the third and final mix in the trilogy...all vinyl of course!

recorded on 2 techincs 1210's and an S9 spring of 2021 and arranged and edited in ableton.

Fusion Batches 3

We're in the midst of another scorching summer, so it's about that time - Spacewalker's back on the road with episode 10 in the Coastin' series! 

From balearic 80s boogie and lush soulful fusion to 90s West Coast hip hop and samba soul, take the scenic route and vibe out to the annual mixtape.

You know the rules - windows down, volume up!

Coastin' 9 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/coastin-9-by-spacewalker

Coastin' 10 by Spacewalker

Dreas is part of crew of talented DJs and diggers out of the Chicago area.  He is host of Grand Rapids Soul Club, a DJ night that focuses on lost 70s and 80s modern soul groovers.

This mix was given out at those gigs chock full of Soul, Disco, 2-step, and Boogie mix from Summer 2008. 

Originally posted on soul strut.com Monday, June 13, 2011

Dreas - Summer Breeze (2011)

I was late to the library game, and only own a short stack of these gems, but for folks unaware, some amazing studio musicians (especially in Europe) recorded some of the funkiest and weirdest music on "library" records, that were available to radio and tv producers to use on their shows or elsewhere. Recently I discovered that one of the iconic sound effects associated with the early days of Portland Trailblazers broadcasts that I used to hear all the time as a kid actually came from a 1970s KPM record. 

No tracklist on this one! Dig in.

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Pullin from the Stacks - The Road Forward (Library Selections)

https://basementmembrane.bandcamp.com/album/good-morning-neighbours

Basement Membrane - 'Good Morning Neighbours (slowya.roll Version)'

A new monthly series of mixtapes, in which we invite First Word friends & family to lace us with a selection of their soulful favourites, from across the board. For June's edition, we invite the Singapore-based, Darker Than Wax co-founder Dean Chew. On the mix Dean says:

'The mix moves through a tapestry of shades and moods - it is an extension of what I consider as ‘soul music’. As a selector, I have always been interested in the liminal, the in-between spaces, and how different genres of music can intersect with each other. It is at once intuitive and spatial, and that ongoing exploration never ceases to amaze. It has always been about the process, and getting closer to your inner soul - I hope this mix touches you in a personal way. Enjoy!'

TRACKLISTING :

1. Keys Of Jay - Jay Sound (self-released)
2. People - Kofi Stone (True Community)
3. Jambo Kenya - Gabriella Dorè (Forzaquattro)
4. Rhum on the wah - Alex Attias (Visions recordings)
5. Bully Ball - Surprise Chef (Big Crown records)
6. The Legible City - Yukihiro Fukutomi (ZaZa)
7. Wrong - Business Partner (PPU)
8. I Wanna Know (ft. Sister Love) - Youth Beat Connexion (RPM)
9. I Know (Stone Remix) - Wigs (Goddezz)
10. Hold On (Papa's Dub) - Cartouche (Scotti Bros records)
11. 带走我和你的故事 - Guohan (Darker Than Wax)
12. Let Me In (instrumental) - Iauwata (Furious Fish Records)
13. Fever Tension (Unreleased vocal mix) - Fresh & Low (Black Vinyl records)
14. Matlab - Sigmoid Fn (Super Enjoy)
15. When My Mind Overflows (Instrumental) - Laza (demo)
16. Move Me - DJ MERCI (kickin’ up dust)

Music From The Soul 002 - Dean Chew

Jazz Funk Dance Party 6.5.2025

Ruby Rushton return with cinematic new single “Walk to Regio's”, the lead single from the London UK jazz quartet’s highly anticipated 'Legacy!' album on 22a Records.

As a bandleader, flautist, saxophonist, producer, DJ and label boss, Tenderlonious has earned his polymath stripes. On "Walk to Regio's", Ed takes inspiration from multi-talented legend Isaac Hayes, in particular his ‘Shaft’ soundtrack. 

“I’ve always been obsessed with film music and it’s played a key role in my approach to composition. Issac Hayes’s ‘Shaft’ soundtrack is one of my favourites and has had a big influence on my music over the years. “Walk to Regio’s” is my salute to Issac Hayes and is a nod to one of the coolest films ever made!”

Ruby Rushton trade the hustle and bustle of 1970s Harlem for the restless, ever-shifting energy of contemporary South London. A hypnotic piano motif sets the tone, locking into a deep groove laced with crisp horns and percussive layers. The rhythm section stays tight and purposeful, giving space for quick bursts of improvisation - each solo a snapshot of raw, soulful musicianship. It all circles back to that familiar refrain, closing with a flourish that feels both grounded and soaring.

'Legacy!' marks the fifth full length outing from the Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne led group who helped pave the way for the recent wave of jazz that has ignited the capital and enchanted the world. 

“Walk to Regio's” is released across all digital platforms on 31st July and you can pre-order ‘Legacy!’ on LP / CD / download on this day as well.

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Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton "Walk to Regio's" (22a Records)

Live set recorded at the Eats n Beats, Southcoast Makers Market (Bournemouth, U.K) - this time paying homage to one of the best record labels around which focuses on lesser known artists, underground, often raw, private press soul/funk - Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU, Washington D.C). PPU is led by Andrew Morgan who has been curating and releasing music on his label for the past 15 years plus!

Eats 'n' Beats July 2025

(AUDIO SNIPPET) GE-OLOGY “NOMADIC DISCORIENTATION” (Original 2014 Demo Version) LU003

www.maggysrooftopaerial.com
Musik you haven't heard yet 

trklist :

0:00 - Flora - Perfectionism
1:49 - Maurice Mobetta Brown - Imposter Syndrome ft Rae Khalil & J.Ivy  
6:04 - Christopher Michael Stevens - 5am Dreams 
10:16 - Shima VS Skepta
13:32 - Wa Wah Pman + P Lastozi VS Saul Williams
22:54 - Meduulla + Ethan Hill - Melanin Monroe ft RozzzQween 
25:27 - Westside Gunn - Heel Cena 
27:30 - Westside Gunn - Demna Left Balenci    
28:46 - ShrapKnel + Ohbliv - Flip Murray 
33:03- ShrapKnel + Ohbliv - Pooh Rich
30:36 - Jamie Stew - Enuff Is Enuff ft Wakai 
35:24 - Adam Aslam Powell - I Dont Know 
39:40 - Nicholas Ryan Gant - Confidence Key ft Suede Jury & Jeary Sylves  
42:22 -  Blood Orange - The Train (King's Cross) ft Caroline Polachek 
45:04 - Beat Vox - Meiwaku 
48:21 - Ethereal - Goneee ft Monica, Slugo, Flobama
51:14 - Oli XL - Mute The World ft Ouri Valeria Litvakov 
54:48 -  Amaarae - Passionfruit Summers ft Sutra  (Alté RMX)
58:43 - Azebka - Falstart 
01:01:13 - The Ellameno Beat - Stepped On 
01:05:00 - Mantis Ensemble - Umbra 
01:12:01 - Big Cat - Skin to Skin 
01:16:40 - Joey Badass - Underwater  
01:20:06 - Che Noir & The Other Guys - Incense Burning ft Jack Davey 
01:22:00 - Sickboy + Benhowbrook -  Razzle Dazzle 
01:23:55 - Niko Marks - Kush in the Air

Future Soul Radio: Episode 515 - Ft. Che Noir,  Meduulla & Underground Vibes (Magz FM)

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.