Collections Volume One (2003-2017)

Frenchman Simbad is the dictionary definition of a journeyman musician, always cropping up where you don’t expect, and based variously in London and Cape Town. He’s rarely in the spotlight himself, but his collaborations — with the likes of dub master Mala, Detroit house legend Karizma, global jazz lynchpin Gilles Peterson, UK rap maverick Roots Manuva, Cuban singer Daymé Arocena to name just a very few — speak for themselves. This compilation of his work for various labels is the perfect way into his solo work: occupying a place somewhere in between deep house, broken beat, nu jazz and post-dubstep, it is all ultra sophisticated, hefty with bass weight, constantly experimenting with futurist sounds and complex rhythms, but above all else about the pleasure principle. You’ll understand why this is your favourite producer’s favourite producer in no time.