Future Classic: Ivan Ave “Machines”
I am currently on tour in Europe so I don’t have as much time as usual to do my intensive weekly research, however I still keep tabs on my current go-to / can’t miss artists when they release something new. The young Norwegian MC with the slick & smooth voice …
Future Classic: DâM-FunK “Invite The Light” (Stones Throw Records)
Last Friday marked the release of the highly anticipated 2nd full length project by Modern Funk’s #1 ambassador DâM-FunK, “Invite The Light”. DâM’s been granting us with his musical generosity since his release of ToEachIzOwn, back in 2008, with a load of unreleased tracks via his Soundcloud, and also with …
Future Classic: Scienze “A Travelling Man Vol.4”
At a time where you often have to try and scream louder than the next person in hopes of getting your content noticed, some people do the complete opposite. Focus on the quality of the product, release with 0 hype and hope that it somehow resonates through all the clutter. …
Forgotten Treasure: The Ahmad Jamal Trio “The Awakening” (1970) + Samples
Ahmad Jamal is without a doubt one of the last true jazz giants who is still active. Armed with his piano, the Pittsburg native delivered a legendary trio session at the beginning of the 70’s. After having produced close to 20 albums for Chess Records and sub-labels Argo and Cadet, …
Future Classic: SiR “Seven Sundays”
I get so mad at myself when I let great releases fly right under my nose to only realize a few weeks later that i’ve been caught snoozing! That is the downside of having a 1000 of music releases a week vs about 50 a week (all styles combined) in …
Forgotten Treasure: Hudson People “Trip To Your Mind” (1979)
When I travel by myself for some DJ gigs, a quality playlist on the ipod is absolutely crucial. It seems that when you are absorbing a completely new landscape it gives songs you’ve heard a new meaning. So this one is dedicated to the beautiful car ride from Croatia to …
Future Classic: Eddy Funkster / B. Cause “Modern Funk Fest SF Mixtape”
via MoFunk: Modern Funk Fest was started in 2014 by one of the genre’s brightest stars, Brian Ellis, in his native San Diego. It then moved northward to LA and now, on the heels of its third installment in San Francisco at Elbo Room on September 17th, 2015, we bring …
Forgotten Treasure: Lula Côrtes E Zé Ramalho “Paêbirú” (1975)
Paêbirú is an album by Brazilian artists Lula Côrtes and Zé Ramalho. The album was originally released in 1975 on Solar Records then reissued a few years ago on Mr. Bongo Records. It is one of the most sought after by collectors but also one of the most interesting records …
Future Classic: Voltaire Records “Endeavors”
via Voltaire Records: “Endeavors”, the 4th compilation from Voltaire Records, explores the vibes of boogie, disco, modern funk, and whatever the hell type of music is also on there that doesn’t fit into those aforementioned genres. It’s the music that a bunch of nasty psychotic animals would be jamming in …