Old school feel with that bass, love it. Somewhere between D and B and older stuff like Mantronix

Easy Come, Easy Go

Written by Jake Wherry/Shuanise Odunaiya/Rob Bakker
Vocals - Maya Blandy 
Rap - Muneshine
Bass/Strings/Guitar - Jake Wherry
Rhodes, Organ and Clavinet - Oliver Parfitt
Mixed by No Sleep Nigel
Produced by Jake Wherry

He's Dangerous

Conscious Route has returned with a new two-track single, ‘Galactic’ b/w ‘Four Five.’
With ‘Galactic,’ Conscious Route shows his lyrical versatility over driving production from rising drum and bass producer, Coben, as Edinburgh-based reggae, dub and D&B vocalist, Wends blesses the track with her sound system-ready hooks.  Coben’s production is informed by his Jazz training and experience of live performance to create an insistent break as Conscious Route and Wends use their experience to bring the lyrical firepower. 
BBC Introducing Scotland Phoebe I-H & Shereen Cutkelvin recently played the track on their show. 
Shereen Cutkelvin said, “Can I just say this trio together are absolute fire. I mean it just all works so perfectly together, it’s by far the best track I heard here, like his just taken the bar so high, his knocked it off to whole other room”
Coben is back at the helm for the b-side, ‘Four Five,’ as Conscious Route is supported on lyrical duties by Naledi, who has been making waves on the Scottish scene since debuting with ‘Dark Soul’ alongside DJ/Producer Nasty P. Now building a following among soul and jazz afficionados as the front singer of Mother All Mighty, Naledi adds a soulful edge to the track that brings a smooth edge to balance the rolling production.

Conscious Route is a rapper, MC, poet and singer-songwriter who was born in London before moving to Edinburgh over a decade ago. In 2020, he unleashed the collaborative ‘Lost Routes’ album, alongside producer True Note, which went on to receive a 4-star review in The Scotsman upon its release. In addition to this, three of his more recent releases, ‘Trojan,’ ‘Orphans,’ and his feature on ‘Dragons Jaw’ by Post Coal Prom Queen, were all named as track of the week on BBC Introducing Scotland. The Sensory EP, a collaboration with producer Toni Smoke, also saw 2 tracks receive worldwide airplay on Rapstation 365 radio station, played by UK’s DJ Shorty on London Chip Shop show, then re-spun by the legendary Chuck D in the USA. His ‘Lost Routes Flip tape’ was supported by Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 Music ‘Fresh On The Net BBC Introducing’ mixtape show and he has again seen his music named among the Herald’s top 100 Scottish tunes of the year. He also recently released the Pyramid EP with shortlisted Scottish Artist of the Year, Scott Bathgate. Conscious Route's release reached the international stage once again with airplay in USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and Europe. BBC Introducing Scotland, presenters Phoebe I-H and Shreen Cutkelvin supported it on their show and calling it, “the ultimate collaboration.” Since then, Conscious Route’s music, including his last single, ‘Portals’ with Forest DLG, continues to get support from the BBC – with ‘Dragon’s Jaw’ making it to BBC Introducing Scotland’s Best Track of the Week show. Neil March BBC6 music curator said, “Imaginative and Inventive UK Hip Hop crafted by one of the most exciting upcoming voices of the UK scene.” His most recent release, ‘Dripping Sauce’ with producer Subject 13, recently released on R&S Records, has been getting hyped reviews and worldwide attention on platforms YORAPS.COM & DMCWORLD.NET. The live music scene has seen Conscious Route support Dabbla, Dead Prez, Marlowe, Pan Amsterdam, Wiki, and Jelani Blackman to name a few…

Produced by Coben
Writing by Conscious Route
Wends featured writing on Galactic
Naledi Featured Writing on Four Five  
Mastered by Forest DLG @ KMJ45 Studio 
Art Work by Lilr Ragaey

Galactic Radio Edits 

01. Galactic (Radio Edit) by Conscious Route ft Wends, Produced by Coben

07 God Among Men

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He Said/She Said (Lack of Afro Remix)

Thanet

'Brothers and Sisters' is an empowering anthem filled with hope and encouragement, inspired by conversations with younger siblings and the desire to be a positive influence. With the captivating vocals of Janel Antoneshia, a Voice semi-finalist, the song delivers a message of resilience and determination. Produced by the talented duo 80p & Chewsday, the track blends contemporary beats with nostalgic elements, creating a dynamic backdrop for its empowering lyrics. This song is a beacon of positivity, reminding listeners that with support and belief, anyone can achieve their dreams.

Brothers & Sisters

The Debut EP release from Perhard’s Wall, “The Tea Pea” - EP consists of 4 tracks. 
1) Hands 
2) Esperanza 
3) Somebody’s Got To Dream 
4) Munchausen. 
The band have said of the ‘Tea Pea’ EP: 
“The Tea Pea was recorded in 2023, after a good solid run at playing all the local bars and festivals to find our feet, we found ourselves hopping in our cars and rolling down to Orbital Studios , greeted by a dear friend and musical collaborator, Lucas Saunter. The studio, set in the beautiful surroundings of Rozel, with a backdrop of rolling meadows and a fresh sea breeze, we set out to capture the live raw sound that the cosmonauts who have attended our gigs over the years have come to know and love and with the hope that we pick up a few more friends and fans following the release. 
With tripped out jams that fit any 60s freak out records, vibrant passages of soul filled vocal melodies with a slight sprinkle of the band's love for grunge and Brit pop, this EP is sure to leave you wanting more. Inspired by friendship and created for our fans, the only real meaning behind this EP is to get people dancing at our live shows.”
Perchard’s Wall are James Perchard on vocals and bass, Greg Alliban on guitar, Joe Hutchinson on vocals and guitar and Aaron Bouchard on drums. 
All tracks on the ‘Tea Pea’ EP were composed by Perchard’s Wall with all the lyrics being written by James Perchard. The EP was recorded and mixed at Orbital Studio in Jersey, was engineered by Lucas Saunter and produced by Perchard’s Wall.

2. Esperanza

Dedicated to everyone who has lost someone close to them.
Mixed and mastered by Manu Arteaga.

Recently deleted MASTER

back to the roots
back to original Kinshasa

Mapeka - is about Politique ya mabe - Bad politics
The word mapeka can be interpreted all kinds of ways
Like all Kinshasa slang
It’s the stance of someone showing off
The strut of a big ego

In this song it’s the arrogance of evil politicians
Mocking their audacity
With a raucous kind of chorus calling out ‘mapeka ya politicians’

And in typical Kinshasa style, band leader Matondo shouts out the instrumentalists as they begin playing pure fire start to finish.

Credits:
Mulele Matondo - band leader, bass guitar, vocals
Jethro Massamba - guitar
Shyam Shah Uday - guitar
Yves Bampelenga - drums
Serge Kadima - congas, percussion
Anna Chai - saxophone
Jessica Booty, Kolawole Ganikale, Fleur Marshall - backing vocals

Recorded by Nikolay Georgiev at ICMP, London
Mixed by Ross Halden
Mastered by Mark Beazley

01. Galactic (Radio Edit) by Conscious Route ft Wends, Produced by Coben

True Hold Records

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