E S O T E R I C - Dutchy feat. CMO

Kravma Gut - Tossing

Tossing

Miss V

I ended up crackin' some eggs and cookin' some bacon on this joint because Zo!'s version on his "Just Visiting Too" EP had no vocals. The whole covers project blew my mind at first listen. These were some joints covered in such a fresh fashion...these artists covered paved the way for my love of music...The Isley Brothers, Bobby Caldwell and Prince among others...and of course, Don Blackman whose music has given me much inspiration in love and life.

After several (and I mean SEVERAL to the point of not being able to count it anymore) listens, I decided give the vocals a try. I was so excited to do it that the first time I gave it a shot, I was battlin' the flu (no swine) and coughin' like a madman (soundin' like I smoked like a chimney). The unmixed demo surfaced to those who were close to me but it never reached public ears. D. Swain a.k.a. one of the freshest MC's with swagger out there who goes by just Danny! gave me a good luck on dukin' it out on the joint since it was one of his favourite joints courtesy of Mr. Don Blackman.

After a month and some days (I didn't keep count of it), I did some horn recordin' for two gentlemen (and I won't disclose it for now because it's a pretty damn good collaboration project between the two in the works) gave me a push to get on that music again. I experienced good friends, good food, good love...lots of good. I went and did some soul searchin', did music for other people, worked, worked, worked, schooled, ate, slept (and my sleepin' habits are incredibly atrocious)...rinse and repeat. I returned to the track and really felt the delivery. This was my take...this was how I felt...this is what it is...that circled my mind. Of course, bein' a trumpet player, I wasn't gonna pass an opportunity to add some horns in the mix.

This is the final product.

Zo! - Just Visiting Too EP
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/zo!-just_visiting_too.zip 

Much love and swanks,

O.

Zo! Feat. Octavio Santos - Holding You, Loving You
[D. Blackman, L. Ferguson, O. Santos]

Produced by Zo! All Instruments except for horns by Zo!
Vocals and vocal arrangements by Octavio Santos.
Trumpet, flugelhorn and horn arrangements by Octavio Santos.
Music recorded and mixed by Zo! @ East Wing Studios, Silver Spring, MD.
Vocals and horns recorded and mixed by Octavio Santos @ The Groove Cafeteria, Mississauga, ON.

Original recording: Don Blackman - Don Blackman (Arista - 1982).
Reworked recording: Zo! - Just Visiting Too EP (Chapter 3hree Verse 5ive Music/Foreign Exchange Music - 2009).

Zo! Feat. Octavio Santos - Holding You, Loving You

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Say Yes (Waajeed Remix)

my debut album is here! available on all platforms very soon.

all tracks performed by Thrice Groove 

production by:  Munir Zakee (@munirzakee)
add'l production by: D e e D O N T C A R E (@deedontcare) (track #5, How You Fit In)
writing credits: Thrice Groove & Munir Zakee
add'l vocals by : Cameron Harris (track #3, Clarity)
mixed & mastering by: Munir Zakee

How You Fit In (produced by DeeDONTCARE)

Out Now! Grab compilation digi / 12" : https://darkerthanwax.bandcamp.com/album/various-channels-vol-1-nyc-compiled-by-marco-weibel

Various Channels is a new series within the Darker Than Wax catalogue - a selector-led compilation series that pushes diversity in sound while also encapsulating a common connection of what brings people together. For the first volume, it’s all about location. Deeply inspired by the new wave of creative energy in New York City, the label is proud to present ‘Various Channels Vol. 1 : NYC’ - a compilation highlighting key artists at the forefront of NYC’s blooming music ecosystem, curated by selector Marco Weibel. While Darker Than Wax was born in Singapore, our satellite (or second) home is NYC.

A key figure behind Darker Than Wax since its early days, Marco moved to NYC in 2014, and has continued to establish a humble presence for the label through his tireless work as a DJ, Curator, Promoter & Radio Host. Within 6 years, Marco has seen New York’s underground grow through artists’ continual efforts to push the envelope and blur the lines between sounds. Thanks in part to uncompromising venues and community spaces such as The Lot Radio in Brooklyn (where Marco is running our weekly radio show alongside label peer Mawkus), a fresh crop of producers and DJs are elevating the music of NYC.

This compilation serves as a snapshot of this moment in time, spotlighting select artists making waves - including Jitwam, James Tillman, Toribio, Ensemble Entendu, David Marston and Tristan Arp. This project is also personal to Marco’s experience of digging deep into the city and connecting with kindred spirits, the selections reflecting the creative energy of his close musical family, who traverse eclectic sound spectrums from R&B/Soul, Balearic Grooves, House, Broken Beat and beyond.

Various Channels Vol. 1: NYC - Compiled by Marco Weibel

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David Marston - Mercury In Retrograde (ft. Jitwam & Aquiles Navarro)

#REPRELEKT is back to feed the people with more vibrations.

The #Reprelekt Show is now from 6PM - 8PM

Good to be back on the airwaves with new music to keep us going in this new normal with the smooth sonics and good vibrations from here and across the pond.

I had the incredible Demae fka @bubblerap. We spoke about her new project Life Works Out...Usually. If you havent heard it, stream and buy it here: 

https://demae.bandcamp.com/album/life-works-out-usually

Life Works Out...Usually — available exclusively on Bandcamp for two weeks before it hits other DSPs — is a soothing antidote to these turbulent times; a soulful coming-of-age story celebrating black joy, self-empowerment and life learnings centered around an integral two year period of growth and featuring appearances from Fatima (Eglo Records), Joe Armon-Jones, Ego Ella May and Nala Sinephro — all part of our close-knit, London-based musical community.

Sonically, it draws a unique line between the grit of inner-city London soul, interstellar Flying Lotus electronic rushes and new-age Dilla-isms mixed with flecks of London’s exciting jazz-influenced sounds. Production comes from rising producers like Eun (Ego Ella May, Denzel Himself), Jake Milliner (Slum Village, Yazmin Lacey, Lord Apex), 104.ROG (Liv.e, THEESatisfaction) and Wu-Lu (Ego Ella May).

The #Reprelekt Show 084: A conversation w/ Demae

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Formerly known as Slakah the Beatchild then Beatchild & The Slakadeliqs, now simply Beatchild, Canadian musician, producer and songwriter Byram Joseph returns to BBE Music with retrospective instrumental collection Nostalgia: Beats of 2008 – 2020.

Juno-nominated Beatchild first arrived on BBE back in 2008 with Soul Movement Vol.1, a timeless hip hop fusion record with lush live acoustic instrumentation and guest appearances from Drake, Divine Brown, Shad and many more. Vol. 2 followed in 2014, further developing Byram’s distinctive, languid and organic sound, featuring Glenn Lewis, Spek Won, and Tanika Charles, to name a few. 2018’s Heavy Rockin’ Steady saw Beatchild take more of a central role as a lead vocalist, performing on almost every track, including memorable duet ‘The Only Difference’ with Justin Nozuka.

For Nostalgia: Beats of 2008 – 2020, Beatchild has selected his favourite cuts from his first three BBE albums, presenting instrumental versions for the first time alongside previously unreleased bonus tracks recorded over the last 12 years. These instrumentals let Beatchild’s natural musical aesthetic breathe, reframing his warm, uncluttered productions and letting his smooth, blunted, soulful beats speak for themselves.

Release date: January 29, 2021
Format: Digital

Beatchild - Nostalgia: Beats from 2008 - 2020 (Album Sampler)

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Good to be on the airwaves with new music to keep us going in this new normal with the smooth sonics and good vibrations from here and across the pond.

Had a guestmix from the lovely and awesome @stephseeks. We had a brief talk about how lockdown has been and what shes been listening to, to get her through the days.

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The #Reprelekt Show 090: Hey Baby w/ Guestmix from Stephseeks

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