Name: Don't Rush The Process
Brand: Kaidi Tatham

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FW252

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-05

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Kudos

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Kaidi Tatham

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Funk / Soul

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First Word

First Word is a London-based label that was established in 2003. With a team of dedicated professionals, including A&R expert Aly Gillani, label manager Bobby Bignell, and promo specialist Neil Bopperson, First Word has become a prominent player in the music industry.
Known for their innovative approach to music production and promotion, First Word has consistently delivered high-quality releases across various genres. Their diverse roster of talented artists spans from emerging talents to established names in the industry.
With an emphasis on nurturing creativity and supporting artists throughout their careers, First Word provides a platform for musicians to showcase their unique sound and connect with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan looking for fresh sounds or an artist seeking professional guidance, First Word is your go-to destination for all things music.

British multi-instrumentalist, producer/remixer, DJ, and artist. Kaidi Tatham is a true innovator and virtuoso in sound production, known for his keyboards prowess. He was one of the original creators of the West London broken beat sound. Born and raised in Redditch, UK, Tatham moved to London in 1993 to study Performing Arts. There he connected with fellow keyboard player Kester Lydon and entered a new world of musical minds and ideas.

Tatham's journey led him to collaborate with various artists and groups such as The Herbaliser, Bugz In The Attic, Neon Phusion, Dego (of 4Hero), and many more. His musical influence extends beyond his immediate realm; his solo album "[m=199306]" pushed the boundaries of electronic dance music with its unique time signatures. It became a highly sought-after record among dance music fans and jazz enthusiasts.

Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has blessed numerous projects over the years including collaborations with Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, Amy Winehouse, Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Soul II Soul, Leroy Burgess,and many others. His work has been released on labels like Eglo Records, First Word Records,and Sound Signature. His contributions have influenced countless musicians/producers around the world.

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First Word Records is extremely proud to welcome back Kaidi Tatham, with a brand new 12-track album entitled Don't Rush The Process.

This is Kaidi's 4th solo album under his own name, following on from An Insight To All Minds, It's A World Before You, and In Search Of Hope, all released on First Word, along with several EPs from 2017 onwards.

To bring you up to speed, Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist born in the Midlands and based in Belfast. Once dubbed "the UK's Herbie Hancock" by Benji B, he's a virtuoso on the keys and a true innovator in sound production as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat sound. Over the years his musical prowess has blessed numerous projects, recently with the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong and with longtime accomplice, Dego. This in addition to session and remix work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Marcos Valle, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul, Nubya Garcia, Rosie Frater-Taylor and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates Eric Lau, Children of Zeus, Allysha Joy and Darkhouse Family. Kaidi is also a revered DJ known for rocking parties globally, whilst his solo catalogue spans tons of EPs and releases for labels such as Dego's 2000 Black, Alex Nut's Eglo Records and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature.

This new album Don't Rush The Process opens with an intro of sweet strings on Mystery Solved, ahead of lead title track, which is on a mid-tempo boom bap vibe, before switching to a more uptempo boogie vein, with the assistance of The Easy Access Orchestra, who also appear on We Chillin' Out, which is on a similar boogie tip. All I Need is some gospel flavoured hip hop, whilst Knocknee Donkey steps things up in a jazz-funk fashion. The second half of the album takes on a very Brazilian flavoured stance, with a set of delicious latin flavoured grooves on Any Flavour, Runnin' Tru, What A Dream and Sooretama, the latter featuring the additional prowess of pianist Robert Mitchell. There's a touch more of the hip hop beats thrown in via 'Funky Fool' and the album closes out in inimitable Kaidi style with a short message: 'Mind Yourself'.

A hugely prolific artist, here he adds to an already impressive catalogue, a body of work that falls within the cracks of jazz and dance music, exemplifying modern British black brilliance; uncompromising, innovative, groundbreaking, intricately sophisticated and deeply funky. His fanbase expands on every release and it's no surprise that that fanbase includes a diverse set of peers such as Madlib ("ahead of his time"), Gilles Peterson ("a key part of an entire movement"), K15 ("a limitless source of inspiration") and Kyle Hall.