Eric & Guilty On A Detroit Mission:
Been a while since we heard of London’s Eric Lau, but after his “Quadrivium” project he’s now back with a brand new single, “The Mission”, featuring Detroit’s finest Guilty Simpson. We’ve got an early stream for you guys, but do not forget to visit the Kilawatt Bandcamp page on Friday to purchase this one! There’s also going to be a remix out from Georgia Anne Muldrow, but more on that later.
Eric Lau – The Mission Ft. Guilty Simpson [112kbps]
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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from José James. Tomorrow he’s releasing a brand new song entitled “Trouble”which was recorded live at the AllSaints Basement Sessions in London. Also peep some fly video footage of this live recording while your at it. The song was written by José James and Scott Jacoby with Takuya Kuroda on the horns and there’s also a remix out by Oh No! Grab the live version on  or click HERE to get the remix version.
José James – Trouble
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Jose James – Trouble (Oh No Remix)
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It’s not often that I come across a new jazz artist that really captures me, but 28 year old London based Zara McFarlane definitely is one of them. Recently signed to Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings, Zara is releasing her full length LP “Until Tomorrow” on October 10th. Apart from tracks off the previously self released “Until Tomorrow EP” it includes new original material as well as 2 covers of tracks by the late Harry Whitaker. As said above the album is set to be released on October 10th, but you can pre order it here. For more on Zara McFarlane visit her Facebook page.
Zara McFarlane – Blossom Tree [112kbps]
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UK’s funk heavyweight ARP 101 has just released his latest “U/Groove” EP on Eglo Records and it’s a banger! This EP has a third track on there called “True” that I wanted you to hear. Some straight sick modern funk jams on this baby with those distinctive vocoder melodies. London is putting modern funk on the map with this release fo sho! Make sure you buy this one at your local vinyl spot or order it HERE via Rush Hour.
ARP 101 – True (snippet)
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Wasn’t quite sure if I should post this one or not, but whenever something gives me goosebumps I just go with my gut feeling. London singer/songwriter/cellist Ayanna released her new EP entitled “Truthfully” yesterday. Honestly this sent chills down my spine even though it’s not a style of music I would normally listen to. Ayanna wrote and arranged all songs herself, but got a little help on the productional side from Marc Mac (4hero). The song that stood out for me was “Let Me Go” with Robert Mitchell on piano. This gorgeous EP is available HERE.
Ayanna – Let Me Go Ft. Robert Mitchell
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Eglo Records just put up a nice new summerjam from Fatima and Funkineven ahead of their forthcoming joint EP which is currently being finished. Check out the free download of ‘Yellow Sound’ on the Eglo Records website.
FUNKINEVENFATIMA – Yellow Sound
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I missed this new Black Einstein instrumental album last week. Nice bundle of free beats that goes by the name of “Brain’s Beats” for your listening pleasure. I’m enjoying “Real People” right now…you do the same and grab the free download!
Black Einstein – Real People [left click]
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Quite weird we never did a post about Ben Jones before. Always knew he was responsible for some great productions, but I just discovered some new gems he produced. Hadn’t heard this Leon King song before that goes by the name of “Fresh”. What ever happened to Leon….where you at bro? Also hadn’t heard this crazy nice Ben Jones remix of Matti Roots‘ track “OCD” before. Don’t know if they are still in the demo-fase, but these need to find their way out into the world if you ask me!
Leon King – Fresh
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Matti Roots – OCD (Ben Jones Remix)
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I know I’m kinda late with this one, but I had to write something about this beautiful “Daybreak” album from London-based musician Hamish Balfour. It’s really an amazing Jazz album of trio pieces with guest vocals from Erik Rico and Tommy Ludgate on Hamster Records. I hope you all enjoy “Believe” just as much as I’m enjoying it right now. Go ahead and buy yourself a copy on …it’s mad cheap!
Hamish Balfour – Believe Ft. Erik Rico [112kbps]
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London’s vocalist Stac returns with fifteen remixes on her new “Turn That Light Out: The Remixes/Vol. Two” album. Honestly I’m not feeling this remix album at all accept for Kidkanevil‘s remix that is. Might just be a London thing I’m not supposed to get or something. Anyways..didn’t want to keep this one song from you all, cuz I’m kinda digging her vocals with his production.
Stac – All Or Nothing (Kidkanevil Remix)
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