Tru Thoughts presents Unfold 13.09.26 with megiapa, Mackwood, Aza Lineage
Tru Thoughts presents UnfoldSummary
Robert Louis hosts a vibrant music session, showcasing an array of tracks and celebrating the legacy of influential artists. The program features a mix of genres, including reggae, soul, and broken beat, with highlights such as new music from Tara Lilly and the Bamboos, as well as classic remixes from notable figures like Calibre and DJ Dilla.
The show also pays tribute to the late Cassandra Wilson, featuring her work with Courtney Pine. Louis reflects on the history of his label, True Thoughts, which celebrates its 27th anniversary this month, and mentions a recent nomination for the AIM Music Industry Best Label award. He encourages listeners to engage with the label's upcoming events, including a five-hour set at Alphabet on October 3rd.
Throughout the broadcast, Louis emphasizes the importance of music as a unifying force and expresses gratitude to the community for their support. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay connected through various social media platforms and to enjoy the diverse musical offerings presented.
Show Notes
A track from megiapa on International Anthem. A new song from Tara Lily. Reggae / Dub from Mr Foundation, SLICKnBOBBY, and Aza Lineage. A play of the first ever release on Tru Thoughts by Steady, and the newest artist we are working with, drummer and producer Mackwood. Broken Beat from Donsurf, and Piers Kirwan remixing a classic Landslide tune. Samtheman’s remix of the latest IZCO & P Wavey track. Two covers of Roy Ayers, one from Temu and one from Ebony Steel Band. Chug reworks a classic tune from Rene & Angela Drum & Bass style. Plus plenty more music treats.
More from Tru Thoughts presents Unfold
A track from the Gayance album. Jazz / Soul from Jimetta Rose. Downtempo goodness from HNNY. Jazz / Rave from Mackwood. A quality Broken Beat tune from ecad on CoOp presents. Club tracks from Bazaazal and Tour-Maubourg. A track from the excellent Camille Munn EP on Brighter Days. Rap from T-Love feat Kool Keith recently released on 7” vinyl and DJ Supreme feat Durrty Goodz. An interesting fusion of styles tune from Sparklmami. Plus plenty more music treats.
Rap from Lawrence Matthews, Nine, Kareen Lomax and Masta Ace. Broken Beat from Daz-I-Kue remixing Matshidiso and Seiji remixing Amy Winehouse. Disco from Al Hudson & The Soul Partners, DJ Sigher and Bazaazal. Soul from Nia and megiapa. The new single on Tru Thoughts from Gayance feat. Seb Hall & Gaspar Muniz. A classic from Stevie Wonder. Plus plenty more music treats.
Jazz from Ezra Collective and Sun Ra & The Arkestra. Rap from CZARFACE, Frankie Pulitzer, Method Man, Kofi Stone and Lawrence Matthews. A hypnotic tune fusing Jazz & Rap from Orson Claeys feat IamOMNI. Soul from Salo. A track from the excellent Thandii x Regalado album. Broken Beat from Camille Munn on Brighter Days. A track from the new Jamz Supernova compilation on Mr Bongo. Plus plenty more music treats.
A track from the excellent Thandii x Regalado album. A new track from Quantic. Quality Soul from Jimetta Rose. Rap from Your Old Droog feat Georgia Anne Muldrow & Flying Lotus and a classic from Public Enemy. Dancefloor tunes from Pandar, Faro, Goldbar and Cyclonix. Jazz from MATTERS UNKNOWN. Gospel from Red Hands. Drum & Bass from Sully, Roni Size and Bakey reworking Wishing On A Star. Plus plenty more music treats.
A special DJ mix repping some of the type of tunes that will get played at the Our Connection night at Alphabet in Brighton on Saturday 3rd October. Brand new Bonobo with strings and heavy bass. Jeremy Sole's 8-Bit Digi-Cumbia version of Fela Kuti. Brazilian dancefloor grooves from Helio Matheus, Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti. A brilliant tune from the Dur-Dur Band’s latest compilation on Analog Africa. Dubplate business from Mala & Magugu. Drum & Bass from Ray Keith, Trakker, Urbandown x Nu:Tone feat Pery Pereira. A new tune from Gayance featuring Judith Little D. Plus plenty more music treats.