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South London’s multi-instrumental producer INTALEKT presents ‘THE MASTA RETURNS’ the epic sequel to his 2019 release ‘The Adventures Of Masta Splinta’.

Alongside his solo projects, Intalekt has collaborated with such respected artists as Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, Marie Dahlstrom and Lex Amor. Intalekt has been previously supported by publications CLASH,The Line Of Best Fit, RWD Mag, Complex UK, Trench & Stereofox.

‘THE MASTA RETURNS’ is a Jazz / Beats concept album that amalgamates sophisticated live instrumentation and cinematic MIDI production work. The MASTA, having momentarily reached a point of enlightenment, suddenly finds he must set sail again for new adventures, fighting the never ending battle of mind against spirit. The project appeals at once to the educated musician, the Beats head and the peace seeking warrior within us all.

Intalekt has released 2 singles from the project prior to it’s release. ‘SEE, KING’ is a double edged metaphor for the seeking of peace of mind, and the necessity of being able to see yourself as your greatest self. Follow up single ‘RESOLVE’ marks the slow sonic ascent from battles and adventures - when the obstacles to peace of mind have been defeated.

As an accomplished pianist and drummer, Intalekt has applied his musical intuition to ‘THE MASTA RETURNS’ to significantly evolve the Beats form within 10 tracks of expertly affected ethereal soundscapes that swirl like the ghosts of the ancient past. A blend of quantised and Dilla-esque drum production propel Modal guitar and melodic synths that cascade alongside a horn section. The project inspires imagery ranging from breezes whispering in the rushes to chariots galloping triumphantly away from crumbling empires.

The project will be released in both digital and physical vinyl format. There will also be a limited comic available to buy illustrated by The Asian Loner, that bridges the gap between ‘The Adventures Of Masta Splinta’ and ‘THE MASTA RETURNS’. It will give an identity to THE MASTA and thus Intalekt, for THE MASTA is a metaphor for the many trials of his mind.

Words by Amy Hurford (Stopboringme)
(Please credit writer if used)

The Masta Returns (Snippets)

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On July 21st 2013, DJ Shadow took to the decks on BBC Radio 1's "Diplo and Friends" for a very special Guest Mix. You can relive the mix here!



DJ Shadow - 'Diplo & Friends' BBC Mix (PRE-AIR Version Without Interruptions) July, 2013

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Track 2 from Horizons, the EP. "Oceanside" is daytime on a tropical island beach 🌅
Stream it everywhere: ffm.to/sndwn-horizons

Horizons

Oceanside

Listen everywhere 🌅

Paint (P.4.L.)
Produced by unknownphrazes 
Recorded by Joey Aich 
Mixed/Mastered by D1 (Chris Dickerson)
Cover Photo by Zane Osler
Cover Art by Zane Osler + Joey Aich

Paint (P.4.L.)

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Touch The Sky (Original Mix)

The Rotating Souls Records Mix series continues with a submission from Rotating Souls 007 artist, JAZ! You may have his edit 12's and LP on Sixty-Five and Beard Science. 

You may have also heard his "Show me on the Doll Series":

http://www.mixcloud.com/johnzahl7/show-me-on-the-doll-pt-4/
http://www.mixcloud.com/johnzahl7/show-me-on-the-doll-pt-5/

Or you may have heard his mix over at Noise in my head:
http://www.noiseinmyhead.com.au/2013/08/310713-w-jaz/

 This mix, the second installment of his ULTIMATE series is 80 minutes of Cosmic Funk that can best be described as dirty, gritty, raw synth funk. If you like those old synths with your dance music, this is the mix for you! This one is PACKED with synth funk jams to get you movin!   

Be sure to check out the preview clip for his release on Rotating Souls, to be released in a few short weeks!
https://soundcloud.com/rotating-souls-records/preview-rotating-souls-007-jaz

JAZ: The Ultimate - VOLUME II

If you're a long time listener to Night Swim then you are more than familiar with Brody Wear's (@bwear42) curated episodes. He took us on an absolute journey for this week's Dive. He's also an incredible artist and has designed numerous covers for us including this one. Follow him on https://www.instagram.com/brodyweardesign/

Full tracklist: www.nightswimradio.com/dive283

Brody also has a ton of guest mixes on our patreon so if you want to hear even more exclusive content for $1 a month head to patreon.com/nightswimradio all new signups get some stickers as well :)

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Artwork by: instagram.com/psionicronin

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Night Swim Radio - Dive 283 (Curated by Brody Wear)

On Friday February 7 2014 as Dj Premier was in Detroit performing at Dilla Day, I was filling in for Premier on his Sirius/Xm radio show "Live From Headqcourterz". Being that it was what would have been J-Dilla's 40th birthday I did an all Dilla set in my second hour honoring the late great Producer/MC/DJ. 
James "Jay-Dee", "J-Dilla" Yancey died in 2006 at the young age of 32 from cardiac arrest after a long battle with a rare blood disease.... 

He was one of the music industry's most influential and respected hip-hop artists. 

J - Dilla Tribute - Dj Finesse NYC filling in for Dj Premier on Live From Headqcourterz

JUSTIN MARTIN "Dikembe is the jam" 
ROSKA "sick ep!"
BRODINSKI "Love this 'Say What' track! Big vibe!" 
SWITCH "Love it" 
TEKI LATEX "Brilliant release like all the tracks in here" 
UNTOLD "'Say what' is big" 
SINDEN "My fav release on the label so far.Say What is fucking class! Will play a lot" 
CROOKERS "love it"
MAELSTROM "killer release, will play Dikembe in paris tomorrow" 
WORTHY "Dikembe is really dope as well as the Celebro (Roma Remix), full support" 

Dikembe (Original Mix) (excerpt)

Shabazz Palaces - Recollections of the wraith [(Lean) Helio Sequence Remix]

Movember Challenge - https://shimmyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/movember-challenge-2020
Movember Link - uk.movember.com/mospace/14372824

This was a little edit of Karma Kid's 'Man Of The Year' I made a few years ago.

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Taking part in Movember this year, raising funds and awareness for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help. Please donate to support men's health.

Going to be releasing a new track or something unreleased from the vaults every day through November (as a pay what you want download), remixes, beats, edits, old, new, with all the money donated to Movember charities.

If you'd like to donate you can do so by purchasing the whole project or individual tracks (on Bandcamp) or if you would like to, you can donate on this page;
uk.movember.com/mospace/14372824
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Movember Challenge: Day 19 - MOTY

A Beat Tape by Slot-A.

Fresh batch for your head tops only. I don't know much about Anime but Iove battle rap... Enjoy!

Dikembe (Original Mix) (excerpt)

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