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Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Spectacular

Saturday 14 January 2012, 23:59

We've counted at least a hundred very interesting new releases in the 21st century afro scene since our last mix, 21st Century Afro Extravaganza. Here's nearly 20% of all those new cool afro grooves from all over the world, with an exclusive new track from the Grant Phabao Afrobeat Arkestra, friendly vibes from Afrolicious, Karl Hector, Les Frères Smith (mixed by Phabao!), or Kiala, more friendly vibes sent by our label collegues from Record Kicks, Tramp Records, Jazz&Milk, Enlace Funk, Kindred Spirits or Kept Records and a few things we grabbed here and there. 21st Century Afrobeat,...

Paris DJs presents The 10 Best Albums of 2011

Saturday 31 December 2011, 23:59

Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band - Rubber Orchestras (Heavenly Sweetness) info | mix 1 | mix 2
Bio Ritmo - La Verdad (Electric Cowbell) info | mix
Charles Bradley - No Time For Dreaming (Dunham/Daptone) info | video
Garage à Trois - Always Smile but Stay Evil (The Royal Potato Family) info | interview
Lucas Santtana - Sem Nostalgia (Mais Um Discos) info
Mr. Chop - Switched On (Now-Again) info & discography
Ocote Soul Sounds - Taurus (ESL) info | remix
Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - World Of Funk (Ubiquity) info | interview
The Greg Foat Group - Dark is The Sun (Jazzman) info | interview | mix
The Natural Yogurt Band - Tuck In With... (Now-Again) info | mix | interview

AM & Shawn Lee - Paris DJs Betamix

Thursday 15 September 2011, 02:10

AM & Shawn Lee - Paris DJs Betamix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2011-09-15 Fine songwriter AM and funkateer Shawn Lee have just released a psychedelic electro-soul record called Celestial Electric on ESL music, loaded with killer tunes. The album was conceived between London and Los Angeles, AM and Shawn Lee sending files to each other until they were happy with the result. You can read the full story in a long and funny 'confessions interview' there. And here is an exclusive mix the two friends cooked, which put a special light on Celestial Electric's influences and background....

Interview with AM & Shawn Lee (english version)

Thursday 15 September 2011, 01:48

AM & Shawn Lee - The ‘Confessions' Interview
(Interview by Nicolas Ragonneau, for Paris DJs - summer 2011)

Vintage soundmaster Shawn Lee is back again and this time he's not alone. With brilliant guitarist and songwriter AM (bred in New Orleans but established in LA), they have just released Celestial Electric (ESL Music), one of the top pop albums of 2011. This funky, addictive and rather psychedelic record was born in Los Angeles where the two musicians have met eventually (Shawn Lee lives in London). Shawn Lee remembers: "During that L.A. trip, we listened to a lot of music together and bonded over our mutual love of vintage French and Italian library and film music and nuggest from the Finders Keepers record label. I suggested that we make an album together, and the rest is history". Celestial Electric was conceived as a transcontinental music files trade between AM in LA and Shawn Lee until each one was happy with the result. Both were kind enough to allow us a 'confessions interview' or a manner of 'questionnaire de Proust' just before they hit the road for their US Tour. Besides, they cooked an exclusive mix for us called AM & Shawn Lee's Paris DJs Betamix.

Interview de AM & Shawn Lee (version française)

Thursday 15 September 2011, 01:43

AM & Shawn Lee - L'Interview-Confession
(Interview par Nicolas Ragonneau, pour Paris DJs - été 2011)

Shawn Lee, le maître incontesté des sons vintage, l'un des musiciens les plus prolixes qui soient (jusqu'à 4 albums par an!) est de retour, et il ne revient pas seul. Associé à AM, guitariste et songwriter de grand talent élevé à la Nouvelle-Orléans mais résidant à Los Angeles (voir l'album Future Sons and Daughters, AM Sounds, 2010), il publie Celestial Electric (ESL Music). Excellent de bout de bout, psychédélique, pop, funky et addictif, Celestial Electric est une magnifique réussite. La genèse du disque remonte à la rencontre des deux musiciens à Los Angeles. Shawn Lee, qui vit à Londres, se souvient: "pendant ce voyage à LA, on a beaucoup écouté de musique ensemble et on s'est trouvé une passion commune pour les BO et l'illustration sonore française et italienne, mais aussi pour les perles du label Finders Keepers". Celestial Electric a été conçu par Shawn Lee à Londres et AM à Los Angeles, par échanges transcontinentaux de fichiers successifs, jusqu'à ce que les deux compères soient pleinement satisfaits du résultat. En pleine préparation de leur tournée américaine, ils nous ont accordé une interview à la manière des entretiens-confessions à l'anglaise ou du Questionnaire de Proust, tout en concoctant un mix exclusif pour Paris DJs, AM & Shawn Lee's Paris DJs Betamix.

AM & Shawn Lee - Celestial Electric - out on Eighteen Street Lounge Music

Tuesday 06 September 2011, 12:59

AM & Shawn Lee - Celestial Electric
(CD/Digital) Eighteen Street Lounge Music ESL184, 2011-09-06

The L.A. to London, transatlantic musical collaboration between AM and Shawn Lee was conceived after AM heard Lee's Music And Rhythm album on the radio in Los Angeles and reached out to him via email. The two became quick friends sharing a love for vintage grooves and 60's and 70's soundtrack music and decided to embark on making an album 21st century style. With AM in Los Angeles and Shawn Lee in London the two began bouncing tracks back and fourth resulting in Celestial Electric; a musical match made in cyberspace propelling the duo into their best work yet. AM's honeyed vocals ride a driving percussion section straight into walls of shimmering guitars and glassy keyboards pulling elements as disparate as Gary Numan, Jorge Ben, and Ariel Pink into perfect future pop.

Fab Samperi - 60 Minutes DJ Mix for Paris DJs

Sunday 28 August 2011, 10:30 2

Fab Samperi - 60 Minutes DJ Mix for Paris DJs (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2011-08-28 Some of our listeners might remember a high-quality selection of new and unreleased Funk, Soul and Latin flavoured tunes, mixed by The Captain from Resense Records, aired early 2009 on Paris DJs. Well, the officer has now grown into a full-fledged artist, and he's released under the name Fab Samperi earlier this year, a masterful album of boombastic jazz, latin, hip hop and soul, Power Bossa, out on Agogo Records. We couldn't pass on inviting him back for a new selection of groovy party music, and this...

Afrolicious - Dub For Mali EP - out on ESL Music

Wednesday 17 August 2011, 16:06

Afrolicious - Dub For Mali EP
(Digital Single) Eighteen Street Lounge Music ESL187, 2011-08-16

Afrolicious are pleased to announce their debut release on ESL Music. This release is truly a long time in the making even though they only recently decided to put out original music under the name 'Afrolicious'. This 3 song EP features some of the amazingly talented folks who have helped make Afrolicious the eclectic and off the hook weekly party it has become. On Thursday Night Kinda Swing they have guests Baba Duru on percussion and scat vocals and Aaron Lebowitz on Saxophone and horn arrangements. A Dub For Mali features the fabulous Ngoni work and vocals of Yacouba Diara from Burinka Faso and Mali, and flute by Izzy * Wise and Foolin features the talented vocals and lyrics of Fresh is Life from Trinidad and the horn playing of Will Magid and Aaron Lebowitz. All guitars, bass and keys were layed down by Pleasuremaker and the arrangements were split with Pleasure and Rob Garza who completed the circle with holding down the production end. Señor Oz was up in the mix during the sessions bringing the vibes together and documenting some of the sessions. Dub for Mali and Foolin' remind me of the vibe of that afro/reggae track that Grant Phabao did with Amayo a few years back. This reggae/afro mixture is hard to pin down and Afrolicious really got it, really tasty and spiritual at the same time. Recommended!

The Pimps Of Joytime - Janxta Funk! - out on Wonderwheel Recordings

Wednesday 27 July 2011, 18:03 1

The Pimps Of Joytime - Janxta Funk!
(CD/Digital) Wonderwheel Recordings/Eighteen Street Lounge WONDER09, 2011-06-21 (digital) 2011-07-26 (CD)

Janxta Funk! by The Pimps of Joytime is a joyous and groove heavy drive down an open stretch of highway on a sunny day with no rush to get anywhere, yet always chugging along and pushing forward. Pulling you in with the title track that lays down the philosophy of this hard hitting Brooklyn boogie band and their message of the groove. The tone is set for a taste of the dance party, throw yourself into the mix kind of show this band puts on when they hit the stage. Drawing inspiration from Afro-beat, disco, funk, hip-hop, Latin, electronic, and folk forms this release truly is a melting pot of sounds. Enjoy the synth heavy disco funk of Keep the Music Playing, or the laid back roots based slow jam Blues Wit You, either way it's a jam baby, and it's a damn funky one at that. Groove to Pimpin' Music, or chill out to Walkin' featuring the legendary Roy Ayers. There is something for everyone. A little gritty and janky, yet clean and tight, this album will rock you and make ya move your dancing feet.

Ocote Soul Sounds - Taurus - out on ESL Music

Monday 30 May 2011, 01:57

Ocote Soul Sounds - Taurus
(CD/Digital) Eighteen Street Lounge Music ESL175, 2011-05-30

After winning a Grammy Award in 2011 and backing the Tony Award winning broadway show Fela! with their respective bands Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna return to their sun-soaked Latin-psychedelia project Ocote Soul Sounds with their fourth studio album, Taurus. Like its bullish namesake, their latest album smashes through sonic barriers with a heavy and dynamic mix of pan-Latin flavour, conscious political attitude, afrobeat and hip-hop rhythms. Taurus was produced by Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation at the Washington DC based ESL Music Studios and features vocal collaborations with fellow ESL Music regulars Natalia Clavier, Sitali, Verny Varela and Chico Mann. With soaring vocal anthems like Primavera, bass-bin rattling groovers like En El Temblor, red-hot Latin jams like Contigo Jamas, and even pensive Italian folk excursions like Nessuno, Taurus is Ocote Soul Sounds' most expansive and complete album to date!

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