OUT NOW WORLD-WIDE ON BBE!

"What's Happening" has just been released on BBE worldwide so you get the album from your favourite local store whever you are. Pleased to join the BBE ranks - Katalyst is in the esteemed company of artists such as J-Dilla, Jazzy Jeff, J-Live, Pete Rock and many more. BBE have developed a very strong brand over the years, known also for their outstanding compilations. They have released comps by Keb Darge, DJ Shadow, DJ Premier, Kenny Dope, RZA, Mr Thing and the list goes on...
Real Music For Real People!

The good reviews are flooding in. Here's what people are saying around the world about the lead single & the album...

Fanatics Can't Stop said:

"To be able to jump from Nu Jazz to Hip Hop to Reggae to Nu School Breaks to & back again is a feat in itself. But to do it with such consistency in quality & depth of arrangements is just downright showing off. I listened to this album from start to finish a few times (& some people may think I’m going over the top when I say this) & I still cannot find anything wrong with the whole damn thing."

Dusty Groove said:

"A tight blend of golden age style hip hop, spacey soul, and funky beats are What's Happening - the Australian producer/DJ/beatcrafter's debut for BBE! Katalyst works with a region free roster of vocalists and MCs for this set - expertly tailoring his beats for the guest vocalists - whether it's space soul for Steve Spacek, classic styled funk for Stephanie McKay, timeless boom bap for Diverse & J-Live, and more. Really fine work -- straight up soulful, unpretentious, funky beatcraft. We've dug all of Katalyst's work for the Invada label to date, and here's hoping that BBE brings him even more international accolades! Tracks include "How Bout Us" feat Steve Spacek, "All You've Got" feat Ru CL, Hau & Yungun, "Say What You Feel" with Stephanie McKay, "Dedicated" feat Diverse, "Killing Ya Self" feat J-Live, "May Have Been James Brown" and more. "

Alejandro Ramirez
WPRK 91.5FM - Filtered Sunshine
“Regardless, this is already in my top 10 as you will see in my newsletter! I have played it out and will continue to do so, plus I will give it radio play this Monday since In do not have a live guest lined up...
This is truly what the future of Soul will and should sound like! Steve Spacek is the best and perfect vocalist for this song!”

Tarik Moody - Radio Milwaukee
“This is track is sick, and we have been playing it on radio program. 4 out of 5 stars.”

Erik Schneider - Giant Step US
“Sick track!!!!”

“This track is sick!!! Those motown horns, hard funk breaks, and Stephanie Mckay’s sweet sweet voice... Damn good jam right here. I really want to hear the whole album!!!”

Mike Stukes
WHCR 90.3 FM - Mystic Vybes
“MAN! This is outta-SITE! PLEASE send the full length when available for
airplay on Mystic Vybes.”

320k MP3's AVAILABLE NOW!

You'll be pleased to hear that high quality 320kb MPS's are now available for What's Happening and other Katalyst releases through the Invada Records online store.

 

Katalyst having a quick flick through the wax earlier this year in one of the many records stores in Shibuya Japan. So many records so little time!