TAG: Zed Bias

Dec14

The Best of Mark de Clive-Lowe mixed by DJ Spinna (MP3)

Mark de Clive-Lowe’s album “Renegades” is in stores now via Tru Thoughts!!

“Renegades” is MdCL’s ninth solo album and features musicians and singers including Nia Andrews, Bembe Segue, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Pino Palladino, Sheila E, and others.

Today, it’s with great pleasure to share this extraordinary mix by the one and only DJ Spinna. The Best of Mark de Clive-Lowe mixed by the legendary DJ Spinna includes 34 tracks of MdCL productions, remixes and collaborations with Kenny Dope (Masters At Work), DJ Spinna, Phil Asher (Restless Soul), Zed Bias and more. The mix takes you on a journey covering an array of genres including downtempo, soul, breaks and house. Spinna’s mix showcases MdCL’s extensive catalogue while shedding light on tracks one may have missed over the years.

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Nov01

Zed Bias Exclusive Mix (Podcast)

Zed Bias

Exclusive Mix


It’s all about the UK Garage vibes, innit? Enter the sounds of Zed Bias; UK garage don and vibist extraordinaire. Throughout the late ’90s into today’s age of the electronic underground, he’s been a constant presence, as an influence, innovator and …

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Sep22

Mark de Clive-Lowe: The Why feat. nia andrews (MP3)

A perfect first taste of the LP, “The Why” introduces the energetic, pristine and soulful production of the album. Alongside MdCL’s skills on beats, bass-lines, synths and more, fellow LA-dweller nia andrews – who has performed with Janelle Monae and Common – brings earnest, honey-dipped vocals and songwriting chops. Other contributors include strings virtuoso Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (recent collaborator of Flying Lotus), whose stunning arrangements and viola playing create an epic, new school soul vibe; and sought-after players Lil’ John Roberts and Mike Feingold appear on drums and guitar, respectively.

“The Why” is about people being disconnected to the whole reason why we are here and why we are doing what we do, and the need to reconnect with it before everything falls apart”, says MdCL of the song.

“The Why” is available as a free …

Jan20

Lefto’s Worldwide Family Vol. 1 Preview Mix + Chuck Maurice/Simbad’s ‘Summer Badness’ (MP3)

Lefto & Simbad’s Worldwide Family Vol. 1 is out now via Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings imprint. The compilation duties typically have fallen on Gilles in the past, but this time around, Gilles hands over these duties to trusted friends Lefto and Simbad, both well respected for their artistry and knowledge of music. The compilation is a 2 CD album, and features music from the likes of Onra, Tokimonsta, Exile, Grooveman Spot, Brassroots, Zed Bias, Seiji, Uphigh Collective and many others.

Today, check out this mix Lefto put together that previews a bunch of tracks from the compilation. The mix also features Gilles Peterson talking about the process of the compilation, some background information on Lefto and Simbad, etc. Enjoy this mix Lefto put together as it gives a …

Dec14

Lefto & Simbad Present Worldwide Family Vol. 1 – Album Teasers

Kicking off 2011 in fine style, Worldwide Family is a new series from Brownswood Recordings that will see label head Gilles Peterson hand over compiling duties to trusted friends of the label in our pursuit of the perfect beat.  And who better to launch this new venture into orbit than two of Brownswood’s closest cohorts: Lefto and Simbad.  Both gents are globetrotting DJs, respected selectors (with web-like worldwide connections) and the two are firm friends.   What’s more, they have repaid Brownswood from the beginning.

27 tracks deep, Worldwide Family Vol. 1 sets the bar sky high for future installments.  Reaching out to their respective global networks, Lefto and Simbad have each compiled a stellar selection of jams that sum up their individual and inimitable styles.

Today, enjoy teasers from both Lefto and Simbad here and after the jump.

Lefto & Simbad present Worldwide Family Vol.1 // Lefto Teaser by Brownswood
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