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Norman Jay presents Good Times 30 (Free Track Download)

Norman Jay has enjoyed a series of essential compilation albums on React, Resist, Nuphonic and Azuli stretching back to 2000, as well as a recent spin-off album, Good Times Australia. Now, the maestro returns with a special 30th Anniversary collection for Strut, another bumper set of genre-hopping classic and rare Good Times favourites. Tracks include boogie rarity Dreamin by short-lived band Zalmac and Fries & Bridges’ Forever This, a 4×4 belter featuring an early vocal by chart superstar Cee-Lo Green. Jay touches on independent hip hop with Basement Chemist, jazz grooves courtesy of Kira Neris and Attic Tree, skanking reggae from Jacob Miller and doo-wop soul courtesy of Little Anthony & The Imperials.

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Ichiro – Noon EP

I’m really feelin this EP. It’s just a really balanced experimental sound, off kilter but still able to vibe to on the beat. Ichiro will definitely be holding down the rest of my week. Get the full 7 track gem HERE for just $3

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Red Hot + Rio Vol 2 (Track Download)

The compilation features over 33 original collaborations between Brazil’s legendary musicians and today’s international indie artists including John Legend, Alice Smith, Aloe Blacc, Os Mutantes, Seu Jorge, Beck, Bebel Gilberto, Madlib, and many more

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Jus Wan – Miles Away

So, I’m a huge fan of the Brownswood releases as a whole and make a point to support. I purchased Brownswood elect*ic2 without listening in advance and regrettably, I was excruciatingly let down. Without saying anymore, I really enjoyed the musical journey of Jus Wan’s Miles Away. Peep it and check out the Brownswood elect*ic2 HERE

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Isaac Aesili – Can I B

My people at Soulab turned me on to this re-release of Eye See by New Zealander and 1/2 of Karlmarx, Isaac Aesili. If you got the original, that came out last year, this one features two new remixes of With You in My Bed and of course Isaac’s experimental soul and sometimes over the top, pop R&B. My favorite tune though is the subdued funk of Can I B. Check it out and let us know what you think

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