My monthly 'Snapshot' Mix for May 2024
>> SOUND: Global Beats / Afro Soul Jazz / Afrobeat / Reggae / Dub / Dancehall / Drum & Bass

The headline for the first half of this mix is "AfroLatinSoulJazzFunk". A selection of my current favorites from the "Global Beats" section, with music by Soul Sugar, El Gato Negro, Oluma, The Sorcerers, Jembaa Groove, Arnau Obiols & Kayyak, Gerardo Frisina, Sun Atlas, Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21, and others.

In the second half, the musical focus is on Reggae, Dub, Dancehall and Drum & Bass. First with an artist-special focusing on the sound of the Canadian producer Dubmatix.
Furthermore with music by Mykal Rose & Subatomic Sound System, Shamans Of Sound, Dubinator, Zion Train, Dub FX, Pengshui, Fat Freddy's Drop, Gorillaz, (D&B Reworks by Dr Meaker, Fizzy Gillespie, and Mista Trick), and others...

- Hope you enjoy -
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>> TRACKLIST:
01. Soul Sugar - Top Of My List (feat. Shniece) (Album Version) [Gee Recordings]
02. El Gato Negro (prod. by Guts) - Les Tournesols [X-Ray Production]
03. Oluma - Oddacity [One World Records]
04. The Sorcerers - Bebaynetu [ATA Records]
05. Jembaa Groove - Makoma [Agogo Records]
06. Jembaa Groove - Sweet My Ear (feat. K.O.G) [Agogo Records]
07. The Sorcerers - Oromo Moon [ATA Records]
08. Lawne - Beta Pan (Radio Edit) [Wah Wah 45s]
09. Arnau Obiols & Kayyak - Faith (Original Mix) [Compost Records]
10. Bidaide - Batua [Matasuna Records]
11. Gerardo Frisina - Spaced Out [Schema Records]
12. Sun Atlas - Cure The Sick [Mocambo Records]
13. Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu - It's Not Easy (Radio Edit) [Wah Wah 45s]
14. Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21 - Ride Out The Storm (feat. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) [Wah Wah 45s]
15. Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21 - Mo se B'olá Tán (feat. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) [Wah Wah 45s]
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16. Dubmatix - Ready Steady Ska (feat. Double Tiger) [Renegade Studios]
17. Dubmatix - Ska Selector (Stripped Version) [Renegade Studios]
18. Dubmatix - Breakin Dub [Renegade Studios]
19. Dubmatix - Wake Up Dub [Renegade Studios]
20. Mykal Rose x Subatomic Sound System x Hollie Cook - Get High (Vocal Mix) [Subatomic Sound]
21. Dubmatix - Heavy Stepper [Renegade Studios]
22. Dubmatix - Lion Of Judah (Original Mix) [Renegade Studios]
23. Dubmatix & Al Pancho - Rock & Sway (Original Mix) [Renegade Studios]
24. Dubmatix & Ammoye - Fire & Brimstone (Original Mix) [Renegade Studios]
25. Big Youth meets Dubmatix - The Killer (Revisited) [Self-released]
26. Shamans Of Sound - Free Your Mind (feat. Awa Fall) [Shamans Of Sound]
27. Dubinator - Welcome To Jamrock (Dub Rock vs Rock Dub) [Echo Beach]
28. Dubinator - Welcome To Jamrock (Drum & Bass Tape Version) [Echo Beach]
29. Zion Train - Militant Sound (Dub FX Remix) [Universal Egg]
30. Pengshui - What! (Jolliffe Remix) [MVKA Music]
31. Fat Freddy's Drop - Dark Days (Dr Meaker & Fizzy Gillespie Drum & Bass Remix) [Unreleased]
32. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. (Mista Trick & Fizzy Gillespie Drum & Bass Remix) [Unreleased]
33. Jamu feat. Deaf Frets - Bang Bang (Mista Trick Remix) [Unreleased]
34. DJ Tzinas - Freedom [Self-released]




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[*Cover image: Photo by Lubo Minar / Unsplash]

Snapshot 2024-05

:: DR.BEST ::
DJ and radio host on Radio Z 95.8 Nuernberg/Germany (Radioshows “Limbo Rhythm” and “Headz”).

As DJ he has performed since 1992 in the Franconian surroundings, however, also in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria… Moreover he was booked for events such as the IFA International Radio Exhibition Berlin and the biggest European Youth Fair “YOU”, also in Berlin.
Dr.Best himself considers his roots in the Hip Hop Sound of the early 80’s to the mid 90’s, but he also dealt with other styles such as Funk, Soul, Acid Jazz, Trip Hop, Big Beat, House, Drum & Bass and Breakbeat. Over a couple of years he has been known in the German Clubscene as a Breakbeat-DJ, then in 2006, however, his style started to mutate… Styles such as Funk, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin, Afrobeat and Disco got mixed with his Breakbeat Sound and created a new mixture which cannot be easily tagged any more.
- But actually there is no need to tag it, is it? -

http://fortknox.bandcamp.com/

Some seriously funky groups come in Five’s - The Jackson 5, The MC 5, Jurassic 5… and of course Fort Knox Five.

Fort Knox Five is known for bending genres and using a broad range of musical elements in their creation of highly original music. This approach ultimately pioneered a funky scene where FK5 continues to top charts today.

Forget about tempos and genres, let Fort Knox Five take you on a musical journey that unites the funk, soul, jazz, hip hop and electronic generations.

igloo two’s digital grit, pocket-based percussion, and enchanted melodic themes lead a curious listener to faraway sonic landscapes. Experimenting with live instruments, drum machines, synths, and effects, they plant each song within a modern feel of soul, video game, and espionage motifs. Collaborating together as composers, multi-instrumentalists, performers, producers, and sound engineers, igloo two have an ear to the future that only awakens from their respect of music past. 


Fort Knox Recordings is the home of Fort Knox Five, Nappy Riddem, International Velvet, See-I, Speedy Consuela, Liftoff and the Empresarios.  Based in Washington, DC and formed in 2003.   Check our Soundcloud profile for brand new tracks, dj mixes, remixes and exclusives for the fans.  
  

https://growroom.productions

Home of igloo two, Dayvd Beach, Hyper Battle, Honest Lee, Aleutian Arc, Slanigiro Renguez, The Mighty Heard and more
Growroom Productions has been active in the DC/MD/VA area since 2004, bringing music, food, art and entertainment across genres to good people looking for good fun.
Founded by members of The Mighty Heard and their friends during a summer of weekly BBQs, the idea evolved into a  production company focused on music events and flourished for the next few years. The Growroom Getdown was a staple event, bringing local music, visual and performance artists and food together for legendary parties in College Park, MD, raising money for musical ventures and other parties.

Kromanauts are a group from the DMV with a sound that mixes Reggae with Funk, Rock, HipHop, and Electronic. Thank You for listening. Kromanauts Love You.

Me gusta la música, el ritmo, el sonido que un solo instrumento pueda generar o un conjunto de ellos.

Shamans were once found in all cultures and communities around the world, and these spiritual healers provided guidance to the people, helping them navigate the twists and turns of life, death and culture. Coming straight from the heart of Babylon itself in Washington, D.C. the Shamans of Sound are a talented group of musicians who have joined together to create sonic alchemy with conscious, groove oriented riddims.  The Shamans of Sound are united together in a common purpose; healing of the nation through their spiritual, mind altering sounds and vibrations.

Music producer, musician and mastering engineer with a long career in the electronic music world and several side projects and monikers spanning from Downtempo, Alternative Rock, Progressive House and Experimental Electronic.