Future Classic: Anderson .Paak “Malibu”
Many of the most discerning music heads have been calling the Anderson .Paak (who also goes by Breezy Lovejoy) the next big thing. It seems the time has arrived for him to truly cross over and get that much deserved mainstream recognition. 2014 saw the release of his first studio …
Forgotten Treasure: China Burton “You Don’t Care (About Our Love)” (1979)
Disco is a tricky genre to explore. On the one, hand it’s a natural progression from soul harmonies into a slick, slightly overproduced approach to incorporating new musical technology. On the other, the sound quickly evolved into a formulaic strings+handclaps +4/4 beat, paint-by-numbers way for record companies to capitalize on …
Forgotten Treasure: Tarika Blue “Tarika Blue” (1977, Chiaroscuro Records)
The realities of winter are becoming much more evident these past few days. The cold wind is slowly breaking through the left over crispness of fall and the darkness of night has crept in and stolen more of the afternoon glow. I hate winter. He is a guest who overstays …
SEX TAPE – MIMS Playlist
There is certainly no shortage of love / soulful / baby making anthems. We thought you might want to hear some of our favorite sexy time selections. Because nothing is worse than putting on a record and being thrown off by some weird track in there to break the mood. So …
Future Classic: Jonny Drop “Mind Field” (Albert’s Favourites)
We are happy to present a first peek at the first release on the promising new UK-based label Albert’s Favourites, founded by Scrimshire, Dave Koor and Jonny Drop. via Albert’s Favorites: “Though an experienced beat maker, until now Jonny Drop is best known in London funk and soul circles as one quarter …
Forgotten Treasure: Mike Lundy “The Rhythm Of Life”
The Rhythm Of Life is Mike Lundy’s only LP, recorded in 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Inspired by bands like Tower Of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Rhythm Of Life claims its identity in the funk-and-soul universe with inventive arrangements, clever rhythms, and a timeless quality that transcends the …
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: Ash Walker “Augmented 7th”
I was going through this week’s releases and felt a bit dizzy from the amount of homework on my “to-listen” pile. Once I get sucked in to the worm hole even some great releases start sounding average, everything sort of levels off towards the middle. Everything sounds like a 7/10. But …
Forgotten Treasure: Gloria Ann Taylor “Love Is A Hurtin Thing”
via Ubiquity Records: “Amidst much anticipation from collectors, record stores, DJ’s and producers alike Gloria Ann Taylor’s musical output on Selector Sound have been compiled and will be presented in a deluxe triple-gatefold double LP package complete with photos and extensive liner notes. Soul singer Gloria Ann Taylor has no …
Version Excursion: “Sunny” (Bobby Hebb)
I have a bit of a fascination for classic songs that go on to be covered hundreds of times by artists inspired to have a go at it. Standards like Gerswhin’s “Summertime”, Burt Bacharach’s “The Look Of Love”, classic Beatles songs, etc… The result is over 50 years of interpretations …
Label Love #7 – Free Compilation from Labels You Love
via Label Love: “The seventh installment of Label Love is here, tapping into these times of heady musical diversity and discovery. Presented by veteran electronic soul label Tru Thoughts, and carefully curated by the imprint’s US label manager Jasmine De La Paz, Label Love Vol. 7 showcases 16 free tracks …
Future Classic: Mo Kolours “Texture Like Sun”
via One-Handed Music: ‘Texture Like Sun’ is the follow up to the much-loved self-titled debut by Anglo-Mauritian producer, singer and percussionist Joseph Deenmamode aka Mo Kolours. The Guardian described ‘Mo Kolours’ as “the best album Curtis Mayfield never made with A Tribe Called Quest and Lee Perry”. “This record is …