Feature Article - Kamaal Williams takes us through his DJ Kicks track by track

Kamaal Williams, South-London spearhead of the UK’s contemporary jazz scene, takes us through some of his favourite tracks from his DJ Kicks: Kamaal Williams mix for !K7 Records. Kamaal Williams is the latest artist to contribute to the much-loved DJ Kicks series. The mix is the 70th instalment of !K7 Records’ DJ Kicks series and features four of Williams’ own exclusive tracks and hints at the global influences that have made him one of the most prominent musicians of the last few years. House, broken beat, soul, hip-hop and of course jazz all permeate the mix, which captures the full spectrum of his work as both Henry Wu and his acclaimed live alias Kamaal Williams. Today Williams breaks down some of the key tracks from the mix. “The main aim of this mix for me was to give praise and pay my dues to the forefathers, the originators London’s underground scene,” says in a statement accompanying the album. “From the likes of Dego, Seiji and Steve Spacek, through to contemporaries like K15, Tenderlonious or myself, it’s about connecting the lineage and giving respect to the creators – those undervalued heroes of this British dance landscape who deserve more recognition today.” Read Williams explaining his track choices below and revisit our review of The Return.