The Budos Band - Budos Band EP
(12") Daptone Records DAP12002, 2009-06-23

From the vaults of Daptone Records comes a collection of unreleased tracks from the infamous Budos Band. Recorded after The Budos Band I sessions, but before those for the second full-length, this EP is a fascinating glimpse into the group's evolution as musicians and recording artists. The Budos Band EP is a must-have for Budos and Daptone fans alike. It stands as a vital account of the band's movement between musical styles and records a singular moment in the group's existence. It will indeed stand the test of time and remain a bedrock of Budos lore.
I'd love to get a copy of this vinyl... Daptone-me please!!! (Djouls)

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Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens - What Have You Done, My Brother?
(CD/LP) Daptone Records DAP-016, 2009-05-26

Hundreds of new artists rear their heads on the scene every year, each struggling in vain to distinguish themselves from the rest with the gimmicks and novelties of the latest radio fads. However, rarely will an artist come along that can transcend the boxes and boundaries of our musical landscape with nothing but the pure soulfulness of her voice. Naomi Shelton is one of these precious artists. Though she, like many others, grew up singing with her sisters in their Alabama church, she has also spent much of her life in the soul clubs around New York, and her 45s, "41st St. Breakdown" and "Wind Your Clock” b/w “Talking 'Bout a Good Thing,” have long been revered and prized by funk DJs around the globe. Now, with her first official full-length release coming this May, it's clear that her singing is equally influenced by both facets of her life. This is soul music - informed by the church, perhaps, but soul music nonetheless, relatable to all. Which means that What Have You Done, My Brother?, an uplifting record that conveys Naomi's energy, her excitement, her love of music, her compassion, is no ordinary album.

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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.


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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 «

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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

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Grant Phabao & Djouls 21st Century Roots Vol.5
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-03-05

A new selection of reggae grooves from all over the world, new artists sampling Studio One riddims with attitude, rare remixes of Soul dressed in reggae stylings... the cream of the crop of today's Jamaican-inspired music. Selected and mixed by the world's leading reggae production team of Grant Phabao & Djouls.


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Tracklisting :
01. Sono Rhizmo - So Ma Guisee'
(from 'Resense 008' 12 inch, 2008 / Resense)
» more info discogs.com «
02. The Snugs - Trying
(from 'Trying' 7 inch, 2008 / Freestyle)
» more info myspace.com/snugsound45 «
03. Belleruche - Drm At Dusk
(from 'Rebtuz029' 7 inch, 2008 / Rebtuz)
» more info parisdjs.com «
04. The Impalers - I Vampiri
(from 'Blood, Rum & Reggae' album, 2008 / Axe)
» more info myspace.com/theimpalerssf «
05. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You (Ticklah Remix)
(from 'Daptones Remixed' compilation, 2007 / Daptone)
» more info parisdjs.com «
06. Heavy D - Long Distance Girl
(from 'Vibes' album, 2008 / Stride Entertainment)
» more info myspace.com/heavyd «
07. NéLo - Come To Me
(from 'Rue Myrha' album, 2009 / T.I.M.E.C.)
» more info myspace.com/nelonet «
08. Sebastian Sturm - True Music
(from 'One Moment In Peace' album, 2008 / Rootdown)
» more info parisdjs.com «
09. Erykah Badu - Honey (Grant Phabao Remix)
(exclusive Paris DJs Virtual Release #16, 2009)
» MP3 download and more info parisdjs.com «
10. Queen Ifrica - Keep It To Yourself
(from 'Secrets Riddim', 2008 / Don Corleon)
» more info myspace.com/queenifrica «
11. The Lions - Hot No Ho
(from 'Jungle struttin' album, 2007 / Ubiquity)
» more info parisdjs.com «

Original record covers :


Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao & Djouls (timec.net)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com), photo taken in Kingston, 2008, by Grant Phabao

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