For the Record

Is a quality 16 min documentary on the people and places behind the controls of vinyl record production.

Hope

Currently being giving the propa rinsing treatment on the White Island this summer.
From Argentinean producer Guti...who's bloated bass hits coupled with a dazzling female vocal casts this excellent deep track in a casual yet soulful light, that hits the spot just right!




Available thru  beatport/tracksource

Chan Chan Edit

Straight outta Belgium and a 3B from Vijay and Sofia laying down a chugging slow burner of a re-edit on the Buena Vista Social Club's  "classic" - Perfect beats for ya swimming pools & bBq's.

Film - A Band Called Death

Brilliant new  documentary     

Essential viewing...

My Man

 Dropping next week is Verve Remixed: The First Ladies compilation features tracks by legendary female artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. Marlena Shaw, Astrud Gilberto and Sister Rosetta Tharp. The original tracks have been remixed by 13 talented producers and DJs, with Billie Holiday's "my man" reinterpreted by critically acclaimed indie artist Toro Y Moi to a groovalicious effective sonic workout!

Track Listings

1. Ella Fitzgerald-Too Darn Hot (RAC Mix)

2. Astrud Gilberto-Fly Me To The Moon (Kaskade Remix)

3. Sarah Vaughan-Please Mr. Brown (Pontus Winnberg of Miike Snow Remix)

4. Nina Simone-Feeling Good (Bassnectar Remix)

5. Marlena Shaw-Woman Of The Ghetto (Flume's Jackin House Mix)

6. Nina Simone-Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Zeds Dead Remix)

7. Billie Holiday-My Man (Toro Y Moi Remix)

8. Astrud Gilberto, Walter Wanderley Trio-So Nice (Summer Samba)(Azari & III Remix)

9. Sister Rosetta Tharpe-Jericho (C2C Remix)

10. Nina Simone-I Put A Spell On You (Pretty Lights Remix)

11. Ella Fitzgerald-Blue Skies (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

12. Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim-Corcovado (TOKiMONSTA Remix)

13. Dinah Washington-I've Got You Under My Skin (DJ Carnage & Victor Niglio Remix)

Pre-Order via Amazon

Long Live the Jazz

Is the recent debut longplayer from Swindle who fuses the sounds of retro funk & jazz with grime, dubstep & UK bass grooves.....abSOULutly smokin' with a pulsating video to go with...Wicked stuff!!




Available from Deep Medi

Nina

Check dis!...been bubbling around for the last couple of months on Soundcloud.
Neneh Cherry, probably Sweden’s greatest and grandest chanteuse, has teamed up with Nathaniel Hall aka Afrika Baby Bam of Golden Age hip-hop group The Jungle Brothers on this feverish new track, "Nina". Cherry and Baby Bam channel the spirit of Wanda Robinson and Gil Scott Heron, reciting soapbox poetry with style and verve interspersed with production from Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) whose processed African drums and half-heard bass breezes effortlessly thru the  Tune...Superb!.....and free D/L to boot.

more collaborative Cherry & Baby Bam releases are reportedly in the works.

What a Peaceful Resistance Looks Like!

The World is Changing

“The World Is Changing,” the first single off the upcoming LP "No Place For My Dream", from Femi Kuti strikes a balance between father Fela’s socio-political outspokenness and his own sonic vision. Dropping June 25 on Knitting Factory Records

Read Femi's interview for okayafrica

Wish Road

 From a old friend who's just released a new LP, the first in 10 years...In that time  Juryman Aka Ian Simmonds ex-Sandals has been living in Germany exploring the more complex musical landscapes that comes from more tangible, organic grooves with a deep poetic, political and social commentary...The last year he has suffered with chronic autonomic cephalalgia (chronic head pains 24 hours a day) and with this Album he dedicates it to all the people who suffer this terrible illness and to those who have helped and supported him throughout.....Support it!!!