Tag Archives: Big Crown Records

SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Dhuaan

Posted on July 13, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The anticipation alone was exciting enough for me tonight when I saw that a new El Michels Affair track had appeared in my feed, so you can imagine my elation when this gorgeous beast unravelled before my ears! Dropped yesterday … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Shadow Boxing

Posted on June 28, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Sometimes I wonder if it’s actually harder to cover a song than to write one from scratch? After all, if a song is already out there and firmly established, not only have you got the challenge of stripping down all … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Life Of Pablo

Posted on April 18, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“One of the beautiful things about instrumental music is that the listener can decide what the narrative is. With ‘Adult Themes’ El Michels Affair has created a “choose your own adventure” in musical form…..”  Yesterday, Leon Michel’s New York-based Funk/Soul … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Rubix

Posted on February 28, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A brand new offering from Leon Michel’s New York-based Funk/Soul instrumental band, El Michels Affair was released four days ago. The elegant form of Rubix swaggers in with effortless style, the body of its cinematic melody is deep and shapely, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lee Fields & The Expressions – Make The World

Posted on May 7, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

With such prolific recording career under his belt, anyone lucky enough to see Lee Fields & The (sublime) Expressions play live will NOT be disappointed!  Nicknamed “Little JB” for his dance moves and vocal resemblance to James Brown, Lee Fields … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band – Xxplosive

Posted on July 17, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Reinvented with their signature panache and defined style, Germany’s mysterious Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band have just released another scorching 45 covering Dr Dre’s hit XXplosive.  This brand new record was released via Big Crown Records, with the B-side tackling MObb Deep’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Boco – Running The Mardi Gras

Posted on June 18, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Though it wasn’t entirely great having to tear myself from the ocean to return from my lovely break, it is so good to be catching up with some music, that is one thing I’ve looked forward to!  Today’s soulful little … Continue reading →

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