An eclectic playlist of 67 tracks summarizes all those inputs coming from all over the world. Different paces, moods and rhythms. Plenty of jazz and hip hop, plenty of dancefloor bangers and deep melodies. This is the best we've heard and talked about in June 2022.
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Feelings flow naturally as “Upstream” unfolds. The soaring strings from Liz Hanks create the perfect backdrop for a cinematic moment of music created by Greg Surcmacz. Bliss is attained when we sit and enjoy the ride. So, let’s do it.
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The master Kaidi Tatham returns to 2000BLACK with another r&b and boogie offerings in his own distinct style. Following a fruitful 2021, dropping a handful of high-karat-gold EP’s and full albums, he presents the four-tracker Galaxy EP featuring the beautiful voice of Lola Vialet
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Rooted in jazz textures and hip hop beats, the EP is another proof of Retromigration’s talent, that comes alive in a special way when accompanied by fellow partners - all together they provide a distinct kind of mixture between electronic and organic elements.
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Exploring UK grooves and an array of sonic textures from around the world, TC & The Groove Family present a bold project… Released by Worm Discs, First Home celebrates the coming together of cultures in style, reminding us that music is one of the strongest factors for unity.
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Highly awaited, Resynthesis sees jamie Leeming creatively hitting his stride and exploring new sonic territories as he takes on the role of producer, after having established himself as one of the most sought-after young guitarists in the London jazz scene.
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Following up on the Remixes EP released back in April, we now focus on Re:Fill’s original’s record entitled Cycles that just dropped last week via Cognitiva Records. They provide a deftly crafted blend of jazz laden polyrhythms and softly spoken melodic structures greatly admired for their ingenuity and dexterity.
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The XOA project now re-emerges as a four person outfit, which sees Tyson (Bass & Electronics) providing more depth to his creations. Together they present a new 4 track EP entitled Program Change and a new direction: hard hitting jazz with big analogue electronic sounds.
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May 2022 breezes through the rhythms of jazz, deep house, instrumental hip hop and music from the world. There’s always that impending feeling of discovery every day that makes us move deeper into genres, movements, artists.
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Almost two years after the impressive Débuts, Nikitch & Kuna Maze expand on their soulful and subtle combination of jazz-flavours and the syncopated beats of broken beat and UKG on their new album - Back & Forth dropped last friday via Tru Thoughts.
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The magnificent BBE Music label just released a special record from a very special artist. Presenting his first solo album in over 20 years, legendary American musician Brian Jackson joins forces with producer Daniel Collás and delivers a sublime 8-track project entitled This Is Brian Jackson.
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Originally formed by the the legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor about seven years ago, the Saltpond City Band is now led by his son Henry Taylor, a keyboardist and lead vocalist that commands the buoyant 8-piece outfit to glory in their latest album Boko A Ko.
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Having dropped via Dox Records last friday, the second European visit from Shane Cooper & MABUTA was fruitful resulting in an exciting jazz fusion album entitled Finish The Sun. The sophomore project by the South African collective is rooted in grooves from all around the African continent.
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HUMAN is composed by 12 tracks and is one of the most relevant musical works for 2022 - embracing the geniality of two of the most accomplished musicians of the era we live in and undertaking a deeply spiritual exploration on what it is to be human.
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Gianni Brezzo is a jazz band/studio project headed by the Cologne-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and musical mastermind Marvin Horsch. His new album, Tutto Passa, is a sonically rich piece, exploring new approaches to music production and timeless textures with all the elements flowing in perfect harmony.
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Dédalo is Pachakuti & young.vishnu’s second album and in it we see the german jazz/beat duo taking their joint project to new heights. Together they develop mesmerizing organic textures of instrumental hip hop and orchestral jazz and groove.
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The navigation through O Sótão’s April 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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Lord & dego’s new project, via 2000BLACK, follows up on the self-titled LP that came out last year and presents 12 tracks that feel like a dream come true for electronic jazz aficionados. Lord & dego 2 is an ode to the exploration of sound and rhythmic progressions.
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Following up on the impressive debut With Love, From Glasgow, Rebecca Vasmant drops her sophomore project via Tru Thoughts tomorrow. Dance Yourself Free EP is comprised by a blend of live and electronic music, channeling Rebecca’s passion for jazz and broken beat.
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Expectations for Jas Kayser’s first work have grown over the last year and the smooth Jas 5ive ends up exceeding them with meditative arrangements, refined fusions of jazz and afrobeat and a well-crafted production that makes every element shine.
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