Exclusive Premiere: Ivan Conti “Mamao’s Brake (IG Culture Remix)”
Ivan ‘Mamao’ Conti is one of the greatest drummers on earth. A true rhythmic innovator, he is Brazil’s answer to Tony Allen, Steve Gadd, and Bernard Purdie (no small claim considering the country’s famed samba connection). Known by most as one third of Azymuth, his career spans far beyond with …
Video Premiere: The Mixtapers “Love Is The Way”
There’s no better title then “Love is The Way” to get the new year started. The Mixtapers hit the studio performing a deep, emotional, and slow funky track, this time using mostly analogue synths, keyboards, old drum machines and live percussions to get their fresh and very personal sound. Last …
Duke Hugh Comes Out Swinging With Debut EP on Rhythm Section
Since launching in 2014, Rhythm Section has grown into one of the most trusted and impactful independent labels, championing underground electronic music of all kinds, from house to jazz, soul and beats. The label continues to be a great platform for introducing new artists, and for their 16th release comes …
Exclusive Premiere: Fredfades “Fade Away” + SRAW “In The Smog”
Oslo’s Mutual Intentions is one of our favorite young creative crews and record labels. In addition to the visual team, the music crew consists of Ivan Ave, Fredfades, SRAW, Yogisoul, Ol’ Burger Beats, John Rice. The squad had a killer 2016 and to kick off 2017 right, they are opening …
Exclusive Video Premiere: Paper Tiger feat. Pyramid Vritra “Ooh”
Following the very well-received and anticipated release of Blast Off, Wah Wah 45s’ space funk meets experimental hip hop outfit, Paper Tiger, are back with a new single – Ooh. Featuring the unmistakeable flow of LA-based rapper Pyramid Vritra (former Stones Throw signee and Odd Future affiliate), this second single …
Exclusive Premiere: Souleance “A Raw Excursion”
via Excursions: The second release on the Excursions imprint; this time a trilogy of treats from French duo DJ Soulist and Fulgeance, aka Souleance. These guys have been busily producing a series of delectable releases for a decade now. Crafted primarily with the dancefloor in mind, Souleance weave together an …
Exclusive Premiere: Hector Plimmer “Eastern System (ft. Drahla)”
Albert’s Favourites are proud to present Hector Plimmer for the label’s third release. Hector Plimmer burst onto the scene in 2014 with an appearance on Gilles Peterson’s ‘Brownswood Bubblers” Vol 11, alongside beatsmith Al Dobson Jr, jazz luminaries GoGo Penguin, and the ever soulful Moonchild. He went on to win the …
Exclusive Premiere: EVM128 “Warm ‘n’ Easy” ft Oliver Night (upcoming on WotNot Music)
London-based record label WotNot returns with their second volume of their Dancefloor Sweets with a pick ‘n’ mix bag of feel-good crowd-pleasers from EVM128, Body-san, Danvers and Galactic Ganesh, their Volume 1 also receives a long overdue (limited) press to vinyl, with a new added track from SexRulesEverything. Those familiar with …
Exclusive Premiere: W.M “Departure” (Upcoming on Relight Records)
Brand new track from the French Producer and our good friend W.M who is usually known as Quiet Dawn for his projects affiliated with the great British label First Word Records. The “Pictures” EP is due on November 25th on the Paris-based Relight Record. Available on digital & crisp 7′ …