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FloFilz has teamed-up with London singer Biig Piig for his new single „Inside Out“. „Inside Out“ is the second taster from FloFilz forthcoming album „Transit“ that will be released on June 14th.

Stream, download & vinyl: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/transit

From Paris to Lisbon to London. FloFilz' third album for Melting Pot Music is deeply inspired by the UK jazz and hip-hop scene. “Transit” features collaborations with Alfa Mist, Barney Artist, Biig Piig and K, Le Maestro.

“Transit” will be available digital and on LP (limited gatefold edition includes a 20-page photo booklet by Robert Winter).

Linernotes

“Jazz (We've Got)” was the title of the second single from A Tribe Called Quest's iconic album “The Low End Theory”. It was released in 1991, the same year FloFilz was born. Similar to Tribe FloFilz resurrects jazz for a new generation. He has been doing this for a while now and is pretty good at it, as you might know if you are familiar with his previous works “Metronom” and “Cenário”.

In 2019 things have changed. Today jazz is not only about diggin' old records and learning about Bird and Trane. Jazz is very much alive and the city of London has become one of its epicenters. The UK jazz scene is happening because it is deeply connected with hip-hop, soul and club music. A perfect setting for FloFilz. Over the last 18 months, he has collected serious Eurostar miles, heading from Aachen to London - going to gigs, hanging out with musical allies and recording new material.

This is why he calls his new album “Transit”. Through 18 tracks FloFilz translates the current London vibe in his very own style and fashion and I dare to say that “Transit” may be the best album he has treated us with so far.

Olski, April 2019

Transit

Inside Out

FloFilz - Inside Out feat. Biig Piig

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Douniah and High John are a neo soul duo from Hamburg and Berlin. “Like That” is the second single from their forthcoming debut album “Dream Baby” which will be released Nov 1st on Melting Pot Music.

John's warm, lo-fi beats and Douniah’s rich, soul-soaked voice interact in a very natural way, combining almost organically 90’s urban music with the timbre und themes of the here and now. Their first single “Dream Baby” became a minor late summer hit and the two made it on the cover of Spotify's "Butter" playlist.

Musically “Like That” shines with mellow 90ties throwback vibe, while  Douniah is dealing a very personal atopic in her lyrics: “Last summer I spent a lot of time capturing my friends.” she explains . “Their thoughts and their beauty in pictures and videos. We had the time and comfort to share a lot. The darkest and lightest. We took time to talk about our everyday life as women of color in this society. “Like That‘ is about what we told each other...there are pictures everywhere promoting our looks but not really speaking to us. We still compare ourselves with western and white beauty standards - Even though we have more representation now, there is still judgement when you dress a certain way or have your hair a certain way - there is still so much competition and comparison between women. I realized for myself that comparison is all right. However, it depends on your own perspective. I’m not gonna compare myself with someone that I will never be or look like. My health, especially my mental health, is what I should care about more – and not if my shirt is to short or if my hair looks nappy and Marie's doesn’t. It’s like that and I keep it like that.”

“Douniah’s lyrics brought back vivid memories of my first years in Germany after I had moved with my family from Hungary at the age of 7.” sasy High John. “Until I was roundabout 15 years old, I had a strong Hungarian accent and because of that I had to struggle with exclusion and discrimination. Sadly, a lot of the times it were actually my teachers, who gave me the feeling that I was somehow inferior. My otherness was the reason, why I was drawn to hip-hop culture early on, because hip-hop really gave me a purpose as a teenager. It was a protection that I utterly needed back then. My baggy pants were kind of my save space. Girls are reduced to their look way too often and I imagine it as very tough to be confronted with the expectation to be “beautiful”. It would be lovely, if our song gave some girls the same safe space that I found when I first discovered hip hop.”

High John released a split album with Plusma earlier this year titled “High+”. He is part of the Raw Suppliers collective and has 240k monthly listeners on Spotify.

Douniah released two dope collaborations this year: “Don't You Worry” with Fuchy (aka Farhot) and “Naked Trees” with Cap Kendricks.

Supported by Initiative Musik gGmbH with project funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.
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Produced & mixed by High John.
Vocals by Douniah.
Mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery.
Cover photo by Micha Henry

Cat No: MPM 275-2
Artist: Douniah & High John
Titel: Like That

© ℗ 2019 Melting Pot Music

Like That

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Stream, download & LP: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/semilla

Introducing Pachakuti and young.vishnu! “Semilla” is the first teaser from an exciting new project by multi-instrumentalist Pachakuti and producer young.vishnu.

Although only 2:22 minutes short “Semilla” catches the listeners mind and soul completley and utterly. Over a laid-back rimshot groove chopped by young.vishnu, Pachakuti is having a conversation on rhodes & saxophone. 

“Semilla” can be labeled as jazz funk and we believe that beat lovers will dig it as well. At the same time, “Semilla” only shows one root of the musical vision of Pachakuti and young.vishnu who are fusing hip-hop, jazz, latin, funk and soul with strong messages about politics, identity, globalization and neocolonialism. 

Stay tuned...

The same entitled album “Semilla” by Pachakuti & young.vishnu is going to be released on 4th September and will be available as digital album and limited LP (300 copies). Pre-order started and the LP will be available as of 14th August. 


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Produced & mixed by young.vishnu.
Saxophone & keys by Pachakuti. 
Bass by Claas Sandbothe.
Mastered by Roe Beardie. 
Artwork & graphic design by Carsten Pölking. 

Cat No: MPM 290-1
Artist: Pachakuti & young.vishnu
Titel: Semilla

© ℗ 2020 Melting Pot Music

Pachakuti & young.vishnu - Semilla

https://stungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/drave-opticon

Roel Funcken _ Drave Opticon EP

1.Felting Bogrow
2.Podoserpula Mirander
3.Byzantine 2066
4.Elso’s Kattic
5.Drave Opticon

All tracks written and produced by Roel Funcken

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Artwork by Roel Funcken called “Antheraea Holyphemux”

Mastered by Snap Mastering.
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Released on Stung Records
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drave opticon

Byzantine 2066

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Astounding EP from German producer OaT on T3K Recordings.

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Scabs EP

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OaT - Stream Of Consciousness [Premiere]

The track is from the upcoming "Hereeyeth" LP. Happy moon-day 2020. Stay healthy.

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Satl takes us into the darker depths of his '4Lyfe' EP on Integral Records with the rolling sounds of Yin. Get it here: https://bit.ly/2YEIjLX

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4Lyfe EP

Satl - Yin

Next up on the Incurzion Audio release schedule is a massive 4 track EP from Rantik. For those that don't know, Rantik is a seriously talented up-and-coming producer from Newcastle with a strictly deep and technical focus to his productions. "Persona EP" is his latest masterpiece and is a true reflection of his diversity as a producer and the uncompromising quality he strives for.

"Fragment", a fast-paced technical track with continual vocal stabs maintaining the energy, and a drum roll which is unforgiving and really pushes the track forward. Don't be fooled however, the track is not strictly one dimensional as Rantik mixes it up completely on he second drop.

Up next is "Blood Loss" is deep and soulful with a lyrical element perfectly complimenting to the progressive synth heavy sound pervasive throughout the track. Extremely refined, we start strong and it's only up from here.

In contrast to the rest of the EP, "Phase One", a murderous and unapologetic monster of a tune with deep bellowing growls and a sound system testing bass line, overlain with powerful drums and many interesting sound design elements. This EP truly has it all.

To close the EP is "Mirrors" is a much more relaxed number that takes you on an emotional journey. Perfectly crafted, this track is a major compliment to the rest of the release and brings in another dimension that completes the EP.

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Rantik - Fragment (OUT NOW)

Stream, download & LP: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/rosylee

Technically, Syrup are a hip-hop group with unmistakable leanings towards soul and jazz. 
The group consists of an MC (Turt), a pianist/singer (C.Tappin) and a beatmaker (Twit One). Their music is rooted in the tradition of collectives like Native Tongues and Soulquarians, and they have come up with a pretty appropriate term to describe their sound, which is “cool bap”.

But if we put formalities aside and look at the bigger picture, Syrup are also a perfect example of how music can connect people beyond national borders, language and tradition. And furthermore, how Afro-American culture has influenced not only the musical taste but the views and opinion-making of generations of young people worldwide. The sheer existence of Syrup is also a big fat “Fuck Brexit!” which makes the group even more likeable.

“Rosy Lee” is available on LP as standard edition and limited colored vinyl edition (300 copies). 


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Produced and mixed by Twit One. 
Vocals by Turt & C.Tappin. 
Additional vocals on “Flightmode” by Sonne Ra. 
Keys on “The Recipe” and “Salt & Pepper” by C.Tappin. 
Cuts on “Politickin” by Hulk Hodn.
Mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery, Cologne. 
Photos by Robert Winter. 
Lettering by Ramon Backus. 
Artwork by Chicken. 

Cat No: MPM 274-4
Artist: Syrup
Titel: Sunlit Days

© ℗ 2020 Melting Pot Music

Syrup - Nuthn

Ultrakaiju-Remix of the Aesop Rock classic "none shall pass". Original beat from blockhead.

Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass (QMX)

Beats, Loops, Kaijus...

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