The Return of the Magnificent

Come On (feat. Dave Ghetto)

The initial thought that came to mind in the process of making “Blackcurrent Jazz 2” was to create a landscape of ideas that capture the truest essence of Jazz but that also embodied the purest and most authentic hip-hop feel. The original Blackcurrent Jazz album (released in 2001) was a great piece of work but for me was more a mesh of beats and breaks and sometimes with tracks that didn’t even lend to Jazz at all. This time around I wanted every single song to scream JAZZ!!! But still using a combination of Jazz breaks that give off varying vibes.

I wanted this album to be more polished, more distinguished and more discernable than 10 years ago. Smoother, more intricate and ultimately more of a thought through process to it. So I set about the production process which I knew would be huge, because I wanted to use additional beats for 20 second interludes to be used in between each main track, which then ultimately doubled my production load. I also knew that the main selections all had to musically jump out at me and I wasn’t going to start writing until I had found all the right beats that made me feel as if I have the right ingredients for a classic album.

And then it started. Hours of sampling, cutting, chopping, filtering, and pitch shifting, mixing and then mixing again. Then came the writing, recording and editing, which for me is a very lengthy and meticulous process. And finally after over 6 months work came “Blackcurrent Jazz 2: The Gold Reflection” subtitled to pay dues and respect to the golden era of hip-hop (the 90’s).

No Comprendo featuring Dukus Alemay

Son of a Brown Bomber

On the previously physical-exclusive B-side to Potatohead People's "Paradise", Nick Wisdom dubs out the original, flexing the bassline's muscles with additions of swirling synth work and little bites of keyboard funk underneath  fragments of Diamond Cafe's lush vocals.

Paradise (Nicky's 1 Nite Only Dub)

Ltd. 4LP/2LP/2CD/2MC/Digital: https://godfather-don.lnk.to/thesis

"Thesis" marks the all new solo album by Godfather Don, entirely written and produced by the man himself. 16 tracks in total with that special Dontown, NYC feel. 

All scratches were provided by @debonair-p, the mixing was done by @djparental in Paris, the mastering was handled by Sven Friederichs and the full artwork was designed by Gordon Gieseking.

Available in limited quantities on 4LP (incl. all instrumentals), 2LP (vocal tracks only), 2Tape (incl. all instrumentals), 2CD (incl. all instrumentals) and digitally on all major platforms.

Thesis

Definite

Godfather Don - Definite

Bull & Bear Variation 2 (1)

Resist

bad day

YAY! The Good People have returned, always strong production from Saint and this is no exception.  Two solid tracks from Saint and Emskee, we're really feeling 'Down Here'.

Limited edition 300 copies, black vinyl 7" 45rpm.

Pre-order - records ship in late June.

Good People 'Down Here'/'Game In The Step'

Track 4 from The Legend Of The 40 Dogz Original Soundtrack. Produced by Thes One live on ship in the Maldives. 
https://youtu.be/mzjYXR5_t_g

For Full Soundtrack, Video & More Info: https://www.puts.band/40dogz/
Full 10 song Soundtrack recorded live on the boat available on Itunes, Spotify and all other streaming services now. 

Follow the boys in this 6 minute short as they sail the Maldives in a traditional teak cruiser making beats, surfing and living off the ocean in a quest to escape the madness of modern society.

4. JailBreaks - Thes One (Legend Of The 40 Dogz OST)

Pat Metheny is one of my all time favorites...This is a tribute to him and the Great Lyle Mays.

PATS SUMMER NIGHTS (BEAT 15)

I came up in the Music (Business) where there were rules and guidelines to the way things were done. It never made sense to me. I felt like you can own your own studio,make your own records and put them out how & when you want and even shoot your own videos. I'm soooo happy to finally be in that place now. I hope you enjoy the music i'm putting out now as much as i'm enjoying making it. Welcome to my Independence!!!! Check it Out. http://www.djjazzyjeff.com

Come On (feat. Dave Ghetto)

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Related tracks