“Yielding a blend of deep funk, a little Newcleus, Zapp & Roger, Thundercat and Ohio Players’ “Funky Worm“; carefully stirring tastefully dapper synth lines. Play this for your triple-OG uncle and see if it doesn’t get him moving.” 2DopeBoyz premiere another taste of B. Bravo’s upcoming album. Pre-Order the ‘Paradise’ LP and cop the single: […]
The critically acclaimed new album collaboration is out worldwide today. Buy 2xLP/Digi/CD direct: https://djcaptainplanet.bandcamp.com/album/night-visions Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4oVstThwRERcVPY1kmGrAF Night Visions is a collection of stories which dance alive over an infectious blend of Afro-Latin rhythms and contemporary dancefloor beats. Told by a variety of characters, drawn from the vibrant imagination of Chico Mann, these stories […]
Chico Mann & Captain Planet drop another dancefloor bomb, this time covering Manu Dibango’s classic “New Bell” joint. Featured on the ‘Night Visions’ album, out worldwide next Friday! Buy direct: https://djcaptainplanet.bandcamp.com/album/night-visions
As the dumpster fire that was the Year of The Monkey draws to a close, we’ve put together a compilation 11 of our team’s favorite tracks released this year on Bastard Jazz, featuring Pomo, B. Bravo, Mr. Carmack, Manatee Commune, Illa J, DJ Spinna, JOLLY MARE, Chico Mann, Captain Planet, Electric Wire Hustle, Dead Horse […]
The next single from Chico Mann & Captain Planet is out now! RBMA Radio Panamérika has the world premiere. Check the article (En Espanol) Cop the single and pre-order album here.
After providing us with the boogie drenched Tempo Dreams Vol. 2 compilation, LA-based Modern Funk maestro B. Bravo is back with a new 7″ that’s sure to become a staple for the crates. With that feel good bassline and soulful hook, up-tempo A-side single “I’m For Real”‘s infectious keys will get the dancefloor moving, while […]
The homies at 2DopeBoyz have just premiered the silkysexy new video for B. Bravo’s “Energy” – check it below! This is the first single from the forthcoming album ‘Paradise’ on Bastard Jazz. Grab the digital single alongside the new 7-inch featuring two other B.bangers “I’m For Real” b/w “Stay The Night” (Mr. Carmack Remix) via […]
First taste of DHB’s upcoming “Bad Hopes EP” now leaking… or so she said.
Electric Wire Hustle‘s long awaited 3rd studio album ‘The 11th Sky‘ is out everywhere today! Stream it in full & grab the LP, Digi or CD here: https://bastardjazz.bandcamp.com/album/the-11th-sky
Manatee Commune self titled LP out worldwide today! “I grew up a lot over the eight months of making this album, finally settling into my studio, finding a routine that consistently gives me inspiration, and managing to maintain my health despite the physiological punishment of digging for creative energy every day. The bitterness and frustration […]
Brand new music video for Brit Manor’s “Only Child” premieres today through SoulBounce. “The video for “Only Child,” directed by Aristides Zamora, is a simple yet inventive visual. Brit sits on the couch of an apartment while her balloons attach themselves to her locks, changing colors like a mood ring and weighing her down instead […]
The first single “Go Slow”, from long awaited 3rd Electric Wire Hustle album “The 11th Sky” just premiered via Mass Appeal. The full album drops September 30th. Pre-order here: https://bastardjazz.bandcamp.com/album/the-11th-sky