Best 7 inch i have recieved this year so Far !'n

This is awesome, its drenched in soul. Hendri, Santana...

HopeStreet Recordings and Zillanova are proud to present a brand new vocal soul 45 starring two of Melbourne’s finest: Cisco Tavares and Jess Harlen. Two very distinct sides showcase the amazing talents of these two guest vocalists as well as the production and songwriting skills of HopeStreet impresarios Bob Knob and Tom Martin and the heavy duty sounds of The Zillanova Rhythm Combination.

On the A side – Cisco sings Suicide. Sweet, sweet sadness shimmers over low slung syncopation and builds to a climactic peak before dropping back to the whisper from which it came. It’s a story of collective rather than individual suicide. Something to tap our toes to while we watch the human race run headlong for self destruction. Do we care? Sure. Enough to change our ways? It seems unlikely. What’s Going On? You might ask, as Marvin once did. Truth is no one knows, or has, or will.

On the flip, Maori/Australian mistress of neo soul magic Jess Harlen gets down but plays it cool over a rocky rhythm track that owes as much to Led Zeppelin as it does to the Meters. The Time It Takes is a song about that moment in a relationship when one person has given all they can and still doesn’t know where they stand. Ouch. It’s a familiar story but delivered with the unshakeable conviction we’ve come to expect from Miss Harlen, the old tale takes on new life.

Zillanova is a studio based project led by bassist and producer Bob Knob. The Zillanova Rhythm Combination, the mighty rhythm section behind hiphoppers Illzilla and Bollywood heart starters The Bombay Royale are joined by reggae don Jake Savona on organ, San Lazaro’s Sebastian Orellana on percussion and The Bombay Royale horn section. Recorded and mixed by Bob Knob and Tristan Ludowyk at the Hope Street Studios in Brunswick, this record is a family affair for the HopeStreet crew. Many hands make light work apparently, but this record is super heavy regardless.

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Zillanova - Suicide (feat. Cisco Tavares)

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With Darondo’s sudden and unexpected passing last year, the world truly lost a singular and unique talent. “Didn’t I” was undoubtedly his most beloved and well-known song making the rounds in Soul collectors’ circles for some time and reaching a much wider audience with numerous placements on TV and movies including the iconic show “Breaking Bad.” Three producers from across the globe have paid him homage by adding their touches and flavor to the classic tune.


Tracklist
01. Didn’t I (GUTS remix)
02. Didn’t I (Florent F rework)
03. Didn’t I (Dave Allison rework)
04. Didn’t I (original)

Buy on Bandcamp

DARONDO "DIDN’T I EDITS EP"

Debut single with remixes coming soon on Jalapeno Records

Easy Ain't Nothin

Hey Lover - Hardkandy featuring Laura Vane

Lady Wray - Get Ready

THE POETS OF RHYTHM - More Mess On My Thing (1993)

Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford -  Nobody

This is a live recording with songs from various artists recorded on it,some edits, some mash-ups, some remixes, and some unreleased.

Mornings come and go, come join me for a hour of music, mainly random selections from my vault.

Id like to dedicate this to friends and family.

Follow up on my instagram @theblackjesus for more live broadcasts!

Take Your Praise (The Black Jesus Funktronica C.Y. Edit)

Long overdue for a vinyl pressing, Kenny Dope’s extended mix of “Shy As A Butterfly” by The Mighty Sceptres is now available on a proper 7in. The B-side features a killer dance floor-ready cumbia rework of “Nothing Seems To Work Right” by Spark Arrester.

With a well-received debut album under their belt and notable song placements in shows such as Ray Donovan on Showtime,   The Mighty Sceptres drop a new 7in single featuring Kenny Dope’s extended mix of “Shy As A Butterfly”, previously only available as a bonus on their digital album. With collectors, record shops, and fans alike clamoring for a vinyl version, the 7in was hands down the preferred format of choice. Hailing from Blacksburg VA where he’s been a mainstay of the local music scene and purveyor of all things funky, Spark Arrester’s cumbia rework is a perfect fit on the B-side rounding out a single that’s sure to keep bodies moving on the dance floor all summer long and beyond.

The Mighty Sceptres: Shy As A Butterfly b/w Nothing Seems To Work Right 7"

Mr Bird presents:  "On a sunny day"

Best quote about this track so far: 

"on a sunny day" is so cool, not just cool, it's awesome and magic. I like it so much that i don't wanna tell anyone about it." 

But you can still buy here on Bandcamp: 

https://mrbird.bandcamp.com/track/on-a-sunny-day-3

Buy SUNSHINE HERE

Mr Bird - "On a sunny day"

Combining traditional African rhythmic textures with melodies and grooves steeped in American funk, soul, and jazz, Ikebe Shakedown offers a unique and powerful sound. The 8-piece, Brooklyn-based band formed in early 2009 and, after a slew of dates around NYC, recorded their debut 7” single and EP, Hard Steppin', at Dunham Studios (home of Menahan Street Band, Budos Band, Charles Bradley and more). The 5-track offering, released on Colemine Records, received high praise from critics, fans, and distributors.

No Answer

Buy all our vinyl direct from www.hopestreetrecordings.com 
OR https://hopestreetrecordings.bandcamp.com/follow_me

Hopestreet Recordings is an artist-run record label based in Brunswick since 2009. From the humblest of DIY beginnings, this community of musicians, producers and writers has carved out a global niche for their old-school inspired crusty analogue creations. Hopestreet represents the diversity, quality of musicianship and originality of Melbourne’s inner Northern music community, and keeps developing their distinct sound, production approach year to year, and audiences all over are responding.

Zillanova - Suicide (feat. Cisco Tavares)

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