Everlasting sounds fresh and contemporary and at the same time connected to the African-American musical tradition. It is a powerful slice of rich, world-weary soul music, now available in Bandcamp via Fresh Selects.
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Drawing inspiration from jazz, soul and electronic music of all styles, Believers Vol. 1 takes us through a variety of approaches that have been a trademark in Scrimshire’s work: from energetic Afro-disco through lushly orchestrated neo-soul to harmonious jazz experiments.
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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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Curated by Melting Pot Music label, The Silhouettes Project is an exciting community project that serves as a platform for up and coming hip hop, soul and jazz artists from the UK. The full LP comes with 15 brand new tracks that are the perfect portrait of Great Britain’s new generation of hip hop artists.
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Sankofa Season takes both artists to new heights as they seamlessly complement each other’s musical language. In six tracks, Ashong and Tatham criss-cross jazzy broken beats, neo soul and funky moments, crossing as well time, moving into their own distinct lane.
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Mellow Fantasy is the fantastic third album from Vancouver-based duo Potatohead People - widening the frame of Nick Wisdom and AstroLogical progressive musical vision and delivering a far-reaching yet approachable set of moods and grooves.
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The navigation through o sótão’s October is easier through the month’s playlist, summarizing a high-karat-gold selection of the artists and projects we’ve showcased. The usual 50 tracks explore a variety of approaches to music, showcasing young promise’s magic and well-established virtuosity.
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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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The first track from Kamala's Danz introduces us to a distinct sonic trademark that the Okvsho brothers have been developing for some time. The 'spiritual' calling of the beginning gives way to a jazzy, funky, afro-beat-infused moment of pleasure. An anthem to beauty, groove and intention.
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Okvsho’s sophomore project arrives tomorrow to the digital stores and it’s a musical journey of immense talent and vision. Kamala’s Danz, dropping via Boyoom Connective, is a smooth trip through excellent choices of sounds, grooves and feelings, up and down the rivers of life.
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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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During August we made the usual two-week pause to reset and rediscover inspirations. This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that came out and we didn’t had the opportunity to write about.
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Announced today, the first single from Okvsho’s upcoming new album is a musical journey, up and down the rivers of life. Dropping on September 25th Kamala’s Danz is their second LP coming out via Boyoom, adding more live instrumentation and inviting an array of talented young musicians to their sessions.
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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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Tensei are known for creating eclectic compositions that fuse multiple styles: golden age hip hop, deep house, improvisational jazz and polite funk. Their latest project, Speak Your Truth, is a collection of collaborative works recorded live over the last six months in studios across Canada and the midwest.
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Different paces, moods and rhythms, but increasingly influenced by club music. Maybe because that’s one of the things we miss right about now. Touches of hip hop, soul and jazz and a lot of pleasurable moments.
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Planetself showcase their evolution as one of the most promising acts hailing from Australia. Composed by Inkswell and Charli Umami, the duo just dropped the Wanderlust E.P. via Co-Operation Records, first designed in Amsterdam, in their downtime from touring in Europe.
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After the success of his SJ’s Pockets, Vol. 1 in 2017, it is a pleasure to get back to Jefferis’ new project, his debut LP named Vibrations that dropped via DeepMatter last week - showcasing his evolution as an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist and adaptive producer.
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