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st lucia

not much, just chillin

R$N Premieres March 2016

Trax

Global Grooves - Tokyo Nites, Pt. 1

Onomatopoeia

Boxset 3 Compiled By Brian Eno out Sept 29/30

ITT - 01 ITT (Part 1)

download: https://hypeddit.com/track/4eeaak

bandcamp: https://nicolanoir.bandcamp.com/album/the-remixes-2

Download

Dikanda - Ederlezi (Nicola Noir Remix)

unfinished edit due to HD meltdown =P

download here
https://salvadoraraguaya.bandcamp.com/track/undi-salvador-space-edit

Lalari - Olalá (Salvador Unfinished Edit)

Mario Da Ragnio - Lonely Egg

Mario Da Ragnio - #Hashtaggin

Manuel De Lorenzi - Ketamine

Manuele De Lorenzi & Tone On - Homeless

Manuel De Lorenzi - Lovely Girl

After many years of honing his craft as producer of spiritually-inclined, jazz-facing house, Poland's Naphta is finally gearing up for the release of his full-length debut. The 2011 Academy alum will drop '7th Expedition' on choice imprint Transatlantyk in March.

"Arrival/Contraptions/Ancient Perils" is taken from the record's A-side and features Marek Pedziwiatr on flute and vox organ. Its amorphous, serpentine shape is a great example of Naphta's understated brilliance as a producer. Over the course of close to 8 minutes, the vibrant house tune goes through many incarnations that all blend in with each other effortlessly and seem to open a Pandora's box of psychedelic dreams.

Naphta's '7th Expedition' album is out March 14th on Transatlantyk. Pre-order it here:
https://transatlantyk.bandcamp.com/album/7th-expedition-lp

@naphtaa
@transatlantyk-records
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Naphta - Arrival/Contraptions/Ancient Perils

The chant was one of pain and desperation as he stood amidst the village of shanty huts. This was a place which he had called home for so long but now as he stood staring at the burnt out town that surrounded him he had never felt a stronger sense of disconnect. His heart ached for his missing lover, she had vanished into the shadowy depths of the forest which surrounded the once peaceful town. He shouted into the night, calling her name, "Tabanka" he cried, again and again. 

Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque is a record label made up of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis, Lewis Heriz and friends. Based in London they release music of a wonderfully eclectic worldly origin which could be as far removed from the city streets in which they inhabit.  Alma Negra is based in Switzerland and has previously released music for Highlife and INI Movement. This one has tribal dancefloor written all over it.

@almanegramusic @sofrito

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Tabanka (Version)[Sofrito]

The shopfront looked gloomy and mysterious in the streetlight. Dust sat layered in the windows and no light could be seen from within. The crew of revellers stood eagerly outside the door, a small queue had already begun to form behind them as they waited. Finally at midnight, the bolts were unlatched and it swung open. One at a time they were ushered inside and in the distance they could hear the sound of drums echoing. Below them there was a party underway, deep down in the basement, and they were going there. 
Mark E is forever on point. His latest EP for Futureboogie is on point and 'Basement Trax' is on point.

PREMIERE: Mark E - Basement Trax 1 [Futureboogie]

"Can you sang?" shouted the bartender. The down and out hell hole had been falling apart for decades amidst the Texas landscape. It sat discretely alongside the highway as it had for many years, its wooden shutters blowing gently in the breeze against the old shack of a building. Inside there were few customers, the drunken women behind the til would shout at each customer who entered challenging them to sing. Her strong southern accent bellowed sharply through the quiet as she called for a "sanger" over and over again. 

Hotel Lauer is the project of Phillip and Jacob Lauer, two German brothers with a taste for percussion, synths and drums. Here is their latest release on Emotional Especial.

PREMIERE: Hotel Lauer - Sanger [Especial]

The tree sat atop the far away hill amidst a sea of long green grass and reeds. In the distance the child could be seen swinging from one of the tallest branches, heaven knows how he had made it so high. All that could be seen was his shadow against the darkening afternoon sky as he swang to and fro. No ladder would reach as far up as to bring him down. All of a sudden the tree let our a solemn creak, it began to talk and whispered to the crowd which had gathered beneath the swinging child. It spoke...

"Burn me down, bring him home."

Based over the pond Suzanne Kraft has done a very good job of raising his profile in Europe. His sound fits perfectly on labels such as ESP, Melody As Truth, Running Back and now Kitjen. This latest effort sees him amp things up a tad as he releases three dance floor targeted tracks on the 'DJ Safety' EP.

PREMIERE: Suzanne Kraft - Burn Me Down [Kitjen]

The tables had turned on the world of spirituality. What had once been a thing so profound and adored had become black. Higher powers were at work beyond the understanding of those on earth, their worhsip had once been kind, loving and good but now the mass was tarred by a haunting set of moral judgements and all encompassing beliefs. This was a black mass. 

Amir Alexander has always had a close affiliation with Argot as a label, in 2012 he was the first artist to release on the imprint. Now he returns offering up a three track EP titled "The Butterfly".

PREMIERE: Amir Alexander - Black Mass [Argot]

One gun hung behind the bar, never had it been used before but there was an ever growing sense of tension amidst the gathering drunks. In the corner of the room a glass fell and smashed to pieces, this was met by a roar of laughter from the gang of youths to the left. The barman shifted nervously on his feet and glanced around the room. He dreaded the moment in which he might have to take action, make a move and use that gun, that lonely gun, that solo gun. 

Disco Halal are set to release a mini LP from Autarkic. Listen to track two from the record titled 'Solo Gun' . 

PREMIERE: Autarkic - Solo Gun [Disco Halal]

Zhivago was the sorcerer amongst this sacred land, his word was golden to all that heard it spoken. He meant more to the people of this town than any who had come before and any who might attempt to follow in his blessed footsteps. In the power of his wise, aged voice he was able to manipulate those around him to dance like they had never danced before. He carried the magic disco touch in his spoken word as the crowds of dancers circled him singing his name, praising him to the high heavens. "Zhivago, Zhivago" they cried out loud. The whole world would hear them sing soon. 

Here is the Khidja remix of Jonny Sender for the Codek label, founded by In Flagranti. This one runs deep.

PREMIERE: Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago (Khidja Dub) [Codek]

Santuri Safari's Embaire Umeme E.P – Mugwisa International Xylophone Group (M.I.X.G)  Pre-Order here on Bandcamp: Due 22nd July 2016 https://onthecornerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/santuris-embaire-umeme-e-p

A1 - Jinja Pearls – M.I.X.G (Sam Jones Construct) 
B1 - Mazongoto Woods – M.I.X.G (Alejandro Mosso Rework)
B2 - The Munaana of Mugwisa – M.I.X.G (Ishmael at the Controls)


Mazongoto Woods – M.I.X.G (Alejandro Mosso Rework)

Unreleased material from iconic Italian film composer from the 60s and 70s, fusing African influences with a distinctive cinematic aesthetic. Out on @fourfliesrecords.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/03/21/premiere-alessandro-alessandroni-afro-discoteca/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/afro-discoteca

Afro Discoteca

Listen on Youtube

Alessandro Alessandroni - Afro Discoteca (STW Premiere)

Kognokoura
Daphni's Part 2 edit
Additional production by Daphni
Flute by Rob Piilonen
Courtesy of Niama Makalou

Niama Makalou et African Soul Band - Kognokoura (Daphni's Part 2 Edit)

For Sentimental Flashback 7 Lena Willikens selected songs mainly produced in the 70's from different countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Angola, Congo and Benin. Thanks to labels like Soundway, Strut, Honest Jon's, Analog Africa, Oriki Music and many more, she got to know this beautiful and hard to find music. 
www.musicacomeme.com


1  Blo - It´s Gonna Be A Good Day

2  Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Koutoulie

3  Rob - Make it Fast, Make It Slow

4  African Brothers Band - Kyeremirekuku

5  Hedzoleh - Kaa Ye Oyai

6  Amadou Balake - Doro Magni

7  Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - Ezuku Buzo

8  Moussa Doumbia - Mokholou

9  Super Djata Band - Sosso

10  Ferreira Do Nascimento - Macongo Me Chiquita

11  Spiritual Singers - Kimia

12  Discafric Band - Houiou Djin Nan Zon Aklumon

13  Pax Nicholas & The Nettey Family - Ataa Unokpa

Radio Cómeme - Sentimental Flashback 7 by Lena Willikens

Mixed on 2 x Technics 1210s, Condesa Lucia Mixer, Pioneer EFX1000. 
New mix every Friday during the lockdown period here in NZ.
All Love! X

ISO Mix 001

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