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To start off the year, Night Owls bring their next offering of Soul classics flip in their signature Jamaican stylings. This brand new 45 filled with the funky reggae grooves from Producer Dan Ubick on Guitar/ Percussion, Blake Colie on Drum Kit, Dave Wilder on Bass, and Roger Rivas on Organ, evoke tones and a feel that could be mistaken as a lost gem of the 1960’s. Side A features the Helene Smith original “You Got To Be A Man” featuring one of todays top leaders in underground soul music, Sy Smith on vocals. A staple and cultivator of L.A’s nu-soul scene, Smith throws it back to deliver a gritty performance that is an instant classic. Side-B features Chris Dowd (Fishbone) taking lead on the Brenton Woods hit “Gimme Little Sign.” A classic that’s been covered a few times over the years, Dowd’s take along with Night Owls’ unique twist featuring Roger Rivas laying some of the finest organ accompaniment we’ve heard, is surly a fresh approached and one to spin over and over again.

Favorite Recordings presents an exclusive collaboration between French producer Bruno ‘Patchworks’ Hovart (Voilaaa, Mr President, Taggy Matcher, …) and Australian NYC-based rapper and poet Nelson Dialect. The two artists met two years ago after Nelson’s gig in Lyon and, of course, they discussed and seriously planned to collaborate one day, both having an everliving love for early nineties hip hop. Then came the quarantine and Covid-19 with Patchworks locked in Lyon, Nelson Dialect in NYC: it seemed to be the right time to do it. A few months later and they finally drop Blue Benz, the result of their long distance collaboration, coming as a beautiful 7inch filled with proper Jazz & Soul Hip Hop vibes.
On A side, « Blue Benz » reminds indeed the best feelings of the nineties hip-hop with its infectious slapped bass rhythm and subtle Rhodes chords, all fiiting perfectly with Nelson Dialect’s serious flow!
On B Side, « Jazzy Blue Benz » offers an alternate take on the same groove, focusing more on the electric guitar gentle slides with a more percussive beat and horns arrangements with a proper NYC jazz
feeling.
From Adelaide, Australia, Nelson Dialect now lives in New York working with Bronx label Red Apples 45 started by AG of DITC and Ray West. Making music since he was 16, he has received critical acclaim for his work with producer Must Volkoff and their most recent album Magnetism. Before moving to New York, Nelson toured extensively in Australia supporting some of the biggest international Hip Hop acts including Mobb Deep, Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface Killah, GZA, RZA, Pharoahe Monch and DJ Premier among many more. He just released a new album Opal Mind with French producer NuTone.

Comet presents the reissue of Black Voices (1999), featuring remastered versions and Ariya (Psyche Juju Mix)' as bonus track, which was not part of the original release.

Tony Allen completely rewrote the books on what was possible within the AfroBeat genre with his stunning 1999 album, Black Voices. When one considers exactly "what" is going on throughout Black Voices, it is quite mind boggling, as it is almost impossible to associate a minimalist, electronic feel with the massive walls of sound which Allen was known to create.

Yet these walls of sound are still very present, yet they gain an entirely new feel due to the presence of the producer, Doctor L. He takes the mesmerizing rhythms that Allen creates and he spins them into a stunningly modern sound. While Doctor L's production work throughout Black Voices is truly fantastic, it is clear that the genius behind the album lies within the mind of Tony Allen. With the absolutely mesmerizing, funky grooves that Allen creates, it comes a little surprise that the vocal collaborations are handled by members of one of the funkiest bands in history: Parliament-Funkadelic.

For almost two decades, Black Voices has remained a stunning example of the fantastic results that can occur when seemingly unrelated genres clash.

limited to 100 copies
- hand-numbered - and dedicated to the 1984 Long Version of the famous hit 'Kalimba De Luna' by
Tony Esposito. Enriched by two remixes by the magical Italian duo Hear & Now.
On Tony's Tamborder: You are also an instrument maker: you created the Tamborder - how do you create an instrument? Where did the idea of creating an instrument that creates sound come
from?
Tony: Every gesture always hides a basic culture. I come from the art academy, from drawing. A person that comes from drawing, from painting, clearly comes from an impact with colour. I turn to music first with a colourist aspect, that is, the music for me
is in color; for me the combination of colours is fundamental. When I go to Africa, I see that there are coloured things... I used to say: I play the drums, everyone's drums, but what is my drum? So I thought of combining a bit of modern electronics with what is instead the sound of Africa and the Tamborder was born - which means frontier drum.
An instrument was born over the years, perfected but unique. I made Kalimba's notes with that instrument, I can make a complete composition with that instrument. I have been to America to do music therapy and to universities to show this instrument. It was born like this, by chance, I can't tell you how the path went, it was magically born from a mistake. I was looking for something, on my own I was trying to mix crazy combinations and this unique sound was born.
Archeo Recordings is a re-issue record label that regenerates old, lost, obscure and forgotten rare gems of mostly Italian music but also all over the world of the 70's, 80's and 90's.
All releases are licensed, audio tracks re-mastered in their original form, and sleeves re-created for today but all based on the original images. Archeo would like to make the music available to a wider audience of collectors, DJs, music lovers of a forgotten time.

Formed in Detroit in 1969, 100 Proof could be seen as soul’s equivalent to the ‘supergroups’ bosting two of the most distinctive voices of 1960s soul: lead vocalists Joe Stubbs (singing for the Falcons, the Contours and the Originals) and Clyde Wilson, as “Steve Mancha” and established solo artist. This is the group's first LP, released in 1970 on Holland-Dozier-Holland’s label Hot Wax Records. Contains the massive hits ‘Too Many Cooks’ and the million selling title track ‘Somebody’s Been Sleeping’.

An Gleann Dubh are on a quest for new sonic domains with their mutant machine creations, bringing together abstract dub, electro and IDM that invokes a feeling of the early 90s where possibilities with techno seemed limitless

The third coming. Finland's otherworldly Electro lords Blastromen return to the Dominance Electricity mothership to deliver their much anticipated new long-player. Four years after Reality Opens, the ten new compositions featured on Cyberia continue where their last album left off and take it straight to the next level. Elaborate arangements with catchy synth melodies, haunting Electro breakbeats and epic, vocoderized lyrics prove once again that Blastromen are a class of their own.

Summer Time: This unknown vocalist offers up a cool version of the standard, somewhat in the style of Lord Creator. with a nice tenor solo.

Hey Train: A version of Duke Ellington’ s “Take The A Train”, with solos by Roland Alphonso, Lester Sterling and Don Drummond.

Arkansas native, Lee Moore moved to Memphis in 1975 with only one goal in mind: to make it big in the music industry and to release music that would be played in New York, L.A and everywhere in between.

As a singer and songwriter Lee Moore spent the 1980s collaborating in Memphis with the best of the best session musicians and vocalists from labels like Volt and Stax Records to record and release futuristic boogie, soul, and funk. Lee Moore unfortunately never got close to reach his goals of fame and fortune.

Lee's final project for the Score label is a bonafide underground Gospel burner. Originally released in 1989 it's a perfect look into his transition from the rougher edged Funk, Disco & Boogie of his earlier efforts and shows his smooth transition into a more celestial and blessed musical output. Again this one's a real rarity and Past Due have secured this high quality, legit reissue for the heads.

Most of what we know about this amazingly soulful congregation comes from Sir Shambling, the extremely knowledgeable and best database on southern and deep soul music anywhere in the world. Ebonystic hailed from Aiken, South Carolina and were led by Lester Smalls. The group had some members from nearby Augusta, Georgia and the lovely ballad 'Married To One In Love With Another' definitely came from the Peach state. It is beautifully sung with Smalls' heartfelt lead particularly impressive. The minimal group backing is reinforced with some heavyweight horns as Smalls ratchets up the emotional tension. Pretty soon after this 45 came out on Scream Records in 1974, the group changed its name to Hearts Of Fire and there are copies of the disc with the new name inked in and Ebonystic scored out. The B-side is a bit unusual, up-tempo dancer with some weird sound ingredients that definitely grow on you with every spin. As original copies are near impossible to find you might as well indulge yourself and get this Everland 45 reissue. And enjoy these top-tunes in a sound quality you never heard them before.

Limited to 300 copies on black vinyl. The Welsh Rap institution Goldie Lookin Chain (or just GLC) is back & finally releasing Kings of Caerleon' on vinyl, an album full of hits! After a tour with The Darkness (who are obviously huge GLC fans) the band is ready to hit it with their own brew of old-skool (90s) hip-hop. Featuring just the finest soul samples and humour flavoured lyrics about 30+ guys living still at their parents place ( Livin at home'), gangster-wannabees ( Gangsta'), Fast-Food-addicts ( at the drive-thru') or the final hymn to Notorious B.I.G. ( What would Biggie do'). The band is always good for a story. So who could forget their appearance at the football game Wales vs. England when they played Your Missus is a Nutter' and dedicated it to David Beckham The record is limited to only 300 copies. So what you're waiting for About the band: GLC is a welsh rap-group from Newport. The group produces humorous, controversial and often explicit songs that satirise hip hop, today's consumer society, the "chav" culture and life in Suburbia. The group recorded 6 albums before gaining a major record deal and were signed to the East/West record label, the home of rock band The Darkness. Rumours suggest that GLC was signed after record label bosses heard The Darkness playing GLC tracks whilst on tour. In August 2004, the group reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart with "Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do".

• The Honey Cone (Carolyn Willis, Edna Wright and Shellie Clark) charted nine R&B hits, including two number 1s, ‘Stick Up’ and ‘Want Ads’, the latter of which also reached number 1 on the US pop charts
• This is their 1971 album with #5 R&B / #15 Pop charts with the Latin flavoured two part floor filler ‘One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show’
• This third studio album title, is a clever allusion to the years best selling pop album, Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’. Highlights from include a reprising of ‘Want Ads’ and ‘Stickup’ , ‘VIP’
• Reissued with original artwork with printed inner sleeve and pressed on 180g heavyweight classic black vinyl

For Fans Of: Arthur Russell, Cody Chesnutt, Music From Memory, Can, Damo Suzuki

Cody Chesnutt’s Headphone Masterpiece is a core work in the WotNot inspiration book. Put that release through Google Deep Dream and Isayahh Wuddha’s Urban Brew is what you end up with. Recorded in Kyoto to multitrack tape recorder with vintage drum machines, guitars and Casio keyboard, the result is an eddying blend of lo-fi soulful indie, funk, rock and psychedelia.

The release is led by Wuddha’s strange but alluring vocal delivery, moving between tender-to-the-point-of-breaking any-second, almost-apathetic-semi-rapping and friendly conversational with the occasional James Brown scream dotted around.

While the music ranges from lively to ballad-esque, there is a sense of fun and playfulness throughout, enhanced by the raw, slapped-together production style.

With roots in Taiwan and Japan, Kyoto’s Isayahh Wuddha counts avant garde saxophonists Albert Ayler and Kaoru Abe among his early influences, but attributes his decision to make and release music to reading Michael Jackson’s biography!

An imprint union of Meakusma, Ominira and Viola Klein continuing a vivid relationship between Senegal, USA, Belgium and Germany.
Florent Kandety’s voice of N’aie Pas Peur rebuilt by Julion De’Angelo (Sound Signature) on Side A.
Mbalax rhythms by Sabar ensemble Abdou Aziz, Abdoukhadre & Adramé Diop arranged by Viola Klein (Meakusma) feat. a beat by Whodat on side B.
Yes. Growth is constant transformation.

After Jumpsteady's tour de force feature on Tom Dice's falling off (also available on Don't Bite Records), he returns with a lyrical workout. An extended metaphor on slippery reptilian foes, he pulls no punches in this characteristic onslaught, consistent since his debut feature on crack the Mike by Dynametrix in 1994. If you like raw beats and raw rhymes, this one is for you. There will only be 150 of these available for sale, so get one quick - the perfect antidote to deadly snakebites.

This is the first in Soul Jazz Records’ new series of one-off pressings of limited-edition 1000 copies vinyl-only releases of Afro-funk/Afro-beat exact-replica, super-rare albums that were previously only ever released in Nigeria. The series starts with Kollington Ayinla’s celebrated 1978 album ‘Blessing,’ a rare lost classic of Nigerian Fuji music, featuring Ayinla’s sharp political lyrics together with his
new band Fuji ’78.

‘Blessing’ blends the heavily percussive style of Fuji music with a stunning array of modern instruments, including synthesizers, Bata drums and guitars, to create one of the most forward-thinking and heavily danceable sounds ever to come out of Nigeria – a highly successful mixture of profound Fuji rhythms and Fela Kuti-style Afrobeat.

Kollington Ayinla ranks alongside his friend and competitor Ayinde Barrister as the two most important artists to dominate Fuji music from its inception in the 1970's through to the 1990's by which time it had grown to become one of the most popular dance genres in Nigeria. At the start of the 1980's Ayinla started his own record company, Kollington Records, to release his music and remains to this day an extremely prolific artist, having recorded over 50 albums, most of which have never been released outside of Nigeria.

An album dedicated to the '60s, a decade for me very fascinating in many ways and on which there is much to say; it is also the period in which I was born, and for some time I was thinking of making a record about that decade. 10 songs. One for each year. 10 stories inspired by events, facts, people, cultures, ideas, which are intertwined to look at the 60s in a dual perspective: the glamor side and swinging on one side, the dark and problematic side on the other. 10 controversial years that have changed youth culture forever. All filtered with different musical languages, from rock to Latin, from pop to acoustic, from soul to rock'n'roll. In 2014 my album ERGO SUM was produced at Abbey Road Studios by Rob Cass, producer of the English rock blues scene and Giles Martin's right-hand man at Abbey Road. At the beginning of 2017, Rob suggested that I also produce my new recording project. The collaboration with Pete Brown is born - one of the greatest English rock authors, active since the early 60s, but above all the man behind the major successes of Cream (wrote White Room, Sunshine Of Your Love, I Feel Free, Theme From An Imaginary Western ...). To give an important graphic touch, Romeo Toffanetti thought - famous illustrator (Nathan Never), who in 8 tables managed to perfectly represent the content of the songs.

Deep Nigerian late 80's Digi-Roots Reggae LP . Loaded with dope digital roots riddims filled with mad synths , deep conscious lyrics and a deep bassline, it's quite unique as the two main track comes with a raw Dub which isn't very common on any other African Reggae albums , the last track call “If I'm To Rule The World” is a very interesting blend of Reggae and Boogie.

The Lp never really saw a commerical issue and was probably pressed in very few promotional copies for Radios and Djs making the original nearly impossible to be found nowdays.

The cover has been fully restored and Audio remastered , the LP we'll comes with an insert with Lyrics , original pictures from back in the days (and a few new ones) , a newspaper article from 1990 and an extensive interview by Sharon Escco Wilson.

Newest work from OTAKHEE with a rich aroma of Acid/Deep House and Detroit Techno but largely deconstructed and built into something new and vibrant. Featuring DECLAIME on the title track and GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW on "COMPUTER ROCK". 5 tracks of sonic exploration on IRONSHOP48.

Ramrock Red Records are proud to present acclaimed singer/songwriter, Pauline Taylor and her hauntingly powerful four track ‘Siren’ EP. Showcasing her soaring, stripped back, grassroots, earthy vocals, the EP is reminiscent of a long lost Alan Lomax recording with rhythmic arrangements which only serve to highlight Pauline’s unshakeable, pitch perfect harmonies. This is a truly remarkable release that will shake you to your core with its honesty, purity and authenticity – Ms. Taylor is at the very top of her game.

Pauline Taylor is the UK recording artist who came to recognition as the lead vocalist on the singles ‘Love Love Love, Here I Come’ by Rollo Goes Mystic, and ‘Let this be a Prayer’ by Rollo Goes Spiritual. Both groups are pseudonyms for producer Rollo Armstrong, a member of the band, Faithless.

Pauline Taylor was one of the primary lead female vocalists for Faithless as well as performing guest vocals on both of Dido's albums and her song writing skills have been requested by artists including Melanie Chisholm, Paolo Nutini and One Eskimo.

In 1999, her song "Addicted", originally released as a solo B-side track to her single "Come Down", was reworked by Faithless. The new version retained Taylor's vocal performance, while adding a new rap by Maxi Jazz. The song was renamed "Addictive" and featured in both the film and soundtrack of ‘Cruel Intentions’.

In the same year, Taylor released a self-titled solo album on Cheeky Records, which spawned the underground club hit single, ‘Constantly Waiting’. The track was remixed by Rollo Armstrong and Sister Bliss. In 2005, she self-released an album of new material, ‘A Simple Life’, which included the track, ‘Solo Flying Mystery Man’, which also featured on the Faithless' ‘Back to Mine’ compilation album.

Taylor signed with the independent record label, Fred, and recorded and released her third album, ‘Up’, in 2007 which contained the single of the same name. Currently, Pauline’s song writing skills are showcased on the new Beverley Knight track ‘Now or Never’ which is riding high on BBC Radio 2’s playlist. Following on from the Ramrock Red Records release of the ‘Siren’ EP, Pauline is already working on her forthcoming LP so expect to be listening to new music soon.

Rapper and MMG wunderkind Red Pill brings his self-deprecating best to this EP featuring production from Oddisee, White and Exile. Issued as a Double Rainbow Splatter EP.
This is the follow up EP from Detroit MC to his Mello Music Group solo debut album. He's one third of Ugly Heroes with Apollo Brown and Verbal Kent. Red Pill has just completed a European tour
"A wonderfully-crafted album exemplifying laidback, observant and introspective rap, all set to a skilfully created, warm jazz/blues/hip-hop backing that retains an illuminating Golden Era essence" - Wordplay Mag
"Red Pill takes utmost pride in aring his soul" - Hiphop DX
"With each single release, Red Pill has continued to impress" - URB

In their 6 years on air, Flip The Script Radio has become the industry standard, the go-to radio show where fans and industry heads alike flock to hear the next hip hop superstars before they blow up. Steeped in the rich history of the scene, FTSR's focus on real MCs, genuine turntablism and their 'do it for the culture' approach has garnished them praise from every corner of the hip hop universe.

To celebrate their 6 Year Anniversary, Flip The Script Radio has joined forces with Good For You Records and one of the greatest MCs of all time for a very special, limited edition 7" release. We are beyond excited to present this work of art by a cultural icon, one of the best lyricists of all time, Grand Puba. This special edition vinyl release revisits one of Puba's most beloved classics "I Like It", reinvented with an 8 piece band, an acoustic version, featuring freshly re-spit verses by the rap legend himself, breathing new life into this crowd favourite.

Mr. K returns to the 12-inch format for the latest in his series of edits for Most Excellent Unlimited, making the most of the long-playing wax with two contrasting cuts. First up is Ike Strong's "Boogie Land," an obscure side that was originally released in 1981 and saw plenty of action at the Paradise Garage. Krivit's edit is inspired by Larry Levan's technique in running the tune, focusing as Larry did on the late-song breakdown before dropping into a stripped-down rendition of the undulating main groove, a boogie bomb to be sure ! Don't let the name fool you — the enigmatic Boogie Man Orchestra, stars of the flip side, are all about disco. The instrumental "Lady, Lady, Lady" first appeared in DJ sets in the summer of '75, the prime breakout year for disco, making its way from Chicago all the way to clubs on both coasts despite having no national distribution. Pre-dating the introduction of the 12-inch single, the song never saw release on the larger format, until now. Krivit's edit takes advantage of the extended playing time by easing into the Philly-style orchestral groove and letting it breath for a dramatic, building dancefloor moment.

Dubquake Records presents a new addition to its modern roots singles: Jamaïcan poet & Dubquake veteran Nazamba meets Telly* (aka Biga*Ranx) the prince of Vapour dub on this sweet lo-fi summer hit “Do Me Right”. A severely chill 7” release to play on repeat

- Die Menschen sind unsicher. Sie fürchten die Zukunft. Sie suchen einen Anker, an dem sie sich festhalten können. Einen Leuchtturm, der ihnen den Weg weist, sie brauchen etwas, an das sie wieder glauben können. Immer mehr verlieren das Vertrauen in überholte Instanzen und halten nach etwas Neuem, etwas Kräftigem Ausschau.
Sie finden Analog Mechanics.
Die drei Jungs begnügten sich bislang damit, mit geistig behinderten Babyschimpansen Klettertouren zu veranstalten, sozial benachteiligte Kinder zu segnen, Heilmittel gegen unheilbare Krankheiten zu entwickeln (sie verkauften sie aber nicht an den Mainstream, denn der ist wack) und Selbstfindungsseminare (meistens Klettergarten) für MC's mit unangemessenem Selbstbild durchzuführen. All das füllte sie nicht aus. Also bestiegen sie den Himalaya ohne Sauerstoffflaschen und bauten ein Zelt auf. Wilczynski klopfte dabei derart rhythmisch auf die Zeltstangen, Wildstyle kratzte sich ebenso unnachahmlich am Kopf, dass das Röcheln von Onetake problemlos als Rap-Part durchging.
Der Rest ist Geschichte.'

- limited edition 10" vinyl
- hand stamped
- no digital
- never to be re-pressed

Mukatsuku toe tipping into Colombian latin funk & Salsa continues with volume 3 of the series with 2 hard to find tracks lifted again from the Disco Fuentes back catalogue..... Witness fiery piano of Hugo Molinares with the monster guaguanco track 'Sabroso Bacalao' from Adolfo Echeverria Y Su Orquesta . Those key led breakdowns and Timbales flourishes offset by punchy brass are a dancefloor ammunition like no other ! On the flip Fruko (the third appearance on Mukatsuku ) kicks off with more of the same ... upfront piano notes,infectious vocals,funky percussion and brass stabs galore. If you can sit still to this then you are obviously tied to your chair.

Driller killer roots tune from the early 90s - a Jah Shaka sound regular - with a deep and deadly dub.

Reissued briefly in 2013, seeing a small re-press in a few weeks.