The 49ers - Picasso

The initial thought that came to mind in the process of making “Blackcurrent Jazz 2” was to create a landscape of ideas that capture the truest essence of Jazz but that also embodied the purest and most authentic hip-hop feel. The original Blackcurrent Jazz album (released in 2001) was a great piece of work but for me was more a mesh of beats and breaks and sometimes with tracks that didn’t even lend to Jazz at all. This time around I wanted every single song to scream JAZZ!!! But still using a combination of Jazz breaks that give off varying vibes.

I wanted this album to be more polished, more distinguished and more discernable than 10 years ago. Smoother, more intricate and ultimately more of a thought through process to it. So I set about the production process which I knew would be huge, because I wanted to use additional beats for 20 second interludes to be used in between each main track, which then ultimately doubled my production load. I also knew that the main selections all had to musically jump out at me and I wasn’t going to start writing until I had found all the right beats that made me feel as if I have the right ingredients for a classic album.

And then it started. Hours of sampling, cutting, chopping, filtering, and pitch shifting, mixing and then mixing again. Then came the writing, recording and editing, which for me is a very lengthy and meticulous process. And finally after over 6 months work came “Blackcurrent Jazz 2: The Gold Reflection” subtitled to pay dues and respect to the golden era of hip-hop (the 90’s).

Jazzphonics

Written, performed, mixed, and produced by Classik

Hold Her

Classik - Hold Her

Written, performed, and mixed by Classik
Beat produced by CrazyJaZz - https://soundcloud.com/eddyfradet

Released by:
VinDig
Release date:
24 Nov 2023

One of Those Feelings

Classik X CrazyJaZz - One Of Those Feelings

Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik
Mastered by Tom Frampton

The Forgotten

Classik - The Forgotten

Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik
Released by Vinyl Digital

Fall Back

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/classik_official/

Moonlight Metropolis

Classik - Moonlight Metropolis

FloFilz - Shine Thru

Escape

Stream & download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/fonografie

A producer from Bologna, Italy records a song with an MC from London, England and releases it through a label from Cologne, Germany - that's our way to say “F*ck Brexit”.

For his new single Koralle has teamed up with London MC,  rapper, producer and songwriter Isatta Sheriff. Like the title suggests it's a “Laid Back” jam and the hook is strictly butter in a fu-gee-la way but Isatta is spitting real fire on her verses:

Instead of writing bars
Them man are writing insta captions
I can see expensive clothes
But I can’t see any passion
We need more interaction
Less @in’
Let's make it happen

“I enjoy creativity and wanted the title and delivery to represent my approach to making art in general.” Isatta explains the creative process behind the song's lyrics. “Inspired by the sounds within the instrumental, I pictured evening dinners at pricey restaurants when I began writing. I thought of where I grew up in east London, which is now the biggest cliche in discussions about gentrification. I reflect on our lives, the music we played and still play, the TV shows we watched and the things I miss.”

Hot on the heels of “Fuel” w/ Turt (Summers Sons), “Laid Back” is already the second rap track that Koralle is blessing us with in 2020 and we are more than happy to provide the vehicle for this. 

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Produced & mixed by Koralle.
Vocaly by Isatta Sheriff.
Mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery, Cologne. 
Artwork by Chicken.

Cat No: MPM 287-4
Artist: Koralle & Isatta Sheriff
Titel: Laid Back

© ℗ 2020 Melting Pot Music

Koralle - Laid Back (feat. Isatta Sheriff)

Classik (Charles Monterroza), is an acclaimed recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Toronto, Canada. Renowned for his soul-stirring lyrics, infectious hooks, and beats that leave listeners hitting the replay button, Classik boasts a discography of over 40 projects. He has worked with jazz rap luminaries such as Karmawin, CrazyJaZz, Shin-Ski, and other notable talents.

Classik's roots are steeped in resilience and hope, as the son of refugees who escaped the Salvadoran Civil War, a brutal conflict that finally found its end in the early '90s. Born in that very decade, he grew up surrounded by the lasting influence of hip-hop's golden age. For Classik, this genre wasn't just music; it was a lifeline. It became his voice when words fell short, helping him express emotions that remained unspoken in his everyday life.

His lyrics are an unfiltered letter from the heart, delving into the grit of life's toughest moments, addressing challenges, enduring hardships, and celebrating victories. Classik fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects, laying bare his true self in every song. His music serves as a window into the collective human experience, reflecting our shared journey through life in all its authenticity, uncut and profound. Whether the song has a melancholic, contemplative feel, or an upbeat and energetic vibe, Classik strives to leave a lasting impression every listener.

Classik - The Forgotten

Classik

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