An Introduction to The Hifivers
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2011-08-07
Today we put the spotlight on Michael Treetop Voos, who played trumpet with The Poets of Rhythm all through the 90s. He just launched a new project, The Hifivers, a ten-piece soul combo from Germany, and cooked especially for Paris DJs this introduction made up from his past and influences, mixed with a few tracks from the first self-released EP from his new band (available on Juno). We'll be putting up soon a free track from the second EP The Hifivers have just finished recording so stay connected...
Tracklisting :
01. Dynamic Soundmakers - On The Run (Chase Theme)
(from 'Original Raw Soul Vol. II - Into Space And Time' compilation, 1997 / Soulciety)
02. Archie Shepp - Blues For Brother George Jackson
(from 'Attica Blues' album, 1972 / Impulse!)
03. The Hifivers - Don't Step
(from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records)
04. Millie Jackson - You Created A Monster
(from 'Feelin' Bitchy' album, 1977 / Spring Records)
05. The Hifivers - Got Myself Some Bucks
(from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records)
06. Doug Carn - Sweet Season
(from 'Adam's Apple' album, 1974 / Black Jazz)
07. The Hifivers - Watusi
(from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records)
08. The Poets Of Rhythm - Guiding Resolution
(from 'Discern/Define' album, 2001 / Ninja Tune)
09. Faruk Green - The Insane Bus Driver
(from 'Faith' 7 inch, 1997 / 33rpm Records)
10. Ebo Taylor - Victory
(from 'Love And Death' album, 2010 / Strut)
11. 3 S.T. - Rock Da Riddim
(from 'Demo' promo CD, 2011 / self-released)
12. The Poets Of Rhythm - Break Down the Tighten Up
(from 'Gauloises Blondes presents' promo CD, 1995 / Soulciety)
13. The Hifivers - What You Lookin' At?
(from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records)
All the original record cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Michael Treetop Voss from The Hifivers (myspace.com/treetopvoss)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)
Links
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