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R2 News – August 2011
Ahhh, the Bank Holiday Weekend is nearly here.
Couple of parties to get yours in the swing…
This Friday 26th August is SoulBrew Karaoke at The Queen Of Hoxton. Room 1 features the live 5-piece band and YOU performing soul & disco classics from over 80 songs followed by a special DJ set from Jazzie B. Room 2 is hosted by BBE Records, with Pete BBE, Kyri R2 & Chris Read dropping all kinds of science. Deets on flyer below…
Then on Saturday 27th August is the return of Hooked On Sonics at Marketplace where Kyri R2 + friends delve into deep crates to draw some funk, soul, boogie, classic hip-hop and maybe a little house too. Jump up carnival time…
- Marketplace, 11 Marketplace, London W1 - 8pm-2am Free All Night!
Finally, we are happy to announce the new release from Exist, a collaboration between the mighty Karizma and magnificent Atjazz. “Lookin’ At Blue” will be released on 22nd September, but you can preview it here…
Coming soon… Karizma Collection limited edition triple vinyl with hand sprayed artwork, R2 Classic Re-Issue Series. More info next time…
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LATEST R2 RECORDS RELEASES
• Osunlade -“Pyrography” (Yoruba Records)
This album from our friends at Yoruba Records will be released in limited edition book form with original art by Scott Marr. You can check the tracks Here. You can check the art and order your book Here. Don’t sleep on this extraordinary and unique project! |
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Si Tew – When The Clouds Ran Away
With this, his debut full-length album entitled ‘When the clouds ran away’ the man behind the music ‘Si Tew’ has seamlessly tied together the many elements of musicality he loves, and from this has delivered a polished masterpiece of modern day Electronic Soul. Featuring a talented crew of collaborators, the album swings from glitchy swung break beats via heart felt soul to organic cinematic compositions, and although this may seem like an impossible task Si Tew has produced this genre hopping expedition perfectly. Release Date: 30th May 2011. |
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