Scrambled Eggs is Remulak’s newest collection of jazzy instrumental hip hop. Going through a recently found old hard drive, that was stored and collecting dust, the talented producer rediscovered some of his early works made back in 2001-2003, reworking them to shape another smooth release.
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The works on Te’Amir Sweeney’s & Professor H’s Circle began in early 2016, as they visualized the project while sitting and listening to beats. They dreamed of bringing together a community of musicians working towards a common goal – a live hip hop album that reflected the cultural fabric of the city of L.A.
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As one of the key players of the London jazz scene, the tubist Theon Cross has been showcasing, over the last few years, his artistic brilliance, participating in essential contemporary jazz projects. On Fyah, Cross paves the gap between more traditional jazz styles and dance music.
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Released last week, Avenues is a sublime EP from the Melbourne-based talent Loure, suppliyng a deep & classy project full of jazz influenced instrumentation, with live session musicians. In four tracks, beats range from warm house to breakbeat.
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The 1977 album from Trio Mocotó is a timeless classic of Brazilian popular music (or MPB), featuring the incredible “Não Adianta”, a brilliant cover of Jorge Ben’s “Que Nega É Essa”, or the sweet samba of “Dilê”. Mr Bongo’s invaluable work resulted on this special reissue that had us smiling from the moment it played.
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The long-awaited follow up to Hello, the first collaborative effort by the duo Glad2Mecha (the MC) and Ill Treats (the producer) arrived last week. The Return sounds like a backstreet from New York, with its jazzy vibes and bold real words.
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Heritage is a deep and personal exploration of Mark de Clive-Lowe’s Japanese roots translated in a 7 track-project, deep diving into his ancestry through the lens of jazz, electronica and beats in collaboration with his LA band of world-class musicians.
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SEED Ensemble, led by composer, arranger and alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, explores a blend of genres through both original compositions and arrangements, with such talent that we might be facing an essential record in the identity of the British jazz scene.
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Hiatus is a fresh project by Chuck 20, a young musician hailing from North London, that finds his way on the vibrant british underground scene, expressing his time alone whilst travelling and being away from his everyday norms. The tape’s name is attached to that period, that hiatus.
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The drummer, producer and rapper Kassa Overall is a name that, somehow, played away from our extended radar. His new album, released in the middle of January, attests a diverse musical identity capable of joining contemporary hip hop with jazz.
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The Addition Of Strangeness is the debut album from Israeli jazz pianist Doron Segal. Recorded in Berlin, the album has 9 tracks that showcase Doron's ability and technicality as a composer and as a great pianist.
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The Phantom Ensemble was formed in Bristol, England and consists of 3 members; Simiah - on MPC - leads their ideological approach while Dan Somers - on keys - and Craig Crofton - on tenor & soprano sax - give a sublime instrumental texture to it.
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January went by like a dream with an eclectic soundtrack, suited for different parts of this month’s plot. The BPM’s changed through 50 tracks and with them the vibes flowed up and down in a frenzy way. Just like those escalators in the picture, full of people, crossing Hong Kong, a world away from here.
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Kicking off 2019 with Chicks and Tikka Naans, Yogocop brings the return of Harvs Le Toad signature lyricism, reminding us of an effortless flow, matching the jazzy and soulful samples that play in between the beats.
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KO-OP 2 is a split album by Joe Corfield and Slim, two of UK’s most promising beatmakers, taking for themselves a special stage in the instrumental hip hop scene, provided by the Cologne-based label.
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The Paradox Ensemble was formed in 2013 by trumpeter Nick Walters, bringing together some of his closest musical collaborators from various projects he was involved in. After a debut release entitled Entanglement on Efpi Records, the project returns with the album Awakening, released by 22a.
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Athletic Progression are responsible for one of the surprises in this beginning of 2019, embracing the rhythms of hip hop, with colors and tones of jazz and soul music. Dark Smoke is the debut album from this danish Hip Hop & Jazz outfit, comprising nine tracks.
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Jazzvolution is a series of instrumental compilations which explore the deep connections between hip hop and jazz. Each compilation focuses on the progression of the art of beatmaking. The Chapter Two of the series arrives 5 years after the first one, featuring a well selected cast of talents.
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From an artist in his seventies, you probably wouldn’t expect to hear an album like this. Coming out next friday, Poison Fruit is Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti - one third of cult Rio jazz-funk trio Azymuth - first solo album in over twenty years, mixing a traditional samba compass with jazz influences and space age electronics.
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No More Normal, coming out next friday, is Swindle’s highly awaited album, released by the magnificent Brownswood Recordings. His artistry reaches a superb level, grasping the different sides of the vivid UK music scene.
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