SHOKAZULU aka KAIDI TATHAM - Uniquely Fresh Sankofa Season RemixesContemporary broken beat great Kaidi Tatham treads new ground as Shokazulu, a new alias. Tatham's M. O. is to add extra verve and groove to the often rigid broken beat sound, a trend that shouldn't have proliferated, given the ostensible rooting in ideas of freedom that jazz should have. 'Uniquely Fresh' sums this up to a T, mixing in all live performed funky basslines, jazz chords, intricate drum patterns and augmented melodic ornaments, while
Encased in a slick gel sleeve
and sharp stabs layered over precise minimal percussion
the production prioritises organic textures and expansive soundstages that reward high-fidelity listening
a dynamic compilation featuring trailblazing artists The Diabolical Liberties and Edrix Puzzle
the pressing captures the raw energy of standout tracks like the Latin jazz powerhouse 'Bolivia 67'
Mani Festo
Essential cuts for the heads who know
Six-track minimal/tech house LP pressed on 180g vinyl with insert and MP3 download code
This heavyweight single-sided cut from the Sacred Medicine labs is a masterclass in rhythmic tension
From the menacing rhythmic intent of the title track to the globally-inflected hooks of 'The Crescent Veil'
blending Courtney Bailey’s ethereal vocals with acid-flecked deep house and spacey IDM dub
Yet this time there's a noticeable shift — warm
