Mister T. - Soul Shower (Cold Busted)

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Greece’s funk maestro is back with an incredible new album, Soul Shower. Dimitris Tentinis is Mister T., a mainstay of the Cold Busted label having released seven previous albums through the respected imprint. His varied discography touches on hip hop, soul, dub, and electronic music – but funk is the consistent thread tying together all of Mister T.’s productions. His cuts have become staples in the DJ sets and playlists of underground tastemakers, and there’s also recognition from the mainstream — Mister T.’s music has appeared in brand campaigns from the likes of Capital One, Walmart, Nike, and Hennessy. The funk maestro is on the rise, and Soul Shower is his latest milestone.

Soul Shower opens gently with “Nostalgia for Bent,” featuring a lithe boom-bap beat, tinkling piano, pulsing bass, and a magical female vocal. Things get more layered on “Chain Reaction” as the beats are bolder, the music denser, and the vocal snippets strategically deployed. Other highlights include the heavy horn section funk of the title track; “Groove Analyser” and its retro junkyard vibes; and the aftrobeat/hip-hop mind-meld of “Felabration.” Once the album ends with the dub benediction of “Life In Lockdown,” the listener will have experienced a whole world of inventive grooves. Join Mister T. for a Soul Shower — a shower of dope vibes for the soul.

Kid Loco (Flor) – “Great tracks. I love the whole mood.”
Soul of Man (Finger Lickin’ Records) – “Solid, high production grooves. Will play on my show.”
Laurent N. (House Nation Radio) – “Always top releases on Coldbusted, and super stuff from Mister T.”
Vangelis Vlavianos (Radio Producer) – “Mister T is the man! Love this release.”
DJ Junior (Eavesdrop Radio) – “Oh snap! This bangs.”
Lakatos Sandor Suefo (Radio Tilos) – “Wow! Nice job! I like all the tunes in different ways. Nostalgia For Bent and Life In Lockdown are perfect for my radio show. The other tunes will work well on parties.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Always a pleasure when some Mister T pops into the inbox, and this does not disappoint remains classy as ever. Nice to hear the lockdown reggae influences coming in....nice.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Mister T. - Black Drop (Cold Busted)

Based out of the funky scene brewing in Athens, Greece, Mister T leads the way with another spell-binding album release on the Cold Busted imprint. With accolades from the likes of Greg Wilson, Mark Farina (Mushroom Jazz), and Jose Padilla (Café del Mar), Mister T has become a respected name in the global beat-making scene. The new album — Black Drop — further cements Mister T’s elevated position. Its 12 tracks display an ambitious assembly of creative rhythm construction, crafty sample splicing, and deliciously heavy vibes.

The title track sets the tone, intro’ing with a fat (phat!) beat before a time traveling blues vocal enters the scene. Dusty strings, stabs of filtered guitar, and a pulsing low end lend a feel that’s both wistful and dance-worthy. Album opener “Easy Tiger” also shows Mister T’s imagination, meshing a steady breakbeat with an Asian melody line, hits of dramatic strings, and a somewhat spooky, effected vocal chorus. The result is mesmerizing. Mister T gracefully jumps genres but keeps everything tied to his sound — from the straight-ahead funk of “The Magician,” to the bombast of “Rock Stars,” to the dancehall touches of “Soundboy Burial,” and to the promised big band of “Big Band.” Never a dull moment … Mister T and Black Drop are delightfully all over the place, and always on point.

Eric Tchaikovsky (Night Light Sound System Radio Show) – “Be careful, this might catch you in a music trap from the very first beat! Dangerous but beautiful.”
Joan Ribas (Ibiza Soulstice Music) – “Love it, a bomb!”
Angelos Timewarp Stoumpos (Timewarp) – “Great grooves again from our fellow friend Mister T.”
Danny Ward (Moodymanc) – “Some nice, crisp beats here.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “The Magician is a great party groover. Cool tracks in this package.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) – “Classy rhymes and beats. Cold Busted always delivers the goods, especially Mister T.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “Mister T. continues to cultivate his unique sound behemoth. His solid approach between the art of beat making, funk and breaks is losing no momentum, and reaching new milestones. '’Black Drop’’ demonstrates his musical arrangement abilities as he spans different influences.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z 96.8, Nuremberg) – “Another top release from Mister T. 10/10”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Perfect LP, love it. Black Drop and Easy Tiger are my favorites, but that’s a photo finish with everything else here.”
MadameFLY (mmRadio) – “There's a masterclass in the Wicked Funky Bottom blues at the center of Black Drop: Rhythm N Blues, Black Drop, Rock Stars are all top-line favorites, and there's no slouching among the rest of the tunes either. Impressive work from Mr. T!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Juno Download, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Mister T. - The Return Of The Classic (Cold Busted)

The Return Of The Classic is the return of Greek beat-master Mister T. to the Cold Busted label, and he certainly explores a classic sound. Based in Athens, Greece, Mister T. has long been transmitting the jazzier side of downtempo hip hop, with top notch jams that are soulful, swinging, and undeniably funky. This album is the latest in a string of Mister T. collections on Cold Busted … as prolific as Mister T. is, his quality never falters and the tunes don’t disappoint. The Return Of The Classic contains a multitude of magical dance floor moments, including the bluesy skank of “Break My Back”, the breakdance funk of “Put The Needle On”, the high energy horn section groove of “Elephant”, and the title track’s shuffling big beat and stew of crafty samples. The Return Of The Classic has beats and funk for days, with Mister T. delivering a beloved old school sound to today’s jazzbos. Hold on tight!

Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “Soulful and funky with a deep down retro feel.”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music Radio Show) – “Really good funky EP by Mister T. Dig it!”
Morphosis (The Hong Kong Ping Pong Club) – “Fan..frikkin…tastic!”
Jon Paul Green (The Blend radio show) – “Solid Hip Hop beats with a twist of Funk and Soul. What’s not to love?”
Danny Massure (Spring Strut) – “Funky and soulful. Boomin’ and bappin’.”
Rory Hoy (Howlin’ Records) – “Awesome - I pity the fool who dosen't like this release!”
Azaxx (Tru Thoughts) – “Very good groovy and funky vibes. Perfect for next summer on the Greek island.”
Snooba (Radio Panik) – “Great funky tracks and infectious breaks!”
Ben Mono (Undertones Gang) – “Lovely stuff. Will definitely play on my radio show.”
Simon G (Deep South Audio) – “Mister T always on fire. Succulent beats that make your feet think.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, iTunes, And Spotify.

mister T. - Big Day (Cold Busted)

As Greece's vibrant scene for funky hip hop and jazzy breakbeats continues to flourish, the Cold Busted label is there on the lookout. This time they've snatched up another high-quality release from the enigmatic Athens-based DJ and producer named mister T. The album Big Day features twelve rhythm-ready tracks, all full of bounce and swing, and many featuring talented vocalists to further spice up the mix. The album opens with "A True Story", transporting a head-nodding boom-bap vibe into a smokey speakeasy jazz club from a foregone era. The diversity of mister T.'s set is shown in Big Day's many other highlights, including the speedy breakbeat -- with scratches and horns! -- of "Yo", the cheeky nu-disco funk of "This Is Not A House Track", and the slinky strut, whispered vocals, and gritty organ riffs of "Move Like Us". The vocal tracks also excel … "Everybody Is Going To Be There", featuring Lucy Lune Gillespie, and other album cuts with Katie Rose Summerfield and JoGoldie, create a classic funk feel while remaining in the contemporary 'beats n' breaks' zone for modern floors. It's prime time for mister T. … Big Day feels like a huge discovery.

Ursula 1000 - "Hot!"
Kid Loco - "This is what I call party music. Super top class."
Fort Knox Five - "Yet another solid release from mister T … not a dud in the bunch! We'll probably play them all."
Mark Farina - "Good stuff!"
Rich Medina - "This is cool."
All Good Funk Alliance - "Nice jazzy nu-funk jams here … loving 'A True Story' and 'Yo' the most."
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - "Nice to hear breaks like this again."
Tim "Love" Lee (Tummy Touch) - "I love it."
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music) - "mister T is unstoppable. Another great EP from this dope artist."
Stereo 77 (Plimsoll Records) - "Very nice! Another winner from the Cold Busted camp."
DJ Wash (Funk the System) - "Cool and groovy tracks!"
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show) - "Yeah ... rockin' funky fresh ... great!"
DJ Nartak (Nightflight / Klassik Lounge) - "Cool as ice, hot like salsa. A great mix of styles."
DJ Doubles (Freestyle Fusion) - "Yummy … nice vibes. Perfect for a nightly drive into funkytown."
SimonG (Deep South Audio) - "Smooth, slinky, and ready to slide the early morning crew in to the next dimension."
DJ Tomas (ForwardEver) - "Quality beats and breaks with clean production and lots of flair. Each track stands out on its own – beefy and stout productions for party-rocking."
Diesler (A LIttle Something Radio) - "I pity the fool who doesn't dig this release!"

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, iTunes, and the Cold Busted Bandcamp Shop.