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Tom Caruana

Salsa Verde

    'Salsa Verde' is the latest release from artist, Tom Caruana and, the newest instalment of Def Pressé’s series of projects made in partnership with KPM (and associated music libraries).

    In 2021 Def Pressé entered into a deal with KPM whereby the deeper KPM and associated libraries can be used, exclusively, by Def Pressé. Sampled, replayed and reimagined, this vast catalogue has provided music for TV and Cinema for decades. Sampled, often illegally, by practically every Hip Hop producer ever, the library is available to select Def Pressé artists to utilise in order to create new pieces of music. This music is then fed back into the KPM/Sony AVI library for use in TV and Cinema, and the Def Pressé artist in question is then a KPM Artist in their own right. Completing the circle and hopefully providing music to inspire the new generation of beat makers/sample-based producers.

    With several titles in the series, notable names like Blockhead, Damu the Fudgemunk and Stro Elliot since its inception in 2021, the Def Pressé Editions x KPM series, Crate Diggers continues into the seventh episode.

    Producer & multi-instrumentalist Tom Caruana has been producing Hip Hop for over 25 years. Incorporating both samples and instruments in his production has helped him create a signature sound which covers a wide range of moods. He has produced quirkier and more humorous material for the likes of Dr Syntax & Professor Elemental, live production for his band Son Of Sam, sample heavy material in a range of projects with MCs as well as notoriously remixing Wu-Tang Clan with The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. Baton Feat. Phill Most Chill, Dillon & Kyza
    2. Walker Mill Road Feat. YU & Richard Halligan
    3. The Gift Feat. Prince Po, U-George & Jazz T
    4. Hits Hits Hits Feat. Jehst
    5. Perfect Match Feat. Large Professor, Tiye Phoenix & Nick Maxwell
    6. Back In The Days Feat. Truck North & Richard Halligan
    7. Aisle 9 Feat. Dynas
    8. Get It Feat. Maddy & Wordsmiff FLIP
    9. Valiant Feat. Press1, Essa & Dr Syntax
    10. Ego Juice Feat. Big Ole Lil Young Blaise
    11. Influential Feat. Supastition & Boog Brown

    Damu The Fudgemunk

    Peace Of Action

      'Peace Of Action' is the latest release from artist Earl “Damu the Fudgemunk” Davis, and also, the newest installment of Def Pressé’s series of projects made in partnership with KPM (and associated music libraries).

      With several titles in the series with notable names like Blockhead and Stro Elliot since its inception in 2021, Def Pressé Editions x KPM returned the artist that launched the line: Washington D.C.’s Damu the Fudgemunk marked the beginning of the Def Pressé Editions x KPM Crate Diggers legacy with his critically acclaimed (as featured on NPR) 'Conversation Peace' in late summer of 2021. Three years later all original parties have teamed up to present album 2, 'Peace of Action'.

      “It’s a pleasure to present Peace of Action. So much excitement went into the initial venture to collaborate with KPM and become part of their history. When I listen to the final album, I hear all the excitement and passion I had for the music. Discovering things in their archive helped me discover and rediscover things about myself that I usually restrict in previous work. It was fun to break some rules and still maintain some limitations especially after 20 plus years of creating music. Being very pleased with the artistic and commercial success of my first Def Pressé x KPM album in 2021, I’m proud to expand the storyline with this particular energy and themes in 2024.” Earl Davis (Damu the Fudgemunk)

      Damu alluded to a part 2 in the liner notes of 'Conversation Peace' and has kept his word. Like it’s predecessor, 'Peace Of Action' features 9 all new tracks, however this album contains no guests or vocals and is fully instrumental. With dozens of titles under his belt over the past 2 decades highlighting his musicality and a reputation built on beats, it may be of a surprise to many that this will be the Fudgemunk’s first official instrumental project in over 7 years. Yes, 7 years is quite some time, but don’t confuse the decision to prioritize making music with vocals to any inactivity on his part.

      Check the catalog and you’ll see productions for MC’s like Raw Poetic and Blu account for lost time. During the particular hiatus from making solely Hip Hop records in the conventional form, Damu has composed, produced and performed on some really exciting Jazz projects. His work with Archie Shepp has met with great success and the album they made together, Ocean Bridges is often talked about years after release and heralded by people like Gilles Peterson. 


      TRACK LISTING

      1. Matriarch
      2. Sparks
      3. Stone Carving
      4. Le Grand
      5. Between Black & Green
      6. The Education
      7. Dot Matrix
      8. Heir Born
      9. Isaac’s Divine Image Of Joy


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