Forgotten Treasure: Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson “Winter in America” (1974)
Dedicated to the warriors, young and old. As November comes to a close the approaching season is the most difficult time of the year for many. While I’ve had a difficult time writing for academic, personal, and professional projects recently, I can say that there’s been no shortage of inspiration …
Future Classic: Anderson .Paak “Am I Wrong” feat. ScHoolboy Q
With one of the singles of the year, “Suede“, his collaboration with Knxwledge (NxWorries) already under his belt, Anderson .Paak‘s numerous appearances on Dr. Dre’s (final?) album “Compton” only cemented what was already a breakout year for the Oxnard, Cali native. His latest single is taken from his upcoming album …
Future Classic: Jeen Bassa “Time Waves”
via Sounds Of The Universe: In his dynamic mixes, we’ve heard Vangelis to Shuggie, and Delia Derbyshire to Sergio Mendes. Now, we hear more of Jeen Bassa’s universal and dextrous style in his third release for South London family, 22a music; Time Waves is a straight-to-the-point, 10 track EP that …
Future Classic: DJ Sotofett “TDD-DDRR-IPP MIX”
The rise of Norway’s DJ Sotofett – a man whose eclectic tastes and eccentric nature can be heard in every oddball release – has been one of the more pleasing dance music developments of recent years. Here he brings his refreshingly unusual approach to Austria’s Laton label with six more …
Forgotten Treasure: Marcos Resende & Index ”Festa Para Um Novo Rei” (1978)
Whoever said that you can sum up Brazilian music to Bossa Nova, Foro and Samba. This hard to find opus (only available on the original Philips vinyl release in 1978) by Marcos Resende & Index is a fantastic Jazz Fusion record and a prime example of the richness of the music …
Future Classic: On the Corner “Versus”
via On The Corner Records: The release flows from two years out On the Corner and features the innovative and inspiring collaborators that have run with the label’s energy on this amble. The A side – ‘South of the River’ is a collection of diverse versions and remixes of tracks …
Future Classic: Voyage Funktastique “Split Series #2” (Amin Payne / Frankfurt Funk)
Voyage Funktastique is back with with the second volume of their Split-Series and this one features bangers from Amin Payne & Frankfurt Funk. Imagined as digital 45s I could not see any self-respecting funk SJ not packing doubles in his/her DJ bag. Each side is its own animal and the …
Future Classic: Sango “Da Rocinha 3”
via Sango: Da Rocinha 3 is about keeping the funk roots true and paying homage to the ones that helped start it. I want to respect and show Rocinha in a positive light with this record while staying true to my sound. Da Rocinha 3 by Sango Mixed & Mastered …
Forgotten Treasure: Carlos Ramos y su Orquesta Fuego “Tecato” (1973)
In essence, records are the historical link between an artist’s ambition and a passionate music lover like yourself. Special records are full of incredible music while acting as a reference to a historical era and musical genre. With Carlos Ramos y Su Orquesta Fuego‘s LP “Tecato” we are talking about …