Category: Other Jams
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Yoshida Minako – Rainy Day – 1980
Autumn is upon us now 🍁 and this fine song is perfect for a listening session while staying cozy inside. It’s my first Japanese City Pop post, a fascinating genre that I have been digging recently. As the artists followed different music styles of the 70’s, you never know what to expect, from Jazz, Boogie,…
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Afacan Sound System – Biz Salkimiz – 2018
Euphoric vibes from the head honcho of the label Disco Hamam, Jonny Rock aka Afacan. The Turkish-born producer has started a revival of many forgotten mediterranean gems with skillful edits that remain true to the original version. “Biz Salkimiz” is a great example of his effective style, bringing the heat in any dance floor 🔥…
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Andres – Bordeaux pt. 1 – 2020
The concept was appealing from the start: an EP praising wine (“Allegria De Vino”) released in Detroit on a label called Motorcity Wine Recording. The music is actually very enjoyable too, laid back Hip-Hop vibes and fine cutting skills by one of the city’s top producers. Vive le vin 🍷🇫🇷 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Andr%C3%A9s-Allegria-de-Vino-Vol-1/release/15684735
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The Mystic Jungle Tribe – Landing To Solaria – 2015
Early Sounds Recordings is the label at the forefront of the “Napoli Sound”, one of the best contemporary music export from Italy. A prime example is the “Solaria” LP, a collaborative effort of several artists involved in the label from the beginning: Nu Guinea, The Normalmen and Mystic Jungle.This record was released 3 years after…
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Mount Kimbie – Bells_5 – 2016
Dominic Maker and Kai Campos from Mount Kimbie are big figures in the Electronic music world, but this particular gem might have gone under the radar for some. Slightly more uptempo than their usual productions, the energy slowly building in the song gives an incredible feeling. You have to give it to the Brits that…
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Max Abysmal – Sutekh’s Mirage – 2018
Another interesting journey provided by Mac Abysmal this time. The up-and-coming producer has only one EP under his name (on Young Marco’s Safe Trip label) but he has already caught the world’s attention since his praised opening set of Dekmantel. Expect big things from him soon 😉 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/fr/Max-Abysmal-Sutekhs-Mirage-Donna-Dont-Stop/release/11727197
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Neue Deutsche Wahrheit – Distance – 2019
A quite appropriate jam in these times of social distancing. I have discovered by chance this funky duo last summer in Berlin and they did a killer show. “Distance” was the cherry on top of their performance. The 80’s synths production is on point and it takes some talent to make German sounds so catchy…
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Mike Steva – Oro – 2014
This dancefloor-friendly piece of music is another interesting combination of genres. Inspired by his Macedonian roots, the Australian producer mixed traditional sounds with irresistible beats who will make anyone dance Zorba the Greek Style. It was released on the great Yoruba Records managed by Osunlade. Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Mike-Steva-Weekend-Love-Oro/release/5911318
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Ambiance (Gida Gida) – Fiesta – 1981
This gem is an excellent pick to prolong a little bit the festive season! Although based in LA in the 70’s – 80’s, Ambiance was lead by Nigerian-born saxophonist Daoub Abubakar Balewa, who was strongly influenced by African and Latin percussions. Both seems perceptible in the song with its splendid guitar and saxophone solos. The…
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Reuma Abas – Wa’ana Fda Leumi – 1980
Fortuna Records is doing an amazing job giving a new life to forgotten Middle Eastern sounds. in 2017, they unveiled a compilation of “Yemenite Funk” songs which contains this pearl. “Wa’ana Fda Leumi” is a musical journey into the beauty of Yemenite poetry. It is a daughter-in-law love song traditionally sung in a daughter’s henna…
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