The Black Cat - Hard 2 Find Vol.1
(Download/Limited CD) Colored-Inc. COLI001, 2009-02-24
The Black Cat's first album on the new Colored-Inc. label launched by Djouls and Doctor L is what some could say a 'world' album. Blending from Latin grooves with Afro rhythms, Reggae harmonies with American Jazz or Funk vibes, Saudade with Jamaican riddims, Psychedelic Funk with Electronic R&B, Psychedelia and Hip Hop, with some lusty doses of Rub-a-Dub , Afro, Soul and Reggae in between, this is indeed a kinda world tour.
All production duties and nearly all instruments by Doctor L & Grant Phabao with star guesting Martin Perna (from Brooklyn), Ocote Soul sounds & Adrian Quesada (from Nicaragua and Austin, Texas) Carlton Livingston, The Lone Ranger and The Jays (from Jamaica), Tita Lima (from Brazil), Allonymous (from Chicago), Roldan (from Cuba), Dom Farkas (from Paris) and Kiala (from Nigeria and Congo). Yep 'world' indeed.
Tag : Adrian Quesada
The Black Cat - Hard 2 Find Vol.1 | Comments: 1
Thursday, February 25 2010
Brownout - Aguilas and Cobras | Comments: 0
Tuesday, September 15 2009
Brownout - Aguilas and Cobras
(CD) Six Degrees Records SDR1162, 2009-09-15
Adrian Quesada is a busy man. When he’s not performing psychedelic salsa jams with Grammy-nominated Austin outfit Grupo Fantasma or playing backing-guitar for Prince (yes, the artist once again known as Prince), he and his fellow Fantasma-mates are bringing the Latin-funk with critically-acclaimed Brownout and the more laidback but no-less-funky Ocote Soul Sounds. The new Brownout record, Aguilas and Cobras (Eagles & Cobras) features their trademark "hardcore latin funk" coupled with generous amounts of psychedelic experimentation and anchored by driving latin percussion and lots of electric guitar interplay. This crew of musicians has deftly avoided the "retro" and "revival" tags with pride, never falling into generic cookie-cutter funk mold. Aguilas and Cobras continues to carry the afro-latin funk torch into the future by creating fresh grooves which are timeless, honest and filled with their own unique vibe.
Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada - Coconut Rock | Comments: 0
Tuesday, June 23 2009
Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada - Coconut Rock
(CD) Eighteen Street Lounge ESL151, 2009-06-23
Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna, respective band-leaders of famed ensembles Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas, once again unite under the Ocote Soul Sounds banner for their new full length album, Coconut Rock, released on ESL Music on June 23rd. After two stellar albums, this time around Coconut Rock finds the duo loosened up, slipping effortlessly into their trademark psychedelic afro-latin funk groove. From the descarga rhythms of album lead-off The Revolt of the Cockroach People to the cumbia bounce of Tu Fin, Mi Comienzo to the easy guitar soundscapes of Vendendo Saude e Fe featuring Brazilian songstress Tita Lima, Coconut Rock is the third chapter in Ocote Soul Sound's unparalleled journey through sonic realms beyond!
Last news I got from Martin was when he sent me the latest Ocote Soul Sounds 12 inch at the beginning of the year. He was enthousiastic about doing an exclusive mix for Paris DJs. I now there's a new Antibalas album to be recorded next month (June 2009) so I guess we should hear from him in July... Update August 2009 - Martin came to visit us in Paris and did collaboration work with Grant Phabao, Doctor L and Loik Dury respectively. He should be back in Europe touring with Ocote Soul Sounds early 2010. And he'll be back soon for a 30mn mix of exclusive Antibalas and Ocote Soul Sounds rarities! Yeepaa!! (Djouls)
Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Vol.6 | Comments: 3
Wednesday, March 25 2009
Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Vol.6
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-03-25
This 6th mix in our series of 'current Afro music from all over the world' is focused on the funk anglo-saxon musicians kinda always put back into afro-beat. The Souljazz Orchestra, Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat, The Soul Hustlers, Brownout, Baby Charles, The Budos Band, The New Mastersounds, Midnight Lab Band... You might not know all these bands - yet.
For starters, Canadian afro-funk outfit The Souljazz Orchestra opens the mix with a splendid instrumental, 'State Terrorism', nearly as powerful as the original demo song from 2007, 'Terrorist'. We then move to New York City and the multi-cultural collective Zozo Afrobeat, with a superb cover of Bob Marley's 'Get Up, Stand Up', before crossing over to Orange County, California, and the Soul Hustlers (with members of Breakestra, Nafro, The Mars Volta...). Their debut 7-inch 'Supernatural Thing' features the Snake from the Los Angeles-based neo soul band The Rebirth, it's a re-interpretation of the Ben E. King classic with a mix of west coast Cali-funk and Nigerian afrobeat. 'Part 1' is vocal, here's the rootsy instrumental 'Part 2' available on the b-side of the single.
Adrian Quesada (Ocote Soul Sounds, Grupo Fantasma) is featured once again with his Brownout afro-latin-funk combo. African music is just everywhere and couldn't pass on Austin, Texas... And even in Brighton, funkateers Baby Charles are trying the afro way. Their cover of 'I Bet You Look God On The Dancefloor' is simply amazing UK afrofunk from the United Kingdom. Brooklynites The Budos Band don't need presentation anymore if you're following our mixes, but maybe you haven't heard of UK funk maestros The New Mastersounds yet? The psychedelic afro-funk track from their 2008 album 'Plug & Play' we've chosen should infectiously make you dance. And we conclude this mix in Brooklyn once again, with the second single from the Midnight Lab Band, a conceptual project from NYCTrust label founders Oneman & E's E. Their second single fuses afro-latin vibes with some cosmic disco spirit.
21st Century Afro. We did not lie.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. The Souljazz Orchestra - State Terrorism
(from 'Parasite' 7 inch, 2008 / Do Right!) CANADA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
02. Kaleta & ZoZo Afrobeat - Get Up
(from 'Country Of Guns' album, 2008 / Tramp) NIGERIA/USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
03. The Soul Hustlers - Supernatural Thing Part 2
(from 'Supernatural Thing' 7 inch, 2008 / All City) USA
» more info on myspace.com/soulhustlin or on myspace.com/allcityrecordings «
04. Brownout - Laredo 77
(from 'Homenaje' album, 2008 / Freestyle) USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
05. Baby Charles - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
(from 'Baby Charles' album, 2008 / Record Kicks) UK
» more info on parisdjs.com «
06. The Budos Band - His Girl
(from 'The Budos Band II' album, 2007 / Daptone) USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
07. The New Mastersounds - Kuna Matata
(from 'Plug & Play' album, 2008 / One Note) UK
» more info on parisdjs.com «
08. Midnight Lab Band - Run Riot
(from 'Run Riot' 12 inch, 2008 / Names You Can Trust) USA
» more info on nyctrust.com «
Original record covers :
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao & Djouls(timec.net)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo by Nilag under a Creative Commons license
Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.8 | Comments: 0
Friday, February 27 2009
Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.8
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-02-27
Lay down, close your eyes, and prepare yourself to travel from the USA to Nigeria, Togo and Europe with a 30mn rainbow of African soundscapes... Heavily featured here is Adrian Quesada who's been baffling us in 2008 with his afro-latin productions with Martin Perna (Antibalas) as Ocote Soul Sounds, as well as with his latin band Grupo Fantasma... We also love the Lighting Head album - you might remember the man from his dubbed Rockers Hi-Fi records or under his Biggabush alias... Completing this mix are rarities from Analog Africa, from Kon and Amir on BBE, french library stuff and a well-titled King Sunny Ade track.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - Carino
(from 'The Alchemist Manifesto' album, 2008 / Eighteen Street Lounge) USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
02. Lightning Head - NPG
(from 'Afrobeat EP' 12 inch, 2008 / Lion Heads Recordings) UK
» more info on parisdjs.com «
03. Black Souls - Baki Mutane Nakuka (Black People Crying)
(from 'Baki Mutane Nakuka/) 7 inch, 2008 / BBE)
» more info on bbemusic.com «
04. Andrian Quesada feat. Martin Perna & DJ Chicken George - Overthrowed!
(from 'The Swed.u.s.h. Connection 2' 12 inch, 2007 / Swedish Brandy) USA
» more info on swedishbrandy.com «
05. Napo De Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devils - Leki Santchi
(from 'African Scream Contest: Raw And Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin And Togo 70's' compilation, 2008 / Analog Africa) TOGO
» more info on parisdjs.com «
06. Roger, Ensemble Roger - Afro-Beat/Afo-Syn (Edit)
(from 'Music for Dancefloors: Cream of the Chappell Sessions' compilation, 2001 / Strut) FRANCE
» more info on discogs.com «
07. King Sunny Ade - Ma Jaiye Oni
(from 'Juju Music', 1982 / Mango) NIGERIA
» more info on wikipedia.org «
Original record covers :
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo by Turkairo under a Creative Commons license
Paris DJs Soundsystem - 21st Century Latin Vol.3 | Comments: 1
Wednesday, January 7 2009
Paris DJs Soundstem - 21st Century Latin Vol.3
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-01-07
Latin music has always been a favorite for us. We could talk for hours about Deodato, Marcos Valle and so many others. We even managed to produce an 'Electronic Bossa & Psychedelic Soul Samba' album a few years ago with Captain Détendu... Our '21st Century Latin' series is in the same vein of latinized electronics, latin dub, electro-colombian psychedelics, latin jazz & funk... We're diggin' here! Enjoy those new latin grooves from Germany (Mr Confuse, Bahama Soul Club), Spain (Mantecao), Sweden (Dubben), USA (Ocote Soul Sounds, Greenwood Rhythm Coalition) and UK (Quantic, Sidestepper)... and don't forget to be back on February 11th for an explosive party-style 4th volume!
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - El Pescador
(from 'The Alchemist Manifesto' album, 2008 / Eighteen Street Lounge) USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
02. Dubben - Kricken Singen
(from 'The Unreleased Album', 2006) SWEDEN
» more info on myspace.com/rainhadodub «
03. Quantic presenta Flowering Inferno - Cuidad Del Swing
(from 'Death Of A Revolution' album, 2008 / Tru Thoughts) UK
» more info on parisdjs.com «
04. Sidestepper - Deja (Live at KCRW)
(from 'KCRW Sounds Eclectico' compilation, 2005 / Nacional) UK
» more info on myspace.com/sidestepper «
05. Mantecao y su Combo de Rumba Moderna - Achilipú (Achilifunk)
(from 'Disco Buneos' compilation, 2007 / Lovemonk) SPAIN
» more info on lovemonk.net «
06. Mr Confuse - Imóvel
(from 'Feel The Fire' album, 2008 / Légère Recordings) GERMANY
» more info on parisdjs.com «
07. The Bahama Soul Club - But Rich Rhythms
(from 'Rhythm Is What Makes Jazz Jazz' album, 2008 / Buyú) GERMANY
» more info on myspace.com/bahamasoulclub «
08. Greenwood Rhythm Coalition - Greenwood Groove
(from 'Greenwood Rhythm Coalition' EP, 2007 / Names You Can Trust) USA
» more info on myspace.com/greenwoodrhythmcoalition «
Original record covers :
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao & Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)
Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.7 | Comments: 4
Sunday, January 4 2009
Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.7
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-01-04
The 'Mashed Potato' was a dance. The 'Popcorn' too. 'African Mashed Potato Popcorn' is a series of selections of all kinds of African tripy and groovy music from all over the world.
This seventh volume focuses on 2008 releases, with a rare 7 inch b-side from Bibi Tanga (France), a new track from Blank Zulu alias the Poets Of Rhythm on the fantastic Jazz&Milk label (Germany), an excerp from the new and timeless Ocote Soul Sounds album on ESL (USA), two oldies taken from two recent superb Nigeria old school compilations on Soundway (UK) and Strut (UK). You might also discover The Ottawa Bros. from Canada, before rejoicing to hear another Karl Hector & The Malcouns ethio-funk track (who'll be back with a new mix at the end of the month), and crying while listening to the incredible Beatles cover from 60s Ghanean singer Charlotte Dada.
[comment faire?/how to?]
Tracklisting :
01. Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable - En Slip Chaussettes Dub (feat. Byard Lancaster and Rongetz)
(from 'En Slip Chaussettes' 7 inch, 2008 / l'inlasSable disQue) FRANCE
» more info on parisdjs.com «
02. Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - The Grand Elixir
(from 'The Alchemist Manifesto' album, 2008 / Eighteen Street Lounge) USA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
03. Blank Zulu - Mellow Magic
(from 'Jazz&Milk Breaks Vol.2' 12 inch, 2008 / Jazz&Milk Recordings) GERMANY
» more info on parisdjs.com «
04. Dynamic Africana - Igbehin Lalayo Nta
(from 'Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump' compilation, 2008 / Strut) NIGERIA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
05. Tabukkah X - Finger Toe
(from 'Nigeria Rock Special' compilation, 2008 / Soundway) NGERIA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
06. The Ottawa Bros - Afro Slinky
(from 'Duck Soup' album, 2008 / Cast-A-Blast) CANADA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
07. Karl Hector + The Malcouns - Followed Path
(from 'Sahara Swing' album, 2008 / Stones Throw) GERMANY
» more info on parisdjs.com «
08. Charlotte Dada - Don't Let Me Down
(from 'Money No Be Sand - 1960s Afro-Lypso, Pidgin Highlife, Afro-Soul, Afro-Rock' compilation, 1995 / Original Music) GHANA
» more info on parisdjs.com «
Original record covers :
Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao & Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo by Turkairo under a Creative Commons license
Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - La Reja / Carino | Comments: 0
Monday, December 15 2008
Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - La Reja / Carino
(12") Eighteen Street Lounge ESL137, 2008-11-17
Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna, founding members of Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra respectively, released one of the albums of the year with 'The Alchemist Manifesto'! Here two favorite tracks get the 12 inch treatment, with Latin/Afro-beat remixes from Nickodemus and Chico Mann!
Various - We Love Afrobeat! | Comments: 0
Monday, October 6 2008
Various - We Love Afrobeat!
(CD) Comet, 2008-10-06
"I'm on several afrobeat projects these days, after a wicked UK tour with my Smith brothers, I'm proud to announce the release of a compilation on Comet Records, WE LOVE AFROBEAT! I have been selecting the tracklisting with Eric Trosset, a blend of afronewbeats!!! The new generation of afrobeat bands: We Love Afrobeat, due to release on Oct 6th 2008 on Comet Records"
(Source : Martin Smith's MySpace page)
Tracklisting :
01. The Souljazz Orchestra - Mista President
02. Nomo - Better Than That
03. Ramses Revolution - In Control
04. Cafe-Creme & les Freres Smith - La Marche Des Smith
05. Saravah Soul - Arroz Con Feijao
06. Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada - La Reja
07. Tincan - Leave The Keys
08. Oghene Kologbo & Afrobeat Academy - Open Your Eye
09. The Afrorockerz feat. Ruth Tafebe - Corrupt
10. Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble - Pelotera
11. Kutiman - Losing It
12. Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat - Bab Nla Iya
13. Minimoogli - A Funk For Fela (Afro Jam)
Links :
myspace.com/elvismartinez
myspace.com/cometrecords
Press Release (french) :
Depuis que l'immense Fela (& fils) et ce fantastique batteur qu'est Tony Allen ont créé le mouvement, celui-ci se répand largement hors du continent africain, de France aux Etats-Unis, d'Israël au Canada, allant même jusqu'à toucher des pays où un éléphant n'oserait même pas y poser sa trompe comme la Suède. Comet Records est surtout connu pour l'album culte de Tony Allen, "Black Voices", de son projet Psyco On Da Bus avec le bricoleur Doctor L. , ou pour ses rééditions de classiques des années 70. We Love Afrobeat ressemble curieusement à une compilation anniversaire masquée qui réunit les artistes afros modernes et underground.
Ceux qui pensent que la vraie musique black, c'est Magic System, je vous invite vivement à vous mettre ces treize morceaux entre les oreilles, ne serait-ce que pour votre culture. Ici, la technologie rejoint la tradition, les machines répondent aux djembés et il est surprenant de voir que ce son si roots qui commence à avoir de longues racines se mélange si aisément à d'autres styles.
Le jazz s'évapore à travers les cuivres de Nomo ou Ramses Revolution, les français Cafe-Crème et les Frères Smith font des figures downtempo, presqu'abstract hip-hop, les Ocote Soul Sounds tentent de passer la frontière mexicaine, Tincan pourrait être pressé sur un vieux 45 tours poussiéreux, les folles percus d'Akoya Afrobeat (récemment chroniqué dans ces pages) annoncent un grand soleil dans les cœurs, l'Israëlien Kutiman signe l'alien de la compilation avec sa rythmique radicale et ses délires expérimentaux, et on termine sur un excellent jazz enfumé de Moog avec le bien nommé Minimoogli.
Ces afro-beatmakers ne cherchent pas forcément à sonner nouveau, mais plutôt à créer une approche plus ou moins électronique qui tient à préserver la substance instrumentale originelle, dans une mouvance souvent accusatrice d'un système politique africain pourri mais toujours festive !
Grupo Fantasma - Sonidos Gold | Comments: 0
Tuesday, June 17 2008
Grupo Fantasma - Sonidos Gold
(CD) Aire Sol Records, 2008-06-17
Tracklisting :
01. El Sabio Soy Yo
02. Levantate
03. Arroz con Frijoles
04. Bacalao Con Pan
05. Rumba y Guaguanco (feat. Larry Harlow & Greg Boyer)
06. Rebotar
07. Cumbia De Los Pajaritos
08. Gimme Some (feat. Maceo Parker)
09. El Desconocido
10. Se Te Mira
11. Soltero
12. Perso Fra i Mesquites
Online Bonus Track - El Desconocido (Sonidero Nacional Remix)
Links :
grupofantasma.com
myspace.com/fantasmatics
myspace.com/airesolrecords
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