An Introduction to The Hifivers

An Introduction to The Hifivers (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2011-08-07 Today we put the spotlight on Michael Treetop Voos, who played trumpet with The Poets of Rhythm all through the 90s. He just launched a new project, The Hifivers, a ten-piece soul combo from Germany, and cooked especially for Paris DJs this introduction made up from his past and influences, mixed with a few tracks from the first self-released EP from his new band (available on Juno). We'll be putting up soon a free track from the second EP The Hifivers have just finished recording so stay connected... Tracklisting : 01. Dynamic Soundmakers - On The Run (Chase Theme) (from 'Original Raw Soul Vol. II - Into Space And Time' compilation, 1997 / Soulciety) 02. Archie Shepp - Blues For Brother George Jackson (from 'Attica Blues' album, 1972 / Impulse!) 03. The Hifivers - Don't Step (from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records) 04. Millie Jackson - You Created A Monster (from 'Feelin' Bitchy' album, 1977 / Spring Records) 05. The Hifivers - Got Myself Some Bucks (from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records) 06. Doug Carn - Sweet Season (from 'Adam's Apple' album, 1974 / Black Jazz) 07. The Hifivers - Watusi (from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records) 08. The Poets Of Rhythm - Guiding Resolution (from 'Discern/Define' album, 2001 / Ninja Tune) 09. Faruk Green - The Insane Bus Driver (from 'Faith' 7 inch, 1997 / 33rpm Records) 10. Ebo Taylor - Victory (from 'Love And Death' album, 2010 / Strut) 11. 3 S.T. - Rock Da Riddim (from 'Demo' promo CD, 2011 / self-released) 12. The Poets Of Rhythm - Break Down the Tighten Up (from 'Gauloises Blondes presents' promo CD, 1995 / Soulciety) 13. The Hifivers - What You Lookin' At? (from 'Play Raw Soul' EP, 2011 / Hifive Records) All the original record cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Michael Treetop Voss from The Hifivers (myspace.com/treetopvoss) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) Links The Hifivers : official | discogs | facebook | juno | myspace Paris DJs : official | facebook | myspace | twitter | soundcloud | youtube