Name: Break The Wall
Brand: MF Robots

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BBE646ACD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-28

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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195081148496

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

BBE646ALP

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MF Robots

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Funk / Soul

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BBE is a UK based record label, short for Barely Breaking Even. Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly, the label releases both original works and compilations. Known for their compilation series such as "The Beat Generation" and "Kings of...," BBE features a wide range of collections in genres like jazz, soul, hip-hop, r'n'b, house, drum'n'bass, and more. With a diverse roster of artists including *J Dilla*, *Pete Rock*, *Roy Ayers*, *Marley Marl*, and many others, BBE continues to be a prominent force in the music industry.
The label's association with German label G-Stone Recordings has further expanded its reach. Since its inception, BBE has released numerous acclaimed albums and compilations that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
With an extensive catalog spanning over two decades, BBE remains dedicated to showcasing exceptional talent from various genres while consistently delivering high-quality music to its loyal fanbase worldwide.

MF Robots is a British funk/soul duo formed by former drummer, songwriter, producer, and founder of the Brand New Heavies - *Jan Kincaid*, and vocalist and multi-instrumentalist *Dawn Joseph*. Their musical journey began when Joseph joined the Heavies in 2013 as a singer. The instant connection between Kincaid and Joseph led to them writing songs together within their first week of collaboration. Their creative synergy resulted in an abundance of songs that couldn't all be released by the Heavies.

Determined to continue their musical partnership, MF Robots was born. With Joseph's soulful vocals paying homage to the golden age of soul but with a contemporary twist, and Kincaid's infectious rhythms, they crafted their own unique sound. They released their debut album "Music for Robots" in 2018, followed by "Happy Song" in 2022. The latter includes the remix single "Make The Call / The Love It Takes," featuring remixes by Two Soul Fusion (Louie Vega from Masters At Work fame and Josh Milan from Blaze fame) and Atjazz.

If you enjoy artists such as Cornell C.C. Carter, Brian Power, or Reel People, then MF Robots will definitely resonate with your musical taste. With influences from classic funk and soul combined with modern sensibilities, MF Robots brings a fresh perspective to the genre.

Effortlessly dismantling the barriers between R&amp;B, soul, funk, disco and jazz sounds, MF Robots present long player Break The Wall. Astonishing musicianship, pristine production and top-tier songwriting, Break The Wall immediately calls to mind those iconic American rhythm sections of the 70s and 80s. The music is energising, uplifting and the potent result of a highly accomplished musical partnership maturing, growing and hitting their stride together in lock-step. Jan Kincaid and Dawn Joseph met as members of one of the UK’s most successful Acid Jazz bands, which influenced Mark Ronson, D’Angelo, Jamiroquai, Erykah Badu and The Roots to name a few.

Founding the Brand New Heavies was an important chapter for Jan, but once he and vocalist and songwriting partner Dawn began working together, the chemistry was instant and irresistible. It was time to turn the page, and soon MF Robots was born. Inviting band members Alex Montaque (keys), Naz Adamson (bass), Mark Beaney (guitar), Jack Birchwood (trumpet), Ben Treacher (sax) to improvise and contribute their own ideas over song-sketches laid out by Jan and Dawn gives ‘Break The Wall’ a special sense of off-the-cuff brilliance. Even on the polished final product you can detect a collaborative, fluid and unhurried approach to production that’s all-too rare these days. There’s guest performances from bassist Gail Ann Dorsey (‘The Love It Takes’, ‘Make Me Happy’) and guitarist Cory Wong ('Shine', 'Make Me Happy'), the former a top-flight session player who’s collaborated with Lenny Kravitz and David Bowie among others, the latter a member of the incredible Vulfpeck collective and an accomplished solo artist in his own right. 

Break The Wall

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