Copin' again

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Timewarp

Title track off my first full-length album (20 songs). Stream it and download it here: http://lowercasen.bandcamp.com/album/night-time

night-Time (Title Track from new Full-Length album, link in description)

Brand new track off my first full-length album (20 songs). Stream it and download it here: lowercasen.bandcamp.com/album/night-time

Lost Dreams (Track from new Full-Length album, link in description)

Val Bennett vrs Tijaax / THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING

Release date 02.12.2014
"On his visit to Kinshasa James Brown dubbed him *Mister Dynamite*"

It has been a struggle to lay hands on Verckys, although the man doesn´t go unnoticed. Notorious for being one of Congo´s most ruthless business men, the legendary musician had build a whole imperium in Kinshasa, the capital city of the central african power house (arguably one of the toughest places in the world) and has a whole building with his name, in the very heart of the city.

So I travelled to the Congo in June of 2013 to find Verckys only to find out that he headed in opposite direction to sort out his health issues. But I did meet his manager who gave me his phone number, so I called:  "Oh Monsieur Samy, we need to met, lets talk business", he said, probably not knowing that I was an independent record label, with all it represents.  But the more I spoke to the men the more I realised that he was genuinely interested in music more then anything else. The following message I received few weeks ago, confirmed my feeling:

"Samy, I am writing to you because I´m a little worried. I´ve been thinking about your selection and I now wonder if your compilation will do well due to the fact that the chosen songs had little impact in Kinshasa. Others had much more success"
I was surprised but pleased to see that he cared about the project although I had already paid him in full. But why wouldn't he? Its his music after all.

"Most of the songs you´ve selected were recorded in Nairobi, for the Kenyan market. These songs did very well there, also in Zambia, but here in the Congo they flopped...except for "Ya Nini", that was a monster hit. Still, I am very surprised you´ve mentioned it has become a legendary track in Colombia, positively surprised"

This compilation was supposed to be released in October as a limited edition of 2000 copies, but after a few Skype chats with Verckys, seeing that he has come to terms with his health issues, and pushing for a European tour come next summer, we´ve decided to release this as Analog Africa No.17 which is now going to see light of day first week of December.

In the mean time enjoy this imperial slice of Congolese Afrobeat. "Bassala Hot" is doomed to  cast a spell on each and every dancefloor that dares to spin its bewitching sound. Beware!!!

Thank you for reading. Samy (Analog Africa)

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Bassala Hot - Verckys et l´Orchestre Vévé

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👻 Velvet Ghosts – Blues Jazz Lo-Fi by Nexus

Velvet Ghosts drifts through smoky rooms and dimly lit streets, where blues, jazz, and lo-fi textures intertwine in a hauntingly smooth soundscape. 🎷🌙 Nexus layers sultry saxophones, soft piano chords, and mellow rhythms to create a mood that is both introspective and timeless.

Each track feels like a whispered memory, a ghostly melody lingering in the air, perfect for late-night reflection, studying, or simply soaking in the intimacy of a chilled-out jazz evening. 🕯️🎶

Cotten Tape

full split album JAN.19th 2016 on DMT Records!

Full Album

BALENTSバランス X Squarecom広場SOFTWARE - forget me not ｡◕╭╮◕｡

Preview of our recent studio session with our version of Bob Marley's Natural Mystic in an Africa 70 style. 

Natural Mystic (RNM 71st Birthday Preview Version)

The sound defects - oh my

Slow-tempo hip hop beat I made with  Harlem Nocturne By Sonny Stitt Quartet.

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The Rain Keeps Fallin'

04 The Sound Defects - Poppin’ Wheelies

08 The Sound Defects - Take Out

09 The Sound Defects - Dreaming About Dreams

15 The Sound Defects - Peace

Sample: Coleman Hawkins - I Remember You

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04 The Sound Defects - Poppin’ Wheelies

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