Our friend from Marseille, the mighty DJ Oil, is not a newcomer. Pioneer of the famous Marseille hip hop jazz scene (think IAM), co-founder of The Troublemakers, partner of the ubiquitous Magic Malik and now about to release his solo album at UK’s BBE label, Phantom, Lionel is also an OM football fan (and this means a lot!)… Classy selection, all killers no fillers!

Leon Thomas
Gipsy Queen

« This record literally blew me away when I was 20. His voice, his singing technique and on this particular track, an incredible rhythm session. Jungle was born in 1972 with this type of jazz, an inspiring, endowing type of music. This track still belongs deep inside of me 23 years later… »
 
 

Rotary Connection
Respect

« This unique mix of rock and soul with the delicious voice of Minnie Ripperton is pure bliss to my ears. I love the choir, the strings and the innovating production for that year (1969) : this singular way of mixing drums forward together with Minnie’s voice to reveal the lyrics which still sound so fresh. This is the perfect exemple of how music should remain timeless. »
 
 

Gary Bartz Ntu Troop
Blue (A Folk Tale)

« I was literally absorbed at a very early stage by this Gary Bartz Ntu Troop trilogy with ‘Uhuru’, ‘Taifa’ and ‘Follow The Medicine Man’ on the milestone label. Spoken word, singing and above all some legendary tracks such as “Celestial Blues” which I had discovered on the Acid Jazz compilations from 1991. Funk, jazz, swing and Gary Bartz teaming up with Andy Bey, a singer that I love so much… »
 
 

Carl Craig
At Les

« This compilation on the R&S label from Belgium was an opportunity for me to discover Carl Craig whom I had previously heard under various pseudos. As remixes and albums were coming out, I was able to analyze this musical wave from Detroit, making it one of my biggest influences and also an inspiration towards other genres such as rock or hip hop. »
 
 

Tim Buckley
Lorca

« A dramatic trajectory, voice, lyrics …. I love Tim Buckley. I am very touched by this man who in just a few albums marked his time and continues to do so. Heads down… »