Eclectic and genre-fluid, Whoosh is a masterful showcase of the expansive musical sensibilities of Vik Srinivasan—known as Vikmatic—and the finely tuned ear of co-producer and TSoNYC label head Danilo Braca. Drawing from a rich tapestry of sonic influences, the EP unfolds with effortless depth and elegance. Its title track opens with wistful spaciousness, unhurried in its approach, as layers of ambient texture float into view. Around the three-minute mark, a freeform trumpet—played by multi- instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter COULOU—enters like a gentle breeze, pairing seamlessly with a humblingly gorgeous vocal from indie pop artist Re´n with the Mane. Her voice, set cool and weightless amid the atmospheric array, anchors the track in emotional resonance

In contrast, “Dream” quickens the pulse. It opens with a crisp hand drum before giving way to a forceful Italo rhythm and driving synths. The return of the meandering trumpet offers a warm counterbalance—a humanizing thread weaving through the escalating sonic tension. ?

“Jungle” follows with a playful sense of experimentation, placing the trumpet at center stage. It’s accompanied by a whimsically off-kilter selection of textures: crisp, deliberate percussion; a brooding electric guitar line courtesy of the ever-versatile Alvise Marino (aka Al-Veez); lush retro synth glides; and

The EP closes with “We Should Go,” where Re´n with the Mane returns in more earthly form. Her vocals drift in and out between acid burbles and Italo arpeggiations, both intoxicating and charged with quiet urgency. It’s a fitting finale—elevated yet grounded, dreamy yet directive. ?

Across four free-flowing yet meticulously crafted tracks, Whoosh captures the essence of collaboration and creative freedom. It’s a transportive listen that resists genre boundaries, inviting the listener to drift, dance, and discover within its lush and unpredictable terrain.

Words by Mira Fahrenheit

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A SideDubbed Sïana, the dark brew is laid thick in Braca's latest release, brimming with ethereal vibration and witchy charm that lures and tantalizes. A vacillating pad, a plodding kick drum, and a lively djembe are joined by a bright trumpet in this journey through a moody Afro-house groove. Along the way, elements are layered with a loosely restrained acid gurgle and the hypnotic beckoning of a Zulu chant. Intensifying and retreating with an expert capriciousness characteristic of the producer, this track never comes up for air. Like its "Woza-Woza" moniker suggests, Sïana is smoky and almost mystically enticing with its own blend of sonic umami.AA SideLending his signature refinement and style to the mix, Ron Trent blends succinct, ambrosial rhythms with sultry echoes for a classic yet potent take on the original.

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Mounting and abating in billowy ebbs and flows, Piano Piano is almost wantonlyBalearic. Riding the waves of smooth sea glass instrumentation and tri-tone vocal breeze reminiscent of a 70s Italian film score (à la Piero Umiliani), a heartbeat percussion drives the beachy lullaby from cool dawn through a sun-bleached afternoon into a softly settling sunset. Refreshingly simple and warm, the track offers a welcome glimpse of uncomplicated summer romance and joy.

Sparing none of the track’s original warmth, Spinna’s version introduces sumptuous bass and tenacious percussion to the original’s classic vocals for a groovy and cerebral interpretation that suggests more of a sophisticated late-season smolder than a youthful fling.

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The Sound of New York City is proud to present 'Oh My Lord', the first original single by label head and seasoned DJ/producer Danilo Braca, aka danyb.
Inspired by the manic energy of early rock n' roll pioneers, Oh My Lord strips the 50's sound down to its basic ingredients of vocals, drums and bass, with a nod to the minimalist sampling approach of Detroit and Chicago.
Featuring the saxophone stylings of Troy Mobiuscollective, Oh My Lord Pt1. comes with six exclusive remixes by a dream team of artists, this 12" including DJ Spinna, Ashley Beedle & DJ Rocca.

A1. OH MY LORD (ORIGINAL NEW YORK MIX)
A2. OH MY LORD (DJ SPINNA JOURNEY MIX)
B1. OH MY LORD (ASHLEY BEEDLE'S AOM TRANE CHANT REWORK)
B2. OH MY LORD (DJ ROCCA 'J TRAIN LINE' REMIX)

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The Sound of New York City is proud to present 'Oh My Lord', the first original single by label head and seasoned DJ/producer Danilo Braca, aka danyb.
Inspired by the manic energy of early rock n' roll pioneers, Oh My Lord strips the 50's sound down to its basic ingredients of vocals, drums and bass, with a nod to the minimalist sampling approach of Detroit and Chicago.
Featuring the saxophone stylings of Troy Mobiuscollective, Oh My Lord Pt1. comes with six exclusive remixes by a dream team of artists, this 12" including DJ Spinna, Ashley Beedle & DJ Rocca.

C1. OH MY LORD (DJ NATURE REMIX)
A2. OH MY LORD (RADIUS ETC LOUNGIN' IN THE GREAT LAKES REMIX)
B1. OH MY LORD (THE REVENGE INFLUENCE REMIX)
B2. OH MY LORD (ASHLEY BEEDLE'S TRANE CHANT REWORK - DANYB PIANO REPRISE)

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Edits Collection reaches Volume 5 with NYC-based DJ Monchan. The Japanese producer delivers four expertly crafted re-edits guaranteed to please — essential tools for discerning selectors and dancefloor technicians alike.

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Colombian-born, Buenos Aires–based producer DFRA delivers a stunning 8-track journey into house music with a rich jazz soul. From smooth piano licks and trumpet solos to warm guitar lines and even glockenspiel, LTDBLBL019 radiates groove and musicianship. To round out the release, Diego teamed up with vocalist Nick Weaver, whose laid-back delivery adds a subtle Hip-Hop influence and completes the album’s warm, genre-blending vibe.

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A Side: Er Mar (Submarine Mix)
"Maracaibo, dance to the barracuda, yes but dance naked, zà zà! "
So sang Maria Luisa Colombo, known to all of us as Lu Colombo. It was 1982, the meteoric song became and still is today a worldwide Hit that everyone has sung at least once in their life and almost never sober.
Let's make a leap in time, we are in 1993 the track is taken up and remixed in several versions between Latin and Euro House, we have taken up the track Er Mar (Submarine Mix), dreamy, lustful, psychedelic, evocative, Summer in its purest form.
To dance on the beach, preferably in company of Miguel and naked

B Side: FeelFly – Onda Erotica Remix
A Cosmic sabba in the forest.
You’ll get lost with this hypnotic sound and a minute later you’re ready for a proper trip into your hidden Erotic Dreams.
With this almost ten minutes long and original version, Feel Fly delivers to all of us a signature track of the highest order.
Feel Fly is an Italian electronic musician and DJ. Defined by Gerd Janson as a linchpin of the underground scene, he recently released some Balearic trance tracks on International Feel and Internasjonal by Prins Thomas, as well as transversal EPs on New Interplanetary Melodies and Hell Yeah.

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Next up on Undercover Lovers we have a really fun and oddball French Zouk version of 'Another Day In Paradise' and a super Funky, slow Disco/Street Soul version of 'Do It Till You're Satisfied'

Hopefully delivering another double AA 12" for your listening and disc jockeying discernment!

Enjoy T&D x

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British label Demon Singles Club reissue two proper classic disco bits by the American soul group Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: the original 1979 version of 'Prayin'', a gospel-inspired dancefloor anthem that was produced by Harold Melvin and written by John Whitehead and Gene McFadden, and the contemporaneous Blue Album highlight 'Baby I'm Back'. Both are awe-inspiring, rapturous dance fusions in the genre, cementing Melvin and co.'s legacy with a mood of teary-eyed joy.

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Nothing truly predestined Frédéric Inthavisay, aka 2Fresh, for the musical career he has today. No musician parents, no academic training—his entry into music came through the collective. He picked up the guitar with his first punk band, formed during middle school, viewing it as a tool for political expression. It was the 1980s in Ivry-sur-Seine, a stronghold of social activism at the time.
This social commitment connected him with other Ivry-based artists like Merlot, who composed the track *Hallelujha* on this album. Ivry is a melting pot of cultures that offered suburban kids the richness of exchange—and what better way to learn sharing than through music?
This album is a musical family snapshot from the '80s–'90s, blending all styles (hip hop, reggae, funk…), all backgrounds, and all religions. A time that may feel far away today, but one we still enjoy listening to.

It all began in this southern suburb, where 2Fresh built his musical family—his friends, his “brothers and sisters,” as Sydney, the iconic host of the show *H.I.P. H.O.P.*, would say. Sydney lends his groove to the tracks *2Fresh Familly* and *Walkin’ in the Night*.

Malka Familly, KGB, and singer-bassist Guillaume Farley also crossed paths with 2Fresh and joined him on the tracks *Ta dose de Malka*, *Ghetto Youth*, and *La surface*.

2Fresh’s musical journey coincides with the birth of hip hop and the digital revolution of the '80s–'90s. Musicians were gradually replaced by early samplers, and DJ-producers began to rise. 2Fresh became a DJ alongside Dee Nasty, who features on the track *Ghetto Youth*, dedicated to the label created by his mentor Rud Lion.

With EJM, Abuz, Doc Shadow, and Little P, we get the chance to reconnect with pioneers of French hip hop on tracks like *94 Une couleur, un chiffre* and *Dans mon salon*.

2Fresh played in iconic French music groups of the '80s/'90s, such as Mad In Paris and Tonton David. This journey is told with emotion by Driss and Kiro on the track *Toujours présents*, and with high energy by Mad In Paris on *Gogo*.

The album 2Fresh Familly is a true gem, a collector’s item for the old school heads and the young timers alike.

A1 - 2Fresh Family feat Sidney
A2 - Walkin'in the night feat. Sidney
A3 - Ta dose de Malka feat. La Malka Family
A4 - Gogo feat. Mad In Paris
A5 - La surface feat. Guillaume Farley
A6 - Toujours pre´sent feat. Driss et Kairo
B1 - Getto Youth feat. Dee Nasty, Little P, Zik Zitoun
B2 - Une couleur un chiffre feat. Ejm, Little P , Abuz, Doc Shadow
B3 - Dans mon salon feat. D.Abuz et Doc Shadow
B4 - Can you feel it feat. Bouassi
B5 - Hallelujha feat. Merlot



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Greg Foat and Forest Law (Brownwood, Bongo Joe)collaborate on an epic concept album about Life, Death, painting and Surfing. Inspired by the art and life of a local Isle of Wight artist and surfing legend Dave Gray. The album philosophically chronicles the many aspects of surfing and surf communities. This is the first album by Greg Foat to feature vocals throughout. Forest Law's lyrics are evocative and ethereal. Reminiscent of David Sylvian and Early Peter Gabriel. The Album features Moses Boyd - drums, Idris Rahman - Tenor Saxophone, Tom Herbert - Bass, Greg Foat - Grand Piano, Fender Rhodes and Synthesisers, Forest Law - Vocals
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Killer and classic 80s Roots Rubadub from the wonderful Reggae diva, Melody Beecher! An obscure cover version, with a star-studded rhythm section, including the likes of Sly & Robbie. Some amazing stories about these days, when working with Paul Beecher on reissuing this gem. All the way from Houston, Texas!

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First Word Records are proud to present the debut single from Above The Clouds (aka kidkanevil & Magic Manfred) with their instrumental take on an MF DOOM classic, 'Arrow Root'. One of the original First Word roster, UK Producer/DJ and all-round laptop music geek kidkanevil has developed a distinctive and progressive sound over the years, gleefully exploring the beats and bleeps of the electronic music universe to international recognition. Leeds born, sound system bred and raised on a (un)healthy diet of video games and anime, his solo work inhabits the curious space between bass frequencies and otaku culture. But as a devoted teenage backpack rap nerd, somewhere in the back of kid's mind was a lingering desire to reconnect with his first love, hip hop. Not long after moving to Berlin he joined a studio space in graffiti plastered Kreuzberg, where he met multi instrumentalist wizard Magic Manfred; a disciple of all things boogie, disco, funk and soul. Born and raised in Berlin, and currently a touring musician for many an act, Manfred's musical map joins the dots from piano lessons at four, to starting a band with his teenage friends, leading him to his true calling - the bass - via the club vibrations of his hometown, which introduced him to the world of DJing and production, and a stint studying in the explosive London jazz scene to finalise his Jedi training. Bonding over their mutual love of '90s hip hop, a friendship and musical kinship developed, coupled with a desire to honour past eras but push things forward, Above The Clouds was born; named after their joint favourite DJ Premier beat, with a touch of irony regarding their basement based studio of a windowless variety.This one is backed up on the flip side with 'Tram Delay Beat'; a low slung neck-snapper teasing more of what's to come.

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12” VINYL Limited Edition 180g - Comes with a Silk-Screen printed cover and a Pink colored vinyl

Born in 1952 in Dabola, Guinea, Ousmane was heir to the tradition of the Griots, the storytellers, poets and musicians who had served for centuries as the guardians of West African cultural heritage. He picked up the guitar and balafon in his early years and formed a youth band in his teens, but it was while studying agriculture at Kankan University that he decided to devote his life to music.



He moved to Bamako where he soon fell in with Mory Kanté and Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako, who were busy forging a modern Mandingue sound. He performed occasionally with the band and, when they finally broke up in 1977, he was asked to join guitarist Kanté Manfila and singer Salif Keita in a new venture. The newly-formed Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux relocated to Abidjan, where they came to the attention of legendary Beninese producer Badmos. Their electrifying first album, released in 1978, made them stars throughout West Africa.



After a few years of touring, Ousmane decided to focus on his own compositions and went to the esteemed JBZ Recording Studio in Abidjan. Accompanied by his fellow musicians from Les Ambassadeurs, Ousmane recorded “Kefimba” – named after the all-black bull from his childhood with whom he had shared his Manioc meals – and “N’Ny”; both were released initially on cassette before making their way to vinyl in 1982 and 1983.



Ousmane left Les Ambassadeurs shortly before their split in the mid-1980s, but he continued to work with Salif Keita, serving as his guitarist for more than three decades. After bringing their music to audiences throughout the world, the two friends eventually settled in France – for Ousmane it was the fulfilment of a lifelong aspiration.

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