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Singles
Without Your Love
Without Your Love (white vinyl 7" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: SSCR 2024005WHITE. Rel: 25 Jun 24
 
Disco/Reediciones
Without Your Love (vocal) (4:28)
Without Your Love (dub) (4:28)
Review: Cool Million has long been synonymous with the boogie funk style, which is sadly a genre lost by the late 1980s. Collaborating with singers spanning eras from the 80s to today, they bridge generations of soul, funk, and boogie. Here they work with English soul sensation Kenny Thomas, known for his UK Top 40 hits, who is a cornerstone of the original UK soul scene, boasting eight Top 40 singles and two Top Ten albums. His track 'Without Your Love' exemplifies this genre, a driving uptempo anthem with a funky uplift. The accompanying dub version enhances its appeal for DJs worldwide, affirming its place in contemporary record bags.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $17.45
Made In New York
Made In New York (limited 7")
Cat: BLMS 014. Rel: 22 Apr 25
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Made In New York
Re-Create #02
Review: Japanese talent DJ Koco aka Shimokita is a hardcore 45rpm devotee. They are his chosen tools as a beat-juggling DJ who can do logic-defying things with his grooves. He is a regal on Bloom and already dropped serious heat in January with 'World Famous'. This time he is back with a fresh take on 'Made In New York' which is a 1985 classic by renowned Brazilian funk and jazz pianist Tania Maria. He brings his signature hip-hop flair and creativity with his trusted crew, 45trio, and enlists the dynamic saxophonist King TJ (DA-Dee-MiX) to elevate things further.
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Soopastole Edits Vol 2 (reissue)
Soopastole Edits Vol 2 (reissue) (7" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: SSR 202WL. Rel: 27 Jan 25
 
Funk
Kool & The Gang - "Give It Up" (DJ Soopasoul edit) (4:02)
Aretha Franklin - "Rock Steady" (DJ Soopasoul edit) (3:30)
Review: Jalapeno jive maestro Soupasoul had another standout year, in 2024 and only heightened his reputation for crafting exceptional edits that bring new life into funk standards and hidden gems. With a sharp focus on the groove-rich breaks, he is back once again with another instalment that will ignite dance floors everywhere. This time his scorching rework of 'Give It Up' spotlights dynamic horn interplay and soulful jazzy choruses and 'Rock Steady' celebrates Aretha's powerful vocals paired with a killer breakbeat. These finely tuned edits honour the originals while adding fresh energy.
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 in stock $15.48
Supercool
Supercool (12")
Cat: UVR 23523. Rel: 26 Jun 24
 
Disco/Reediciones
Supercool (7:16)
Percussion Sundance (6:00)
Review: Italo disco heads take note, here's a quintessential one-hit wonder from a mystery crew known only as Kash. Arriving in 1981, this particular release leans more towards the organic, band-led sound of the 70s with some choice synth flourishes on top, rather than the more driving sound which would catch hold further into the 80s. 'Supercool' is a bubbling, funky-as-hell joint which will loosen up any dancefloor with ease, but 'Percussion Sundance' might well be the popular pick here thanks to its outstanding drums and hazy ambience. It's an essential purchase for anyone who loves a proper disco curveball made the classic way.
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Intérprete: Juno Recommends Disco
 in stock $19.43
Body Fly
Body Fly (red vinyl 7")
Cat: TSRZV 47COL. Rel: 19 Feb 25
 
Disco/Reediciones
Body Fly (feat Andrew Napoleon) (3:30)
Fast Forward (feat Artis Boris) (4:27)
Review: The latest missive from modern funk maestros The Sleeperz Records is a red seven-inch double header that pairs Canadian neo-boogie queen Maya Killtron (a label regular) with two similarly minded producers. She joins forces with Andrew Napoleon on A-side 'Body Fly', a glossy slab of mid-80s synth-funk/synth-pop fusion rich in squelchy P-funk bass, bright lead lines and colourful chords. Estonia-based Latvian Artis Boris sits in the producer's chair on side two, underpinning a typically expressive and soulful Killtron vocal with sinewy strings, modern boogie grooves and nods aplenty to early 1980s disco. Naturally, the sound is nostalgic, but both cuts sound undeniably fresh.

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Bush Drop
Bush Drop (red marbled vinyl 7")
Cat: BS 032R. Rel: 05 Feb 25
 
Funk
Bush Drop (2:14)
Dirty Cop (4:35)
Review: Those good folks at Burning Sole dip into their funk treasure chest once more here and share a raw, densely packed new sound from The King Rooster. This firmly red 45 kicks off with 'Bush Drop' which pairs deriving, shrill Hammond organ stabs with sleazy guitar licks and drums that feel James out live and in the moment. 'Dirty Cop' has squealing leads that very much bring the feel of a 60s spy chase thriller with more vivacious drums and even some police sirens to add to the dramatic and evocative effect.
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Girl Ur Freaky
Cat: SC 7073. Rel: 17 Feb 25
 
Disco/Reediciones
Girl Ur Freaky (4:05)
Girl Ur Freaky (instrumental) (4:04)
Review: This delightful 7" features a collaboration between two Star Creature veterans from Northern and Southern California who deliver a raw, uncut boogie track. The wonderful 'Girl Ur Freaky' is both breezy and laidback but irritably dance. The vocal harmonies are heart-melting, the wispy synths bring cosmic cool and the drums and squelchy bass sit together perfectly. The vocal version really is where it's at with this one but if you want it more subtle then the flip-side instrumental is the one for you.
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Ill Type Sound
Ill Type Sound (limited 7")
Cat: FK 001. Rel: 06 Feb 25
 
Funk
Ill Type Sound (feat TC Izlam - 2024 remix)
Ill Type Sound (feat TC Izlam)
Review: Mega-sick big breaks from Brighton's Krafty Kuts, flipping undocumented verses from an earlier collab between the producer and verbalist TC Izlam, 'Ill Type Sound'. Every beat hits with huge plantar weight here, with kicks and reverso-claps rooting themselves in sonic continual soils. The original mix features here too, with twisty scratches, pan pipes and turntablist's kick rolls bringing a distinctively kitsch, jazzy, De Wolfe samply feel. "We got the groove, we got the sound, we got the vibe to make you get down!"
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Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head
Cat: RKX 096LP. Rel: 03 Oct 24
 
International
TOP (7:25)
Dey (feat Damian Marley) (5:45)
Stand Well Well (5:55)
Emi Aluta (feat Sampa The Great) (8:43)
Love & Revolution (8:37)
Move (5:47)
Review: Seun Kuti has released his highly anticipated album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) via Record Kicks to great excitement. This album, executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and featuring Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, marks a significant milestone in Kuti's career. Following his Grammy-nominated album Black Times, this release showcases his evolution as both an artist and activist. The album features six powerful tracks, each embodying themes of resistance, resilience, and revolution. The track 'Dey,' featuring Damian Marley, emphasises self-empowerment, while 'Emi Aluta' pays homage to revolutionaries, featuring the innovative Sampa The Great. 'T.O.P.' critiques societal values, promoting empathy and a connection to nature. 'Love and Revolution' highlights Kuti's belief in love as a catalyst for change. Kuti expressed gratitude for Kravitz's brotherly support and Sodi's guidance during the production process. He continues to uphold the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, using his music to inspire social change. This album promises to redefine contemporary Afrobeat while staying true to its roots. Fans can expect an album that entertains, inspires and ignites activism.
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Tags: Afrobeat
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Let's Dance Vol 6
Cat: FJMEDITS 06. Rel: 27 Jan 25
 
Disco/Reediciones
Monsieur Van Pratt - "Besame" (5:22)
Kiko Navarro - "Bosinga" (5:27)
Bogdan Ra - "Get On The Floor" (4:30)
Zaffa - "Shake It" (6:50)
Review: REPRESS ALERT!: Funkyjaws Music is back to make your body move with the latest instalment in its ongoing edit series, Let's Dance, this time with a sixth sizzling volume. Monsieur Van Pratt's loose and languid 'Besame' opens up with some gorgeous strings and funky guitar licks then Kiko Navarro brings a rich Afro flavour with the shuffling and percussive rhythms of 'Bosinga'. Bogdan Ra's 'Get On The Floor' is a fresh take on a disco classic with irresistible vocal charm and swooning pads. Last of all, Zaffa demands you 'Shake It' and you surely will as he layers up wet claps, sliding hi-hats and lively drums into a big-hearted party starter.
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Álbumes
No Be Today
No Be Today (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BAC 012. Rel: 18 Jun 24
 
Disco/Reediciones
No Be Today (5:16)
I No Dey Play (6:19)
Ose (4:02)
Sonayon (5:54)
Mifon (4:14)
Ipade (4:52)
Miselou (6:14)
Meji Meji (5:42)
Debiteur Insolvable (4:13)
Ajanaku (6:17)
Ariya Tide (4:43)
Robojiyan (4:30)
Review: Medellin-based American Bosq - a renowned musical fusionist with a passion for all things tropical - has been working with Benin-based Nigerian guitarist/vocalist Kaleta on and off for 12 years, with the pair delivering a series of sensational singles. No Be Today is the duo's first collaborative full length, with previous singles being joined by previously unheard cuts across two slabs of wax. As you'd expect given their previous work, much of the music joins the dots between various Afro-Latin styles and similarly vintage Black American dance music genres such as disco, funk and soul. It's an effervescent and effortlessly brilliant set all told, with highlights including pitched-down Afro-funk number 'Ose', glorious Afro-disco number 'Sonayon', Afrobeat update 'Ipade' and scorching Latin dancefloor workout 'Miselou'.
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Roots Funkadelia
Roots Funkadelia (gatefold heavyweight LP)
Cat: BBE 768ALP. Rel: 06 Jun 24
 
International
Afrno Beat (7:22)
Togetherness (6:48)
Festival (4:03)
Ikaope (8:01)
Funky Lagos (5:08)
Review: Aderemi Kabaka's Roots Funkadelia is a magical bit of rather overlooked but classic Kabaka all the way from 1976. It was recorded at Island Studios London then mixed in L.A. during a golden period for the Motown studios. That quality shines through on the record, not least thanks to the appearance throughout of the 'mean machine' which was an alias of legendary Motown artists The Commodores' brass section. An original of this will cost you well over 500 quid so do not sleep on this quality reissue from BBE as it is a brilliant bit of Afro-funk for those who know.
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Tags: Afro Funk
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Perigo A Noite (reissue)
Perigo A Noite (reissue) (LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7275. Rel: 30 Jul 24
 
Soul
Dancing In The Past (4:19)
Nikui Aitu (3:42)
Memai (3:59)
Futaribocchi No Heaven (3:34)
Lover Boy (4:42)
May In Venice (4:08)
Sensual (3:38)
See You Later (4:12)
Congratulations (3:11)
Wakare (3:33)
Review: Japanese artist Kimiko Kasai is a revered vocalist who worked in the world of jazz throughout the eighties. Her unique style made her an in-demand collaborator who worked with the likes of Mal Waldron, Gil Evans and Herbie Hancock. She released a total of 23 albums on majors including EMI which is where, in 1987, she dropped this full-length of electro-pop Japanese works. Perigo A Noite features a collection of songs all written by the lady herself and many of them have an adult and exotic style that blends pop, funk and soul with her signature jazz.
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Plays Originals
Plays Originals (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7466. Rel: 24 Jan 25
 
Funk
Do You Dig It Man? (3:54)
Thunder Soul (3:23)
Kashmere (4:58)
Lost Love (3:27)
Dont Mean A Thing (5:50)
Head Wiggle (4:32)
All Praises (6:38)
Review: The legendary Kashmere High School Brass Band from Houston, Texas always deliver an incredible jazz-funk storm and in this rare groove masterpiece, they have rarely sounded better. Known as the world's best student band, their astonishing groove defies what you would think a bunch of high school musicians would be capable of. Originally released in 1974, this sixth album features original compositions by their teacher, Conrad Johnson, and includes all four titles from their catalogue, complete with a fine jacket design and exceptional sound quality. The tunes come thick and fast and include 'Kashmere' with its killer breakbeats, 'Head Wiggle' a fast-paced bass-driven funk, 'Do You Dig It Man?' big band funk at its best and 'Thunder Soul' which is percussive jazz funk brilliance.
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Expo 75 Concert Tour Japan Okinawa
Expo 75 Concert Tour Japan Okinawa (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7467. Rel: 24 Jan 25
 
Funk
Satin Soul (4:21)
Making Whoopee (4:19)
Don't Change Horses (4:11)
Willow, Weep For Me (5:27)
Dont Mess With Mister "T" (4:43)
I Belong To You (3:56)
Lockwood Drive (3:05)
Old Rugged Cross (4:09)
Review: Yet another school band record, turned rare funk and/or "Northern soul" gem, sends the heads haywire. Kashmere Stage Band were the highly obscure and yet low-key rated "elite performing unit" of Kashmere High School, a notable public high school in Houston, Texas. With a rotating lineup that kept the band alive in the pivotal, almost two-decade period of 1960 through to 1978, this colliery crack team was led by the celebrated Conrad O. Johnson, a towering figure in the annals of Southern American music education. A former Count Basie and Erskine Hawkins collaborator, Johnson saw to it that no band member would loosen their grip on the groove; neither adolescence nor pubescence are excuses for relinquishing the rightful vibe of soul and funk, that of serious bombast. The record staggeringly crosses into jazz at points, as with 'Lockwood Drive' (clock the notably sampleable, watertight drum break at the midpoint). And legend has it that the Kashmere band went on to tour the world; the bar really was this yea in the 70s. What did the state of Texas get right back then?
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Zero Point (reissue)
Zero Point (reissue) (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7463. Rel: 18 Nov 24
 
Funk
Thank You (4:20)
Do Your Thing (5:20)
Walk On By (3:16)
All Praises (6:43)
Masquerade (4:45)
Scorpio (3:42)
Jeeps Blues (4:46)
Al's Tune (3:04)
To All The Beautiful Black Women (4:05)
Review: High school band Kashmere Stage Band was formed in Texas by students from Kashmere High School's elite music division under the guidance of leader Conrad O. Johnson. They recorded plenty of albums but they only got sold locally and made in small numbers so now P-VIBE is embarking on a much-needed reissue run. Zero Point came in 1972, right in the middle of the band's activities which ran from the early 60s to the late 70s. It's a funky jazz fusion workout with great echoed vocals and fuzz-tone guitar.
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Thunder Soul (reissue)
Thunder Soul (reissue) (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7462. Rel: 18 Nov 24
 
Funk
Do You Dig It Man? (3:55)
Try A Little Tenderness (4:06)
Thunder Soul (3:25)
Who Can I Turn To? (4:41)
Super Bad (1:48)
For Once In My Life (3:08)
Don't Mean A Thing (5:54)
Lost Love (3:29)
Keep On Doing (3:07)
Make It Easy On Yourself (4:01)
Review: Kashmere Stage Band - formed back in Houston, Texas, by a music teacher by the name of Conrad O Johnson - is one of those outfits that have got plenty of cult status. He hooked up with some of Kashmere High School's most elite musicians to form this superb funk collective. They were busy locally with gigs but also went on to tour internationally and record several albums. They were only ever distributed locally though and pressed up in small quantities so are almost impossible to find. P-VINE is correcting that with a special series of mixed edition reissues and Thunder Soul is one of those. It's an album that captures the group's signature sound with funky drums and fresh licks aplenty.
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Out Of Gas But Still Burning (reissue)
Out Of Gas But Still Burning (reissue) (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7465. Rel: 24 Dec 24
 
Funk
Rhapsody In Blue (4:57)
Parkers Mood (4:37)
The Zero Point (4:24)
Getting It Out Of My System (4:13)
$$ Kash Register $$ (4:29)
When I Fall In Love (2:36)
Do Your Thing (4:37)
Angel (5:05)
Review: KSB stands for Kashmere Stage Band group that was initially founded by Conrad O. Johnson. He was at the heart of the group which is surely one of the most accomplished student outfits of all time. They hailed from the eponymous Kashmere High School in Houston, Texas, and were active in the 1960s on until the late 1970s. They related a number of albums which only get got pressed up a maximum of 1000 times so have become cult favs and hard to find treasures. P-VINE however changes all that with a series of limited reissues of their most renowned albums, including this one, Out Of Gas But Still Burning, as well as some others which have never actually been on wax before.
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Bumper To Bumper Soul (reisue)
Bumper To Bumper Soul (reisue) (limited LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7461. Rel: 18 Oct 24
 
Funk
Bumper To Bumper (3:44)
Sonny (5:00)
Shadow Of Your Smile (5:23)
Boss City (3:43)
Thank You (4:09)
Yesterday (5:46)
Take Five (3:50)
Are You Ready For This (6:22)
Review: Kashmere Stage Band was formed in the 1960s and was made up of students from Kashmere High School and group leader Conrad O. Johnson. Bumper-To-Bumper Soul is their second album, and it was recorded between 1969 and 1970. The record, which like all their others was only pressed in small quantities and sold locally in Houston, Texas, so is hard to find but much in demand, is an extension of the high school group's debut album, but with a high percentage of groovy jazz funk, covering well-known songs in their now fast funk style.
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Our Thing
Our Thing (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 7460. Rel: 18 Oct 24
 
Funk
Boss City (3:39)
Misty (4:53)
Take Five (3:59)
Burning Spear (3:26)
Billie Joe (5:43)
Summertime (5:47)
Georgia (4:09)
Every Day I Have The Blues (3:12)
Review: Self-released in 1969, Our Thing was the debut album from the Houston-based Kashmere Stage Band, a now legendary funk, soul and jazz ensemble formed at Kashmere High School under the guidance of musical director Conrad O. Johnson. The student band released several cult albums on Kram Records before disbanding in 1978. They became known for their raw funk sound and a distinctive Blacksploitation vibe and their energy and style were truly unique. This black vinyl LP reissue comes with a Japanese obi-strip and is a great way to celebrate the legacy of a group that left a lasting mark on the funk scene.
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Percussion Explosion! (reissue)
Cat: MRBCD 311. Rel: 07 Mar 25
 
Disco/Reediciones
Dance To The Drummer's Beat
Time After Time
A Refreshing Love
Who's The Funky DJ
Share Your Love
Do The Handbone
Review: During the late 1970s and early '80s, Miami was a hotbed of percussion-rich disco-funk that blended popular Black American grooves of the day with nods to the drum-heavy rhythms of Afro-Cuban music. Herman Kelly & Life were amongst the outfits at the vanguard of this movement, though unusually they only released one album, 1978's Percussion Explosion! Here it gets a remastered CD reissue. It's naturally best-known for boda-fide disco anthem 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat', but there are plenty of other hot, break-heavy classics on display - not least the low-slung, high-octane brilliance of 'Who's The Funky DJ?', the string-drenched disco-soul sweetness of 'Share Your Love' and the low-down, extra-heavy funk rinse-out that is 'Do The Handbone'.

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Tags: Disco Funk
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Percussion Explosion! (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 311. Rel: 06 Mar 25
 
Disco/Reediciones
Dance To The Drummer's Beat
Time After Time
A Refreshing Love
Who's The Funky DJ?
Share Your Love
Do The Handbone
Review: The good folk at Mr Bongo are reissuing Herman Kelly's seminal 1978 album that birthed the iconic breakbeat classic 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat.' This Miami-based disco-funk project headed up by the drummer and producer features Latin, funk and percussive grooves that have gone on to influence generations of hip-hop and dance music producers. It is thought to have been sampled over 125 times by legends like DJ Shadow, N.W.A. and Run-D.M.C. after initially gaining fame via Ultimate Breaks & Beats in 1986. This reissue presents the sought-after 4:12 Alston Records version and it is as infectious and irresistible as ever.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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Lovin Cup
Lovin Cup (LP + insert limited to 300 copies)
Cat: EPSL 001. Rel: 17 Jun 24
 
Disco/Reediciones
Don't You Run From Me (4:17)
The Answer (3:06)
Love Is The Reason (7:04)
Lovin Cup (4:57)
I'm For You (5:36)
Feel It (4:19)
What It Is (4:24)
Speak The Truth (5:28)
Review: The first release from the all new Epsilon label is Loving Cup, an album from Keys & Friends that features eight of their incredible and previously unreleased soul songs from the mid-70s. These have all been sourced directly from a master tape that was unearthed in the CEO and Founder of Music Of The Sea Inc, Eddie Caldwell's vault. The group was assembled by the famously talented Southside Chicago songwriter William A. Keyes and some included here were tracks first penned for artists like Sly Johnson, Little Johnny Taylor, and Joyce Faison. Now available on vinyl for the first time, these high-quality recordings capture the essence of 70s soul and disco with some upbeat delights next to rueful downbeat beauties.
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Luniwaz Live: The Music Of Joe Zawinul
Luniwaz Live: The Music Of Joe Zawinul (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: WR 4824LP. Rel: 22 May 25
 
Jazz
Young & Fine (5:11)
Volcano For Hire (4:27)
Black Market/Running The Dara Down (part 2) (10:02)
Sightseeing (7:45)
Cocktail/Walk Tall/Agharta (10:34)
Dream Clock (6:28)
Abstraction (3:08)
Can It Be Done (4:26)
Badia/Boogie Woogie Waltz (5:19)
Fast City (6:39)
Domino Theory (7:45)
Face On The Barroom Floor (3:59)
Review: Luniwaz LIVE is the sound of Scott Kinsey paying tribute to Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, not by basic imitation, but through fearless reinvention. The album was recorded live in Prague and brings Zawinul's spirit to life with raw energy and deep improvisation alongside Kinsey's seasoned rhythm section. As part of that, Hadrien Feraud and Gergo Borlai join forces with rising saxophonist Patrick Bartley Jr to blend jazz mastery with modern flair alongside guest appearances from Pedro Martins, Meredith Salimbeni and Bobby Thomas Jr, who further elevate the sound. Far from an exercise in nostalgia, this is a great reimagining of a jazz legacy.
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Movements Vol 12
Tobias KIRMAYER / VARIOUS
Movements Vol 12 (gatefold 2xLP + 7" + MP3 download code)
Cat: TRLP 9122BONUS7. Rel: 05 Sep 24
 
Jazz
Johnny April - "She Had A Pikanese" (feat Mat Matthews Quartet) (2:13)
Lu Elliott - "Common Sense" (2:24)
Lloyd Fatman - "No Big Thing" (part 1 & 2) (4:25)
Billy J - "Teacher Teach Me" (3:01)
Wayne Johnson & The Bridage - "Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy" (2:04)
4 Dimensions - "Hipper Snapper" (2:43)
The Villagers - "Funky Broadway" (3:56)
The Rippers - "Honesty" (3:28)
Exceptional Citizens Band - "Proud Mary" (5:38)
Gus Brendel - "Sax On The Rocks" (2:22)
The Hornets - "Seven Days To Tahiti" (2:40)
Bret Breitinger - "Jive Samba" (4:59)
Downtown Trio - "Summertime" (6:21)
ONYX - "Break It Loose" (part 1) (3:16)
The Shake & Bake Band - "Shake And Bake" (part 1 & 2) (6:41)
Lou Jackson - "Outside Looking In" (3:05)
Energy Crisis - "Tough Times Blues" (2:37)
Soul Unlimited - "Do It" (3:02)
Soul Unlimited - "Darkside Of Town" (2:43)
Review: Movements Vol.12 fills a bag of rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz, and mid '70s funk. Launching on a note of obscure rhythm and blues from the 60s, most of the tracks heard thence were sifted from "hopelessly obscure" 7" singles; hopelessly obscure, that is, until now, when many a ravenous compilation curator seek to restore their honour. With most of the tracks doused in vocal reverb, and coming filled with oodles of commonsensical wisdom and everyday tootling advice, we segue from deepfunk to big band to mood jazz and then back to funk, the most impressive in the lattermost category having got to be the 4 Dimensions' 'Hipper Snapper' and Gus Brendel's 'Sax On The Rocks'; the instrumental side of the record is especially great.
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Knights Company (remastered)
Knights Company (remastered) (limited LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: HRLP 354. Rel: 04 Nov 24
 
Jazz
Free Way Gang (4:06)
You Know Well What I Feel (4:01)
Track 3 (4:16)
Track 4 (3:37)
Lagy Girl (4:13)
Track 6 (5:20)
Drive (4:20)
Skating Baby (3:14)
Track 9 (4:42)
Last Concert (4:12)
Review: Originally self-produced and released in the mid-70s by members of Kitakyushu City University's Knights, a light music club, Knights Company was a rare two-disc set that came as an LP and EP and was sold in very limited quantities. Virtually unknown even among collectors, this album combines the high-energy soul influence of James Brown with a bluesy, melodic West Coast and AOR sound. Decades later, its appeal is undiminished as it captures the youthful spirit and talent of northern Kyushu's finest. This masterpiece has been revived as a compilation with high-quality remastering by 8ronix and a striking new design that makes it collectible all over again.
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Tropicana
Tropicana (limited LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7303. Rel: 04 Nov 24
 
Funk
Crescent Pierce (3:19)
Track 2 (3:09)
Dance'n 'c' (3:53)
Track 4 (4:08)
Le Voyou (4:38)
Mas Que Nada (4:32)
Espresso (4:29)
Nereid (3:47)
Wind Song (3:42)
Review: Japanese keyboard player, singer-songwriter, music producer Mimi Izumi Kobayashi was born in Funabashi and went on to become a cult artist who released six albums, all of them in the eighties. Tropicana came in 1983 and is maybe the best known of lot and it now gets reissued on limited vinyl via Universal. It's a bright and vibrant blend of city pop, soul, disco and tropical sounds with nostalgic 80s drum sounds, hook vocals in English and Japanese and plenty of camp and catchy grooves. A real exotic wonder.
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 in stock $43.62
Coconuts High (2024 reissue)
Coconuts High (2024 reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7289. Rel: 26 Sep 24
 
Funk
Palm St
Small Dynamite
Penaten
Crazy Love
The 4th Dimension Butterfly
Coconuts High
Lazy Love
Mr Cool
Review: Izumi Kobayashi's Coconuts High is a vibrant testament to her evolution as an artist. Reissued on vinyl, this album showcases Izumi's mastery in blending funk, Latin, and tropical influences into a cohesive and electrifying album. This piece features heavy hitters like Pecker, Freddie Washington, and the legendary Tower of Power horns, along with contributions from The Waters and guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. Tracks like 'Palm St.' and 'Small Dynamite' pulsate with energy, while 'Lazy Love,' a reggae-infused reinterpretation of 'Crazy Love,' highlights her innovative spirit. Recorded in Los Angeles with a top-notch roster of musicians, Coconuts High encapsulates the essence of summer with its infectious grooves and tropical vibes. Each of the eight tracks is meticulously crafted, reflecting Izumi's growth as both a singer and composer. This reissue invites a new generation of listeners to fall in love with the sun-soaked rhythms and catchy melodies that make Coconuts High a timeless gem in Japanese funk and soul music.
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Choice Cuts 1978-1983
Choice Cuts 1978-1983 (limited LP + booklet)
Cat: TIME 020. Rel: 17 Sep 24
 
Funk
Mas Que Nada (4:34)
Coffee Rumba (4:52)
Crazy Love (4:13)
Quiet Expression (4:42)
Naze (4:57)
Palm St (5:16)
Espresso (4:09)
Angel Sky (4:36)
Review: Choice Cuts 1978-1983 gathers eight tracks from four of Mimi's early albums-Sea Flight (1978), Coconuts High (1981), Nuts Nuts Nuts (1982), and Tropicana (1983). Opening with a funky, syncopated take on Sergio Mendes' 'Mas Que Nada' and the crisp techno-pop of 'Coffee Rumba,' all of which mean the compilation showcases Mimi's eclectic style. It also features the synth jam 'Quiet Explosion' and the piano samba 'Espresso.' Two standout tracks from Coconuts High-the sultry 'Crazy Love' and the lively 'Palm Sr'-highlight her playful Latin-tinged jazz fusion. Released on Takanaka's Kitty Records, this collection reveals Mimi's vibrant and innovative artistry.
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At Your Service
Cat: BJLP 48. Rel: 31 Oct 24
 
Funk
Endless Summer (4:17)
Rising High (3:31)
Learned My Lesson (3:32)
Starlight (feat Shamilah Ivory & J Gold) (4:40)
So Damn Good (2:36)
West Coast Livin' (2:40)
Give It All Up (3:16)
Fly Away (4:02)
DX Heaven (3:45)
One Day At A Time (4:52)
Review: B. Bravo and Rojai return as Kool Customer with their sophomore album At Your Service, a ten-track offering of modern funk designed for sun-soaked poolside parties. Following their 2018 debut, the duo pushes their funk sound further, evoking the laid-back vibes of LA's rooftop hotel gatherings while blending boogie, g-funk, and club influences. From the opener 'Endless Summer' to the mellow space grooves of 'One Day At A Time', the album maintains an effortlessly cool, future funk energy. Tracks like 'Fly Away' and 'Learned My Lesson' will undoubtedly find their way into DJ sets from LA's MoFunk to San Francisco's Sweater Funk. With roots in NorCal and SoCal, the pair infuses their music with a cross-regional modern funk spectrum. B. Bravo's use of vintage synths like the Minimoog Voyager and Yamaha DX-100 anchors the project in boogie tradition, while songs like 'DX Heaven' and 'West Coast Livin'' showcase inventive twists on g-funk. Kool Customer's At Your Service is the epitome of smooth, effortless funk.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $17.67
From Kingston To Miami: King Sporty Works 1971-1983
Cat: CDSOL 46663. Rel: 11 Jul 24
 
Funk
Ronnie Keaton & Ocean Liners - "Going Down For The Last Time" (part 1)
Chosen Few - "Wondering"
King Sporty - "Thinking Of You"
King Sporty - "I'm In A Dancing Mood"
Ernest Ranglin - "In The Rain"
Ocean Liners - "Self Destruct"
King Sporty - "Don't Kill The Goose"
King Sporty - "Dance To The Music" (part 1)
King Sporty - "The More Things Change" (instrumental)
Band Ocean Liners - "Foxy Funk"
Chosen Few - "Funky Butter"
Timmy Thomas - "Africano"
King Sporty & The Root Rockers - "Fire Keep On Burning"
Phillip & Lloyd - "Keep On Moving"
Noel Williams - "Shoot It From The Hip"
King Sporty & The Root Rockers - "Summer Time"
Bobbie Houston - "I Want To Make It With You"
Della Humphrey - "Dreamland"
King Sporty - "Groovin' Out On Life"
King Sporty - "Driftaway"
King Sporty - "Concrete Jungle"
Review: Daisuke Kuroda has ben DJing since 1990 when the rare groove movement in his native Japan was in full flow. He slowly evolved into the funk world and is now regarded as one of deep funks finest ever DJs over in the Far East. He started Japan's leading deep funk club event series SEARCHING and runs his own Wah Wah party each month, amongst several other things. He heads up a 45 reissue label founded at the beginning of 2015 so is the perfect man to be asked to curate From Kingston To Miami: King Sporty Works 1971-1983, a collection of deep cut funk sounds that span the world from the 70s to the 80s.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $24.21
Alagbon Close (50th Anniversary Edition)
Alagbon Close (50th Anniversary Edition) (limited jollof orange vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: KFR 20118. Rel: 10 Oct 24
 
International
Alagbon Close
I No Get Eye For Back
Review: Fela Kuti's Alagbon Close, released in 1974, stands as one of his most powerful Afrobeat statements, criticising police brutality in Nigeria. The title track was inspired by two raids on Fela's home, where police searched for marijuana. After swallowing a planted joint, Fela was detained at Alagbon Close, the headquarters of Nigeria's Criminal Investigation Department, for three days while police waited for evidence. His cellmates, in what became known as the Kalakuta Republic, helped Fela escape prosecution. Fela's lyrics denounce the arrogance of the police, declaring that wearing a uniform doesn't place one above the law. The album also marked the beginning of his collaboration with artist Ghariokwu Lemi, whose iconic cover art became synonymous with Afrobeat. Recorded at the A.R.C. Studios, the album is fueled by tight polyrhythms and fiery organ and horn sections, with Fela's sharp political commentary at the forefront. On Side-2, 'I No Get Eye For Back', offers a more groove-driven, mostly instrumental track, showing the collective talents of Africa 70. Together, these tracks solidify Alagbon Close as a timeless work of rebellion and musical innovation.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $26.45
Journey Through Life
Cat: PTSN 30562. Rel: 24 Apr 25
 
International
Journey Through Life
Chop & Run
After 24 Years
Corruption Na Stealing
Politics Don Expose Them
Shotan
Oga Doctor
Last Mugu
Work On Myself
Think My People Think
Review: Journey Through Life witnesses Afrobeat pioneer, pallbearer and powerhouse Femi Kuti's very latest transformation in sound, as we witness the artist turn vividly, self-reflectively inward. The LP proposes a rare self-produced window into Femi's personal evolution, spanning childhood memories to fatherhood and, of course, the unshakable presence of family. As he puts it: "At the end of the day for me family is all that matters. The essence is to manage such events and let love prevail." Long celebrated for his uncompromising political voice, Femi leans evermore into an already evident vulnerability, revisiting earlier material through several, pylonic stylistic anchors: his signature horn-laced grooves, not to mention themes of personal legacy and posterity.
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Tags: Afrobeat
 in stock $12.10
Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head
Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head (limited clear vinyl LP + poster (indie exclusive))
Cat: RKX 096LPC1. Rel: 03 Oct 24
 
International
TOP (7:25)
Dey (feat Damian Marley) (5:45)
Stand Well Well (5:55)
Emi Aluta (feat Sampa The Great) (8:43)
Love & Revolution (8:37)
Move (5:47)
Review: Seun Kuti is set to release his highly anticipated album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) with Executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, promises to redefine contemporary afrobeat while honoring its roots. The album features six powerful tracks, including collaborations with Damian Marley on 'Dey' and Sampa The Great on 'Emi Aluta.' Each song embodies themes of resistance, resilience, and revolution, addressing societal issues and personal struggles. Seun Kuti describes the project as special, highlighting the support and guidance from Kravitz and Sodi. This album not only showcases Seun's growth as an artist but also his unwavering commitment to social change and empowerment. Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) is poised to entertain, inspire and ignite a spirit of activism and liberation.
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Tags: Afrobeat
 in stock $36.01
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