Ayah & Slakah The Beatchild - Keep Up

Described as 'dancefloor soul', 'Keep Up' is the new track from long-term collaborators Ayah & Slakah The Beatchild. As they quite rightly explain: "When we can, we love giving music away for free simply for the pure love and desire to spread real music, uninfluenced by a label, industry or pop culture, but if you like this one, please purchase it, thank you. xo – us". Slakah is a genius.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Maybe We Can Just (Feat. STS)

Having heard a few cuts from this tape, it's safe to say that I was very excited to hear the project in its entirety - I'm glad to report that it didn't disappoint, at all. Having sent Jeff a stab in the dark Myspace message a few years ago, Ayah has become one of the most refreshing voices I've heard for a long time and this is one of the most amazing soul projects for years. Here is my favourite track, and you can download the mixtape for free, HERE. (Barry White can sleep in peace knowing that his music is being put to such good use by the likes of Jeff and Zo!)