Flow State Records Collection - [instrumental hip hop & lofi beats]

A one hour story made especially for recordat #0031 by @checkpoint303, aired first on May 15th, 2021 as part of the Sonic Liberation Front on @radioalhara, an initiative for Palestine by a group of audio platforms and sound artists who came together to unify their sound for Palestine and protest against the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people.

Using site recordings predominantly from Palestine and the Arab world, Checkpoint 303 constructs soundscapes that weave cinematic audio with experimental sound processing and complex rhythms. Through its compositions, collected sounds and noise, Checkpoint 303 spreads a message of peace and a call for the respect of human rights. Contrasting with the mainstream media's exclusive depiction of violence and suffering in the middle-east, CP-303's sound collages also report on the heroic hope that subsists in the region as well as the seemingly banal but ever so meaningful little things that embody a daily search for normality in a state of emergency.

This is the 31st session of a series of sessions Recordat is hosting on Radio Alhara every other Sunday.

recordat:Palestine #0031 - Checkoint303

Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this @ednamartinezdj . Made a mix with songs that say more than anything I could write really.....Going to play two songs I wrote a while ago, one which I performed live in January 2020 at the Museum of Memory & Human Rights in Santiago and another which was made shortly after, they're both influenced by what was taking place in Chile at the time which mirrors in some ways what we are seeing in Colombia now. As some of you may know, since the end of april in Colombia there have been more than 2,000 cases of police violence against protesters, 33 victims of eye injuries and more than 40 civilians killed by the police. Since the beginning of the year more than 60 rights defenders have been assasinated, and among them 20 were indigenous leaders. Since 2016, over 400 human rights defenders have been killed. In all this darkness, there may be some hope that the protests can create meaningful change. Last Sunday, Chileans elected a new group of citizens who will write a new constitution for the country. This was one of the core demands of the huge protests of 2019/2020.  It will be the first anywhere in the world to be written by an equal number of men and women and it will replace the constitution that has been in place since the years of the military dictatorship.  The only reason this moment of hope is possible in Chile is because of the incredible social movements that rose up to demand change. As I've said elsewhere, the courage and determination of Chilean students, activists, protesters, writers, artists has been astounding and they have/are shifted/shifting the political landscape and will continue to do so. In the past month I've heard stories of Colombian protesters taking cues from Chilean protesters and beautiful solidarity between Colombians and Palestinians also. We have so much to learn from each other. May this solidarity and interconnectedness bring us better days and in the meantime may music sustain us and nourish us. Much love to you all ♡♡♡♡ - May 22nd 2021

Nicolás Jaar - Radio Alhara Sonic Liberation Front curated by Edna Martinez

https://www.nts.live/shows/palestinian-sound-archive/episodes/palestinian-sound-archive-17th-january-2022

Palestinian Sound Archive: Majazz Project X Checkpoint 303170122

This fourth episode of Turbo Sud on @radioalhara is an hour of South Italian acoustic guitar songs by songwriters, sonaturi, cantastorie e cantori, such as the legendary Sicilian singer Rosa Balistreri, pop star Domenico Modugno, and a little-known Calabrian Arbëreshë music group called Moti I Parë. The show groups together a collection of both well-known and rare records mostly from the 60s and 70s with very different themes, such as love, the struggle of South Italian's working class and the hardship and nostalgia of emigrants.

Tracklist:

Rosa Balistreri - Lu rispettu
Uccio Bandello, Giuseppe Luceri - Alle undici di notte
Groupe Arbereshe di Lungro (Moti I Parë) - Ti Vasharele
Anna Cinzia Villani - Ninnamorella
Gian Campione - Li Duluri Di La Matri Santa
Otello Profazio - L'amuri Non È Ficu
Roberto Murolo - Vierno
Rosa Balistreri - Lu muttu anticu
Gruppo Folk Matera - U Suldete
Anonimo - E cavaddhu ci la faci ‘sta salita
Concetta Barra - Canzone ‘e Carcere
Ciccio Busacca - Lu treno di lu suli
Gian Campione - L’antenati
Antonella D’Agostino - Iesce sole
Domenico Modugno - Amara terra mia
Sergio Bruni - Carmela
Otello Profazio - Amuri amuri
Silvana Licursi - Qifti 
Franco Ricciardi - Annure
Tonino Zurlo - Lu frate in polizia

Turbo Sud / Radio Alhara (Chitarra e voce) 10th July 2023

Meta_ - Fuego Sagrado (2023) (single)

Meta_ is Mariana Bragada on the quest to find her inner roots.
She is a singer, composer and producer from Trás-os-Montes (North Portugal Region) to share the connection between ancestral wisdom and unite it with electronic music.

Meta_ will release her debut album XIV- A Integração in May 2023 with the Argentinian Label ShikaShika, premiering it in Primavera Sound Porto in June.

She has been weaving her sound tapestry alongside the trips in Europe, where she did an European Tour, and South America, where she traveled to explore the self and to work for Live Sound in a theater play. She aims to reimagine sound without
borders, in between feelings and the story--telling of her hardships and fantasies,
creating a hybrid universe of organic and electronic sounds.

With her voice as the main instrument, the interdisciplinary artist has been playing
solo shows since 2017 and will now bring a new format to the shows, with 2 more
musicians on stage. Festival da Canção (Portuguese Eurovision Song Contest), NOS Alive, WestWayLab, Festival Bons Sons, TedX and SofarSounds, have been a few places where Meta_ has shared her magic.

In 2022 she also played in Rio Loco Fes- tival (Toulouse, France), Urkult Festival (Sweden) and showcase festival Mumi (Galiza, Spain).

She has collaborated with Xinobi in his newest album Balsame released in April 2022, with two songs- Mujer and La Tormenta, being now part of the Live Band of Xinobi.

With Xinobi, Meta_ has played in Europavox (France), MeoKalorama (Portugal) and played for ArteConcert.

In 2022 Meta_ sang in the movie Lobo e Cão by Cláudia Varejão and in early 2023 Meta_ was part of Invencível Armada as an actress.

Besides her project she also has been doing sound design for theatre plays for 5 years. Meta_ has previously collaborated with OctaPush (PT) FOQUE (PT), Bom Beijo (SE), Temple Rat (Shanghai, China). Meta has also been invited to sing with: Papercutz (PT), Luíz Gabriel Lopes (BR) and LaBaq (BR).

Meta_ - Fuego Sagrado (2023) (single)

The show delves into a peculiar niche of South Italian music repertoires exploring themes connected to the life of donkeys and horses. Expect old songs tipically recited by horse cart drivers in the streets of places such as Napoli, Palermo, and Salento, as well as a selection of other sort of songs entirely dedicated to the life of the two species.

The mix will explore the intricate relationship between man and these animals, the hardships of farmers life in post-war Italy and the love for these creatures, but also their dreadful exploitation that used to take place in mines and fields, or still happening in contemporary clandestine horse racing.

Turbo Sud / Radio Alhara (Ciucci, Cavaddhi, Trainieri, Carritteri, etc...) 12th September 2023

Sequence of extracts played in rehearsal in preparation for our first live performance. 
This piece was built for @radioalhara
We decided to incorporate only samples from Palestinian artists, as well as voice inserts from journalists and/or victims. 
As a Muslim, Sara chose to include a Quranic verse "Israel" to pray for all the innocents. 
We deliberately observed a minute of silence after the prayer for reflection and, of course, to avoid blasphemy.

FREE PALESTINE

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"Land Day", a GUPW Poster, 1977 Issued by the General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW) on Land Day in 1977, this poster shows a cubist painting by the Palestinian artist Mona al-Saudi.

𝐸𝓁 𝒜𝓈𝓌𝒶𝓉 𝐸𝓁 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓉𝒶 (12/12/2023) RADIO ALHARA - راديو الحارة

a mix of female arabic rap artists and producers

MIXTAPE 13 DJ SHALABY

time goes by

Jonny Abbey - Blissful Misunderstandings (2025) (single) 

Com Blissful Misunderstandings, Jonny Abbey transforma um momento quotidiano numa jornada sonora profundamente expressiva e texturizada. Com lançamento marcado para 28 de março de 2025 pela Flow State Records (UK), esta faixa incorpora a sua filosofia de que a música existe em todo o lado — basta estarmos atentos. Criada a partir de uma melodia espontânea cantada pela sua esposa, a música explora a beleza da imperfeição humana e o potencial criativo escondido nos acasos felizes.
Este lançamento marca o primeiro de uma série de singles que culminará no próximo álbum de Jonny, Everything is a Song, um projeto que reflete a ideia de que a inspiração está presente em todos os aspetos do dia a dia.
Descrição da Faixa
Blissful Misunderstandings nasceu de uma situação inesperada — Jonny ouviu a sua esposa a cantarolar uma melodia enquanto preparava um gravador de som portátil. Pensando que tinha captado algo original e espontâneo, decidiu transformá-la numa composição completa, adicionando acordes de R&B com influência jazzística, uma batida de hip-hop descontraída e linhas de guitarra expressivas, inspiradas no uso do wah-wah de Jimi Hendrix.
No entanto, quando mais tarde mostrou a faixa terminada à sua esposa, ela revelou que a melodia que ele tinha desenvolvido afinal não era aquilo que ele pensava — era, na verdade, parte de uma música dos System of a Down que ela estava a cantarolar distraidamente. Este momento de interpretação errada tornou-se na essência de Blissful Misunderstandings, evidenciando como a nossa perceção pode ser falível, mas também como esses "erros" podem dar origem a criações inesperadas e belas.
A música é rica em textura, incorporando sons de foley e gravações ambientais para adicionar profundidade e ritmo, reforçando a ideia de que a música pode surgir de qualquer coisa. É uma reflexão sobre como as nossas interpretações imperfeitas do mundo podem gerar momentos de pura inspiração artística — um convite para abraçar a imperfeição como parte do processo criativo.
Sobre o Artista
Jonny Abbey, artista e produtor português de Lo-Fi, é conhecido por fundir elementos orgânicos e eletrónicos para criar paisagens sonoras imersivas. A sua música é profundamente pessoal, muitas vezes inspirada em experiências do quotidiano e momentos espontâneos. Através de texturas intrincadas e uma grande carga emocional, cria espaços sonoros que convidam o ouvinte a desacelerar e a conectar-se com o momento presente.
Com Blissful Misunderstandings, Jonny apresenta o primeiro capítulo de Everything is a Song, um álbum que explorará ainda mais a sua crença de que a música está em todo o lado — só temos de escutar.


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Jonny Abbey - It's Been a While (2025) (single)

Após a atmosfera envolvente e texturizada de Blissful Misunderstandings, Jonny Abbey apresenta It's Been a While, o segundo single do seu próximo álbum Everything is a Song, com lançamento marcado para 9 de maio. Disponível a partir de 11 de abril pela Flow State Records (UK), esta faixa é uma reflexão silenciosa sobre o profundo conforto de regressar a casa depois de muito tempo longe.
No início de 2024, Jonny viu-se separado da sua esposa, família, dos seus animais de estimação, da sua música e da vida que tinha construído. Obrigado a reconstruir a sua identidade do zero, começou a sentir falta dos pequenos momentos quotidianos que antes tomava como garantidos. It's Been a While capta esse regresso—o calor dos espaços familiares, o amor incondicional dos seus animais e o simples ato de se afundar no sofá para escrever, refletir e recuperar.
Tal como Blissful Misunderstandings, esta canção está profundamente ligada ao conceito de lar, incorporando gravações de campo que transportam o ouvinte para um espaço íntimo e familiar. A faixa começa com o som distante dos pássaros a entrar pela janela—um instante de quietude antes da guitarra de Jonny surgir suavemente, estabelecendo o tom para uma viagem nostálgica e introspectiva.
Musicalmente, It's Been a While adota uma abordagem minimalista mas expressiva. A melodia repetitiva e os acordes soul criam uma atmosfera quente e meditativa. A bateria descontraída assenta como uma almofada, a linha de baixo envolve a música como um cobertor e uma kalimba ligeiramente desafinada adiciona um toque íntimo. Tons de piano com textura vintage percorrem a composição, enquanto um solo de guitarra suave e expressivo—tocado com um toque sensível e um timbre quente—serve como o ponto emocional central da canção.
Mais do que apenas uma faixa, It's Been a While é um abraço ao lar, à mudança e à valorização renovada daquilo que tantas vezes passamos por garantido. É uma banda sonora para momentos de reflexão, conforto e a alegria silenciosa de regressar ao que realmente importa.

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Track 5 on Mortal Tides' debut album 'Light In / Light Out' (Wild Sound Recordings) released 15.01.16 and rated 4 stars by Independent, Maverick and R2 magazines, 7/10 by Guitarist magazine, and listed in 'Best Folk Albums of the Year' by the Telegraph.  Go buy it - support artists!

Light In / Light Out

No Midas

Time Passes - A tribute to the late John Berger ( 1926 –  2017). This is a remix/collage/soundscape of John Berger reading Ghassan Kanafani's "Letter from Gaza". John Berger was an oustanding intellectual, writer, poet, artist and humanist. He was a strong supporter of the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice and self-determination.

Watch the video for this composition here:
https://youtu.be/4Iv6pRgIUzs

CHECKPOINT 303
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Find out more:

John Berger:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Be...

Ghassan Kanafani:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghassan...

The full video of J Berger reading Kanafani's Letter from Gaza:
https://vimeo.com/4115673

The Plaestine Festival of Literature:
http://palfest.org/

Time Passes - Tribute To John Berger And Ghassan Kanafani By CP - 303

Listen To The Tides

Radio Olisipo is an online radio station based in Lisbon. It promotes ethnomusicological research, independent music, follows the release of the records of musicians based mainly in Lisbon and opens their playlist to DJs from around the world.
https://radiolisipo.com/

I 🫀 B E A T S 

Mc, Beatmaker y Productor Musical de Hip Hop

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