8 Tracks: From Underneath The Orange Tree

Music

How does one define the perfect edit? Some might argue that less is more, whilst others seek to reimagine and reconstruct beyond comprehension.

Orange Tree Edits is a new label to emerge from Dublin. Their first release comes in the form of a two track release which sees Jimmy Rouge blur the lines between house and afrobeats. He rebuilds two sought after afro-disco tracks and repurposes them with weight for the modern day dancefloor. Layered chants, energetic percussion and stabs run throughout the course of the EP which acts as a statement of intent from the newly founded imprint. The release is expected to land on the 17th of February this month. We spoke to the man behind the label as he cites eight tracks from beneath the Orange Tree…

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Rare Silk - Storm

This version of Stanley Turrentine’s ‘Storm’ (1971) is incredibly laid back with soothing three piece vocal harmonies, tribal percussion and a classy alto sax lead from Jack Waltrip. This sounds like a walk in the jungle.

Rare Silk - Storm

This version of Stanley Turrentine’s ‘Storm’ (1971) is incredibly laid back with soothing three piece vocal harmonies, tribal percussion and a classy alto sax lead from Jack Waltrip. This sounds like a walk in the jungle.
Ruriko Ohgami - Fuwari Fuwafuwa

Some infectious Japanese soul/funk originally on the album ‘Typhoon Lady’. It got a repress by Rush Hour in 2016 on 7’’. Oriental soul, pushing all the right buttons.
Sandra Sa - Negra Flor

Soulful funk all the way from São Paulo, brimming with groove and a powerful vocal. Her band sounds incredibly tight on this cut. Highly sought after and for good reason.
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band - Gyae Su

Originally recorded with Ebo Taylor in 1982, this Ghanian Highlife classic was re arranged and re recorded in 2015. It features Fela Kuti’s drummer and band leader Tony Allen amongst others. I love everything about this track.
Mariah - Shinzo No Tobira

I think what makes this track so unique is the juxtaposition of Armienian lyrics with Japanese percussion and synth pop lines. The result is an other worldly vibe that makes you wish the song would never end. It got a much needed recent reissue on Palto Flats.
Eintopf - All 2 Me

This edit by Eintopf is the definition of an ear worm. Such a hook in the vocals. Soul for days.
Dele Sosimi - You No Fit Touch Am (Medlar Remix)

Medlar does a classy job here giving a disco lick to the original by Dele Sosimi who was musical director of Fela Kuti’s Africa 80 and Femi Kuti’s Positive Force.
Alma Negra - Mão Negra

This track is a hypnotic drum/percussion workout with a tribal chant from the Basel trio Alma Negra. This record hasn’t left my bag since I picked it up.