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15 (limited 12")
Cat: JWTWN 015. Rel: 20 Mar 24
Track 1 (8:00)
Track 2 (6:03)
Track 3 (5:45)
Track 4 (8:53)
Review: The Just What The World Needs label is back with its 15th EP from the eponymous production outfit behind the imprint and it carries right on from where the last one left off. 'Track 1' is a fiery and Latin-tinged Afro gem with funky rhythms and big horns that bring sunny and open-air party vibes. 'Track 2' has a hint of MPB to it with more low-slung funk grooves and steamy vocals while 'Track 3' then flips the script again with a more cosmic vibe and plenty of mad Rhodes chords. Last but not least is 'Track 4' with some lo-fi and light night melon twisting disco sounds.
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Gespielt von: LEGO EDIT
 in stock $17.62
Let's Dance Vol 2
Cat: FJMEDITS 02. Rel: 18 Mar 24
Frank Booker - "Yes No Maybe" (5:01)
Eddie C - "Love Dancing Theme" (4:26)
Black Truffle - "Dancing Through The Night" (6:55)
LTJ Xperience - "Sunny Groove" (5:08)
Review: Funkyjaws Music is back with more music to make your jaw go funky, this time in the form of a second volume of its Let's Dance series. It features a quartet of esteemed tune makers starting with Frank Booker's 'Yes No Maybe' which is a horn laced and loose-limbed delight, while go-slow master Eddie C brings his classy touch to the funky licks of 'Love Dancing Theme.' There are plenty of cosmic synth waves to Black Truffle's 'Dancing Through The Night' while the LTJ Xperience close down with a super laid back and summery vibe on 'Sunny Groove.'
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 in stock $13.15
Wela Wela
Cat: MXMRK 2065. Rel: 20 Mar 24
Wela Wela (5:37)
Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee) (5:02)
Review: The wonderful Mr K is back with more edit magic on his own Most Excellent label, this time adding his own spin to 'Wela Wela', a hard edge and raw funk cut from Black Blood, a band of musicians from central Africa but who were based in Belgium. This one was never a hit back in the day for some reason but is built on a killer groove that Mr K reworks and tweaks for more suitable dance floor deployment. It was formerly on his Grass Roots record but now makes its way to a handy 7". On the flip is 'Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee)' which has tough breaks and funk bass that will ensure 'floors get down and dirty.
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Gespielt von: Voodoocuts, LEGO EDIT
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $12.09
Bali
Bali (limited 7")
Cat: REF 303. Rel: 20 Mar 24
Bali (2:36)
Belfast (2:19)
Review: From the 1979 LP Accadde A... by Arawak, this superb 7" showcases standout Italian Library recordings that you need in your life. Arawak, one of Luciano Simoncini's many pseudonyms, crafted compositions for film scores, radio, and television in Italy and this album remained obscure until the legendary Madlib heavily sampled it in 2000 and drove up the price of originals. The LP received its first reissue by Golden Pavilion in 2017 so fans could cop it once more and now two of the best bits from it are on their own record. Both tracks oscillate between mellow dreamy atmospheres and irresistible drum breaks with 'Bali' being sampled in 'Real Eyes' by Quasimoto in 2000, and b-side jam coming on strong with bagpipes intertwined with punchy bass and steady drums.
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Watermelon Man
Cat: DR 0006. Rel: 19 Mar 24
Watermelon Man (feat Bill Summers) (4:38)
Bill's Valence Street Jam (4:01)
Review: Yuki Kanesaka returns with a delicious uptempo remix-cover of Herbie Hancock's thoroughgoing jazz patent, 'Watermelon Man'. In respectful contrast to Hancock's original piece, Kanesaka deploys a to-the-letter rendition of the original's opening Hindewhu whistle hoot - also heard on the mashup B-side - and keeps up Hancock's intended 'mathematical balance' with a nonetheless meatier, dance-ready EQ balance. Legend has it that this was Hancock's first ever song to be composed with commercial success in mind; we're not surprised at its continued proliferation, appreciation and reproduction across the globe - and now in Japan, no less.
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Gespielt von: Voodoocuts, DJ ROCCA
! low stock $14.46
All This Love That I'm Givin
All This Love That I'm Givin (limited 7" Nachpressung)
Cat: CATX 2015. Rel: 21 Mar 24
All This Love That I'm Givin' (3:53)
Maybe I'll Find Somebody New (3:25)
Review: For those of a certain age, Gwen McRae's "All This Love That I'm Givin" will always evoke memories of Cassius' French Touch classic "Feeling For You", which sampled it heavily. It remains a killer record in its' own right, though, as this timely reissue proves. Originally released in 1979, it sees McRae at her powerful best, delivering a potent message to an errant lover over a killer, low-slung disco-funk groove. It's one of the tracks that should really be in any discerning funk, soul or disco DJ's collection. Flip for original B-side "Maybe I'll Find Somebody New", a breezier chunk of laidback soul with a slightly Southern lilt. It's good, but pales into insignificance compared to the brilliant 'A' side.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $11.31
Okere
Okere (12")
Cat: SNDW 12054. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Sometimes It Rains (feat Kaivili) (5:24)
Rich Man Poor Man (feat ROB) (6:24)
Okere (feat Bade) (4:51)
Hold Me Tonight (feat Steve Monite) (5:57)
Review: The star-studded Sai Galaxy project returns, bringing together West African legends Steve Monite and Rob with multi-instrumentalist Simon Durrington, guitar maestro Alfred Bannerman, and Egypt 80 trumpet player Bade, for a second EP of vital Afro-disco and soul. Following up 2020's 'Get It As You Move' EP, the likes of 'Sometimes It Rains', the homonymous 'Okere', the truth-to-power 'Rich Man, Poor Man', and the live and swinging coda 'Hold Me Tonight' paint a multifaceted picture of a trio, equally as concerned with groove delivery as they are with narrative storytelling. Most emblematic of Sai Galaxy's approach is their inspiration by analog production techniques of similar Afro-soul albums from the 1970s and 80s, adding a modern touch informed by Simon Durrington's Digital Afrika project.
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Gespielt von: DJ Kobayashi
 in stock $19.46
Be There In The Morning
Be There In The Morning (7" Nachpressung)
Cat: ATH 003. Rel: 28 Feb 24
Be There In The Morning (1977 version)
Be There In The Morning (1976 version)
Review: Athens Of The North represent one of Australia's finest soul exponents Renee Geyer. "Be There In The Morning" comes in two forms... The 1977 version will be recognised from her most successful album of the time Moving Along. An upbeat fusion of soul and funk with mild disco nuances, it comes with confident orchestration and an instantly infectious, ultimately emphatic chorus. The real coup here, however, is the softer, dreamier earlier version that's so rare it never left the confines of her native country. It's digging like this that makes the young-but-hugely-potential rare music label Athens Of The North a very exciting prospect for record collectors.
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 in stock $12.61
Liquid Love
Liquid Love (7" Nachpressung)
Cat: ALIM 009. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Liquid Love (feat Sylvia Cox) (4:44)
What's The T? (feat Merry Clayton) (4:08)
Review: With both tracks now coming out for the first time on 7" vinyl, the 'Liquid Love' and 'What's The T?' 7" single is a must get for all Roy Ayers fans and serious music collectors, not least as 2023 witnesses Roy's final ever tour of live dates. This release is a fitting tribute to the career of one of the most influential musicians in global Black music history and each track represents his virtuosity as a vibesman and his versatility across genres. 'Liquid Love' is taken from the 2015 BBE released album of Roy's unreleased material, Virgin Ubiquity II and is a wicked mid-tempo track where Roy's vibraphone complements an amazing female vocal arrangement to create harmonies and melody over a tough-as-you-like breakbeat, bassline and keyboard riff.

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Keep It Up (DJ Koco Re Edit)
Cat: AHS 70. Rel: 18 Mar 24
Keep It Up (DJ Koco Re edit) (4:05)
Stand Up (DJ Kawasaki 45 edit) (4:13)
Review: On this fresh disco 7", DJ Koco (aka. Shimokita) and DJ Kawasaki have re-edited and cut Nayutah's hit songs 'Keep It Up' and 'Stand Up' into an enduring pair of bright disco edits. Both Nayutah's original tracks really wanted us to keep it supine; Koco and Kawasaki act as commanders of this charge, not shying away from the ostensible stringy glitz of the original song. Kawasaki's edit skews funkier, employing live bass and rhythm guitar and adroit drumming to fit around Nayutah's agile, sisterly vocals, and drawing on his already extensive experience of working alongside Nayutah for her album, also called Keep It Up.
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On The Line
Cat: TSRZV 41. Rel: 13 Mar 24
On The Line (4:03)
The Light In All Of Us (3:59)
Review: On The Line features Vancouver producer and keyboardist Jonny Tobin while Maya Killtron is featured on vocals and the result of the collaboration is a smooth, soulful and AM radio.song that captures a genuine 70s pop sound of a bygone era. Jonny shines throughout the piece and especially on the solo. For the second side of the 7", 'The Light In All Of Us' is a slick instrumental that hits all the right notes. This 7" is pure class.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $16.04
Never Get Enough
Cat: SSCR 2024001. Rel: 13 Mar 24
Never Get Enough (3:53)
Never Get Enough (instrumental) (4:33)
Review: Bobby Byrd comes strutting on posthumously through to Sedsoulsociety with 'Never Get Enough'. This ineluctable treat was first released on Brownstone Recordings sometime during the early 70s funk heyday, and was produced and arranged by none other than that ingenious titan, James Brown, together with the beautiful 'My Concerto'. We usually wouldn't forgive the removal of the latter track from any reissue, but we're making an exception here, for the fact that an even greater treat lines this B-side reissue: a formerly unreleased instrumental of said James Brown classic production. Funk completists hardly need to be told not to sleep on this one.
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 in stock $16.83
Rock Your Money
Cat: TV 021. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Rock Your Money (feat Enois Scroggins & Said) (3:21)
System 3 0 (feat AprilSoul) (4:26)
Review: Marseille's Mofak lays down yet another two modern boogie cuts for the fans. The titular 'Rock Your Money', featuring the vocal talents of Said (IAM) and Elois Scroggins, makes ample use of appended vocoder and telephoning lead vox; all comes wrapped in an ultimately bouncy number, against which Scroggins' vocals are stark. On the B, we hear 'System 3.0', a logical continuation of the A-side's theme, albeit this time gladly accepting the femme vocal assurances of AprilSoul, while Mofak himself hops on the vocoder; both paint a picture of a systematic love, one which cannot survive without vice and indulgence.
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Steady Rockin'
Cat: CS 007BIKE. Rel: 05 Mar 24
Steady Rockin' (extended club mix) (7:35)
Steady Rockin' (club dub) (5:34)
Steady Rockin' (Rockapella) (4:13)
Review: Nick Bike makes a fourth - yes, fourth - 2024 Q1 appearance with 'Steady Rockin'', following up the prolific producer and editor's early-year swathe of releases, also including '808 Doves', 'Feels So Good', and 'Rollerskatin''. This is the only one of the four to be released on Bike's very own Chosen Spokes label, which oils the gears, shunts the V-brakes, and whips out the Presta for a veritable pedal-pumping in the medley/breaks/ soul/funk/dance veins. This time, we're in for a treat, with Bike reinterpreting a classic, making for a well-known melange sampled from bits of the Queen Of Soul herself.
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 in stock $23.40
Sweet Sweet Soul
Cat: OGR 863. Rel: 01 Mar 24
Sweet Sweet Soul (2:36)
Sweet Sweet Soul (Mako Tribute mix) (4:27)
Gespielt von: Voodoocuts
 in stock $11.84
Wagamama Riso (XL Middleton remix)
Cat: MOFUNK 045. Rel: 05 Mar 24
Wagamama Riso (XL Middleton remix) (4:26)
Wagamama Riso (4:03)
Review: Japanese duo Milk Talk first released their single 'Wagamama Riso' as an afterthought to their recent debut album, flaunting an impressively sparse sound that only the most sophisticated of ears can achieve. Though not intended for any further protraction, producer XL Middleton nonetheless took due note of the release and immediately set about remixing it, recognising its headroomy flair and attention to minute detail. Now the original 'Wagamama Riso' appears on a limited edition 7" alongside Middleton's finished remix, which fleshes out the original's potent city pop minimalisms with a resplendent, gated-snared neon production style.
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 in stock $13.67
Seriously
Seriously (white vinyl 7" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: BS 040W. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Seriously (2:44)
Komet Ride (2:57)
Review: Available in extremely limited quantities, this new 7" from Burning Soul arrives in both black, or as we have it here, white, and it's another gem from Kidding that keeps up this fine Swiss label's high-quality output. The A-side bursts to life with 'Seriously,' a blistering funk anthem infused with Hammond-organ melodies, underpinned by a deep bass groove and gritty guitar licks. Flipping over to the B-side, 'Komet Ride' kicks up the tempo with even more vigorous drumming and exhilarating organ solos. It's a whirlwind of funk brilliance, underscoring Kidding's knack for delivering electrifying musical adventures.

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The Other Side
Cat: EDGE 024. Rel: 20 Mar 24
The Other Side (feat Adriano Prestel) (4:22)
Out Of Luck (feat Adriano Prestel - DJ Friction remix) (5:36)
The Other Side (feat Adriano Prestel - Marian Tone '85 rework) (4:35)
Interlude I (0:44)
The Other Side (instrumental) (4:21)
Out Of Luck (DJ Friction remix - instrumental) (5:41)
Out Of Luck (Soundrays mix - instrumental) (4:36)
Interlude II (0:21)
Review: The Outer Edge rounds off their series reworking tracks from the archive of lesser-known German 80s outfit Ghia. This time round, they're offering re-imaginations of an instrumental synth-funk track first featured on last year's Don't Look LP, 'Message From The Other Side'. This time round, the band has recruited vocalist Adrian Prestel and re-imagined it as colourful and authentic synth-number simply titled 'The Other Side'. As well as a solid instrumental take, we're also treated to a superb Marian Tone take which blends bits of the 1985 demo with elements of the 2023 re-recording. Elsewhere, there are also three takes on previous single 'Out of Luck': squelchy and crunchy neo-boogie vocal and instrumental versions courtesy of DJ Friction (the disco one, not the d&b producer of the same name) and a more low-slung, dub disco style instrumental revision by Soundrays.
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 in stock $18.67
Beggin'
Beggin' (limited 7")
Cat: RK 45103. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Beggin' (3:48)
Take One (3:42)
Review: The Diasonics are a Moscow-based band who have been honing their chops on labels like Record Kicks, Funk Night and Mocambo over the past four years. Their latest single maintains the groove they've laid out on previous releases, serving up an organ-heavy sound which doffs its cap to the 60s beat era, leading in with an instrumental take on soul standard 'Beggin' that has crowd-pleaser stamped all over it. 'Take One' is the funkier jam on the B-side which revels in wah wah guitar licks and a feel-good mood guaranteed to get a party loosened up in all the right ways.
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 in stock $12.36
High Roller
High Roller (limited 7")
Cat: TSS 001. Rel: 29 Feb 24
High Roller (5:24)
Big Slick (3:59)
Review: The Soul Surfers share their debut 7" on Broc Recordz, following a promising entree working with various raw funk and soul greats, including with Jack Nilovic on his 'Maze of Sounds' compilation, not to mention appearing on the first volume of the recent Two Tales For The Mind V/A. 'High Roller' and its counterpart 'Big Slick' are two large, roomy, instrumental sonic gateau slices, on which an outsized four-string occupies the front and centre of both mixes, to megalomaniac, almost gluttonous effect. All else follows naturally; plucks, snares and FX licks resound, as we're left to contemplate the ingenious front cover by Italian artist Riccardo Bettazzoni.
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 in stock $14.72
Doin' It All For You
Cat: FCQQL 018. Rel: 08 Mar 24
Doin' It All For You (3:08)
Everlasting Love (3:25)
Review: Robert Chini (pronounced keeney), a native of Southern California, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who began his musical journey as a drummer at the age of five. With a star-studded career as a touring member of many a famous band including Peaches And Herb, Tower Of Power and Air Supply, Chini's efforts have still yet to falter or fly under the radar; quite to the contrary, he's still going strong, currently performing as both a solo artist and studio operator. 'Doin' It all For You' was written and recorded in 1979, while the B-sider here, 'Everlasting Love', was written and recorded three years earlier. Both songs hear Chini sing of commitment and dedication to love, narrating a journey from internal preoccupation with the self to finding a sense of eternity in devotion to another.
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 in stock $13.15
Thinking Of You
Thinking Of You (purple vinyl 7" in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: ZP 100PURPLE. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Thinking Of You (4:26)
Been A Long Time (4:16)
Review: Izipho Soul celebrates its 100th release with another gem. This latest 7" channels the velvety vocals of Barry Whyte, featuring Lawrence Beamen's timeless hit 'Thinking of You.' Initially recorded in 2008, the track has been eagerly awaited for a vinyl release. Finally, it's here, sounding more vibrant than ever. The 7" remix, expertly crafted by Don Turney at DKS Productions, breathes new life into this classic, elevating its charm even further. On the flip side, 'Been a Long Time' brings dynamic energy straight from Oakland, California, rounding out this impressive release from Izipho Soul.
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 in stock $15.76
Das Freak
Das Freak (limited 7")
Cat: SN 116. Rel: 05 Mar 24
Das Freak (4:30)
Das Freak (version) (4:26)
 in stock $13.67
Batua
Batua (7")
Cat: MSR 040. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Batua (4:39)
Love Me & Give Up (3:29)
Review: For seven years, Matasuna Records has been dedicated to uncovering musical gems from the past. Now, they introduce a thrilling contemporary find: Barcelona-based band Bidaide. Their debut 7" vinyl single features two unreleased tracks, 'Batua' and 'Love Me & Give Up', both of which showcase their eclectic blend of soul, funk, psychedelic rock, reggae-dub, and library music. 'Batua' on the A-side delivers an energetic fusion of funky rhythms, agile guitar dialogues, and vibrant brass overlays. On the B-side, 'Love Me & Give Up' offers a soulful, relaxed vibe with Motown-esque charm. Bidaide's evolution from a duo to a vibrant band culminates in this dynamic release.
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Gespielt von: Voodoocuts
Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $11.56
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (reissue)
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (reissue) (clear orange vinyl 7")
Cat: FABC015 CLEARORANGE. Rel: 08 Mar 24
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (4:04)
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (instrumental) (4:02)
 in stock $18.92
Seriously
Seriously (7" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: BS 040. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Seriously (2:39)
Komet Ride (2:54)
Review: It's always a good day when a new Burning Soul 7" drops in our laps and this new one is another standout that comes in very limited quantities on either black or white vinyl. It's the great work of Kidding and opens with 'Seriously' which is a Hammond-organ laced and flame hot funk workout with low-slung bass and lots of great grit riffs. The flipside picks up the pace with 'Komet Ride' which has even more energetic drums and even more mad finger action on the organ. Frenetic funk of the highest order.
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 in stock $14.46
Zaius
Zaius (10" Nachpressung)
Cat: 10EXP20142. Rel: 13 Mar 24
Eddie Russ - "Zaius" (7:22)
Incognito - "Zaius" (7:24)
Review: Last year, the Expansions label kicked off a wonderfully intriguing 10" series featuring classics from soul music's rich canon complemented by contemporary cover versions and so far it's seen Blue Note troupe Quasimode tee off against Johnny Hammond and Bembe Segue challenge Norman Connors. A third edition duly arrives and hints Expansions are really enjoying the creative challenge the concept allows them with the jazz funk classic "Zaius" from Eddie Russ joined by a cover from the celebrated UK funk veterans Incognito. Originally appearing on the 1976 LP See The Light, "Zaius" is a blinding example of why Russ is described a master of the keyboard and it's complemented well by Incognito's B Side cover which appears on vinyl for the first time. Don't sleep!
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 in stock $18.92
Smooth
Smooth (10")
Cat: GOSYO 007. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Smooth (4:07)
Don't Mix (3:37)
Sleeping Dog (5:48)
 in stock $24.71
Make A Move
Cat: FSR 127. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Make A Move (5:40)
Make A Move (instrumental) (4:03)
Bedroom Eyes (4:58)
Sunday Affair (4:05)
Review: Freestyle delivers a gem from 1987 here with Purely Fizzycal's UK street soul sizzler 'Make A Move' , which was first released on their Pure Impact Productions label. Trish Langley of North London and Ash Kamat of South London first crossed paths in the mid-80s and came together over music with Kamat's programming and production inspired by London pirate radio sound of the time and and US influences like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis also colouring their sound. Langley's vocals, shaped by her parents' reggae collection and brother's taste for artists like Brothers Johnson, Maze, and Janet Kay, merged with Kamat's raw drum machine sounds in perfect easy as heard here with this irresistible 12".
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Steps On A Cloud
Cat: TR 328. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Steps On A Cloud (4:14)
Whispering (5:18)
Review: German label Tramp continues pack a serious punch when it comes to funk with this newest 7". It is a standalone pressing of two superb cuts from the fourth volume in the Can You Feel It compilation series. Up first is the super cool funk of 'Steps On A Cloud' with its dynamic drums and indie male vocal all back with some neat and funky guitar lines and almost prog style guitar freestyles. On the B-side you will find 'Whispering' which has not yet been re-issued so makes an exclusive appearance here.

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 in stock $10.51
Dices
Dices (7")
Cat: MR 7365. Rel: 01 Mar 24
Dices (3:24)
Fuera De Atraccion (2:59)
 in stock $14.20
Chi Talo EP Vol 2
Cat: MRB 1259. Rel: 01 Mar 24
New Sound Quartet - "Bass Construction" (Marc Davis edit) (5:47)
The Saucer Planes - "Straight To The Point" (Marc Davis edit) (8:13)
Review: Producer, DJ, and revered collector Marc Davis returns to his Chi-Talo series with a much-anticipated second volume. The Chi-Talo series deals in split EPs; each entry draws on an ultra-rare Chicago house gem and an Italian disco record respectively (one for the A and one for the B), re-working both into an enduring dialectal retelling of each city's contemporaneous come-ups in the 1980s and 90s. This time around, we're met with a reconstruction of 'Bass Construction', first heard on the Italo disco album Crazy Colours by New Sound Quartet (1979). Then comes a wonky, handclapping rendition of The Saucer Planes' 'Straight To The Point', the original of which can hardly be found on the net at all, even now. Both are huge but humble versions, marking out the guidelines for yet more editors to come.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $15.51
Devil Dance
Devil Dance (limited 7" in screen-printed sleeve)
Cat: LMV 008. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Devil Dance (5:02)
Anthem Edit (2:55)
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No Point
No Point (12" + insert)
Cat: TD 007. Rel: 15 Mar 24
No Point (6:55)
Close Call (3:50)
Pangea (4:19)
Integration (5:31)
Tags: Japanese | Afrobeat
 in stock $25.77
Tighten Up & Take It Over
Tighten Up & Take It Over (hand-numbered orange vinyl 7" limited to 150 copies)
Cat: ECR 002ORANGE. Rel: 11 Mar 24
Tighten Up & Take It Over (Boogaloo Lessons #3) (3:36)
(Hey Girl !) Try It, You'll Like It (Boogaloo Lessons #4) (3:28)
Review: Si Cheeba expands his emerging Cheeba's Latin Bros edits project with a reissue of the last release on the Echo Chamber label. Following the success of 'What You Gotta Say - Hey Hey!' last year, he presents two instructional tracks to prepare you for any upcoming electric boogaloo. Continuing his mission to bridge the gap between funky and soulful sounds, Cheeba offers two fresh, sample-heavy instrumental edits. The first is a lively dance tutorial with handclaps and bold breaks, while the B-side features a more alluring mix with a djembe solo, inviting listeners to try it out. These tracks are essential for any funk enthusiast's collection.
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Tags: Boogaloo | Latin Funk
 in stock $18.15
Only You (B-STOCK)
Cat: SNDW 12025. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Steve Monite - "Only You" (Frankie Francis Disco Jam edit)
Tabu Ley Rochereau - "Hafi Deo" (Nick The Record & Dan Tyler re-edit dub)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


Edits in the hole! Two Afrofunk gems enjoy floor-primed refocuses: Steve Monite's Doing It In Lagos-featured "Only You" gets a little juice from Sofrito's Frankie Francis who really brings the bass out in proceedings. Meanwhile on the B Nick The Record and Idjut Boy Dan Tyler tweak the energy and sheen of Tabu Ley Rochereau's "Hafi Disco" as the drums are given a little more momentum and the chorus and horns are really brought to the centre of the action. Stunning.
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She's A Rose
Cat: FFSPT 1032. Rel: 26 Feb 24
She's A Rose (instrumental) (3:54)
Lotsapapa (instrumental) (3:39)
Review: F Spot kick off their year with a fresh new release from fresh new funk pushers, Mestizo Beat, emanative of the MagaNa Brothers's hillside studio in Topanga, CA.. Coming at the sound with a distinctive Afro-Cuban bent, this 7" flaunts the natural ends of their particular sound: 'She's A Rose' packs a beautiful brass section and charms the listener with it's extended pre-chorus section. 'Lotsapoppa', meanwhile, minimizes the sound with a simple kick, bass, and djembe groove to start with, before launching into a dynamic Afro-disco infection, the collaborative patients zero, one and two being Steve Haney of Jungle Fire on drums, Jason Cressey of the True Loves on trombone, and Jesse Audelo on arrangement.
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 in stock $11.04
Alben
Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978
VARIOUS
Cat: FLIES 65. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Walter Rizzati - "L'Unica Chance" (3:14)
Chrisma - "Amore" (4:40)
I Robots - "Tabu Tuba" (part 1) (3:41)
Luca D'Ammonio - "Oh Caron" (2:54)
Ramasandiran Somusundaram - "Contrabbando Di Fagioli" (3:09)
Jean Paul & Angelique - "Africa Sound" (4:37)
Weyman Corporation - "Kumbayero" (5:00)
African Revival - "Soul Makossa" (3:41)
Lara Saint Paul - "The Voodoo Lady" (5:12)
Beryl Cunningham - "Why O" (4:14)
Augusto Martelli & The Real McCoy - "Calorie" (4:25)
Prognosi Riservata - "MAAGO" (3:05)
Review: Continuing Four Flies' dedication to delving into lesser-explored periods of Italian music, Africamore: The Afro-Funk Side of Italy (1973-1978) takes us on a captivating carpet-ride into the intersection of Afro-funk and the Italian soundscape prevalent in the six years between 1973 and 1978 - a time when disco was still in its nascence, and the nightclub market was rapidly expanding. Bottling the critical moment at which DJs such as Dave Mancuso discovered Manu Dibango's 'Soul Makossa' - with classics such like Jean Paul & Angelique's 'Africa Sound' and Nat King Cole's 'Calypso Blues' following as floor-bound hits - all these productions pushed the boundaries of dance music at a time when disco had not yet taken over.
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Gespielt von: Voodoocuts, LEGO EDIT
Tags: Afro Funk | Italian
 in stock $37.08
Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 4 Part 1
Colin CURTIS / VARIOUS
Cat: ZEDDLP 060. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Bill Ortiz - "Fusion/Noche Cubana" (8:22)
Born 74 & Onj - "Tape Your Beat" (5:07)
GeeW - "Still In Love" (5:44)
Mary Greer Mudiku - "Happy Sunrise" (8:59)
The Sultan's Swing - "46 To Somewhere" (5:53)
Stefano Di Santis - "Unreachable Galaxy" (4:25)
Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero - "Movin" (3:17)
Somos Amigos - "Pa'gozar" (4:34)
Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat - "Cuchifrito Pa’ Los Pollos" (4:51)
Juju - "Cla Samba" (5:07)
Moreen Meriden - "Caught In A Fever" (7:28)
Alfredo Dias Gomes - "Samba De Negro" (3:51)
Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino - "Mr Fool" (5:17)
Review: Colin Curtis returns with another finely-curated selection of the best 'Jazz Dance Fusion' records he could find. In Curtis' own words, Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music, unreleased music, and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or have not attained the recognition they deserve. A whopping 26 tracks are racked up on the digital edition, but this special vinyl record yields just thirteen further selections from that initial batch; leading the charge is the Rhodesy, hi-hatty '46 To Somewhere' by the Sultan's Swing, capturing the free-spiritedness of hitching a ride to somewhere untrammeled. Further choice sonic infections, infusing elements of vocal jazz, salsa and Latin spoken word, include Somos Amigos' 'Pa'gozar' and GeeW's 'Kyoto'. Get grooving!
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Evolution (Special Edition)
Evolution (Special Edition) (limited translucent magenta vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SJRLP 551C. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Revelation (2:59)
Spirit Voice (1:55)
Cosmic Vision (1:22)
Wymbo-Ngoma (2:02)
Regeneration (1:21)
Freedom Bells (1:08)
Acknowledgement (0:34)
Love Parable (2:19)
Nola Reflex (3:11)
Evolution (2:41)
Cosmopolitan (2:17)
Second Line March (2:01)
Constant Search (3:03)
I Want Our Love To Always Last (2:35)
Mystic Sound (3:54)
Review: Drummer and composer David Lee Jr.'s acclaimed yet hard to find gem Evolution from 1974 is revered for the way it ingeniously melds the experimental spirit of John Coltrane and Sun Ra with the infectious rhythms of New Orleans. A standout among legendary New Orleans drummers, including Zigaboo Modeliste and Idris Muhammed, Lee Jr. showcased fiery innovation and unparalleled experimentation here on this 'lost classic' deep jazz album, originally released on Lee Jr.'s Supernal Records. It embodies a quest for creative progress and spiritual freedom and is rooted in the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans and Afro-Futurist musical concepts. It remains a rare and monumental achievement in the realm of deep and spiritual jazz, and here has been newly remastered for a limited magenta vinyl edition.
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Jazz Dance Fusion Vol 4 Part 2
Colin CURTIS / VARIOUS
Cat: ZEDDLP 060X. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Venus Dodson - "Mother Of The Future" (8:29)
Jacques Schwarz Bart - "Mende" (5:49)
Guinu - "Eletromandinga" (extended version) (4:40)
Stefano De Santis - "Nova Laze" (3:30)
GeeW - "Kyoto" (7:49)
Mary Greer Mudiku - "I Face East" (7:32)
Alfredo Dias Gomes - "Vaya Mulatto" (4:14)
Juju - "Wanting Touch" (instrumental) (7:02)
Nova Vida - "My Only" (GeeMix) (6:54)
Lifetime - "I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You" (4:21)
Tres Men - "Samba De-La Cruz" (4:32)
Miho Nobuzane - "Ponteio" (6:52)
El Caballo Y Su Orquesta - "Mambo De Papi" (3:05)
Review: The Jazz Dance Fusion series is a compilation-based series collecting some of the finest songs in the Jazzdance, Latin Jazz and Fusion. Each volume is careful cultivated by the well-known British DJ Colin Curtis. After the first three successful editions, the fourth boasts tracks like 'Mother Of The Future" by Venus Dodson, 'I Face East' by Mary Greer Mudiku and 'Ponteio' by Miho Nobuzane, to name but a few. Volume Four Part 2 is spread across two pieces of vinyl housed in a beautiful gatefold vinyl. If you are a jazz fan looking for a compilation to expand your knowledge and love the style, then look no further than this one here! Thanks ro Colin Curtis for continuing to curate such a great series!
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Just Something
Cat: AJXLP 735. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Back In Time (3:05)
Don't Forget About Love (3:53)
Anything (4:41)
Mountains (4:39)
How To Love (3:53)
Be There In The Morning (4:25)
Walk Away (3:49)
Everyday Summer (3:51)
Trojan Horse (3:23)
For Once In My Life (3:38)
I Love You (3:04)
Review: Dee C Lee has been singing and performing for over 40 years now, perhaps most famously with Paul Weller's Style Council although teaming up with Guru on his Jazzmatazz. This amazing soul singer has now released her most recent album Just Something which his her fourth album overall and her first since 1998. The tracks that are getting wide play and buzz include the beautiful and soulful single 'Walk Away'. Also, last year's double sided single with the positive and wonderful 'Don't Forget About Love' along with the more funky 'Be There In The Morning'. Each song is strong in their own right. Kudos to the Acid Jazz label for releasing this on vinyl for us to enjoy.
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Africamore: The Afro Funk Side Of Italy 1973-1978
VARIOUS
Cat: FLIES 65CD. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Walter Rizzati - "L'Unica Chance"
Chrisma - "Amore"
I Robots - "Tabu Tuba" (part 1)
Luca D'Ammonio - "Oh Caron"
Ramasandiran Somusundaram - "Contrabbando Di Fagioli"
Jaen Paul & Angelique - "Africa Sound"
Weyman Corporation - "Kumbayero"
African Revival - "Soul Makossa"
Lara Saint Paul - "The Voodoo Lady"
Beryl Cunningham - "Why O"
Augusto Martelli & The Real McCoy - "Calories"
Prognosi Riservata - "MAAGGO"
Review: Four Flies continue their mission to plunge Italy's funk-historical depths. The pinnacle of their search so far for the sure-to-exist pearly gems on the sands thereunder is the new Africamore compilation, which homes in like a heat-seeking torpedo on the particular Afro- ends of the funk sound prevalent in the nation, in the crucial years between 1973 and 1978. This period was notable for its facilitating fertile ground for the emerging discotheque market in Italy at the time. From psychedelic-tinged tunes like Jean Paul & Angelique's 'Africa Sound' to Afrobeat-esque club banger 'Kumbayero' by Albert Verrecchia; from groundbreaking Afro-cosmics like Chrisma's 'Amore to mind-blowing floor-fillers like Beryl Cunningham's 'Why O', this is a multivalent compilation, among the best out there to document the burblings of that crosswise stew of disco, funk, electro and world musics.
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 in stock $21.03
Beehive Breaks
VARIOUS
Beehive Breaks (LP in embossed sleeve)
Cat: NUM 510LP. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Sandy Gaye - "Watch The Dog That Bring The Bone" (2:16)
Betty Wright - "Mr Lucky" (2:42)
Marva Whitney - "Daddy Don't Know About Sugar Bear" (2:26)
The Trinikas - "Remember Me" (2:29)
Betty & Angel - "Honey Coated Loving" (3:15)
Arelean Brown - "I'm A Streaker Baby" (3:54)
The 20th Century - "Hot Pants" (part 1) (3:30)
Promise - "I'm Not Ready For Love" (2:45)
Pearl Dowdell - "Good Things" (2:37)
Fay Cooper - "Closer Together" (2:41)
Lolla Collins - "Save The Children (If There Is To Be A Tomorrow)" (2:55)
Soul Revival - "Do What You Gotta Do" (2:46)
Mae Young - "You Got Me Under Your Spell" (2:24)
The Ba-Roz - "Come Back Boy" (2:26)
Sonics Band - "Second Avenue" (3:52)
Review: 'Beehive Breaks' is a new curveball from the Numero label, pitting together 15 'feminine funk' fixtures for your listening pleasure. All sourced from the label's back catalogue, we're met with an impressive array of funky-drummed, double-X'ed ditties, from Sandy Gaye's Cruella-synched 'Watch The Dog That Brings The Bone' to James Brown's soul sister #1 Marva Whitney; from teenage girl gangs The Trinikas and Promise, to Miami's queen of soul, Betty Wright; and to top it all off, there's even a previously unissued belter from Chicago's Sonics Band on there.
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People Get Funny (reissue)
People Get Funny (reissue) (limited 180 gram audiophile translucent pink vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3712C. Rel: 19 Mar 24
People Get Funny When They Get A Little Money (4:34)
LA Carnival (7:55)
Ski Ball (5:16)
Three Quarter Miles (6:02)
Silver Plated (4:19)
Hal Strange (5:23)
The Time Of My Life (3:50)
Step Down To The Top (2:55)
Review: Eddie Harris was an iconic American jazz musician who revolutionised the genre by introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. With a prolific career spanning over 50 albums, Harris seamlessly blended jazz with funk, earning Grammy Award nominations for two of his groundbreaking records. Among them, the 1983 release People Get Funny..s' stands out. Featuring tracks like 'People Get Funny When They Get A Little Money' and 'La Carnival' which exemplify his signature jazz-funk fusion with captivating vocals and scatting, it las has other gems like 'Silver Plated,' which showcase a more traditional jazz-hard-bop style. Accompanied by talented musicians like drummer Carl Burnett, electric pianist William S. Henderson III, and bassist Larry Gales, this limited edition release of People Get Funny... is pressed on translucent pink vinyl.
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Funk Tide: Tokyo Jazz Funk From Electric Bird 1978-87
DJ NOTOYA / VARIOUS
Cat: WWSLP 81. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Shunzo Ohno - "In The Sky" (4:11)
Mikio Masuda - "Let's Get Together" (5:57)
Yasuaki Shimizu - "Summer Time" (3:42)
David Matthews & The Electric Birds - "Special Delivery" (4:17)
Toshiyuki Honda - "Living In A City" (4:38)
Ronnie Foster - "Night Life" (2:59)
Bobby Lyle Trio - "Night Breeze" (6:39)
Katsutoshi Morizono - "Space Traveller" (4:09)
Review: Following the success of their previous Tokyo Glow compilation, Wewantsounds once again team up with Japanese Tokyo-based DJ Notoya to dig up the rich Electric Bird catalogue, and come with a subsequent, versatile selection of sunny jazz-funk gems recorded between 1978 and 1987 for the label. A tasty selection featuring Yasuaki Shimizu, Toshiyuki Honda and Mikio Masuda, together with a few American musicians such as Ronnie Foster and Bobby Lyle, most tracks here are making their debut outside of Japan, the album comes with a full annotation by Notoya and is a multifarious meander through every angle of the polygonal gamut of J-jazz, disco, city pop, and funk. Highlights include Masuda's 'Let's Get Together' and Foster's prototypical wonky funk number, 'Night Life'.
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Chaka (45th Anniversary Edition)
Cat: 060349 7831081. Rel: 21 Mar 24
I'm Every Woman (4:05)
Love Has Fallen On Me (4:49)
Roll Me Through The Rushes (4:38)
Sleep On It (4:12)
Life Is A Dance (3:32)
We Got The Love (3:27)
Some Love (5:47)
A Woman In A Man's World (3:56)
The Message In The Middle Of The Bottom (4:11)
I Was Made To Love Him (3:22)
Review: We for one are perfect happy to revisit this iconic debut solo album of the legendary singer Chaka Khan. Originally released in 1978 and now arriving once more as a deluxe edition, the record showcases the disco diva's incomparable vocal prowess and genre-defying style. With hits like 'I'm Every Woman' and 'Life is a Dance,' it solidified Khan's status as a powerhouse in the realms of funk, r&b, and disco. This deluxe edition has newly remastered tracks, rare bonus content, and further insights into Khan's artistic journey. It serves as a timely reminder of her unparalleled talent in one essential package.
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 in stock $31.02
Axis Of Time
Axis Of Time (clear vinyl LP)
Cat: EHS 112LPC1. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Free My Mind (4:08)
Speed Of Light (3:56)
10th Wonder (3:35)
Loose Reality (3:31)
Diamonds (3:00)
Dreams (2:14)
Cosmic Storm (2:45)
Time Traveler (4:49)
Silent Horizon (3:55)
Invisible Clock (3:24)
Memories (1:33)
Review: Eraserhood Sound present the debut album from Angelo Outlaw, a Philadelphia-based mallet percussionist and poet with serious chops in the sweet spot where spiritual jazz and heavy funk collide. Axis Of Time has been crafted as a vehicle for escapism, propelled by transcendent instrumentation to reach celestial heights across 11 exquisitely rendered compositions. The sparkling vibraphone rubs up against fuzzed-up guitar lines, underpinned by the infectious groove of the rhythm section for a standout excursion from a vital new talent in the field of life-affirming jazz funk. Just take the dizzying highs of lead single 'Free My Mind' as an instructive route into this exploratory, deeply-rooted record.
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Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 273B. Rel: 22 Mar 24
Electric Fish (4:10)
Dela (3:42)
Nuvem Vermelha (3:08)
Coisa Maluca (1:35)
Boy Of Stranger Things (3:00)
Camelo Azul (3:43)
Insista Em Mim (3:34)
Let's Go To Before Again (2:31)
Debaixo Do Pano (2:43)
Dr Sabe Tudo (3:03)
Review: Mr. Bongo presents the very latest album from Ana Frango Eletrico, one of the most exciting voices to emerge from Brazil's contemporary new wave. With two critically acclaimed albums and a swathe of award-winning production turns already under their belt, Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua promises to follow in very much the same wake, a ten-track delight of sophisti-disco productions and nimble, fey vocal performances from Eletrico themselves, this LP explores the depths of queer love and romance via some slick and snappy productions.
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Tags: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $22.08
Nippon Psychedelic Soul 1970-1979
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 018. Rel: 19 Mar 24
Hiroshi Kamayatsu - "Have You Smoked Gauloise?" (4:20)
Happy End - "Ome, Spring" (4:18)
Yoshiko Sai - "Blue Glass Ball" (4:53)
Tadashi Goino Group - "Go Beyond Time" (4:58)
Jun Fukamachi - "You" (4:08)
Momotaro Pink - "August's Impression" (with original Pinks) (6:04)
Vol 1 Chap 100 - "In The Room" (7:18)
Review: Time Capsule exposes a few of the myriad pathways in Japan's 70s psychedelic soul wormhole, when a bountiful crop of music emerged from musicians inspired by homespun hero Haruomi Hosono's Happy End project, as well as the meandering ballads emerging from the dissolution of the 1960s protest movements. From the charming, Hosono-esque Francophile lounge funk of Hiroshi Kamayatsu's 'Have You Smoked Gauloise?' to the Tadashi Goino Group's strikingly sparse drum machine n' synth incantation 'Jikan Wo Koero Go Beyond Time', almost sounding like Goino is flanked by Vega and Rev at times, to the theatrical, almost duul-esque closing ballad 'Heya No Naka In The Room', the heads at Time Capsule assemble a compelling and kaleidoscopic anthology of forgotten Japanese gems.

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