Future-soul duo and WheelUP's label mates Anushka reworked the slick-summer-groove 'Good Love' for label Tru Thoughts. The release will also feature a remix by Dutchman Thijsenterprise and 'Rise Above' by WheelUP himself. 

Release date: July 15th
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

Rise Above feat. Abacus / Remixes

★ PREMIERE ★ WheelUP - 'Good Love ft. Afronaut, Destiny Will & Brint Story (Anushka Remix)'

We're premiering Jazz outfit Emilie Londonien's new single ‘Covered Bridges’ from their sophomore EP. A contemporary street-style Jazz that combines free-range drums, soothing b-lines, and extended synth chords and melodies, all centered around improv. It will be out via Dope Tones Records. 

Release: Jan 20th 2022
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ Emile Londonien - 'Covered Bridges'

Dedicated to the late, great James Mtume.

Produced, Composed, Arranged, Performed,
Recorded & Mastered by Brett Eclectic

Created at The Funktorium in Funklantis, GA

Art Direction by B1

His name Was Mtume

His Name Was Mtume

Fresh sounds from Amsterdam’s impressive Wicked Wax imprint and brand new artist kotokid. The instrumental jazz meets hip hop banger “Unfreeze” sets the tone and provides a taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming EP, ‘Fledge’. 

Kotokid is the new artist name for producer, bassist, composer & improvisor, Freek Mulder. Mulder symbolically titled his debut EP, ‘Fledge’, after the ‘fledging’ period experienced by young birds, or chicks, and also bats, between hatching or birth and becoming capable of flight. while developing feathers large enough in order to take off.

EP opener ‘Unfreeze’ captures the emotions of “opening up again after hiding from yourself”. Recorded live in the Flowriders studio with Freek on bass, analog synths and drum machines, together with Jonathan Szegedi on drums, and Maarten Cima on guitar.

The cover illustration by Portuguese tattoo artist Ricardo Almeida, depicts a maybug, or  doodlebug, known as ‘mulder’ in Dutch, just like Freek’s last name. Hence this is also a family symbol that he carries around with him on a ring.

"Unfreeze" will be released on February 11, with the ‘Fledge’ EP following on May 1st on digital and vinyl, limited to only 150 copies.

Fledge

Pre-Order

Exclusive Premiere: kotokid "Unfreeze" (Forthcoming on Wicked Wax)

Beginning with a popping drum break, "Dreams" is a dance-ready combo of modern funk and psychedelic vibes. Lots of ear candy here, including the deep synth bass, energetic percussion, and even some flute! Featuring guitar accompaniment and an explosive solo from Jackie Venson, this is a Texas record thru and thru.

The Vapor Caves - Dreams (ft. Jackie Venson)

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @lucasbenjamin

Tracklist
Charles Stepney - Step on Step
Luke Smith - The Resurrection ft Jackson Mathod
Jermaine Campbell - Adios Freestyle — Killa
Moses Yoofee Trio - Throwback
Bjazz11 - Trust Me
General Lee - Pleasure
Marma Boog - Hotel Palais (Retromigration Remix)
Sub Modu - All Around (Renegades Of Jazz Remix)
Boston Rodriguez & Freeq Unique - Voodoo Fairytale
Jazzanova - Saturday Night Special (Kai Alcé NDATL Remix – Ext Version)
Fluid Bounce - The Best (Chris Read Remix)
Wipe The Needle - Jack The Nitty
Jas Kayser - Darkness in the Light
ACOUSMATICS - Clay
Y.O.P.E. - POSSOLLO ft Miguel Valente
Chronixx - Never Give Up

RRFM •  Lucas Benjamin • 07-04-2022

The 4th track of Amsterdam-based bass player/producer kotokid. Taken from his forthcoming 'Fledge' EP.

Pre-order now:
kotokid.bandcamp.com/album/fledge

kotokid - 'Glitchdragon'

OG GREEN AGENDA 94 BPM

Seed

B side dub of https://soundcloud.com/jonny-figment-530184385/sitting-pretty-a-side

Sitting Pretty (B Side: Dub)

All the way from Brussels, we have one of Belgium’s finest funk creators — John Parm . Not only does he have credibility for his musical talents but he is also renown as an excellent DJ and selector. Exclusively for Studio Funk, John Parm provides a guest mix curating the very best of Belgian funk featuring a flavour of new and old gems. The show is also filled with new music from Ourra and the Gravity Drive, XL Middleton, Zackey Force Funk, Premonition and Billy Bruner to name a few!

S2 EP9 - John Parm

Founder of @sneer-records Producer. Musician. Singer. Lyricist. Selector. Funk Renegade. Sound Explorer. Beyonder. B1.

His Name Was Mtume

Brett Eclectic

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