Jordan Rakei “Wallflower” (Ninja Tune)
via Ninja Tune: Jordan Rakei has battled his inner demons and written an inspirational, soul-stirring record in the process titled “Wallflower”. At only 25, the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer – born in New Zealand to a Kiwi mother and father from the Cook Islands – is a rare talent whose …
Nick Wisdom “Intimate Strangers” (Bastard Jazz)
via Bastard Jazz: After making waves a few years back via his Potatohead People project (with AstroLogical) and co-producing Illa J’s critically acclaimed self titled LP, Vancouver based playboy & producer Nick Wisdom steps out from behind the boards to deliver his first solo release for Bastard Jazz. The “Intimate …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #150 (Hosted by Walla P w/ guest John Simmons)
Episode 150, let’s go! For this week’s show, I’m back from my European Tour, celebrating our 4th Anniversary and 150th Show, so it’s a special 3 Hour episode with Chicago’s finest John Simmons as a guest in the 2nd part of the show. It features new material from XL Middleton, …
Exclusive Premiere: Tawiah “Queens (Rosie Lowe Remix)”
Soon after the release of Tawiah’s fantastic “Recreate” EP comes an official remix of the powerful second cut “Queens” by Britain’s own Rosie Lowe. When asked about her vision behind the remix Rosie replied, “Tawiah is one of London’s best vocalists so I was really excited to be asked to …
Demon Fuzz “Afreaka!” (1970, Music On Vinyl)
via MOV: Demon Fuzz was an afro-rock group of which its members had all immigrated to Britain from the Commonwealth countries. The band’s name means “devil’s children” or “bad policemen”. They originally played soul, but the music they heard during a trip to Morocco lead to a change in their …
Dave Gold Big Band “Heaven On Their Minds” (1974, My Only Desire Records)
via MOD: The second release by My Only Desire Records are four previously unreleased tracks of funky big band jazz, from a group led by composer/arranger Dave Gold, who recorded extensively for cult library labels KPM and Bruton Music. Recorded in 1974 for BBC Radio 2, Gold blows the cobwebs …
MXXWLL “Beats Vol.1”
MXXWLL’s debut Beat Tape Vol.1 is finally out, and it definitely doesn’t disappoint! The Sydney native, now based in London delivers 21 banging instrumentals – all killers, no fillers. His unique style blends smooth hip hop rhythms with heavy bass lines and extremely funky chords. He has received praises from …
Axis “Silver Satin / Runaway Love” (Ice City Records)
I’m one of those people that has music playing constantly at the office. The downside of this practice of course is that your mind and ears aren’t allowed to really concentrate on what you’re listening to. That is, until a tune comes on that overpowers all else and forces you …
Exclusive Premiere: Alistair Blu “Sweet, Damn, Hold The Phone”
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada and now situated in Montreal, QC, Canada, Alistair Blu sits perfectly between Jazz, Soul, Funk and Hip Hop. Making a name for himself with the fast-rising nine piece band Busty And The Bass, the frontman and keyboardist has decided to further explore the …
Dwight Sykes “On The Rocks” (1980, PPU)
via PPU: We are gonna call this one Dwight’s Baby… “On The Rocks” was written and produced by Dwight Sykes for L.U.S.T. Productions. The album he would have released in 1980 is complete. Cell phone shadow photography by Dwight Sykes. On The Rocks by Dwight Sykes Dwight Sykes aka Sporty Cat, …
Various Artists “Soul Of A Nation” (Soul Jazz Records)
via Soul Jazz & Tate: This release coincides with the new Soul of A Nation – Art in the Age of Black Power exhibition now at Tate Modern. The album shows how the ideals of the civil rights movement, black power and black nationalism influenced the evolvement of radical African-American …
MIMS Guest Mix: Jitwam (The Jazz Diaries, India)
India’s Jitwam comes in hot with a bent and woozy mix of Hip Hop & Soul influences as well as some traditional and folk songs to give a wonderful taste of his musical palate. “Something to listen to with open ears, hearts and minds. A moment of joy, peace and surrender. …