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10 Years Of Rhythm Section International

    Rhythm Section International, the impossible-to-define label founded in South East London by Bradley Zero in 2014 has reached the ripe old age of 10 years. Funny thing is, it feels like it could have been almost double that. It’s hard to imagine the Landscape of the London music scene without this foundational force whose influence is felt more than ever.

    With this special anniversary release, the label takes stock at this milestone to present a compilation in 3 parts: PAST, RE-IMAGINED AND FUTURE: honouring the labels tradition of always paying homage to what has come before while setting sights firmly forwards.

    With 100-odd releases in their extended back catalogue covering every imaginable style and boasting influence in every inhabited continent on earth, it’s been quite a decade for the independent label, which began on a shoestring budget with funds made via the now legendary Rhythm Section pool hall parties in Peckham.

    From humble beginnings to an era defining output - few would have predicted the slow and steady rise of the imprint and the impact it has had on generations of Dj’s, musicians and listeners - at home and abroad.

    Spanning 6 discs and 30 tracks, the compilation begins by taking us on a walk down memory lane and presenting one track from each year of the labels output - highlighting some forgotten classics from the archives over the first 2 discs. For discs 3 & 4, the label invited it’s stable of artists to pick a track from the back catalogue to re-imagine in their own style. This process resulted in some incredibly playful contributions from the likes of Ruf Dug, Session Victim and Private Joy - whose playful reinterpretations add new depth to old material.

    Finally, the last 2 discs are entirely new material for 2024, carrying the torch of the previous SHOUTS compilations - whose sole aim is to shine light on new music from emerging artists

    TRACK LISTING

    PAST

    A1. PREQUEL - NOTHING BETTER
    A2. SILENTJAY X JACE XL - JUST WAKING UP
    B1. DAN KYE - CHANGE
    B2. MALLARD - SURFACE
    B3. DUKE HUGH - ZOË
    C1. RUF DUG PRESENTS THE COMMITTEE FEAT. WATSON - DOWN 2 IT
    C2. VELS TRIO - THE WAD
    D1. PAULA TAPE - ASTROTURISMO
    D2. NICOLA CRUZ - SURFACE TENSION
    D3. SPECIAL FEELINGS - DOWN GOOSE

    RE-IMAGINED

    E1. RETIREE - PUMICE STONE (BOULDERHEAD REMIX)
    E2. LOCAL ARTIST - FEELINGS (JOEY G II X KLEIN ZAGE MAPPED REMIX)
    E3. JEROME THOMAS - SECRET (SAUL REMIX)
    F1. MMYYKK - SCIENCE (SESSION VICTIM REMIX)
    F2. THE COLOURS THAT RISE - DEEP SPACE (PRIVATE JOY’S FUNK JOINT)
    F3. CATO - 1 MAN (TONE REMIX)
    G1. HIATT DB - EVERY DAYBREAK (FYI CHRIS REMIX)
    G2. KLEIN ZAGE - PRINCE (GALLEGOS PARK STREET TUBE MIX)
    H1. 30/70 - MISREPRESENTED (30/70 JUNGLE FLIP)
    H2. WALLACE - WHIRL (RUF DUG REMIX)

    FUTURE

    I1. RETROMIGRATION & MONTY DJ - TORNADO
    I2. BAMAO YENDÉ & LOW JACK - COLLINA 4AM
    I3. RONI - ANGEL
    J1. GAYANCE, MAGI MERLIN & FUNKYWHAT - COLLECT$$$SAVE
    J2. PINTY & TOMOS FT ELL MURPHY - WANT U TOO
    J3. DJ PITCH & MLE - HIT FROM THE RIGHT
    K1. DOUNIAH & DHANYA - A FEVER DREAM
    K2. NITAI HERSHKOVITS & REJOICER - OYE IGAL
    L1. FRANK LIIN - 60 CHEMICAL (DUB)
    L2. COUSIN KULA - PIXIE PROG

    New on Rhythm Section, Manc street soul and Sade indebted R&B from the one and only Pops Roberts AKA Private Joy.

    With a namesake derived from the mighty Prince’s catalogue, and its lustful connotations, Private Joy is the producer of soul band Lovescene and a supreme vocalist of the Manchester scene. With collaborations working with the likes of Ruf Dug, Finn, and Lenzman, a solo EP was inevitable and a statement this is.

    Pops Roberts’ first solo EP debuts on Rhythm Section INTL bringing together influences from Streetsoul, 80s ‘babymaker’ RnB records and a slice of 00s soulful house in there for good measure. In just over 18 minutes, Private Joy welcomes you into her world of sensuality and soulful warmth. Musical hugs galore, the production balances synths, harps, saxophones, tight beats and meaningful lyrical content; eschewing millennial whoops for Sade indebted dulcet tones.

    Each track draws from personal experience; be it heartbreak or reconnection, an emotional diary conveying the trials and tribulations of love, loss and ultimately, desire.

    'Desire has been the drive and beginning of so many decisions, highs and lows in life...' - Private Joy

    STAFF COMMENTS

    Matt says: A fitting home for Pops' debut solo release. Bradley Zero's taste making & era-defining label has always blurred the lines between the electronic and organic; a trait running throughout this rich and heartfelt debut from Private Joy. A beautiful and natural voice which guides each song with effortless direction; imparting a lavish and decadent property to these warming living room and Sunday session hits. Like liquid gold pouring into your ears.

    TRACK LISTING

    A1. Eyes On You (intro)
    A2. Eyes On You
    A3. Let Love Find A Way Feat. Ada Francis
    B1. Playful
    B2. Pure Love
    B3. Desire!

    The Colours That Rise ensure Rhythm Section's current bombardment of new releases continues unabated. "Mixtape 1" comprises of one brand new studio production and two new compositions recorded live from the mothership in 2020 AD.

    The new record may be short but contains 3 very different moods which seek to transport the listener away from the current toils and tribulations we face on planet Earth. Yussef Dayes returns to the drumkit on "Special Request" for a smudged and skewed slice of future-funk which is heavy on the head nod and likely to make Ras G spark up a fat one from beyond his grave upon hearing...

    “Axel G” is the clubbier track outta the three; think Afrika Bambaata meets Drexciya. Psychedelic electro is a genre with relatively few contributors but this number, here performed live, should inject the next generation with some creative juices to work with.

    The EP is closed out with the smoochy bedroom business of “Polo 1.2” - a welcome return of Simeon Jones to vocal duties who douses the track in his inimitable homesick blues.

    Top stuff from this fledging band, definitely ones to watch as we close off this most tumultuous of rotations around the Sun...


    TRACK LISTING

    A1.Special Request
    B1. Axel G (Live)
    B2.Polo 1.2 (Live) 


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