SLL EXCLUSIVE : DJ Clairvo - Suppa Shoota (MustBeat Crew) *FREE DL*

The MustBeat Crew

After many months plugging away on here, I'm delighted to announce our first EXCLUSIVE download from the MustBeat Crew over in Hungary.

MustBeat are a bunch of wicked DJs, musicians, party promoters and artists hailing from Budapest. Collectively they are skilled in all manner of artistic trades, not just producing music but also specialising in graphic design, video production and a whole host of other projects besides.

The team began life in the Listen! record shop in 1998 where they worked as booking agents for DJs alongside their graphic design work. Then when the shop closed in 2001 (such is the sad fate of so many decent wax retailers these days), the guys decided to pool resources to promote their own music and art under one brand. MustBeat was born, with this leading to the launch of their own record label in 2011.

In two short years they've been massively busy, putting out over 20 releases from artists the world over, with their output being met with high acclaim by a broad cross-section of DJs and music lovers alike - indeed, several records have already begun to make it into Juno's top-5.

I've been talking to one part of the outfit - DJ Clairvo (of Nynfus Corporation fame) - who put together a new take Wrongtom's 'Superteng' (which we reviewed a few months back) and has offered it up to SLL's readers exclusively for the princely sum of nowt! A great peak-time party vibe that offers a sympathetic update, maintaining the reggae bounce of the original and the full vocal whilst beefing-up the beats with a broken rhythm that is the trademark of much of MustBeat's stellar output.

A serious record. Big thanks to the guys for letting us have first dibs. :-)

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #8

To this week's podcast. I've been on a proper digital crate-digging spree this week, with more than a little help from some excellent labels in First Word and Légère, as well as Robert Luis' superb Tru Thoughts radio show. A real nice blend this week - lots of quality hip-hop, including a fantastic Amerie remix from up-and-coming producer Kaytranada, plus all the usual soul, jazz, latin and dub vibes. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #8 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#8 - 6th May 2013

01. Tythe - Careless Woman (Lapalux Remix) (Sunday Best Promo) [download]

02. Figub Brazlevič - Inner City Tribe (Bandcamp) [download]

03. Brian to Earth - Love, the Double-Edged Sword (Bandcamp) [download]

04. Amerie - Why Don't We Fall In Love (Kaytranada Edition) (Self-Released) [download]

05. Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell (Mad Swans Remix) (Self-Released)

06. The Child of Lov - Give Me (Double Six Promo)

07. Tall Black Guy - Mon Amie De'Troit (ft. Ozay Moore) (First Word Promo)

08. Ty - Let's Start (Tru Thoughts Promo)

09. Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar (Ambassadeurs Reconstruct) (Self-Released) [download]

10. Neneh Cherry + Afrika Baby Bam - Nina (Produced by Four Tet) (Self-Released) [download]

11. Drumagick - Sunda Morning (Tru Thoughts Promo)

12. Chicha Libre - Danza de los Simpsons (Self-Released) [download]

13. The Kerbside Collection - Red Stripe (Légère Recordings Promo)

14. Dub Club - Beware Dub (Stones Throw Promo)

15. Doctor Stereo - Que Bonito Amor (Names You Can Trust) [download]

16. Sand Water & Wind - For You Blue (Funky Juice Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #7

Here's the latest podcast fo' yo' lugs. A real nice diverse mix this week, featuring everything from future beats to dubby electronica, through tropical funk via disco, hip-hop and reggae. I was massively chuffed to receive a re-mastered version of Rose Royce's 'Still In Love' this week too - it just had to go on there! Anyway, take a listen and let me know what you think.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #7 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#7 - 29th Apr 2013

01. Freddie Joachim - Golden Temple feat. Mar (Remix) (Mellow Orange Promo) [download]

02. Jesse Futerman - Broken Glass (Jus Like Music Promo) [download]

03. Substantial - Cross My Mind (feat. Jsoul) (Mello Music) [download]

04. Quasimoto - Planned Attack (Stones Throw Promo)

05. Paper Tiger - The Sting feat. Homeboy Sandman (And Then I Bounced Remix) (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

06. Janet Jackson - If (Kaytranada Edition (Live Set Version) (Poplockin Music Promo) [download]

07. The Revolution of St.Vincent - The Little You Say (Record Kicks Promo)

08. Nickodemus - Mirage feat Kissey Asplund (Yukicito Remix) (Wonderwheel Promo)

09. Rose Royce - Still In Love (Morgan Khan Remaster) (Soulfood Promo)

10. Mr Bird - Green Beans (Fat Bird Sounds Promo)

11. Liam Bailey - When Will They Learn (Ministry of Sound Promo)

12. Pablo Sánchez - Out And About (Lovemonk Promo)

13. VECT - Soulful (Sonar Kollektiv Promo)

14. OL & ¥OIN - Sink (Fine Grains Promo)

15. Sieren - The View (Project: Mooncircle Promo) [download]

16. Chrissy Murderbot - Hornet's Nest (Call My Name) (Hyperboloid Promo)

17. 813 - Dote (Bandcamp) [download]

18. Outboxx - Home (Idle Hands Promo)

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Wrongtom meets Deemas J - Superteng (Tru Thoughts)

‘Superteng’ is the second single from Wrongtom’s album ‘In East London’, released in 2012.

This latest release is a fat, bouncing dub reggae package with mixes for any floor. Superb lyrical waxing comes from Deemas J, with the single offering an extended mix of ‘Superteng’ as well as big D&B, bass and hip-hop mixes from Benny Page, Scoop, Alter Ego & Rico and Mo’ Matic.

The beats have been stripped right back-to-basics, giving Deemas J’s vocal talents plenty of room to breathe, adding an infectious energy to Wrongtom’s vintage vibe. Perfect listening for a Portabello Road rooftop party during Carnival. Loving it.

Superteng is out 1st April. In the meantime, check out Wrongtom's wicked bootie which reworks the Superteng acapella into DJ Zinc's classic 'Super Sharp Shooter'. Retweet about it and he'll re-up the free download too - go do it!

truthoughts.co.uk | wrongtom.com

VA - The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club (Freestyle)

I can't remember the last time I've been this excited about having an album drop into my inbox!

Craig Charles meets one of the UK's finest funk and soul labels - north London's Freestyle - on this wonderfully crafted compilation representing all that's great about the modern funk and soul scene at the moment.

Craig joins the dots between huge, high energy funk bombs (The Apple's 'Killing') and gorgeous vocal driven soul (Lack of Afro's 'A Time'), with a splash of wicked nu-reggae riddims for good measure (Prince Fatty's 'Insane in the Membrane').

This is a perfectly balanced album demonstrating why Craig has become such a huge name over the last 10 years. With such a master and label coming together, this was only ever going to be awesome.

Already one of my compilations of the year, be sure to check it.

Out 26th November on Freestyle | freestylerecords.co.uk