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Review: Ruby Wood hails from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, studied jazz at Leeds Conservatoire and is best known as the vocalist for Submotion Orchestra. She does also work as a solo artist, though, as this new five-track EP for London-based hip-hop, soul and jazz label First Word ably demonstrates. Mellow neo-soul/R&B with hints of both jazz and hip-hop is the order of the day generally, with Ms Wood's mellifluous vox obviously front and centre - though she's not afraid to share the stage with others, namely fellow Leeds vocalist Isaac Malibu, who guests on 'Mr Unavailable', and her own baby daughter Amber, whose coos and gurgles grace 'Me And My Girl'.
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FW 272
01 Sep 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
01 Sep 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 280
22 Aug 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
22 Aug 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 279B
06 Aug 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
06 Aug 23
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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Review: 'Broken beat' is a pretty broad spectrum but whatever style you're into, Melbourne-based Allysha Joy has you covered. 'Still Dreaming' (as remixed by Shy One) has a garage-y, Donna Dee-ish kinda feel, while Risa T's rerub of 'Calling You' takes us closer to soul-jazz territory. 'Fatima' (remixed by Emmavie) then has more of a downtempo, melancholy pop feel, while finally for those who demand only the most out-there, cutting-edge rhythms, the haunting, fractured jazz of 'Let It!' (remixed by Rebecca Vasmant) should do the trick. Interesting stuff all round, with 'Still Dreaming' the pick to these ears.
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FW 265
14 Oct 22
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
14 Oct 22
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 230
04 Jun 21
Hip Hop/R&B
04 Jun 21
Hip Hop/R&B
Played by: Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
Review: Trumpeter and composer Takuya Kuroda outta Brooklyn, New York (via Kobe, Japan), makes his way to First Word Records. Known for his session work and work with American vocalist Jos? James, Kuroda has garnered his own reputation within the NYC jazz scene for his unique and hybrid sound of soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion and hip hop. A recognised artist on legendary label Blue Note also, Fly Moon Die Soon presents Kuroda's sixth studio album that the artist himself describes as an expression between 'irony', 'nature' and 'the beautiful obscenities of humanity.' Find uplifting, body moving ragtime, beatdown and funk tracks in "TKBK" to the live lounge numbers in "Change (feat Corey King)" to this LP's legendary title track with its sweet Asiatic notation and R&B flavours.
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FW 216
18 Sep 20
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
18 Sep 20
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 188
03 May 19
Hip Hop/R&B
03 May 19
Hip Hop/R&B
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FW 193
19 Apr 19
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
19 Apr 19
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 154
11 Nov 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
11 Nov 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 81
28 May 12
Hip Hop/R&B
28 May 12
Hip Hop/R&B
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FW 57
21 May 12
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
21 May 12
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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FW 66
05 Sep 11
Balearic/Downtempo
05 Sep 11
Balearic/Downtempo
