Back catalogue: Funk Soul &amp; Jazz

Cat: AFR 45015. Rel: 14 Jun 16

Mahmoud Ahmed - "Aynotche Terabu" (with Equators Band) (4:02)

Girma Beyene - "Ene Negn Bay Manesh" (2:24)

Review: The Afro 45's / Mr Bongo lineage has produced some of the hottest, most sizzling funk reissues from around the globe, and this tasty two-header from Mahmoud Ahmed - who has appeared heavily on Portland's monumental Mississippi label - and Girma Beyene, two greats of the African soul / funk heritage. Ahmed's "Aynotche Terabu" is backed by the Equators Band, and the man's voice rides like crispy waves over the dusty percussion and charging trumpets of the outfit; Beyene appears with a less moody but equally brilliant jazz-leaning piece named "Ene Negn Bay Manesh", bringing through the spirot of greats such as Mulatu and the rest of the African luminaries.

Tags: African | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz

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ALANNA ROYALE

Fall In Love Again (transparent pink vinyl 7")

Colemine US

Cat: CLMN 228C1. Rel: 08 Sep 22

Fall In Love Again (4:55)

Fall In Love Again (instrumental) (4:53)

Review: With a full-length LP on the horizon, Nashville's own Alanna Royale has perfected a concoction of traditional 70s soul instrumental features with silky modern R&B vocals - and it works like you wouldn't believe. Everything from the classic trumpet-led grooves to the cover art is authentically soul, a long stray away from the band's grunge beginnings. If there's one way to start a revolution in your city, it's to create an incredible new sound like this. You will want to look for a rise in traditional soul elements in R&B and hip-hop over the next few years - if it explodes then you know who did it first.

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The ALLERGIES

Going To The Party (7")

Cat: FJAL 366. Rel: 13 Jan 22

Going To The Party (feat Lyrics Born - extended 45 mix) (3:56)

Utility Man (feat Andy Cooper) (3:27)

Review: UK beatmakers The Allergies are absolute Jalapeno mainstays who always serve up suitably sizzling and funky sounds. Following on form their last album Promised Land here back in September 2021, two of the singles from it now get pressed up to 7". The a-side is an extended version of 'Going To The Party' (feat Lyrics Born) with big drum breaks, live vocals and an atmospheric back and forth with super sized horns. 'Utility Man' (feat Andy Cooper) is a deeper, smoother cut with some mega slick vocal rhythms and lovely double bass sounds to get you bumping.

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The ALLERGIES

Stanky Funk (limited 7")

Cat: JAL 394V. Rel: 30 Mar 23

Stanky Funk (feat Bootie Brown) (4:07)

Never Gonna Let Go (3:46)

Review: Jalapeno remains one of the hottest and most spicy labels out there for hip hop lovers, and now it is The Allergies who bring the heat on a new and limited edition 7". They kick this one off with 'Stanky Funk' which features Bootie Brown and brings some old school cool, plenty of retro organ chords and noodling basslines that will tie the dance floor in knots. 'Never Gonna Let Go' then ups the ante with even more raw and hard hitting breaks next to big vocals and driving brass.

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The ALLERGIES

Lean On You (7")

Cat: JAL 352V. Rel: 22 Apr 21

Lean On You (feat Dynamite MC) (2:54)

Working On Me (3:21)

Review: Times may change and life may evolve, but the Allergies will always be unashamed party-starters whose records are both pleasingly heavy and instantly accessible. By now, you shouldn't need further proof og their skills in this department, but if you do, the Bristol combo's latest "45" is a lesson is dancefloor-igniting goodness. 'Lean on You' is a live and funk-fuelled as you'd expect, with distinctive flash-fried funk-rock guitar riffs, bustling, interestingly slung breakbeats and a fine lead vocal from Dynamite MC. Over on the flip, 'Working on Me' is a more bluesy, cut-and-paste funk breaks number that's guaranteed to get feet moving out on the dancefloor.

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The ALLERGIES

Move On Baby (7")

Cat: JAL 354V. Rel: 17 Jun 21

Move On Baby (3:12)

Are You Ready (feat Andy Cooper & Marietta Smith) (3:15)

Review: Jalapeno Records is one of UK's funkiest dance labels and is has been for ages. Bristol beatmakers The Allergies are just as funky and always serve up a massive dose of sunshine on their Latin flecked sounds. The opener here is 'Move On Baby' and is one of the best tunes the pair have ever laid down. Its packed with great samples, a high speed 60s spy theme rhythm and vintage rhythm 'n' blues vocals over energetic drum breaks. It is a textbook offering form this duo with all the big hooks and horns you need to carry you to the next level. B-side banger 'Are You Ready' is a stomping soul sessions with huge vocal work from Miss Marietta Smith.

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The ALTONS

Float (7")

Penrose US

Cat: PRS 1016. Rel: 23 Feb 23

Float (4:01)

Cry For Me (2:16)

Review: The Altons turn up the heat with another platter produced by the Inland Empire's own, Bosco Mann. A soulful duet at its core, 'Float' finds the group exploring new realms of pop excellence. The sophisticated arrangement and instrumentation gives the tune a cinematic feel that builds to a crescendo of psychedelic, swirling of strings - immersing the listener in a wash of Morricone-tinged euphoria. A track that wouldn't be out of place in the next 007 blockbuster. On the flip is "Cry for Me", a latin-tinged mover featuring Adriana Flores on lead vocal. Her pleading, soulful delivery gives the bouncy, hook-laden tune a seriousness that's simultaneously uplifting and heartbreaking.

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The ALTONS

Tangled Up In You (7")

Penrose US

Cat: PRS 1010. Rel: 05 Jan 22

Tangled Up In You (3:39)

Soon Enough (3:58)

Review: Sitting back to back, with their silhouettes filtered through lamplight and street smoke, neo-soul duo The Altons have returned with two slow, gushing jams. Adjacent to the local jazz club's neon signage comes the blissful harmonies of Bryan Ponce and Adriana Flores on 'Tangled Up In You', a hurtful song that carries with it a tinge of psych rock. The B-side duet, 'Soon Enough', sparsely fuses traditional jazz instruments for a lovers' reunion song. For all the soft-hearted among us, don't miss this one.

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AMAZONES DE GUINEE / MOUSSA DOUMBIA

Samba (limited 7")

Cat: AFRO45 001. Rel: 14 Apr 22

Amazones De Guinee - "Samba" (4:53)

Moussa Doumbia - "Samba" (5:28)

Review: Mr Bongo kickstarts a new Afro 45s series with serious intention; all-girl troupe from Guinea Amazones De Guinee take the lead with a live recording from Paris, 1983. Taken from their Au Coeur De Paris album, it's the perfect example of a live recording with the balance of musicianship and crowd participation precision tuned. Flip for the previously rare 1980 recording by Ivory Coast's Moussa Doumbia whose smoky vocals and JB-level shrieks hit hard over a clam-tight Afrofunk rhythm. What a way to start a new series.

Tags: African | Afro Funk

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AMILLIONSONS

Misti Blu 2.2 (feat Claude Money remix) (7")

Amillionsons

Cat: AMS 722. Rel: 24 Apr 23

Misti Blu 2.2 (3:45)

Misti Blu 2.2 (Claude Money remix) (3:21)

Review: It's good to have this one available again. Dorothy Moore's 1976 soul classic, featuring vocals from Taka Boom, Chaka Khan & Mark Stevens, 'Misty Blue' became an Ibiza chill-out anthem in 2002. As 'Misti Blu' it got high-profile plays by Mary Anne Hobbs, Pete Tong and Mixmaster Morris and even David Mancuso charted in his end-of-year highlights. Now the sundown gem gets reissued here on a tidy 7" as a superb rework from Claude Money. The crooning vocals remain the highlight with sultry trumpets and lavish downtempo rhythms. What's more, we're told that a new live disco and house version are also to come this year.

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APOCRIFO feat GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW

Indicut (orange vinyl 7")

SomeOthaShipConnect US

Cat: FSOS 005. Rel: 24 May 23

Indicut (2:42)

Indicut (instrumental) (2:40)

Review: Mexico-based duo Apocrifo serve up their debut single 'Indicut' with LA hip-hop and soul virtuoso Georgia Ann Muldrow on the vocal. This outfit is made up of producer Kefren Rivera and percussionist Carlos Huitro and they plenty of jazz, hip hop and electroacoustic elements into a unique sound that is exemplified here. The track is a broody, lo-fi world of sound with hip-hop beats and the yearning jazz vocals of Muldrow adding to the effect next to sombre piano chords. The instrumental strips everything back to the killer beats. This is a great first offering from this outfit who surely have plenty more to come.

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Mulatu ASTATKE / TESHOME METEKU

Assiyo Bellema (7")

Cat: AFR 45013. Rel: 18 Mar 16

Mulatu Astatke - "Assiyo Bellema" (feat Frank Holder & Niaaza Alsherif) (2:53)

Teshome Meteku - "Hasabe" (3:55)

Review: Another weighty slab of Ethiopian music history from Mr Bongo... First up is the hugely influential fusionist Mulatu Astatke with the Latin-meets-Afro jam "Assiyo Bellema". Loaded with frenetic guitars and mesmerising drum work from Frank Holder, this was actually recorded during Mulatu's time in London. Flip for an equally influential force in Ethiopian music: Soul Ekos Band affiliate Teshome Meteku with a more traditional local sound, Teshome's yearning insistent vocals wrap around the horns and tight drums like fog around a mountain. Captivating.

Tags: Latin | Ethiopian Jazz

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AZIMUTH / OSMAR MILITO E QUARTETO FORMA

Manha (limited 7")

Cat: BRZ45 021. Rel: 20 Apr 15

Azimuth - "Manha" (3:45)

Osmar Milito E Quarteto Forma - "America Latina" (2:46)

Review: A tale of two sides, Azimuth's classic "Manha" should be recognisable to many; taken from their self-titled LP in 1975, its golden harmonies and lavish, lolloping Bob James style jazz are as timeless as they were 40 years ago. Flip for "America Latina". Conjured by prolific collaborator Osmar Milito (whose discography features the likes of Sammy Davis Jr, Spanky Wilson and Liza Minelli), its striking, sing-along charms are no accident... It was actually created for 70s Brazilian soap opera Selva De Pedra.

Tags: Brazilian | Brazilian Jazz

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BACAO RHYTHM & STEEL BAND

Raise It Up (7")

Cat: BCR 11745. Rel: 10 Sep 21

Raise It Up (2:36)

Space (2:29)

Review: Big Crown is one of our favourite labels here at HQ. The funk and soul they serve up is perfectly aged yet never overly nostalgic and this new one is another case it point. It's the latest from the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band and features two singles take from their latest and greatest album Expansions which landed back in June. As always they bring their own unique steel drum sounds and tropical Caribbean vibes to funk music. 'Raise It Up' is a deep cut joint with big horns and rippling steel drums puddles while 'Space' is a more lumpy groove with the drums more front and centre.

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BACAO RHYTHM & STEEL BAND

Hotline Bling (7")

Cat: BCR 139. Rel: 30 Mar 23

Hotline Bling (3:29)

Murkit Gem (2:36)

Review: Bjorn Wagner's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band have put out several fresh albums and many great 7"s on Big Crown and 'Hotline Bling' is another one. The mysterious Hamburg outfit brings their famous steel pan sound and reaches new heights here as they again cover songs that span genres and range from mega-hits to album cuts. Their own unique approach is to mix up the traditional sounds of Trinidad and Tobago with the original source material to leave you ready to dance all night long.

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BADBADNOTGOOD

Tried (7")

Ninja Tune

Cat: ZEN 7497. Rel: 07 Mar 19

Tried (feat Little Dragon) (3:33)

Tried (instrumental) (3:32)

Review: Despite not releasing all that much in 2018, Canadian nu-jazz combo BADBADNOTGOOD's reputation continued to rise. That was in no small part due to their eye-catching collaboration with Little Dragon, which resulted in the digital release of "Tried" back in September. Now the track has been given a deserved seven-inch single release by Ninja Tune. With LD lead vocalist Yukimi Nagano doing her best to channel the spirit of Minnie Riperton, "Tried" has a similarly languid, jazz/folk/soul fusion feel as some of the best works by Rotary Connection. BADBADNOTGOOD's admiration of the Charles Stepney-produced band comes through loud and clear through the choice of instruments and arrangements. For further proof, check the accompanying flipside instrumental mix.

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BAHTA GEBRE HIWOT / ALEMAYEHU ESHETE

Tessassategn Eko (limited 7")

Cat: AFR 45016. Rel: 14 Jun 16

Bahta Gebre Hiwot - "Tessassategn Eko" (4:04)

Alemayehu Eshete - "Ayalqem Tedqem" (3:22)

Review: Afro 45's / Mr Bongo show no signs of stopping their tireless run of form and, 7" after 7", they just keep on producing the goods. There's yet more '70s goodness with this new little scorcher: the A-side is 1973's "Tessassategn Eko" by Bahta Gebre Hiwot, a pensive Ethiopian pop hit for all sorts of music fans to enjoy, but "Ayalqem Tedqem" by Alemayehu Eshete on the B-side is where it's at... just listen to that bass and you'll instantly recognize this wonderful little cover.

Tags: African | Ethiopian Jazz | Arabic

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BAJKA

The World/Invisible Joy (7")

Philophon

Cat: PH 45008. Rel: 08 Sep 16

The World (4:23)

Invisible Joy (2:42)

Review: Back Pluwatsch, or simply Bajka, is an Indian-born, South-African raised singer with diverse catalogue of music, and an equally compelling set of vocal chords. Her voice was first picked up by London's Jazzman circa 2005, and has travelled across other like like Ubiquity, Raw Tapes, and even on NYC house-techno conglomerate, Ibadan. Philophon feels like a much more natural place for her music to prosper on, a label that's been on our radar since day one, and always comes heavily recommended. "The World" is a true pearl of a song, charged and catapulted into the ether by a deep, raw percussive sway and, of course, Bajka's singular voice. "Invisible Joy" is a similarly deep and tropical, but here the tone is much more jazzy, reminding us of Sun Ra in places. All in all, this is some pretty killer material.

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Lavern BAKER / JACKIE WILSON

Bumble Bees (7")

Fryers

Cat: FRY 024. Rel: 31 Oct 17

Laverne Baker - "Bumble Bees" (2:30)

Lavern Baker & Jackie Wilson - "Think Twice (Rated X)" (2:24)

Review: For a classic 7" that makes you wish you could have experienced the rock and roll and blues heyday, these two dusty gems by Lavern Baker and Jackie Wilson are a great start. Taken from 1960, "Bumble Bees" by Baker is a chiming, doo-wop sing-a-long love song with a tastefully disgruntled character, while Baker & Wilson provide the excellent and X-rated "Think Twice", which sings about taboo topics like cocaine, pussy and reefa. It also boasts lyrics like 'son of a bitch', 'I aint gonna kiss your ass no more' and 'I've had enough of your shit' - not to mention the other out-there obscenities for the time which include references to oral sex. Lil Kim and Khia - eat your heart out!

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BEATH

Summer Storm (7")

Neon Finger

Cat: NF 22. Rel: 08 Nov 21

Summer Storm (4:08)

Rainbow (3:56)

Review: Beath is back after the huge success of his Dream From Last Night album, and this time he's come armed with another pair of boogie laced, disco fried and funked up monsters. They come on Neon Fingers and kick off with 'Summer Storm' which has bright, pixelated chords, a colourful sense of 80s nostalgia and a fuzzy VHS aesthetic that warms the heart. As the drums boucle and bobble and the spraying chords burst out the mix, hands will go skywards int the club. On the flip is 'Rainbow,' another sublime and leggy cut with tumbling analogue drums and a singing lead that brings real joy.

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Jensine BENITEZ

Ilusion De Amor (7")

Penrose US

Cat: PRS 1012. Rel: 28 Mar 23

Ilusion De Amor (feat Thee Sacred Souls) (3:44)

The Sparkle In Your Eyes (feat Thee Sacred Souls) (3:23)

Review: Here comes a truly show-stopping swooner on Penrose, the sublabel of the ever-trusty Daptone Records. This is the first solo outing for Jensine Benitez, who is usually found singing with Thee Sacred Souls, a hard-gigging outfit who always send the crowd home elated after Benitez takes centre stage. With her bandmates on hand to provide back-up duties, we get treated to a pair of dreamy soul songs that capture a little 50s swing which gels beautifully with Benitez's arresting voice. Both tracks are downtempo lullabies perfect for those intimate, wind-down moments with the one you love. Trust us, this is some seriously romantic stuff.

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BLACK MARKET BRASS

Rat Trap (limited purple swirl vinyl 7")

Colemine US

Cat: CLMN 229C1. Rel: 18 May 23

Rat Trap (3:55)

Chop Bop (3:57)

Review: KC

Gespielt von: Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Juno Recommends Funk

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The BLACKSTONES

Be Thankful (hand-numbered 7" in die-cut sleeve limited to 250 copies)

Iron Sound

Cat: IRONEP 02507. Rel: 24 Apr 23

Be Thankful (vs 2) (3:34)

Be Thankful Dub (vs 2) (3:32)

Deliver Me (vs 2) (2:57)

Deliver Me Dub (vs 2) (2:57)

Review: Leon Leiffer formed The Blackstones in 1974, but since then the band has been through a number of different line-up changes. The current lineup features Leiffer with Tony Mahoney, Jr. Bailey and A.J. Franklin and this new 7" offers two tunes from their tried and tested repertoire. First is a contemporary rework of William DeVaughn's US 70's soul classic that Massive Attack sampled so well, namely 'Be Thankful', and on the flip is a version of Yabby You's roots reggae cut 'Deliver Me' from the 1970s. Both are packed with heat and great musicianship to update them for modern sound systems.

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The BOGIE BAND feat JOE RUSSO

The Struggle (7")

Mighty Eye US

Cat: FME 003. Rel: 10 Oct 22

The Struggle (45 edit) (3:09)

Arrival (45 remix) (2:39)

Review: Sax player Stuart Bogie and drummer Joe Russo founded The Bogie Band, a 10-piece ensemble made up of talented musicians who have played with bands including the likes of The Dap Kings, Arcade Fire, The Budos Band and many more. The collaboration is a fine one that is powered by Bogie's big horns and Russo's powerful drum rhythms. This new one, 'The Struggle' is a battle song that addresses the many often opposing forces at play in society. Great solos by Michael Leonhart and Raymond Jay Mason stand out and on the flip is a special remix of 'Arrival' from the Prophets in the City LP.

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CALENDER

Hypertension (12")

Matasuna

Cat: MSR 011. Rel: 28 Mar 19

Hypertension (Hotmood edit) (6:06)

Hypertension (5:52)

Ritmo Latino (Voodoocuts rework) (5:52)

Ritmo Latino (5:15)

Review: Stone cold New Jersey funk business; Calender's seminal "Hypertension" has been a waymark in dancefloor developments since '75 and its big strings, high energy and nagging vocals still have total resonance to this day as proved by this rolling, conga fuelled twist from Mexican maestro Hotmood. Flip for more relevance as "Ritmo Latino" (from Calender's '76 album "It's A Monster") gets a cheeky breakbeat facelift from Voodoocuts. Now there's no excuse not to get funky every single day of the year.

Tags: Disco House

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Rickey CALLOWAY & HIS TENNESSEE BAND

Everybody Say Yeah (7")

Funk Night US

Cat: FNR 198. Rel: 07 Apr 22

Everybody Say Yeah (3:51)

Mr Meaner (3:52)

Review: The on point Funk Night label returns with these raw and emotive jams from Rickey Calloway & The Tennessee Band. The tidy two track 7" opens with the raw soul jazz sounds of 'Everybody Say Yeah' with its blasts of horns, expressive vocals and rolling rhythm section all cutting deep. Flip it over for the slightly more loose feeling 'Mr Meaner,' an instrumental version with the backing singers left in place to inject some human warmth to the lo-fi grooves.

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Rickey CALLOWAY & HIS TENNESSEE BAND

Do It On The One (7")

Funk Night US

Cat: FNR 177. Rel: 15 Oct 21

Rickey Calloway & His Tennessee Band - "Do It On The One (Stay In The Pocket)" (3:10)

The Tennessee Band - "Ain't It A Crime" (instrumental) (3:06)

Review: Funk Night cop a couple of fine funk gems here from Rickey Calloway. He is an r&b singer, as well as a rhythm guitar musician and songwriter from Jacksonville, Florida. His Tennessee Band helps him serve up funk that comes direct from the 70s, James Brown style. Both of the singles here are [rimed to fire up the floor, with 'Do It On The One (Stay In The Pocket)' the more direct of the two and the flip side 'Ain't It A Crime' (instrumental) going deeper.

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Waldir E SEUS MULTISONS CALMON

Airport Love Theme (7")

Cat: BRZ 45085. Rel: 26 Mar 21

Airport Love Theme (2:43)

Afro Som (2:58)

Review: Mr Bongo's reliable Brazil 45s series reaches its' 85th instalment. This time round the Brighton-based label has chosen to offer up two cuts from Waldir Calmon's 1970 set Waldir Calmon E Seus Multisons. While the album is not all that renowned, the track 'Airport Love Theme' - which resides on the A-side here - most certainly is, thanks to Madlib sampling it on the Madvillain album. It's a laidback and languid fusion of mellow soul breaks, Mexican stand-off trumpets, soaring choral vocals, Mediterranean acoustic guitars and mazy organ solos, all topped off with the sugary polish often associated with classic lounge music. Over on side B there's a chance to savour another killer cut from the same set, Jean-Jacques Perrey-esque lounge funk groover 'Afro Son'.

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Tags: Brazilian | Psychedelic Rock

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CANNON & MIRRORBALL

Hot Lovin' (7")

Disco Bits

Cat: DBS 1012. Rel: 12 Oct 20

Hot Lovin' (Don't Stop, Don't Quit) (3:39)

Shack Attack (3:20)

Review: More from the cheeky scamps behind the Disco Bits label, an imprint whose releases regularly blur the boundaries between re-editing, re-making and remixing. Here they welcome back imprint regulars Cannon & Mirrorball (we laughed, at least), who once again serve up two guaranteed disco floor-slayers. A-side 'Hot Lovin (Don't Stop, Don't Quit)' sits somewhere between disco-house and hip-house, with excitement-building raps lifted from vintage hip-hop cuts sitting atop a non-stop beat crafted from tooled-up elements from a celebratory disco favourite. As the title suggests, 'Shack Attack' cheekily blends elements from Banbarra classic 'Shack Up' and B-52s hit 'Love Shack', adding some other choice samples to create a tidy, well-made mash-up that sounds tailor-made for disco dancefloors.

Tags: Disco House

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Elizabeth CARDOSO / ELZA SOARES

Eu Bebo Sim (limited 7'')

Cat: BRZ 45 025. Rel: 01 Jun 15

Elizabeth Cardoso - "Eu Bebo Sim" (3:37)

Elza Soares - "Deixa A Nega Gingar" (2:19)

Review: Brazil 45s hit the quarter century in their run and show no sign of stopping. It's an all-girl affair on this one as two hugely popular and prolific singers take a spin under Mr Bongo's spotlight. Elizabeth (often known as Elizete) lays down a steamy samba flavour that gets raunchier as the track develops. Elza, meanwhile, gets busy on a Bossa tip as a carnival of percussion and horns go toe-to-toe with her sharp, sexy staccato vocals. Powerful.

Tags: Brazilian | Samba | Bossa Nova

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CELIA / FRANCO

A Hora E Essa (7")

Cultures Of Soul US

Cat: COS 1137. Rel: 08 Feb 16

Celia - "A Hora E Essa" (3:04)

Franco - "Ei, Voce, Psiu!" (2:34)

Review: Two more rare grooves purloined from Cultures Of Soul's Brasileiro Treasure Box Of Funk & Soul and delivered on a sweet 45: Celia's "A Hora E Essa" is a steamy Latin funk workout from 72; all horns, cuicas and soft, honeyed vocals. Franco's "Ei, Voce, Psiu!" takes a more US funk idea with Franco's spoken vocals giving off a strong air of bandleader as the band lock down a tight groove beneath. Watch out for samba flip towards the end. Blink and you'll miss it.

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Desmond CHAMBERS

Haly Gully (12")

Kalita

Cat: KALITA 12018. Rel: 22 Oct 21

Haly Gully (version) (4:19)

Haly Gully (Toby Tobias version) (9:18)

The Morning Show (3:53)

The Morning Show (instrumental) (3:56)

Haly Gully (unreleased version) (4:29)

Review: The hard-digging record fiends at Kalita are back with more brilliance. This one is the first-ever retrospective of work by Jamaican-born artist Desmond Chambers. The first tine is a proudly politically aware tune previously only avialbel on his 1987 album Tiger Born, while the single 'The Morning Show' has before now only been available as the B side of little known single 'I Have Seen Love In Your Eyes.' The two other tracks are mega cult, hugely loved acid-infused dub snakers with boogie-infused rhythms. Original copies will cost you a huge amount so make sure you snap this one up asap.

Tags: Disco Funk | Dub Reggae | Jamaican | Caribbean

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CLAUDIA

Deixa O Morro Cantar (7")

Cat: BRZ 45066. Rel: 14 Aug 17

Deixa O Morro Cantar (2:33)

Mas Que Nada (2:33)

Review: Supreme musica popular Brasileira and bossa-nova vibes here on two tracks from Mr Bongo's leading Brazilian 45's lady, Claudia. "Deixa o Morro Cantar" features on Claudia's very first 7", released in 1965 by RGE Brazil. Her version of "Mas Que Nada" is said to be more of a jazzy/folk-funk take on the Ben classic. A relatively recent discovery made during the label's last trip to Brazil, Maria das Gracas Rallo was born in 1946 in Rio de Janeiro. She has become the most awarded singer outside of her home country and was most popular internationally in 1982 with the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from the musical Evita. Moreover, she has recorded over twenty albums and has amassed huge record sales throughout her successful career.

Gespielt von: Mukatsuku Records Chart, I Love 45's!

Tags: Brazilian | Samba | Brazilian Jazz | Bossa Nova

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CLAUDIA / OS TRES MORAIS

Garra (limited 7")

Cat: BRZ 45036. Rel: 25 Jan 16

Claudia - "Garra" (2:23)

Os Tres Morais - "Freio Aerodinamico" (2:43)

Review: Jane, Roberto, and Sidey Morais - Brazil's Os Tres Morais - are placed alongside the wonderful Claudia for the latest all Brazilian showdown courtesy of the always point-side Brazil45 series from the Mr. Bongo label. The latter gives us the mythical "Garra", a tune that sits very nicely next to the likes of Marcos Valle and co, and the singing trio get a reissue of 2006's "Freio Aerodinamico", a gorgeous blend of samba, disco, and something perfectly exotic and vintage. Heart-warmers.

Gespielt von: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Mr Bongo Recordings

Tags: Brazilian | Brazilian Jazz

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COSMO with CHUY

I Need It (12")

Fantasy Love

Cat: FL 013. Rel: 16 Jul 21

I Need It (Tom Noble remix) (5:56)

I Need It (Fredfades remix) (4:24)

I Need It (4:08)

Review: Cosmo with Chuy's 'I Need It' is a weird and wonderful left of centre disco cut. It's rather obscure and hard to find and now makes its way to vinyl for the first time ever backed with a pair of fine remixes. The original marries jazz horns with analogue drum grooves, hissing hi hats and house music breakdowns as well as a curious vocal that is buried deep in the mix. Tom Noble cleans it up a little, but leaves the dusty hi hats and funky bassline in place to do plenty of damage. Beat maker Fredfades then steps up with a remix that is drenched in soul, high speed funk drumming and good time vibes.

Gespielt von: Dicky Trisco, Superbreak, I Love Disco!, Red Greg, Dynamite Cuts

Tags: Disco House

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Andy CROWN

Why Do I Love You (translucent green vinyl 7")

Numero Group US

Cat: ES 090LPC1. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Why Do I Love You (Red Greg radio edit) (4:54)

Why Do I Love You (Red Greg radio edit instrumental) (4:45)

Review: Why Do I Love You? Good question! Chicago's Magic Touch label gets the Numero treatment, hearing rare groove selector & DJ, Red Greg, edit the disco holy grail 'Why Do I Love You' by Magic Touch. Now available on 7" for the first time, we hear both Red Greg's full version and its instrumental edit, providing ample choice for selectors hoping to build versatile sets out of the Numero catalogue.

Tags: Soul Disco

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Cody CURRIE

Moves EP (12")

Toy Tonics

Cat: TOYT 113. Rel: 19 Feb 21

Moves (feat Eliza Rose - vinyl version) (4:34)

LS Anthem (feat Andy K & Ally McMahon) (4:31)

When The Time Is Right (4:45)

M9 (4:18)

Moves (feat Eliza Rose - House mix) (4:51)

Review: Toy Tonic always deliver interesting, functional, emotional house music and here comes another such serving from the so-far so-excellent Cody Currie. The opener is as deep and jazzy as they come, with rich chords and twinkling pads all floating way above a nice warm bassline. 'LS Anthem' plays with broken beats and warped chords that are woozy and rich as a spoken word sample brings a sense of cool. 'When The Time Is Right' then keeps up the magical Rhodes work and a soulful, shuffling groove before 'M9' picks up the pace a little without loosing any of the heart and version of 'Moves' closes in steamy fashion.

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DB12 015 (12")

Duca Bianco

Cat: DB12 015. Rel: 11 Sep 23

Karambolage (6:41)

Six Times Seven (8:09)

Ou Ka Jis Fe Kole (7:17)

Nzimbab (8:33)

Review: The Duca Bianco label swerves its usual various artists' format to allow CW - who has appeared on those before - to step up with his own solo EP. He is a mysterious artist but is well known for his immersive record collection and legendary sets on the London scene. He is one-third of the Beauty & The Beat party and brings his unique twists of Afro and soul to this quartet of tunes. 'Karambolage' opens up with lots of big horns and noodling string sounds over a ramshackle beat then things take a cosmic turn on the rather more psychedelic 'Six Times Seven' with its Nippon-koku polyriddims, while 'Ou Ka Jis Fe Kole' is a party starter with a Zouk dub edge and 'Nzimbab' is built on a low slung and swaggering rhythm.

Tags: African Disco | Leftfield Disco | Psychedelic Disco | Zouk

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CYMANDE

Fug (reissue) (7")

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRB 7144. Rel: 19 May 20

Fug (4:26)

Brothers On The Slide (4:10)

Review: In the early '70s, Cymande made a trio of killer albums that remain stone cold classics to this day. For this reissue 7", Mr Bongo has dipped into two of those albums - 1973's Second Time Around and 74's Promised Heights - and dug out two of the best-loved, most-sampled cuts. On the A you'll find "Fug", a low-slung, bassline-driven party full of killer drum breaks, righteous horn solos and, and conscious lyrics that call for global action against inequality (little, it seems, has changed politically since). It's one of those you should really own, as is the ever more familiar flipside "Brothers On The Slide", which boasts one of the most recognizable grooves in the history of dance music.

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DALILA / NEYDE ALEXANDRE

Canto Chorando (7")

Cat: BRZ45 067. Rel: 22 Mar 22

Dalila - "Canto Chorando" (4:22)

Neyde Alexandre - "Perplexidade" (2:22)

Review: The Brazil 45s / Mr Bongo outlet is back with its classic moves, coming through with some truly special soul blends out of the Brazilian golden era. Dalila and Neyde Alexandre feature in this latest 7", the former with 1968's "Canto Chorado", a slow-burning bubble of funky exotica - surely impossible to find in its original shade - and the latter with a funky little bomb from 1971 by the name of "Perplexidade" - surely the smoothest, sexiest soul number out this week! Lovely stuff.

Tags: Brazilian | Brazilian Jazz | Brazilian Funk

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DEZ ANDRES

Back In My Space EP (reissue) (purple vinyl 12")

Beretta Music US

Cat: BM 012R. Rel: 11 May 23

Back In My Space (3:45)

Don't Be Fooled (6:25)

Back In My Space (Airport Society remix) (6:07)

Back To Nature (4:06)

Review: Motor City mainstay and former Slum Village associate DJ Dez Andres has many skills up his sleeve from mad scratching to vibrant Latin flavour mixes that draw on his Cuban heritage via dusty house rollers and deep hip-hop gems. Here he mixes all that up on a new EP for Beretta Music that is now available on purple vinyl. His sunny and delightful melodies are present and correct in each cut, as are his signature slouchy and hip-hop-inspired drums. All four of the tunes hit the sweet spot but the funky boucle of 'Back To Nature' is one that really stands out here.

Tags: Latin House | Detroit House

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DIMAS III

I Won't Love You Again (orange vinyl 7")

Numero Group US

Cat: ES 084LPC1. Rel: 25 May 23

I Won't Love You Again (2:30)

So Funny (2:26)

Review: Dimas Garza made his breakaway from The Royal Jesters in the mid '60s. His solo career was something of a reinvention under the new alias Dimas III and saw him record three singles for Clown, a label run, ironically, by The Jesters. They have all since become very hard to find and expensive records that are much sought after so it's great they now make it back to press courtesy of Numero Group. 'So Funny' and 'I Won't Love You Again' are both posse dup dee on this fine 45rpm and make for some steamy Southern soul. Somehow, Garza never broke out of his own locale but he did leave a great musical legacy.

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DISCO DUB BAND

For The Love Of Money (7")

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRB 7133. Rel: 31 Jan 18

For The Love Of Money (4:05)

For The Love Of Money (disco dub) (4:14)

Review: Disco Dub Band's "For The Love of Money", a one-off collaboration between producer Davitt Sigerson and reggae musician Mike Dorane, has long been considered something of a classic by those who like their disco to come with a big dose of dub-wise flavour. Here the instrumental O'Jays cover, which originally appeared on the Movers label in 1976, is given the remix treatment by long-time fans Mr Bongo. The superb A-side, in which Dorane's instrumental talents take centre stage, naturally comes accompanied by the frequently played Dub interpretation, a typically wild and bass-heavy affair that sounds like it was mixed "live" in one take in true Lee Perry/King Tubby style. If it's not already in your collection, it should be.

Tags: Disco Funk

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You're Everything (purple vinyl 7")

Numero Group US

Cat: ES 086LPC1. Rel: 03 Aug 23

You're Everything (3:31)

You're All I Need (3:29)

Review: Numero Group has another of their superb soul gems here from former Mind & Matter bandmates James "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Michael Dixon. The duo teamed up in 1978 for this gospel-boogie banger which first came on the private Mad label, so is now mad hard to find. 'You're Everything' is a classy dancer with a big heart and those Good worshipping vocals taking things to new heights. The flip is no slouch either and keeps the grooves coming with 'You're All I Need' another timeless classic that will improve any set and record collection no end.

Gespielt von: Mike Shawe ✮ Hot Buttered Soul

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Lee DODOU / THE POLYVERSAL SOULS

Basa Basa (7")

Philophon

Cat: PH 45014. Rel: 22 Mar 18

Basa Basa (4:08)

Sahara Akwantuo (3:46)

Review: Those with a deep knowledge of Berlin's Ghanaian ex-pat "burger-highlife" scene may already be familiar with Lee Dodou, a singer who recorded a number of classic singles and albums during the 1980s as part of bands Georg Darko and Kantata. He retired from music in 1991, but has been persuaded to return to action by the Philophon team. This comeback single is pretty impressive all told, with A-side "Basa Basa" - a triumphantly celebratory chunk of 1960s "concert party" highlife rich in punchy horn lines and Dodou's full-throated vocals - being joined on the flipside by the slower, synth-laden "Sahara Akwantou". Brilliantly, the label describes this as "kraut-life" due to its unique (and rather good) fusion of highlife and German kosmiche.

Tags: African | Highlife

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Shadows (limited 7")

Cosa

Cat: COS 106. Rel: 18 May 23

Shadows (3:25)

Rosewood Ave (3:37)

Review: This is an exclusive for independent stores only this Record Store Day and a fine one it is too from the one and only welder turned reggae kingpin that is Bob Marley and his Wailers. This is a vital one for the collection that has been pressed in limited quantities and is a non-album 45rpm that he recorded for legendary producer Bunny Lee at Randy's in Jamaica. This 7" single has a Custom Gorgon label and features the happy-go-lucky dub of 'Mr Chatter Box' with Bob's smoky but smooth vocals and a version on the flip.

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EARL TURNER

S'port City Rock (7")

Tramp Germany

Cat: TR 309. Rel: 26 Jan 23

S'Port City Rock (4:03)

Sunshine (3:43)

Review: Missouri man Early Turner is the latest to be celebrated on the always sharp Tramp label. This was his first record in the late 70s, right on the cusp between trad funk and the emergent sound of boogie. 'S'port City Rock' is a sweat-inducing dancefloor cut with a deadly on-the-one groove and some serious bass, letting just a few choice synth zaps to sneak into the mix but keeping things primarily organic. 'Sunshine' is a softer soul number - the perfect sentimental foil to the serious get-down on the A-side.

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EL MICHELS AFFAIR

Stack The Deck (7")

Cat: BCR 101. Rel: 10 Dec 21

Stack The Deck (feat Bobby Oroza) (3:25)

Things Done Changed (2:36)

Review: A low-key 7" split single, this stripped back soul beauty is El Michels Affair's latest in a slew of new singles and EPs. The sultry A-side 'Stack The Deck' is a mood-resetting embrace of chance. The B-side, 'Things Done Changed', is a smooth, gorgeous take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s original, curtailing its suicidally string-laden confidence for a much more soulful, horn-laden rendition.

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Glorious Game (7")