Via Dansu Discs, New Lockdown Soul EP takes us on a journey of soulful 2-step beats, recapping the unique sound that made Wilfy D burst onto the scene in 2020. The R&B vocal samples are absolutely on point, carrying a bold, but still mellow, energy into the imaginary dancefloors that run through our minds.
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This month we have the pleasure of welcoming fico, one of the guys behind the reputable Abysmal Lounge collective. The Japanese DJ, based in the city of Fukuoka, takes us into a soulful and eclectic musical journey showcasing real knowledge behind the decks.
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In each of the tracks of Matters Of The Heartless, we feel the soul of Olivier St. Louis, composing a project that runs essentially on the waves of soul-funk but with many touches of rock 'n' roll. His sweet harmonies are on point and the fuzzed-out guitar licks are energetic.
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Looking back, our trace is visible. We came a long way and through that road we kept 60 tracks, ten more than usual. November 2020 was rich in signature tracks, although the second confinement, although the impact this strange year has been having in all of us. But the artists didn’t stop, specially those who produce from dungeons to rooftops.
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Via the mighty and revered 2000Black label Samii debuts with her 4-track EP entitled Figuring It Out. Produced by the stars that run 2000Black - Dego, Mr Mensah, Matt Lord and Kaidi Tatham - Samii expresses inspirations from her own experiences of love, loss and personal growth.
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Reaching his mogul status, ShunGu invites Dreamcastmoe, one of the most interesting artists currently hailing from the US, to write and sing over his brilliant productions. Temptation, via Trading Places Records, is one of the results of the most promising collaborative project of 2020.
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Every year Gilles Peterson, with the support from the Arts Council England, compiles a record introducing new up and coming artists. This talent discovery and artist development project named Future Bubblers focuses on developing unsigned talent and building audiences for new approaches to music.
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We bring the sound a notch down to present Ruru.432 and her first of three upcoming tapes released via Inner Tribe Records. Moon Loops is the first installment of a short compilation of soulful, sensitive music documenting love, light and healing.
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Born out of lockdown and remote collaboration, Vivid expresses Wahh’s internal dialogue - speaking to herself and the world at large -, and its talented expansion in melodies. From inspired action to bittersweet realizations, from London to New York, from jazz to house, to back home in Manila.
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Misunderstood is Georgie Sweet’s fantastic debut, curated by the UK's pioneering future soul label, Futuristica Music. Counting with productions from Marc Rapson, Simon S, K15 and Mecca:83, the 20 year old natural talent from the UK has the perfect canvas to present herself as one of the most exciting acts to explore right now.
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New names, some of our all-time favorites and late night discoveries compose September’s playlist. Comprised of the usual 50 tracks, this selection is eclectic, profound and result of hours and hours of music listening and pleasure.
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In 400 Years, Reginald Omas Mamode IV delivers a very powerful message, while showcasing a funky and distinct sound trademark that represents the sonic growth of both the artist and CoOp Presents - preparing an highly-awaited all-new-double-album compilation entitled Plug One.
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Demae releases her debut project via the amazing Touching Bass Collective. Life Works Out… Usually is an eight-track opus that concentrates incredible lyrical performances by Demae, intricate, futuristic productions and star appearances by some of UK’s best. Forward-thinking, soulful music.
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On the new EP we hear beautiful compositions that don’t run high, but rather stay calmly floating over us, with Swarvy filtering his voice to fit within the instrumentals, which are all in this mid-to-down-tempo and have raw feelings attached to them.
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Recorded in the winter of 2018, Couldn’t Wait To Tell You… is her first LP and her strongest project to date - the one that could well be her breakthrough. Following ‘17 FRANK , and ‘18 ::hoopdreams::, this album also looks to the past, while introducing a modern and exciting aesthetic.
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Classic house music, broken beat, hip hop - both instrumental and with rap -, R&B, jazz soul and world music. The selection, more than including all of this music, is an invitation for everyone reading to go deeper.
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All The Time turns out to be the most pure set of pop songs Jessy Lanza has recorded in collaboration with Jeremy Greenspan: reflective and finessed over the time and distance they allowed it. The result is an incredible experimental work on contemporary r&b.
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Courtesy of NBN Records, Onra and Pomrad join forces to present one of the most exciting projects for this summer: Swing Convention. Under the name OXP, the 14-track LP comprises an incredible number of all-star features. Devin Morrison, Ace Hashimoto, Domino, Horace Brown, T3, Reggie B, East Coast, Grand Puba just to name a few…
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For eleven tracks, that go by with absolute smoothness, we are taken into Miles Shannon’s (a.k.a. Cassowary) ideas, challenging us sonically. A melting pot of influences and a lot of things working at the same time.
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Direct connection to Zurich, Switzerland. The very reputable Boyoom label drops the Endless Journey compilation, composed by 20 tracks (16 songs, one poem and two skits) and more than twenty underground artists/projects embracing a wide range of music genres.
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