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THE GATEWAY with Naya, Mori,  Eleto, Mi-rai3124  @CUBE

Hey 💃 🪩 🕺 So its Post AfroSoulFest 2024. It was amazing 🏖  Look out for the Live Orange Crush Party Mix from the event COMING SOON!!! . I'll keep ya Posted. 2-6-24

RIGHT 010 LEFT

Released from the vault! Mr Big Happy shares the time he connected and linked up with some of the members of 'Sparkle City Band' to work on a collaborative project to reissue their ultra rare 45 'Day By Day'. Alongside that we discuss the origins of his DJ crew - 'Parish Council' and how they form together like Voltron!

Mr Big Happy - Bonus Episode (previously unreleased)

2024 - 03 - 11 Lightout Sessions Live SHMC 90DJ

Another piece of footage released from the vault! Some more insight into the wonderful career of Isy Martin. The Budweiser Showdown competition, additional songs he wrote, reflecting on life and sharing wisdom - all to share!

Isy Martin - Bonus Episode (previously unreleased)

Carl Moore, is what we call a true definition of a working musician. A person who’s continuing to have an expansive career spanning over 4 decades. From the late 70s being part of funk group ‘Split Decision Band’ through to the early 80s and working in Japan. Aswad and Carl discuss the makings of his elusive limited EP ‘Chance’ released in 1984, and celebrating the music 40 years later as see the reissue of ‘Carter Lake’ and It ‘Must Be The Beat’ via Sam Don's new record label adventure — Sweet Free Association.

Carl Moore

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Playlist

Island Roots Sonics Trinidadian Deep
Skylinez Ron Trent, Jerome Sydenham 
Nafar (The Scenic Route Mix) Mood II Swing 
She Moves Trinidadian Deep
Analog Love Alton Miller, Bantu Soul
From Your Soul (Alton Miller Late Night Mix) Sole Kitchen
Clever   Cee ElAssaad & Jaidene Veda
Velani (feat. Moonchild) [David Harness Mix] Lemon & Herb
Mojubá (Zepherin Saint Remix) Jorge Bezerra
Mojuba Jorge Bezerra Orin Aiye (Zeperin Saint Remix)
Protection Song Pete Salaz,Xander Ludena,Ethan Klassen (Doug Gomez Deep Afro Mix)
Fly Away (feat. The Sultra Gospel Singers)  Michael Gray & Kimberly Brown
We Are One Blaze UDAUFL, Coflo Remix
Whatever Jill Scott (DFA Remix)
Summerhouse (Art of Tones Remix)  BoolaBoom
Ring For Rhemi- Niel Pierce
Don't You Get so Mad (DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Mix) Richard Burton, Randy Roberts & Tee Smith
Don't Say Nothing (Coflo Remix)  Simone Green
Clever by Cee ElAssaad & Jaidene Veda

SUNDAY VIBES SHOW   29.03.24

djmikewinston BETYOUWONTDOITLIKETHIS

Modern Funk meets house on this one.
Written & performed by Moniquea
Produced by XL Middleton

Available on 12" - Classic Black Vinyl and 12" - Translucent Red Vinyl

https://mofunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/red-light

Red Light

Download/Stream - fanlink.to/FusionMovesKTI
Subscribe - @reelpeoplemusic

Reel People Music breathes new life into its gleaming vault of back catalogue classics with brand new series Fusion Moves. The series will offer talented music-makers the opportunity to remix and reinterpret label releases of their choosing, kicking off with soulful progressive Kaidi Tatham in the hot seat.

Tatham’s modus operandi is clear from the get-go. Opening selection Sebb Junior feat. Paula’s All Of My Life flows dreamily upon that trademark Tatham mix of organic beats, polished horns and immersive keys. As Paula rightly sings, “the beautiful can happen.” And keep happening…. Reel People feat. Mica Paris’ reworked I Want To Thank You gains elegant funk and boogie bounce, a bubblin b-line and those upweighted backing vocals adding new urgency and depth, whilst some extended bass-end manoeuvrings on the collective’s 2020 hit Save a Lil Love provide a hugely effective counterpoint to Eric Roberson’s super-smooth vocals.

Tatham switches things up for his re-take of The Realm x Atjazz x Kelli Sae’s deep afro-house burner On The Road, adding wonderfully carefree jazz-funk flow ‘n’ feeling replete with sweet synth solos and guitar licks. The snappy syncopated rhythms propelling Daz-I-Kue feat. Hadiya George’s Pedigree and Monkey Brothers feat. Sean Escoffery’s stunning Losin’ My Head align to the rich broken beat heritage for which most admirers associate him but, true to form, he continues to glide compellingly between mood and moves….

From the loose bass-guitar groove of Eric Ericksson & Reel People feat. Debra Debs’ Don’t Hold Back On Love and sultry strut and swagger of AAries’ Don’t Give It Up to Sebb Junior feat. Muhsinah’s infectiously jammin’ Special – lovingly framed by nimble jazz-piano play – and the liberatingly upbeat dressing applied to Tony Momrelle’s seminal Fly, Tatham’s sonic upholstery right across Fusion Moves is as skilful as it is impactful. One expert body of work built upon another.

“I know Reel People Music’s discography so well that I had a pretty immediate sense of the tracks I wanted to work with once they gave me the keys to their kingdom,” Tatham explains. “For each song I closed my eyes, imagined playing them live on stage and let the chords and musicality fire from there. My sound incorporates so many different styles, from hip-hop and broken beat to soul and disco. It’s a perfect fit for Fusion Moves. The Reel People team share my mission statement to make people dance, smile and think.”

Based in Belfast, Kaidi Tatham is the multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ who helped to define West London’s iconic broken beat sound during the late Nineties but who has continued to operate beyond genres and pigeonholes – be that via albums including In Search Of Hope, Bandana and Don’t Rush The Process, his dance music-focused pseudonym Agent K and a raft of collaborations including those with Bugz In The Attic, 4Hero, Amp Fiddler, Amy Winehouse and Slum Village.

Reel People Music is a label borne out of the soulful success of acclaimed collective Reel People but representing so much more. Launched in late 2009, the imprint has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove. Label alumni include Tony Momrelle, Portia Monique, The Layabouts, Kelli Sae, Sebb Junior, Opolopo, Angela Johnson, Emmaculate and Mothers Favorite Child.

Expect to hear further Fusion Moves in the coming months. Fresh twists on quality songs and sounds. Always with soulful authenticity at the heart.

Fusion Moves (The Instrumentals)

I Want To Thank You (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

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Reel People feat. Mica Paris – I Want To Thank You (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

A special collaboration between Studio Funk and Prime Time Records & Tapes, an episode featuring multi talented musician, songwriter and performer from Rochester New York, who is also one of the founding members of the Jazz Funk collective, Cabo Frio — Curtis Kendrick! 

Curtis and Aswad discuss the beginnings of Cabo Frio during the late 70s and the groups progression throughout the 80s. The numerous albums, collaborations and opportunities along the way. Together they also discuss about the elusive 1982 side project album — 3rd Degree. An album which is referred to as a holy grail amongst many collectors. The rare album which was only released on cassette is now currently being worked on for a full remaster from the original session tapes by Prime Time Records — who also recently released the single ‘Heartbeat’ from the forthcoming album.

Curtis L. Kendrick

A man who probably needs no introduction as he’s been consistently delivering great music for the past 10 years plus. Musician, producer, songwriter are a few labels attached to his calibre and status. He is also one of the leading voices and sounds within the Modern Funk scene whilst also at the helm of the beloved Mofunk records , Pasadena’s finest — XL Middleton

Together we discuss the early days of his G-Funk era through to modern day of his highly anticipated sequel album, Tap Water II. We also get into the detail about his collaborations with Zackey Force Funk and their most recent album, Blue Blade Piranha. Plus we go behind the scenes on some of the great remixes he’s done over the years, including the latest with Japanese City Pop artist, Hannah Warm …plus a whole lot more!

XL Middleton

This is the mix for Tsugi Mag . Cd available with the November issue .

Tsugi Mix

It's my birthday so I figured I'd give you the Gift....By Celebrating another Virgo - Musiq Soulchild - and his track "So Beautiful" which is SO BEAUTIFUL! ENJOY!

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Musiq SoulChild - So Beautiful (Pirahnahead's Virgo Mix)

Made a boogie mix because, you know, I had some extra time on my hands. Not being stingy with the tracklist either. ;)

1. Affinity - For You And Me
2. Bubbha Thomas - Skipp Hopp
3. Buffalo Soldier - Too Late Mama
4. The Gene Dunlap Band - There's Talk
5. Mick Jessup - Take It Easy When You Get Down
6. Asphalt Jungle - Freakin' Time Pt. 1
7. Esquille - Just 4 U
8. Delmar Xavier VII/XL Middleton - I Will Be There (Edit)
9. The Wootens - Something About You
10. U.X.B. - Sting Me
11. Tom Hooker - Only One
12. Clarence Jackson - Wrap It Up
13. The Isley Brothers - Way Out Love
14. Celena Duncan - I Want Your Love Back
15. Goldie Alexander - Show You My Love
16. Krystol - When You Move You Lose
17. Yurie Kokubu - Dancing Tonight
18. Storm - I Need Your Love
19. The 8th Day - In The Valley
20. Miho - Next Move
21. Satin, Silk, & Lace - Always
22. Marjorie Barnes - Point Blank
23. The Floaters - L.A. Magic

20 March 2020 - Boogie mix

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