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Having lived in the neighboring country of Romania for most of my life, I have never thought of Ukraine as a hub for delivering prominent artists such as The Cancel.  The much anticipated album has finally been released and I could not be more excited ! I’ve been hooked since my first listen to NY In Night, and it’s fair to say that my love for Nu Soul and Jazz began here. I have selected a few of my favorites from the new album, so pour yourself a glass of red wine and enjoy:

 - When He’s Gone

 - Rainy Day

 - Apollo 

Here are some brilliant pieces from The Cancel’s earlier work:

 - NY In Night

 - Summer Tape

 - Morning Cafe 

2012 has been a big year for me. My taste in music and film has flourished as I began to explore a greater variety of styles. My newly found appreciation for soul and R&B enriched my iTunes in color, whilst my grown interest in House and heavier electronic sounds had a large influence on my out goings in the city of London. 2012 welcomed me home in more ways than I could have imagined. To celebrate the contributions of this year, and to let go gracefully, I have created a list of my top 12 tracks of 2012:

12: Satin Jackets – You Make Me Feel Good

11: Alexander O’Neal - If You Were Here Tonight (Lindsay Lowend Remix)

10: ODESZA – I Want You

9: A.Z. & TOR - Save Our Souls (AppleBottom Back2Da90s Refix)

8: Maceo Plex & Jon Dasilva - Love Somebody Else

7: Hackman – Forgotten Notes

6: Brock Berrigan – The Celebration Song

5: Monitor 66 – Triscuits

4: KOVSH – The Basement

3: Noosa – Fear Of Love

2: The Other Tribe - Skirts (Kidnap Kid Remix)

1: Chris Malinchak - These Dreams (ft. Damon C. Scott)

This song speaks for itself:

My love for Disco and Funk music has been around since my infant years of auditory comprehension. The movement of Nu Disco and French House has only enriched this love of mine. The masterpieces below are just a small sample from my ever lasting obsession:

Poolside - Slow Down (Pixelated Remix)

Knight One – Onyx

James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream (Poindexter Remix)

Baula Apdul - Opposite A Track DFP Re-Edit

Perfect for summer or a long drive

I got pretty drunk last night and decided to make my first ever mix. It was rather difficult considering I only had one audio output but somehow I managed (poorly). Still need practice from the technical aspect, nonetheless you can still go crazy to this in your bedroom. I decided to include an array of tracks that for me would make the ideal wild party. Enjoy:

Tracklist: 

Pre Audio taken from: Natalie & Raybies 1986 TV appearance

1. Kyogi - You Were (Honest Remix)

2. Edenuk - The Feeling

3. Crown Duels – Gossip

4. Janet Jackson feat. Nelly - Call On Me (Disclosure Bootleg)

5. Network – My Body

6. Steven-J - Groove Your World (Medlar Remix)

7. Lovebirds feat. Stee Downes - Want You In My Soul

8. Krystal Klear, Broke One & Ghosts On Tape - You Said You Loved Me

9. Aaron Lipsett & Fion. – Kinda Slow

10. Drums Of Death - Let No Shadow Fall Upon You

11. Destiny’s Child - Lose My Breath (Lazerpiff Refix)

12. Rude Kid - Get Busy ft. Skepta (Jamie Grind Remix)

13. Toyboy & Robin  - To The Top

14. Brandy - Wanna Be Down (Sticky Remix)

15. Waze & Odyssey - Love That (Burns Hot Enough)

God bless the new generation. There has been a recent wave of beautifully produced tracks nostalgic of 90′s RNB. Having been a child in that era, this hits the spot for me ! One can never have enough of those high pitched female vocals and quirky beats. A sort of obsession took over me with these tunes. Much love to all the producers:

Huskyy - Y◎u D◙n’t W◢nna

SVENGALI - oº˚slow˚ºo

WHY BE - BUGGIN OUT (WHY BEEZY’S TRUST FUND EDIT)

nknwn – 018

Ferris Mular – Whachu Need