MF Robots unleash the third salvo from upcoming BBE Music album ‘Break The Wall’, a feelgood mid-tempo funk bubbler entitled ‘Good People’.

Underpinned by Jan’s unmistakable rock-solid rhythm section and topped off with Dawn’s life-affirming lyrics, ‘Good People’ delivers yet another tough groove, brought to life by some of the UK’s tightest musicians.

Following up their latest single ‘Good People’ on BBE Music, MF Robots unveil an extended version of the track accompanied by an up-tempo remix by MontaQue Adamson and a brand new ‘Bossy Nova’ version of ‘Mother Funkin’ Robots’ by Jan Kincaid.

Emerging London production duo MontaQue Adamson have both played with MF Robots since their first gig at The Bussey Building and helped write the band’s upcoming album ‘Break The Wall’. Both Alex Montaque (keys) and Naz Adamson (bass) have been staples in the UK music scene for the past 15 years, working with world-renowned artists both on stage and in the studio. Their remix of ‘Good People’ takes the laid back original and sends it into overdrive, with a funky-house interpretation.

Making the most of Dawn Joseph’s powerhouse vocal, Jan Kincaid’s ‘Bossy Nova Refit’ of previous single ‘Mother Funkin’ Robots’ injects an enticing Latin vibe into the cut, with a delightfully old-school synth line providing some light hearted interplay with that superb brass section. Says Jan: “it was a challenge to remix this tune and give it a different personality. I wanted it to be a fun late night, the last few dancers left in the place type of thing.”
An extended of ‘Good People’ is also included in the package, alongside instrumental versions of all three tracks.

About MF Robots:
Collaborating for the first time while recording and performing with one of the UK’s most commercially successful Acid Jazz bands The Brand New Heavies in 2013, founder / drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph discovered immediate musical chemistry and began writing songs together right away. They soon left the band to concentrate on their own work, starting MF Robots (Music For Robots) and releasing an eponymous debut in 2018. The duo quickly morphed into a band as they found themselves in-demand at venues and festivals all over Europe, and haven’t looked back since.

MF Robots - Good People (MontaQue Adamson Extended Remix)

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BBE Music present the latest in the acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series: Kohsuke Mine ‘First’, the debut album by one of the leading artists in the new wave of modern jazz that swept Japan in the late 60s and early 70s. ‘First’ epitomises the shifting sound of the Japanese modern jazz scene of the time, characterised by rich textures and tones, kinetic rhythms, punctuated by urgent, angular melody lines.

Reissued for the first time since original 1970 release, Mine is joined by master keyboard player Masabumi Kikuchi on electric piano, and two American players – bassist Larry Ridley and drummer Lenny McBrowne – to deliver one of the strongest debuts in the J Jazz canon. ‘First’ announced the arrival of a serious talent, one who was to be a hugely influential figure in the Japanese jazz scene across the decade that followed and beyond. ‘First’ established an artist who built a reputation for standout albums spanning spiritual jazz, post-bop, modal and funk-fusion. All of that started here, on this exemplary album.

‘First’ is issued on CD, digital and vinyl. The vinyl edition is presented as a double album, cut at 45rpm by the Grammy-nominated Carvery, with full original reproduction artwork, including obi strip. Both CD and vinyl comes with a 4500 word sleeve note and interview with Kohsuke Mine by Tony Higgins, plus artist portraits by Shigeru Uchiyama.

J Jazz Masterclass Series is curated by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden for BBE Music.

Kohsuke Mine - Love Talken

Tracklist
the hics - the man who sold the world
rap - bright blue 
swoze, driss bennis - networks 
la mamanas du congo & robin - meki
aricia mess - noite de temporal
patrick paige ll, durnad barner - whisper
joe armon-jones, maxwell owin, oscar jerome - idiom
chassol - birds, pt. 1
kaidi tatham - rain
30/70 - impermanance (close counters remix)
budgie - in love & war
c. tangana  - comerte entera
duendita - open eyes 
tony allen, stampa the great - stumbling down
benjiflow - you know
afriquoi - acid attack (hagan remix)
bakongo - thirteen
anunaku, dj plead - wheele
moon - buggin’
motor city drum ensemble - danilo plessow - night fall
citog - eyes closed
emil, knucks - bakerloo
godtet - neon
mrr-adm - 9ine
james blake - life round here
lcsm - let me 
fabiano do nascimento - partiu
carlos nino - thanking the earth
damon locks - the people vs the rest of us
makaya mccraven  - mccraven on the mic
yussef dayes, alfa mist, mensur - love is the message
sons of the sun - underwater dreaming (beanz n kornbread remix)
dmx - prayer pt.1

Universal Rhythms - Jeff Higgins 15/04/2021

Digital:
https://superhi-firecordings.bandcamp.com/album/shf-22-vested-soul-give-me-a-chance

Vinyl:
https://gatedrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/give-me-a-chance

Here I Am

Went into the crates to pull a few selections from the great jazz label Muse. Tried to stay away from some of the sample-favorites (no Walt Barr or Catalyst this time around). Instead, it's a journey into the a variety of styles and flavors, some creative and beautiful music made by a wide range of musicians in the 70s and early 80s. There's definitely another stack of records I wasn't able to include this round, so maybe a part two will be in the works for the future.

Tracklist: Dom Um Romao, Pat Martino, Cedar Walton, Joe Chambers, Mark Murphy, Deodato and Joao Donato, Eric Kloss

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 143 (Muse Records Selections)

The return of Mystic Vybes on WHCR 90.3 FM 📻

Mystic Vybes

Mystic Vybes 10.22.2020

Several inspirational artists left us recently, including the great Junior Mance, whose records I've really loved since DJ Center put me onto him years ago. RIP Mr. Mance, RIP Ricky Powell, RIP Double K, RIP DOOM...condolences to everyone who's lost loved ones and to others in the hip-hop and broader community who drew inspiration from the incredible work these folks and others put in over the years. Keep your heads up everyone. 

Tracklist: Junior Mance Tribute Set, Grant Green, Sergio Mendes

February 3 2021

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 155 (Junior Mance Tribute + More)

I MISS DANCE FLOORS

Broadcasting live from Detroit every Thursday 18:00 - 20:00 GMT on www.ugsradio.com (audio) and twitch.tv/detroitcontainerradio (video). Take a vacation to the now...

Artwork by @ginoisland

Peter Croce's Rocksteady Disco Radio Show on UGS/DCR 081 2021/2/4

Ep. 615 has it all. Almost three hours of fantastic funk, boogie, disco, slow jams, and crackling vinyl tracks for your listening pleasure. Encouraging everyone to please enjoy the sounds of Tim Zawada, Motown Mami, Wyldeflower, and Jahi Sundance!

Tim Zawada Set: (2:17-69:05)
Motown Mami Set: (69:05-101:56)
Wyldeflower Set: (109:25-140:24)
Jahi Sundance Set: (140:24-172:20)

Full Track List and more: www.soundwavesradio.com

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Ep. 615: Tim Zawada ● Motown Mami ● Wyldeflower ● Jahi Sundance - February 13, 2021

Piano and keyboard heavy episode this week, including two selections from the legend Chick Corea who sadly passed a few days ago. One of those artists you think will always be around, who made so many incredible records that I've been listening to since I first started collecting. Rest in Power. 

I have a stack of things old and new that have been landing in my post office box the last month, playing a few here and hope to play more soon! Hope everyone digs it.

Tracklist: Chick Corea, Allegro Jazz Ensemble, Marcos Resende and Index, Hampton Hawes, Vyacheslav Novikov, Michel Sardaby, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock

February 17 2021

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 156 (Pianos and Keys)

A belated birthday dedication to the one and only Nina Simone! Admittedly it took me a little while to fully get into Nina's records, even the well-known ones, but these days I always find something new and beautiful I hadn't noticed before on each one. Her eclectic song selection and style is so unique, there is nothing like it. The selections here are just a few of my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

Special thank-you to Alan Levine and Ruth and Judith, who generously donated their copies of Nina's records to me in recent years.

March 3 2021

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 158 (Nina Simone Dedication)

When I'm not at the dayjob, I'm probably at a record store. Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, available here, Apple Pods (please subscribe!) and elsewhere.

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 155 (Junior Mance Tribute + More)

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