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  • Episode 12: Chris Goss (Hospital Records)

    Episode 12: Chris Goss (Hospital Records)
    Nov 11 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 12 with Chris Goss (Hospital Records).

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here

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    Chris is the co-founder of the London based Drum & Bass label Hospital and therefore (along with his team) the power behind the Hospitality clubs and festivals. 

    Like me he has a background in London record shops and clubland and his selection of tracks reflects that with a great range of Hip-Hop, Jazz, House, Disco and of course Drum & Bass. We discuss not only the music itself but the industry that makes it happen in this the last episode of this series. 

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49TJW4i6PeMGKSAK73wGzW?si=4_KnjB_kS2uM8u2tWeE50w

     

    A few of the tracks are not available on Spotify so check below not only for the links to buy the records on Discogs but also to check some out on YouTube 

    Sam 'American Cars' (Progression Music) 1991 

    https://www.discogs.com/Sam-American-Cars-Life/release/1850727

    https://youtu.be/PuO_kS5jGyw

     

    Chanson 'Don't Hold Back' (Ariola) 1978

    https://www.discogs.com/artist/205885-Chanson

     

    Pepe Bradock 'Deep Burnt' (Kif) 1999

    https://www.discogs.com/Pépé-Bradock-The-Grand-Brûlés-Choir-Burning/master/117650

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz2WDgVPn-0

     

    Ty feat Roots Manuva 'So You Want Morre? refix' (Big Dada) 2004

    https://www.discogs.com/Ty-Upwards-New-Edition/release/362943

     

    Instra:mental 'Pacific Heights' (Drkstrl) 2007 

    https://www.discogs.com/Jonny-L-Instramental-Output-1-2-Pacific-Heights/master/5118

     
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    1 Std. und 18 Min.
  • Episode 11: Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling)

    Episode 11: Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling)
    Nov 4 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 11 with Andy Copper.

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here

    or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.

     

    Andy Copper is a MC, musician and producer who is best known to most as one third of the Hip-Hop group Ugly Duckling. 

    This California native was kind enough to give me an hour of his time from the other side of the pond in early October 2020 and our discussion ranged everything from The Muppets, film and of course music in what turned out to be a really enjoyable chat with someone I had never met.

    Check out Andy's new album here - https://uniquerecords1988.bandcamp.com/album/l-i-s-t-e-n

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lCpQFILdhA6YcEYHLcexz?si=cCdWmZ79RO-LE7Zv8R5M_A

     

     

    And to buy yourself the records we spoke about head to these discogs links below…

     

    Diamond D  'Stunts, Blunts and Hip-Hop’ (1992)  Murcury Records

    https://www.discogs.com/Diamond-And-The-Psychotic-Neurotics-Stunts-Blunts-Hip-Hop/master/66545

     

    James Brown-'Revolution Of The Mind’ (1971) Polydor 

    https://www.discogs.com/James-Brown-Revolution-Of-The-Mind-Recorded-Live-At-The-Apollo-Vol-III/master/98805

     

    Beck-‘Odelay’ (1996) DGC

    https://www.discogs.com/Beck-Odelay/master/44998

     

    Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66-'Herb Albert Presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66’ (1966) A&M 

    https://www.discogs.com/Herb-Alpert-Presents-Sergio-Mendes-Brasil-66-Herb-Alpert-Presents-Sergio-Mendes-Brasil-66/master/92984

     

    Tears For Fears 'Songs From The Big Chair' (1985)  Phonogram / Mercury 

    https://www.discogs.com/Tears-For-Fears-Songs-From-The-Big-Chair/master/43063
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  • Episode 10: Danny Rankin aka Decoy (People Just Do Nothing / Kurupt FM)

    Episode 10: Danny Rankin aka Decoy (People Just Do Nothing / Kurupt FM)
    Oct 28 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 10 with the man the myth the legend Charlie Dark.

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here

    or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.

     

    Danny Rankin while a DJ in his own right may be best known to many of you as Decoy from the brilliant BBC show ‘People Just Do Nothing’.

     

    Kind enough to respond to a message through social media as we had never previously met he made time to choose a great Top 5 Records and to record this episode. A selection of UK and US Hip-Hop and dancehall gives you a good idea of what drives him on.

     

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GV2jLL588favOJITo0HBw?si=nVIctz0_RwSCMdvyVfI5Nw 

     

    And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.

     

    Super cat - don dada (1992) Wild Apache

    https://www.discogs.com/Super-Cat-Don-Dada/master/153091

     

    Klashnekoff - sagas of vol.2 (2004) Kemet Entertainment

    https://www.discogs.com/K-Lashnek-off-The-Sagas-Of-Klashnekoff/release/249672

     

    Dizzie Rascal - Boy in da Corner - (2003) XL Recordings 

    https://www.discogs.com/Dizzee-Rascal-Boy-In-Da-Corner/master/37683

     

    Vybz Kartel,- Pon Di Gaza 2.0 (2009) Tad’s Record

    https://www.discogs.com/Vybz-Kartel-Pon-Di-Gaza-20/master/695646

     

    Nas - Stillmatic (2001) Columbia

    https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=stillmatic&type=all

     
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  • Episode 9: Lily Mercer

    Episode 9: Lily Mercer
    Oct 21 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 9 with journalist and DJ Lily Mercer.

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here

    or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.

     

    Lily grew up in North London and under the influence of her older brother & MTV got into Hip-Hop and has since emerged herself in the urban music scene. As a DJ she has a show on Rinse FM and as a journalist has written for countless publications as well as her own Viper Magazine.    Her selection was influenced by experiences in her life including the loss of her mother to whom she was clearly very close and has a real soulful thread running through it.  The Teddy Pendergrass documentary is called 'Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me By Now' and is available through Amazon and on BBC I-player in the UK.  

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here 

     

     

    And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.   Cam’ron - Come Home With Me (2002) Roc-a-Fella Records https://www.discogs.com/Camron-Come-Home-With-Me/master/104751   Marlon Asher - Ganja Farmer (2005)  Caribbean Underground Productions  https://www.discogs.com/Marlon-Asher-Ganja-Farmer/master/493780   Jay Z - Wishing On A Star (1997) from 'In My Lifetime vol.1" - Roc-a-Fella Records https://www.discogs.com/Jaÿ-Z-Featuring-Gwen-Dickey-Wishing-On-A-Star/master/46872   Harold Melvin and the Bluetones - I Miss You from album 'I Miss You" (1972) Philadelphia International Records https://www.discogs.com/Harold-Melvin-The-Blue-Notes-I-Miss-You/master/4723   Wu-Tang Clan - The W  2000 loud records https://www.discogs.com/Wu-Tang-Clan-The-W/master/36772  
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  • Episode 8: Charle Dark (Run Diem Crew / Attica Blues

    Episode 8: Charle Dark (Run Diem Crew / Attica Blues
    Oct 14 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 8 with the man the myth the legend Charlie Dark.

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here

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      Charlie Dark is a good friend of mine and a one time business partner when we founded FUN DMC together.    Charlie has led an extremely interesting professional life and we delve into some of that here. Having started as a DJ he was singed to the Mo Wax label as part of group Attica Blues before going on to sign a major label deal with Sony that did not work out at planned. Disillusioned with the music biz he threw himself into self care and off the back started Run Dem Crew a running community which now meets weekly and has tons of members ranging from casual runners to those who run marathons around the globe.    It is this ability of bringing people together than I think is Charlie’s real strength. He is a vocal supporter of those around him always pushing them to achieve through all manor of initiatives including his latest project Run Dem Radio which will be taking to the airwaves in the upcoming weeks.  

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rp8LGqeKDYKWMW6s8RyW0?si=Fx90t1kSQyWGt0Yxk4JmNA

     

      And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.   Run Dmc - Sucker MC’s (1983) Profile Records https://www.discogs.com/Run-DMC-Its-Like-That/master/63297   Nas Illmatic - 1994 Columbia https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=illmatic&type=release   Anthony Red Rose - Tempo (1985) Firehouse  https://www.discogs.com/Anthony-Red-Rose-Tempo/master/134730   Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions 1975 on RCA / Flying Dutchman https://www.discogs.com/Lonnie-Liston-Smith-The-Cosmic-Echoes-Expansions/master/90939   Attica Blues - Blueprint 1995 Mo Wax https://www.discogs.com/Attica-Blues-Attica-Blues/master/69413    
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  • Episode 7: Homeboy Sandman

    Episode 7: Homeboy Sandman
    Sep 30 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 7 with Homeboy Sandman

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here

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      Homeboy Sandman is a phenomenal New York MC. I had the pleasure of meeting him and working with him when I put on his first ever UK show and we have remained in touch since.   At the end of 2008, Homeboy Sandman was named "Best Hip Hop Act in NYC 2008" by New York Press and in 2011 he singed to one of my favourite record labels stones throw - the home to the likes of Madlib, Damn Funk, J Dilla and so many more. He is now releasing music through the Mello Music Group and has a new album out now produced by Quele Chris called ‘Dont Feed The Monster’   This interview took place in September 2020 with Homeboy Sandman in his apartment in Brooklyn New York and me calling from home in London. There were a couple of issues with our connection and there was a little work being done on his apartment at the time so please excuse any unavoidable background noise. It was in fact recorded a few days later than planned because when I originally FaceTimed I was greeted by my guest topless on a beach but that is another story…..    

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CbTcFcjcyZUb01bj95AWv?si=5tYrgDF7SYeicgiFc_aAmw

      And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.    

     

                              1. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - "Jeff Waz On The Beat Box (Extended Remix) from And In this Corner (Jive 1989) https://www.discogs.com/DJ-Jazzy-Jeff-And-The-Fresh-Prince-I-Think-I-Can-Beat-Mike-Tyson/release/1407538   2. Lupe Fiasco - "Dinosaurs"  from The House EP (2020 1st and 15th Too) Digital Only - https://orcd.co/house   3. Nice & Smooth - "Early to Rise” 1989 - from Nice & Smooth (1989 Fresh /  Sleeping Bag) https://www.discogs.com/Nice-Smooth-Nice-Smooth/master/150248   4. Psychic Lines - Dance, Cartoon Skeleton  (2019 Self Released) https://psychiclines.bandcamp.com/album/dance-cartoon-skeleton   5. Ruben Bladés and Willie Colón - "Tiburón" from Canciones Del Solar De Los Aburridos (1981 Fania)  https://www.discogs.com/Willie-Colón-Ruben-Blades-Canciones-Del-Solar-De-Los-Aburridos/master/393978  
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    59 Min.
  • Episode 6: Edson Sabajo (Patta)

    Episode 6: Edson Sabajo (Patta)
    Sep 23 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 6 with Edson Sabajo the man behind fashion brand Patta

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here

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    Edson grew up in Amsterdam and through his love of music, specifically Hip-Hop worked in the Amsterdam branch of famed New York Hip-Hop shop (and label and distributer) Phat Beats. It was there that he linked with Guillaume Schmidt with whom he launched Patta as a sneaker and streetwear boutique in 2004. In the years since the brand has gone on to become of the freshest and most forward thinking brands in streetwear fashion.

    Edson discusses the impact of music on his style and on the brand, his life as a DJ and travelling the world buying sneakers and records. His infectious energy is clear to hear as he enthuses about his 4 hobbies; music, football, fashion and women. 

     

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F8VdA8o5Hyfe81e7gIkXF?si=_E5EXN5-QTGqY_iFtV4-Dg

     

    Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums:

     

    DJ Red Alert - We Can Do This (1988) Next Plateau

    https://www.discogs.com/DJ-Red-Alert-We-Can-Do-This/master/339945

     

    Ultramagnetic MCs - Critical Beatdown (1988) Next Plateau 

    https://www.discogs.com/Ultramagnetic-MCs-Critical-Beatdown/master/58269

     

    Culture Shock International - Compilation (1988) Culture Shock International

    https://www.discogs.com/Various-Culture-Shock-International/master/386523

     

    MC Shan - Down By Law (1987) Cold Chillin 

    https://www.discogs.com/MC-Shan-Down-By-Law/master/76842

     

    Nas - Illmatic - 1994 Columbia

    https://www.discogs.com/Nas-Illmatic/master/20148

     

     

    Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on all socials @Top5RecordsPodcast Instagram / Facebook/ Twitter

     

    A huge thanks to DJ Mo Fingaz for the theme tune!

    Enjoy!

     
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    55 Min.
  • Episode 5: Gilles Peterson

    Episode 5: Gilles Peterson
    Sep 16 2020

    Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 5 with Gilles Peterson

     

    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here

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    For most Gilles will probably need little introduction. A champion of the UK’s broadcasting and club scene for years. Having cut his teeth on pirate radio he joined Kiss FM and then later the BBC where he always pushed both new and classic dance and jazz infused music. Now with his own Worldwide FM, Worldwide Awards and Worldwide Festival he is as active as ever.

      With a distinctly UK flavour to his selection Gilles shows the breadth of his musical passions ranging from Reggae to Hip-Hop, Brit Funk and beyond.   

    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Fi5IAWEHfBZBKb8cwAmcm?si=3KbNslRvStef3vQ4Ud7o8g

      And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here. Nora Dean - Angie La La (Treasure Isle) https://www.discogs.com/U-Roy-Nora-Dean-Tom-Drunk-Angie-La-La/master/1541266   A Tribe Called Quest - Push It Along from ‘People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm’ (Jive 1990) https://www.discogs.com/A-Tribe-Called-Quest-Peoples-Instinctive-Travels-And-The-Paths-Of-Rhythm/master/45907   Level 42 - Sandstorm from ’The Early Tapes) (1982 - Polydor) https://www.discogs.com/Level-42-The-Early-Tapes-JulyAugust-1980/master/85236   Average White Band - Walk On By (1979  - RCA)  https://www.discogs.com/Average-White-Band-Walk-On-By-Feel-No-Fret/master/207171   James Blake - CMYK (2010 - R&S Records) https://www.discogs.com/James-Blake-CMYK-EP/master/254982  

     
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