Rewind #53: Tony Allen - Kilode (Carl Craig remix)

Detroit legend Carl Craig has been responsible for a whole bunch of our favorite remixes over the years. Incognito -Out of the storm, Cesaria Evora - Angola and so many others. It such a treat everytime you discover one of his reworks because you never know what to expect. Which is quite the opposite of what you can say about most producers putting out remixes. For good and bad.

Anyway, this remix was released in 2007 and is a rework of afrobeat pioneer Tony Allens track Kilode. Even though I'm a huge fan of afrobeat, I love the way Craig reconstructed and minimalized the groove. Wait for the bass drop at 3.47. Amazing.

Listen: Spotify
Buy: Beatport

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K-Def - The breaks session 1

K-Def is warming up to release new material through this dope breaks mixtape. His intention was to dig a little deeper than usual and put the spotlight on records that not everyone has used before.

If you've missed out on K-Def he was part of Real Live crew who put out the classic Real Live Sh*t in 1995. He also released a great but much slept on album entitled The Nightshift in 2011.

Watch out for K-Def's upcoming album One man band due for release in 2013.


Download: K-Def - The breaks sessions 1

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Quincy Jones - Bedtime story (Opolopo cut'n'paste edit)

Nice lil' new years treat from the Opolopo studio:

"Uploaded this edit a few years ago. Lots of people have bugged me about it. Thought it was time to set it free: Quincy Jones' gorgeous version of Herbie Hancock's Tell Me A Bedtime Story. Just gave it a little friendly push towards the dance floor. I tweaked the mix a little for the new upload - less boomy - so even if you have it already I suggest you download this version."

Looking forward to more Opolopo magic in 2013! We had a chance to sit down with the man and know for a fact there are more goodies in the vault. Among others a collaboration with Grems and an amazing re-edit of Herb Alpert's Keep your eye on me. Read more about them both in our interview from last year.

Download: Quincy Jones - Bedtime story (Opolopo cut'n'paste edit)

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The story of Yo! MTV Raps (Documentary)

Tripped over this great documentary telling the story of one of the most (if not the most) influential rap shows ever televised. I don't know about you but to me Yo! MTV Raps (1988-1995) changed my life because it opened my eyes to rap and told the story about the rappers/DJs behind the music in a way that no one had done before. And it was done in an era where black music was almost unheard of on TV.

If you were around this is such a great reminisce. If you were not around this documentary is an amazing history lesson about the emergence of rap music globally. Enjoy!

Big shout outs to the creators (the late) Ted Demme and Peter Dougherty as well as the hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dre.

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Rewind #52: The Invisible - Wings (Floating Points remix)

I just love this time of year with our favourite sources of inspiration are compiling their favourite music from the past year. There's so much great music out there and there are always nuggets that slip away. One of these that went under our radar was Floating Points hypnotic remix of Wings.

Still available as a free download. Get it below.


Download: The Invisible - Wings (Floating Points remix)

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