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June 01 2013

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GIG: LADI6 & @PEACE at The Powerstation - Sat 13 July

Written By 1 - June 01 2013

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Following on from 2010's The Liberation of..., an album that garnered critical plaudits and multiple awards, including the prestigious Taite Music Prize, Ladi6 will release her highly anticipated third studio album later this year . The as yet to be titled album was recorded between Studio A in Detroit, Michigan and Revolver Studios in Waiuku with the first single 'Ikarus' produced by Parks being described as a beautiful amalgamation of soul and futuristic hip-hop complemented by Ladi6's hypnotic vocals.

Ladi6 with Parks, Julien Dyne and Brandon Haru join forces with Auckland hip hop collective @Peace for a mid-winter national tour.

@Peace features Tom Scott, alongside Lui Tuiasau, Christoph 'El Truento' James, Hayden 'Dastardly' Dick and also Brandon Haru. Their second EP 'Girl Songs' was released on Valentine's Day this year, and one reviewer described it as 'a mixing pot of summery soul, funk, ghostly R&B and chilled rhymes'. @Peace is no mere 'side project' for Scott, it's a chance to explore his more contemplative and reflective side and he is ably assisted by the jazz and soul proclivities of the rest of the collective. With a debut album due out soon, @Peace look set to consolidate the promise of their two EPs.

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June 01 2013

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UPCOMING: Bosq (Whiskey Barons) - Bosq Y Orquesta De Madera (UBIQUITY)

Written By 1 - June 01 2013

Due out July 2013 on CD & 2LP, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Bosq Y Orquesta De Madera is the much anticipated full-length debut album by Bosq from Whiskey Barons. On the heels of his three well-received 12” singles, the album delivers on the promise of a well-rounded and killer collection of Afro, House, Latin, Soul and Disco tracks with the intention of keeping bodies moving on the dancefloor. As the name of the album suggests and it’s literal translation to “Bosq and the Wooden Orchestra” Bosq aka Ben Woods has played as many parts as possible himself (piano, organ, rhodes, percussion, drum sequencing, synth & bass work, etc) and brought in a wide range of experienced session musicians where needed, including guest vocalists on most every track and in essence creating a “makeshift orchestra” to suit his musical needs. Benin born & Nigerian raised singer, producer & guitarist Kaleta appears on three tracks that can also be found on the singles, while Mendee Ichikawa (Free Moral Agents) lends her vocal talents to two gritty soul numbers. Brazilian chanteuse Tita Lima appears on the Tropicalia-infused “Paciencia De Jo”, while Soundsci MC U-George, gets down and does a little bit of “toastin” on the rugged Dub and Reggae tinged “Wuk Up”. Jesus Pagan on “Pura Candela” which seems like a long lost Salsa single from Fania round out the musical cast. Ben finishes up his musical tour de force with a couple of classic instrumental House tracks with some modern flavor.

FOR FANS OF: WHISKEY BARONS, KALETA, FELA KUTI, IKEBE SHAKEDOWN, NOMO, ZOZO AFROBEAT

Track List & Soundclips: 1 Paciencia De Jo ft. Tita Lima - 4:35 2 Never Feel Cold ft. Mendee Ichikawa - 4:57 3 Get Involved - 5:50 4 More Heavy feat. Kaleta - 7:13 5 Wuk Up feat. U-George - 4:30 6 Dem Know feat. Kaleta - 8:16 7 Pura Candela feat. Jesus Pagan - 5:17 8 Movin’ On - 7:09 9 Up & Down (NYC 91 Mix) feat. Kaleta - 7:50 10 Getting There feat. Evan Laflamme - 6:54 11 Tear It Out feat. Mendee Ichikawa - 4:17

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June 01 2013

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Raashan Ahmad - Ceremony (JAKARTA)

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Raashan Ahmad was born in Trenton New Jersey. His earliest memories are of his dad programming and playing mix tapes his friend from New Jersey would send, as well as his records, and acting like a radio announcer. Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Miles, Anita Baker and lots of good jazz, funk, and soul. This would set the foundation and the standard for his own musical taste (and record collection) to flourish. Skip forward for two decades:In 2004 Raashan founded the Crown City Rockers who left their mark on the west coast scene. In 2008 and 2010 Raashan Ahmad released his first two solo album featuring artists such as Aloe Blacc setting the groundwork for continious touring all over the globe during the last two years. During this time he created the songs for his newest album „Ceremony“, meeting producers in France, Poland & Australia.  The album features productions by 20Syl of C2C, Ta-ku & Mr. President. Among the guests on the mic is Stones Throw signee Homeboy Sandman and Ty.

Track List & Sound Clips:

01 Mbeguel (Love) clip
02 The Remedy clip
03 Ease On Back clip
04 No No No (feat. Homeboy Sandman) clip
05 Music clip
06 Freak clip
07 Out Of Bounds clip
08 Get Hi clip
09 Mama Nature clip
10 Guns clip
11 Hold On clip
12 Mariposita clip
13 Ital clip
14 How Long clip
15 Who's God clip
16 Fly clip

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May 31 2013

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Various - Kev Beadle Presents Private Collection (BBE)

Written By 1 - May 31 2013

Available here on 2LP, here on CD

Hard to believe its been about 16 years since I last put a compilation together and nearly 20 years since I was asked to raid my collection to put together a selection of rare hard to find music from days gone by.. The music on this compilation is for me a very personal journey tracing back to my earliest experiences as both a DJ and collector on the jazz dance scene. Early memories of frequenting clubs like Jaffas above The Horseshoe on Tottenham Court Road hearing Paul Murphy play these amazing records and then going to his shop pick up tracks like Johnnie Walker’s ‘Dipping’ and Jayne Cortez – I See Chano Pozo. DJ’ing on a Monday night at The Wag in Wardour Street was really special. Working with the likes of Gilles Peterson, Sylvester, Bob Jones and Chris Bangs was a musical education. The on going friendly DJ competitiveness to break and play recently discovered ‘old tunes’ like Reverie ‘In Every Way’, Irakere’s ‘Chekere Son’ and Olli Ahvenlahti’s dancefloor fusion classic ‘Grandma’s Rocking Chair’ was all part of the appeal. When Gilles Peterson, Bob Jones and myself originally started the Talkin Loud Sunday Afternoon at Dingwalls sessions little did we know what a major part that would play in the history of jazz dance culture. Again it became a ‘one-stop’ to hear exciting and up until then undiscovered gems from both the jazz and soul scene. Tunes like Kamal Abdul Alim’s head nodding funk ‘Brotherhood’, The Pharoah’s ‘Freedom Road’ and Roy Porter’s ‘Jessica’ all became ‘Camden anthems’ mainly because of the open-mindedness of both the DJs and the Sunday afternoon regulars as well as the hunger to hear new music. So here is my ‘Private Collection’. I hope the music on it moves you in some way, whether you know the tracks or not, as it still does me.

Tracklist & Soundclips:

VINYL

Side A Frank Walton – Safari Kamal Abdul Alim – Brotherhood Side B Irakere – Chekere Son The Pharaohs - Freedom Road Side C Southern Energy Ensemble - Open Your Mind Reverie - In Every Way Olli Ahvenlahti - Grandma's Rocking Chair Side D Jayne Cortez & The Firespitters - I See Chano Pozo Chuck Flores – Padali

COMPACT DISC

Peter Giger's Family Of Percussion & Archie Shepp - Here Comes The Family Kamal Abdul Alim - Brotherhood Johnny Walker – Dipping Irakere – Chekere Son The Pharaohs - Freedom Road Southern Energy Ensemble - Open Your Mind Roy Porter - Jessica (Instrumental) Byron Morris & Unity - Sun Shower Seeds of Fulfillment - Namaste Reverie - In Every Way Olli Ahvenlahti - Grandma's Rocking Chair James Williams - Flying Colors

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May 31 2013

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UPCOMING: Eric Lau - One Of Many (KILLAWATT)

Written By 1 - May 31 2013

Due out June 2013 on 2LP+MP3, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Towards the end of last summer, after having toured throughout Europe and Asia, internationally renowned producer Eric Lau locked himself away in his North London studio, and quietly began creating the demos for what was to become his sophomore studio album One of Many. Five years later the unmistakable sound of his debut returns, but progressed, refined, and on an entirely new level. The album sees a familiar group of artists assemble, including singers Rahel, Tawiah, Fatima, Olivier St. Louis and Georgia Anne Muldrow. Recorded in a two-month window, and designed simply as a feel-good album, One of Many also sees Lau collaborate extensively with multi-instrumentalist Kaidi Tatham, whose legendary musicianship adds a new depth to already intricate productions. With lead single “Everytime” already setting the blogosphere ablaze, “One of Many” looks set to be the catalyst in a career with unlimited potential.

TRACKLISTING:
  • 01. Many
  • 02. Here (feat. Rahel)
  • 03. Lily of the Desert (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
  • 04. Rise Up (feat. Oddisee & Olivier St. Louis)
  • 05. Everytime (feat. Rahel)
  • 06. The Gathering
  • 07. For You (feat. Tawiah)
  • 08. Guide You (feat. Rahel)
  • 09. Closer (feat. Tawiah)
  • 10. We All Are
  • 11. Not Alone (feat. Tawiah)
  • 12. Divine (feat. Fatima)
  • 13. Where To Go Now (feat. Tawiah)
  • 14. One

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