Lofi,chill beats and trap I vibe to(part 2)

M A R C H // 2022

favourite things | 3.22

Lofi Beats [chill beats to study/relax] Inner Ocean Records - Part 1

Quiet

Listen to Jean Tonique's new song Let Your Body Move : https://idol.lnk.to/LetYourBodyMove 
Merch, Cds & Vinyles here : https://jeantonique.bigcartel.com 
Follow Jean Tonique: 
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lamusiquedejeantonique
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jeantonique

Let Your Body Move Slowly

Hubris (feat. Lex Amor)

All. Love. In. Complete. Encompassment.

Related Series: "The Duke Of Death And His Maid"

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/azurenova
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AzureNova/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzureNovaOST
Bandcamp: https://azureillustrations.bandcamp.com/

#ALICE #thedukeofdeathandhismaid #valentinesday

ALICE

@khloeautumn @na_yr ya'll always keep me going💖💖💖
1. Tryna Beat A Case W/KhloeAutmn
2. Show Me W/Nayr
3.  In The Club
4. I Get Those

DREAMS (TAPE) W/ KHLOEAUTUMN & NAYR

Catalog: LS014
Format: Streaming // Digital 

Satisfy your craving for some bright, sweet, and delicious chill beats with Connecticut lofi producer azayaka. Comforting and smooth rhythms with calming melodies provide the mellow flavour you need to ease into your week.

https://fanlink.to/lofisnack

FREE DOWNLOAD

azayaka - Lost & Found

Laidback

Written in Solfeggio frequencies, known for their use in sacred music to impart spiritual blessings, "The Healing Realm" from Linearwave and Gabriel Cavalcanti is a chillhop EP meant to spread love and healing vibrations. Soft and calming tones radiate throughout for instant relaxation and ultimate inner peace.

Linearwave x Gabriel Cavalcanti -  Dim the Lights

Squidward’s Tiki Land Remix | Trap Instrumental Beat ( Tiki Tiki )

Catalog: JUICE011
Format: Streaming // Digital 

Chill out with “Limes” by DRWN. It’s low-key lofi with a twist, from the master Swiss beatmaker.

Boost your mood with Inner Ocean's latest series - Juice. A positively refreshing compilation geared toward the brighter side of chill-hop and lofi beats. With 15 tracks to sip on by some of the most exciting beat-makers in the scene, your world just got a whole lot sunnier.

DRWN. - Limes

Zhigeist

News From The Ship

Pros And Cons

Catalog: JUICE013
Format: Streaming // Digital 

Keep things tropical with “Yellow” by Maple Syrup. A warm vacation for the soul, wherever you are.

Boost your mood with Inner Ocean's latest series - Juice. A positively refreshing compilation geared toward the brighter side of chill-hop and lofi beats. With 15 tracks to sip on by some of the most exciting beat-makers in the scene, your world just got a whole lot sunnier.

Maple Syrup - Yellow

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

LoFi-turned-HiFi producer FloFilz has teamed up with South London R&B artists Jerome Thomas for new single ‘Sensitive’. With his debut EP for Rhythm Section in 2021, Jerome has already captivated fans and tastemakers alike. On ‘Sensitive’ the Hackney-raised singer continues his distinct and soothing sound that has brought him support from heavyweight platforms like COLORS and BBC 1 and 6. ‘Sensitive’ is the third single off FloFilz’s upcoming album ‘Close Distance’ that will be released on April 8th.

‘Close Distance’ literally means “near in space or time” (or “nah dran”, as we say in German). The 16 songs on ‘Close Distance’ came to life over the past two turbulent years. It is no exaggeration to say that FloFilz has not only created another inspiring album with ‘Close Distance’ but one that demonstrates how music can close the distance which we all have experienced (and still do) in a beautiful way. With features by UK Jazz supremos Alfa Mist and Blue Lab Beats, London R&B artists Jerome Thomas and KeepVibesNear, long-term musical partners Summers Sons & C.Tappin, UK Jazz/Hip-Hop trio Dal & Cape Town Neo-Soul singer and songwriter Hunter Rose. ‘Close Distance’ will be released digitally and on LP with artwork by Indonesian illustrator Fatchurofi.

Exposed to music from a young age, FloFilz grew up in Belgium before moving to Aachen, Germany where he studied the violin and classical music, while also playing in orchestras. In addition to his parents, who were both musicians, he cites Hip-Hop icons A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla and Madlib as key influences. Recognised as one of Germany’s most in-demand producers, the self-taught bedroom beatmaker has built his reputation led by his seductive blend of Lo-Fi, Soul and Jazz-influenced groves. Taking great inspiration from London's Jazz scene he has previously collaborated with the likes of MF DOOM, Alfa Mist, Barney Artist, Ivan Ave, Blu, JuJu Rogers, Biig Piig, K.A.A.N., J.Lamotta and K, Le Maestro.

Follow FloFilz
Spotify https://sptfy.com/flofilz
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/de/artist/flofilz/908384351
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flofilz

Follow Jerome Thomas
Spotify https://sptfy.com/jeromethomas
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/de/artist/jerome-thomas/212005639
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeromethomasfoe

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Bandcamp https://meltingpotmusic.bandcamp.com
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/mpmcgn

Produced and mixed by FloFilz.
Vocals by Jerome Thomas.
Mastered by Roe Beardie at Brewery Studios, Berlin. 
Artwork by Muhammad Fatchurofi. 

Cat No: MPM 293-4
Artists: FloFilz & Jerome Thomas
Titel: Sensitive

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Supported by Initiative Musik gGmbH with project funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.

FloFilz - Sensitive (feat. Jerome Thomas)

Catalog: JUICE014
Format: Streaming // Digital 

Seize the day with “Call in Sick” by Ouska (feat. WYS). An easy-going lofi ditty that’ll bring a smile to your face.

Boost your mood with Inner Ocean's latest series - Juice. A positively refreshing compilation geared toward the brighter side of chill-hop and lofi beats. With 15 tracks to sip on by some of the most exciting beat-makers in the scene, your world just got a whole lot sunnier.

Ouska ft. WYS - Call In Sick

Catalog: JAZZ004
Format: Digital // Streaming

When multi-instrumentalists Kazumi Kaneda and Gas Lab team up from across the globe, you get Panacea - a melodic jazz remedy we all need. Let the soulful bassline take you on a journey, and find some energy in the buttery keys blended with the pair's signature beats. This laid-back flow provides all the vibes needed for a good day.

Gas Lab & Kazumi Kaneda - Panacea

Vallès - St. Lucia

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

It’s Ray Lozano with ‘Better Off‘ from her debut album ‘Pairing Mode‘.

Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In her work she likes to dabble in playing piano and bass. ‘Pairing Mode’ is composed of 12 musical short stories reflecting on solitude, change and belonging. Largely written in 2020 and 2021 it expresses the newfound pace of life during the pandemic.

“’Pairing Mode’ means connecting with each other” Ray says. “With everything that is and everything that is not. 2020, after all, was a year when we were all suddenly thrown back on ourselves. Had to deal with diffuse or less diffuse losses and were forced to downshift. At the same time, it also offered the chance for us to get to know ourselves and others once again in a different way. To connect with ourselves. With what remained and what had to be let go of.”

In each song (or chapter) Ray moves through a perspective on solitude. From longing for love to feeling contempt with yourself, disoriented, and then empowered again. Ray’s honest lyrics paired with her vulnerable, yet sophisticated and bold voice guide us through an emotional dreamy space found somewhere between heartbreak and hope. “’Pairing Mode’ is like a collection of polaroid pictures. Or like a menu, composed of several delicate dishes” she explains, emphasizing that it is to be enjoyed with all our senses. Every track is “a moment that has been captured and is complete as it is.”

Even though the songs are short they are long lasting - perfectly capturing the many fleeting thoughts and emotional states during solitude and shifting times. A yearning, a need. A need for quiet, for lightness, for space, for experiments, for a good laugh, for “situationships”, for clarity. A friendly reminder to hold on and listen for the nuances.

Ray and her co-producer Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh) create a landmark in German-Asian culture. Their sound is following in the footsteps of the art and soul of Solange's ‘When I Get Home’ plus some quirkiness à la Tierra Whack - but always undoubtedly Ray Lozano. Her music offers a sense of home - direct, soothing, and playful. ‘Pairing Mode’ is accompanied by a strikingly gorgeous poetic film, produced by visual artist Parissa Charghi.

Follow Ray Lozano
Spotify https://lnk.to/raylozano_spotify
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/de/artist/ray-lozano/999630684
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raylozanoxoxo/

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Bandcamp https://meltingpotmusic.bandcamp.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/MPMTV
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/mpmcgn

All lyrics written and performed by Ray Lozano. 
All tracks produced by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano. 
All instruments performed by Samon Kawamura & Ray Lozano.
Additional Vocals on 'Typhoon' by Salomea.
Cello on 'Push Me' & 'Summer Thing' by Ella Rohwer.
Bass on 'Headspace' & 'Summer Thing' by Simon Manthey. 
Guitar on 'Amsterdam Nights' by Boti Ikvai-Szabo.
Guitar on 'Unsynchronized', 'Body', 'Typhoon' & 'Uninvited Guest' by Fritz Dinter.
Bass on 'Unsynchronized' & 'Uninvited Guest' by Fritz Dinter.
Piano on 'Body' by Marvin Beranek.
Mixed by Samon Kawamura. Mastered by Arne Schumann.
Artwork by Parissa Charghi. Photos by Eno de Wit.

Cat No: MPM 336
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: Better Off
Album: Pairing Mode

© ℗ 2023 Melting Pot Music

Ray Lozano - Better Off

Courage

I am deeply amazed by this amazing artist. His music accompanied me on my tour through Brazil and I saw a lot of happy and singing faces when I played it out.
I hope you enjoy this one, it will be available on my Bandcamp soon.

Big thanks to Joel Periat / Furikuri / Amigo Business for the artwork.

bandcamp

Liniker - Zero (Dandara Edit)

▶ Soulection ~ The Sound of Tomorrow 
▶ http://instagram.com/soulection | http://twitter.com/soulection
 ▶ Discover: @montebooker & @naji

2016….

This has been a very interesting and strange year for us as a whole. Full of ups and downs, to dealing with mona lisa smiles, to learning how this industry works, it's all a learning experience. We’re not here for the industry stuff, we’re here for the music. We appreciate everyone of our supporters and we thank you for riding with us. We’re getting back to how we started and how we will be moving forward, mad music.

To kick off the new era of Soulection we’re happy to share a story by Monte Booker and Naji. This is just a glimpse of what these two and the entire Soulection Family has in store for 2017. 

Enjoy the vibes 

◈ Download: soulection.com/monalisa
◈ Artwork: instagram.com/KylebyKyle
◈ Credits: Mixed & Mastered by Classick Studios 
◈ Check out more singles here: http://soulection.com/singles

For more info go to ➫ http://soulection.com

Download

Monte Booker & Naji - Mona Lisa

04 Lift Me Up

Moment (feat. Akacia)

Jacuzzi (Jean Tonique Remix)

Inner Ocean Records is a platform and collective for emerging artists to release music and visual art. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the label was conceptualized in 2012 as a vehicle for artists to have their music heard and seen, to build a community of passionate people.  We designed the label to be what we would have loved to have as artists ourselves, redefining the rules in an ebb and flow to the changing landscape of music. We have made a conscious commitment to be transparent, adaptable and always for the people.

We are a label for artists, by artists. 

We’ve built the backbone of this label around great sound and feeling; laid back, honest and forever chill. We have released a lot of different sounds; Ambient, Lofi Hip Hop, RnB, Modern Funk, Future Soul and Indie. Since our inception, we have prioritized natural evolution and organic growth in the music – we value the process and accept change.  Expect the unexpected; we want to delightfully surprise you;)