XVI Records appear to believe in the old adage “less is more.” I say this because they operate on a business model that is in stark contrast to what peers are doing within the same genre. In the six years they have been around, they have only come out with a total of 8 records. That’s… Continue reading Delonte Rivers – Midnight Congas [XVI Records]
Tag: afro house
Earthboogie – Human Call (Ali Kuru Remix) [Leng Records]
Nicola Robinson and Izaak Gray are Earthboogie (soundcloud). If you haven’t heard of the duo yet, do yourself a favour and check out their debut release “Mr. Mystery” on London’s Leng Records, which was released last year. The pair are known for their travelling custom Quod sound system but are now also making a name for… Continue reading Earthboogie – Human Call (Ali Kuru Remix) [Leng Records]
OJPB – Bridgetown’s Pyramid (Fred Everything Re-Fix) [Lazy Days Recordings]
Since this is, surprisingly, our first time premiering something from local house veteran Fred Everything (soundcloud) and his imprint, Lazy Days Recordings, a little background information seems appropriate. Founded in 2005, the popular label was originally named after a beach bar in Grenada. The primary intent was to release good sounding music with a strong artistic… Continue reading OJPB – Bridgetown’s Pyramid (Fred Everything Re-Fix) [Lazy Days Recordings]
XOA + Contours – Express [Banana Hill Records]
Banana Hill Records is the natural outcome of a fantastic series of parties spawned by Cervo and JVC which take place in both Manchester and London. Touted as “one of the few true genre-spanning parties in the UK” by The Guardian, their past lineups boast names such as Gilles Peterson, Move D, Optimo, Quantic and… Continue reading XOA + Contours – Express [Banana Hill Records]
PREMIERE : Rolfee – Shakara [La Dune Records]
Edinburgh/Geneva/Stuttgart based label La Dune is back at it with another various artists compilation bound to awaken your dancing spirit. Widening its range of original and talented contributors, the 003 offers a mix of deep house, afro house, and disco house, most with a lo-fi edge. Overall, it’s a cheeky set of jams that advance… Continue reading PREMIERE : Rolfee – Shakara [La Dune Records]
PREMIERE : Joe Corti – Mr. Kuti [Better Listen Records]
Better Listen Records continues its hot streak into 2018 with a debut EP from Joe Corti (soundcloud). The young Londoner’s short discography is off to a strong start with singles on the always good Pusic Records, the always sleazy Mr. Nice Guy Records, and now a proper artist EP on one of America’s most promising… Continue reading PREMIERE : Joe Corti – Mr. Kuti [Better Listen Records]
PREMIERE: Aroop Roy – Tembandumba (Vocal Mix) [Sol Power Sound]
Washington, DC’s Sol Power All-Stars have long been local favorites as a result of their melange of global soulful grooves. After gaining some acclaim with two cheeky edit EPs on GAMM and BSTRD Boots (Bastard Jazz’s edit-leaning offshoot) some years back, the All-Stars decided to start their own label. Thus, Sol Power Sound was born, carrying over the african and latin… Continue reading PREMIERE: Aroop Roy – Tembandumba (Vocal Mix) [Sol Power Sound]
PREMIERE : Blair French – Standing Still Is An Illusion [Rocksteady Disco]
Rocksteady Disco (soundcloud) is a Detroit-based boutique record label and party series that was launched in 2014 by Peter Croce. Their aim is to continue the tradition of house and disco in the Motor City while maintaining an eclectic sound that transcends beyond the two aforementioned genres. Jazzy and afro influences are just as likely to… Continue reading PREMIERE : Blair French – Standing Still Is An Illusion [Rocksteady Disco]
PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob – Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix) [Lovedancing]
The fourth EP in Whiskey Disco spinoff Lovedancing‘s catalogue comes courtesy of Israeli duo Rabo & Snob (soundcloud) (themselves regular contributors to WD). R&S, which consists of DJ/Producers Obas Nenor and Eyal Rob, is best known for their sneaky re-edits of the global disco variety, often leaning heavily on Middle Eastern sample material. The Yawumna EP shifts the sonic focus to West Africa,… Continue reading PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob – Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix) [Lovedancing]
PREMIERE : Ponty Mython – Hidden Object
If you consider yourself “in the know” on all things house and disco, then you’re no stranger to Ponty Mython (soundcloud), the rising Lithuanian talent who’s released incredible projects on various imprints including Dirt Crew Recordings, Fina Records, and Better Listen Records. This time around, he’s produced The Black Magic EP, a brilliant afrocentric project,… Continue reading PREMIERE : Ponty Mython – Hidden Object