RA.087 JD Twitch (Optimo). I feel like this is a small way of paying my respects. I didn’t know him but I’ve always loved Optimo & it’s sad that he passed so young.
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oof!
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Thanks to the Begin set up on TP - this is really a lovely version…
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A depressingly very relevant one.
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The story behind it is wild as well. Tim basically joined a cult and is singing their manifesto word for word.
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I’ve asked Brazilians a few times about Maia, cos I like a lot of his stuff, and they will often roll their eyes and look away and seem a bit sad/disappointed about his demise and his descent into ill health and all that.
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Blimey
Who else had no idea Massive Attack remixed Games Without Frontiers?
Remember this from the classic Oakenfold mix in 97. Still one his best genre crossing essential mixes
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This Nation’s Saving Grace released 40 years ago today
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X’ai - They Met In Salento by 1986_gallery_
Does anyone have any more info on this?
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this is a nice quick summary of the madness My Enchantment With Tim Maia and My Disenchantment With His Cult - WSUM
33 1/3rd have a good book as well on it.
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This live recording from the Bayetë boys recorded in the Italian riviera at Pinha Festival 2025.
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Such a beautiful album, not played it through in a bit. Fully warming.
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Missed this!
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