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Expansions

Les Fleurs

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'L'Indien' out now @ Heavenly Sweetness.
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iTunes: itunes.apple.com/fr/album/lindien/id868765075
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Where's my soul feat Vimbai Mukarati

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Tonton Al - Vamos Todos Dançar

I would to say a massive shout to Dancin' Mark, Guido Van Der Meulen, Kevin Scott,Marc's Hordagoda, my Soulful House sister DJ Feline and also my Bro DJ Mull, for all your support on Soundcloud and Facebook. 

Imaani - Live Without Love (Summer Time Remix by Mickey-Blood)"Ruff Demo"

When Paul Murphy released his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Claremont 56, in 2006, many thought it would be the first of many. In a way, it was, as in the years since he’s released a string of collaborative sets alongside Benjamin J Smith (as Smith & Mudd), and as part of underground ‘supergroups’ Paqua, Bison and Hillside. But that second solo album? Well, it just had to wait.

In early 2023, Murphy finally decided to scratch that itch, roping in some of his most trusted collaborators (keyboardist and bassist Michele Chiavarini, percussionist Patrick Dawes, guitarist Dave Noble and HF International’s Kashif included) to lay down a sumptuous set of tracks that not only showcases his now familiar (bit hard to pigeonhole) neo-Balearic sound, but also proves how much he has matured as a writer and producer since 2006.

In The Garden of Mindfulness is richly musically detailed, expertly arranged and full to bursting with fluid instrumental solos, with Murphy and his collaborators serving up tracks that brilliantly blur the boundaries between languid jazz-funk, downtempo, vintage synth-laden krautrock, dubby grooves and sun-splashed soundscapes.

It simply sparkles from the moment that opener ‘Eighty Three’ slowly rises like the morning sun, with gentle, undulating synth sounds ushering in a slow-motion jazz-funk excursion rich in twinkling electronics, spacey pads and warming bass. Recent single ‘Katanaboy’, a lusciously layered dub disco-infused dancefloor excursion in Murphy’s familiar style, raises the temperature a touch, before ‘Bonne Anse’ and the sublime ‘Unka Paw’ (whose combination of evocative fretless bass, extended electric piano solos, Clavinet licks and acoustic guitars is genuinely spellbinding) invite a combination of wavy shuffling and flat-on-the-back, eyes-closed appreciation.

And so it continues, with gorgeous title track ‘In The Garden of Mindfulness’ making way for the boogie-influenced, Japanese-British brilliance of ‘Hangsang’ (check the jaunty pianos, yearning breakdown and exotic melodies). Murphy’s long held love of warm, weighty bass, hypnotic disco grooves, colourful analogue synth sounds and jazzy guitars once again comes to the fore on ‘Afternoon Bob’ before the album reaches a fittingly triumphant conclusion with ‘Late In March’. 

A neat sonic summary of all that makes the set such a rewarding and entertaining experience, repeat listens reveals a wealth of musical details, from off-kilter triple-time drums and surprise bass guitar solos, to impeccable piano solos (provided by the immensely talented Chiavarini), fizzing jazz-funk synth doodles and stirring synth-strings. It’s a breathlessly brilliant way to end an album that was genuinely worth waiting for.

Unka Paw

Run Away With Me

For You

My remix of Showtek's '90s By Nature' is out now! Get your copy on Beatport here: http://btprt.dj/1AR8Pwj 

Thanks for the support everybody <3

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Showtek - 90s By Nature (feat. MC Ambush) (Sam Feldt Remix) [OUT NOW]

So, with no further ado, let me present 'Jump Session'. My take on a legendary Slim & Slam classic. 

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Jump Session

After announcing her arrival with the single ‘Reckoning’ Izo won strong support from the likes of Clash Magazine, Blues & Soul, BBC London and Radio1 NL. Back with this equally amazing follow up, it’s hard to disagree with her as she declares in the song’s lyrics she’s “A force to be reckoned with”. 

Boasting an itchy footed bassline, screaming blues lead guitar, catchy horn licks and the tightest drums in the business (courtesy of her album producer Dr Rubberfunk) – Izo once again showcases her powerful vocal range and direct lyricism over the bouncing track. Remixes come courtesy of Moods and Flevans.

Download / Stream: https://IzoFitzRoy.lnk.to/HereICome
'Skyline' available on Vinyl/CD/Digital: IzoFitzRoy.lnk.to/Skyline

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Here I Come

The penultimate edit of the '12 edits of Xmas' series is another forthcoming release. 

Thanks go to Finn Notman (The Groovers) for putting me onto the wonderful original version of this track - a bittersweet slo-mo jam which for me is one of the best break-up records I've heard. In saying that, the lyrical hook is so cryptic you can read into it whatever you like.

Enjoy. x

Lee Oskar - Haunted House (LW Edit): Forthcoming this spring

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

TODD TERJE - Inspector Norse

Club Des Belugas - My Hunger Hurts (feat Anna Luca - live)

Matasuna Records is delighted to reissue another jewel on vinyl: Ralph Week‘s song 'Let Me Do My Thing' is probably the most sought after Panamanian soul tune and the rare original 7inch is sold at incredible prices. The song was recorded together with the band 'Los Dinámicos Exciters' in 1971 in Panama. 

During our research we were lucky to find Mr. Weeks, who could give us some background information to this song and his  music career in general. Ralph Weeks was born 1943 in Panama, which he left at the age of 17 to move to the United States. There he founded the band 'Ralph & Telecasters' at the beginning of the 1960s. After his time in the US Army he started the band again, recorded their first single in 1965  and went touring in the United States during the following years. Among other gigs they also played twice in the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem (NYC) where one of the greatest musicians like Louis Armstron, James Brown, Marvin Gaye etc. performed there. 
The charismatic singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass & keyboard) was invited to a show in Panama in 1970, where he performed with members of the band 'Los Dinámicos Exciters ', which he knew from his youth. In 1971 he came back again and recorded four songs with the band, which were released on the album "Lo Mejor De Los Dinámicos Exciters". Two of the recordings were also released under Ralph's name as a 7inch vinyl single on the Panamanian label "Sally Ruth Records" - among them "Let Me Do My Thing".
Then he returned to the States and founded a new band in 1975 with Carlos Brown, a member of the Exciters, which existed for about 25 years. Weeks' life has always been dedicated to music: even today, at the age of 76, he is still a member of an accapella gospel group that sings weekly at the church in his hometown in the state of Connecticut.

On the A-side of the vinyl you can listen to the amazing original version recorded in 1971 - which was remastered for the release. The funky Latintune has all the ingredients that helped him to his status as one of the best Panamanian soul songs: a killer rhythm, a deep grooving bass line, the virtuoso interplay of the trumpet players and the super sweet soul voice of Ralph Weeks. There's nothing more to add, but our favourite producer "Voodoocuts" was able to get something out of the original. On the B-side you'll find his version of the classic: a modified arrangement with a new in and outro, an extended break part and additional beats that will set every dance floor on fire. Don't miss this gem!

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Ralph Weeks - Let Me Do My Thing (Original)

Release Date: March 18, 2013
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Order Vinyl & Digital bundle here:
http://jazzandmilk.bandcamp.com/album/mood-matters-ep

Several years after his successful debut album „Keep It Raw,“ Dusty hits home with this ecelectic 4 track EP which represents a foretaste of his second album „Mood Matters“. The Jazz&Milk label founder consistantly straddles the line between tradition and modernity and proves that an album need not simply commit itself to a genre or two; and in the process ups the ante considerably by featuring a broad spectrum of musical styles, bringing together Dusty’s favourite leanings such as Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin, percussive Beats and Deep House rhythms, while seeking a natural balance between accoustic, electronic and traditional sounds through the prism of a club-music oriented approach. 

This fusion is brilliantly demonstrated on the title track „Mood Matters“ which meshes forward-driven house beats with organic instrumentation – a big Jazz banger for the dancefloor! „Danse Macabre“ features Dusty’s live band project „Bad Jazz Troupe“ taking you on a wild trip between massive horn sections, heavy beats and deep basslines. On the B-side you’ll find the strong Afro-Funk piece „Seventy Three“ with its sweeping horns, charming Afrobeat guitars and mighty drumbeats and let’s not forget the soulful beauty of „Longing Lingers“, featuring the heavenly voice of Carla Vallet ,as well as one of Munich’s most talented producers, Bartellow. 

Catch the video for the title track „Mood Matters“. Paper drum- and tape machines are brought to life through elaborately generated stop-motion sequences which can also be found on the cover artwork - handmade and directed by the artist himself. 


Mood Matters EP

Seventy Three

One of 17 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.7":

RKX034 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.7" available on CD/LP/Digital Download here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/VA-SoulShaker-vol.7

"Soulshaker Vol. 7 packs a powerful modern soul jazz funk Afro punch! And for me personally worth getting for The Liberators alone, Afro shakedown baby!' – Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz)

THE HI-FLY ORCHESTRA - Sookie Sookie

MUNICH / COLOGNE BASED LABEL RELEASING SOULFUL DANCE MUSIC ON VINYL SINCE 2005.

Seventy Three

Jazz & Milk

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