30 March 2012, 13:49
The Friday Night Session radio show hosted by Andrew Jervis (former Ubiquity Records A&R) has just relaunched his website with a brand new name, The Sport of Selection. First guest were Azaxx & Diesler, then Rob Luis of Tru Thoughts Recordings. I was more than proud to get invited to do the third mix of the show, with a special guest interview with Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6/Brownswood...
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25 February 2012, 13:46
We've already introduced you to Grant Phabao and DJ The Dreadless Soldier (aka Erik Rug), and their live dub mixing experience, the GRANT PHABAO SOUL SYSTEM. Two DJ sets spiced up with hip hop, dub and a whole lot of echo have been posted, Dubtape #1 and Duptape #2. This is the volume three of this Dubtape series, with dubbed-out versions of N.A.S.A., Nostalgia 77 (Seven Naton Army!!), Erykah...
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20 February 2012, 00:01
Quantic and Alice Russell with the Combo Bárbaro - Look Around The Corner (10" vinyl/Digital) Tru Thoughts TRU249, 2012-02-20 The new collaborative full length from Quantic and Alice Russell with the Combo Bárbaro, Look Around The Corner will be released on Tru Thoughts Recordings next april; preceded by the lead single (the title track) out on deluxe 10 inch vinyl and digital in February....
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03 February 2012, 14:45
We're opening a new section on the site, with each month a selection of records that labels, artists and distributors sent to us. By records we mean vinyl LPs, 12 inches, 10 inches, 7 inches, and CDs. Not the pay-to-listen-but-you-don't-own-anything kind of digital files, but the real treat, which is a LOT more work than the standard mp3. Expect to find some already released albums and singles...
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05 December 2011, 11:45
Various - The Original Sound of CumbiaThe History of Colombian Cumbia & Porro As Told By The Phonograph 1948-79 Compiled by Will 'Quantic' Holland (2xCD/3xLP/Digital) Soundway Records SNDW032, 2011-12-05 Soundway set sail for Colombia once again, delving deeper into the South American country's rich musical past. Boasting 55 tracks spread over two CDs and two triple LPs, The Original Sound of...
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21 November 2011, 09:48
Various - When Shapes Mix Together - Compiled and mixed by Rob Luis (Mixed CD/Digital) Tru Thoughts Recordings TRUCD244, 2011-11-21 Produced as a giveaway mix for the huge Tru Thoughts night at Koko in London, this mix was so good they had to offer it for general sale. This mix shows the future direction of the label, with new signings alongside the long-standing Tru Thoughts family. It opens...
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10 October 2011, 00:22
Various - Shapes 11:01 - Compiled by Robert Luis (2CD/LP with 2CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD/LP239, 2011-10-10 The new bi-annual Shapes compilation from Tru Thoughts Recordings is coming out in october and once again it's full of classic tracks, new signatures and exlusives for a very cheap price tag. The first CD is a nice selection of horizontal grooves, songs & electronica from the vast palette...
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05 October 2011, 10:00
J Rocc - Best of Quantic Mix (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Tru Thoughts, 2011-10-05 It has been a decade since Will Holland aka Quantic released his first album on Tru Thoughts. Twelve albums later and Quantic has a vast discography; funky, soulful vibes with the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Flowering Inferno's reggae infused dub, cumbia with The Combo Barbaro, and more. The Best Of Quantic album...
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05 September 2011, 00:51
Quantic - The Best of Quantic (2xCD/2xLP/Digital) Tru Thoughts TRUCD235/TRULP235, 2011-09-05 Quantic has been re-inventing his music from the very beginning, and never stopped. I sorted his first albums in my 'electronic' section. Then came the Quantic Soul Orchestra that had to go in the funk/soul section. Then I got lost. Latin/Columbian stuff. Reggae stuff. A mixture of both and of all the...
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13 June 2011, 13:29
Quantic Y Su Conjunto Los Miticos Del Ritmo - Hip Hop En Cumbia EP (Limited edition coloured 12") Tru Thoughts TRUSERATO002, 2011-06-13 This highly anticipated release is limited to just 2000 copies Worldwide and is pressed on green flecked vinyl. All tracks are previously unreleased and exclusive to this 12. The A side features Quantic paying tribute Cumbia-style to some Hip Hop classics...
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