Lucy Pearl
Lucy Pearl

First Word Records is extremely proud to welcome back Children of Zeus with their sophomore album, 'Balance'.Following the release of their debut album 'Travel Light' in 2018 (which featured in numerous 'Album of the Year' lists), Tyler Daley and Konny Kon spent the next two years extensively touring the UK, Europe, Australia and South Africa.With shows on ice over the last 12 months, Children of Zeus took the time to mature their sound; 'Balance' is 50 minutes of future-classic British soul music encompassing hip hop, neo-soul, gospel and r&b. Konny's laidback flow once again merges with Tyler's unmistakable buttery vocals across a set of bass-heavy backdrops and smoothed-out keys, taking the blueprint from their debut and evolving it into a deeper, more-refined sound.As with previous material, the album is largely produced by the duo themselves, though we also see the return of Grammy-winner Beat Butcha, whose previous production credits include Jay Z, Beyonce, Nipsey Hussle, & Griselda (one of Butcha's productions graces first single 'No Love Song'). Title track 'Balance' comes from upcoming producer & Soulection regular, cay caleb and also features the only vocal feature on the album, from rising UK soul talents Akemi Fox and Georgie Sweet.The Children of Zeus journey began with a mutual love of 90s Manchester pirate radio; consuming hip hop and beats, r&b and street soul, lovers rock and dancehall, garage and bass music. Then followed decades of performing, creating and collaborating in different guises. Over the past few years, the hip hop soul duo have garnered props far and wide; from Jazzie B to Jazzy Jeff. They've done performances for the likes of Soulection and BBC, in addition to hosting their monthly NTS Radio show and collaborating with artists like Black Milk and Goldie.From travelling light, to travelling nowhere, it's been a time where we've all had to reflect on the lives we lead. This album is about equilibrium; walking the thin line of life and striving to keep your footing firm at all times, ever pushing forward. Balancing the rough with the smooth and the work with the play.The Children of Zeus sound is now fully grown. It's time to bring 'Balance' into the universe. This is unashamedly big people music to be played out of big speakers. The definitive sound of UK street soul in 2021. The story continues..'Balance' is released worldwide on June 4th 2021.01: Sunrise02: No Love Song03: I Know04: Be Someone05: I Need You06: Nice & Sweet07: Balance (feat. Akemi Fox & Georgie Sweet)08: Cali Dreams09: 42Long10: The Most Humblest Of All Time, Ever11: What I'm Seeing12: Love Again13: Sunset

Another batch of raw unearthed boom bap bangers resurrected from old dusty floppy discs and DAT tapes straight out of the lost golden era of New York Underground Hip Hop. It was a prime year for the movement and these instrumentals are a direct lens into the essence of that period in time. Be sure to check out the 1996 and 1997 Beat Tape albums.

2021 repress. All MF Doom albums are repressed this year. No worries.

Premier album pour Dandyguel qui sortira Trophée le 17 mars prochain. Le MC tout terrain dévoile le menu dès la première track : bon esprit et bonne musique. Rappeur tout terrain mais aussi beatmaker, Dandyguel propose un sample de bossa nova, kicke sur Oréo Inversé un boom bap de bonne facture, et nous offre avec My House une plongée de trois minutes de deep house, enfin dans Partout Chez Moi, Dandy verse même dans le cloud rap. A l’aise derrière les machines comme avec sa plume, parfois grave mais souvent drôle, Dandy nous montre avec cet album toute l’étendue de son talent.

Z.Z. x olive tree (of Relaén)Where-bouts / NektarWadada