september '18: recap #1
Francisco Espregueira
The playlist of September recaps the best tracks we’ve showcased at o sótão. And we unveil a little bit of what’s to come - the expectations are enormous.
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kamaal williams: nights in paris / kamaal vs. wu-tang (snips re-edits)
Francisco Espregueira
Last May Kamaal Williams released the fantastic The Return, a vast ten-track recording of ‘70s-inspired funk-fusion, electronic bounce, straight-ahead jazz, and atmospheric keyboard solos. Yesterday two new projects came out: Nights in Paris and Kamaal vs. Wu-Tang - a mix of The Return’s tracks with Wu-Tang Clan classics made by the prominent british DJ Snips.
Read Morejoe corfield: patterns
Francisco Espregueira
Joe Corfield, one of UK's finest instrumental hip hop producers, is back once again with his newest full length album Patterns. As usual with Joe's music, you can expect a classy ride that is technically flawless and right on point with the vibe.
Read Moresummers sons & c. tappin: uhuru
Francisco Espregueira
The partnership between Summers Sons and the vocalist and pianist C. Tappin has its first album coming out by the end of this summer. The Uhuru project started back in 2015 and after three years of channeling that vibe into beats and bars, it is with pleasure that we welcome its jazzy textures and superb levels of hip hop flow.
Read Morekreaem: bloom
Francisco Espregueira
Available on Vinyl Digital, one of the best instrumental hip hop houses in Europe, Bloom is Kreaem's new project. The Swiss-based producer has his beats standing out from the rest for their commitment towards tonal content.
Read Moreyovenek: oshun
Francisco Espregueira
An experimental study into abstract hip hop inspired by the boom bap era but looking towards the future. Released by the lo-fi enthusiastic label Nekubi, we introduce you to Yovenek.
Read Morebenaddict: shades of you
Francisco Espregueira
Shades Of You is a 4-track EP (with instrumental versions) from the underground talent of Benaddict. The distinctive flow of his words finds its way up here again, surrounded by the usual karat of beats and producers.
Read Morelike: gabriel
Francisco Espregueira
During August LA-based producer Like (a.k.a. Gabriel Stevenson, a.k.a. Pac Div) released a funky instrumental hip hop album called GABRIEL, through the label Uknowy. Fresh drum patterns with a fusion of diverse sonic influences on every single track, making the record never boring.
Read Moreaugust '18: recap #3
Francisco Espregueira
August running down the drain with a eclectic choice of 50 tracks that reviews the best we've talked about this month, remembers music icons and rediscovers modern classics.
Read Morenostrum grocers: nostrum grocers
Francisco Espregueira
Nostrum Grocers is a new collaborative project between Milo and Elucid, releasing their debut self-titled album on Ruby Yacht. The duo leaned towards improvisations and instinct, penning the lyrics and capturing the music in moment to moment waves.
Read Moreaugust '18: recap #2
Francisco Espregueira
August playlist carries on with a summary of the best we've showed during this hot few days. Some tracks were not on spotify, so we had to make a little stop to dance in the moonlight.
Read Morevhsceral: some year
Francisco Espregueira
Radio Juicy presents Vhsceral and another tasty release coming out this year from the german label. Some Year is a tape that echoes from a distant dimension where things went on to strange directions.
Read Moreavantdale bowling club: avantdale bowling club
Francisco Espregueira
Avantdale Bowling Club is a jazz project created by Auckland-based rapper and producer Tom Scott. It is much more than just a hip hop record. It is an avant-gard experiment of live jazz instrumentation, mixed with personal stories, told in the first person.
Read Moredrips zacheer: things to do in zero gravity
Francisco Espregueira
Like a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam floating on the cosmic shores, Drips Zacheer's Things To Do In Zero Gravity is a trip through his endless universe of music inspirations, shown in great choices of samples that decorate this amazing 20-track album of instrumental-experimental hip hop.
Read Moreaugust '18: recap #1
Francisco Espregueira
The first recap coming during sunny August begins and ends with the sweet portuguese accent coming from Brazil. Marcos Valle extensive carreer is honored and followed by the usual summary of artists we've showcased here during this month.
Read Morebroken district 02
Francisco Espregueira
Broken District kicks-off with a series of Various Artists EPs, here delivering its second volume. The project is born with the idea of exploring alternative music styles that blend the influences of the label's creators, including jazz, house music, hip hop, funk, soul, and more experimental sounds.
Read Morechris mcclenney: legacy / downforwhatever
Francisco Espregueira
With his debut LP currently in the works, Chris McClenney's voice is one to keep up with. His newest single, “Legacy”, the 2nd off his most recent string of releases (the first being "downforwhatever").
Read Moreremulak: one
Francisco Espregueira
One is Remulak's upcoming follow up of the acclaimed, and long sold out, 2017 album Earth. Projected to be out next week, One is up for grabs - the tracks available leave us with a unstoppable groove and cravings for the full release.
Read Morejuly '18: recap #3
Francisco Espregueira
The best we've heard during this month. July's harvest was fruitful in instrumental hip hop and jazz waves. Klaus Layer, Concept Of Thought, Diogo, Vida, Okvsho, Swarvy, Hubert Daviz, Wun Two, Rudemanners, Children of Zeus, digitalluc... and so many others.
Read Morejuly '18: recap #2
Francisco Espregueira
With 52 songs by now, this month's playlist is growing track by track as a best of o sótão's selection for July. Ecelectic, as usual.
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