Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards 2010 Highlights

Worldwide Awards 2010 from brownswood on Vimeo.

How about it.

Every so often a track comes my way that just pushes everything else to the side, and this time its come in the form of Ragen Fykes - Love Life. Short but sweet this track is off the richter scale, I mean just spot on. I first heard it back in July of last year when Gilles Peterson dropped it on worldwide, but it was never put on the tracklist and I couldn't find out what it was anywhere. But now finally 7 months later I've found it and I am very very happy.

Ragen Fykes - Love Life - Brownswood Bubblers Five by Brownswood

The track can be found alongside some other gems on Brownswood Bubblers Five, out now on believe it or not Brownswood Recordings. Gilles Peterson strikes again. YES.

Zero DB (I can't think of a better title)

Hey team, keep an eye out for another "One Off Remixes & B-Sides" release coming out on Tru-Thoughts. This time it's from Zero DB, I must admit I don't have a lot of their music just a couple of joints from Gilles Peterson compilations, but I have always been a big fan of their Grupo Batuque remix. Got sent a few tracks from this forthcoming album and I must admit I'm impressed, it's sort of Gotan Project, meets Prefuse 73 but with that Tru-Thoughts sound underpinning it all. Zero dB’s ‘One Offs, Remixes and B Sides’ is not only an essential listen for existing fans of Zero dB’s unique concoction of Latin heat, jazz colour, startling beats and pure bassline filth, but for anyone who has been remotely moved by dance music in the last half decade. Much Love.

Settled In

Sorry folks, I've been without internet for a while due to moving house, I'm now settling down in Brighton for the start of another year of university. Not much to report, but I would recommend as always checking out Gilles Peterson's latest show, featuring Quantic in Conversation.

Gifts

Just been in Europe for a few weeks without internet, which was nice in a way but it is also nice to have technology back. So I got my hands on a few gems, firstly Sbtrkt hooked me up with an mp3 of 2020 which was just incredible, such a gent, such a tune. Also purchased Brownswood Bubblers 4 the latest in the Brownswood Bubblers series, featuring the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, Floating Points, yU, New Look, Souleance and Keaver & Brause.

Talking of Mayer Hawthorne I just bought tickets to see him in London at Queen of Hoxton which is exciting, alongside some Tru Thoughts artists I believe. Also got hold of that wicked heart shaped vinyl, BOOM.
Dave from Tru Thoughts sent me a link whilst I was away for an exclusive Natural Self album preview, a little mix he has done of all his tracks, so you can find that at www.naturalselfmusic.com

Q-Tip

Just a quick word to say how amazing Saturday night was. Worldwide 10 at the Camden Roundhouse with Q-Tip, DJ Semtex, The bPm, Dorian Concept, Little Dragon, Gilles Peterson and Benji B. The music was incredible, I felt at times the levels in the venue weren't right, but nonetheless Q-Tip was a superstar, stage presence, talent and charisma all working together to create the best show I've ever seen. yeah well done Gilles and the gang see you at Koko for Mulatu & The Heliocentrics. Oh and cheers to Toby & Abby for their hospitality.

WW

More hype about Mayer Hawthorne this week, this time from Gilles Peterson, with a storming track "Maybe So Maybe No". That's a big track. Also a little floating points showcase, including a wicked live track feat. Fatima. Gonna leave you with a video for "Love Me Like This" Floating Points. Enjoy

Afterparty

Just found out about the afterparty for the Q-Tip / Gilles Peterson Show on the 14th. Should be an amazing night. The main show is a sell out but this would worth it too. Do it. John Edwards

Young Heartache

Just got my hands on Bullion's new EP "Young Heartache" It is amazing, i've been waiting for it since GP played a track from it on Worldwide. The track he played "Time for Us All to Love" is the choice cut, got a Brazilian vibe to it, great cut up vocals, in fact all the tracks have a lot more of a soulful vibe than Bullion's earlier work. It is always great to hear an artist take a different route and to pull it off. Bullion has certainly done that. I expect to hear these tracks being played by tasteful DJ's a lot. Well done Bullion, I'm definitely feeling it. www.myspace.com/bullionness

End of the Show

So I should admit I fell asleep towards the end of GP's show last night, I think it's only fair, I mean it's late. Anyway I caught up on the end of the show today and realised I missed quite a finish, quite a soulful vibe, there was like a little segment that was just spot on. The tracks were

Kay Suzuki Ft Fatima – Something To Say (Fresh Minute Music)
Phlash & Friends – Tricks (Restless Soul)
Rochelle - Hit The Floor (Test)
Omar – When You Touch Me (Test)

I really need to get my hands on all of these, the Phil Asher one is just a remix of Restless Soul, but I liked it I think it worked well. And the Omar track is just spot on. Well Gilles, with another great show, just keeping things fresh and right. Much Love.

In New Music We Trust...

So if you listened to last night's Worldwide on Radio 1, you will have heard some fantastic music. Gilles played a couple of tracks from Doom's new album (formally MF Doom). I've actually managed to get my hands on the promo for this album, with a release date of 24th of March (I think), on LEX records. Well let's just say Doom is one of the best, pretty much carrying on from his Stones Throw stuff, in terms of lyrics and flow, however the production is quite different. The Tracks are a lot smoother, not as many of those amazing vocal samples his previous stuff was filled with. "Angelz" is a great track, if you can imagine Doom rapping over a classic James Bond theme, with a vintage Doom beat. "Cellz" is a wicked track too, quite dark, about a two minute intro, but then the sombre horns, and Doom's unchallenged flow just get your head bouncing. Check it out 24th March, you can pre order it online now @ http://www.lexrecords.com/shop/pages/view.php?stockcode=LEX069CD

Oh yeah got a nice little shout out from Gilles on the show again. Always brings a smile to my face. Much love John Edwards

Worldwide

In the true spirit of Gilles Peterson, this blog has gone worldwide. I've had hits from as far a field as LA, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago, Florida, Milan, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin and Gdansk. This is super cool seing as I've only been online for about 10 days. Anyway GP's show is on tonight so I might be able to direct you to some new tunes via Gilles. Exciting times. John Edwards

If your face was made of stone...

Yeah so how about some psychadelic funk from tru-thoughts courtesy of Stonephace, as played on worldwide this week gone released on the 20th of April this could be one of the albums of the year alongside Mulatu & The Heliocentrics.

"Veteran jazz dissident Larry Stabbins’s collaboration with enigmatic sonic alchemist Krzysztof Oktalski – a mind-bending mix of hip hop and externalist semantics.

Featuring Portishead’s Adrian Utley on guitar and Jim Barr on bass, plus a guest appearance from virtuoso trumpeter Guy Barker as you’ve never heard him before, Stonephace creates a unique universe where electronics, free jazz and Afro-tinged beats collide. Imagine a mix of Sun Ra, Fela Kuti, Pharaoh Sanders and early Soft Machine produced by Jay Dee and you might be getting close." (from tru-thoughts.co.uk)

El vino did flow

Currently steadily drinking a bottle of Cotes du Roussillon, my new hobby of wine drinking suddenly starting to happen. Listening to some jazz, really getting into Lizzy Parks album, got a great old school jazz vibe to it. But also has flavours of 70's british Jazz sort of stuff you'd find on Gilles Peterson's Impressed series. Loving her track "Time" but I prefer the acoustic version of "Raise the Roof" (see earlier post) to the version on the album. So definitely looking forward to her acoustic album. Won't know how many grammatical mistakes I've made in this post until I wake up more sober in the morning. Much Love John Edwards

Scientists of Sound, Mathematically Putting it Down

After years of searching I've finally found the sample for the Gilles Peterson Worldwide show intro I've finally found it. Heaven at Once by Kool & The Gang. Yeah!

Woop Woop it's the sound of da police.

Just got some amazing news, Dorian Concept is playing at the Roundhouse for Worldwide 10 alongside the already amazing lineup of Q-tip, Little Dragon, Gilles Peterson Benji B & the bPm. That has just made a godly lineup even better. http://www.worldwide10.co.uk/

First Things First

So yeah, welcome as Gilles Peterson might say. This is going to be a place for some good tunes, links and recommendations from me Dispense John. Let's start things with my tracks of the moment.

1. Michael Jackson - Can't Help It (Todd Terje Re-edit)[GAMM] It's an old one but still good.

2. Zed Bias & Tawiah – Further Away (Sidestepper Records)

3. Bullion – Time For Us All (One Handed Music) which according to Bullion should be coming out in March some time.

4. Teddy Randazzo – The Girl From UNCLE (MGM Records)

5. Emanative -'Petite Planete' (Futuristic Records)

6. Dorian Concept - 'Trilingual Dance Sexperience'(Unknown)

and yeah that should do for the moment much love.