Tag: First Word Records
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It’s A World Before You album – Kaidi Tatham
Keyboardist adds rap and neo soul to his jazzy brand of boogie and broken beats Having come to prominence at the turn of the century with broken beaters Bugz in the Attic, what you’d expect from a solo Kaidi LP is a jazzier, purer version of the west London collective’s sound. Here, however, the keyboardist […]
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Changing Times EP – Kaidi Tatham
Ex-Bugz and 4hero collaborator makes his debut for London label First Word Records First Word Records has been releasing quality tunes on the soulful end of the dance music spectrum since 2003. The London-based independent label is home to the likes of beats master Tall Black Guy, bass player Ross McHenry and, more recently, DJ-producer […]
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U Alone by Children of Zeus feat. Caron Wheeler – free music download
Soul II Soul’s fans will adore this free download of “lo-fi soul music” by a duo hailing from Manchester In 2016 Manchester duo Children of Zeus — comprising Tyler Daley and Konny Kon — supported the elder statesmen (and women) of UK dance, Soul II Soul. In a nod to Soul II Soul’s legacy, the […]
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Two Syllables Volume Twelve compilation – free music download
The free annual album by independent UK label First Word Records never fails to unearth some musical gems from the worlds of jazz, neo soul and hip hop Each year, First Word Records releases a free album to showcase artists signed, or linked, to the independent UK label — and each year boss Aly Gillani […]
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Two Syllables Volume Eleven compilation – free music download
DJ Gilla compiles Two Syllables Volume Eleven, a free 11-track album featuring highlights and a few exclusives from UK label First Word As is customary for independent label First Word, its UK-based music lovers have released another free compilation showcasing the work of signed acts and the label’s kindred spirits. The selection, chosen by label […]
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Nothing Leaves The House double 7″ – various artists
First Word Records celebrates Record Store Day with a limited-edition 7″ featuring tracks by four producers, including Tall Black Guy and Eric Lau In a phenomenon that few would’ve predicted, vinyl is growing in popularity despite the omnipresence of MP3s. Yes, the black disc is undergoing a mini renaissance, something that pleases many musicians and […]
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Tall Black Guy mix by DJ Raphael – free music download
Download DJ Raphael’s introduction to a gifted beatmaker who’s attracting plaudits from the likes of Questlove Producer Tall Black Guy (TBG), aka Terrel Wallace, is on the cusp of gaining major recognition. Earlier this year, The Root’s drummer Questlove revealed he’d been “binge” playing TBG beats to D’Angelo. Three months later, TBG announced via Twitter […]
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Two Syllables Volume Ten album – free music download
DJ Gilla compiles a cracking 12-track album showcasing artists from independent UK label First Word Records Arguably the best freebie of 2013 was First Word Records’ Two Syllables Volume Nine – and the UK label clearly wants to retain that honour in 2014 with its follow-up, logically entitled Two Syllables Volume Ten. Like the previous […]
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Horns Of Freedom album – The Fontanelles
The London onstage band for Fela! The Musical releases an ebullient Afrobeat album If Fela! The Musical ever comes to your town, be sure to see the Tony award-winning play. The production, which tells the story of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, focuses on the political firebrand’s struggles with Nigeria’s governing elites amid a vibrant display […]
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Two Syllables Volume Nine compilation – First Word Records – free music download
Front runner to take the accolade of best freebie of the year currently belongs to this 11-track compilation from First Word Records To coincide with the Soundwave Festival earlier this year, the First Word Records label released Two Syllables Volume Nine. The 11-track compilation does a rather fine job in showcasing up-and-coming acts on the […]