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This digital DJ promo for Jazzanova’s new single “I Human” features a mesmerizing vocal delivery by Detroit singer/musician, Paul Randolph. Randolph has been a regular member of the Jazzanova live band, touring with them over the last few years. In his words, “I Human” is a statement of the feeling you have when you create music and interact with people in a one-on-one and personal live situation, instead of ambivalent text messages and e-mails. The package also features an edit by Alex Barck of Jazzanova. A 12″ vinyl and a digital release of the single will precede Jazzanova’s upcoming new album Funkhaus Studio Sessions (due in May 2012) and the tour of the same name. Watch the video for “I Human” ft. Paul Randolph (Original)

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. I Human ft. Paul Randolph (Original)
2. I Human ft. Paul Randolph (Dub Version)
3. I Human ft. Paul Randolph (Radio Version)
4. I Human ft. Paul Randolph (Alex Barck Edit)

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Led by producer, engineer, and percussionist Amon (Turntables on the Hudson / Afrokinetic), the Analog Players Society (APS) is a collective and community of musicians rooted at The Hook Studio in Brooklyn, NY. This digital DJ promo features songs from both of APS’s forthcoming 7″ releases on Redbud Records, out on 12/13. APS Vol. 1 consists of two dubbed out covers of well-known tracks: “Let The Music Play” (Version) originally recorded in 1983 by Shannon, and “Dance Hall Days” (Version) also recorded in 1983 by Wang Chung. APS Vol. 2 is a stellar re-working of the 1986 hit song “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz, which features the radiant vocals of Cecilia Stalin (Koop) over a full horn section and infectious keys. The instrumental version not included in this promo is available exclusively on Bandcamp. As a holiday bonus, there’s also a funked out steppers remix of Vince Guaraldi’s classic “Christmas Time Is Here.”

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. I Can’t Wait ft. Cecilia Stalin
2. Let The Music Play ft. Ethan White
3. Dance Hall Days
4. Christmas Time Is Here (Steppers Version)

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Gregory Porter, whose 2010 Motema Music debut, Water, was nominated in the 2011 53rd Annual Grammy Awards as Best Jazz Vocal Album, drops a powerful cinematic treatment of one of the CD’s most popular tracks, “1960 What?.” This digital DJ promo features an international array of producers who have contributed to three remixes of the song. Swedish production wizard Opolopo’s soulful House remix, a “kick and bass rerub,” is already burning up dance floors from Chicago to the UK, where it’s currently getting airplay on Jazz FM. Peter McEvilley, the LA-based producer and electronic music artist who works as Peas, has contributed a House mix, and the founder of Amsterdam’s Wicked Jazz Sounds music collective, Phil Horneman, has contributed a Wicked Jazz Sounds radio edit, which clocks in at about half as long as the anthemic twelve-and-a-half minute long original version. The official videos for “Illusion” and “1960 What?” have a combined total of 40,000 YouTube views and will be aired on VH1. Watch the official video for “1960 What?” (Original).

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. 1960 What? (Wicked Jazz Sounds Radio Edit)
2. 1960 What? (Opolopo Kick & Bass Rerub)
3. 1960 What? (Peas Remix)

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Like Sola Rosa’s Moves On, Get It Together builds on a more performance-based template than Andrew Spraggon’s early work, featuring a full band. Long-term Sola Rosa collaborators Matt Short (bass), Ben White (Guitar), and Will Scott (drums) are joined by vocalists Spikey Tee (best known for his work with Jah Wobble, Mr Scruff, and Bomb The Bass), UK MC Serocee, German-based poet and singer Bajka, and Wellington songstress Iva Lamkum. This digital DJ promo features a sampling of songs from the new album, plus remixes by Suff Daddy, TM Juke, and Beatfanatic.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Turn Around ft. Iva Lamkum (Original)
2. Turn Around ft. Iva Lamkum (Suff Daddy Remix)
3. Turn Around ft. Iva Lamkum (TM Juke Remix)
4. Love Alone ft. Spikey Tee
5. Humanised ft. Bajka
6. Del Ray
7. Get It Together (Beatfanatic Remix)

As the weather heats up, we have a new Goodie Bag full of choice cuts from Kraak & Smaak, Miles Bonny, Ikebe Shakedown, Colm K, Isaac Aesili, and tai allen [vicelounge], with remixes by Gramophonedzie, DJ Day, Colm, and jonn + tai. Follow the label links below for more info on these releases & artists. Stay tuned for more Goodie Bag treats coming soon, and feel free to contact us if you want to submit a track for consideration.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:

Kraak & Smaak – “Call Up To Heaven feat. Lex Empress (Gramophonedzie Remix)” / Call Up To Heaven EP / Jalapeno
Miles Bonny – “Learning To Fly (produced by DJ Day)” / Lumberjack Soul /
Melting Pot Music
Ikebe Shakedown – “Tame The Beats” / Ikebe Shakedown / Ubiquity
Colm K – “Basics feat. Elaine Dowling (Colm’s Organic Remix)” / Basics / Bastard Jazz
Isaac Aesili – “With You In My Bed (Hip Hop RMX w/ Aaradhna & Buff1)” / Eye See / Soulab
“tai allen [vicelounge] – “oooh (baby) (jonn + tai redux)” / LOVE MUSIC – Summer ‘11 Preview / Recordbreakin”

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Esteemed record label SomeOthaShip Connect is set to deliver Ocotea, the first album and instrumental jazz release under singer/songwriter/producer Georgia Anne Muldrow’s new alias Jyoti. Drawing from an ocean of influences such as Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys, Swamini Truiyasangitanada’s Monastic Trio, Charlie Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Henry Threadgill, Sun Ra, and Stevie Wonder (to name a few), Ocotea is a new frontier for Georgia Anne Muldrow’s sonic discoveries. She is appearing as Jyoti (meaning light or flame in Sanskrit) in all of her “jazz” recordings to come, paying homage to the great and masterful ancestor Alice Coltrane, who gifted her with this name shortly before she ascended into an even higher consciousness. Infused with experimental synthesizers that posses a pan-tonal sensibility, and melodies that soar about with raw musicianship – Ocotea is not one to miss. Request a copy of the limited edition vinyl.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “The Black Mother”
2. “Psalm Of The Rubble”
3. “The Language Of The Flame”

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Kahuun’s Drunken Sailor EP [Bagpak Music] kicks off with the title track, where Kahuun’s signature dancefloor jazz-swing-break vibe comes complete with scattered drums, buzzin’ bassline and the sultry vocals of Sofia Rubina. “Carbon Aid” is a funk-fuelled midtempo number with an uplifting rhythm – watch out for the jazz-inflected break in the 2nd half of the choon. The EP takes a turn with the Pandemix Dub version of “Carbon Aid” with its massive, dark bassline that resolves into a nicely crafted 4-on-the-floor tune. And Kahuun wraps it up with “Flying Pigs,” an uplifting house number with a catchy riff, heavy drums and thick bassline.

Enter the Drunk Sailor Jazzzz Remix Competition to get your remix released worldwide + get free music downloads! Contest ends 6/30/10.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Drunken Sailor Jazzzz” feat Sofia Rubina
2. “Carbon Aid”
3. “Carbon Aid” (Pandemix Dub)
4. “Flying Pigs”

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In 2002, Barrio Jazz Gang released its first CD Spectrum, venturing into Nu Jazz territory with an electronic flair. Their new project 2 is a work born from the union of producer/composer Roby Colella (founder of Funky Juice Records) and co-producer/composer and guitarist Steve Micarelli. This digital DJ promo includes “Jumpclub,” the most representative track and natural successor to the popular “Chok-A-Blok Avenue.” It evolves thematically and rhythmically, creating a truly fresh concept of jazz, danceable yet hypnotically fascinating. “Five Apple-Maples” is a tribute to the Paul Desmond jazz classic “Take Five” but projected into the Third Millenium with a tasty 5/4 electronic loop. “Sunday Show (Remix)” closes the album with the mainstream Nu Jazz is in full effect. Elvin Jones-style cymbal work and a four on the floor bass drum beat support veteran trumpet jazzer Eddie Henderson’s flights of fantasy. The Benson-flavored guitar and repetitive, mantra-like vocal phrasing seals the deal on this groovin’ track.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Jumpclub
2. Kobra Smile
3. Five Apple-Maples
4. Take Yr Freedom Back
5. Nude Look
6. Sunday Show (Remix) feat. Eddie Henderson

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Salvador Santana, the 26-year-old keyboardist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter makes a splash with his single "Keyboard City." Cut with Beastie Boys collaborator Money Mark, the original track layers reedy, synth atmospherics, icy-cool electronic keys and a smooth-as-butter beat underneath Sal’s awesomely zonked-out vocoder-heavy vocals. This digital DJ promo packs not only The Hood Internet remix featuring GZA, but also the Dan Deacon remix of the Hood Internet remix – done, of course, in Dan’s inimitable synthed-out style. Topping it all off is Mathieu Schreyer’s electro-booty breaks remix. Chocked full of rock, funk, R&B and traditional Latin rhythms, Salvador’s album Keyboard City drops early next year.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Keyboard City” (Original)
2. “Keyboard City” (The Hood Internet Remix feat. GZA)
3. “Keyboard City” (Dan Deacon Remix feat. GZA)
4. “Keyboard City” (Mathieu Schreyer In The City Booty Mix)

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re-PRODUCED reveals yet another facet of Brooklyn-headquartered, Philly songstress Lizz Fields: her knack for revamping, tweaking and stretching arrangements much like her live show. In this digital DJ promo, Lizz refreshes her take on trademark tracks from By Day By Night and PleasureVille, as well as unleashing previously unreleased cuts. Hear the epic, Notre Dame Cathedral-feel of “When I See Love” (The Journey Remix) and the role call, call-out of Brooklyn Flowers (Transatlantic Remix). Offering much more than simple cut & paste-work, this unexpected soundscape comes with a healthy dose of evolving beats, zapping bleeps and tried & true, live organic elements.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Gotta Go” (Gotta Bounce Remix)
2. “Brooklyn Flowers” (Transatlantic Remix)
3. “Speak The Language” (Dub Mix)
4. “When I See Love” (The Journey Remix)
5. “Day Day Day” (The Orwell Remix)
6. “Day Day Day” (Loungin’ Remix)
7. “It’s Ok To Love Me” (Hot Coco Mix)