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Reel People Music breathes new life into its gleaming vault of back catalogue classics with brand new series Fusion Moves. The series will offer talented music-makers the opportunity to remix and reinterpret label releases of their choosing, kicking off with soulful progressive Kaidi Tatham in the hot seat.

Tatham’s modus operandi is clear from the get-go. Opening selection Sebb Junior feat. Paula’s All Of My Life flows dreamily upon that trademark Tatham mix of organic beats, polished horns and immersive keys. As Paula rightly sings, “the beautiful can happen.” And keep happening…. Reel People feat. Mica Paris’ reworked I Want To Thank You gains elegant funk and boogie bounce, a bubblin b-line and those upweighted backing vocals adding new urgency and depth, whilst some extended bass-end manoeuvrings on the collective’s 2020 hit Save a Lil Love provide a hugely effective counterpoint to Eric Roberson’s super-smooth vocals.

Tatham switches things up for his re-take of The Realm x Atjazz x Kelli Sae’s deep afro-house burner On The Road, adding wonderfully carefree jazz-funk flow ‘n’ feeling replete with sweet synth solos and guitar licks. The snappy syncopated rhythms propelling Daz-I-Kue feat. Hadiya George’s Pedigree and Monkey Brothers feat. Sean Escoffery’s stunning Losin’ My Head align to the rich broken beat heritage for which most admirers associate him but, true to form, he continues to glide compellingly between mood and moves…. 

From the loose bass-guitar groove of Eric Ericksson & Reel People feat. Debra Debs’ Don’t Hold Back On Love and sultry strut and swagger of AAries’ Don’t Give It Up to Sebb Junior feat. Muhsinah’s infectiously jammin’ Special – lovingly framed by nimble jazz-piano play – and the liberatingly upbeat dressing applied to Tony Momrelle’s seminal Fly, Tatham’s sonic upholstery right across Fusion Moves is as skilful as it is impactful. One expert body of work built upon another.

“I know Reel People Music’s discography so well that I had a pretty immediate sense of the tracks I wanted to work with once they gave me the keys to their kingdom,” Tatham explains. “For each song I closed my eyes, imagined playing them live on stage and let the chords and musicality fire from there. My sound incorporates so many different styles, from hip-hop and broken beat to soul and disco. It’s a perfect fit for Fusion Moves. The Reel People team share my mission statement to make people dance, smile and think.”

Based in Belfast, Kaidi Tatham is the multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ who helped to define West London’s iconic broken beat sound during the late Nineties but who has continued to operate beyond genres and pigeonholes – be that via albums including In Search Of Hope, Bandana and Don’t Rush The Process, his dance music-focused pseudonym Agent K and a raft of collaborations including those with Bugz In The Attic, 4Hero, Amp Fiddler, Amy Winehouse and Slum Village.

Reel People Music is a label borne out of the soulful success of acclaimed collective Reel People but representing so much more. Launched in late 2009, the imprint has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove. Label alumni include Tony Momrelle, Portia Monique, The Layabouts, Kelli Sae, Sebb Junior, Opolopo, Angela Johnson, Emmaculate and Mothers Favorite Child.

Expect to hear further Fusion Moves in the coming months. Fresh twists on quality songs and sounds. Always with soulful authenticity at the heart.

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Pedigree (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

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Daz-I-Kue feat. Hadiya George – Pedigree (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

Bayacou Records presents the long anticipated collaborative album between soulful powerhouse duo Ezel & Rona Ray. Having consolidated their position with an array of previous singles, all of them achieving critical acclaim, they are now ready to unveil to the world their magnum opus in a full album experience showcasing the depth of their joint creative vision.

Link:
@ezel
@rona-ray
@bayacou

Take Me Home LP

APPAREL PREMIERE: Ezel & Rona Ray - Ur In Control [Bayacou Records]

Jimpster delivered some great releases in 2023, most notably his Natural Child collab EP with Crackazat as well as his Tribute EP featuring South African vocalist Mavhungu including heavy Osunlade remixes. He also produced some of his best remixes to date including Thakzin’s Don’t Let Me See, Blaze’s Wonderland and Detroit Rising’s Rocket Love. It’s always a good day to announce a new Jimpster EP on Freerange and with two captivating originals plus a stunning Atjazz remix you’re in for a treat!

Next up we have The Passion which builds a deep and jazzy mood around a 4 bar piano progression whilst the sampled interviewee gives his insight into how he maintains his passion for music. London based trumpet player KingCrowney adds some lovely horn parts, emphasising the jazz feel to compliment the spoken word.

BUY:
https://jimpster.bandcamp.com/album/the-passion-ep

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PREMIERE: Jimpster - The Passion ft King Crowney

Another contribution from Saphileaum - this time in a form of a remix.

Jodo is the track I created as a tribute to Alejandro Jodorowsky, one of my favorite writers. Saphileaum completely re-imagined it and the result is beautiful, light and joyful piece of music. It matches so well with the sun sparkles on the sea!

V.A. – Saulėlydis — an ode to the sunset — is coming out as a 2×LP and digital release on June 21, 2025.

Simas Slabačiauskas - Jodo (Saphileaum remix)

Review: http://www.wearesoundspace.com/lay-far-returns-to-local-talk-with-mystical-rhythms-premiere

https://soundcloud.com/lay-far / https://soundcloud.com/seanmccabe / https://soundcloud.com/localtalk

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Premiere: Lay-Far Feat. Sean McCabe - Mystical Rhythms / Kaleidoscope Represent (Local Talk)

From "DJ Spinna Presents - The Sound Beyond Stars - The Essential Remixes"

Kerri Chandler With Harley & Muscle - You Can't Lie DJ Spinna Remix

Thinking Of You

I Keep Thinking Of You

* Read more : http://boltingbits.com/colm-k-affinity/
* Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/eiiUqysrGbI
* Pre-order : https://allcity.bandcamp.com/merch

Originally established in 2001 as a record store, Dublin-based All City Records also expanded into the role of a record label two short years later, in 2003. Since then they've had numerous releases from both up and coming, as well as established artists, receiving critical acclaim on more than one occasion. Not sticking to any one particular genre, their catalogue boasts of music from hip-hop circles to house influences to more experimental concepts and beyond. Releasing music from the likes of Folamour, Onra, Krystal Klear and Falty DL they are now preparing to welcome a newcomer to their roster.

Fellow Cork-based Irishman Colm K  doesn't have too many releases under his belt since his debut single with Elaine Dowling came out in 2011 on the always fresh Bastard Jazz Recordings. He penned another couple of singles for their offshoot BSTRD Boots, an EP for London-based R2 Records and a single for Seven Davis Jr.'s Future Society compilation on the same imprint. Now he's back, this time bringing his perfectly complementing hip-hop, funk and soul laced, sample-laden tracks to All City with a four song EP --- two of which are meant for the dancefloor and two for easy listening.

Our premiere today from the "Heights" EP, named after the place where he grew up, is the B2 track entitled Affinity. A slightly darker, late night number at its core, it actually starts off in a slightly jazzier direction. Then, combining some deep, dubby chords with scuttling percussion and hypnotizing vocal samples, it really turns into more of a tripped out groover, perfect for keeping those feet moving in the wee hours. This one, alongside the more peak time focused A1 track Seeing are both bound to cause some serious blisters on the dancefloor.

PREMIERE : Colm K - Affinity

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Dublin's All City crew can always be relied on for good music, and this cut comes from the first various artists release on their new @peardublin sub-label. The whole 5-tracker is quality, with this heavily swung wooze-fest from @peterbrien coming across like J. Dilla making house music.

PREMIERE: Brién - Convertible Woman [Pear]

Zepherin Saint - Skyy (Dub Vocal).WAV

Jimpster Remix of forthcoming Seal single - Weight Of My Mistakes.  Should be available Feb or march 2011

Seal - Weight Of My Mistakes (Jimpster Mix) preview clip

Worldwide Bookings: David at Constellate Talent - do@constellatetalent.com

Jimpster: The UK House craftsman shaping soundscapes with soul and subtlety

If you’ve ever lost yourself in the smooth, rolling rhythms of deep house, you’ve probably had Jimpster to thank without even knowing it.  Behind the decks, in the studio, or even just in the groove of his own life, Jimpster—aka Jamie Odell—is one of the quiet yet crucial architects of the genre, a producer who’s somehow managed to keep his sound fresh while paying homage to house music’s roots.  With releases stretching back to the early 90's, Jimpster’s sonic journey has evolved from the cut n paste, sample-heavy bedroom productions of his early releases to the deep house anthems he’s known for today.  He’s the artist who’s mastered the art of organic warmth, blending digital precision with analog textures in ways that sound both timeless and ahead of their time.  His music often draws from a deep well of influences: jazz, funk, soul, electro and even ambient textures—but it’s always tethered to the dancefloor.  He’s the kind of producer who can make a sub-bass rumble feel like a heartbeat while surrounding it with lush, atmospheric synths and intricate percussion that push his tracks into a hypnotic, almost meditative space.

Jimpster's discography is packed with both original tracks and remixes that make you move without even realising it: there’s the spaced-out, trippy disco allure of “English Rose”, the groove-heavy slo-mo swagger of “The Sun Comes Up” (which is basically the soundtrack to *that* sunset), and let’s not forget the timeless “Dangly Panther.”  Each track feels like a wave—a smooth ride that pulls you along effortlessly but leaves you wanting more.  His remix of Osunlade’s Momma’s Groove has become iconic but he has also offered his golden touch to artists as diverse as Seal, Bob Marley, Kerri Chandler, Josh Wink and Adam Port to name just a few.

But Jimpster’s influence doesn’t just stay in the studio.  As a DJ, his sets are like a carefully curated journey, blending stripped back disco, underground house and the more soulful end of techno into smooth, liquid transitions that captivate without ever feeling rushed.  Whether he’s playing an intimate, low-key club night or a larger festival stage, his mixes retain a sense of control—an ability to weave a narrative out of tempo, tone and texture, always keeping the dancefloor locked in.  From Panorama Bar (Berlin) to Cielo (NYC), Womb (Tokyo) to Fabric (London), Jimpster has pretty much span there and returned with the T shirt.

As co-founder and A&R of Freerange, Delusions Of Grandeur and most recently Cyphon Recordings, he’s helped nurture an entire generation of producers, sharing his deep understanding of groove and sound design with those who came after him.  Despite his three decades in the business and pivotal role in shaping the electronic music landscape, Jimpster remains relentlessly focused on who, or what, will come next, as excited as ever by discovering the freshest new talent and sounds to expose to the world.

Jimpster’s music is a reflection of his unrelenting pursuit of musical depth in club music.  A balance between nostalgic warmth and forward-focussed vision that continues to captivate listeners and dancers alike. For him, it’s not about creating music for the moment, but building sounds that resonate over time, long after the track has finished playing.

Seal - Weight Of My Mistakes (Jimpster Mix) preview clip

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