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Twit One - Prelude To A Desaster

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57 Lashes of the Mallet / Mysterious Planet

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KeepVibesNear aka KVN collaborates with Brighton-based Hip-Hop/Garage heavy hitters, Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn on his first release of the year, ‘Late Night Drive’. First up in a double-sided single for KVN, the song showcases his seductive tone and soulful melodies and skillfully bottles up Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn’s experimental flow. “As soon as KVN played me the early stages of the song I knew that I wanted to be a part of it, it’s the perfect track to take the car out for a spin late at night” Frankie says. With Harvey Whyte and Harvey Gunn on production duties, ‘Late Night Drive’ is an ode to lovers and the hypnotic piano trails across speaker channels like lights on a highway. 

When speaking about the track KeepVibesNear said: “This song for me was a feeling, I think of this as a story like a tale. It’s one of those songs that stuck out as special as soon as I had the idea. Late-night drive with bae just hits the imagery perfectly really and I think when everyone hears this song it will just make you wanna go for a little cruise.”

Raised in Romford with family ties in Nigeria, KVN is hoping his music can change the outdated narrative that men can’t show or feel the vast spectrum of emotions, good, bad and everything in between. In a time when toxic masculinity is still so rife, he intends to make space for men to express themselves, open up and be vulnerable. Citing the likes of Tyler The Creator, Andre 3000 and The Internet as key influences, KVN is the perfect combination of honesty and humour - an artist the UK music scene is truly craving. Bringing that refreshing energy into the new year and reflecting on last year, 2021 highlights for the musician included his ‘Now That We Know.’ EP, receiving ongoing support from the likes of Jamz Supernova, Rinse FM, Worldwide FM and NTS, as well as ending the year selling out his headline show at the Hackney Social Club. 

Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn are two halves of a seamless rap and production duo from Brighton. Since their inception in their teenage years, they have honed a signature sound rooted in classic hip-hop, garage and electronic dance music across the board. FS&HG have been self-releasing their uniquely British blend of music for the best part of a decade, amassing over 80 million streams in the process. You can catch Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn at their headline show at O2 Academy Brixton in June. 

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Vocals by KeepVibesNear and Frankie Stew.
Produced by Harvey Whyte.
Mixed and mastered by Minas. 
Additional production and mixing by Harvey Gunn.
Artwork by Otesanya.

Cat No: MPM 321-2
Artist: KeepVibesNear
Title: Late Night Drive (feat. Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn)

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

KeepVibesNear & Harvey Whyte - Late Night Drive (feat. Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn)

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

German Jazz/Beat duo Pachakuti & young.vishnu are taking their joint project to new heights. Organically developing instrumental Hip-Hop into full-fledged orchestral Jazz and Groove, they create an excitingly eclectic blend of world music traditions. ‘Heyoka’ is the second single off their upcoming project.

Pachakuti is a musician and producer with family roots in Colombia. He plays keys, tenor saxophone and clarinet. While living and working in Berlin, he draws inspiration from the natural world, investigative travels, and ancestral traditions of Latin America and beyond. His expressive and rhythmical playing and his instantaneous compositions are directed at the human core, arousing subtle experiences. While not being conformed to one style, it always invokes a sense of liveliness and depth to be delved in.
young.vishnu is a producer and DJ. He has studied philosophy and music in Hildesheim, Germany, which heavily influenced his views on meaning and mythology in music. In his DJ sets he selects and plays classic and contemporary Funk, Soul and Afrobeat. His practice as a DJ informs his work behind the boards directly, adding also more organic grooves and broader spectrum of musical styles to his in Hip-Hop based production.
If you had to put one single tag on their music, the best choice would be Jazz. That being said, Pachakuti and young.vishnu’s sound worlds might be better described in their own words: „We just make music and try to incorporate what we love about it“. They are musical freethinkers with shared interests in eastern philosophy and botany who interweave Hip-Hop, Latin and Funk with musical storytelling and world mythology.
Mixed and mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery Studios, Berlin. The album artwork emerged through a collaboration between Mexican painter Sergio Chávez Hollar and Carsten Pölking of Nima Compositions Archive.

Pachakuti & young.vishnu signed with Melting Pot Music in 2020 and released their debut album ‘Semilla’ in the same year. Followed by a string of singles and EPs. 

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Produced by Pachakuti & young.vishnu. 
Piano, Keys, Synthesizer, Clarinet, Bass & Percussion by Pachakuti.
Bass by young.vishnu.
Drums by Leon Raum.
Percussion by Eric Owusu. 
Mixed and mastered by Roe Beardie at Brewery Studios, Berlin. 
Artwork by Sergio Chávez Hollar and Carsten Pölking.

Cat No: MPM 302-2
Artists: Pachakuti & young.vishnu
Title: Heyoka

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Pachakuti & young.vishnu - Heyoka

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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.

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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)

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10 years after the release of his seminal 10’’ ‘Stepping Stones’, Twit One returns with another 10’’ titled ‘Prelude To A Desaster’. ‘Linford’ is the first taster from the album. The single cover has been art-directed by Twit himself. Photos were taken by Robert Winter in Köln-Nippes with lettering by Chicken. K-Def has mastered the songs in New Jersey.

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Produced and mixed by Twit One.
Mastered by K-Def. 
Photo by Robert Winter. Graphic design by Chicken.

Cat No: MPM 315-1
Artist: Twit One
Titel: Linford

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Twit One - Linford

FKJ - Greener feat. Santana Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/RCMJJWPtXVc

New album "V I N C E N T" coming June 10. Presave / preorder here: https://fkj.ffm.to/vincent

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Greener

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German Jazz/Beat duo Pachakuti & young.vishnu are taking their joint project to new heights. Organically developing instrumental Hip-Hop into full-fledged orchestral Jazz and Groove, they create an excitingly eclectic blend of world music traditions. ‘Odé’ (feat. King Owusu, Laíz & Jens Aurich) is the third single off their upcoming album ‘Dédalo’, to be released on May 29th digitally and on double-vinyl.

Pachakuti is a musician and producer with family roots in Colombia. He plays keys, tenor saxophone and clarinet. While living and working in Berlin, he draws inspiration from the natural world, investigative travels, and ancestral traditions of Latin America and beyond. His expressive and rhythmical playing and his instantaneous compositions are directed at the human core, arousing subtle experiences. While not being conformed to one style, it always invokes a sense of liveliness and depth to be delved in.

young.vishnu is a producer and DJ. He has studied philosophy and music in Hildesheim, Germany, which heavily influenced his views on meaning and mythology in music. In his DJ sets he selects and plays classic and contemporary Funk, Soul and Afrobeat. His practice as a DJ informs his work behind the boards directly, adding also more organic grooves and broader spectrum of musical styles to his in Hip-Hop based production.

If you had to put one single tag on their forthcoming album ‘Dédalo’, the best choice would be Jazz. That being said, Pachakuti and young.vishnu’s sound worlds might be better described in their own words: „We just make music and try to incorporate what we love about it“. They are musical freethinkers with shared interests in eastern philosophy and botany who interweave Hip-Hop, Latin and Funk with musical storytelling and world mythology.

Mixed and mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery Studios, Berlin. The artwork itself merges the visionary art of Mexican painter Sergio Chávez Hollar and the work of Carsten Pölking of the Nima Compositions Archive.

Pachakuti & young.vishnu signed with Melting Pot Music in 2020 and released their debut album ‘Semilla’ in the same year. Followed by a string of singles and EPs.

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Produced by Pachakuti & young.vishnu. 
Keys, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals & Percussion by Pachakuti.
Bass by young.vishnu.
Percussion & Vocals by King Owusu. 
Vocals by Laíz.
Guitar by Jens Aurich.
Mixed and mastered by Roe Beardie at Brewery Studios, Berlin. 
Artwork by Sergio Chávez Hollar and Carsten Pölking.

Cat No: MPM 302-3
Artists: Pachakuti & young.vishnu
Title: Ode (feat. King Owusu, Laíz & Jens Aurich)

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Pachakuti & young.vishnu - Odé (feat. King Owusu, Laíz, Jens Aurich)

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

Rising Alt-R&B singer KeepVibesNear aka KVN drops his second release of the year, ‘Late Night Link’ featuring Harvey Whyte and Luke RV.

Featuring some of the UK Hip-Hop scene's finest voices, ‘Late Night Link’ is part of a double-sided single and follows ‘Late Night Drive’ featuring long term collaborator rapper/producer Harvey Whyte and Brighton Grime/Garage duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn. ‘LNL’ sees KVN link up with up and coming Welsh rapper Luke RV and Harvey Whyte. 

Known for his unapologetic vulnerability, KVN showcases his range with the up-tempo single, bridging the gap between alternative Rap and R&B and demonstrating his ability to write personally yet playfully. Directed by Sebastian Luke-Virgo, the video follows the trio as they escape to the countryside with the autumnal brown trees, lakes and hilltops providing the perfect backdrop. Both sonically and visually the artist's cohesion is clear for all to see, with KVN’s gravelly tone and melodic chorus at the core. When speaking about the track KeepVibesNear stated:

“‘LNL’ is a song about that search for a ‘ride or die’ the joy of the chase and the back and forth. Anticipating colliding with a person and the excitement that comes with. If it’s meeting for the first time of many or just a late night link, haha. It’s a thrill everyone can relate to when you link someone you excited about. Something the mandem smile and tell their friends about.”

Raised in Romford with family ties in Nigeria, KVN is hoping his music can change the outdated narrative that men can’t show or feel the vast spectrum of emotions, good, bad and everything in between. In a time when toxic masculinity is still so rife, he intends to make space for men to express themselves, open up and be vulnerable. Bringing that refreshing energy into the new year and reflecting on last year, 2021 highlights for the musician included his ‘Now That We Know.’ EP, receiving ongoing support from the likes of Jamz Supernova, Rinse FM, Worldwide FM and NTS, as well as ending the year selling out his headline show at the Hackney Social Club.

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Vocals by KeepVibesNear, Harvey Whyte & Luke RV.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Minas. 
Artwork by Otesanya.

Cat No: MPM 321-1
Artist: KeepVibesNear
Titel: Late Night Link (feat. Harvey Whyte & Luke RV)

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

KeepVibesNear - Late Night Link (feat. Harvey Whyte & Luke RV)

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10 years after the release of his seminal 10’’ ‘Stepping Stones’, Twit One returns with another 10’’ titled ‘Prelude To A Desaster’. ‘Wie ein U’ is the second taster from the album. The single cover has been art-directed by Twit himself. Photos were taken by Robert Winter in Köln-Nippes with lettering by Chicken. K-Def has mastered the songs in New Jersey.

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Produced and mixed by Twit One.
Mastered by K-Def. 
Photo by Robert Winter. Graphic design by Chicken.

Cat No: MPM 315-2
Artist: Twit One
Titel: Wie ein U

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Twit One - Wie ein U

Cocodrillo Turbo

Storm Of The Century (feat. Yung Mehico)

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10 years after the release of his seminal 10’’ ‘Stepping Stones’, Twit One returns with another 10’’ titled ‘Prelude To A Desaster’. This new 10’’ contains 10 songs and has no features. ‘Prelude To A Desaster’ will be available on March 4th in selected record stores worldwide. A digital release follows later.
The album cover has been art-directed by Twit himself. Photos were taken by Robert Winter in Köln-Nippes with lettering by Chicken. K-Def has mastered the songs in New Jersey. We have pressed 1000 copies.

PS: For the die-hard Twit One fans: this text includes one false fact. If you can spot it, you are in.

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All tracks produced and mixed by Twit One.
Guitar on ‘Prelude To A Desaster’ by Ralph Hötte.
Mastered by K-Def. 
Photos by Robert Winter. Graphic design by Chicken.

Cat No: MPM 315
Artist: Twit One
Titel: Prelude To A Desaster

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Twit One - Prelude To A Desaster (22/04/22) | BEATS

Cathartic and introspective ambient from Kincaid on Grid Records.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2022/04/27/premiere-kincaid-more-good-than-bad/
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More Good Than Bad EP

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Kincaid - More Good Than Bad (STW Premiere)

Wun Two - Again

Artist: Wayne Snow
Title: Rosie
Cat.No. TART032
Release date vinyl: June 2015
Release date digi: June 2015
Tartelet Records © 2015
DISTRIBUTED BY OYE RECORDS & ALL EARS

A1. Interlude (Produced by Max Graef) 
A2. Rosie (Produced by Max Graef) 
A3. Drunk (Produced by Max Graef) 
B1. Rosie (Nu Guinea's Paradise Mix) 
B2. Rosie (Hubert Daviz Remix)

Wayne Snow - Rosie (Hubert Daviz Remix)

hello, hello, hello, how low

to one of my biggest heroes/inspirations
thanks for everything <3

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Ant 2 Werp

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Can I Get A Piece Of That?

Melting Pot Music is a record label from Cologne, Germany. We like beats, rap, jazz, & soul music.

Twit One - Prelude To A Desaster (22/04/22) | BEATS

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