"Inner Tribe Records Remixed’ delivers 12 brand new remixes of notable cuts from the Inner Tribe Records catalogue. The album, released 8th April 2022, sees London UK producer Chris Read place his spin on a dozen songs from the label, with a list of featured artists which includes Detroit rap legend Phat Kat, long time Dilla collaborator Steve Spacek, Japan’s Mitsu the Beats, Ubiquity Records’ Ohmega Watts, Sydney Broken Beat-Soul producer Edseven and late Oakland MC Zion-I among many others. 

Remixes of tracks by New York vocalist Tan Brown alongside Sydney sider Edseven and Inner Tribe mainstays Planetself bring a contemporary Neo Soul flavour to the table, while reworks of cuts by a cast of rappers that includes John Robinson, Tokyo Dawn’s Stan Smith and Yarah Bravo ensure Hip Hop is well represented. Styles and influences merge throughout: Read’s remix for Dream Crews (Mitsu the Beats & Flow4dayz) effortlessly blends influences that include 80s Synth Boogie, contemporary Hip Hop and 90s R&B, while more uptempo reworks of tracks featuring Inner Tribe label boss Inkswel plus Colonel Red, Steve Spacek and Harvey Sutherland draw influence from London’s Broken Beat sound. Whatever the feel or tempo, Jazz is a unifying theme in this collection assembled by a producer whose work perfectly encapsulates the meeting point of Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop and the myriad contemporary sounds those genres spawned."

Chris Read - Inner Tribe Records Remixed

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All instruments, chops and vocals by Karmasound.
Artwork by D.Botigué

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The multi-talented Shay Hazan fuses rubbery North African Gnawa grooves, with haunting jazz horns and hip hop on “Bob Dealer”, his forthcoming single via international groove artisans, Batov Records.  A special taste from his first LP for Batov, ‘Reclusive Rituals’.

Tel-Aviv based musician Shay Hazan is a composer, producer, bassist & bandleader. His versatile bass is frequently heard on national radio, providing the hits of tomorrow with a foundation in groove, and MIMS readers may have heard his bass lines propelling the grooves of Sandman Project’s breakthrough EP, ‘Royal Family’.  Recently, Hazan’s straight jazz project, the Shay Hazan Quintet has been making waves, particularly with the release of a 7” single on Jazzman Records.

Having commenced producing his new album during the first Covid lockdown, his creative process this time was a marked departure from previous projects. Whereas he would normally call and gather his band together to record his new compositions live, Hazan would come up with a groove first before sending the recording parts to a drummer in Berlin or a saxophonist in Tel Aviv to add a complementary rhythm or melody, and then finally editing the results himself. As Hazan puts it, “So technically I had the role of the composer and the producer as well as the guimbri player.”

“I made this album in order to satisfy the inner urge for simple grooves and the search for a different and new sound that draws inspiration from ancient places with great tradition but still corresponds with the world and the period in which I live and the way I express myself.”

Having already mastered the double and electric bass, Hazan learned how to play the three-stringed gimbri: a camel-skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people of North Africa, as heard on their hypnotic music.  Hazan repurposes the unique qualities of the instrument with a jazz approach, no doubt inspired somewhat by his introduction to the instrument: “The truth is that my first acquaintance with the Gimbri was by bassist William Parker, who is not a traditional Gnawan player, but an American musician, identified with jazz and improvised music. that I have been following for years.  Once I saw him play with this thing in a show and my mind exploded, I started researching where it came from and listening to music from Morocco and North Africa”. 

The album title, ‘Reclusive Rituals’, is inspired by a Jean-Michel Basquiat interview from 1985 where he discusses his reclusiveness and the public demand for gossip on well-known figures. In particular how advantageous it can be to stay out of the limelight, as the crowd’s very nature is to eventually turn on their idols. Hazan interpreted this to imply that personal behavioural patterns are significantly affected by the fear of negative responses, often leading them to non-action: “Basquiat's words have been resonating in my head for a long time. I see around me a lot of people who for fear of receiving negative criticism, do not initiate or create anything.

And in a certain place, I'm a little scared to be in this place myself and feel the need to keep searching and creating all the time without being influenced by criticism, for better or worse.”

 "Bob Dealer" sees full digital release on December 3rd, with the album dropping on December 10th, on both vinyl and digital. Pre-order available now.

Bob Dealer (Single)

Exclusive Premiere: Shay Hazan "Bob Dealer" (Forthcoming on Batov Records)

BBE Music celebrates its 25th year of Barely Breaking Even with 'Staff Selections 2021', a bumper pack of musical highlights from the last 12 months, as chosen by the label team themselves.

In another year dominated by uncertainty, crippling manufacturing delays and a global shipping crisis, BBE Music has managed to get a surprising amount of music out into the world during 2021, even if none of the staff are entirely sure exactly how they did it.

The last year has seen multiple reissues in DJ Amir's continued exploration of Detroit's iconic Strata Records, a benchmark 20th anniversary box set and book celebrating J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit', acclaimed David Bowie tribute album 'Modern Love', more contemporary Afro-centric cuts on BBE's sister label Batakari Music, and fresh original material from MF Robots, Sean Khan and Sons of the Sun.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this selection of almost 40 tracks, featuring an exclusive reimagining of Beatchild and Justin Nozuka's 'The Only Difference' crafted by BBE artist and staffer, Sumsuch.

We wouldn't still be here after 25 years if it wasn't for your support and encouragement, so we'd like to extend our eternal thanks to you all, whether you've bought a record, attended a gig or streamed a song of ours over the last quarter century. You're a vital part of the BBE story and we look forward to journeying on with you, into 2022 and beyond.

Stay safe, and thank you all once again, from all of us.

J Dilla - Think Twice (DJ Muros Kg Mix)

London-based DJ, producer & mixtape legend Chris Read is about to drop a remix album 'Inner Tribe Records Remixed' and we got the scoop for you with an exclusive listen of the first single.

Release: March 25th 
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ Edseven & Tan Brown- 'I Need You ft Phat Kat (Chris Read Remix'

"Inner Tribe Records Remixed’ delivers 12 brand new remixes of notable cuts from the Inner Tribe Records catalogue. The album, released 8th April 2022, sees London UK producer Chris Read place his spin on a dozen songs from the label, with a list of featured artists which includes Detroit rap legend Phat Kat, long time Dilla collaborator Steve Spacek, Japan’s Mitsu the Beats, Ubiquity Records’ Ohmega Watts, Sydney Broken Beat-Soul producer Edseven and late Oakland MC Zion-I among many others. "

Inner Tribe Records Remixed

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Edseven & Tan Brown - MGIC (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Stan Smith & MFP feat. Dipolomew - Talk My Shhhh (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Edseven & Tan Brown - Heart Wars (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Elf Tranzporter feat. Rayjah45 - Soul Step (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Inkswel feat. Ohmega Watts & Lailah Reich - The Sun (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

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Buy via iTunes / Google Play: geni.us/DeepTenorCityOba

With the release of “Oba”, BBE has uncovered a rare gem. Production duo Dan Stillit and Oli Savill (collectively, Deep Tenor City) bringing together a wide group of the most accomplished (some Grammy- nominated) artists from the worlds of Jazz, Latin. Fusion, Funk and Afro-beat. “Oba”, recorded in the winter months of 2003, is a complex and percussion-rich slice of glorious afro-cuban jazz fusion, is only now seeing the light of day, having this year been given serious underground airtime and club play.

The EP also features an infectious and distinctive and remix from the mighty Opolopo and a vocal-rich deep house remix from AriesAudio (Josh Emman). Again, both tracks have been had strong early reception in the underground scene.


Deep Tenor City - Oba (Opolopo Remix) [Radio Edit]

The tea-drinking, fish-loving @mr-scruff add a signature light-hearted, wobbly flair to @localtalk man @lay-far. Taken from the @absolutremix project.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2016/03/30/premiere-lay-far-lock-and-rock-mr-scruff-absolut-remix/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/lay-far-mr-scruff



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Lay-Far - Lock And Rock (Mr Scruff Absolut Remix)(STW Premiere)

Broken beat soul with the deep power of Dego's 2000Black and the jazz jams of Zeitgeist Freedom Energy exchange. Taken from the debut EP from Pedro and Jenna Camille (@thehappydrunk)on WOLF Music (@nysoul).

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2018/07/12/premiere-pedro-jenna-camille-float/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/pedro-float

Pedro & Jenna Camille - Float (STW Premiere)

On his forthcoming EP for Freerange Records (@freerangerecords), Simbad (@simbad) teams up with South African vocalist Brian Temba for a soulful journey which includes three renditions. "Take My Hand" coasts easily on a late-night / early morning vibe. The lightly placed kick keeps the pulse present and allows space for Brian Temba to weave his way through the strings, creating a warm and hypnotic glow. Flips on the EP include a floor-warming remix from label-boss Jimpster (@jimpster) as well as club-ready edit / dub from Simbad himself. All in all, this one is perfect for getting a room warmed or cooling the room down, take your pick!

Preorder EP: https://bit.ly/2Rpw2FA

Take My Hand EP

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Exclusive Premiere: Simbad "Take My Hand (ft. Brian Temba)" (Freerange Records)

We took another shot at the De La Soul catalog, again pulling from their classic 'Buhloone Mindstate' album, for the song "Ego Trip." We took the original Al Hirt sample and flipped if into Dancehall/Breakbeat hitter! #keepbouncing

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Altered Tapes - Ego Drip

Forthcoming from the collaboration between Nikitch & Kuna Maze, “Francis’ Theme” (out 19th May) merges jazz-infused broken beat with the melodic-driven edge of Brazilian funk. “Francis’ Theme” is the latest single to be lifted from the duo’s superlative first LP ‘Débuts’ which is set for release on the 3rd July. Being the only vocal track on the record, Eduoard Gilbert aka Kuna Maze explains its back story: “We sung on Francis’ Theme which is something we would have not dared to do before. We’ve moved beyond some of the aesthetical frontiers we had in our creative path with this song.” Nicolas Morant aka Nikitch takes the track into flight with his transverse flute mirroring the guest vocals of friend and collaborator Eva, while Kuna Maze’s Fender Jazzbass grounds the song.

Pre-order: https://nikitchkunamaze.bandcamp.com/

Diffusé le 18 may 2019.
Broadcasted on May 18th 2019.

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Francis' Theme

[PREMIERE] Nikitch & Kuna Maze - Francis’ Theme (Tru Thoughts)

💻 Website: www.musicofsubstance.com

🔉 Artist: BBE Records. 
🎛 Producer: Grammy winners Bilal and Algebra Blessett, Juno Award winner Kardinal Offishall, Mercury Prize nominee Mark Rae, BBC New Urban Music Award winners Maylight + Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Spacek, Oddissee, The Pharcyde & more . 
📀 Releases: Labels inc Universal, Sony, Acid Jazz, Inner Tribe, Bastard Jazz, Breakin Bread, Different Drummer. 
🎚Mixtape guy: Wax Poetics
📻 Former Mix Show DJ: BBC 1Xtra

“Uncovering today’s music, inspired by the past and aimed at the future” is the ethos of Steppin’ Into Tomorrow. Immerse yourself in timeless and eclectic music with a soulful flavor that connects the sounds of yesterday with dope contemporary productions from Dutch soil and beyond.

★ PREMIERE ★ Edseven & Tan Brown- 'I Need You ft Phat Kat (Chris Read Remix'

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