The Band :
Sergio Rios: Guitar & somewhat suspect personal navigational abilities
Dan Hastie: Rhodes, Clavinet, Hammond B3, Misc vintage synthesizers & official alcohol level regulator
Sean O'Shea: Drums & all things sweet or fried
Ethan Phillips: Bass & master of the single armed sunglasses
Stewart Killen: Percussion & pimped out monogramed k-swiss
Darren Cardoza: Trombone & rather large western style beltbuckles
Devin Williams: Trumpet & mystical sandwich eating abilities
Joel Bowers: Saxophone & unimpeachable taste in sneakers
Fanny Franklin: Vocals & a fantastic style
Kutiman - Music Is Ruling My World (feat. Karolina)
(12" virtual release/MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com)
Melting Pot/ParisDJs MPM042V/PARISDJS010, 2007-12-25
Tracklisting :
A1. Music Is Ruling My World (feat. Karolina)
Kutiman interview : Now Kutiman, how did you come to Afro-funk? And did you choose that name because of Fela Kuti?
I first heard Funk music 5 years ago, when my good friend and soon to be musical partner on various projects, DJ Sabbo, introduced me to the amazing world of Funk and Afro Music. I have to admit that growing up in a small town in the north of the country, at the pre-internet era, made it nearlay impossible to know most of these genres.
As for the name Kutiman -My name is Ophir Kutiel and Kuti is the nickname of almost everyone in my family- my grandfather, father, brother and sister are all nicknamed Kuti... It was many years later when I came to know the amazing work of Fela Kuti.
Do you realize that you have created a new kind of Vintage Funk & that it was the aim of this project?
No, I hadn't realized... I was simply trying to make music... But Thanks very much for the compliment! Like I mentioned earlier, this was shortly after I first listened to music by legends like Fela Kuti, Soft Machine, King Crimson, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix as well as some other icons, all of whom I discovered all of a sudden and was amazed by their music.
This may also be the reason that the sound is vintage... I was so excited discovering these music treasures, I recorded my music without any bit of cynicism, just emotions.
If in a nightmare you were elected president for a year in your country, what would radically you change?
Indeed a nightmare... First I would try to quit... The truth is I try to stay out of politics as much as I can, I don't believe any politician... But I'll play along - I guess if I had to do something I would've been focusing on science and culture. Two fields I don't think our government is doing enough to support. I guess it wouldn't helped anyway, and then I would have quit...
Your first 12 inch ("No Reason For You" b/w "No Groove Where I Come From") is a great underground hit over here, could you tell me about your live project and hopefully when we will have the chance to see you play in Europe?
Actually the Kutiman project started as a solo studio project. I did it with the help of some amazing local musicians, not knowing where it would take me. Luckily my music is getting noticed outside my own laptop, so I have recently started to plan and work on the Kutiman show and hopefully we can take this project live in October, a month after the album is released. I was blessed to collaborate on this project with the crème of the local groove scene and I can't wait to take it live on stage.
There is so much feelings in your music, that's why so many DJs love your music straight away, now today they have more power than ever on choosing who to promote on the radio, so who are your favorite DJs?
I have to admit I'm not so familiar with the work of many international DJs. Believe it or not, I have only heard of Gilles Peterson a month before my first single was released... I can only recommend some DJs I have seen in Israel recently: Marc Hype, Kid Koala, Diplo, DJ Food. I was also blessed to get to know the Paris DJs team thanks to myspace and discover some cool DJs over there.
Have you ever thought of creating your own label in the past?
I never really thought about it. My wish is to get my first two albums released and than take it from there. Unfortunately, despite the fact that there are some amazing musicians around, the music side of the business is not easy these days, especially this side of the globe.
Erik Rug feat. Dynamax - Tribute (The DJ Vas 7 Minutes Of Boot!)
(12" virtual release/MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com)
Krapul/ParisDJs Krap001/PARISDJS009, 2006-12-02
Ty - Don't Watch That (Grant Phabao Remix)
(12" virtual release/MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) Big Dada/T.I.M.E.C. TIMEC123, 2006-11-23
Review :
What's happening in Paris DJs headquarters? So many cool remixes have started to appear in our headphones these days... And all EXCLUSIVE!!
After some mighty George Clinton soul reggae thang, a rare Philly soul reggae mashup of Lee McDonald (which will finally NOT be released - Favorite Recordings being run by a complete crook) and a supa-cool hip hop act from Rawkus Records, The Procussions, again dressed in classy reggae stylings, we're proud to offer a brand new Grant Phabao reggae remix of TY from Big Dada Records (Ninja Tune's hip hop sister label).
Using the a capella from "Don't What That (Knickers, Y-Fronts and Jock Straps)", the first single extracted from the new album "Closer", the french dubmeister has build a complete new uptempo one drop riddim, encapsulating the original track in roots reggae flavor, 100% original Jamaican style. The mashup works perfectly but you should be quick to download this one cos' we're only offering it for 24 hours!!
Why 24h only? Is it a Jack Bauer-inspired twisted thing?? Not at all. We're just celebrating TY's tonite show at La Maroquinerie in Paris, with full band support. We saw his superb show at the Montreux Jazz Festival - all you french jazzy hip hop headz don't you dare miss this one! Djouls
Tracklisting :
A1. Don't Watch That (Grant Phabao Remix)
Credits :
Vocal written by Ben Chijioke, produced by Ty // Big Dada
Instrumental written by F. Préaux, produced by Grant Phabao // T.I.M.E.C.
MP3 DOWNLOAD WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE HERE ON PARISDJS.COM FOR 24 HOURS TODAY [NOVEMBER 23rd, 2006] TO CELEBRATE THE PARIS SHOW AT LA MAROQUINERIE TONITE !!!
TY - Jeudi 23 novembre à La Maroquinerie (20h)
23 rue boyer
75020 Paris
M : Ménilmontant ou Gambetta
Review :
In those hard times when government individuals thrive more and more on the poor, it's really nice to meet educated and involved artists. The Procussions are that kind of people, nice, intelligent and with something to say, without ever losing their natural cool. This is rare enough to be pointed out...
Their latest album, "5 Sparrows For 3 Cents", was released earlier this year in the US but only in november 2006 in Europe. It's top-of-the-notch L.A. hip hop, funky, old school, with plenty of sunshine, so we thought at Paris DJs headquarters that it could be a good idea to try and do a collaboration with them, that could also help promote their french tour.
The band got into the idea right away and soon -thanks to the Internet- the french dubmeister Grant Phabao, who recently reworked some George Clinton, Lee McDonald, Ty or Alice Russell tracks, received some vocal parts to play with...
A few days later a new reggae instrumental was born, wonderfully gracing The Procussions' track with skanking riffs, heavy bass, clavinets chops, echo, reverb and lots of percussion - Phabao style.
This is hip hop/reggae mashing-up at his best, we're just plain proud to offer you this as a free download. Get it while it's hot and don't miss the rest of the tour (see dates below). Djouls
Tracklisting :
A1. Simple Song (Grant Phabao Remix)
Feedback :
"An unexpected twist - very cool" (The Procussions)
"It's Fresh!" (Jalal, The Godfather of Rap/The Last Poets)
"Grant Phabao did it again! Killer stuff. French mashup master is in the place." (Manu Boubli/Comet Records)
Already supported by Erik Rug (Les Disques du Telegraphe/Radio FG), Loik Dury (Kraked/Paris DJs), Betino's Record Shop, Soul Stereo Sound System...
Credits :
Vocal written by N. Harvey, J. Medeiros, B. Roberson, produced by Stro // HNGR Music / Kings Son Music / Tnanoser Music.
Instrumental written by F. Préaux, produced by Grant Phabao // T.I.M.E.C.
The Procussions are still on tour in France :
11 nov 20006 Paris (75), La Maroquinerie (+ C2C)
15 nov 2006 Lille (59), RiF HiFi festival - www.rif-hifi.fr (+ Smooth)
16 nov 2006 Orléans (45), L'Astrolabe - www.lastrolabe.org
17 nov 2006 Agen (47), Le Florida - www.le-florida.org
18 nov 2006 Marmande (47), Le Petit Théâtre - www.garorock.com
24 nov 2006 Montreuil (93), La Pêche - www.lapechecafe.com
Links : "Hipsters into Afrobeat won't be disappointed with a new single from Antibalas (covering Sly Stone with Doctor L!!!), the first Budos Band album or the Dakataris reissue on Daptone Records, two Nomo albums (because we prefered the first one, released some time ago), and a french release from Fire Tongue and Chief Cook. That's what we call a grand buffet." Djouls.com - 12 Reggae Dub World albums & singles for 2006 part 1
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