Cool Vibes III

Suffer and Swim ft Allysha Joy

ICARUS

Be My Muse (Gold Edit)

Hurray

Hurray (feat. Benjamin Epps)

New album, "The Boy That Fell From The Sky" out now.

Limited White 12" Vinyl: https://bit.ly/MnnmPreorderLP

Mix: @drips_zacheer
Master: @blankalfe at Kasablanka Mastering
Artwork & Design: bit.ly/Jola818

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Not Enough Space

Remember

Jammin' With The Storm

My Favourite Letters

Mean to Me

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Maxamillion - Trying To Live Remix (feat. Awon)

Purchase compilation on CD, Digi, Double 7", or w/ 12 custom hand screened 12" tote bag: https://wonderwheelrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/turntables-on-the-caribbean

The next volume of Wonderwheel's long running Turntables on the Hudson series, curated by Nickodemus, heads down to the Caribbean for a trip through the regions' dancefloor sounds. TOTC touches on the culturally rich shores of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Jamaica, Belize, Mexico, Colombia and the USA and beyond with Island inspired vibes from the likes of Ocote Soul Sounds, Quantic & Chico Mann, Zeb, Corrado Bucci & Los Corraleros de Majagual, Captain Planet, Hector Lavoe, Bosq & Hector Alomar,  Sunlightsquare, Quimica and much more.

TRACKLISTING:
1- “A Pesar La Vida” by Ocote Soul Sounds featuring Chico Mann & Quantic. 
2- “Mongulu” by Garifuna Collective. 
3- “Aguacero” by Captain Planet featuring Chico Mann. 
4-  “Chapinero” by Thornato.
5-  “Baila A Tu Manera” by Nickodemus featuring Sammy Ayala (Whiskey Barons Remix). 
6- “Tumbala” by Bosq featuring Tempo Alomar.
7- “Aguanile” by Willie Colon feat. Hector Lavoe (Remix by Jose Marquez) 
8- “Celebration of Oggun (Sunlightsquare Remix)” by Osunlade. 
9-  “El Pugero” by Química.
10-  “RIVE” by Dj Jigüe y La Tumba Francesa La Caridad de Oriente.
11-  “Rude Boy Style” by Zeb. 
12-  “Manana Tepotzlan”  by El Búho.


Nickodemus Presents Turntables On The Caribbean (Compilation Mixtape)

Fast Love  (Unplugged ´96)

Matasuna Records is delighted to reissue another jewel on vinyl: Ralph Week‘s song 'Let Me Do My Thing' is probably the most sought after Panamanian soul tune and the rare original 7inch is sold at incredible prices. The song was recorded together with the band 'Los Dinámicos Exciters' in 1971 in Panama. 

During our research we were lucky to find Mr. Weeks, who could give us some background information to this song and his  music career in general. Ralph Weeks was born 1943 in Panama, which he left at the age of 17 to move to the United States. There he founded the band 'Ralph & Telecasters' at the beginning of the 1960s. After his time in the US Army he started the band again, recorded their first single in 1965  and went touring in the United States during the following years. Among other gigs they also played twice in the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem (NYC) where one of the greatest musicians like Louis Armstron, James Brown, Marvin Gaye etc. performed there. 
The charismatic singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass & keyboard) was invited to a show in Panama in 1970, where he performed with members of the band 'Los Dinámicos Exciters ', which he knew from his youth. In 1971 he came back again and recorded four songs with the band, which were released on the album "Lo Mejor De Los Dinámicos Exciters". Two of the recordings were also released under Ralph's name as a 7inch vinyl single on the Panamanian label "Sally Ruth Records" - among them "Let Me Do My Thing".
Then he returned to the States and founded a new band in 1975 with Carlos Brown, a member of the Exciters, which existed for about 25 years. Weeks' life has always been dedicated to music: even today, at the age of 76, he is still a member of an accapella gospel group that sings weekly at the church in his hometown in the state of Connecticut.

On the A-side of the vinyl you can listen to the amazing original version recorded in 1971 - which was remastered for the release. The funky Latintune has all the ingredients that helped him to his status as one of the best Panamanian soul songs: a killer rhythm, a deep grooving bass line, the virtuoso interplay of the trumpet players and the super sweet soul voice of Ralph Weeks. There's nothing more to add, but our favourite producer "Voodoocuts" was able to get something out of the original. On the B-side you'll find his version of the classic: a modified arrangement with a new in and outro, an extended break part and additional beats that will set every dance floor on fire. Don't miss this gem!

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Ralph Weeks - Let Me Do My Thing (Original)

a remix / re-edit I made from this fantastic song from South Africa .... discovered through my friend Lawrence Hamburger, who is working on a book / compilation of South African music which will be coming in the near future.... waiting to see what will happen with this tune... feedback appreciated!

Norman Mathebula & Machinga Sisters - Xibhamubhamu (Alister Johnson Edit)

Release Date: March 18, 2013
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Several years after his successful debut album „Keep It Raw,“ Dusty hits home with this ecelectic 4 track EP which represents a foretaste of his second album „Mood Matters“. The Jazz&Milk label founder consistantly straddles the line between tradition and modernity and proves that an album need not simply commit itself to a genre or two; and in the process ups the ante considerably by featuring a broad spectrum of musical styles, bringing together Dusty’s favourite leanings such as Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin, percussive Beats and Deep House rhythms, while seeking a natural balance between accoustic, electronic and traditional sounds through the prism of a club-music oriented approach. 

This fusion is brilliantly demonstrated on the title track „Mood Matters“ which meshes forward-driven house beats with organic instrumentation – a big Jazz banger for the dancefloor! „Danse Macabre“ features Dusty’s live band project „Bad Jazz Troupe“ taking you on a wild trip between massive horn sections, heavy beats and deep basslines. On the B-side you’ll find the strong Afro-Funk piece „Seventy Three“ with its sweeping horns, charming Afrobeat guitars and mighty drumbeats and let’s not forget the soulful beauty of „Longing Lingers“, featuring the heavenly voice of Carla Vallet ,as well as one of Munich’s most talented producers, Bartellow. 

Catch the video for the title track „Mood Matters“. Paper drum- and tape machines are brought to life through elaborately generated stop-motion sequences which can also be found on the cover artwork - handmade and directed by the artist himself. 


Mood Matters EP

Seventy Three

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Ballroom Breakers - Savages Y Suefo ft. Judie Jay [dunkelbunt remix] (Club Edit)

‘Mali meets Latin America Remix EP’

1.	‘C’est Pas Facile Pour Les Aigles (Frikstailers Remix)’ – remix by Frikstailers 
2.	‘Dougou Badia (feat. Santigold) (King Coya Remix)’ - remix by King Coya 
3.	‘Sans Toi – Sierra Remix’ – remix by Simón Mejía – Bomba Estéreo 
4.	‘Chérie - Antilles Mix’ – remix by Sidestepper

Frikstailers and King Coya remixes courtesy of Waxploitation/ZZK
Simon Mejia - Bomba Estéreo remix courtesy of Polén Records
Sidestepper remix courtesy of Richard Blair (keyboard & percussion), Teto Ocampo (guitar), El Chongo (tambor alegre & vocal)

Release date: 22nd April 2013

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Mali Meets Latin America

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‘Dougou Badia (feat. Santigold) (King Coya Remix)’ - remix by King Coya

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David Blazer - Elemental Love (feat. Virginia Palms)

Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down 6 piece band, she’s a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayres live for ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’, there’s no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack’s Daddy G, and Groove Armada. 

Alice has also won over a whole brace of producers – lending her strong, emotional tones to releases by Mr Scruff, Quantic and Nostalgia 77, the latter pairing producing the ‘Seven Nation Army’ cover that demolished clubs for years. But following her first release 'Under The Munka Moon' it’s her records with longtime producer and bandleader TM Juke that she’s best known for. From their debut album ‘My Favourite Letters' through to 2008’s live-tinged ‘Pot Of Gold’, they have made some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. 

“We’ve both got a very open approach to writing songs,” she explains of the prolific relationship. “And we both like so many different types of music whereas some people are more purist. Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dub step to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions.”

The direction they’re nudging each other in right now is towards the synthesizer rack. A love of Prince’s upbeat ‘Dirty Mind’ album and tracks like ‘Controversy’ are leading to a new sound for the upcoming album.
“We’re writing and recording as we speak,” Alice exclaims. “It’s sounding like a cross between ‘My Favourite Letters’ and something much newer. Obviously my voice is there, which brings out that soulful, emotional sound, but there are a lot more synths. It’s a bit more punk electro soul. Yeah!”
If you’ve seen Alice perform live recently you might not be surprised; her December show at the Forum in London saw her take to the stage with her traditional horn section backed up with synths, while smaller gigs have showcased the pacey songs with a four piece set up that sounds rocky. As much as she loves being in the studio there’s something special about Alice let loose on an audience.

“Being on stage is more instant,” she admits, suggesting the reason why she limited herself to just three takes on each song on ‘Pot Of Gold’. “I like things when they’re quite free. In the studio it can be like when you know someone’s taking your photo. Writing in the studio is amazing but when you’re doing takes it can be a bit daunting, but also really exciting. Live you can’t take it back – you’ve got to go all out there.”

It has led to some great experiences, like when she stayed on in Japan to visit the village where the promoter was from: almost like a 50s teen movie, a deal was struck where Alice would have free reign of the hotel for her stay if she did a gig. 
“Of course we said yes,” Alice says with delight. “Babies and grandmas all turned up and there we were with a makeshift sound system thrown together out of amps and speakers. It was one of the most heart warming gigs I’ve ever done.”
Other live highlights include singing with The Roots in Philadelphia, while recording has seen her sing on Talking Heads leader David Byrne’s recent LP. Surely belting out the intensely emotional songs must get a bit tiring. Apparently not.

“It’s a great emotional release,” Alice smiles. “And sometimes makes you feel really high, especially when you’re singing the high notes. If you’re feeling rubbish and everything else feels like it’s going wrong you feel better if you have a good singsong.

"Working with a singer like Alice was something new, terrifying and ultimately amazing."
- David Byrne

"....one of Britain's best kept secrets"
- Independent

"...lush strings combined with Russell's intense, declamatory tones result in a strikingly soulful makeover..."
- Mojo

"Amy Winehouse will wish she could produce an album half as good as this....Alice is a wonderful soulful, bluesy vocalist backed by a band that's tighter than an Aberdonian during the credit crunch"
- Daily Express

"...her vocal style has a gritty power and authentically raw soulfulness..."
- Venue Magazine

"...powerful....soulful...fantastic..."
- Word Magazine

Mean to Me

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