AFTA-1 and Nikko Gray team up once more for another sexy EP. Still waiting for miss Nikko and Manuel to come to Amsterdam, but all in due time. Head over to their Bandcamp to purchase this EP or to give the entire project a listen.

AFTA-1 & Nikko Gray – Words We Dance [128kbps]

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The vision for AFTA-1‘s latest “F O R M” release, was to transcend the idea of being a “producer” and really any title that we as creators limit ourselves to. True love for art lies in the freedom to exist and create freely through whatever medium feels right. To acknowledge that the only boundaries ever present, are the ones we put up ourselves. F O R M, like LOVE, is infinite. That being true, Manuel was inspired to create a piece of art inclusive of more than one sensory dimension. Something to see, something to touch, something to keep, a physical interpretation of the same LOVE energy that created the music. Enjoy, ▲❍▼❏ and BUY!

AFTA-1 – Brooklyn Sunset

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AFTA-1 – Become Still

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Whilst cruisin’ past the GAS’D website, I came across this lovely Valentine’ss Day joint from AFTA-1 & Nikko Gray called “Chemical Reaction”. One ▲❍▼❏ to Manuel, Imani and Nikko for keeping it fresh and lovely!

AFTA-1 x Nikko – Chemical Reaction

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To end the year properly, we came up with the idea to sum up 2009 and let ya’ll know what we thought was epic and who ya’ll slept on. We would like to thank you all for staying loyal to the movement called Moovmnt and 2010 has a lot of newness in store for you. Our brand new website will launch early Januari, the Moovmnt Sampler releases will be dropping like hotcakes and Moovmnt TV is coming up.

Our Belgian homeboy Azer did a 2009 mix and it goes hard as you might guess. It’s a selection of some of his favorite tracks released in 2009. It was broadcasted on December 30, 2009 in the Laid Back Show on FM Brussel. Happy new year and see you on the flipside.

Azer – Some Favorites From 2009

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Now on to the Best of 2009…

The Best Albums of 2009
1. Shafiq Husayn – En’ A-Free-Ka
2. Robert Glasper – Double Booked
3. Dam-Funk – Toeachizown
4. SA-Ra – Nuclear Evolution
5. Fashawn – Boy Meets World

Best Internet Released (Free) Album 2009
1. Freddie Joachim – Getaway
2. Zo! – …Just Visiting Too
3. Dom Kennedy – FutureStreet/DrugSounds

Best Remix 2009
1. Boom Clap Bachelors – Tiden Flyver (AFTA-1 Remix)
2. Shafiq Husayn – Cheeba Feat Bilal (Nottz Remix)
3. Computer Jay – Maintain (Mike Slott ReWerk)

Most Likely to Blow Up In 2010
1. Fatima
2. Master Blazter (Dam-Funk, Computer Jay & J1)
3. TiRon

Best Record Label 2009
1. Plug Research
2. Stones Throw
3. Hyperdub

Best B-side
Shafiq – Jam 101 & SA-RA Creative Partners – Love Czars II (draw)

Best Newcomer 2009
Floating Points

Best Video 2009
Ethan Goldhammer – In the Pocket (Rhodes & Moog Light Paint)

Best Summer Jam 2009
Frank Nitt – Love

Most Slept On Album 2009
Tony Ozier – Aural Penetration

Best Movement 2009
GAS’D – ▲❍▼❏
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Straight from Twitter we bring to you a long overdue combo. Mr. Jesse Boykins and Afta-1 together on a track. Loving the “Amorous” Love Mix and I’m sure you will love it too. We still keep on spreading the ▲❍▼❏

Jesse Boykins III – Amorous (Afta-1 Love Mix)

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Now in case you haven’t heard…it’s all L.O.V.E. between GAS’D, AFTA-1 and MOOVMNT. The heavily anticipated “Love Suite Pt.2″ by AFTA-1 – which features a vary of pieces from the fall/summer collection of GAS’D – is coming to a MOOVMNT near you real soon. Check out a little preview of the Love Suite Pt.2 below and don’t you just love that cutie Malia for making a heart shape with her hands! Forgot to add that you can follow GAS’D on Twitter too.

AFTA-1 – Love Suite Pt.2 (Naked Edit)

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