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TOP TRACKS OF THE MONTH - December 2015

It’s been a massive year for HopeStreet so here’s a track from every record we released this year!

HopeStreet Recordings 2015 Recap

Aussie Indie

LA FAREWELL DE MON ROOMATE

Jazz

Afrobeats

Oriental Beats

Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Omar's Chocco (Kodomo Remix)

TLC - Creep

Hip-hop for the holidays.
Download it here on Soundcloud, or on Bandcamp: http://favormusik.bandcamp.com/

2. Brushed Away

Once Upon A Time feat. Tumi & Zubz

Saharan Knights - Golden Dawn Arkestra - EP

Saharan Knights

Out Now in all download stores...

DJ Andy Taylor's 'El Pantano Remixes' EP which includes our remix of 'Soul Rep' featuring Biscuit (Flutebox / Speakers Corner Quartet) on flute. Released on Wass Records - Monday 3rd November 2014

More clips of 'The El Pantano Remixes' are on DJ Andy Taylor's profile here https://soundcloud.com/dj-andy-taylor/el-pantano-remix-sampler

(Low Quality 160kbps mp3 & outro fade version for soundcloud streaming only)

iTunes Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/el-pantano-remixes-ep/id926051135

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DJ Andy Taylor - Soul Rep (Daytoner Remix)

J-Dogg & Zela du Collectif HTB extrais de l'album "Le temps d'une écriture"
Réalisé par les Jeunes du quartier Hof-Ten-Berg, dans le cadre des ateliers d'écriture animés par le rappeur Proï-B.

J'Dogg & Zela - Ce n'est qu'un au revoir

The A Side, “Cosmetic Love,” is a rumination on the nature of relationships by one of Australia’s leading rap lyricists 1/6. The track’s life began as a jam session that went to tape in the early days of the Hope Street studio, based on an idea by PutBacks guitarist Tom Martin. The session lay unused for years till 1/6 came across it and threw down these inspired rap verses. Public Opinion producer and musical director Tristan Ludowyk laid in some organ, additional percussion and brass and suddenly “Cosmetic Love” wasn’t just a song, it was an A-side. An A-side born of happy accident.

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1/6 - Cosmetic Love

The Meltdown. It’s a bold, brassy, twangy steam train of bumping backbeats and swinging shuffles. Then there’s that voice. Sweet as honey. The voice is soul, but it’s country too and something else indefinable; like you heard it before but don’t know where… Introducing Better Days, The Meltdown’s first release on HopeStreet Recordings.

There’s a fair chance you haven’t heard that voice before, because for the last few years Simon Burke has been flying small planes out of small airfields in the dusty backcountry and taking refuge from the hustle and grind of the music business to raise a young family. The time off has been fruitful. A lifetime of writing and experience is condensed into a golden set of songs and a killer new band, The Meltdown, which Simon formed in collaboration with saxophonist and arranger Lachlan McLean. Great vibe, great players, great sound, but it’s the songs that are king here.

There are a lot of soul revival bands around, but the Meltdown’s angle is different  – Simon and Lachlan are both pretty country and The Meltdown has more than a bit of that Ray Charles country via gospel thing, and a taste of dirty blues in it too. Echoes of towns like Euroa and Avenel, where the boys blew in from, or just artistic license? Either way, if there’s one thing that soul and country can both do for you, it’s songs about heartbreak, so here’s some rippers. Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce to you the inimitable voice and songwriting of Mr Simon Burke. And yes, in advance, you’re welcome.

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The Meltdown - Sweet Water

Ibrahim Maalouf / Oxmo Puccino - La Porte Bonheur (Radio Edit)

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Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ)

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Get ready for white light on white wax, baby. Spinning your way at 45 rpm, The Bombay Royale’s latest piece of retro-Bollywood-freakadelic-disco is not powered so much by the forces of nature, as it is by forces beyond nature. You may say “Eurovision on acid in Mumbai,” but we say “Wild Stallion Mountain.” On the flip side is Khubsoorat Bewafa, a dark, pulsing, late night tale of treacherous hearts. Kalyanji and Anandji meets Blondie at the Heartbreak Hotel. A side and B side, light and dark, are balanced to create a harmonious whole.

On the subject of Wild Stallion Mountain, Bengali Mystic Sri Shanti Bhattacharya says the following: When a heart yearns for something it cannot name, there are many ways to God, many vehicles by which the seeker may travel: a light beam, a cosmic chariot, a whispered mantra in a quiet mind, a DRTC bus. In an elevated state of consciousness you find yourself in a wilderness of towering peaks, emerald forests, flowing streams and sparkling mirror balls, where the wind caresses your hair. Free from the wheel of suffering, you are lost and you are found. Gazing into the pool, the euphoria rising in your chest, the heart of the wild stallion beats strong within you. The touch of polyester excites you. You know that there is more, that you can go deeper.  Be ready to answer the knock of adventure. Be ready to ride. Climb that mountain. There is no way down. 

On Saturday the 18th of April 2015 (world Record Store Day), you too can experience the cool breeze and snow-capped peaks of the Wild Stallion Mountain. This mystical experience is available on all digital stores and streaming services, and more importantly, on limited edition white vinyl. Ride on and prosper.  

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The Bombay Royale - Wild Stallion Mountain

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The Cactus Channel and Chet Faker announce a 7inch two-track recording out September 18.

Funk/soul band, The Cactus Channel, have collaborated with ARIA Award winner Chet Faker for two tracks, ‘Kill the Doubt’ and ‘Sleeping Alone’ on a 7inch set for release via HopeStreet Recordings.

The recording, two years in the making, is a fine example of the depth of Melbourne’s music scene. It features Chet Faker’s seasoned songwriting with The Cactus Channel’s ear for musical instrumentation, resulting in a dose of classic soul and funk seen through a uniquely Melbourne perspective.

‘Kill The Doubt’ – The Cactus Channel feat. Chet Faker:
A side: Kill the Doubt
B side: Sleeping Alone

* Chet faker appears courtesy of Future Classic

Available 18 September via HopeStreet Recordings / Downtown Records at: 
http://hopest.re/ktdktd (7” Vinyl)
hopest.re/1JX8XAE (iTunes)

2015 HopeStreet Recordings for the World excluding North America 
2015 Downtown Records for North America 

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The Cactus Channel feat. Chet Faker - Kill The Doubt

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This October Emma Donovan and The PutBacks have brought together some very special guests to release a new 7” single featuring two classic Aboriginal Australian songs. Emma is joined by Tim Rogers of You Am I and rapper Joelistics on a version of Warumpi Band’s 1985 anthem Blackfella Whitefella and by Archie Roach on a deep soul rendition of his late partner, Ruby Hunter’s, heartbreaking hit, Down City Streets.

This release supports the massive grassroots movement led by SOS Blak Australia, an organization dedicated to supporting Aboriginal communities in remote Western Australia currently under threat of closure.

Earlier this year SOS Blak Australia issued a worldwide call to action to stop these closures occurring. In response to this, Emma and all the artists involved have come together to declare that they stand with the Indigenous people of Australia in support of their right to self-determination on their traditional lands. All involved have donated their time free of charge and all proceeds from the record go to SOS Blak Australia.

Blackfella Whitefella, the country rock epic written by George Rrurrambu and Neil Murray in 1985, feels more relevant than ever 30 years on. 2015 is, in so many ways, becoming a critical year in relations between Aboriginal Australia and the broader community. This song asked long ago for Australians of all colours and backgrounds to “stand up and be counted,” for all of our rights. This year the call is being answered.

Written by Archie’s late wife Ruby Hunter, Down City Streets tells hard truths of Indigenous urban disadvantage. Emma and The PutBacks have put a deep, sweet soul groove under it and Emma and Archie revisit the song as a duet, sharing verses and singing the choruses together. It’s both a sad and hopeful song, mirroring Archie and Ruby’s personal journeys from struggle to security and success.

It’s also a fitting companion to Blackfella Whitefella, linking the experiences of bush and city life and a testament to the disconnection experienced when Indigenous people’s remaining links with family and country are severed. Blackfella Whitefella b/w Down City Streets is available on 7” vinyl and digital from HopeStreet Recordings from October 23rd and all proceeds from the release will be donated to SOS Blak Australia.

For more information on SOS Blak Australia’s campaign to protect remote communities of the Kimberly region, please visit www.sosblakaustralia.com.

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Emma Donovan & The PutBacks feat. Archie Roach - Down City Streets

Ras Kass & Jack Splash are Semi Hendrix...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/breakfast-at-banksys/id1030979164

Premiered @ VIBE Magazine
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Semi Hendrix is the acid inside the headband and the fork inside the electric socket. It’s hard-core hip-hop, furious voltage spiked with funk and soul. It’s political and street, cerebral and reckless. It’s Jack Splash and Ras Kass running roughshod over everything from economic inequality to racist government policy to your girl. The album title is Breakfast at Banksy’s. Consider it the rare soundtrack for the revolution and the party. 

The duo formed following Splash’s world tour with his underground cult funk band, Plantlife.  Upon its conclusion, the 10-time Grammy-nominated producer and three-time winner decided to leave Miami in favor of Los Angeles. For the native Angeleno, this was where it all began. He’d seen incredible success over the previous decade, producing for Cee-Lo, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, and a slew of others. But he wanted to return to his roots and make a pure hip-hop album, a passion project with no input from industry types.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Waterproof MC, Ras Kass, you need to stop reading this and listen to Soul on Ice, Rasassination, and any of the tracks bodied by the Golden State Warriors (Ras, Saafir and Xzibit). Once you’ve done that, you understand why the Carson-bred rap beast is one of the coldest MCs to ever hypnotize an audience.

The sound is kaleidoscopic. Nothing is sacred. Guest spots include Brothers Voodoo, Cee-Lo and Raheem DeVaughn, Teedra Moses, Kurupt,  Montego Meli, Alice Russell, Wrekonize, and Jessica.  But for all its virtuosity, this is 100 percent raw. If you wanted to know who Semi Hendrix are, the answer is simple: they’re the wildest style. 

Semi Hendrix (Ras Kass & Jack Splash) -  Breakfast At Banksy's (feat. Coast Contra & 4Rax)

You can now get the 2020 Remaster of this track! MP3 from the link on the player & in all formats from my Bandcamp - https://d-funk.bandcamp.com/track/funky-john-the-preacher-man-2020-remaster-free-download

So I recently passed 9k followers on here & I said I'd give away a free tune to celebrate with you. People asked for a funk edit & here's one of my finest! It's been ripping it up for me when I've been playing it out & is throughly road tested. ENJOY!!!! 

Ps - I also gave away another cheeky funk edit as part of the @thats-not-an-edit vol 3 release. Check it here - https://soundcloud.com/thats-not-an-edit/four-play-d-funk-edit

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D-Funk... 'Funky John The Preacher Man' (2020 Remaster) ***Free Download***

Funk Groove Edit

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Laura Lee - Crumbs Off The Table (Lego ReFunk)

Super Limited Edition Vinyl - http://www.hopestreetrecordings.com/kfp

After stealing the hearts of soul fans everywhere through their ongoing collaboration with Emma Donovan, The PutBacks return to instrumental music with a brand new 7inch, Kung Fu Pyramids b/w Snake Eyes. For the fighters, Kung Fu Pyramids is a slice of dark, guitar-driven, psychedelic, martial arts funk. For the gamblers, the brooding downtempo minimalism of Snake Eyes is an ode to the joys of Mia, dice game of champions.

This 45 is only available in a limited, hand-numbered run of 150 copies, exclusive to the HopeStreet Recordings website. Released to coincide with Emma Donovan & The PutBacks AWME showcase and independent record label week, copies sell and ship in numbered order from 9am on Tuesday November 10th. No preorders, no holds, no favors and no exceptions. Get yours.

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The PutBacks - Kung Fu Pyramids

Flip side of the single 'Where Do We Go From Here' feat. Lee Fields, 'B-Boy Suite In B-Flat Minor' is an exclusive edit of the tunes 'Locked & Loaded' and 'The Showdown' from the Mighty Mocambos' last album SHOWDOWN (Mocambo Records MLP1008).

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Another funky cover version given the Gene Dudley treatment. In what is fast becoming something of a tradition, Mr Dudley has taken an early Wah Wah 45s release - in this case Benny Poole's soul/jazz banger Pearl Baby, Pearl - and re-worked it for 2015. Fresh from his contributions to the Zambidoose album, and work with partner Myron for Stones Throw Records, Eric Boss AKA E (from Myron & E) adds some of his trademark vocals into the mix, making this package a double dance floor heavy hitter! 

And don't forget, The Gene Dudley Group's sophomore LP, Zambidoose, is out now!

Pearl Baby Pearl

Instrumental version of "Diskodub" by Taiwan MC
Taken from the Diskodub EP - Out on Chinese Man Records - 2014
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Mixed by S.O.A.P - Mastered by Blanka
Vocal version : https://soundcloud.com/taiwanmc/01-diskodub?in=taiwanmc/sets/diskodub-ep
https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/diskodub/id940476983

Taiwan MC - Diskodub - Instrumental Version

Pre-order - Ltd Edition 7" Vinyl at http://www.hiddencharms.co
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/love-you-cause-youre-there/id1053500518

Music and lyrics by Hidden Charms
Produced, engineered and mixed by Mr Chop
Recorded at Ape Studios
Mastered by Reuben Cohen
Artwork by Young & Sick

Love You Cause You're There

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Track A1 from It's The Arps EP (Olsen Records)

TODD TERJE - Inspector Norse

take a flight (ramasutra remix)

From the Album:
Beyond the Sky - 1992

Music by:
Omar Faruk (Turkey) and Brian Keane (USA)

Kolaymi - Omar Faruk Tekbilek

An official Smoove remix for George Barnett's cover of Daft Punk - Get Lucky .
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Hopestreet Recordings is an artist-run record label based in Brunswick since 2009. From the humblest of DIY beginnings, this community of musicians, producers and writers has carved out a global niche for their old-school inspired crusty analogue creations. Hopestreet represents the diversity, quality of musicianship and originality of Melbourne’s inner Northern music community, and keeps developing their distinct sound, production approach year to year, and audiences all over are responding.