Digging the MPC Jams: ’90s - ’00s Slow Grooves with BabyBass

This episode is a collaboration between MAJ and Frissón Roma. Special thanks to Giorgio, Giovanni, and everyone at Frissón. 'A selection of slow-burning grooves from the ’90s into the early ’00s - celebrating analog warmth, dusty textures, swung drums and deep bass lines. From the streets of New York, through UK sound-system culture, and into Italy, with ’90s Italian and European productions at the heart of the journey, exploring the moment when hip-hop, soul, house, trip-hop and sound-system culture began to slow down, breathe and hit differently. Big drums, heavy basses, swung rhythms, dusty samples and warm synths come together in a sound that feels both deeply rooted and strangely futuristic. The beat gets slower, the spaces get wider, and the bass starts doing the talking. Moving between downtempo house, UK street soul, trip-hop, hip-hop and soulful music, this mix explores the international language of the MPC - how sampling, drum machines and bass culture connected scenes and sounds across the Atlantic and Europe.' BabyBass is the musical alias of Italian musician, producer, DJ, record collector and curator Luca Andreozzi. Born in Rome and shaped by over a decade in London, his sound is rooted in a deep understanding of groove, rhythm and musicality. Moving fluidly between Funk, Latin, Italo Disco, House and Downtempo, BabyBass is known for eclectic vinyl sets driven by musical curiosity and dancefloor energy. He is a member of Latin funk band Hermana Juana, co-runs the event series Rock The Boat, and curates the musical direction of Frissón Roma. With a love for digging and crossing genres, BabyBass brings together sounds from different eras and cultures into distinctive, unpredictable musical experiences. https://www.instagram.com/frissonroma https://www.instagram.com/__babybass -- MAJ’s mission is to share high-quality vinyl-only mixes. To continue, we need support to maintain our studio and cover expenses. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal Or make a one-time donation with no sign-up: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyAnalogJournal