01. dj Clairvo + Dr. Ivan - Soul Song Of Men

02. dj Clairvo + Dr. Ivan - The Irie Song

03. dj Clairvo + Dr. Ivan - Song For Justice

04. dj Clairvo + Dr. Ivan - Love The Song

Tasty pack of edits right here. Nice work https://soundcloud.com/clairvo & Dr. Ivan :)

Nodding Noggin

first track off the new ep, Love is Loops vol 2, featuring the queen of nu soul Kylie Auldist

Get A Hold On This (feat. Kylie Auldist)

FAB SAMPERI - 'Power Bossa'
AR 017 CD | cd & digital
release date: 25.03.2011
EAN 4260130540173
Agogo Records - LC 15656

'Power Bossa' is the introduction to Fab Samperi's definition of a boombastic jazz style. Fearlessly and creatively picking up inspiration from the golden decades of classic rhythm & blues, latin, hip-hop and soul Sicily's most prolific producer releases his first full album:
'Power Bossa' and what a powerful statement it really is. Fab Samperi recorded the album in as many as six countries. While kicking off with 'In The River', playlisted on the BBC and sealed by Craig Charles featuring the man Samperi himself on flute (yes, he is a well-studied multi-instrumentalist playing keyboards, drums, guitars and brass!) the mighty John Turrell from Newcastle England puts his distinctive northern soul voice on 'Everyman'. Samperi's close connection to Smoove & Turrell is no coincidence. With their organic approach to the music they love this is a natural connection. Bella Wagner from Vienna, vocalist on 'Stand Back', already recorded with Patrick Pulsinger and Bahama Soul Club. Jonnathan Molina on the other hand is a new face on the block. His voice for 'Listen Up' keeps the fire burning with an authentic soul twist.
'Red Bossa' is a liaison with Mattew Rasbash aka Spasmo, an English producer with an incredible knowledge of cinematic jazz, dramatic bossa and obscure jazz-rock. Holding the pace but adding a breathless rap flavour to 'Brand New Day' Joelistics aka Joel Ma of the Australian TZU crew takes us back to the age when hip-hop was what it all was about: lyrical vitality, an open mind and pure energy. The instrumental version of 'Alcoholic Drinks' is a trip way back into Fab Samperi's history, but it still sounds fresh today. It blends nicely into 'Jazz Di Mezzaluna', an authentic piece of Mediterranean Jazz featuring a solo by Andrea Beneventano, one of the national top players on the piano. Rounding up this jazz intermezzo on 'Power Bossa' is 'Spaghetti Samba', Samperi's early single on Record Kicks featuring the vocals of Igor Gazatti aka Zion from Recife in Brazil. Soul brother John Turrell makes his return on 'Heaven Sent', again this was recorded with Smoove at his Ashbrooke Castle studios in downtown Newcastle.
'BB Funk' kicks in with a haunting bass line courtesy of the man Fab Samperi himself: 'People think there is a lot of sampling in my music, but it is not. This bassline, for example, was played and written completely by myself.' And while Samperi is not only an expert musician himself, he is also busy remixing tunes for other artists. The French freakbeat of 'Papillonne Sur Moi' is an example of his recent output, commissioned by fellow Italians Montefiori Cocktail & In-Grid.
Closing the album Samperi reunites with Andrew Donikian aka Diamond Poet and revives the Outbound era with 'When I Wake Up.' The music may have evolved since then, but the message in Fab Samperi's music has not: 'The message behind it is that I believe in a multicultural world, where people can live their lives in peace, with no racism, and no war.' This statement is as simple as it is true: Peace, love, unity and having bossa!

Power Bossa

In The River

A hip-hopping, middle eastern sounding beat that is actually sampled from a Calypso tune.. Enjoy!! 

Check Yo Mail (free DL)

Double-Bass by Alexander Bednasch
Guitar by Jan Benz
Flute by Romeo Sandri from http://soundcloud.com/acusmatic-group

Mixed by Kolja Starkowski

Mastered by Mister Bingle @ Deja-Tunes




Mash & Munkee "The Good Vibe (Renegades Of Jazz Remix)"

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Relative Dimensions kick off 2017 with a massive bang. In 1998 Air gave us the amazing moon safari album.
In 2017 it's been given a remix of huge proportions. We kick off with JPrimes reworking of 'Ce Matin La', heavy drums, base that'll make granny get out of the rocking chair, and a heavy slice of PE thrown in.
Up next is Leygo and his rework of the classic 'Kelly Watch the stars'. A mellow house huge dancefloor chugger that remains sympathetic to the original.
Then, who else than Monstafunk. When Air made 'Sexy Boy' little did they know that one of the best remixers in the game would drop lyrics on top of it about pussy, ass, and weed. All trademarks of the genius that is Monstafunk.
Lastly, Vinyl Messi takes 'All I need', picks it up, gives it a shake, and gives it a DnB flavour that would make even the most dour Parisian get on the dancefloor.
Moon Safari Remixed is a modern day classic.

Available February 10th on Juno Download

MOON SAFARI REMIXED (MINI - MIX)

Delighted to be asked to remix Matuki, one my favourite bands in Bristol these days.  The musicians on this recording were so damn funky I repeatedly found myself dancing at my desk for extended periods of time with very little progress on the actual remix being made! But I just about managed to fight off the funk and power on through to combine their 2 part track  'Injo' and reprise 'Injo Badingkolo' into this funky 11 minute afro-beast!  Purchasable from either of mine of Matuki's bandcamp pages....

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Matuki - Injo (Hiphoppapotamus Remix)

"Calavera Sol"
by Thunderball
FKX113 - Fort Knox Recordings
http://www.thunderballdc.com

FKX113 - "Bulletproof: B-Sides & Rarities" by Thunderball will be released worldwide on Friday September 22nd, 2017 - preview & preorder here:
https://fortknox.bandcamp.com/album/bulletproof-b-sides-and-rarities

With B-Sides as strong as any A-Side and Rarities that could have been Hits, Thunderball digs deep into the past to prove that even the hidden corners of their catalog are bulletproof. These rare gems by Steve Raskin, Sid Barcelona and Rob Myers have never seen a wide release, having coming out previously only on vinyl and/or compilations and are just now seeing the light of day!

Leading the lineup is an early, unreleased treasure “If Knowledge Is Power” featuring Akil Dasan on vocals. Known as the front man for acid jazz pioneers US3, and for his appearances on Thunderball’s “Stereo Tonic” and Fort Knox Five’s “Blowing Up the Spot,” Akil brings his deft delivery and consciousness to this hip-hop, jazz, drum’n’bass monster. The other unreleased track of the collection happens to be a recent recording. Tracked after the release of 12 Mile High, their last studio album, “Bubbles and Bossa” is a drum’n’bossa toe-tapper that puts your feet in the sand and your ear to the wind as Miss Johnna M’s vocals transport you to the bubbly side of life.

10 inch Vinyl was always the go-to format for a Thunderball single back in the day: cool, collectable, and oh so hard-to-find. Here are some of the B-sides and rarities that appear as digital files for the first time ever: “The Cobra Connection,” a rudeboy-influenced stomper with vocals by Hutchy, who toasts his way over tough beats, afro-percussion, and a stabbing horn line. “The Getaway,” a ‘70s spy film chase scene infused with hypnotic synths, soulful Hammonds and a groovin’ bass line. “Stereo Tonic (Thunderball Stereo Beats Mix)” a percussion-driven, trip-hop workout of Thunderball’s sitar-laced anthem “Stereo Tonic” that flexes on the dancefloor… And speaking of Sitars, another welcome entry highlighting the playing of Rob Myers (Thievery Corporation “Lebanese Blonde”) is “Welcome Back Cooper,” (a collaboration with psychedelic labelmates Liftoff) that fuses ‘60s psychedelia to big beats, frenetic tablas and mod horns and its B-Side the “Liftoff Mini Mix,” a retro, Summer of Love throwback, full of acid-drenched melodies and verbed-out tambourines.

One of the earliest hits for Thunderball was “Heart of the Hustler” featuring Mustafa Akbar, the “Thunderball Poor Hand Dub” is a classic, dub-inspired version of the original. “Don’t Stop,” the earliest B-side on the compilation, is taken from the very first Thunderball 12 inch vinyl, it’s a classic 1997 drum’n’bass roller filled with familiar samples, timestretched vocals, big builds and chopped up beats. “Selector featuring Hutchy” later appeared on Ambassadors of Style, but was first self-released by Thunderball alongside this rare “Drive By” version which flips the original drum’n’bass track into a quintessential ESL Music trip-hop tune with a dub bassline, Nightmares On Wax style beats and Hutchy’s patois stylings.

Closing out this impenetrable collection is “Untouchable” featuring See-I. This track was the beginning of a relationship between See-I and the members of Thunderball that lives to this day. Original Thievery Corporation front men, Rootz and Zee, set the mood with sharp shooting lyrics and teflon reggae vocals atop a relentless dub bassline that creates a lost classic.

Featuring 16 tracks which range from downtempo and trip-hop to drum’n’bass and breakbeat, this compilation brings these lost Thunderball classics together for the first time.  Like kevlar, these tracks are bulletproof, untouchable!

Bulletproof: B-Sides and Rarities

Calavera Sol

"Bubbles and Bossa ft. Miss Johnna M"
by Thunderball
FKX113 - Fort Knox Recordings
http://www.thunderballdc.com

Out Now Worldwide:
https://www.beatport.com/release/bulletproof-b-sides-and-rarities/2103475
https://fortknox.bandcamp.com/album/bulletproof-b-sides-and-rarities
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bulletproof-b-sides-and-rarities/id1280766651
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Bubbles and Bossa ft. Miss Johnna M

BIg Star takes vintage blues samples and puts them through The Allergies blender. It's been road tested on support slots for the likes of DJ Format and Lazy Habits, and is picking up steam. B-side, Symphonics, oozes soul and it's driving drums and orchestral stabs are sure to make it a favourite on discerning dance floors worldwide. 

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The Allergies - Big Star (Free Download)

Second album release from multi talented Italian producer and instrumentalist, boasting an international roster of featured artists, retracing the concept of breaking cultural boundaries, and remarking the important role of music - according to Fab it reunites people from all over the world!Featuring artists are from Italy, UK, France, Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Germany. With Music Styles of Funk, Soul, Blues Latin, Pop, Electro, Jazz and Rock influences can be heard throughout the album. OUT NOW on ChinChin Records

Tranquilo Na Italia (feat DJ Farrapo, Flora Matos, MC Papo Reto) [Clip]

The first release on the new Bird International Recording Department (B.I.R.D.) label sees Mr Bird teaming up with the soulful voice of Melo D Melo, and the funky sax and clav work of Romeo Sandri (AKA sUb ModU), + Mr Bird's own signature production style mixing funk, soul, breaks and afro vibes. Included in the package here are 3 remixes: the 1st is from Don Dayglow - giving a master-class on his tasteful yet deep disco workout, in 2nd  is Andy Sparx, coming up with a groovy dance floor breaks mix, and last but no least Mr Bird in 3rd place turns in a rare remix of one of his own tracks, upping the tempo a little and reworking the drums for a funkier version. Out on all major digital platforms from the 27th of July. 

https://mrbird.bandcamp.com/album/mind-body-soul-remix-e-p

Mastering by Christian Latham from Cosmic Trigger Audio:

https://www.facebook.com/COSMICTRIGGERAUDIO/

Mind, Body & Soul Remix E.P.

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B.I.R.D. #001 Mr Bird Ft. Melo D Melo "Mind, Body & Soul" E.P. Mini-Mix For Soundcloud

Little VINYL mix i did this afternoon (25 Oct 2012)! For diggers and soul music lovers!
If you gonna jump looking for new digital tunes DONT PRESS PLAY!!
if you want to sit and hear mighty good VINYL records... PRESS PLAY NOW!!
Playlist here:
http://www.mixcloud.com/dedydread
Hope you like it! DL link here:
www.dedy-dread.com
DDD

Mighty good vinyl

DUB PISTOLS Mash up mix

"10 Years of Fort Knox Five"
by Fort Knox Five
FKX061 - Fort Knox Recordings
WorldWide Release:  Tuesday April 30, 2013


TRACKLISTING:
1. The Power Of Five
2. Insight feat Asheru
3. The Brazilian Hipster (Digitally Remastered)
4. How To Start A Band feat Ian Svenonius & Mustafa Akbar
5. What Make Ya Dance feat Rootz
6. Stand Up (2013 Mix)
7. Radio Free DC feat Afrika Bambaataa & King Kamonzi (Digitally Remastered)
8. Funk 4 Peace feat Mustafa Akbar
9. Bhangra Paanch feat Beta-G
10. Papa Was Stoned
11. Shift feat Afrika Bambaataa & Mustafa Akbar
12. Killa Soundboy feat Sleepy Wonder & Zeebo
13.Once Again feat King Kamonzi
14. Blowing Up The Spot feat Akil Dasan (Digitally Remastered)
15., Not Gonna Take It feat Rootz

It has been 10 years since Fort Knox Five released their first singles, and this past decade has proven very fruitful for the funky foursome. 2003 saw the launch of both Fort Knox Five and their seminal Fort Knox Recordings imprint. To celebrate this milestone, Fort Knox Five have selected 15 of their favorite original tracks from the entire decade.

Fort Knox Five has had the pleasure of collaborating with some incredible vocalists who are well represented on this collection. Mustafa Akbar of Thunderball and Nappy Riddem is featured on several tracks, as are Rootz and Zeebo of See-I and Thievery Corporation. The Godfather of Electro Funk himself, Afrika Bambaataa is featured on two tracks. Asheru, best known for his Boondocks theme song is on the opening track. Thievery Corporation’s dancehall voice, Sleepy Wonder as well as DC’s own DIY legend Ian Svenonius are both featured. The list continues with former US3 front-man and prolific artist Akil Dasan and the Zulu Nation’s King Kamonzi. Rounding out the list of featured vocalists is Beta-G, on loan from the US Department of Bhangra.

This body of music not only spans 10 years of Fort Knox Five in the studio, but also live performances and dj appearances worldwide. This music has been performed and played for countless thousands of fans around the globe. These tunes have also been heard in such great movies as The Cove (2010 Academy Award Winner), Stand Up Guys and You Again as well as TV shows like The Fringe. No stranger to the wide world of video games, Fort Knox Five songs have appeared on Need For Speed: Shift, Skate It, NBA Live 10, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Dirt 3, Sims and others.

10 Years of Fort Knox Five shows the music diversity of the group with one foot firmly planted in funk. Reggae and dub can be heard clearly alongside hip-hop. The group is not afraid to break boundaries and delve into rock, swing and even bhangra in their musical explorations. This collection of music represents the last decade of Fort Knox Five’s musical growth and development. 


Blowing Up The Spot ft Akil Dasan (Digitally Remastered)

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