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Funkommunity Chequered Thoughts 

Album Credits 

1. Pass It On (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

2. What You Give (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Rhodes - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

3. The Light (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Rhodes - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

4. Dandilion (C. James, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Christoph El Truento 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili & Rachel Fraser 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 

5. Never Fading (J. Dyne, D. Ryland, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili, Julien Dyne and Daniel Ryland 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Bass - Daniel Ryland 
Programming, & Synths - Julien Dyne 
Horns - Isaac Aesili 

6. Sorceress (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Keys, Synths and Strings - Rachel Fraser 
Rhodes solo - Jonathan Crayford 
Bass - Chip Matthews 
Cymbals & Brushes - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

7. Yeah (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Programming & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

8. Liquefaction (I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Rhodes - Steph Brown 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Bass - Chip Matthews 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Percussion - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Conga, percussion - Isaac Aesili 

9. Northwest & 4th (I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Synths - Steph Brown 
Flute - Cam Allen 
Programming, Rhodes, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

10. Make it that way (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Rhodes solo - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Keys, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

11. Start Again (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Synth pads - Steph Brown 
Synth percussion - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Keys & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

12. Hold on to Me (D.Wright, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Taay Ninh 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Programming, Bass, Keys -Taay Ninh 

Mixed by Isaac Aesili @ Northwest & 4th 

Mastered By Kelly Hibbert in 2011


Chequered Thoughts (Funkommunity)

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Knowledge & Wisdom

Kris Tidjan’s first single off his debut album, "Lords of War" is an epic and dynamic track that showcases his unique blend of ‘soulful defiance’.

"Lords of War'' is a powerful and thought-provoking track that addresses the destructive nature of war and its impact on society. Writing began in 2005 as a response to Geoge ‘OG’ Bush’s speech from 1990. The song features Tidjan's signature soulful vocals and broken beat jazz riffs. In true afrobeats style the song encompasses many syncopations which seamlessly weave in and out of each other.

‘Lords of War’ is designed to shift perspectives by encouraging listeners to think critically about the purpose of war, and also to visualize a more peaceful world. ‘...We are the small axe ready to cut them down’ is a constant reminder to the power that the individual has to change big things.

Kris Tidjan has been a prominent figure in the French music industry for over a decade, and has released several successful EPs and singles. He is known for his emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and dynamic live performances.

"Lords of War" is the first single from Kris Tidjan's debut album ‘Small Axes’, which is set to be released later this year on BBE Music. Fans can expect more paradigm shifting and thought-provoking music from Kris Tidjan in the coming months.

Kris Tidjan - Lords Of War

Moonlit Hideout

Funkommunity Chequered Thoughts 

Album Credits 

1. Pass It On (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

2. What You Give (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Rhodes - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

3. The Light (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Rhodes - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Horns, Bass & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

4. Dandilion (C. James, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Christoph El Truento 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili & Rachel Fraser 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 

5. Never Fading (J. Dyne, D. Ryland, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili, Julien Dyne and Daniel Ryland 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Bass - Daniel Ryland 
Programming, & Synths - Julien Dyne 
Horns - Isaac Aesili 

6. Sorceress (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Keys, Synths and Strings - Rachel Fraser 
Rhodes solo - Jonathan Crayford 
Bass - Chip Matthews 
Cymbals & Brushes - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

7. Yeah (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Programming & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

8. Liquefaction (I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Rhodes - Steph Brown 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Bass - Chip Matthews 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Percussion - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Conga, percussion - Isaac Aesili 

9. Northwest & 4th (I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Guitar - Daniel Ryland 
Drums - Myele Manzanza 
Synths - Steph Brown 
Flute - Cam Allen 
Programming, Rhodes, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

10. Make it that way (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Rhodes solo - Jonathan Crayford 
Programming, Keys, Horns & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

11. Start Again (R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Synth pads - Steph Brown 
Synth percussion - Julien Dyne 
Programming, Keys & Synths - Isaac Aesili 

12. Hold on to Me (D.Wright, R.Fraser & I.Aesili) 
Produced by Taay Ninh 
Co-produced by Isaac Aesili 
Vocals by Rachel Fraser 
Programming, Bass, Keys -Taay Ninh 

Mixed by Isaac Aesili @ Northwest & 4th 

Mastered By Kelly Hibbert in 2011


Never Fading

Dandilion

The Light

What You Give

Pass It On

Sarah Williams White is the latest signing to South London label First Word Records. Hailing from the ‘Hilly Fields of Lewisham’ Sarah is part of a new wave of artists from her corner of London that includes Mo Kolours, Henry Wu as well as her brother Paul White. 

A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Sarah cites influences including Jamie Lidell, Erykah Badu and PJ Harvey as well as more contemporary acts such as Hiatus Kaiyote and Thundercat. Her sound mixes soulful, intricate vocals with subtle beats and layered harmonies.

This approach is writ large across ‘Hum’, the first single taken from her debut mini-LP ‘Of The New World’ due out later this year. Over a skittering beat Sarah showcases both her deft songwriting and breathtaking vocal abilities. Her deceptively intricate production is pulled together with a catchy hook and backed with layers of handclaps, percussion and vocal melodies.

Also included in the single package are two remixes - first up, Sarah’s brother Paul (Golden Rules / One-Handed Music) creates a shimmering, eerie backdrop for Sarah’s vocals, adding darker textures to stunning effect. It confirms Paul’s status as one of the most interesting musical talents that the UK has produced over the last few years. First Word’s own Quiet Dawn has also contributed a mix, taking the track into a more sensual territory, with live bass and subtle guitar creating a neo-soul vibe reminiscent of Jill Scott.


Sarah Williams White - Hum (Single Version)

Album number three, conceived in three different studios around the world, by the three-headed love monster which is Buttering Trio.

Our third and new album is the reflection of the sobering evolvement of ourselves. We approached the making of the album with clarity and intention, working on a regular basis with a very specific vision, a vision of an album that ultimately combines the beauty of studio-beat-making and organic songwriting. Unlike our previous albums, that were more on the range of spontaneous intuitive combustions, this album is a matured love child of an ever-awaking threesome of parents. ‘Threesome’ is an album that moves the soul, bounces the body and looks in the eyes.

The album was created in 3 different studios around the world - Trixx Studios in Berlin, Fossil Studios in London and Firehouse Studios in Tel Aviv. All the sessions were driven by an uncompromising sound approach, yet always with the natural twist of noise. The creative process was in liquid form - it could be an intuitive beat making upon which harmonies and lyrics are laid, or it could begin with a well processed harmony to which a rhythm is matched.The song making was always potent with playfulness but the big picture was solid. 

Influenced, as always, by round-the-galaxy rhythms and ideas, from indian ragas thru tribal music to archetypical melodies with a drop of dub, this is definitely a new kind of genre. Or no kind at all. This style represents our music and comes to a perfect extraction in this album. Each song stands for itself as an individual, tells a single complete story, still contributing to the harmony of the whole. The special kind of tension between the single song and the whole musical vision is one that we play with, in our live concerts and in this new album specifically. 

The album owes its’ existence to the uniquely changing relationship between the three of us. A relationship that manifests through communication that allows space and mystery, and is based on the common primal acceptance that nothing stays the same.

Some ultra talented friends helped to make this album - Asaf Shay, Piloni, Yogev Glusman, Yonatan Albalak, Tomer Bar, Raz Olsher and Avi Tuchman.

Buttering Trio - From The Tree

Taken from 'The New Monday' LP by Shigeto, out October 6, 2017.

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The New Monday

Shigeto - When We Low

Manchild

KENNEBEC
“DEPARTURE REMIXED”
RELEASED 9TH OCTOBER 2020
Stream/download https://orcd.co/departure_remixed

Following the release of his debut album Departure earlier this year, Kennebec returns with a digital package of six remixes on 16th October 2020, building on the expansive, organic sounds of his debut outing in collaboration with some of jazz and lo fi’s finest. Upon Departure’s release Kennebec’s naturally inspired, exploratory work drew comparisons from Crack Magazine with early Four Tet, with them calling it “an ode to the beauty and solace found in the Pacific Northwest, to its sweeping landscapes and lush rainforests”. In keeping with Kennebec’s source material, this collection of remixes feels like an organic offshoot, spawned instead of made. The EP opens with Newham jazz maven Alfa Mist’s remix of Quest. A prominent artist/producer in UK jazz’s celebrated no-longer-new wave, for his remix he amps up Quest’s natural swing, employing his characteristic taste for chopped samples while weaving its guitar and string elements into a Dilla-esque jam. With a similar taste for exploring the blurred boundaries of jazz and hip hop, Stan Forebee takes the lilting piano lullaby of Yesterday Tomorrow and cradles it into a laid back, contemporary jazz roller, with undulating pads atop a steady, pensive beat. Getting to grips with one of Departure’s lead singles, Portland’s Kalaido draws all the song’s sprawling musical elements into a tight, lo fi work, emphasising the original’s stand out moment sampling its otherworldly sax solo. Next Santpoort tackles A Monsoon, maintaining its driving momentum while lending his own dreamy tone. Night Time Stories’ own Ash Walker steps up for remix duties on album title track Departure, drawing out and re-emphasising the original’s bassline to incredible, blissed out effect, before prolific downtempo composer Tristan De Liege
closes out the release with his take on the wending ‘Kalahari’, dressing it in ethereal piano chords, chopped guitar lines and warm pads.

Original Album Review Quotes:
'a beguiling journey' - Future Music
'a magnetic and beautiful album' - Future Music
'an evocative rhythm' - Electronic Sound
'an exhilarating deluge of sound' - CRACK
'as much about texture as it is about melody' - CRACK
'Play it before you go to work and nothing will bring down your day.' - Vinyl Chapters

Track List
1. Quest (Alpha Mist Remix)
2. Yesterday Tomorrow (Stan Forbee Remix)
3. Abundance In The Reeds (Kalaido Remix)
4. A Monsoon (Santpoort Remix)
5. Departure (Ash Walker Remix)
6. Kalahari (Tristan De Liege Remix)

Kennebec - Quest (Alfa Mist Remix)

"Sorceress has a futuristically classic sound, with their distinctive blend of funky drum rhythms, soulful synthesizers and Fraser's sassy vocals." – Okayplayer
					
"My car runs on Sorceress. Really digging it." - DJ Fitchie of Fat Freddy's Drop


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