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Liberate
Cat: MSR 026. Rel: 11 Mar 21
 
Funk
Liberate (2:41)
Hombre (Voodoocuts rework) (4:00)
Review: Matasuna Records' latest must-check reissue comes courtesy of obscure Mexican outfit Apache, who released a handful of singles and a couple of albums of fiery Latin funk in the mid 1970s. A-side 'Liberate', which first surfaced on the band's 1976 album Del Bumpin Al Horno, is a find slab of hot and humid funk built around rising horn arrangements, low-slung grooves and excitable group vocals. Over on the flip, regular Matasuna contributor Voodoocuts delivers an excellent rework of 1975 cut 'Hombre', which was originally written and arranged by Apache's trumpet player Ermesto Haros. Voodoocuts adds a few of his own samples and musical touches here or there, embellishing the original groove and instrumentation with enough contemporary funk breaks oomph to delight those who like their beats tight, fat and floor friendly.
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out of stock $11.61
Tema De Banderas
Cat: MSR 004. Rel: 22 Mar 18
 
International
Tema De Banderas (4:13)
Banderas Mambo (4:00)
Review: Banderas are that most rare of beasts: an eleven-piece salsa band from Japan. While they've been active for a while, their recorded output has been limited, to say the least. The two tracks featured on this tasty 7" were first featured on the band's 2016 debut release, which was never released outside of Japan. It's undoubtedly great that they're finally available to a wider audience, because both are potent dancefloor workouts. With its atmospheric, "barrio atmosphere" opening, jaunty piano build-up, punchy horns, sing-along Cuban style vocals and scorching salsa rhythms, A-side "Tema De Banderas" is particularly effective. That said, bustling B-side "Banderas Mambo", with its heavier rhythms and rousing mambo horn lines, is also pretty darn hot.
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out of stock $7.74
Gates Of Ouantou
Cat: MSR 017. Rel: 23 Jan 20
 
Funk
Gates Of Ouantou (7" edit) (4:40)
Man In The Field (4:46)
Review: Matasuna Records' dusty-fingered owners always have one eye on the world of self-released music, scrolling through untold Bandcamp pages to find buried treasure. They've struck gold with Batunga and the Subprimes, a Parisian Afrobeat band who have toured extensively but never before appeared on vinyl - hence this two-track seven-inch single. Both sides are sizzling hot. A-side "Gates of Oauntou" is marked out by some superb, Tony Allen style polyrhythmic drumming, hazy horns and clipped guitars, with the talented ensemble delivering a detailed floor-shaker that should appeal to all those that love Fela Kuti. The spirit of the Nigerian great can also be heard in flipside "Man In The Field", an altogether heavier and punchier affair that's as infectious as tropical fever and twice as sweaty.
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out of stock $10.06
Batua
Batua (7")
Cat: MSR 040. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk
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 $11.34
Wanaoh
Wanaoh (7")
Cat: MS 029. Rel: 01 Jul 21
 
Funk
Wanaoh (3:47)
Chip's Funk (3:31)
Review: Atlantic Records has allowed Matasuna Records to dig deep into its archives here and unearth a pair of real funky treats from the Black Heat band. The funk and soul outfit were active in the 1970s and although they were hugely tented never really broke out into the mainstream. For the first time now, two of their best tunes from their debut album are included on this official 7inch. 'Wanaoh' has never actually been on vinyl before and is driven by a killer bassline, with big angling riffs over the top and plenty of lush strings. On the flip is the slightly more stripped back 'Chip's Funk,' with its organ chords and rolling rhythm section.
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Tags: Latin | Jazz Funk | Latin Funk
out of stock $16.50
Si Voce Pensa (reissue)
Cat: MSR 014. Rel: 26 Sep 19
 
International
Si Voce Pensa (3:09)
Birimbao (3:23)
Review: Matasuna Records' latest release offers up two sought-after tracks from Bossa 70, a relatively short-lived Peruvian band whose ultra-limited 1970 releases (a total of 400 copies were pressed of their sole single and eponymous debut album) brilliantly joined the dots between jazz, bossa, soul and funk. Listening to these cuts for the first time, it's easy to see why Matasuna has gone to the trouble of licensing them: A-side "Si Voce Pensa" is an inspired Peruvian funk cover of a 1968 Roberto Carlos track rich in bustling breakbeats, punchy horns and confident female vocals. Just as potent is the band's flipside cover of Baden Powell's "Berimbau", which puts a funk-soul twist on a certified bossa-nova classic.
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out of stock $10.06
Edits (reissue)
Cat: MSR 016. Rel: 29 Jun 20
 
Funk
Think (Retro Roland Riso Perfecto rework) (4:27)
Get Out Of My Way (Retro Roland Riso Eterno Regroove) (3:47)
Review: Earlier in the year, Matasuna Records reissued two rare and exceedingly hard to find tracks by Peruvian band Bossa 70. They'll soon be offering up more original cuts from the band's sought-after debut album, but before then they're treating us to two dancefloor-focused re-edits of Bossa 70 classics by American DJ/producer Retro Roland Riso. On the A-side he delivers a DJ-friendly "Perfecto Edit" of Think, a horn-heavy slab of Peruvian funk rich in rubbery beats and hazy bass. Just as cheery and life affirming is his interpretation of "Get Out Of My Way". This is an altogether heavier, faster and more stomping revision, though it's the vibrancy of the psychedelic era Latin funk backing track that really sets the pulse racing.
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out of stock $9.27
Renegades Of Jazz Remixes
Cat: MSR 025. Rel: 04 Feb 21
 
Funk
Brownout - "Flaximus" (Renegades Of Jazz Bboy edit) (3:39)
Jungle Fire - "Comencemos" (Renegades Of Jazz remix) (4:26)
Review: Matasuna Records' latest release isn't a reissue of an ultra-deep Latin or Afro-funk gem from the dim and distant past, but rather fresh Renegades of Jazz reworks of cuts from two top-notch contemporary outfits, Brownout and Jungle Fire. It's the former who feature first, with Renegades of Jazz delivering a B-boy friendly dancefloor rearrangement of their horn-heavy soundtrack funk number 'Flaximus'. Turn to the B for a more expansive remix of Jungle Fire's Latin-funk and psychedelic rock inspired number 'Comencemos'. The revision is as infectious and tuneful as you'd expect, with enough low-end weight to suggest that it will sound suitably heavy over more sizable soundsystems.
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out of stock $10.83
Hypertension
Cat: MSR 011. Rel: 28 Mar 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
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.
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 in stock $9.80
Colorado
Cat: MSR 034. Rel: 08 Sep 22
 
Jazz
Colorado (2:53)
Para Ti (2:42)
Review: They say you can find any information you want on the internet these days, but we can't see anything about the band Colorado. Thankfully, the label reissuing this self-titled single managed to get in touch with an original member who explained that the band is three brothers from Mexico City. They made funky jazz fusion sounds as evidenced here. Hypnotic fender Rhodes defines the open with horns guitars, synths and bass bringing subtle rock elements to the fabulous groove. Flip it over for 'Para Ti' which is playful and experimental with all three musicians really doing a fine job of serving up great and varied interplay.
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 in stock $11.09
Lololi Lomko
Cat: MSR 023. Rel: 12 Nov 20
 
Funk
Lololi-Lomko (4:32)
Lololi-Lomko (Renegades Of Jazz edit) (4:36)
Review: Over the last couple of years, Matasuna Records has developed a tried-and-tested formula. It revolves around finding and licensing killer cuts - think funk, Afrobeat, tropical flavours and Latin beats - and then pairing them with a fresh, floor-friendly re-edit. Their latest find is something of an overlooked gem: a gorgeously sunny 1983 number from Ghanaian musician Mawuli Decker that's piled high with infectious, EWE-language vocals, Highlife guitars, spacey Moog sounds and cute electric piano solos. The accompanying Renegades of Jazz re-edit is pleasingly faithful to its source material, deftly showcasing Decker's brilliant music while beefing up the bass, subtly tightening up the drums and layering on some complimentary hand percussion.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $5.93
Barabara
Cat: MSR 002. Rel: 01 Dec 16
 
International
Barabara (4:30)
People's Republic (3:55)
Review: David Hanke has only just started releasing music under the Dem Juju Poets moniker, and already he's managed to instil a very clear direction in terms of sound aesthetic and creative direction. This new two-tracker for the emergent Matasuna label is full of joie de vivre, with the opening tune "Barabara" managing to blend the best elements of funk, high-life, afrobeat, and generally coming up with a tune that's just so damn easy to dance to. "People's Republic", the flipside track, is a horn-led groover, another slice of worldly funk back by a bumpy, positive tribalistic tone that we instantly associate to the dance floor. Excellent stuff - let's keep it coming!
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out of stock $7.74
Liberated Thoughts
Cat: MSRLP 001. Rel: 06 Apr 17
 
International
At The Jubilee Gardens (3:37)
Stonetown Shakedown (4:12)
Bagamoyo (4:30)
Juju Chant #1 (0:51)
Liberated Thoughts (4:14)
Mala Mali (4:47)
People's Republic (3:54)
Fubica (4:21)
Juju Chant #2 (1:02)
Barabara (4:28)
Poacher's Lookout (4:01)
Flowers For Lions (4:10)
Review: David Hanke is a man known for his wild and illustrious array of aliases. Through the years, he's appeared under the names Black Soyls, Madball Scientists, Mankoora and Rengades Of Jazz, among many others. Dem Juju Poets is his latest creation and, needless to say, it is perhaps his most accomplished and mature project to date. We don't want to take anything away from his previous productions but there's just something utterly fluid about this latest reincarnation. Matasuna is the new label to launch this new Liberated Thoughts LP, and we're sure this will go down a storm with all the jazz-funk crew, particularly the followers of Giles Peterson's DJ sound. Hanke's approach is playful and diverse, branching out into all sorts of jazzy vibrations that are tied together by funky, off-kilter outernational vibes. Plenty of breaks, bass bumps, and party moves for all sorts of vinyl playaz - oh boy, check those horns on the masterful "People's Republic"!
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out of stock $18.82
Jesus Boogie (reissue)
Cat: MSR 010. Rel: 29 Jun 20
 
Funk
Jesus Boogie (2:29)
Cachaca (4:32)
Review: Matasuna's latest must-have release comes courtesy of Dubben, an artist whose tasty, dub-fired mid-2000s reworks of Afro-Cuban and Latin tracks remain some of G.A.M.M.'s most potent moments. This is the producer's first release of any sort for nearly five years and continues in a similar vein. Check first A-side "Jesus Boogie", a samba-soaked, dub-funk fuelled revision of what sounds like a mid-1970s Brazilian MPB workout. Sweatier flavours are provided on B-side cut "Cachaca", where he dubs out and tools up a punchy affair that boasts a killer horn part reminiscent of The Champs classic "Tequila".
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out of stock $7.99
Grilos Catam Para Anamaria
Cat: MSR 038. Rel: 31 Aug 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria
One Two-Two
Review: Dubben meets Made in Brazil on this new transatlantic 7" that brings together talents from Germany and the USA, both of whom have a shared love of music from Brazil. The story behind this one starts 17 years ago when the Dubben duo got in touch with late American musician Victor Meshkovsky. All these years later Dubben has serve new interpretations of two songs that he once released with his band Made in Brasil on his own Nucleus. One is a great take on a Marcos Valle classic 'Grilos Cantam Para Anamaria' and the other a psyched out prog classic in 'One Two-Two.'
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Tags: Brazilian | Jazz Funk | Cumbia
out of stock $11.34
Abahambi
Cat: MSR 033. Rel: 23 Jun 22
 
Funk
Abahambi (5:07)
Umlazi (4:50)
Review: Matsuna Records sets its sights on South Africa for this tidy new 7". Both of the tunes on it are being reissued for the first time ever on 45rpm and they are first dropped on the Flame label in 1975. They were rediscovered and out out in 2013 by Berlin crew Black Pearl Records on an album that made it onto many collector's wantlist. 'Abahambi' is a title track from an album composed by Sipho Gumede and is a superlative bit of instrumental funk with still fresh chords and hip swinging beats. 'Umlazi' slows it down with a more laid back jazz funk sound for more seductive dances.
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out of stock $11.61
Madchester Woman
Cat: MSR 015. Rel: 28 Nov 19
 
International
Madchester Woman (4:13)
White Noise (4:05)
Review: Berlin's Matasuna label welcomes a debut appearance from Afrobeat-flavoured outfit Heroes Of Limbo. We're not certain on where this band originally hail from, but they've got the vibe down perfectly on this smoking hot 7". "Madchester Woman" skits and scatters with loose in-the-room drums, a sassy brass section and sweet high life guitar licks. "White Noise" brings Clair Fallows on board for a strong vocal turn that turns the temperature up. This is soul-stirring Afrobeat in the mould of the originators, executed with respectful accuracy and played with passion.
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out of stock $8.76
Matata
Matata (7")
Cat: MSR 007. Rel: 11 Oct 18
 
International
Matata (4:05)
Humanidad (4:35)
Review: Matsuna Records' latest batch of Afro-Tropical reworks come courtesy of Kill Emil, a sometime hip-hop producer from Athens who has been delivering killer cuts for the best part of a decade. First up is "Matata", a mid-tempo Afro-Latin stepper in which our Greek hero wraps breezy, delay-laden vocal snippets, ear-catching horn lines and rhythmical guitar riffs around his own punchy, off-kilter MPC beats. Over on side B, Kill Emil gets even more tropical, brilliantly fusing chopped and looped sections of a vintage NYC salsa jam with toe-tapping, head-nodding hip-hop style beats fresh from his trusted beat-box. Like all good salsa jams, it comes complete with some seriously heavy brass.
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out of stock $8.76
Zambo (remastered)
Zambo (remastered) (limited 7")
Cat: MSR 031. Rel: 27 Jan 22
 
Jazz
Zambo (2:46)
Zambo (King Most Redirection) (3:13)
Review: Matasuna takes us on our global travels once more, this time to Latin America and Venezuela for this dance floor heater from La Retreta Mayor. It is an original from 1976 that now lands on its own 7" for the first time and is backed by a fresh remix from King Most. Elements of Latin, funk and jazz all inform the fiery a-side which also has some rich horns and red hot drums, bass and pianos adding to the intensity. The flip side version still has an organic vibe like the original but with a new intro and outro that have their own flavour.
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out of stock $13.40
No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More)
Cat: MSR 032. Rel: 07 Apr 22
 
Funk
No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More) (2:46)
No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More) (Voodoocuts edit) (3:49)
Review: The Matasuna label takes us on superb worldly travels once more with this fresh new 7". Specifically, it is to Mexico and the north of the country for musical epicentre Monterrey. La Tribu laid down this 'No Te Quiero Mas (I Don't Want You More)' tune on Polydor in 1971. It is a sun kissed, action packed Latin soul jam big with those who know and packed with dance floor energy. This is the first ever official reissue and it is backed by a fabulous edit by Voodoocuts.
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out of stock $11.61
El Raton (Panama Cardoon rework)
Cat: MSR 037. Rel: 18 May 23
 
International
El Raton (Panama Cardoon rework)
El Raton
out of stock $15.46
Harina De Maiz
Cat: MSR 013. Rel: 12 Nov 20
 
Funk
Harina De Maiz (2:57)
Corned Beef Hash (3:03)
Review: Founded in 1967 by singer/producer Carlos Oliva and other Cuban immigrants to the United States, Los Sobrinos del Juez were briefly one of the leading protagonists of the turn-of-the-'70s "Miami Sound" - a humid and intoxicating fusion of blues, rock, funk and dancefloor-focused Latin sounds. Their 1974 debut single "Harina De Maiz" - here reissued for the first time since - is a perfect example of that short lived style, offering up a mixture of wah-wah-guitar and psychedelic organ-powered Latin funk grooves and righteous Cuban vocals. On this edition it comes backed by the previously unheard "Corned Beef Hash", a swinging Latin-jazz number rich in vibraphone solos, jaunty piano riffs and plenty of hip-wiggling percussion.
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out of stock $10.06
Sing A Simple Song
Cat: MSR 027. Rel: 29 Apr 21
 
Funk
The Meters - "Sing A Simple Song" (2:59)
The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - "Giggin' Down 103rd" (2:59)
Review: Matasuna Records' reissue-focused releases tend towards the obscure, though their picks are always nigh on essential. Here they branch out from South American, Caribbean and African funk and soul to pay tribute to two hugely important American outfits of the sixties and seventies: The Meters and The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. You'll find the latter's sought after 1968 single 'Giggin' Down 103rd' - a fiery, horn-heavy chunk of righteous, club-ready funk - residing on the flipside, marking the first time it's been available since the band initially released it. The headline attraction though is undoubtedly the Meters' cover of Sly & The Family Stone's 'Sing a Simple Song', with the celebrated combo delivering a typically crunchy, organ-rich instrumental take full of punchy drum-breaks and heavyweight guitar licks.
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out of stock $10.83
Dance Away EP
Cat: MSR 003. Rel: 18 Jan 18
 
International
Dance Away (feat Chief Commander Yaaba) (4:25)
The Sasquatch (4:34)
Floating Funk (4:34)
Carnival Beat (3:17)
Review: Having previously excelled at crafting party-starting bootleg funk remixes and composing revivalist soul slammers, Mr Bird has now decided to turn his attention to Afro-disco, Afro-funk and Afro-soul. Typically, the results are impressive, particularly "Dance Away", a hybrid Afro-disco/Afro-soul workout featuring the fine vocals of Chief Commander Yaaba. Elsewhere, he lays down a subtly housed-up take on Clavinet-happy Afro-funk (the superb, jazz-funk tinged "Floating Funk"), brilliantly breaks up the beats on the woozy, groovy and bustling "Carnival Beat", and lays blissful vocal harmonies over a sumptuous deep house beat on "The Sasquatch".
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out of stock $11.34
My Love Is Getting Stronger
Cat: MSR 030. Rel: 16 Sep 21
 
Soul
Cliff Nobles - "My Love Is Getting Stronger" (2:47)
Russell Evans & The Nite Hawks - "The Bold" (2:21)
Review: Cliff Nobles's northern soul gem 'My Love Is Getting Stronger' is a vital part of the cannon that gets a welcome reissue here by the good folk at Matasuna. It is an empowering tune with some hugely impressive drumming, plenty of big horns and a big bongo bridge that builds the vibe. ON the flip side is an equally essential but rather different tune, 'The Bold.' It is a funky, jazz tinged workout with cosmic chords and more exceptional stick work. Both tracks were initially released in 1966 on Atlantic Records but have since become hard to source. Do not sleep.
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out of stock $13.40
Comencemos (Let's Start)
Cat: MSR 028. Rel: 10 Jun 21
 
International
Comencemos (Let's Start) (2:14)
Mi Moooto (3:22)
Review: 
The weather might be rubbish but Matasuna Records has got some red hot Latin fire to keep you warm. Venezuelan musician, arranger and conductor Porfi Jimenez is the man behind the Phirpo y sus Caribes band and two tunes from their only album get served up here. It came originally in 1972 and is a sought after grail record, with full permission for the late-musician's family given for this reissue. 'Comencemos (Let's Start)' comes on strong with big horns and hard stabs over a bustling rhythm that is all steamy and sweat inducing. 'Mi Moooto' goes a little deeper but still has a sensuous sax sound and plenty of South American heat.
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out of stock $10.06
Hold On I'm A Comin'
Cat: MSR 024. Rel: 10 Dec 20
 
International
Hold On I'm A Comin' (2:28)
Comin' Home Baby (3:12)
Review: The two tracks showcased originally featured on two separate 1967 seven-inch singles by Fred Ramirez, a self-taught Latin-jazz musician and bandleader who had a passion for recording salsa, rumba and mambo-influenced covers of soul and funk hits of the day. Both records are extremely difficult to find these days, in part because collectors rarely part with their cherished copies. The A-side version of Sam & Dave classic 'Hold On, I'm Coming' is simply superb, with Ramirez new arrangement including ear-catching Latin percussion, rousing horns and fluid style piano solos. Over on the flip Ramirez and his band interpret 1960s jazz standard 'Coming Home Baby', delivering a version that sounds like a cross between gangster movie big-band jazz, and Ramsey Lewis classic 'Wade in the Water'. Ace!
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out of stock $13.40
Zamba Zamba
Cat: MSR 006. Rel: 06 Sep 18
 
Funk
Zamba Zamba (Voodoocuts edit) (4:27)
Zamba Zamba (4:25)
Review: Sangre Joven were a Peruvian band operating mainly throughout the 70s and, along with plenty of their own original material, the outfit also worked on versions of American funk classics, such as this reinterpretation, from 1975, of Elkin & Nelson's "Samba Samba". "Zamba Zamba" adds more flavor and percussion to the already tropical groove, making it an ansolutely addictive rhythm to own and play out on the dancefloor! The Matasuna imprint have gone above and beyond with this reissue, however, as Voodoocuts gets an edit in - it becomes more dance-centric and beat-heavy compared to the original cut. A quintessentially unmissable funk belter!
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out of stock $9.80
Getting Uptown (To Get Down)
Cat: MSR 036. Rel: 16 Mar 23
 
Funk
United 8 - "Getting Uptown (To Get Down)" (2:45)
Tony Alvon & The Belairs - "Sexy Coffee Pot" (2:27)
Review: After much work, Berlin-based reissue label Matasuna Records is finally able to fully and officially reissue these funk classics. After so many bootlegged versions of these it is great to have a high-quality vinyl pressing on nice loud 7". Both of these legendary funk tunes come from the vast vaults of Atlantic Records and have never had their own standalone releases before. On 'Getting Uptown (To Get Down)' United 8 cook up infectious sounds and mix up horns, guitars, drums and bass while on the flip 'Sexy Coffee Pot' from 'Tony Alvon & The Belairs' is an explosion of raw funk energy.
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Matasuna Records Presents Afreaka!
Cat: MSR 001. Rel: 02 Jun 16
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Voodoocuts - "Kelja" (7:20)
Voodoocuts - "The Tortoise Loop" (2:55)
SoulBrigada - "Hustlema" (5:15)
SoulBrigada - "Madera" (4:05)
Review: New vinyl-only label Matasuna Records enters the fray with a stated focus on reworks of rare & forgotten music treasures from all over the world. The debut release, a 12" featuring four DJ-friendly edits from Voodoocuts and SoulBrigada sets the tone and has a fine titular pun to boot in Afreaka! Voodoocuts takes the A-side duties, pairing up the raw '70s Ivory Coast funk of "Kelja" with the steamy Latin styles of "Tortoise Loops". Those wanting something a bit more disco in sound will gravitate towards the "Hustleman" edit from SoulBrigada which originates from West Africa and has a killer horn line!!! "Madera" sees SoulBrigada look to Cape Verde for source material and features some subtle additions.
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out of stock $11.86
Let Me Do My Thing (reissue)
Cat: MSR 012. Rel: 10 Jul 20
 
Funk
Let Me Do My Thing (3:24)
Let Me Do My Thing (Voodoocuts edit) (4:20)
Review: According to the South American music specialists at Matasuna Records, Ralph Weeks' 1971 single "Let Me Do My Thing" - recorded alongside backing Los Dinamicos Exciters - is arguably the most sought-after Panamanian soul record around. As this reissue proves, Weeks' original version is rubbery, heavy and rousing, with the singer's rasping lead vocal soaring above a weighty backing track that sounds like a breezier take on the New York boogaloo sound. On the flip, Voodoocuts tools it up for modern dancefloors, underpinning his club-ready edit with punchy new drums that give the cut more of a breakbeat style swing.
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out of stock $10.06
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