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DJ Robert Smith Feat. Slimkid & K-Natural

All My Dreams

Newly minted and already hot-to-trot, Oonops Drops heads on a vintage 90s hip-hop tip here with Dusty Donut illuminati, not to mention previous DMC champion and founding member of Smith&Smart - DJ Robert Smith. He's joined by Pharcyde's founding member Slimkid3 and LA's K-Natural for a supreme slice of headnoddingly good, West Coast flavoured hip-hop! Harking back to what many regard as the golden era of boom-bap rap we get two versions: both cool AF and nicely understated but I guess the A-side resonates with that classic 'backroom' sound - think nights like Eyes Down or Way Back When here in Manchester. While the remix goes even jazzier and moodier; with some ear-pleasing production courtesy of Smith. Mega tackle throughout. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Wap out your vintage shell toes and spray cans! Hip-hop royalty Robert Smith revisits that classic, 90s b-boy vibe with two versions on a joint that'll have you nodding so hard you'll get whiplash.

TRACK LISTING

1. All My Dreams feat. Slimkid & K-Natural
2. All My Dreams Rmx

Dive into the depths of the "Sunken Scores" which is the new concept album by Japanese rare groove trio Nautilus from Toyko. What is called 'lost themes and jazzy sequences from the cinematic coastlines' ends in a journey through different eras of film and television music.

It's their fourth album release on Oonops Drops besides several limited 7" releases (including that amazing cover of "Empire State Of Mind"!). 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Nautilus continue to impress with the piano-led, jazzy covers. Here they turn their attention to film themes through the years, with the same exceptional results we've already come to expect. Someone get these booked for a Manchester appearance!

TRACK LISTING

1.Around the Clock
2.Three Days Of The Condor
3.Captain Future
4.Theme From The Love Boat
5.The Bionic Woman
6.Dr. Who Theme
7.Le Bracelet
8.Twin Peaks Theme
9.Lujon
10.Brother's Gonna Work It Out featuring Linski
11.Tatort Theme
12.Running Up That Hill
13.End Theme

Nautilus

Why I Came To California / What You Won't Do For L

Another double header of jazz informed covered from Nautilus who seems to be quite adept at this business! Up for re-interpretation on this excursion is Leon Ware's "Why I Came To California" and Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do".

"Why I Came To California" is vocalized by Eki Shola & Denise M'Baye with Nautilus on instrumental and production duties. It's light, skippy, and filled with the bright optimism of west coast sunshine. A brilliant cover that'll lesser educatred listeners questioning who penned it first!

"What You Won't Do For Love" features vocals by Ryuto Kasahara and is, confusingly, additionally remixed by Soul Supreme. It's that organic, jazzy instrumentation from Nautilus that characterizes the track however, with any additional treatment from Soul Supreme remaining transparent (perhaps it's the heavy side chaining on the drums? - Ed). The team strip the arrangement back to vocal harmonies, wah-wah guitar, summery Rhodes and very jazzy drums placed well in the foreground. It's a different vibe to the deep soul of Caldwell's original, more summery, breezy; and perfectly suited to cooking up a selection of fine meats or veggies on the BBQ. Super stuff here, Nautilus defo one to watch. Recommended! 


TRACK LISTING

1. Why I Came To California
2. What You Won't Do

Nautilus / Jazzanova

Empire State Of Mind / Mwela, Mwela (Nautilus Rework)

One of those records you don't realize you need until you hear it. Nautilus cover Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's ode to New York via an ingenious, piano-led, jazz-funk version. One of those head turning moments that can form the centrepoint of any crowd-pleasing DJ set; or simply elevate sunday roasts and cocktail hours with its familiar sonic decadence. Meanwhile on side B, Nautilus cover the less well known Jazzanova track, "Mwela, Mwela". A modern splendor of bruk'ing jazz funk mayhem, underpinned with strong vocal harmonies and frenetic instrumental work. Nautilus does a great job recreating the magic of the original.

A wonderful curveball of a 7" that comes highly recommended by us and the legions of bar DJs across the city! 


TRACK LISTING

1. Nautilus - Empire State Of Mind
2. Jazzanova - Mwela, Mwela (Nautilus Rework)

Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith

Krafty Smith EP 01

Krafty Kuts and DJ Robert Smith have teamed up to highlight the skills they are best at. Krafty Kuts is known for his unique beats from Hip Hop to Ghetto Funk. DJ Robert Smith on the other hand is famous for his scratches and turntable work. After Krafty passed on a few beats to DJRS about 2 years ago, Smith quickly realized that he wanted to create an EP from these beats with the help of his worldwide connections. The first song to receive rap vocals was "Here I Come" ft. Wildelux, who delivered in no time. The vision was strengthened and more feature requests followed: Supastition, 1773, BambuDeAsiatic and Slimkid3 who took Moonbeam Kelly on board. Within a very short time a masterpiece of first-class artists was created. The "Krafty Smith EP"!

Don´t Stop featuring 1773 & Katjuscha 1773 are Wisdm Uno & Jay Nagoma from Chicago. They have worked together with Ohmega Watts, Othello & Bombeardo and among others. Katjuscha is a friend of DJ Robert Smith circle of friends. She is an absolute singing talent with an incredibly insane ability to perform live on stage. What a voice!

TRACK LISTING

1. Don't Stop (feat. Katjuscha Grischkowski & 1773)
2. Hang On (feat. Supastition)

Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith

Krafty Smith EP 02

Krafty Kuts and DJ Robert Smith have teamed up to highlight the skills they are best at. Krafty Kuts is known for his unique beats from Hip Hop to Ghetto Funk. DJ Robert Smith on the other hand is famous for his scratches and turntable work. After Krafty passed on a few beats to DJRS about 2 years ago, Smith quickly realized that he wanted to create an EP from these beats with the help of his worldwide connections. The first song to receive rap vocals was "Here I Come" ft. Wildelux, who delivered in no time. The vision was strengthened and more feature requests followed: Supastition, 1773, BambuDeAsiatic and Slimkid3 who took Moonbeam Kelly on board. Within a very short time a masterpiece of first-class artists was created. The "Krafty Smith EP"!

This Fear featuring Slimkid3 & Moonbeam Kelly:
I think we don´t need to announce Slimkid3 of the legendary group The Pharcyde. He is the living legend and voice of 1,2 many Pharcyde songs we all can sing along. His songs in collaboration with DJ Nu-Mark, such as "I know, didn't I feat. Darondo" are world famous. "This Fear" wouldn't be a masterpiece without the incredible voice of Moonbeam Kelly, who was brought to this song via Slimkid. She is an outstanding singer with gangster and soul appeal. It's simply beautiful to listen to her voice.

TRACK LISTING

1. This Feat (feat. Slimkid3 & Moonbeam Kelly)
2. Here I Come (feat. Wildeluxe)

Lisa Decker

Love And Hope / Summer Child (feat. SaturnVybz & Nautilus)

After her debut album "Serendipity" in 2021 with Japanese Jazz trio Nautilus from Tokyo and a superb single remix of "Everytime" by Pat Van Dyke featuring rapper John Robinson this will be another step forward in her career and conceptually a bit different.

It gets the "Oonops Drops" FLIP SERIES treatment which means: Side A of Lisas songs are arranged by Nautilus and Side B by producer SaturnVybz (Jazzanova/Slick Walk/The Ruffcats).

To get a first impression please have a listen to this upfront single-release and get one of these limited 45s.

Lisa is careful about the artwork and after working together with renowned artist Lindsey Kustusch from San Francisco on her first album she collaborates with local artist Sebastian Maria Otto now who is known for his signature art style and exhibitions from Germany to Japan.


TRACK LISTING

1. Love And Hope (feat. SaturnVybz & Nautilus)
2. Summer Child (feat. SaturnVybz & Nautilus)

Lisa Decker & Nautilus

Serendipity

"This very first release on "Oonops Drops" has its very own story behind it. I planned to found my own label for more than half a year when my wife Lisa worked on her songs and when the idea came to me how this would sound if Japanese Jazz trio Nautilus would arrange some of them. I have known Toshi for six years now, met him personally here in Hanover and he's such a magnificent musician, so the idea became reality and they started working on the first two tracks until a total amount of nine songs was created. I'm so proud to share this very personal project with you (which was finally produced and mastery simultaneous to the foundation of my label by accident) and I hope you like it as much as we do. For the first single release of the album I directly had the uplifting track "Everytime" in my mind and a remix which should transport the good vibes in a different direction. Pat Van Dyke, a longtime known producer and multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey took his hands on it and created a horns-loaden feel good version of it including a little guest appearance by Brooklyn based lyricist John Robinson.”

TRACK LISTING

1. Everytime
2. Shooting Star
3. Let Me Be
4. Rain
5. Words
6. Dandelion
7. Doing Nothing
8. Everything
9. Home


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