Hi friends!
This month, we’re going to listen to some selections from a highly respected selector and valued member of the Dutch collective Steppin’ Into Tomorrow
Steppin' Into Tomorrow is a platform and a community that provides in-depth articles, interviews, radio shows, and events to introduce you to the finest rising talent from Dutch soil and beyond. Check out their site here
Back in 2021, I had the pleasure of attending one of Steppin' Into Tomorrow’s gigs in Amsterdam—an intimate listening session of Floatmonki’s studio recording at Flowriders Studio. The music was outstanding, and the community’s welcoming vibe made me feel right at home!
This month’s Guest Selector is:
Kay Tee
An Amsterdam-based selector with roots in Bratislava, Kay is a true free spirit with pieces of her heart scattered across continents from years of travel. A committed record collector with a passion for (neo) soul, '70s jazz-funk, and sample-heavy hip-hop, she lets her vinyl collection speak for her. Always on the lookout for grooves layered with infectious basslines, captivating melodies, and smooth rhythms, Kay’s driven to explore new sounds that resonate with her soul.
Enjoy her curated picks for the week:
At First Light - Lynda Dawn (Akashik Records, 2019)
#Soul #R&B #Funk
Kay Tee: This UK gem never leaves my record bag. Sublime EP top to bottom. Lynda Dawn brings 80s boogie back in its truest & rawest form. Something to lift your spirits high & if you’re into it, cue her followup project ‘11th Hour’ which just dropped last month. ✨
‘7th Theme’ (Live from Hidden Gem) - Sons of Jumira (Steppin’ Into Tomorrow, 2024)
#Jazz
Kay Tee: Fresh band on the dutch scene. Ranie Ribeiro on Harp, Mill Voyance on drums & Julian Tjon Sack Kie on double bass. Genuine improvisation, expressive experimentation & true friendship. Official releases are on the way, definitely one to keep an eye out for. 🪐
A Journey Through the Samples - Ruck N’ Wiz (2015)
#Soul #Jazz #Rock #Samples
Kay Tee: These 4,5 hours of hip hop samples, flawlessly mixed by the Swiss deejays Ruck & Wiz are very special to me. Packed with soul, funk, jazz & rare grooves. It’s been 12 years since the first one was released & I still can’t get enough of these 4 mixes. Heavy rotation. Comfort food. 🤍
feather. - Kay Tee (Spotify)
#Jazz #Ambient #Soul #Dub
Kay Tee: Whenever life gets heavy these days, and some more grounding is needed, I like to light up an incense & put this gentle playlist on shuffle. 7 hours of soothing instrumental sounds from the realms of jazz, ambient, soul, dub… It’s a feeling & a constant work in progress. 🪶
Radiooooo (Music Discovery App)
#Discover New Music
Kay Tee: The musical time machine. Prime app for traveling through time & space in music, and discovering obscure sounds from around the world throughout history. Pick a country on the world map, era fom 1900 til today & mood (slow/fast/weird) and boom. Timeless jukebox. 🌍
That’s all for this week. I hope you liked the selections :D
Stay groovy,
Dudier
