Sarah Williams White - Hum // + Paul White Remix

I'am always happy once a new First Word Records release appears in my inbox.
Enjoy the floating and graceful voice of Sarah Williams on Hum and Paul Whites wonderful remix.

Written, produced & performed by S. Williams White. 
Mixed by Timmy Rickard. 
Mastered by Noel Summerville. 
Photo credit: Jessica Swann
http://sarahwilliamswhite.com/

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Essa - LeLeLe ft. Kashmere of Strange U (Prod. Flako) // First Word Records

"Essa - LeLeLe ft. Kashmere of Strange U (Prod. Flako)" appears on First Word Records 10" EP ->

"FW is 10: Future Classics". Purchase the EP right here. Stream the full EP below.

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QUELLE CHRIS & DIBIA$E - QUANTIZE // CLASSIC DRUG REFERENCES VOL​.​1

Quantize is part of the "CLASSIC DRUG REFERENCES VOL​.​" with appearances of Knxledge, Ras G, Blu, Dibia$e, Danny Brown and Quelle Chris. Iam a big fan of Quelle and Dibiase, and all the better to get something fresh. Enjoy the full release below and have a look at the Bandcamp page for the "CLASSIC DRUG REFERENCES VOL. 1 BOX SET".
Read the full story and stream the entire project after the jump. 

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First Word: Yosi Horikawa – Wandering EP

As mentioned previously Yosi Horikawa’s debut EP for First Word Records is out now! Yosi Horikawa is a Japanese producer whose sound truly deserves the adjective original. This EP is the perfect introduction to his sound – from the ping-pong ball driven electronics of ‘Bubbles’ to the pounding atmospherics of the woodland influenced ‘Wandering’ Yosi’s idiosyncratic talent shines through.

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Audio: United Virations - Galaxies not Ghettos

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A little while back touring England London was calling. Brixton to be precise - Yes, as we Germans on Voyages prefer to be mistaken for. We only found out way later, that London Afro Funk is sexy as hell. And we noticed a beautiful record shop located in Brixton Market United80. The day we went there, doors were locked, but luckily enough this young brass focused band, with it's members all in their early 20s managed to put their release also on renowned First Word Records and we purchased their beautiful debut black 12'' Galaxies not Ghettos. Word is Up! It's courage to make music, but to bring joy is divine. Catch up on this Ra inspired self-made jukebox. (Album stream right here)

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Audio: Davis - Levert // (Matthewdavid & Serengeti) // MP3

Matthewdavid and Chicago based Mc Serengeti are Davis. I only know the Levert leak by now, the first impression: raw, filthy and a glimmer of parasitic frequency. The EP contains 6 songs and is only available on cassette with a mysterious B-Side (Cassette (w / #tape-only B-Side ambient & spoken word piece") which will not be available on the digital release. For more details check Leaving Records. (digital rel.: Oct 11th)

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Audio: First Word Records - First Word is 7

In celebration of their 7th birthday, First Word Records has this wonderful giveaway. "First Word is 7" compilation contains jewels of the last 7 years and serves "Funk, Soul, Raggae, Beats and beyond". Most of the artists will be familiar to you,(if you read this blog regurarly;) ), like The Haggis Horns, kidkanevil, Homecut, Mike-L, Souleance, Red, Herma Puma and more ...Compilation is available for free download the next 6 days, so hurry up and get your copy. (Whole album stream and download link after the jump)..

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Audio: Two Syllables Volume Five - Various Artists // First Word Records

Merry Christmas from First Word Records! To celebrate the festive period we're giving away this fantastic 13 track compilation featuring new and exclusive material from across the label.


Label regulars kidkanevil, Homecut, Andy H, Souleance, Herma Puma and Ariya are joined by newcomers Lotek, East Park Reggae Collective, Amenta, Narow P, Red and Jack & Juke, with a few cheeky remixes and bootlegs thrown in for good measure.


So, grab a mug of mulled wine, a steaming hot mince pie and sit back and enjoy. Thank you for a fantastic 2010, see you all in 2011!

Haha, this goes out to the homie jones, who introduced so much good music to me, if Afro Jazz or Exotic Funk, this Dude contaminated me. Thanks Herma Puma for peeping me that.

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Stream the complete release after the more button

Audio: Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra - Album Preview // First Word Records

Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra - Put Leg To Road (Stream)


More new music this week in the shape of the incomparable Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra. You're probably already familiar with their pounding cover of Crosstown Traffic as well as the driving Lost In Kinshasa. Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra formed in late 2007 when members of the kidkanevil live show and First Word stalwarts Homecut began a series of late night afrobeat sessions at Leeds Jazz venue Sela Bar. It was out of these jam sessions that the 8 piece band was born, combining their love of afrobeat with their appreciation of the space jazz pioneers of the 70’s and the free jazz trailblazers of the 60’s, coupled with a hefty nod towards James Brown.

This will be one of the hottest releases in the future. Finest Afro-Jazz meets Heavy-Funk, The Dancefloor is not a slice. Keep your eyes on First Word Records, This Fam is diggin dope artists in the deepest holes of the underground. Stay tuned for more. All relevant infos -> FWR.

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Audio: kidkanevil - Setsuko // Bug Remix // First Word Records

kidkanevil - Setsuko // Bug Remix:


Hello again


kidkanevil returns following his excursions at the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy with Basho Basho Remixed Remixed (so good we named it twice). For this album, kidkanevil has invited a select few producers into the realm of Tokyorkshire to rework tracks from January’s critically acclaimed Basho Basho album...more....

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Audio: Dj Pratt & Rapohnelizenz pres. the "Beasts of the Leaks" Mixtape Nr.1

Cover Art : Jonas Schulte / Figures : Ignacio Mendez

Yo. Here it is. Our first Blog Mixtape "Beasts of the Leaks"", mixed by Homie and appealing figure DJ Pratt from Chicago! The idea behind the Mixtape was to drop some of the freshest leaks that crossed our blog with the time, on one Mixtape. In these times of acocalyptic winds and cloudy days, we try to rescue dope tracks before they sink into obscurity. Caution: The Mixtape reflects the likes of Dj Pratt & Rapohnelizenz and has no warranty for yours. So go and take a listen, we appreciate that. Thanks for reading, supporting, sending us your music and giving us so much Love! Rapohnelizenz & DJ Pratt. (Next Issues mixed by Geraet & Dj Wretch).

Dj Pratt Bio / Mixtape Download / Tracklist -> after the Jump

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