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Kero One Presents - Plug Label

afroclick — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:43:29 +0000

Here is Kero One’s compilation.

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From the Plug Label archives come a hand picked selection of new quality tracks and 12” vinyl-only tracks never before released on CD. Contributing to this compilation are not only fresh new undiscovered talent, but some of the most well respected artists in the Indy Hip Hop / nu-jazz music scene: Artists such as Ohmega Watts, Kero One, Aloe Blacc, The Sound Providers, DJ Mitsu, Rashaan of Crown City Rockers, and Tableek of Maspyke just to name a few. Two brand new tracks from Ohmega Watts of Ubiquity Records, a never heard before new bossa influenced Hip Hop track from Rashaan Ahmad and Kero One, as well as an unreleased track from Tableek breathe fresh air into this album. Though the majority of Kero Presents: Plug Label is jazzy / soulful based Hip Hop, it also include a few nu-Hip Hop beats as well as up tempo Latin influenced dance floor tracks that have previously only been available on vinyl. Executive produced and overseen by label owner “Kero One”, the album strives to be more than just your average compilation. This album strives to provide listeners with quality tracks and a timeless listening experience. (from Amazon)

[Tracklist]
01. In All the Wrong Places 12 inch (New 12″ Version) Kero One
02. With My Friends (12″ Only) Aloe Blacc & King Most
03. Keep It Alive jazz remix (12″ Only Jazz Remix) Kero One
04. Future Paradise (12″ Mix) Yosaku
05. Summer In The City Tableek Of Maspyke
06. Cruise Control Green Tea
07. On And On Ohmega Watts
08. Get Down (12″ Only) Aloe Blacc And Kero One
09. Give Thanks SP Remix (Sound Providers Remix - 12″ Only) Kero One And Sound Providers
10. Slippin’ Away Ohmega Watt
s11. Check The Blueprints Japan Remix (Japan Only 12″ Remix) Kero One
12. My Story DJ Mitsu Remix (DJ Mitsu Remix - Japan Only) Kero One And Dj Mitsu The Beats
13. Space Cadets Kero One The Producer
14. Yagotta Remix (Raindrops Remix - 12″ Only) Niamaj And Kero One
15. Ramp King Most
16. Here We Go

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Joe Sample - Carmel

afroclick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:04:57 +0000

As Joe Sample, “Rainbow Seeker” is very popular. But I do recommend this album, “Carmel.” Nice acoustic piano sound and melody. He was a member of Crusaders.

[Tracklist]
1. Carmel
2. Paintings
3. Cannery Row
4. Rainy Day in Monterey
5. Sunrise
6. Midnight and Mist
7. More Beautiful Each Day

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2Worlds feat Sherman - U Gotta Be

afroclick — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:01:37 +0000

It is bootleg and released from UK. Do you know “Des’ree - You Gotta be”? “U Gotta Be” is cover. What do you think when you see “Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go”, and “Sean Paul - Get Busy”? The answer is “Diwali.”

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If you like R&B, don’t miss it!! Beat is like Reggae and melody is like R&B.

Smooth J - Smooth Sound Collection Vol.1

afroclick — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:09:52 +0000

Smooth J is a pianist. Its single is always sold out!! He covers songs based on Japanese anime, pops and etc…

[Tracklist]
01,The Hill Of Wind
02,Release The Dogma
03,Birthday
04,No Words
05,Be in Love
06,Flower
07,Lovers
08,Laputa（Castle IN The Sky）
09,Desire
10,Distance
11,Influence
12,Say Yes
13,やさしいキスをして
14,Promise
15,Kiss

I think 1st track, “The Hill Of Wind”, is nice beat and rhythm. Few Japanese track makers or artists cover or use Ghibli sounds. Is it trend??

I forgot to tell you that it does not include vocal. It is instrumental album.

Even though I listen this album, I still give one vote to “Ino Hidefumi - Spartacus.”

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Ino Hidefumi - Living Message

afroclick — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:29:53 +0000

I am not aware of “INO” instead of “Ino.” He uses “INO hidefumi” Anyway, “Spartacus” is big hit and released 1st album, “Satisfaction.” Since then, everybody have expected 2nd album as soon. It take almost 2 years and finally release 2nd album.

[Tracklist]
01. Suicide is Painless Ft. J. Mandel
02. The Way is The Way is The Way
03. Loving Message
04. Living Message
05. Blood is thicker than Water Ft. R. Faith
06. Manai
07. Theme of 2 White Deers
08. Sentimental Walk Ft. V. Cosma
09. Escape into hope
10. Serendipity
11. In a Perfect World
12. ’’Ainosanka’’-Bonus Track- Ft. M. Monnot

There are cover songs from movies such as “M*A*S*H” and “DIVA.” “Suicide is Painless” and “Sentimental Walk” are nice covers. In 2nd album, it is less Jazzy HipHop. I love it!

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VA - Saudade Cocomo compiled by Pandeiro

afroclick — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:06:57 +0000

Saudade 2nd series. It is Japanese Jazzy HipHop compilation. First album was included Nujabes and Nomak. They are not included in Saudade Cocomo. Bulljun, Asayake Production, and Jazz Liberatorz are in the album.

[Tracklist]
01 Iman - Take my hand
02 Jazz Liberatorz - Slow Down
03 The Globetraddas - Love
04 Dj Deckstream feat Nunji Chiba - Creeper
05 Valentin - Walking
06 Brown Tempo - Homeage
07 Asayake Production - Spinning a Hold
08 Bulljun - Aquarium Mood
09 Elefante Mecanico - No te enamores
10 Diytokion - Round Trip
11 45 - Lost Vibes
12 Curumin - Solidao Gasolina

I like 1st album, but I do not prefer this album. If I were you, I will buy Bulljun and Asayake Production’s album.

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High Five Quintet - Five For Fun

afroclick — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:48:33 +0000

Do you know “High Five Quintet”? Most of you know they play with Mario Biondi.. High Five Quintet is a group and from Italy. Who play for? Fabrizio Bosso (tp, flh), Daniele Scannapieco (ts), Luca Mannutza (p), Pietro Ciancaglini (b), Lorenzo Tucci (ds)

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The Blue Note debut of the High Five Quintet — an Italian combo we’ve really grown to love, and who sound especially nice in this setting! High Five are a more jazz-oriented version of some of the groups you might hear on club jazz labels like Ricky Tick or Schema — a tight combo with a really strong rhythmic sensibility and a great ear for soulful solos — but one who’s equally adept at more gentle moments too. There’s some really great groovers on the set — the kind of upbeat modal numbers we really love — but the mellower tunes are great too, and show a warmly lyrical side of the group, with a depth that recalls 60s genius on Blue Note. Players include Fabrizio Bosso on trumpet and flugelhorn, Daniele Scannapieco on tenor, Luca Mannutza on piano, Pietro Ciancaglini on bass, and Lorenzo Tucci on drums — and titles include “Evan’s Even”, “Pandaguru”, “Cosi Com Sei”, “Ojos De Rojo”, “Estudio Misterioso”, “Nino’s Flowers”, “Naty”, “Inception”, and “Five For Fun”. (From Dusty Groove America)

[Tracklist]
01. Five For Fun
02. Ojos De Rojo
03. Cos・Come sei
04. Pandaguru
05. Happy Stroll
06. Estudio Misterioso
07. Inception
08. Evan’ Seven
09. Nino’s Flowers
10. Naty

If you do not know “Mario Biondi & the High Five Quintet - Handful of Soul”, you listen it! There are so many Nu Jazz artists from Italy. I will intorduce later…. By the way, do not confuse with “Five Corners Quintet.”

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VA - Mellow Beats, Rhymes & Vibes

afroclick — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:14:10 +0000

Mellow Beats series and compiled by Toru Hashimoto @ Suburbia Factory. Mostly Piano, Bossa, and Acoustic HipHop. In album, you can see familiar names. If you like Mellow Beats, Rhymes & Visions, you like it!! Jazzy HipHop fan don’t miss it!

[Tracklist]
01. Pat D & Melodiq / Intro
02. Kero One / In All The Wrong Places [New 12inch Version]
03. PreciseHero / Another Day
04. Starving Artists Crew / Organic Chemistry
05. Pete Philly & Perquisite / Hope [DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix]
06. Headnodic feat. The Procussions / The Drive
07. Voice / Baby Boy
08. Hocus Pocus / J’aimerais (Jkl…Nop)
09. Urbs & Cutex / Up & Down
10. Sound Providers / Autumns Evening Breeze
11. Skiggy Rapz / Word (Say It Again) feat. Majazz
12. Crown City Rockers / Sidestep feat. Destani Wolf
13. Dragon Fli Empire / Beauty Full
14. Arts The Beatdoctor / Crazy Times feat. Skiggy Rapz
15. Madvillain / Raid feat. M.E.D. a.k.a. Medaphoar
16. Jneiro Jarel / EEEE Love feat. Capital Peoples
17. Kid Kaos / When The Ball Drops
18. Supersci / Ain’t No End
19. Thes One / Pretty Girls
20. Rashid Hadee of Chapter 13 / Mercury Retrograde

For me, Mellow Beats series are never betrayed.

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Daishi Dance - The Ghibli Set

afroclick — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:29:32 +0000

Daishi Dance is Japanese DJ and producer. He releases new album which is “Ghibli Cover Album”. In HipHop, Volta Masters uses Ghibli sounds. Daishi Dance is also well known about “P.I.A.N.O.” It is good house music.

[Tracklist]
01.天空の城ラピュタ: 君をのせて feat. 麻衣
02.千と千尋の神隠し: あの夏へ
03.となりのトトロ: 風のとおり道
04.おもひでぽろぽろ: The Rose feat. Lori Fine (COLDFEET)
05.魔女の宅急便: 海の見える街
06.ハウルの動く城: 人生のメリーゴーランド
07.風の谷のナウシカ: ナウシカ・レクイエム
08.風の谷のナウシカ: 風の伝説
09.もののけ姫: もののけ姫
10.千と千尋の神隠し: いつも何度でも feat. Chieko Kinbara
11.耳をすませば: Take Me Home Country Roads feat. arvin homa aya
12.となりのトトロ: となりのトトロ

What Ghibli sound does he use? Here is list

My Neighbor Totoro
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
The Art of Howl’s Moving Castle
Princess Mononoke
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Spirited Away
Castle in the Sky

If you are anime fan, you like it. If you do not those movie title, check Hayao Miyazaki. He is anime producer and make those movies.

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VA - InterPlay compiled by Toshimi Watanabe

afroclick — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:34:34 +0000

Interplay is compilation album for Jazz. It is compiled by Toshimi Watanabe who is a member of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The Tokyo No.1 Soul Set debut earlier 90s and release “Tasogare 95″ The group is influenced to other musicians for club style music. Toshi Watanabe is important role in this group. He loves Jazz and release this compilation

VA - Interplay - Toshimi Watanabe

[Tracklist]
01. MUCHO DINERO(BARRY HARRIS QUINTET)
02. B&B CALYPSO(BILLY BUTLER)
03. CARIOCA(HAMPTON HAWES)
04. MARIANA(JOE GORDON)
05. ZELAO(VINCE GUARALDI)
06. MY ROMANCE(JOY BRYAN)
07. THIS CAN’T BE LOVE(MARETY BELL)
08. VOLARE(BARNEY KESSEL WITH SHELLY MANNE&RAY BROWN)
09. CACHITA(WILLIS JACKSON)
10. OUT OF NOWHERE(MATTHEW GEE ALL-STARS)
11. ORGAN MORGAN(THE ROGER KELLAWAY TRIO)
12. CLOSE YOUR EYES(KENNY BURRELL,JIMMY RANEY)
13. BE MY LOVE(THE PHIL WOODS QUARTET)
14. HONEY IN THE HONEYCOMB(BARBARA LEA)
15. BLAZIL(SYLVIA SYMS WITH KENNY BURRELL)
16. I HEAR A RHAPSODY(ZOOT SIMS MEETS JIMMY ROWLES)

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I also have his another compilation. Let me know if you like this compilation. I will introduce other compilation. Thanks.