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Today’s premiere features a captivating slice of soulful house from the dynamic duo Ezel & Rona Ray. "Forest Gump" takes a nostalgic journey into the '90s with a unique lyrical twist.

This track is a preview of the upcoming collaborative album by Ezel & Rona Ray on Bayacou Records, set for release on 2nd February. After garnering critical acclaim with their previous singles, the duo is ready to unveil their magnum opus—a full album experience showcasing the depth of their joint creative vision.

Ezel, a Dominican producer, and Rona Ray, a singer/songwriter from Russia, have achieved significant success both together and individually on the global scene. Rona Ray, with her distinctive vocal timbre and masterful lyrical and harmonic feats, has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the modern soulful house landscape. Ezel, a rising star in the elite ranks of house music producers, has delivered chart-topping hits and remixes, solidifying his position in the modern underground dance music scene.

Their first collaboration, ‘Hard to Stay Away’, released in 2021, still dominates Spotify's main editorial charts and has earned praise from notable DJs such as Dj Spinna, Kai Alce, and Isoul8. The song's vinyl release, featuring a memorable remix by UK house maestro Atjazz, remains highly coveted. The follow-up single, “No Gravity”, stands out for its clever use of an odd time signature, garnering attention in the genre. 

Their summer hit, “Don't Know Yet”, has received ongoing support from house music royalty like Mousse T, Ash Lauryn, Natasha Diggs, and Seth Troxler. Their latest single, "History Repeating", became an instant #1 on Traxsource overall charts, earning widespread acclaim and affirming their place in modern soulful house. DJ Spen described it as a representation of how the genre should sound in 2023.

Now, the duo presents ‘Take Me Home’, the culmination of their three-year collaboration. This track serves as a definitive testament to their chemistry, showcasing a wondrous interplay of influences within deeply satisfying modern dance music. Rooted in soul and authenticity, Ezel & Rona Ray bring their unique sound to discerning audiences worldwide.

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Exclusive Premiere: Ezel & Rona Ray "Forest Gump" (Bayacou Records)

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Harold Matthews Jr & Piers Kirwan – Turn Your Vibe Around

Get ready to elevate your mood as two artists from opposite sides of the globe, Harold Matthews Jr (Chicago) and Piers Kirwan (UK), join forces to unleash an electrifying collaboration, "Turn Your Vibe Around."

With Harold’s emotive vocals and Piers’ infectious beats, "Turn Your Vibe Around" offers 2 interpretations, from the edgy broken vibes of the ‘Original Mix’, to the deeper swinging rhythms of the ‘Turned It Around Mix’.

Chicago-based Harold wrote his first releases in the early 90’s with artists like Ron Trent, Terry Hunter, Maurice Joshua and Ron Carroll with songs such as “Ritual Of Love” and Barbara Tucker’s “I Get Lifted”. Throughout the late 90’s he was well known for his songs under his ‘Blak Beat Niks’ alias with production partner K. Fingers on PAN Records, Large Music and his own label Melodious Fonk with “The Sun Will Shine”. The 2000’s saw him move on to further projects with the likes of Slip N Slide, Mark Knight, Peppermint Jam, Glenn Underground, Makin’ Moves and Sean McCabe.

We welcome back Piers Kirwan to Good Vibrations Music, after remixing Harold’s “Into You” in 2023. UK born and bred; Kirwan has since the late 80's, slowly worked his way into the global house music scene. As one half of Stereo Mutants for 8 years, with releases the likes of Defected, Duffnote, Seamless, Open Bar, and Soulfuric. And in more recent times expressing his appreciation for eclectic deeper and dynamic sounds, spanning house and broken beat, with releases on Boogie Café, Dance Regular, and Last Forever Records.

Written by: Harold E Matthews Jr. and Piers Kirwan Vocals and lyrics by: Harold E Matthews Jr.
Music produced by: Piers Kirwan
Mastered by: Sean McCabe
Published by: Blak Beat Niks ASCAP / Copyright Control 
© 2024 Good Vibrations Music

For licensing enquiries contact: info@goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk 
www.goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk

Turn Your Vibe Around

Preview: Harold Mathews Jr & Piers Kirwan - Turn Your Vibe Around (Piers Turned It Around Mix)

Sartorial - Sartorial's Day Off

Tracklist...
Retromigration - Everybody Knows
Ursula Rucker - Circe (Rob Yancey Vocal Mix)
Ed Nine - How It's Done
Swing Duke - Underground Stuff
Synth-O-Ven - 87 Blues
Jade Nickels, Persie Botta - Inner City Vibration
AU XI EF - People Just Don't Care
Sofatalk - State of Flux
East Coast Love  Affair - Love of Mind
ANIMIL - Sarasmo
Loure - Mutual Motion
Deejaykul, Soultechnic - Deep Winds
Grant Nelson - Di5c0nn3ct
Just Begun Records, Loveni - Gangsta Forever
The Mechanical Man - Personal Reflections
Trackheadz - I Bellieve in Freedom
Apoena - Inside a Dream
Bread & Souls, Mark The Clive Lowe - G&D (Boccaccio Remix)
Promonova - Sisters & Brothers
Oculist - Whenever I'm Down
Chemars - Love Me Baby
Habibi Grooves - Good Feeling
Flaze -  Resolve
Kim Dahlberg - U Know Now
Roy Jazz Grant -Deeper Daze
Barry Sound - Soul Deep (Bruno Bar Remix)
Jesse Bru - Where It All Began
Floorplan - So Glad

House Atmospheres | 2024 April

"The List - Boogie Cafe" in the Acid Jazz genre encapsulates a vibrant exploration of sound, presenting a tapestry of musical innovation that embodies the essence of acid jazz—a genre that's all about reinvention and personal expression. Acid jazz itself is a fusion, a hybrid born from the seamless blending of jazz harmony, funk bass lines, and electronic dance beats. This track and the Boogie Cafe label excel in broadcasting these eclectic vibes, illuminating the genre for a modern audience.

Why Acid Jazz?

Acid Jazz is termed so because of its vibrant, energetic twist on traditional jazz elements. It's "acidic" not in the literal sense but metaphorically—it refreshes and revitalizes the jazz genre with its vibrant, dynamic energy. "The List" serves as a prime example of how acid jazz can be both a throwback and a bold step forward, employing classic jazz motifs while infusing them with electronic and funk influences that appeal to today's listeners.

The Role of Boogie Cafe

Boogie Cafe acts as more than just a label; it's a curator and a conduit for the acid jazz scene. It shines a light on artists and tracks that redefine what jazz can be, pushing boundaries and exploring new dimensions of sound. The label ensures that "The List" isn't just heard; it's experienced—a dynamic array of tones and vibes that beckon listeners to dive deep into the music.

Experience and Reflect

Listening to "The List" by Boogie Cafe is an invitation to feel, listen, and convince oneself of the uniqueness of all music genres, especially acid jazz. It challenges the listener to consider the fluidity of music—how it changes, adapts, and evolves. This track is a testament to the ongoing transformation within the music industry, where genres like acid jazz continue to influence and inspire.

Staying True Amid Change

Despite the continual evolution of music, @boogie-cafe-records remains steadfast, a beacon for those who cherish the timeless yet ever-evolving nature of acid jazz. They are the stalwarts who manage to stay relevant without sacrificing the core elements that make acid jazz so special.

The List - Boogie Cafe

The List

Download/Stream - fanlink.to/FusionMovesKTI
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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)

Fly (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

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Tony Momrelle – Fly (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

Special (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

Sebb Junior feat. Muhsinah – Special (Kaidi Tatham Instrumental Remix)

Connectivity

Connectivity (feat. Ursula Rucker)

London-based producer @beringeimusic looks to explore deeper into the sounds that brings us all together as people. Whether it be through ethereal instrumentation to let your mind wander or rhythm-focused to help us (re)connect with those around us.

Beringei | The Spinzone #101

Buy / Pre Order Link: slothboogie.bandcamp.com/album/port-chalmers-ep
Artist: https://soundcloud.com/djphilippa
Title: Port Chalmers EP
Label: https://soundcloud.com/slothboogie
Cat: SBR015
Format: Digital / Streaming
Genre: Deep House
Release Date: 07/06/24

PREMIERE: PHILIPPA - Lot To Learn [SlothBoogie Recordings]

A musical journeyman who in the last 30 years as a broadcaster and writer has worked with or interviewed some of the worlds musical legends (Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, Patrice Rushen, Gregory Porter, Thundercat etc)
Writing/ broadcast credits include Straight No Chaser magazine, Virgin Radio, SoulandJazz.com and WCLK Atlanta He now hosts the seminal FoldedSpace on Jazz FM (DAB across the UK, Sky 0202 and JazzFM.com).

www.JazzFM.com

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