J Hus has really changed the game for West African influences in UK music. Tradtionally, it’s been Jamaican music and accents which have the most visibility within UK rap and dance music. J Hus is one of the founding stars of the Afro-Swing/Afro-Bashment scene, which tends to draw from Ghanaian and Nigerian Afro-Beat, rather than…
27/01/2021: “No Destiny” by Break
Released in 2005 on Commercial Suicide records, this stomping Neurofunk track begins with a eerie, atmospheric arrangement of samples to raise the tension, with flowing…
26/01/2021: “Prophet Rides Again” by Capleton
Capleton is one of the biggest stars of modern reggae, straddling the gap between 21st century roots and dancehall. Rastafari is a common theme throughout…
25/01/2021: “Get Down (Kenny Dope Original Mix)” by Todd Terry All Stars
Todd Terry has been propping up dancefloors around the world since the birth of House in the 80s. The same goes for fellow NYC legend…
24/01/2021: “Remember The Rain” by Kadhja Bonet
Incredibly stirring and dripping with melancholy, this song serves as a potent showcase of LA-based musician Kadhja Bonet’s talent. Not only does she sing beautifully,…
23/01/2021: “I Feel Space” by Lindstrom
According to Spin magazine, Todd Terje is one third of the Holy Trinity of Norwegian disco. The other two Nordic Nu-Disco visionaries Spin had in…
22/01/2021: “Last Train Home” by Pat Metheny Group
What a vibe. Rapid fire hi hats, softly splashing away, a dulcet piano, and, above all, a trippy, gyrating electric sitar. That’s not a typo…
21/01/2021: “Love Don’t Pay The Rent (The Jinks Work Shy Dub)” by Mone
Mone is a veteran House vocalist, with a no holds barred powerful voice worthy of the genre. A shame really, that this is the dub…
20/01/2021: “Earth” by Joe Henderson featuring Alice Coltrane
Anything Alice Coltrane touches is usually pretty brilliant. That cosmic outlook on life and music soaks into every note! Despite being supremely talented herself, a…
19/01/2021: “Slow Death” by The Flamin’ Groovies
Does it get more classic than this? Everything about this song is pure rock gold. The hyperactive bassline, splashing drums and ‘rockstar’ vocals are all…