Name: Didnt Want To Have To Do It (The Lovin' Spoonful 1966) by mar.ley
Duration: 2 min 48 s
Description: The Lovin' Spoonful

Magic

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The ''Riddim Archive is now complete. Yelema Riddim is out now on all streaming platforms.

you can buy it here:
https://sirenenl.bandcamp.com/track/yelema-riddim

Yelema Riddim

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Studio1_Sessions

▶ Soulection ~ The Sound of Tomorrow
▶ Download / Listen ~ soulection.lnk.to/SireneEdits

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Discover Soulection:
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Production: S!RENE
Mix: S!RENE
Bass: JAEL
Master: Killing Skills
Artwork: James Neilson

''I believe in the power an edit or remix has. To elevate a record to a place where the way it was intended by the artist gets shifted totally.''

''But by doing so, bringing out some specific parts into a brighter light. In that way keeping the respect of the original track but just adding or taking parts away and putting my own ‘sauce’ there.''

''The Sade edit being switched to a ‘Dub’ drum pattern, the added keys, switch off the bass. The references of the Little Simz’s edit including samples of Kendrick Lamar Fela Kuti and Tyler the Creator. The match between Cleo Sol and Erykah Badu in two songs that were recorded years apart. The “Ostavi Trag” reference in the Solange edit.''

''All of these things are why I love making edits. I feel a record is never “finished”. Where the vision of the original artist for a record ends, it creates a start for a producer like me who hears something new. Not better or worse, just new with the intent to add something extra to this beautiful world of music.''

''When I finished making the edits I wanted to showcase that I brought all of these women who make their own style of music into one project. In a place which is a safe space to me. A reflection of my home and all the things I hold dear in music.''

''DJ’ing, producing, playing instruments, my inspiration sources, Soulection, the people around me. These influences all made the EP and James showcased this perfectly.''

Is It A Crime

King Kunta

DYWM

It’s been 600 days since my last song; Yelema Riddim. Since then, I’ve overthought almost every form of original music I was making. Nothing sounded good enough, authentic enough or in line with who I aim to be as an artist.

In this period I felt like I needed to create a barrier between my club music and the music I make with the intention to just be stuff you’d like to listen to at any given moment of the day. It’s almost ironic because this way of thinking is the opposite how I am as a DJ. Perfectionism took over 90% of the time which made music making so much harder and less fun.

For the first time since I started making music I felt pressure and anxiety going forward. In a way I might’ve directed that energy towards the 6 edits I released in this period of time, including the Sade, Cleo Sol & Kendrick one. Making those felt more natural in a weird way. This period was all about healing and I’ve done just that. 🙂‍↕️

So now is the time to let go of the music I’ve been making for the past 1,5 years! We’re starting off with my new record: “Tree’s Root”. This one breathes summer and warmth. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved making it. 

Tree's Root

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Flo is joined by Brazilian musician Nyron Higor, playing tracks from his new self-titled album. Born in Maceió, Higor’s latest work is rooted in the traditions of Northeastern Brazilian music and golden-era MPB.
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/the-breakfast-show-flo/episodes/the-breakfast-show-flo-8th-july-2025

The NTS Breakfast Show w/ Flo & Nyron Higor 080725

I had the pleasure of opening the Les Amis stage in Hamburg. Picture yourself at a day party, surrounded by friends, a drink in your hand, and the sun on your face. Enjoy the ride. xx

Tracklist is available for download!

Didnt Want To Have To Do It (The Lovin' Spoonful 1966)

mar.ley

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