BIG thanks to all the dancers, heads and straight up good vibe people that came down to our “Hear and Now” vinyl launch party at Brilliant Corners last month. Karizma and Kyri r2 playing strictly vinyl sets on that lovely audiophile system. We will be back!
Next Date: Thursday 20th March 2014
Pick up your “Hear and Now” 12″ here
One of the stand out tracks from Karizma’s “Wall Of Sound” album, “Hear And Now” features the inimitable vocals of the mighty Osunlade over a sweet Karizma groove; future sounding, yet reminiscent of days gone by. For this very special 12” release Osunlade has created his own edit of the track, taking the parts and extending the arrangement for his own “Disco Mix”.
Continuing the Yoruba connection, Osunlade has also blessed us with a full on Yoruba Soul Remix of “One Note Jam” taking this club banger to explosive new territory as only he knows how.
Finally, “Nuffin Else” gets its first appearance on vinyl after becoming many people’s favourite off the album to complete this essential package.
Limited Edition Clear Vinyl (500) / Digital available for limited period.
Artist: Karizma
Title: “Hear And Now” feat. Osunlade
Label: R2 Records
Formats: 12” (Ltd Clear Vinyl 500) / Digital
12″ Release Date: 27th January 2014
Digital: 17th February 2014 (for 1 month only)
Cat No.: R2029
Side A:
1. “Hear And Now” feat. Osunlade (Osunlade Official Edit)
2. “One Note Jam” (Yoruba Soul Remix Redux)
Side B:
1. “Nuffin Else”
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► Listen at R2 Soundcloud
Since his last studio album in 2009 Baltimore native DJ Karizma has been constantly touring the globe bringing his inimitable DJ sets to the people of Earth. Having finally got the urge to go back into the studio sometime last year, Karizma locked himself away for six weeks as he got into his most creatively prolific spell for years. R2 Records are proud to announce the result of this endeavour – “Wall Of Sound”.
• BUY 2X Vinyl from Juno Records [Here]
• BUY 2X CD from Juno Records [Here]
Having submitted 43 tracks for this album, (we couldn’t get him to stop making new tracks!) we finally honed, pruned and arranged the material into 3 varying formats: Double CD, Double Vinyl and Bonus Digital Album.
Karizma has once again pushed himself beyond the limits of his previous work, evolving his trademark club bangers and down-tempo beats as well as adding a variety of new and sometimes impossible to categorise music to his armoury, emotional content being the unifying factor.
Karizma has also called on some of dance music heavyweights to collaborate on the album including the mighty Osunlade (Yoruba Records), Rokaz (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk), and rising UK talent Sean McCabe.
Here’s a little taster selection…
Album released on 2 x CD & 2 x LP on 2nd September 2013.
• BUY 2X Vinyl from Juno Records [Here]
• BUY 2X CD from Juno Records [Here]
Makes Us Dance – Friday 26th July
Makes Us Dance (M.U.D.) returns this Friday 26th July for another bump and hustle session at Life Bar, Old Street. Residents Rap Sanders, T.Maronie, At One & Kyri R2 stay preoccupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips!
E-mail kyri@r2records.com for £3 concession list.
Atjazz – More Than A Remix
There’s been an incredible response to the Atjazz – More Than A Remix triple CD comp, and now the digital version is finally available! Get it at your favourite online store, or get here: Atjazz Digital
Karizma Is Back
Since his last studio album in 2009 Baltimore native DJ Karizma has been constantly touring the globe bringing his inimitable DJ sets to the people of Earth. Having finally got the urge to go back into the studio sometime last year, Karizma locked himself away for six weeks as he got into his most creatively prolific spell for years. R2 Records are proud to announce the result of this endeavour – “Wall Of Sound”.
Having submitted 43 tracks for this album, (we couldn’t get him to stop making new tracks!) we finally honed, pruned and arranged the material into 3 varying formats: Double CD, Double Vinyl and Bonus Digital Album.
Karizma has once again pushed himself beyond the limits of his previous work, evolving his trademark club bangers and down-tempo beats as well as adding a variety of new and sometimes impossible to categorise music to his armoury, emotional content being the unifying factor.
Karizma has also called on some of dance music heavyweights to collaborate on the album including the mighty Osunlade (Yoruba Records), Rokaz (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk), and rising UK talent Sean McCabe.
Get a sneak peak on the sample here: Karizma Preview
x R2
R2 NEWS – JUNE 2013
This Monday 24th June sees the release of the long anticipated triple CD Atjazz Remix collection “More Than A Remix”.
Featuring 32 incredible Atjazz remixes of artists including Jazzanova, King Britt, Fred Everything, Karizma, Havana Cultura Band, Bob Sinclar plus many more, this collection has something for fans old and new. [buy here]
(Makes Us Dance) is back for session number 4 next Friday 28th June at Life Bar. You know the drill, get down, party up! [resident advisor party link]
Residents:
Rap Sanders
T.Maronie
At One
Kyri
Life Bar,
2-4 Old St. EC1
8pm-2am Free before 10pm, £5 after.
coming soon…
2 X CD
3 X LP
Release Date: 2/9/13
With Love
R2 x
• ADE 2012
• KARIZMA COLELCTION (Bonus Edition)
• New Rhythm Of Elements 12”
• Minneapolis Funk Special at UNITED 80
Happy Autumn All, If you’re travelling to Amsterdam for ADE, see you at Supperclub this Friday (19th October).
• Limited Edition R2 T-Shirts now in! High quality print on American Apparel shirts. £20 + p&p. If you would like to order contact kyri@r2records.com (subject to availability) Ladies T-Shirts also available.
• Karizma Collection (Bonus Edition) is finally available on all good digital platforms. As well as all his biggest tracks, we’ve included some previously unreleased material for your delectation. You can get it now, [Here]
• Rhythm of Elements are back with a new 12”, the Global Soul Session E.P. Plus, containing a tribute to Detroit’s sadly departed Aaron Carl, Tribe #3. Keeping the Detroit connection, The track is also remixed by Moodymann & Theo Parrish collaborator Rick Wilhite. Release date 3rd December, check out the release [Here]
• For those of you attending Amsterdam’s music festival ADE this year we have a very special party on 19th October 2012 at the Supperclub. Atjazz & Friends will feature DJ sets from the mightly Atjazz, Karizma & Kyri R2, plus a live set by Si Tew and much more. It’s gonna be a great night.
Details and official event here:
Facebook Event Page: [Here]
Resident Advisor Event: [Here]
Official ADE Website: [Here]
Buy Tickets: [Here]
• Finally, we are hosting another in-store at the fantastic United 80 in Brixton Market on Saturday 27th October from 7pm-11pm, this time pulling out all the Prince and associated Minneapolis Funk artists for a Minneapolis Special. The market has many fine bars and eateries go with the fine music, so come hang out at south London’s most bohemian spot.
Hope to see you soon.
Keep Shining.
R2 X
More wonderful news :)…
As the R2 Classics Re-issue series goes into full swing, the Legendary Ramsey Lewis talks to Chris Philips about his classic albums ‘Funky Serenity’, ‘Salongo’ and ‘Sun Goddess’, working with Teo Macero, Maurice White and Charles Stepney, sampling, the digital age and keyboards. He has released over 80 albums in a career spanning over half a century and still going strong. Check out the exclusive r2 podcast here…
The third release in the re-issue series is Larry Young’s Fuel. Larry Young was part of the earliest fusion experiments in the late 60’s/early 70’s, playing on Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew”, recording with Jimi Hendrix and being part of Tony Williams’ groundbreaking “Lifetime” project.
“Larry Young’s Fuel” is one of THE essential electric jazz sets of the 70s – and features the classic break cut “Turn Out the Lights” – plus other great tracks. The follow up album “Spaceball” in 1976 takes the fusion of funk, rock, soul, and jazz to new heights.
Both albums became highly collectable “rare grooves” among the UK funk, soul and jazz fans. This package brings both albums together for the first time. Both albums have been digitally re-mastered from the original tapes. Release date: May 15th. Check the whole series here…
The Karizma Collection limited edition hand sprayed triple vinyl has been flying out. We have the very last few copies here at r2 towers. If you want to order one email us here. info@r2records.com
Finally, this Saturday 5th May Kyri R2 will be playing at the wonderful United 80 store in Brixton market 7pm-11pm. The store has some incredible music and fantastic original clothing. We hope to see some of you there.
Peace.
R2 Fam.
Exist – Lookin’ At Blue (Atjazz & Karizma Production)
A collaboration between the mighty Karizma and magnificent Atjazz. “Lookin’ At Blue” will be released on 22nd September.
