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B. Bravo (aka Adam Mori) returns to Bastard Jazz with the long-awaited follow-up to his 2017 debut LP, “Paradise,” with a fresh full-length offering: “Vizionz.” Replete with his signature future funk vibes, infectiously soulful grooves, and talkbox excursions, “Vizionz” sees the multifaceted artist take the classic West Coast into outer space. If B. Bravo’s last album sought to get lost in paradise - enjoying the moment here and now - “Vizionz” looks forward, feet placed firmly in an established LA vibe, while the matured eyes of a veteran producer gaze keenly to the future. 

“Vizionz” arrives following a slew of diverse singles, which highlight B. Bravo’s stunning versatility as a songwriter, producer, and collaborator. Last year’s “Lifted (What U Waiting 4)” came first, at the end of May, 2020, pairing g-funk talk-box verses and synth lines with rich vocal harmonies and a dance-floor-ready beat. Frequent collaborator Reva DeVito (Miami Horror, Kaytranada) makes a standout vocal appearance on “Fly Bye,” the second single. Here, Adam surrounds Reva’s vocals with ambient pads, a Dilla-inspired beat, and an irresistible bassline, while Reva’s dreamily sings about getting away from it all. The final single, “Believe,” sees Chuck Inglish (of the famed duo The Cool Kids) rhyme in his distinctive baritone over a bass-heavy instrumental meant to rattle some car stereos. 

The singles offer a view into the rest of the album: Solo B. Bravo joints include “Moon Bounce,” a talk-box boogie jam begging for late-night drives with the top down; the largely-instrumental synth improvisation, “Midnight Rider;” the upbeat “Penelope,” which showcases Adam’s vocal and harmonic prowess; a bumping g-funk interlude, with “Flip Out;” as well as the laid back album opener, “Da Essence.” 

Further vocal assists come by way of Sally Green on the flirty “10/10,” and Rojai on the slow jam ““No Regrets” . Both singers have worked on B. Bravo projects in the past, with Rojai additionally joining forces with Adam to form the duo Kool Customer, whose self-titled debut album was released on Bastard Jazz in 2018. Two more hip-hop-leaning tracks are aided by Def Sound (“Back Times Two”) and Nico Fasho (“Ms. Stardust”); leaning heavy into outerspace G-Funk Hip-Hop vibes. 

Taken as a whole, “Vizionz” is a much needed boost of serotonin: Uncompromisingly positive, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes aspirational, but always funky. The range of styles is a testament to Adam’s indelible production chops, songwriting skill, and ability to collaborate. While it has been a long 5 years since “Paradise,” “Vizionz” proves more than worth the wait.

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B. Bravo - Ms. Stardust (feat. Nico Fasho)

Hey D3EFunk Lovers, my two new tracks "X-Five" and "Shorty" are finally out on  all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

As you probably know, I named these two songs after two friends of mine: X-Five & Shorty. They were creating the music with me in the studio. A four hands collab between a dancer and a producer!

It was totally new and fun to me and I think the results were that good that I just couldn't  leave them on my hard drive!

Thank you in advance for your support and let the D3Efunk be with you!

X​-​Five / Shorty

X-Five

MadD3E - X-Five

Taken from the forthcoming Crown EP, available on limited edition vinyl and streamers 16th of June 2023. 

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Prod. by Throwback Zack/ Vocals by Keen Senzes

Pacific Star - Dancing On The Moon

Krystyna Prońko - Deszcz W Cisnej (Cocolino Edit)

Fun Boy Three

The Alibi (12" Extended Mix)

The Lunatics (Have Taken over the Asylum)

Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago

The Sleeper

With the Artists

Queen in My Empire

Produced by Mofak for (Drunk Of Funk) LP
10th November will be out on Limited Edition Vinyl LP at www.thesleepersrecordz.com and every other digital stores
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