Between producing landmark albums with the likes of Azymuth, Marcos Valle, and Sabrina Malheiros, recent years have seen Daniel Maunick flourishing as a solo artist with acclaimed releases on Eglo Records, Mother Tongue, Visions, AKO Beatz (under his Dokta Venom alias), and of course, Far Out Recordings. His sophomore solo album Persistence is an exemplary culmination of the momentum Maunick has built since his 2019 debut Macumba Quebrada, which earned support from Moodymann, Benji B, Gilles Peterson, Ron Trent, Palms Trax, Derrick Carter and Moxie to name just a few.

Since collaborating with Shy FX for his first ever release at the age of fifteen (a now impossible to find single sided jungle acetate), Maunick has remained embedded in the fabric of the culture, from early work for the legendary Talkin’ Loud label to notching credits with Terry Caliier, Paul Weller, Ski Oakenfull, Brenda Russell, and his father’s legendary brit-funk outfit Incognito. And for almost two decades he’s served as producer for a long string of classic and future-classic Far Out albums, most recently Alex Malheiros' Tempos Futuros.

As on his previous Far Out opuses (most recently the Musica Encantada EP),
Persistence sees Maunick continue to playfully use foundations of traditional afro-brazilian rhythms, heard in the sultry samba swing of 'Arraiá', the pulsating batucada enveloping the bassy synth stabs in “Remnants of Joy”, and spectral cuicas throughout the blissfully bumping ‘Illusions’. But going beyond his trademark nods to Brazil, he reflects on his junglist roots with the emotionally charged ‘Love Is Gone’, and flexes his deep house muscles with the late night magic of ‘Just Deserts’ and ‘Addicted’.

The sheer variety on show is testament to the wide scope of influences and experiences Maunick has accumulated and absorbed in his career to date. It’s also evident that after years spent with jazz funk masters like Azymuth and Incognito, as well as hitmakers like Marcos Valle, Maunick has reached a new calibre with his compositional prowess alongside his astoundingly accomplished studio skills. Persistence is a modern classic by a veteran at the peak of their powers.

Daniel Maunick - Illusions

A1. Angel-A - Power remix
A2. Rick Wilhite and Kyle Hall - Catapillar
B1. Orlando Voorn - Vibe
B2. Salar Ansari - I Want You Here
C1. Delano Smith - Mortal Mentality
C2. Malik Alston - Tour Detroit
D1. Moodymann - I Got Werk (Unreleased Version)
D2. Javonontte  - Feels So right

2x12" vinyl (VIBES007)  
compiled by Rick "the Godson" Wilhite 
distributed by mahogani music
snippet by @floreal1

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Unreleased 2020 - 2022 pt.1 (2x12" snippet)

Up next on the chopping block we have none other than Dene from La Casa Tropical! Over the past 10 years, Dene has split up his time between Toronto, Johannesburg and Europe, so musically you can expect everything and anything in between when Dene shows up. He's the kind of person that leaves his ego at the door and this attitude carries into his approach to digging and DJing. 

So here it is, another High 5s mix to get you inspired to find those gems for 5 bucks or less! Enjoy!!

Artwork by King Culture

High 5s by La Casa Tropical

Kamaal Williams - Everything in its Right Place (Released January 2, 2024)
Available on Bandcamp: http://tinyurl.com/3h4vtmva
Label: Black Focus Records

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Everything in its Right Place

Kamaal Williams - Everything in its Right Place

Percussions, deep warm bass lines, dream like melodies, thought provoking chords & jays signature solo riffs are all the necessary ingredients needed to make this a timeless listening experience.

Capturing the tropical & bliss nature of beach life, Motowns own takes us back to the zeitgeist of the 80s. Filled with sun drenched sonics from flutes, electric pianos, vintage Roland TR drum machines and so much more. Ranging from House, Balearic, Funk & beyond, the Detroit musician never misses on telling an in depth story through music.

We know Jay is already a specialist in encapsulating a vibe or atmosphere perfectly, as Jay puts it "This is probably my fav EP iv created to date and this was some years ago when i finished it."

Truly a blissful musical journey & story for us all to enjoy, this is Beach Music.

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Coast On The Terrace (Snippet) (Beach Music EP) | OUT NOW

Super FU are back with the first single from their forthcoming long player 'Physical Sounds', featuring some heavyweight remixes to get things moving.
 
The original is a perfect blend of disco, funk, pop, and acid house. Rock-solid beats, analogue bass, searing strings, and all kinds of synth action blend seamlessly with live instrumentation. Paul Withy and Sarah Lazenby trade melodies as the chorus swoops for a mid-tempo end-of-nighter.

The Dub strips out the pop and instrumentation but ups the psychedelics. Deep, trippy and electronic, it takes a hypnotic journey into a world of dub and balearica.

Next up, Craig Bratley brings the pianos front and centre, working the riff that comes off like Marshall Jefferson on downers. The vocals repeat as the track builds to chug and weave to the acid; cue smoke, strobe and dancefloor mayhem.
   
Finally, Leo Zero dubs the disco and rolls with the funk. Once again, the song shows it's strength is as it blends with the piano for nu-disco heaven!

Dicky Trisco: "Craig Bratley mix bloody rocks!"

Alice Palace: "Absolute quality from Super Fu, have always loved the 12 inch dub, so glad its getting a release into the wild :-) Craig and Leo's remixes are the icing on the cake!"

Fingerman: "Heavy vibes here! Leo Zero's mix and the dub are class!"

Robot 84: :"All sounding good, very hard to pick a winner, Leo and Craig's mixes doing it for me:"

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the creek's flow

Black Palms Yellow Cards

Mosaic of Memory ♪
A collection of small moments captured on film and tape. 
The smell of rain on hot asphalt, bike bells in July evenings, ice cream truck melodies, laughter echoing in empty school hallways, and the soft hiss of cassette tapes.

Close your eyes and let these 16 memories carry you back.

lofi hip hop / chillhop beats to reminisce and relax to ⋆｡°✩

Ice Cream Truck Melody

A1: So Sweet (Louie Vega remix)
B1: It's Alright (Waajeed's Conant Gardens remix)
B2: It's Alright (Waajeed's Conant Gardens remix instrumental)

forthcoming limited 12" vinyl (M.M-40)
@ampfiddler


snippet by @floreal1

AMP FIDDLER - SO SWEET / IT'S ALRIGHT REMIXES (12" snippet)

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