Name: Sonzeira "Ele E Ela" (Werkha Remix)[Brownswood Recordings] by Werkha
Duration: 3 min 44 s
Description: Gilles Peterson presents Sonzeira Brasil Bam Bam Bass - The Out Takes and Remakes: Curated with Love will be released on double CD on Brownswood Recordings.

I liked this. It's great to dance or listen while to work.

New Album 'Curiosities' Available November 12
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Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the sophomore album Curiosities by New Zealand multi- instrumentalist and producer Lord Echo (aka Mike Fabs). An enticing sonic excursion that effortlessly transcends genre and geography, the release finds Echo flexing his dual-mastery of 60's production techniques and modern dancefloor aesthetics, while also highlighting the vocal prowess of his soulful compatriots through a flowing blend of boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Dub, futuristic Soul, and timeless African rhythms.

Fabs, known worldwide for his production work with NZ’s biggest Reggae export The Black Seeds, drew a groundswell of excitement around his debut solo album Melodies in late 2010. The independent release became a cult classic strictly through word-of-mouth, championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson (who played it repeatedly on his BBC Radio 1 show), Oliver Wang (Soulsides) and Richard Dorfmeister. Re-issues of the album soon followed in Japan and Europe, with vinyl copies quickly becoming a hot commodity among discerning collectors around the globe. Echo was introduced to Bastard Jazz’s DJ DRM in 2011 (via Detroit producer Recloose), and a limited 7” vinyl release on the Brooklyn-based imprint soon followed in 2012, precipitating this full length release with the label.

Curiosities picks up right where Melodies left off, with the sun-drenched psychedelic dub sounds of tracks like “Bohemian Idol” (featuring vocals by Toby Laing of Fat Freddy's Drop), and the jerky funk vibes of cuts like “Digital Haircut” and “Street Knowledge”. The album provides a wealth of DJ fodder, with forward thinking 70s-inspired disco tunes such as “Molten Lava” (featuring the soaring vocals of Leila Adu), as well as analog Afro-infused burners like “What Is That Feeling” and “Put It In My Head” (complemented by the golden-voiced Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle fame). Down-home spiritual jazz/electronic meanderings ("Ghost Hands", “Arabesque”) provide a counterpoint to Echo's driving cover-version of the Pharoah Sanders & Leon Thomas classic “The Creator Has a Master Plan”. His inspiring take on the track is uplifted by the soulful singing of Lisa Tomlins (who's notable vocals on Echo’s rendition of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You” made it a standout hit from his Melodies album).

The finely-tuned collaborations throughout Curiosities underscore Lord Echo's pivotal position in the thriving New Zealand music scene. "I generally only work with people I know quite well personally", says Echo humbly. That personal and organic approach to creating his music is revealed as the album unfolds, layer by delectable layer. "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind," he continues. "They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. I'm not making music for people for whom it's just some background noise in their lives, I'm making music for people for whom it IS their lives. And for better or worse, I guess I am one of those people."

A diverse, yet grounded LP chock full of head-turning sounds, Curiosities further pushes Lord Echo’s repertoire into the realm of the inimitable, and is sure to pique the interest of discerning music lovers from down-under to the big apple.

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Lord Echo feat. Toby Laing - Bohemian Idol

In the moody psychedelic slow-burn funk of "Mirage," Captain Planet explores some less familiar territory, expanding his sonic repertoire while keeping true to his organic global sound, aka “Gumbo Funk.” Like the other material from his new “Sounds Like Home” EP, the song grew organically out of a jam session, in this case with his youngest brother Taj Bethel, a guitar player, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Charlie Wilder, the man behind Captain Planet, has always made a point of providing his youngest brother with musical inspiration, regularly sharing lesser-known tracks and albums that were fundamental in his own musical awakening. The classic 70's sounds of Cymande, Gabor Szabo and Baris Manco among others stay in regular rotation in the Captain's studio, where the walls are flanked by ceiling high shelves full of vintage vinyl records. In "Mirage," you can hear the two brothers lovingly nod to some of these influences, while highlighting their own unique musical voices and interpretations as well. In the Captain's words, "the goal was simply to make a record that sounds like what I pull off the shelves and put on my turntable at home, and this feels like it perfectly hits the mark."

“Mirage” is out on Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings June 24th; the “Sounds Like Home” EP is due July 15th.

Mirage (feat. Taj Bethel)

Captain Planet - Mirage (feat. Taj Bethel)

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Gilles Peterson presents Sonzeira Brasil Bam Bam Bass - The Out Takes and Remakes: Curated with Love will be released on double CD on Brownswood Recordings.

Sonzeira "Ele E Ela" (Werkha Remix)[Brownswood Recordings]

A beautiful melancholic moment from our new album chasin ghosts. 

Get Out

 (from RBM presents Kissey Asplund | 7" Series) 

Physical release available at: http://www.recordbreakin.com/rbm024.html

Over the past 5 years we have continued to present exceptional music to a culture that embraces it.  There 's much more to come.  Thanks for your continued support and keep listening.

This 5 Year Compilation is a collection of gems from the Record Breakin' Music (RBM) label.  Ov er the last 5 years, RBM has always represented a wide range of underground music.  Although our releases have all been quite different, the constant theme is a soulful vibe.  Music is always a moving target, constantly changing and evolving.  We've been fortunate enough to work with a wide range of artist, many of whom are supporters of pushing musical boundaries in new directions.

For this 5 Year Anniversary compilation, I had selected some of my favorite tracks over the years.  It was a difficult task. However, I believe these tracks are a great introduction to the label, as well as a strong retrospective of what we've worked on. So enjoy!

Special thanks to all the artist, musicians and friends involved in the making of this album.  Much appreciation to all the DJs, venues, music lovers, press, and radio that have supported us over the years.

- Dj Junior (Record Breakin' Music) 

Kissey Asplund - Move Me (ft. Soliloquy)

We are so excited to present to your our next release! ☀️
Kalima - (Where Is The) Sunshine on 7"
Release date : June 6th
Pre-order yours on Bandcamp: https://chuwanaga.bandcamp.com/album/where-is-the-sunshine

For its third release, Chuwanaga goes back to the past with the reissue of “(Where Is The) Sunshine” by Kalima, a really rare 7” originally released in 1981 and produced in Baltimore (Maryland) by African-American pianist and producer Derrick Amin. Part I on the A side and part II on the B side form a real journey, a beauty in its own style fusing jazz, soul and spirituality as well as political values.

Back in the mid seventies Derrick Amin brought together young and talented musicians from his African-American Muslim community in Baltimore. He tells us: “all black music in America is a response to racism and slavery” and “(Where Is The) Sunshine” was their own answer, “a plaintiff query of one immerse in darkness. The darkness of lies, lies that deny the humanity, justice, and equality of people. It’s the impetus of this song”. He adds: “Kalima means « Word » or « Langage » in Arabic. The name was inspired by a quote from Imam W.D. Mohammad (the late Muslim American leader and erstwhile successor to Nation of Islam founder, Elijah Muhammad) who once said: “Words make people””.

With its splendid vocal parts - thanks to lead vocalist Sabreen Shareef, a unique major-to-minor chord progression, subtil synthetiser melodies in the chorus and amazing electric piano and sax solos, it really is a very special release. It’s been discovered in a @Motor Motor City Drum Ensemble jazz set with Gilles Peterson at the JAW Family Reunion in Berlin back in 2016 where he played it as the closing track of a wonderful musical journey through black music – which was the right occasion for a classic Gilles rewind and the occasion of a shared epiphany. Still, one must not forget its yet poetic still political message now shared once again with the world. The question asked by Kalima sadly still remains as relevant in 2018: Where is the sunshine ?

Don't miss!

Kalima - (Where Is The) Sunshine Pt. I SNIPPET

New tune available now on the new Hit & Run "Road Kill" Vol. 1 compilation! Crazy artist line up check it out here: http://hnr.bigcartel.com/product/hit-run-presents-road-kill-vol-1.
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Cheers!!

SWEATSON KLANK-  Little Time To Fly

"Inglaterra" out worldwide May 24th
https://deadhorsebeats.bandcamp.com/album/inglaterra

JJ’s groove is an homage to Montreal, which I’ve called home for the last 8 years. The boogie, Brazilian funk, and Afrobeat that you hear up and down Boulevard St. Laurent were big influences on the track - as was the overall joie de vivre of the city. 

As you might guess from the meek lyrical content and my conspicuous accent, this is one of the first times I’ve attempted to write a song in French. That being said, I felt it would be a good way to pay tribute to the city and culture that have given me so much.

Inglaterra

JJ's Groove

Dreaming in Detroit

The original version of 'Heartbreaker is lifted from Alice Russell's new album 'To Dust' out 30th April in the USA and out now in the rest of the world.

USA - Pre-Order Alice Russell - 'To Dust' via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/AliceRussellTD
Rest of the world - Buy Alice Russell - 'To Dust' via iTunes: http://bit.ly/todust__itunes

‘To Dust’ is the first solo album from Alice Russell since 2008’s acclaimed ‘Pot Of Gold’, marking the next step forward in a remarkable career which has seen this down-to-earth, diminutive Brit universally acknowledged as one of the best soul voices of our time. Whether on a huge stage with a 16 piece band, charming a 4000 revellers into staying out dancing in the rain (as at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking an intimate club, Alice’s raw talent and charisma command attention and affection. Unfazed by taking the spotlight, singing with The Roots in Philly, or joining Roy Ayers for ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’, it is no wonder she has attracted worldwide media support, and fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack’s Daddy G and Groove Armada.  

Highly in demand as a vocalist, Alice has recently guested on Talking Heads leader David Byrne’s solo LP, to add to collaborations with Mr Scruff, Quantic, DJ Yoda and Nostalgia 77. But it’s her solo records with longtime musical partner TM Juke that she is best known for, and they have borne some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. “We’ve both got a very open approach to writing songs,” Alice explains of the prolific relationship, “Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dubstep to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions.”

‘To Dust’ sees Alice exploring every letter of the soul lexicon and beyond to create her own dynamic sound; from the punchy, Prince-esque strut of “Hard And Strong” to the epic intensity of the title track, which could easily be the next Bond theme. Through the heartstring tugging “I Loved You”; the sonically smooth yet emotionally raw “Twin Peaks”; to the pulse-quickening build of “Let Go (Breakdown)” and psychedelic social consciousness of “Citizens”, Alice Russell is never less than scintillating as she displays emotions so real you feel you could reach out and touch them, and a voice of unparalleled versatility. The idiosyncratic structure of the record, peppered with interludes and reprises, makes for a unique listen and a satisfyingly whole ‘album’ experience.


Alice Russell - Heartbreaker (Falty DL Remix)

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