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Shy FX huge remix of Protoje and Chronixx' anthem 'Who Knows', as playlisted by BBC Radio 1, champi- oned by Annie Mac and David Rodigan. Who Knows is the smash hit single by Protoje and Chronixx, taken from the 'Ancient Future' album. Shy FX remix takes the track up a gear into tmeless, classic reggae/drum & bass territory. The track has already received tons of radio play and was Annie Mac's Hotest Record In The World at the end of January 2016. Accompanied on the B-side by another of the albums strongest tracks - Sudden Flight, featuring the
talents of Sevana and Jesse Royal.
Cut loud at 45rpm.

"Return Of The Crocodile" enthält 8 bislang unveröffentlichte African Head Charge Tracks und Versionen aus der Zeit zwischen 1981-1986 und folgt unmittelbar auf die 4 jüngsten LP-Reissues des Kollaborationsprojekts von Adrian Sherwood & Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. Diese radikal unterschiedlichen Versionen früher AHC Klassiker wurden liebevoll von On-U Sound Archivist Patrick Dokter von den Originalmasterbändern restauriert und im Berliner Dubplates & Mastering Studio geschnitten. LP auf schwarzem Vinyl mit Downloadcard und bedruckten Innentaschen mit Sleevenotes von Steve Barker (On The Wire).

'Shuffle Them Shoes feat. Hollie Cook' is the third single from the hugely acclaimed '1000 Watts' LP by Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno. This irresistibly positive and laid-back slice of reggae-pop is sure to bring a much-needed drop of sunshine to the closing stages of 2016. Hollie Cook's famously silken vocals weave through a soundtrack layered with sultry horn hooks and atmospheric bass, the self-styled 'tropical pop' singer bringing the charisma and charm that have made her one of the biggest crossover reggae artists of our times.This is the next single from the incredibly well received '1000 Watts' album, from Quantic presenta Flowering Inferno. This 7' has the infectious Shuffle Them Shoes, featuring popular reggae singer Hollie Cook, on the A side, along with a vinyl only dub version of the Stevie Wonder cover, All I Do Is Think About You, on the B-side. The record in dinked in the middle, to keep with tradition, and is housed in a beautiful kraft board sleeve with colour print.

Repress of 100 on red vinyl.
Debut Christmas vinyl single from all star New York ska/reggae collective that includes Jamaican legend LARRY McDONALD on percussion. Holiday cheer spread inna LESTER STERLING / TOMMY McCOOK jazz reggae style - versions of "JINGE BELLS" and "GOD REST DEM IRIE GENTLEMEN". Ltd to 300 copies

After releasing the first single Voodoo Jazz end of 2016 the journey of Dem Juju Poets keeps on with Barabara, the first single taken off their forthcoming album Liberated Thoughts out due early 2017 on Matasuna Records.David Hanke aka Renegades Of Jazz, brainchild behind Dem Juju Poets, keeps on with his distinctive Afro sound and delivers a great 45 in various styles. As the Renegades Of Jazz journey will take a step away from Afrofunk music, Dem Juju Poets will be now the main outfit for Hanke to release more Afro driven music in the future.Barabara is a heavy piece of dancefloor Afrojazz goodness, decent horn sections, tough drums and rich percussions combined with vintage vocals. People's Republic is a organ and flute driven Afrosoul tune with a heavy brass riff, thriving percussions and flute solos galore.

Brand new Christmas 7" single from German ska champion DR RING DING. The a-side is taken from his "ONCE A YEAR" holiday album released in 2015, the flip is a German version of the song exclusive to this release. Limited edition of 500, big hole colored vinyl single for boss DJs.

Inspiriert von Enos Vision eines psychedelischen Afrikas, erschufen der englische Dub-Produzent Adrian Sherwood und der jamaikanische Percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah Anfang der 1980er Jahre wegweisende Meisterwerke zwischen Mystik, Can und Post-Punk. Vorliegende 5CD Kollektion enthält die vier African Head Charge Alben "My Life In A Hole In The Ground" (1981), "Environmental Studies" (1982), "Drastic Season" (1983) und "Off The Beaten Track" (1986), sowie auf CD5 insgesamt elf unveröffentlichte Tracks und Versionen, die parallel als LP erscheinen bzw. zum RSD 2016 als limitierte 10" erschienen sind. Inkl. eines 24-seitigen Booklets mit Fotos und Sleeve Notes von Steve Barker (On The Wire).

Alborosie the on a mission reggae warrior licks back the 'Dread At The Controls' Rod Taylor classic from 1978 "His Majesty" (produced by Mikey Dread) to stunning effect. The latest production of Mr. Alberto D'Ascola aka Puppa Albo aka Alborosie showcases established hit-makers Gentleman (in combination with Clay), Mr. Vegas, Alborosie, Etana, Christopher Martin, Sizzla Kalonji with all new exclusive tunes, alongside young lions like Dann I, Yung J.R., Skygrass, Sandy Smith and Martei Corley, with all great voices and excellent performances. Eleven superb tunes plus Alborosie's instrumental riddim version makes this a standout longplay release! The "His Majesty Riddim" is available both as CD and LP (vinyl with a later release date 25.11. due to manufacturing realities) - Run the rhythm!

Patrick Dey Rey ist gewissermaßen ein Neuzugang in der Rotraum Familie. Mit der Disconnected EP liefert er eine Reihe deepe Dub-/Roots-/Reggae Tracks ab, die ihre technoide Seele trotz ihrer entspannten Stimmung nicht verbergen können. Der perfekte Soundtrack für die Sommernacht. Zunächst erscheint eine 12" mit den Originalen für den Einsatz in der Reggae Dancehall.

The Apostles were disciples of a heavy kind of psychedelic soul/rock fusion. After The Funkees left for London, they stepped into the breach to become the champions of East Nigeria's flourishing post-war music scene. Based in Aba, and led by guitarist and charismatic chancer Walton Arungwa, they laid down a couple of singles with the city's newly-formed BEN label. EMI liked what they heard and in 1976 whisked the band to Lagos to record The Apostles with the legendary Emmanual Odenusi at the controls. A heavy mix of wailing guitar, swirling organ and James Brown-style vocals, it became a fixture in every east Nigerian home. 'Never Too Late' sets the stage with a scorching lead break that most believe was played by guitar-slinger-for-hire, Felix 'Feladay' Odey. Drummer Joel Madubuike and bass player Henry Tandu lay down the rock solid groove for Benji Davidson's righteous organ lines in 'Inflation' and 'Highway to Success.' And each is invested with an urgency from battle-hardened vocals of Chyke Fussion, a vetran of the Biafra war. Don't be fooled by the angelic white outfits worn on the cover of The Apostles. These guys were BAD. And 'Never Too Late' could well be the best Afro Rock song ever recorded.

By the mid 1970's in Nigeria, the Biafran War was a distant memory and the music scene in the eastern city of Aba was booming again. Bands like The Funkees, The Wings and The Apostles grabbed the headlines, but the more interesting stuff was coming from smaller groups like the Friimen. The Friimen, or the Friimen Muzik Company to use their official name, were influenced as much by pre-Saturday Night Fever Bee Gees as Jimi Hendrix and James Brown. In Beni Tudumey they had the best keyboardist in the city, and in Dan Igbaji, Charlie Eze and Ken Okogbue its tightest rhythm section. Throw in Gbemi Saka Toju channeling his inner Barry Gibb and you had a band quite unlike any other in the country. The result is We Can Get it On, a hybrid of West Coast ballads and dancefloor chuggers. One moment they are thanking God for making the mountains ('The Creator'), the next salaciously suggesting it's time to make the mountains move ('We Can Get It On'). Some of the songs simply state the obvious ('Music Makes You Move'.) However, it's the track, 'Salt Sweet Style', that sums up the Friimen best: We have the salt. We have the sweet. We have the style.' It's all present and accounted for on We Can Get It On.

Four cuts of 'Mount View Special' with Jah Wobble on Bass and Diggory Kenrick on flute. With two cuts on the A side mixed by Martin Harrison and two mixes on the flip by Russ D of The Disciples. Four to the floor steppers of the rootical kind!

Two rugged cuts of the 'Love and Broad Highway' piece from Mike Brooks and the Roots Radics, on Brooks' Harvest label. Love and Broad Highway first surfaced in the early 1980s and has never been re-pressed since. Comes with two cuts of Mike Brooks 'Long Long Time on the flip side.Long Long Time was released in the UK on Hitrun and again has never been re-pressed until now. Recorded in Jamaica and released in the UK without Mikey's knowledge. All remastered direct from master tape. Mikey is backed by the Roots Radics band, in their prime at the time of recording. Tough, sticky roots. Comes in a custom bag.

After two sold out 12" EPs on Optimo Trax, Boot & Tax head over to mother label Optimo Music for the release of their debut self-titled, 9-track album.

The Milanese duo are comprised of Cristian Croce (already part of The Barking Dogs) and Claudio Brioschi (Brioski), two of the most popular and respected djs/producers of the Italian scene who share a great passion for analog synths and experimentation, and a deep knowledge of both clubbing and production.

Dance albums are notoriously difficult to pull off and often fall flat but Boot & tax succeed where many fail by making a record that will work on open-minded dance floors but isn't necessarily a dance album. Indeed, my 80-year-old stepmother hasn't danced for years but has been listening to this on repeat all month. Incorporating Claudio's guitar playing, Boot & Tax's trademark eccentric instrumentation along with their analogue arsenal and the occasional vocal from Cristian, they have managed to forge a uniquely characteristic sound world.

Playful, psychedelic, hypnotic, captivating, the album comes in a gatefold sleeve on double vinyl and Boot & Tax will be touring live in support of the record throughout the summer and beyond.

Placed within legendary reggae producer Lee Scratch' Perry's prolific discography, The Upsetters Chapter 1 stands out as one of the eccentric genius's most interesting, adventurous works. Using a combination of established collaborators and new musicians, Perry creates a classic dub record that pulses with deep bass, echoing percussion and dissonant sound effects. Spiritual cuts ( When Jah Come') are balanced by grand dub productions ( Tighten Up'), creating a cohesive, infectious sound that rivals the Upsetter's finest material.

Miraculously rare and seriously obscure killer dubs..., one of the very few hard core seventies dub albums mixed by Errol Brown.

A selection of solid dubs originally recorded by BB Seaton at Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle studio and mixed in-house by the Duke's nephew Errol Brown. A radical departure for all concerned this bold dub album was never officially released although a few clandestine copies reputedly did the New York rounds at the time

Frank Nemola release for next Christmas. His Rasta Claus collects, in a new interpretation of reggae, some of the most famous international Christmas songs and hit having in common the simplicity and the desire to feel good characterizing Christmas. Frank Nemola, trumpeter and producer recognized through its numerous collaborations (by Vasco Rossi Frankie HI-NRG, by Luca Carboni to Aeroplanitaliani with which already in '92 he won the Critics' Prize at the Sanremo Festival) from a project initially conceived as an event live in support of ANT Foundation, in an album, involving friends and stage of life, from the voices of Simona Galeandro, Marco "El V" Old and Francesca Taverni, the guitars of Paul La Ganga and Dario Comuzzi. At eleven proposed again hit album (from Last Christmas to What a Wonderful World by Frosty the Snowman in Love Is in the Air) is the brand-new Christmas Time in Jamaica written for the occasion by the same Frank and Marco "El V "and he dedicated to all those people in the world who do not have the good fortune to celebrate Christmas

Nach längerer Auszeit ist der Albumklassiker von 1977 im Originalcover wieder erhältlich. Horace Andy hat sich von seinem ersten Album an ("Skylarking" für Studio One 1969) über die 70er & 80er Jahre hinweg (mit großen Erfolgen u.a. für Bunny Lee und Bullwackie), bis zu seinen Gastbeiträgen bei allen Massive Attack Alben, einen Ehrenplatz in der genreübergreifenden Musikhistorie erworben. "In The Light" gehört zu den besten Reggae Longplayern der 70er Jahre und wurde von Everton DaSilva in Kooperation mit Horace Andy produziert und von Prince Jammy in King Tubbys Studio abgemischt. Diese Edition für das VP Records Sublabel 17 North Parade wurde von Kevin Metcalfe remastered!

GA008 sees another 7" release from the label, this time, Spain and Norway collide to give you Joy! On vocal duties, Spanish rub-a-dub Queen, Ponchita Peligros delivers a powerful and personal message of triumph as only she can. Norwegian 8-bit aficionados, Helgeland 8-bit Squad provide a melodic steppas riddim featuring a twangy nylong guitar and nuff bass to move tings forward inna proper 80s digikal style.

Re-Release des dritten Albumklassikers der Singers & Players, einem losen Kollektiv um Prince Far I und Bim Sherman. "Staggering Heights" gilt als Höhepunkt ihres Katalogs und als UK-Dub-Meisterwerk, an dem diesmal Mikey Dread (frisch nach seiner Arbeit mit The Clash), Ashanti Roy (The Congos) und Mitglieder von Dub Syndicate und Roots Radics mitarbeiteten. Mit den beiden legendären Tracks "Bedward The Flying Preacher" und "Snipers In The Streets". Re-cut by Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. LP auf schwarzem Vinyl mit Downloadcard und 24x12" Poster.

Mit elf ausgezeichneten Coverversionen von Bob Marley Songs. Hier finden sich u.a. "Slave Driver" (vom Album "Catch A Fire") in der Version von Bob Marleys Lieblingssänger Dennis Brown, "I'm Still Waiting" (im Original als Studio One 7"-Single) in der definitiven Version von Delroy Wilson, "Heathen" (vom Album "Exodus") in einer superben Version von Cocoa Tea, produziert von Bobby "Digital" Dixon, "Forever Loving Jah" (vom Album "Uprising") in der Hitversion von Marcia Griffiths & Tony Rebel, produziert von Donovan Germain, "Waiting In Vain" (vom Album "Exodus") in der jamaikanischen Version von Leroy Smart, produziert von Joseph Hookim für Channel One, "Crazy Baldhead" (vom Album "Rastaman Vibration") in der Version von Luciano & Beenie Man mit einem sensationell tiefer gelegten Bass von Sly & Robbie. Tipp!

'With a career stretching across two decades, Tosca have a history to fall back on. Remarkably, though, the Viennese duo are busy producing some of the most remarkable, groundbreaking music of their career to date.' - CLASH (Dec 2014)
Released late last year Tosca's 'Outta Here' saw the duo of Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Hubert rip up the rule book and start again. Having spent two decades and seven albums practically defining downtempo, chill-out music here was an album with one thing on its mind, the dancefloor.
Still some traditions are worth maintaining and so like with each of their previous albums the band now present 'Shopska', a reworked version of 'Outta Here' that puts each of the albums tracks into a radically new perspective from tough 3am Techno and bouncy Electronica through to spaced out Dub and beyond.

Osbert Maddo (a.k.a Maddo, the Bionic Singer, Papa Maddo was brought up in Easter Kingston. He went to the legendary Alpha Boys Primary School and then to Excelsior high school. As a youth, he and his brother UU Maddo used to listen to Sound Systems such as Sir Stanford, Sir Norman Arrows and Phase 1. The sound Sir Stanford with who he used to sing initally transformed to Stylistics (Maddo's favourite singing group at the time) and a man called Danhai became the owner and DJ.
Cubiculo Records got in touch with Maddo on the Summer of 2015 to voice a 'Smuggel Riddim' by Casio Love, Maddo instantly fell in love with it and agree to work with Cubiculo and Casio Love to make his comeback tune as he didn't have any music released for years. After sending us the vocal Maddo was asking for the final mix every day and week as he was feeling the tune a lot and he wanted to start pushing it on the US, on the day we sent him the final mix we got the most unexpected and sad reply we could possibly be waiting for, Osbert had pass away the day before we finished the mix.

This is so far the most special release Cubiculo has done, it's more than a release, it's a tribute to this great singer and we are very proud to be releasing his ever last recording. Part of profits will go to his son and wife that have been supporting this release since we started to work with Maddo until today.

Bristol based Afro-beat band, Matuki are releasing their debut 7 single on December 2nd via Stutter & Twitch, featuring an exclusive remix by Shunya. As each side of the record paints a juxtaposing image, Matuki drives forward as they make a name for themselves as Bristol's most engaging afro-funk band. Side A 'Sanimenteren' showcases fiery horn melodies and liquid guitar riffs, whereas Side B 'INJO' changes direction completely, as Manchester producer Shunya takes the reins. By morphing Matuki's steadfast rhythm into a lucid downtempo glitch, Shunya creates a unique and mesmerizing new perspective towards the urban band's signature style. Likened to the legends Fela Kuti and Afro Manding the authentic Afro band punctured Bristol's music scene after an exceptional debut performance at Glastonbury's Glade Stage, blending jazz & psychedelic influences with urban-funk. The result Mesmerizing tracks and heavyweight horn lines that reflect on how the 12-piece collective are never afraid to venture out of their comfort zone, to create something special.Turbo-boosted grooves and fusing Afro Manding with intoxicating Fela Kuti horn lines, Matuki creates a rhythm so deep and hypnotic, it takes you on a journey' - Rhythm Passport'Matuki mix the classic ingredients - brass, beats, vocals and electricity - into something suitably hot'n'spicy..., If Bristol's Afrobeat scene gets any hotter we might as well move to Lagos' - Canteen Bristol. Fronted by master drummer and vocalist, Abraham Ebou Sanyang (Savanna, Magoma), Matuki mixes traditional afro-beat sounds with heavy doses of contemporary urban funk, into an exciting concoction of world music. The ensemble recently expanded after merging their sound with the Bristol Jazz Student ensemble Jamba Horns, and has previously collaborated with an array of versatile musicians including the Bristol Samba community. After the success of their debut performance, Matuki saw airplay from Bristol based DJ Hiphoppapotamus, and Miles Chambers of Lyrical Minded as well as BCFM, Bristol City Radio, Radio Ujima and Radio Helsinki, as an energizing sound bled into the airwaves. Touring the UK festival circuit, performing at Secret Garden Party, Green Man, Farmfest, Kendal Calling, Glastonbury to name a few, saw Matuki turn unassuming audiences into dancing frenzies, wherever they play.

1980, im Jahr des Kölner Aswad-Konzertes, kam ein Film in die englischen Kinos, der das Leben jamaikanischer UK-Immigranten sowie deren Konfrontationen mit der Polizei und National Front als Spielfilm inszenierte: "Babylon". Ursprünglich finanzierte die BBC den Film mit, doch weil ihr das Thema zu brisant wurde, zog sie sich aus der Produktion zurück. Der Hauptdarsteller von "Babylon" stammte aus Guyana und hieß Brinsley Forde. Er war der Leadsänger einer Band aus dem Westen Londons, die sich 1974 in der Gegend um Ladbroke Grove unter dem Namen Aswad mit dem Schlagzeuger Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye
und drei weiteren Musikern, die in Köln schon nicht mehr dabei waren, gefunden hatte. Der Bandname stammt aus dem Arabischen und war als Statement gemeint, denn Aswad bedeutet Schwarz! Als Aswad für die Rockpalast-Aufzeichnung im Studio-B des Westdeutschen Rundfunks auftrat, ahnte niemand, dass die Band durch Top-Hits wie "Give A Little Love" und "Shine" einmal Popstar-Status erlangen würde. Das Konzert von 1980 zeigt die Gruppe jedoch in einem frühen Karrierestadium: vom Punk beeinflusst, rau, ungestüm und lange, bevor sie neben Steel Pulse zur wichtigsten Reggae-Formation Großbritanniens aufstieg. "Live At Rockpalast - Cologne 1980" erscheint als Gatefold-Doppel-LP sowie als CD/DVD-Digipak, jeweils mit Originalfotos, professionellen Linernotes und digital remastertem Stereo-Sound.

Second studio album from all star jazz ska/reggae band, eight instrumental masterpieces feat Jamaican percussion legend LARRY McDONALD + members of NYC's finest. A must for fans of TOMMY McCOOK, SOUL VENDORS, and ERNEST RANGLIN. STUDIO 1 style Jamaica jazz! Colored wax pic sleeve.

The undisputed one man army returns to Bordello A Parigi with the ultimate Sicilian holiday kit: an adventurous tour around his beloved island during the endless hot summer days.

Radikal Guru returns to the trusted Moonshine Recordings to deliver his third album, which highlights his refreshing take on the beloved, dub sound of 2016. A selected few of the cuts involve exciting collaborations, not to be missed.The dub master Radikal Guru returns to the trusted Moonshine Recordings to deliver his third album, which highlights his refreshing take on the beloved, dub sound of 2016. A selected few of the cuts involve exciting collaborations that are not to be missed. Similar to King Yoof's recent album endeavour called 'Homage To The King', Radikal Guru exerts his speciality in various tempo ranges with the 'Dub Mentalist' LP. The result is just as exciting as his existing back catalogue, all mastered to meet the requirements of the true Moonshine vibration. The polish producer once again shows appreciation to both the dancefloor fans and the more meditating listeners. Fusing his compelling sound in dub, reggae and dubstep with timeless, old school samples makes every release a reminiscing journey. The amount of dread and energy will most definitely spark a riot across the globe.Radikal Guru executes his mix-up of dub by incorporating a dose of happiness and psychedelics. The effects take over the mixes in wild fashion, delays spin off the tasty spring reverberation tails, delivering a comfortable setting. Radikal's horns, including the trumpet, saxophone and trombone joined the Radikal Guru's live melodica to complement each other in rhythm and sound. The collaborations featuring Moonshine familiars Jay Spaker, Echo Ranks, Solo Banton, Violinbwoy and Earl 16 bless the righteous sound waves, as the bassweight, immersive vocals and tight arrangements speak for themselves. Whether it is the bass weight, vocal parts or simply the rhythms, you know exactly when Radikal Guru's music is being played on a true sound system. The contribution of the polish dub genius, to the healing of the nations and to global dub culture trembles, as he immediately reveals why his 'Dub Mentalist' LP forms an important chapter in our history of Moonshine Recordings material.

For it's third release, Sorry For This Records welcomes Italian innovator Roberto Clementi to its stables, providing two lush cuts of deep techno and then invites Steve O'Sullivan to slow things down a little...

First up Clementi bring us Sedate Love, a throbbing club cruiser with a constantly evolving groove-box. Organically morphing pad play and analogue percussion punctuate the rhythm stylistically whilst Roberto underpins the entire track with a thunderous, grooving sub bass! Whereas Start Not Straight, Clementi's second offering is a thumping analogue techno behemoth, underlaid rhythmically by bubbling acidic synthesis and resonant pad stabs.

Finally 90s UK dub techno legend Steve O'Sullivan once again breaks out the tape echo and dons his Blue train alias for a special ultra minimalistic dub version of Start Not Straight keeping the beats slow and the subs pitched even lower! Steve slowly releases heady passages of spoken word whilst giving the feedback on his delay unit a real workout! Real after hours stuff!

Reissue of this super rare 12" from the legendary Tapper Zukie! 'Visions Of Love' is a vocal lead groove fest, with bumping bass lines and throwback house beats, whilst the B-side lays out a dubbier version of the original. Proper floor filler material here! Comes in hand stamped, light brown sleeves. Limited and completely essential!

Number 10 in the Ghost Town edits series.

an Alpha Cut side project: vintage Reggae sampled killer Drum & Bass