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Inkswel & Andre Espeut – Synchronicities [Compost Records]
If there’s a category for hardest working DJ/Producer then Inkswel would certainly be a finalist for the title. “Synchronicities”, his latest project is a collaboration with UK singer songwriter Andre Espeut. Inkswel dishes up a collection of funk n soul gems for Espeut’s soulful vocals to shine. “Play With Fire” is a gritty tune fueled by organ and guitar grooves. “Downtown” is a trip to funky town that features Los Angeles rapper Abstract Rude. “Callin 4 U” is a taste of synth powered broken beat goodness featuring Amsterdam flautist Han Litz. Inkswel’s compositions have no shortage of infectious funk and soul grooves. This release is no exception.
10th February 2025
Surprise Chef – Bully Ball [Big Crown Records]
Madvillain – Meat Grinder [Stones Throw Records]
Madvillain feat. Viktor Vaughn – Fancy Clown [Stones Throw Records]
Madvillain – All Caps [Stones Throw Records]
Silvan Strauss feat. Mehdi Qamoum – Sudan [Kabul Fire]
Nyron Higor – Ciranda [Far Out Recordings]
La BOA / Tony Allen – Patas Arriba [Comet Records]
Rail Band – Massar [Mr Bongo]
Ramon Pirmée – An Mwe [Strut Records]
Nat Birchall – Dance Of The Mystic [Sound Soul And Spirit Records]
Alessandroni E Il Suo Complesso – Momento In Due [Far Out Recordings]
Dennis Liber feat. Ricardo Benitez – Hidden Island [Rocksteady Disco]
Tea White – Earth Over Us [Stay True Sounds]
WheelUP feat. Abacus – Juggle [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Simbad feat. Melo – After The Dance (Bugz In The Attic Remix) [Raw Fusion]
Nuspirit Helsinki – Seis Por Ocho [Jazzanova Compost Records]
Sho-Nuff – Hold On For Love [Wewantsounds]
King Errisson – Well, Have A Nice Day (Edit) [Moton Records Inc.]
Close Counters feat. Allysha Joy – Waiting All Night [Close Counters]
Late Nite City – Higher Ground [Late Nites]
Kirk Degiorgio – Lost [Cyphon Recordings]
The Lost Souldancer – No More Voices [COD3 QR]
Friend Within – What’s Going On [The Circuit Group]
Tommy The Cat – Sunset Vibes EP [Cat In The Bag]
Dogger – Broken Home [1985 Music]
Photek – T-Raenon [Op-ART]
E-ZRollers – Believe (Photek Remix) [Moving Shadow]
3rd February 2025
Frankson – Just Say [LxL, DxD]
Kibbi Gibbon – Still Dreamin’ [Star Creature]
Massiande & Oliver Night – Don’t Hold Me Back [Makin’ Moves]
Vick Lavender – The Messenger [Cataleya Music]
Knoe1 & Tim Tucker – Girl UR Freaky [Star Creature]
Anané – Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri from Paris Remix) [Nervous Records]
Megatronic – Casey Screams [Freerange Records]
Robert Burbidge & André Espeut – Leaf [Tangential Music]
RAH & The Ruffcats – Wake Up (Yoruba Soul Mixes) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Tommy The Cat – New Window [Cat In The Bag Records]
Decaz – Seasons Change [Celsius Recordings]
Courtney Pine – Don’t X’plain (Flytronix Mix) [Talkin’ Loud]
Nick Marks – Into The Void [Marks Brothers]
The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few – The Reward [Ånd&]
The Crusaders – Sweet N’ Sour [MCA]
Trinka – Grego [Agogo Records]
Leila Pinheiro – Tudo Em Cima [Spacetalk Records]
George Melvin Quintet – It’s Good Not To Forget [Tramp Records]
Allexa Nava – Cycles/Circles [Jazz Re:freshed]
Jimi Tenor & Kabu Kabu – Hot Baby [Ubiquity Records]
Brother Ali – D.R.U.M [Mello Music Group]
The Roots feat. Jill Scott – Complexity [MCA]
27th January 2025
Jazzanova feat. Clara Hill – No Use (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Cinema Royal – The True North [Rhythm Section International]
Dusty X As Valet – Mada [Oioji Records]
44th Move feat. Quelle Chris – The Move [Black Acre]
Buzz – Garasumado [Wewantsounds]
Sababa 5 & Sophia Solomon – Shehzadi [Batov Records]
Julia Mestra – Sou Fera [Mr Bongo]
Rogê – O Topo Do Coqueiro [Diamond West]
Célia Wa – Démounaj [Heavenly Sweetness]
anaiis & Grupo Cosmo – Toda Cor [5DB]
Nightmares On Wax – Typical (DJ Fitchie Remix) [Warp Records]
Marcus Intalex & ST. Files – Universe [Metalheadz]
Blade – Third Bounce [Fokuz Recordings]
Ellis Aaron – Stay Close (Sentinel 793 Remix)
Streeton – Prophets [To The Rock]
Ian O’Brien – Yemura [Peacefrog Records]
Livy Ekemezie – Get It Down [Odion Livingstone]
Peter Matson feat. Kendra Morris – White Noise [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
The Blackbyrds – Love Is Love [Fantasy]
Victor Santana – Jilter All Day [COD3 QR]
Black Loops feat. Marlena Dae – Electrical [Freerange Records]
Kapote – Jerks of Neukölln [Toy Tonics]
Heritage Listed – Strictly Love [Apparel Music]
Radic The Myth feat. Jimpster – Summer Solstice [Freerange Records]
Ronald Snijders – Fusionize [Night Dreamer]
Roy Haynes – You Name It / Lift Every Voice And Sing [Wewantsounds]
Richard Spaven – Solo Subject [Fine Line]
Richard Spaven has been the go to drummer for a number of the emerging stars on the UK jazz scene. With his latest project “Solo Subject” he picks up where he left off with his last album “Spirit Beats”. Two of the Uk ‘s premier rappers are on board for this project. “Spaven’s Arc” features Wildchild from the hip-hop group Looppack. Wildchild’s flow and lyrical dexterity complements Spaven’s drum snare rhythms. UK rapper Tendayi drops a fiery verse alongside the gritty groove of “Mind State”. “Find Peace Within”, a rework of the Liquid Biskit classic jumps out of the speaker with infectious percussion and synths. Another instrumental highlight is “Faders”, a ferocius drum n bass banger. Spaven’s fierce yet gentle drumming lays the groundwork for the wave of spirited piano flurries. Another impressive release from the mighty drummer.
13th January 2025
Stevie Wonder – Superwomen [Tamla Motown]
The Dells – Love Can Make It Easier [Cadet]
DJ Design x Vermin The Villain – Un Chien Perdu [Lewis Recordings]
MF Doom – Kon Queso [Rhymesayers]
DJ Marrrtin & Tino – Paris Fashion District [Stereophonk]
Medline – Le Vieux Vaisseau [My Bags]
Omar – Lovey Dovey [Impressive Collective/BBE Music]
Anthony Joseph feat. Eska – Satellite [Heavenly Sweetness]
Ruby Rushton – Kalo Livadi [22a]
Vick Lavender – El Negro Bossa [Cataleya Music]
Mackadena – Kinda Jazzy [Bouman Records]
Ostr-size – Vibrations (Untold Reflections) [Influenza Media]
Blade – Third Bounce [Fokuz Recordings]
Feeble – Less Words More Action [Rebel Music]
Ashrr – Please Don’t Stop The Rain (Ron Trent Remix) [20:20 Vision]
Igor Jadranin – Massive [Star Creature Universal Vibrations]
Mirlaqi – Ocean [Star Creature]
Johnny Yoshinaga – The Rain [Wewantsounds]
Frankson feat. Sarah Scott – It’s You [LxL, DxD]
Orlando Voorn & Han Litz – What I Love [Universo Positivo]
Cyclonix – Sticky Fingers [Ascii Trax]
Afronaut – Gettin’ Hotter (Zed Bias Re-Edit) [CoOperation Records]
Lovetempo – Part-Time Love Affair [Toucan Sounds]
Robert Burbidge & André Espeut – Leaf [Tangential Music]
Black Loops feat. Marlena Dae – Electrical [Freerange Records]
Ludivine Issambourg – Above The Laws [Heavenly Sweetness]
“Above The Law” is the third solo release from Parisian Flautist LudivineA Issambourg. The eleven track release is an intoxicating brew of jazz funk with a array of musicians bringing these compositions to life. Eric Legnini’s sunny flurries on the Fender Rhodes compliment Issambourg’s flute melodies on “The Bear”. The horn section is equally compelling. Alexandre Herichon’s trombone stands out among the ensemble of saxophonists on board. “Angel Dust”, the Gil Scott Heron hit receives a rework with none other than Brian Jackson. Jackson, of course was part of the duo that composed the original and his vocals add a fresh take on the classic. “Heartbeat” opens with a laid back funky bass groove from Xavier Zolli. Issambourg’s passionate soloing is the icing on the cake. Issambourg’s prowess of her instrument is on full display here. There’s a hint of the Mizell brothers vibe as the worlds of jazz and funk blend seemlessly. Overall it’s a statement from Issambourg that she can compose tasty grooves with the best of them. A deeply satisfying record without a doubt.
https://ludivineissambourg.bandcamp.com/album/above-the-laws
6th January 2025 – Best of 2024 Part 3
Besøk – Feeling It Out
Steve Cobby – Sepulveda [Déclassé]
Marcos Valle & Leon Ware – Feels So Good [Far Out Recordings]
Toco – Alma De Turista [Schema Records]
Clyde Beats feat. Jane Hamilton – It’s True [Atjazz Record Company]
Richard Spaven feat. Wildchild – Spaven’s Arc [Fine Line Records]
Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos – When The Sun Shines Again [Concord]
Tableek – Lost
Tommy The Cat – Butterscotch [Cat In The Bag Records]
Unknown Artist – Blue Dream [Fokuz Recordings]
Soul Intent – Ignition Sequence [Lossless Music]
Nemy – Bad Timing [Rebel Music]
Nubiyan Twist feat. Ria Moran – All The Same [Strut Records]
Franck Biyong feat. Mary May – Lipanda [Tangential Music]
RAH & The Ruffcats – Rodeo [Sonar Kollektiv]
Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – San Diago [Compost Records]
Another Taste feat. Sarina Voorn – Anything You Want [Space Grapes]
Herbert feat. Momoko Gill – Fallen [Accidental Jnr]
Lovetempo – But I Do [Razor-N-Tape]
Tom Noble – Moving Away [Razor-N-Tape]
beatsbyhand – SARS [Stay True Sounds]
Sonic Juncture – Can’t I Just Be? (Alton Miller Remix) [Dealt With Records]
Lea Lisa – Poem For The Lost Souls [Smallville Records]
Yuu Udagawa – The Peaceful Dawn [Compost Records]
Magic Number – All I Ever Wanted (Atjazz Astro Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Mark E – Sleeping Giant [Merc]
Lawne – Heather’s Leather [Wah Wah 45s]
16th December 2024
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Like A Lover [A&M Records]
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Norwegian Wood [A&M Records]
Roman Andrén – Captain’s Sword [Mr Bongo]
Catpack – The Top (Bruk Rogers Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Salphunk – Live On (Paris Mix) [Universo Positivo]
Waaju – Bossoyo (Live) [BBE Music]
Paa Jude – Odo Refre Wo [BBE Music]
The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few – Be The Good People [Ånd&]
El Camino – Chest Wrestlers [Real Mad Man]
Black Star – Yonders [Rhymesayers]
DJ Marrrtin & Tino – Paris Fashion District [Stereophonk]
Nicola Conte feat. Heidi Vogel – Sandalia Dela [Schema Records]
Anthony Joseph – Tony [Heavenly Sweetness]
Tommy The Cat – New Window [Cat In The Bag Records]
LO! – Shine Bright [Rebel Music]
Etch – Untitled Hardcore #2 [Sneaker Social Club]
Lennie De Ice – We Are I.E. [I.E. Records]
Erik Rico & C. Boogie – Love Everlasting (Marc Mac Remix) [Cosmocities Records]
Recloose – Cardiology [Planet E]
Marcel Vogel & Tim Jules feat. Mey – Reset Your Heart [Blaq Numbers]
Radic The Myth feat. Jimpster – Summer Solstice [Freerange Records]
Alton Miller – Hang On [Mr Bear Records]
Jullian Gomes, Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio – Let Me Go [World Without End]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Tigar (OST) [Mashibeats]
9th December 2024
Inkswel feat. Tableek & Planetself – Smarter [Tokyo Dawn Records]
Kendrick Lamar – Man At The Garden [Polydor]
Madlib – JFK To LAX [Stones Throw Records]
Mad Skillz – The Jam [Big Beat]
Summer Pearl – The End Game [Kitto Records]
K15 – Stark! [Esencia]
Electric Conversation – Melodie [Futuristica Music]
Monika Linges Quartett – La Danse Du Coeur [Nabel]
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet – Seven Wishes [WMQ Records/!K7]
Nyron Higor feat. Bruno Berle & Alici Sol – São Só Palavras [Far Out Recordings]
DJ Oil – Beetlejuice (Live from The HIFA Festival) [Tangential Music]
Jazzanova – Soon (Domu Vocal Mix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Afronaut – Gettin’ Hotter (Zed Bias Re-Edit) [CoOperation Records]
Slimy Ape X Subtala – Trentham
Mitch von Arx – Chroma Toes
Inkswel & Lyma feat. Taraach – Thankyou [Feedasoul Records]
Dusty – Nebula [Jazz & Milk]
Ilija Rudman – Discoteka Parmida [Razor-N-Tape]
Tom Noble – Moving Away [Razor-N-Tape]
Lawne – To Live Here [Wah Wah 45s]
David Morales – Boom Boom Boom [DIRIDIM]
Tenderlonious – Underworld [22a]
The Braxtons – The Boss (Kenlou Mix) [Atlantic]
Al Hudson And The Soul Partners – Spread Love [ABC Records]