É Soul Cultura Vol.1 seemed to land at exactly the right moment. Post-lockdown, optimism was back on the rise and the dance floors swelled again. For many listeners, Manchester based DJ Luke Una’s intriguingly woven pattern of new, old, rare and under-discovered music from around the world became the soundtrack to rejuvenated positivity. Piccadilly Records made the release their top compilation of the year, with Rough Trade placing it as their number two. The enthusiasm from the industry was mirrored by record buyers and demonstrated that in the right hands, moving through genres, tempos and decades can make perfect musical sense. 

It was clear from the get-go that the concept warranted a series, there are many sides to É Soul Cultura and many musical stories to tell. This second volume gives another opportunity for Luke to share his journey of the past four decades of staying up late and getting transcendental whilst listening to holy grail music as the city slept. It follows on from where Vol.1 left off, at times venturing into the deeper, spiritual, soulful, downtempo, experimental aspects of his tastes. From the conscious, street soul fusion gospel of Veronica Mickie's 'Lost Children', to an excursion into Swiss, psych, progressive rock in the form of Pyranha, then onto the classic Indian music-inspired electronic workout of Andi Otto's 'Bangalore Whispers'. Luke hints at his softer side in Avis; a sweet, obscure cover version of Minnie Riperton’s ‘Baby, This Love I Have’, as well as championing local heroes in the shape of Manchester’s Yargo and their driving, obscure, proto-house belter, ‘Marimba’. There’s also Japanese, electronic, slo-mo heaviness from 1979, courtesy of Bach Revolution. House music is integral to the É Soul sound and is represented by Nav Aktah’s deep remix of Mr Scruff, and then there’s Isis ‘In Essense’; a track of such majestic brilliance that it has never left Luke’s record bag. 

The selection is eclectic, global, and plucked from different times and spaces. In theory, perhaps they shouldn't work together, but there is a mysterious link that makes them gel as a whole. That’s what Luke does best. He creates a sort of musical alchemy, unifying the diverse. This isn’t a compilation focussed purely on the rare, even though many tracks featured do fall into that camp. It is best described by Luke himself, “It’s not about showing off, collector rarity, or ego-strutting, it’s all about telling stories, sharing the music, and making life’s journey mean something. In the end, of course, it’s just a compilation of other people’s music, but hopefully it’s more than that, adding something back to the pot.”

Pyranha - Clepsydre

Lento is the new single from Alexander IV - pseudonym of the eclectic Dutch producer, multi-instrumentalist and illustrious tunesmith, Joris Feiertag. As a music maker largely known for his club friendly offerings, Joris uses the Macedonian monarch’s title to delve into the more downtempo side of his sonic output - taking in hip-hop, jazz, funk and soul influences along the way. 

With the haunting reverberations of the hang drum at its core, Lento is a stirring, string laden smoker’s delight complete with wordless vocals, delicate keys and a sultry bassline that complements the easy drums and make this a perfect summertime after hours groover. 

Alexander IV’s music fuses organic and electronic elements with ease, which isn’t surprising given the artist’s experience not only as a consummate dance music maker, but also as drummer of choice for Dutch superstars Kraak & Smaak. His music delivers something brand new yet retro; uncomplicated yet masterful.

Alexander IV - Lento

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https://jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/single-yeah

single... yeah!

Brooklyn-based bassist/composer Kenneth Jimenez presents his new work Sonnet to Silence on We Jazz Records, 17 November. Consisting of 7 original compositions by Jimenez performed by his quartet including pianist Angelica Sanchez, drummer Gerald Cleaver and saxophonist Hery Paz, Sonnet to Silence echoes the original fire of New York free jazz while stepping into a terrain of its own, boldly forward-thinking.

Jimenez, originally from Costa Rica, has a knack at composing pieces that breathe naturally and take fight on the wings provided by the first-rate quartet, joining scene stalwarts and newcomers together as a coherent unit.

"Since I was a kid I’ve had this reoccurring dream of running towards the edge of a mountain and suddenly discovering myself flying down to the valley, feeling weightless and fearless", say Jimenez. "This record is the materialization of that dream. The uncompromising voices in the band and our shared desire to explore the unknown make this music live and breathe. It feels that the possibilities become endless when creating with these master improvisers, and the only thing that matters is to take that initial jump into the abyss."

The opening track and first single "Dos Tazas" is a fine example of what the quartet can achieve. It sneaks up on the listener, drawing you in from the first moments, before revealing its melodically adventurous nature in its fullest. As a whole, the album lets the band loose at times, while the music maintains its natural flow. With Sonnet to Silence, Kenneth Jimenez establishes himself as a composer and bandleader with remarkably strong presence.

Dos Tazas

This My Third Solo Album and Named ''Lights & Shadows'' Released From Beatquick For Free Download Or Buy Limited Cd 

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Enjoy


They Say It's Wonderful

Original by Souls of Mischief
Instrumental Provided to YouTube by RCA/Legacy
Lyrics and Vocal Production: Cloud on Cloud 9

Lyrics:
"Like a squid spitting ink
And on the mic say what I think
Mic on Mic check 
Tyson vs Fury
It's intense when I am furiously typing
No I ain't enticed by all the gold
It's all a show a show off no one's gonna know (they gonna know)
I don't know
But I flow just way too cold
This life be freezing to the soul
And then be free for many blows to the dome
I wanna go stone after stone
Stick after stick 
Kindle my own fire till it's lit
And I don't give a shit
Comfort distracts evil attacks
And the tax will turn to bullets 0 facts
From the Macs from the print in the mail
In the mag from the store you can grab
It's all distorted like the mirrors in a funhouse
Keep out politics
Or you will keep the damn fun out
I ain't over there 
But people tend to pull a chopper out
Greed and lack of moral make no proper route,
I'm over here in bliss compared to what I miss but I don't miss
The violence rise at the horizon when the sun ain't shining
Hands are shook the most amongst crookeds
See them with their suit and smile
But the way they think is straight out of  a shooter file,
It's like we glorifying these horrorphiles,
Yeah uh

Above the clouds ain't no peace no
Above the clouds ain't no peace 
Above the clouds ain't no peace no
Above the clouds yeah

Just a whole lotta rockets
So much damn power knock the cities out their sockets
Everytime I think ain't no way you can go and top this
Another bomb more dead kids
Like a dropkick got me baffled
Piles of bodies higher than the castles
That these empires are build on
I can see the struggle and I don't know how they stay strong

Well it's war outside
And it's hell on earth
You would think that it's heaven above the clouds
But no no

Above the clouds ain't no peace no
No No No No No
Above the clouds ain't no peace no
No No No No No
Above the clouds ain't no peace
Above the yeah
Cloud Nine"

93 Till Infinity - Cloud Remix - "No Peace Above The Clouds"

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2. Scarlet Monk - Moonlight
3. Sebb Junior, Muhsinah, Kaidi Tatham - Special Kaidi Tatham (Instrumental Remix)
4. Barry Can't Swim - Tell Me What You Need
5. AC Soul Symphony, Dave Lee - The Mystery, The Moment
6. Chaka Khan - I Know I Love You (J-Ski Edit Bugz In The Attic Chakattic)
7. Kuja Orchestra - Funky Friday
8. Heritage Orchestra - Dance To The Drummer's Beat
9. Funky Destination - Sweet Mama Earth
10. The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Jeannie's Getdown
11. Bella Brown & the Jealous Lovers - Soul Clap (radio edit)
12. Judas - Summer Vee
13. Boddhi Satva - Sacalo
14. Kokoroko - Tojo (Eun Remix) [feat. Demae]
15. Incognito - 1993
16. Brian Jackson - All Talk (Opolopo Remix)
17. Brutha Basil - Because Of Gil (B.O.G. Tribute) (Reelsoul Original Vocal Mix)
18. Curtis Nowosad - See Line Woman (feat. Brianna Thomas & Marc Cary)
19. Lee Ritenour - Wild Rice

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LOS NATAS - YENDO DE LA CAMA AL LIVING

After their famed William Onyeabor project, @luakabop look to funk outsider Doug Hream Blunt. An adult education class in 1985 spawned a band, album then a tour of a singular hospital ward (where he worked as a nurse's aid). 

On 16th October, Luaka Bop will be releasing 'My Name is Doug Hream Blunt' - pre-order at www.DougHreamBlunt.com

Read more: http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/gpww-premiere-doug-hream-blunt-fly-guy/
Listen on Youtube:

Doug Hream Blunt - Fly Guy (Worldwide Premiere)

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Zara McFarlane & Emanative - Lions Of Chiaroscuro

The first single from Fimber Bravo, taken from his forthcoming debut album Con-Fusion. Featuring a collaboration with Zongamin.  

Released on Moshi Moshi Records on 19th November. Con-Fusion will be available in January 2013. 



Fimber Bravo - Life After Doomsday (with Zongamin)

I am Cloud aka. Cloud on Cloud 9.
I am a 25 yrs old musician from Hamburg and I started rapping about 9 years ago. My biggest influences are rappers like Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Royce da 5’9 or JID and the whole of dreamville and TDE basically. My debut album „Flow“ and my EP "COLOR" ARE OUT NOW!!!!!!
🌎🎵

93 Till Infinity - Cloud Remix - "No Peace Above The Clouds"

Cloud on Cloud 9

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