4Hero present Extensions

4Hero are due to release a collection of versions of there tracks on their 'presents Extensions Album out on 19/10/2009. Rather than releasing the usual style of remix album'. This album is a collection of original previously unreleased cover versions of their music, reinterpreted by a selection of hand picked artists.

For this project they’ve sought out a range of forward thinking outfits, orchestra's & producers including some new discoveries to cover their music. 4hero played their part in the music supervision including some recording, mixing and co producing tracks on the album.

On this video Ayanna Witter-Johnson performs her version of 'Give In' which was originally on the Playing with the changes Album and was a massive favourite of mine.

From The MiLK: Vaults 'Summer 2008' Mix

Whilst cleaning up my Hard Drive this weekend I came across this MiLK:: Sessions Mix I had forgotton all about Recorded in July 2008 it feature a selectin of MiLK favourite from 2008

Track Listing
Belleruche - Northern Girls (DJ Vadim Mix)
Fanatix feat. Shaun Escoffery - Can’t let go
Marschmellows - Soulpower (Jazzanova’s Straight Dub Mix)
Lanu - Don’t Sleep (Maddslinky Mix)
Domu - Something Borrowed
Fred Everything feat. Wayne Tennant - Mercyless
Amp Fiddler – You Bring me Vibes (Theo Parrish Ugly Edit)
Osunlade - A Cloudy Mist
Nick Holder - Summer Daze (Original 12” Mix)
Hercules and the Love Affair - Blind (Frankie Knuckle Remix)
Marlena Shaw – California Soul (Diplo Remix)
Incognito – Wild & Peaceful (Kenny Dope Remix)

Download it here!

Seiji Goodies 5 - Tumbledown

Paul ‘Seiji’ Dolby has been posting tracks all year for free download in there full 320 kbps glory through his website. There have been some little gems already posted this year including the excellent Ravin A, as featured in the MiLK: May Podcast. The latest offering is a track called Tumbledown and we like it here very, very much. So get yourself over to Seiji's website and download yourself a copy!!

seijigoodies 5 - Tumbledown by seiji

Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura - New Cuba Sound

Not only is Cuba home to one of my favourite drinks (Havana Club Rum in case you're interested) but it is also home to some pretty darn good music too. The man that is Gilles Peterson has created this compilation, which has been almost a year in the planning and following a whirlwind trip to Havana he recorded this record at the legendary Egrem studios. Due for release on 26/10/2009 featuring collaborations with top Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and Vince Vella it has resulted in 28 tracks with 20 artists over 2 albums.

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix) Free Download

Here at MiLK HQ we are totally loving Mayer Hawthorne's debut Album 'A Strange Arrangement'. Later this month he is due to release “Green Eyed Love The Remixes” on 12-inch Green Vinyl. Our friends at Stone Throw Records are currently offering the 'Classixx Remix' as a free Download through there Website so dont be shy download it here!.

Plus below is the video of Mayer covering ELO's 'Mr Blue Sky, in studio at KCRW's Morning Radio Show.

Bonobo - The Keeper

Bonobo - The Keeper featuring Andreya Triana from Ninja Tune on Vimeo.

The new Bonobo Single 'The Keeper' is due for release on October 19th through Ninja Tune. The video has been floating around on the Net for the last few months and is proving to be quite a hit. It features the vocals of Andreya Triana. The new album is due for release early next year so watch out.

September 2009 Podcast

Have just come back from some time away in the sun felt it was only right for the latest MiLK::Session Podcast to be a more chilled out selection. Enjoy and see you next time!!

Track Listing:
Chocolate Milk – Lets go all the way
Betty Padgett – It would be a shame
Marc Mac feat. Phonte – Take a Trip
Richard Evans – Capricorn Rising
Jazz Liberatorz feat. J.Sands – When the clock Ticks
B.Bravo – Dance
Roy Ayers –I am your Mind (Pepe Bradock’s Asynchronous Adventures)
Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo
Nuspirit Helsinki – No Quarter
Jazztronik – Real Clothes
Quantic & His Combo Barbaro – Undelivered Letter
The Eddie Roberts Quintet – Giorgio’s Brother
Full Crate & Versis – Make me Laugh
Thes One – Yacht Club

Milk::Sessions September 2009 Podcast by MiLK::Sessions