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It became a highly sought-after record among dance music fans and jazz enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaidi Tatham's musical prowess has blessed numerous projects over the years including collaborations with Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, Amy Winehouse, Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Soul II Soul, Leroy Burgess,and many others. His work has been released on labels like Eglo Records, First Word Records,and Sound Signature. His contributions have influenced countless musicians\/producers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-insight-to-all-minds","title":"An Insight To All Minds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those that don't know, Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist. Once dubbed \"the UK's Herbie Hancock\" by Benji B, he's a virtuoso on the keys and a true innovator in sound production as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat sound. Over the years his musical prowess has blessed numerous projects, initially with the likes of Bugz In The Attic and The Herbaliser, and more recently with DJ Jazzy Jeff (through the PLAYlist projects), Andrew Ashong (on the acclaimed 'Sankofa Season' EP last year) and with longtime accomplice, Dego. This in addition to session work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates such as Eric Lau, Children of Zeus and Darkhouse Family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaidi is also a revered DJ known for rocking parties globally, whilst his solo catalogue spans tons of EPs and releases for labels such as 2000 Black, Eglo and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature. On \u003ci\u003eAn Insight To All Minds\u003c\/i\u003e, Kaidi says it's \"not about a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going. Nothing in this world can torment you as much as your own thoughts… We are all going through it. We can all feel what the next person is feeling, believe it or not. It's learning how to tap into it\". The album is comprised of an assortment of Kaidi's unique flavours - uptempo jazz-funk bruk, laced with rhodes, flutes, live bass and delicious percussion. Using that blueprint he moves effortlessly through latin and samba, half-step, deep afro house and a sprinkle of curveballs, all presented in Kaidi's inimitable way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Word","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2.","offer_id":50389836071243,"sku":"1117407","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3cae2106-5bb8-481f-ad12-39477e72c043_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726374639"},{"product_id":"the-only-way","title":"The Only Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Word Records is very proud to welcome the return of the inimitable Kaidi Tatham, with his 5th album for us, entitled 'The Only Way'.\n\nKaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist born in the Midlands and based in Belfast. Established as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat sound, he is a virtuoso on the keys and a true innovator in sound production.\n\nA deeply prolific artist, this is Kaidi's 5th solo album under his own name, following on from 'Don't Rush The Process' (2022), 'An Insight To All Minds' (2021), 'It's A World Before You' (2018), and 'In Search Of Hope' (re-pressed in 2020), all released on First Word, along with several EPs from 2017 onwards.\n\n'The Only Way' is the latest chapter in Kaidi's entirely unique explorations into sound. 11 tracks touching on bruk, funk, jazz, mid-tempo hip hop and hyper-energetic Brazilian flavours, all thrown into a melting pot that's difficult to define, but all containing Kaidi's unmistakable sonic signature. The epic opener 'Reason We're Here' starts the album softly, before switching midway into KT's trademark synth-lead bruk boogie, to set the scene of what's to come. Lead track 'The Only Way' sees the return of Philly MC Uhmeer (Jazzy Jeff's son), his third collab with Kaidi and a timely celebratory track about this thing called Hip Hop, in its 50th year. 'Feels Like I'm On My Own' is a statement within itself, starting off as a jazz-funk jam, before switching to breakneck Brazilian choro, in the only way Kaidi can, with 'It's On' on a similar vein. 'Fricassee' is some heads down dancery business, and there are more guests with Trian Kayhatu appearing on 'Alien @$^%' and Matt Lord on the super energetic album closer 'Not Suffering'.\n\nKaidi Tatham continues to grow on his already impressive catalogue, a body of work that falls within the cracks of jazz and dance music, exemplifying modern British black brilliance; uncompromising, innovative, groundbreaking, intricately sophisticated and deeply funky. His fanbase expands on every release and it's no surprise that that fanbase includes a diverse set of peers such as Madlib (\"ahead of his time\"), Gilles Peterson (\"a key part of an entire movement\") and K15 (\"a limitless source of inspiration\") to name just a few of the many influenced by Kaidi's sound.\n\n'The Only Way' is released on vinyl \u0026amp; digital worldwide via First Word Records, late July 2023.\n\n\nPREVIOUS CREDITS:\n\nOver the years, Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has graced numerous projects, from the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, The Herbaliser and longtime accomplice, Dego, in addition to session and remix work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Marcos Valle, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul, Nubya Garcia, Cody Currie and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates Eric Lau, Children of Zeus, Allysha Joy and Darkhouse Family.\n\nKaidi is also a revered DJ known for rocking parties globally, whilst his solo catalogue spans tons of EPs and releases for labels such as Dego's 2000 Black, Alex Nut's Eglo Records and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature, along with an array of aliases, including Agent K, Shokazulu, Blakai, Da One Away and Likwid Biskit, the last two with another First Word label-mate, IG Culture (New Sector Movements \/ LCSM \/ CoOp Presents), to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Word","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50392581669195,"sku":"2045954","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_b619179d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726409556"},{"product_id":"don-t-rush-the-process","title":"Don't Rush The Process","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Word Records is extremely proud to welcome back Kaidi Tatham, with a brand new 12-track album entitled \u003ci\u003eDon't Rush The Process\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Kaidi's 4th solo album under his own name, following on from \u003ci\u003eAn Insight To All Minds,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIt's A World Before You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn Search Of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e, all released on First Word, along with several EPs from 2017 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo bring you up to speed, Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist born in the Midlands and based in Belfast. Once dubbed \"the UK's Herbie Hancock\" by Benji B, he's a virtuoso on the keys and a true innovator in sound production as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat sound. Over the years his musical prowess has blessed numerous projects, recently with the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong and with longtime accomplice, Dego. This in addition to session and remix work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Marcos Valle, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul, Nubya Garcia, Rosie Frater-Taylor and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates Eric Lau, Children of Zeus, Allysha Joy and Darkhouse Family. Kaidi is also a revered DJ known for rocking parties globally, whilst his solo catalogue spans tons of EPs and releases for labels such as Dego's 2000 Black, Alex Nut's Eglo Records and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new album \u003ci\u003eDon't Rush The Process\u003c\/i\u003e opens with an intro of sweet strings on \u003ci\u003eMystery Solved\u003c\/i\u003e, ahead of lead title track, which is on a mid-tempo boom bap vibe, before switching to a more uptempo boogie vein, with the assistance of The Easy Access Orchestra, who also appear on \u003ci\u003eWe Chillin' Out\u003c\/i\u003e, which is on a similar boogie tip. \u003ci\u003eAll I Need\u003c\/i\u003e is some gospel flavoured hip hop, whilst \u003ci\u003eKnocknee Donkey\u003c\/i\u003e steps things up in a jazz-funk fashion. The second half of the album takes on a very Brazilian flavoured stance, with a set of delicious latin flavoured grooves on \u003ci\u003eAny Flavour, Runnin' Tru, What A Dream\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSooretama\u003c\/i\u003e, the latter featuring the additional prowess of pianist Robert Mitchell. There's a touch more of the hip hop beats thrown in via 'Funky Fool' and the album closes out in inimitable Kaidi style with a short message: 'Mind Yourself'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hugely prolific artist, here he adds to an already impressive catalogue, a body of work that falls within the cracks of jazz and dance music, exemplifying modern British black brilliance; uncompromising, innovative, groundbreaking, intricately sophisticated and deeply funky. His fanbase expands on every release and it's no surprise that that fanbase includes a diverse set of peers such as Madlib (\"ahead of his time\"), Gilles Peterson (\"a key part of an entire movement\"), K15 (\"a limitless source of inspiration\") and Kyle Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Word","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP.","offer_id":50402308489547,"sku":"1162715","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2cb533a7-014c-4ef3-b5ae-5fb7783dd512_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726540235"},{"product_id":"its-a-world-before-you","title":"It's A World Before You","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album personifies Kaidi's diverse palette of sounds – bar Eric \u0026amp; Dego's features, every piece of music is played by himself. Largely flowing on a broken beat rhythm section, Kaidi effortlessly incorporates washes of afro, latin and funk throughout. From the harmonics of 'Your Dream Don't Mean A Thing', to the breakneck funk of 'Outta Audah', each and every riddim exudes energy. But this isn't simply a bruk record. The album is laced together with downtempo beats and future jazz interludes throughout, and some sweet synth boogie is never very far away, especially on the weighty vibes of 'It's About Who You Know'. To top it all off, there's two delightful nuggets of hip hop soul - Mancunian label-mates, Children of Zeus, feature on the neo-soul vibes of 'Out Here On My Own', and there's a feature from Amir Townes, better known as Uhmeer - an upcoming MC from Philadelphia, and son of one Jazzy Jeff Townes - who rides a sub-heavy, piano-led slice of boom bap, voicing an assortment of characters to tell the tale of 'Cupid'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Word","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50417518477643,"sku":"1039251","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50417518674251,"sku":"1039250","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Its_a_World_Before_You_c9bc8ffa_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726731939"},{"product_id":"in-search-of-hope","title":"In Search of Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom his earlier work with pioneering London production outfits like Bugz In The Attic, DKD, Silhouette Brown, Blakai, Likwid Biskit, Neon Phusion and Agent K, to his recent releases and collaborations with Dego and the extended 2000black family, Kaidi Tatham is one of the most quietly influential British artists of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2008's 'In Search of Hope' is the second solo album from Tatham and the first under his own name. It pushes the musical boundaries of electronic and dance music in a way that is still rarely heard today. While the album retains its contemporary London influences, it allowed Tatham to stretch out musically in a way he hadn't done on record before. The majority of the album's tracks aren't in the standard 4\/4 time signature that most contemporary dance music follows, and some switch between a handful of different time signatures over the course of a few minutes. In a way, the album could be viewed as Tatham's mission statement and a sign of what was to come from him as an artist: uncompromisingly and unapologetically sophisticated modern black music. His face melting virtuosity never gets in the way of coherent groove, melody, harmony and arrangement. Originally released on Tokyo based label Freedom School and recorded on a modest set up at his flat in south London, 'In Search of Hope' has become a holy grail record for dance music fans and jazz heads alike. 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Dubbed by Radio 1's Benji B last year as \"\u003ci\u003ethe UK's Herbie Hancock\u003c\/i\u003e\", his versatility as a musician is actually more akin to Prince in the sense that he can play most instruments, and play them well. His contributions as a musician, composer \u0026amp; producer have included work with Bugz In The Attic, Amy Winehouse, Slum Village, Mulatu Astatke, Soul II Soul, Moonchild, Leroy Burgess, Amp Fiddler and loads more over the years, additionally to being a key player on Jazzy Jeff's PLAYlist album '\u003ci\u003eChasing Goosebumps\u003c\/i\u003e' along with Masego, Stro Elliot, 14KT, Tall Black Guy, Rich Medina and the like, and various projects alongside Dego (2000 Black)and First Word label-mates Eric Lau, Darkhouse Family \u0026amp; Children of Zeus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eSerious Times\u003c\/i\u003e' is another 4-track set comprised of Kaidi's unmistakable style, encompassing broken beat, jazz, boogie and hip hop. The EP starts off with the hype jazz-funk bruk of '\u003ci\u003eCost of Living\u003c\/i\u003e', maintaining the tempo into '\u003ci\u003eDon't Cry Now\u003c\/i\u003e' which leads with a sweet latin-tinged piano riff. 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Opening selection Sebb Junior feat. Paula's All Of My Life flows dreamily upon that trademark Tatham mix of organic beats, polished horns and immersive keys. As Paula rightly sings, \"the beautiful can happen.\" And keep happening.... Reel People feat. Mica Paris' reworked I Want To Thank You gains elegant funk and boogie bounce, a bubblin' b- line and those upweighted backing vocals adding new urgency and depth, whilst some extended bass-end manoeuvrings on the collective's 2020 hit Save a Lil Love provide a hugely effective counterpoint to Eric Roberson's super-smooth vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tatham switches things up for his re-take of The Realm x Atjazz x Kelli Sae's deep afro- house burner On The Road, adding wonderfully carefree jazz-funk fow 'n' feeling replete with sweet synth solos and guitar licks. The snappy syncopated rhythms propelling Daz- I- Kue feat. Hadiya George's Pedigree and Monkey Brothers feat. Sean Escoffery's stunning Losin' My Head align to the rich broken beat heritage for which most admirers associate him but, true to form, he continues to glide compellingly between mood and moves.... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the loose bass- guitar groove of Eric Ericksson and Reel People feat. Debra Debs' Don't Hold Back On Love and sultry strut and swagger of AAries' Don't Give It Up to Sebb Junior feat. Muhsinah's infectiously jammin' Special - lovingly framed by nimble jazz-piano play - and the liberatingly upbeat dressing applied to Tony Momrelle's seminal Fly, Tatham's sonic upholstery right across Fusion Moves is as skilful as it is impactful. One expert body of work built upon another. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect to hear further Fusion Moves in the coming months. Fresh twists on quality songs and sounds. 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