While outside everything is covered in snow, I thought it’d be nice to shine some light on a warm soulful joint. I’m positive that Dwele needs no introduction, nor does the track he covered here: Dilla’s classic remix of Spacek’s “Eve”. However, I still don’t hear enough people play this tune. Little is known about it, other than that it’s one of many many Dwele tracks that have never officially been released. So just sit back with some hot tea and enjoy!

Dwele – Eve (I Need You)

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written by Deluge \\ tags: cover, detroit, dilla, dwele, eve, frank-dank, spacek

This is the third 7” in a series of 4 featuring tracks taken from the forthcoming “Producer 2″ album set for release in the Autumn. The compilation brings together all the most exciting elements around today from Hip Hop, electronica and beyond in the post – Dilla generation.

This 7” features Devonwho, a member of the klipmode label collective. Devon is a regular guest at Gaslamp Killer’s Low End Theory session in L.A, plays at various jams across the west coast and has recently releaed his first album entitled “Thumbtracks”. He cites major influences as Jneiro Jarel alongside Dam-Funk and listening to his music, particularly “Nimbus”, that is very evident. On the flip is ”ZX81” from D Bridge, the man behind Exit Records, the producer of numerous drum & bass classics for labels like BC, Soul:r and Renegade Hardware and coproducer of the semial Spacek album, Hi-Tek Vintage on K7. Check it out at Fat City. The 7″ drops at the end of this month and the album will drop around the same time or early December.

Devonwho – Nimbus

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written by nilez \\ tags: compilation, d bride, dam funk, devonwho, exit records, gaslamp killer, hi-tek vintage, jneiro jarel, klipm0de, klipmode, los angeles, low end theory, nimbus, producer 2, producer no. 2, spacek, thumbtracks, zx81

Dj/Producer/Radio Journalist & Independent A&R Jay Scarlett has been collecting music since the age of 15. Mainly started collecting classic hip-hop from Run DMC to Nucleus then went on to expansive soulful recordings.

His soul interest developed into more of a broad spectrum of music from the early 90´s branching out into house and early Detroit music such as Mr. Fingers, Kevin Saunderson, Ten City then into more soulful house which lead back around to soul and hip hop.

Jay got involved in pirates & internet radio Pure DM back in 95 and went on to have residency’s at the Bass Clef (Blue Note), Jazz Café, rock Café & WKD in Camden, UK and developed musical ties with most of the UK music scene thru the jam sessions (one dj and band concept) that was one of the first sessions to incorporate this kind of interaction. ??

Jay’s first recordings were in 2000 for One Dot Zero Presentation & Book Sneaker Size Isn’t Everything, also contributed a composition for the first UK Global Hip Hop Album Collaboration
(Speaking in Tongues). Developing ties with Morgan Zarate & Steve Spacek in the early 90´s Jay became aided tour manager/Dj for the group Spacek/Sound system & later Touring in several countries around the world.

Presently residing in Munich Jay has several residencies as well as supporting a lot of the main international acts flowing thru Munich plus a Show on The Biggest Japanese/Worldwide Internet Station Samurai FM “Ampsoul Generation”. Which he uses to bridge the gap between bedroom novice producers and rising vocal artists in all scenes of present music.

In 2007 Jay Compiled & contributed a Track (love music) released on Beat Dimensions Vol 1 Compilation to critical acclaim Featuring artists that have now gone on to sign with legendary labels Warp as well as other outer national indie labels triggering a new perspective & focus on  “The beat” generation also Reebok Lifestyles compilation 1 bringing together the best in established and up & coming artists from around the globe & Vol 2. Is on its way for circulation June July 2008. Now researching For L.A Label Poo Bah Compilation (Beat Bugz). & HMV Compilation Japan Also working on a self produced full-length album.

2 tracks from Jay’s playlist.. 

Le N_KO – Anxious

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00Genesis – Cheddar Puff Dreams

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: 00genesis, ampsoul, beat dimensions, jay scarlett, le n_ko, morgan zarate, munich, poo bah, samurai fm, spacek