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ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
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Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The music is hot nonetheless. It is usually unique, urbane, and unheard of by the masses. It is music that has that thing that transcends language, race, and other cultural barriers that we inflict upon ourselves. With this newest retrospective compilation, Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide, billed as “A celebration of his syndicated radio show,” we get a glimpse into the world of newness that Gilles has been exposing us to throughout the years, as well as a hint of where music will be heading in the near future.
As a retrospective, it highlights just how influential Gilles has been and still is. Artists who may have floundered in the underground trenches of the music scene are given a chance to see daylight and get the praise that they are due. As a compilation, it’s a well-rounded, groove-minded collection with an unabashed display of diversity. The songs all represent the progressive vision of soul, jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeat , and electronic music. I like the fact that the songs are not so eclectic that you end up saying to yourself, “What the fuck is this?” but moreso “Hmmm…that’s kinda hot. Where can I get more of that?” Your head will stay in “bop” mode for the majority of this set.
Jay Dee – Rico Suave Bossa Nova
Amy Winehouse – Take The Box
MIXTAPE: DDoff – The Labor Daze Mix
Download: DDoff – The Labor Daze Mix
Labor Day is around the corner, and while everybody on the East Coast seems to be bracing for this hurricane, my West Coast homie Ddoff is chillin’ with this quick mixtape that ended up in my inbox. It’s a dope, quick mix of tracks from Lauryn Hill, Q-Tip, Mike Posner, Big Boi, and more. Check it and follow @DDoff on Twitter.
From DDoff
This collection contains songs of new and old; the DJ work is nothing too fancy on the switchboards, just a fresh batch of deep-fried goodness for your aural pleasure. Happy Labor Daze. — ddoff
Tracklisting
ABX of The Hood Internet – Shutterbugg In Miami (Big Boi vs. Foals)
Lauryn Hill – Lost Ones
Jazmine Sullivan feat. Fat Joe – Holding You Down (Remix)
Miguel feat. J. Cole – All I Want Is You
Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing
Dude Royal – Love High
Mike Posner – Deja Vu
Mac Miller – Don’t Mind If I Do
Wiz Khalifa – The Kid Frankie
Outasight – Dizzy
Onra feat. Olivier DaySoul – Long Distance
Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West – Erase Me
Big Boi feat. Vonnegutt – Follow Us
Nipsey Hussle feat. Lloyd – Feelin’ Myself
ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The [...]
MIXTAPE: DDoff – The Labor Daze Mix
Download: DDoff – The Labor Daze Mix Labor Day is around the corner, and while everybody on the East Coast seems to be bracing for this hurricane, my West Coast homie Ddoff is chillin’ with this quick mixtape that ended up in my inbox. It’s a dope, quick mix of tracks from Lauryn Hill, Q-Tip, [...]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The [...]
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