Palomatic – Trill

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!
Recommended – Full Listen
A1 Up And Down
A2 Jamma’s Jam
A3 Spellbound
B1 Joy
B2 It Takes A Freak
B3 Tic-Toc
B4 Saturday
C1 Baad
C2 Every Morning
C3 Datafile Groove
C4 Silly
D1 U.R.
D2 Opening Gates
D3 Take Me Home
D4 It’s A Blessing
Artwork: Mingering Mike
Mixed by Alex Talan
Mastered by Blanka