Philosophy

We're excited to premiere new music from Da Rico. “Rico Tape” may suggest a lo-if beat tape but each of the 5 tracks are centred around markedly different grooves, taking the listener from hip hop through footwork and wonky funk to a mellow, jazzy cumbia...

‘Zopilote’, meaning vulture, is a mellow guitar-led footwork tune whose name comes from the marginalised Náhuatl culture of Mexico, where Patrick produced this EP. More info here: http://www.musicamacondo.com/2018/09/premiere-da-rico-zopilote/

Premiere: Da Rico - Zopilote

Official outtakes from the 'Invocation' sessions.

Szabolcs Bognár, Rhodes, clavinet, synths
Fanni Zahár, flute
Tamás Heilig, bass guitar
Ernő Hock, bass guitar (on Eko)
Levente Boros, drums
Máté Jancsovics, drums
Bálint Zsigri aka DJ Slow, percussion

Produced by Szabolcs Bognár

Mixed by András Koroknay at Studio Einz, Budapest
Mastered by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut, Berlin
Cover art by Fabian Kretz

Kingsley Ibeneche's revolutionary love song My Freedom is out today on Astro Nautico. In his words:

"My Freedom has definitely evolved from over a year ago when I first wrote it. It was innocent, simply about love in its purest.

"I didn’t know it would turn into the monster and the medicine. I never thought each word recited would have a need in this moment. I didn’t know the importance of this truth would stand so firm.

"I think because the timing and evolution of this song is so perfect, it scares me. I prayed that this song wouldn’t be a mournful song. But it would be a song of uplift, and conscious bravery.

"I’m even scared to take the people's attention away from what’s going on. Something in me doesn’t want to soothe the people. I rather them burn anyone who stands in the cause's way. I want them to feel every blow and let it fester.

"But of course I am a prophet and a king. The wise man cares not about the fruits of action or inaction. He makes a choice, and stands by it. So I stand by the healing of the people, and I am glad that god bestowed upon me this message over a year ago. I am honored to be a servant to the cause. 'My freedom' is a choice!!"

My Freedom was executive produced by Lee Clarke and features saxophone by Jarrett Gilgore, whose Lilypicker solo project is forthcoming on Astro Nautico. All proceeds generated by the release of My Freedom benefit Atlantics X, a mutual aid fund providing financial assistance to artists impacted by COVID-19 in Astro Nautico's extended community. 

released June 5, 2020
Written & produced by Kingsley Ibeneche & Lee Clarke
Background vocals by Najwa Parkins
Guitar solo by Dave Marion
Saxophone by Jarrett Gilgore
Mastered by Sam O.B. in New York
Artwork by Bennett Kuhn

My Freedom

Kingsley Ibeneche - My Freedom

The second single from 'Prototype Remixes' – a full double-album of 13 different producers all remixing tracks from trombonist/composer Reginald Chapman's 2018 debut album 'Prototype' – releasing Sept 17th on Fresh Selects: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/prototype-remixes

Remix Produced & Mixed by Tiago Frúgoli
Additional Electric Bass by Tiago Frúgoli

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert @ Almachrome

Original version arranged by Reginald Chapman
Recorded & Mixed by DJ Harrison

Players:
Reginald Chapman - bass trombone
Karl Lyden - trombone (solo) 
Ben Ford - trombone 
Reginald Pace - trombone 
Bryan Hooten - trombone 
Devonne Harris - keys (solo) 
Andrew Randazzo - bass 
Corey Fonville - drums

Follow:
@reginald-chapman
@tiago-frugoli
@freshselects

Prototype Remixes

Reginald Chapman "We Shall Overcome (Tiago Frúgoli Remix)"

Float Back To You

Float Back To You (Instrumental)

You Will Always Be By My Side Forever (Instrumental)

Embers To Ash (Instrumental)

Oh I Miss Her So (Instrumental)

MIMS is delighted to premiere “Come Inside”, the second single lifted from Italian pianist, composer and producer, Nicola Guida’s forthcoming ‘Speleology’ album, due for release early next year on Inner Circle Music, the prestigious US label headed by sax legend Greg Osby. 

“Come Inside” is a laid back exploration of jazz and hip hop, featuring Karnival Kid on MC duties. His nonchalant yet powerful delivery recalls Loyle Carner, and flows beautifully over Guida’s delicate playing, melting the notes of his piano into a seamless harmonic stream. Soothing flutes provide the melodic line throughout, with additional production adding layers of sonic richness.

A disciplined virtuoso and a freethinking, genre-bending pianist, Nicola Guida is a London-based Italian jazz pianist, composer and producer. Academician at heart - he's the author of two respected thesis on jazz and holds a Masters in Philosophy. On “Come Inside”, Nicola tells us "I'm so delighted to release this tune which contains a sample of one of my heroes, legendary Italian composer Piero Piccioni".

“Come Inside” will be released on November 27 on all digital platforms.

Float Back To You (Instrumental)

HOLY HIVE!

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