Stix Records, the sub-label of Favorite Recordings, is back with some heavy dub cuts from label regular Mato with its usual special skills as a tailor of reggae music. Available on 7inch on June 21st 2021

Preorder here: https://bit.ly/3eE5JsJ

On Side A, Mato focuses on the infamous "Summer Madness", originally composed by Kool & The Gang. Providing a fresh dub rework, the song will make you dream of hot wet summer nights, gently rocked by beautiful guitar melodies and sweet Fender Rhodes chords. Just a perfect match for all forthcoming summers of love!

On Side B, Mato takes care of "Use Me", originally composed by Bill Withers on his Still Bill album. Expect funky and bouncy clavinets and a nice melodica line for this rework of a timeless classic. As Mato once said, "Play it loud and burn a chalice!"

Starting his reggae production career in 2006, Thomas Blanchot (aka Mato) has released music through various projects on EDR Records, Big Singles or Makasound ... In the meantime he developed a real trademark, taking over classics French, Hip-Hop, or Pop song, into roots reggae-dub new versions. Besides, since 2010, Mato has built a solid reputation thanks to his hot remixes of Hip-Hop classics on Stix Records.

Mato - Summer Madness / Use Me (STIX054) - Snippets

Mis-en-scene: It's warm and windy, summer night, driving with the convertible top down, cruising at 80 mph on the 101 along the southern California coast.

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Buy / Stream the EP here: https://orcd.co/unselfishdesires

Following comprehensive retrospective collection ‘Nostalgia: Beats of 2008 – 2020’, BBE Music is delighted to share a fresh batch of material from Canadian production powerhouse Beatchild, in the form of his hotly anticipated new EP, ‘Unselfish Desires’.

Unselfish Desires is another perfectly-formed example of the expectedly unexpected sound that has become Beatchild’s signature style, from jazzy, blunted opener ‘Unselfish Desires’ through to 80’s synth-pop inspired, funk-laced closer ‘In My Head’. Scratchy, head-nodding beats combine with original chord progressions and quirky sonic touches, often glued together with the artist’s own mellow vocal tones. A prodigious multi-instrumentalist, Beatchild pays keen attention to the music production process, skillfully combining heterogeneous sounds and beats that combine to lend his music its unique charm.

As for the tracks, let’s have Beatchild, aka Byram Joseph, take us through them one by one:

“One of my personal challenges when creating music that really makes me feel something special is to compose chord progressions that I feel I’ve never heard before. ‘Unselfish Desires’ wrote itself after the Wurlitzer progression was recorded. Everything just fell into place so quickly and naturally. It’s such an incredible feeling when that happens.

‘Adapting’ is a song about false progress. The music is a never ending loop that feels like progression in how it moves from joy to sadness and back again. It’s the perfect paradox musically and I wanted the lyrics to mirror the feeling I got from the music.

Pulling from real life moments has been something I have always shied away from in my writing. I’ve been trying to be more honest and vulnerable and truthfully, I still find it terrifying. In ‘Dance For Love’, I was thinking of when my wife and I force ourselves to dance with each other through difficult moments and exchange our energy when it’s too tense or sad to talk.

‘In My Head’ was pure fun with no specific intention other than to create a feel good experience. My favourite moments when writing music are when I am free to get completely lost in my own head. Songs like this one usually see me jumping around my studio while I compose the lyrics.”

The third volume of Beatchild’s incredible ‘Soul Movement’ album series will be coming on BBE Music soon, but until then, please enjoy this beautifully crafted EP from one of the most unique and dedicated producers out there.

Unselfish Desires

Beatchild - Unselfish Desires

I’m pleased to announce the pre-order launch for, ‘Of Process and Progression,’ the debut collab LP from myself and my brother @ozay_moore. On each and every track on this record we aimed to deliver something altogether timeless and inspiring and we’re excited to share it with the world. 

To kicks things off, the incredibly talented Queens-based poet, drummer and emcee, KUMBAYA joins us on our uplifting new single, “Viberite.” The two showcase their sharp wordplay while we all tip our hats to ATCQ’s, “Electric Relaxation." The track can be supported now through all major streaming platforms. 

‘Of Process and Progression’ is officially available now for pre-order and drops on Friday, October 22 through all major DSPs, as well as CD and vinyl, in both classic black and an exclusive Coke bottle clear edition. Various merch and bundle options which include slipmats, t-shirts and hoodies can be pre-ordered now through my Bandcamp page and @coalminerecords online store. Swipe left for product images and hit my link in bio to order. All pre-order merch ships no later than Tuesday, October 19. Grateful for your support🙏🏾 

Tracklist:
01. Prelude…
02. Stick Em
03. Viberite (feat. @kumbayaaaaaaaaaaa)
04. Har Hanz (feat. @ohmegawatts)
05. MUD (feat: @seancjohnson)
06. Make It Like This
07. NUPWR (feat. @tonyozier, @add2themc & @mynameisjabee) 
08. Runnin Away (feat. @malayatinab)
09. Does Anybody Care?
10. Black Is… (feat. @danielsteelemusic, @sareempoems & @richmedina)

🎹 @tallblackguyproductions
🎤 @ozay_moore
🔊 @dsane206
🎨 @fresh_print_s (s/o Dustin Hunt) 
📐 @concept1200
📷 @the_zamarron
🖊 @andrewmartin520

#tallblackguy #ozaymoore #ofprocessandprogression #opap #emcee #producer #lyrics #beats #bars #soulmusic #realhiphop #kumbaya #ohmetawatts #tonyozier #add2 #jabee #seancjohnson #malaya #dstl #richmedina #coalminerecords

Of Process and Progression

Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore (feat. Kumbaya) - Viberite

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So i've decided to re-release "Lovinuu feat. J.Robb
Alot of my supporters have asked for it on top of me doing a remix to the song with @thisreo x @104rog !

Now i wanted to take it to the next level 
I asked 5 different producers to take a stab at it 
which includes producers like:
@kaelinellis
@LAKIMisalive
@Jakemilliner
@martisjballou
& 92 Colby

Sick ass remixes and each of them have their own unique sound.
take a listen and enjoy!

Lovinuu Feat. J.Robb (Jake Milliner Remix)

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Sove - Rel3ase

Beat drake asked me to make. He gave me this sample and this is what I came up. Was suppose to feature him and Dwele.

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