MBE July 11: Stereolab samples, French Riviera inspo, and Cool Calm Pete

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Rapper and producer Peter Chung, known by his stage name Cool Calm Pete, is back with a new single “These Daze.” Raised in South Korea and currently based in Queens, he’s been active on the scene since 2003 from his days on the label Definitive Jux. 

Speaking of taking it back, we’re breaking out Richard Spaven’s 2018 take on “Show Me What You Got” with Jordan Rakei. Spaven has his footing in electronic dance music, hip hop, soul, and jazz. He’s backed Flying Lotus, the late Guru of Gang Starr, the Cinematic Orchestra and more. Spaven and Rakei give us an extra spacey and jazzy take on the Busta Rhymes original from the year 2000. But did you know that they’re  all sampling Stereolab? We spin the original demo “Come and Play in the Milky Night” for your Monday listening pleasure. 

Plus some unexpected sounds from an artist who has made music for hip-hop artists G-Unit and Trey Songz. Inspired by his childhood in the South of France, Raphael Futura distills his memories of lost love and the Italian riviera on “Estate (Feat. Julietta).” 

Playlist

06:24
Album cover: Son of Schmilsson
Turn On Your Radio (original studio mix)Harry Nilsson
DJ comment:

Released 50 years ago yesterday (July 10th, 1972). Sounds like Blackbird from 1968 from The Beatles, they were big fans of Harry's work.

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Son of Schmilsson
Label
RCA Victor
09:39
Album cover: Sueno Nomade
Sueno NomadeTati Falco
DJ comment:

Out of Argentina. Inspired by his travels where he keeps a journal and documents his activities.

Album
Sueno Nomade
Label
Nice Guys
12:11
Album cover: Not Mine
New GrowthCarlos Truly
DJ comment:

Out of Brooklyn. With his group Ava Luna on hiatus, he decided to step back in the studio.

Album
Not Mine
Label
Bayonet Records
14:55
KCRW default album cover
Ja!Klaus Johan Grobe
DJ comment:

Released in 2018. Out of Switzerland but still an emphasis on their German roots and sound.

Album
Du Bist So Symmetrisch
Label
Trouble In Mind Records
18:31
Album cover: These Daze
These DazeCool Calm Pete
DJ comment:

Peter Chung is back! Raised in South Korea and currently based in Queens. Active since 2003 with his days on Def Jux.

Album
These Daze
Label
Bubble Wife
23:55
Album cover: Real Time
Show Me What You Got (Ft Jordan Rakei)Richard Spaven feat. Jordan Rakei
DJ comment:

Richard Spaven has his footing in electronic dance music, hip hop, soul, jazz. Backed Flying Lotus, the late Guru of Gang Starr, the Cinematic Orchestra and more. Cover of Busta Rhymes collab with J Dilla sampling Stereolab.

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Real Time
Label
Fine Line Records
26:28
Album cover: Come and Play in the Milky Night
Come and Play in the Milky Night (demo)Stereolab
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Come and Play in the Milky Night
Label
Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks
29:12
Album cover: Forever Is A Dollar
Forever Is A DollarAcidslop
DJ comment:

A.Kid also known as Acidslop. 2019 release.

Album
Forever Is A Dollar
Label
Mandarin Dreams
29:57
Album cover: Wooden Leg
Shall We?Wooden Leg
Album
Wooden Leg
Label
Simon Houghton
32:57
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Credits

Producer:

Anna Chang