OUT NOW: "Don't Be Afraid" by Koralle!
Listen & Download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/afraidFB
Koralle says: "Hello everyone and thanks for the support received for the latest singles. "Don't Be Afraid" is one of the tracks I love most that fully represents the sound of Koralle's 2023."
Artwork by Giulia Dall'ara.
OUT NOW: “Perolo” by Lesky, Waywell & MAS.
Listen & download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/peroloFB
‘’Perolo is Portuguese slang for pearl I stumbled upon the internet once. Just like ebb and flow transporting oysters to beaches, this one came together through a constant push and pull between MAS, Waywell and me. Starting more modern trap influenced, the groove slowly became more organic, we doubled the guitar line with bass and I forced MAS to play further behind the beat then he intended. Waywell topped it off with some signature slides. Between our sessions, we explored Tbilisi together’’ - LESKY
Artwork by Tim Paschedag.
OUT NOW: "If I Had A Diary" by Koralle feat. Keepvibesnear.
Listen & Download: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/diaryFB
Koralle's playful jazz beat serves as the perfect sonic backdrop for KeepVibesNear's sensitive yet yearning love call. A match made in heaven! Artwork by Giuli Dallara.
OUT NOW: "Quantum Love" by Nathan Afroham.
Listen & download EP now: https://melting-pot-music.lnk.to/quantumloveFB
Artwork by MC Blue Matter.
Rising Dutch producer Afroham is finally here with his debut EP "Quantum Love". It addresses love and rejection in the digital age, topics Millennials and Gen Z are oh so familiar with.
S/O to the featured talents:
Ginge - About You & Doing Tonight
Birocratic - Could Be Elsewhere
Misha - Doing Tonight
Ian Ewing - Closely
Djemeia - Online
Cocabona - About You
MC Blue Matter - Artwork
OUT NOW: „Palosanto“ by Koralle.
Listen & download. Link in bio!
‘Palo Santo’ is Spanish for ‘Holy Wood’. Originally from the coast of South America, Palo Santo is considered to be a sacred and spiritual tree. Indigenous communities believe that it possesses cleansing energy and healing properties.
Additional trumpet: Giovanni Tamburini
Artwork: Giulia Dall'ara
Nathan Afroham linked up with Swiss singer Djemeia for their new single "Online" – out now! Listen and watch the full video. Link in bio.
Video animation by Afroham.
Artwork by MC Blue Matter.
OUT NOW: "Antidote" by L E F. Listen & download EP now. Link in bio! Artwork by MC Blue Matter.
"When you think of 'Antidote' what comes to mind? The medication that your doctor prescribes, maybe the process of getting to a peaceful mind state or perhaps spiritual healing through discovery?
This project has not been created to confine you, but to allow you to find your own healing in your own way. Thank you to all my fans for all your support thus far 💙
I'd like to send a special shout out to @melting_pot_music for believing in my vision and helping to get it to this point. Last but not least, a VERY special shout out to my family Odi Kgosana and Reatile Mopeli for constantly listening to my ideas and being my compass on this journey ❤️"
– L E F
Now and again: We are happy to announce that Mr.Käfer & Phlocalyst have recorded a follow-up to their 2021 album "Now/Again". They have called it "Now / Again II" and you can listen to the first single "One Or Two" now! Link in bio.
Now again (II): artwork crafted by Cologne artist Giza One.
Nathan Afroham and Birocratic did a little jam. Listen to their new single "Could Be Elsewhere"! Link in bio. 🪐
Artwork by MC Blue Matter.
Pre-Save link in bio 🪐
About You w/ GINGE & cocabonamusic out on Jan 11th. On Melting Pot Music
Written by Afroham & neonpajamas
Animated video by Afroham
"My first single „Amsterdam Nights“ is finally coming out this month.
I am so happy for that in the end it all makes so much sense - the long struggle, the (happy)tears, the isolation, the togetherness.
Hopefully you will join me on my journey 🧡
you can pre-save the track, link in bio"
-Ray Lozano
Directed by Parissa Charghi
Visuals by Jan Bastian Kumpfer & Die Ottos
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Introducing L E F! Born & raised in Johannesburg, producer L E F is bringing a new vibe to the beat scene. "Diagnosis" is his first single for MPM and out now! With artwork by Parisian illustrator MC Blue Matter. Link above.
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Thank god for Loyle Carner. Rest in power Ramsey Lewis. Listen & follow (link above). Curated by Olski.
Tracklist:
1. Loyle Carner - Nobody Knows (Ladas Road)
2. Ab-Soul - Moonshooter
3. Knxwledge - WhenevrUreadi
4. Ramsey Lewis Trio - Collage
5. Surprise Chef - Iconoclasts
6. Kieron Boothe - No Regrets
7. Isatta Sheriff, Koralle & Lex Amor - Window Thoughts
8. Mos Def & Q-Tip - Mr. Ni**a
9. Ramsey Lewis & Earth, Wind & Fire - Sun Goddess
10. Oscar Jerome - Channel Your Anger
11. TrueMendous & Pitch 92 - Still Don't Wanna
12. Rudi Creswick & MANNY - Peace of Mind
13. Kutiman & Dekel - Always Be Alone
14. Twit One - Grab Me
15. Charles Stepney - That's the Way of the World
Thank you for the music!
KO-OP by Melting Pot Music
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Krauts with attitude: Max Herre & Dexter celebrate the legacy of Amiga Records – the main state-run record label of the DDR - with the soon to be released compilation „Hallo 22“. Including new song „Das war nur ein Moment“ by Max and Dexy, based on the same titled Manfred Krug classic. Listen & follow (link above)! Curated by Olski. Photo by Gabriela Alatorre.
1. Max Herre, Manfred Krug & Dexter - Das war nur ein Moment
2. Veronika Fischer - Schönhauser
3. Hildegard Knef - Die Herren diser Welt
4. Pink Siifu, Real Bad Man, Peso Gordon & Chuck Strangers - Pour the Wine
5. Sampa the Great - Tilibobo
6. Dr. Dundiff - The Puzzle
7. Contour & Semiratruth - Repossess
8. Midan - Curiosity
9. DJ Muggs & Jay Worthy - Check In
10. LESKY & Waywell - Daynight
11. Anti Lilly & Phoniks - Better or Worse
12. Qur'an Shaheed - Thrive
Thank you for the music:
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Eat the kiwi skin. Listen & follow (link above). Curated by Olski. Koralle & Isatta Sheriff on the cover (Photo: FloFilz).
Tracklist:
1. Isatta Sheriff & Koralle - Will They Try
2. Nicholas Craven & Boldy James - Scrabble
3. Gabriel da Rosa - Jamim Parte 1
4. Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn - Fatboys Cafe
5. Kieron Boothe - Phone Down
6. Kenny Beats - Phone Down
7. Eyedress, Zeroh & Gonjasufi - Safe With You
8. СОЮЗ & Kate NV - I Knew It
9. Quinn Oulton - If You Could See Me Now
10. Cisco Swank, Declan Miers, Luke Titus, Tobias Kelly & Yoshi T. - Pt. 1: What Once We Couldn't See
11. Oscar Jerome & Oscar #Worldpeace - (Why You So) Green With Envy
12. Congo Natty & Footsie - Binghi Man
13. Sababa 5 - Malca
14. Noraa - Sweet Summer Dreams
15. Sol Messiah & Evidence - Limitless
Thank you for the music!
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OUT NOW: "Will They Try" by Isatta Sheriff & Koralle! Link above.
Isatta and Koralle are back from playing the MPM Label Nights in Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin (next to FloFilz, Twit One, KeepVibesNear, Harvey Whyte, and Mind The Blue), just in time to release their new single "Will They Try".
"This is the most important track on the EP as it addresses the exploitation of Black women in hip hop, and the exploration of hip hop in general.
We have started to talk about the countless Black female singers and songwriters in dance and hip hop music who go uncredited in the U.K, and I wanted extend the conversation Black female rappers and explore the racial politics and misogynoir connected to this.
People often ask the same questions regarding women’s position in hip hop, and I ask 'will they try to understand' the full scope of the problem and then DO something, because the conversation is stuck and needs to progress." - Isatta Sheriff
Isatta Sherrif & Koralle - "Eat The Kiwi Skin" (LP/Digital) drops on Sept 23rd. Pre-Order LP now via link above.
Additional trumpet by Giovanni Tamburini.
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Jazz, Rap and Jazz Rap. Curated by Olski. Bokoya on the cover. Link above.
Tracklist:
1. Bokoya - Flip Flop Blaster
2. Surprise Chef - Suburban Breeze
3. Ezra Collective & Sampa the Great - Life Goes On
4. LESKY & Waywell - Águia
5. LordJAG - Jungle Brain
6. Bokoya - Produce Sojuce
7. R.A.P. Ferreira - Black Paladin's Theme
8. Mach-Hommy - Bunny Ciao
9. Roc Marciano & The Alchemist - The Elephant Man's Bones
10. Matthew Halsall - The Eleventh Hour
11. Mount Olympus - Femdot & Saba
12. Midan, Mr. Käfer & Tohaj - Night Flower
13. Henry Franklin, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Café Negro
Thank you for the music!
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OUT NOW: "Flip Flop Blaster / Produce Sojuce" by Bokoya! Link above.
New 2LP „Haussensession” coming on Oct 14th. Pre-order your copy now (link above). With artwork by Robert Winter.
Catch the boys live on the „Hausensession" Tour! Coming to a city near you 🚐 Tickets available soon.
08.09. Aachen, Boa
09.09. Frankfurt am Main, Jazz Montez
10.09. Köln-Hürth, Löhrerhof (free entry)
30.09. Köln, King Georg
