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Betty Lou Landreth feat Emmanuel Riggins -  'Emmanuel's Way'

Taken from the album 'Friendly Bacteria', released 19  May 2014 on Ninja Tune. Featuring @matthewhalsall on trumpet/fx & @taz-modi on rhodes & stringy synths. Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe at Soundmasters. Heavy!

Check the 'Render Me' video> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEZz8xMH6fQ

Ninjashop - http://smarturl.it/friendlybacteria
iTunes - http://smarturl.it/friendlybacteriait
Amazon - http://smarturl.it/friendlybacteriaam

Album launch party at the Roundhouse in London on 31 May, plus gigs in Manchester, Southampton, Norwich, Hay on Wye, Blackpool & tons of festivals.. Full list of gigs here: http://mrscruff.com/gigs/

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We Are Coming

Here is my latest 12" release on Ninja Tune, “Wobble Control.” A synth-heavy, low slung 4/4 number featuring a wiggling centipede of a keys line which will get under your nose in erotic ways you’ve never dreamt of, plus a goodly dollop of unruly bass. The sound of electronic instruments getting together while their parents are out and having a good time. (I hope that sick will come out of the carpet).

Release date 9th May 2011 on 180g 12" Vinyl. Available now from the Ninja Webshop on VINYL & DOWNLOAD http://ninjatune.net/release/mr-scruff/wobble-control

Digital release 11th July 2011

Wobble Control

Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - Crossing

Christian's Fingers

Released 30th March 2015

Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the second single from recent signing, Fela Kuti collaborator and afrobeat legend, Dele Sosimi!

Na My Turn is a very timely political statement, coming as it does at the time of the upcoming elections in both Dele’s ‘homeland’ of Nigeria, and prior to the forthcoming UK General Election in May. Echoing the feelings of many in both Africa and at home, Dele has grown tired of the same old leaders from the same old parties and makes a stand that it’s now his turn for president! His turn for Governor! And who wouldn’t vote for this man with his striking words and forceful backing from his mighty Afrobbeat Orchestra!

Born in Hackney, East London, but soon to return to his parents’ native Nigeria at the age of four, Dele Sosimi was schooled and raised in Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s shadow at the height of early 70s afrobeat. Having been chosen by Fela to join his band at somewhat of a tender age, he was still a young man when sharing Fela’s Glastonbury stage in 1984, and became both Musical Director for both Fela’s Egypt 80 and Femi Kuti’s Positive Force.


Dele Sosimi - Na My Turn

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Here is my latest release on Ninja Tune, two new tunes, “Feel It" &amp; "Bounce”, In similar bass-heavy slo-mo 4/4 territory to the last single "Wobble Control".. late night, heads down, eyes closed business.. just don't bump into anything while you are dancing!
Release date 3rd October 2011 on 180g 12" Vinyl. Order from the Ninja Webshop here.. <a href="http://ninjatune.net/release/mr-scruff/feel-it-bounce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ninjatune.net/release/mr-scruff/feel-it-bounce</a>
The 12" comes with a free download code.
Digital release 21st November 2011

Feel It! / Bounce

Feel It!

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Tonbe - For My People - Free Download

Vinyl only mix of the first seven 7" releases from DJ Soopasoul's new label Soopastole Records.

Superior funk edits aimed at the dancefloor.

Soopastole Funk Edits Mix

This tune was recorded during the Ninja Tuna sessions in 2008 and has been unreleased until now. It features Kaidi Tatham & Andy Kingslow on keys & percussion, and Kaidi on flute. 

It is released on the 'Thirty One Songs' compilation of rare and exclusive tracks by Manchester artists, curated & compiled by Dave Haslam. All profits go directly to the CALM charity, who work to combat the high suicide rates of young men in the UK. http://www.thecalmzone.net/
http://www.thirtyonesongs.com/

FULL TRACKLISTING:
CD ONE:
1) BARRY ADAMSON The Sun & The Sea (Alt Version)
2) ELBOW Lippy Kids (Live from Pinkpop)
3) EVERYTHING EVERYTHING Carry Me Home (Gloworm Cover)
4) JIM NOIR Spider Glider
5) FROM THE KITES OF SAN QUENTIN Undoneath
6) VIEKA Never
7) MR SCRUFF Chin Up
8) LONELADY Marble
9) DURUTTI COLUMN Requiem Away
10) DELPHIC Wake
11) BEATING WING ORCHESTRA Sema
12) NO CEREMONY/// Wearme
13) RUBY ANN PATTERSON Start You Again
14) AIR CAV Crystalline/Dawn Chorus
15) I AM KLOOT Bigger Wheels
CD TWO:
16) BAD LIEUTENANT Feed The Fire
17) SILVERCLUB Washed Out
18) D/R/U/G/S Mila
19) THE WHIP Secret Weapon (Tom Lowe Remix)
20) JEZ KER Reason I Feel Like An Alien (Stripped Version)
21) AIRSHIP Summertime
22) PLANK! La Luna (Boxed In Remix)
23) JANICE GRAHAM BAND Murder
24) MURKAGE Paperweight
25) DUTCH UNCLES The Ink (Magic Arm Remix)
26) JASPER RHODONITE Put It On
27) THE TRAVELLING BAND Rise Fast, Fall Slow
28) JP COOPER Oh Brother
29) SARA LOWES Fear of Landing
30) NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS Let The Lord Shine A Light On
Me
31) SILENCE



Mr Scruff 'Chin Up' from the 'Thirty One Songs' Compilation

Limited Perception

Closed Paradise - Never Stop Dreaming 

Get it here : goo.gl/PxtqiG

Closed Paradise - Never Stop Dreaming

2 new uptempo, bass-heavy tunes on 1 fat 12", both tunes are in the soundfile above..

The A-Side, 'Be The Music' is the drum-heavy sound of a party aboard a submarine, while 'Nervous Energy' provides a good dose of spaced-out, all over body-wobble. Disc-Jockey support from Falty DL, Ashley Beedle, Kidkanevil, Seb Chew, Thristian, Paul Boots, Kormac, Mat the Alien, Simon Harrison, Cairibou, Bonobo, Kano, Bill Brewster, Suonho, Knowfool, Rory Hoy, Leftside Wobble, Nick Emancipation & many more.

Available from all good record & online stores, including..

Scruff Shop - http://mrscruff.sandbag.uk.com/Store/DII-1863-5-be+the+music.html
Ninjashop - http://ninjatune.net/release/mr-scruff/be-the-music
iTunes - http://glnk.it/1nh
Amazon - http://glnk.it/1ni
Bleep - https://bleep.com/release/38179-mr-scruff-be-the-music
Juno Vinyl - http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/464309-01.htm
Juno Download - http://www.junodownload.com/products/be-the-music/2020718-02/
Piccadilly Records - http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/products/MrScruff-BeTheMusicNervousEnergy-NinjaTune-84960.html


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