The London-based producer has been on the radar for several years. After Honest Jons and some Damon Albarn’s projects (Gorillaz, Africa Express), but before the new Owiny Sigoma Band LP (the band he formed with Kenyan musicians Joseph Nyumungu and Charles Okowo, and Elmore Judd collaborators Tom Skinner and brother Louis Hackett), Hackett is finally stepping out as a solo musician under his own name with the amazing ‘Junk’, with the first release on the new Stones Throw imprint, Circle Star Records. He selects for us five songs from his collection. « These 5 records are very specials to me because they belonged in my father’s record collection, minus the John Martyn… I could have picked some really obscure stuff but if I am honest just because these are well know it in no way diminishes their power – and I am bored with peoples trendy obsession with rare records. Good music is good music period …And I hope you enjoy the music. »

 
 

Donald Fagen
The Nightfly

Steely Dan
Home At Last

« Both the Steely Dan and Donald Fagen records were played endlessly at home and I never tired of there emaculate song form production. Lyricism and unique style of storytelling. Two great records that just make me feel really happy and uplifted. »
 

Jimi Hendrix
3rd Stone From The Sun

« The Jimi Hendrix Experience was my first intro into the pychedelic sound of Hendrix and the 60’s acid inspired stuff. I spent many a lazy stoned afternoon lying on my bed listening to this record over and over. The blues and guitar music were big in our house. »
 

Bob Marley and The Wailers
Rebel Music

« It is again just a perfect record – the blend of Chris Blackwell’s pop rock sensibility and Bob and his band’s deep deep groove feel and spirit are just unbeatable. A timeless LP. »
 

John Martyn
Small Hours

« Lastly John Martyn for that 1 song alone a material haunting soulful masterpiece – so spontanous and free – that guy had a big big heart. It brings shivers and a tear. »