Reuben Vaun Smith`s incredibly accomplished new album, Da Cuckoo YaYa, draws on a diverse range of musical influences, from all over our world. Reflecting the LP`s energetic, melting pot-like nature, here, Reuben, gives us a lovely list of globe-trotting records that might have impacted and inspired its creation… 

Super selections by Reuben Vaun Smith. 

SGU – Hard Times

Tyna Onwudiwe – Black On Black

Sakhile – Sakhile

Malka Family – Rlack Boots Theme

Franco – Massu

Ahmed Ag Oumbadougou – Thingalene

Sergio Pandelli – La Paloma 

Wally Badarou – Kiss Of The Spider Women 

Frankie Knuckles – The Whistle Song

Rita Lee – Doce Vampiro

Reuben Vaun Smith`s Da Cuckoo YaYa is out now on Ubiquity.