Vinyl mix of some of the music I've bought during lockdown... recorded through a beautiful Condesa Lucia rotary mixer into 24bit 96k. 

Letting the music breathe without getting in the way too much on the mix or the final mixdown.

Music from  Patrice Rushen, Domu, Cleo Sol, Lord Echo, Erykah Badu, Amp Fiddler, Jerome Thomas, Dj Regal, Roy Ayers and more... download the full-resolution version if you're feeling it.

Stay strong through the lockdown madness and appreciate great music.

Edseven Lockdown Selections 1

POOL BREAKS VOL. 2

In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live

L.O.V.E. and You & I (Little Big Beat Studio Live Session)

-Intro
-Notorious big ( freestyle Bobbito N Stretch )
-Grand Sunz-Clean
-Phife Dawg-Where Ya At (feat. Shaquille O'Neal)
-Intelligent Hoodlum-Funk Mode
-Funkmaster Flex-Six Million Ways to Die (Main_Mix) 
-House of Pain - Word Is Bond feat. Darkman (Ghetto Lab Mix)
-Burnt Batch-As The World Burns Bepp 
-Jamal-Ski-Put It On (Pure Braggadap)(Lick Shot Mix)[feat.Rocker Temp.Live]
-A.D.L.-Daddy
-Dj Krush-Big City Love
-A.D.O.R.-Let It All Hang Out
-Black Moon-Shit Iz Real (Buckshots New Vocal)
-Onyx-Slam ( Remix )
-Sham & The Professor - So-Low-1st (Remix) 
-Science Of Sound-Great Paper Chase
-Boogiemonsters - Bronx Bombas 
-Lords Of The Underground-Grave Digga
-Da Odd Kuple-Bizzum Wit Sum Lyrisissum 
-Kirk-Down Low ( Remix ) 
-Jahbaz - Dirty Jungle 
-Consequence And A.T.C.Q.-Mind Power ( Remix )

MR BOP - FONDATIONS 6.0

Timeless music that I'll never tire of hearing, thank you for the vibes.

Tracklist
Everybody Dubs The Sunshine
RAMP - Come Into Knowledge
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson - For Real
Ethel Beatty - It's Your Love
Ubiquity - Simple and Sweet
Roy Ayers - Reaching For The Highest Pleasure
David Newman with Roy Ayers - Foxy Brown
Roy Ayers - I Just Want To Give It Up
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Baby You Give Me A Feeling
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - The Boogie Back
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Life Is Just A Moment Pt. 2
Roy Ayers - Funk in the Hole 
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - We Live In Brooklyn Baby
RAMP - The Old One-Two 
Roy Ayers - Brawling Broads
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - It's So Sweet
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - It Ain't Your Sign It's Your Mind 
Roy Ayers - Everybody
Roy Ayers - Oh What A Lonely Feeling
Roy Ayers - Sugar (The Reflex Revision)
Roy Ayers - Baby Doll (Instrumental)
Roy Ayers - Liquid Love
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - The Memory
Sylvia Striplin - You Can't Turn Me Away
RAMP - Daylight
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson - Thank You, Thank You
Buster Williams featuring Roy Ayers - Vibrations
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Sweet Tears

Vibrations - Roy Ayers Tribute Mix

another Chylorama - La sélection vinyles du mois ! 

Chylorama 131

Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro discusses the transition to a multipolar world order, the state of American Empire, the emergence of new power centers, and the notion of a looming World War III. He comments on Trump's recent foray into the Middle East, China's strategic engagement in Latin America, and the fate of Mexico. He offers some tips on the way forward.

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About Jacob Shapiro
Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst who provides strategic guidance to families, investors, and corporations. He is Director of Research at The Bespoke Group, a U.S.-based wealth strategy firm that applies generational thinking to the preservation and growth of generational wealth for families around the world. His approach blends rigorous, empathetic analysis with deep confidence in human agency and the transformative power of new ideas.

Jacob is a global thought leader on geopolitics and its impact on everything from global markets to supply chains. A prolific public speaker, Jacob delivers frequent keynote presentations and tailored corporate briefings. His insights help audiences and c-suites across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world. Jacob also hosts “The Jacob Shapiro” podcast, which features interviews with subject matter experts in geopolitics, technology, markets, and other fields.

He holds a master’s degree with distinction from Oxford University and a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern studies from Cornell University. He lives in New Orleans with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not tweeting at 4 a.m. about the latest international developments or commodities prices, you might find him at a basketball court near you doing his best Larry Bird impersonation at a pickup game.

*Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Jacob Shapiro: We Are Entering a Multipolar Geopolitical Environment #556

No Use (Eric Hilton - Trust A Thief Remix)

Ruby Rushton return with cinematic new single “Walk to Regio's”, the lead single from the London UK jazz quartet’s highly anticipated 'Legacy!' album on 22a Records.

As a bandleader, flautist, saxophonist, producer, DJ and label boss, Tenderlonious has earned his polymath stripes. On "Walk to Regio's", Ed takes inspiration from multi-talented legend Isaac Hayes, in particular his ‘Shaft’ soundtrack. 

“I’ve always been obsessed with film music and it’s played a key role in my approach to composition. Issac Hayes’s ‘Shaft’ soundtrack is one of my favourites and has had a big influence on my music over the years. “Walk to Regio’s” is my salute to Issac Hayes and is a nod to one of the coolest films ever made!”

Ruby Rushton trade the hustle and bustle of 1970s Harlem for the restless, ever-shifting energy of contemporary South London. A hypnotic piano motif sets the tone, locking into a deep groove laced with crisp horns and percussive layers. The rhythm section stays tight and purposeful, giving space for quick bursts of improvisation - each solo a snapshot of raw, soulful musicianship. It all circles back to that familiar refrain, closing with a flourish that feels both grounded and soaring.

'Legacy!' marks the fifth full length outing from the Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne led group who helped pave the way for the recent wave of jazz that has ignited the capital and enchanted the world. 

“Walk to Regio's” is released across all digital platforms on 31st July and you can pre-order ‘Legacy!’ on LP / CD / download on this day as well.

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Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton "Walk to Regio's" (22a Records)

Good vibes to guide you through the fading days of summer.  

Rhino Soulsystem - Beast Mode (Mixtape)

Dam-Funk: “Boogie Funk” - Podcast do larecord.com

Dam-Funk: “Boogie Funk”

The Geopolitics & Empire Podcast conducts interviews with prominent international experts on a wide-range of topics.

Past guests have included diplomats, government officials, whistleblowers, soldiers, spies, economists, academics, scientists, wealthy investors, dissidents, journalists, and musicians.

The broadcast seeks to gain insight from guests who come from the left, right, and beyond. It should go without saying that the host does not always agree with beliefs espoused by podcast invitees, but maintains an open mind, and believes it important to respectfully listen to a multitude of voices and let listeners come to their own conclusions.

*Music used in podcast intro is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)