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Keep The Faith Org and Warrior FM – Best Of 2015 – DJ Charts

Keep The Faith Org & Warrior FM ‘Best Of 2015′ DJ Charts

 

Paul Aaaron  (Keep The Faith / Groove Lineage / UKSoulJam / NeoSoulWW / Warrior FM) London, UK
Best Of 2015 DJ Charts – Top 40
Miscellaneous Singles, Albums, Promo’s, Items Of Note:

 

The Valentinos – Lookin’ For A Love: The Complete SAR Recordings – ABKCO

Lianne La Havas – “Blood” – Warner Bros

The Internet – “Ego Death” – Columbia

Alex Isley “Luxury” – Promo / Bandcamp

Donny Hathaway – “Don’t Turn Away / Always The Same”- Go Ahead Records

Aurora Dee Raynes “Kill Him With Kindness” E.P – WotNot

Drew Kid – “Rebirth” – Bandcamp

Missy Elliot – “WTF” – Promo

Sons Of Kemet – “In The Castle Of My Skin” – Naim Jazz

Par-le – “Kamden Town” – Movement Records

Prince “HITNRUN Phase One (and Two)” – Virgin EMI

Erykah Badu & André 3000 – “Hello”- Promo

Thundercat – Them Changes – Brainfeeder

Dego “Own It” – 2000Black

Omar – “Dancing” (K15 Remix) – Bandcamp

Louis Mattrs – “Superman”- Promo

Nancy G – “Love Is The Light” – Muthaland

Shaolin Jazz – “Byrd Over Staten” E.P. – Soundcloud

Cool Uncle Ft Jessie Ware – “Break Away” – Fresh Young Minds / EMPIRE

LeRon Thomas Ft Bilal – “Role Play” – Heavenly Sweetness

Gloria Ann Taylor – “Love Is A Hurtin Thing” – Ubiquity Records

Leon Bridges – “Coming Home” – Columbia

Various Artists – “Love And Affection – More Motown Girls” – Ace Records

Ledisi – “The Intimate Truth” EP – Promo

Don-e – “Future Rare Grooves 2” – Don-Emusic

Elisha La’Verne “Catching Feelings” – AMAdea Music

Various Artists / BamaLoveSoul – “On Deck Vol. 3” – BBE Music

Ahmed Sirour / Various Artists “Collaborations Vol. 2” – Bandcamp

Carmen Rodgers – “Stargazer” – Niag Records / Ka

Kriswontwo ft Omar “Love, Need You” – Someothaship

Byron The Aquarious – “Planets of Love” – BBE Music

Various Artists – “Jazz Re:Freshed Live Volume 1” – Jazz Re:Freshed / Bandcamp

Bilal – Another Life – BBE / eOne Music

Harlano – “Puedo Amor” – HW Records Ltd

JSoul Ft. Substantial – “Get On Down” – HiPNOTT Records

D’Angelo – “Brown Sugar” – Al Pack Remix – Promo

Soul Parlor “Smile” – Tokyo Dawn

Nicole Willis “Bad For Me” – Ubiquity Records

Slum Village Ft Bilal & J Dilla – “Love Is” – Ne’Astra Music

Jill Scott – “Prepapred” – Atlantic

Those we lost in 2015 duly remembered:  Mark Murphy, Cynthia Robinson, Diane Charlemagne, Allen Toussaint, Leonard Nimoy, Ben E King, Christopher Lee, Louis Johnson, Errol Brown, Percy Sledge, Johnny Kemp, Kim Fowley, Andre Crouch, Billy Butler, Wilton Felder, Emmanuel ‘Rico’ Rodriguez, Ornette Coleman, BB King, Ethan White, William Guest,  Southport Weekender, Plastic People nightclub  – R.I.P.

If you like DnB, Jungle, Breakbeat, Hip Hop & / or have ever sampled the ‘Amen’ break from
The Winstons “Amen Brother” track please donate here to help the originators & their families: https://www.gofundme.com/amenbrother2

 

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DJ K15  (Keep The Faith / K15 Productions / WotNot / Wild Oats) London, UK
Best Of 2015 DJ Charts – Top 16
Miscellaneous Singles, Albums & Promo’s:

Favourite tracks of 2015 (in no particular order):

Thundercat – “Them Changes” – Brainfeeder.

Alabama Shakes – “Over My Head” – ATO Records.

Floating Points – “Silhouettes (I, II, III)” – Pluto

Kendrick Lamar – “How Much A Dollar Cost” – Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath Records / Interscope.

Rocks FOE – “Andromalius Freestyle” – Bandcamp

Sean. C. Johnson – “Nothing But a ‘G’ Thang” – First Fruits Entertainment.

Sutra Ft Flo AA – “Butterflies Are Free” – Bandcamp

Dahi Davine – “Ajna” – Right Direction.

Tenderlonious – “Sula” – Yoruba Records

Jamie Woon – “Dedication” – Polydor Ltd.

Beat Spacek – “Compact n Sleep” – Ninja Tune

MK Ultra – “Hustlin’ Junkie” – The World of Dusty Vinyl

Treble Clef – “Cake & Bread” – Kyote World Records

Dornik – “Shadow” – PMR Records / Universal-Island Records Ltd.

Warren Xclnce & Reiss G Ft. Ego Ella May – “Scale It Back” – Bandcamp.

Christian Scott – “Perspectives” – Ropeadope.

 

 

K15’s own music releases of 2015:

(Listen / buy at):

Omar – “Dancing” (K15 Remix) – https://k15music.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-k15-remix

K15 – “M I S T” – https://soundcloud.com/platform/k15-mist-boiler-room-debuts

K15 – “The Scarlet Tape” – http://music.wotnot.tv/album/the-scarlet-tape

K15 – “Indecision” – https://k15music.bandcamp.com/album/indecision

Profusion – “Time’s Up” (K15 collaboration with Emeson) – https://weareprofusion.bandcamp.com/album/times-up

Wu15 – “Wu15” E.P. (K15 collaboration with Henry Wu) – https://eglorecords.bandcamp.com/album/wu15-ep

 

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DJ Johnny Blaze  (Warrior FM / Painting Sound, Ohm Radio 96.3 FM Charleston, SC) California, USA
Best Of 2015 DJ Charts – Top 10
Miscellaneous Singles, Re-Issues & Promo’s:

Kendrick Lamar – “King Kunta” – Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath Records / Interscope.

Dr Dre – “It’s All On Me” – Aftermath / Interscope Records / Polydor

Dornik – “Drive” – PMR Records / Universal-Island Records Ltd.

DJ Cassidy Ft Chromeo – “Future Is Mine” – Big Beat Records

Rationale – “Fast Lane” – Warner Bros.

Towkio Ft. Donnie Trumpet – “Free Your Mind” – Promo

Deep Cotton Ft. Jidenn – “Let’s Get Caught” – Wondaland Records / Epic.

J Boog – “Let Me Love You” – Chimney Records

Tony Momrelle Ft. Chantae Cann – “Back Together Again” – Reel People Music.

Babyface – “We’ve Got Love” – Def Jam Recordings.

 

 

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SHEILA E – Live at Under The Bridge, London, SW6 (UK): Sat Nov 23rd 2013


SHEILA E (ex Prince, Paisley Park aka Sheila Escovedo) – Live at Under The Bridge, Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, London, SW6:            Sat Nov 23rd 2013

SHEILA E – Live in concert
+ Shuffler live support
+ Keep The Faith Events DJ Paul Aaaron

Price:
£26.50 + £1.50 card handling fee

Times:
7pm-11pm

Venue:
Under The Bridge, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS

Transport:
Underground Tube: Fulham Broadway (District Line)
Buses: 14, 22, 414, 11
Car: Underground car-parking except on Chelsea match days.

Map:
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=under+the+bridge+stamford+bridge+london&ll=51.482225,-0.189514&spn=0.007577,0.01929&oe=utf-8

Dress Code:
No dress code
A strictly 18 and over event.

About Sheila E:
Emmy & Grammy Nominee Sheila Escovedo picked up the drumsticks and
started making music at the precocious age of three, while watching
her legendary father, percussionist Pete Escovedo rehearse. Sheila
delivered her first solo performance to a live audience two years
later and has since established herself as one of the most talented
percussionist/drummers and performers in the world. Best known to
music fans as Sheila E., she became a top session and touring musician
before the age of 20, performing and/or recording with George Duke,
Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Con Funk Shun and countless others.
Later with Marvin Gaye on his final world tour, Diana Ross, Lionel
Richie, Gloria Estefan, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among
others.

In the 1980’s, Sheila’s friend Prince helped to catapult her to her
own pop superstardom. Her obvious talent and hits like “The Glamorous
Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” plus her pivotal work on other
Prince-related projects contributed to her international stardom.
Particularly proud moments include her participation in the “We Are
The World” session, and a memorable performance on the Oscars with
virtuoso Placido Domingo. In recent years, she has served as musical
director for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce’ Knowles, and
Prince.

A must see, rare show for Sheila E, Prince, Salsa & Percussion fans alike.

Sheila E on Youtube:
Sheila E & Prince “A Love Bizarre”: http://youtu.be/mhUOw0bfRA4(live)
&
the original video: http://youtu.be/56gpwl6cohc & 12″ MIX:
http://youtu.be/6l6GU71kcxQ
Sheila E & Prince “Erotic City”: http://youtu.be/TMfAXjoqDks
Sheila E “The Glamorous Life”: http://youtu.be/qZrGOBFS748
Sheila E “Hold Me”: http://youtu.be/OtEZWK4c8Qo
Sheila E “Boys Club”: http://youtu.be/FzsxWdicOZ8
Sheila E “Koo Koo”: http://youtu.be/pQmQxbCteqQ
Sheila E “Romance 1600” live 1986 ft. The Escovedo family:
http://youtu.be/CYpFpkCsTh0
Sheila E “Droppin Like Flys”: http://youtu.be/WcFwKOPcF6Q & Blackflag
remix: http://youtu.be/3C6UELp4MCM
Sheila E “Sex Cymbal”: http://youtu.be/ygseBMPcvCM
Sheila E “Hollyrock”: http://youtu.be/r7bTCVrlzQs
Sheila E on how she met Prince: http://youtu.be/FRbr68fLI8w
Prince ft. Sheila E “Sign Of The Times” 1987 tour – Drum Solo:
http://youtu.be/KadZ5RTyLFI
Prince Lovesexy tour 1988 ft. Sheila E: http://youtu.be/Qp-SDsZNp2M &
http://youtu.be/MTU_xN2anUw
Sheila E, Ray Escovedo & Tito Puente – “El Rey Del Timbal” (percussion
face-off): http://youtu.be/uW2_HyBrVvI
Sheila E & E Train “Perfect Time”: http://youtu.be/1iCCn_bnOjU
Prince “If I Was Your Girlfriend” Sign Of The Times 1987 tour:
http://youtu.be/eEk-g0Ig7H0
George Duke ft Sheila E “Dukey Stick” 1978 live: http://youtu.be/gSRaUi98E_4
Lalah Hathaway Sheila E., B.Slade, Kenny Lattimore, Sy Smith, Eric
Roberson 2012 Jam Session: http://youtu.be/gxfZHpS0NOA
Stevie Wonder, EW&F, Sheila E, Marcus Miller Jam Session:

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Maidstone Mela 2013 Festival of Music, Food And Dance – Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent – Sunday September 8th 2013

Maidstone Mela 2013 Festival of Music, Food & Dance – Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent – Sunday September 8th 2013 
A multicultural festival for all the family celebrating the diversity
of Maidstone, Kent & UK
Featuring live music & dance from across Maidstone & the world, food,
stalls & fairground attractions.
Featuring Keep The Faith Events’ Paul Aaaron DJing Soul, Reggae, Soca,
Bhangra, Flamenco, Folk & World music throughout the day.
Free Admission
Times: 12.30pm – 6pm
Date:  Sunday September 8th 2013
Address: Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7SX
Transport: Within Walking distance of Maidstone Railway Stations. Free
Parking On Site.
 Map: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=576960&y=155390&z=0&sv=ME15+7SX&st=2&pc=ME15+7SX&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf Further info at: maidstonemela.com  & live updates via twitter.com/maidstonemela
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UKSoulJam ‘Nu Jazz Special’ At Ronnie Scott’s, London, W1 Ft: Kaidi Tatham, Yolanda Charles’ The Deep MO, Heidi Vogel, Bembe Segue, Jazz Bailey, Kate Threfall + More – Sun April 29th 2012



THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT – THANKS FOR BUYING YOUR TICKETS

UKSOULJAM ‘NU JAZZ SPECIAL’ – SUN APRIL 29th At Ronnie Scotts (main room) Frith St, London W1
Ft live: KAIDI TATHAM (4Hero/2000Black)/ Agent K)| YOLANDA CHARLES’ THE DEEP MO(Paul Weller) | HEIDI VOGEL(Defected/ Cinematic Orchestra) | BEMBE SEGUE(4Hero/Bugz In The Attic) | JAZZ BAILEY | KATE THRELFALL | THE NEUTRONICS (House
Band | PAUL AAARON & K15 (KTF resi’ DJs) + Open Jam & More TBA | To Be Filmed By SKY TV. | 6.30pm-Midnight | Tix / Seats: £12.50 – £22.50
From Ronnie Scotts club or online at: http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/822-uksouljam-nu-jazz-ronnie-scotts-special
| All enquiries email: info@keepthefaithful.com | General info at:
http://keepthefaithful.com . Info updates also at http://twitter.com/keepthefaithful & http://www.facebook.com/events/247977405281350 .

More info:

Date: Sun April 29th

Address:
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club (downstairs main room)
47 Frith Street, Soho, London
W1D 4HT

Time: 6.30pm-Midnight

Price: Seats / tickets from £12.50 to £22.50

Buy Tickets From:
In person at Ronnie Scotts Club
By telephone on: T: +44 (0)20 7439 0747
Or online from Ronnie Scotts website via this link:
http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/822-uksouljam-nu-jazz-ronnie-scotts-special

Line Up:

Live Guests:
KAIDI TATHAM (4Hero / Bugz In The Attic / ‘Agent K’)
YOLANDA CHARLES’ THE DEEP MO
HEIDI VOGEL (Defected / Expansion Records / Cinematic Orchestra)
BEMBE SEGUE (4Hero / 2000Black / MdCL)
JAZZ BAILEY
KATE THRELFALL
+ More acts TBA

+ House Band: THE NEUTRONICS
+ Resident DJs: PAUL AAARON (Groove Lineage / Keep The Faith) & DJ KAY ( K15 / Keep The Faith)
+ Hosted by DEL BLAKE & PAUL AAARON

Event Summary:
UK SOUL JAM: A celebration of UK SOUL featuring the best of London’s &
the UK’s Soul talent. As featured on Sky TV.
UKSoulJam was born at Jazz Cafe Camden, in it’s 6 years of existence
each year the show hosts a spot light on the UK’s Nu-Jazz & Soul-Jazz
talent.
This year the show is thrilled to bring it’s Nu Jazz special to the
legendary Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club.

UK Soul Jam captures the energy and musical talent from London’s
Contemporary Soul Scene. Bringing together singers, players, &
connoisseurs of Neo Soul, Nu Jazz, Credible Hip Hop and RnB,
Brokenbeat, Reggae, Gospel and Soulful House scenes in London. A
platform for new & established artists.
At the end of the event the stage is opened up to the public (Medium
skill level upwards) for an open jam session for singers & musicians
in the house. email info@keepthefaithful.com if you’d like to perform.
Previous surprise guests in our Jam session have inc. Amy Winehouse,
Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar, Nailah & Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry –
make sure you’re on the house to see who will surprise us this
month…
UK SOUL JAM – The ORIGINAL UKSOUL Show.

This Month’s Guests:

KAIDI TATHAM:
Kaidi Tatham is one of the UK’s finest Jazz artists who’s skills range
from multi-instrumentalist, writer, arranger & producer.
Often known for his Nu Jazz, Soulful Dance music & Brokenbeat work
from his major contribution as keys player, multi-intruments,
production & remixes for acts such as 4Hero, Bugz In The Attic, 2000
Black & Mark De Clive Lowe.
An accomplished flute player & pianist he also is in demand on drums &
percussion as well as excelling on bass, guitar & writing for strings
& orchestral arrangements.
In addition to Kaidi’s own great solo releases inc. his dance
production alias ‘Agent K’ Kaidi’s performance, production, writing &
remix credits read like a who’s who of contempory Jazz, Soul, NeoSoul
& Hip Hop inc. artists such as: Macy Gray, Amp Fiddler, Salsoul
Orchestra, Amy Winehouse, Gene Harris, Vikter Duplaix, Fertile Ground,
Soul II Soul, Rhiann Benson, Slum Village, Elzhi, Leroy Burgess, Mr
Scruff, King Britt, IG Culture, Nathan Haines, Kyoto Jazz Massive,
Ivana Santilli, Patricia Marx, Izzi Dunn, DJ Spinna, Bugz in the
Attic, Blakai, Likwid Biskit, Mark De Clive Lowe, 2000 Black, 4 Hero,
Afronaught, Phil Asher, Modaji, Bougie Souliterre, Donnie, Matt Lord,
Mulatu, Silhouette Brown, Lady Alma, Mr Scruff, Eric Lau, Blakai,
Dego, Blu & Blakai.
Kaidi already has two solo albums out + many singles & remixes with a
new album forthcoming this year.
Kaidi’s live sets are unique, distinct, fresh & exciting & we look
forward to hearing a taste of what’s coming on the new album on
UKSoulJam on April 29th at Ronnie Scotts.

YOLANDA CHARLES’ THE DEEP MO:
After starting playing Bass at 15 Yolanda Charles came to prominence
playing for Jimmy Sommerville, & Acid Jazz acts Raw Stylus & Urban
Species. From there led more session work & then to significant time
period playing bass with Paul Weller from his solo career period
onwards.
The artists Yolanda has worked with reads like a who’s who of the
music biz inc.: Paul Weller, BB King, Van Morrison, Michael Jackson,
Jermaine Jackson, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltry,, Marcella
Detroit, Alison Moyet, Desert Eagle Discs, Gabrielle, Robbie Williams,
Carleen Anderson, Shaun Escoffery, , Utada Hikaru, Natasha
Bedingfield, Level 42 & currently Sinead O’Conner.
‘The Deep MO’ is Yolanda’s own band project ft Yolanda on Bass &
vocals. The band bring their own brand
of Acid Jazz tinged UK Funk & fusion.
With an E.P. & single ft. Dee C Lee (of The Style Council) already out
the band have an album due for release this year. The Deep Mo are no
strangers to Ronnie Scotts’ stage & we look forward to hearing their
new album on this Nu-Jazz-Soul special.

HEIDI VOGEL:
Heidi Vogel’s musical range is as wide & diverse as her tours which
have taken her the world over to theatre’s across the USA, Brazil, The
Far East inc. acclaimed festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival at Fuji
Mountain & Coachella in LA, USA to sell out concerts with Gilles
Peterson favourites The Cinematic Orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall
in her London home town. Heidi’s music touches on acoustic roots Samba
music style of her Brazilian family heritage to contemporary Soul,
Soulful House & Nu Jazz with releases out on labels such as Defected,
King St Sounds, Duffnote, Slip & Slide, Further Out, SoulHeaven, Ninja
Tune, Counterpoint & Expansion Records. Heidi’s working credits read
like a who’s who of Soul & Dance music working with everyone from
Isaac Hayes, Brand New Heavies to Bob Sinclair’s Africanism. Heidi
returns this time with a great new album! – be in the house to hear
the latest from this relentless UKSoulJam favourite.

BEMBE SEGUE:
Bembe Segue is a phenomenal singer & improviser who’s vocals & writing
skills are found on many great acts recordings, productions & live
work inc.: 4Hero, 2000 Black, Bugz In The Attic, Mark deClive Lowe,
JazzaNova, Blakai, The Politik, Les Nubians, Da Lata, Nicola Conte,
Silhouette Brown , Ty, New Sector Movements to name a few & our
headline artist Kaidi Tatham. Bembe has a distinct vocal sound
influenced from her Latin roots through to the Jazz, Funk, Soul Fusion
sounds she heard growing up in London, just some of the ingredients
that led Bembe to become a key vocalist & contributer to the London Nu
Jazz & Brokenbeat scenes.

JAZZ BAILEY:
Jazz Bailey is one of the UK’s freshest new Soul Jazz artists. With a
dash of NeoSoul Jazz’s organic sounding mix of harmonic Soul & Jazz
the Hackney artist is gaining new fans by the minute. Having several
releases already under his belt and recent work with DJ Vadim we look
forward to what Jazz brings us live next on April 29th.

KATE THRELFALL:
Kate Threlfall is one of our most promising artists from this
generation of UK Jazz artists. Currently a London resident having been
raised in Manchester with a classical and Jazz background Kate has
performed in a variety of music set ups from small groups to the
Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Kate sings, plays Piano & also Cello
& has toured the UK extensively with regular gigs in Leeds, Manchester
& Liverpool.
Kate has performed for Jazz FM here in London & also won UK Jazz
Radio’s award for “Best Vocalist” 2010. We look forward to hearing
Kate once again live on April 29th

Youtube & Music Clips Of The Acts Performing On April 29th:

Kaidi Tatham “5ive” album trailer 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOvaW9d-zLo
Kaidi Tatham ‘Agent K’ “Ride Away” ft Carleen Anderson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJe7FQevja0
Bugz In The Attic Ft Kaidi Tatham, Bembe Segue, Mpho Skeef- “Booty La
La” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB3v9amd6SA
4 Hero “Play With The Changes”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV6_l6P7LjY
2000 Black “A Little More”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrtyip254kE
4 Hero “Hold It Down” – Kaidi Tatham Mix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deVC5LC1vcc
2000 Black “Got Me Puzzled” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5JKNri-ek
Kaidi Tatham Live 2010: http://youtu.be/wtTP4bxu8h0
Yolanda Charles’ The Deep MO: http://thedeepmo.bandcamp.com/
Heidi Vogel “Bring Me To Your Life”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9mm6Vu-lvE
Cinematic Orchestra ft Heidi Vogel “Lilac Wine”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w-xms9h0Dc
4 Hero Ft Bembe Segue, Kaidi Tatham: “Something In The Way”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSdXFqFUenc
Bugz In The Attic Ft Bembe Segue “Consequences”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCiqmy9NqY
Jazz Bailey “Sun Harbour” http://soundcloud.com/jazzbailey/a-spark
Kate Threlfall “Lonely” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJKyEXyxitY

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