damn it. let's have a podcast for the hell of it.

I thought to myself: "What the hell. These guys deserve a new podcast. So I'll damn well give it to them" So here it is. Tracklist below.

It must be love - Labi Siffre. I never tire of listening to this tune . The sentiment, his voice and the tune itself all add up to more than the sum of their parts. Its wonderful.

My World - Lee Fields. I'm not sure if I've put this on a previous podcast but even if I did it's worth a second spin. It's a beautiful slice of soul with some lovely arrangements going on in the backing track.

Brass in Africa - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. These dudes turned up in Battlebridge in Leitirm a few weeks ago for a gig. They were brought there by the Mantua folk and I only heard about it because someone I know got off the rent-a-cruiser thing they were on and met these guys. Brilliant.

Now I Deliver - Rockers Hi-Fi. A beat, a bassline and a hook. Now they deliver.

Wash your face in my sink - Dream Warriors - Another recent purchase on seven inch this tune reminds me of more fun times in hip-hop. De la Soul, Disposable Heroes etc. Peace and Love and all that jazz.

Organize - Mugo - This is one groovy slice of break-beat disco funk. Nuff said.

Buff Nuff - Roots Manuva. All is well with Rodney Manuva if this tune is anything to go by. If I'm not mistaken he has a new album out around now. It could be worth a listen. Dancehall flavours included.

Sticky Rhythm - Tombee. Repetitive music at its most base but it somehow manages to appeal to me. Make what you will of it.


The August Shakedown Mix