Chinese Man Records
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THE GROOVE SESSIONS VOL.1 is the compilation of the 3 EPs released by CHINESE MAN between 2004 and 2007 since the creation of the CHINESE MAN RECORDS label.
Tracklisting:
1. Pandi Groove
2. Searching For The Space Monkey
3. Eight y Cinco
4. Bunni Groove
5. Washington Square – LEO LE BUG feat.BIONIC MAN SOUND
6. I’ve Got That Tune
7. You Suck Me
8. Indi Groove
9. Skank In The Air
10. Artichaut
11. More
12. Chinese Man -
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Collective from the south of France, the Chinese Man trio (composed of High Ku,Matteo & Sly) has been performing independently since their debut under their own label Chinese Man Records.
Formed in 2004, they draw their influences primarily from hip-hop, trip-hop, but also from dub, electro and reggae. With over 600 shows worldwide, the band returns in 2024 for their 3rd album, with an unprecedent and explosive live show!
This new (and third) album was recorded in the label's studios in Marseille, as well as in Paris, at Studio Zarma and at the famous Studio Ferber in Paris, in particular with the orchestra "L'Ensemble Hors Champ". The direction of the orchestra was entrusted to Gilles Alonzo, a musician close to the group, who co-composed and arranged the orchestral parts for 6 of the 13 tracks on this album. Among the album's featured guests are General Elektriks, KT Gorique, Stylo G,Isadora, Youthstar & Miscellaneous, FP & Green T (ASM), Stogie T...
The group has also invited Ferdinand Lemoine (Ferdi) for brass arrangements. Ferdi has previously collaborated with funk producer Dabeull and pianist Sofiane Pamart. Just as they did ten years ago for their first album, the group has decided to enlist Sodi (Studio Zarma) to co-produce and mix this new album, and on Antoine Chabert (Studio Chab) to master the project.
The group returns with the desire to once again confront the show in larger audiences, with several Zeniths scheduled between 2024 and 2025. 2024 will also mark the 20th anniversary of the group and of the label Chinese Man Records.
Tracklisting:
1. Salune
2. We've Been Here Before feat. Stogie T, Isadora & Miscellaneous
3. ¡Que Si!
4. Trouble feat. Stylo G
5. Cycle feat. General Elektriks
6. Too Late feat. Stogie T, KT Gorique & FP (ASM)
7. No One Left feat. Theo Perek
8. The Code feat. ASM, Stogie T, KT Gorique, Youthstar & Miscellaneous
9. Déjà vu
10. Where I Go feat. General Elektriks
11. Fidelio
12. Sacre Bleu feat. Miscellaneous, Stogie T, ASM, Youthstar
13. Lune -
After the "curfew" (cf. album Out Past Curfew) and the "strange time" of adaptation following the health crisis (cf. EP Stranger Times), comes the relief and the open up to the world until now confined: the Salvation.Visit product page →
Third artistic collaboration for Youthstar & Miscellaneous, the album Salvation is a 13 tracks journey with strong and optimistic subjects such as motivation, the quest for happiness, mixed with more melancholic themes such as addictions or dependency but always through incredible percussive flows and chorus with heady gimmicks that make you want to headbang!
Faithful to the rap/hip-hop that forged the duo, this album also borrows the codes of electro, trap, bass music or even reggae. We find on this album a whole crew of top notch beatmakers such as Tha Trickaz, La Fine Equipe, as well as renowned artists & MCs like Biga*Ranx, Dope D.O.D, FP from ASM...
Tracklisting:
1.Salvation (feat.Vex) – Trifouille 1er
2. Rap Rap Rap Rap - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Tha Trickaz
3. Don Dada - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Biga*Ranx
4. Finish Line – Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Dj Slade
5. Drip - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Trifouille 1er
6. The Soundtrack - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Screen Djeh
7. Love, Need, Hate - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Olo
8. Heads Up - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Ennemi
9. Whips x Chains (feat. La Fine Equipe, FP) - Youthstar, Miscellaneous
10. Don’t Sleep (feat. Eiko No Klast) - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Dope D.O.D
11. 2 Left Shoulders - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Tha Trickaz
12. Heaven - Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Senbeï
13. Peace Out – Youthstar, Miscellaneous, Dj Slade