]
Loxodrome – Emberfall (Dub) [Cyphon]
AD Bourke – Equinox [Five Fold Records]
Salphunk – Live On (Paris Mix) [Universo Positivo]
Exodus – Together Forever [Wave Classics]
Chilam Balam – Yaxuma [Partyfine]
Allysha Joy – The Making of Silk [First Word Records]
With “The Making of Silk” singer/songwriter/keyboardist Allysha Joy is in the mood for love. The eleven track release is a marvelous collection of dreamy emotive compositions as only Allysha can interpet them. The opener “Nothing To Prove” is a sublime recording where Joy confesses her unabashed pure love for someone. Finn Rees chips in with warm synth and rhodes arrangements. “Hold On” is augmented by Oscar Jerome’s hypnotic guitar. Joy states that her love is strong enough to allow someone the freedom to be the best version of themselves. The recordings are lifted by some of her long time friends from Melbourne who also happen to be superb musicians. Drummer Ziggy Zeitgeist appears on several tracks. Jace Xl provides backing vocals throughout the album. The result is engaging live instrumentation and string arrangements that linger in your soul. Add Joy’s blissful vocals and songwriting and you have a recording that will stir your heartstrings.
Paul White – Peace in Chaos [R&S Records]
“Peace in Chaos” is the third lp on R & S records from multi-instrumentalist Paul White. The eleven track release is a collection of ethereal synth heavy compositions. “Glory in Stories” is an electro pop treat filled with lush arrangements and soothing vocal harmonies. The aptly titled “Surreal” is a dreamy mid-tempo tune that is filled with joyful euphoric vibes. White has solidified himself as a premier producer who has worked with an array of musicians from Sudan Archives to Danny Brown. This release finds him front and center, crafting a record in his own personal vision. The result is a blissful journey that will brighten your mood.
28th October 2024
Ernesto & The Basement Gospel – Is It True? (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Liberty City – Some Lovin’ [Murk Records]
Inkswel & Andre Espeut – Dangerous Times [Compost Records]
Kerri Chandler feat. Nae (SA) – Caged Bird (Atjazz Remix) [Kaoz Theory]
Caixa Cubo – Modo Avião [Far Out Recordings]
Richard Spaven – Sole Subject [Fine Line Records]
LCSM (Likwid Continual Space Motion) – The Score [Super Sonic Jazz]
Stefano De Santis – Roy [Quattro Bambole Music]
P’Taah – Compressed Light [Ubiquity]
Raf Reza – Space Strut [Star Creature]
Erik Tagg – Soul Touch [Céleste]
Les Hommes – The Hip Heart [Sudden Hunger Records]
Frederic Rabold Inspiration Orchestra – Berlin [Tramp Records]
Menagerie – Daniedas Dance [Freestyle Records]
Ludivine Issambourg feat. Laurent De Wilde – Hop Scotch [Heavenly Sweetness]
Copa Salvo – Mindful [Jazz Room Records]
Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers – Adura [Freestyle Records/BBE Music]
Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers – Nawa [BBE Music]
Tommy The Cat – Poisonous Youth [Cat In The Bag]
nCamargo & Impression – Part Of Me (Random Movement Remix) [Flight Pattern Records]
Falty DL – Heart & Soul [Ninja Tune]
Jack Sparrow – Torment
21st October 2024
Jonwayne – The Come Up Part 2 [Stones Throw Records]
Maspyke – The Summon [ABB]
Summer Pearl – The Creator [Kitto Records]
Chill Rob G – Let Me Know Something [Echo International]
Scrimshire – Willow [Albert’s Favourites]
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet – New Energy [WMQ Records/!K7]
The Cliff feat. Winston Mankunku Ngozi – Revelation [Heavenly Sweetness]
Kat-Tet – Nikita [Symbole Records]
Maarten Goetheer feat. Pong Nakornchai – Romantic Warrior [NuNorthern Soul]
Flock – Turned Skyward [Strut Records]
Lady Isa – Djambo [Strut Records]
Waaju feat. Majid Bekkas – Alouane [BBE Music]
Unknown Artist – One More Chance [Fokuz Recordings]
Scatterbrain – Second Thoughts (Sub:liminal Remix) [Fokuz Recordings]
Universal – Groove Therapy [Looking Good Records]
Likwid Biskit – Inner War (Pugilism Mix) [People]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night – Change Must Come [First Word Records]
V.B.Kühl – Cashews
HNQO – Grizzly Gett [Apparel Music]
Ed Temple – Don’t Wait [Templé Musiq]
Round Two – New Day [Main Street Records]
Ralph Session – Madness [SlothBoogie Recordings]
Goshawk feat. Greg Blackman – Ain’t Gonna [Lumberjacks In Hell]
VA – Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola [Strut Records]
“A Dancefloor in NDola” is a compilation curated by DJ Kampire. Born in Kenya, Kampire spent her formative years in Ndola Zambia and now resides in East Africa.. The thirteen track release is inspired by the music of her youth, as well as the talent that flows from East to South Africa. “Mive’ Termoin” is filled with punchy Congolese rhythms and the vocals of Meta Beya. Pembey Sheiro is one of a number of many women showcasing their skills in South African music. She’s front and center on the bubbling boogie tune “Sala Mi Toto”. Funky guitar rhythms and percussion punctuate “Mashariki” courtesy of Samba Mapangala. Strut records continues to shine a light on global treasures and this compilation is no exception.
https://kampire.bandcamp.com/album/kampire-presents-a-dancefloor-in-ndola
14th October 2024
Rick Panzer – Floor Stretch Warm Up [BBE Music]
Donald Byrd – Kofi [Heavenly Sweetness]
Les Hommes – Hallucinations [Sudden Hunger Records]
Mistura Pura – C.da Deserto [Ubiquity Records]
Gyratory Allstars – Writing’s On The Wall
HNQO – Grasp [Apparel Music]
Black Star – O.G. [Rhymesayers]
Tableek – Lost
Quiet Dawn feat. Oddisee – New Dawn [First Word Records]
Stawy – Jod 131 [Celsius Recordings]
Unknown Artist – Blue Dream [Fokuz Recordings]
Tommy The Cat – City Traffik [Cat In The Bag Records]
Roni Size – Brown Paper Bag [Talkin Loud]
Copa Salvo – Jump Up Life [Jazz Room Records]
Domu – The Long Way Up [Neroli]
Ernesto & the Basement Gospel – Is It True? (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Orlando Voorn – Power Of Beauty [Contrafact Records]
Salphunk – Live On (Paris Mix) [Universo Positivo]
Reuben Vaun Smith – FireFly [Ubiquity Records]
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly – Joy And Pain [Capitol Records]
7th October 2024
Tommy The Cat – Love & Emotion [Cat In The Bag]
Zammo – Solace [Celsius Recordings]
Soul Intent – Our Place In The Stars [Lossless Music]
Nemy – Modern Sins [Rebel Music]
Wookie feat. Lain – Battle [S2S Recordings]
Nubiyan Twist – Breeze [Strut Records]
Aliza – Hadiya [Siyal Music]
Peki Momés – Göç Mevsimi [Mocambo Records]
Mörk – Only Mine [Albert’s Favourites]
Dave Guy – Drony Boy [Big Crown Records]
Jono McCleery – So Messed Up [Sonar Kollektiv]
Michel Jonasz – Chanson de Clara (Retour Chez Soi) [Wewantsounds]
Resavoir – Life Before [International Anthem]
Esteban Adame – Bittersweet [UTx]
Caixa Cubo – Modo Avião [Far Out Recordings]
Dora Morelenbaum – Venha Comigo [Mr Bongo]
Marcos Valle – Tem Que Ser Feliz [Far Out Recordings]
Joe Lee Wilson – Return Of The Prodigal Son [Inner City Records]
Mr Beatnick – Ile Flottante [International Feel]
DJ Thes-Man feat. Kabzin – Svukile [Ohyea Muziq]
Herbert feat. Momoko Gill – Fallen [Accidental Jnr]
Inkswel & Andre Espeut – Dangerous Times [Compost Records]
Elise – Poseidon (Greg Gauthier Dance Culture Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
The Vapor Caves – Sacrifice (E. Live Remix) [Star Creature]
Raf Reza – Space Strut [Star Creature]
Webster Lewis – Give Me Some Emotion [CBS]
LCSM “Likwid Continual Space Motion” – The Remedy [Super Sonic Jazz]
Dj/Producer IG Culture, one of the pioneers of Bruk continues to push the boundries of the genre. “The Remedy” is his second full length release under the moniker Likwid Continual Space Motion. While there’s elements of Bruk boogie throughout, it’s also layered with hip-hop and Jazz aesthetics. “Salty” gives a nod to the Dizzy Gilespie classic “Salt Peanuts”. The tune encompasses a touch of hip-hop sampling as well as funky horn flurries from Trombonist Nathaniel Cross and Trumpeter Jnr Biles. “The Journey” pops with pulsating rhythms from drummer Benjamin Applah. The hammond B3 melodies from Don Myth add a touch of spice to the tune. The title track is a heart pounding burst of energy. Bassist Luke Wynter lays down a thumping groove while Tenor saxophonist Deji Ijishakan’s spirited soloing adds the finishing touch. IG bridges the gap between Bruk, Jazz and beyond. The results are some of his best work in a long and storied career.