Εμφάνιση αναρτήσεων με ετικέτα Reggae. Εμφάνιση όλων των αναρτήσεων
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Brighter Days Ahead by Various Artists Colemine records

 

Tight Spot - Time Heals Everything 7" (preorder) by Happy People Records

 

Don't Look Back In Anger by The Regulators

 


2020 has been a hugely productive year for Neil Anderson, the vintage reggae, ska and soul loving producer behind the Original Gravity label. Here he rounds off the year via a new single from The Regulators, one of the label's most reliable revivalist reggae combos. The headline attraction here is undoubtedly the skanking cover of Oasis's Britpop smash 'Don't Look Back in Anger', which we're sure will annoy Noel Gallagher no end. Built around a rocksteady groove replete with trademark organ sounds and lazy trumpet and trombone solos, it's a cheeky but brilliantly executed cover. Over on the flip they deliver a more faithful cover of Freddie McKay's 1967 rocksteady standard 'Love is a Treasure'. It's good, but sadly lacks the A-side's "wow" factor.

SoundClash Series Vol 1 - The Aggrolites Vs The Slackers by The Aggrolites & The Slackers

 

You Got To Be A Man / Gimme Little Sign by Night Owls

 


Los Angeles' Night Owls are back once again with two more soul classics flipped in the bands signature Jamaican style fronted by two more of L.A’s top soul singers. Side A features Sy Smith, a staple and cultivator of L.A’s nu-soul scene, covering Miami First Lady of Soul Helene Smith's “You Got To Be A Man". Smith’s gritty performance and soulful tone match the energy of the original and with Night Owls’ funky groove bubbling up behind her it’s a cut that could easily be mistaken for a lost gem from the 1960’s. On Side B Night Owls recruit longtime friend Chris Dowd of L.A. soul-ska kingpins Fishbone to take the lead on the Brenton Wood hit “Gimme Little Sign.” A classic that’s been covered a few times over the years, Dowd’s take along with Night Owls’ unique and upbeat twist is surely a fresh approach and one you'll spin over and over again.
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releases February 12, 2021

Flying Vipers - The Gorgon Strikes Back 7 & Joe Yorke & The Co​-​operators - War on the Night Bus Happy People Records

 

Reggae Edits by Pauken & Trompeten

 

Katakana Edits Vol 105 by Crateditors

 


The mysterious Crateditors is the man (it IS one man, we know that much!) at the controls for this latest in the long-running 'Katakana Edits' series. 'Jump Up Shake Down' (source unknown) finds us in party-hearty reggae territory with its lyrical homage to "a Kingston party in New York City," while 'Spaceship Love Affair' reworks 'Spaceship Lover', a space disco cut that was recorded in 1977 by Canada-based British singer Laurice (AKA Laurie Marshall) but not actually released until 2015. 'Memories' closes out the EP - again, the source has us beat but think torchy, hi-camp disco from the Grace Jones/Eartha Kitt school of thought.

released December 18, 2020

Wild Island c​/​w Midnight Calling 7" by Roger Rivas & Runnin' 7" by Kitma - Happy People Records

 Pure Quality Reggae, just Marvelous !!



Soulful Space LP (2020) by Transilvanians

 

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

 
The latest single from producer Eeyun Purkins and follow up to the two hugely popular Joe Yorke 7"s we issued comes a majestic ska-inspired track starring the beautiful voice of Perkie.
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



The Caroloregians - From The Congo Square c​/​w You Got To Be A Man
by Happy People Records




Dreamlets - Sunny c​/​w My Heart Is Crying 7"

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



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


What an amazing rendition of the song “Gossip” by Night Owls. Great work on a song that I wrote and produced, almost 50 years, ago, for Cyril Neville. Amazing.” - Leo Nocentelli (The Meters)

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

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

Prince Fatty


The Model ft Shniece Mcmenamin and Horseman
by Prince Fatty



In the Viper's Shadow
by Prince Fatty



After dropping The Clone Theory in 2015 production connoisseur Prince Fatty has been paving the way for something very special ever since. 2019 will see him release his second solo album ‘In The Viper’s Shadow’ landing on the 4th October via Evergreen Recordings.
Featuring a whole host of reggae and dub royalty, this project boasts a who’s who of global talent including the likes of Cornell Campbell, Tippa Irie, Big Youth, George Dekker, Shniece McMenamin, Earl 16, Winston Francis, Marcia Griffith and Horseman.
Renowned for flexing his studio muscle with some of the freshest and versatile dub sounds around, Prince Fatty’s smooth grooves have turned industry heads for decades and ‘In The Viper’s Shadow’ is no exception.
This album is 10 tracks of reggae goodness, produced to perfection in a melting pot of influences that span from multiple eras and stretch to just about every corner of the planet.



THOMPSON SOUND CANTABRIA LABEL A-LONE PRODUCTIONS ✇ A-LONE ARK MUZIK STUDIO Label & Studio based in Santander, Spain.


7'' Ras Teo - Coax Me
by Ras Teo & Lone Ark Riddim Force



7"Palavin Spree by Luciano & Linval Thompson & Roberto Sánchez and   


7"Nadia McAnuff by Words Of I Mouth by Nadia McAnuff & Linval Thompson & Roberto Sánchez




7'' Half Pint - Got To Get It
by Half Pint & Linval Thompson & Roberto Sánchez


7'' Irregular Roots - No Way
by Irregular Roots 





A Change Is Gonna Come by Youthsayers



Sublime re-working of Sam Cooke's classic protest song by Youthsayers - our talented and hardworking group of South London teenagers, working with limited resources in lockdown isolation. A testament to positivity, strength in community and hope for the future.
Recorded individually at home during lockdown, this track represents Youthsayers' determination to continue to make uplifiting and positive sounds despite the current challenges.
Sam Cooke's remarkable civil rights era protest song (originally edited by his own label to avoid the controversy) is treated with a heavy reggae groove, sublime vocals and heartfelt playing all round by our group of talented teenagers - a song of hope, defiance and triumph over adversity and opression. Sadly all too relevant in today's political and social climate, but offering joy and the promise of a better future in the certain knowledge that A Change Is Gonna Come.

Prince Fatty presents Shniece in a Disco Deception by Shniece Mcmenamin, Prince Fatty




Shniece covers the work of Tina Turner, Gwen McRea, Little Willie John, Lyn Collins and Lavern Baker, with a fresh take on some of music’s legends, and a chance to hear their music like you’ve never heard it before.

releases June 19, 2020

Future Shock by Names You Can Trust




The fourth volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists (plus two bonus interludes) for our ongoing compilation series. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.
released May 14, 2020



The third volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.

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released April 30, 2020



The second volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.
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released April 21, 2020




The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.

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released April 15, 2020




Algo Muy Profundo by Ralph Weeks & Combo Lulo






50 years ago, a young Panamanian singer by the name of Ralph Weeks, who a few years prior had cut his teeth in the U.S. music landscape with the group Johnny & The Expressions, self-produced and independently released a record with an absolute monster of a soul ballad called “Something Deep Inside.” It was a song that Weeks had come up with on the spot during one of many gigs in the heart of Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights, at the time a cultural hub and community for many Panamanians living in the borough. Along with his group, The Telecasters, Weeks often played at a Panamanian-owned club in the neighborhood called 4 Star’s (STA4R’s) which would independently sponsor the release of the tune on a 7-inch single.
Fast forward to 2019, where a serendipitous meeting between Ralph Weeks and Names You Can Trust turned into a solid formation of musical synchronicity, bonded over a shared belief in musical fusion, a weaving of musical threads that was similarly the foundation of that earlier era in Panama. It’s a fusion that has become a constant theme throughout the Names You Can Trust catalog in the last 10 years, connecting the dots from NY, the Caribbean and Latin America. An immediate plan was put into motion: return Weeks to a studio atmosphere that had eluded him in the preceding decades, a vibe and live musical presence that would be reminiscent of his time recording with The Telecasters and The Exciters in Panama.
In the ultimate tribute to Mr. Weeks and that foundation, NYCT label mates Combo Lulo unpacked the 50-year old original tune and refashioned it into a timeless rocksteady ballad. It was an opportunity for Weeks to acquaint himself with a new band and a new generation of musical talent. Ultimately, it was an unexpected chance for Weeks to reconnect to the music he wrote one fateful evening in a Brooklyn club. For Combo Lulo, Names You Can Trust, and now the rest of his musical admirers, it’s a chance to hear how gracefully Weeks’ voice has aged, still silky smooth with those beloved falsetto runs, sweet and rounded like a barrel-aged añejo rum. It’s a testament to the timelessness of Weeks’ original music, and certainly another reminder of how far and wide even the smallest of musical blips can spread.
Presented as a double-sided bilingual 45 single, both versions of Weeks’ classic tune, “Algo Muy Profundo” and “Something Deep Inside,” have been formatted in the traditional Jamaican style, skillfully cut live and mixed under the guidance of NYCT and Combo Lulo’s talented musicians. It’s a tribute to a brilliant record and an unsung architect of Latin American sweet soul, but also a love letter to a very particular NY-Caribbean fusion that theoretically could have happened 50 years ago, depending on the borough you resided in. After all, there was always something deep inside.

released September 13, 2019