Thursday, September 30, 2010

VA - Let the Groove Move You: 20 Modern Funk Anthems (2006)




More info: www.freestylerecords.co.uk

Track list:
1. Bamboos & Alice Russell - Step It Up (3:33)
2. Cookin' On 3 Burners - Cressy St Breakdown (4:15)
3. Breakestra - Got To Let Me Know (3:26)
4. Poets Of Rhythm - More Mess On My Thing (4:03)
5. Quantic Soul Orchestra & Alice Russell - Pushin On (3:16)
6. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Genuine (3:53)
7. Orasio Garcia & Young Musicians Aware - Outer Space (4:17)
8. Marva Whitney - I Am What I Am (4:36)
9. Speedometer - At The Speakeasy (3:14)
10. New Mastersounds - Give Me A Minute (3:01)
11. Boogaloo Investigators - Let's Work A While (3:30)
12. Quartertones - Caffeine (3:24)
13. Limp Twins - Another Day In The Life Of Mr Jones (3:11)
14. Budos Band - Budos Theme (3:05)
15. Soul Snatchers - Get Yourself Together (3:13)
16. Kashmere Stage Band - Superstrut (6:38)
17. Apples - Attention (3:34)
18. Clarence Foster & The Internal - Fry Chicken In Your Hotpants (1:45)
19. Natural Self & Alice Russell - I Don't Need This Trouble (3:59)
20. Naomi Davis - Wind Your Clock (5:06)

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Following on from last years hugely popular 'Stay On The Groove ' compilation of modern funk anthems, 'Let The Groove Move You ' picks up where the last left off with 20 more slices of funk made to make you move your butt. As with the first compilation, all of the tracks are written and performed by bands in the modern funk scene: those who are not just re-living but also re-defining the funk sound for a new generation.All the big hitters are present - Quantic Soul Orchestra, Breakestra, The Bamboos, Poets Of Rhythm, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and The New Mastersounds alongside lesser known artists such as Natural Self (Tru Thoughts/Breakin Bread), The Budos Band, Cookin' On 3 Burners, The Soul Snatchers and the Limp Twins.As well as the above, there are also a number of exclusives: making their appearance on CD for the first time. James Brown's legendary soul sister Marva Whitney comes correct with the amazing 'I Am What I Am': amazingly still sounding only 20 years old! Canada's Quartertones drop a sleazy slice of carchase funk: with UK b-boy DJ Format applying the brakes on the remix. You will also find the rarer-than-hens-teeth 'Wind Your Clock' by Naomi Davis: only 10 copies of this track exist as it was never commercially released: what a killer!

VA - The Brazilian Funk Experience: Patrick Forge Presents Rare Grooves


VA - The Brazilian Funk Experience: Patrick Forge Presents Rare Grooves from the EMI & Odeon Vaults 1968-1980

Tracklist:

01. Meirelles - No Baixo Do Sepateiro (3:16)
02. Os Devaneios - Embalo Diferente (3:28)
03. Som Tres - Homenagem A Mongo (4:24)
04. Elza Soares - Chove Chuva (2:04)
05. Marcos Valle - Garra (2:58)
06. Dóris Monteiro - Maita (2:56)
07. Claudia - Baoba (3:25)
08. Djavan - Nereci (3:22)
09. Claudio Jorge - Trem Da Central (3:01)
10. João Donato - Cala Boca Menino (2:23)
11. Simone - Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser (2:19)
12. Alaide Costa - Catavento (2:43)
13. 14 Bis - Bola De Meia, Bola De Gude (2:56)
14. Djavan - Aquele Um (3:06)
15. Elis Regina - Sai Dessa (2:11)
16. Dóris Monteiro - Se E Questao De Adeus Alte Logo (2:41)
17. Joyce - Banana (4:17)
18. Marcelo - Algo No Ar (4:06)
19. Toninho Horta - Aquelas Coisas Todas (Sanguessuga) (5:30)
20. Evinha - Que Bandeira (2:28)


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Compiled by UK DJ Patrick Forge, The Brazilian Funk Experience hooks into Patrick's personal love affair with the funky 70s Brazilian sound, digging deeper than deep into the respected EMI Odeon Label. Here he presents 20 solid gold Brazilian nuggets, most as rare as hen's teeth and on CD for the first time. Strangely every melody and jazz break sounds sooo familiar... might just be you've heard it on a radio show or at a club round London town. And it might just have been Patrick or one of his followers that was spinning tunes behind the decks at the time. So people, get on your Rio shoes and enjoy the grooves.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Bar-Kays - Propositions (1982)



Artist: Bar-Kays
Title Of Album: Propositions
Year Of Release: 1982
Genre: Disco/Funk
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 192kbps
Total Time: 39:22
Total Size: 55MB

Tracklist:

01 Propositions
02 Tripping Out
03 Anticipation
04 Busted
05 Do It (Let Me See You Shake)
06 She Talks To Me With Her Body
07 I Can't Believe You're Leaving Me
08 You Made A Change In My Life


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Bar-Kays - Contagious 1987


Artist: Bar-Kays
Title Of Album: Contagious
Year Of Release: 1987
Genre: Dance/Funk
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 192kbps
Total Time: 45:04
Total Size: 62MB

Tracklist:

1 Certified True
2 Don't Hang Up
3 Many Mistakes
4 Freak City USA
5 Contagious
6 Something In The Air
7 This Could Be The Night
8 Time Out
9 Touch


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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bar-Kays - Too Hot To Stop (1976)


Artist: Bar-Kays
Title Of Album: Too Hot To Stop
Year Of Release: 1976
Label: Mercury
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 34:45
Total Size: 86MB (Covers)


Tracklist:

01. Too Hot To Stop (Part 1) (6:27)
02. Cozy (3:31)
03. Bang, Bang (Stick'em Up) (3:44)
04. Spellbound (5:04)
05. Shake Your Rump To The Funk (3:49)
06. You're So Sexy (3:48)
07. Summer Of Our Love (4:22)
08. Whitehouseorgy (4:00)


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VA - Stax Funk (Get Up And Get Down) 1998


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Stax Funk (Get Up And Get Down)
Year Of Release: 1998
Label: Ace Records
Genre: Soul, Funk
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 60:21
Total Size: 144MB (Covers)


Tracklist:

01. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
02. Dynamic Soul Machine - Moving On
03. Fat Larry's Band - Castle Of Joy
04. Sho Nuff - Funkasize You
05. Sons Of Slum - What Goes Around (Must Come Around)
06. Bar-Kays - Holy Ghost
07. Dramatics, The - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
08. Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft
09. Inez Foxx - Circuits Overloaded
10. Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - The Dryer (Part 1)
11. Fat Larry's Band - FLB
12. Mar-Keys, The - Black
13. Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff
14. Dramatics, The - Get Up And Get Down


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Friday, September 24, 2010

The Holmes Brothers - Righteous! The Essential Collection (2006)


1. Got Myself Together - 4:54
2. Promised Land - 3:34
3. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - 6:32
4. Fannie Mae - 3:19
5. The New And Improved Me - 3:55
6. I Surrender All - 4:44
7. Train Song - 2:56
8. None But The Righteous - 5:58
9. Dashboard Bar - 3:44
10. Don't Spare Your Sword - 6:09
11. I've Been A Loser - 3:21
12. Please Don't Hurt Me - 4:19
13. The Final Round - 2:51
14. There Goes My Everything - 5:55
15. There's A Train - 3:55
16. And I Love Her - 4:50
17. Walk In The Light - 3:15


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Andy Breslau described the Holmes Brothers' music as "gospel-infused doo wop funk," which pretty much captures the spirit and synthesis of their style. Combining old R&B, soul, and gospel, brothers Sherman and Wendell Holmes along with Popsy Dixon create a rich sound filled with lovely harmony. The intensity of the group's studio performances evokes a live feel, offering an inkling of what their performances at Lynch's in Manhattan must have sounded like during the '80s. Righteous! collects almost 75 minutes of material from the group's four Rounder albums, beginning with In the Spirit in 1990 and ending with Promised Land in 1997. The album kicks off with a bit of electric blues topped with a healthy dose of soul on "Got Myself Together," a song that jumps out of the gate at a gallop and holds to a steady gait for five minutes. Gospel-drenched pieces like "Promised Land," complete with electric guitar, will have non-believers singing along, while classics like "There Goes My Everything" combine classic soul with a touch of country. One also wouldn't want to miss the Holmes Brothers' takes on Tom Waits' "Train Song" and the Beatles' "And I Love Her." Breslau's liner notes, which travel back to the Holmes Brothers' residency at Lynch's, are both edifying and fun to read. While all of the albums the Holmes Brothers recorded for Rounder are worthy efforts, Righteous! offers a solid introduction to anyone who has missed out on their wonderful music.

Hiram Bullock - Too Funky 2 Ignore (2006)



Artist: Hiram Bullock
Title Of Album: Too Funky 2 Ignore
Label: BHM Productions
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Jazz-Funk / R&B
Format: mp3, VBR
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 63:25 min
Total Size: 93.9 Mb
http://www.myspace.com/hirambullock

Tracklist:
1. Give 'Em the Rock (4:23)
2. Everything U Do (4:26)
3. Mr. Brown (5:41)
4. You're Not What U Seem (6:01)
5. If You Don't Mean It Don't Say It (4:33)
6. Too Funky 2 Ignore (5:39)
7. Shine the Light (4:01)
8. Get in That Kitchen (And Make Me Some Chicken) (4:55)
9. Hang All Night (5:24)
10. Gimme the Night (5:24)
11. Quiero el Soy y la Playa (7:04)
12. Missin' U Tonight (5:54)

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Over the course of his career – from his run with the Brecker Brothers to various stints as a hired gun for everyone from Gil Evans and David Sanborn to Miles Davis – Hiram Bullock has earned a reputation as a bona fide guitar hero. Known best as a giant of jazz fusion, Bullock has been developing his skills as a songwriter all along. "Too Funky 2 Ignore" demonstrates just how accomplished he has become at the craft. Features special guests Randy Brecker, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Will Lee and other favorites.

Boosty Collins - The Best Of Bootsy (1994)


Artist: Boosty Collins
Title Of Album: The Best Of Bootsy
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Warner Bros.
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 01:16:05
Total Size: 176MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby (6:49)
02. Stretchin' Out (In A Rubber Band) (6:50)
03. The Pinocchio Theory (6:07)
04. Hollywood Squares (6:12)
05. I'd Rather Be With You (4:46)
06. Bootzilla (5:36)
07. What So Never The Dance (3:58)
08. Can't Stay Away (5:24)
09. Jam Fan (Hot) (3:50)
10. Mug Push (3:50)
11. Body Slam! (6:24)
12. Scenery (3:57)
13. Vanish In Our Sleep (5:46)
14. Psychoticbumpschool "Live" (6:36)


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Friday, September 17, 2010

Quinteto Violado - Quinteto Violado (1972)



01. Asa Branca (Luis Gonzaga / Humberto Teixeira)
02. Freviola (Marcelo Melo)
03. Sant'ana (Fernando Filizola)
04. Reflexo (Luciano Pimentel / Fernando Filizola / Toinho Alves)
05. Imagens do Recife ( Deda / Marcelo Melo / Toinho Alves)
06. Ciranda de Roda (Marcelo Melo / Toinho Alves)
07. Baião da Garoa (Luis Gonzaga / Hervé Cordovil )
08. Acauã (Zé Dantas)
09. Marcha nativa dos índios Quirirís ( Toinho Alves / Marcelo Melo)
10. Vozes da seca (Zé Dantas / Luis Gonzaga )
11. Agreste (Fernando Filizola / Sando )
12. Grilo, e Nara Leão (CD bônus track )
13. Pinga Fogo , e Nara Leão (CD bônus track )


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This is Quinteto Violado (1972), for Philips. Quinteto Violado music brings elements of the Brazilian Northeast region and folklore, blended with elements of the pop culture from the big cities. Their recording career spans more than 30 years with approximately 40 albums recorded in Brazil and overseas.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Jorge Ben - Negro e Lindo (Remastered) (1971/2009)


Tracklist:

01. Rita Jeep (3:04)
02. Porque e Proibido Pisar Na Grama (4:57)
03. Cassius Marcelo Clay (3:45)
04. Cigana (3:16)
05. Zula (2:58)
06. Negro e Lindo (3:04)
07. Comanche (2:57)
08. Que Maravilha (4:07)
09. Maria Domingas (3:41)
10. Palomaris (3:04)

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Samba, Afro-Cuban jazz, or was it bossa nova? No sooner has the infectious mix of styles of Brazilian music begun its whirlwind around your ears than you start to lose your grip on the terminology. The Afro Samba, yet another Brazilian variant, which the singer Jorge Ben established during the rhythmic merry-go-round of the ‘60s and ‘70s, completes the cycle of confusion. Yet those who have heard “Mas Que Nada,” that huge hit for which artists such as Sergio Mendes and Dizzy Gillespie have recorded cover versions, will know the man behind this album, at least by name. Ben’s compositions and arrangements can only be compared to those of Jobim or Mendes in a rudimentary sense.

The Nite-Liters - A-Nal-Y-Sis (1973/2009)


The Nite-Liters - A-Nal-Y-Sis (1973/2009)

Tracklist:

01. Serenade For A Jive Turkey (04:54)
02. Anything Goes (02:45)
03. The Happy Hooker (04:21)
04. Craaaashing (02:29)
05. Damn (03:47)
06. Valdez In The Country (02:48)
07. Drumology (07:38)
08. Cowboy (04:46)
09. Excuse Me While I Do My Thing (02:56)
10. Pee-Foul (02:51)

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The Nite Liters were a legendary funky combo that provided the backing for some of New Birth's best albums – but on their own, they were even funkier, and had a sound that was part JBs, part Meters, and all funky! This album may well be the group's best – their last for RCA, and a set that really has them honing their edge incredibly. The drums are amazing, the keyboards great, and the horns have this quality that's both complex, yet right on the money – making for a richness in sound that really sets the group apart from their contemporaries. A few singers from The New Birth provide chorus vocals on a few tracks – but most of the set is instrumental, and the record's one we'd gladly stack next to our Meters albums on Josie or JBs classics on People.

VA - Mirage Records Soul & Funk Collection Vol 1 (2008)


VA - Mirage Records Soul & Funk Collection Vol 1 (2008)

Tracklist:

1. The System - This Is For You (Long Vocal Version)
2. Anthony Franklin - Hot Number (Vocal 12" Mix)
3. Fonzi Thornton - I Work For A Livin
4. Roz Ryan - Boy where Have you Been (Long Vocal Version)
5. T.S. Monk - Fantasy
6. Ingram - D.J.'s Delight
7. First Love - Things Are Not The Same (without You) - (Vocal Long Version)
8. Carl Weathers - You Ought To Be With Me
9. Nile Rodgers - Yum Yum
10. Carly Simon - Why (Vocal 12")
11. The M-Zee Band - bop Box (Long 12" Version)
12. Stroke - You Are The One (Tony Humphries Mix)
13. The Future - Nuclear Holocaust (12" Version)

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A cool collection of 80s groovers from the legendary Mirage Records – a relatively short-lived imprint, but home to some real classics from back in the day! The Mirage approach was a crucial step in the post-disco years – a way of bringing some leaner sounds to the dancefloor by picking up on the best funk and club elements of the time – yet also fusing the whole groove into some soulful leads that often put Mirage right in the middle of the mainstream too!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

" Os Gênios "


Os Gêmeos

Os Gêmeos são uma dupla de irmãos gêmeos idênticos grafiteiros de São Paulo, nascidos em 1974, cujos nomes reais são Otávio e Gustavo Pandolfo. Formados em desenho de comunicação pela Escola Técnica Estadual Carlos da Campos, começaram a pintar grafites em 1987 no bairro em que cresceram, o Cambuci, e gradualmente tornaram-se uma das influências mais importantes na cena paulistana, ajudando a definir um estilo brasileiro de grafite.

Os trabalhos da dupla estão presentes em diferentes cidades dos Estados Unidos, Inglaterra, Alemanha, Grécia, Cuba, entre outros países. Os temas vão de retratos de família à crítica social e política; o estilo formou-se tanto pelo hip hop tradicional como pela pichação.

Em 22 de maio de 2008, executaram a pintura da fachada da Tate Modern, de Londres, para a exposição Street Art, juntamente com o grafiteiro brasileiro Nunca, o grupo Faile, de Nova York; JR, de Paris; Blu, da Itália; e Sixeart, de Barcelona.

Herbie Hancock - Thrust (1974)




Artist: Herbie Hancock
Title Of Album: Thrust
Year Of Release: 1974
Label: Columbia
Genre: Jazz, Fusion
Quality: APE / Mp3
Bitrate: Lossless / CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 38:50
Total Size: 186MB / 96MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

1. Palm Grease 10:38
2. Actual Proof 9:42
3. Butterfly 11:18
4. Spank-A-Lee 7:12

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Herbie Hancock — Keyboards
Bennie Maupin — Clarinet (Bass), Flute (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)
Paul Jackson — Bass
Mike Clark — Drums
Oren Waters — Vocals
Bill Summers — Percussion

"The follow-up to the breakthrough Headhunters album was virtually as good as its wildly successful predecessor: an earthy, funky, yet often harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated tour de force. There is only one change in the Headhunters lineup — swapping drummer Harvey Mason for Mike Clark — and the switch results in grooves that are even more complex. Hancock continues to reach into the rapidly changing high-tech world for new sounds, most notably the metallic sheen of the then-new ARP string synthesizer which was already becoming a staple item on pop and jazz-rock records. Again, there are only four long tracks, three of which ("Palm Grease," "Actual Proof," "Spank-A-Lee") concentrate on the funk, with plenty of Hancock's wah-wah clavinet, synthesizer textures and effects, and electric piano ruminations that still venture beyond the outer limits of post-bop. The change-of-pace is one of Hancock's loveliest electric pieces, "Butterfly," a match for any tune he's written before or since, with shimmering synth textures and Bennie Maupin soaring on soprano (Hancock would re-record it 20 years later on Dis Is Da Drum, but this is the one to hear). This supertight jazz-funk quintet album still sounds invigorating a quarter of a century later."

The Bossa Nova Modern Quartet - Bossa Nova Jazz Samba (1963)


Artist: The Bossa Nova Modern Quartet
Title Of Album: Bossa Nova Jazz Samba
Year Of Release: 1963
Label: Musidisc subsidiary
Genre: Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Total Time: 00:29:34
Total Size: 70 MB (+3%)

The Bossa Nova Modern Quartet, an obscure group assembled by Sinter in the early 60's. Obscure no more, now we have this album taken from the original master tapes, never made public before this post. (Courtesy, Caetano Rodrigues.) The sound is 100% clean and musicians -- Jorginho (sax, flute), Plinio (drums), Luiz Marinho (bass) and Claudio das Neves (vibraphone) -- play beatufully.

Tracklist

01 - Bossa Nova Jazz Samba (Ed Lincoln)
02 - Brincando Gostei (Waltel / Orlandivo)
03 - Fim de Semana Em Eldorado (Johnny Alf)
04 - Sambette N° 3 (Ed Lincoln)
05 - Chora Tua Tristeza (Oscar Castro Neves / Luvercy Fiorini)
06 - Corcovado (Tom Jobim)
07 - Garota de Ipanema (Tom Jobim)
08 - Do Jeito Que a Gente Quer (Ed Lincoln)
09 - Vira Lata (Orlandivo / Roberto Jorge)
10 - Reduíno (Waltel)


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Sfonx - Like A Monkey (2010)


Artist: Sfonx
Title Of Album: Like A Monkey
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: Mvs Distibution
Genre: Funk / Soul
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 40:56
Total Size: 61.06 MB

Tracklist

1. Happy People (3:43)
2. Like A Monkey (3:49)
3. Cocoon (4:23)
4. Deep Breath (4:26)
5. Everything You've Got (3:15)
6. Behind The Glasses (3:34)
7. Babbles Of Voices (4:06)
8. Time For Fever (4:39)
9. Nursery (4:02)
10. Speed Dating (4:59)


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VA - Bombay The Hard Way: Guns, Cars and Sitars (1999)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: ombay The Hard Way: Guns, Cars and Sitars
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Motel Records
Genre: Funk, Hip Hop, Indian
Quality: 192kbs
Total Time: 00:49:43
Total Size: 68mb


Collection of luxury to those of the early Indian films 70 - crazy patchwork of funk, surf, psychedelia and disco go-go rhythms - powerful percussion section (drums Slaughter added Josh Davis (Dj Shadow)), inconsolable sitar, lots of original wind instruments - all kitch is filled with phrases in Hindi that adds exoticism.


Tracks:

1 Bombay 405 Miles 2:13
2 The Good, the Bad and the Chutney 4:06
3 My Guru 4:11
4 Ganges a Go-Go 1:59
5 The Great Gambler 3:17
6 Professor Pyarelal 3:54
7 Fists of Curry 3:55
8 Punjabis, Pimps & Players 3:04
9 Inspector Jay from Dehli 5:56
10 Satchidananda 3:07
11 Theme from Don 2:45
12 Fear of a Brown Planet 1:40
13 Uptown Bollywood Nights 2:31
14 Kundans Hideout 3:24
15 Swami Safari 2:15


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Personnel:

All music composed, arranged, and conducted by Kalyanji & Anandji Shah
Nana Simopoulos - Sitar
Dan “The Automator” Nakamura – Producer / Remixer
Josh “DJ Shadow” Davis – Additional Drums

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

VA - Sister Bossa Vol. 6 (2006)


Artist: VA
Title: Sister Bossa Vol. 6
Label: Irma Records
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Bossa Nova, Chillout, Latin
Quality: VBR kbps
Playtime: 143:20 min
Size: 225 Mb

TRACKLIST

CD 1

1 JPG feat. Sereia - Vem (Nick Layne club mix)
02 M Swift feat. Arcoiris - Swifty (Fake reprise)
03 12 Fingers feat. Viviane Cruz - Glassol (Agoria Rhythm Soulflower remix)
04 Bossa Nostra feat. Silvia Donati - Dorival
05 Soul Quality Quartet - Toda Tercafeira
06 Sirius B - O Sol Nascer
07 Bella Donna - Brazillian Beat
08 Sicania Soul - Sorriso Do Universo
09 Arcoiris - Volta Par Mar (M Swift remix)
10 Japan Iris feat. Diego - Sushi Or Something
11 Cargo - Seasons
12 De Souza - Garota Brasilera

Cd 2


01 Riovolt - Brisa
02 Dirty Worx feat. Barbara Mendez - Belly Dancer
03 Kaleidoscopio - Tem Que Valer (Bora Bora remix)
04 Brisa - Place In The Sun
05 Helen Cristina - Nossa Historia
06 DJ Rodriguez - Nao Para
07 Le Berry - Felicidad
08 Cris Delano - Felicidade
09 South Park - Sister Tata
10 United Peace Voices - Michel Rimpoche (DAT remix)
11 Claude Monnet presents Monica Nogueira - Bahia Groove (Pastaboys main mix)


12 LTJ Xperience - Bossa Du Maron

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VA - Tru Thoughts Compilation (2010)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Tru Thoughts Compilation
Year Of Release: 06 Sep 2010
Label: Tru Thoughts
Genre: Funk, Soul, Future Jazz, Lo-Fi, Downtempo
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: VBR kbps
Total Size: 102 mb (+5%rec)

Tracklist

1. Quantic & His Combo Barbaro - The Dreaming Mind (Part 1) (04:35)
2. Kylie Auldist - In A Week In A Day (Ashley Beedle's Streetsoul Edit) (06:31)
3. Flevans - Lay Back Feat. Sarah Scott (Regal Mix) (04:30)
4. Belleruche - The Itch (Acoustic Version) (03:37)
5. Bonobo - Kota (05:24)
6. Quantic - Time Is The Enemy (03:41)
7. TM Juke - Pencils For Dolphins (05:49)
8. Nostalgia 77 - Quiet Dawn feat. Beth Rowley (Bonobo Mix) (07:08)
9. Natural Self - The Rising feat. Andreya Triana (Broken Keys Remix) (03:29)
10. Kinny - Afro Love Forest Feat. Hint (04:13)
11. Milez Benjiman - Chop That Wood (05:40)
12. Lizzy Parks - Forever And A Day (Eric Lau Remix) (03:20)
13. The Bamboos - I Don't Wanna Stop (Acoustic Version) (03:47)
14. Alice Russell - Sweet Is The Air Feat. Natureboy (04:47)
15. Stonephace feat. Adrian Utley (Portishead) - Yellow Brick Road (07:21)

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Bringing together some of the most popular songs on the Tru Thoughts catalogue and a sprinkling of timeless instrumentals, from world-respected acts including Quantic, Bonobo, Alice Russell, Nostalgia 77, Belleruche, Hot 8 Brass Band and Stonephace (featuring the Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley), the compilation is packed with quality. Alongside these Tru Thoughts signings, past and present, you’ll also find an impressive roll call of guest artists, including rising UK soul singer of the moment Andreya Triana (Ninja Tune); BRIT nominated blues/jazz singer Beth Rowley (Universal),whose 2009 debut album went Top 10 in the UK charts; and remixer Ashley Beedle. In addition to the musical pedigree on offer here, the Tru Thoughts Compilation’s striking cover artwork features the painting, ‘Destiny’, by the rising US-based street artist René Gagnon, making for an all-round irresistible physica package, all for roughly the price of a couple of single track downloads. A fantastic introduction to the label for the uninitiated, and a handy bonus buy for those in the know, the aim is to re-emphasise the satisfaction and value that can be found in the legal purchase of good quality music, with the obvious bonus of introducing a new set of music lovers to the oeuvre of Tru Thoughts.

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Afro Elements - It Remains To Be Seen (2008)


Artist: Afro Elements
Title Of Album: It Remains To Be Seen
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Freestyle
Genre: Nu-Jazz / Funk / Soul
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 256 kbps
Tracks: 15
Total Time: 01:17:07
Total Size: 140 MB
WebSite: AfroElements.com

Tracklist:

01. Think - Afro Elements, Heidi Vogel (5:40)
02. It Remains to Be Seen (6:02)
03. Ju Ju (4:16)
04. Things You Do - Afro Elements, Gerry Williams (6:47)
05. Latinspiration - Afro Elements, Heidi Vogel (4:51)
06. Volcano (5:18)
07. Afrolude... (1:13)
08. Four Letter Word (6:18)
09. Lift Your Life - Afro Elements, Benny Diggs, (5:31)
10. Volcano [Raydio Mix] - Afro Elements, Jeff Lorber (4:10)
11. Chocolat - Afro Elements, Gerry Williams (5:06)
12. Stop You're Killing Me (3:34)
13. Casa del Ritmo (5:07)
14. Heavy Hands (5:31)
15. Chocolat [Mr. Gone's Club Sandwich] (7:37)

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Live band:

Simon T Bramley - Bass
Phil Nelson - Drums
Neil Burditt - Keys
Robin Jones - Congas
Tommy Emmerton - Guitar
Jamie Harris - Sax
Ben Searle/Graeme Flowers - Trumpet
Tim Smart - Trombone
Cherri Voncelle - Vocals

VA - Pulp Fusion,Vol.1 : Funky Jazz Classics & Original Breaks From The Tough Side


Artist:VA
Title Of Album:Pulp Fusion,Vol.1 : Funky Jazz Classics & Original Breaks From The Tough Side
Year Of Release:1997
Label:Harmless Recordings
Genre:Jazz/Jazz Funk
Quality:MP3
Bitrate:192 MB
Total Time:01:11:56
Total Size:100 MB

Tracklist:

1. Johnny Hammond - Shifting Gears
2. Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers - Chitterlings Con Carne
3. Pointer Sisters - Don't It Drive You Crazy
4. Rueben Wilson - Inner City Blues
5. Ramon Morris - First Come, First Serve
6. Booker T & The MG's - Melting Pot
7. Minnie Ripperton - Every Time He Comes Around
8. S.O.U.L. - Burning Spear
9. George Freeman - The Bump
10. Idris Muhammed - Crab Apple
11. Herbie Hancock - Hang Up Your Hang Ups
12. Lonnie Smith - Afrodesia

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Despite the cash-in title, Pulp Fusion is an intriguing compilation of mostly obscure jazz tracks that have been sampled by hip-hop and dance musicians over the years. Besides the delight inherent in spotting the sample, the songs work excellently by themselves, including Herbie Hancock's "Hang Up Your Hang Ups," Reuben Wilson's version of "Inner City Blues," Lonnie Smith on "Afrodesia" and the Pointer Sisters' "Don't It Drive You Crazy."

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

VA – Budabootie (2010)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Budabootie
Label: Budabeat
Year Of Release: 2010
Genre: Funky Breaks / Hip-hop
Format: mp3, CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 56:16 min
Total Size: 130.8 Mb
www.budabeats.com


Tracklist:
1. Lostdog - L'assassinat De Cop Carala (2:10)
2. Ex-Friendly - Simply Bootieful (8:45)
3. Shimi Sonic - Beat Of A Preacher Man (2:42)
4. Dj Barkacs - Herb A Go Go (3:13)
5. Jesterman vs James DB - Too Hot To Funky (6:14)
6. Faroff - House Of Klezmer (3:35)
7. Suonho - Last Bongo in Funkland (5:00)
8. Funk Ferret - I Gotta Funky Thing (3:26)
9. Zenit Incompatible - Who is This New Man (4:32)
10. Jay Negron - Castles (6:57)
11. Cloudfactory Soundsystem - Ray's Swing (5:10)
12. Hansi - Hot Pants Funk (4:32)

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Crime soundtrack, emotional soul, easy-funky-balkan hip hop, reeling funk break, the unmissable MJ and JB, disco, stormy swing... Here it is the new Budabeats bootleg/reedit/mashup compilation, the Budabootie. This compilation may be the unmissable accessory of the hot parties, with powerful energy. International producer-spectrum with two Hungarian musicians (Dj Barkacs and Zenit Incompatible), fain beats and tunes. Feel the funk!

Leon Thomas - Blues and the Soulful Truth (1972)



Artist: Leon Thomas
Title Of Album: Blues and the Soulful Truth
Year Of Release: 1972
Label: RCA
Genre: Jazz-Funk
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 42:40
Total Size: 113MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Let's Go Down to Lucy 04:27
02. L-O-V-E 02:54
03. Gypsy Queen 10:19
04. Love Each Other 03:16
05. Shape Your Mind to Die 05:22
06. Boom-Boom-Boom 04:52
07. China Doll 05:07
08. C.C. Rider 06:23


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"The late Leon Thomas was a vocalist who has proven to be influential among jazz and blues saxophonists, guitarists, and pianists, who've admitted their debt to his innovation. However, though there are many jazz and blues vocalists who have benefited from his style as well, he is seldom acknowledged for his highly original — and idiosyncratic — contribution to them. One can only speculate as to why, though Thomas' full-throated style which employed everything from yodels and Joe Turner-ish growls and shouts may have been too wide for anyone to grasp in its entirety without overtly sounding as if they were aping him. At the time of this reissue (2001), the only other Leon Thomas titles available under his own leadership were a European best-of collection and the inferior live album (badly edited), Sunrise on Gold Mountain. Blues and the Soulful Truth is among the artist's most enduring performances, either as a leader or sideman. There is his trademark, otherworldly modal improvisation on Gabor Szabo's exotica classic 'Gypsy Queen,' the deep, greasy gutbucket, funky blues of 'Let's Go Down to Lucy' and 'L-O-V-E,' and the traditional tune 'C.C. Rider' — though Thomas' arrangement is anything but — among a lengthy, eight-song set. Perhaps the most revealing examples of his singularity is his ability to interpret a song like John Lee Hooker's 'Boom, Boom' as funky, jazzed-out, angular R&B — enabled mightily by the saxophone stylings of Pee Wee Ellis and the criminally under-appreciated pianism of Neal Creque and the wild violin of John Blair — after coming out of a pop-oriented soul tune such as 'Love Each Other,' written with a groove prevalent among commercial jazz and R&B recordings of the time, both sounding sincere, authentic, and completely full of the singer's presence. Indeed, on the aforementioned 'Gypsy Queen' or his own 'Shape Your Mind to Die,' Thomas inhabits his material fully, as if nobody ever had ever sung or heard these songs and would ever sing them again. Also, the production innovation and percussive touches many of these tunes have yet to be repeated (Pharoah Sanders, Thomas' previous employer who introduced the singer to the world, adopted some of the artist's percussive techniques permanently), like the firecrackers raining against Airto Moreira's drums and Larry Coryell's ethereal guitar riffs, or the use of a 'prepared' vibraphone and coat hangers in 'China Doll,' as they slip against the singer's wail and moan, and the elegant stick and brushwork of Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie. In sum, Blues and the Soulful Truth (Which does echo Oliver Nelson's Blues and the Abstract Truth in vision as well as title), is a tour through the depth and dimension of Thomas' mind-blowing abilities as a singer in a wide range of African American musical traditions, proving at the time, and now again, that he was far more than a free jazz singer. Indeed, the artist not only was a stylist of originality, but a composer, arranger, ethnomusicologist, and a singer of startling beauty and power — no matter the song. This album is a singular achievement, even among the fine recordings in Thomas' own catalogue, and should be considered first by those curious enough to look into his work — you won't be disappointed no matter what you find, but this one will take you places you never anticipated going."

Monday, August 30, 2010

Funkadelic - The Electric Spanking Of War Babies (1981)


Artist: Funkadelic
Title Of Album: The Electric Spanking Of War Babies
Year Of Release: 1981
Label: Priority
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 43:52
Total Size: 60.19 MB

Tracklist

1. The Electric Spanking of War Babies (8:39)
2. Electro-Cuties (6:10)
3. Funk Gets Stronger (Part1) (6:39)
4. Brettino's Bounce (3:39)
5. Funk Gets Stronger (Killer Millimeter Longer Version) (4:25)
6. She Loves You (0:15)
7. Shockwaves (5:06)
8. Oh, I (4:52)
9. Icka Prick (4:07)


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Funkadelic - Hardcore Jollies/Uncle Jam Wants You (2003)


Artist: Funkadelic
Title Of Album: Hardcore Jollies 1976 / Uncle Jam Wants You 1979
Year Of Release: Funkadelic
Label: Priority
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 79:35
Total Size: 110.19 MB

Tracklist

01. Comin' Round The Mountain (5:46)
02. Smokey (6:06)
03. If You Got Funk, You Got Style (3:05)
04. Hardcore Jollies (5:01)
05. Soul Mate (2:46)
06. Cosmic Slop (6:28)
07. You Scared The Lovin' Outta Me (6:21)
08. Adolescent Funk (4:16)
09. Freak Of The Week (5:33)
10. (Not Just) Knee Deep (13:29)
11. Uncle Jam (10:25)
12. Field Maneuvers (2:24)
13. Holly Wants To Go To California (4:25)
14. Foot Soldiers (Star Spangled Funky) (3:30)


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Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove (1978)


Artist: Funkadelic
Title Of Album: One Nation Under A Groove
Year Of Release: 1978
Label: Priority
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 58:21
Total Size: 78.70 MB

Tracklist

1. One Nation Under A Groove (7:26)
2. Groovallegiance (6:57)
3. Who Says A Funk Band Can't Play Rock (6:15)
4. Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (10:43)
5. Into You (5:40)
6. Cholly (Funk Get Ready To Roll) (4:25)
7. Lunchmeataphobia (Think, It Aint Illegal Yet) (4:09)
8. P.E. Squad/Doo Doo Chasers (Going All the Way Off Instrumental Version) (4:18)
9. Maggot Brain (Live) (8:28)


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Monday, August 23, 2010

Mista Donut - Summer Jam ‘10


Tracklist:
01.L.A. Boppers / You Did It Good
02.Dancer
03.Nicole Wray Feat.Beanie Sigel / Can't Get Out Of The Game
04.Rupert Holmes / Answering Machine
05.O.C. Feat. Yvette Michelle / Far From Yours
06.Roy Ayers Ubiquity / Mystic Voyage
07.Cal Tjader / Cubano Chant
08.De La Soul / Watch Out
09.The Modern Jazz Quartet / Laurindo Almeida / One Note Samba
10.The Starving Artists Crew / Four Square
11.Stan Getz,Luiz Bonfa,Maria Toledo / Saudade Vem Correndo
12.The Pharcyde / Runnin'
13.Milton Nascimento / Catavento
14.Consequence / Don't Forget Em
15.Milton Nascimento / Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser
16.Mission / Contagious (Sconsin Rmx)
17.Astrud Gilberto / Berimbou
18.Cut Chemist / The Garden
19.Bill Evans / 55 Days At Peking
20.Mass Influence / All Out
21.DJ Alibi / Samba Internacional
22.Ugly Duckling / Rio De Janeiro
23.Dorothy Ashby / Canto De Ossanha
24.Ugly Duckling / Another Samba
25.Kenny Dope / Listen 2 This
26.Five Deez / Latitude (Side To Side)
27.Gato Barbieri / Fiesta
28.Jose Feliciano / Golden Lady
29.Steve Parks / Movin' In The Right Direction
30.Summer Samba




Mista Donut - Summer Jam '10 by mistadonut

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The Brothers Johnsons - Live Oakland (2003)


Artist: The Brothers Johnsons
Title Of Album: Live Oakland
Year Of Release: 2003
Genre: Soul
Quality: mp3 Stereo
Bitrate: 192 kbps 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 58 min 37 sec
Total Size: 88.6 mb

Tracklist

01. Opening Instrumental
02. Ain't We Funkin' Now
03. I'll Be Good To You
04. Thunder Thumbs & Lightnin' Licks
05. Land Of Ladies
06. 06. Family Affair
07. If You Want Me To Stay
08. Strawberry Letter
09. Get The Funk Out Ma Face
10. Instrumental
11. Word Up
12. Bass & Drums Solo
13. Stomp


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The Brothers Johnson - Right On Time (1996)


Artist: The Brothers Johnson
Title Of Album: Right On Time
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: A&M Records
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 31:53
Total Size: 45.08 MB

Tracklist

1. Runnin' For Your Lovin' (5:07)
2. Free Yourself, Be Yourself (4:12)
3. Q (3:25)
4. Right On Time (3:38)
5. Strawberry Letter 23 (4:59)
6. Brother Man (3:10)
7. Never Leave You Lonely (3:01)
8. Love Is (4:21)


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B.T. Express - Non-Stop (1990)


Artist: B.T. Express
Title Of Album: Non-Stop
Year Of Release: 1990
Label: Cleo
Genre: Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 39:52
Total Size: 58.93 MB

Tracklist

1. Peace Pipe (6:06)
2. Give It What You Got (4:18)
3. Discotizer (3:28)
4. Still Good - Still Like It (4:22)
5. Close To You (5:38)
6. You Got It - You Want It (4:12)
7. Devil's Workshop (4:02)
8. Happiness (3:40)
9. Whatcha Think About That (4:06)


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Johnny Hammond Smith - Love Potion 9 (1966)


Artist: Johnny Hammond Smith
Title Of Album: Love Potion 9
Year Of Release: 1966
Genre: Funk, Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: 320kbps
Total Time: 29:50
Total Size: 70MB


Tracklist:

01. A Taste Of Honey
02. Blues On Sunday
03. Kimberly's Delight
04. Love Potion, No. 9
05. Sunny
06. The Impossible Dream
07. The Shadow Of Your Smile
08. Up Comes Monday


Afternoons In Stereo - Habitat '67 EP (2009)


Artist: Afternoons In Stereo
Title Of Album: Habitat '67 EP
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: Kraak Records
Genre: Nu-Jazz / Downtempo / Funk
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 5
Total Time: 24:54 min
Total Size: 52 MB
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

1. Ocean Floor (5:42)
2. Saarinen In Dub (5:11)
3. Tinto Brass (4:49)
4. Turtleneck (4:31)
5. Luna (4:39)

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About Afternoons In Stereo
Afternoons In Stereo is a music project based in Hamilton, Ontario -- Canada. The sound encompasses jazz, funk, latin, breakbeat, and downtempo.

Greg Vickers, the man behind Afternoons In Stereo, hails from Hamilton -- a city about an hour outside of Toronto. "My interest and passion for music can be traced way back to my childhood and adolescence -- I have had an unquenchable passion for music for as long as I can rememember".

In a time when the record industry is in flux, when the p2p revolution is changing the way we access music, and the electronic music scene thrives in pockets of small but dedicated followers, isn't it refreshing then that Vickers has created Afternoons In Stereo without the aid of a record label or distributor? "I do it because I love it and it is a way for me to express myself. I'm not just looking to make money.". A refreshing perspective, and an all-too-rare one.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Bom Fim de Semana


Ahmad Jamal – Outertimeinnerspace (1972)


Artist: Ahmad Jamal
Title Of Album: Outertimeinnerspace
Year Of Release: 1972
Label: Impulse
Genre: Jazz
Quality: 320kbs
Total Time: 00:36:11
Total Size: 83mb

Tracks :

01. Intro, Bogota 17:00
02. Extensions 19:35

Personnel:

Ahmad Jamal- Piano
Jamil Sulieman- Bass
Frank Gant- Drums

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Ahmad Jamal’s final Impulse! date documents his appearance at the 1971 Montreux Jazz Festival. Comprising two epic improvisations, each occupying an entire side of the LP, Outertimeinnerspace is a challenging but deeply rewarding effort that captures the pianist at his most profoundly spiritual, exploring otherworldly dimensions of space and sound. Jamal, bassist Jamil Nasser, and drummer Frank Gant all deliver performances of uncommon intensity, channeling the energy of the audience into music that pulses with life and crackles with inspiration. Both “Bogota” and “Extensions” demand listeners’ full immersion, and reward their efforts with music of uncommon daring.
By Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide.

Signor Wolf - Funk Exp (2006)




Artist: Signor Wolf
Title Of Album: Funk Exp
Label: Cinedelic Records
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Funky Breaks / Nu Jazz / Latin
Format: mp3, CBR 192 Kbit
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 55:37 min
Total Size: 77.19 Mb
http://www.myspace.com/signorwolffunkexp

Tracklist:

1. Mr. Wolf (4 the Funk Stuff) (3:50)
2. Tony Murgida's Theme (Don't Take the Flow) (4:07)
3. Il Cerchio Si Chiude (I'll Be Around) (3:55)
4. Funky Trouble (Henry Hill vs Tommy de Vito) (3:41)
5. Open Race (Up & Down in Your Town) (4:33)
6. Escape (Turn Back in Old Europe) (3:39)
7. Il Colpo (Crime Pays) (4:47)
8. Affari di Famiglia (9:39)
9. Guilty's Trip (A Great Motherfucker) (3:57)
10. Ultima Bossa (Estrangeiro) (5:33)
11. 7 Years After (3:46)
12. Rio70 (4:12)


70s action film-styled funk from the Italian scene from Signor Wolf - one that certainly lives up the experience promised by the title! The Signor Wolf approach is much more styled after the pulpy funk era soundtracks of the 70s than many of the JBs-born funk revival projects out there today - with tight, freaky guitars, persistently rollicking beats and spunky bass, organ, vibes and some subtle programmed elements.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Diplomats Of Solid Sound - What Goes Around Comes Around (2010)


Artist: Diplomats Of Solid Sound
Title Of Album: What Goes Around Comes Around
Release Date: 11 October, 2010
Label: Record Kicks
Genre: Funk / Jazz / Soul
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 42:02 min
Total Size: 96 MB
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. B-o-o-g-a-l-o-o (02:59)
02. Back Off (03:59)
03. Promise Of A Brand New Day (03:17)
04. Gimme One More Chance (03:28)
05. No Man (04:33)
06. Fascination (04:41)
07. Bailout! (03:24)
08. Jealous (03:01)
09. What Goes Around Comes Around (04:14)
10. I Can't Wait For Your Love (Pistol Allen) (04:19)
11. Get Out Of The Way (So I Can Get Back To My Life) (04:02)

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The Diplomats of Solid Sound are back with their 5th full-length, and if the last album was their senior effort, with "What Goes Around Comes Around" the band has officially graduated! Once again mixed and edited by Freestyle's boy wonder Adam Gibbons aka Lack Of Afro and featuring The Diplomettes on vocals, the cuts included here are a strong showcase of the growing maturity and sophistication of the group. From the sing-along chorus of opening track "B-O-O-G-A-L-O-O", to the smooth soul number that gives the album its title, the uptempo "Back Off", or the instrumental groover "Bailout", "What Goes Around Comes Around" draws on a variety of styles but always keeping things soulful and funky!

The vintage sound of The Diplomats has been fine-tuned by almost a decade of releases, and ever since their first album in 2001 the band has been making a name for itself by firmly establishing it's credentials as one of the tightest contemporary soul outfits out there. The group can already count on the support of names such as Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz), Mark Lamarr (BBC 2), Craig Charles (BBC 6), Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts), and Michael Ruetten (Compost Records), just to name a few, but with "What Goes Around Comes Around" The Diplomats Of Solid Sound raise the stakes up a notch. Though the formula remains unchanged, there's an added depth to the music, making this album a heavyweight must-have no matter how you listen to it!

Diplomats Of Solid Sound ft The Diplomettes - Plenty Nasty (2008)


Artist: Diplomats Of Solid Sound Feat The Diplomettes
Title Of Album: Plenty Nasty
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Pravda Records
Genre: Funk / Soul
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 36:20 min
Total Size: 83.3 Mb
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. Plenty Nasty (3:50)
02. Come In My Kitchen (3:23)
03. Hurt Me So (3:37)
04. Budget Fro (3:29)
05. Trouble Me (2:13)
06. Soul Connection (2:33)
07. Smokey Places (3:16)
08. Lights Out! (3:57)
09. B-A-B-Y (2:58)
10. If You're Wrong... (I Don't Want To Be Right) (3:11)
11. Hurt Me So (Lack Of Afro Remix) (3:50)

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Produced by Freestyle Records hottest property LACK OF AFRO aka Adam Gibbons, Pravda Records (in association w/Record Kicks UK) proudly presents the new album from Iowa City s ambassadors of funk and soul, The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring for the first time, The Diplomettes. Having already cut 3 full-length albums, "Instrumental Action Soul" (Prescription Records - 2001), "Let´s Cool One"(Estrus Records - 2003) and "Destination Get Down!" (Estrus Records - 2005), you can hear the band growing stronger in sophistication and depth as they further ingested the sounds of 60s soul, R&B and deep funk. Cut to 2006 and The Diplomats became backing band to RnB/Soul legend Andre Williams & recorded "Aphrodisiac" with ´Mr. Rhythm´ released in 2006 on both Pravda and Spanish label Vampisoul. That same year they asked 3 gifted soul sirens (Sarah Cram, Katherine Ruestow & Abigail Sawyer) aka the Diplomettes to join the group and the rest as they say is soul history. This self-titled album is chocked full of irresistible funk and soul bombs ready to melt your heart or make you shake it on the dance-floor. As an added bonus, Lack Of Afro put in a bit of overtime in the studio to sprinkle his magic on "Hurt Me So", giving it a skanking reggae feel whilst retaining the silky smooth vocals.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Gerardo Frisina - The Latin Kick (2006)



Artist: Gerardo Frisina
Title Of Album: The Latin Kick
Year Of Release: February 6, 2006
Label: Schema
Genre: Bossanova, Future Jazz, Latin Jazz
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: Lossless/320kbps
Total Time: 69:46min
Total Size: 500Mb/142Mb
WebSite: MySpace

Tracklist:

1 The Gods Of The Yoruba (Belem)
2 Bite The Nite
3 Cortante
4 Gosto De Que E Bom
5 Jazz Ally
6 Cohete
7 African Sleeds
8 The 7th Day
9 Hush
10 Latin Sleeds
11 Batucafro
12 Senior Rico
Gerardo Frisina's one of the primary artists with Idizione-Ishtar and Schema. He's collaborated with and worked with loads of the other artists and musicians on that label as well as tremendous musicians on others, most striking to me is Frank Hernandez and Deja-Vu. Other members of the Schema side though are Nicola Conte, The Dining Rooms, S-Tone Inc., Rosalia De Souza, Gianluca Patrella, Five Corners Quintet and Soulstance. Speaking of Soulstance, the majority of the trakcs on this cd were written by Frisina and Vincenzo Lo Greco while this was recorded in Lo Greco Studios in Milan.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

VA - The Best of Blaxploitation (2006)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: The Best of Blaxploitation (3CD box set)
Label: Metro Music
Year Of Release: 2006
Genre: Funk / Soul / Oldies
Format: mp3, CBR 320 Kbps
Tracks: 45
Total Time: 1:36:21 min
Total Size: 220+208 Mb

Tracklist:
CD1
1. James Brown - The Boss (3:11)
2. Cymande - Brothers On The Slide (4:09)
3. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie (3:02)
4. Marvin Gaye - "T" Plays It Cool (4:26)
5. Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (5:23)
6. Syl Johnson - Different Strokes (2:19)
7. Lightnin' Rod - Sport (2:33)
8. The Last Poets - It's A Trip (4:44)
9. The Politcians (Feat. McKinley Jackson) - The World We Live In (4:19)
10. Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm - Funky Mule (3:20)
11. Joe Tex - I Gotcha (2:12)
12. Mavis Staples - Chocolate City (5:15)
13. Pee Wee Ellis - Moon Walk (2:43)
14. The Meters - Tippi Toes (2:25)
15. Gil Scott-Heron With Brian Jackson - Back Home (2:52)

CD2
1. Curtis Mayfield - Superfly (3:53)
2. Eddie Kendricks - My People... Hold On (5:36)
3. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (5:08)
4. Aaron Neville - Hercules (4:11)
5. Cymande - Bra (5:04)
6. The Notations - Superpeople (3:45)
7. Maceo & All The King's Men - Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again (6:17)
8. Johnny Pate - Brother On The Run (1:56)
9. Syl Johnson - Concrete Reservation (2:25)
10. Ohio Players - It's A Cryin' Shame (2:21)
11. The Rimshots - Neighbour! Get Your Own (2:52)
12. Maceo & All The Kings Men - (I Remember) Mr. Banks (5:26)
13. Ripple - Get Off (3:17)
14. The Meters - Funky Miracle (2:26)
15. Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can Can (4:49)

CD3
1. The Last Poets - When The Revolution Comes (2:27)
2. Gil Scott Heron with Brian Jackson - The Bottle (5:11)
3. Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up (Live) (3:00)
4. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - (I've Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind (6:15)
5. The Watnauts - Why Can't People Be Colors Too ? (4:49)
6. Ripple - A Funky Song (3:18)
7. Mickey Murray - Mama's Got The Wagon (2:41)
8. Alvin Cash - Doin' The Ali Shuffle (2:58)
9. Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - Give Me Back My Freedom (3:30)
10. Ike & Tina Turner - Livin' For The City (3:31)
11. Ohio Players - Cold, Cold World (3:43)
12. Pee Wee Ellis - That Thang (2:44)
13. Moody Scott - (We Gotta) Bust Out of the Ghetto (6:12)
14. Backyard Heavies - Soul Junction (3:01)
15. Leroy Hutson - Cool Out (2:57)

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Numerous compilations of '70s soul, funk, and fusion have been compiled in the name of blaxploitation throughout the years, whether or not all the inclusions were actually used in blaxploitation films (granted, just about everything from this ... Full Descriptionera was fit for soundtrack use). Union Square's The Best of Blaxploitation retraces a lot of familiar steps, but it's not as if most of the similar preceding compilations have remained easy to find. It's three discs in length, so it's bound to plug some significant gaps for beginners and moderate fans, and it contains some concise and informative track-by-track notes. It plays it straight, for the most part, with no revelations made for the hardcore collector. Highlights include James Brown's "The Boss," Marvin Gaye's "'T' Plays It Cool," Syl Johnson's "Different Strokes," Cymande's "Bra," and, naturally, Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly."

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

E Você ja matou o seu " Gigante " hoje ?



1Sm 17: 49, lemos: “E Davi meteu a mão no alforje, e tomou dali uma pedra e com a funda lha atirou, e feriu o filisteu na testa, e a pedra se lhe cravou na testa, e caiu sobre seu rosto em terra”. 1Sm 17: 49, “E assim prevaleceu contra o filisteu, com uma funda e com uma pedra, e feriu o filisteu, e o matou sem que Davi tivesse uma espada na mão”. (V. 50).

“Pelo que correu Davi, e pôs-se em pé sobre o filisteu, e tomou a sua espada, e tirou-a da bainha; e o matou, e lhe cortou com ela a cabeça, vendo então os filisteus, que seu campeão era morto, fugiram”.

Monday, August 09, 2010

VA - La Douce Party Vol. 3 (2010)


Artist: VA
Title Of Album: La Douce Party Vol. 3 (2010)
Label: Irma Records
Year Of Release: 2010
Genre: Nu Jazz / Funky Breaks / Lounge
Format: mp3, vbr ~224kbps
Tracks: 16
Total Time: 67:35 min
Total Size: 123 Mb


Tracklist:
1. Acusmatic group - The Fixer (Solo Moderna Remix) (5:47)
2. Bengi Jumping - Frisch Vom Friseur (3:44)
3. The Shiffers - Body Down (2:57)
4. Max Sedgley - Devil Inside (Aldo Vannucci Remix) (3:38)
5. Now and Then - Boogie Woogie Sister (feat. Rava) (3:48)
6. Low Fidelity Jet-Set Orchestra - Groovy Motion (4:15)
7. Italian Secret Service - Not the Same (4:28)
8. Sam Paglia, Robert Passera - Musicarello decamerotico (4:34)
9. Paolo "Apollo" Negri - Paparazzi (feat. Teresa Reeves-Gilmer) (4:10)
10. DJ Rodriguez - Mi fai sognar (feat. Maki) (4:38)
11. Blade, Masquenada Family - Puta(5:26)
12. Ohm Guru - Someday (feat. Agrado) (3:53)
13. Zerosospiro - C'e un tic (2:53)
14. Aaron Tesser, The New Jazz Affair - Everlasting Rose (Dave Masoch Re-Jazzed) (4:19)
15. Big Mojo - As I Feel Myself (5:04)
16. Modulo5 - Focus On Sight (4:07)


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The opening tune is the wonderful remix by Danish producer Solo Moderna of the song "The Fixer" by "Cinematic band of the moment" Acusmatic Group. Followed by a series of wild break beat productions, among which Aldo Vannucci`s remix of "Davil Inside" by Max Sedley stand out, together with the soundtrack of Sony PSP`s TV ad "Body Down" by The Shiffers. We could not ignore, of cource, Benji Jumping and Robert Passera (with a taster of his new album), but also Modulo 5 and Low Fidelity Jet Set Orchestra (both from minds of the duo Dave Masoch/Paolo Apollo Negri, the latter with track under his own name too).
Last but not least: one of the last productions from the late DJ Rodrigues, with special guest on vocals Maki from Pizzicato Five!

Friday, August 06, 2010

Chico Hamilton - Twelve Tones of Love


Artist: Chico Hamilton
Title Of Album: Twelve Tones of Love
Year Of Release: April 14, 2009
Label: Joyous Shout
Genre: Jazz
Quality: MP3 / Joint Stereo
Bitrate: VBR kbit/s / 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 01:15:40
Total Size: 102 mb

Whereas drum legends like Art Blakey, Gene Krupa, and Buddy Rich are known for their stunning solos, veteran Chico Hamilton is just the opposite--he is known for his subtlety, propelling an ensemble in a modest yet noteworthy manner. TWELVE TONES OF LOVE is something of a departure for Hamilton (and most jazz discs in general) as it consists of 18 short, super-concise tracks. Hamilton and company make every note count as they effortlessly dart in and out of an assortment of styles. Among the TONES explored are hard bop, cool, Latin, fusion, and free. With a crew of younger cats and old friends, the musicianship is, as usual, excellent.

TRACKLIST

01. A Piece of Music (2:32)
02. Happiness Prevails (3:19)
03. George (5:01)
04. Nonchalant (5:42)
05. Lazy Afternoon (3:26)
06. Charlie Parker Suite (7:13)
07. Penthouse A (4:51)
08. On the Trail (2:53)
09. Broadway (3:5
10. If You Cant Beat Em Fight Em (3:41)
11. Really Makes My Day (1:12)
12. First Light (5:20)
13. Raoul (4:39)
14. Steinway (4:21)
15. I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) (3:32)
16. Lonely Woman (4:39)
17. Brother Bob (3:48)
18. The Alto of Kelso (5:23)


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Jamiroquai Live in Brasil !!!!!!!

Prepare seu coração, carteira, cartão de credito e uma graninha pra pagar uma breja pro seu amigo que vos escreve, em outubro 16/10 Jason Kay e sua trupe desembarca no Brasil.
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Jamiroquai Live in Brasil

Thursday, August 05, 2010

The Juju Orchestra - Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime


Artist: The Juju Orchestra
Title Of Album: Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime
Year Of Release: 2007
Label: Agogo
Genre: Funk/Latin/Acid Jazz/Electronic/Bossa Nova
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: lossless/320 kbps
Total Time: 45:39 min
Total Size: 283 mb/110 mb
WebSite: Myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. This Is Not A Tango
02. Do It Again
03. What Is Hip?
04. Take Four
05. Kind Of Latin Rhythm
06. No Posso Demorar
07. Funky Nassau
08. El Bravo


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Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Ari Borger Quartet - AB4 (2007)


Artist: Ari Borger Quartet
Title Of Album: AB4
Label: ST2 Records
Year Of Release: 2007
Genre: Jazz-Funk
Format: mp3, CBR 192kbps
Tracks: 11
Total Time: 46:48 min
Total Size: 69.95 Mb
http://www.myspace.com/ariborger

Tracklist:
1. Trip Song (3:40)
2. Na Pressao (6:06)
3. Blind Man (4:49)
4. No Caminho do Bem (4:23)
5. Nem Vem, Miles (2:52)
6. Seсor Blues (6:12)
7. Acid Grouve (4:44)
8. B3 Solo (1:10)
9. Blue Monk (6:47)
10. Tributo a Oscar Peterson (2:31)
11. Soul G1 (3:34)

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Não costumo postar disco de artistas nem de selos do Brasil porque é um saco ! Mas achei este disco bem interessante e resolvi compartilhar com vocês, o Artista é sensacional e o selo um dos meus preferidos, apesar de ser aqui do Brasil onde o jabà rola solto.

Ari is a fantastic player with a talent for both, grand piano and Hammond. This is important as both instruments require different techniques and not many players can do well in both cases. Ari can and he makes his keys sing so sweet. Plus, the way he mixes jazz with soul and a bin of funk is so precise, yet so full of passion and gut that can only come from an artist who has spent a lot of time and love to get to know the music. Having said all that, “AB4” is so good that it could easily be one of the highlights in the catalog of the legendary Blue Note Records. Absolutely hot disc!

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

GORG


VA - Sister Bossa Vol. 5 (2004)



Artist: VA

Title: Sister Bossa Vol. 5
Label: Irma Records
Year Of Release: 2004
Genre: Bossa Nova, Chillout, Latin
Quality: 192 kbps
Playtime: 79:12
Tracks: 14
Size: 107 Mb

TRACKLIST


01 Max Sedgley - Happy (in Rio) (Spiritual South remix)
02 LTJ X-Perience - Vamos Pra La
03 Kaleidoscopio - Voce Me Apareceu (DJ Eden remix)
04 Riovolt - Cresce Lentamente
05 Soul Quality Quartet - Como Antes
06 Arcoiris - Agora Tento
07 Honeymunch - Cascara (remix)
08 Belladonna - Ebatule (Ennio Styles" Samba Funk remix)
09 Fingers feat Viviane Cruz - Sarara (club mix)
10 Soul Bossa Trio - Butterfly (Afro Mystik remix)
11 Noa Noa - Somewhere In The Sky
12 Velho 4 - De Novo
13 Gazzara feat Ithamara Koorax & Paulo Sergio Valle - Verdade Ou Magia


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