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Review: Sometimes a record drops and you just know it's going to be hot. This is one of those records, an essential 7" from Bloom and Japanese talent DJ Koco aka Shimokita, who has been spinning 45s since 2011 and can juggle beats like Messi can juggle a ball. He is a favourite with the likes of Gilles Peterson and is likely to win many new fans with this one. 'World Famous (feat 45Trio)' is a gloriously jazzy, soulful sound with funk drum breaks and warm, organic percussive tumbling next to natty chords and a killer bassline. Add in the equally irresistible 'Re Create #01' on the flip and you have a sure-fire future classic, so do not sleep.
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Made In New York (limited 7")
Cat: BLMS 014. Rel: 22 Apr 25
Review: Japanese talent DJ Koco aka Shimokita is a hardcore 45rpm devotee. They are his chosen tools as a beat-juggling DJ who can do logic-defying things with his grooves. He is a regal on Bloom and already dropped serious heat in January with 'World Famous'. This time he is back with a fresh take on 'Made In New York' which is a 1985 classic by renowned Brazilian funk and jazz pianist Tania Maria. He brings his signature hip-hop flair and creativity with his trusted crew, 45trio, and enlists the dynamic saxophonist King TJ (DA-Dee-MiX) to elevate things further.
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Funky Soul Brother (7")
Cat: SPCWWX 0020. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Review: When it comes to new funk, it doesn't get much raunchier or weird than this. Packed with rhythmic rodomontade, DJ Koco Shimokit and Southpaw Chop - both from Japan - bring an adroit right and sinister left hand respectively to the art of vinyl flipping and sampling, staying true to the rule of primary sourcing: "always sample straight from the original wax." Though it's a moot point as to whether sample mileage should be legitimated as a concept in the same sense as food mileage is, we can see and hear the appeal, as this loopy chef-d'œuvre hears its samples chopped and braised to the crispest degree, sating even the most dulled of tastebuds, and letting no indelicacy past the noise gates. Side B offers a special treat for heads too: the demo version of the pair's debut single, 'Funky Soul Brother'.
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DJ KOCO / VARIOUS
Brazil 45 Boxset Vol 5: Curated By DJ Koco (Record Store Day RSD 2024) (limited 5x7" box set in spot-varnished box)
Cat: MRB 7219. Rel: 07 May 24
Review: Renowned for his fervent dedication to 7" singles, DJ Koco inherits the Brazil 45 legacy from Mike D of Beastie Boys. Presenting ten beloved Brazilian gems, Koco's box set opens with Famks' boogie brilliance and classic selections from Waltel Branco. Lee Jackson's euphoric rendition of The Doors' 'Light My Fire' and Paulo Diniz's spirited MPB delight shine brightly. Featuring icons like Arthur Verocai and Ed Lincoln, Koco's curation underscores his profound appreciation for Brazil's rich musical tapestry. Further pushing boundaries, Koco delivers two exclusive edits for the box set. A reimagined version of The Boogaloo Combo's 'Boogaloo Combo' amplifies the funky break with masterful finesse. And with exuberance, Koco revitalizes Zito Righi's 1969 Bossa Nova hit 'Poema Ritmico Do Malandro' with a spirited re-edit.
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