Funk and Groove

From the album White Women - available now! 
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Over Your Shoulder

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Taken from the compilation "Footprints" on Jazz & Milk: www.jazzandmilk.com

12" Vinyl - March 17th 2014 
CD / digital - April 28th 2014

Bad Jazz Troupe - Afro Hop (Dusty Remix)

Lei-an / Biography

Many young budding R&B vocalists from the UK have for many years diligently engaged in tackling the soul and R&B music scene. Lei-an is no stranger to the aforementioned having practiced her talents since she was as young as 7 years old.

Lei-an was consistently exposed to music and her early influences range from Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson to Madonna and Lauren Hill provoking Lei-an to actively seek the potential of her abilities in community shows and youth events alongside her then singing partner, becoming well known for their music by their peers.

As a duo, Lei-an and her singing partner created, contrived and orchestrated their own style and strived towards cracking the music industry with their fresh image and sound. After some time the group disbanded and individually the two sought separate careers in music. It was at this time that Lei-an and MOBO award winning hip-hop artist Funky DL (whom she had met in passing in a studio some years previous) decided they would at some point get in the studio together, but this would not take place until roughly a year after their initial conversations.

Then it happened… Lei-an embarked in recording with DL and they realized that their chemistry as vocalist and producer was justification for their decision to embark on a project as the first track recorded was the lead title from the album “Imagine” which resulted in a passionate yet rugged, sweet yet solid street worthy boom bap of a jam, layered with melodious harmonics and the subtleties of the multi talented Xantoné Blacq (Amy Winehouse band keyboardist)

After this point the two set about crafting a diverse collection of tracks which offered a rainbow of clever and catchy grooves to contribute towards what was to become Lei-an’s debut album “Imagine Me”. Lei-an and DL co-wrote the album together and also decided that they would both write solitary for the album as to give the project its strong variety in its written development. As a result “Imagine Me” is filled with chic styles, great grooves and class cuts for any discerning music lover and provides the right color, character and emotion to reflect the true artist that Lei-an is and her expressive story.

Lei-an appeared on the highly anticipated “4th Quarter Block Party” line up at London’s famous venue “The Jazz Café” alongside, Funky DL, Phoebe One, DJ Kofi and Pyrelli and astounded the crowd with her smooth and charismatic performance, using this platform to get new fans onside and effortlessly showcase her material to a keen audience.

All in all, Lei-an has worked extremely hard at crafting her niche and has vigorously pursued her passion as a vocalist, confidently creating the kind of music that anyone with a real ear for authentic sounds and true musicianship would recognize at the drop of a hat…

The album saw its initial release in Japan in 2008 via the Toys Factory.

Imagine (Hip-Hop Remix) featuring Funky DL

Jazzzz in ya bones!!! This song was written during my visit to New Orleans Jazz fest 2014.  One of my most inspiring trips/opportunities to share music thus far happened in May this year when "Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience) were invited to play at the Sugar Mill with Thievery Corporation (live) and Galactic.  What an incredible opportunity to share the stage with such high level musicians.  Jazz fest BLEW MY MIND.  The city becomes completely inundated with music 24 hours a day.  New Orleans stole my heart.

I was staying at my friend Roc's house (Roc you are a LEGEND).  His house is incredibly inspiring (We recorded 2 of the songs from "Soul Visions" in a closet/bathroom at his home (and may I add that his Kitchen is one of the most magical creative zones EVER.  

One night I couldn't sleep.  I was so overwhelmed with inspiration from going to concerts 12 hours a day, that the music in my head would not turn off.  The only thing I could do was work on music.  That night, I wrote this song.  I also had the vision of recording some especially incredible musicians while I was in New Orleans, yet had unfortunately not found the write players yet.  The following morning, I played the new song for Roc and mentioned to him that I'd really love some guitar.  He said (in his lovely Kiwi accent), "I know this pretty rippin guitar player from this band Trombone Shorty" (if you don't know who they are, do yourself a favor and check them out).  The band happened to be in town playing Jazz Fest (they tour 200 shows a year lol).  Roc called Pete Murano (you are also a LEGEND)  and he was super into the idea of us having a session.  

The day I went over to meet him I was a bit nervous.  A lead guitarist from a huge band can often be "not so approachable", but Pete could not be any cooler, down to earth, and over all an absolutely chill guy (and beyond ripping guitar player).  I love working with you Pete and look forward to creating a lot more music (look for another song on this album coming out soon)

Fast forward a couple months, I email Eric Oberthaler  (eO) with some horn section ideas (Eric, you are also a LEGEND) and here we are with a new song (which makes me dance in pants, and sometimes without pants).

I hope you enjoy this song and get some JAZZZZ IN YA BONES!!!

Love,

-David

Check out "Trombone Shorty" - http://www.tromboneshorty.com
Check out "eO" - https://eomusic.bandcamp.com
Check out "Roc" at - http://www.tryptaminepalace.com

Jazzzz In Ya Bones (feat Pete Murano and eO) full album out on Jumpsuit Records Sept 30th

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The New Reel

Susana Estrada could not only show her bush in porn movies but also sing. "Gozame ya" was brought out of the unknown, by Psychemagik (amongst others), and there's no doubt in their good taste. 
These 3 songs are our favourites from fantastic production with Susana's porny vocals and lyrics on top. 
Underground classic!

Susana Estrada "Voy Desnuda" - Sauce - Spain, 1981 - SOLD

Susana Estrada "Hagámoslo Juntos" - Sauce - Spain, 1981 - SOLD

Susana Estrada "¡Gózame Ya!" - Sauce - Spain, 1981 - SOLD

Since we released live beats on Instagram, we have often been asked if they were released as full tracks. Until now the beats could only be heard exclusively at Okvsho live performances. But now we have put together some of our favourite beats into a mix as a small thank you for all the support in the last years. This will be one of our last "beat projects" until further notice, as, as already heard on the Traphouse Jazz EP, our sound is developing in a different direction. We will soon be back with new projects so stay tuned! Spread love. 

Tracklist: 
00:00 Funk en la Cocina
03:17 Making Love
05:39 Chuva
08:17 We Will Meet Mann
10:12 Dreams of La Paz

Bossa Live Beats

A remix that we did a while ago that were really proud of for an amazing band The Haggis Horns - its release has been held up for so long we've decided we should share it with you all for FREE - Download ..  enjoy. : ) X B &amp; T

The Haggis Horns - 'The Traveller Pt 2' [PBRStreetgang Remix]

Summoning the Monkey God

Summoning the Monkey God (45 Edit)

From the album 'Specials: Remixes & Versions from Solid Ground'. (2009)

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Year Of The Pig

Float Back To You

Broom

Time (You and I)

Pelota

So We Won't Forget

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 'Emergency on Planet Earth' Jamiroquai are giving you the chance to remix the hit track 'Too Young To Die.'

Along with the original stems of the track you'll receive lots of help including dedicated tutorial videos, software downloads and pre-loaded samples & loops. There are also great prizes to be won!!

For more information go to <a href="http://bit.ly/XiUEz2">www.jamiroquai.com/remix</a>

Remix this song

Too Young To Die

No Distraction

No Distraction (Khruangbin Remix)

Written by Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers

Just for fun :)
All parts replayed, etc..
Thanks for listening.

Funk and Groove

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