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MPM is one of my favorite record label (I using an own category), specially with their artists Kova (Breakout), Dj Day, Kutiman and A-Ko. Since I’ve discovered the label my musical interests and needs have been changed.

Nowadays there are many of similar labels which brings you a new sound and a new perspective in musical development in mixed genres. But in my opinion MPM is the most rising star since the mid of 2006. Why? MPM has a great and always surprising output and a good worldwide reputation because of its artists and external communication. They don’t stop their work with a new release. No.. . They using several channels and using all known possibilities to market their work and artists. Their website is always updated, you’ll find every artist on MySpace and some of it at YouTube with their own videos.

A while ago I found some great new videos from MPM artists, which provide an insight into the artist background and creativity. So have a look to the vid’s below and feel free to leave a comment.

And don’t forget to check www.mpmsite.com for all information and forthcoming releases! Great new stuff!

Here I am again with a new selection of 10 Tracks, simple mixed and just for you!
This time I selected Tracks by Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, Asayake Production (great stuff from Japan), Dj Day (yes, once again. I love his tunes), Al Foster Band (ohhh, so rare), Johnny Harris (beautiful, so beautiful), Harmony Cats (Kon edit), Pearson (KPM Tune), The Quartertones (new great heavy Funk), Simon Haseley (what a Break) and Mystic Moods (sampled by Too Strong from Germany). Hope you like the show…and feel free to leave a comment! Click here and subscribe… 1Love TMoe

Playlist:

1. Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra - Psychedelic Sambai
2. Asayake Production - 4 Words Hardens
3. Dj Day - What Planet What Station
4. Al Foster Band - Night of the Wolf
5. Johnny Harris - Footprints
6. Harmony Cats (Kon edit) - Cat’s Theme
7. Pearson - Thunderbird
8. The Quartertones - Caffeine
9. Simon Haseley - Bora
10. Mystic Moods - Cosmic Sea

My most favorite Dj Day (Melting Pot Music Cologne) started his own Blog called “Like a Throttle“. And what is the Blog about…? Music, Music and Music! Click here.

Click here and check out the huge collection of Breakin Bread shows from 2007. Cool stuff!

The next One Take Tapes Show will be available on the 27th January in the next days (I had not any time at the weekend. Sorry!). Stay tuned!

A new great Radio station is born! Soulsender.de is straight from cologne and presents you 24/7 everything between funk, soul and jazz. Have a go at it!

…what a great song by Andy Lewis and Paul Weller on Acid Jazz Records. A MUST HAVE for Fans of harmonically uptempo Soul! Click hereeee! Dance, dance, dance…

Okay, I know that the last shows were from the past and yes I re-used some old mixes to fill the One Take Tapes Podcast with content. But know we gonna start with a brand new show just for you and we hope you like it.

This Show contains an absolutely beautiful track by Ikon, another dance floor filler by Belleruche, an old great track by The Herbalizer and above all tracks by my lovely Dj Day, Natural Self, Ananda Shankar, The Baker Brothers, Quantic, Fethawit and The Apples. Hope you like the mix, stay tuned and feel free to leave a comment. Subscribe here to the Podcast!

Playlist:

1. Ikon - Breaking
2. Belleruche - The Itch
3. The Baker Brothers feat. Vanessa Freeman - Walk into my World
4. Fethawit - Not that Girl
5. Dj Day - Outro(Wrap It Up B)
6. The Herbalizer - Bust A Nut
7. The Apples - Killing
8. Natural Self - Solomon
9. Quantic - Primate Boogaloo feat. Aspects
10. Ananda Shankar - Metamorphosis

Great Do-it-Yourself Clip from Kutiman’s first two Shows in Europe. Nice shots, cool spirit. Keep it up Kutiman! Thanks for the hint Oliver!

The World famous Website “Soulstrut.com” got a new Look&Feel. Looks great. Have a look on Soulstrut.com.

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A couple of months ago, Universal Records asked the Truth&Soul Crew to do a re-mix for the upcoming Winehouse single, “Love Is A Losing Gameâ€�. Today I’ve discovered the great new version on their Blog. The Track is coming out on 12″ vinyl with the original and a couple of other re-mixes. At the moment, the Track is only available at Juno Records in UK. Beautiful voice, beautiful track! Carry on Amy…

Yesterday, I listen to an old episode of Gilles Peterson Podcast where he played some tracks by Elan Mehler, a great Jazz Pianist from Brooklyn NYC.
And what is the music about…“An introspective beauty, this is the record I’ve been dying to release for years.” Gilles Peterson

Oh yes! Some hours ago I’ve bought “Scheme For Thought” at my local record store and had a first tune in his beautiful compositions. Sounds warm and gives you a laid-back feeling. Best music for cold, dark winter months. Trust in me!!!

Two weeks ago I went to the Netherlands to check out some Records Stores. What I’ve found and bought (besides some other vinyls) is a compilation called “The Morning Side Of Love Vol. 2″. This little treasure (I love great compilations) is selected and compiled by Umbi Damiani for IRMA Records Italy.

The Morning Side Of Love is a deep and lascivious journey through Jazz, Soul and orchestral sounds from the past and a cut above the Mellow Mellow Compilations by Harmless Records.

Some of the tracks could be music from the recent years and I suggest you listen to such sounds on Sunday mornings after you’ve dreamed something beautiful…

HAVE A GO AT IT and click here to receive more information.

After some days of daily business, travel time and a stay in Munich I am back in Cologne, sitting in front of my computer and wanna write now some lines about Kutiman’s upcoming LP on the 26th October. Do you already know Kutiman? No?!

Ophir “Kutiman” Kutiel is a 25 year old musician, composer and producer from Tel Aviv. An all-in-one-Talent: He plays drums, keyboards, guitar and bass. And yes, he makes it well!

He does Music for Bboy’s, BeatHeadz and laid-back people with demand for good music from the heart and soul. “Kuti tries to be with his music.”

So don’t waste your time and click here to listen to some soundfiles and receive further information about him. It’s Melting Pot Music!

1. Tru Thoughts Podcast
2. Diddy Wah Podcast
3. Souled On Podcast
4. Bending Corners Podcast
5. Dj Deep Podcast

And here are Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3… of the “My favorite Podcast” Series.
BTW: You need a Podcatcher like iTunes etc. to listen to the podcasts!