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9th January 2023

The Basic Soul Show

9th January 2023

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Lucas Santtana feat. Flore Benguigui – The Fool On the Hill [NØ FØRMAT!]
Joe Probert – Redlights
Will & James Ragar – Forever [BBE Music]
Insólito UniVerso – Ventana Honda [Olindo Records]
Tunico – Galope [Far Out Recordings]
Opa – Totem [Milestone]
Matthew Halsall – Changing Earth [Gondwana Records]
Shamek Farrah & Norman Person – Aisha (Live) [BBE Music]
Hideyasu Terakawa Quartet feat. Hiroshi Fujii – Rerev (Live) [BBE Music]
Nuphlo – Hemisphere [Studio Rockers]
Leftlow – Distractions [Exit Records]
Dadan Karambolo – Toad In A Bucket [Regime Brigade]
The Maghreban feat. King Kashmere – M25 [Zoot]
Calm & Jimi Tenor – Big City Takes (Tapes Remix 5) [Hell Yeah]
Sweatson Klank – Pay Day [Friends Of Friends]
Mad Honey – Time Is On Our Side [Space Grapes]
Phenomenal Handclap Band – Burning Bridges (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) [Razor-N-Tape]
Kevin Reynolds – Fembehyahget [Yoruba Records]
South Beach Recycling – One Synth Wonder [Atjazz Record Company]
Turbojazz – Live At Apollo [Last Forever Records]
Tea White – Ephemeris [Stay True Sounds]

Dego – Love Was Never Your Goal [2000 Black]

January 4, 2023

Dego has become one of the most prolific prodcuers of the last twenty years. With his 2000black imprint he has consistently delivered a number of broken beat, soul and funk gems. Fresh off his 2021 release “The Negative Positive” he shows no sign of complacency with his latest, “Love Was Never Your Goal”. The nine track release features familiar contributors Kaidi Tathum, Matt Lord and Mr Mensah. In addition, fellow labelmate Samii adds warm and sultry vocals. “Start Again” features dazzling synths and Tathum on keys. Samii’s vocals are featured here also and throughout the disc. “Catch The Sun” is another highlight aligned with a laid back groove There’s four instrumental tracks here but “Warp 7” is the one for me. It features tasty guitar licks and keys from Matt Lord that elevates the funky groove. All in all it’s another strong release from Dego that you shouldn’t miss.

https://dego.bandcamp.com/album/love-was-never-your-goal

2rd January 2023 – Best Of 2022 Part 3

The Basic Soul Show

2rd January 2023 - Best Of 2022 Part 3

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Melonyx – Energy (Zero T Instrumental Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Tommy The Cat – How The River Flows [E-Beamz]
Anwar – Feminine Flavour [MFC Records]
SBTRKT – Miss The Days [Save Yourself]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller feat. ASAP Shembe – Owahku (Bruk Rogers & Onj Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
Natalie Duncan feat. Lauren Marshall – Found Myself (WheelUP Remix) [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Adriana and Bembe – This Is Me (Wipe the Needle Remix) [Da Lata Music]
Jonny Faith – Rare Move [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Turbojazz – The Standard [Last Forever Records]
Key Elements – Space [Sonar Kollektiv]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Thembi [Soul Bank Music]
Kwesi Yvorra feat. Heidi Vogel – Give Go Scenario [Jazz Re:Freshed]
Allysha Joy & Rara Zulu – Still Dreaming [First Word Records]
Sessa – Canção da Cura [Mexican Summer]
Panna Cotta – Sunrise [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Steady Weather feat. Kylie Auldist – Love Came Along [Darker Than Wax]
Diogo Strausz – Emancipação [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]
Laroye & Abi Flynn – Rise [Atjazz Record Company]
JKriv feat. Toribio – Shoulda Been Me (Alton Miller Remix) [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]
Osunlade – Black Woman Cry [Yoruba Records]
Komo B – Birds Flying High’ [EPM Music]
Kutiman & Elif Çağlar – Silkyway [Siyal Music]
Eye Of The High – Seismic Shift [First Word Records]
Lorenzo Morresi – Promenade [Rollover Milano Records]

Work Money Death – Thought, Action, Reaction, Interaction [ATA Records]

December 29, 2022

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

26th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 2

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26th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 2

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OM Unit – Valium Tempo [Om Unit Self Released]
Hardkandy feat. Andy Platts – Stronger Stuff [Wah Wah 45s]
Scrimshire – Hornbeam [Albert’s Favourites]
Sefi Zisling – Welcome Sunset [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Dave & Omar – Starlight [Z Records]
Prins Thomas feat. Bugge Wesseltoft – Sunroof Down [Full Pupp]
Nu Genea – Marechià [NG]
Frankson feat. Kathrin deBoer – Mistaken [LxL,DxD]
Handbook feat. Hunam – Joie O Chagrin [Cascade Records]
Isatta Sheriff & Koralle – For Those Who Love [Melting Pot Music]
Dangermouse & Black Thought – No Gold Teeth [BMG]
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss feat. Dudley Perkins – Everything (Mr Scruff Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – Sugarloaf [All Good Music Label]
Kaidi Tatham feat. Robert Mitchell – Sooretama [First Word Records]
Str4ta feat. Emma-Jean Thackray – Lazy Days [Brownswood Recordings]
Quiet Dawn feat. Oliver Night – Change Must Come [First Word Records]
Stefano De Santis – Sick With Rhyme [Ramrock Red Records]
Charlie Stacey – Music Is Healing [Night Dreamer]
Chip Wickham – The Hit [Gondwana Records]
Batavia Collective – Propulsion [R&S Records]
NTEIBINT – True [Eskimo Recordings]
Mark E – Swimming Through A Diamond [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Luke Vibert – Surrounded By Neighbours [Hypercolour]
Crackazat – Evergreen [Freerange Records]
LyricL – When You Read This (Atjazz Galaxy Art Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
Titeknots – You Nowhere [Press Something Play Something]
Harvey Sutherland feat. DāM-FunK – Feeling Of Love [House Anxiety]

Myele Manzanza – Crisis & Opportunity, Vol.3 – Unfold [Deepmatter]

December 22, 2022

New Zealand native Myele Manzanza demonstrates that not only is he an accomplished drummer but a premier producer as well. Now living in London, Manzanza enlisted his new London mates as well as a few friends from back home for his latest release. While Volume’s 1 and 2 of “Crisis and Opportunity” leaned toward jazz compositions, Vol 3 shifts towards beats and electronics and the results are nothing short of brilliant. The opener “Child” and “Unfold” features fellow New Zealander Rachel Fraser. The latter builds with boundless energy while Fraser’s warm vocals serves as the perfect compliment. “Therapy” is another banger with infectious beats that features UK don Omar. “Silencing The Sun” features the feathery vocals of rising star Wallace. Other notable vocalists include China Moses and Rosie Frater Taylor. If you’re not familiar with Lewis Moody then I suggest you check out his band Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange. Moody recorded and mixed this project while also applying his wizardry on keys and synths. With only nine tracks you’re left wanting more but you’ll Have a blast listening nonetheless.

https://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/album/crisis-opportunity-vol-3-unfold

19th December 2022 – Best Of 2022 Part 1

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19th December 2022 - Best Of 2022 Part 1

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Fernando Falcao – Curimāo (Acid Mondays Temple Edit)
Gaoulé Mizik – A Ka Titine (Dam Swindle Remix) [Heist Recordings]
Moton Records Inc. – Uno (Marc Roberts Edit) [Moton]
Paul Fathy – Funky Baby Love [Favorite Recordings]
Tony Jackson – Steppin’ Out On The Groove [Freestyle Records]
Eddie Holman – Holy Ghost [BBE Music]
Courtial With Errol Knowles – Don’t You Think It’s Time [Mad About Records]
Grady Tate – Lady Love [Diplomats Of Soul]
Charles Stepney – Step On Step [International Anthem]
Hermeto Pascoal – Flor do Amor [Far Out Recordings]
Maria de Fátima – Bahia Com H [Altercat Records]
Wanda – E Vem O Sol [Vampi Soul]
Joyce with Mauricio Maestro – Coração Sonhador [Far Out Recordings]
Robin Jones And His Quintet – Denga [Jazz Room Records]
Brunno – Bossa [Notes On A Journey]
Toró Instrumental – Dunas [Musica Macondo]
Quintaessencia – Serrado [Mr Bongo]
David Wertman, Sun Ensemble – Flute Song [BBE Music]
Tony Lavorgna & The St. Thomas Quartet – Chameleon [Jazz Room Records]
Ian Carr With Nucleus – Ariadne [Be With Records]
Per Husby Septett – The Peacemaker [BBE Music]

VA – Neujazz 2 [Sonar Kollektiv]

December 15, 2022

The second installment from the Sonar Kollektiv series. “Neujazz 2” features an array of up and coming homegrown artists from Berlin and beyond. The lp drifts between melancholy mid tempo soundscapes to infectious jazz inspired grooves. The disc kicks off with “Open”, a previously unreleased tune from the duo known as Waan. Saxophonist Bart Wirtz and Keyboardist Emiel Van Rijthoven compose a atmospheric gem filled with engaging harmonies. Tutu Amuse have been one of the highlights of 2022 for the label. “Ohm” provides a sample of their sublime psychadelic sensabilities. Marian Tone aka Key Elements gives the a jolt with “Space”. Only a shade under three minutes, it’s a potent mix of jazz fusion and jungle. Vinicius Mendes dips into the songbook of the Brazilian songstress Joyce and emerges with a beautiful cover of Aldeia de Ogum”. There’s also impressive contributions from Pete Josef, Micatone and others. Simply put “Neujazz 2” is another winner from the label that always delivers.

https://sonarkollektiv.bandcamp.com/album/sonar-kollektiv-presents-neujazz-2