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Purchase LP, Digital, 7" or CD --> https://potatoheadpeople.bandcamp.com/album/big-luxury

Potatohead People single "Explosives" (feat. Illa J & Moka Only) b/w "Blue Charms", taken from the full length album Big Luxury. "Blue Charms" also available on 7" vinyl: https://potatoheadpeople.bandcamp.com/album/luv-ya-blue-charms-7

Working on opposite sides of the landmass we call Canada, Vancouver/Montreal duo Potatohead People (producers Nick Wisdom & AstroLogical) have been making waves for quite some time with their signature jazzy boom-bap meets boogie inside the bassbin vibes. Called a “formidable tandem” by OkayPlayer, their sounds have been championed early on by the likes of Kaytranada, Soulection, Nightmares on Wax, Pomo, Exmag, Big Boi, and Phife Dawg. After a few early releases on Vancouver based netlabel Jellyfish Recordings, Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz reissued their 2012 landmark Kosmichemusik EP and pressed a 7” which quickly became a collector’s item. The association landed their song “Back To My Sh*t” (featuring Frank Nitty of Frank’n’Dank) on a Powerade produced LeBron James documentary and Nick and Astro began working on a debut LP for Bastard Jazz, presented here.

Big Luxury draws from influences disparate as classic jazz, prog rock, disco, 90’s hip-hop, DJ Shadow-Era downtempo beats, alongside modern influences like the Brainfeeder crew and new electronic movements coming out of Nick Wisdom’s adopted hometown of Montreal.  What’s resulted is a finely honed, extra buttery album that effortly glides between tempos, but never loses the mood.  The album also features a whole host of guest vocalists -  J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J, legendary Canadian MC Moka Only, New Zealand’s Sorceress, and Amalia all provide contributions to the sounds within.  The album will set the tone for the duo’s big moves this year, including forthcoming collaborations with Illa J and Pomo as well as tour dates in North America and beyond. 

Big Luxury is a velvety ride through vibes and a magnificent debut for these talented young Canadians. 
bastardjazz.com

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Potatohead People - Blue Charms

Boombap beat inspired by the unfamous NYC rap group called MOBB DEEP (( Havoc, Prodigy (r.i.p👐🏽)) for their fine-cutting edgy & loudy drumbeat signature, layered in melancolic loops. 
This beat was made with an AKAÏ MPC 1000 around year 2004 and resurrected in 2025.
Original Graffiti Art by Xela. 🎨
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BBoymuzik BEAT

CHARCOAL EP
produced by Freddie Joachim



Freddie Joachim - Childhood Memories

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DOWNLOAD HERE: https://futuristicamusic.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful

Though we haven't premiered any music for a minute, we couldn't say no when Mecca:83 asked us to premiere Oz's song "Beautiful" on Soundcloud.

We never knew Oz nor had we heard his music, but it's never too late now is it? Sadly this remarkable human being passed before being able to release any solo material. 

Much respect to Futuristica for finally bringing his work to fruition and sharing it with the rest of the world.

Make sure you grab a free download and show some love. Either hit that REPOST button or leave a nice comment.

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Premiere: Oz - Beautiful

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Loungin'

Kerem Akdag - Loungin' | Loungin' Ep Out Now

for dilla2: thelonious cover

Chop shop joint. Enjoy!

Download:
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All Mine

With the worldwide success of our Soulection Compilation Volume One which featured some of the most promising producers of our generation two years ago in January 2011, it was essential to create volume two. It's amazing to reflect on our progression and how far we've come. Here we are 27 releases later with our first official record! It has almost been a year since we started to compile this project. Since day one we've known that we would get to this very point.

The Time in Between captures genre-bending compositions from creative an entire year, this compilation delivers a timeless journey through future bass, boom bap, glitchy uptempo soulful melodies and then some. Soulection releases the Time in Between putting a time stamp on the unique musical epoch that is 2013. By serving up genre-vague and undefinable sounds to the people first, the label maintains and reinforces the relevance and need for this timeless sound.

These specific artists are all Soulection affiliated and we feel that every track on here has a "timeless' feel to it. In fact, we feel that this record is one that you can play years and years down the line and still get that original feeling of when you first heard it. There tracks have no expiration date; styles that have no flow. This record was created and compiled to change your perspective on music and the future of where we are headed.

Press Reviews:

“The Time In Between album sets out to showcase the abundant talents and efforts of the Soulection label young guns - this album undoubtedly showcases maestro [Joe] Kay’s ability to pick up on similarities in sound and presence seeking that soulful genre which is so welcomed in today’s micro studio music.” -Jay Scarlett (Ampsoul/Beat Dimensions)

“Mind blowing compilation from one of my most favorite labels out there. One of the few where you can’t find a single boring song, just straight timeless masterpieces. Big Up!” -Paul Pre (Vast)

“Time In Between is a perfect example why Soulection is the sound of the future!” -Sean Osborn/DJ SEANO (Sound Waves Radio, KPFK)

“Time in Between strips away the need for genres and buzzwords and simply brings a special feeling throughout the whole release, something you’ve now come to expect from every Soulection release and radio show.” -Tim Parker (You’ll Soon Know/NTS Radio)

“Produced by Manchester’s Sivey, “Cause & Effect” is synth-riddled, with rolling drums, and a chopped and screwed jazzy vocal to give it that futuristic edge. If this is what the rest of the [Time In Between] compilation is going to sound like, bring it on!” -Joseph Patterson (MTV IGGY)

“Soulection’s selections are those which clearly need no corrections.” -Moses Wiener (Live For The Funk)

Compiled by Joe Kay
Mastered by Haruto

Artwork by 96
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Evil Needle - Summertime (Time In Between compilation - Out Now)

QSTN (“QUESTION”) is a Southern California beatmaker and DJ. Drawing from his extensive vinyl collection, QSTN fuses obscure funk, soul, and jazz breaks with heavy beats and live instrumentation, crafting a sound that pays homage to the golden era of hip hop.

His music has been featured on notable labels like Chillhop Music and Mark Farina’s iconic Mushroom Jazz series, earning recognition from tastemakers such as OkayPlayer, Giant Step Records, and Vice’s Noisey. Recently, QSTN was featured in the book DUST & GROOVES VOL. 2, a sequel to the original release that highlighted the world’s most fascinating and accomplished vinyl collectors, with the likes of Questlove, and Gilles Peterson to name a few. This edition celebrates an even more legendary lineup of artists, DJs, and vinyl collectors from around the globe, recognizing QSTN’s dedication to the art of digging.

Booking, licensing requests and other inquiries please contact info@analoguestudies.com

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