Jamma-Dee – Perceptions

Another favorite of 2023 – local hero Dyami O’Brien, aka Jamma-Dee, comes through big with his debut album for Nothing But Net, Perceptions. A masterclass of modern funk and soul produced on classic equipment (MPC, Emu Mo’phatt “Urban Dance Synth,” analog compressors, etc.), the album touches on G-funk, new jack swing, deep house, downtempo R&B, and street soul, all “through a distinctly Californian lens.” The collaborator list is a true family / LA affair and built on connections made through Dam-Funk’s renowned Funkmosphere parties: Stones Throw’s Mndsgn and Koreatown Oddity, prolific beat maker Swarvy, guitarists Benedek and Craig T. Cooper, and singers Devin Morrison, Sarah Jewel, and Harriet Brown. Too many jams to count… No doubt a certified LA classic – we expect to be playing this one out for a long time!

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