This week’s Listenin’ Booth includes music from Philadelphia’s own legendary Jazzy Jeff, the Magnificent just in time for the holiday season. Plus four other essential tunes you should be listening to right now.
Christmas Rappin’ 2022 – Jazzy Jeff
Philadelphia’s premier DJ, Producer, and Artist, DJ Jazzy Jeff has just released a 4 song EP that features a brilliant rendition of a pre-80s, vintage rap anthem by Kurtis Blow., Christmas Rappin’ 2022.
Corey Bernhard entered the music industry writing and producing for Bilal, Vivian Green, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Aaron Camper, and Kindred the Family Soul. In 2014, he and drummer, Steve McKie, founded the critically acclaimed Philly band, Killiam Shakespeare. Old York is taken from his brand new full length project Fools Pirouette.
Powerful soul vocals combined with mellow grooves and an earnest knack for authentic political and personal storytelling, Hard is the latest single from emerging new Australian singer and songwriter, Rat Child.
Ancestors – West Philadelphia Orchestra
West Philadelphia Orchestra (WPO) is a Philly-based brass band whose music draws inspiration from Balkan brass bands and transcendent jazz. Their 2021 Ancestors is a passionate, introspective “call to action” toward the dangers of climate change.
Drugz Trouble Noiz Fuz – Thenticy
Thenticy is a UK based experimental beatmaker and visual artist. Drug Trouble Noiz Fuz is a heavy beat-laden dubstep style experience pulled from his new 3 track release entitled Grapez.