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2021. A strong compilation of grooves by two of Belgium’s most iconic selectors, filled with new productions. San Kofa Rhythm Records kicks off 2021 with a killer compilation by AliA & DTM Funk. After three stellar releases, DTM Funk’s San Kofa Rhythm Records is proud to present its first compilation, filled with new productions of ten different talented outsiders.'Black Gravity' refers to the Herbie Hancock and A Guy Called Gerald collaboration from 2001. According to DTM Funk, this track is "the perfect example of two different grooves coming together in perfect harmony". The result shows that groovy soul and alternative electronica go hand in hand. This powerful fusion of influences gave rise to a monthly show on Brussels' online station Kiosk Radio. A few months later, Black Gravity Rhythms now becomes a compilation series around an ever-evolving sound that winks to the past while firmly looking towards the future.In each new volume of the series, DTM Funk will collaborate with another befriended DJ, assembling a varied collection of productions representing the sound of the guest selector. For the first edition, we look to ​AliA​, probably Belgium's most skilled sound digger of her generation. Still only 21-year-old, she is known for her eclectic style, impeccable skills and versatile selection that ranges from broken beats to bossa nova and from alternative techno to off-beat belters. She's a regular at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Festival, Listen Festival and frequently plays together with Belgium's most renowned DJ, Lefto. Settling on ten definitive tunes together with DTM Funk proved to be as easy as a B2B DJ-set (of which they have done plenty of).The final selection on the compilation delivers for any music fan. From broken beat (Faraji Heritage Experiment, Kuna Maze and Pippin), dub-infused Afro house (SofaTalk and Àbáse), laidback grooves (Chery Moya and Duke Hugh) or soulful house (Forbidden Fruit and Windows & Daidu). Whether you need something to shuffle to in your living room or reminisce the long-gone days of clubbing, these are the kind of vibes that suit any occasion.As will be the standard from here on out, the compilation's producers originate from a wide array of places and backgrounds. Forbidden Fruit (who keen observers might know from his Title and Soft Focus aliases), Kuna Maza, Cherry Maze and Pippin represent Belgium's versatile and fruitful beatmaker scene, while Farija Heritage (Morocco), SofaTalk (Italy), Àbáse (Hungary), Windows & Vertigo (The Netherlands), Kodäma (UK) and Duke Hugh (The Netherlands) bring in a decent dose of worldly flavours. In fact, the latter is a favourite of NTS Radio resident Bradley Zero, who released Duke Hugh’s debut Canvas EP on his renowned Rhythm Section record label.The compilation perfectly fits the philosophy of the record label. "The meaning of San Kofa implies that all music comes from somewhere", explains DTM Funk. "If you acknowledge the music's origins and its essence, it becomes so much more valuable, and you become better prepared for the future". The first episode of this collaborative compilation series does just that. With plenty more releases on the agenda in 2021, Black Gravity Rhythms Vol. 1 is a strong start of a bountiful year filled with forward-facing music.

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‘Yes Doctor’ is the debut LP from Henry Hicks AKA Horatio Luna. The eclectic Melbourne shape-shifter solidifies his place within ‘house music’ on Yes Doctor as Dub, Jazz & Bruk bleed into one another - stretching further the thread that binds one to the other whilst mapping and exploring the space between.From Horatio:"I have always played music that is a fusion of styles and as ‘Horatio Luna’. I always want there to be a connection to House music. I was exploring the parallels between every style I could think of and mixing it with house. I was pushing aesthetic boundaries, things I felt I hadn’t heard before, searching for new music, 'Not box-able music'. Yes Doctor is a coming of age record. I was pushing myself to the limit musically and challenging myself in every aspect of life".

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Dropout Marsh is a seasoned French producer that has been turning out quality music since 1999. He has released some amazing music on infamous labels like : Otodayo • Saturate Records • Internet Ghetto • Gergaz • Low-End-MTP • Birdview Crew and has shared stages with artists Pendulum, Knife Party, Dillon Francis, Skism, Zomboy to MR OIZO, San Holo, Eskei83, Krafty Kuts, & Party Harders. With a resume like that you can expect a wildly diverse producer who knows his stuff.With his album release on Black Marble Collective Dropout Marsh delivers colorful vibrant beats paired with HUGE sub bass that will shake you to the core! This has to be our most chill release to date! Dropout Marsh weaves in and out of blissful melodies and strings while delivering crispy percussions and intricate beat structures. Giving you insight to his mind and taking you away on a musical voyage.The "Shore Shells EP" that has 10 tracks is Black Marble Collective's 24th release. It has quality remixes from Daedelus, Pixelord, Frenquency, Palence, Sicaa. This album is guaranteed to blow your mind. Taking dreamy turns and delivering beats and bass from all around the globe.

Fresh cut on ZamZam Sounds! –It’s great to see Xoki & Hieronymus back on the buttons for ZamZam again…Full-on analogue dubwise rhythms from denmarks dub physicians.Butter Bridge kicks off with a warning shot of sliding synth melody before dropping deeper and deeper into dubwise territory…Tumbling tape-echoes, scattering snare rolls, distorted chops and a steady rumbling bassline make this what it is.A rhythm that will invite you back again and again, growing on you with each listen.Lovely stuff.Onto the flip side –Stepping up the gear and turning up the levels, ‘Super Whale’ kicks straight into action with a rocking 4×4 rhythm and notch-filtered hi-hats.Scientist-style talking bassline pushes things along with the tough foundation of rhythm, not easing off til the needle reaches the inner grooves.No-nonsense dubwise!