'Waves' is the first single of the forthcoming 'The Late Bloomer' EP by Rotterdam-based artist Kofi The Unknown.

Pre-order the limited 12" now:
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The Late Bloomer

Kofi The Unknown - 'Waves'

DISC Radio Episode 7. Guest mix by AbdulRahman c/o DISC Soundsystem.

Tracklist:
Forever - John FM
Lovers in a dystopian world - Jacopo Sb
Run Free - Dennis Ferrer
BULLETS - KAYTRANADA
Side Man (Kno Ur Self) - Ben Hauke
Daysleeper - Dirty Art Club
Sana Sana - Dinamarca
Surrender - Ali Love
Splash - Action Bronson
Come Go With Me (Joey Negro Found A Place Remix) - Pockets
Assumptions - Sam Gellaitry
Palermo - Tibasko
No Sleep - Bawo
Champagne Showers - Future & DJ Esco
Psykenight - Lancey Foux
When You Die - MGMT

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Fresh sounds from Amsterdam’s impressive Wicked Wax imprint and brand new artist kotokid. The instrumental jazz meets hip hop banger “Unfreeze” sets the tone and provides a taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming EP, ‘Fledge’. 

Kotokid is the new artist name for producer, bassist, composer & improvisor, Freek Mulder. Mulder symbolically titled his debut EP, ‘Fledge’, after the ‘fledging’ period experienced by young birds, or chicks, and also bats, between hatching or birth and becoming capable of flight. while developing feathers large enough in order to take off.

EP opener ‘Unfreeze’ captures the emotions of “opening up again after hiding from yourself”. Recorded live in the Flowriders studio with Freek on bass, analog synths and drum machines, together with Jonathan Szegedi on drums, and Maarten Cima on guitar.

The cover illustration by Portuguese tattoo artist Ricardo Almeida, depicts a maybug, or  doodlebug, known as ‘mulder’ in Dutch, just like Freek’s last name. Hence this is also a family symbol that he carries around with him on a ring.

"Unfreeze" will be released on February 11, with the ‘Fledge’ EP following on May 1st on digital and vinyl, limited to only 150 copies.

Fledge

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Exclusive Premiere: kotokid "Unfreeze" (Forthcoming on Wicked Wax)

Magnetic R&B cut with slapping drums, slick guitar, and lush vocal harmonies. Kicks into another gear on the refreshing, dreamy bridge with Latin-tinged horns and scatting.

Dynasty - I Can Tell

Second single by brand-new Dutch project Y.O.P.E. featuring Miguel Valente on sax.

Pre-order the EP 'Lost But Here' now:
yope.bandcamp.com/album/lost-but-here

Y.O.P.E. - 'POSSOLLO ft Miguel Valente'

The 4th track of Amsterdam-based bass player/producer kotokid. Taken from his forthcoming 'Fledge' EP.

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kotokid.bandcamp.com/album/fledge

kotokid - 'Glitchdragon'

B. Bravo (aka Adam Mori) returns to Bastard Jazz with the long-awaited follow-up to his 2017 debut LP, “Paradise,” with a fresh full-length offering: “Vizionz.” Replete with his signature future funk vibes, infectiously soulful grooves, and talkbox excursions, “Vizionz” sees the multifaceted artist take the classic West Coast into outer space. If B. Bravo’s last album sought to get lost in paradise - enjoying the moment here and now - “Vizionz” looks forward, feet placed firmly in an established LA vibe, while the matured eyes of a veteran producer gaze keenly to the future. 

“Vizionz” arrives following a slew of diverse singles, which highlight B. Bravo’s stunning versatility as a songwriter, producer, and collaborator. Last year’s “Lifted (What U Waiting 4)” came first, at the end of May, 2020, pairing g-funk talk-box verses and synth lines with rich vocal harmonies and a dance-floor-ready beat. Frequent collaborator Reva DeVito (Miami Horror, Kaytranada) makes a standout vocal appearance on “Fly Bye,” the second single. Here, Adam surrounds Reva’s vocals with ambient pads, a Dilla-inspired beat, and an irresistible bassline, while Reva’s dreamily sings about getting away from it all. The final single, “Believe,” sees Chuck Inglish (of the famed duo The Cool Kids) rhyme in his distinctive baritone over a bass-heavy instrumental meant to rattle some car stereos. 

The singles offer a view into the rest of the album: Solo B. Bravo joints include “Moon Bounce,” a talk-box boogie jam begging for late-night drives with the top down; the largely-instrumental synth improvisation, “Midnight Rider;” the upbeat “Penelope,” which showcases Adam’s vocal and harmonic prowess; a bumping g-funk interlude, with “Flip Out;” as well as the laid back album opener, “Da Essence.” 

Further vocal assists come by way of Sally Green on the flirty “10/10,” and Rojai on the slow jam ““No Regrets” . Both singers have worked on B. Bravo projects in the past, with Rojai additionally joining forces with Adam to form the duo Kool Customer, whose self-titled debut album was released on Bastard Jazz in 2018. Two more hip-hop-leaning tracks are aided by Def Sound (“Back Times Two”) and Nico Fasho (“Ms. Stardust”); leaning heavy into outerspace G-Funk Hip-Hop vibes. 

Taken as a whole, “Vizionz” is a much needed boost of serotonin: Uncompromisingly positive, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes aspirational, but always funky. The range of styles is a testament to Adam’s indelible production chops, songwriting skill, and ability to collaborate. While it has been a long 5 years since “Paradise,” “Vizionz” proves more than worth the wait.

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B. Bravo - Flip Out

B. Bravo - Penelope

Upcoming UK neo soul  starlet B-ahwe returns with a tasty remix of "Fall Into", one of our favourite tracks from her 2021 'Motions EP', by Leeds beatmaker apltn.

Leeds' experimental hip-hop and nu-jazz producer apltn is a mainstay of exciting label start-up 'Well Overdue', and is a long-term collaborator of B-ahwe, TAMBALA and LAUSSE THE CAT. 

His signature, glitched-out, experimental hip-hop provides a fresh take on 'Fall Into', with shades of Flying Lotus by way of Hiatus Kaiyote.

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