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Stream, download & pre-order LP: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/levadaSC

For his new single ‘Levada’, German beat guru FloFilz brings in UK Jazz/Hip-Hop multi-instrumentalist trio Dal. Inspired by the likes of J Dilla, D’Angelo, Robert Glasper and BadBadNotGood, Dal make music that sits somewhere in between Check Your Head Era Beastie Boys and Third Era Portishead. ‘Levada’ is the third single off FloFilz’s upcoming album ‘Close Distance’ that will be released on April 8th. 

‘Close Distance’ literally means “near in space or time” (or “nah dran”, as we say in German). The 16 songs on ‘Close Distance’ came to life over the past two turbulent years. It is no exaggeration to say that FloFilz has not only created another inspiring album with ‘Close Distance’ but one that demonstrates how music can close the distance which we all have experienced (and still do) in a beautiful way. With features by UK Jazz supremos Alfa Mist and Blue Lab Beats, London R&B artists Jerome Thomas and KeepVibesNear, long-term musical partners Summers Sons & C.Tappin, UK Jazz/Hip-Hop trio Dal & Cape Town Neo-Soul singer and songwriter Hunter Rose. ‘Close Distance’ will be released digitally and on LP with artwork by Indonesian illustrator Fatchurofi.

Exposed to music from a young age, FloFilz grew up in Belgium before moving to Aachen, Germany where he studied the violin and classical music, while also playing in orchestras. In addition to his parents, who were both musicians, he cites Hip-Hop icons A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla and Madlib as key influences. Recognised as one of Germany’s most in-demand producers, the self-taught bedroom beatmaker has built his reputation led by his seductive blend of Lo-Fi, Soul and Jazz-influenced groves. Taking great inspiration from London's Jazz scene he has previously collaborated with the likes of MF DOOM, Alfa Mist, Barney Artist, Ivan Ave, Blu, JuJu Rogers, Biig Piig, K.A.A.N., J.Lamotta and K, Le Maestro.

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Produced and mixed by FloFilz.
Keyboards: Kal Lawrence
Bass & Guitars: Aubrey Simpson
Drums: Josh Allmark
Recorded at the Karella Studio in Dartmoor National Park.
Mastered by Roe Beardie at Brewery Studios, Berlin. 
Artwork by Muhammad Fatchurofi. 

Cat No: MPM 293-3
Artists: FloFilz & Dal
Titel: Levada

© ℗ 2022 Melting Pot Music

Supported by Initiative Musik gGmbH with project funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.

FloFilz - Levada (feat. Dal)

tosyachai - dreams

A retro, hardware-flavored lo-fi beat built from SP-404 resamples, MPC chops, cassette flutter, and vinyl crackle. Dusty Rhodes + chopped jazz guitar over a warm sub and boom-bap kit.
86 BPM • F# minor • cozy, nocturnal city-lights mood.
SFX: gentle scratches, tape stops, radio scan.
Cover: “Retro Lo-Fi Vibe” by DJ LYGER.
If you use this in streams/videos, credit: DJ LYGER — Retro Lo-Fi Vibe.
Drop a timestamp with your favorite moment and repost if you’re vibing. ♫
May Feature Samples from LOOPCLOUD but music is Stream safe

Koi Pond Echoes

Everything that surrounds us in this world is in the state of a constant move. 
The smallest particles like atoms are moving, everything what we can see in our universe is represented through the motion.

Dust Ft. Teknical Development

Return To The Classic

Movie

Hurry

Sunday

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Stream, download & vinyl: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/transit

"Transit" is FloFilz' third album for Melting Pot Music. It is deeply inspired by the UK jazz and hip-hop scene and features collaborations with Alfa Mist, Barney Artist, Biig Piig and K, Le Maestro.

FloFilz previous albums "Metronom" (2014) and "Cenário" (2016) were dedicated to the cities of Paris and Lisbon. The visuals for all albums have been created by acclaimed photographer Robert Winter.

"Transit" is available digital and on LP (limited gatefold edition includes a 20-page photo booklet by Robert Winter).

Linernotes
"Jazz (We've Got)" was the title of the second single from A Tribe Called Quest's iconic album "The Low End Theory". It was released in 1991, the same year FloFilz was born. Similar to Tribe FloFilz resurrects jazz for a new generation. He has been doing this for a while now and is pretty good at it, as you might know if you are familiar with his previous works "Metronom" and "Cenário".

In 2019 things have changed. Today jazz is not only about diggin' old records and learning about Bird and Trane. Jazz is very much alive and the city of London has become one of its epicenters. The UK jazz scene is happening because it is deeply connected with hip-hop, soul and club music. A perfect setting for FloFilz. Over the last 18 months, he has collected serious Eurostar miles, heading from Aachen to London - going to gigs, hanging out with musical allies and recording new material.

This is why he calls his new album "Transit". Through 18 tracks FloFilz translates the current London vibe in his very own style and fashion and I dare to say that "Transit" may be the best album he has treated us with so far.

Olski, April 2019

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All tracks produced and mixed by FloFilz.

Vocals on "You & Me" by Barney Artist.
Vocals on "Inside Out" by Biig Piig. 
Keys on "Arcade" & "Camberwell" by Alfa Mist.
Bass on "Camberwell" by Alfa Mist.
Keys on "Hoxton Hoops" by K, Le Maestro.
Violin on "Camberwell" & "Lucid Daze" by FloFilz.
Guitar on "Transit(ions)" by FloFilz.

Mastered by Roe Beardie at The Brewery, Cologne.
Photo by Robert Winter.
Product Management: Tobias Servos. 
A&R: Olski. 

Cat No: MPM 260
Artist: FloFilz
Titel: Transit

© ℗ 2019 Melting Pot Music

Lanai Gardens

ritmo - sad summer

16 Step Utopia

Sweet

Duuq - 08 - Sweet

Nightglow (feat. Evil Needle)

Гилли Хопкинс из книги Кэтрин Патерсон называет себя Великолепной, потому что сменила три приемные семьи за три года и ни в одной из них не задержалась. Она грубит опекунам, манипулирует сводным братом и даже украла десять долларов у незрячего соседа — зачем такой быть? Дело в том, что в глубине души Гилли считает, что она никому не нужна, — поэтому защищается от окружающих. Как справиться с этим чувством? И как поверить в то, что ты все-таки кому-то нужен?

Книги на ту же тему, которые мы советуем в конце подкаста:
— «Три твоих имени» Дины Сабитовой,
— «Винни Пух и все-все-все» Алана Александра Милна,
— «Я не верю в монстров» Луиса Сашара.

«Великолепная Гилли Хопкинс». Что делать, если я никому не нужен?

Time's Not Real

Stayhomie — Wasted (feat. Grisly Faye)

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