Forgotten Treasure: Moodymann “Long Hot Sex Nights” (KDJ, 1995)
When this record came out in the spring of 1995, it sounded like nothing else around. Back then most of us had no clue who Moodymann a.k.a. Kenny Dixon Jr. was. At that point his label was only beginning to get well distributed in stores, the first two releases being absolutely …
Forgotten Treasure: Teulé “Drink On Me” (1990)
I love exchanging hand picked suggestions with my fellow music nerd friends. Actually, it’s an extension of what we try to do with these forgotten treasures picks. Human suggestions over computer algorithms. I was given this release from two different friends in a span of a week. Quite a coincidence …
Future Classic: Mono/Poly “Cryptic” (Hit+Run Records)
via Hit+Run: Charles E. Dickerson, better known by his stage name MONO/POLY, is an electronic music producer from Bakersfield, California, and now residing in Los Angeles. MONO/POLY joined Flying Lotus’ record label Brainfeeder in 2011 and released his debut EP “Manifestations”, plus the glorious “Golden Skies” LP in Summer 2014. …
Future Classic: K-Maxx “For the Record” (Omega Supreme Records)
Omega Supreme Records just released 2 EP’s – K-Maxx‘s “For The Record” and First Touch “Knockout”. This double release format has become a standard for the label, and I think it’s a great thing (except for my wallet). K-Maxx delivers a 4 track EP filled with bangers, including the catchy …
Future Classic: Renato P “Untitled EP” (Must Have Records)
via Juno: While the Must Have label have been off the radar for a little while, we knew that this was simply because Jay Simon – the label head – was looking for another stunner to release, and he’s done us proud with this new 12″ from the fledgling – …
Future Classic: Al Kent “More More More Disco & Soul”
via Juno: Aside from releasing his own tunes and edits on Million Dollar Disco, Al Kent also dabbles in the fine art of compiling for the BBE crew, and this time he’s been picked to pull together cuts for the label’s fourth outing of the Disco Love series. As you’d …
Future Classic: Adrian Younge “Something About April II”
via Linear Labs: In the four years since the release of Something About April, Adrian Younge has been coined America’s black genius: the evocation of analog vestige in a digital era. His majestic music has garnered him reverence, likened to Ennio Morricone’s best work and the Beatles’ tenacity to create …
Future Classic: Byron The Aquarius “High Life EP” (Sound Signature)
via Juno: Sound Signature‘s latest missive comes from Byron The Aquarius, a former Onra collaborator best known for his dusty trips into MPC beat-making territory. Here, the Atlanta-based producer successfully turns his hand to dusty, soul-flecked deep house, peppering the bumpin’ groove of “Aquarian Voyage” with a toasty bassline and …
Forgotten Treasure: Count Ossie “Tales Of Mozambique” (1975)
via SOTU: Soul Jazz Records are releasing Count Ossie and The Mystic Revelation’s seminal 1975 album Tales of Mozambique in an expanded double album/single CD/digital format, fully remastered and with the inclusion of two bonus rare single-only tracks, full sleevenotes, exclusive photographs and interview. Count Ossie is the central character …