[ Tru Thoughts Records / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 9 May 2006
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Diesler's trademark blend of Cuban, funk, Latin and soul is as strong as it was on his debut album, but he's raised the bar to produce an even more enjoyable album. Fans of Quantic, Nightmares On Wax and Bonobo should really dig this." - Notion magazine
"Diesler's trademark blend of Cuban, funk, Latin and soul is as strong as it was on his debut album, but he's raised the bar to produce an even more enjoyable album. Fans of Quantic, Nightmares On Wax and Bonobo should really dig this. Easily my album of the month."
- Notion magazine [4/5]
"Infectiously enjoyable!”
- The Big Chill
Young UK artist Diesler picked up a huge number of fans, including Gilles Peterson and Mr Scruff, with his debut album 'Diggin' It Somethin' Rotten', and now he delivers the irresistible musical brew that is 'Keepie Uppies'.
This album finds him branching out to collaborate with more musicians and vocalists, turning in songs as well as his trademark dancefloor rockers! Packed with a mixture of smooth, laid-back vibes and uptempo beats, from jazz to funk to Latin, 'Keepie Uppies' showcases Diesler's globetrotting sound and magpie-like ear for the best samples, to devastating effect.
Lead single "Charmed" features UK singer Laura Vane, on a churning broken house groove, while follow up radio track "A Little Something" also features Vane on vocals and is included on the recent Tru Thoughts 'Shapes' compilation.
As well as Laura Vane on vocals, 'Keepie Uppies' also features the vocal talents of Joseph Malik [Compost], adding further to the fusion of sounds at work here. This is the new "worldbeat” sound, given a serious 21st century Tru Thoughts workover!
"Another bad boy from the Tru Thoughts stable has shown a hard work ethic really pays off. Deep down and funky jazz with beats and some ace porn sax.”
- Jelly Jazz
"The sound of a new producer really stepping up to his game.”
- Futureboogie.com
"A club jazz monster that'll move feet all over!”
- Straight No Chaser
1. Pathos
2. Charmed - Diesler & Laura Vane
3. 900 Degrees
4. Day Of The Jackal
5. Puppy Fat
6. Real Cold
7. Day Dream - Diesler & Double Yellow
8. Little Something - Diesler & Laura Vane
9. Stylus Rise - Diesler & Joseph Malik
10. La Playas
11. Cannibal Lunch - Diesler & Double Yellow
12. Waltz Till Dawn - Diesler & Double Yellow
13. Safe Code