London native K, Le Maestro´s single “OUT LATE” feat. “Amaria” (USA) is a sonic celebration that marries/blends modern R&B with old-school funk references. The instrumental is rooted in heavy drum beats, layered arpeggiated synths and a prominent bass line which makes space for Amaria´s crystal clear vocals to create a sensual, intimate setting. “OUT LATE” is the first single of K, Le Maestro´s highly anticipated debut album “WHIP MUSIC”, dropping September 17th via Jakarta Records.

Amaria: "Out Late reminisces a journey of the freedom and joys of cruising the city with a person you love. With nowhere to even go, the lyrics takes you through the feelings of having no set plans and just enjoying a spontaneous, care-free night out."

KLM: "Out Late is one of them joints you bump in the whip while you driving around with nowhere to go. Just cruisin with a shorty or a person you really like. Enjoying the vibes."

Exclusive Premiere: K, Le Maestro "OUT LATE" (feat. Amaria)

POSY (aka Rudy Klobas) returns to Bastard Jazz after his breakthrough debut EP, “Abroad,” released last year with a brand new single, “Fill My Cup.” This time the Portland-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has teamed up with Brandon Markell Holmes, the actor-turned-vocalist known for his contribution on the Grammy-nominated Gorillaz album, “Humanz,” work with friends-of-the-label musclecars, and his own alternative R&B-meets-deep house sound (heard, for example, on 2021’s “Garden” EP with Rogue Vogue, released on toucan sounds). A signature POSY laid back instrumental forms the perfect backdrop for Brandon’s airy falsetto: Syncopated, jazzy keys, a grooving bassline, and slightly swung drums, all played, recorded, and produced by POSY himself.  

POSY is the recording name of Rudy Klobas, Portland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist with a unique sound that intersects jazz, R&B, and electronic music. Originally trained on classical guitar, POSY gradually taught himself piano, bass, and drums and began writing and recording his first songs on a four-track cassette recorder. POSY’s music is lush and densely layered, but maintains an element of simplicity that ultimately leaves one feeling relaxed, nostalgic, and hopeful all at the same time.

POSY - Fill My Cup (feat. Brandon Markell Holmes)

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

FSX-044 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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Everlasting

Sons Of The James "I Want More"

buy/stream: https://platoon.lnk.to/halibabmatador-skyline

composed and produced by Alban Murenzi
guitar by Alban Murenzi
rhodes by Jeremy Dumont
synth by Tim de Fontaine
artwork by Julien Kremer a.k.a. Krump Krump Krump

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Skyline

@ivanave's new album "All Season Gear" is available everywhere now! This one is produced by @fredfades! 

VINYL/MERCH/DL: https://mutualintentions.bandcamp.com/album/all-season-gear

Ivan Ave - Post

The second single from the 'Accretion' double LP – releasing June 9th on Fresh Selects

Single out now everywhere: fsx.lnk.to/reg-foxygen

Written, Produced & Arranged by Reginald Chapman

Sam France - vocals
Jonathan Rado - guitar
Reginald Chapman - bass trombone, bass trumpet
Sean Durkin - trombone
Andrew Randazzo - bass
DJ Harrison - drums
Jacob Ungerleider - keys

Mixed by James Treichler

Recorded by Devonne Harris (DJ Harrison) @ Jellowstone – Richmond, VA, except –
Vocals recorded by Sam France
Horns and guitars recorded by Reginald Chapman @ Jazz Hole 1 – Richmond, VA

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert @ Almachrome

FSX-057-02 © 2023 Fresh Selects. Don't you know it's like fire?

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Accretion

Reginald Chapman "There Is This Thing" (feat. Foxygen)

“Used To / U” marks the start of a new release series dropping over the course of the coming months featuring numerous old and new collaborators.

Mixed by Leon Giseke. 
Mastered by Zino Mikorey.
Piano on USED TO and additional piano and bass on U by Aréna.
Guitar on USED TO by Ray Goren.
©Leon Giseke. 2022

Artwork by Fabian Bremer
http://www.fabianbremer.com/

The release series continues the journey towards meaningful artistic collaboration in the realm of progressive yet organic R&B, funk and hip-hop. Four track maxi single “Used To / U” features Brooklyn-born and Maryland-based rapper Ciscero on “Used To” and comes with Bluestaeb's singature bass line groove on "U".

U (Slowed & Reverb)

From the LAPIS/JUICEB☮X maxi-single in the Fresh Selects Remix Series – out now: fsxrs.lnk.to/lapis-juicebox

The previously unreleased instrumental version to "Why am I still scared to share?" from 'Third Person You', the debut album by New Zealand-based multi-talent – Akim Heinicke Waengler, aka, LAPIS: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Produced & Recorded by LAPIS

LAPIS - electric guitar, bass, synthesizer, percussion, programming
Elias Dobbyn - live drums

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert at Almachrome

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Illustration by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-RS-2204 © 2023 Fresh Selects. We're not scared to share.

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FSX-RS-2204 maxi-single

LAPIS "Why am I still scared to share? (Instrumental)"

A highlight from Reginald Chapman 'Accretion' (FSX-057) – out now everywhere: fsx.lnk.to/accretion

'Accretion’ is a double-album exploration in carving out a refreshing new territory in modern Jazz – one that strikes a balance between hard funk grooves and complex music theory, complicated arrangements and heavily headnoddable beats – all tied together with universally engaging melodies and textured with a “refined grit” palette to forge a sound that is uniquely Chapman’s own.

The album serves as an exciting manifesto for a step forward into the future of traditional brass music, and it’s one that we’re honored to help bring to the world.

Written, Produced & Arranged by Reginald Chapman

Personnel:
Reginald Chapman - bass trombone, bass trumpet, rotary flugelhorn
Marcus "Tennishu" Tenney - saxophone, trumpet
Reggie Pace - trombone
Andrew Randazzo - bass
Corey Fonville - drums
DJ Harrison - keys

Mixed & Recorded by DJ Harrison @ Jellowstone – Richmond, VA

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert @ Almachrome

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Reginald Chapman "Process Level Event"

Single out now everywhere: fsx.lnk.to/mineral

Chicago multi-talent Lane Beckstrom drops the second single from his upcoming debut LP, set to release later this summer. 

Best known to date for his prolific work as a bassist in groups like The Social Experiment (with Chance The Rapper & Nico Segal), Resavoir, The JuJu Exchange and Kids These Days, here Beckstrom continues to step forward as a solo artist, handling all of the vocals, bass, keys and drums on "Mineral" (with producer/engineer Paul Cherry assisting on guitar and some additional synths), a song which Lane describes as "a summer bop for anyone that knows they're in love forever." 

You can catch up on both the first single from Lane Beckstrom, "Parachute," and a new remix of it by Knox Fortune, through the latest release in our Fresh Selects Remix Series: fsxrs.lnk.to/parachute

Written by Lane Beckstrom 

Lane Beckstrom - vocals, drums, keyboards, synths, synth bass, percussion 
Paul Cherry - guitar, synths 

Produced by Paul Cherry & Lane Beckstrom 

Recorded & Mixed by Paul Cherry @ The Dungeon – Chicago, IL 
Mastered by Dave Vettraino @ Public House Sound Recordings – Chicago, IL 

Cover Art Design by Cadien Lake James 
Art Direction by Tawfiq Mardini 

Executive Producers: Lane Beckstrom & Kenny / Fresh Selects 

FSX-058-02 © 2023 Fresh Selects. Feel it forever.

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@paulcherry69
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Lane Beckstrom "Mineral"

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