Future Classic: Addison Groove “Dancer / Go La La”
This is one of those rare examples when our slogan “Forgotten Treasures” and “Future Classics” clash and meet right in the middle to make some magic happen. It isn’t always done right: most of the time these remixes and edits are pretty forgettable… this isn’t one of those times. Sister …
Forgotten Treasure: Jakki “Got Me Burnin’ Up” (1982)
Our friends from LA at City of Dreams Records & Tapes hit another one out of the park on their second release. Another absolutely essential vinyl for all Funk-Soul-Disco heads and Rare Groove collectors who want to have a bit of money left to spend on other records. “Got Me …
Future Classic: “Music For Autobahns II” presented by Gerd Janson
via Rush Hour: So, what awaits you on the second edition of a compilation that claims in a winking to present “ambient race car music”? Exactly what it says on the tin. A fresh and exclusive collection of music that hopefully sounds as great in a car as it will …
Future Classic: DeDunamis “California”
One of the aspects that I enjoyed the most in music is sharing & exchanging. Whether it’s on the web or giving away your 3rd copy of your favourite record, there’s always a story to tell. Last week, I came across deDunamis “California” (Clouds Collective Exclusive) through a “re-post” on …
Future Classic: Do£ Boy / Shepherd (22a Music)
via 22amusic: Do£ Boy is a South London lyricist who has been grinding in the UK rap game for a hot minute. Tenderlonious was introduced to Do£ in 2011 and they’ve been finding time to collab in the studio ever since. This year has seen him jump on tracks with …
Forgotten Treasure: Joel Graham “Geomancy” (1982)
“An obscure tape release discovery by Red Light Radio founder and close friend of the label, Orpheu de Jong, led to Music From Memory’s latest release. This two track 12” highlights the work of electronic music pioneer Joel Graham, a San Francisco based artist who self released two cassettes in …
Future Classic: Ge-Ology feat Mark De Clive-Lowe “Moon Circuitry”
I have been hearing rumours of this upcoming EP by Ge-Ology, the veteran producer from Brooklyn who hasn’t released a lot of music these past few years. I played with Detroit’s Jay Daniel a couple months ago and one track really stood out from his outstanding set. After running to …
Forgotten Treasure: Brother Resistance “Rapso Take Over” (1986)
I will never cease to be amazed at how many musical treasures elude us, despite our best (and near obsessive) efforts. I guess that’s what keep record diggers, DJ’s and labels going: the fact that there are still so many gems out there. Case in point, the good folks at Australia’s …
Forgotten Treasure: Joe Bataan “Singing Some Soul” (1972)
Joe Bataan, the Afro-filipino vocalist and self-proclaimed King of Latin Soul has released many classic records during an illustrious career that includes 15 albums covering a variety of musical stylings from Boogaloo (Subway Joe) to Disco-Rap (Rap-O-Clapo). However even if Bataan is famous for uptempo dancefloor hits (Latin Strut), I …