Jordan Vickors' self-isolation playlist

Now out on 7" Single! Just one pressing of 200 copies! That´s it! No repressing!!!

Terrence Parker - Love's Got Me High (Marc Romboy´s Systematic Rhodes Version)

Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots

Artist: thatmanmonkz
Title: Columbusing
Release Date: (Vinyl) / (Digital)
Format: Double Vinyl / CD / Digital
Cat No: DOGLP06 / DOGCD06/ DOGDLP06

Following two EP releases on Delusions Of Grandeur the time felt right for thatmanmonkz to get working on his debut LP. The Sheffield b-boy is no newcomer to production having been releasing music since the mid-noughties but has seen a definite rise in interest the last few years following essential releases on his own Shadeleaf label as well as remixes and productions for the likes of Classic, Kolour LTD and Kon’s StarTime.

With his first musical love being Hip Hop it’s easy to understand how his approach to house turns out so refreshing. Inevitably MPC’s, big, bold samples, Jay Dee inspired grooves and a raw, underproduced sound all play a big part and never one to shy away from an interesting collaboration he has enlisted the skills of several vocalists including Detroit MC Ta‘raach (whose credits include Slum Village and Jill Scott), Erik Rico (collabs include Ron Trent and DJ Spinna), Khalil, Dave Aju, Pete Simpson (as A Brother Is...) and Malik Ameer.

Things kick off with a low-slung soul jam entitled Air featuring Kahil Anthony complete with sparkling Rhodes arps and a dub-wise bassline underpinning a beautifully lazy groove. Jus Anutha Wunna Deez follows with a rough and ready house jam that clearly doffs its cap to those old Sound Signature and Mahogoni Music releases we know and love so much. Next up we have Boogie Down with Erik Rico rocking some Parliament inspired vocal business bringing the feelgood vibes to this rolling P-Funker. Some Ol’ Nex’ Ish goes for a jazz samba meets house fusion whilst A Fly New Tune goes strictly old school with a classic combo of dusty break, filtered fusion rhodes n bass sample, movie dialogue snippets and a masterful flow delivered by Ta’raach. Dave Aju steps up next on Turn It Out laying down a unison vocal refrain to compliment the bumping disco groove complete with a call and response section for some singalong party participation!

As we continue, Another Night Under The Glitterball sees thatmanmonkz back in familiar territory with a rock solid, deep jazz-house jam. On I Can Hardly Breathe we’re treated to a downtempo gospel-infused affair which leads us perfectly into the most bumpy club- friendly track of the LP For Bae. Moon On The Hill is a collaboration with Italian DJ Kali and his Raw Standard crew and treats us to some distinctly mid 90’s Kruder and Dorfmeister vibes to zone out to before heading off in an altogether more bonkers, psychedelic dancehall direction on Vampires. Baked is another classy thatmanmonkz take on Hip Hop featuring Malik Ameer on the mic. Take U 2 My House sounds like something Prince might have made in the mid-80’s if he’d just come off a 3 day bender at Panorama Bar. And closing the show in perfect style and fashion we have For Those I’ve Lost Along The Way which is a blunted yet beautifully optimistic number that has echoes of Lonnie Liston Smith and a brilliant spiritual vocal sample which provides the perfect closer to an amazing debut LP.

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thatmanmonkz - Boogie Down (With Erik Rico)[Delusions] (96 kbps)

Special Occasion

Much Better Off

Cantiga De Longe

Zum-Zum

Storm Music "The Best Of"

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

Sunlight

I Thought It Was You

Closer

Hold Tight

3 - Supernature

Give Me Love

Omar S feat. Divinity - On Your Way

Chess Pieces: The Very Best Of Chess Records

I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun

Pieces of a Man

Lady Day and John Coltrane

Do It Your Way

Far Out

Expectations

Clarity

Loose Fingers

Larry Heard - Dreaming Of Better Days

Pino D'Angio - Okay Okay

Chic

Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) [2018 Remaster]

A musician since the age of six, Ebo Taylor is one of the most achingly honest voices in African music.  His songs have a timeless quality to them, and continue to reach new audiences worldwide.  His album Love And Death on Strut will be his first internationally distributed solo album.  Backed by Berlin's Afrobeat Academy, the album is packed with pure fire from a true original.  Enjoy the title track.  More info at http://www.ebotaylor-loveanddeath.com

Jordan Vickors' self-isolation playlist

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