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Two Syllables vol 2 out now!

About Me

First Word Records - bringing the finest in Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Jazz & Beats since 2003. Following in the footsteps of everyone from Tru-Thoughts to Blue Note, Stones Throw & Talkin' Loud, First Word is bringing the unheard sound of the North, picking up props from Mr. Scruff, Daddy G, Bonobo, Krafty Kuts, Aim, Domu, DJ Food and more. Check out www.firstwordrecords.com and find out more about truly modern soul music from Homecut Directive, kidkanevil, Today's Mathematics, Eliphino, One Eleven, Cedar, The Haggis Horns, Andy H, Mike-L and the rest. Radio Needs This!Buy our stuff at www.firstwordrecords.com, iTunes or Beatsource.

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Member Since: 12/6/2005
Band Website: firstwordrecords.com
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Two Syllables Vol 2

The Haggis Horns - Hot Damn!

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Record Label: First Word Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Watch this

Watched Be Kind Rewind tonight - more brilliance from Gondry, and unexpectedly moving too. Go see it. ...
Posted by First Word on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:49:00 PST

new signing

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Posted by First Word on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:12:00 PST

J A Y D I L L A

Right then, the year is marching on and things are getting moving at First Word. This week we've got a couple of great gigs for y'all - Friday 8th in Leeds is a J Dilla tribute at the Faversham with G...
Posted by First Word on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:49:00 PST

Gillas big review of (some of) the year

So, First Word HQ has shut it's doors for 2007, and our thoughts turn nostalgic for the year just gone. Here's a few highlights (of sorts). See you in 2008&Flying Lotus at New Bohemia in NovemberTotal...
Posted by First Word on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:17:00 PST

Two Syllables Vol 2

Hey everyoneJust a quick heads up about the new First Word comp we've got coming out next month. It features new tracks from The Haggis Horns, kidkanevil, Mike-L, Andy H, Testament and newcomers Eliph...
Posted by First Word on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:12:00 PST

New Haggis Horns Album Out September 24th

Well, the wait is over, The Haggis Horns release their debut album "Hot Damn!" on September 24th.Set to be one of the big releases of the year, it follows on from the success of singles "The Traveller...
Posted by First Word on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:15:00 PST

QSO Live In Leeds!

The Legendary Quantic Soul Orchestra live in Leeds at Mine, Leeds Uni on Wednesday 22nd November. 7.30 doors, 9pm stage time. www.firstwordrecords.com for more
Posted by First Word on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:48:00 PST

NEW SINGLES OUT TODAY!

OK people, it's the moment you've all been waiting for: two new singles in one week from First Word. First up:kidkanevil - F.I.R.E. ft Yarah BravoYES INDEED, THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!!THE TIME TO SET...
Posted by First Word on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:44:00 PST

CEDAR INTERVIEW!!!!!

BROKEN BEAT, LIVE ISH, REMIXES & MORE: IT'S CEDAR'S TIME!   UK producer Cedar, aka Jon Schorah, cites a diverse list of influences which include Curtis Mayfield, Doc Scott, 4Hero and Sa-Ra: w...
Posted by First Word on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:57:00 PST