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Soul Supreme Huit Octobre 1971 / Raid Release
The new seven inch release by Amsterdam based Soul Supreme is a nod to the late MF DOOM. It's sure to sell out and to keep heads nodding. We are just glad we got a chance to order some for the shop!
PAUL DEFIGLIA: VINYL PRE-ORDER
Friend of the brand Paul DeFiglia, Nashville-based musician, producer, arranger, and engineer debuts his solo release, In Daylight, with a vinyl pre-order and digital download, featuring guest performances by Scott & Seth Avett (The Avett Brothers), Erin Rae, Mat Davidson (Twain, Big Thief), Adam McBride-Smith, Malachi DeLorenzo (Langhorne Slim), and more!
Soul Supreme Album Release
Amsterdam based jazz musician Soul Supreme has been building towards this for years. With musical roots extending into and throughout hip hop the new record excites with nods to sample based music from MF DOOM and a reinterpretation of French a jazz classic by Cortex.
Stretch & Bobbito + The M19's Band | Vinyl Pre-order
Our good friends Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia have played a key role in weaving the fabric of the hip-hop scene we know and love by introducing the world to legendary artists through their infamous radio show. Now, after three decades of influencing culture, the radio legends and dynamic duo Stretch & Bobbito have released their first ever album, No Requests. Check it out and pre-order the vinyl, cassette, and 45 box set here.
The Roots of Funk
Dive into a little music history as Brer Sunshine sits down with Ramsey Jones. In this two-part episode we discuss the historical the roots of funk spread throughout the world. These roots reach deep into the slave trade of the west indies as well as the United States through New Orleans. You’ll hear funk music’s travels from New Orleans, Jamaica, Africa, Europe, and throughout the world.or
JT Donaldson - Pain 12"
Our good friends over at Support System Recordings have released this new work from Dallas's very own JT Donaldson. Check it out below and pre-order the physical copies here!
JT's original keeps it deep with a driving bass line courtesy of jazz bassist Max Gerl. Swirling vocal bits, phasing keys and rolling congas push along the tempo and drive the melody creating another burner in JT fashion.
DJ Personify | Welcome To New Orleans
With Mardi Gras season upon us we are revisiting DJ Personify's mix dedicated to the Big Easy! Be on the lookout for more from our city guide series featuring travel tips and mixes from a DJ who specializes in the musical history of their town.
Extra Credit with DJ Zimmie
Check out the conversation between DJ Zimmie and our founder Case Bloom on Extra Credit! They talk about the history of our company, Tucker & Bloom, the Nashville music scene, his tenure in the super dope music market of Philly, building parties that have lasted 12+ years, gentrified foods and of course, the current state of DJing. Check out the other episodes featuring artists and DJs such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jake One, Jorun Bombay, Jim Sharp, Supreme La Rock, and Sonny James, to name only a few.
Black Market Brass - N.B.T. + "Undying Thirst" LP
Check out the latest single from Minneapolis, Afrobeat outfit Black Market Brass! The complex polyrhythmic percussion, driving bass lines, dizzying guitar interplay, rolling keyboards, and room-commanding brass give us a preview of what we have in store for the release of their upcoming album "Undying Thirst" out on Colemine Records 02/28/20.
The Token Jazz Hour
It's that time of year again, not only is February Black History Month, but also the time where we honor one of music's greatest minds, James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dilla. Bowls has spent years curating crates searching for the most obscure samples used by the late producer. Here on The Token Jazz Hour, Bowls takes us on a ride through 60 minutes of J Dilla samples performed live from 100% original vinyl. Kick back, relax, and tune in to The Token Jazz Hour. RIP Jay Dee.
North to South: 004
This weeks playlist is of 80's classics and rarities from DJs Tim Martell and Esquire. Prepare to groove as soon as you hit play.
North to South: 002
Hey all! We are starting a new series of Spotify playlists to share some of the music we've been jamming at the shop and we are collecting submissions from some of our favorite DJs and record collectors along the way! Tune in, subscribe, and enjoy!