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Foundational reggae artist Dennis Walks' 'Waste Time in Babylon' has long been a much sought-after track and it is now the latest 1980s digital gem to be reissued on 45 as part of the 333 series. The tune was originally produced by Prince Jazzbo for his Ujama label in 1987 and finds Walks, who first gained recognition in the early 1970s working with producers Harry Mudie and Joe Gibbs, delivering his trademark powerful vocals over the iconic 'Racecourse Rock' rhythm. The track also features legendary keyboardist Winston Wright in fine form which helps to make this reissue a must-have for fans of classic reggae and digital-era fusions.

Brandi sang with Fat Larry's Band, Breeze, and Slick before starting a solo career. Her debut album, "Watch Out", appeared in 1981 on Fantasy Records and reached #37 on the US Billboard R&B chart. The title track also peaked at #74 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1982. "Watch Out" proved to be her only hit, although she released a follow-up LP in 1985. Brandi sadly passed away from breast cancer in her native Chester, Pennsylvania in March 2003, aged 47 years.

HOUSE / DEEP HOUSE 2001 US

Cat:  PALMS 022

Harrison BDP on lost palms! Deep gems

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Ocean Moon - alias of producer Jon Tye (MLO). In addition to running the long-standing label Lo Recordings, Tye has recorded under various names and been involved in numerous projects over the past three decades. Keen fans of the label may also notice that this isn't Tye's first collaboration with MFM; his work during the 1990's as part of UK ambient group MLO captured our attention years ago, leading to the release of their retrospective album 'Oumuamua' in 2021. Releasing archival work alongside new material from an artist has been a fundamental aspect of Music From Memory's identity since we began the label, and is something that continues to bring us immense joy. With Jon continuing to produce work under a wide range of names to this day, the short step to releasing this new work was organic and natural. Working under the name Ocean Moon Jon carries echoes of his work with MLO into the modern day, weaving an ambient electronic music that radiates gentle positivity. The title 'Ways To The Deep Meadow' is inspired by the poem 'Universal Solar Calendar' written by poet, mystic, shaman, and visionary Angus Maclise. Maclise began as the percussionist in an early iteration of La Monte Young's Theatre Of Eternal Music and later played with the Velvet Underground before moving to Nepal, where he wrote and published an impressive collection of poetry and music. Side one of the album was created at a time when Tye had been exploring ideas around artificial intelligence, delving into books such as 'The Physics Of Immortality' by Frank J. Tippler, 'Novacene' by James Lovelock, and '12 Bytes' by Jeanette Winterson, seeking an alternative to the prevalent, negative views of AI. He was also inspired by the Buddhist perspective of AI as an integral part of consciousness evolution, as evidenced by the creation of a Buddhist robot that preaches in the Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto. Side two consists of two long-form pieces, one composed for Janine Rook's 'Made In Dreams' exhibition and the other for Vix Hill Ryder's 'Wild Edges' film. For 'Made In Dreams', text from the exhibition catalogue was processed via the Holly Herndon Holly + app to create an environment that is simultaneously otherworldly and warm. As with much of Jon's work, this music seeks to nurture an optimistic outlook in the listener, something he achieves here with subtlety and a truly delicate touch. The immersive ambient music of 'Ways To The Deep Meadow' reaches out to the listener like gentle trails of light, offering it's spells,invocations and enchantments to all who choose to listen. 'Ways To The Deep Meadow' will be released on 31st January 2025 on LP as well as digitally. Sleeve art and design by Michael Willis.

Progedia

Byron Stingily

Last Nubian's debut for Eglo Records is a soulful, jazz-infused celebration of London's rich diasporic culture. With 'We Celebrate Us', the Brixton-based producer crafts a sonic journey that spans from deep house to broken beat and UKG, rooted in the legacy of Black British dance music. Collaborating with a diverse range of vocalists and poets, the EP evokes everything from the introspective moods of West London's Broken Beat scene to the uplifting party energy of Soul II Soul. With tracks like 'Black' and 'Desolate Place', Last Nubian creates an intricate tapestry of sounds, capturing the essence of London's vibrant, multicultural rhythm.

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