The Sindecut & Ijeoma [2023] - Lucky [Tru Thoughts #TRUDD545]

The Sindecut, featuring founding member DJ Fingers (Karl Gibson) and New York-based Geordie singer-songwriter Ijeoma (Jessica Ijeoma Marie), are considered pioneers of the British hip-hop scene. They released the acclaimed "Changing The Scenery" album in 1990 on Virgin Records.

They have recently signed to Brighton's Tru Thoughts label and have a new, jazz-inspired, single "Lucky" from their upcoming debut album "Late" due on 1 Sep. The label informs us that the album will be released as a super limited edition, hand-numbered, run of 500 vinyl, never to be repressed (in any format, variation or colour) ever again. 

The new single follows the album's lead single "Different" (15 Jun) but "Lucky" was the first song written for the album. Their debut for the label was "Stand Tall" in April (first recorded as a demo 12" in 2005 billed to Ijeoma) which was well received.

The new single is jazz rich with a big-band feel at its core, with double bass, cinematic horns and hammond organ, but with a swagger of the streets. It has DJ Fingers' trademark larger-than-life drums and Ijeoma's vocals. 

DJ Fingers is a self-described Breakbeat DJ for MCs and is hailed as one of the first turntablists in the UK and featured in the iconic 1997 'Bad Meaning Good' BBC documentary about UK hip-hop culture

Ijeoma first began song writing as a child using an old stereo for tape-to-tape recordings. She started performing her material at hip-hop and drum and bass nights on open mics, first in Newcastle and then London, which led her to meet DJ Fingers. She's also a talented graphic designer and leads the creative direction for The Sindecut and Ijeoma.

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Details

Rating:	8.6
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Tru Thoughts
Cat No:	None
Date:	01/08/2023
Key/BPM:	9B/82
Price:	£1

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The Sindecut & Ijeoma [2023] - Stand Tall [Tru Thoughts #TRUDD535]

The latest single from the ground breaking Brighton based Tru Thoughts label dropped in the inbox on Friday which we didn't get a chance to get around to with so much catching up to do (and dozens of other promos received whist away) as well as Friday's releases to contend with.

It's a debut single for the label "Stand Tall" by The Sindecut & Ijeoma who are the veterans of the UK music scene being credited as one of the pioneers of the UK hip-hop scene releasing their debut single in 1988 and the acclaimed "Changing The Scenery" album in 1990. The line-up currently consists of SJ Fingers (Karl Gibson) and New York-based Geordie, singer-songwriter Ijeoma (Annika Klein).

A bit of sleuthing discovered that in fact the single was released as a  promo (billed to  Ijeoma only) on Mural Music in 2005, so those who must have it on vinyl should be able to track one down.

The song samples Eddie Kendricks' "Intimate Friends" and comes with a straight mix and a Club Mix.

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul / Reissue
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Tru Thoughts
Cat No:	None
Date:	21/04/2023
Key/BPM:	10B/105 / 11A/85
Price:	£1,79

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