RE: Sweet as Cuki 25.03.01

From: Aregood, Michael (maregood@comcastpc.com)
Date: Mon Mar 26 2001 - 19:42:59 CEST

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    > Julie Dexter -The Plan - is there a release date?
    > what's the Brukstep mix like?

    Chillout 2 step comes to mind. =) Not quite dancefloor oriented. It's pretty
    sweet, i think i'm personally feeling the hip-hop mix though.

    argo

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: <Alan.D.Brown@chase.com>
    To: <cukipapa@jazzandjava.com>
    Cc: <alan@cukipapas.fsnet.co.uk>
    Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 4:05 PM
    Subject: Sweet as Cuki 25.03.01

    25.03.01 Week 12

    A massive bundle of records in my box this morning some
    I know absolutely awesome! I'm holding them down for next
    week though as this chart ready to be launched into
    cyberspace. Hold tight for next week.

    Sad news from London town! Atlas records in Archer St,
    Soho ceased trading at the weekend. Atlas has always
    prided itself on the outstanding service to the DJ and
    general musical community. It has been a favoured haunt
    for most of the vinyl and music junkies of London town
    and DJ's who come in from abroad. Of all the shops in
    town, Atlas was certainly the friendliest and most sociable.
    It also covered the most bases! I'm sure you would like to
    join me in wishing Pete and John and the rest of the crew
    the very best for the future and to thank them for their years
    of musical and sociable pleasure.

    Shouts to Jake at Xtreme records. Do check out another
    excellent compilation on this label. This time, the turn of
    the Attica Blues crew putting together some of their favoured
    past and present musical treats. This label always coming
    through with the very best comps.

    Shouts this week to the Earth Project crew and in particular
    Felix. Of all the new labels doing the rounds, Earth Project
    certainly pulling the most punches and getting the most feets
    on the floor! Now on number 004 (Waiwan feat Loretta
    Heywood) which hits the shops this week, If you've missed
    out on the other three releases then get to your local vinyl
    emporium very soon. To check out all the tracks, jump to
    http://www.earthproject.com/tracklist9.htm for a listen to
    what you missing.

    Shouts to Darren and the Ninji Tune crew.Holding tight
    for the Chris Bowden twelve, which will no doubt be in
    Cuki's next chart. Do also check out the awesome
    Coldcut radio show on London Live each Monday evening.
    'Soild Steel' - The Broadest Beats
    Colcut and friends broadcasting live.
    Three ways to listen:
    LIVE ON THE RADIO - BBC London Live
    94.9FM, Monday, Midnight to 2AM UK Time
    LIVE ON THE WEB - BBC London Live Website
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/londonlive
    Archive of the last 10 shows - Ninja Tune Website
    http://www.ninjatune.net/solidsteel

    Hopefully we'll catch some of you at the 'Plastic People'
    club in Curtain St just off Old St EC2 on Saturday (31st).
    'Balance' being one of the most truly eclectic nights in
    London town. One of the finest sound systems around too.
    I'll be at the Charterhouse Bar earlier in the evening too. 38
    Charterhouse St EC1.

    Shouts to Paul at Illnoiz.com radio in Toronto.
    WHATNAUT Hosted and produced by Paul E.Lopes.
    Webcast on Illnoiz.com
    http://www.illnoiz.com/?show=whatnaut
    Live Saturday Nights 7:00-10:00pm EST
    ***ARCHIVED AND AVAILABLE 24/7!***

    To incrediblesexysweetass21yearoldexhousegirlie!
    Who could say such nice 'tings'?

    #### #### This weeks chart #### ####

    1. Modaji - S/T (Laws of Motion) 2xLP
    Still Number 1! 21st century soul boy Dominic
    Jacobson finally delivers his first long player! He's
    come along way since the days of 'Starburst over Orion'.
    He's also matured into one of the finest producers and
    songwriters around. I'm still feeling very proud to be
    charting this record number 1.Respect DHJ.

    2. Nathan Haines - Sound Travels (Chilli Funk) 2xLP
    Again, so pleased to have all tracks on vinyl. Nathan's
    album already destined for classic status. Time will travel
    but this long player will live long in our spirits and record
    boxes for sure. Infinite journey indeed. The first of many
    great albums we hope! Get down to 'Flying' in Dean St.

    3. India.Arie - Acoustic Soul (Motown) CD & 12"s
    Kedar Massenburg and Co deliver another quality soulful
    superstar. India's vocals and songwriting taking it to the
    next level. This CD didn't leave my player all weekend. The
    sampler twelve and the offical new twelve in 'Brown Skin'
    also wearing out my stylus!

    4. Loqate - Miracles (Recloose remix)(Ubiquity) 12"
    Main man Matt Chicoine adds another twist to another
    Bugz / Orin Walters disguise in Loqate. Just when you
    thought it was safe to step off the dance floor and get
    yourself a drink, along comes this! Two excellent and
    fearless producers, one excellent and adventurous
    label. More than enough said.

    5. Psyco on da Bus - V/T (Comet) 2xLP
    We supported this back last year on CD-R format but
    we get the vinyl and give it another bolt. Tony Allen,
    Doctor L, Jeff Kellner, Jean-Phi Dary and Cesar Anot
    on a bus, on a tour, on a Afro Funk mission! This is
    exactly what the title says 'Psyco'! We're on da bus!

    6. V/T - Folky (Spectrum Works) CD-R
    Acoustic music in digital times! Awesome collection
    of new bizniz from suspects such as Scuba, Zero 7,
    Les Gammas, Victor Davis. We also digging such
    artists as Otto Lamani and Lief too. Pull up a comfy
    chair and leave your dancing shoes in the corner!

    7. Afronaught - Transcend Me (Apollo) 12"
    Soon come! Soon come! Hold on boys and girls.
    Whites about so the finished article only days
    away! Get ready also for the O-Dawg album to
    compliment this excellent twelve.

    8. YMC - Jazzmatic (Alola) 12"
    Not sure of the origin of this! Maybe Scandinavian!
    One for sure, it's the slickest piece of techie house
    I got in my box at the mo! Anybody got any info?

    9. Marcus Worgull - Ole EP (Spectrum Works) 12"
    Marcus Who? Not for long! Spectrum Works come
    good again and this time we take note of a new kid
    on the block in Marcus Worgull. Quality vocal ride too
    with Julie Messenger on the 'Havin a Dig' track. More
    Germanic broken beat jazzer biz!

    10. Difusion - Illusive Angel (Solaria) 12"
    Venom and Uncle get it done with this deep and vibrating
    sound off! Somewhere between Drum n Bass and West
    London broken beats! A bunch of Viper/Venom stuff
    sounding off very soon! Vinyl sounding super phaaaat!

    11. Fertile Ground - Perception (Counterpoint) 2xLP
    Baltimore's best kept secret is official out on vinyl.
    Those who had CD's two years back know the story.
    Those who don't, need what is a truly moving and
    spiritual experience. Respect to Counterpoint for
    getting on the case.

    12. Sepia - Age of Cool (Underground Evolution) CD-R
    Taking from the unreleased 'City of Strangers' album.
    This cuts the mustard in a similar vein to last years
    stunning 'Surrender' track that some many peeps missed
    out on! Sepia outta Chicago and one of the true secrets
    of the left hand lane!

    13. Vikter Duplaix - Manhood (Rima remix)(Groove Attack) CD-R
    Domu teaming up with the Volcov to produce an excellent
    twisted version of one of last years classics. Nuff said when
    you team these three together. Rima ready to roll!

    14. Koop - V/T (Superstudio) 10"
    Nuff waltz and bossa bizniz going on here! 3 track sampler
    from the forthcoming album including last years blinding
    'Waltz for Koop'. Hold tight for a excellent album too.

    15. V/A - Visions Sampler (Visions) 2x12"
    Alex Attias and friends give us an awesome double
    pack of future jazz licks. Featuring Jessica Lauren,
    Domu, Stephane Attias with Vanessa Freeman and
    the Volcov man gets serious too.

    16. Ray Mang & Pete 2 - Praia Do Londres (R&S) 12"
    Nice rolling percussive rhythms and with a certain deepness
    that brings a warmth and sincerity to the tune. Pitch it down
    little and slip gently into modes of hypnotism too! If you
    enjoyed Chaser's 'Life in Loiasada' then check this.

    17. Cassandra Wilson/Angelique - Voodoo (Joe Claussell mix)(Blue Note) 12"
    Tribal chanting and percussive rhythms on this twelve!
    Nippon Nik will be straight on the phone! Cassandra's
    husky vocal chords as ever stealing the show.

    18. Sunshine Anderson - Heard it all before (Atlantic) 12"
    Another outstanding piece of R n B just about to hit the
    streets. We've gone all this time without quality soulful
    superstars blessing our earlobes, then bucket loads
    arrive on your door! I knew Erykah and D'Angelo would
    bring on the new breed.

    19. Nos - Green Mist (Zest) 12"
    Another outstanding B-side from Zurich. More edgy beats
    and deep chords from the new label on the block. Look
    out for the 'lime'! There's also a 'kiwi' doing the rounds!
    By the summer we'll have a greengrocers!

    20. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Day by Day (DJ Spinna mix)(Universal Jazz) 12"
    Slick job by one of New York's finest hip hop producers.
    This though on a mid tempo drifter. New Zealand to
    New York to New Jazz. Restless Soul get all Caribbean
    in the package too with 'El Dia Perfecto'.

    21. Jazztronik - Inner Flight (Counterpoint) 2xLP
    This not coming through Flower recordings but through
    Brighton's Counterpoint label. Japanese fusion exponents
    deliver a slice of new and some older sought after
    recordings on two mighty slices of vinyl.

    22. Kaidi Tatham - Betcha (Original/Son of Scientist mix)(Bitasweet) CD-R
    Kaidi letting loose with more mad West London side
    stepping! Forget two step, this is twenty two step!
    Check soon for more Bitasweet productions coming
    through.

    23. Reel People feat Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Papa) 12"
    Man of the moment Nathan Haines guests on this
    warm and soothing slice of quality house music,
    from we believe the Chilli Funk stable.

    24. Julie Dexter - The Plan (Main Squeeze) 12"
    IG Culture production with the soulful overtones of
    now Atlanta resident Julie Dexter. 3 quality mixes
    including the awesome 'Bruk Stepper'.

    25. Ne Grove - Let it Ride (House mix)(Pure Filth) 12"
    Leroy, Marcus and the crew give us a West London
    classic with new house vibes! Super dance floor
    friendly and with new vocals by Mr Begg. Silk
    production as always with 'soul' as the source.

    26. Wai Wan & Loretta Heywood - Feelin' Me Feelin' You (Earth Project) 12"
    Earth Project going the same way as 'People' records!
    Basically from strength to strength. Excellent package in
    EP004 including a awesome Atjazz remix. Ms Heywood
    as ever, delivering super strong vocals.

    27. Dennis Ferrer & Jehlaz - Jehlaz (Ibadan) 2xLP
    Deep and soulful house excursion from a excellent
    Ibadan compilation by Kerri Chandler and Jerome
    Syndrome called 'Saturday'. Jehlaz the deepest cut
    and worth the price tag alone.

    28. Zero Crossing - Missed Torsion (Remixes)(Spinning Wheel) 12"
    Well, I had a listen to the flip and Gorden Bennet, There's a
    Domu broken beat biscuit to contend with the TAOS A side!
    I need to listen to my records more closely! Respect
    Spinning Wheel, respect Mr Stanton.

    29. Two Banks of Four - Homegirl (Sirkus) CD-R
    Proper song, proper production! Beautifully sung by Valerie
    Ettiene. A story told indeed! If you enjoyed 'Sweet Lullabies'
    and 'The Birds Sing' then you need to look out for this. Get
    ready for 'Moving' track too!

    30. MJ Cole - Tired Games (Nu Yorican Soul mix)(Talkin Loud) 2x12"
    Louie Vega & Kenny Dope in their Nu Yorican guise
    adding another quality remix to their massively
    impressive list of quality productions. Nu Yorican as
    always on the more latin, percussive tip.

    #### #### Coffee compliment this week #### ####
    Well, I had to take time out from the brand new India Aria
    album to bring you this weeks Java Joint.
    Lonnie Liston Smith - 'Astral Travelling'
    Flying Dutchman FD 10163 (1973)
    Lonnie's first album as a leader and a new band to boot.
    The Cosmic Echoes included James Mtume, David Lee,
    Cecil McBee, Joe Beck and George Barron who played
    the wonderful soprano sax this album. Beautiful tablas
    from Badel Roy also making this the deepest of all
    Lonnies albums. Check awesome tracks like 'Astral
    Travelling' 'Let us go into the house of the Lord' and the
    pure space journey in 'Aspirations'
    Space is the Place!

    #### #### Granny selection for 22.03.01 #### ####
    1. Marcus Worgull - Havin' a Dig (Spectrum Works 01 12")
    2. Erro - Don't Change (Yoruba 00 12")
    3. Reel People - Spiritual (Baba 01 12")
    4. Hipnotic - Naima (Laws of Motion 01 12")
    5. Hipnotic - Naima (Ian O'Brien mix)(Laws of Motion 01 12")
    6. Loqate - Miracles (Recloose mix)(Ubiquity 01 12")
    7. Star - Another Love (Soul Food 00 12")
    8. India.Aria - Brown Skin (Motown 01 12")
    9. D'Angelo - Devils Pie (Virgin 99 12")
    10. Creative Source - Who is he (Sussex 73 LP)
    11. Brass Construction - Ha Cha Cha (Untited Artists 76 LP)
    12. Slave - You & Me (Cotillion 77 LP)
    13. The Players Assocation - How do you like it (Vangaurd 77 LP)
    14. James Brown - If you don't give a Dogone (Polydor 77 12")
    15. Bobby Byrd - I know you got soul (Poydor 71 LP)
    16. Charles Earland - Coming to you Live (Mercury 80 LP)
    17. Houston Person - Pure Pleasure (Mercury 76 LP)
    18. Sonny Stitt - Slick Eddie (Cadet 75 LP)
    19. Blackbyrds - Walking in Rhythm (Fantasy 76 LP)
    20. The Jacksons - Show you the way to go (Epic 76 LP)
    21. Lou Rawls - You'll never find another love like mine (PIR 76 LP)
    22. Jean Carn - Don't let it go to your head boy (PIR 78 LP)
    23. Stevie Wonder - Boogie on Reggae Women (Motown 74 LP)
    24. Breakestra - Remember wh you are (Stones Throw 01 12")
    25. Kenny Dope - Can U handle it (Pts 1&2)(BBE 01 12")
    26. Julie Dexter - The Plan (Main Squeeze 01 12")
    27. Airto - Toque de Cuica (Warner Bros 79 LP)
    28. Stop - Can you feel it (Elite 80 12")
    29. Webster Lewis - Barbara Ann (Epic 78 LP)
    30. Donald Byrd - Place & Spaces (Blue Note 76 LP)

    Till the next time.
    The One Sweet Daddy (Cukipapa)

    Resident at
    'Bemsha' Notting Hill Arts Club, Tuesday's 8 till 1 with the
    Nathan Haines Band
    'Bite Your Granny' Point 101Bar, New Oxford St, Thursday's
    9 till 2 with Nik Weston

    Mail to,
    Alan Brown
    Chase 3/200L
    125 London Wall
    London
    EC2Y 5AJ
    UK

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    cukipapa@jazzandjava.com
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