Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/thelibraryarchive2

Crate digging DJs Mr Thing and Chris Read return to BBE Music with a second volume of their compilation series ‘The Library Archive’, presenting more Funk, Jazz, Beats and Soundtracks from the archives of Cavendish Music.

Founded back in 1937 and originally known as Boosey & Hawkes Recorded Music Library, Cavendish Music is the largest independent Library Music publisher in the UK and also represents a host of music catalogues across the globe. The influence of Library Music on British pop culture cannot be overstated, especially during the 1970s when companies KPM, De Wolfe and of course Boosey & Hawkes provided the soundtracks to iconic TV shows such as The Sweeney and The Professionals, as well as a host of feature films.

The discs produced by Boosey & Hawkes for TV and radio production have, over the intervening years, gained a cult following among collectors and have found themselves sampled by successive generations of beatmakers. Renowned scratch DJ Mr Thing and WhoSampled’s Chris Read, both lifetime beat fanatics, first entered the Cavendish vaults in 2014, presenting their first compilation of rare Library Music cuts in 2017 on BBE Music. Both knew that Cavendish Music’s vast low-ceilinged London basement still held a host of hidden treasure just waiting to be rediscovered, so the pair returned in 2020, emerging with ‘The Library Archive 2 – More Funk, Jazz, Beats and Soundtracks from the Archives of Cavendish Music’.

“This new collection leans toward the less obvious titles, not only the funky sides and tracks ripe for sampling but also some of the jazzier corners of the catalogue” says Chris Read. “As with Volume 1, this is more than merely a collection for sample heads – it’s a compilation of great funk, jazz, soundtracks and experimental themes to be enjoyed by DJs, producers and fans of good music alike.”

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Today's exclusive, "South Of The Sun", is a laidback slice of jazz fusion and soul from UK based pianist, drummer, composer and producer, Hamish Balfour, that carries us away on its irresistible groove. 

On his electrifying debut for London's Shapes of Rhythm, Balfour draws upon jazz, funk, soul and electonic music, bridging the gap from classic Blue Note to Warp via Sonar Kollektiv.

Hamish Balfour should be a recognisable face to jazz addicts. The go-to keys player has performed and recorded alongside American jazz drumming legend Harvey Mason, Tenderlonious, The Temptations, Odyssey, Faze Action, Yolanda Charles' Project PH, Bassically, Nim Quartet and Yam Who. Popping up not only in the credits of many sought-after albums, but also Channel 4, ITV and BBC programmes for his compositions on various shows.

Over the course of eleven tracks, Balfour folds in and explores his influences, with a wide yet highly cohesive and strong palette of sounds, whilst interacting with high caliber guest vocalists such as spoken word artist and broken beat icon, Lyric L (Seiji, Nathan Haines), London Elektricity and Hospital Records’ star vocalist Elsa Esmeralda, award-winning and chart-storming singer-songwriter Belle Humble (Freestylers, Paloma Faith) and soul and house mainstay Andre Espeut (Afriquoi, Simbad, Faze Action).

Responsible for all piano, synths, percussion and production on the album, Balfour’s musicality shines through, a reminder of how overdue this debut album as leader is. However, in addition to the incredible vocalists, he’s joined by some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians: James Copus (trumpet), Pete Matin (bass),  Laurie Lowe and Saleem Raman (drums) and Rob Updegraff (guitar).

"South Of The Sun" is the album's laid-back moment with Roy Ayers-type vibrations as bass and drums sit in the pocket (at least to begin with), whilst a Rhodes weaves its magic, taking us on a few twists and turns before returning to the main feel-good motif.

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Exclusive Premiere: Hamish Balfour "South Of The Sun" (Forthcoming on Shapes of Rhythm)

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The Melbourne-based duo Ben Grayson and Tamil Rogeon have joined forces for this soulful dance floor project that oozes joy and liberation. The two Australian heavyweights have been involved in a broad spectrum of incredible music for the past 20 years or so and Steady Weather is no different. The self-titled EP will be released via Singapore/NYC connect Darker Than Wax.

Release: Oct 28th
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On today's exclusive, London-based trio St. Barbe blend jazz and rock with style on their forthcoming single, "Tellicherry".

"Telliicherry" features heavy grooves, memorable melodies and ethereal textures, presenting a fresh fusion of contemporary jazz and rock. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tigran Hamaysan, Animals As Leaders and Plini, the track represents an evolution in the band’s sound, with improvisation as the undercurrent to a rich arrangement and creative production choices.

According to the band, ""Tellicherry" is the culmination of everything we’ve been working on the last few years. We’ve spent more time producing and arranging this track whilst still trying to keep the improvised elements that were a big part of our debut E.P. We’re really pleased with the direction it’s taken and are excited to share it with everyone. "

Exclusive Premiere: St. Barbe "Tellicherry"

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The “Heaven” EP features producer-extraordinaire Leonard Charles at the helm, collaborating with prodigious artists from New Zealand (his home country) and the USA, to create a wildly eclectic E.P. project with the common underlying thread of basement funk knitting it together. This presentation of funk is truly a legitimate foundation for the heads that need it: built upon solid soul/jazz chord progressions and played on original musical equipment/gear from the 80’s and 90’s. The record features an exclusive remix of the song “Nine Lives” that he co-wrote with boogie/funk legend Leroy Burgess, and additionally features stellar collaborations with Guilty Simpson, Zyah Belle, Reality Jonez and A.C. Freazy.

Leonard Charles - Heaven

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Mirna Bogdanovic - I Love 
Maurissa Rose - Free Myself
Diles - Love (We need way more) 
Mondo Grosso - Vibe PM (rmx)
Jorja Smith - Little-Things 
Latin Soul Brothas - Do You Jazz (Acid Pass) 
Freakey Deskr X Richelle Claiborne
Daft Punk - LYTD (Vocoder Tests)
DJ Die -  Right About Now 
Nia Archives - So Tell Me (Special Request Rmx) 
Zoe Mazah - Soul rebel 
Samuel Blaser - Rainy Days Dub 
Janelle Monae - Lipstick Lover
Maximum / Rappadelic - Yo Shugah Daddy
Samtrackz - Whatchu Need  
Madison McFerrin - OMW
Bokani Dyer - Tiya Mowa 
Tony Allen + Adrian Younge - Don't Believe The Dancers
Alikho Igama - Better Than Yesterday 
Foule Monk - Does Not Compute 
Foule Monk - Blakuzaboule 
Hedrek Hender - Turf Rider
Hedrek Hender - Mono No Aware 
DJ A-L - The Ruler's Back (DJ AL rmx)
The Black Dove - Your Love Is What The World Needs

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Irreversible Entanglements - Free Love
Ebi Soda - Playstation (Ash Walker Dub)
Ecchi X Kesha + Becky
Sir Salem - Electric 
Reload Sound - Protects Your Energy 
Manch!ld - Gusanisha  
Honeydrip + Shanique Marie - System	
Jenna Camille - Not Gonna Let You Down 
Forager - Edgewise
Carrtoons - Grace (ft Rae Khalil)
Butcher Brown - I Can Say To You 
Ousama + Khalid - OSSO 
Mick Jenkins - Michelin Star 
Nextwon & Exploited Resources - Squares
Boukmanflow - Does She Not 
Killah Priest - Mystery Channel (Tall Black Guy Rmx)
Omar, Joss Stone & Morgan Munroe ft SANITY - Girls
Soulnaturals ft. CeCi MunetteI - Found Love In A Discotheque 
A Bossa Elétrica - Sob A Luz Do Sol 
Jah Freedom - Tree of Hope

407: RADIO | EDGY BLAK TUNES | FROM PHILLY TO THE WORLD

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Ink - Tell Me ( ft. Collette Warren) 
Chimpo / Salo / Saji B - Look Good
gum.mp3 - Mind Reader 
Ta-ku - SMILE 
The Bamboos - Midlife Glow (ft. Ozay Moore) 
Skilaa - Money
D2x - The Light
Dangermouse + Jemini - Knuckle Sandwich II 
Earl Sweatshirt + Alchemist - Vin Skully
Rich Jones - Chilly 
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter - Only The Lonely Woman
Royce Wood Junior - You're So Fin' Perfect (Harve Remix)  
Clairabelle & Denz - Beautiful People 
OFOSHO - Your Light
Shabazz Palaces - Binoculars (ft. Royce The Choice) 
Def Sound - Run It Up! 
Fatboi Sharif - Prisoner Of Jesus 
JUNE! - It’s Time!!! ft My Favorite Color & Johnny Storm 
Victoria Monet - Stop (Askin' Me 4Shyt)
Luna X Honor Flow Productions - What's Your Name 
Andi Mkosi - So Far Gone Live (ft Tatenda wekwaTenzi)

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408: radio / edgy blak musik / from illadelph to the world

Buy / Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/referencepoint

Curated by Reference Point residents Mark GV Taylor and George Arthur, this 15 track compilation album features tracks the pair have played at their peripatetic, Europe wide events since 2012.

Stretching from the 1970s to the present day the Reference Point compilation spans a whole range of genres, tempos, languages and grooves where the quality of music is paramount whether $1.00 bin records or $1000 rarities.

Reference Point, 'a place to hear the music', is a truly trans-global album with music from Argentina, Brazil, Oakland, Detroit, Texas, London and more, including tracks from private press albums, from artists who have played at Reference Point events and from current
artists such as MF Robots and Caixa Cubo.

Releasing as a CD, digital and a double LP, Reference Point is another essential compilation from BBE Music and one that belongs in the collection of all collectors and lovers of great music.

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Future Classics & Forgotten Treasures — Selections for the Adventurous Music Listener (Founded in 2007 by Lexis)

Exclusive Premiere: St. Barbe "Tellicherry"

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