First Word Records: Two Syllables Volume Sixteen (Stream)

A great selection of music here, as First Word Records wheel out their latest end of year compilation. For Two Syllables, DJ Gilla compiled a number of tracks that have been released by First Word artists over the last 12 months, including gems from Don Leisure, Darkhouse Family and 14KT, as well as a brand new song from Manchester soul-rap duo, Children of Zeus. You can stream the selection in full below and free downloads are available via Bandcamp.

Kamaal Williams: New Heights (Visions of Aisha Malik)

Delicious bit of jazz from Kamaal Williams here, as he returns with a new video – New Heights (Visions of Aisha Malik). The track is co-produced with Darkhouse Family, with Kamaal handling all the instrumentation. The heavily East Asian influenced video was made by Greg Barnes. New Heights is also available to stream and download from the usual platforms.

Earl Jeffers: A Library Excursion

New release from the Darkhouse Family, as Earl Jeffers takes a trip into the curious world of library records. Some rare synth gems, normally only found on soundtracks and the like, are dug up and cut up to form this little four track project. You can stream it below and if you head to Bandcamp you can pick up a vinyl and cassette bundle, which features a mixtape of ‘deep library grooves, unreleased beats and super rarities’. Nice.