Tribute Mixes

Tribute to AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE – Selected & Mixed by Phil Larochelle

African Head Charge started life as a studio recording project in 1981 when the percussion talents of Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah combined with the studio wizardry of Adrian Sherwood. Bonjo had come to England from a Rasta camp in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica. From as early as he can remember …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: African Head Charge “Dub Some More”

It’s not every day you get the pleasure of sharing unreleased material from the mighty African Head Charge! A unique album of outtakes from the classic Songs Of Praise and In Pursuit Of Shashamane Land albums, compiled by On-U archivist Patrick Dokter from the original tapes and expertly sequenced to …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Karmasound “Lo Único Que Quiero”

To kick off the dawn of a new decade and their first release of 2020 in fine style, Phuture Shock Musik very proudly present ‘La Búsqueda’ – the debut album from Barcelona-based producer and multi-skilled musician Damián Botigué aka Karmasound. Having released his first 12” ‘Probabalidades’ EP on the Bristol …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: TOM B’s “Léve Léve Mix” (France, Bongo Joe Records)

It is an absolute joy to welcome Tom B, France’s eclectic DJ with an eclectic touch. He’s been a purveyor of fine global grooves for over 20 years and has recently collaborated with the outstanding Bongo Joe label for a compilation titled “Léve Léve” which chronicles the sound of Sao …

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Tudo Bem

TUDO BEM #05 – Hosted by Tahira

Back with another edition of Tudo Bem, with the unmistakable sound of Sao Paulo’s DJ Tahira! One of the finest diggers and tastemakers on the planet, and one of our favorite humans as well! Tudo Bem is one of the best new DJ shows out there featuring tons of music …

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Forgotten Treasures

Various “Body Beat: Soca​-​Dub and Electronic Calypso” (1979​-​98)

A killer compilation of hybrid soca obscurities, from ‘79 to ‘98, from both inside and outside the Caribbean, showcasing a wide range of influences, from disco & soul, to nascent house music and roots reggae. Bearing a timeless quality, all 17 cuts are guaranteed to work just as well on …

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Tudo Bem

TUDO BEM #04 – Hosted by Tahira

Back with another edition of Tudo Bem, with the unmistakable sound of Sao Paulo’s DJ Tahira! One of the finest diggers and tastemakers on the planet, and one of our favorite humans as well! Tudo Bem is one of the best new DJ shows out there featuring tons of music …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Koichi Sakai Ft. Afla Sackey – Jingo (Olindo Records)

via Olindo Records: For our 7th release, we present our first 12” EP featuring music by London-based producer and DJ Koichi Sakai, a well-known head in London music circles thanks to his role in co-founding the legendary Afrobeat Vibration nights alongside Dele Sosimi. In collaboration with Ghanaian percussionist and singer …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: SELECTA K7 (Colors, Berlin via Memphis)

Celebrating his recent move from Brooklyn to Berlin, Memphis-born music curator and DJ, Selecta K7 showcases his trademark mix of polyrhythmic dance-floor burners. “I made this mix as a reflection of my time as a DJ in America and programmer at Boiler Room NY, I wanted to hit everything from …

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Tudo Bem

TUDO BEM #03 – Hosted by Tahira

Third edition of the brand new show hosted by Sao Paulo’s Tahira! One of the finest diggers and tastemakers on the planet, and one of our favorite humans as well! Enjoy! TRACKLIST Quarteto Negro – Brucutu (Kuarup Discos) Liniker e os Caramelows – Calmo (Not On Label) Wagner Tiso – …

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Tudo Bem

TUDO BEM #02 – Hosted by Tahira

Second edition of the brand new show hosted by Sao Paulo’s Tahira! One of the finest diggers and tastemakers on the planet, and one of our favorite humans as well! Enjoy! TRACKLIST Alabê KetuJazz – Aguéré – A Caça de Odé (Not On Label) Maria Bethânia – Louvação Á Oxum …

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Interviews

Weekly Podcast: JAY GLASS DUBS (Athens) – Discussion hosted by LEXIS

Very happy to welcome producer Jay Glass Dubs from Athens, Greece to the weekly podcast. We’re huge fans of his records (wax, digital, cassettes, etc) Over the past 10+ years, he’s been crafting his unique sound, a mixture of dub meets industrial, experimental, post-punk. In the past few years he’s …

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