Kamaal Williams Takes His Sound to ‘New Heights’ On Recent Single
London-based keyboardist Kamaal Williams (aka Henry Wu) follows up his excellent 2018 album, The Return, with a great new twelve-inch single.
Category: FEATURED RELEASES
Yussef Dayes Releases Limited-Edition Debut Single ‘Love Is The Message’
One of my favorite twelves released over the past month comes from a collaborative effort from some of the UK’s most forward-thinking musicians in drummer Yussef Dayes teaming up with keyboardist Alfa Mist, guitarist Mansur Brown, and bassist Rocco Palladino.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Compilations of 2018
I know, I know … it’s 2019, and it’s time to start looking ahead to the new year. Before I do that, I need to get one final “Best of 2018” list out there. With so many great compilations this year, it would basically be criminal to not include this releases in any year-end recap.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Tracks of 2018
Out of all the “Best of” lists I’ve put together, this listing of my 30 favorite tracks of 2018 might have been the most difficult to compile. In my opinion, you can probably randomize the list and you would have a decent argument for that order.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Reissues of 2018
It seems like each year, there are many great rare recordings that get reissued for the first time, providing an opportunity for collectors and music fans of all generations an opportunity to enjoy music that was previously extremely hard-to-find.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite EPs of 2018
This was a remarkable year for EP releases, more so than what I can recall from past years. Leading the way were a number of rising artists that are just beginning to make their mark on the international stage.
BeatCaffeine’s Favorite Albums of 2018
2018 was an incredible year for music, with many groundbreaking albums, EPs, compilations, and worthy reissues.
Rare Sixties Brazilian Jazz Recording from Eumir Deodato Reissued
Far Out Recordings has just released early instrumental work from legendary Brazilian composer/musician Eumir Deodato and his bossa nova ensemble Os Catedráticos.
Ronald Langestraat’s 1984 Masterpiece ‘Searching’ Finally Released on Vinyl
Recorded over 30 years ago, Ronald Langestraat’s 1984 soulful leftfield masterpiece Searching has finally been released on vinyl for the first time.
New Soundway Twelve Featuring Rare Eighties Ghanaian Highlife
Soundway records has just put out the first release of a brand new 12″ series focused on making obscure and in-demand dancefloor selections from around the globe available on loud DJ-friendly pressings.
