katiso matabola's Podcast

The MankindKonexion Part I
This is a compilation of deep broken beats inspired by jazz, soul and nujazz sounds.
Mixed and compiled by Katzz for Connoisseur Sound Recordings in 2011, it really is the sound that brought like minded individuals together simply through sound- art being music with SUBSTANCE that’s honest without compromising quality. This is basically how the MankindKonexion was conceived. The core message being music that inspires and reaches out to souls alike, and in so doing redefining the lounge scene in SA.

The CD is 46min of pure pleasure paying tribute to some game changers of note who continue to reign supreme in broken beats inspired by jazz elements and a touch of electronica. The compilation is divided seamlessly in two, starting off the first half with classy deep jazzed breaks and ending off with rare deep broken/house inspired by the nujazz sound. Atjazz starts off the journey with his timeless 1998 “Wind And Sea (Night Spirits Mix)". The song has a cool, jazzy and lazy funk style about it which is all laid over a pretty good broken beat. Jones follows with, “Royal Congas” given a facelift by Jimpster with seamless deep clear-cut breaks leading nicely into “Chopped” by Moe Hairlines; a track that always gets its presence felt through its sharp and playful keys that come across like an improvisation. Little Big Bee's "Searchin'" is a song that's so good, yet so hard for some to fit into a mix. I think it's because there's sophistication in Atjazz's remix which makes it hard to peg as a pure jazz-house/deep house cut. But it actually works as a perfect bridge into the first vocal track complimenting its baseline and guitar vibes - “I Should Forget You” a Dynamic 4 piece revisited by the Barrio Jazz Gang. The song does really show that nujazz and breaks can create an infectious rhythm that will still linger in your eardrums after a timeless journey of music with substance. Fauna Flash fits in smoothly into the mix bringing in an element of fusion taken from the “Confusion - The Fusion Mixes” this one revisited by the distinctive Kyoto Jazz Massive with “Ten”. The underrated yet versatile Minus 8 comes on display with “Come Along, Again” a deep underground feel vibrating between house and broken beat; this one can easily take you into the midnight hours. The journey ends off with Amp Fiddler a true game changer who has worked with an array of musical talents around the world, this time he teams up with Patchworks on a total gem “Sugar” one that will leave you wanting more…Enjoy!
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1. George Benson - You can do it baby(MAW remix)
2. Markus Enochson feat. E-Man - Musical Prayer (Suedo Jazz)
3. Vick Lavender- The Standard(reprise mix)
4. Deep endSoul - Vannessa's Lips

1.Ciappy Dj & Davide Murri feat. Fabrizio Scarafile - Winds of Victoria
(C&D Main Mix)
2. Marcelo Cruz - Latin Soul (Original Mix)
3. Anthony Nicholson - It's So Hot
4. Anthony Nicholson - Voices
5. Verna Francis - Pause

1. Aquanote - Water Psalm 1
2. Justin Imperiale - Deeper Than
3. Sicania Soul - Starlite (Vocal Mix)
4. Melchyor - In Your Soul
5. Vick Lavender - Chicago Samba (Black Mamba)

1. Critical Point feat. Vikter Duplex - Messages (Main Mix)
2. Atjazz - Strike
3. Shur-I-Kan - Generations (Incl. Jimpster Remix)
4. Victor Davies - Brother [Bougie Soliterre main vocal mix]
5. Atjazz - Harmony

1. Franck ROGER - Here on Earth
2. Djinji Brown - Sirround (My Beloved)
3. Sin Palabras - Yemaya (Kemitic Just Remix)
4. Santos- Time Of Our Lives (Incl. AtjazZ)
5. Ezel- Secreto (Dreams)

1. ALISON CROCKET,SKYIL-SEASON’S CHANGE
2. TRACK2-UNTITLED
3. BLUE SIX-I’VE GIVEN ENOUGH
4. SOULSTANCE-LEAD THE WAY
5. MR.HERMANO-FREE AS THE MORNING SUN
6. ELIANE ELIAS-KISSED BY NATURE
7. NOEMIE BROSSET-DOO YOU BOP
8. BEBO BEST & THE SUPER LOUNGE ORCHESTRA-2 SORPASSO
9. SABRINA MALHEIROS-TERRA DE NINGUEM ( NICOLA CONTE REWORK )