Funk

Hip hop

Look at it in the Light

Lady in the Darkest Hour

Henry Franklin JID014

A Song For Sigrid

Daptone Records is proud to present the debut single from the newest member of the Daptone family stable of stars, Jalen Ngonda! Presently residing in the UK, Jalen grew up just outside of Washington D.C., At the tender age of 11 his father introduced him to the joys of soul music, most notably Motown's robust catalog, which he soaked up like a thirsty sponge, guiding him on the path to become the remarkable artist that he is today. With this inaugural release Jalen delivers mid-tempo magic that will make you feel his Motown roots as opposed to wearing them on his sleeve.  'Just Like You Used To' drops with groove and vibe in equal measure, providing the perfect foundation for Jalen's vocals to soar.

Jalen NGonda - Just Like You Used To

This is the debut EP by Core Fields for Switchstance Recordings. It showcases his great talent of producing and composing beautiful soundscapes that incorporate the beauty of planet earth and its dusty rhythms. 

Core Fields started his journey exploring the craft of music through various styles and genres of music. He got inspired to start producing sounds with acoustic instruments combined with future synthesizer sounds led by the rhythm of dirty old vinyl drum tracks and electronically created drum patterns. Using different ethnic sounds and instruments his intention is to create imaginary landscapes for the listener´s mind. Through the years Core Fields collaborated with several talented artists that can be heard on his current releases.

In his own words:

“My music is inspired by and dedicated to the wilderness of this planet, the beauty of nature, the love for humans, animals, insects and life itself. While searching for answers through the mysteries of life i find my peace in the heart of music. Individually and as a collective we all go through the ups and downs of life. My intention is to share this musical experience by translating these emotions throughout my productions.

The production process always starts with the rhythm section. Layering different samples to get a ‘moving beat’. In this process i search for dark, heavy, crusty percussive sound recordings. Throughout this process i work out the composition and try to find that 'right sound' that will compliment the element of rhythm. Choosing different instruments to bring in those melancholic vibes and using complimentary FX to finalize the production. I always try to create a mystical feeling with those strange synthesizer sounds blended with the sweet sound of various acoustic instruments.”

In Ballet With Day And Night

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Distorted Switch

Machinedrum - Tried and True
Weird Together - Drop the Brass
Daniel Haaksman - Toma Que Toma (Tropkillaz RMX)
Danny Brown - Dip
Mark Pritchard - Make a Livin'
Awe - Crystals (Djemba Djemba Nightcore RMX)
Shapeshifter - Monarch (Opiuo RMX)
Shapeshifter - Gravity (Lenzman RMX)



Shapeshifter March 2014 Mixtape for Aussie Radio - live from Japanese Winter - Mixed by Sambora

Kerbside Collection's debut jazz funk and rare groove LP „Mind the Curb“ (released May 2013 on Légère Recordings) gets the remix, rework and re-use treatment with a variety of re-interpretations from fellow Aussie and international friends with everything from dubby-pacific-nu disco, analogue breaks and beats to balearic Japanese nu jazz.

Brisbane beatsmith Blunted Stylus (Geoff Blunted/Jigzaw Geoff/Ex Resin Dogs) kicks off the release with a heavy low slung, analogue, jazzy, b-boy breakbeat remix of „Jelly Belly“. Another living legend of the Australian scene – Ennio Styles (Stylin' radio show/Melbourne) completely flips „Sweet like Nectar“ into an uptempo lo-fi, live disco- boogie, dancefloor shaker. Japanese Dj and producer Chikashi Nishiwaki continues his remix love affair with Aussie groups and delivers a balearic re-make of „41 Bernhard“, teaming up with some friends to create a beautiful crossover piece fusing nu jazz, bossa and breaks flavours.

Next up is another Aussie producer on the make - Billy Hoyle (Melbourne). He cooks up a smooth, jazzy, laid-back, melodic head nod hip hop rework of Red Stripe, chopping things up 'MPC/Boom Bap' style for fans of the true school, funky hip hop flavours. Renegades of Jazz hits us with the fat, b-boy breaks flavour on the remix of 'Cat Whip', complete with acid bass line, synths and congas for extra dancefloor pressure. Another legendary Brisbane Dj/MC/producer Two Dee, gives us his pacific flavoured, dubby, disco-house remix of „41 Bernhard“ – turning the rhodes into a skank rhythm sitting ontop of a shuffling disco beat - reflecting the warm, tropical, beach side atmosphere of the Australian Pacific Coast. The JNBO 'Gone Sour' rework of „Sweet Like Nectar“ is the mastermind of Henry Jenkins (bass player for college funk and soul sensations - The Cactus Channel and Karate Boogaloo/Hope Street Recordings Melbourne).

Kerbside Collection's drummer Paprika serves up two re-works. For the first one he re bumps „41 Bernhard“ into a more contemporary low slung hip hop/nu soul territory. The second remix (originally released as a bonus on the Mind the Curb disc) is a bossa re-bump of „Red Stripe“ – giving the reggae flavoured track a more swingin' jazzier sound.

A limited edition 12inch vinyl single with selected tracks from this digital release will be available in specialist shops.

Another living legend of the Australian scene – Ennio Styles (Stylin' radio show/Melbourne) completely flips 'Sweet like Nectar' into an uptempo lo-fi, live disco- boogie, dancefloor shaker complete with flute, extra keys, samples and horns (99% of the parts picked from Legere's back catalogue!). The track kicks off with a gritty live disco groove and re-appropriated guitar and bass licks from the original track, then some funky synth clav, gradually building as all the elements get added, before the soaring Brass section take you to the finish line. For fans of Cro Magnon and Todd Terje.

Ennio is a legendary tastemaker and DJ, not only in his home city and country of Melbourne/ Australia, but also worldwide – with his reputable, regular chart (back in the day) for legendary Straight No Chaser magazine, remixes on labels such as Raw Fusion, Irma, Compost and Far Out recordings, comps such as the ground breaking 'Other Worldly Fusions' CD (alongside fellow DJ and enthusiast Kano/Red Bull Music Academy), and his long running radio show on one of Australia's biggest community radio stations (3RRR) clocking up over 600 episodes – uncovering talented musicians, bedroom beatsmiths and independent releases attracting worldwide support from the likes of Gilles Peterson and Mad Mats. www.soundcloud.com/enniostyles <http://www.soundcloud.com/enniostyles> 



KERBSIDE COLLECTION - SWEET LIKE NECTAR (ENNIO STYLES REMIX)

Vintage from the Redders EP on Critical Systems.

Available on Vinyl & Digital: https://shop.criticalmusic.com/label/systems
Vinyl and digital EP buyers receive EP instrumentals (Critical store exclusive)

1. Redders - 'No Go' (prod by Sam Binga & Hyroglifics) 
2. Redders - 'Sexy Or Sweet' (prod by Moresounds)
3. Redders - '96 In One' (prod by Gorgon Sound)
4. Redders - 'Dem Ones' (prod by Sam Binga)
5. Redders feat. MC DRS 'Vintage' (prod by Sam Binga & Hyroglifics) 
6. Ruffhouse & Clarity ‘Aphasia' (Redders & Sam Binga Remix)
7. Redders ft MC DRS 'Vintage’ (Moresounds Remix) [Digi Bonus]

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Redders - Vintage feat. MC DRS (prod. By Sam Binga & Hyroglifics) - Critical Systems

Solid Steel (18th November) 20 years ago this weekend in November 1996, Josh Davis aka DJ Shadow released his landmark album 'Endtroducing'. It was made almost entirely of samples and with the help of his Akai MPC60, he produced an iconic album that sits firmly in many top album lists. To celebrate this anniversary, Mighty Atom has put together an amazing tribute mix deconstructing the album and rebuilding it track by track, sample by sample, along with some remixes, covers and interview clips. 
As with previous tribute mixes for The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Nas, De La Soul and Beck, it's done with the same attention to detail. We also have an archive DJ Shadow Solid Steel mix from 2000 at SolidSteel.net plus an interview he did with Coldcut as part of the Quannum Projects release on Ninja Tune that year. 
The Endtroducing - 20th Anniversary Endtrospective Edition is available now with remixes by Clams Casino, Hudson Mohawke, Salva, Prince Paul, Bondax, Karma Kid and more.


The Solid Steel website http://solidsteel.net/ for track lists and archive shows.
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Hour 1 - Mighty Atom - Endtroducing 20th Anniversary Tribute Mix

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1.	Stanley Clarke – Concerto for Jazz/Rock Orchestra (Part II and Part III) / DJ Shadow – Best Foot Forward / Jeru the Damaja – You Can’t Stop the Prophet / Kool G Rap & DJ Polo – Poison / Masters of Ceremony – Dynamite / Stezo – It’s My Turn / Lifer’s Group – Real Deal (Acapella) / Lifer’s Group – Real Deal (Shadow Mix) / Beastie Boys – Party’s Gettin’ Rough 

2.	Jeremy Storch – I Feel a New Shadow / DJ Shadow – Building Steam With a Grain of Salt / Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders – Soul Food / H.P. Riot – I Need You / Lexia – I Worship You

3.	Metallica – Orion / Third Guitar – Baby Don’t Cry / DJ Shadow – Number Song (Cut Chemist Remix) / The Troubleneck Brothers – Back to the Hip Hop (Acapella) / Kuris Blow – AJ Scratch / T La Rock – Breakdown / Pearly Queen – Quit Jivin’ / Don Covay – Bad Luck

4.	Motherlode – Soft Shell / Kay Gardner – Inner Mood 1 / Tangerine Dream – Invisible Limits / Embryo – Klondyke Netti 


5.	Flying Island – The Vision and the Voice

6.	Nirvana – Love Suite / Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece Company – Oleo Strut / DJ Shadow – Stem/Long Stem / Just Ice feat. KRS One – Moshitup 


7.	Pugh Rogefeldt – Love, Love, Love / Bjork – Possibly Maybe 

8.	Lefties Soul Connection – Organ Donor / Giorgio Moroder – Tears / Supersister – Judy Goes on Holiday /

9.	Samson and Delilah – There’s a DJ in Your Town / Cleo McNett – Snap 

10.	David Axelrod – The Human Abstract / David Axelrod – The Human Abstract (Om Unit Edit) / Pekka Pohjola – The Madness Subsides / Baraka – Sower of Seeds / Rotary Connection – Life Could / Meredith Monk – Dolmen Music (part 1) / Organized Konfusion – Releasing Hypnotical Gases 

11.	Top Priority feat. Percee P – Let the Homicides Begin / Charles Bernstein – Moment of Truth (Ghetto Shakedown) / Jo Ann Garrett – Walk on By / Shawn Phillips – All Our Love / DJ Shadow – What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1) (Peshay Remix) / Heath Brothers – Voice of the Saxophone

Solid Steel Radio Show

Solid Steel Radio Show 18/11/2016 Hour 1 - Mighty Atom - Endtroducing Tribute Mix

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Uncle Dugs w/ Fabio & Grooverider - 27th January 2017

Slightly Stoopid http://slightlystoopid.com

Slightly Stoopid announce the official release of Slightly Stoopid & Friends Live At Roberto’s TRI Studios 9.13.11.... It was an honor being invited by the Grateful Dead and Furthur's Bob Weir into his state of the art TRI Studios. Built by our friends at Meyer Sound Labs, and utilizing the technology of their new Constellation sound system, Slightly Stoopid had the privilege to invite some of their close friends and family down to "Roberto's" TRI clubhouse for an unprecedented live webcast and in-studio performance....

Our good friend Tommy Chong came down and hosted the event and provided some "Wisdom". Our extended family of musical guests joining us and playing on the session, features Karl Denson, Ivan and Ian Neville of Dumpstaphunk, Don Carlos, and Bob Weir himself!

The result is a 31 song / 2 set acoustic and electric performance, including behind the scenes rehearsal footage, and a rare interview segment moderated by Tommy Chong and Bob Weir, all offered on high definition limited edition DVD / 2CD set.

Last but not least, a portion of all proceeds will go to benefit 2 charitable organizations whom the band supports: Save The Children and World Food Programme.

For dates & times, visit http://www.palladia.tv/series_sched.php?seriesID=39799

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Cissy Strut (The Meters)

Recording from the Ivy Lab show on RinseFM on the 19th of March 2013

Ivy Lab - RinseFM - 19/3/13

SWITCHSTANCE RECORDINGS 
Quality music for advanced listeners!

"Switchstance" is taken from the culture of boardsports, meaning the skill used to change the stance (easily) by switching one's foot position. The stance in freestyle Snowboarding or Skateboarding, is either riding in "regular" (left foot forward) or "goofy" (right foot forward) position. This identifies a really skilled rider and opens up a whole new world of trick combinations.

The label's creed and therefore the style of its producers and DJs is to have ultimate freedom, whether in their musical movements or in "switching" between various styles. The aim of the label is to combine early musical influences such as Funk, Jazz, Latin, 90´s Hip Hop and Reggae with the most progressive techniques of electronic music production in order to create a new dynamic sound that pays respect to the diverse cultures it comes from. It is the soundtrack of the lives of artists that dedicate their time and energy to produce cutting-edge grooves for a conscious and openminded generation.

Inspired by the label members' and friends' lifestyles in music, boardsports, arts and travels; the sound of Switchstance is always in motion and reflects a unique vision and attitude towards modern life. 