Loik - Afro Diggin'

(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-02

Africa is a wonderful song from Bob Pinodo, famous for bringing the gospel vibes to Ghana, a must in soulful breakbeat Afro vibes.

Osima - Waouh!! This is pure delight from Rex lawson, one of the fathers of Highlife, an instant classic to my ears, with amazing classy drumming and a haunting melody, this is a masterpiece no less!

Ise Owo is Apala Soul and I want more!! A dancefloor bomb from the master of nigerian saxophone, Orlando Julius.

You Are The One is a special crossover of Soul, Disco, Latin and Afrobeat with a strong statement. It could be an anthem on any afrogroovy dancefloor. Deep & catchy music from Tony Grey.

I fell in love with Show Me Your Love by the Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana. With its haunting guitar licks and irresistible voice, it throws my blues away and makes me feel good. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

All those are really rare records coming straight from Africa, so clicks and background noise are numerous, even with all the love we gave them. But all those songs need to be rediscovered, and often vinyl is the only testimony left. So let's hope you'll enjoy the ride - and don't worry there are more to come... (Loik)

Tracklisting :
01. Bob Pinodo - Africa
(from 'Show master of africa' LP, 1978 / Essiebons) GHANA
02. Rex Lawson - Osima
(from 'The Highlife King in London' LP, 197? / Phonodisk) NIGERIA
03. Orlando Julius - Ise Owo
(from 'Ise Owo' 7 inch, 197? / Philips West African) NIGERIA
04. Tony Grey - You Are The One
(from 'Oh My Darling' LP, 1982 / EMI Nigeria) NIGERIA
05. Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana - Show Me Your Love
(from 'Show Me Your Love' LP, 1981 / Niger Bridge) GHANA

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls, Photo by Turkairo, under a Creative Commons licence.

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Sleep of Oldominion
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-30

If you were a hip-hop emcee who can spit lightening fast rhymes, would you call yourself Sleep? One of the founding members of the Northwest hip-hop crew Oldominion, Sleep is a Mexican emcee with rapid flows, superb breath control, and introspective rhymes. His name was inspired by a line in a Nas song (I never sleep because sleep is the cousin of death). He's totally one for beat conoisseurs and lyric addicts. His rapping is fast and complex, meter and flow changing mid-phrase, but always on time. If you're into Tonedeff, Hyeroglyphics, Del Da funky Homosapien, The Pharcyde, etc., it should definitively be your thing!

On the news front, Sleep's released today his third album, Hesitation Wounds, on Strange Famous Records, a new one in a series of 'must buy' records for all hip hop lovers, which include the fantastic Christopher from 2005 and the Combination Lock marvel from 2007 with Zelly Rock. And I'm not even talking about his Chicharones project with Josh Martinez here - the latter being the subject of an another special hip hop podcast coming to boom your earphones this summer...

Tracklisting :
01. Sleep - Skit
(from 'Riot by Candlelight' album, 2002 / Stuck Under The Needle Recordings)
02. Sleep - Intro
(from 'Christopher' album, 2005 / Up Above Records)
03. Sleep - Ginelli
(from 'Hesitation Wounds' album, 2009 / Strange Famous Records)
04. Sleep - Make Yourself Get Up
(from 'Christopher' album, 2005 / Up Above Records)
05. Sleep - Cats Like Y'all
(from 'Riot by Candlelight' album, 2002 / Stuck Under The Needle Recordings)
06. Sleep - Fall Guy
(from 'Christopher' album, 2005 / Up Above Records)
07. Sleep - Dirt
(from 'Christopher' album, 2005 / Up Above Records)
08. Sleep - Lothar (feat. Del Tha Funky Homosapien )
(from 'Hesitation Wounds' album, 2009 / Strange Famous Records)
09. Pale Soul - Out Of The Frame feat. Sleep
(from 'Fear Is The Mind Killer' album; 2003 / Stuck Under The Needle Records)
10. Sleep - Get It
(from 'Hesitation Wounds' album, 2009 / Strange Famous Records)
11. Sleep & Zelly Rock - Weedies
(from 'Combination Lock' album, 2007 / Camobear)
12. Sleep & Zelly Rock - Looker
(from 'Combination Lock' album, 2007 / Camobear)
13. Skratch Bastid / John Smith / Pip Skid - Murphy's Law feat. Sleep
(from 'Taking Care Of Business' album, 2005 / First Things First)
14. Ripynt - Lonely People feat. Sleep
(from 'R.I.P.: Re-Inventing Poetics' album, 2009 / Kaution Entertainment)

Links :
Info about the new album on parisdjs.com
sleepofoldominion.com myspace.com/sleepofoldominion
strangefamousrecords.com
myspace.com/strangefamousrecords
myspace.com/zellyrock
myspace.com/skratchbastid
myspace.com/ripynt

The original record cover artworks are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using an Arian Stevens photo

Doctor Donuts - Tribute to The Rail Band - The Afro Funk Psyche Years 1973-1977
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Jazz Freaks, 2009-06-28

Our favorite Doctor just came back from Mali and brought us some afro psyche funk Donuts. He's working with Florent Mazzoleni on a documentary about the history of the big orchestra from Mali (trailer coming soon). This mix is a tribute to the famous Rail band, where Salif Keita, Mory Kante and Cheick Tidiane Seck begun their career.

Tracklisting :
01. Rail Band - Tamadiara
(from 'Moko Diolo' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali)
02. Rail Band - Moko Diolo
(from 'Moko Diolo' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali)
03. Rail Band - Nanthan
(from 'Nanthan' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali)
04. Rail Band - Nabaye Tabaye
(from 'Nanthan' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali)
05. Super Rail Band - Sinsimba
(from 'Orchestre du Buffet Hotel de la Gare de Bamako' album, 1977 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali)
06. Rail Band - Mouodilo
(from 'Mouodilo' 7 inch, 1975 / HMV Nigeria)

Links :
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_Band
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Rail_Band
mali-music.com/Cat/CatR/RailBand.htm

Biography (in french) and original artwork covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Doctor Donuts(myspace.com/jazzfreaks)
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using the cover from Seigneur Djali Madi Toukara et le Rail Band du Mali

Sneaky - Chill Like A King Promo Cool Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-24

Former Fingathing member, Sneaky offers here a second exclusive Chillout mix to celebrate the release of his solo album Feel Like A King... Pluck A String (on June, 29th). You were many to send praise about his Club Mix from a few weeks ago, loving the freshness of something different on the podcast programme. Here's the cool thing for sofa loungers we had announced. You'll feel good. You will ll be relaxed. All breezy. It's the Sneaky double effect!

Tracklisting :
01. Sneaky - Mental Origami feat. RQM (taken from F.L.A.K.P.A.S album)
02. Sneaky – The Gentle Rain (bonus track on itunes album download)
03. Sneaky vs The Magic Bop – Milk No Sugar (previously unreleased)
04. Sneaky – Beduija (taken from F.L.A.K.P.A.S album)
05. Sneaky vs Gluekids – 26 Euros (previously unreleased)
06. Sneaky – String Talk (taken from F.L.A.K.P.A.S album)
07. Sneaky - A Little Dark Joy (previously unreleased)
08. Sneaky – Catch A Buzz (taken from F.L.A.K.P.A.S album)
09. Sneaky – Toytown Elegy (taken from F.L.A.K.P.A.S album)

Links :
thisissneaky.co.uk
myspace.com/sneakytunes
fingathing.com
myspace.com/fingathing
bigchill.net
soundcloud.com/sneakymusic

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Sneaky
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo by benpagephotography.com

Reza - Jazz Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-21

Invited to the Jazz A Vienne for now three years, the Jazz Mix shines a light on new jazz tendencies and contemporary music while remaining anchored in the Jazz tradition. Curiosities, techniques, improvisations, and collaborations were always the values carried by this music in perpetual evolution. Funk, Soul, Electronic, Hip Hop, traditional music... At the Jazz Mix, you'll come to live a unique moment and discover major artists whom you'l have few occasions to see in France or in new formations, presenting special projects. This selection introduces all the artists invited to the 2009 edition blended in one definitively eclectic mix! More info on the festival on myspace.com/jazzmixfestival.

Tracklisting :
01. Archie Shepp - Invocation to Mr Parker
(from 'Attica Blues' album, 1972 / Impulse)
more info on wikipedia.org
02. Daedelus - Experience
(from 'Invention' album, 2002 / Plug Research)
more info on plugresearch.com
03. Anthony Joseph - Blues for Cousin Alvin
(from 'Bird Head Son' album, 2009 / Naïve)
more info on parisdjs.com
04. Don Blackman - Never Miss A Thing
(from 'Don Blackman' album, 1982 / Arista)
more info on donblackman.com
05. Sun Ra - Third Planet
(from 'Disco 3000' album, 1978 / Saturn)
more info on wikipedia.org
06. Tigran Hamasyan - Falling
(from 'Red Hail' album, 2008 / Plus Loin Music)
more info on tigranhamasyan.com
07. Pierrick Pedron - Omry part 1
(from 'Omry' album, 2009 / Plus Loin Music)
more info on myspace.com/pierrickpedron
08. Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay
(from 'Red Clay' album, 1970 / CBS)
more info on freddiehubbardmusic.com
09. Magic Malik Orchestra - 00-237
(from '00-237 XP-1' album, 2002 / Label Bleu)
more info on myspace.com/magicmalikorchestra
10. Hot 8 Brass Band - Skit #1
(from 'Rock With The Hot 8' album, 2007 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
11. Gil Scott-Heron - I Think I'll Call It Morning
(from 'Pieces of a Man' album, 1971 / Flying Dutchman)
more info on wikipedia.org
12. Roy Ayers / Wayne Henderson - No Deposit, No return
(from 'Step Into Our Life' album, 1978 / Polydor)
more info on myfavouritesound.wordpress.com
13. IG Culture - B Free
(from 'Zen Badizm' album, 2008 / Freedom School)
more info on thebottomend.co.uk
14. Seun Kuti - Fire Dance
(from 'Many Things' album, 2007 / Tôt ou Tard)
more info on parisdjs.com
15. Ursula Rucker - Circe (Jazzanova Remix)
(from 'The Remixes 1997-2000' compilation, 2000 / Compost)
more info on jazzanova.net
16. Oxyd - Vision
(from 'Onze – Heures – Onze' album, 2009 / Vienne Action Culturelle)
more info on myspace.com/oxydquintet
17. Nostalgia 77 Octet - The Hope Suite
(from 'Seven's & Eight's' album, 2006 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
18. Erik Truffaz - More
(from 'Bending New Corners' album, 2003 / Blue Note)
more info on eriktruffaz.com
19. Kneebody - Wide Eyed
(from 'Kneebody' album, 2005 / Green Leaf Music)
more info on kneebody.com
20. Christophe - Aline (Italian version)
(from 'Best of Christophe' compilation, 2006 / Disques Dreyfus)
more info on wikipedia.org

All original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Mix by Reza (Jazz Mix / Mezzo TV / myspace.com/rezajazzmix)
Sound editing by Claudio Tenant
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Souleance - Le Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-17

Souleance is the result of the partnership between the talented electronic hip hop beatmaker/producer Fulgeance and Paris DJs resident Soulist, who's been organizing incredibly groovy What The Funk events for 6 years now in Paris with his partner Freeworker… Souleance is really a mixture of Soulist's organic influences, spirituality and samples from live instruments, and Fulgeance producer's know how and malice, deep beats plus geek attitude towards technology. Their freshly sounding first 12 inch Le Monde EP has just been released on the English label First Word Records, combining newest tendencies of beats music and best urban music traditions - as in this showcase mix - a perfect introduction to the Souleance sound!

Tracklisting :
01. Exile - Frequency Modulation
(from 'Radio' album, 2009 / Plug Research)
more info on myspace.com/alexile
02. Flying Lotus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Rae Davis Remix)
(free MP3 download from antipop.net, 2009)
more info on cosign.wordpress.com
03. Souleance - Les Filles
(from 'Le Monde EP' 12 inch, 2009 / First Word)
more info on parisdjs.com
04. Souleance - Manana
(from 'Le Monde EP' 12 inch, 2009 / First Word)
more info on parisdjs.com
05. Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious
(from 'Aquemini' album, 1998 / LaFace)
more info on wikipedia.org
06. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Interlude
(from 'Tropidelico' album, 2007 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. The Soul Fantastics - Ain't No Sunshine
(from 'Panama! 2' compilation, 2009 / Soundway)
more info on parisdjs.com
08. Ann Alford - Got To Get Me A Job
(from 'Got To Get Me A job' 7 inch, 1972 / Hy-Sign)
more info on discogs.com
09. The Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band - Pimp
(from 'Pimp' 7 inch, 2008 / Mocambo)
more info on mocambo.de
10. Interlude
11. Souleance - Cool FM
(from 'Le Monde EP' 12 inch, 2009 / First Word)
more info on parisdjs.com
12. Souleance - Chemise Re Edit
(Exclusive/Unreleased)

The original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Souleance (myspace.com/souleance)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using Alice Duffay's artwork for Souleance's Le Monde EP (myspace.com/alicedufay)

Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-13

July 2009 will be GREAT for Paris DJs fanatics! First big news will the new online record shop from Superfly Records, run by Paulo Superfly with our resident DJs Manu Boubli and Djouls, soon to be followed by a physical one in the center of the French capital! We've been diggin' A LOT to find some of the rarest and coolest vinyls records out there in the world just for you... We also need to announce that Rockers International and Paris DJs have joined forces to organize an ATOMIC AFRO PARTY at La Bellevilloise in Paris on July 17th (it's a friday). More details soon but it's just gonna be HUGE so stay connected!! Those are two good reasons to present here a mix of some VERY RARE African funk, collected during Paulo's recent trips to Africa to find some old and groovy records. It's the first part in a new series of AFRO mixes we've called AFRO DIGGIN' that's gonna blow your mind. Africa is the future.

Tracklisting :
01. Hamad Kalkaba - Astadjam Dada Sare
(from 'North Cameroun Rythms' LP, 19?? / Sonafric) CAMEROON
02. Afro Soul System - Tink Tank
(from 'Wale Begun Coki' 7 inch, 197? / SID) BURKINA FASO
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
03. Orchestre Abass - Samarin Banza
(from 'Samarin Banza' 7 inch, 1972 / Polydor) TOGO
04. Wrinkar Experience - Sound Way)
(from 'Fuel for Love' 7 inch, 1972 / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
05. The Big Beats - Afro Pride
(from 'Afro Pride' 7 inch, 19?? / Polydor) GHANA
06. The Funkees - Acid Rock
(from 'My First Date' 7 inch, 1971 / HMV) NIGERIA
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Aktion - Centipede
(from 'Clover - Come Together Vol.1' compilation) NIGERIA
08. Effi Duke and The Love Family - The Time Is Come
(from 'Mr. Love' LP, 19?? / Homzy) NIGERIA
09. Traore Seydou Richard Et Les Vaudou Du Flamboyant - Katougou
(from 'Mousso' 7 inch, 19?? / Edition Volta Discobel) BURKINA FASO
more info on lefaso.net
10. Cisse Abdoulaye et Le Super Volta de La Capitale - Kodjougou
(from 'Koyembolo' 7 inch, 1977 / Club Voltaique du Disque) BURKINA FASO
more info on radioafrica.com.au or on lefaso.net
11. Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Benin - Wodeka Roe
(from 'Vol. 1' LP, 1983 / Albarika Store) BENIN
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
12. Ceejebs - Eti-Ufok
(from 'Eti-Ufok' 7 inch, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on discogs.com
13. Mamo Lagbema - Love Music And Dance
(from 'Mamo Lagbema' record, 19??) TOGO
14. One World - Fantasy
(from 'Rejoice' LP, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com

All original artworks from the records played in this mix are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo Goncalvez / Superfly Records (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a Rail Band LP cover and a South African steam locomotive photo from DanieVDM under a creative commons license

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Do The Tighten Up
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-11

Tighten Up was a summer 1968 number one R'n'B and Pop hit single by Archie Bell and the Drells from Houston, Texas. It sold a million copies by May 1968. The song described an accompanying dance that the band had invented, also called the Tighten Up. It's one of the most addictive early funk tracks ever, and has been covered and played by everyone from Maceo Parker to The Bamboos since then. Here's a 30mn blended selection of our favourite funk and latin versions...

Tracklisting :
01. The Majestics - Tighten Up
(from 'Here Come Da Judge' album, 1968 / Arc Sound)
more info on discogs.com
02. Osaka Monaurail - Tighten Up
(from 'Amen, Brother' album, 2008 / Unique)
more info on parisdjs.com
03. Orchestra Harlow Presenta A Ismael Miranda - Horsin Up
(from 'Orchestra Harlow Presenta A Ismael Miranda' album, 1968 / Fania)
more info on allmusic.com
04. Dave Cortez with The Moon People - Happy Soul (With A Hook)
(from 'Happy Soul (With A Hook)' 7 inch, 1968 / Speed)
more info on soul-sides.com
05. Archie Bell and The Drells - Tighten Up
(from 'Dog Eat Dog' 7 inch, 1968 / Atlantic)
more info on soul-patrol.com
06. The New York Latin Scene With Sonny Bravo - Tighten Up
(from 'You Gotta Turn Me On' album, 1968 / Columbia)
more info on latinjazzclub.com
07. Al Escobar and His Orchestra - Tighten Up
(from 'El Sonido Moderno de Al Escobar' album, 1969 / Tico)
more info on answers.com
08. Roosevelt Matthews with Billy Ball and The Upsetters - Tighten Up Tighter
(from 'You Got Me Diggin' You' 7 inch, 1968 / King)
more info on stonesthrow.com
09. The Earthquakers - Soul Samba
(from 'Soul and Rock Session' album, 19?? / Concert Hall)
more info on discogs.com
10. Benny Gordon and The Soul Brothers - Tighten Up
(from 'Tighten Up' album, 1968 / Hot Biscuit)
more info on redkelly.blogspot.com
11. TNT Boys - Musica Del Alma
(from 'Sex Symbols' album, 1969 / Cotique)
more info on soul-sides.com or on allmusic.com
12. Chris Columbus And The Swingin Gaites - Tighten Up '70'
(from 'Do You Remember' 7 inch, 19?? / Mus-I-col)
more info on discogs.com
13. The Bamboos - Tighten Up (album version)
(from 'Step It Up' album, 2006 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
14. Yellow Magic Orchestra - Tighten Up (Japanese Gentlemen Stand Up Please!)
(from '×∞ Multiplies' 10 inch, 1980 / Alpha)
more info on wikipedia.org
15. The Moon People - Hippy Skippy Moon Strut (Opus #1)
(from 'Hippy Skippy Moon Strut' 7 inch, 1969 / Roulette)
more info on spectropop.com
16. Yellow Magic Orchestra - Tighten Up (Here We Go Again)
(from '×∞ Multiplies' 10 inch, 1980 / Alpha)
more info on wikipedia.org
17. Eddy Mitchell - Tighten Up
(from ' Colts Pour Schmoll' album, 1968 / Barclay)
more info on tetecarre.blogspot.com
18. The Moonflowers - Tighten Up
(from 'Tighten Up On The Housework Brothers And Sisters' 12 inch, 1992 / Pop God)
more info on moonflowers.org.uk or on parisdjs.com

All the original artworks from the records played in this mix are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo by MShades under a Creative Commons license

Sneaky Feel Like A King Promo Club Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-07


Former Fingathing member, Sneaky offers here an exclusive Club mix to celebrate the release of his solo album "Feel Like A King... Pluck A String" (on June, 22nd). Sofa loungers shouldn't worry, he'll come back later with a more chillout 30mn affair...

Tracklisting :
01. Sneaky - Open House (Taken From Album) [Big Chill Label]
02. Sneaky - Top Billig (Unreleased)
03. Jazzanova - I Can See (Sneaky's Please Believe The Bass Remix)
04. Ratatat - Lex (Mouse On Mars Remix) Xl Recordings Vs. This Ol Heart Of Mine – Isley Bros. [Sneaky Mashup]
05. Sneaky - Feel Like A King (Taken From Album) [Big Chill Label]
06. Sneaky - A Little Dark Joy (Gluekids Elmo Sez I Dunno Remix)
07. Sneaky - Mental Origami (Graham Massey Remix)

Links :
thisissneaky.co.uk
myspace.com/sneakytunes
bigchill.net
soundcloud.com/sneakymusic

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Sneaky
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo by benpagephotography.com

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-29

This Hypnotic Brass Ensemble blew my mind the first time I heard them. I had seen some videos on YouTube but was finally able to grab two copy of their War/Mercury 10 inch at a local record store (thank you to the kind people selling Jazz and World at Gibert Joseph in Paris!)... The spare one went into the hands of Pierre from Souljazz Orchestra who got to see them onstage a few days after, opening for Mos Def in Amsterdam. He told me they totally stole the show, which I'm sure they did! Listening to their rare self-released albums (on CDR you can buy at their shows) or concert that are circulating on the Internet (you gotta check the one with Tony Allen!) can only mean one thing: the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is currently one of the few killer live bands out there!! They'll be playing next Wednesday in Paris at the New Morning and we have 10 tickets to offer - be there or be square!

Tracklisting :
01. Mars
(from 'Highline Ballroom, NYC 10-29-07') info
02. Frankincense
from 'Jupiter (Green)' album, 2005 / self-released) info
03. Mushallah
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released) info
04. Marcus Garvey
(from 'Hypnotic Brass Ensemble' album, 2009 / Honest Jon's) info
04. Mercury
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released) info
05. Untitled 2
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released) info
06. War
(from 'Hypnotic Brass Ensemble' album, 2009 / Honest Jon's) info
07. Alyo
(from 'Alyo/Flipside' 10 inch, 2009 / Honest Jon's) info
08. Caravan
(from 'Flipside (Orange)', 2004 / self-released) info

Original record covers available on Paris DJs blog.

Links :

hypnoticbrass.net
myspace.com/hypnoticbusiness
hypnoticband.blogspot.com
New album info on parisdjs.com
rebirthcom.com
Biography in french on the Facebook french group
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble discography on parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo from Paul Hampartsoumiangall

DustyTape - Piano, Soul and Salsa - Con Mucho Gusto Vol.3
A selection of Salsa Dura y Brava by Benoit de Vilmorin
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-26

Tracklisting :
01. Tony Pabon Y La Protesta - El Sol No Brilla
(from 'On The Right Track' album, 1972 / Rico)
02. Pete Rodriguez / Louie Ramirez - Evil Ways
(from 'El Barrio - Sounds From The Spanish Harlem Streets' compilation, 2007 / Fania)
03. Bantous Jazz - Wachi Wara
(from 'The Shrine Presents Afrobeat' compilation, 2000 / Ocho)
04. La Fantastica - Las Nenas
(from '2001' album, 197? / Mericana)
05. Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Babalonia
(from 'A Taste' album, 1976 / TSG)
06. Les Frères Dejean - Yoyo
(from 'L'Univers' album, 1979 / Macaya)
07. Eddie Palmieri & Cheo Feliciano - Busca lo Tuyo
(from 'Too Much' album, 2002 / Vaya)
08. The New York Latin Scene with Sonny Bravo - Work your Show
(from 'You Gotta Turn Me On' album, 1968 / Columbia)
09. Bronx River Parkway - Mi Corazon
(from 'San Sebastian 152' album, 2008 / Truth & Soul)
10. Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra - Tristeza
(from 'Don Pastrana' album, 1972 / Parmazo)
11. Harry Fraticelli y Los Barbarians - Te Agradezco El Consejo
(from 'Por El Libro' album, 1973 / 4 Points)
12. Fausto rey - El Mensajero del Amor
(from 'Latino' album, 197? / 4 Points)

Introduction by DustyTape, track-by-track review (both in French only) and original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by DustyTape (dustytape.blogspot.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using the cover from Johnny Rivera and The Tequila Brass - Up, Up And Away

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Nearly Shadow
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-23

We've been cooking this mix for a long time, selecting its pieces slowly, one by one... The idea was to collect tracks that were obviously or not-so-obviously influenced by Dj Shadow's masterpiece and first album (on the defunct Mo' Wax label), Endtroducing. Some names spring to mind instantly, like Rjd2 (featured here), but we've tried to dig into many places, from the forgotten (DJ Bias of Lewis Parker fame, J-Walk who's second album will happen soon on Peacefrog, Manitoba now called Caribou), to the unknown in Europe (Mnemotrauma, Joe Beats from Non Prophets who's albums are just fantastic and who we had picked up for our This Is The New Hip Hop Thing CD compilation) and the bigger names (Gnarls Barkley). No Blockhead, no Wax Taylor, no DJ Cam, no UNKLE, no Diplo, no Aim... There surely are many other artists who've given props to that first Dj Shadow album and if you've got suggestions for a second volume don't hesitate to leave a comment!

Tracklisting :
01. Bias - It's Getting Better
(from 'Time And Tide' album, 2006 / Canteen)
more info on canteenrecords.com
02. J-Walk - The Wasp
(from 'A Night On The Rocks' album, 2002 / Pleasure)
more info on parisdjs.com
03. DJ Shadow - Let's Rock And Roll
(from 'High Noon' single, 1997 / Mo' Wax)
more info on discogs.com
04. Soulsavers - San Quentin Blues
(from 'Tough Guys Don't Dance' album, 2003 / San Quentin Recordings)
more info on thesoulsavers.com
05. Mnemotrauma - Wachsfigurenkabinett
(from 'Facets' compilation, 2006 / Tri-Eight Music Supplies)
more info on mnemotrauma.com
06. Free the Robots - Times Like This
(from 'One Year And A Day – A Sound Exposure Vol.2 Preview EP' 12 inch, 2007 / Equinox)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Joe Beats - Pour Me One
(from 'Diverse Recourse' album, 2007 / Bully)
more info on parisdjs.com
08. Manitoba - Tits And Ass : The Great Canadian Weekend
(from 'Give'r' single, 2001 / Leaf)
more info on caribou.fm
09. Gnarls Barkley - Just A Thought
(from 'St. Elsewhere' album, 2006 / Lex)
more info on myspace.com/gnarlsbarkley
10. RJD2 - A Beautiful Mine
(from 'Magnificent City Instrumentals' album, 2006 / Decon)
more info on parisdjs.com

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a DJ Shadow design found on his MySpace page

Ivan Tchijevsky - Urban Romances
From Russian Diggers and Dealers with Soviet Groove!
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-21

To your attention, I bring you an anti-crisis podcast from the creators of diggers-dealers of the Soviet Groove style. If you'd like to attract Roman Abramovich and his spouse, to amaze Anna Kurnikova and Natalya Vodianova with your knowledge of Russian language or just good quality music, or you would like to organise a party or just a welcome meeting in your office, embassy, or to invite your clients from Russia to a picnic - then this podcast is especially crafted for you! Is this podcast already being played in your cafe in Montmartre or Soho? If you're kool guys and girls who i think you are, then you are welcome here! (Ivan)

Tracklisting :
01. Unknown - Woman Mystery (from "Magician" original soundtrack)
02. Happy Guys - Moscow
03. Verasi Group - Snow Man
04. Singing Hearts - Let's Reconcile
05. Samocveti - Snowflake
06. Disco Group - Orchestra
07. Constantin Orbelyan - Live Mean Singing
08. Iveria Group - If It Ain't So
09. Vladimir Visockiy - Rockclimber Girl
10. Edita Pjeha - I Will Not Come Back To You
11. Jury Antonov - Moscow
12. Melody Group - Bears Song

Credits :
Selected, mixed and designed by Ivan Tchijevsky
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Links :
myspace.com/tchizevsky
blomarket.ru
headz.fm

Azaxx - The Exotic Delight Paris DJs Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-19

After the Launch party album issued in 2003 by french label Mobil-Home Recordings, and the Turn Me On/Bahia 7 inch out on Freddy Fresh' Howlin' label the same year, our compatriot Azaxx just released a cool latin/electronics/breaks second album, on Brighton's finest Tru Thoughts Recordings. We wanted to invite him earlier this year but time flies by so fast... Anyway here's a selection of tracks and influences that have inspired the man, melted with a few taken from his album The Exotic Delight Bay. Expect everything from old mambo to breaks, jazz, liquid funk, rare groove, broken beat, clubby hooks and more dancefloor goodies...

Tracklisting :
01. Habitual Parking Violators - One To Twelve
(from 'Rebtuz 031' 7 inch, 2008 / Rebtuz)
more info on parisdjs.com
02. Azaxx - Groucho
(from 'The Exotic Delight Bay' album, 2009 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
03. Milez Benjiman - Chop That Wood
(from 'Feel Glorious' album, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
04. Floating Points - For You
(from 'For You/Radiality' 7 inch, 2009 / Eglo)
more info on myspace.com/floatingpoints
05. Azaxx - Happy Mango
(from 'The Exotic Delight Bay EP' 12 inch, Tru Thoughts, 2009)
more info on parisdjs.com
06. Azaxx - Fiesta Tropical
(from 'Shapes 07:02' compilation, 2007 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Perez Prado - The Millionaire
(from 'The Millionaire/Catalania' 7 inch, 1959 / RCA)
more info on wikipedia.org
08. Cairro - Phoney Baloney
(from 'Phoney Baloney' 12 inch, 1998 / Sophisticuts)
more info on discogs.com
09. Bronco - Return To The Forgotten Groove
(from 'Conversations With The French Connection' compilation, 1994 / Yellow Productions)
more info on discogs.com
10. Superthriller - Ahjustwannadance
(from 'Ahjustwannadance' 7 inch, 2003 / Mint Music)
more info on myspace.com/superthrillertunes
11 Zero DB with Switch - Beat Pomba
(from 'Rebtuz 039' 12 inch, 2009 / Rebtuz)
more info on parisdjs.com

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Azaxx (myspace.com/azaxx1)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Morning Sunshine
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-18

It's been raining for too many days here in Paris so we decided to call for some rays of sunshine, with a mix to listen to in the morning, under a nice sunny vibe. Plat de resistance is a selection of supacool underground hip hop coolies to wake up to, until you're ready to leave for whatever it is you do when the sun rises... and that's when dessert comes with an incredible alternate version of Let The Sunshine In and two groovy numbers to start the day on a dancing tip!

Tracklisting :
01. Atmosphere - Sunshine
(from 'Sad Clown Bad Summer Number 9' 12 inch, 2007 / Rhymesayers)
more info on parisdjs.com
02. Headnodic - The Drive feat. The Procussions
(from 'Now A Daze' 12 inch, 2005 / Tres Records)
more info on myspace.com/headnodic
03. People Under The Stairs - Montego Slay
(from 'Acid Raindrops' 12 inch, 2002 / OM Records)
more info on putsonline.co.uk or on myspace.com/peopleunderthestairs
04. Dirty Diggers - It'll Be OK (feat. Fourteen Corners)
(from 'The Pleasure Is All Mine' album, 2007 / Zebra Traffic)
more info on myspace.com/dirtydiggers
05. Aspects - Off The Lip feat. The Bees
(from 'Off The Lip' 10 inch, 2004 / Antidote)
more info on myspace.com/aspectsuk or on antidoterecords.co.uk
06. DJ Day - A Place To Go
(from 'The Day Before' album, 2007 / Melting Pot)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Galt McDermot - Let The Sunshine In
(from 'Up From The Basement' compilation, 2002 / Kilmarnock)
more info on galtmacdermot.com
08. Otto De Royas Y Los Ultras 76 - Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump (Dubben Remix)
(from 'Choca Las Caderas / Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump (Edits)' 12 inch, 2006 / Deja Vu)
more info on myspace.com/dejavurecord or on myspace.com/rainhadodub
09. Natural Self - In The Morning
(from 'The Art Of Vibration' album, 2008 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo from aussigall's Flickr under a Creative Commons licence.

Psycut - Jazz Attitudes 5
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-09

This 'inspired' mix will have you travel from Silhouette Brown's futuristic soul to dancefloor jazz from Auteur Jazz coming straight from Finland, thru crazed death jazz from Soil and 'Pimp' Sessions or the 'future jazz' of Japanese band Studio apartment. A concentrate of unstoppable gems that will ravish dancefloor jazz aficionados. It's all about the Jazz Attitudes!
DJ Psycut will play, along with Paris DJs resident Doctor Donuts, on his Jazz Attitudes party next Saturday (May 16th).

Tracklisting :
01. Inverse Cinematics - Burnout (Ye Solar Live Interpretation)
(from 'Vogelhaufen EP' 12 inch, 2005 / Faces)
more info on metronomic-family.com or on myspace.com/inversecinematics
02. Silhouette Brown - Pain
(from 'Silhouette Brown' album, 2005 / Ether)
more info on myspace.com/silhouettebrown
03. Just a Maestro - Jazzy Joint feat. Jose James
(from 'Just A Maestro EP', 12 inch, 2008 / Face the Music)
more info on myspace.com/jampianotrio
04. Ex-Press - Jazzhead
(from 'The Definitive Article' album, 1994 / Yellow Productions)
more info on discogs.com
05. Soil and 'Pimp' Sessions - A.I.E
(from 'A.I.E.' 12 inch, 2007 / Brownswood)
more info on soilpimp.com or on myspace.com/soilpimpuk
06. Dan Terry Orchestra and Chorus - Big Daddy
(from 'Lonely Place' album, 1969 / Happy Tiger)
more info on bsnpubs.com/la/happytiger
07. Quiet Nights Orchestra - Helsinki
(from 'Helsinki' 12 inch, 2008 / P-Vine Japan)
more info on myspace.com/quietnightsorchestra
08. Auteur Jazz - Two Jaguar in Warsaw
(from 'Two Jaguars In Warsaw' 12 inch, 2008 / Ricky-Tick)
more info on myspace.com/auteurjazz
09. Studio Apartment - Brave Mind
(from 'World Line EP02 - Light' 12 inch, 2004 / New World)
more info on studioapartment.jp or on myspace.com/studioapartment

Original record covers and complete info are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Psycut (myspace.com/jazzattitudes)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using the Jazz Attitude flyer artwork

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 5)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-06

This is not your usual Molesting Laura mix. Of course, it's all covers, some easy to recognize, some others not that obvious... That's because we've been specially digging in our vaults of American modern jazz. The kind of your never hear about over the Atlantic. The trip will take you from downtown New York (Medeski Martin and Wood) to New Orleans (Dirty Dozen Brass Band), from Brooklyn (Marco Benevento) to Tulsa (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey), from San Diego (The Greyboy Allstars) to Bridgeport (Fuzz), back to Brooklyn (Soulive), and from Harlem (The Harlem Experiment) to San Francisco (Garaj Mahal)...

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band track is taken from their album produced by John Medeski, Buck Jump - New Orleans down home funky jazz at its best. The Marco Benevento one is from his 2009 album Me Not Me, an incredible set of covers done piano trio with sculpted sounds - with bassist Reed Mathis and drummers Matt Chamberlain and Andrew Barr, two of them being members of The Slip. Long-time readers will recognize them... Also, don't pass out on another piano trio, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, really mind-blowing. We've played a track from their latest album, Winterwood, which you can download for free on their site! Finally, this mix is an opportunity to talk about the Harlem Experiment album released on Ropeadope in 2007. It's just a monster album with the cream of NY uptown jazz musicians, fusing jazz, klezmer, salsa, soul, hip-hop and funk. One of the best new thing! we've heard this century.


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Tracklisting :
01. Medeski, Martin and Wood - Do You Know The Way To San Jose
(from 'Great Jewish Music: Burt Bacharach' compilation, 1997 / Tzadik) BURT BACCARACH cover
more info on tzadik.com
02. Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
(from 'Buck Jump' album produced by John Medeski, 1999 / Mammoth) MARVIN GAYE cover
more info on dirtydozenbrass.com
03. Marco Benevento - Twin Killer
(from 'Me Not Me' album, 2009) DEERHOOF cover
more info on parisdjs.com
04. Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey - Song of the Vipers
(from 'Winterwood' album, 2009) LOUIS ARMSTRONG cover
more info on parisdjs.com
05. The Greyboy Allstars - Doin' Time
(from 'Look At All The Love We Found' compilation, 2005) SUBLIME cover
more info on myspace.com/sublimetribute
06. On The Corner With Fuzz - Bloomdido
(from 'B'Gock!' album, 1999 / Artkin Touchya) CHARLIE PARKER cover
more info on vermontreview.tripod.com/Interviews/fuzz.htm or on myspace.com/fuzzplace
07. Soulive - Crosstown Traffic
(from 'Break Out' album, 2005 / Concord) JIMI HENDRIX cover
more info on soulive.com
08. The Harlem Experiment - It's Just Begun
(from 'The Harlem Experiment' album, 2007 / Ropeadope) JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH cover
more info on parisdjs.com
09. Garaj Mahal - Psycho Killer
(from 'Up All Night: Jammin' To The Talking Heads' compilation, 2005) TALKING HEADS cover
more info on cmhrecords.com

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog.

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using an image found on the marvelous farbror-sid.se

Flevans - March 2009 Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-03

Some of you might remember the end of year 2007, when we put up an Unfabulous Megamix from Brighton's 21st century post-breakbeat funkster Flevans. We were celebrating the lad's second album released on the Jack To Phono label. Since then we had many thank you feedback from people delighted to have discovered those authentic new grooves. Flevans will be back on May 8th on his former label Tru Thoughts with a new album, 27 />Devils, that's been playing on repeat on my CD player (along with the upcoming Quantic one). He cooked a brand new exclusive mix for Paris Djs to help announce it, with many recent but rare releases in the lot, 45s, 12 inches, bootleg re-edits, etc. Enjoy!

Tracklisting :
01. Vono Box - Pepita
(from 'Jazz and Milk Breaks Volume Two' 12 inch, 2208 / Jazz andMilk)
more info on parisdjs.com
02. The Chi-Lites - Are You Crazy (re-edit)
(from 'Resoled Vol.2" 12 inch, 2007 / Shoes Recordings)
more info on discogs.com
03. Yosaku - Ain’t It Funky
(from 'Doin' James Part 3' 12 inch, 2008 / G.A.M.M.)
more info on myspace.com/yosaku
04. Flevans - 27 Devils
from '27 Devils' album, 2009 / Tru Thoughts)
more info on parisdjs.com
05. Fela Kuti - Shuffa (Beatsy Collins re-edit)
(from 'Marvin & Fela Re-edits' 7 inch, 2008 / Wah Dubplate)
more info on kudosrecords.co.uk
06. Regal - The Mack (Flevans Remix) (Unique)
(from 'The Mack' 12 inch, 2008 / Unique)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Osibisa - Music For Gong Gong (Diesler Remix) (Rebtuz)
(from 'Rebtuz 039' 12 inch, 2009 / Rebtuz)
more info on parisdjs.com
08. Phase 5 Stereo - Mambo Schmambo (Jack To Phono)
(from 'Mambo Schmambo' 7 inch, 2008 / Jack To Phono)
more info on parisdjs.com
09. Fdel - Rocksteady
(from 'Audiofdelity' album, 2006 / Freestyle)
more info on fdel.com.au
10. The Apples - Upskirt
(from 'The Power' 12 inch, 2009 / Freestyle)
more info on myspace.com/theapplesmusic

Original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Info :
Selected and mixed by Flevans (flevans.co.uk)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using a photo found on Flickr and the new album's original Artwork
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Citizen Dale - Platters That Matters Today
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-05-01

We got this mix sent to us by Citizen Dale from Canada (our music is a secret order but knows no boundaries). The selection features mainly new tracks with a sweet little bit of old spice thrown in to keep it smooth. It's heavily New York-based with some tips of the hat to lands 'n' bands over the Atlantic. Expect lots of Funk and Soul, with a few pieces of Latin and Jazz...

Tracklisting :
01. Lefties Soul Connection - Here Come the Girls feat. Flowmega
(from 'Have Love Will Travel' 7 inch, 2009 / Melting Pot)
more info on myspace.com/leftiessoulconnection
02. Menahan Street Band - The Wolf
(from 'The Wolf' 7 inch, 2009 / Dunham)
more info on dunhamrecords.com or on parisdjs.com
03. Mayer Hawthorne and the County - Maybe So Maybe No
(from 'Maybe So, Maybe No' 12 inch, 2009 / Stones Throw)
more info on myspace.com/mayerhawthorne or on stonesthrow.com/mayerhawthorne
04. Yvonne Fair - Say Yeah Yeah
(from 'Say Yeah Yeah' 7 inch reissue, 2007 / Soulful Torino)
more info on recordkicks.ithinkmusic.com
05. The Sweet Divines - Honeythistle
(from 'Honeythistle' 7 inch, 2008 / Tyca)
more info on thesweetdivines.com
06. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - War
(from 'War' 10 inch, 2007 / HBE)
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Salah Ragab and The Cairo Jazz Band - Egypt Strut
(from 'Egypt Strut' 7 inch reissue, 2006 / Jazzman)
more info on parisdjs.com
08. Bronx River Parkway - La Valla
(from 'La Valla' 7 inch, 2006 / Truth and Soul)
more info on parisdjs.com
09. The Olympians - How Can I Love (Now that You're Gone)
(from 'How Can I Love' 7 inch, 2008 / Truth and Soul)
more info on myspace.com/olympianssoulmusic

Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog.

Info :
Selected and mixed by Citizen Dale
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)

Loik - La Sono Mondiale Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-04-28

We couldn't call this 'World Music' cos' the term doesn't mean squatt. We thought it could be some kind of 'Oriental Flavour' thing but then what about the brazilian jazz track in there? Then we remembered Loik Dury used to do the programmation for Radio Nova in France for so many years, bringing to the scene what Jean-Francois Bizot had called 'La Sono Mondiale'. This mix is perfect example of that spirit. Rare groove with no limits whatsoever.

Tracklisting :
01. Ananda Shankar - Charging Tiger
(from 'Sa-re-ga Machan' LP, 1981 / Emi India)
02. Airto - Peasant Dance
(from 'Virginland' LP, 1974 / CTI)
03. Usha Uthup - Chhupke Kaun Aya (Michael Jackson cover)
(from '24 Carats' LP, Inrecco India)
04. Monsoon - Ever So Lonely
(from 'Third Eyes' LP, 1983 / Phillips Japan)
05. Unknow - Sumak
(from 'Les Edits du Golem Vol.1' 12 inch, 2007 / Les Edits du Golem)
06. Rahul Dev Burman - Aa Dekhen Jara
(from 'Rocky' original soundtrack, 1980 / Polydor India)

Original record covers are available, as usual, on Paris DJs blog. Don't forget to check the site for current music news, upcoming releases you've never heard about elsewhere, virtual releases, live shows info, etc.

Info :
Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)