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We had to dig very deep to find this one. It is from a documentary on MTV called “24 hours in music.” Giant Step was chosen as the late night club. It captures Giant Step at the height of it’s period at Supper Club in NY and it features a rare footage of a Repercussions performance, DJ Smash and an interview with Giant Step CEO Maurice Bernstein.
Here at last are our staff picks of the year. Undeniably the most varied list we’ve had so far, some of the artists we’ll remember 2011 for include: Raphael, Saadiq, James Blake, Adele, Michael Kiwanuka, The Weeknd, and SBTRKT. Chocked full of each our personal tastes and quirks, it’s best to eschew any further generalizations. We suggest you dive head long into our favorite albums, singles, movies and more.
See the full list here.
Here is a blast from the past. In the summer of 2001 we brought Basement Jaxx to Central Park Summerstage as part of our Miles Ahead music series. They put on a serious show that day with Brazilian carnival dancers and the park was rocking! A few weeks after the show NY was attacked and the World Trade Center destroyed. For us, this event captures that pre-9/11 innocence of the city.
More from the vault! Now this really is a rare gem and we’re not sure if it’s ever been seen before. This is the footage from the famous launch party at Supper Club NY for the release of Nuyorican Soul’s album. It features behind the scenes interviews plus footage of the jam session with George Benson, Tito Puente, Vince Montana and Roy Ayers. This was one of our favorite parties of all time! We even found the old flyer.
Gilles Peterson’s Christmas party in Hackney may have come and gone, but we’re still feeling this mixtape he compiled for it. It’s brightening our Holiday season, and we think it will do the same for you. From Eddie Jefferson to Chaka Khan, Nina Simone and Betty Lou, this is the equivalent of a Brownswood Basement session the way only GP can. Enjoy.
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01. Eddie Jefferson – So What (Prestige)
02. Tom Browne – Throw Down (Grp)
03. Renzo Fraese – 12 Engle Street (Pye)
04. Rahni Harris – Six Million Steps (Inspiration)
05. Paulette Reeves – Jazz Freak (Blue Candle)
06. Chaka Khan – Night In Tunisia (Warners)
07. Don Blackman – Hearts Desire (Arista)
08. Nina Simone – Vous etes seuls, je desire etre avec vous (Carrere)
09. Charles Mingus – Flowers For A Lady (Atlantic)
10. Betty Lou – I Can’t Stop (Yaya)
11. Back East – Deeper And Deeper (Satellite)
12. Carmela Coren – Walk On By (Cbs)
13. Ellen Mcllwaine – Wings Of A Horse (Polydor)
14. Georgette – Kirie (Tapecar)
15. Celia – Na Boca Do Sol (Continental)
Uh, what? It was only a month or two we were talking to some pals who were saying we were tough out of luck if we were to expect this duo to ever release a project together again. Not to take all the credit or whatever, but we think we had something to do with this.
Los Angeles contingent Blu & Exile are back, y’all. Curse word. Exile continues to habitually pour out his dreamy chopped beats while Blu makes his easy buttery rhymes wrap around you like a cinnamon roll. What?
Give Me My Flowers While I Can Smell Them. Just listen and get this ish now, please.
Exile on Facebook | Twitter | Official Site
The fortunate of you have been knowing about Tall Black Guy Productions, a producer we had the honor of highlighting as our September Next Step winner. The rest of you have a bit of work to do, but don’t worry – we got you.
BamaLoveSoul just put out a free mixtape of “earlier works, remixes and lesser known tracks” from our dude. Behold! Lost Tapes by The Tall Black Guy. Enjoy remixes of Eric Roberson, Common, Camp Lo, and Coultrain, interspersed with original productions by the talented tall man as well. Good times.
Tall Black Guy Productions – Lost Tapes [Download on Hotfile]
It’s always a thrill to hear new Tawiah. Last time we posted about her, we shared a great live performance of “Break Away,” which you should definitely catch if you missed.
Above, see Tawiah doing a live rendition of holiday favorite, “Little Drummer Boy.” Those holiday lights on her head are pretty serious, man. At any rate, a great addition to your YouTube holiday playlist for that last minute dinner party.
Lastly, we are super excited to share that Tawiah has also recently dropped an uplifting EP called Run. What’s better is that it’s free! Download below. Also, grab a little taste by streaming the title track below.
Tawiah – “Run”
Tracklisting
1. Run
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Run (Hejira Rework)
4. Don’t Know You Yet
5. Run (A Cappella)
Ever since his Renegades release, it feels like our dude Mark de Clive-Lowe just can’t stop with the goodness. Like, the album, that recent Nostalgia 77 remix, and your CHURCH party are seriously amazingness enough, bro. But even seriously-er, we’ll totally take whatever you give us.
Today’s goodness is more of a throwback and features the impeccable ear of sir DJ Spinna, who is blessing us with his take on The Best of Mark De Clive-Lowe. Thank you muchly for the chillest of chill weekend soundtrack, friends! We hope you all enjoy this as much as we are.
Also, be sure to check the immeasurably talented MDCL at CHURCH this January 6th for our next party! Details and ticket purchase link after the stream!
Event Details
Giant Step & Revive Da Live Present
CHURCH with Mark de Clive-Lowe
Friday, January 6, 2012
Doors 10:30 PM
21+ w/ID
Drom
85 Avenue A
(btwn 5th and 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10009
Advance Tickets: $10.00
Purchase tickets
We dug deep into the Giant Step vault to find some gems from the past. Here is the first of the bunch, an EPK for the release of Nuyorican Soul on Giant Step Records. Back then it was common to compile an electronic press kit (EPK) to send out a pre-release – this would help with journalists, retail and radio. Although it was more of an industry tool, we thought you might enjoy seeing it. A lot of the footage and interviews are from the actual photo shoot for the album artwork. The video features interviews with Kenny Dope and Little Louie Vega, Roy Ayers, George Benson, La India, Jocelyn Brown and Tito Puente to name a few.
Keep an eye on this site over the holiday break for more videos from the Giant Step vault.
