Jazz Hop

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Uhuru

Posted by modulatorsoul on September 16, 2018
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Uhuru

Let’s get back to the jazziness and the hip-hop! I am pumped to introduce the next group, the trio consists of Summer Sons and C Tappin. Summer Sons are a brotherly group out of Bristol via London with Turt on the lyrics and Slim on the beats. C Tappin is a multi-talented pianist and lyricist provided support to the brothers. The group’s debut album Uhuru, which was inspired by the people and places of Tanzania, is probably one of the smoothest jazz hop albums I have listened to in the last few years. I listened to the album on repeat for two days straight!! The rhymes just float effortlessly over the fluid jazz samples. Go cop this album!

Check out their EP Undertones

Jazz Resurgence

Posted by modulatorsoul on April 24, 2016
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Terrace Martin

I can honestly say, we are blessed to be in a the middle of a jazz resurgence. These new jazz players are pushing the musical boundaries and make their own genre of jazz. I found that jazz was getting stale, it was like we were always hearing the same sounds and styles. Terrace Martin is one of these originators creating this new jazz hop sound. He has just released a new album titled Velvet Portraits, one of my favorite tracks off the album is called Think Of You. Terrace Martin gets help from the talented Kamasi Washington and the vocals are handled by the dope Rose Gold. Check this track out!!