"Music To Varnish Owls By. Does Geoff Bastow have a claim for the best album title of all time? It's certainly up there. It's also one of the hardest to find library funk records. But don't let the eye-catching name fool you into thinking this isn't serious business.
You'll be familiar with Geoff Bastow's brilliance via the boogie/disco classics "You Don't Like My Music (Hupendi Muziki Wangu?!)" and "Don't Stop", released by his group, K.I.D.
But 1975's Music To Varnish Owls By is where it all began for our hero.
It's packed with incredibly soulful, soothing music that - despite being utilised a few times by Knxwledge - remains still largely un-mined. So, beat-makers, get cracking. And instead of that hyper-rare original, spend that £300 on something else." - Be With Records
"After the success of "Thèmes et Atmosphères", Saint Tropez Orchestra return with "Heavy Soul Dance Party" - 11 tracks of raw psych funk, recorded to analog tape at Studio Des Fontaines, in the South of France.
Originally, "Thèmes et Atmosphères Volume 2" was to be the obvious follow up to the debut. It was actually written and recorded many months ago, but is currently mired in licensing disputes. It will come out, but in the meantime, fed up with the waiting around, Saint Tropez Orchestra entered the studio and laid down "Heavy Soul Dance Party" straight to 4-track, needles-in-the-red, first takes and all.
The album is currently being negotiated for a vinyl release, so look out for that in the New Year.
Listening to "Heavy Soul Dance Party" is the closest you will get to experiencing Saint Tropez Orchestra rocking out in a sweaty basement club on the South French coast. Turn the volume up and get dancing!" - Dime Records
For '92, Box Talk invites Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth to promote their debut album "Mecca And The Soul Brother". In ghetto fabulous fashion, the duo come decked out in Sergio Tachnni gear and a fat ride like their album cover. Hear Pete & C.L. share the meaning behind their classic debut and the aspects of life that drives the music. You also get a quick behind-the-scenes view from the video shoot for "Straighten It Out".
Your bound to feel musically adrift as David B. Whitley offers a moment of freedom on "Flying Easy". This song feels heavenly based on the divine visions and vocal performance which David brings. Feel free to take flight with this lively fusion of Jazz/Soul instrumentation for an uplifting and atmospheric feeling in music.
For a feeling of music that has the capability to transport your imagination to another realm, embrace the everlasting love of GeminiCrab. This Montreal-based HighSoul music duo consists of Felix award winner keyboardist/producer Caulder Nash and Grammy nominee vocalist/producer Malika Tirolien. On their single "A Love that Will Last", the duo get romantic with the best of them and leave a gem of R&B for the ages. In a playlist with classics such as Rene & Angela, Shalamar or Kashif, I believe this one would fit right in.
GeminiCrab combines a plethora of music styles including R&B, Soul and jazz-Hip Hop highlighted by honest lyrics from a 'Gen Y Lens' (the title of their album now available on Bandcamp).
Downloads are available of this 2-set special release here at Apple Music. For more demos and rarities, check out the 2008 release of "Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto" demos and rarities, available here on eBay.
Below, WhoSampled goes behind the rich Hip Hop sampling history of The Last Poets.
In the second part of this sit-down, KRS taks about political positions and metaphysics, intelligence, love and understanding. He also speaks on gangsterism, sex symbols and the force of god, consciousness, teaching Public Enemy and Professor Griff. Learn from The Teacha about competition in rap and self-aggrandizing, plus perspectives for rap and hip-hop. The leader of B.D.P represents Hip Hop as expression against oppression with a hearty serving of wisdom.
The dreamy soundscape of Soul Prophet makes new way for Jay Dee-inspired music on “Back To Dilla”. Featuring vocals from UK soul legend Omar and with lush layers of synths, flute and tabla, this tribute is s soulful Dilla homage like none other. Now available as a 7" single here at Juno.
Below, Soul Prophet demonstrates his futuristic groove once again as he makes a classic by Stevie Wonder become the life of the party.
written by : Karl Benton & Omar Lye-Fook
Keyboards & Production by Soul Prophet
Flute by Nathan Haines
Scratching by Scizzorhands
Mixed by Jason Eli
Mastered by Jasper Ward at Air Studios, London
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