Swingkid - This Electric Life
Swingkid a.k.a. Magnus Palmquist has been releasing music for years, most notably under the guise Polyphonics. Since winning a scholarship for classical guitar aged 12, Swingkid has evolved into a producer, songwriter, DJ and multi-instrumentalist. Oh, and he also happens to be the head booking agent for Sweden’s biggest jazz venue, Fasching, providing him with the perfect source of talent to feature in his production work.
For the last five years he has been working on his vision of completing an album with the most talented people around him in Stockholm, and the result is his incredible debut "THIS ELECTRIC LIFE".
There's no genre to correctly describe it since it fuses many elements from different parts of the world, but inspiration can be traced from the gritty, raw, twisted beats of Detroit to the new era of jazzy soul sounds from Berlin, all the way back to the ancestors of the Brazilian bossa and the Nigerian afro-funk. The simple recipe is outstanding melodies, superior quality in crispy sounds and swingin’ unique rhythms that provoke movement of feet!
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Swingkid - Springbreak Muscles
Swingkid a.k.a. Magnus Palmquist has been releasing music for years, most notably under the guise Polyphonics. Since winning a scholarship for classical guitar aged 12, Swingkid has evolved into a producer, songwriter, DJ and multi-instrumentalist. Oh, and he also happens to be the head booking agent for SwedenÕs biggest jazz venue, Fasching, providing him with the perfect source of talent to feature in his production work.
For the last five years he has been working on his vision of completing an album with the most talented people around him in Stockholm, and the result is his incredible debut ÒThis Electric LifeÓ.
ÒSpring Break MusclesÓ is the first single taken off the album and features the vocal talents of Anthony Mills over a trademark Swingkid electronic soul groove. This is backed by ÒShow Me Your SmileÓfeaturing Andreas Cavaco and a sick electro-funk beat.
ThereÕs no genre to correctly describe ÒThis Electric LifeÓ since it fuses many elements from different parts of the world, but inspiration can be traced from the gritty, raw, twisted beats of Detroit to the new era of jazzy soul sounds from Berlin, the broken-beat of London, all the way back to the ancestors of the Brazilian bossa and the Nigerian afro-funk. The simple recipe is outstanding melodies, superior quality in crispy sounds and swinginÕ unique rhythms that provoke movement of feet!
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Preach Jacobs & Denz - Maple St. Sessions
Preach Jacobs is an emcee/journalist from
Columbia, South Carolina that has shared the stage with the likes of
50 Cent, George Clinton, Nelly and more. His brand of neo-soul/funk
inspired hip-hop is reminiscent of the Native Tongue era has gotten
international acclaim and recognition with his solo effort
"Garveyism.".
His current project titled 'Maple St. Sessions' with U.K. DJ and
producer Denz (Cyberworks) is a combination of afro-beat, soul and
funk inspired backdrops are perfect for Preach's persona of being able
to inspire and relate.
This is the latest project since Preach's debut "Garveyism" (2008)
that received critical acclaim domestically and abroad (and selling
over 7,000 units independently under his own Blusic Productions
imprint). Landing on over a dozen best of the year lists including
favorable reviews for Okayplayer.com, HipHopGame.com, Straight No
Chaser magazine (U.K) and HYPE (South Africa).
Preach Jacobs is also an accomplished journalist and photographer with
his work gracing the covers of Vapors magazine (L.A, California),
Lo-Fi and more. He continues to push the latest 'Maple St. Sessions'
project with other releases scheduled later in the year/early 2010.
For more information check him out at www.preachjacobs.com and
myspace.com/kindablu
Dates (for now) can be found here:
http://preachjacobs.wordpress.com/tourshowsevents/
Denz Bio
Denz (one half of Cyberworks) has been playing musical instruments and
producing music. His productions include Contra Flow/Corporate Monday
with Tribalist on Reinforced Records & Our Cry/Stimulated with DJ
Daddy Earl on Frontline Records he has also Remixed the Visioneers.
Biz AKA Biz-e Code 071 started off in the pirate radio scene in the
80s with Paul Trouble Anderson as his mentor. As his knowledge began
to expand in the musical field, he started producing with his releases
including, A London Sumtin' (Code 071) & Desert Rat with Gambit (A.I)
on Reinforced Records as well as Underground Dream (Partners Inc.).
Cyberworks have current music releases on Marc Mac's (4hero) Twisted
Funk Records and there own DBR Labs Label and are DJ residents on
nuwaveradio.co.uk.
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Karizma - A Mind Of Its Own V2.0 - The Upgrade
After setting 2007 alight with his award winning debut solo album ÒA Mind Of Its OwnÓ Karizma returns with the highly anticipated sequel: ÒA Mind Of Its Own- Version 2.0 The UpgradeÓ!
Karizma continues to defy categorization as he moves between his customarily ferocious club bangers through down-tempo burners, atmospheric soundtracks and even smoothed out soul with featured vocalists Monique Bingham, Fruity and Djinji Brown on rap duty. The digital version includes exclusive tracks with 4- Hero and Taylor Mcferrin.
KarizmaÕs trademark fusion of raw electronic grooves transcend through the house, broken, dubstep and so called Ôfunky houseÕ scenes, his raw style influencing beatmakers across the genres.
Karizma has been putting in the work in 2008 tearing up dancefloors the world over from the far-east, throughout Europe and coast to coast in the U.S. In That time he produced over 20 tracks for this album, (additional tracks available digitally) not to mention remixes for numerous artists including 4 Hero, Osunlade and Dennis FerrerÕs Objektivity label.
On ÒA Mind Of Its Own V2.0 The UpgradeÓ Karizma has raised the bar once again as he continues to find new ways to rock clubs, cars and headphones worldwide.
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Rich Medina & Bobbito - The Connection Vol.1
video animation and edit: www.sayokay.co.uk
The Connection: Modern Explorations In Afro-Beat & Afro- Latin is the vision of Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia. The two are considered amongst the worldÕs most progressive club DJs, having provided Hip Hop, Dance, and Rare Groove to dancers for 40+ years combined.
In the last decade, they have each fostered intense followings for specific genres and sounds. In Big Richs case, its been Afro Beat/Funk/Jazz and World Soul. The multi-talented poet/producer/songwriters eight-year-old JUMP N FUNK Fela Kuti Tribute Party is widely recognized as the very best of its kind, as he has at times carried that movement on his back and been largely responsible for the current revival of the original Black President. Similarly, Hip Hop radio legend and former Vibe Magazine columnist Kool Bob Loves mission has been to expose rare Latin Jazz/Funk/Soul/Breaks at his award-winning VINYL IS FOREVER monthly at APT (NYC), as well as at the bi-coastal FANIA RECORDS TRIBUTE annual gigs.
Close friends since 1990, Rich and Bob started spinning together in 97, and have branded their musical journeys at their HAPPY FEET party to the great pleasure of crowds worldwide. An inspired competition exists between them to outdo the other by introducing underexposed tunes. The Connection allows for others to share that joy that goes on in their DJ booth. This compilation represents their passion for the rhythm that runs through us all, as well as the respect and love they have for each other. We hope that it connects you to your ancestors, or maybe just neighbors across the street, and way beyond
ALBUM LAUNCH BOAT-PARTY ON 12TH APRIL ON THE THAMES WITH BOBBITO & RICH MEDINA!!!
FOR MORE INFO, SOUNDCLIPS & PODCAST CHECK: www.r2records.co.uk/theconnection
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