Forgotten Treasure: First Choice “Double Cross” (Larry Levan Remix)
Ok, I’m filing this one under: “absolutely amazing tracks to open a DJ set with” Ask any DJ and he or she will tell you that set closers and dance floor starters are always crucial categories to have a few key weapons. True, but maybe the most important of all …
Future Classic: Miles Bonny “2011 Bootlegs LP”
I’ve been meaning to write about this one for a while but ripping vinyl records sometimes seems like such a daunting task that it makes me months to actually do it. Well thankfully the record has now finally been posted on soundcloud so I can now share with you this …
Karriem Riggins “Produced That” (Stones Throw Podcast)
via StonesThrow: Karriem Riggins, jazz drummer. He’s backed Hank Jones, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Donald Byrd and Ron Carter. He tours with Diana Krall, and recently collaborated with The Beatles’ Paul McCartney on his first studio release in five years. But Karriem does something Ringo never dreamed of – he also …
MOOVMNT “Glimmering Fractions : Mix 07 Ruby”
A brand new episode of Glimmering Fractions brought to you by the MOOVMNT homies from Amsterdam. This one is for all the lovers of soulful music. Every edition so far has been absolute gold. A bit of brand new stuff, a bit of slightly older selections we totally forgot about. …
Forgotten Treasure: Baby Huey “The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend” (1971)
The Baby Huey Story is a unique record in every regard. First off, it’s a rare mix of psychedelic soul, deep funk, blues-rock and proto-rapping in both live and studio settings.Secondly, the record was the only release by the group and it was produced by Curtis Mayfield on his own …
Forgotten Treasure: Midnight Express “Danger Zone” (1983)
Sometimes it’s just better to let a record speak for itself..or in this case the totally whacked out video for this boogie bomb. Tri-Fire records have made a slick 12” reissue so that everyone can enjoy 80’s funk band Midnight Express in all it’s jheri curled glory. This song with …
Future Classic: Cerrone “Hooked on you” (Kon Remix)
Sometimes a DJ’s edit are so good that they trump the OG. More often this happens with disco edits since the best parts are reworked and the cliché filler is gradually thinned out. But there are a selected few that have become Edit masters and Kon (of Kon & Amir …
Future Classic: Sarah Linhares “Right Here”
The newest member of the MIMS extended family, Sarah Linhares is no slouch on the music tip. An RBMA alumni, Sarah’s been ahead of the curve for quite some time, collaborating with fellow visionaries such as Sikh Knowledge and KenLo Craqnuques on her debut set Messages From the Future. On …
Free Download: Analogue Monsta – Boom (Full Album)
When Suzi Analogue and TOKiMONSTA get together, they create an Analogue Monsta. The monster revealed itself yesterday in the form of Boom – the duo’s new album. The 11-track LP displays Analogue Monsta’s broad range of eclectic influences. Boom connects hip hop, psych rock, soul and electronic to form its …
Future Classic: Zaki Ibrahim “Every Opposite”
Zaki is back with a monstrous debut full-length record, Every Opposite, that was released last month on South African Indie label Motif Records. This lovely South African / Canadian born songstress and storyteller went in deep to produce a fascinating global opus with producers Tiago of Tumi and the Volume, …
Forgotten Treasure: Leon Haywood “Believe Half Of What You See” (1975)
Once again, digging excursions beyond the few songs you know from an artist pays off. And in a big way! I must admit that like most people my age when we research funk & soul records from the 70’s we often start and stop at the sample hunt. That’s one …
Future Classic: Nomadic Massive “SUPAFAM” Mixtape
Holy Smokes, where do I begin?! Well first off the concept is genius. Anyone who’s ever seen Nomadic Massive live knows that they roll deep in Supafam from actual members to local associations to international connections to die-hard devotees. Playing tribute to that element of their appeal was a wonderful …