Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Norah Jane x Mor.lov Feat. Razeen “Come Around”

Norah Jane and Mor.lov are back with another genre-bending track, “Come Around”, featuring the hushed, smoky vocals of Razeen. This standout from their forthcoming album, ‘GODSPEED’, beautifully fuses neo-soul, trip-hop, and hip-hop influences into a moody, atmospheric soundscape. With its haunting Rhodes piano chords setting the tone, the track feels …

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Exclusive Premiere: Khadeeja Grace “SHED” Feat. SaraProblem

Step into the musical realm of Khadeeja Grace, a multifaceted artist quietly making her mark in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Influenced by iconic music figures including Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Roy Ayers, and more, Khadeeja Grace fuses the elements of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, gospel, and house …

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Video Premiere: Bopperson & Bikbaye “Who Are You?” (+33JOY)

Music and words for mind and soul. Label and collaborative musical collective, +33JOY announces its debut release, this first one from Bopperson & Bikbaye Born out of a meeting at New York’s annual Winter Jazz Festival, back in 2020, this 4 track EP entitled ‘The Wellness Project’ is a very …

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Exclusive Premiere: Muito Kaballa “Let Go” feat. Reinel Bakole (Batov Records)

Cologne-based Afro-fusion collective Muito Kaballa, known for their mesmerizing live shows, are following up their BBC Radio 6 endorsed single ‘Like A River’ with another Afro-soul fusion track titled ‘Let Go.’ This new single features the rising Belgo-Congolese artist Reinel Bakole. ‘Let Go’ challenges societal notions of success and explores …

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Future Classics

Future Classic: Anthonius Feat. Sibusile Xaba “Goshinboku”

Spanish producer and multi-instrumentalist, Anthonius, collaborates with acclaimed South African artist Sibusile Xaba on new mini-album ‘GOSHINBOKU’, absorbing influences from 80s Afro boogie and Afro disco, to Cuban son to create a captivating listen, worthy of our Future Classics column.  Out now on Tokonoma Records. GOSHINBOKU follows Anthonius previous release, …

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Exclusive Premiere: Psyché “Ophis”

Psyché’s debut single is due out this May. Drop a needle on their debut double-sider and you’ll see visions, or rather Mediterranean visions, be they of waves of heat shimmering above dunes of sand, or of women dancing around a bonfire on a rocky plain, or of bushy cliffs overlooking …

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Exclusive Premiere: The Offline “Le Club”

As the days grow longer and the weather slowly begins to warm up, The Offline has gifted us with a sonic journey to the summertime with his latest release on “Le Club”. Through his blend of cinematic soul and funk, the track invokes the mood of carefree travels to popular …

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Alex Figueira Drops New Single in Anticipation of Debut Solo Album

Alex Figueira returns with, “La Culebra,” a vocoder-laced funk groove that blends elements of Cymande and CAN with the spirit of his earlier work with Tropical psych funk band Fumaça Preta. “Culebra,” which translates to “snake” in Spanish, takes its inspiration from Venezuelan slang, where it refers to an unresolved …

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Exclusive Premiere: 10:32 “Coffee Shop Girl”

London-based “future soul” trio, 10:32, bring the sunshine vibes on their new single, “Coffee Shop Girl”. The group, consisting of in-demand pianist Lyle Barton (Emma-Jean Thackray, Matters Unknown, Golden Mean), drummer Radovan Brtko, and vocalist Bridget Walsh are sure to impress, with their fresh & electric blend of jazz, hip-hop, …

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Guest Mixes

MIMS Guest Mix: Biggabush (Tru Thoughts / UK)

We are delighted to share an eclectic mix from Glyn “Bigga” Bush, a musician, DJ and producer based in the UK, originally half of Rockers Hi Fi, now making music as the Magic Drum Orchestra and BiggaBush on the Tru Thoughts label. This selection complements the Bigga’s Fave Reworks playlist …

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Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”

Today’s exclusive is very special. Timeless soul, folk and funk from the “Voice” Of South Africa in collaboration with Sweden’s finest jazz and soul collective. Strut revives a lost recording from the archives in January with a 2002 collaboration between acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer songwriter Norman …

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Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”

Today’s exclusive is juicy slice of jazz funk from house music producer Art Of Tones in collaboration with jazz funkers Chatobaron. Frappé is releasing its 1st studio EP on November 30th and it’s a standout record: the parisian label has asked the great Art Of Tones to collaborate with the …

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