Akshin Alizadeh - Street Bangerz Volume 8 (Cold Busted)

The Cold Busted label is back again with their defining funky and soulful downtempo beat series Street Bangerz, welcoming in Volume 8 with a body of work by Akshin Alizadeh, the man from Azerbaijan. Taking his cue from his native country, this album sits at a crossroad between East and West incorporating the producer’s strong funk and nu jazz influences as well as his ability to combine funky groves with punchy hip-hop beats. Expect exotic flutes, sidewinding strings, and hypnotic horns accompanied by groovy guitar riffs and slick percussion from hi-hats, snares, claps, and sometimes castanets. Vocal chops and scratching accent select cuts. Like a set of sensational spices, this release is certain to leave a lasting trail of sweet aromatic memories in its wake.

Fort Knox Five - “Some seriously fat downtempo beats.”
DJ Moneyshot (Solid Steel Radio / NinjaTune) - “Ill beats and deadly chops, son.”
J-Boogie - “‘A Lil Bit Of Truth’ and ‘In All Respects’ sounding clean!”
Dogu (Ancient Astronauts / Switchstance) - “Dope stuff here, fellas!”
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “‘A Lil Bit Of Truth’ is amazing.”
The Funk Hunters (ReSoul Records) - “Damn, these are HOT! Akshin always brings it.”
Danny Massure (Spring Strut) - “Fantastic, funky, and soulful.”
Phat Phil Cooper - “Great package. I love the old-meets-new sounds. I’ll bust these out when I get the chance for sure.”
Irregular Disco Workers - “A really great package of groovy funk … phat!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music) - “Damn good. I love all the tunes.”
Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) - “Yep, feeling these, especially ‘A Lil Bit Of Truth.’”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio, Hungary) - “This guy doesn’t just compose music, he breathes the music through himself. Marvelous!”
Mojo Rising (Cold Busted / F.A.M.I.L.Y.) - “Akshin has such a distinctive style, rooted in ethnic melodies all backed by wicked beats. Nice work!”
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show, Germany) - “Nice and easy!”
Clive Craske (RadioReverb) - “What an amazing, diverse set of syncopated tunes, with wonderfully spacious production.”

Available now from Beatport and The Cold Busted Shop.

Akshin Alizadeh - Wash Away (Cold Busted)

Cold Busted welcomes back Akshin Alizadeh, the man from Azerbaijan, for a new single featuring Manchester based singer-songwriter Chesqua. “Walk Away" reflects the producer’s strong funk and nu jazz influences as well as his ability to combine funky grooves with punchy hip-hop beats. The song opens up with orchestral strings, piano flares, and Chesqua’s vocals (whose singing is reminiscent of India from MAW fame) before later introducing rhythmic guitar, an organ, and a rich sax. The drumming is tight with accentuating cuts and fair use of the filter for breakdowns. If the beat is all one’s after, an Instrumental Mix is available. Let’s get lifted … this one’s communal.

Tim Utah (Utah Saints / Beatvandals) - “Great track, and I love the vocal. Really cool tune.”
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “It’s wonderful to hear this head space again.”
Luca Trevisi (LTJ X-Perience) - “Deep soul funk … great tune!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp) - “Super song, dope sound. I’ll play and support it.”
Simon Hodge (BBC 6 Music) - “Great arrangements and what an interesting voice!”
Shantisan (Salted Soul / One Note Samba) - “A great combination of nu-soul and what was once called trip hop.”
Dunks (The Funk Hunters) - “Damn, Akshin brings the heat every time! This is beautifully produced and Chesqua’s vocals are a perfect fit.”
Anji Bee (The Chillcast) - “Classic trip hop sounds with nice vocals and production … punchy.”
Robin Parris (Parris & Vanucci / Dancefloor Outlaws) - “I love the vibes from this … a real head down, beach friendly beat.”
DJ Moni (Friends We Love) - “Soulful track and beautiful vocals. Pays homage to the acid jazz era.”
Jamie Topham (CDPool) - “I really like this. This chilled, jazzy vibe could be one to take worldwide soul / jazz airwaves by surprise.”
Igor Marijuan (Ibiza Sonica FM) - “Great stuff.”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio, Hungary) - “Yeah, a new style is born … this is lounge-funk! Mind blowing.”

Available now from Beatport and The Cold Busted Store.