Sun Tone EP by Sun Tone
Wild Island c/w Midnight Calling 7" by Roger Rivas & Runnin' 7" by Kitma - Happy People Records
Pure Quality Reggae, just Marvelous !!
Latin Dynamite / El Basement by The Kevin Fingier Collective
Fingier Records is the new Acid Jazz Records subsidiary label, dedicated exclusively to the Soul, R&B, Boogaloo and Raw Funk productions from the Argentinean producer Kevin Fingier.
After the outstanding success of the first single Don't Wanna Cry No More, Argentinian producer Kevin Fingier comes with a must-have instrumental double sider.
Side A presents 'Latin Dynamite', an explosive tune which could have been the soundtrack of Ramsey Lewis and Mongo Santamaría visiting Soho together around mid 60s, it's a perfect mix of Mod Jazz and Boogaloo with a very cinematic feel. On the B side we have the obscure and groovy 'El Basement', a stunning R&B dancer with a killer flute solo and a screaming hammond.
This record shows the vision behind Fingier Records, this Acid Jazz Records subsidiary, which claimed from the beginning 'Underground Soul, R&B, Boogaloo and Raw Funk'. "I don't want this label to be something strict, I want to explore the whole universe around Soul music, what happened before and after, and what happened at that same time, when people from other countries such us Puerto Rico, Brasil or Nigeria mixed their cultural music with Soul, Jazz and Funk" says Kevin Fingier.
The release will be limited, and the release date will be the 11th December.
releases December 11, 2020
Side A presents 'Latin Dynamite', an explosive tune which could have been the soundtrack of Ramsey Lewis and Mongo Santamaría visiting Soho together around mid 60s, it's a perfect mix of Mod Jazz and Boogaloo with a very cinematic feel. On the B side we have the obscure and groovy 'El Basement', a stunning R&B dancer with a killer flute solo and a screaming hammond.
This record shows the vision behind Fingier Records, this Acid Jazz Records subsidiary, which claimed from the beginning 'Underground Soul, R&B, Boogaloo and Raw Funk'. "I don't want this label to be something strict, I want to explore the whole universe around Soul music, what happened before and after, and what happened at that same time, when people from other countries such us Puerto Rico, Brasil or Nigeria mixed their cultural music with Soul, Jazz and Funk" says Kevin Fingier.
The release will be limited, and the release date will be the 11th December.
releases December 11, 2020
Emma Noble EP by Emma Noble
Noble’s sound is rooted in and influenced by her deep love for rare soul, funk and disco. Starting as backing vocalist for ‘New Street Adventure’ (Acid Jazz), she then went on to write with Lack of Afro (LOA Records) and has spent the last few years spinning records all over the UK & Europe as one half of the dynamic DJ duo Noble & Heath.
Harlem Hipshake by Bongolian
Live at Pappy & Harriet's: In Person From the High Desert by Nick Waterhouse
Treat by Happy Dog Project
''Treat'' (2020) is Happy Dog Project's fourth studio album. It contains eight original tracks that were recorded, produced and mixed in June 2020 by Thanos Amorginos @ Downstroke Studio, except for “Afro K.” and “Don't let me know”, that were recorded two years earlier by Yannis Petroyiannis @ Matrix Studio. The album includes contributions by rappers/lyricists BNC and RoI, vocalist Jenny Kapadai and saxman/composer Apostolis Lampouris.
All tracks composed and arranged by Happy Dog Project (music)and BNC (lyrics) except: "Altermondialismo" (H.D.P music/RoI lyrics), "Don't Let Me Know" (BNC music and lyrics), "Espionage", "Dale Palo" (H.D.P. and Apostolis Lampouris music/BNC lyrics)
Will I See You Again? by Thee Sacred Souls
Friendly Fire (15th Anniversary)" Single by The Smakalites
Orrua Diskak run by Mikel Makala aka DJ Makala, is a tiny record label based in the Basque Country,
Europe. Sounds from the Global Funk to Modern Jazz!
Christmas Bootleg Bells Vol. 2 by Breakbeat Paradise Recordings
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It’s been a long-standing dream here at Breakbeat Paradise Recordings to produce an all-breakbeat Christmas album. Now that dream has finally become a reality with this 13-track strong breakbeat funky soul remix album featuring all the best of what this season has to offer.Funky breaks producers has gathered from around the world to put their take on some of their favorite Christmas tracks in the funkier spectrum of the genre. After a challenging year for everyone we felt it was important to end 2020 on a positive note – and this album is the best way we feel we can do that. All sales and profits of this album will be going 100% to the artists to help them though these hard times.
The album will be available exclusive though our bandcamp store so please support us by downloading this album and make sure you crank up the beats and breaks this holiday season.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Afro-Disiac EP [SMS017] by C. Da Afro
Hot on the heels of what is proving to be one of the EP’s of the year in Funk Purpose Volume 3 Samosa Records keep their 2020 heat going with everyone’s favourite work-a-holic Greek disco missionary C.Da Afro.
He’s a producer with disco and house flowing through his veins and is back with another monster of an EP here.
Featuring three tracks of divine disco infused with sultry Latin flavours it’s a beautifully balanced release. First up is the eponymous title track in 'Afro-Disiac'. This one is deep groove and brass heavy house. The expressive bass groove lays the foundation for some stellar brass stabs and solos galore with some wonderful guitar licks keeping the track fresh and funky through-out. It’s a track for those wonderfully warm summers’ days when we have nothing more to worry about than to dance in the Ibizan sun.
Next up is 'Smoothie' a deeper but no less groove infused track. Again packed to the hilt with some wonderful brass work, it’s another Latin edged track with a hooky vocal which grabs you by the scruff of the neck and bounces you all the way to the middle of the throng on the dance-floor. Solid percussion work keeps the energy levels deceptively high here. A seriously smooth track indeed!
Closing the EP out co-label boss De Gama goes to work on the edit of 'Brazilian Groove'. This one is a track which originally popped up on C.Da Afro’s Expresso EP on Samosa a year ago and went on to be a huge DJ favourite across the rest of the year. Giving it a slightly tougher feel De Gama has kept all the best moments of the original intact adding in extra percussion and a heavier kit to take it straight to the main room. A solid rework which will give this one strong legs to see it through another year.
A wonderful EP all round yet again for both Samosa and C.Da Afro and another one that is going to fly when it hits the shelves so make sure you get on that pre-order sharpish.
Great Big Bundle Of Love / I Think You Got Your Fools Mixed Up by J&J
This time with their follow up single to their debut Lp "Melodias De Mi Recuerdo" . The boys this time pay homage to the legendary, harmonious, purveyor of feel good soul music Mr Brenton Wood! The boys hit "Great Big Bundle Of Love" and on the flip JQ takes the lead on the organ and scorches "I Think Your Fools Mixed Up". A Side out Nov 20 on all digital and pre-order limited ed 200 clear -black -yellow splatter.
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releases January 15, 2021
Razor-N-Tape RNTD056 // Remixes De Oro by Elia y Elizabeth
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released November 30, 2020
A Joyful Sound by Kelly Finnigan
This is Kelly Finnigan's third full-album production in just under two years, including his debut LP "The Tales People Tell" and Monophonics' most recent effort "It's Only Us". He is rapidly establishing himself as a key producer, songwriter, and performer in the current soul scene.
released November 24, 2020
Another Shot Fired by The Tibbs
Record Kicks proudly present the The Tibbs new album "Another Shot Fired" coming out on CD – LP – Digital November 20th. Recorded at Electric Monkey in Amsterdam, produced by Paul Willemsen (Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions) and mastered in Nashville by Soul veterans Bob Olhsson, who used to cut vinyl for Motown back in the day.
"Another Shot Fired" is the second studio album from the Dutch soul combo and introduces a new singer to the project, the young super-talentedRoxanne Hartogwho penned the lyrics of most of the songs on the album.
On the new album the formula remains the same employed by classic soul record labels like Stax and Motown: a super tight house band, first class production, some wicked arrangments and a signature vocalist. Think- The Marvellets, Booker T and the MGs, James Brown, The Supremes.
From the smashing opener "The Main Course" to the last dark instrumental groover "Circeo" the 12 tracks of the new album prooves that The Tibbs can do no wrong. The sound is vintage, gritty and raw with some extra doses of RNR on the bluesy number "Mama Says" and even throws in some sun soaked reggae vibes in their title track "Another Shot Fired". Roxanne is perfectly at ease and brings the heat as she sweats her way through each number while the rest of the band deliver their unique super tight blend of garage soul.
Based around Amsterdam, The Tibbs took off in 2012 - fronted by Elsa Bekman – covering a lesser-trodden path, combining special soul classics with rare beat instrumentals. Their increasing popularity quickly led to a natural desire to expand their repertoire, beyond the confines of others' thinking outside the traditional box and creating their own unique soulful creations.
Working right from the start with producer Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions), the first EP "Cleaned Out" debuted in 2014. Later that year, the German funk label Tramp Records released their debut single – "Footprints In The Sand/Cleaned Out". Two years later, The Tibbs' first LP, "Takin' Over" marked their debut with Milan based imprint Record Kicks. The singles "Next Time" and "The Story Goes" received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout Europe and North America and the 45s flew out the door in record time.
The release of "Takin' Over" delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt. The Tibbs' profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. In late 2018, Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time.
With new recordings in the bag and a great new album about to be released, The Tibbs are once more ready for lift off.
released November 20, 2020
Rainbow In Your Cloud by Myles Sanko - Legere recordings
Myles Sanko is very pleased to unveil “Rainbow In Your Cloud”, the second single taken from his forthcoming new album “Memories of Love”. The album will be released on Friday 12th March 2021 and is now available for pre-order in limited edition gatefold, deluxe edition CD and digital versions. “Rainbow In Your Cloud” launches with a freshly filmed music video, recorded up in the clouds of the Pyrenees-Orientales mountains.
“Rainbow In Your Cloud” reverberates atmosphere with its funky backbeat and beautiful vocals. This is one of the songs fans will already be familiar with from some of his more recent concerts. When speaking of his intention behind the song, Myles explains “This song is a celebration of love. Letting everyone know that you've finally found meaningful love worth shouting about and expressing to the world. Even though your world might seem cloudy and grey at times, don't you worry because there is a colourful rainbow inside ready to come out. I know this because I’ve been there so many times.” The song is a classic Myles Sanko upbeat ballad, with heartfelt lyrics that evoke hope. He abandons logic for a mere chance at seeing love's promise bloom. Myles’ beautiful vocals is accompanied by his long-time band, who also collaborated so magnificently on Just Being Me, featuring pianist Tom O’Grady, bassist Jon Mapp, guitarist Phil Stevenson, drummer Rick Hudson, saxophonist Gareth Lumbers, trumpeter Samuel Ewens and trombonist David Liddell, plus a powerful backing vocals performance from Jaelee Small, Chantal Brown and Chris Moncrieff.
“This album is my most personal album yet, each song is a memory of love, a story of love, good or bad, happy or sad. Love is not always as we picture it in fairy tales but a work in progress for as long as we choose to love. Over the years I have written love songs and most of them have some reality in them but also a lot of fiction. Maybe this was because I wasn't truly ready to share that part of me in a way that I am definitely more comfortable doing now. I'd say becoming a father has changed my outlook and made me a little more brave and accepting of myself”.
“Memories Of Love” is an album full of dedication. The soul poetry of Myles Sanko allows you to find a home in it which Myles hopes creates space for a healing effect. His journey took him to many stages, places and homes. With this album, it is certainly the most interesting and intriguing stop of this journey yet.
SIROCCO b/w NYMPHAEA by THE DIASONICS
releases November 27, 2020
I Feel Love - The Organauts by Superfly Funk & Soul Records
The Organauts have performed their intoxicating mix of instrumental soul, garage and rock 'n’ roll to audiences spanning Ireland, UK and Europe, opening for legendary acts such as Smoove & Turrell and The Link Quartet.
Having mesmerised audiences with their infectious energy on stage, The Organauts aim to capture this on record with the release of their debut single 'I Feel Love', a cover of the 1977 hit by the 'Queen of Disco', Donna Summer. With bombastic power chords and invigorating electric guitar riffs, The Organauts will have you put on your dancing shoes with their take on this well known classic.
releases November 27, 2020
Y Su Descarga Internacional by bosq
Cape Cod, Massachusetts born & Medellín, Colombia based, Bosq has been tirelessly exploring the intersections of Afro-Latin music with Disco, Funk, Reggae, House and Hip Hop for years.
The album is Bosq’s first full project since relocating from Boston to Medellín, Colombia, a little over 3 years ago. The move stemmed from a reevaluation of what it means to contribute and be a part of a musical community vs. merely borrowing the sounds that inspired him from afar. Part of this meant not rushing to release music influenced by his new surroundings, but studying with local music teachers, developing relationships with artists and studios throughout the country, and getting his bearings in the day to day life of a new country and a new language.
Bosq elaborates, “This album contains the experiences, inspiration, frustration and magic of my first few years living in Medellín, Colombia after moving here from Boston, all wrapped into album form. After years of working with musicians and styles from around the world from my old homebase, I started to honestly reevaluate what I was doing. Appropriation tends to be an easy catch all, but more deeply I was wondering, am I contributing something or am I only borrowing? Can I really understand the music that’s inspiring me just by listening to it? I wanted my work to be more authentic artistically, but more important to me is getting to a point where my music is giving something back and creating value for the musicians who are keeping the traditions of this music alive. If I’m making music inspired by Afro Latin rhythms and sounds, then any success I have, needs to create success for people in those communities as well.”
The transition, while awe inspiring and exciting, was not always easy. Everything from government bureaucracy to an on-the-fly electrician lesson in order to avoid constant equipment shocks from grounding issues at his new studio, made for a few extra months of frustrating delays.
Once he finally settled into his new home studio in the lush mountains surrounding Medellín, Bosq began to sketch out what would eventually become this album. The skeletons of the songs all took form there, recorded piece by piece and layer by layer, playing & writing as much as he could himself until the songs seemed ready to become something more. From there, trips to Bogotá to record horn sections in Mambo Negro Records, Cartagena to collaborate with Colombian Folkloric music legend Justo Valdez, and New York City to reunite with Kaleta provided the material to flesh out this growing collection of tracks.
The results are a varied but cohesive collection of songs most definitely geared towards the dance floor or festival grounds without giving up anything in terms of musical complexity. The sound is organic and could easily be mistaken for a live band at first listen, but years of touring the world as a DJ have given Bosq the sensitivity to give just enough of an electronic edge to make the tracks shake a modern sound system like a proper house track. The vibrancy this combination brings to any party has been noted by DJ’s around the world, with the first two singles, “Rumbero” & “Wake Up” topping both vinyl and digital sales charts and racking up plays from everyone from Detroit Swindle to Yuksek to Crazy P.
The rest of the album expertly weaves threads of Cumbia, Afrobeat, Salsa, Calypso, Antillean styles & Tropical Soul into Disco & Funk anchored tapestries that in most cases defy easy genre classifications. The record is not only a love letter to the musical melting pot of Colombia that Bosq now calls home, but his attempt to truly add something new and unique to the current musical landscape in a way that respects the originators, in part by not following their blueprints too precisely.
Bosq’s music has seen consistent play from the likes of Gilles Peterson & Craig Charles on the BBC, KCRW, RinseFM & other legendary radio stations, while DJ’s like Kerri Chandler, Poolside, Yuksek, Palms Trax, Soul Clap, & GUTS give his tunes constant rotation in clubs and at festivals. Tours have taken Bosq across North & South America, Europe, and Asia, to clubs and festivals like Rakastella (Miami), OYA (Oslo), Boomtown Fair (UK) and many more. He has shared stages with the likes of Joe Claussel, Bobbito, J Rocc & Tony Touch to name a few. His music has been featured in films and television such as The Catch, You’re The Worst, Broad City, and more.
released October 23, 2020
Dear Sunny... by Various Artists
Big crown records
Since the first time we heard “Should I Take You Home” by Sunny & The Sunliners, we have been avid fans. That record, which we were introduced to on MF Classy Chris’ now legendary mixtape, The Time Is Right, set a lot of things in motion. It started of course with tracking down copies and collecting all of Sunny’s records for our personal collections. That quickly turned into the desire to reissue some of his vast catalog on our label for the rest of the world to hear. We got in touch with Sunny and his son David and brought the idea to them. It took a lot of phone calls, a visit to their home in San Antonio, and three more years of calls and emails to convince them that our New York record label was a good place for them to entrust their music. After getting to know each other well enough Dave said, “You have been calling us non-stop for more than three years, you MUST mean what you are saying” and with that, we signed a deal to do a reissue project on Big Crown.
We then flew out to San Antonio again, this time with a scanner and a videographer. We sat down with Sunny to interview him, went through his vast collection of photos, and talked about his life and career. Sunny was even kind enough to let us film him performing acoustic versions of a few songs. We used all of that material for our 2017 compilation, Mr Brown Eyed Soul. That release is our highlight reel of Sunny’s Soul tunes. Looking back at the response to that compilation, it is safe to say that we achieved our goal of connecting a whole new audience to Sunny’s incredible music. We also made his rarest records readily available to collectors at a price that wouldn’t empty their pockets. The concept for Dear Sunny… came to us right after we signed the deal. We wanted our artists to cover his music as a tribute to him.
Three years later and on the cusp of Sunny’s 77th birthday we are ready to release this homage to the living legend, San Antonio’s finest, Mr. Brown Eyed Soul, Sunny Ozuna. Everyone here stepped up to fill very big shoes doing these covers. Bobby Oroza teamed up with Cold Diamond & Mink and made a smashing version of “Should I Take You Home”. The Shacks took on the anthemic “Smile Now, Cry Later” while Holy Hive covers “If I Could See You Now” building off the uptempo dance floor energy of the original. Paul & The Tall Trees bring a crooning vibe to “Rain Makes Me Blue” and Brainstory turned “Runaway” into a haunting ballad reminiscent of early Lee Hazelwood productions. Some of these turn out to be covers of covers. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band takes on the funk collector’s holy grail from Sunny, his cover of War’s “Get Down” while 79.5 take Sunny’s version of “My Dream” and change the vibe from a floating love song to theme music for the brokenhearted. Mr. Lee Fields does “The One Who’s Hurting Is You” and the latest addition to the Big Crown Roster, Lizette and Quevin, do a rendition of the song that brought Sunny to Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1963 and catapulted him to fame; his cover of Little Willie John’s “Talk To Me”.
So as the letter begins, “Dear Sunny...” we hope that you enjoy this homage Sir. We wish you a very Happy Birthday and many more. Thank you for all the music you have given all of us, it has been a pleasure to work with you and to get a chance to know you and your family. We will keep calling Dave every other week trying to get you in the studio with Leon to record some new material until it happens or you flat out tell us no...but all jokes aside, thank you Sunny. This was all really a dream come true for us.
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released September 4, 2020
Mango Hill Records
Mezcal Mule / Medium Rare by Freddy
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releases December 25, 2020
Written By
Jason Joshua, Adam Scone, Freddy Deboe, Eddie Garcia Jr.
Produced & Mixed by The Colossians for Flamingo Time.
Mastered By Alex Abrash
Saxophone - Freddy Deboe
Guitar- Jason Joshua
Organ- Adam Scone
Drums- Eddie Garcia
Part Of Me / Gotta Get This Love Outta Me by Victor Gabriel
releases December 25, 2020
Happy People Records
Happy People Records
London's bespoke rocksteady, soul & dub label - Happy People Records.Founded by production duo Lenny Bignell & Sean Flowerdew, who have previously founded/collaborated with or produced;
Pama Intl, Sidewalk Doctors, Phoenix City All-stars, Rico, Derrick Morgan, Dennis Alcapone, Dave & Ansel Collins, Rhoda Dakar (Bodysnatchers/Special AKA), Billy Bragg, Mad Professor, Lynval Golding
(The Specials).
Perkie & The Co-operators - Concrete, Steel & Stone 7"
by Happy People Records
Only 300 heavyweight 7"s are being pressed... 100 on concrete grey vinyl and 200 on black. All hand-numbered.
Another Happy People winner!
released October 20, 2020
phenomenal slice of rocksteady from this Japanese sensation.
Their previous 7”s are incredibly hard to find and are now selling for £hundreds. Don’t miss this one!
releases December 1, 2020
Their previous 7”s are incredibly hard to find and are now selling for £hundreds. Don’t miss this one!
releases December 1, 2020
22:22 by Marta Ren
Since Marta Ren went solo from her band The Groovelvets, her groove has been not up for negotiation; whoever she meets in the studio or on stage, whether it be with a band, a producer or even an orchestra (or two), asserting her own destiny as a leader of her signature “Funk 'N’ Roll” sound.
With her latest single “22:22”, she references her continuous need to be honest with herself, struggling internally for the need to listen to herself whilst dealing with the challenges of pleasing other people.
At a time when the word “activism” is used as a communication accessory, here the artist assumes something essential to change the paradigm: to listen and make our voices heard, as much as we reach out as a human gesture kindness.
Over the last few years Marta has played extensively across Europe, playing numerous festivals such as Transmusicalles in France and Eurosonic in the Netherlands, the UK’s well established Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival as well as the highly regarded Sziget Festival in Hungary.
Towards the end of 2019, Marta invited the Matosinhos Jazz Orchestra to interpret her repertoire, which included songs from her album “Stop Look Listen“, her most recent single “Worth It”, as well as classic themes from the American Songbook.
In the midst of a global pandemic, she performed with the Matosinhos Jazz Orchestra as part of one Portugal’s most cherished festivals the Avante Festival in Amora, which was aired by Antena3 / RTP TV station in her home country, Portugal, where she is a household name, it also gave her fans the opportunity to hear a taste of latest single “22:22”, released October 23rd via Records Kicks.
released October 23, 2020
Damaged Heart / Ball and Chain by The Tibbs
Record Kicks proudly presents "Damaged Heart", the first single taken from The Tibbs forthcoming new album "Another Shot Fired", that will hit the streets on November 20.
"Damaged Heart", a catchy mid tempo soulful gem, will be released on October 09 on digital streaming/download and a limited edition 45 vinyl. On the flip-side of the limited 45 the soulful album's bonus track "Ball and Chain". The 45 is limited to 500 copies worldwide.
According to the band, "Damaged Heart" is a love song and "It's about being in a relationship where something is just slightly off. Sometimes developing serious feelings for someone can be scary. Being vulnerable, and knowing that someone could hurt you very easily can be scary".
Based around Amsterdam, The Tibbs took off in 2012 working right from the start with producer Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions). In 2016 their first LP, "Takin' Over" marked their debut with Milan based imprint Record Kicks. The singles "Next Time" and "The Story Goes" received critical acclaim on radio stations throughout Europe and North America and the 45s flew out the door in record time. The release of "Takin' Over" delivered the band far richer rewards. Playing sold-out venues in both Milan and Frankfurt. The Tibbs' profile rose further still with wonderful festival performances in Germany and Hungary, followed by a successful sold-out tour of Spain. In late 2018, Elsa decided to follow her heart and focus on a solo career. The Tibbs duly began their search for a truly worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog and the band together for the first time. With new recordings in the bag and a great new album about to be released, The Tibbs are once more ready for lift off.
released October 9, 2020
30-60-90 EP by Original Gravity
4 Original Gravity artists, one tune, 4 versions!
released October 1, 2020
Produced by Neil Anderson
Gossip / Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get by Night Owls
Night Owls hit the decks once more with another grooving filled 45 of classic soul tunes flipped with the reggae rhythms by Los Angeles’s best in the game. This production team comprised of Dan Ubick (The Lions, Connie Price and the Keystones) on Guitar, Blake Colie (Arise Roots, The Lions) on Drum Kit , Dave Wilder (The Lions) on Bass, and Roger Rivas (The Aggrolites, Jason Mraz) on Organ and Piano, is an all-star cast that speaks for itself. Side-A features the Cyril Neville/Leo Nocentelli classic “Gossip” featuring Malik “The Freq” Moore (The Lions) on lead vocals and maestro Elgin Park (Greyboy Allstars) on the infamous coral Sitar part, which plays homage to the original but with a true Night Owls Jamaican twist. Side-B we find a more mid-tempo jam, The Dramatics “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get” featuring the vocal blend of Alex Désert (The Lions, Hepcat), Jesse Wagner (The Aggrolites), and Malik Moore. Another all-star blend of So Cal’s finest that elevates this tune to a whole other level and freshness to the ears. Both tunes are a must have and sure to get the dance floor going strong!
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released August 28, 2020
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Dojo Cuts 45's COLEMINE RECORDS
Colemine records released officially three new 45s from Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Dojo Cuts, and The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble feat. Kelly Finnigan! check them out, they are really marvelous!!
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released September 22, 2020
Impeach The President feat. Kelly Finnigan
by The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble
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released October 23, 2020
Dojo Cuts play Soul Music. Roxie Ray’s voice resonates profoundly. Her tones are filled with the sounds of heartache, the feeling of hope. first love. The band dig deep into soul music to assemble the perfect vehicle for the delivery of this sonic imagery.
All together this is the real deal making classic, timeless music that will perpetually speak to generations to come
Fo Sho / Inner City Blues by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
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released September 22, 2020
Impeach The President feat. Kelly Finnigan
by The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble
The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble is a heavy, original, instrumental soul band based in San Diego. They draw influence from the masters of the style from the past and modern day, including: Quincy Jones, Jimmy McGriff, Mulatu Astatke, Isaac Hayes, and The Poets of Rhythm.
“Impeach The President”, originally released in 1973 by The Honey Drippers as a protest song advocating for the impeachment of Richard Nixon became more famous for its drum breaks than the song itself… sampled in over 700 songs (according to Whosampled.com). Fast forward to 2020 with our country as divided as ever and this song’s anthem as relevant as ever. So with Jake Najor on drums, Kelly Finnigan on vocals, and San Diego’s The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble holding it down, Colemine Records is proud to present “Impeach The President”!!credits
released October 23, 2020
All together this is the real deal making classic, timeless music that will perpetually speak to generations to come
Dune Whispers by BAC
Shango records
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released October 22, 2020
Casual Love by Slackwax feat. Don Cavalli
Call My Name by Joe Bataan
This whole project grew out of a song called ‘Cycles Of You’, which I had written around 2000-2001 with the guitarist and bassist of my band at the time, Easy. The chord progression and vocal melody really reminded me of Bataan, and it occurred to me that it wouldn’t be impossible to get him into the studio to do a guest vocal if we ever recorded it. I had met Bataan a few years before at a small, family-reunion style show at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in my neighborhood, where he not only still sounded great, but was also gracious and easy to talk to. By the time we got around to recording with Easy, the band was about to break up but we still had the studio booked. We all agreed that we didn’t want to continue as a band, but at the same time, it would be a shame to never record what we had been working on. Around this time Bataan was playing out again, so I went to the show to see him and find out if he’d be interested in doing some vocals with us. He was agreeable, so we decided to turn it into a Joe Bataan session and do ‘Cycles Of You’. The funny thing is, ‘Chick-A-Boom’, a live favorite with Easy, was hastily added so we could have a B-side, but it ended up chosen to be the A-side of the single. When I got the opportunity from Vampisoul to do a full album, I was hoping Bataan and I could write some songs together, but our schedules proved tough to coordinate. I figured the best way to go about it was to do most of the work and just have him come sing on it. I thought this might be a little weird for him, since he is used to writing and producing most of his own records, but he was open to it. The rhythm section was a band called TransLove Airways that I formed in 2002. We got really tight and developed a great sound that was, to me, equal parts Heart, Shocking Blue, Brian Auger and Rare Earth. If you listen closely, you can hear Bataan say our name in the beginning of ‘Keep The Change’. To this core group I added pieces from a few other local bands: The Middle Initials, who are a great Temptations/Main Ingredient-style vocal group, and members of an incredible Latin band called Grupo Latin Vibe, who were responsible for almost all the percussion and the vibraphone solo on ‘I’m The Fool Pt 2’. There was also some fine trombone playing by Aaron Johnson of Antibalas and great flute work by Neal Sugarman and my cousin Sonny. I consider myself very lucky to know and to have the opportunity to be able to work with these talented musicians. (Daniel Collás, producer of “Call My Name”).
Yuil Disco Boom (Prosper & Stabfinger Remix) & I'll Be Ok (Dj Laurel Remix) by Timewarp inc
This is the fifth remix single release from Timewarp inc’s fourth studio LP album “Theory of Revolution”. And this one is brought to you by the well known and established French freestyle duo project Prosper & Stabfinger. These guys did collaborations with names like: Ashley Slater, Georges Perin, Too Many T’s and Everyman and Awoke to name a few. Here we present you an exceptional dance-floor monster disco-funk-house remix made to rock on the dance floors, and dedicated to all those groovers that wants some hip hop spice with a soul! This remix was made under a unique re- mixing request to blend a concept of two Timewarp inc original tracks. Yuil Disco Breaks is the first one here, that is the main music theme of the remix that holds some soul and funk vocal hooks by Salomi Vasileiadou, while the second featuring song is Economic Boom. From here they just used the main hiphop vocal parts from the original performed by the The Mage. Finally we get a smashing remix that will stay in your crate for along time. An instrumental version of the remix is also included on the release. Both original songs appeared on Timewarp inc’s latest double vinyl album. Audiophile Analog Mastering: Angelos Timewarp Stoumpos at Timewarp Mastering Cover Design: Timewarp Timewarp inc - Yuil Disco Boom (Prosper & Stabfinger Remix) will be available on October 30, 2020 as a digital download at timewarpstore and all digital music retailers and streaming services worldwide. The original songs are included on Timewarp inc’ s album “Theory of Revolution”, released in a special limited edition (250 copies) double 12” gatefold vinyl format! The vinyl is now available at our Website & Bandcamp store and at our Discogs page. soundcloud.com/stabfinger soundcloud.com/djprosper credits releases October 30, 2020 This is the sixth remix single release from Timewarp inc’s fourth studio LP album “Theory of Revolution”. And this time is brought to you by our good fellow friend Dj, remixer and producer based in Minsk / Belarus mr Lavr Berzhanin a.k.a Dj Laurel. Dj Laurel here provides a soulful and elegant remix with a fresh mix over the original I’ll Be Ok song that features those great vocals and lyrics from Georges Perin. The remixer kept most of the original song stems almost intact but he provides a different constant dance-floor groove with electronic baseline and synths and an additional tropical house style fat beat. This can be called a re-edit and a re-mix sitting together in a great sweet pot. An instrumental version of the remixed song is included in the release. Audiophile Analog Mastering: Angelos Timewarp Stoumpos at Timewarp Mastering Cover Design: Timewarp The original songs are included on Timewarp inc’ s album “Theory of Revolution”, released in a special limited edition (250 copies) double 12” gatefold vinyl format! The vinyl is now available at our Website & Bandcamp store and at our Discogs page. Timewarp inc - I’ll Be Ok (Dj Laurel Remix) will be available on November 13, 2020 as a digital download at timewarpstore and all digital music retailers and streaming services worldwide. credits releases November 13, 2020 soundcloud.com/dj-laurel
Roots People by Funky Destination
Croatian based producer Vladimir Sivc a.k.a Funky Destination managed to bring it on for us, once again. The glorious funk and the groove is the main fundamental concept that he focuses on this new album.
“Roots People” features fourteen strong tracks, all of them holds warm and groovy baselines, supersonic breaks glued in a special way with hot soul melodies and funky tones.
You will discover the fresh funkiness easy here, as it is used with an intelligent and clever way over his arrangements as always. But down under it’s all made in a modern electronic beat-making thinking, combined with old school and a rare groove mood. The album moves from R&B, soul, funk and pumping disco, to meet those breakbeats and blues combined with an organic and vintage sound overall. Percussive and colourful cooked with catchy vocals. With this album you can’t go wrong.
Audiophile Analog Mastering: Angelos Timewarp Stoumpos at Timewarp Mastering
Cover Design: Vagelis Phocas
Funky Destination - Roots People will be available on October 16, 2020 for sale in special edition CDR and digital download at timewarpstore and all digital music retailers worldwide.
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released October 16, 2020
Yummy Man by Sugahspank & Blend Mishkin
Blend Mishkin produced music for many Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop artists including Gappy Ranks, Skarra Mucci, Screetchie Dan, Jamalski, Carlton Livingston to name a few in seminal labels like Nice Up!(UK), Cookin Records(UK), Pork Recordings(UK) and his work has been blessed with prominent radio rotation from David Rodigan, Toddla T and Seanie B (BBC1Xtra
Sugahspank & Blend Mishkin re-unite and join forces exactly 12 years since their first album together (The Incredible The Invisible, 2008 Cast-a-Blast).
Yummy Man is the first single from their long awaited "Paint Everything White" album which is about to be released in November 2020.
Where Reggae meets Soul: This is the perfect combination of Blend Mishkin's dedication to the sound of Jamaica and Sugahspank's natural tendency for Soul music.
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released October 14, 2020
Yummy Man is the first single from their long awaited "Paint Everything White" album which is about to be released in November 2020.
Where Reggae meets Soul: This is the perfect combination of Blend Mishkin's dedication to the sound of Jamaica and Sugahspank's natural tendency for Soul music.
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released October 14, 2020
Pushing Too Hard by Nick Waterhouse
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released October 20, 2020
Long in the Tooth by The Budos Band
“In some ways, it’s reminiscent of our first two albums The Budos Band and Budos II,” says Tom Brenneck. “We branched off on Burnt Offering and V. Now, we’re still moving forward. You can play these songs on the dance-floor. We knew the horns had to stand out too. Thinking about hip-hop allowed us to put the bounce back into The Budos.” This is evident from needle drop to final rotation. Heavy drum breaks, reminiscent of the B-Boy approved grooves of their early output reign supreme, setting the stage for the pulsating, hallucinatory wall of organ, menacing horns, and rugged guitar riffs to permeate your soul - leaving the listener in a rhythmic wash of Budonian rapture.
Long in the Tooth represents the culmination of a 15-year journey by a band that has consistently carved its own distinct path through the grooves of history.
released October 9, 2020
Resense 049 & Resense 050
Oonops is back with his second selection for the Resense-Series and he selected two tracks from DJ and producer FLIPOUT out of Vancouver. He already opened shows for Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Master Flash, Mos Def, Ice Cube, Questlove and is known for his fiery gigs around the world.
»Let The Soul Pride In« is a b-boy driven soul / psyche rock classic with heavy breaks and much energy for the dancefloor with a very DJ friendly intro and outro at 120 BPM. On the flipside we've got the Hip Hop monster »Clipse Comin' Thru« in a JBz style. It's a re-make of the Jungle Brothers »J Beez Comin' Through« blended with Clipse »When The Last Time« plus bonus beats for all the djs who love to play around. Both tracks are mixed by Nick Bike and the handwritten (as usual in this series) is by the artist
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It's the 50th jubilee for our beloved Resense-series and we're happy to celebrate it with you including two good vibration tracks! This time Oonops selected two tracks from DJar One out of France and King Most from San Francisco.
Starting on the A-side with DJar One's Boogaloo heavyweight »Smart Calypso« which will spread good vibes on all dancefloors out there. On the flip King Most brings the heat with a stunning edit of Sam & Daves »Hold On, I'm Coming« which has more soul than a sock with a hole. Don't miss this massive double-sider!
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released October 12, 2000
Introducing by Aaron Frazer
Colemine records
Aaron Frazer (of Durand Jones & The Indications) is pleased to announce his debut album, Introducing..., out January 8th, 2021 via Dead Oceans and Easy Eye Sound, alongside lead single, “Over You,” and its accompanying video. A testament to his wide-ranging influence and deep gratitude for his musical community, Introducing... is both loving and gracious, critical without losing hope, and a showcase of a young artist on a seriously soulful ascent. Working with producer Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Frazer expertly calibrates consciousness-raising, as previewed by early single “Bad News,” and the desire to be enveloped by love. Where previous songs were written in a partial state of turmoil, Frazer’s debut LP shows maturation and range.
Soft-spoken with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Frazer possesses a unique voice that’s both contemporary and timeless. The Brooklyn-based, Baltimore-raised songwriter first came into the international spotlight as the drummer and co-lead singer for Durand Jones & The Indications. He’s certainly created a community through his work with the Indications, gospel-soul project The Flying Stars of Brooklyn, and countless side shows in Bloomington and New York. Throughout, Frazer has used music to call attention to issues of inequity and injustice, while highlighting the work of organizations like the Poor People’s Campaign. “It’s important ethically to try to use music for good. If you have something to say politically, don’t hide it until it’s asked about,” he says, adding that Introducing... balances songs of happiness with more political messages.
The 12 songs on Introducing... combine ‘70s soul with Auerbach’s particular sensibilities, and include songs with a message in the key of Gil Scott-Heron, as well as uplifting tales of love told through a blend of disco, gospel, and doo-wop. The album was recorded in a week at Auerbach’s antique and ephemera-laden studio in Nashville following a rapid and prolific songwriting session. “Dan likes to have this writing process where you just let go and embrace the kind of pressure cooker environment that comes with extreme time limitation,” Aaron says, adding that the writing sessions pushed him creatively. Dan brought in legendary songwriters such as L. Russell Brown, who wrote hits for fellow falsetto Frankie Valli and co-wrote the album’s opening track, “You Don’t Wanna Be My Baby”. Dan adds: “As soon as Aaron started singing, Russell looked at me and his eyes lit up. He instantly understood Aaron; it was a perfect, effortless way to start the record.”
New single “Over You” is telling of the collaboration between Frazer and Auerbach. “‘Over You’ is inspired by the legendary northern soul 45s that electrified dance floors across the UK in the 1960s,” says Aaron. “Breakneck speeds and breakbeat drums challenged even the best dancers to pull out all the stops. Lyrically, ‘Over You’ captures a moment of despair in the darkest hour of a breakup. But sometimes to feel better, you just gotta shake your ass.” The accompanying video, directed by Marc Parroquin, visualizes this spirit, with a psychedelic color scheme, a slick car, and a smoky dancefloor.
For Introducing..., Auerbach called on a crew of heavy session players -- including members of the Memphis Boys (who played on Dusty Springfield’s “Son of A Preacher Man” and Aretha Franklin’s “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”), symphony percussionist Sam Bacco, and several members of the Daptone-Big Crown Records universe .“I really didn't want to make a retro record with Aaron; I wanted it to be its own thing, have its own sound. The crew had not made records together before, so it was a very fresh feeling that I think will strike a chord with people. There's this amazing cross-section of musicians, young and old, with Aaron leading the way.” With a collaborative vision, Introducing... manages to hit the sweet spot between intuition, intentionality, and craft – a love song that’s both personal and universal.
Soft-spoken with the look of a slightly disaffected 1950s matinee idol, Frazer possesses a unique voice that’s both contemporary and timeless. The Brooklyn-based, Baltimore-raised songwriter first came into the international spotlight as the drummer and co-lead singer for Durand Jones & The Indications. He’s certainly created a community through his work with the Indications, gospel-soul project The Flying Stars of Brooklyn, and countless side shows in Bloomington and New York. Throughout, Frazer has used music to call attention to issues of inequity and injustice, while highlighting the work of organizations like the Poor People’s Campaign. “It’s important ethically to try to use music for good. If you have something to say politically, don’t hide it until it’s asked about,” he says, adding that Introducing... balances songs of happiness with more political messages.
The 12 songs on Introducing... combine ‘70s soul with Auerbach’s particular sensibilities, and include songs with a message in the key of Gil Scott-Heron, as well as uplifting tales of love told through a blend of disco, gospel, and doo-wop. The album was recorded in a week at Auerbach’s antique and ephemera-laden studio in Nashville following a rapid and prolific songwriting session. “Dan likes to have this writing process where you just let go and embrace the kind of pressure cooker environment that comes with extreme time limitation,” Aaron says, adding that the writing sessions pushed him creatively. Dan brought in legendary songwriters such as L. Russell Brown, who wrote hits for fellow falsetto Frankie Valli and co-wrote the album’s opening track, “You Don’t Wanna Be My Baby”. Dan adds: “As soon as Aaron started singing, Russell looked at me and his eyes lit up. He instantly understood Aaron; it was a perfect, effortless way to start the record.”
New single “Over You” is telling of the collaboration between Frazer and Auerbach. “‘Over You’ is inspired by the legendary northern soul 45s that electrified dance floors across the UK in the 1960s,” says Aaron. “Breakneck speeds and breakbeat drums challenged even the best dancers to pull out all the stops. Lyrically, ‘Over You’ captures a moment of despair in the darkest hour of a breakup. But sometimes to feel better, you just gotta shake your ass.” The accompanying video, directed by Marc Parroquin, visualizes this spirit, with a psychedelic color scheme, a slick car, and a smoky dancefloor.
For Introducing..., Auerbach called on a crew of heavy session players -- including members of the Memphis Boys (who played on Dusty Springfield’s “Son of A Preacher Man” and Aretha Franklin’s “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”), symphony percussionist Sam Bacco, and several members of the Daptone-Big Crown Records universe .“I really didn't want to make a retro record with Aaron; I wanted it to be its own thing, have its own sound. The crew had not made records together before, so it was a very fresh feeling that I think will strike a chord with people. There's this amazing cross-section of musicians, young and old, with Aaron leading the way.” With a collaborative vision, Introducing... manages to hit the sweet spot between intuition, intentionality, and craft – a love song that’s both personal and universal.
RELEASE DATE: 1/8/2021
Tracklist
1. You Don’t Wanna Be My Baby
2. If I Got It (Your Love Brought It)
3. Can’t Leave It Alone
4. Bad News
5. Have Mercy
6. Done Lyin’
7. Lover Girl
8. Ride with Me
9. Girl on the Phone
10. Love Is
11. Over You
12. Leaning’ On Your Everlasting Love
Ice Braker by Bubaza
CATALOG: CLMN-174
RELEASE DATE: 11/13/20
Bubaza is a side project featuring members of Jungle Fire and The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble. Covering ground that each of their respective bands live in: latin jazz, instrumental soul, funk, etc., but while also extending this a little more into B-boy and DJ culture with fiery drum breaks and crafting tunes meant for the funk dance floor.
Bubaza is a side project featuring members of Jungle Fire and The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble. Covering ground that each of their respective bands live in: latin jazz, instrumental soul, funk, etc., but while also extending this a little more into B-boy and DJ culture with fiery drum breaks and crafting tunes meant for the funk dance floor.
I'm Telling / Esperanza by The Black Dove, Tony From The Bronx
Mango Hill RecordsMiami, Florida
Miami based record label founded in 2016.
All the way from sunny Miami, Fl & the busy streets of the Bronx, New York , Mango Hill sub label Double Aside Records brings you a double dosin' debut of The Black Dove & Tony From The Bronx.
The Black Dove shrieks "I'm Tellin'!" In his funky JB-esque debut. Letting his lover who is up to no good know, that time is up! I'm telling rings The Beholders from Jason Joshua fame to come in and lay down the law in this modern funk scorcher! I'M TELLING!
Straight from the streets of Bronx, New York , Tony from Bronx brings his Boogaloo Babalu to the Mango Hill Universe, the illusive musician-mambolero brings "Esperanza" to a speaker near you, it's the old tale of "I love you, You drive Me Crazy!" & "Whats For Dinner?" as TFTB recites the pros & cons of his" cosita linda". Tony From The Bronx brings you back to a tough but lighter time in The Bronx, bringing reminiscence of Joe Cuba Sextet and the whole short-lived Fania Records boogaloo movement! Party with Tony & come tell with The Black Dove for this double header brought to you by Mango Hill Records.
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Release Date !2/11/2020
The Black Dove shrieks "I'm Tellin'!" In his funky JB-esque debut. Letting his lover who is up to no good know, that time is up! I'm telling rings The Beholders from Jason Joshua fame to come in and lay down the law in this modern funk scorcher! I'M TELLING!
Straight from the streets of Bronx, New York , Tony from Bronx brings his Boogaloo Babalu to the Mango Hill Universe, the illusive musician-mambolero brings "Esperanza" to a speaker near you, it's the old tale of "I love you, You drive Me Crazy!" & "Whats For Dinner?" as TFTB recites the pros & cons of his" cosita linda". Tony From The Bronx brings you back to a tough but lighter time in The Bronx, bringing reminiscence of Joe Cuba Sextet and the whole short-lived Fania Records boogaloo movement! Party with Tony & come tell with The Black Dove for this double header brought to you by Mango Hill Records.
Now On Vinyl Pre-Order Now!
Release Date !2/11/2020
Moving Ahead by Gerardo Frisina
The musical evolution of “Moving Ahead” is centered on hypnotic and pushing rhythmic patterns, on which the various guest musicians express themselves with all their melodic and emotional intensity. In addition to the already known Gendrickson Mena (trumpet), Ernesto Lopez (drums and percussion), Alfonso Deidda (baritone sax, flute) and Fabrizio Bernasconi (piano, Fender Rhodes), a special mention must be credited to Haruna Kuyateh, a young Gambian whom Gerardo saw performing as a street artist by pure chance by walking around the town of Milan: thanks to his instrument, the kora, the album’s sound spectrum is enriched with new sensations in the songs “Naihi”, “Naihi’s Son” and “Kerewan”.
From the “Marombo” EP, which anticipated this release, “Moving Ahead” also delivers a new version of its title-track, with a slightly different rhythm and with the addition of the vibraphone. The CD version of this record also includes the second part of “Marombo” and the exclusive “Mwanga”, a bonus track not present in the 2LP edition.
In short, “Moving Ahead” is the mature continuation of a 20-year long solo career, started in the early 2000s with “Ad Lib”, that once again demonstrates how Gerardo’s creativity still manifests itself today at very high levels.
released September 25, 2020
Fondue Party by Polyrhythmics
Fondue Party is a concept record of tracks recorded during the Man from the Future sessions, but deliberately saved for this EP. This collection of songs explores the group’s downtempo, chilled-out side with heavy dub influence. While past releases mirror the group’s live performances with diverse and dynamic sets taking you on a journey with lots of twists and turns along the way, Fondue Party fits a vibe of its own and is intentionally different than past releases. The EP will also commemorate the band’s 10th anniversary and serves as a special treat to longtime fans while making ears perk up for new listeners.Hot off the heels of their most recent record ‘Man from the Future,’ Seattle-based psychedelic funk group, Polyrhythmics have announced a follow-up EP ‘Fondue Party’ that will come out on Color Red on December 4, 2020.
Fondue Party is a concept record of tunes recorded during the ‘Man from the Future’ sessions, but deliberately saved for this EP. This collection of songs explores the group’s downtempo, chilled-out side with heavy dub influence. While past releases mirror the group’s live performances with diverse and dynamic sets taking you on a journey with lots of twists and turns along the way, ‘Fondue Party’ fits a vibe of its own and is intentionally different than past releases. In addition, the EP commemorates the band’s 10th anniversary and serves as a special treat to longtime fans, while perking up the ears of new listeners.
“We wanted to do something different this time. It feels appropriate given all the changes happening in our world and 2020 marking the 10th anniversary of the band’s existence,” says drummer, Grant Schroff, “ We wanted to make an EP that has a vibe to it as a whole. As COVID rages on and the weather turns colder, we will once again be retreating back into our homes. We wanted to offer a record that people can reach for when they want to light a candle and have a chill night at home, take a puff and do the dishes or have a Fondue Party with some close friends.”
The lead single “Zion” comes out this Friday, October 9th. Featuring a sauntering bass line by Jason Gray, swirling synthesizer leads of Nathan Spicer, and echoing horn response lines, the track thrives on open space and layers. Just as the EP itself is a launchpad into slower grooves, the single itself is a catalyst for laid back, cooled out vibes as seasons change and we enter the autumn months. It sets the table for the ‘Fondue Party’ to come.
releases December 4, 2020
Broken by Nikos Diamantopoulos feat. Toshi
Nikos Diamantopoulos is a producer, musician, DJ, born and raised in Greece.
He is a House Music veteran and been serving the music industry for more than 30 years, numbering more than 200 releases, including 4 full length albums and collaborated with the most famous artists including Louie Vega, Roland Clark, Lustral, Jask, Jamie Lewis, Hiroshi Watanabe.
Leave your head On by Cubaneros
However, the list of covers has recently grown with the addition of the unforgettable "You Can Leave Your Hat On" to a Salsa Version. The song was first released in 1972 by Randy Newman and became even more famous in 1986 when Joe Cocker performed it for the movie "9“ Weeks "and the now legendary striptease scene with Kim Basinger! "You Can Leave Your Hat On (Salsa Version)" is accompanied by a beautiful video clip directed by Pericles Papandreopoulos. In the video, Panagiotis Artemakis and Sofia Spyropoulou (Greek champion in salsa solo and salsa in pairs) dance.
Norma Jean by Napoleon Demps
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released May 15, 2020
Lucky ones by Luttrell
After a whirlwind 2019, which saw Eric Luttrell release his acclaimed debut solo album ‘Into Clouds’ on Anjunadeep, the prolific San Francisco native makes a swift return to the UK imprint with his second LP ‘Lucky Ones’. Eric will also embark on his most extensive headline tour to date, with 23 shows across North America through summer.
First breaking into electronic music as part of the OWSLA-affiliated trio The M Machine, Eric launched his solo project in 2016 with the widely supported ‘Need You’ EP, while Anjunadeep catalog favorites ‘Generate’ EP and Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World 'Intergalactic Plastic’ followed in quick succession. Now with his highly-praised debut album under his belt, which reached #2 on iTunes Dance Album charts in USA and Canada and #8 in the Official UK Dance Album Charts, Luttrell’s unique brand of quirky melodic house and techno has cemented his name as one of the scenes most hotly tipped talents; opening doors to working with Moby, Tycho, Jai Wolf, What So Not and Blossoms, all of whom commissioned remixes from Eric.
Whereas ‘Into Clouds’ examined the transitional periods of life, and was reflective of Eric’s mindset at the time of recording, ‘Lucky Ones’ is a celebration. Anchored in themes of gratitude, the LP is a collection of 11 meticulously crafted cuts which see him draw from a deep pool of personal influences, including the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and The Prodigy, his love for San Francisco and Burning Man, time spent as a student in Berlin, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and even winning the US TV game show, The Price Is Right. “I am incredibly lucky to have such enthusiastic and amazing support behind this project and this album is dedicated to all of my fans and listeners. The songs on this album make you smile, make you dance and most of all, make you feel all the feels. Enjoy!”
Afrodisiac by Christos Fourkis
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Release date 10-07-2020
Anatolian Sessions - Delichones EP [Art Vibes Music]
‘Delichones' and ‘Theia', the two original tracks demonstrate the forward-thinking sound signature of the Istanbul-based producer and DJ. Contrasting with the genuine ethnic approach of his 'Keder' EP released on Art Vibes in 2017, both ‘Theia' and ‘Delichones' present dreamy atmospheres and soothing beats. While there are still hints of ethnic instruments and percussions, the focus is resolutely put onto carefully designed synthesizer sounds. This approach leads to a very cohesive and addictive EP, perfect for the upcoming summer vibes.
‘Delichones' EP is complemented with three remixes from Rauschhaus, Pandhora, and Mel7em. German musician and producer Rauschhaus makes his first appearance on Art Vibes with his remix of ‘Delichones'. His unique sound signature has made waves throughout the electronic music scene and is definitely turning Delichones into a groovy and highly energetic version.
French duo Pandhora applied their psychedelic and ethereal vision to ‘Theia'. Through the use of guitar licks and synthetic pads, they gave a whole new color to the track. Making sure to stay true to the original, they used the main theme as the basis for a complete rich re-harmonization.
‘Keder' released in 2017 has been one of the most appreciated tracks on Art Vibes. For that reason, Mel7em gave this track a fresh rework. The pianist and producer has a very distinctive way of arranging tracks and sounds which we fell in love with. Yet again, he is pushing his progressive and club-oriented vision with a banging remix.
Heart-Shaped Box (Lockdown Version) by Hannah Williams
Bristol-based soul hurricane Hannah Williams & The Affirmations unleash a cover of Nirvana’s “Heart-shaped box” today, June 26th on all digital platforms.
Hannah and the band have been enjoying connecting with their fans and followers in a whole new way during the past few months of lockdown. Putting musical direction in the hands of their loyal following for the first time, a cover song choice was put to the vote and as a result they were set the challenge of covering a truly classic/significant track. Originally released in 1993, “Heart shaped Box” became a hugely popular and life-changing release for Nirvana as well as the many millions of fans who fell in love with it.
In this new recording, Hannah and the band put their own musical spin on this cult classic highlighting how fundamentally any great composition can translate across different genres if embraced and adapted with care. Through countless back and forths with their mixing engineer, and rapid advancements to each of their remote recording setups; the band managed to sculpt this recording, despite lockdown restrictions. The song itself shines the light once again on the state of society and its turmoils; coincidentally more relevant than ever to all of us today, making this release far more poignant than the band ever envisaged.
“This release is an ode to the world and its struggles” the band says “a nod to the past but also a move into the future, and most of all a tribute to all the amazing people who continue to not only support the band but also support all the important messaging and movements they try to encourage through their art and influence”.
Born in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Williams' father was a musically gifted minister, and her mother let her join the church choir at the age of six. Hannah could read music before she could properly read words, and when she discovered soul by listening with her mum to Motown and Bill Withers, there was no turning back. Hannah Williams & The Affirmations turned heads worldwide when the hip-hop superstar Jay-Z sampled her heart-stopping vocals on “Late Nights & Heartbreak” for the title track, “4.44” on his 2017 album. With the new album “50 FOOT WOMAN”, released last October 18th on the Milan based imprint Record Kicks, Hannah and her exemplary, Bristol-based band the Affirmations have delivered a definitive career statement.
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released June 25, 2020
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