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Les Sourdes Oreilles (Deaf Ears), is the next generation analog cinematic music from the 21st century. Following the sound of 70's cinematic jazz funk, this first 300 copies from Cosmic Analog Ensemble is the new My Bags emergency hammer glass breaker.

Designed like a 70's movie soundtrack Graal, with the perfect hijacking artwork of Jerk 45, the album is a future now crate digging target. Built like a narrative scenario, scene after scene, each composition deploys his uniqueness, from the explosives intense actions of Camille 3000", moments of suspense with "Sol Sur Sol", to running chase on "En Faction" and flying panoramic views of "Point De Bascule"... the compositions are depicting a rich range of situations, moods and intrigue.

Brilliantly composed, produced and interpreted by Charif Megarbane, playing himself all instruments, track after track, each song is a one man piece of art. Chiseled drum breaks, evocative bass and stirring melodies are a part of a bigger plan, sprinkled with subtle sound effects.

Les Sourdes Oreilles is a long artisanal goldsmith work, cooking occidental classic jazz-funk tradition into an afro oriental kitchen. It's what makes this release so awesome, unique and necessary to our deaf ears.

Delroy Wilson the original 'Cool Operator' was also known to many as 'Teacher'.
A title given to him as he unselfishly taught the up and coming singers including one youth Dennis Brown, the art and delivery of singing technique.
Delroy's rich tone to his voice added a depth to any song that he chose to sing.
Delroy Wilson (b.1948 Kingston,Jamaica) began his musical career at the school that was Coxonne Dodd's studio One label.
After a brief stop in 1969,which saw Delroy working for producer Sonia Pottinger's Tip Top label.
Again producing such hits including 'It Hurts' and 'Put Yourself in my Place'.
The 1970's saw Delroy Wilson's arrival at Bunny 'Striker 'Lee's door and what would result in a winning formula,scoring hit after hit.
It is from this great period in Delroy's career that we have compiled this selection of killer tunes,cut with the drum and bass rhythm kings themselves Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.Such classis as 'Who Care' ,'Can I Change Your Mind','Get Ready','You Must Believe Me' and the timeless title track to this collection 'Here Comes the Heartaches'.
An album of great tracks cut with 'The Hitmaker from Jamaica' Bunny Lee and his team.
A match made in Heaven....Enjoy the set....

*CD Bonus tracks

Comes with a free Funky Chimes 45rpm adapter. Funky Chimes sampler 4/5: Experience -Pink Movement / The Indian Sound Of...Black Foot - Smoke Signal

'Funky Chimes' is a two-hour collection of excellent and unique grooves. It contains 27 of the most interesting yet long forgotten Belgian dance tracks from the seventies, when a generation of extremely gifted and versatile musicians experimented with funk, jazz, latin and other grooves.
'Funky Chimes' is in many ways the logical follow up to 2014's highly acclaimed compilation 'Funky Chicken'. Uncovering a blind spot in Belgium's musical heritage and unearthing a diverse collection of hidden treasures. 'Funky Chicken' has induced a renewed interest in Belgium's rare grooves from the seventies, which until then had never been regarded a genre worth mentioning. Having said that, this second instalment is much more than just a fast sequel or a batch of leftovers. The music's quality matches that of its predecessor, but the treasure hunt was even more adventurous, and the stories behind some of the nuggets even more gripping.

Funky Chimes sampler 4/5:
Experience -Pink Movement / The Indian Sound Of...Black Foot - Smoke Signal

Awesome moody cut of this classic tune, first time on 7" and with PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED dub!
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Monster roots cut from the Naggo Morris era of the Heptones, who cut an album & more for Channel 1 in the late 70s. This tune was released on LP only, and like a handful of great roots produced by Channel 1 in the 70s, the dub cut was available only on dubplate via the dub room at 29 Maxfield Avenue. A tremendous moody interpretation of this classic roots anthem, with some unique brush work by the drummer at the start to add to the mystical feel. The dub mix is suitably sound system style, heavy and raw.

A new mix of classic Soul, Funk and rare groove breaks sampled by the music artist Nas

Robert Scott Pearson's music can be viewed as surrealist, impressionist, post-industrial, mystical or avant-garde, but it goes beyond categories. His work embraces software, philosophy, poetry, visual arts, and generative algorithmic creation in general. At an early age, he began to experiment in this field, releasing his first music privately on cassette, and he was part of the undergound industrial scene in Seattle. Post-industrial but not really nihilistic, he continues nowadays to produce his beautifull music which has anticipated for more than 30 years IDM or modern ambiant for example. This first issue on vinyl and first official release of this discreet but brillant composer is truly a big joy.

Another 2 slices of Hot Disco-Boogie, right out from the Boogie Butt Records' oven, all cooked with love by Dj Lord Funk.
On the A side you will find an uptempo track Boogie Down', with
some hot beat & percussions playing with a huge strong bass to ride the dance floor. On the B side, close your eyes and get right back to hang out with Antonio Fargas in Starsky & Hutch' or Street of San Francisco' series, with Telly Savalas waiting the gangsters in the car...

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Late Night Tales introduces a tangent to the timeline of the esteemed artist curated compilation series with 'After Dark': a DJ led, club focused mix which - as expert compiler Bill Brewster describes - 'is dance music for people who know how to make love'. After Dark. It's New York at 4am with the lights off and the strobes flaring. It's a Dalston basement with slow chugging basslines propelling a dancefloor. It's a starlit night on the coast of Croatia with glittery girls and burnished boys grooving to 110bpm anthems. It's great dance music with the Bosh-O-Meter turned to 0. If you want pounding trance, Lance, you've come to the wrong place. If you want a drop, break or explosion every 16 bars, then Swedish House Mafia is that way. This is music for dancers who know to move. It's slow release carbs, with a startlingly high pleasure count. We're starting slow and staying that way. Groove is in the art.

Unearthed gems include a brilliant Padded Cell mix of the Doves that's thus far remained in the CD wallets of the lucky few, a previously unreleased remix of the magnificent Twin Sister, TBS ft. Jamalski, a brilliantly off the wall Joakim production, plus the rare-as-hen's-teeth mega disco tune 'Love The Way You Love Me' by Yorkshire's finest diva-comic Marti Caine.

Deutschlands Producer-Elite versammelt sich auf dieser neuen Instrumentals-Compilation von Kabul Fire Records - und setzt pünktlich zum G20-Gipfel ein mächtiges Zeichen gegen nationalistische Abschottungspolitik und globale Ausbeutung. Labelboss Farhot hat ziemlich genau alles zusammengetrommelt, was Rang und Namen hat in der deutschen Hip-Hop-Szene: Bazzazian, The Krauts, Dexter, KitschKrieg, Brenk Sinatra, Ghanaian Stallion, Suff Daddy, Samy Deluxe, DJ Desue, und viele mehr. Alles exklusiv, alles Feuer! Die Erlöse aus dem Projekt gehen an ein Schulbbauprojekt des Hamburger Vereins Visions for Children e.V. in Afghanistan. Make beats not borders!

First Compilation of 9 Modern Soul & Nu Boogie Slices.
Featuring various artists such as Dee Nasty, Funkmaster Ozone,
Parisian Soul, Modogsta, Lord Funk, Will The Funkboss, Djazzafonk,
and SNS.

The Le Kilt Record Pool are a collective source of exclusive disco mixes that may have sat in vaults since the 1970s.
On the A side, 'Happy' is an Extended Disco Version of a classic Blackpool Mecca favourite from the 1970s recently brought to life again by the Northern Soul Girl dancing.
On the flip side, 'One On One' is a glorious midtempo groove with a killer vocal that has filled discerning dancefloors across the globe across five decades.
The original press sold out in the first 2 weeks of release. This is hot!

Lafayette Afro Rock Band's alter ego Captain Dax jumps it w/"Dr. Beezar", right from the start. As freaky as it is funky. Then Harry Mosco's "I feel Funky" get's it tight, a Nigerian funk jammer. All edited for supreme usability & party-sized action.

Tom Van Zeytveld AKA Phuture-T is well known to followers of hard-edged dubwise jungle from his many stellar releases on labels including Alphacut, 45Seven, and Eastern Promise Audio. In a landscape of similar-sounding steppers, Zeytvelt reveals his Emperor T alias on his first outing for ZamZam, bringing a welcome experimental sensibility to the worldwide steppers arena, while keeping sound system priorities and dancefloor imperatives firmly in view. Macka Step Dub" is a pounding 128 bpm killer that opens with congas, skanks, and a minimal guitar lick, but quickly ramps up the energy with a pounding kick, sick sine wave bass, clattering percussion and sirens, building the tension to a massive breakdown. When the smoke clears, magisterial horns and insistent skanks lead the way as the riddim rebuilds, the tape echo spools out, and the dance forwards on.Mek It Run Dub" is cut from the same sonic cloth but faster, and tweaking the template with a more organic bass sound, flanged skanks, and stark shocks from the spring reverb. With militant horns echoing from deep down the Well over a pummeling kick and bass attack, this one is a serious threat to a soundboy. Both tunes were mixed and dubbed out at Phuture-Studios in Amsterdam, mastered and cut by the one Lewis at Star Delta Mastering in Devon.

*Kendrick Andy returns with a recently re-recorded version of his popular Roots Reggae track,
from a few years ago: 'Great Old Men'. Alien Dread has re-built and up-dated the rhythm and also features on the B side, with a heavyweight Dub Vs. The tracks also feature Alvin Davis (Hornz), Asha B (Congos & Percussion) with Rhythm/Lead Guitar from Steven 'Marley' Wright.

Kendrick Andy's track precedes the release of a new version of the song by top Brasilian Reggae artist, Monkey Jhayam (with Alien Dread). This will be released on a 7' 45, in a special picture sleeve and will have back to back versions, both in Portugese (A) and English (B). Tracks will be extended, with Dubs. (Rockers Time - IRONRT 01-07).

* 7' on Iron Sound label in ISR Generic Picture Sleeve.
* Produced and Mixed By: Alien Dread at AD Studio.
* In demand Kendrick Andy/Alien Dread tracks.
* Tracks will also be available on Download.

*Restless Mashaits hailing from Geneva are based around the core of Jil and Stuf. They released a sizeable amount of new roots classics throughout the 90s and 00's. Recently becoming active again, they are best remembered for the sessions they recorded at Kingston, Jamaica in the mid/late 90s with legendary musicians such as Vin Gordon, Deadly Headly and Dizzy Moore. The original releases have been since long deleted, but some are now unearthed thanks to Partial Records.
*`Lion' from 1996, features the legendary Jamaican percussionist Scully Simms (who recently passed away) and was in every box of all serious roots selectors back then. Now long deleted, this will fill in the gap for the many collectors who have this on their wants lists.
*`Dub Lion' is a different dub version to the one previously released in 1996.

A great track from a little known band out of Belgium. It became a hot commodity in the 90s after it was sampled by Diamond D & Busta Rhymes. Allegedly the players were also behind Nico Gomez, Chakachas & other Dutch/Belgium groups of the 70s

A sublime slice of boogie-funk, Alec Mansion has steadily gained the status of a "crate-digging classic". Accordingly, it has been near-impossible to unearth a physical copy in good condition for many years. Be With is delighted to present the first ever vinyl reissue, remastered in time to grace the discerning terraces and boat parties of the coming summer months.

Originally released in 1983, the LP arrived with impeccable credentials, programming duties were handled by Dan Lacksman (the brains behind Telex, the "Belgian Kraftwerk") whilst production came from Marc Moulin (of jazz-rock fusion heroes Placebo). At the time its merits were mainly praised by radio and studio heads. Today, Mansion's masterpiece is lauded by boogie aficionados from Liege to Los Angeles.

It was during a stay in Chicago that the Belgian took inspiration from the communal spirit and sheer power of black American funk. In a recent interview with Vice's Noisey, Mansion cited The Whispers, Prince and Chic as key touchstones in his quest for his desired sound. Upon finessing his idiosyncratic European style of funk for his self-titled sophomore LP, Mansion flirted with perfection.

Showcasing a staggering run of instant (non)-hits, this sonically stunning album can be viewed as both of its time and, yet, aeons ahead of it.

Amongst the myriad highlights, "Ou Es-Tu" recalls neck-breaking G-Funk roughly a decade before it was ubiquitous. Its swagger conjures the fantasy sound of Dam-Funk producing fellow Francophone masters Phoenix, circa United, all buzzing synths and snapping drums underpinning vocals that ooze European style.

The glorious synth-workout "Dans L'eau De Nice" boasts an inordinate amount of instrumental flourishes. Augmented by Mansion's vocal class, it still feels tight and perfectly formed like all timeless pop music, and it has since become infamous as a joyous end-of-night singalong hit for house parties.

The startlingly confident "Marche" borders on the arrogant, its sun-drenched cool inviting both awe and irresistible movement. "Quand Je Serai Grand" blasts lazer-guided synth washes over an undeniable groove that would've made Nile Rodgers swoon as he prepped Like A Virgin.

The acid squelch that propels the strutting "Laid, Bête, Et Méchant" delivers infectious bounce with enviable abandon whilst the fantastically wonky "Trop Triste" garnered renewed attention after featuring on Zaltan's beloved Quartier Choc mixtape.

On the rare occasions it appears on the secondary market, it commands eye-watering figures. A record that has eluded even the most seasoned of vinyl freaks, this officially licensed reissue enables a wider audience to now discover its undoubted genius. Dovetailing neatly with the recent interest in forgotten boogie and obscure Euro-pop, this timely reappearance of a certified lost treasure is sure to be one of the summer's essential releases. As sophisticated and multi-layered as the best of the genre, this is highly recommended if you dig for analogue boogie/synth-funk as well as the more leftfield elements of slick 80s pop.

The original artwork of both jacket and sumptuous, full-colour inner sleeve has been faithfully restored, the latter featuring Mansion's memorable lyrics emblazoned across the pleasing jazzy early 80s design. Sonically, Simon Francis' deft mastering adds clarity and muscle throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g.

RASKIT, Dizzee's sixth album and first in four years, returns the compliment of Drake's recent grime-flavoured mixtape - and with interest.
It teams precision-tooled beats from a stellar array of US producers (Valentino Khan, Cardo and Paul Salva among them) with the sound of Britain's finest MC - bar none, in a field of his own, champion of a league of one - rapping my arse off'. The result is a spiralling sub-bass vortex of introspective jeep-beats which takes the man Jeremy Paxman called Mr. Rascal right back to his roots, but with a hip-hop twist Jay-Z or E40 would be proud of.Dizzee is currentl on the Festival tours inclduing Glastonbury, V , Electric Fields and Bestival as well as a 4 Date Headline UK Tour in October 2017. Released on CD and a 2 LP set. Outdoor marketing and prress campaign.

RASKIT, Dizzee's sixth album and first in four years, returns the compliment of Drake's recent grime-flavoured mixtape - and with interest.
It teams precision-tooled beats from a stellar array of US producers (Valentino Khan, Cardo and Paul Salva among them) with the sound of Britain's finest MC - bar none, in a field of his own, champion of a league of one - 'rapping my arse off'. The result is a spiralling sub-bass vortex of introspective jeep-beats which takes the man Jeremy Paxman called Mr. Rascal right back to his roots, but with a hip-hop twist Jay-Z or E40 would be proud of.Dizzee is currentl on the Festival tours inclduing Glastonbury, V , Electric Fields and Bestival as well as a 4 Date Headline UK Tour in October 2017. Released on CD and a 2 LP set. Outdoor marketing and prress campaign.

*Iron Sound Records presents the re-release of 'Jazz into Rock Steady & Reggae' by Hot & Rich. The tracks feature Hornz instrumentals played over original 1967-68 Rock Steady & early Reggae rhythms from Lynn Taitt & The Jets and Beverley's All Stars, All rhythms were recorded in Jamaica and supplied through the courtesy of Derrick Morgan O.D.

Hot & Rich are Bob "Hot Dog" Ormrod and his son, Richard. With over 50 years of musical experience between them, they play everything, from Traditional to Free Jazz, Blues, Ska, Reggae, Latin, Calypso, Mento & South African music, and bring all of these influences to this album. All tracks on this re-release have been re-mixed and re-mastered by Alien Dread at AD Studio. Also, an additional 6 tracks have been added, which did not feature on the original release (RRTCD 010).

Texture Like Sun' is the follow up to the much-loved self-titled debut by Anglo-Mauritian producer, singer and percussionist Joseph Deenmamode aka Mo Kolours. NOD! TIP!
The Guardian described 'Mo Kolours' as 'the best album Curtis Mayfield never made with A Tribe Called Quest and Lee Perry'

'This record is about cycles. From the tiny cycles of loops within songs to the broader cycle of the whole album, which is designed to take you away and bring you home again at the end. Loops within loops. Loops overlapping in different ways and shifting as they go can take you very far away. You hear it in lots of African music, in jazz and hip hop'.

Mo Kolours explores this theme through both music and lyrics. 'Pass It Round' is about giving and receiving, and the importance of depending on others. 'Orphan's Lament' is named after a Mongolian folk song, and Mo Kolours' own words urge the listener to 'fall to get up again' among a set of inescapably linked opposites. The message may be optimistic or otherwise, depending on the listener's point of view. The theme also appears in his choice of cover versions as he reinterprets songs absorbed in his youth: 'Harvest For The World' by the Isley Brothers and The Stranglers' 'Golden Brown', from which the album title is derived.

'The Stranglers are one of my earliest memories of music. I had an auntie who was a huge fan and my parents had all their records. 'Golden Brown' always gave me such a beautiful feeling, way before I knew what it was supposed to be about'.

Raised on the traditional sega music of his father's Indian Ocean homeland alongside records by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, Mo Kolours adds hip hop, dub, soul and other electronic styles to his individual sound. His approach could find him placed alongside Madlib or The Gaslamp Killer but he would be equally happy in the company of James Blake, Erykah Badu, Theo Parrish or Moodymann.

'I've always admired producers who push your ear, who draw you into unexpected elements of a song. I like it when people use a minimal number of elements and find ways of making you re-engage with each of them. It can be subtle, just a drum or the repetition of a word. I was thinking about that in the arrangement of the whole album'.

His energetic, improvised live show sees tracks layered up from loops of voice, percussion and drum machine before skewing in new directions. It's a thrilling approach which has taken him to clubs and festival stages from Brighton to Brisbane, as well as to the BBC's hallowed Maida Vale studios at the invitation of Gilles Peterson. Mo Kolours will be touring widely in support of 'Texture Like Sun'.

Teaming up with the Radek Azul Band, on her second album Rebecca Dry offers 12 northern soul tracks. Mixing fresh nods to the popcorn community with a thoughtful sense of deep soul grooves, not to mention the amazing 'Tainted Love' cover, this second album is sure to please every true soul music fan around.

Next up on All My Thoughts is eight cuts of warm fuzz from U-I.

Another sureshot from the 5 Borough Breaks crew, unearthing yet another classic hip hop anthem rarely seen on 45. Taking it back to 1989, Ultimate Force's "I'm Not Playing" catches a young Diamond D in full flow over a looped blues lick. Famed for its appearance on Shadow & Cut Chemist's "Brainfreeze" mix, the original 45 will set you back a hefty sum. As always, flip it over for the original sample source - step up Albert King's "Cold Feet".

Launched in early 2015 by a collective of crate diggers, Afro music-heads and vinyl- buying obsessives, Africa Seven's aim is to spread the love and knowledge for African music in all its forms. In the wake of this effort, Afrosonique Vol.1 is the ideal first instalment of a series of compilations bridging African tracks from the 70s and 80s with the most talented artists of today into a remix and re-edit series.

Compiled by veteran UK producer Tony Thorpe (Moody Boyz, KLF), one of the most important figures of the UK dance underground movement, the album brings together a rich ensemble of producers and artists from different genres and music scenes. From Warp's long-time signee Plaid, DJ Food, top DJs John Talabot & Pional to broken beat legend IG Culture, the compilation promises to bring a modern twist to Africa's most iconic tunes. This selection of artists also includes great names of the likes of Deep Medi's Silkie and Appleblim from the historical dubstep night FWD>> at Plastic People. A younger generation of talents like Marcel Lune, Jabru, Redpine & Solo and EVM128 has also taken part in this cutting-edge project, bringing its own personal touch to this unique compilation. Using his most famous alias 'Moody Boyz', Thorpe himself has added his own artistic signature, remixing the iconic Bunzu Soundz's Zinabu - a rolling cut of the finest UK Afro-dub house.

Africa remains the key theme and unifying principle of this work. With no multi-tracks available, the artists have gone through an incredible work of editing and overdubbing - almost remixing the original works. The result is a frenetic and fresh blend of styles ranging from modern Afro-jazz cuts to heavyweight dancefloor gear, almost spiritual hypnotic club anthems and low-tempo dreamscapes.

Originals have been picked up from Africa Seven's ever-expanding catalogue of reissues from the '70s and '80s hailing from Cameroon, Nigeria and Sierra Leone among other African countries. The selection includes rare tracks such as Bunzu Soundz 'Zinabu', Manu Dibango 'Les Cavaliers' and Afro National's 'Jokenge'.

In a time in which African music is coming back prominently as one of the primary influences of electronic music, Afrosonique Vol.1 effortlessly goes full circle bringing together the original energy of African classics with the disruptive talent of today's innovators.

The Willie Dale 45 was discovered about 7 years ago. A good friend on the scene in Manchester won the first copy from ebay after which a few of us chased up the seller getting some of the (roughly) 5 or copies of the record ever to surface. What was a $500 record when it was unknown is now a $4000 after the Neo and Northern Soul scenes got hold of it. But less about the history what about the record, I could not fit this into any one genre, it is funk, soul, psyche and garage and rolled into one and one of the best discoveries in the last 15 years. Beyond essential.

The Album Digital Druglord' contains 10 new songs with features from '24hours' and 'Juicy J' as well as the HIT single Do Re Mi'. It is Blackbears' 3rd official album. Digital Druglord was the #1 R&B album, and #12 album overall on Billboard during the first week of its release. Total consumption topped 30,050 digtally. The single Do Re Mi' has already streamed over 20million times and growing as it sits on #30 on the Spotify US chart. The single is also featured in EVERY major playlist on Spotify including Todays Top Hits & is #5 iTunes R&B single. Blackbear was the FACE of Spotify's New Music Friday. Blackbear is on a 30+ City SOLD OUT tour (House of Blues size rooms) kicking off the top of May 2017. Blackbear has been a top trender on Twitter MANY times and has over 467,000 followers on Instagram (@iamblackbear) and 540,000 Followers on Twitter (@iamblackbear). Blackbear recently released an album with Mike Posner under the group name Mansionz via Island Records. Blackbear is an accomplished song writer having written hits for Justin Bieber, Linkin Park, G-Eazy & many more.

While they both have collaborated on each other's solo records, Still Hungry marks their first joint album. Still Hungry boasts the best of what Format and Abs bring to the hip-hop community: funky, up-tempo and slick beats, coupled with intelligent, savvy lyrics. The album also showcases a grittier, harder sound, reflecting the maturity of the two artists, giving their audience some head-bobbing bangers that could rock any concert hall.

Format and Abs have contributed to each other's albums, with Abs providing slick verses on Format's debut album Music for the Mature B-Boy, and Format producing tracks on Abdominal's debut release Escape from the Pigeon Hole. In 2003 they provided support for Jurassic 5's European tour, and then continued touring together as headliners based on how hype crowds became when they took the stage.
Together, they have toured the UK more than twenty times to sold-out crowds. They have rocked stages such as Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown Festival and the iconic Jazz Café and Brixton Academy venues in London. They have also brought their high-energy shows to Australia and across Europe several times over the past fifteen years.

Like any memorable hip-hop team, DJ Format & Abdominal have found success by working off each other's strengths and giving the global hip-hop community a unique and funky sound destined to be a fixture in every rap lover's collection.

Just when you thought that the funk 45 game was becoming a little bit too predictable, Mocambo once again hits with a sureshot single to smash dancefloors across the pond.

Eric Boss (DJ E Da Boss, Myron & E, The Pendletons...) needs little introduction. His 2ndouting with the German funk heavyweights anticipates their forthcoming collaborative album " A Modern Love" with a raw uptempo funk track, oozing old school vibes, flipped live and uncut on tape with a fresh style that is all their own. Limited edition vinyl 45 includes instrumental for dedicated Djs.

Big band jazz-funk at its best. Words cannot describe the energy the ensemble releases on both sides. For fans of the Kashmere Stage Band and the TSU Jazz Ensemble.

The much awaited second album by UK's soul hurricane Hannah Williams, recorded and produced by The Heliocentrics' head honcho - Malcolm Catto.

Record Kicks proudly presents the new album "Late Nights & Heartbreak" by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations that will hit the streets worldwide next November 11th 2016. Recorded at Quatermass Studio in London - the HQ of the British cult band The Heliocentrics, - the new album has been produced by legendary UK drummer and producer Malcolm Catto. Alongside the Heliocentric albums on Now Again / Stones Throw, Malcolm is responsible for producing great albums such as "Inspiration Information" by Mulatu Astatke, "Jaiyede Afro" by Orlando Julius and "The Last Transmission" by Melvin Van Peebles. Not only this but Malcolm regularly collaborates with artists such as Floating Points, Quantic, Dj Shadow and Madlib.

So a new producer and a new life for Hannah, who is also now backed by the Affirmations, her new super tight band from Bristol - who will be touring the record too. The musicianship has ramped up several gears since Hannah's first album, bringing a welcome flare of excellence which punctuates Hannah's heartbreaking vocals and embraces Malcolm's tight, psychedelic production. Mixed totally analogue, and mastered on tape, "Late Nights & Heartbreak" includes 13 tracks of visceral soul with a touch of psychedelic atmosphere - as evidenced by the first single:"Tame in The Water". The sound is tighter and punchier than ever before - a trait of the Affirmations which has been brought out in several mind-blowing tracks - like the 8+ minutes of "Still in My Head". Which grooves hard throughout, and showcases Hannah up to her most show-stopping moment on the album. "Woman Got Soul" is another 5 minutes of groovy, addictive proof that this is next-level for Hannah and her band. The albums' grooves are interspersed with deep and layered soul tracks, like "Another Sunrise" or "Your Luck Can Change" which act as musical beds upon which Hannah explodes with genuine emotions of love, lust, longing and anger - and everything in between.All the songs are original and come from hands of the Bristol-based collective surrounding The Affirmations, led by MD James Graham. The only exception being a monster psychedelic soul version of "Dazed and Confused", which is strongly influenced by the original version by Jake Holmes.

Blessed by Sharon Jones, Hannah Williams exploded onto the soul scene with her debut album a "Hill Of Feathers" in 2012. The first single "Work it Out" was an independent hit on the airwaves all over the world. From US to Australia and all around Europe, the single became beloved, to the point where it spent time as the number 1 most downloaded song in Greece. The official video has also garnered over a million views on YouTube. The story of Hannah Williams seems to be written in lore from day one. Her father was a musically gifted minister, and her mother let her join the church choir at the age of 6. Hannah could read music before she could properly read words. Now she's an unstoppable force of incredible, once-in-a-lifetime talent. After the release of "A Hill of Feathers" in 2012, she was catapulted all around Europe, capturing the hearts of all they met including (among others): Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Cat Power, Charles Bradley and Craig Charles. Since then Hannah has made several trips to Europe to headline festivals and stun audiences in clubs such as the Mojo in Hamburg, Magnolia in Milan and Tempo in Club Madrid. Sold out shows at UK venues include Band on the Wall in Manchester, The Colston Hall, Jazz Cafe Camden, 100 Club and Pizza Express Jazz (3 times). As well as this, she has appeared on the UK festival scene, with sets at Shambala, Valley Fest, Wilderness, Cambridge Jazz and Larmer Tree Jools Holland's stage.

Since his untimely death at the all too young age of 32 the world has grown to appreciate the work of J Dilla even more than when he was alive. There's an ethereal quality to Jay Dee's works, part boom bap but more mellow. Mellow, but never soft. And Dilla never stopped making beats, his MPC was by his side until the very end. It now resides in the Smithsonian. Due the prolific nature of his beat making, the world is blessed to have stacks of Dilla material - some coming to light even this many years after his passing. In the world of hip hop, no one's mother is more famous that Ma Dukes. Go ahead, name check Chuck D's mom or Chance the Rapper's mom or TI's mother - without hitting Google. And one of the reasons we all know Ma Dukes is her tireless effort to maintain Dilla's legacy. This release is yet another step in that direction. Presented here, from the Official Ma Dukes Collection, are 15 works by Jay Dee from deep in the vaults, being released on vinyl for the first time.

10 track Album from Various Artists released by King Tubby's Music & Dub Store Records.

10 track Album from Various Artists released by King Tubby's Music & Dub Store Records.

Recorded and originally released in 1999, The Bottle' has been released twice by Expansion on 12' single and now finally gets it's first 7' issue. The song is the most classic Gil Scott Heron song, vocalist Maysa still the finest contemporary soul singer with a unique voice and all here with the magic of a full Incognito production. It is coupled with Hooked On Your Love', both songs from the Incognito produced album All My Life'

More classic UK dub gets revived from Partial Records, this time in the shape of an instrumental from the legendary Jah Works label.
The original release came on a Jah Works 7' back in 1993 and is now long out of press, demanding 'silly money' on record auction sites
Produced and mixed by Rej Forte, `Children of the Father' comes backed with a previously unreleased dub plate cut.