Our Man in Brazil: Interview with Tee Cardaci
The music of Brazil is a universe unto itself. There is an insane amount of it. I inherited a love of Bossa Jazz from my father, and the taste has slowly spread to more dancefloor-friendly Brazilian disco and funk. As a US-based record collector, finding a good and affordable source for Brazilian records has been daunting.
Sunday Vol 1.
These are stressful times. Bring relaxing Sunday vibes on demand with this DJ mix featuring tracks from Lord Echo, Ned Doheny, Julien Dyne , and Djavan.
Stretch and Bob Radio now on Apple Music Hits
Friends of the brand and underground celebrities Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia have been working together for over 30 years. Their original show "The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show" opened the door to a NYC hip hop culture that was formative for the broader culture of music and kick started some legendary careers. The two team up once again, this time on Apple Music Hits every two weeks to provide a mix show.
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.
Legacy of Legerdemain
Friend of the brand Mike2600 (Burlesque Design) has designed an interesting card deck. More info and links to his Kickstarter after the jump.
Another Token Jazz Hour
It has been 14 years since the passing of producer James Yancey (a.k.a. J Dilla, Jay Dee) and 7 years since volume one of The Token Jazz Hour. This tribute to the great producer's ear for samples stands as art on its own. Volume two "Another Token Jazz Hour" is a continuation of the same pursuit.
Jimpster | Interview
We sat down with renowned house DJ and founder of Freerange Records, Jimpster to talk about his background, producing, favorite records, and his recent EP release One EP with Wajeed and Casamena. Check it out below!
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.
Danced Til Midnight - Real Love EP
Danced Til Midnight is the brainchild of DJ, producer and musician Andy Anderson. Since 2015 the band has been releasing modern funk tracks and collaborating with a range of artists established and new, including Tall Black Guy, The Revenge and Egyptian Lover. They return to 2020 with the Real Love EP. The release combines that uncut funk with a pair of deep house groovers in the form of remixes of the title track. Fusing the funk band aesthetic of the original versions with the reworks from two vibrant and innovative house producers makes for a heady mix.
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
Marina Trench - Waterside EP
New year, new you, new crew! Another rising star from France, Marina Trench, joins the WOLF Music family, following up an inaugural EP on DJ Deep's highly acclaimed Deeply Rooted with this accomplished and diverse four tracker of house goodness.
