9th Wonder – Tutankhamen
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
The DJBooth has joined forces with Grammy Award winning producer, artist, teacher and Jamla Records founder 9th Wonder to present Tutankhamen, a new instrumental project that’s every bit as royal (and potentially deadly) as the name suggests. Included on Tutankhamen are a full 40 beats, including some of 9th’s classic instrumentals (The Bodega, BarberShop, The End) and more, as well as exclusive, previously unreleased treats. As a sample, listeners can find ten beats available for stream below. Emcees, producer, DJs, lovers of the culture, enjoy…
For more info and buy check: www.djbooth.net
Tracklist
01. Nautiluschop!!!!!
02. ZulemaStopSoul!!!!!!
03. WindJammySoul!!!!
04. WardClaraSoul!!!
05. ReetaGirl!!!!
06. TheMarvel!!!
07. SomeplaceToGo!!!!!
08. ShoobeedooSou!!!!!
09. PushpushSoul!!!!
10. PhylSexySelf!!!!
11. Naturalinmotion!!!!!
12. MuchBetterSoul!!!!
13. MontClear!!!!!
14. Mellyfantastic!!!!
15. KeepYourSelfSoul!!!!
16. JoyJoyJoy!!!
17. JoFlipSoul!!!!
18. JamesOnDrugs!!!!!
19. InTheLoveSoul!!!!
20. ImagineLoveYou!!!
21. IEyeKNowitSoul!!!!!!
22. HoneyBeeChopSoul!!!!!
23. ChantmentReal!!!!
24. NeverBethesame!!!
25. TheBodegaSoul!!!!!
26. bobby’s temptation
27. BeautyofitallSOul!!!!
28. RIdinout!!!!!!!!
29. AstronautSoul!!!
30. AscensionHaSoul!!!
31. OkayWaySOul!!!!
32. ChangeRearrange!!!!!
33. FreakEcstacy!!!!
34. StopCryin!!!!
35. Webblovin!!!!
36. Sylvercrazysoul!!!!!
37. Creativejam!!!!
38. BarbershopSOul!!!!
39. OriginalNeedSoul!!!
40. HiltonJaySoul!!!!
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Tensei – II EP
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
After the release of their EP One, Tensei, which consists of Chicago based musicians Simple X and Midas Wells, have released their second instrumental effort, Two on LA based label, Plug Research. Inspired by ‘70s soul, afro-funk, and themed soundtracks that recall espionage, Two builds from the experimental hip-hop inspired beats of One.
However, Two takes the groove deeper with its jazzy inflections, ethnic rhythms, cosmic electronics, and live instrumentation making it a bit more soulful and funkier. The one vocal track, “Think Twice,” which features multi-instrumentalist Khari Lemuel of TheOnes and Jae Franklin is an ode to the infectious soul classics of yesteryear with a modernized twist while “Passport,” which was featured on the Plug Research Compilation, is a an exquisite soundbed filled with lush pleasantries. And while this is Tensei’s second formal release, it still marks the beginning for the artists so journey with them as they continue on a path that pushes the limits and boundaries of hip hop inspired beat making and production to higher elevation.
For more info and buy check: www.plugresearch.com
Tracklist
01. Passport
02. Plazzio’s Revenge
03. 100 Ton Press
04. Low Key
05. Out of Bounds (Instrumental)
06. Think Twice (Version) [feat. Khari Lemuel]
07. Out of Bounds (feat. Neadathal)
08. Think Twice (feat. Jae Franklin & The Ones)
09. Think Twice (Instrumental)
Bluesteady Triptik – We Dig
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
Beat tape compilation from the italian group Bluesteady Triptik featuring over 30 beat makers from all over the Italy, enjoy! For more info check: www.hhabitatrecords.com – facebook.com/bluesteadytriptik
Tracklist
01. The Next One – Journey Into Sound (DigThis) Intro
02. The Next One – Get This (Good Ears Track Too Hot Inisde Soul)
03. Oyoshe – Jazzy Sunday In Naples
04. Gio’ Lama – Groovin’
05. Sonakine – Glower
06. Mastafive – Always Believe
07. DJ Mbato’ – Contradiction
08. Fiume – Apache Footprint
09. Digi G’Alessio – Orange
10. Gsq – Antiquity
11. Esa aka Funk Prez – Hello Grant
12. Biga – Sunrays (Instrmntl Rmx)
13. Sodo Studio – La Delivery
14. Colossius – Aphrica
15. Major Soul – Mazzini Science
16. Dottor Nove – Imagination
17. Bonbooze – Coldmess
18. Kappah – For The Fusta
19. Brainmass – My Time
20. Thoro – You Brought Me an Heart (The Joy)
21. Tony Madonia aka 7ONI – Erotic Mizar
22. Johnny Boy – Xilo Powa
23. Avatar – Error 404
24. Fulvio Kami – Weed Life
25. Sir Donuts – Raison Du Tragique
26. Berto Beatz – Mills
27. Irhu – Say Yeah
28. Freshbeat – Turn Off The Lights
29. N2Nell – Thank You
30. Papa Illo Thc – Tutti Vogliono faet. Cb
31. Gico – Soulfulness Pt.2
33. The Next One – Journey Into Sound (DigThis) Outro
5Y5 – 5Y5
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
5y5 is the collective effort of the two über funky and encyclopedic Italian producers, Digi G’Alessio and UXO, recorded during their early 2011 sessions. The two personalities melt seamlessly to form a new entity materialized in 4 tracks mixing the punch and impact of Digi G’Alesssio with the lush cosmic funk of UXO. A tropical cocktail ideal for a smooth, tripped out and slomo dance gliding on your sweaty partner…hey, isn’t that the definition of Funk somehow?
For more info check: www.bedroomresearch.com
Tracklist
01. Ships to Borhom
02. Toy Robot
03. Flash Forward
04. Lady Bug
Knxwledge – klarity.EP
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
yep.
Tracklist
01. Hwlngwasigone
02. Dntbmad
03. Knxbodi
04. Payout
05. WDT[wrk]
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Nancy Wilson – Something Wonderful
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1960, Jazz
Nancy Wilson was only 23 years old when this superb album was recorded, yet her soulful, distinctive alto voice sounds as seasoned and sensitive to nuance as a singer twice her age. Overshadowed by the simultaneous release of The Swingin’s Mutual (one of Wilson’s most popular jazz recordings), and overlooked in her subsequent move to the pop and R&B markets, Something Wonderful is a quintessential slice of Wilson’s early–and arguably most significant–work. There is a laid-back, subtle swing to the orchestral work here (courtesy of celebrated big-band arranger Billy May), and Wilson’s readings of the tunes are never overpowered by bombastic playing. Even better is the inclusion of several small-ensemble cuts–like the gently grooving “I Wish You Love,” and the heartbreaking story-song “Guess Who I Saw Today”–which feature Ben Webster on tenor and Jack Marshall on guitar. Through all of this, of course, Wilson’s charming, seemingly off-handed delivery and blues-steeped timbre make each tune float and shimmy with grace. (cduniverse)
Tracklist
01. Teach Me Tonight
02. This Time The Dream’s On Me
03. I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out My Life
04. I Wish You Love
05. Guess Who I Saw Today
06. If Dreams Come True
07. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
08. The Great City
09. He’s My Guy
10. Something Happens To Me
11. (They Call It) Stormy Monday
12. Something Wonderful Happens
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Franco Micalizzi – Stridulum
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1979, Funk
A soundtrack steeped in Euro funk and disco from Franco Micalizzi – his work for Stridulum, also known as The Visitor – a wild film starring John Huston as Jerzy – as a being from outerspace with telekinetic earthling offspring and a crazy cast that includes Glenn Ford, Shelly Winters , Sam Pekinpah and Lance Henriksen! Somehow, this plot provides for a soundtrack filled with funky bass and drums, flute, breathlessly cooed wordless vocals and other 70s dancefloor touches! Titles include “Stridulum Theme”, “Here’s The Dream”, “Atmosphere”, “Sadness Theme”, “Running Away From Jerzy” and more. (dustygroove)
Tracklist
01. Stridulum Theme
02. Here’s The Dream
03. Running Away From Jerzy
04. Sadness Theme
05. Distressing Sequence
06. Hospital Sequence
07. Voices For Sadness Theme
08. Jerzy Again
09. Sadness Theme (2nd Part)
10. Atmosphere
11. Back In The Hospital
12. Distressing Sequence
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Dexter Gordon – Dexter Calling
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1961, Jazz
This superb 1961 date matches Dexter Gordon’s booming tenor sax with a dynamite rhythm section of Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Like all his early ’60s Blue Note recordings, this is Gordon at his absolute best. It’s a nice mix of originals and standards, including an up-tempo take on Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile.” There are no surprises here, just straight-ahead bluesy bebop by some of the masters of the genre. (cduniverse)
Personnel: Dexter Gordon (tenor saxophone); Kenny Drew (piano); Paul Chambers (bass instrument); Philly Joe Jones (drums).
Tracklist
01. Soul Sister
02. Modal Mood
03. I Want More
04. End of a Love Affair
05. Clear the Dex
06. Ernie’s Tune
07. Smile
08. Landslide
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Omar – Sing (If You Want It)
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2006, Neo Soul
Sing (If You Want It) is the sixth album by British neo-soul singer Omar, released in April 2006 on Omar’s own Ether label. Sing (If You Want It) was produced by Omar and his brother, Scratch Professer, and features guest appearances from long-time Omar fans Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone, as well as rapper Common and British artists Estelle and Rodney P.
Omar’s enviable career – which has seen him sell over half a million records – including his worldwide hit “There’s Nothing Like This”, in 1992, which captured the imagination of soul fans the world over; Stevie Wonder declared himself a fan on first hearing it, and vowed to work with him. His list of collaborators include Erykah Badu and legendary Motown producers Leon Ware and Lamont Dozier. Robert Luis summarises: “Omar is just a hugely influential and talented artist, and importantly he has always been respected by fellow musicians, which is proved by all the people queuing up to collaborate with him.”
Tracklist
01. Lift Off
02. Sing (If You Want It)
03. Be A Man (feat. JC Bentley)
04. Kiss It Right
05. Get It Together
06. Your Mess
07. All For Me (feat. Angie Stone)
08. It’s So…
09. Gimme Sum (Rap Version) (feat. Ashman, Canitbe, Common, Rodney P)
10. Feeling You (feat. Stevie Wonder)
11. Lay It Down (feat. Estelle)
12. I Want It
13. Stylin’ (feat. Angie Stone)
14. Ghana Emotion
15. Gimme Sum (Vocal Version) (feat. Common)
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Omar – Sing (If You Want It) Re Twisted
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
‘Sing (If You Want It) ReTWISTED’ brings together seven stunning reworks of tracks from the classic soul album ‘Sing (If You Want It)’ by soul legend Omar, who recently featured as part of BBC 6Music’s 10th Birthday celebrations. Re-twisted by Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ and musician Scratch Professer, who just so happens to be Omar’s brother, this project is a meeting of minds and souls, and a real gift for fans.
For more info and buy check: www.tru-thoughts.co.uk
Tracklist
01. Sing (If You Want It) (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
02. It’s So (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
03. Ghama Emotion (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
04. Get It Together (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
05. Your Mess (feat. Joker Starr) (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
06. Kiss It Right (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
07. Be a Man feat JC Bentley (Scratch Professer Re-Twist)
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DJ Mitsu the Beats – Beat Installments
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
New stuff from DJ Mitsu the Beats, for more info and buy check: www.jazzysport.com
Tracklist
01. Always Something
02. Cloud 9
03. Change
04. Snow Bunny
05. Steep
06. Slide
07. A Little Piano
08. Silver
09. Masquerade
10. Nightfall
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Ta-ku – D U S T Y Volume 2
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
Another set of dusty instrumentals i had lying around.
Volume 1 still available here : ta-ku.me/album/d-u-s-t-y-volume-1
For more info and buy check: www.ta-ku.me
Tracklist
01. #dusty 20
02. #dusty 21
03. #dusty 22
04. #dusty 23
05. #dusty 24
06. #dusty 25
07. #dusty 26
08. #dusty 27
09. #dusty 28
10. #dusty 29
11. #dusty 30
12. #dusty 31
13. #dusty 32
14. #dusty 33
15. #dusty 34
16. #dusty 35
Freddie Joachim – Keep Lovin
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
first single, “Keep Lovin feat. Carlitta Durand,” off upcoming album, Fiberglass Kisses. b/w remix by Eric Lau. 128kbps quality so buy HQ here > www.freddiejoachim.com
Tracklist
01. Keep Lovin (feat. Carlitta Durand)
02. Keep Lovin (Eric Lau Remix)
Knxwledge – kuntent.EP
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
Ehm…. another one, enjoy! 128kbps quality so buy HQ here > gloof.bandcamp.com
Tracklist
01. Knxwhere
02. Flosh
03. Yawns
04. X’so’S
05. SewManiWais
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Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1967, Soul
After the end of Aretha Franklin’s five year stint on Columbia Records (who tried marketing her as a jazz vocalist), she signed on with Atlantic Records. Produced by music biz veteran Jerry Wexler, Franklin’s Atlantic debut found her flexing creative muscle and making music that forever altered the course of pop and soul. Accompanying herself on piano throughout, Franklin’s powerful and passionate vocals garnered comparisons to Ray Charles, while her blend of R&B, gospel and jazz rightfully earned her the moniker “Queen Of Soul.” (cduniverse)
Personnel: Aretha Franklin (vocals, piano); Chips Moman, Jimmy Johnson (guitar); King Curtis, Charlie Chalmers (tenor saxophone); Willie Bridges (bass saxophone); Melvin Lastie (trumpet, cornet); Dewey “Spooner” Oldham (keyboards); Tommy Cogbill (bass); Gene Chrisman, Roger Hawkins (drums); Carolyn Franklin (background vocals).
thx n.
Tracklist
01. Respect
02. Drown In My Own Tears
03. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
04. Soul Serenade
05. Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream
06. Baby Baby Baby
07. Dr. Feelgood (Love is a Serious Business)
08. Good Times
09. Do Right Woman – Do Right Man
10. Save Me
11. Change Is Gonna Come
12. Respect (Stereo Version)
13. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) (Stereo Version)
14. Do Right Woman – Do Right Man (Stereo Version)
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Jackie McLean – Swing, Swang, Swingin’
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1959, Jazz
Jackie McLean, an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator, who recorded with such Jazz greats as Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins is joined on this album Swing, Swang, Swingin’ with Art Taylor on drums, Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, and Jimmy Garrison on bass and delivers a great session of tunes. Recorded in 1959, this was Jackie’s 2nd album with Blue Note. Includes a swinging version of Cole Porter’s I Love You and a refreshing & lively take on Irving Berlin’s Let’s Face the Music and Dance.
Personnel: Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); Walter Bishop Jr. (piano); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Art Taylor (drums).
Tracklist
01. What’s New
02. Let’s Face The Music And Dance
03. Stablemates
04. I Remember You
05. I Love You
06. I’ll Take Romance
07. 116th And Lenox
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Dinah Washington – Dinah!
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1956, Jazz
One of many fine EmArcy titles Dinah Washington recorded in the ’50s, Dinah! includes a very enjoyable mix of medium-tempo and after-hours vocal numbers. On a handful of cuts, Washington gets into the kind of smoldering and declamatory blues mode she excelled at, especially on “All of Me” and “There’ll Be Some Changes Made.” Showing her versatility, Washington also shines on relatively tame pop numbers, like the album’s waltz-tempo version of “Look to the Rainbow” and an easy strolling “Accent on Youth.” Even here, her vocal power comes through, albeit with the blues phrasing mostly kept under wraps. On “A Cottage for Sale,” Washington seems to harness all her vocal talents, creating a dazzling mix of jazz phrases, dramatic tonal shifts, and bluesy exclamations, all enveloped in a weary and melancholic tone befitting a breakup song. Besides this gem, other standout selections include “More Than You Know” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Hal Mooney provides solid, if not terribly provocative big-band and strings arrangements, with fine solos and obbligato passages coming from former Benny Goodman tenorman George Auld and West Coast jazz luminaries like trombonist Frankie Rosolino and alto saxophonist Herb Geller. Washington’s rhythm section at the time, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Keeter Betts, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, provide stellar rhythmic accompaniment throughout. A top Dinah Washington date, and a fine place to start for newcomers to the singer’s catalog. (allmusic)
Personnel: Etta James (vocals); George Morrow (bass); Keter Betts (bass); Jimmy Cobb (drums); Max Roach (drums); Barry Galbratih (guitar); Junior Mance (piano); Richie Powell (piano); Wynton Kelly (piano); Herb Geller (saxophone alto); Cecil Payne (saxophone baritone); Harold Land (saxophone tenor); Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Clark Terry (trumpet); Clifford Brown (trumpet); Maynard Ferguson (trumpet).
Tracklist
01. Look to the Rainbow
02. Ill Wind
03. A Cottage for Sale
04. All of Me
05. More Than You Know
06. There’ll Be Some Changes Made
07. Goodbye
08. Willow Weep For Me
09. Make Me a Present of You
10. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
11. I Could Have Told You
12. Accent on Youth
13. What Is This Thing Called Love
14. The Show Must Go On
15. Birth of the Blues
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Austin Peralta – Endless Planets
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2011, Jazz
Offspring of a world-renowned skateboarder, a multi-skilled child pianist prodigy, Austin Peralta has already released a handful of records, he is only 20 years of age… a wild talent is upon us. Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder saw the potential and lets him indulge in a strain of cosmic free-jazz in the mould of Sun Ra, Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman. A sound updated with a little help from crew such as The Cinematic Orchestra, Strangeloop amongst others to dizzying effect. (bleep.com)
For more info and buy check: www.brainfeedersite.com
Tracklist
01. Introduction: The Lotus Flower
02. Capricornus
03. The Underwater Mountain Odyssey
04. Ode To Love
05. Interlude
06. Algiers
07. Epilogue: Renaissance Bubbles
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Knxwledge – WrapTaypes.Port2[bootleg]
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012
New from Knxwledge (again), enjoy! 128kbps quality so buy HQ here > gloof.bandcamp.com
Tracklist
01. luhvya[tro]
02. FastBread
03. HalfSteppn[Vodk]
04. KandleWaxd
05. NaymeDrawps
06. FukkaFouline
07. ShowOff
08. KlmDwn[Gonr]
09. DaBadWun
10. MyOwnHands
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Dibia$E – Looney Goons
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2012, Instrumental
DIBIA$E’s newest release is a change in direction away from his better known soulful “Dilla-esque” slightly off-kilter sound. LOONEY GOONS is a unique blend of traditional boom-bap, dirty south trap music, dub-step, edgy electronic undertones laced with familiar hood satire. The release of DIBIA$ES’ LOONEY GOONS will be accompanied by a domestic tour with dates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Stockton, Austin, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Denver in the month of May.
For more info and buy check: www.fatbeats.com – www.10thirtyrecords.com
Tracklist
01. Violence [Intro]
02. Its Liek That
03. Walkin Zombie [Interlude]
04. Omg!!!
05. Goon Bag
06. ClosedCasket [feat. Captain]
07. DonekyKicks
08. Bumps
09. FunkedUp
10. Some Act Right
11. Sickness [Interlude]
12. CookBooks [Master Cheffin]
13. CatchinFades
14. ChatterBox
15. DuckDown
