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favourite tunes - compilers own theme - february / march 2005

funk-me - dom servini - ben jolly - g-man - nik weston - simon harrison - pete adarkwah - ben chapman - curtis kirkland - pablo martinez - adam 'almagest' cruz - matt m - markus enochson - ben taaffe - laura stone - mkl - raul saarements - young lee - lee bright - dj debbie - frankie valentine - dj scribe - andrew bird - dj kyri - simon haggis

funk-me "is five years quite old in online years?" (not in any particular order)

 

 

various - "louie vega presents: dance ritual" [r2] 

lemuria - "hunk of heaven" [jazzman 7"] - my jaw dropped when i saw this had been reissued!

dj deep presents - "city to city" [bbe]

plantlife - "when she smiles she lights the sky" (4 hero remix) [gut]

various - "kings of funk" compiled by rza and keb darge [bbe]

mr v - "jus dance" [vega]

roy ayers - "virgin ubquity ii" [bbe]

mr v - "un dia bonito" (off the dance ritual project ep) [sole channel]

tom tom club - "wordy rappinghood" [island]

tominaga - "it's your time" [diaspora] - middlefield mix is hot!

charles mcdougald - "that's life" - [hmr]

louie vega - "elements of life extensions" - [vega]

def harmonic - "spaced out ep" [wobblyhead] 

p.h.e.a.r. - "i love her again" [runyon ave / abb]

soulcreation and the masters presents - "time warp revisited" [deepa grooves]

jill scott - "crazy" (kenny dope remix) [?]

tableek - "worse way" [jazzysport]

moodyman - "shades of jae" [kdj] - at last! years of searching come to an end...it's really expensive when someone represses their back catalog!

mood therapy - "mangolove" (aaron jerome remix) [r2]

 


"future/retro ten" by dom servini (not in any order):

dom servini spins at this! at bar rumba; wah wah at cargo & clockwork; mouseorgan at heaven, plus other venues worldwide; runs wah wah 45s; and writes for straight no chaser magazine. for more info check: 

 www.wahwah45s.com

talc – “modern sleepover” [wah wah 45s cd-r] - steely dan meets zapp! amazing blued eyed soul with a twinkle in its eye.

benny sings – “follow the light” [sonar kollektiv cd] - gorgeous pop/soul/rock bizniz from the sonar kollektiv stable.

plantlife feat. dena deadly – “your love” [ubiquity cd-r] - more jack splash magic...featuring a future superstar on the mic.

max cole feat. lucy may – “teardrops” [wah wah 45s cd-r] - the womack classic gets re-booted for the '05...watch out!

taihiti 80 – “changes” (jaga jazzist mix) [atmospheriques 12] - brilliant mix from the jazzists on this scritti sounding nugget.

nostalgia 77 – “after ararat” [tru thoughts cd] - top notch eastern jazz vibes with a twist from young ben lamdin.

roger robinson – “dream keepa” [altered vibes cd-r] - big tune this..hip hop meets folky soul. a killer!

fertile ground – “yellow daisies” (nicola conte remix) [counterpoint 10] - the best conte mix yet, with one of the best voices around.

john arnold feat. paul randolph – “rise up” [ubiquity cd-r] - super catchy broken jazz funk sounds for the floor.

easylifenatural feat. erik sumo – “grasshopper” (nostalgia 77 remix) [wah wah 45s cd-r] - forthcoming dirty funk from hungary with sick horns and a class mix from the 77...ace.

 


"music books which i have either read or which i have bought and are sitting on the shelf waiting to be read" (in no order) by ben jolly of barely breaking even clubs and promotion:

ben jolly founded bbe records and clubs with peter adarkwah, but now is finding the music far too loud and prefers to sit at home and listen to bing crosby and “round the home”. in his spare time he reviews compilations and reissues for touch magazine

www.bbemusic.com

 

frank dannen - “hit men: powerbrokers and fast money inside the music business” [helter skelter]

nelson george - “where did our love go? the rise and fall of tamla motown” [omnibus press]

david ritz - “divided soul: the life of marvin gaye” [omnibus press]

patrick humphries - “nick drake - the biography” [bloomsbury]

david margolick - “strange fruit - the biography of a song” [ecco]

charles mingus - “beneath the underdog” [vintage books]

ashley kahn - “a love supreme - the creation of john coltrane’s classic album” [granta books]

the autobiography of quincy jones - “q” [sceptre]

lee underwood - “blue monday - the life of tim buckley” [backbeat]

clinton heylin - “can you feel the silence? van morrison: a new biography” [chicago review press]

 


"g's fifteen minute chart" by g-man (in no order):

a french immigrant who developed a strong taste for house music in the early 90s...moved to the capital to experience the atmosphere of the parisian dancefloors and quickly embraced the sounds played by people like dj gregory, dj deep, eric rug and shazz... a few clubs nights and a weekly radio show quickly followed the move.

an old' smoke resident since 1998, he has worked for a while with vinyl junkies records store to help to promote deep underground music. 

check g-man's site: www.the-crystal-room.com 

 

daphne - "when you love someone" [maxi records]

hydro feat. lorna - "i'll make your day tonight" [prism]

mass production - "cosmic lust" [warner]

matt samo - "lonely romance" [clima records]

jason walker - "foolish mind games" (q'z remix) [jv music]

tamia - "still" (dj spinna remix) [atlantic]

soul creation - "time warp" (revisited) [deepa grooves]

antonio ocasio - "shianne" [shelter]

amerie - "think of you" (g's think of drums rework) [cd-r]

dj hiro - "kote moun yo" (piano vibe mix) [nitegrooves]


nik weston current chart (in no order)

check out the 'forwardsbackwards' radio show with nigel prankster & nik weston on www.milkaudio.com
 & the 'nippon & speedy express show' on samurai fm with dom servini & nik weston
www.samurai.fm/nipponspeedyexpress/play

amerie – “one thing” [columbia /sony usa 12'']

kyoto jazz massive – “live brightness of these days/eclipse” [private collection]

fertile ground – “yellow daisies” (nicola conte conte rework) [counterpoint uk 10'']

ty tribbett – “mighty long way” [white uk 12'']

reel people – “second guess” [papa -uk 12'']

sunaga t – “versiliana samba” [flower ]

dj grinch – “nightingale /cubano chant” [escapism –japan]

calm re presents key free – “sunshower ep” double 12'' [music conception]

tableek – “worrsse way” [jazzysport 12''-japan]

one51 feat heidi vogel – “bring me to your life” [duffnote records-uk 12'']

plantlife – “when she smiles” (4 hero mix) [gut uk 12'']

 


"top twenty in alphabetical order

you can hear simon's weekly basic soul radio show on www.radio.42.com, www.freakin.org, www.electrone.net, www.timelessinspiration.com, www.danceandsoul.com and www.dancetraxx.com.  also simon records a monthly mix show called nu-world mix for www.samurai.fm and you can catch him guesting at various venues in leeds and york. all information can be found on:

 www.basic-soul.co.uk

a guy called gerald – “to all things what they need” lp [k7 – uk]

bah samba – “4 lp” [bko productions – uk]

break reform – “and i” (original + yam who + sidewinder remixes) [abstract blue uk]

ch3vy – “fur coat, no knickers” [catsklills – uk]

dubble d – “reachin' out” lp [2020 vision – uk]

grand pianoramax – “grand pianoramax” lp [obliqsound – uk]

hipster wonkaz – “hot face + we love” [flyin high' - the netherlands]

jazztronik – “samurai lp” [pantone – uk]

jukka eskola – “buttercup + 1974” [ricky tick – finland]

junk – “99c strut” (diesler remix) [take the money and run – uk]

k-os – “crabbuckit + emcee murdah” [virgin – uk]

new mastersounds – “this is what we do” lp [one note – uk]

plantlife – “when she smiles she lights the sky” (4 hero + interfearence remixes) [gut – uk]

reel people – “second guess” (da lata remix) [papa – uk]

roisin murphy – “night of the dancing flame + through time” [echo – uk]

roots manuva – “awfully deep” lp [big dada – uk]

soldiers of twilight – “believe” (new mastersounds remix) [2020 vision – uk]

the sugar beats band – “french girl from luton” [calm beast – uk]

the vanishing system – “the fantastical + step-gruv” [altered vibes – uk]

various artists – “beyondjazz sampler 2” [beyondjazz – belguim]

 


 "current chart" being played by pete adarkwah of barely breaking even records (not in any particular order)

pete can be seen djing in and around london with ben jolly at 'bubbling over' @ bar rumba on sundays, fortnightly @ cherry jam, monthly @ neighbourhood and at other one off's.

www.bbemusic.com

 

 

roy ayers – “virgin ubiquity 2” [bbe]

mr v – “deep” [ricanstruction]

mr v – “something wit jazz” [sole channel]

the temptations – “papa was a rolling stone” (dj jazzy jeff remixes) [motown]

various artists – “the kings of funk” compiled by rza and keb darge – [bbe]

michael jackson – “rock with you” (acappela) [sony]

snoop and pharrell – “lets get blown” [interscope]

quetin harris/cordell mclary – “travelin” [spacekat]

thievery corporation feat david byrne – “the heart is a lonely hunter” (eol mix)

kb – “el musica” [yoruba]

 


"current" by ben chapman (not in any particular order)

best known for working behind the counter of blackmarket records, and release the groove previously to this. 

although working in house music sections his musical taste and dj style is extensive, djing for nights as varied as mindfluid to garage city for example.

ben's current residency is in brighton at a heist where you can hear him play for four hours twice a month.

kierra 'kiki' sheard – “you don't know” [fallout]

jazztronix – “phoenix” [pantone]

modx – “the quest” (paul murphy rmx) [cd]

romain – “its in the spirit” (83 west mix) [nufaze]

blackjoy – “la stache” [yellow]

stephanie cooke – “love will” (roots mix) [forthcoming on westend]

maw ft v duplaix – “reality” (karizma dub) [forthcoming on maw]

beyonce – “work it out” (quantic soul orchestra rmx)

da lata – “ronco da luica” [especial]

sara devine – “special” [forthcoming on giant step]

raw deal – “father”

rosie gaines – “run to my heart” (83 west mix)

mr v – “just dance” [vega]

jazztronix – “nana” [pantone]

raw deal – “afro rainbow”

 


"current chart" by curtis kirkland (not in any particular order)

curtis runs dance-for-life and dj's in and around london. he also records as ghetto soul combining soul/funk/jazz musicians to create organic soulful dance grooves!

www.dance-for-life.com

stephanie cooke - "love will" [west end] - needs no introduction, the record of the year so far

kemdi - "still a dancer" (alix alvarez mixes) [coco soul advanced] - maw badness from nyc's alix alvarez, a groover

sergio mendes & the new brasil 77 - "the real thing" (original extended mix) [elektra] - recently managed to source the original 12" of this, and boy was it worth the wait, pure dopeizm!

bt express - "stretch" (12" version) [columbia] - promo only 12" of one bt express's funkier moments

harbest moon - "blow your body" (fk dub) [lifeline] - head straight for fk's deep space dub, brilliant early morning teaser

yukihiro fukitomi - "peace feat lady alma" [pantone music] - east meets west...a match made in heaven? or just another beautiful slice of soulful dance music?

trussell - "love injection" [elektra] - the valentine's day jam!

carl craig - "another day" [planet e] - emotions electric?

debbie hayes - "let's get this thing together" [caramer] - old universal robot band classic, great soul/disco crossover record

vivian green - "emotional rollercoaster" (yoruba soul mix) [sony advanced] - this is begging for a release! up there as one of the best mixes of 2005

 


"current ten" in no particular order by pablo martinez of samba la casa

dj & production unit samba la casa (aka pablo martinez & chris allan):

you see them here you see them there..

 

sting – “probably me” (quentin harris remix)

jill scott – “whatever” (scott wozniak remix)

todd gardner – “you’re my dj” [certified organik]

stephanie cooke – “love will” – [west end]

sara devine – “special” [vega records]

the backroom ft kimara love lace – “here i am” [soul groove records]

todd gardner – “way we move” [certified organik]

louie vega presents elements of life – “better day” (spinna remix)

alexander hope – “big mistake” [west end]

samba la casa ft errol lewis green – “i am soul” [nysoul records]

 


"current chart" by adam 'almagest' cruz (not in any particular order): 

hailing from new york city, adam cruz got his musical roots from his neighborhood, from latin to hip hop to freestyle to disco.

djs at: "red" and "andalu" alongside 95 north and moncef belyamani in washington, dc and baltimore, also "filter 14" alongside yellorange in nyc.  he has played internationally at "notting hill arts club", "the elbow room", and "soshomatch" in london.

check out the almagest and special guests at his weekly residency at halcyon in brooklyn called "mixtape sessions."  

www.mixtapesessions.com 

curtis mayfield - “freddy’s dead” (shrine vocal mix) [rhino records]

stephanie cooke - “love will” [west end records]

blaze - “not faraway” [su su records]

sara devine - “so special” [vega records]

west end blue vol. #1 presents: the kings of late night feat. billy love - “fly away ep” [west end records]

reel people feat. jag - “second guess” (grant nelson remix) [papa records]

steal vybe - “techtronic” (from the “electronic arrangements ep” [west end tracks]

sweet abraham - “life stage part 1” [diaspora recordings]

stephanie cooke - “what makes the world go round” [su su records]

martino - “do what feels right” (12” extended mix) [west end records]


"current chart" by matt m (not in any particular order)

matt hosts a weekly mix show on www.routesinrhythm.com.  a website that he also runs and maintains.

"...apart from helping scared sparrows down from trees with ladders fashioned out of match sticks and sticky tape, i am a "multi-media" designer. >www.signor.com<

 

dj  mitsu  the beats – “away”  (musiclovelife life mix) [planet groove]

mr. v – “un dia bonito” [sole channel]

kyoto jazz massive – “endless flight” for kjm [quality records]

blossom dearie – “i like london in the rain” nuggets [payback records]

rivera rotation – “latinca witch” (vincenzo's satin soul mix) [lounge record]

bunny wailer – “back to school” [genki records]

astrud gilberto – “take it easy my brother charlie” now [castle]

bobbi humphrey – “new york times” the best of bobby humphrey [blue note]

viktor vaughn feat apani – “let me watch” vaudeville villain [traffic]

tominaga – “it's your time” (middlefield remix) [diaspora]

 


"current nine" by markus enochson (in reverse order)

markus has been writing and producing music since childhood. with a strong soul and jazz foundation, markus has created his own unique blend of house music that is easily recognized.

collaborations with james ingram and the masters at work on "lean on me" and the release of his own productions, "i am the road" and "feeling fine" on louie vega and kenny dope's label maw and "musical prayer" on wave to mention a few.

an integral part of the house music culture in sweden and proven himself on the international dj arena. his music crosses traditional the traditional genre distinctions in dance music culture wether they be house, techno.

when markus is not busy in the studio, he's most likely spinning records in stockholm or abroad...

www.audiobuff.se

 

needs – “all over” [needs]

slope – ”komputa groove” [sonar kollektive]

kemdi – ”dancer” (alix alvarez remix) [coco soul]

280 west ft diamond temple – “temple” (dynasty mix) [phuture soul]

mr v – “something with jazz” [sole channel]

recluse – “dust” [white]

markus enochson – “club possible” [real tone]

ak vs pc synergy – “diary of a whitelabel” [our rhythm ep]

lars berenroth – “sweet coffee ep” [cdr]

 


"best lp's 12s or 7s" by ben taaffe (not in any particular order):

ben taaffe can be heard spinning soulful house and deep music in various places around perth, western australia, where his love of music and records began at the age of 17. since, he has played at and/or been involved with organising some of the few quality international gigs that this city has seen.

rebirth - “evil vibrations” [ubiquity]

sk radicals - “someday i will” [swing city]

apparat - “silizium” [shitkatapult]

sharon jones - “stop paying taxes” [daptone]

visioneers - “runnin'” [omniverse]

victor bermon - “afternoon” [hefty]

cinematic orchestra - “man with the movie camera remixes” [ninja tune]

break reform - “waiting” (domu mix) [abstract blue]

negrocan - “amando la vida” [especial]

quantic - “don't joke with a hunrgy man” (seiji mix) [tru thoughts]

mcneal & niles - “quiet isle” [chocolate industries]

kid sublime - “basement works vol. 3” [jahwell]

meikbar - “my back” (exclusive japanese mix) [rush hour]

shade of soul - “hopin for a good day” [twisted funk]

fabio noble - “zo zo” (sunaga t experience mix) [dejavu]

da lata  - “ronco da cuica” [quality]

hajime yoshizawa - “wind shower” [especial]

platnum - “rock me” [sonar kollectiv]

manzel - “midnight theme” [dopebrother]

v/a - “jazzanova ...mixing” [sonar kollektiv]

 


current ten by laura stone (in no order):

regular bookings around the uk has ensured laura is one of the best rising soulful house dj's around. regular gigs at garage city, played at ministry of sound, voodoo lounge - current residency at the cross, london

....also appearing alongside conrad bool and maria p on solar radio.

and march 18th at 'the cross' in london.

www.laura-stone.co.uk

kimara lovelace – “misery" (spen remixes) [king st]

alexander hope – “big mistake” [west end records]

backroom productions feat kimara lovelace – “here i am” [soulgroove]

caroline harding – “pick it up” (jon cutler mixes) [king st]

the moves – “remember” [central park]

mr v – “dance ritual project” [sole channel records]

steal vybe feat rich medina – “spiritual vibe” [space kat]

bah samba – “portugese love” [white]

sara devine – “special” [vega records]

reel people – “second guess” (grant nelson remix) [papa records]

 


"lion music chart” by mkl (not in any particular order)
 

producer and visionary behind the innovative underground dance group 3 generations walking (spiritual life music) involved with spiritual life records.  teamed up with producer soy sos in 1998 - mkl vs soy sos 

dj's regularly at new york venues such as body & soul, psi, giant step, centro fly and spun to thousands at central park's summer stage in july 2002.

www.lion1music.com

 

 

still phil – “spring bosa" [www.lion1music.com]

stephanie cooke - "love will" [west end records]

kevin yost - "ever after you" [www.irecordings.com]

carl craig - "just another day" [planet e]

donnacha costello - "opal" [www.minimise.com]

"one thing" (re-work by mr.k) [cdr]

"obatala" (joe claussell remix)

bah samba - "portuguese love" [cdr]

"breath away" (all mixes) [yoruba]

"ghana soundz 2" [soundway recordings ltd]

antonio ocasio - "el yunique" [ibadan]

 


current chart by raul saaremets (in no order):

estonian raul saaremets is one of the pioneering djs to bring soulful house and the club scene to estonia.

regularly works alongside rhythm doctor

check out: www.mutantdisco.com and www.umblu.com for more info.

ariel pink's haunted graffiti 2 - "the doldrums" [paw tracks] - this is the best album since...well probably ever!

jeremiah - "moves!” (bongo burner rmx) [coiner's dem]

pal joey - "show me" [loop d'loop]

three kings featuring jaygun and bashy - "shake dat booty” (pal joey interpretation) [coco machete]

yohan square - "love of life" [public service]

gary martin - "samedi” (original mix) [teknotika]

m. valle - "jazzanova rmx" [cdr]

alexander hope - "big mistake" [west end]

ame - "sun sugar" [sonar kollektiv]

slope - "mosquitospray" [sonar kollektiv]

the dears - "except the worst/'cause she's a tourist" [bella union]

 


"love chart" by young lee (in no particular order):

played every fri+sat @ bedroom bar, shoreditch monthly@ zakudia, 93 feet east, j-cubed, salmon+compass, anam - all in london

 www.furioustyles.co.uk

 

 

 

plantlife – “when she smiles she lights the sky” (4 hero + interference mixes) [gut]

unforscene feat alice russell – “don't you worry” [wah wah 45's]

bah samba – “portuguese love” [bko]

reel people – “second guess” (grant nelson+restless souls mixes) [papa]

fudge – “donta negra” [kif]

solid groove – “flookin” (remix) [loungin]

jill scott – “crazy” (kenny dope mix) [white]

osunlade – “pride” (remix) [set]

choi – “the way we are” (younglee+jake sax mix) [equatorial]

roots manuva – “awfully deep” [big dada]

povo – “east on west” (moonstar mix) [raw fusion]

shade of soul – “hopin for a good day” [twisted funk]

slow+vocal – “all the way down” (esther phillips love) [white]

alex s + djazzy feat fubu – “senti sabi” [buzzin fly promo]

eddit – “samba do bell” (no comply mix) [equatorial]

who made who – “flat beat” [gomma]

hajime yoshizawa – “verao no ar” [especial]


"does this work?" by lee bright of bbe records and recreation records (in no particular order):

 catch lee dj’ing whenever he gets a gig!

www.bbemusic.com

 

 

buffalo springfield - “mr soul” [atco]

the dix – “here comes the dix” [smacks records]

the roots - “melting pot”­ taken from the lp the tipping point [geffen]

roy ayers - “holiday” (forthcoming virgin ubiquity ii) [bbe]

glenn underground ­– “house music will never die” [cajual records]

yam who – “the star of the story” [ubiquity]

talc – “dad’s tired” [wah wah]

lcd soundsystem – “give it up” (7” dfa)

the armada orchestra – “for the love of money” [12” ­label unknown]

portishead – “humming” (from live at roseland nyc lp)

 


dj debbie - "current five" (in no order)

likely to be playing on my outernational vibes show on www.gaialive.com alt sats between 4-6pm i dj at various places – when asked!

 

 

netsayi – “tatters/hondo” [goya music] - double a side – including charlie dark mix enjoying airplay from trevor nelson, ras kwame , chalie dark and … woman’s hour – dark and dirty shona/english/english shona fusions.

moroccan roll convention – “the album” -  ” -  just what it says on the tin  - moroccan roots meet rock shoots for intriguing mix. contact me for more info!

zoriya – “the promo” - israeli folk roots singer, palestinian club stylee producer, meet in berlin – seriously edgy result. contact me for more info!

daphna sadeh and the voyagers – “out of border” -  israeli bassist and arabic oud  and saz player – musical harmony from cultures of conflict – beautiful mediterranean kissed – the dark and the light.

v/a – “rough guide to the music of central asia” [world music network] -  subtitled ‘uzbekistan to kazakhstan: sounds of the silk road’ with as many supreme surprises as destinations.


"current chart" by frankie valentine (not in any particular order)

frankie valentine can be seen djing around the globe.

lindstrom – “violent group” [outergaze]

brian briggs – “aeo part 1&2” – [bearsville records]

dj flic – “you are the most important lady” [mixedblood records]

dirty minds – “life of brain” [eskimo recordings]

out hud – “one life to leave” [!k7]

mathew johnson – “followed by angels ep” [it is what it is]

david astir – “dancing digits” [soft rocks]

roxy music – “the main thing” (dance mix) [eg]

slow & local – “all the way down / don't be blue” [w/l 10'']

maetrix – “cologne and back” [treibstoff]

“fire cracker ep” - all cuts! [fire cracker oo1 10'']

kierra ''kiki'' sheard - ''you don't know'' [fall out records]

kenny bobien/ann nesby – “spread love” [soul groove records]

alexander hope – “my big mistake” [westend records]

marcus enochson – “you bless me” (dino & terri remix) [w/l]

anthony nicholson – “dirty soul” [track mode recordings]

chris dockins – “spread love” (dub) [soulshine recordings]

jovonn – “in the garden / lydia song” [next  moov track 009]

dj mink – “fuzzy navel” [women on wax]

dalindeo – “poseidon / solifer-lento” [ricky-tick records]

madrid de los austrias – “un meusase” (dj spinna remix) [sunshine enterprises]

glen underground – “play play play” [lifeline records]

alton miller – “clouds are gone” (henrik schwarz remix) [deeper soul]

sunaga t experience – “versiliana samba” [flower records]

kahil elizabar – “ethnic heritage ensemble” (original unreleased mix) [deeper soul recordings]

netsayi – “hondo” (original) [militant prince records]

khadijatou – “batteries” [k2]

sasso – “the reachin ep” [sing sing music]

slow supreme – “african time” [handcuts records]

martin:ez feat paul st hilaire – “grandma” [crucial sounds]

d'nell – “ive read all about / 20/20” [bbe]

 


 "love revolution 9 x 2 (old and new)" by dj scribe (not in any particular order)

dj scribe lives in new york city, for love, and through music. he can be found happily gallivanting around europe or at his monthly table 50 residency in nyc, "tag", where he spins toe-to-toe with all-star guests, tag teaming all night, one record apiece and switcheroo, no exceptions.

dj scribe trivia bit #1: he produced the original live version of the cooly's hot box classic, "make me happy". dj spinna on the remix.

www.djscribe.com

 

 

gil scott-heron – “the klan” [arista] - on real eyes lp - yam who? owes gsh a big kiss for this one

the new birth – “got to get a knutt” [rca] - on birth day lp - try it you'll like it.... de la did. sweet drum breaks galore

sly & the family stone – “remember who you are” [wb] - on back on the right track lp - sweet late period sly atcq used for after hours

ray baretto – “tumbao africano” [fania] - on rican/struction lp - trictly classic salsa bizness

ramsey lewis – “kufanya mapenzi” [columbia 7"] - this is one of the illest soul-jazz records i know (and the loudest 7" in my collection!)

yambu – “sunny” [montuno] - on yambu vol. 1 lp - nyc latin soul disco classic version

el coco – “put on your jeans” [avi 12"] - bouncy mid-tempo organ funk with that clean-shaven avi sound

oscar sulley – “bukom mashie” (orig) [soundway 12"] - remixed by quantic on the ghana soundz comp., but the original is smashing in it's own right

chic – “why” (live version) [wea 12"] - b-side and instrumental version of a carly simon record (yes, carly simon). reggae-flavored downtempo track inna chic stylee

alice russell – “
hurry on now” [tru thoughts 12"] - the best soul singer around right now, as far as i'm concerned.

mahlon stewart feat. zege sun – “dem girls” (emo remix) [redbud 12"] - jazzy roots-style reggae tune

hearin' aid – “let eet ought” [jugglin' 12"] - more durrrrty hip-hop from stockholm

medeski martin + wood – “
midnight birds” (sa-ra remix) [blue note 12"] - sa-ra at their best. i dare you to try and dance to it all the way through

dj mitsu the beats – “rendezvous” (monk's revolution remix) [planetgroove 12"] - mellow jazzy broken shuffle joint

lal – “brown eyed warrior” (moonstarr remix) [public transit 12"] - another moonstarr banger pt 1

red astaire – “take it back to the old school” (nyc salsa mix) [gamm limited ed. 12"] - nice & smooth over salsa loops. the best red astaire since follow me

amerie – “
one thing” [columbia promo 12"] - the second coming of crazy in love. sometimes you just gotta give it up to some mainstream r&b shit

povo – “
uam uam” (moonstarr remix) [raw fusion 12"] - another moonstarr banger pt 2

 


"selection" by andrew bird (in no order)

head honcho at soulbrew promotions bringing you his 21st century soul music selection.

checkout soulbrew presents... indelible @ key club last sat of the month – hip hop tastic with mr thing / brad nextmen / spin doctor

online mixes & more party details
www.soulbrew.com


 

patti labelle – “more than material” (dfa mix) [restricted access]

verna francis – “down to earth” (album) [chillifunk]

abicah soul feat. cei bei – “love is just a call away” [jellybean soul]

jill scott – “whatever” (quentin harris remix) [restricted access]

alexander hope – “big mistake” [west end records]

syclops – “mom, the video broke” [tirk]

byron stingily/ dj spen – “it's all jesus” [spritually sound recordings]

saheer williams – “show me” [soul groove records]

portuguese love – “bah samba” (phil asher mix) [?]

 


"current chart" by dj kyri. (not in particular order)

kyri runs r2 records

catch him every friday and saturday at yes my friend, akbar, dean street w.1 at right area with jeremy newall & frankie valentine, [plastic people]

'dance ritual' by louie vega out in march

www.r2records.com


 

thievery corporation feat. david byrne – “the heart is a lonely hunter” (louie vega remix) [r2]

rich medina – “mindgames” [ropeadope]

osunlade – “macaco” (blackman bano rmx) [yoruba]

versatility feat. atiba martin – “shockwave” [darkchild independent]

amerie – “yeah, yeah, yeah / one thing” [columbia]

ludacris – “the potion” [def jam]

roy ayers – “holiday” [bbe]

elements of life – “jungle fever” (extended atoj remix) [vega records]

the backroom bandits – “you don't know what love is” (remix) [-]

quasimoto – “rappcats” [stones throw]

one51 feat. heidi vogel – “bring me to your life” [one51 recordings]

mr. v – “un dia bonito” [soul channel]

 


"current chart" by simon haggis (in no order)

simon can be seen djing in the uk and around the globe.

resident dj at the whistlebump events, records as klash

check out the whistlebump sixth birthday - more details soon!

more info on the website: www.whistlebump.co.uk

 

osunlade – “the fifth dimension” [nite grooves]

the supremes – “stoned love” (tm edit) [cdr]

claude young – “electronic dissident” [dust science]

blaze feat stepahnie cooke – “love will” [west end]

reel people – “the rain” [papa]

syclops – “mom, the video broke” [tirk]

amerie – “one thing” [amx]

marlon d – “affection” [jellybean]

joi cardwell – “be yourself” [kingstreet]

3 generations walking – “nothing or no one” [lion 1 music]

moodyman – “i can't kick this feeling when it hits”

jill scott – “whatever” (qh mix) [ra]

dj tomer – “drum pressure ep” [tweek'd]

dirk leyers – “come to where i go” [kompact]

marvin gaye – “after the dance” (dk edit) [cdr]

psyche – “neurotic behaviour” [planet e]

pat nice - "then and now" [dfx]

herb martin - "soul drums" [ibadan]

unforeseen feat alice russell - "don't you worry" (domu remix) [wah wah]

john davis and the monster orchestra - "i can't stop" (beats) [nervous]

klash - "one cut" [whistlebump]

amerie - "one thing" (dk edit)