i-sha feels through a deeply personal session of emotional resonance and cathartic intensity for this week’s Fact Mix.

https://www.factmag.com/2023/04/03/fact-mix-i-sha/

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Fact Mix 902: i-sha (Apr '23)

It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since Cookin On 3 Burners released 'Soul Messin' the incredible album that included their massive crossover smash single 'This Girl', of which the vinyl 45 ended up being one of those records that was changing hands for crazy prices among the record collecting cognoscenti.

The long wait has certainly been worth it, as Blind Bet not only ticks all the boxes you would expect from the band (the best in contemporary soul-jazz, funk and amazing production) but the musical textures they create are more varied and eclectic than ever before. The album opens with the minimalist, crisp funk of Skeletor, which is promptly followed by Flat On My Back featuring Tex Perkins on vocals, which is an excursion into swampy blues territory with more than a hint of Tom Waits' gritty delivery.

Blind Bet is awash in fantastic vocal guest spots, and international chart topper Daniel Merriweather completely nails his vocals on Losin' Streak, and can now proudly add Cookin On Three Burners to his musical CV.. alongside Mark Ronson and a long list of movers & shakers.

There is more than just a hint of a film soundtrack influence on the instrumental Blind Bet, as horns, a soaring string section and heavy percussion evoke the film scores of Oliver Nelson, John Barry and other celluloid composers and arrangers - this track cries out to be the them tune of a handsome spy who is saving the world whilst sipping a cocktail.

The soundtrack influence continues on The Spanish Job - in addition to the wonderfully twangy, surf style guitar meshes with the tough backbeat to create a truly original and unusual sound.

Long time and much loved CO3B collaborator Kylie Auldist features more than once on the album, and on 'Mind Made Up' Kylie proves beyond doubt, that she is one of the premier contemporary soul vocalists working today. The snappy drums, crisp guitar and Jake Masons' organ work all compliment the vocals, whilst lush horns and strings lift this catchy track into total classic status!

Blind Bet is a strong and welcome return for Cookin' On 3 Burners, musically open minded to keep things fresh - but of course rooted in all that's best in modern rootsy soul & funk - just as you'd expect!

10 Cookin' on 3 Burners - Mind Made Up feat. Kylie Auldist [clip]

3 hour set in Soho, London. Starts off mellow building to a groovy, disco-funk-house vibe heading back to a mellow finale. 

Tracklisting:

The Style Council - It's a Very Deep Blue Sea
Ohm Guru - Tokio Station
The Main Ingredient - Eupharates
Goldie - State of Mind
Rodney Franklin - The Groove
The Younger Generation - We Rap More Mellow (Joey Negro Remix)
Norman Collins - Stella (Joey Negro Remix)
Donald Byrd - Love Has Come Around
Randell & Schippers - Love Jam
Escort - Cocaine Blues (Greg Wilson Version)
Psychemagik & Navid Izadi - Mink & Shoes (Greg Wilson Edit)
Samson & Delilah - I Can Feel Your Love
Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal)
Fantasy - You're Too Late
Radiance - You're My Number One
Rich Cason & DJ Flash - Still Can't Stand It (Extended Mix
Antoniou - Sound On Sound
Santuary - I Am Going to Love Him
Golden Girls - Make It Right
Crown Heights Affair - Dancin'
Kleer - Open Your Mind
Lisa Hill - I'm On the Real Side
Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True (Joey Negro Reality Mix)
Escape From New York - Save Our Love (Dub Instrumental)
I Level - Give Me (American Mix)
Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band - Think Twice
Chris Rea - Josephine (French Edit)
Ned Doheny - Prove My Love
The Style Council - Iwasadoledadstoyboy
Sugardaddy - How Long Has This Been Going On (Tensnake Vocal Remix)
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (Main)
Bryan Ferry - Don't Stop the Dance (Greg Wilson & Derek Kaye Mix)
Blow Monkeys - La Passionara (12" Version)
America - Tin Man
Louis Armstrong - Mack the Knife

Sun & 13 Cantons 2 November 2018

Funky House Disco Set at Soul Box, Old St Records, Old St, London 
3 November 2018 

Tracklisting:

Wanda Walden - Don't You Want My Lovin' (Joey Negro Back To '81 Mix)
Wilton Felder and Bobby Womack - Inherit the Wind (Extended Mix)
Jimmy the Twin - Bad Mamma Jamma
Change  - A Lover's Holiday
Jimmy the Twin - Midnight Shuffle
Lisa Hill - I’m On the Real Side
The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra - Step Into My Life (M&M John Morales Mix)
Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True
Thelma Houston - I'm Here Again (Joey Negro Ready To Roll Mix)
Eli Escobar feat. Steven Klavier - Back 2 Luv
Jimmy & Fred - I See Lights (Karmon Remix)
New Experience - Frisco Disco
Sandy Barber - I Think I'll Do Some Stepping (On My Own) (Opolopo Rework)
Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Mega Edit)
Crown Heights Affair - Dancin’
Sugardaddy - Love Honey (Acid Version)
Fire Island - There But For the Grace of God (feat. Love Nelson) (Roach Motel Mix)
Doug Willis - Crystal Lover (Joey Negro Dub Disco Mix)
Billy Nichols - Give Your Body Up To the Music (2014 Remastered Version)
Aquarium Dream - You’re a Star

Disco & Boogie at Eddie Piller's Soulbox - 3 Nov 2108

This is a portion of a Johnny "Hammond" Smith song entitled "Dreams." Johnny is on piano and Grover Washington Jr. is on saxophone. This is just a sample from the song for the purpose of this remix contest. Enjoy.

Dreams-remix

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