2014

Holy Ghost! - Some Children

This is for all of the homiez pimp struttin' on hard concrete looking for a way to eat and trying to use the secret to manifest a better life.

William DeVaughn Be Thankful For What You've Got... A 4AM Mix

New Album 'Curiosities' Available November 12
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Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the sophomore album Curiosities by New Zealand multi- instrumentalist and producer Lord Echo (aka Mike Fabs). An enticing sonic excursion that effortlessly transcends genre and geography, the release finds Echo flexing his dual-mastery of 60's production techniques and modern dancefloor aesthetics, while also highlighting the vocal prowess of his soulful compatriots through a flowing blend of boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Dub, futuristic Soul, and timeless African rhythms.

Fabs, known worldwide for his production work with NZ’s biggest Reggae export The Black Seeds, drew a groundswell of excitement around his debut solo album Melodies in late 2010. The independent release became a cult classic strictly through word-of-mouth, championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson (who played it repeatedly on his BBC Radio 1 show), Oliver Wang (Soulsides) and Richard Dorfmeister. Re-issues of the album soon followed in Japan and Europe, with vinyl copies quickly becoming a hot commodity among discerning collectors around the globe. Echo was introduced to Bastard Jazz’s DJ DRM in 2011 (via Detroit producer Recloose), and a limited 7” vinyl release on the Brooklyn-based imprint soon followed in 2012, precipitating this full length release with the label.

Curiosities picks up right where Melodies left off, with the sun-drenched psychedelic dub sounds of tracks like “Bohemian Idol” (featuring vocals by Toby Laing of Fat Freddy's Drop), and the jerky funk vibes of cuts like “Digital Haircut” and “Street Knowledge”. The album provides a wealth of DJ fodder, with forward thinking 70s-inspired disco tunes such as “Molten Lava” (featuring the soaring vocals of Leila Adu), as well as analog Afro-infused burners like “What Is That Feeling” and “Put It In My Head” (complemented by the golden-voiced Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle fame). Down-home spiritual jazz/electronic meanderings ("Ghost Hands", “Arabesque”) provide a counterpoint to Echo's driving cover-version of the Pharoah Sanders & Leon Thomas classic “The Creator Has a Master Plan”. His inspiring take on the track is uplifted by the soulful singing of Lisa Tomlins (who's notable vocals on Echo’s rendition of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You” made it a standout hit from his Melodies album).

The finely-tuned collaborations throughout Curiosities underscore Lord Echo's pivotal position in the thriving New Zealand music scene. "I generally only work with people I know quite well personally", says Echo humbly. That personal and organic approach to creating his music is revealed as the album unfolds, layer by delectable layer. "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind," he continues. "They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. I'm not making music for people for whom it's just some background noise in their lives, I'm making music for people for whom it IS their lives. And for better or worse, I guess I am one of those people."

A diverse, yet grounded LP chock full of head-turning sounds, Curiosities further pushes Lord Echo’s repertoire into the realm of the inimitable, and is sure to pique the interest of discerning music lovers from down-under to the big apple.

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Lord Echo feat. Leila Adu - Molten Lava

Sorry to those of you who are noodling lovers - it's not really for me when I'm DJing so I took a little of the noodling out and increased the Chaka ratio on this classic piece. My little reworking of And The Melody Still Lingers On (Night In Tunisia).

Chaka's Night In Tunisia (Scrimshire Edit)

Extended edit of the song 'Ain't No Time Fa Nothing' by The Futures from the 1978 album 'Past, Present And The Futures'
 Label: Philadelphia International Records


The Futures | Ain't No Time Fa Nothing (ODD MARK edit)

mighty ryeders - evil vibrations (ubiquit reissue, originally 1978)

Pre-order the new album 'It Is What It Is', released 3 April on Brainfeeder: https://thundercat.lnk.to/it-is-what-it-isSo

Thundercat
The Golden Age of Apocalypse
BF023

Release Date: 08/30/11

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Thundercat -  For Love I Come

What's up, everyone! I recently created new versions of some of my arrangements for my MAGFest 2025 performance with members from the newly founded label S-Rank Sounds!

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Sonic Mania - Press Garden Zone Act 1 Remix (Extended 2025)

Reuploaded from Spotify. 

------ (LORE:)

She moved, her elegance, the grace of her eyes locking onto Jasper. "So, divinity's greatest feat... You're perfect, Jasper Duskfiel." She giggled, smiling briefly. It seemed as if the world had faded, the room filled with black light; She seemingly can distort reality!?

"Very well, Duskfiel. I won't accomplice you... Seems you can't handle a woman of my strength." Jasper smiled, giggled, and shook his head. "You really thought you did something there, didn't you, Annabelle?" Annabelle blushed heavily. "Y-You... S-Said my name?" Jasper rubbed his face non-chalant. "Yes. I did." Annabelle placed her hand on her heart. She smiled. "That's good... If you hadn't I would have stitched your bones to your soul."

She giggled, Jasper placed his hand over his eyes in disappointment. "Very well, Annabelle. You want something? Ask me and maybe I'll give it to you." Annabelle smiled mischievously. "Oh, my beloved Jasper... I want ONE singular date with you." Jasper looked disgusted, but after consideration, he said he MIGHT grant her request.

"Sure... Seek and ye shall find; Knock and it will be given unto you." Annabelle jumped up and down with excitement. Suddenly they were walking. And before Jasper knew it, the world around him had already changed to a dancing court. A song began playing on the speakers. It felt ethereal, as if you were awake during a lucid dream, something you'd get from a fever.

"What the hell...?" Annabelle smiled excitedly. "Oh Jasper..." She held him and hugged him tightly. She seemingly was mushy. "I really adore you...~" Jasper was doing his best to hold himself from vomiting. "S-Sure..." Annabelle let go and took him to eat "food."

After a while of the same gag jokes... Annabelle walked forwards, suddenly The Realitarian Mantle formed to it's true origin. Turns out Annabelle can mend the world around her... "So, what did you think?" Jasper scoffed... Despite being so sick, he really started to appreciate Annabelle. After all, she is extremely lonely.

"It was... Nice." Jasper replied softly. Annabelle was incredibly satisfied with her newfound crush. "As you should be... After all, a rockstar needs their drummer." Jasper laid it out flat, "No. They don't... You just want me because you know my secrets. I'm honored the star of The Lost & Redeemed is in love with me, but you also know my prophecy."

Annabelle's eyes shot wide, heart shattered. "Y-YEAH...." Comedically enough, this was the final time for a little while before Annabelle would re-join the group. She wasn't done yet.

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Annabelle is super witty, huh? You should see her when she's angry... There are some clues to her powers in here. "Seek and ye shall find..."

Annabelle Goodwill's Funk Anthem

Lowrell - mellow mellow right on (micamino dub on edit)

Ronnie Laws - Always There (Classic DJ Re Edit)

Evil Vibrations (The Rebirth)

Places, spaces, and a KNG MST redirection. Shout-out to the Mizzell Brothers. And Black Moon. 100 BPM

Available via Bandcamp

DONALD BYRD "WIND PARADE (KING MOST'S DUB 'EM DOWN REDIRECTION)

Natalie [The Floacist] Stewart -Soul

James Carr - The dark end of the street

Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt (Tom Moulton Mix)

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Ronnie Laws - Always There (Classic DJ Re Edit)

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