MOODYMANN 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Moodymann classic Forevernevermore gets a reissue on OG label Peacefrog and it's unquestionably a record that belongs in the collection of any and all fans of KDJ. Originally released back in 2000, the music has lost none of its freshness, brimming with raw funk and Motor City swagger. Blending cavalier sampling and agile instrumentation, the music darts through disco-infused hedonism, spoken-word mantras and blasts of soulful euphoria. Standouts are the timeless 'Don't You Want My Love', the gospel depth of 'The Thief That Stole My Sad Days', and the powerfully evocative title track. Must own, simple as that.

Review: Originally released in 2003, Silence In The Secret Garden was the a pivotal debut for Detroit dogstar Kenny Dixon Jr aka Moodymann. Though he's now notorious for his outfits, eclectic selections, Prince shrines and coteries of ladies accompanying him during interviews, Dixon's patent sound-schemes of dusty house, gospel, soul and jazz were then to be unscrolled like a yet undiscovered papyrus, causing a real stir indeed. Earlier EPs and singles than this were given to funk-laced sample flips, but it's this debut LP that set aside Moodymann as a real creative force in the world: shot glass tinkles, late night club night persiflage, and respect for the sample source are the rules of the game on the slow mahogany braises of 'LiveInLA 1998' and 'Backagainforthefirsttime?'.

Review: In a break from their usual program, Circoloco look to Chicago and the rising star that is NEZ. Previously spotted last year on Three Six Zero alongside Felix Da Housecat, now NEZ throws down three varied cuts that show he's one to keep tabs on. First up comes 'You Wanna?', a pumped up peak time house cut with our man upfront inciting the dancefloor to come alive. 'Let's Get It' drops down into trap mode with Schoolboy Q jumping on the mic, and then the B side turns the heat up with the mighty Moodymann and Gangsta Boo chipping in to create a party monster in 'Freaks'. Skip this one at your peril.