Here's the list of our 12 favorite (certainly not the best, such lists are quite pointless in our humble opinion) albums from 2012:
Our favorite Japanese from our favorite Jazzy Sport label. Well, we knew that this album was not going to disappoint...it didn't. As always, DJ Kou-G took it to the next level. Downtempo smooothhhneessss.
Daisuke Tanabe & Kidkanevil - KidsukeHope that the Japan-UK bridge built by Kidkanevil and D.Tanabe lasts for future collaborations. The foundations are there as long it's curated by Project Mooncircle.
2012 was a milestone for the Polish beat scene as well as for the rising S1 Warsaw. One of the best things that ever happened on the Polish soil. Beautiful concept of paying homage to the Golden Era of Polish hip hop.
Every time I listen to Glasper's "Black Radio" I can hear that the sounds of hip hop, urban soul and R&B are intrinsically linked to this young jazz pianist. No experiment, Black Radio is a real-deal.
Greeen Linez - Things That Fade
A simplistic blue horizon, palm trees peaking from the left, plus retrograde Californian typography. Perfect album cover, perfect content of what's behind the cover.
dÉbruit - From The Horizon
The Ambassadeur of Persian Funk travelled to Africa and returned home w/ a synth-funk-meets-african-dub record with just the right amount of catchy vocal hooks and danceability, Ata!
Union - Analogtronics
We felt that this album was simply omitted by the most of '12 recaps. Parisian duo OJ and Gold used a lot of synths and keybords to create very calming electro-soul with an astonishing list of guest appearances on the album, instant classic.
We felt that this album was simply omitted by the most of '12 recaps. Parisian duo OJ and Gold used a lot of synths and keybords to create very calming electro-soul with an astonishing list of guest appearances on the album, instant classic.
Groundislava - Feel Me
Groundislava isn't your one hit wonder beatmaker from LA. On the sophomore album the melodies are bigger and the soundscapes more complex. And the Suicide Mission video tops it all.
Blu & Exile – Give Me Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
Even if you were listening to trap in 2012, you just can't say no to good 'ol fashioned hip-hop head-nodding from Blu & Exile. Jazzy.
S3 - Supa Soul Sh*t
Title of the album Supa Soul Shit is not a coincidence. The two gentelmen (Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra) created a perfect duo bringing the album a modern soul-meets-hip-hop perfection. Period.
Breakbot - By Your Side
Perfect summer album and a great collage of electro-funk and soulful disco. Some say it's 'same old' nu-disco, but tracks ike By Your Side or Another Dawn don't seem to get older. And Baby I'm Yours got repressed on vinyl so it's another plus.
Discoverer - Tunnels
Personal find of the year. Cinematic, analog driven journey to virtual-space. Lush beats driven in a sci-fi manner. Really interesting if the upcoming Space Dimension Controller LP can top this one.
Captain Murphy - Du∆lity
In case if you wondered about the abscence of Flying Lotus' "Until The Quiet Comes" we quickly elucidate that this is somehow on purpose here. After Captain Murphy revealed himself to be Flying Lotus, many started to call him a genius. Du∆lity made Flying Lotus' 2012 success even more spectacular. That should explain our pick.
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