Future Classics

Modified Man “Modifications: Set 3”

3rd in a series of 12s from this hardworking duo. Possibly their biggest cut so far, “Blame’s On You Bruv” features warm synths, punctuated by vocal samples, driven by a brukish 2-step rhythm. But there is still plenty more disco house, mutoid electro, jazz funk solos and arpeggios galore to …

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Exclusive Premiere: Aeshim “Hot Scissors” (Albert’s Favourites)

South London producer Aeshim readies another four pack of beats and melodies created on his treasured Juno 6 synthesizer! As with his debut EP “One Week Peak”, Aeshim challenged himself to produce each of the tracks on “Two Times Four” in a limited amount of hours. ‘Hot Scissors’ has an …

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Exclusive Premiere: Jonny Drop “All This Trouble” (Albert’s Favourites)

‘All This Trouble’ is the first track to land from Jonny Drop’s 2nd album “The Only Sound”. Warm, hazy Jazz is covered by a patchwork of percussion and beats that clearly display his sensibilities as a drummer. This early taste of the new album, due in June, is one of …

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Exclusive Premiere: Hector Plimmer “Let’s Stay (Francis Harris Reform)”

One year ago Hector Plimmer’s debut album “Sunshine” was released to overwhelming support and acclaim. What had initially been uncovered as a collection of almost-finished ideas had been developed into the perfect introduction to Hector as a musician, an artist and an integral part of London’s creative community. So, to …

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Exclusive Premiere: The Expansions “Breakthrough” (Albert’s Favourites)

The Expansions have been a solid part of the South London soul-jazz movement since releasing their debut Lavender in 2013. Since then they have been working with British-Ghanaian soul singer, Andrew Ashong and the exceptional, new talent Connie Constance, as well as solo projects including Jonny Drop, Modified Man, Deoke …

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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 …

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Guest Mixes

Guest Mix: JONNY DROP (London, Albert’s Favourites)

At the end of 2015 came the first release from a very promising label called Albert’s Favourites. It was a lovely new school beat tape meet old school trip-top two sided 7 inch from London’s Jonny Drop who is the co-founder along with our friend Scrimshire and Dave Koor of The …

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Future Classic: Jonny Drop “Mind Field” (Albert’s Favourites)

We are happy to present a first peek at the first release on the promising new UK-based label Albert’s Favourites, founded by Scrimshire,  Dave Koor and Jonny Drop. via Albert’s Favorites: “Though an experienced beat maker, until now Jonny Drop is best known in London funk and soul circles as one quarter …

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