Mirror Gazer 'We Can Make It: Ordeal Erasure Remixes & Outtakes' out now: https://smarturl.it/mgwecanmakeit

Fresh Selects revisits Brooklyn multi-talent Mirror Gazer's 2020 album 'Ordeal Erasure' with a massive companion project – a full double-album collection of new remixes, previously unreleased outtakes, beat demos & an in-studio live session. 

Available to stream & buy on all DSP's and as a Name Your Price download on Bandcamp: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/we-can-make-it-ordeal-erasure-remixes-outtakes

"We Can Make It"
Written, Performed, Produced, Mixed & Recorded by Mirror Gazer

Previously unreleased outtake from the original 'Ordeal Erasure' album sessions

Mastered by Patrick Brown at Different Fur Studios

Artwork & Design by Tawfiq Mardini 
Lettering & Inspiration by Brian Blomerth

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Lyrics:

I’ve been taking the elixir, Sam 
My day to day is getting out of hand 
A good reason to let go and detach 
From getting beaten down by the man 
Blue hands, no air, got questions, don’t ask 
Kept on moving with my foot on the gas 
Making noise for the hell of it 
To be silenced again 

We can make it
Even if it hurts – we can make it outside of this 
We can make it work, even if it hurts 
We can make it outside of this 

There was something in the mission then 
A new label with an interest man 
Advanced paper with a stacked contract 
A few years later with a heart attack 
A new agent, tour circuit – hit the road so fast 
A ticking time bomb, it blew in a flash 
Never knew what to make of it 

We can make it
Even if it hurts – we can make it outside of this 
We can make it work, even if it hurts 
We can make it outside of this 

We can make it
Even if it hurts – we can make it outside of this 
We can make it work, even if it hurts 
We can make it outside of this

We Can Make It: Ordeal Erasure Remixes & Outtakes

Mirror Gazer "We Can Make It (Outside Of This)"

Single out now: lnk.to/FFFACTSleaveme

This is the first of ‘Three Singles’ from FFFACTS – a new group comprised of producers David Marston and Dan Izco, with Mirror Gazer on vocals.  

The three solo artists have joined together to collectively explore new stylistic territory together, through their shared appreciation of all different types of dance music, including classic House, UK Garage, Disco, and even Reggae Dub —mixing them all together in a blended collage of sound and genres. This first single, “Leave Me,” also has the benefit of an added touch of jazz via special guest, trumpet extraordinaire Aquiles Navarro (of Irreversible Entanglements and the International Anthem label).

Vocals by Dorian Duvall (Mirror Gazer)

Produced & Mixed by David Marston
Trumpet by Aquiles Navarro

Mastered by Ron Shaffer @ Atlantic West Studios

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Three Singles

FFFACTS "Leave Me"

Stream & download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/outofsight

Kieron Boothe is a British rapper and Illustrator hailing from East London. He represents a new wave of UK artists whose music is as much rooted in jazz and soul as in new styles. ‘Out Of Sight’ is the first single from his upcoming EP Views From The Bottom, his second solo-release with Melting Pot Music. With artwork by the man himself. 

Raised in Newham, East London, with family ties in Jamaica (his grandfather is a cousin of reggae legend Ken Boothe), Kieron started rapping at the young age of 11, first emerged on the scene in 2012 and has dropped a total of seven projects since. He has contributed to the first volume of The Silhouettes Project and he has recently been featured on songs by edbl, KeepVibesNear and Nikhil Beats. Graduating in Graphic Design from University of the Arts London has given Kieron the advantage of being able to produce branding and marketing material for his own releases as well as a range of other artists both underground and commercial alike.

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Lyrics written & performed by Kieron Boothe.
Produced by Srigala.
Mixed by Outrageous Claims.
Recorded at Studio Boothe LTD.
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Artwork by Kieron Boothe.

Cat No: MPM 326-1
Artist: Kieron Boothe
Titel: Out Of Sight

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Kieron Boothe - Out Of Sight

The first single from Reginald Chapman & Pressure Fit's 'East Williamsburg Sessions' – out now everywhere: lnk.to/speaklow

Full EP releases November 3rd on Fresh Selects

"Speak Low"

Composed by Kurt Weill (1943)
Arranged by Reginald Chapman (2021)

Reginald Chapman - bass trumpet
Julia Chen - keys
Adi Meyerson - bass
Kofi Shepsu - drums

Recorded live by Baba Z Buerger in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

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East Williamsburg Sessions

Reginald Chapman & Pressure Fit "Speak Low" (East Williamsburg Session)

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/shamekfarrah

Quality over quantity. That’s what characterises Shamek Farrah and Norman Person’s recorded output. They may have a small discography between them but it’s a stable of recordings that centrally locate them in the development of the black jazz of America. BBE Music is delighted to present a new edition of a rare, relatively unknown, and unheard gem.

Recorded between 1988 and 1991 across a series of concerts, ‘Live’ was released in 1991 and was only available for sale at their gigs. Issued on audio cassette on Farrah’s private Heritage Industries label, ‘Live’ is a raw, uncompromising selection of deep, conscious jazz featuring three original compositions and two covers: ‘Aisha’, written by Person, was inspired by Person’s daughter and is a majestic joyous groove that extends out into a percussive jam; ‘Negative Forces’ is a fiercely paced hard bopper worthy of the Jazz Messengers. Written by Person, he tells how “it had to be like a torpedo, man. It had to come out strong and fight against those negative forces”. The one Farrah/Person co-write on the album is ‘Timeless Beings’, a short freeform improvisation that creates a distinct moment of space and light in an otherwise intensely focussed, yet highly accessible album.

The two covers on the album reflect the instruments of the co-leaders: sax and trumpet. ‘Footprints’, the classic written by the Newark Flash himself, Wayne Shorter, and first heard on ‘Miles Smiles’ in 1967 is delivered deftly by Farrah and co. Here, the band pays a respectful yet adventurous rendition, with some superbly colourful piano from Sonelius Smith. The second cover is a tribute to the great trumpeter Clifford Brown, who died in a car accident in 1956, aged just 25. ‘I Remember Clifford’ written by Benny Golson, is handled with suitably delicate reverence. “I still listen to Clifford Brown today,” says Person. “He’s still my teacher.”

On ‘Live’, saxophonist Farrah and trumpeter Person - friends for decades - capture an energy and vibration that is infused with the spirit of their youth – whether drawing on the hard bop of the late 50s and early 60s or the Afrocentric spiritual jazz of the early 70s, of which Farrah is intimately linked via his albums on Strata East, ‘Live’ is a document of two masters at work.

‘Live’ has flown under the radar to many a fan of prime black conscious and spiritual jazz but now BBE brings back this astonishing set by two giant talents accompanied by a group of musicians who shine with brilliance and verve.

Available for the first time on CD, digital, and double vinyl set cut at 45rpm by the Grammy- nominated The Carvery mastering studio, ‘Live’ also comes with an extended interview with Shamek Farrah and Norman Person by Tony Higgins.

Shamek Farrah & Norman Person - Aisha

Single out now: lnk.to/fffactslinger

The second of ‘Three Singles’ from David Marston, Mirror Gazer & Dan Izco's new trio project has arrived – this time featuring guest vocals by legendary Reggae founding father and Dub Music inventor, the late great Lee "Scratch" Perry himself.

We are thankful to have had the honor of working with Mr. Perry during his lifetime, and we are grateful that he was able to give us his blessing for the song while he was still with us. Our thoughts and love go out to his family – may his soul rest in peace and his music live on forever.

Vocals by Dorian Duvall (Mirror Gazer) & Lee "Scratch" Perry

Produced & Mixed by David Marston
Drum Programming by Dan Izco

Mastered by Ron Shaffer @ Atlantic West Studios

FSX-056-02 © 2022 Fresh Selects. All fffacts rrreserved.

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FFFACTS "Linger" (feat. Lee 'Scratch' Perry)

Stream, download & order LP: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/kiwi

Isatta Sheriff and Koralle join forces on ‘Eat The Kiwi Skin’ - a six track EP that unites the talents of the East London MC and the Bologna-based beat smith. The duo's first collabo ‘Laid Back’ was released in 2021 and gained 2.5 million streams to date. Even though the music is made in Italy ‘Eat The Kiwi Skin’ is a London sumting.

“It's a laid back journey into my world in East London,” Isatta explains. “I paint a picture of my journey so far as a Black female rapper, and the racial politics and experiences surrounding that. It follows Laid Back’s relaxed approach to the stage where I am at making music on my own terms and speaking freely.”

On the EP, Isatta is joined by fellow vocalists Lex Amor, Shumba Youth, Awate and Mercy's Cartel who are also not afraid to eat the kiwi skin. “The skin is the most nutritious part of the fruit and you have to digest the roughness (harshness) to get the most nourishment,” the outspoken Eastender explains.

“When you do things differently, some people get it, and some don’t. Some join in and some just comment from the sidelines. Might not be the easiest (or tastiest) thing to hear but it's necessary. This could be interpreted in a music and life sense.”

Isatta's track record includes collabos with Flying Lotus, Oddisee, Arrested Development and Athletic Progression. She is hosting a radio show, runs her own label Doctored Sound and works as a music writer.
Koralle is one of the most in demand European beatmakers with a sound rooted in jazz and boom-bap. Since signing with MPM in 2019, he has released three albums and accumulated more than 30 million streams.
 
‘Eat The Kiwi Skin’ will be available digital and on LP (including instrumental edits of all tracks for the beat lovers out there). The album artwork is designed by acclaimed Colombian illustrator SagaUno who also did the covers for The Silhouettes Project and Koralle's ‘Beat Kiosk’.

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Produced and mixed by Koralle.
Lyrics written & performed by Isatta Sheriff.
Pierfrancesco Melucci – Additional Piano on ‘For Those Who Love…’ and ‘What You Tellin Me?’
Giovanni Tamburini – Trumpet on ‘Will They Try’
Recorded at Doctored Sound Studio, London & Godblesscomputers Studio, Bologna.
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Artwork by Sergio “SagaUno” Alférez. Graphic design by Chicken.

Cat No: MPM 317
Artist: Isatta Sheriff & Koralle
Titel: Eat The Kiwi Skin

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Isatta Sheriff & Koralle - For Those Who Love...

Close Counters - SOULACOASTA II
Release Date: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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SOULACOASTA II

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

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A selection from 'Everlasting' by Sons Of The James – a duo project from singer/songwriter, Rob Milton and producer/musician, DJ Harrison. Inspired by Richmond, VA and a blend of classic Gospel music and early 2000's Soulquarians-era R&B and Soul.

'Everlasting' album out now: fsx.lnk.to/sotj-everlasting

Vocals by Rob Milton 
Instruments by Devonne Harris

Produced by DJ Harrison

Mixed by Zeroh and DJ Harrison 
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert at Almachrome

Artwork by Tawfiq Mardini

Executive Producer: Kenny / Fresh Selects

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Everlasting

Sons Of The James "I Want More"

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Isatta Sheriff - Rhyme Traveller (Instrumental) 
Unknown Artist - Do 4 Love 
Chrissy Murderbot  - What Should I Do
dj nOOn - unsettled grief 
Connie Roses - Chess Pieces 
Michael J. Blood - Go Figure (DEMO) 
Moréna Espiritual - La Dominadora y el Dragón 
Little Johnny Rivero & Anthony - La Psicología 
JaYne - Escape 
Slowe  - WYLTK
Madeleine - Sun  X EMYNE - A Soft Place To Land
KAYTRAMINÉ - Sossaup 
Don Lyvell - Paradise 
Cloud Orange - r o o t 
Kista - Get It While You Can 
Alexander Sure - Retrograde 
The Giddy - Aquatic
Mary J Blige - Without You (Brucker + Sinden Rmx)
Aaron Taylor - Ebbs and Flows
Nxworries - Daydreaming
King Krule - If Only It Was Warmth
TWEAKS - Feels Right 
Albertina - isitluv 
Manialicia - Off Kilter

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Ink - Tell Me ( ft. Collette Warren) 
Chimpo / Salo / Saji B - Look Good
gum.mp3 - Mind Reader 
Ta-ku - SMILE 
The Bamboos - Midlife Glow (ft. Ozay Moore) 
Skilaa - Money
D2x - The Light
Dangermouse + Jemini - Knuckle Sandwich II 
Earl Sweatshirt + Alchemist - Vin Skully
Rich Jones - Chilly 
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter - Only The Lonely Woman
Royce Wood Junior - You're So Fin' Perfect (Harve Remix)  
Clairabelle & Denz - Beautiful People 
OFOSHO - Your Light
Shabazz Palaces - Binoculars (ft. Royce The Choice) 
Def Sound - Run It Up! 
Fatboi Sharif - Prisoner Of Jesus 
JUNE! - It’s Time!!! ft My Favorite Color & Johnny Storm 
Victoria Monet - Stop (Askin' Me 4Shyt)
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