RHYTHM SECTION HQ - part 3

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https://shallnotfade.co.uk/album/keepin-it-jazz-ep

Established and loved member of the Shall Not Fade Family, Felipe Gordon turns up the jazz influence on a fresh new EP for the label. The producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Colombia is known for his complex compositions and infectious beats, and Keepin’ It Jazz does not disappoint.

The record kicks off with ‘Analog Only’ - a highly textural beat forms the core of this bass-heavy groover that cruises along at a laid back pace, drawing the listener further in. Similarly gentle but hypnotic, ‘Continuous Develop’ has the heady ambience of the chillout room, but Gordon brings in his intricate dreamy instrumentation and acid hints to great effect. The second half centres a tasty bass solo that will get all heads nodding along. The title track is the chunkiest of house rhythms paired with delicate jazzy piano, a gliding summer party anthem. ‘Looking At Your Reflection In The Water’ is artful, perfectly emotive and gently rising like a tide from poolside piano into a hip-moving danceable pulse. The record closes out to ‘What You Say?’; funky house with attitude, a rude bassline and heavy swagger.

Keepin’ It Jazz EP drops August 27th via Shall Not Fade.

Keepin’ It Jazz EP

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Have No Fear (Go Get It)

Keita Sano has released on several labels such as Mister Saturday Night, Lets Play House, Morris Audio and most recently Delusions of Grandeur.

His ability to blend raw and gritty house with a touch of disco and soul is something we've always enjoyed and fits perfect for Local Talk. Whatever direction Keita choose, it's always straight to the point.

When Love Comes Around, is a dark and dirty filter escape, not far from the Ugly Edits era.

When Love Comes Around

Keita Sano - When Love Comes Around [Local Talk]

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Bogdanescu - Way of life

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Just a few weeks ago, the Bolting Bits team was quite proud in sharing a brand, new original from our very own - Igor Bezuglov. However, Igor is not the only member who has been producing as of late. In fact, our very own Martin Miguel is set to come out with his first original later this week!

Mainly known for his work as the head honcho at Better Listen Records, Martín has decided to collaborate with one of his closest friends and label artists Ari Bald to deliver a fresh little ditty titled "Every Body Party" on New York City imprint Kaviar Disco Club. This track will be featured alongside other rising producers such as Jevantte, Tilman, and Higgins to round out the second release from the young label.

Much like the music Martín promotes on his own label and DJ sets, "Every Body Party" is an all-out, daytime disco affair that relies on an assortment of rich horns, guitar licks, and dancefloor percussion to create a vibe that's easy-going and pleasing to the ear. Although the occasion for summertime disco is certainly waning in the Northern Hemisphere, expect this one to be played wherever there are cocktails in-hand and good times to be had.

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Razor-N-Tape bring out the big guns for their remix package of the Los Angeles Afro-Latino funk band https://soundcloud.com/jungle-fire.

@jkriv’s remix of 'Firewalker' channels the original live instrumentation into a bombastic, DJ-friendly workout, while Boston-born/Medellin-based producer @bosqmusic steps up to tackle 'Village Hustle' bringing his unique blend of rhythmic flavours to this melting pot of zesty goodness.

This diverse 12” also boasts the first remix and release by the newly-reunited @black-science-orchestra in 15 years! Original founding members @ashley-beedle and Rob Mello @noears take on 'Culebro' and transform it into a pulsating Afrobeat groover. Bringing the infectious bass to the foreground behind a shuffling rhythm layered with guitar and horn samples, BSO turn out a serious heater of a remix and dub, worthy of their triumphant return!

Firewalker EP

Jungle Fire - Culebro (Black Science Orchestra Remix)

selection from the 90's that i still love today

Atjazz - Slide It In

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There's a distinctly UK thread throughout 'Off Grid'; from the broken drum machine workout on 'Isit' and the acid bass line on 'New Levels' to the jungle-influenced breaks on 'High And Mighty' and 'Turnin'', Romaal Kultan has produced a compelling EP that will provoke plenty of gun fingers as well as nodding heads.

Off Grid

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Buy / Stream: https://LateNightTales.lnk.to/needledrop

As accomplished producers, Session Victim have been intent on delivering a characteristic body of work for uninterrupted play. With ‘Needledrop’, Session Victim have landed with significant inspiration from the lavishly textured and subtly layered jazz and soul compositions that found their way into late 90’s trip hop. Fusing an array of live instrumentation and organic melody, ‘The Pain’ incorporates electronic touches whilst skillfully holding intact a chugging groove, bringing listeners on a hypnotic journey complimented by an echoed soothing vocal sample.

“‘The Pain’, which we wrote at Hauke’s place in Berlin, was one of the last tracks on the album to come together. Right from the start this one had a different vibe that we felt was an essential piece to the overall record, channelling something more serious and urgent but ultimately uplifting” – Session Victim

Directed by Peter Malla, the accompanying video offers a visual representation for the context of the track. Delivering an intimate and cinematic piece shot across London containing an ever-pressing theme and sense of perseverance, optimism and gaining strength through adversity and pain.

“The story follows an injured skateboarder as he struggles through the process of healing. Through his physical impairment, his other senses become heightened, bringing a strengthened awareness and grounding, highlighted in the garden scenes. What he gains from his experience, ultimately builds him into a stronger skateboarder, once he’s back on the board” - Peter Malla

German duo Hauke Freer and Matthias Reiling, are no strangers to releasing quality, long-format albums. Whilst riding through a discerning community of DJs, the pair have previously released three albums on tastemaker label ‘Delusions Of Grandeur’ culminating in 2017’s ‘Listen To Your heart’. 

‘Needledrop’ is their fourth studio album and is set for release on ‘Night Time Stories’, the London based sister label to the coveted ‘LateNightTales’. The release marks a notable shift towards the downtempo dynamic of fellow masters of the LP format, such as Nightmares on Wax and DJ Shadow, artists that have played a strong influence in Session Victim’s varied output over the last decade.

Session Victim - The Pain  - Snippet

In November 2019, eight artists from Kenya, Uganda and the UK spent a week in Nairobi together exploring new tangents in soul music.

The group, collectively known as Extra Soul Perception, is made up of Faizal Mostrixx (Ug), Hibotep (Ug), K15 (UK), Karun (Ke), Labdi (Ke), Lex Amor (UK), Lynda Dawn (UK) and Maxwell Owen (UK).

Every day of the writing camp they worked with a new combination of artists, putting their powers of improvisation and collaboration to the test. The result was a body of work that reflected their range of backgrounds, interests and disciplines: acapella harmonies, soft spoken word, transcendental gqom, razor sharp swahili rap, bumping broken beat and beguiling RnB. The tracks capture a spirit, unique to a place and time that won’t be replicated again; an energy and atmosphere forged by open minds and prodigious talent.

The first EP of music made in Nairobi will be released in Spring 2020, titled New Tangents in Kampala, London & Nairobi Vol.1. It features five tracks by all eight artists in different combinations, and three cameos.

A1 Lex Amor, Hibotep & Faizal Mostrixx -Ancestry
A2 Maxwell Owin & Xenia Manasseh feat. Joe Armon-Jones - Probably Never
A3 Lynda Dawn & Bes Kept - Roses
B1 Faizal Mostrixx & Karun - In My Soul
B2 K15 & Labdi - Utokapo

Leading the EP out is first single ‘Probably Never’, by London DJ and producer Maxwell Owin with Nairobi singer Xenia Menasseh, featuring pianist Joe Armon-Jones. The track was born out of a series of improvised moments that epitomises the spirit of ESP. A low-slung gospel-sampling beat Max was playing around with late at night with no real purpose, whispered lyrics laid down in minutes on the final day in the studio during an unplanned-but-welcome cameo, and keys added by a supportive housemate as it was being finished in London.

It followers EP teaser ‘In My Soul’, released earlier this month featuring Kampala dancer and producer Faizal Mostrixx with Nairobi singer Karun rapping in Swahili for the first time; as if Obongjayar had been processed through a Hyperdub filter.

All five tracks from the EP will be performed live for the first time on the ESP. tour, featuring all eight artists performing solo and collaborative sets:

22 Feb: The Jazz Cafe, London
23 Feb: Band on the Wall, Manchester
24 Feb: 24 Kitchen Street, Liverpool

Tickets and info about the project: www.extrasoulperception.com

ESP. is supported by British Council, Arts Council England and Analogue Foundation.

Maxwell Owin & Xenia Manasseh feat. Joe Armon-Jones - Probably Never [2:08]

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