If dopeness was a physical thing this would be heavy with it. Released on 2003’s Full Circle, and still as chill as ever!
Month: November 2019
19/11/2019: “Ambre” by Nils Frahm
Incredibly contemplative – somehow Autumnal in its wistfulness, although the album it comes from is called Wintermusik. Released in 2009, the album is improvisational piano…
18/11/2019: “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” by Gil Scott-Heron
One of those songs where each listen brings new rewards – the lyrics run deep with cultural references. The track was initially recorded in 1970…
17/11/2019: “Don’t Fight The Feeling” by One Way
There’s a particularly rude hip hop song of the same name by Too Short which uses this as a basis for the instrumental. I can’t…
16/11/2019: “Special Treat” by DJ Die
A V recordings classic – there’s no school like the old school! This one saw the light of day in 1997.
15/11/2019: “Roots Reality & Culture” by Bounty Killer
The title track of a 1993 album, the song is based on the classic ‘Real Rock’ riddim, with additional mixing by King Jammy. The rest…
14/11/2019: “The Praise (God In His Hand)” by Todd Edwards
Todd Edwards brand of garage is some of the most joyful music out there. I mean that sincerely. That infectious bounce and soulful vibe is…
13/11/2019: “Let Freedom Reign” by Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari
Released in 1975 on the magnificent Tales Of Mozambique, this jazzy Nyabinghi track hits hard – every drum beat is like the footstep of a giant. That…
12/11/2019: “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin
Giorgio Moroder, Tom Cruise, fighter jets, sunsets – and a price comparison website advert. You can’t win ’em all… Still, this is undoubtedly one of…
11/11/2019: “Red Clay” by Charlotte Dos Santos
Charlotte Dos Santos is Norwegian – the country really does punch above its weight musically… This glittering track was released in 2017, on her debut…