superb gritty percussion and yes it sure bounces right.  I'd  definitely spin this!.  Well done Daz 💜

My People

Mausiki Scales, Electric piano, whistles, percussion (music, lyrics & arrangement)
Eugene IV, Alto saxophone, additional keys
DeWayne Martin, Baritone saxophone
Charles “LC” Williams, Trombone for ThaCizzle Music
Alex Jones, Guitar
Xavier Jones, Bass
Ahsa Ahla, Congas, percussion

Produced by Mausiki Scales & Daz-I-Kue.

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Darren Benjamin /Daz-I-Kue (4 I-Kue Production, Atlanta/Nashville)
Additional recording by Steve Waide at Itchy Brain Recording Studio
Artwork: Kai Porter and Larmarrous Shirley
Layout: Larmarrous Shirley

My People (Instrumental)

"Love Lead the Way" is a love letter, an anthem that honors the warmth of community and relationships. Ayi Kwei Armah declares, “There is no beauty but in relationships. Nothing cut off by itself is beautiful. Never can things in destructive relationships be beautiful. All beauty is in the creative purpose of our relationships…”.
The chorus repeats: “What’s more important than Love in our hearts? Sunshower on a Spring Day. Lets Light our Love Lamps and Let Love, Love Lead the way!” This refrain concludes with the Zulu charge "Sawubona!" – Meaning "we see you". "Sawubona" is an invitation to a heart-felt, reciprocal witnessing of each other’s humanity and presence. At its deepest level this "seeing" is essential to human freedom. At a time when busy schedules, digital devices and toxic individualism have become social barriers - in an era where a lack of connectedness permeates, “Love Leads the Way” is an invitation to return to connection.

Mausiki
lyrics
What's more important than
Love in your heart?
Sunshower on a Spring Day
Lets light our Love Lamps
and let Love, Love Lead the Way!
Sawubona!


Giohnah El, vocals
Trishla Wooten, vocals
Enoch King, vocals
Kehinde Jones, vocals
Mausiki Scales, keys, percussion, lyrics, arrangement
Keith White, Trumpet, Flugel horn solos
Lance Powlis, flugel horn
Quinn Mason, tenor sax
Dewayne Martin, baritone sax
Alex Jones, guitar
Khari Simmons, bass
Ahsa Ahla, congas
Yakou N’Guessan, drums

Love Lead the Way

ATLANTA, GA – Mausiki Scales, keyboardist and founder of the Atlanta-based Afrobeat/Funk ensemble, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, releases “The Traveler”, a single from his upcoming album, Long Memory. Vocalists on the single include the talented Milkah Sadiki-Yisrael, Trishla Wooten, Kehinde Jones, Shawna Floyd and Eugene VI. “The Traveler” features the extraordinary musicianship of Russell Gunn, Brian Hogans, Quinn Masonry, DeWayne Martin, Ali Barr, Yakou N’guessen, Alex and Marcaelis.

ATLANTA, GA – Mausiki Scales, keyboardist and founder of the Atlanta-based Afrobeat/Funk ensemble, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, releases “The Traveler”, a single from his upcoming album, Long Memory. 

Delivered as a mantra, repeated with focused intention, “The Traveler” was created as a soundtrack to embrace the inward journey of healing intergenerational trauma for Black families. In West Africa, more specifically the traditional Yoruba culture, the song tradition known as Oriki provides a template where songs can be used as a healing tool. It plays a custodial role within families and social groups, strategically using community insight and wisdom to guide and maintain balance in the lineage. Orikis guides families and communities towards a healthy existence, as it directs listeners to themes of historical relevance, cautionary insight, and an in-depth understanding of kinship. Slavery, Jim Crow, colonialism, land loss, and lack of financial stability stilted and distorted intergenerational conversations, has denied many Diasporan Africans this critical healing practice. “The Traveler" is an invitation to journey back to our true self through intentional healing.

The Traveler
We are born into stories
Already being told
Sunrise is the night made new
So many things to do

See the sun for myself
In the flowin’ stream
In the dewdrop,
In the riverbed
Shining back on me

Personnel:
Mausiki Scales, composition, lyrics, electric piano, percussion
Milkah Sadiki-Yisrael, vocals
Giohnah El, vocals
Kehinde Jones, vocals
Eugene IV, vocals
Russell Gunn, Trumpet
Quinn Mason, Tenor saxophone
DeWayne Martin, Tenor saxophone
Ali Barr, Flugel horn
Alex Jones, Guitar, vocals
Marcaelis Sanders Bass
Yakou N'Guessen, Drums

*no piano

The Traveler

The Traveler: Daz-I-Kue Long Game Mix

Here's a little something I did for fine singer and all round good fella Anthony David "Body Language".  The original is fave in the UK soul/reggae scene and was prime for a Daz-I-Kue buff up. 

Played it out a few times as a raw demo and the reaction was bonkers. So at long last I present ya with mixed version. No release date as yet...just enjoy.

ANTHONY DAVID "Body Language (Daz-I-Kue House Bounce)"

Oooh, Serenity

Personnel: 
Mausiki Scales, electric piano
Tavius Elder, solo guitar
Brenda Nicole Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Lance Powlis, flugel horn
Quinn Masonry, tenor saxophone
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostick, drums

Serenity

Welcome to the Big Game
The Kaleidoscopic Universe
This is the Big Game
In this mansion made of mirrors

Bend but don’t break
When the storm winds blow
Bend but don’t break
Always stretch and flow

*Repeat 1st verse


Mausiki Scales, arrangement, lyrics, keys
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Joseph Boyce, vibraphone
Quinn Masonry, sax
Alex Jones, guitar
Tavius Elder, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostick, drums

Recorded by Steve Waide at Itchy Brain Recording
Mixed & Mastered by Daz-I-Kue (4 I-Kue Production, Atlanta/Nashville)

Kaleidoscopic Universe

What song shall I sing [?], while making sense of my existence; searching for brighter days - while navigating life’s sharp contradictions.

Life, a constant coming of age. To live, work through challenges; put one foot in front of the other and the passage of time - create a testimony. Observing the ebb&flow and history of my lineage, including the impact of slavery / jim-crow, and negotiating the viability of my family’s future – created urgent actions towards healing. “The Solution” is one expression of my journey towards a balanced internal home.

“The Solution” is my testimonial, my Blues. As in the tradition... My story. My voice.
~ Mausiki


Lyrics:
I’m gonna put it in a letter
Imma sign my name
Imma send it downriver
Imma gonna set it to a flame
I’ve shouted’ from the rooftops
Screamed into my hands
No time for ya cheap-tricks
Oh I’m making plans
Born in the forest
Fettered in the tangled chains
Feeling my way along
Through the mud & rain
100% cotton,
200% pain
“Talk to your brother”
Thats what our mother say
The old man will beat it in ya,
Well, if he have his way
Get me a switch they say
That cycle ends today
I’m taking aim
and I won’t miss
Cause the solution to all of this
Is none of this

The Solution to all of this,
is None of this...whoa (4x)

It was agreed in heaven
For me to learn these lessons
Slim tall fella bout 6’1
Imma talk some leave some
Collards for me,
Pour out the rum
Yeah give the spirits some
We workin' up in this thang
Crossing our feet and er’thang
Swimming in the waters
[Of] fear, fear and more fear
You can’t spend that here [though]
You hit me with the one-two
You tried ta clip my wings
Bled two pints of blood
Dem dere is broken wings
Now hear my hammer ring
Cause it don't even mean a thing
Without the ring
Now I'm aiming and I won’t miss.
I said I'm aiming and I won’t miss
I’m the kingfish(er)
And the solution to all of this,
is none of this

The solution to all of this,
Is none of this...whoa (4x)
credits
from WestWest Africa, releases July 21, 2020
Mausiki Scales, lead vocals, electric piano, clavinet
Brenda Nicole Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Russell Gunn, (solo) trumpet
Lance Powlis, trumpet
Quinn Masonry, alto saxophone
Kebbi Willliams, tenor saxophone
Carl Dixon, baritone saxophone
Tavius Elder, guitar
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostick, drums

The Solution

"Let The Drum Remind You" is the 2nd single from the upcoming album release "Westwest Africa" which takes you on a soulful journey throughout the African Diaspora.

A sumptuous mix from Detroit born, ATL resident and world renowned DJ/Producer Kai Alcé which delves into the sultry deep sounds of house that pulsates the dance floors.

Lyrics:
Keep love in your heart
Put a drum in your home
Keep playing your part
Life, rhythm and tone

Let the drum remind you.
Let ya heart remind you
I will find you
Oh I’ll find you


Personnel:
Kai Alcé, Production
Mausiki Scales, Keys, lyrics
Julie Dexter, vocals
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Russell Gunn, trumpet
Tavius Elder, solo guitar
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass

Let the Drum Remind You :::KaiAlce~Remix

Pedigree

Pedigree (Vocal Mix) [feat. Hadiya George]

An intergalactic mix from London born, ATL/Nashville resident and world-renowned DJ/Producer Daz-I-Kue, which delves into the deep dimensions of Broken Beat. “Kaleidoscopic Universe: Daz-I-Kue Remix” delivers a hard hittin’ rhythmic fusion that grooves from the festival to the dance floor.

Daz-I-Kue, arrangement, keys
Mausiki Scales, lyrics, keys, solo synth
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Joseph Boyce, vibraphone
Quinn Masonry, saxophone
Alex Jones, guitar
Khari Simmons, bass
Produced by Daz-I-Kue & Mausiki Scales

Mixed & Mastered by Daz-I-Kue (4 I-Kue Production, Atlanta/Nashville)

Photography: Brandi Pettijohn
Design: Larmarrous Shirley

Kaleidoscopic Universe:  Daz-I-Kue Remix

About
"Daz... has long had a solid
reputation for more than his music-making and mixing duties. He is also known as a responsible, organized, and trustworthy promoter of parties." - Miami New Times, April 2008
Biography
1965: Daz enters this universe! 

1970: Daz is given his first vinyl record “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5. This is the start of his addiction to vinyl and to this day he continues to suffer from pure vinyl junk/ism… no cure found yet! 

1979: At the age of 14, he forms the Funbunch Sound System with an old school friend, Dennis Grey. The first gig they book is at an all-girls school- a great gig!! 

1980 - 1988: Promotes a number of successful parties hosted by the likes of Trevor Nelson, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson and Norman Jay! 1989: The Funbunch Sound System lands itself a gig at the legendary Notting Hill Carnival and is still rockin’ the spot to this current day- bigger and better than ever! 

1991 - 1992: Enrolls at the London School of Engineering to learn more about the technical side of the creating music. There is where he develops his love of music production! With the help of his friends, Daz formally begins his production career by financially investing in the purchase of industry-level music production equipment. He soon releases his first vinyl bootleg mega mix entitled, “Daz Mix Parts 1 & 2” (It was a big hit in Brooklyn apparently!) and then follows it up with his official debut 12” single entitled, “Daz Jazz”- with great support from radio, music magazines & DJ’s worldwide. 

1993 - 1995: Meets the infamous Noodles of the Groove Chronicles and becomes his sound engineer alongside his production partner,Wonder. Daz goes on to engineer a jungle/drum & bass remix project in the Soul II Soul studios. Daz is contracted as an in-house sound engineer for the indie dance label, Slip ‘n Slide Records via his connections to Noodles & Wonder. In his work with Slip ‘n Slide, Daz meets Orin Walters aka Afronaut & the mighty Phil Asher. Releases a 12” single with BB Boogie entitled, “Fire” on Slip ‘n Slide’s sub-label, Basement 282. Daz’s also engineer’s for Orin’s Mousetrap & Monkey Funk labels, not long after he meets IG Culture. 

1996 - 1998: Works as an in-house engineer for ToTo Productions in Brixton where he meets & works with Danny J. Lewis and Don Ricardo. (Note: Both artists are later featured on Afronaut LP project & Bugz in the Attic LP.) & a very young Matt Lord (Note: Daz later gets Matt to become a member of Bugz in the Attic). Alongside Don Ricardo and two other collaborators, Daz forms the U.S.S.O. (Urban Street Soul Orchestra) and releases two 12”singles. Becomes one of the founding members of the DNB outfit with the Invaderz with Matt Lord & Daryl James. Daz links up with good friends Bunny Bread & Steve Austin to form the old skool DJ crew, Soul Masters. Soon after Daz is a member in creating Uprock, a respected group of like-minded musicians, artists, DJs & performers with a network of fans all over the UK & Europe. Uprock is still hosting phenomenal house parties, soca & zouk jams in West London and holding down a residency called ‘Jazz Refreshed’. 

1998 - 2005: Works with the crew Da Funkstarz, alongside Danny J. Lewis and creates a number of notable remix releases. Hooks up with Alex Arnaut of the Dread Poets to form the ‘Da Lunarticz and releases a few 12”s under that alias. Joins the Bugz in the Attic crew and never looks back… well, only a couple for times to peek over his shoulder. He works non-stop, full on 24-7/365 in a production mode remixing & engineering several projects. The Bugz, as a collective settle into their new residency at the Co-Op club in London with Orin aka Afronaut & Daz I Kue on a fortnightly basis also featuring Seiji, Alex Phountzi, Mark Force & Kaidi Tatham. 

2005 – 2006: Daz plays an integral role in the production of the Co-Op Miami/WMC parties- 2006, 2007 & 2008. Bugz in the Attic release the magnificent, “Got the Bug” remix LP on Virgin’s V2 label to a massive critical acclaim- everyone loves the Bugz! The Co-Op party wins the Best Club Event award at the first-ever Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards & Bugz in the Attic earns the Best Single award for “Booty La La”…. Whew! What a year! 

2006 - 2007: Co-production of the debut Bugz in the Attic LP- “Back in the Doghouse,” forms the Bugz in the Attic Live band & tours extensively world-wide: USA, Japan, Australia and Europe. 2007 - 2008: The Co-Op party wins Best Club Event at the Gilles Peterson’s BBC Worldwide Awards- again!!! Daz moves from the UK and settles in Atlanta, GA. 

2009: Completion of a five-year labor of love, the Joy Jones “Nappy Child” LP project- forthcoming on Future Soul Records. Be sure to check it out!

The Future: A whole heap of productions & remixes; Daz I Kue & Andrea Clarke LP, Stan Smith Project, Daz-I-Kue ‘Dazisms’, hip-hop LP project working alongside the Atlanta-based D 'N S- featured on Get Up Movement / Future Soul Records… and it doesn’t stop there!! Daz is moving and shakin’ in his creation and promotion of local and global events like “The G++dness” tours and “The Godfather” sets- the official James Brown-themed jams.


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