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Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, the legendary King and Queen of Brazilian Jazz, have captivated audiences for over six decades with their vibrant albums and exhilarating live performances. With a dedicated global fan base including the UK’s jazz funk and jazz dance scene to Japan’s concert halls, the power couple continues to make waves in the industry – Flora’s ‘If You Will’ (2022) album was even nominated for a Grammy!
The duo met and came together musically in Sambalanço and the Sambrasa Trio. The mixture of Airto’s rural Brazilian background and percussion talents and Flora’s classical training and involvement in the underground Bossa Nova movement, created a unique blend of sounds that resonates across generations. They have not only collaborated with music legends like Miles Davis and Chick Corea but have also produced ground-breaking music alongside the likes of Hermeto Pascoal.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including Flora’s arrest and incarceration in 1974, the duo’s close connection with friends-musicians like Thelonius Monk and Cannonball Adderley, their persistence and absolute passion for music have propelled them to the pinnacle of success. They worked with renowned musicians like Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, George Duke and producers such as Orin Keepnews and Creed Taylor.
Having been a part of numerous prestigious ensembles, including Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations ensemble, Airto and Flora’s journey is a testament to their innovation and devotion to their craft. This collection offers a glimpse of that incredible journey, showcasing their extraordinary talent and unique sound and it’s also the first comp scanning their 60 year careers.
Compiled by Straight No Chaser editor/publisher Paul Bradshaw & Totally Wired Radio presenter Roberta Cutolo.
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Tracklist
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Jeito Bom de Sofrer – Flora Purim
2. Papo Furado (Jive Talking) – Airto Moreira
3. Xibaba (She-Ba-Ba) – Airto
4. Andei – Airto
5. Back Streets Of Havana – Airto Moreira
SIDE B
1. Flora’s Song – Airto
2. San Francisco River – Flora Purim
3. Vera Cruz – Flora Purim
DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Celebration Suite – Airto Moreira
2. Casa Forte – Flora Purim
3. From The Lonely Afternoon – Flora Purim
4. Black Narcissus – Flora Purim
SIDE D
1. When Angels Cry – Airto Moreira
2. O Sonho (Moon Dreams) – Airto Moreira
3. Summer Night – Flora Purim
DISC 3
SIDE E
1. A Secret from the Sea – Flora Purim
2. O Cantador / I Just Want To Be Here – Flora Purim
3. Light As A Feather – Flora Purim
4. O Canto da Sereia – Flora Purim
SIDE F
1. Open Your Eyes You Can Fly – Flora Purim
2. Hot Sand – Airto
3. Parana – Airto Moreira
4. Jump – Airto
DISC 4
SIDE G
1. Fingers (El Rada) – Airto Moreira
2. Toque de Cuica – Airto Moreira
3. Romance of Death – Airto Moreira
4. Peasant Dance – Airto
SIDE H
1. Samba De Flora – Airto
2. Amajour – Airto Moreira
3. The Road is Hard (But We’re Going To Make It) – Airto Moreira
DISC 5
SIDE I
1. Above The Rainbow – Flora Purim
2. Love Lock – Flora Purim
3. What Can I Say? – Flora Purim
4. Musikana – Airto
SIDE J
1. The Happy People – Airto Moreira
2. Dom-Um (A Good Friend) – Airto Moreira
3. Hungry on Arrival – Outernational Meltdown
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Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, the legendary King and Queen of Brazilian Jazz, have captivated audiences for over six decades with their vibrant albums and exhilarating live performances. With a dedicated global fan base including the UK’s jazz funk and jazz dance scene to Japan’s concert halls, the power couple continues to make waves in the industry – Flora’s ‘If You Will’ (2022) album was even nominated for a Grammy!
The duo met and came together musically in Sambalanço and the Sambrasa Trio. The mixture of Airto’s rural Brazilian background and percussion talents and Flora’s classical training and involvement in the underground Bossa Nova movement, created a unique blend of sounds that resonates across generations. They have not only collaborated with music legends like Miles Davis and Chick Corea but have also produced ground-breaking music alongside the likes of Hermeto Pascoal.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including Flora’s arrest and incarceration in 1974, the duo’s close connection with friends-musicians like Thelonius Monk and Cannonball Adderley, their persistence and absolute passion for music have propelled them to the pinnacle of success. They worked with renowned musicians like Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, George Duke and producers such as Orin Keepnews and Creed Taylor.
Having been a part of numerous prestigious ensembles, including Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations ensemble, Airto and Flora’s journey is a testament to their innovation and devotion to their craft. This collection offers a glimpse of that incredible journey, showcasing their extraordinary talent and unique sound and it’s also the first comp scanning their 60 year careers.
Compiled by Straight No Chaser editor/publisher Paul Bradshaw & Totally Wired Radio presenter Roberta Cutolo.
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Tracklist
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Jeito Bom de Sofrer – Flora Purim
2. Papo Furado (Jive Talking) – Airto Moreira
3. Xibaba (She-Ba-Ba) – Airto
4. Andei – Airto
5. Back Streets Of Havana – Airto Moreira
SIDE B
1. Flora’s Song – Airto
2. San Francisco River – Flora Purim
3. Vera Cruz – Flora Purim
DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Celebration Suite – Airto Moreira
2. Casa Forte – Flora Purim
3. From The Lonely Afternoon – Flora Purim
4. Black Narcissus – Flora Purim
SIDE D
1. When Angels Cry – Airto Moreira
2. O Sonho (Moon Dreams) – Airto Moreira
3. Summer Night – Flora Purim
DISC 3
SIDE E
1. A Secret from the Sea – Flora Purim
2. O Cantador / I Just Want To Be Here – Flora Purim
3. Light As A Feather – Flora Purim
4. O Canto da Sereia – Flora Purim
SIDE F
1. Open Your Eyes You Can Fly – Flora Purim
2. Hot Sand – Airto
3. Parana – Airto Moreira
4. Jump – Airto
DISC 4
SIDE G
1. Fingers (El Rada) – Airto Moreira
2. Toque de Cuica – Airto Moreira
3. Romance of Death – Airto Moreira
4. Peasant Dance – Airto
SIDE H
1. Samba De Flora – Airto
2. Amajour – Airto Moreira
3. The Road is Hard (But We’re Going To Make It) – Airto Moreira
DISC 5
SIDE I
1. Above The Rainbow – Flora Purim
2. Love Lock – Flora Purim
3. What Can I Say? – Flora Purim
4. Musikana – Airto
SIDE J
1. The Happy People – Airto Moreira
2. Dom-Um (A Good Friend) – Airto Moreira
3. Hungry on Arrival – Outernational Meltdown
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Sugar Honey Iced Tea! is the highly anticipated debut album from musclecars, set for a May 2024 release on BBE Music. Having already established their presence in the club scene, from the joyous atmosphere of their Coloring Lessons parties to their residency at Nowadays in NYC, and with genre-bending performances worldwide, musclecars are eager to unveil this new world they've intentionally crafted.
This forthcoming album comprises 13 tracks that sonically come together to offer a profound lens into the Afro-American experience. Themes range from joy, to loss, intimacy, helplessness, perseverance, and all the facets that lie in between. From the very first tune, musclecars set the tone with an exploration of afro-dystopia, carrying listeners through the entire album whilst creating imaginary futures born out of self-preservation and self-discovery.
Through their practice of sonic storytelling, native New Yorkers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield use this album to speak to the nuances of their daily lives and their environment. Join them on this musical journey as they delve into a collection that captures the essence of the black experience with authenticity, emotion, and rhythm. This album stands as one of their favorite bodies of work in recent memory, and they're so excited to share it with you. More
This forthcoming album comprises 13 tracks that sonically come together to offer a profound lens into the Afro-American experience. Themes range from joy, to loss, intimacy, helplessness, perseverance, and all the facets that lie in between. From the very first tune, musclecars set the tone with an exploration of afro-dystopia, carrying listeners through the entire album whilst creating imaginary futures born out of self-preservation and self-discovery.
Through their practice of sonic storytelling, native New Yorkers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield use this album to speak to the nuances of their daily lives and their environment. Join them on this musical journey as they delve into a collection that captures the essence of the black experience with authenticity, emotion, and rhythm. This album stands as one of their favorite bodies of work in recent memory, and they're so excited to share it with you. More
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With J Jazz volume 4, the BBE J Jazz Bullet Train continues its journey traversing the expansive landscape of modern Japanese jazz. Volume 4 is the latest in the universally praised compilation series exploring the best, rarest and most innovative jazz to emerge from the Far East. Please take your seats for a first-class ticket to J Jazz central.
This latest station stop off is with the famed Nippon Columbia label, one of the biggest labels in Japan, whose jazz output embraces every possible style imaginable. Focussing on the key years 1968-1981, J Jazz volume 4 sees compilers Tony Higgins and Mike Peden dig even deeper into their record collections and pull-out tracks that span styles ranging from solo to big band, jazz classical interpretations and heavy jazz rock, to febrile post-bop, white hot samba fusion, and modal psychedelic wig-outs.
J Jazz volume 4 features icons such as drum master Takeo Moriyama, keyboard magi Hiromasa Suzuki, Fumio Itabashi, and Masahiko Satoh, and guitar wizards Kazumi Watanabe and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, alongside big band maestros and innovators Nobuo Hara and his Sharps and Flats, and Toshiyuki Miyama’s New Herd. Thunderous basslines nestle alongside glistening runs of electric piano, bubbling synths and air-tight drumming as the heavy psychedelic modal blues of Jiro Inagaki flows with the infectious samba grooves of Takashi Mizuhashi featuring Herbie Hancock; Shigeharu Mukai’s fusion funk epics take the music to another level and Mikio Masuda’s driving keyboard rhythms brings the heat to an incendiary dancefloor zone.
With 7,000 words of extensive sleeve notes, J Jazz vol 4 comes in a triple 180g vinyl set inside a deluxe gatefold sleeve with obi strip plus a 4 page insert. The double CD features two bonus tracks not on the vinyl edition. Mastered at the Grammy-nominated Carvery Studio by Frank Merritt, this latest collection is a worthy successor to the preceding three volumes that have set the bar so high.
J Jazz is curated for BBE Music by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden.
Tracklist LP:
1. Exchange – Takeo Moriyama
2. The Ground For Peace – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media
3. Chakkiri Bushi – Nobuo Hara and his Sharps & Flats, Hozan Yamamoto
4. Trial Road – Tomoki Takahashi
5. A Muddy Muffin – Masahiko Sato
6. Samba de Negrito – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock
7. Scramble – Hiromasa Suzuki
9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun – Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats
10. Jones Street – Kiyoshi Sugimoto
11. By The Red Stream – Hiromasa Suzuki, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media
12. Kaleidoscope (Edit) – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe
13. Ougi Denju-shiki – Toshiyuki Miyama and His New Herd
14. Toppu – Shigeharu Mukai
15. Mickey’s Samba – Mikio Masuda
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This latest station stop off is with the famed Nippon Columbia label, one of the biggest labels in Japan, whose jazz output embraces every possible style imaginable. Focussing on the key years 1968-1981, J Jazz volume 4 sees compilers Tony Higgins and Mike Peden dig even deeper into their record collections and pull-out tracks that span styles ranging from solo to big band, jazz classical interpretations and heavy jazz rock, to febrile post-bop, white hot samba fusion, and modal psychedelic wig-outs.
J Jazz volume 4 features icons such as drum master Takeo Moriyama, keyboard magi Hiromasa Suzuki, Fumio Itabashi, and Masahiko Satoh, and guitar wizards Kazumi Watanabe and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, alongside big band maestros and innovators Nobuo Hara and his Sharps and Flats, and Toshiyuki Miyama’s New Herd. Thunderous basslines nestle alongside glistening runs of electric piano, bubbling synths and air-tight drumming as the heavy psychedelic modal blues of Jiro Inagaki flows with the infectious samba grooves of Takashi Mizuhashi featuring Herbie Hancock; Shigeharu Mukai’s fusion funk epics take the music to another level and Mikio Masuda’s driving keyboard rhythms brings the heat to an incendiary dancefloor zone.
With 7,000 words of extensive sleeve notes, J Jazz vol 4 comes in a triple 180g vinyl set inside a deluxe gatefold sleeve with obi strip plus a 4 page insert. The double CD features two bonus tracks not on the vinyl edition. Mastered at the Grammy-nominated Carvery Studio by Frank Merritt, this latest collection is a worthy successor to the preceding three volumes that have set the bar so high.
J Jazz is curated for BBE Music by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden.
Tracklist LP:
1. Exchange – Takeo Moriyama
2. The Ground For Peace – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media
3. Chakkiri Bushi – Nobuo Hara and his Sharps & Flats, Hozan Yamamoto
4. Trial Road – Tomoki Takahashi
5. A Muddy Muffin – Masahiko Sato
6. Samba de Negrito – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock
7. Scramble – Hiromasa Suzuki
9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun – Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats
10. Jones Street – Kiyoshi Sugimoto
11. By The Red Stream – Hiromasa Suzuki, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media
12. Kaleidoscope (Edit) – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe
13. Ougi Denju-shiki – Toshiyuki Miyama and His New Herd
14. Toppu – Shigeharu Mukai
15. Mickey’s Samba – Mikio Masuda
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apan has produced some exceptionally talented jazz drummers and among them is Tatsuya Nakamura, who joins the BBE Music J Jazz Masterclass Series with his album ‘Locus’ from 1984, a session covering several bases, from heavy percussive samba to meditative avant-ambient. This is the album’s first ever reissue, although a track from ‘Locus’, ‘1/4 Samba’, was included on J Jazz vol. 3.
Nakamura began his drumming career as a teenager, inspired after seeing the documentary film “Jazz on A Summer’s Day” and listening to his idols Art Blakey and Miles Davis. By his early twenties, Nakamura was working with such luminaries as free jazz guitarist Masayuki Takayanagi, pianist Masaru Imada and band leader & composer Mitsuaki Kanno. In the mid-70s, like several other Japanese jazz players, Nakamura decided to make the move to New York where he studied drumming with Roy Haynes, and performed with members of the AACM and players from the loft and free jazz scenes including Richard Davis, George Adams, John Hicks, and Pharaoh Sanders. Returning to Japan, Nakamura continued playing as leader of his Japanese band The Jazz Fellows and in 1979, he went into the studio as leader for the classic “Where Is The Quarter” session featuring Masaru Imada, Hideto Kanai and Kenji Mori... more
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A2. Wow (07:50)
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Nakamura began his drumming career as a teenager, inspired after seeing the documentary film “Jazz on A Summer’s Day” and listening to his idols Art Blakey and Miles Davis. By his early twenties, Nakamura was working with such luminaries as free jazz guitarist Masayuki Takayanagi, pianist Masaru Imada and band leader & composer Mitsuaki Kanno. In the mid-70s, like several other Japanese jazz players, Nakamura decided to make the move to New York where he studied drumming with Roy Haynes, and performed with members of the AACM and players from the loft and free jazz scenes including Richard Davis, George Adams, John Hicks, and Pharaoh Sanders. Returning to Japan, Nakamura continued playing as leader of his Japanese band The Jazz Fellows and in 1979, he went into the studio as leader for the classic “Where Is The Quarter” session featuring Masaru Imada, Hideto Kanai and Kenji Mori... more
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A2. Wow (07:50)
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Curated by Reference Point residents Mark GV Taylor and George Arthur, this 15 track compilation album features tracks the pair have played at their peripatetic, Europe wide events since 2012.
Stretching from the 1970s to the present day the Reference Point compilation spans a whole range of genres, tempos, languages and grooves where the quality of music is paramount whether $1.00 bin records or $1000 rarities.
Reference Point, 'a place to hear the music', is a truly trans-global album with music from Argentina, Brazil, Oakland, Detroit, Texas, London and more, including tracks from private press albums, from artists who have played at Reference Point events and from current
artists such as MF Robots and Caixa Cubo.
Releasing as a CD, digital and a double LP, Reference Point is another essential compilation from BBE Music and one that belongs in the collection of all collectors and lovers of great music
Tracklist:
1. Jeff Scott – Mystery of You
2. Caixa Cubo – Palavras
3. Peter Gallway – I Had a Friend
4. Bell Helium – We Don’t Have to Talk About It
5. Litto Nebbia, Los Músicos del Centro – Como Aprendi a Soportar Tus Inseguridades
6. Joe Thomas – A Place In Space
7. Crosswind – Heaven
8. Bugs Beddow – Life
9. Astronauts, etc. – I Know (Demo Version)
10. JR Quintet – Factory Rhythms
11. MF Robots – Make the Call (Extended Version)
12. April Fulladosa – For Us
13. Kirk Reed – California (Shawn Lee Mix)
14. The Ambassador College Band, The New World Singers – Smile Upon Your Brother
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Stretching from the 1970s to the present day the Reference Point compilation spans a whole range of genres, tempos, languages and grooves where the quality of music is paramount whether $1.00 bin records or $1000 rarities.
Reference Point, 'a place to hear the music', is a truly trans-global album with music from Argentina, Brazil, Oakland, Detroit, Texas, London and more, including tracks from private press albums, from artists who have played at Reference Point events and from current
artists such as MF Robots and Caixa Cubo.
Releasing as a CD, digital and a double LP, Reference Point is another essential compilation from BBE Music and one that belongs in the collection of all collectors and lovers of great music
Tracklist:
1. Jeff Scott – Mystery of You
2. Caixa Cubo – Palavras
3. Peter Gallway – I Had a Friend
4. Bell Helium – We Don’t Have to Talk About It
5. Litto Nebbia, Los Músicos del Centro – Como Aprendi a Soportar Tus Inseguridades
6. Joe Thomas – A Place In Space
7. Crosswind – Heaven
8. Bugs Beddow – Life
9. Astronauts, etc. – I Know (Demo Version)
10. JR Quintet – Factory Rhythms
11. MF Robots – Make the Call (Extended Version)
12. April Fulladosa – For Us
13. Kirk Reed – California (Shawn Lee Mix)
14. The Ambassador College Band, The New World Singers – Smile Upon Your Brother
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BBE Music are proud to reissue one of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: SON OF AFRICA, by REMI KABAKA.
Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early ‘highlife jazz’ records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.
As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.
SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell’s Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a £700-plus collectors’ item.
Tracklist:
1. Kabaka
2. New Reggae Funk
3. Sure Thing
4. Future of a 1000 Years
5. All Black Festival
6. Aqueba Masaaba
7. African Hustle
8. Meteorite
9. Blue Lago
10. Follow Your Needs More
Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early ‘highlife jazz’ records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.
As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.
SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell’s Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a £700-plus collectors’ item.
Tracklist:
1. Kabaka
2. New Reggae Funk
3. Sure Thing
4. Future of a 1000 Years
5. All Black Festival
6. Aqueba Masaaba
7. African Hustle
8. Meteorite
9. Blue Lago
10. Follow Your Needs More
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Enter the realm of Illa J, the musical force shaking the foundations of the industry. His latest offering, ‘No Traffic’, is a testament to his boundless talent and versatility, showcasing his singing, production and rapping abilities on 19 tracks written and produced entirely by Illa J himself. This album marks his debut on BBE Music and a new chapter in his musical journey.
Tracklist:
1. No Traffic feat. Dank
2. Off The Tap feat. Zay Bcuz & Nicx Rhett
3. Relapse
4. Brag
5. Circus
6. Doin It
7. Not Ever feat. Harleighblu
8. Star Struck
9. Shine Your Light feat. Sam
10. Snaps
11. Get Down (Feat. Amp Fiddler)
12. Og Funk
13. Calvin Vm: Interlude
14. Showin’ Love feat. Kid Gotti
15. Good Life
16. Funny
17. Plaques feat. Maine Soul
18. Boom Bap feat. Frank Nitt
19. Mentions feat. Serious & Joz B More
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1. No Traffic feat. Dank
2. Off The Tap feat. Zay Bcuz & Nicx Rhett
3. Relapse
4. Brag
5. Circus
6. Doin It
7. Not Ever feat. Harleighblu
8. Star Struck
9. Shine Your Light feat. Sam
10. Snaps
11. Get Down (Feat. Amp Fiddler)
12. Og Funk
13. Calvin Vm: Interlude
14. Showin’ Love feat. Kid Gotti
15. Good Life
16. Funny
17. Plaques feat. Maine Soul
18. Boom Bap feat. Frank Nitt
19. Mentions feat. Serious & Joz B More
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Celebrating two decades of IF Music's scrupulous curation through its record shop, a thriving website, album reissues and compilations in collaboration with BBE Music, parties and radio shows, “IF Music Presents You Need This: 20 years” is a 9 track, double vinyl LP beautifully put together by Jean-Claude.
Coming, as it does, as the 9th release in the “You Need This” series of compilations curated by Jean-Claude, this album features music that ranges from 1980 (Christine Schaller's spectacular “Fidji”) to exclusive tracks from the likes of Emanative & Liz Elensky (‘Fall Into
Me’) and Tenderlonious (‘Dennison Point’) which both bring us up to the present day.
It is Jean-Claude's remarkable ear for music that, as with all the previous “You Need This” releases, creates a wonderfully coherent journey through the decades across the four sides of this masterpiece of a compilation album.
As mentioned earlier “You Need This: 20 Years” will be released as a double LP pressed on 180 gramme heavy vinyl, cut at 45rpm and on digital. Whether this starts, adds or completes your collection of Jean-Claude's “You Need This” series of compilations, “20 Years” is a
must-have and indeed, you really do need this!
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Tamar Osborn - "Sunday Sea Improvisation"
Christine Schaller - "Fidji"
Emanative & Liz Elensky - "Fall In To Me" (alternate version)
Atilla Engin Group - "Turkish Showbiz"
Tenderlonious - "Dennison Point"
Sylvain Kassap - "Adelie (For Lady D)"
Ola Szmidt - "We Are Not Invisible"
Greetje Bijma Kwintet - "Big Kalimba"
Sarathy Korwar - "At The Speed Of Light"
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Coming, as it does, as the 9th release in the “You Need This” series of compilations curated by Jean-Claude, this album features music that ranges from 1980 (Christine Schaller's spectacular “Fidji”) to exclusive tracks from the likes of Emanative & Liz Elensky (‘Fall Into
Me’) and Tenderlonious (‘Dennison Point’) which both bring us up to the present day.
It is Jean-Claude's remarkable ear for music that, as with all the previous “You Need This” releases, creates a wonderfully coherent journey through the decades across the four sides of this masterpiece of a compilation album.
As mentioned earlier “You Need This: 20 Years” will be released as a double LP pressed on 180 gramme heavy vinyl, cut at 45rpm and on digital. Whether this starts, adds or completes your collection of Jean-Claude's “You Need This” series of compilations, “20 Years” is a
must-have and indeed, you really do need this!
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Tamar Osborn - "Sunday Sea Improvisation"
Christine Schaller - "Fidji"
Emanative & Liz Elensky - "Fall In To Me" (alternate version)
Atilla Engin Group - "Turkish Showbiz"
Tenderlonious - "Dennison Point"
Sylvain Kassap - "Adelie (For Lady D)"
Ola Szmidt - "We Are Not Invisible"
Greetje Bijma Kwintet - "Big Kalimba"
Sarathy Korwar - "At The Speed Of Light"
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In association with DJ Amir‘s 180 Proof Records, BBE Music continues to bring the rarest of music to jazz heads everywhere with its latest Strata gem, Maulawi Nururdin’s Orotunds, a virtually unknown and previously unreleased album.
Although there is an element of mystery to almost all jazz musicians, few are ever quite as
enigmatic as Maulawi Nururdin. A legendary band leader and reedist to his disciples, information about Maulawi’s personal life and early years is so scarce that even his birth name remains unknown. What is known is that Maulawi was a tougher-than-nails Chicagoan by birth, inescapable mentor to others, and a virtuoso jazz musician unlike any other.
The earliest notes in Maulawi’s history begin on the south side of Chicago as a close associate of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians with AACM pioneers Muhal Richard Abrams, Fred Anderson, Billy Brimfield and Roscoe Mitchell. From the beginning, Maulawi was a self assured leader, unafraid to boot other musicians off stage, commandeer their instrument, and give them an impromptu lesson on how to play it right. An intimidating figure in his signature beret and goatee, Maulawi wasn’t a stranger to the streets, and often spent his free time driving around, hipping his protégés to real life on the Chicago south side. But it would be his reputation as a musician, and not a streetwise
bandleader, that would bring Maulawi to the doors of Strata Records.
“Maulawi could really, really play,” says percussionist Adam Rudolph, who, at 16 years old, began practicing and playing with Maulawi in the early 1970s. It was Rudolph who would introduce Maulawi to Strata’s Charles Moore, a meeting which would lead to Maulawi’s selftitled 1973 debut, the first album recorded by Strata by an artist from outside of Detroit.
True to the mysterious nature of Maulawi, even the story behind the recording of Ortunds is in dispute. They were either part of the 1973 sessions for Maulawi, recorded in a single night in Chicago, or from an unmixed session that took place in the Streeterville neighborhood at a later date. History aside, Ortunds never fails to astonish. Composed by Maulawi himself, Ortunds is an album of mostly Pop and R&B songs, all elevated by tip-toe funk tempos and Maulawi’s wildly inventive soprano saxophone. Tracks include Thom Bell and Linda Creed’s
“People Make The World Go Round,” as well as the Burt Bacharach and Hal David-penned classic, “I Say A Little Prayer.” The title track is a drum
and bass driven showcase, the perfect platform for Maulawi to strut his sublime expressionist style on the Saxophone. The album ends with a real find – a rarely heard spoken recording of Maulawi himself, introducing the players and defining the title Ortunds as “full, clearness, strength and smoothness.”
This deluxe edition of Maulawi Nururdin’s previously unknown and unreleased album has been painstakingly recovered and remastered from the original master tapes, and features cover art by GE-OLOGY (G Young).
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Although there is an element of mystery to almost all jazz musicians, few are ever quite as
enigmatic as Maulawi Nururdin. A legendary band leader and reedist to his disciples, information about Maulawi’s personal life and early years is so scarce that even his birth name remains unknown. What is known is that Maulawi was a tougher-than-nails Chicagoan by birth, inescapable mentor to others, and a virtuoso jazz musician unlike any other.
The earliest notes in Maulawi’s history begin on the south side of Chicago as a close associate of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians with AACM pioneers Muhal Richard Abrams, Fred Anderson, Billy Brimfield and Roscoe Mitchell. From the beginning, Maulawi was a self assured leader, unafraid to boot other musicians off stage, commandeer their instrument, and give them an impromptu lesson on how to play it right. An intimidating figure in his signature beret and goatee, Maulawi wasn’t a stranger to the streets, and often spent his free time driving around, hipping his protégés to real life on the Chicago south side. But it would be his reputation as a musician, and not a streetwise
bandleader, that would bring Maulawi to the doors of Strata Records.
“Maulawi could really, really play,” says percussionist Adam Rudolph, who, at 16 years old, began practicing and playing with Maulawi in the early 1970s. It was Rudolph who would introduce Maulawi to Strata’s Charles Moore, a meeting which would lead to Maulawi’s selftitled 1973 debut, the first album recorded by Strata by an artist from outside of Detroit.
True to the mysterious nature of Maulawi, even the story behind the recording of Ortunds is in dispute. They were either part of the 1973 sessions for Maulawi, recorded in a single night in Chicago, or from an unmixed session that took place in the Streeterville neighborhood at a later date. History aside, Ortunds never fails to astonish. Composed by Maulawi himself, Ortunds is an album of mostly Pop and R&B songs, all elevated by tip-toe funk tempos and Maulawi’s wildly inventive soprano saxophone. Tracks include Thom Bell and Linda Creed’s
“People Make The World Go Round,” as well as the Burt Bacharach and Hal David-penned classic, “I Say A Little Prayer.” The title track is a drum
and bass driven showcase, the perfect platform for Maulawi to strut his sublime expressionist style on the Saxophone. The album ends with a real find – a rarely heard spoken recording of Maulawi himself, introducing the players and defining the title Ortunds as “full, clearness, strength and smoothness.”
This deluxe edition of Maulawi Nururdin’s previously unknown and unreleased album has been painstakingly recovered and remastered from the original master tapes, and features cover art by GE-OLOGY (G Young).
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Gather together beneath the sun as we journey through the rhythmic sands of time, Paul Hillery, an esteemed collector and vinyl hunter, presents his follow-up to the highly acclaimed ‘We Are The Children Of The Sun‘. Andrew Male of MOJO Magazine calls the album “One of the most emotionally uplifting and hazily beautiful compilations of recent years.”
“Once Again We Are The Children Of The Sun” is a shimmering collection of rare finds, reminding us that we have more to connect us than to divide us. The music encompasses a broad range of sounds, starting in Cajun country with Will & James Ragar, their handmade acoustic guitars allowing for soaring vocals. Along with many of the tracks featured on this compilation, “As the Day Grows Tired” is reissued on vinyl for the first time.
Experience the previously unreleased cover of “Milk and Honey” featuring Kat Barnard and Greg Foat, a versatile mainstay of the UK jazz scene. Discover the first-ever vinyl release of “Kayenta Crossing” by William Eaton Ensemble, capturing the austere presence of Monument Valley. Immerse yourself in Wendy Grace’s jazz-folk masterpiece “More Than Hope” and the acoustic ambience of “Golden Hour” by Aria Rostami.
Paul Hillery and BBE present a compilation of styles and genres, fusing together to make private press wants accessible as a springboard for further listening pleasures. “Once Again We Are the Children of the Sun” is an eclectic selection mixing styles, year and tempo, painstakingly gathered and presented with a great deal of love.
Tracklist
Side 1
1. Will & James Ragar - "As The Day Grows Tired" (2:36)
2. Forest - "Crazy Days" (5:16)
3. Cunningham Corner - "Free & Easy" (5:13)
Side 2
1. Bengt Liedman - "Tight Tonight" (4:34)
2. Corill - "Soul Shadow" (4:38)
3. Varela - "Come & Take Me By The Hand" (6:12)
Side 3
1. Just Us - "Just A Thought" (4:51)
2. Mike Baumann & Thom Huntington - "Time" (4:47)
3. Darrell John - "Write Your Lucky Number" (4:09)
Side 4
1. The Freeze Band - "Going Back In Time" (5:51)
2. Godspeed - "Ice Cold" (3:10)
3. Orion - "Moonshine" (4:43)
Side 5
1. William Eaton Ensemble - "Kayenta Crossing" (5:03)
2. The Greg Foat Group - "Milk & Honey" (feat Kat Barnard) (5:08)
3. Wendy Grace - "More Than Hope" (4:18)
Side 6
1. Aria Rostami - "Golden Hour" (4:04)
2. Bugatti & Musker - "Fate" (demo) (3:24)
3. Garth Fletcher - "Peace Train" (4:14)
4. Mark Capanni - "If Life Was A Ferris Wheel" (3:21)
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“Once Again We Are The Children Of The Sun” is a shimmering collection of rare finds, reminding us that we have more to connect us than to divide us. The music encompasses a broad range of sounds, starting in Cajun country with Will & James Ragar, their handmade acoustic guitars allowing for soaring vocals. Along with many of the tracks featured on this compilation, “As the Day Grows Tired” is reissued on vinyl for the first time.
Experience the previously unreleased cover of “Milk and Honey” featuring Kat Barnard and Greg Foat, a versatile mainstay of the UK jazz scene. Discover the first-ever vinyl release of “Kayenta Crossing” by William Eaton Ensemble, capturing the austere presence of Monument Valley. Immerse yourself in Wendy Grace’s jazz-folk masterpiece “More Than Hope” and the acoustic ambience of “Golden Hour” by Aria Rostami.
Paul Hillery and BBE present a compilation of styles and genres, fusing together to make private press wants accessible as a springboard for further listening pleasures. “Once Again We Are the Children of the Sun” is an eclectic selection mixing styles, year and tempo, painstakingly gathered and presented with a great deal of love.
Tracklist
Side 1
1. Will & James Ragar - "As The Day Grows Tired" (2:36)
2. Forest - "Crazy Days" (5:16)
3. Cunningham Corner - "Free & Easy" (5:13)
Side 2
1. Bengt Liedman - "Tight Tonight" (4:34)
2. Corill - "Soul Shadow" (4:38)
3. Varela - "Come & Take Me By The Hand" (6:12)
Side 3
1. Just Us - "Just A Thought" (4:51)
2. Mike Baumann & Thom Huntington - "Time" (4:47)
3. Darrell John - "Write Your Lucky Number" (4:09)
Side 4
1. The Freeze Band - "Going Back In Time" (5:51)
2. Godspeed - "Ice Cold" (3:10)
3. Orion - "Moonshine" (4:43)
Side 5
1. William Eaton Ensemble - "Kayenta Crossing" (5:03)
2. The Greg Foat Group - "Milk & Honey" (feat Kat Barnard) (5:08)
3. Wendy Grace - "More Than Hope" (4:18)
Side 6
1. Aria Rostami - "Golden Hour" (4:04)
2. Bugatti & Musker - "Fate" (demo) (3:24)
3. Garth Fletcher - "Peace Train" (4:14)
4. Mark Capanni - "If Life Was A Ferris Wheel" (3:21)
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Taken from the album ‘Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit – Reimagined by Jazzanova’, BBE Music, DJ Amir and 180 Proof records present the 3rd single from this monumental project.
This release features remixes by Japanese Club Jazz pioneers Kyoto Jazz Massive, and Genre Blending New Yorkers, musclecars.
Kyoto Jazz Massive were enlisted to remix the Jazzanova reimagining of Sam Sanders’s iconic song Face at my Window. Their mix adds an intimate Jazz Club feel to vocalist Sean Haefeli’s recording, which highlights the dynamics of Sean’s voice. The subtle tempo increase maintains the feel of the original and adds a punch to the brass section, making the track an entirely new experience.
musclecars add that traditional New York / Chicago House vibe to Jazzanova’s reimagining of Kenny Cox’s ‘Beyond the dream’, and the result is a skippy afro/latin dancefloor filler which can go on forever. musclecars demonstrate their genre blending superpowers on this mix which adds a garage swing to a jazz record, definitely going to be a jam for the dancefloors in 2023.
Both remixes showcase the importance of DJ Amir’s unearthing of these strata gems, and Jazzanova’s reimagining, how they have breathed new life into one of Detroit’s hidden gems – Strata Records. They will definitely on board new audiences to the treasure trove that is Strata, and the iconic stories surrounding the often overlooked record label.
A1. Face at My Window (Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix)
A2. Face at My Window (Yoshi’s Edit)
A3. Face At My Window Jazzanova feat. Sean Haefeli
B1. Beyond the Dream (musclecars’ Reimagination)
B2. Beyond The Dream
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This release features remixes by Japanese Club Jazz pioneers Kyoto Jazz Massive, and Genre Blending New Yorkers, musclecars.
Kyoto Jazz Massive were enlisted to remix the Jazzanova reimagining of Sam Sanders’s iconic song Face at my Window. Their mix adds an intimate Jazz Club feel to vocalist Sean Haefeli’s recording, which highlights the dynamics of Sean’s voice. The subtle tempo increase maintains the feel of the original and adds a punch to the brass section, making the track an entirely new experience.
musclecars add that traditional New York / Chicago House vibe to Jazzanova’s reimagining of Kenny Cox’s ‘Beyond the dream’, and the result is a skippy afro/latin dancefloor filler which can go on forever. musclecars demonstrate their genre blending superpowers on this mix which adds a garage swing to a jazz record, definitely going to be a jam for the dancefloors in 2023.
Both remixes showcase the importance of DJ Amir’s unearthing of these strata gems, and Jazzanova’s reimagining, how they have breathed new life into one of Detroit’s hidden gems – Strata Records. They will definitely on board new audiences to the treasure trove that is Strata, and the iconic stories surrounding the often overlooked record label.
A1. Face at My Window (Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix)
A2. Face at My Window (Yoshi’s Edit)
A3. Face At My Window Jazzanova feat. Sean Haefeli
B1. Beyond the Dream (musclecars’ Reimagination)
B2. Beyond The Dream
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The Jazz Room is a hotly curated selectors' V/A compiled by jazz expert and BBE label owner Paul Murphy. Following the success of the original comp first released in 2019, this one comes up after a full four years' worth of curating and mulling, and aims to represent the full range of both classic and contemporary jazz sounds, from New Orleans to Latin jazz, in quick succession. Consisting of contemporary jazz versions of the likes of Fela Kuti, Raul Monsalve and, for some reason, The Human League, said contributions by the likes of Cruisic and Clare Fischer aim to trace the - yes, the - comprehensive throughline of jazz from past to present, all while refusing to abstain from BBE's trademark eclecticism. Highlights include 'Rebel No. 23' and Fast 3's Hammond-organ-injected 'Don't You Want Me'. Most importantly, no track goes without a driving, bright-bursting mood of energy.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Eternal Buzz Brass Band - "Sounds Good" (6:40)
2. Cesar's Salad - "Manteca" (6:50)
3. Chip Wickham - "Rebel No 23" (7" edit) (3:58)
Side 2
1. The Stance Brothers - "Roll Call" (3:56)
2. Cruisic - "Jazz Carnival" (4:39)
3. Daniel Crawford - "Water No Get Enemy" (5:38)
4. Los Po-Boy-Citos - "Fried Neckbones & Some Home Fries" (4:50)
Side 3
1. Raul Monsalve Y Los Forajidos - "Black & Decker" (4:50)
2. Clare Fischer - "African Flutes" (8:12)
3. Cheick Tidiane Seck - "Niger Mambo" (8:00)
Side 4
1. Florian Pellissier Quintet - "The Hipster" (5:30)
2. Take Vibe - "Golden Brown" (3:09)
3. Fast 3 - "Don't You Want Me?" (8:27) More
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Side 1
1. Eternal Buzz Brass Band - "Sounds Good" (6:40)
2. Cesar's Salad - "Manteca" (6:50)
3. Chip Wickham - "Rebel No 23" (7" edit) (3:58)
Side 2
1. The Stance Brothers - "Roll Call" (3:56)
2. Cruisic - "Jazz Carnival" (4:39)
3. Daniel Crawford - "Water No Get Enemy" (5:38)
4. Los Po-Boy-Citos - "Fried Neckbones & Some Home Fries" (4:50)
Side 3
1. Raul Monsalve Y Los Forajidos - "Black & Decker" (4:50)
2. Clare Fischer - "African Flutes" (8:12)
3. Cheick Tidiane Seck - "Niger Mambo" (8:00)
Side 4
1. Florian Pellissier Quintet - "The Hipster" (5:30)
2. Take Vibe - "Golden Brown" (3:09)
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Swiss label Delta Production originally released J&F Quintet's Contrast album back in 1976. It has since become a highly collectible and rare Swiss jazz gem with mint copies going for upwards of L350. For the recording sessions, founding band members Stefan Schneller, Donat Beer and Toni Scha?dler were joined by drummers Gieri Bievi and Peter 'Huck' Hug and bassist Andri A Piorta. Their take on jazz fuses Swiss-Romansh traditions to cook up something in a sound world of its own. Sadly this was the only album the group ever recorded before going off to work on solo projects.
Tracklist
Side 1
1. "L'Auca" (5:56)
2. "Shagalak" (8:38)
3. "Sint-Flute" (3:54)
Side 2
1. "White Arena" (6:56)
2. "Transistor" (2:12)
3. "Basilio" (6:14)
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Side 1
1. "L'Auca" (5:56)
2. "Shagalak" (8:38)
3. "Sint-Flute" (3:54)
Side 2
1. "White Arena" (6:56)
2. "Transistor" (2:12)
3. "Basilio" (6:14)
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Side 1
1. "Put On The Whole Armor"
2. "Heavenly Places"
Side 2
1. "Send Me"
2. "It Won't Go Away"
3. "Blessed"
Side 3
1. "Who Are You"
2. "Nothing But The Love Of God"
Side 4
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2. "Father We Praise You" More
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1. "Put On The Whole Armor"
2. "Heavenly Places"
Side 2
1. "Send Me"
2. "It Won't Go Away"
3. "Blessed"
Side 3
1. "Who Are You"
2. "Nothing But The Love Of God"
Side 4
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Rahaan - We Are The Ones (6:41)
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Rahaan - Fire (5:56)
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Rahaan - Forever (7:57)
Rahaan is a Chicago legend and master of the most soulful sounds in the studio. His new EP for BBE, 'We Are The Ones,' sees him joining up with a whole host of top musicians such as Marcus J. Austin and Nancy Clayton on vocals, Carnell C. Newbill on keys, Todd Swope on guitar and Lou Terry on bass. Between them they bring real dance floor adventures that are steeped in proper musicality. Ohio Players' Kenny Anderson on the horns brings some real soul to these four-to-the-floor cuts which mix up disco and house in the finest of fashion.
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Reissue
Jay Dee needs no introduction. Widely regarded as the most important man in hip-hop
along with Pete Rock and DJ Premier, and Dr. Dre. Having laced tracks and remixed for the
likes of Janet Jackson, Daft Punk, Tribe Called Quest, Brand New Heavies, Busta Rhymes,
Common, Erykah Badu, Guru, The Pharcyde, The Roots, De La Soul, Royce Da '59... the list
goes on and on. There is no questioning Jay Dee's talents and abilities. Many have tried but
can't duplicate.
The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J
Dilla's debut album.
The Shining serves as showcase of J Dilla's talents which features him not only as a
producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician.
Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D'Angelo,
Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.
"Dilla's pristine blend of live instrumentation and sample loops
earned him status as the quintessential "producer's producer."
- XXL
"Mr. Yancey was celebrated for the beats he made, which tended to be
warm and slightly off-kilter... He never quite stormed the pop
charts, which seemed to suit him fine. He loved abstract, smudgy base
lines, woozy samples, tricky rhythms that deemphasized backbeats."
- New York Times
"Yancey's unique style, blending claps, drum machines and samples
helped change the sound of modern hip hop."
- Associated Press
Tracklist
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Geek Down feat. Busta Rhymes
2. E=MC2 feat. Common
3. Love Jones
SIDE B
4. Love
5. Baby feat. Guilty Simpson & Madlib
6. So Far To Go feat. Common & D'Angelo
DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Jungle Love feat. MED & Guilty Simpson
2. Over The Breaks
3. Body Movin' feat. J. Rocc & Karriem Riggins
SIDE D
4. Dime Piece feat. Dwele
5. Love Movin' feat. More
Jay Dee needs no introduction. Widely regarded as the most important man in hip-hop
along with Pete Rock and DJ Premier, and Dr. Dre. Having laced tracks and remixed for the
likes of Janet Jackson, Daft Punk, Tribe Called Quest, Brand New Heavies, Busta Rhymes,
Common, Erykah Badu, Guru, The Pharcyde, The Roots, De La Soul, Royce Da '59... the list
goes on and on. There is no questioning Jay Dee's talents and abilities. Many have tried but
can't duplicate.
The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J
Dilla's debut album.
The Shining serves as showcase of J Dilla's talents which features him not only as a
producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician.
Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D'Angelo,
Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.
"Dilla's pristine blend of live instrumentation and sample loops
earned him status as the quintessential "producer's producer."
- XXL
"Mr. Yancey was celebrated for the beats he made, which tended to be
warm and slightly off-kilter... He never quite stormed the pop
charts, which seemed to suit him fine. He loved abstract, smudgy base
lines, woozy samples, tricky rhythms that deemphasized backbeats."
- New York Times
"Yancey's unique style, blending claps, drum machines and samples
helped change the sound of modern hip hop."
- Associated Press
Tracklist
DISC 1
SIDE A
1. Geek Down feat. Busta Rhymes
2. E=MC2 feat. Common
3. Love Jones
SIDE B
4. Love
5. Baby feat. Guilty Simpson & Madlib
6. So Far To Go feat. Common & D'Angelo
DISC 2
SIDE C
1. Jungle Love feat. MED & Guilty Simpson
2. Over The Breaks
3. Body Movin' feat. J. Rocc & Karriem Riggins
SIDE D
4. Dime Piece feat. Dwele
5. Love Movin' feat. More
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Like a long-lost Holy Grail album from the mid-seventies, Kirk Degiorgio’s latest project explores both Modal Jazz and Seventies Jazz Fusion in the Library album format. Side One swings with a vengeance with its tight arrangements built around acoustic bass, electric piano and glorious analogue synth leads and side 2 takes us on a journey of funk fuelled, percussive workouts and heavy breaks. The contribution of renowned session drummer Chris Whitten adds to the authenticity of the album as does the use of vintage, analog synths.
The Library album was predominant in TV and film studios in Italy and France with composers creating background, incidental and scene music for use in TV and movie production. In recreating the sound library format Kirk Degiorgio has revelled in both the creative freedom and the test of melodic capability that the short form of the Library album allows. As Kirk says, ‘the skill with this kind of composing is to be able to express your ideas and thoughts in a maximum of two minutes at a time.’
Kirk Degiorgio is a DJ, composer and music lover whose influences, from family and then going out to clubs from under-18 discos to attending the Belvedere Arms and ‘Shoom’ and working in Reckless Records, cover all genres of Black music. From Soul, Jazz-Funk, Funk and then House and Detroit Techno Kirk has a love and an appreciation for how all these sounds work together and evolve from each other. More
The Library album was predominant in TV and film studios in Italy and France with composers creating background, incidental and scene music for use in TV and movie production. In recreating the sound library format Kirk Degiorgio has revelled in both the creative freedom and the test of melodic capability that the short form of the Library album allows. As Kirk says, ‘the skill with this kind of composing is to be able to express your ideas and thoughts in a maximum of two minutes at a time.’
Kirk Degiorgio is a DJ, composer and music lover whose influences, from family and then going out to clubs from under-18 discos to attending the Belvedere Arms and ‘Shoom’ and working in Reckless Records, cover all genres of Black music. From Soul, Jazz-Funk, Funk and then House and Detroit Techno Kirk has a love and an appreciation for how all these sounds work together and evolve from each other. More
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The Black Dog - - Cost II
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Zone Smut - - Sub Dub Rub (Holyfield Vs. Tyson Remix Totally Killed By Sub Dub)
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Slow Rotor - - Space Disco (Dub Edit)
Future Jazzers, notorious experimentalists and outfield eccentrics stumble onto the dancefloor. In the 90s. In the UK. From an electronic music perspective, the period 1992 to 1996 in the UK that this compilation celebrates, was one of dizzying sonic diversification. It was also a particularly turbulent time in the UK, not only politically and economically, but also culturally too. Economic catastrophe in ‘92 was followed by widespread poverty, a cost of living crisis and countless political scandals. Meanwhile, John Major’s Tory government pandered to its political base via unpleasant, authoritarian legislation that seemingly sought to crush rave culture, alternative lifestyles, and traveller communities. The UK was not so much a ‘Happy Land’ – to quote the name of this compilation – as an angry and divided one. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Throughout, the music created by producers based across these Isles remained uniquely British, speeding up a process begun in the late 1980s through the emergence of street soul, bleep & bass and breakbeat hardcore – musical styles whose roots in multicultural inner-city communities made them distinctly different from the Black American sounds that had inspired their creators. It was here, rather than in the indie pubs of Camden, that real musical revolutions were taking place. This deep diving selection brings together some truly adventurous and original electronic music from this period, much of it very hard to find. Major label outings connect with white label oddities with ease. Perhaps it could even be argued that many of these unearthed gems fit more easily into DJ sets in 2023 than they ever did at the time. The off-kilter swing of Richard D James’ obscure and highly sought after Strider B outing, ‘Bradley’s Robot’ is joined by further rare cuts from Cabaret Voltaire and the Black Dog, and artists as diverse as Ultramarine, Herbert, Fretless AZM, and Radioactive Lamb, amongst others. This collection has been lovingly selected, compiled and mastered for maximum sonic playback. This very special release boasts sublime pastoral themed artwork, as well as informative and passionate liner notes by celebrated music scribe Matt Anniss (‘Join The Future’).
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Derrick L Carter - - End Of The Line (Got Change For A $20)
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Monolith - - Something Wonderful (Club Mix)
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Smoke City - - Mr. Gorgeous (And Miss Curvaceous) (Mood II Swing Vocal Mix)
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Various Artists - Armando - The Future (Cajmere's Vision)
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Anneli Drecker - - Sexy Love (Röyksopp Romantiske Sløyd)
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A Man Called Adam - - The Calling (Stay With Me - Vocal Mix)
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Ten City - - That's The Way Love Is (Underground Mix | Extended Version)
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Freaks - - Flywithme (Part 1)
A tribute to the late Kenny Hawkes, London's dark lord of house music. Lovingly selected and curated by Luke Solomon, Jonny Rock and Leon Oakey. Running from 1995 to 2002, 'Space' was a Wednesday night founded by Kenny Hawkes and Luke Solomon. It inhabited the underground world of Bar Rumba right in the heart of London's West End and took place each and every week. Kenny and Luke had both been regular fixtures on infamous London Pirate Radio station 'Girls FM', and were seeking a suitable place to play the kind of music they supported on their respective radio shows. They were presented with a weekly opportunity at Bar Rumba and snapped it up. 'Space' was THE place for 7 solid years, hosting local and international guests from the house music community week in week out, to 200+ hardcore and dedicated followers. Regular guest bookings read like a 'who's who' of the music scene with sets from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Harvey, Tom Middleton, A Man Called Adam, Ralph Lawson and Huggy, Harri and Domenic, Francois Kevorkian, Salt City Orchestra, Carl Cox, Chez Damier and Ron Trent.... the list goes on and on and on! Music from seminal record labels such as Classic, Prescription, Cajual, Paper, Relief was played on rotation amongst a killer mix of Disco classics, alternative 80s music, left-field B-sides and techno. The night undeniably became a cauldron of amazing music and midweek hedonistic chaos. As Soho changed beyond recognition and clubbing moved Eastwards, Kenny and Luke decided to call it a day. Sadly, Kenny Hawkes died in 2011, leaving a huge hole in the dance music community. Kenny was a legendary figure with an unmistakable sound and DJ style, he had a warped sense of humour and a huge personality and he continues to be dearly missed by all to this day. As a tribute to Kenny, his musical partner in crime Luke Solomon alongside 'Space' regular and DJ / Editor supreme Jonny Rock, and former Classic Records label boss Leon Oakey have joined forces to celebrate his life through music. 3 years of tweaking, pooling music and clearing tracks have culminated in 2 very special double albums and a digital compilation. A collection of 'Space' classics, underground jams and the tracks that shook the Shaftesbury Avenue dance floor, shaping one of London's most revered midweek sessions. All profits from the compilation will be donated to the British Liver Trust.
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Kenny Hawkes - - Dance For Me (Original)
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Cine City - - Are You Sure Joe?
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J Knights - - The Knock
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Quakerman - - Schlamm Me
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Round One - - I'm Your Brother (Chicago's Twisted Mix)
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Incognito - - Everyday (Masters At Work Everydub)
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The Daou - - Surrender Yourself (Ballroom Mix)
A tribute to the late Kenny Hawkes, London's dark lord of house music. Lovingly selected and curated by Luke Solomon, Jonny Rock and Leon Oakey. Running from 1995 to 2002, 'Space' was a Wednesday night founded by Kenny Hawkes and Luke Solomon. It inhabited the underground world of Bar Rumba right in the heart of London's West End and took place each and every week. Kenny and Luke had both been regular fixtures on infamous London Pirate Radio station 'Girls FM', and were seeking a suitable place to play the kind of music they supported on their respective radio shows. They were presented with a weekly opportunity at Bar Rumba and snapped it up. 'Space' was THE place for 7 solid years, hosting local and international guests from the house music community week in week out, to 200+ hardcore and dedicated followers. Regular guest bookings read like a 'who's who' of the music scene with sets from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Harvey, Tom Middleton, A Man Called Adam, Ralph Lawson and Huggy, Harri and Domenic, Francois Kevorkian, Salt City Orchestra, Carl Cox, Chez Damier and Ron Trent.... the list goes on and on and on! Music from seminal record labels such as Classic, Prescription, Cajual, Paper, Relief was played on rotation amongst a killer mix of Disco classics, alternative 80s music, left-field B-sides and techno. The night undeniably became a cauldron of amazing music and midweek hedonistic chaos. As Soho changed beyond recognition and clubbing moved Eastwards, Kenny and Luke decided to call it a day. Sadly, Kenny Hawkes died in 2011, leaving a huge hole in the dance music community. Kenny was a legendary figure with an unmistakable sound and DJ style, he had a warped sense of humour and a huge personality and he continues to be dearly missed by all to this day. As a tribute to Kenny, his musical partner in crime Luke Solomon alongside 'Space' regular and DJ / Editor supreme Jonny Rock, and former Classic Records label boss Leon Oakey have joined forces to celebrate his life through music. 3 years of tweaking, pooling music and clearing tracks have culminated in 2 very special double albums and a digital compilation. A collection of 'Space' classics, underground jams and the tracks that shook the Shaftesbury Avenue dance floor, shaping one of London's most revered midweek sessions. All profits from the compilation will be donated to the British Liver Trust.
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The Circling Sun - Bones
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The Circling Sun - Kohan
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The Circling Sun - Veneer
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The Circling Sun - Spirits (Part 2)
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The Circling Sun - Bliss
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The Circling Sun - Plume
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New Zealand’s jazz luminaries have assembled to form an all-star cluster: The Circling Sun.
Channeling spiritual/modal jazz and Latin rhythms, they simultaneously reference the greats such as Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane, while maintaining a fresh perspective on ensemble dynamics.
Perhaps the group’s name is no coincidence - each instrument seems to be in orbit around the concept of symbiotic synergy - and everyone is given equal space to shine; from a psychedelic Korg, to a delirious saxophone or the gentle ripples of a harp. There’s a huge array of keyboards, skillfully manned by the likes of Guy Harrison and Cory Champion (Clear Path Ensemble), with a standout acoustic piano solo by Harrison on “Plume”.
Not to be outshone, the wind section delivers ecstatic saxophone riffs, fluttering flutes and solid horn choruses throughout. Meanwhile, providing vital foundational support are the percussion (Soundway alumnus Julien Dyne), vibraphone, acoustic bass and full choir arranged by Matt Hunter.
It’s a testament to their harmonious relationship and skill that this debut album instantly sounds like a classic from a group that might have been together a decade.
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New Zealand’s jazz luminaries have assembled to form an all-star cluster: The Circling Sun.
Channeling spiritual/modal jazz and Latin rhythms, they simultaneously reference the greats such as Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane, while maintaining a fresh perspective on ensemble dynamics.
Perhaps the group’s name is no coincidence - each instrument seems to be in orbit around the concept of symbiotic synergy - and everyone is given equal space to shine; from a psychedelic Korg, to a delirious saxophone or the gentle ripples of a harp. There’s a huge array of keyboards, skillfully manned by the likes of Guy Harrison and Cory Champion (Clear Path Ensemble), with a standout acoustic piano solo by Harrison on “Plume”.
Not to be outshone, the wind section delivers ecstatic saxophone riffs, fluttering flutes and solid horn choruses throughout. Meanwhile, providing vital foundational support are the percussion (Soundway alumnus Julien Dyne), vibraphone, acoustic bass and full choir arranged by Matt Hunter.
It’s a testament to their harmonious relationship and skill that this debut album instantly sounds like a classic from a group that might have been together a decade.
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Bushwacka! - Harps
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Plus - - Untitled
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Bushwacka! - Unestimated Growth
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Bushwacka! - Smashed
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Asad Rivzi - - Dual (Bushwacka! Remix)
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The Usual Suspects - - Nightstalkin'
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Bushwacka! - Grief
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Makesome Breaksome - - The Vision
A stunning collection from the vaults of one of London's true maverick electronic producers - Matthew 'Bushwacka!' Across 2 volumes we are treated to the deepest selections, rarities, remixes and collaborations from the Bushwacka! studio covering almost a decades worth of music and projects. Sonically traversing styles, vibes and genres 'Listen Up Vol. 01' shares a glimpse into the varied Bushwacka! sound world, a wealth of ambient melodies, techno, breaks, deep house and tech-house all rooted firmly in his unique production and engineering flavour. A history spent in the mists of underground UK rave culture and a career full of high profile residencies, global DJ-ing and endless studio sessions has enabled Matthew B to truly hone his musical voice and his ear to create a 'sound', it is this sound that we present to you here in all its glory. Featuring a broad selection of music taken from the cult Plank and Oblong labels and more, choice remixes and tracks from longtime friends and collaborators including Asad Rivzi, Layo Paskin and Dez Ingram, 'Listen Up!' is an essential collection for lovers of underground electronics of every style. All tracks featured have been transferred from the extensive Bushwacka! DAT archive and remastered with love by Lawrie Curvepusher. All artwork and design handled by the Atelier Superplus studio. Manufacture and worldwide distribution by Above Board Projects, 2020. TRACK LISTING: A1 Bushwacka! - Harps, A2 Plus - Untitled, B1 Bushwacka! - Unestimated Growth, B2 Bushwacka! - Smashed, C1 Asad Rivzi - Dual (Bushwacka! Remix)
´, C2 The Usual Suspects - Nightstalkin', D1 Bushwacka! - Grief, D2 Makesome Breaksome - The Vision More
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BBE Music are proud to reissue one of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: SON OF AFRICA, by REMI KABAKA.
Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early ‘highlife jazz’ records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.
As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.
SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell’s Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a £700-plus collectors’ item.
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1. Kabaka
2. New Reggae Funk
3. Sure Thing
4. Future of a 1000 Years
5. All Black Festival
6. Aqueba Masaaba
7. African Hustle
8. Meteorite
9. Blue Lago
10. Follow Your Needs More
Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early ‘highlife jazz’ records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.
As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.
SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell’s Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a £700-plus collectors’ item.
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1. Kabaka
2. New Reggae Funk
3. Sure Thing
4. Future of a 1000 Years
5. All Black Festival
6. Aqueba Masaaba
7. African Hustle
8. Meteorite
9. Blue Lago
10. Follow Your Needs More
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Megalon - Pandora's Box
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Megalon - Mission
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Megalon - Machine
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Megalon - Montage
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Megalon - Rotation
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Megalon - System
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Megalon - Darkness
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Megalon - Warloki
A sublime techno reissue from the vaults of one of London's leading electronic labels of the last 25 years, remastered and re-presented for 2022! Originally released in 1994 on Mr.C's cult UK house and techno label Plink-Plonk and composed and performed by Laggy Panteli and Zeno Messis (aka Megalon) in their London studio, 'Pandora's Box' is a truly unique record. Sleek, futuristic, fathoms deep and wholly original, the music contained on these 2 discs sounds as modern and as vital as it did on it's arrival all of those years ago. Exploring a deeper vein of electronic music, Megalon craft their own sonic landscapes that are undoubtedly inspired by all forms of cerebral electronic music. Ambient, Detroit techno, electro, European electronics and of course the duo's experiences in London's early acid house and rave scene all filter through their lens to bring something brand new to the table. The arrangement, sound design and mix on the album is outstanding, lending a totally visionary and modern feel to the tracks that continues to echo today. 'Pandora's Box' is a record that has existed within the shadows for many years, with a hardcore cult following. The kind of record that one might hear deep into the early hours, at the hands of a seasoned selector or an 'insider' who has the knowledge. It is redolent of a time when innovation, ideas and imagination trumped the run of the mill and the homogenous, which goes a long way in explaining what makes this record so exciting some 25+ years later. A totally essential mid 90's UK techno and electronic classic, as much a treat for the mind as for the body. Reissued in full conjunction with the artists and remastered by Curvepusher from DAT and original source materials. Redesigned by Atelier Superplus and distributed worldwide by Above Board distribution, 2022.
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Cat-No:ABPLP008
Release-Date:25.08.2023
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Megalon - Belief
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Megalon - Darkness (Shaded In)
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Megalon - Sorcerer (Funky Magus Mix)
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Megalon - Semblance (Dim A)
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Megalon - Incantation
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Megalon - Semblance (Dim B)
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Megalon - Transition
With the timely reissue of Megalon's highly acclaimed album 'Pandora's Box,' we are now thrilled to present the first of two archival compilations by the London-based electronic production duo. This compilation meticulously curates handpicked tracks from Megalon's 1993 collection, featuring music from their EPs released on the legendary Plink Plonk label during that year. By delving into these archival tracks, the compilation effortlessly showcases Megalon's signature blend of modern, forward-thinking, and impeccably sleek techno hybrids. Prepare yourself for a diverse range of musical moods that provide a comprehensive 360° sonic experience of Megalon's esteemed catalog, ranging from deep techno meditations to high-octane dancefloor anthems. Every track included in this compilation has been meticulously sourced from Megalon's original DAT tape archive and expertly remastered by the highly skilled Curvepusher. Furthermore, the artwork and design have been thoughtfully crafted under the watchful eye of Rogan Jeans, the original Plink Plonk Records and Megalon designer, ensuring a visually captivating experience that complements the music perfectly.
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Bushwacka! - Ambient Dub
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Two Full Minds - - Acoustic Dustbin
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Mashupheadz - - Blue Skies
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Bushwacka! - Oh So Good
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Tokamak - - Set Up (Bushwacka! Remix)
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Layo & Bushwacka! - - Kipping
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Bushwacka! - Herbal
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Bushwacka! - So Lonely
A stunning collection from the vaults of one of London's true maverick electronic producers - Matthew 'Bushwacka!' B. Across 2 volumes we are treated to the deepest selections, rarities, remixes and collaborations from the Bushwacka! studio covering almost a decades worth of music and projects. Sonically traversing styles, vibes and genres 'Listen Up Vol. 01' shares a glimpse into the varied Bushwacka! sound world, a wealth of ambient melodies, techno, breaks, deep house and tech-house all rooted firmly in his unique production and engineering flavour. A history spent in the mists of underground UK rave culture and a career full of high profile residencies, global DJ-ing and endless studio sessions has enabled Matthew B to truly hone his musical voice and his ear to create a 'sound', it is this sound that we present to you here in all its glory. Featuring a broad selection of music taken from the cult Plank and Oblong labels and more, choice remixes and tracks from longtime friends and collaborators including Asad Rivzi, Layo Paskin and Dez Ingram, 'Listen Up!' is an essential collection for lovers of underground electronics of every style. All tracks featured have been transferred from the extensive Bushwacka! DAT archive and remastered with love by Lawrie Curvepusher. All artwork and design handled by the Atelier Superplus studio. Manufacture and worldwide distribution by Above Board Projects, 2020. TRACK LISTING: A1. Bushwacka! - Ambient Dub, A2. Two Full Minds - Acoustic Dustbin, B1. Mashupheadz - Blue Skies, B2. Bushwacka! - Oh So Good, C1. Tokamak - Set Up (Bushwacka! Remix), C2. Layo & Bushwacka! - Kipping, D1. Bushwacka! - Herbal, D2. Bushwacka! - So Lonely
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