The Top 5 Records Podcast

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 12 with Chris Goss (Hospital Records).   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Chris is the co-founder of the London based Drum & Bass label Hospital and therefore (along with his team) the power behind the Hospitality clubs and festivals.  Like me he has a background in London record shops and clubland and his selection of tracks reflects that with a great range of Hip-Hop, Jazz, House, Disco and of course Drum & Bass. We discuss not only the music itself but the industry that makes it happen in this the last episode of this series.  Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49TJW4i6PeMGKSAK73wGzW?si=4_KnjB_kS2uM8u2tWeE50w   A few of the tracks are not available on Spotify so check below not only for the links to buy the records on Discogs but also to check some out on YouTube  Sam 'American Cars' (Progression Music) 1991  https://www.discogs.com/Sam-American-Cars-Life/release/1850727 https://youtu.be/PuO_kS5jGyw   Chanson 'Don't Hold Back' (Ariola) 1978 https://www.discogs.com/artist/205885-Chanson   Pepe Bradock 'Deep Burnt' (Kif) 1999 https://www.discogs.com/Pépé-Bradock-The-Grand-Brûlés-Choir-Burning/master/117650 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz2WDgVPn-0   Ty feat Roots Manuva 'So You Want Morre? refix' (Big Dada) 2004 https://www.discogs.com/Ty-Upwards-New-Edition/release/362943   Instra:mental 'Pacific Heights' (Drkstrl) 2007  https://www.discogs.com/Jonny-L-Instramental-Output-1-2-Pacific-Heights/master/5118  

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 11 with Andy Copper. You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Andy Copper is a MC, musician and producer who is best known to most as one third of the Hip-Hop group Ugly Duckling.  This California native was kind enough to give me an hour of his time from the other side of the pond in early October 2020 and our discussion ranged everything from The Muppets, film and of course music in what turned out to be a really enjoyable chat with someone I had never met. Check out Andy's new album here - https://uniquerecords1988.bandcamp.com/album/l-i-s-t-e-n Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lCpQFILdhA6YcEYHLcexz?si=cCdWmZ79RO-LE7Zv8R5M_A     And to buy yourself the records we spoke about head to these discogs links below…   Diamond D  'Stunts, Blunts and Hip-Hop' (1992)  Murcury Records https://www.discogs.com/Diamond-And-The-Psychotic-Neurotics-Stunts-Blunts-Hip-Hop/master/66545   James Brown-'Revolution Of The Mind' (1971) Polydor  https://www.discogs.com/James-Brown-Revolution-Of-The-Mind-Recorded-Live-At-The-Apollo-Vol-III/master/98805   Beck-‘Odelay' (1996) DGC https://www.discogs.com/Beck-Odelay/master/44998   Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66-'Herb Albert Presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66' (1966) A&M  https://www.discogs.com/Herb-Alpert-Presents-Sergio-Mendes-Brasil-66-Herb-Alpert-Presents-Sergio-Mendes-Brasil-66/master/92984   Tears For Fears 'Songs From The Big Chair' (1985)  Phonogram / Mercury  https://www.discogs.com/Tears-For-Fears-Songs-From-The-Big-Chair/master/43063

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 10 with the man the myth the legend Charlie Dark.   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Danny Rankin while a DJ in his own right may be best known to many of you as Decoy from the brilliant BBC show ‘People Just Do Nothing'.   Kind enough to respond to a message through social media as we had never previously met he made time to choose a great Top 5 Records and to record this episode. A selection of UK and US Hip-Hop and dancehall gives you a good idea of what drives him on.   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GV2jLL588favOJITo0HBw?si=nVIctz0_RwSCMdvyVfI5Nw    And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.   Super cat - don dada (1992) Wild Apache https://www.discogs.com/Super-Cat-Don-Dada/master/153091   Klashnekoff - sagas of vol.2 (2004) Kemet Entertainment https://www.discogs.com/K-Lashnek-off-The-Sagas-Of-Klashnekoff/release/249672   Dizzie Rascal - Boy in da Corner - (2003) XL Recordings  https://www.discogs.com/Dizzee-Rascal-Boy-In-Da-Corner/master/37683   Vybz Kartel,- Pon Di Gaza 2.0 (2009) Tad's Record https://www.discogs.com/Vybz-Kartel-Pon-Di-Gaza-20/master/695646   Nas - Stillmatic (2001) Columbia https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=stillmatic&type=all  

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 9 with journalist and DJ Lily Mercer. You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Lily grew up in North London and under the influence of her older brother & MTV got into Hip-Hop and has since emerged herself in the urban music scene. As a DJ she has a show on Rinse FM and as a journalist has written for countless publications as well as her own Viper Magazine.    Her selection was influenced by experiences in her life including the loss of her mother to whom she was clearly very close and has a real soulful thread running through it.  The Teddy Pendergrass documentary is called 'Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me By Now' and is available through Amazon and on BBC I-player in the UK.   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here      And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.   Cam'ron - Come Home With Me (2002) Roc-a-Fella Records https://www.discogs.com/Camron-Come-Home-With-Me/master/104751   Marlon Asher - Ganja Farmer (2005)  Caribbean Underground Productions  https://www.discogs.com/Marlon-Asher-Ganja-Farmer/master/493780   Jay Z - Wishing On A Star (1997) from 'In My Lifetime vol.1" - Roc-a-Fella Records https://www.discogs.com/Jaÿ-Z-Featuring-Gwen-Dickey-Wishing-On-A-Star/master/46872   Harold Melvin and the Bluetones - I Miss You from album 'I Miss You" (1972) Philadelphia International Records https://www.discogs.com/Harold-Melvin-The-Blue-Notes-I-Miss-You/master/4723   Wu-Tang Clan - The W  2000 loud records https://www.discogs.com/Wu-Tang-Clan-The-W/master/36772  

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 8 with the man the myth the legend Charlie Dark.   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Charlie Dark is a good friend of mine and a one time business partner when we founded FUN DMC together.    Charlie has led an extremely interesting professional life and we delve into some of that here. Having started as a DJ he was singed to the Mo Wax label as part of group Attica Blues before going on to sign a major label deal with Sony that did not work out at planned. Disillusioned with the music biz he threw himself into self care and off the back started Run Dem Crew a running community which now meets weekly and has tons of members ranging from casual runners to those who run marathons around the globe.    It is this ability of bringing people together than I think is Charlie's real strength. He is a vocal supporter of those around him always pushing them to achieve through all manor of initiatives including his latest project Run Dem Radio which will be taking to the airwaves in the upcoming weeks.   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rp8LGqeKDYKWMW6s8RyW0?si=Fx90t1kSQyWGt0Yxk4JmNA     And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.   Run Dmc - Sucker MC's (1983) Profile Records https://www.discogs.com/Run-DMC-Its-Like-That/master/63297   Nas Illmatic - 1994 Columbia https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=illmatic&type=release   Anthony Red Rose - Tempo (1985) Firehouse  https://www.discogs.com/Anthony-Red-Rose-Tempo/master/134730   Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions 1975 on RCA / Flying Dutchman https://www.discogs.com/Lonnie-Liston-Smith-The-Cosmic-Echoes-Expansions/master/90939   Attica Blues - Blueprint 1995 Mo Wax https://www.discogs.com/Attica-Blues-Attica-Blues/master/69413    

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 7 with Homeboy Sandman   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Homeboy Sandman is a phenomenal New York MC. I had the pleasure of meeting him and working with him when I put on his first ever UK show and we have remained in touch since.   At the end of 2008, Homeboy Sandman was named "Best Hip Hop Act in NYC 2008" by New York Press and in 2011 he singed to one of my favourite record labels stones throw - the home to the likes of Madlib, Damn Funk, J Dilla and so many more. He is now releasing music through the Mello Music Group and has a new album out now produced by Quele Chris called ‘Dont Feed The Monster'   This interview took place in September 2020 with Homeboy Sandman in his apartment in Brooklyn New York and me calling from home in London. There were a couple of issues with our connection and there was a little work being done on his apartment at the time so please excuse any unavoidable background noise. It was in fact recorded a few days later than planned because when I originally FaceTimed I was greeted by my guest topless on a beach but that is another story…..     Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7CbTcFcjcyZUb01bj95AWv?si=5tYrgDF7SYeicgiFc_aAmw   And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here.                                 1. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - "Jeff Waz On The Beat Box (Extended Remix) from And In this Corner (Jive 1989) https://www.discogs.com/DJ-Jazzy-Jeff-And-The-Fresh-Prince-I-Think-I-Can-Beat-Mike-Tyson/release/1407538   2. Lupe Fiasco - "Dinosaurs"  from The House EP (2020 1st and 15th Too) Digital Only - https://orcd.co/house   3. Nice & Smooth - "Early to Rise” 1989 - from Nice & Smooth (1989 Fresh /  Sleeping Bag) https://www.discogs.com/Nice-Smooth-Nice-Smooth/master/150248   4. Psychic Lines - Dance, Cartoon Skeleton  (2019 Self Released) https://psychiclines.bandcamp.com/album/dance-cartoon-skeleton   5. Ruben Bladés and Willie Colón - "Tiburón" from Canciones Del Solar De Los Aburridos (1981 Fania)  https://www.discogs.com/Willie-Colón-Ruben-Blades-Canciones-Del-Solar-De-Los-Aburridos/master/393978  

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 6 with Edson Sabajo the man behind fashion brand Patta   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Edson grew up in Amsterdam and through his love of music, specifically Hip-Hop worked in the Amsterdam branch of famed New York Hip-Hop shop (and label and distributer) Phat Beats. It was there that he linked with Guillaume Schmidt with whom he launched Patta as a sneaker and streetwear boutique in 2004. In the years since the brand has gone on to become of the freshest and most forward thinking brands in streetwear fashion. Edson discusses the impact of music on his style and on the brand, his life as a DJ and travelling the world buying sneakers and records. His infectious energy is clear to hear as he enthuses about his 4 hobbies; music, football, fashion and women.    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3F8VdA8o5Hyfe81e7gIkXF?si=_E5EXN5-QTGqY_iFtV4-Dg   Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums:   DJ Red Alert - We Can Do This (1988) Next Plateau https://www.discogs.com/DJ-Red-Alert-We-Can-Do-This/master/339945   Ultramagnetic MCs - Critical Beatdown (1988) Next Plateau  https://www.discogs.com/Ultramagnetic-MCs-Critical-Beatdown/master/58269   Culture Shock International - Compilation (1988) Culture Shock International https://www.discogs.com/Various-Culture-Shock-International/master/386523   MC Shan - Down By Law (1987) Cold Chillin  https://www.discogs.com/MC-Shan-Down-By-Law/master/76842   Nas - Illmatic - 1994 Columbia https://www.discogs.com/Nas-Illmatic/master/20148     Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on all socials @Top5RecordsPodcast Instagram / Facebook/ Twitter   A huge thanks to DJ Mo Fingaz for the theme tune! Enjoy!  

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 5 with Gilles Peterson   You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts herefrom Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   For most Gilles will probably need little introduction. A champion of the UK's broadcasting and club scene for years. Having cut his teeth on pirate radio he joined Kiss FM and then later the BBC where he always pushed both new and classic dance and jazz infused music. Now with his own Worldwide FM, Worldwide Awards and Worldwide Festival he is as active as ever.   With a distinctly UK flavour to his selection Gilles shows the breadth of his musical passions ranging from Reggae to Hip-Hop, Brit Funk and beyond.    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Fi5IAWEHfBZBKb8cwAmcm?si=3KbNslRvStef3vQ4Ud7o8g   And if you wanted to buy and the of the records discussed you can head to these links here. Nora Dean - Angie La La (Treasure Isle) https://www.discogs.com/U-Roy-Nora-Dean-Tom-Drunk-Angie-La-La/master/1541266   A Tribe Called Quest - Push It Along from ‘People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm' (Jive 1990) https://www.discogs.com/A-Tribe-Called-Quest-Peoples-Instinctive-Travels-And-The-Paths-Of-Rhythm/master/45907   Level 42 - Sandstorm from 'The Early Tapes) (1982 - Polydor) https://www.discogs.com/Level-42-The-Early-Tapes-JulyAugust-1980/master/85236   Average White Band - Walk On By (1979  - RCA)  https://www.discogs.com/Average-White-Band-Walk-On-By-Feel-No-Fret/master/207171   James Blake - CMYK (2010 - R&S Records) https://www.discogs.com/James-Blake-CMYK-EP/master/254982    

Welcome to The Top 5 Records Podcast Episode 4 with MC, Producer, Graffiti / Street artist Kid Acne.    You can stream the podcast below or subscribe through Apple Podcasts here from Spotify here or search for The Top 5 Records Podcast through your preferred podcast provider.   Born and bread in the North of England Kid Acne was bitten by the Hip-Hop bug at an early age and has been active in the underground scene ever since. An incredible accomplished artist who has worked and exhibited throughout the world he is also a unique and powerful MC and producer who's drive has seen him build a strong following over the years. You can check out his website here - https://www.kidacne.com and his instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/kidacne/   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JcnwHnBYNMa0GdCpDo9tB?si=T_AqMXvwROqmdFjD5TIRvQ   Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums: RAGGA TWINS - REGGAE OWES ME MONEY (1991 - Shut Up & Dance)  https://www.discogs.com/The-Ragga-Twins-Reggae-Owes-Me-Money/master/17857   NEW KINGDOM - PARADISE DON'T COME CHEAP (1996 - Gee Sweet Records) https://www.discogs.com/New-Kingdom-Paradise-Dont-Come-Cheap/master/357693   BEASTIE BOYS - ILL COMMUNICATION (1994 - Grand Royal Records) https://www.discogs.com/Beastie-Boys-Ill-Communication/master/20173   WU TANG CLAN - 36 CHAMBERS (1993 - Loud Records) https://www.discogs.com/Wu-Tang-Clan-Enter-The-Wu-Tang-36-Chambers/master/25303     NEW FLESH - UNDERSTANDING (2002 - Big Dada)  https://www.discogs.com/New-Flesh-Understanding/master/25064   Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram @TheTop5RecordsPodcast and Facebook Thank to Mo Fingaz for the theme music follow him @DJMoFingaz    

Episode 3: Joe Conzo Joe Conzo has been described as the man who took Hip-Hop's baby pictures but his story is much richer than that. A Bronx New York native that came of age in the 1970's he was the man capturing the birth of the Hip-Hop scene as depicted in the book ‘Born In The Bronx'. If you have seen pictures of early Hip-Hop then you have seen photos by Joe.   After a couple of tough years where he had troubles with addiction and became homeless he turned his life around training as a nurse and then becoming a medic with the New York Fire Department and even being one of the many on the ground during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre.   You can check out Joe's website here - http://joeconzo.com/wp/ and his instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/joeconzo/   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5k1XAHN503kcWhypikXprh?si=Gk-Ngj3gQ4uF-ovAonWNsg   Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums: Marvin Gaye ‘What's Going On'  - https://www.discogs.com/Marvin-Gaye-Whats-Going-On/master/66631 Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson ‘Winter In America' - https://www.discogs.com/Gil-Scott-Heron-Brian-Jackson-Winter-In-America/master/7849 Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - https://www.discogs.com/Dr-Buzzards-Original-Savannah-Band-Dr-Buzzards-Original-Savannah-Band/master/87523 Santana ‘Abraxas' - https://www.discogs.com/Santana-Abraxas/master/31598 The Ghetto Brothers ‘Power-Fuerza' - https://www.discogs.com/Ghetto-Brothers-Power-Fuerza/master/500374   Rubble Kings Documentary about The Ghetto Brothers - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1730714/   Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram @TheTop5RecordsPodcast and Facebook  Thank to Mo Fingaz for the theme music follow him @DJMoFingaz  

Episode 2: Mike Figgis  I am joined by the incredible academy award nominated director Mike Figgis who is best known for feature film' Leaving Las Vegas' for which Nicolas Cage won the Oscar for best actor while Mike was nominated for both best director and adapted screenplay. He has directed a host of other films and TV shows including an episode of The Sopranos.  Outside of film he is a passionate music lover with a deep affection for Jazz and has written much of the music for his own films. His selection is broad and exciting take in specific recordings of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong as well as a classic album by Joni Mitchell.    Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5XufW3srQmu9UUYTNVeYRY?si=ILevUpjNRTKDVv7lAfWgrw   YouTube links for selections not on Spotify are… Bridge Over The Congo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H795dyG1JbQ Billie Holiday ‘Fine & Mellow' The Sound of Jazz on CBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQiqTZfakQ Louis Armstrong “Back O'Town Blues' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP9T_76URhk       Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums: Bridge Over The Congo - https://www.discogs.com/Various-Bridge-Over-The-Congo/master/1028313 Miles Davis ‘Someday My Prince Will Come' - https://www.discogs.com/Miles-Davis-Sextet-Someday-My-Prince-Will-Come/master/122262 The Sound of Jazz - https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Sound-Of-Jazz/release/10054191 Joni Mitchell ‘Blue' - https://www.discogs.com/Joni-Mitchell-Blue/master/47744   Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on all socials @TheTop5RecordsPodcast   

Episode 1: Jazzie B (OBE) of Soul II Soul For this the first of The Top 5 Records Podcast I am joined by a true legend of the UK dance and soul scene and a gentleman I am lucky enough to call a friend Jazzie B the man behind the legendary sound system and then group Soul II Soul. As a DJ, producer and engineer he has worked with many of the biggest names in music and toured the world. He tells great stories about James Brown and gives a real insight into the what has kept him relevant all these years.   Check out the Spotify playlist for his selection here  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77fCR75OnaWkSGjBuQEt4Q?si=7RUjnLMtTbeu2cCYQWfXsw   The YouTube link for The Jones Girls track he chose that is no on Spotify is here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOYH-pamh_g   Please like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on all socials @TheTop5RecordsPodcast    Discogs Links To Purchase these Songs / Albums: The Jones Girls ‘Will You Be There' - https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=353289&ev=mb James Brown ‘The Payback' - https://www.discogs.com/James-Brown-The-Payback/master/33990 Curtis Mayfield ‘Curtis” - https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=30117&ev=mb Earth Wind & Fire ‘All N All' - https://www.discogs.com/Earth-Wind-Fire-All-N-All/master/97752 Chaka Khan ‘Funk This' - https://www.discogs.com/Chaka-Khan-Funk-This/master/118918

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