Future Classic: ÌFÉ “House Of Love”
I have been a fan of Otura Mun for some years now. Back when he went by DJ Nature and was a member of Cultura Profetica I always appreciated his contributions and vibe, which fused a Hip-Hop aesthetic to the roots reggae flavors. A few years later he did a …
Forgotten Treasure: Dax Pacem “La Tumba” (Sociedad Records)
The third installment of Sociedad‘s Dura Series is another perfect representation of the heavy and elite flavors of New York City salsa. From the signature sound of the band to the backstory of the label they were on, Dax Pacem embodies the golden era of salsa. Their legendary stage battles …
Future Classic: Poirier “Migration”
Migration. Of all the parts that define Montreal producer Poirier‘s latest album, the label may very well be the part that best places it in the artist’s discography. In itself, migration is a transitory state, a passage from an origin to a destination. A movement from a known point in …
Future Classic: Midnight Runners “Fantasy Touch EP” feat. Megan Doherty
Midnight Runners are back, and this time, via Hobo Camp (the new label of Randy “Hotthobo” Ellis – also co-founder of Voltaire Records). 1st project to appear on the new label, Fantasy Touch is a 4 track EP, with two instrumentals cuts, and 2 vocal cuts, featuring the soothing voice …
Forgotten Treasure: Aloha Got Soul “Soul, Disco & AOR in Hawaii” (Strut Records)
via Strut Records: Funkier than most yacht-rock, and beachier than most funk, “Kona Winds” is three and a half perfect minutes of aural relaxation. The track originally appeared on the “Homegrown” compilation series in 1978, showcasing local Hawaiian artists. Today, the track fits comfortably in Balearic DJ sets and left-field …
Future Classic: Melodiesinfonie “Be Thankful”
via MPM: “Be Thankful” is the second album by the Swiss producer and musician, who first stepped onto the scene via his EPs on Soulection. A son of a dedicated jazz fan, Melodiessinfonie grows up surrounded by his dad’s audiophile record collection. He becomes a drummer and plays in a …
Forgotten Treasure: Ken Parker “How Strong” (1967)
For the past month or so, when I’ve felt like leaving the world and gliding off to another place, this has been my medicine. Ken Parker, Jamaican son of a preacher man, had a string of hits in the late 60s with reggae gurus Coxson Dodd, Duke Reid and Bunny …
Future Classic: Ivan Ave “Helping Hands” (Produced by MNDSGN)
It must be the contrarian in me but while everyone was losing their mind over the new Kanye release and 90% of my damn newsfeed was Kardashian and Yeezy-related, all I wanted is to listen to the new album from Norway’s Ivan Ave which I ordered on cassette. Titled “Helping Hands”, the …
Future Classic: Kerrier District 4 (Remixes)
Having coaxed a new Kerrier District album out of Luke Vibert last year, Bristol’s ever busy Hypercolour return to the project with a 12″ sporting some truly high profile remixers. Ricardo Villalobos seems in the midst of a new wave of popularity right now, so it’s a canny move for …