Name: An Insight To All Minds
Brand: Kaidi Tatham

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FW228

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Limited edition

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2021-04-09

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Kaidi Tatham

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Funk / Soul

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British multi-instrumentalist, producer/remixer, DJ, and artist. Kaidi Tatham is a true innovator and virtuoso in sound production, known for his keyboards prowess. He was one of the original creators of the West London broken beat sound. Born and raised in Redditch, UK, Tatham moved to London in 1993 to study Performing Arts. There he connected with fellow keyboard player Kester Lydon and entered a new world of musical minds and ideas.

Tatham's journey led him to collaborate with various artists and groups such as The Herbaliser, Bugz In The Attic, Neon Phusion, Dego (of 4Hero), and many more. His musical influence extends beyond his immediate realm; his solo album "[m=199306]" pushed the boundaries of electronic dance music with its unique time signatures. It became a highly sought-after record among dance music fans and jazz enthusiasts.

Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has blessed numerous projects over the years including collaborations with Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, Amy Winehouse, Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Soul II Soul, Leroy Burgess,and many others. His work has been released on labels like Eglo Records, First Word Records,and Sound Signature. His contributions have influenced countless musicians/producers around the world.

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For those that don't know, Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist. Once dubbed "the UK's Herbie Hancock" by Benji B, he's a virtuoso on the keys and a true innovator in sound production as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat sound. Over the years his musical prowess has blessed numerous projects, initially with the likes of Bugz In The Attic and The Herbaliser, and more recently with DJ Jazzy Jeff (through the PLAYlist projects), Andrew Ashong (on the acclaimed 'Sankofa Season' EP last year) and with longtime accomplice, Dego. This in addition to session work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates such as Eric Lau, Children of Zeus and Darkhouse Family. 

Kaidi is also a revered DJ known for rocking parties globally, whilst his solo catalogue spans tons of EPs and releases for labels such as 2000 Black, Eglo and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature. On An Insight To All Minds, Kaidi says it's "not about a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going. Nothing in this world can torment you as much as your own thoughts… We are all going through it. We can all feel what the next person is feeling, believe it or not. It's learning how to tap into it". The album is comprised of an assortment of Kaidi's unique flavours - uptempo jazz-funk bruk, laced with rhodes, flutes, live bass and delicious percussion. Using that blueprint he moves effortlessly through latin and samba, half-step, deep afro house and a sprinkle of curveballs, all presented in Kaidi's inimitable way.

An Insight To All Minds

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