Respected producer, renowned digger, and prolific DJ, Chris Read has been releasing and compiling music on BBE for many years now, both as a solo artist and as producer of electronic soul outfit Maylight. Created in collaboration with Chicago rapper and vocalist Pugs Atomz, 'Colours Of The World', started life when the latter was in London recording and touring with BBE label-mate and mutual friend DJ Vadim's group The Electric. Having recorded a small collection of tracks during Pugs' time in London town, two of which appeared
Chris Read's 2015 producer collection'All Night’, the duo continued to exchange ideas and recordings across the pond after Pugs’ return to his native Chicago, completing the album with the addition of several guest vocalists and musicians from both Chicago and London.

A true hip hop renaissance man, Pugs Atomz has travelled the world several times over, always making a lasting impression thanks to his energetic stage performances, forward-thinking attitude and highly relatable lyrics. Mix-tape maestro and sample head, Chris Read's beat-making credentials simply cannot be overstated. 'Colours Of The World' bridges the gap between traditional boom-bap sonics and future soul, utilizing obscure jazz fragments to create dazzling sonic mosaics; smooth, sumptuous and soulful throughout. Pugs' dextrous flow switches seamlessly between classic rap styles and more abstract, 'OutKast-esque' vocal acrobatics. An unmistakably contemporary LP made in the image of progressive, life-affirming
90's hip hop and containing a unique blend of UK/US influences, 'Colours Of The World' is almost as nostalgic as it is original.

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Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - 'Colo(u)rs of the World'

Colo (U) Rs of the World

Dedication

She Said

Be Strong (feat. Simeon Viltz)

Buy the album via iTunes: http://geni.us/ChrisReadAllNight
London based DJ and producer Chris Read has been a fixture here at BBE now for over five years, a period during which he has put his hand to no fewer than four BBE compilations, including his spectacular round-up of the label’s finest moments, BBE 15: Real Music For Real People and the critically acclaimed Latin Concrete (‘album of the week’ in UK broadsheet The Independent).
During that period Chris has applied his touch to numerous BBE mixtapes and remixes, collaborating with BBE artists DJ Spinna and YesKing among many others. 
The gloriously eclectic ‘All Night’ rounds up the best of his BBE remixes, placing them alongside productions and remixes for a stellar catalogue of guest vocalists and labels.
Two Grammy award winners feature, Bilal and Algebra Blessett, Bilal having previously collaborated with heavyweights J-Dilla, Dr. Dre and Rob-ert Glasper, while Atlanta-native Blessett has impressed as one of the most innovative performers in R&B. Also on hand are DC hip-hop man of the moment  Oddisee, Tokyo Dawn-signing Pugs Atomz, Wah Wah 45s’  Bev Lee Harling, Mozambiquan hip-hop renaissance men Simba & Milton Gulli, long time collaborator and Tru-Thoughts vocalist Lizzy Parks and the mighty horns of the Renegade Brass Band.
Of the 14 tracks featured, nine are exclusive to this compilation or previ-ously unreleased. Notably, this album is the first to showcase material from Maylight, a BBC New Music Award winning seven-piece fusing soul, jazz and electronics, Chris having produced the band’s debut LP Al-mighty (due for release on BBE later in 2015). 
Other high points include a taster of material from Chris’s forthcoming full length collab with Chicago born Pugs Atomz and brand new instrumental material including ‘Stop Playing (With My Soul)’, a track constructed entirely from samples mined from the catalogue of library-music giant Boosey & Hawkes.


Chris Read & Pugs Atomz (feat. Isis Rose & Awdazcate) - Black Nite

Released on 17th February 2017 on 7inch vinyl via Dinked x BBE Records. 'Baby Don't Go' is taken from the forthcoming Chris Read & Pugs Atomz BBE LP 'Colo(u)rs of the World'.

Colo(u)rs of the World

Baby Don't Go / You

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - 'Baby Don't Go'

Released on 17th February 2017 on 7inch vinyl via Dinked x BBE Records. 'You' is B-Side to 'Baby Don't Go', both tracks taken from the forthcoming Chris Read & Pugs Atomz BBE LP 'Colo(u)rs of the World'.

Baby Don't Go

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz feat Simeon Viltz & Thaione Davis - 'You'

Heralding their forthcoming and hotly anticipated album ‘Colo(u)rs Of The World’, UK DJ/producer Chris Read and Chicago rapper Pugs Atomz offer up ‘Chocolate Milk / Black Nite’, their debut release together as a duo.
Featuring Neak & Mojo Green, irrepressibly catchy future-soul track ‘Chocolate Milk’ combines jazzy electric piano samples with raw, bumping beats and intricate wordplay.

‘Black Nite’ showcases the impressive vocal talents of Awdazcate & Inari Gold, supplying a sweet counterpoint to the insistent rhythm and smokey nature of the track. Birmingham beat-maker Myke Forte delivers shimmering, synth-driven, boogie-soul versions of each track; more re-imaginings than straight up remixes. Instrumental versions of both originals and remixes are included in the package, providing handy DJ tools for those of a soulful persuasion.

Pre-order HERE: https://bbemusic.lnk.to/ChcltMilk

Chocolate Milk / Black Nite

Chcoclate Milk

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz feat Mojo Green & Neak - 'Chocolate Milk'

Buy / Stream the album 'Colo(u)rs Of The World: https://BBEmusic.lnk.to/clrswrld
Pre-order the new single 'Drum Roll': https://bbemusic.lnk.to/DRNandE

Renowned crate digger, respected producer and talented DJ, Chris Read has been releasing and compiling music on BBE for some years, both as a solo artist and with electronic soul outfit Maylight. Created alongside Chicago rapper and vocalist Pugs Atomz, 'Colours Of The World', started life when the latter was in London recording and touring with BBE label- mate and mutual friend DJ Vadim's group The Electric. Initially collaborating on just two tracks which were both featured on Chris Read's 2015 retrospective 'All Night', the pair continued to work remotely after Pugs returned to his native Chicago, enlisting several guest vocalists and musicians from the area.
A true hip hop renaissance man, Pugs Atomz has travelled the world several times over, always making a big impression thanks to his energetic stage performances, forward-thinking attitude and highly relatable lyrics. Mix-tape maestro and curator at whosampled.com, Chris Read's beat-making credentials simply cannot be overstated. 'Colours Of The World' lays out solid boom-bap beats while making use of obscure jazz fragments to create dazzling sonic mosaics; smooth, sumptuous and soulful throughout. Pugs' dextrous flow switches seamlessly between classic rap styles and more abstract, 'OutKast-esque' vocal acrobatics. Made in the image of progressive, life-affirming 90's hip hop and containing a unique blend of UK/US influences, 'Colours Of The World' is almost as nostalgic as it is original.

Drum Roll / Nice and Easy

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - Drum Roll feat. Wes Restless

Buy / Stream the album 'Colo(u)rs Of The World: https://BBEmusic.lnk.to/clrswrld
Buy / Stream the new single 'Drum Roll': https://bbemusic.lnk.to/DRNandE

Renowned crate digger, respected producer and talented DJ, Chris Read has been releasing and compiling music on BBE for some years, both as a solo artist and with electronic soul outfit Maylight. Created alongside Chicago rapper and vocalist Pugs Atomz, 'Colours Of The World', started life when the latter was in London recording and touring with BBE label- mate and mutual friend DJ Vadim's group The Electric. Initially collaborating on just two tracks which were both featured on Chris Read's 2015 retrospective 'All Night', the pair continued to work remotely after Pugs returned to his native Chicago, enlisting several guest vocalists and musicians from the area.
A true hip hop renaissance man, Pugs Atomz has travelled the world several times over, always making a big impression thanks to his energetic stage performances, forward-thinking attitude and highly relatable lyrics. Mix-tape maestro and curator at whosampled.com, Chris Read's beat-making credentials simply cannot be overstated. 'Colours Of The World' lays out solid boom-bap beats while making use of obscure jazz fragments to create dazzling sonic mosaics; smooth, sumptuous and soulful throughout. Pugs' dextrous flow switches seamlessly between classic rap styles and more abstract, 'OutKast-esque' vocal acrobatics. Made in the image of progressive, life-affirming 90's hip hop and containing a unique blend of UK/US influences, 'Colours Of The World' is almost as nostalgic as it is original.

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - Nice and Easy feat. Wes Restless & Juice Aleem

Album available here: https://bbemusic.lnk.to/clrswrld
Renowned crate digger, respected producer and talented DJ, Chris Read has been releasing and compiling music on BBE for some years, both as a solo artist and with electronic soul outfit Maylight. Created alongside Chicago rapper and vocalist Pugs Atomz, 'Colours Of The World', started life when the latter was in London recording and touring with BBE label- mate and mutual friend DJ Vadim's group The Electric. Initially collaborating on just two tracks which were both featured on Chris Read's 2015 retrospective 'All Night', the pair continued to work remotely after Pugs returned to his native Chicago, enlisting several guest vocalists and musicians from the area.
A true hip hop renaissance man, Pugs Atomz has travelled the world several times over, always making a big impression thanks to his energetic stage performances, forward-thinking attitude and highly relatable lyrics. Mix-tape maestro and curator at whosampled.com, Chris Read's beat-making credentials simply cannot be overstated. 'Colours Of The World' lays out solid boom-bap beats while making use of obscure jazz fragments to create dazzling sonic mosaics; smooth, sumptuous and soulful throughout. Pugs' dextrous flow switches seamlessly between classic rap styles and more abstract, 'OutKast-esque' vocal acrobatics. Made in the image of progressive, life-affirming 90's hip hop and containing a unique blend of UK/US influences, 'Colours Of The World' is almost as nostalgic as it is original.

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - Colo(u)rs Of The World

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz - For The Paper

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🎛 Producer: Grammy winners Bilal and Algebra Blessett, Juno Award winner Kardinal Offishall, Mercury Prize nominee Mark Rae, BBC New Urban Music Award winners Maylight + Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Spacek, Oddissee, The Pharcyde & more . 
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