bluestaeb: giseke
Francisco Espregueira
Released by Jakarta Records, GISEKE is an extremely personal album, which serves as a reflection on the evolution of Bluestaeb and has a true team of all-stars in the guest features.
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jerome thomas: that secret sauce
Francisco Espregueira
Crossing through sonic textures that could’ve been made in the ‘70s, the ‘90s, or the early 00’s, Jerome Thomas presents an incredible EP that may mark the dawn of a new age in British soul music. That Secret Sauce is his debut on the reputable Rhythm Section International.
Read Morecelia wa: wastral
Francisco Espregueira
Via Heavenly Sweetness, we welcome Celia Wa to our space. The singer and flautist delivers a groovy brand of neo soul vibes with a Creoule crunchy taste, more specifically from Guadeloupe. Wastral is her third EP, once again produced by Victor Vagh.
Read Moretiawa: moonlit train
Francisco Espregueira
Moonlit Train marks the beginning of a new chapter in the young career of Tiawa, expanding her reach to bigger stages and bringing with her the rebellious spirit of reggae music, the lyricism from hip hop and reggaeton, and a romanticism reminiscent of Lauryn Hill.
Read Morethe beautiful now: current
Francisco Espregueira
Coming up with a warm and late summer eve crispy feeling to it, CURRENT is The Beautiful Now’s follow up of 2018 MOES. Part of a bigger body of work created in the last couple of years, CURRENT it’s also an introduction to what will come out in the near future from the Swiss hip hop/r&b act.
Read Morevbnd: scum funk
Francisco Espregueira
vbnd is bassist and producer hailing from Canada now releasing his sophomore project via DeepMatter. Scum Funk is a very interesting take on jazz and neo soul music textures, showcasing the complexity of the genres and its alluring effects.
Read Mores. fidelity: fidelity radio club
Francisco Espregueira
S. Fidelity returns to our features as one of our favorite producers, dropping a brand new solo album via Jakarta Records. Fidelity Radio Club, that drops tomorrow, easily navigates genres that are glued together by the same ethos.
Read Morewilfy d: new lockdown soul ep
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read MoreGuest MIX #5: The Connection by fico
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreolivier st. louis: matters of the heartless
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morenovember '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moresamii: figuring it out
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreshungu feat. dreamcastmoe: temptation
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morefuture bubblers 4.0
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreruru.432: moon loops
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreaugust wahh: vivid
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moregeorgie sweet: misundertood
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreseptember '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morereginald omas mamode iv: 400 years
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moredemae: life works out... usually
Francisco Espregueira
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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