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21st Century Afro Extravaganza

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Extravaganza

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Extravaganza (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Colored-Inc., 2010-07-10 The Paris DJs extended family has among the most pro-active in spreading the good word about worldwide African music. Celebrating the recent releases by One Foot In Jail or Franck Biyong on our brand new Colored-Inc. label, and announcing the upcoming albums from Oghene Kologbo (thru Kraked) or Ebo Taylor (thru Strut), here's nearly 4 hours of 21st century afrojazz, afrobeat, ethio-jazz, afrofunk and afrolatin grooves - selected and mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls who are...

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The Bamboos Third Stoned From The Sun

Lanu (The Bamboos) - Third Stoned From The Sun

Lance Ferguson aka Lanu from The Bamboos - Third Stoned From The Sun (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-05-31 Fresh from headlining festivals to crowds of 50,000+ in their native Australia, and having just released their new album, 4, to much fanfare, The Bamboos will be embarking on a full band tour throughout June 2010, bringing their renowned full live funk/soul/hip hop style throwdown to the UK and Europe, for the first time in three years. Here's the the special mix bandleader Lance Ferguson (aka production wunderkind Lanu) has prepared for the occasion... and for all those living in...

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Suff Daddy - Kill Bill / Drama

Suff Daddy Kill BillSuff Daddy Kill Bill
Suff Daddy - Kill Bill / Drama (feat. Kissey Asplund)
(7") Melting Pot Music MPM049, 2007-11-30

Tracklisting :
A1. Kill Bill
B1. Drama (feat. Kissey Asplund)

Links :
mpmsite.com/
myspace.com/mpmworldwide
myspace.com/suffdaddy

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Trishes - Sign / New Wave

Trishes Sign
Trishes - Sign / New Wave
(12") Melting Pot Music MPM048, 2007-11-19

Tracklisting :
A1. Sign (feat. Cesar Sampson & Piakhan)
A2. Sign (feat. Cesar Sampson & Piakhan)(Extended Version)
A3. Sign (Instrumental)
AA1. New Wave (feat. Cold Showda)
AA2. New Wave (Instrumental)
AA3. New Wave (Acapella)
AA4. Sign (Acapella)

Links :
mpmsite.com/
myspace.com/mpmworldwide
beattown.org
myspace.com/trishes

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Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Look-A Py Py (Hawkeye Re-Edit)

Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Look-A Py Py (Hawkeye Re-Edit)
(7") Melting Pot Music MPM046, 2007-11-02

Tracklisting :
A1. Look-A Py Py (Hawkeye Re-Edit)
B1. Ease Back (Hawkeye Re-Edit)

Links :
mpmsite.com/
myspace.com/mpmworldwide
mocambo.de
myspace.com/mocamboallstars
myspace.com/wwwhawkeyedj

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Kutiman - Kutiman

Kutiman
Kutiman - Kutiman
(CD/LP) Melting Pot MPM047, 2007-10-26

Info :
Ophir "Kutiman" Kutiel is a newcomer from Tel Aviv. The afro beat anthem "No Groove Where I Come From" caught the attention of MPM and people like Gilles Peterson or Diplo. His first album is just phenomenal music touching afro beat, west indian grooves, psychedelic funk and soul.
Melting Pot Music wil release Kutiman's self-titled debut album on 26 October. The whole record is written, arranged, played and produced by Kuti and features Elran Dekel, Karolina and Chaka Moon as singers. The artwork has been done by Mike Davis. Stay tuned for more info.

Tracklisting :
01. Bango Fields
02. No Reason For You (feat. Elran Dekel)
03. Take A Minute
04. No Groove Where I Come From (feat. Elran Dekel)
05. Losing It (feat. Karolina)
06. Skit
07. I Just Wanna Make Love To You (feat. Chaka Moon)
08. Chaser
09. Once You're Near Me (feat. Elran Dekel)
10. Escape Route
11. Trumpet Woman (feat. Karolina)
12. Music Is Ruling My World (feat. Karolina)
13. And Out

Links :
Exclusive interview + free MP3 virtual release available on ParisDJs.com
myspace.com/kutiman
mpmsite.com
myspace.com/mpmworldwide

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Kutiman - Music Is Ruling My World feat. Karolina

Kutiman Music Is Ruling My World
Kutiman - Music Is Ruling My World feart. Karolina
(12") Melting Pot MPM42, 2007-06-08

Tracklisting :
A1. Music Is Ruling My World (Original Mix)
A2. Music Is Ruling My World (Sabbo + Kuti DJ Edit)
B1. Music Is Ruling My World (DJ Day Remix)
B2. Music Is Ruling My World (DJ Day Beat Edit)

Links :
mpmsite.com
myspace.com/kutiman

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Lefties Soul Connection - Skimming The Skum

Lefties Soul Connection Skimming The Skum
Lefties Soul Connection - Skimming The Skum
(CD/LP) Melting Pot MPM040, 2007-05-11

Tracklisting :
01. Fais Do-Do
02. Paul Newman
03. Get Back (Drum & Clap)
04. Loose Change
05. 12 Inch Rims
06. Skimming The Skum
07. Chop It!
08. Freaky Frankie
09. Funky Chick
10. Move What You Got
11. Sling Shot Pt.2
12. The Chank

Credits :
Hammond organ/percussion - Alviz
Guitar/vocals/percussion - Onno
Bass/percussion - Bram
Drums - Vogel
At live shows and recording sessions the Lefties are regularly accompanied by Paul (guitar/percussion).

Links :
leftiessoulconnection.com
myspace.com/leftiessoulconnection
mpmsite.com
myspace.com/mpmworldwide

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DJ Day - The Day Before (The Backcatalogue)

DJ Day The Day Before
DJ Day - The Day Before (The Backcatalogue)
(CD/LP) Melting Pot MPM037, 2007-04-16

Tracklisting :
01. Four Hills 3:14
02. A Place To Go 3:13
03. Glue - Making A Mess (Day Remix Interlude) 1:06
04. What Planet What Station (Instrumental) 3:15
05. Manha 4:07
06. Koolude 0:39
07. Close Your Eyes 3:56
08. Lucien 3:22
09. Day and Exile live 0:36
10. Lovebug 2:44
11. Gone Bad 3:51
12. Mo Horizons - Ay Y N'ama (Day Remix) 4:50
13. Closer (feat. Aloe Blacc) 4:58
14. Make You 3:12

Links :
myspace.com/djday
mpmsite.com
myspace.com/mpmworldwide
nocturne.fr

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DJ Day - Got Get It Right EP

DJ Day Got To Get It Right
DJ Day - Got Get It Right EP
(12") Melting Pot MPM033, 2007-01-19

Review :
After an involving ("take a new way - got to get it right") soul/folk intro with TV News samples, DJ Day Djouls

Tracklisting :
A1. Intro
A2. First Step
B1. A Place To Go
B2. Outro

Links :
myspace.com/djday
mpmsite.com
olski.net (listen)
myspace.com/mpmworldwide

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