Name: Noods Radio - Darker Than Wax w/ Dexter Colt (20th October 2022) by Dexter Colt
Duration: 1 h

Selectors Assemble bring you yet another fantastic premiere this month - this time a track from WheelUP's debut album titled 'Good Love' which is coming out this Friday on Tru Thoughts records (PRE-ORDER on Bandcamp). On this track titled 'Rise Above' WheelUP (Danny Wheeler) collaborates with the Drum & Bass duo Pola & Bryson, who also go by their alter ego Abacus.  One for the bruk heads for sure!

‘Good Love’ is the debut album from WheelUP. In the words of the artist: “Good Love is something that I generally want to see in the world. This LP is my pursuit of broken beat excellence”. ‘Good Love’ is an amalgamation of WheelUP’s history and success, a record that places him alongside legends within the scene such as IG Culture and Marc Mac, as well as contemporaries EVM128 and Neue Grafik. “The future is not yet defined, but it is currently called broken beat, bruk or the West London Sound”, WheelUP preaches.

Good Love

[PREMIERE] WheelUP - Rise Above feat. Abacus

We follow up last week's Oliver Night premiere with this groovy cut from Tommy Rawson - track titled "Soldier Dub", taken from Tommy's new "Sacrifice" EP which will be out on Boogie Cafe Records real soon!

Following on from his amazing 'Illusions' EP on Bergerac, Tommy Rawson delivers another wonderful EP of Broken Beat and Soulful House.  Many of the tracks give a solid nod to the early 2000's Broken beat movement, but with a contemporary twist.

[PREMIERE] Tommy Rawson - Soldier Dub

The Italian sure-shot producer SofaTalk is back with another bangin' EP featuring 4 sizzling tracks for the dance floor. 'Little One' is the most experimental one on there with its blend of various electronic styles and a jazz fusion-esque bass guitar soloing throughout. Out soon on Boogie Cafe Records.

Release: Oct 1st
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ SofaTalk - 'Little One'

Lee Tracy & Isaac Manning - Take My Hand
Eli Escobar - Dazzle 
Felix - Kween In My Eyes
tape_hiss - W 4th Street (ACE)
Spaced Out Krew - Spread Love
Jackson Ryland - Spin City
Azwon - Paradise Island
Fairuz - Indi Thika Fik
Elle Shimada featuring Nagan Server & Quartz Pistol - Why Fight l 故郷
Kasper Marott - Mere
Jesse You - Silly and Bright
Ben Hixon - Casio LK 2
M. Pittman - Cherry Lee (Down Syndrome Mix)
Forte - Dancer
The Eyes In The Heat - Amateur (Raudive Dark Dub)
Liquid Earth - Bladerunner
Kenton Slash Demon - Zstring (Urulu's Liquid Earth Mix)
LAZA - Eat That Frog
Jennifer Loveless - Muzik
DJ Deamonds - Tracking Adventures (Mix 1)
Yohei S. - Ccontac 
Sweater On Polo - Color Mixture 
Roy Davis Jr. - People From Mars (The Sun Mix) 
Michele Manzo - A Minha Vida 
Binary Operator - CMD+C_CMD+V 
No Moon - Mallet Fury 
SW. - Vfxpeakstwin

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Noods Radio - Darker Than Wax w/ Dexter Colt (20th October 2022)

We are delighted to premiere a brand new song from one of our favourite jazz artists, Malcolm Strachan. "Soul Trip" is an irresistible mid-tempo soul jazz number, with a Latin groove. 

Scottish trumpeter and Haggis Horns founding member Malcolm Strachan releases his second solo album 'Point Of No Return' on January 27th, featuring a broad spectrum of styles, from modal jazz grooves to Brazilian samba beats, Latin rhythms to cinematic soundtrack vibes, and along the way, some beautiful ballads.

If the first album nodded slightly to mid-late 1960s classic Blue Note Records type jazz, this one is more reminiscent of the jazz fusion albums that Malcolm‘s jazz trumpet hero Freddie Hubbard recorded for the legendary CTI Records label in the early-mid 1970s. The same groove-based jazz where soul and funk beats are at the heart of the arrangement. Rock solid rhythms that allow complex horn parts and improvisation to float over the top with ease. The ensemble playing is strong and the leader’s trumpet solos show why he’s been one of the most in-demand session musicians in the UK for the last 20 years.

An earlier single from the album showed great promise too, as the heavy dancefloor ready "Cut to the Chase" was one of our favourite tracks towards the end of 2022.

Strachan has recorded and toured with the likes of Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jamiroquai, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Jess Glynne, The Craig Charles Fantasy Funk Band, Black Honey, The New Mastersounds, Abstract Orchestra and Blue Note Records jazz saxophone legend Lou Donaldson. Of course, he’s also a founder and existing band member of the UK funk kings The Haggis Horns.

Exclusive Premiere: Malcolm Strachan "Soul Trip" (Forthcoming on Haggis Records)

Haze City - Ai Ehay (Cengiz Remix)

Italy-based DJ/producer Turbojazz is finally arriving with his first solo album and it will be called 'Whateverism'. The record moves between modern soul, jazz, house, broken beat, and other electronic influences, all blended together with his own personal touch as the outcome. The album will be released via his own imprint Last Forever Records.

Release: Febr 10th
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

Whateverism

★ PREMIERE ★ Turbojazz - 'Free Jaxx ft Brisa'

We’re happy to present this exclusive guest mix coming from Henry Wu, part of the new wave of London’s electronic producers. I discovered him only a few weeks ago through his release on a mysterious label called 22a Music which pressed only 100 copies of both of their first releases.

We’re huge fans of the organic and slightly abstract approach to electronic music which would be the best way to describe Henry Wu’s productions. For fans of Theo Parrish, Romare, Peven Everett and Mo Kolours (who is actually his label mate’s brother). We also featured Henry Wu’s amazing “Misled” track on our last monthly MIMS Radio Show.

Henry Wu, Jeen Bassa, Al Dobson Jr and Tenderlonious are the 4 featured artists on the two 22a releases so it’s great to see they are represented well on this mix with a few tracks each.

Tracklist

1. Reggie Mamode IV – Disco Cut
2. Jeen Bassa – Disco Cut pt. 2
3. Henry Wu – Bush Funk
4. Tenderlonious – Things That I
5. Henry Wu – Altilude
6. DOC Mastermind – Avenue d-italie 2.am
7. Henry Wu – Mislead (Talk About It)
8. Reggie Mamode IV – Talking About
9. Tenderlonious – Track 9
10. Tenderlonious – Little D
11. Al Dobson Jr – Nankoo on Keys
12. Henry Wu – Back to Broken pt 7
13. Al Dobson Jr – Mr Mellow/ Much Love
14. 22a – Peacehaven Intro
15. Idriss Boateng feat. Henry Wu – Synth Tape
16. Henry Wu feat. Dziko – All Over (22a)
17. Jeen Bassa – Tabla Funk
18. Mo Kolours – Yeah/Interlude/Angola Embassy
19. Henry Wu feat. Simeon Jones – Just Negotiate
20. Henry Wu – Theme Tune
21. Al Dobson Jr – Drum Sounds pt 2
22. Idriss Boateng – Echo

MIMS Guest Mix: HENRY WU (22a Music, London)

DJ Mix only Kaidi Tatham's tunes!!

【Track / Artist】
Chui Nui / Kaidi Tatham
I'm High  / Kaidi Tatham
Good Time / The PLAYlist featuring Glenn Lewis
Strawberries In Vinegar / Silhouette Brown
The Believer / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
Something In The Way	/ 4Hero Feat. Bembe Segue & Kaidi Tatham	
Shims / Kaidi Tatham
Negotiate ft. Simeon Jones (Kaidi Tatham Remix)/Henry Wu	
Cascade / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
BBQ / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
All About The Mind / Homecookin	
They Never Know / Dego
Guarana / Neon Phusion
Supa7 / Innerdaze
Future Rage / DKD
Pie / Shokazulu
Make It Hard / 2000 Black
The Extrovert City / Kaidi Tatham
Treacle Manifestations / Kaidi Tatham

Kaidi Tatham Only Mix

Next up in Tartelet’s limited-edition series is renaissance man N.O.T.E. with “Night Frames” – a compilation of barrel-aged sounds for the warm nights ahead.

N.O.T.E. is a new project by an already established artist who might be of Swiss or Italian origin, depending on who’s asking. A seasoned sailor of musical waters, he enjoys jazz piano, fine wine and silk linens. Though none of that matters.

The first release under his new name could be described as a mini concept album where different routes are explored, bringing N.O.T.E.’s musical diversity and capabilities to light. Starting with “Falsa Laudis,” N.O.T.E. takes the listener back to the 80s with clear references to Italian boogie and jazz-funk of that era. The track is warm, fat and sparkly, and best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand. Following this is the title track “Night Frames” – a bruk-jazz escapade not shy of elaborate Rhodes solos and filthy funk. 

The B-side opener moves further south: “Obaleyako” is fueled by tropical energy, mixing African percussions with soft piano chords. It’s weird, mysterious and hot! Last but not least, N.O.T.E takes on the finest deep house sound with “En Route,” where endless layered melodies and percussion form the farewell.

This is an ultra limited-edition release of 250 copies (strictly no repress!), written and produced by N.O.T.E. and mixed at Panalama Studios in Copenhagen on the Neve 5088 Shelford console for good measure. 

The digital release includes an exclusive remix by Glenn Astro in his signature low-swung jazzy style. Enjoy!

Night Frames

:: Nelson of the East - Night Frames EP - Limited Edition Series - Tartelet Records 2018 ::

Liquid Beat Radio is live every Friday 8-9pm on XRAY.FM with DJ Roane & Matt Nelkin.

Playlist
Suff Daddy - Suff On The Fire Escape
Hanna - I Needed
Tenderlonious - Tru Blu
Social Lovers - Time Warp
Kaidi Tatham - Sugar
Dam-Funk - Ladera Heights
Lynda Dawn - Fonk Street
MantraFunk - Odyssee
Al Dobson Jr. - Live At Makeover
Proh Mic & E. Live - Whatcha Waiting For?
Rojai - Just A Little Bit f/ B. Bravo
XL Middleton - Digital Devils
Bridget Cooper - (Get Into) The Love Groove
Jorun Bombay - Knee Deep Remix
Bugz In The Attic - Don’t Stop The Music
FunkinEven - She’s Acid
Soul Supreme - The Message
Dam-Funk - When80mprfeelslike20

Liquid Beat Radio 09/13/19

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Noods Radio - Darker Than Wax w/ Dexter Colt (20th October 2022)

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