the official mr bongo reissue.
‘os orixas’ is rich in layered percussion, horns and guitars. singer eloah’s lead vocals are reminiscent of the likes of ellen mcilwaine, elza soares and joyce. samba, funk, folk, jazz and mpb over ijexa and african grooves, that combine beautifully across the moods. os orixas refers to one of the manifestations of the ’supreme god’ in the yoruba faith.

soul legend gwen mccrae s 1975 debut lp on miamis cat records has long been a favourite with serious funk and soul aficionados since it s release. the title track rockin chair was the number one single on billboards hot soul singles chart in june of the same year, no doubt keeping many dancefloors moving in gwen s native florida as well as across the nation

one of the most accomplished and celebrated bands in the field of contemporary, unclassified pop music. almamegretta are masters in combining a wide range of elements such as dub, funk, reggae, world and electronica, all filtered through their own deep southern italian roots. the band from naples is now back with a new album, mixed by the dub master adrian sherwood, who had already been involved in their mid-nineties masterpiece “sanacore”. this new work consists of ten tracks, nine originals plus a well chosen cover of an old neapolitan hit by nino d’angelo transformed into a lovers rock style song. almamegretta’s original line up of gennaro t tesone, paolo polcari and raiz is augmented by a great list of collaborators and the result is a strong and multi layered set made of afro-funk numbers, reggae ballads, and other riddims, while the british dub influence remains central within the group’s wide sound palette. the title “ennenne”, which means no name, is inspired by the acronym used for those who are born from unknown parents. the right title for such a highly dense picture based on the combination of contemporary sounds and social topics.
file next to: massive attack, on-u sound, dub syndicate, tricky

eddie ness and liem join forces once more to bring you lhlt007. the hardcore will never dry ep has the two producers embarking on a journey into deep machine funk and swelling subterranean soundscapes, mass tailored for sweaty clubs. all produced in their shared hardware-heaven of a studio the tracks are full of intriguing rough edges and charming imperfections, equipping the tracks with a deep textured and evolving character

neue 7inch der 9-köpfigen, instrumentalen afro-soul/funk-band mit dem produzenten (u.a. charles bradley) und gitarristen thomas tnt brenneck.

the incomparable mark henning blasts back on soma with yet another dose of machine funk as he drops the jaguar ep. mark has consistently been one of soma’s top artists due to his amazing sound design and keen knowledge of exactly what make a top dance floor track and this latest ep really shows him operating at his highest level.

in 1976, aura quickly rose to the top as hawaii’s preeminent funk band when it secured the most coveted gig in honolulu’s nightclub scene: a residency at the point after. consisting of eight siblings from the mendoza family of waipahu, aura became the first local band ever to play the venue. they kept the gig for ten years.

they say all good things comes in threes, and with the marking of nachtbrakers 3rd release for heist, we can confirm this universal truth once again. maurits verwoerd comes back to heist with more dancefloor muscle than ever before, and shows us great development of his sound: while keeping his unconventional drum patterns and love for the deeper side of house, he adds some filtered funk flavor along the way.

played by monsieur cedric (serie limitee), jkriv (razor-n-tape)...
given that cocktail d amore s first entry into the re-edit arena, cockring d amore, landed almost a year ago, this follow-up is long overdue. whereas that ep featured a trio of reworks from the extended family, both tracks on this solid 7- (snigger) come from berlin-based dj/producer trent. he begins with the cheery european disco of -the acrobat-, where prominent horn lines rise and fall over slick funk guitars and shimmering strings. flip for the cosmic disco-meets-cosmic rock masculinity of -the fool-, a killer fusion of elastic slap bass, eyes closed guitar solos and occasional blasts of glam rock vocals. whip off your t-shirt and get to it (dancing, that is).

hot off the back of his debut lp for delroy edwards’ la club resource as alter-ego innyster, seixlack serves up an ep of trademark, super raw, machine funk. spanning the full gambit of dredged up acid, synth stacked daydreams and straight up 4x4, the breadth of this ep showcases a real talent.

big mean sound machine is a twelve-piece afrobeat band native to ithaca, new york. they tour 150 days a year and have a large and dedicated following up and down the east coast. still, it is a crime that big mean sound machine is not well known elsewhere. the band’s tremendous sound combines a big band aesthetic while channeling a global sense of musicality. their shows leave fans drenched in sweat from dancing as audiences absorb the west african, caribbean, jazz and funk traditions that big mean sound machine carries forward.

the soul behind these recordings is rama dyushambee. not only a vocalist, mr. dyushambee also plays tenor saxophone too. he even produced, composed and arranged the entire album. the music on here is hard to categorize. the basic feel of the songs is jazz, but you also find a portion of funk and lots of spirituality in them too. if you like your jazz funky - check out this album. if you like your funk jazzy - check out this album. generally, if you like music with soul then you can t go wrong with orbit in space.

this is volume two of a two volume set from edit master gay marvine justly called dance floor favorites. these are some of his most sought after unreleased edits that are known for their strong reaction on the dance floor. they cause an instant heat. his perversity shines through the extreme tempo shift of “jungle fever” lifting it up into pure ecstatic dance floor action, with all the eroticism of “french kiss” and all the spanish funk groove of barrabas. we could to listen to the hypnotic “goodnight” for hours on end, finally seeing light on vinyl. gay marvine’s “what’s happening bro” is not an edit per se, it’s what happens when you cross that line and it becomes house. this is perhaps his greatest tribute to moodymann and his sets at better days,hotbox and la dolce vita. the ep ends with the ever dirty “bump man” and gay marvine’s unique feverish take the needy anthem. gay marvine might just be the frankie knuckles of edits, because his music will keep you warm in the cold, a true musical heater.

young producer from amiens, duns scott first fell in love with rock and post rock. it’s after coming across the music of boards of canada, aphex twin and other warp artists, that he starts delving into the many subgenres of electronic music. eventually, he becomes a proper record digger of jazz, funk and disco, which will deeply affect his music writing. neidio is the outcome of a mixture of influences, each tune with its own idio yncratic sound and story. timelanding was drafted as if a real studio session with actual musicians was happening, the jazz vocal samples try to instate the synergy of musicians interacting with each other. neij is the imaginary soundtrack of a dream inspired by the art cover of the ep. mixed by duns scott / masterized by sven weisemann.

“i got a little more work for you to do.” that s what the late reverend gean west sings - or rather testifies - on the opening track of goodbye world, the new and deeply emotional album from the triumphantly unlikely gospel funk band the relatives.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

here we see italian brother duo elia and niro perrone, release their debut long player in the shape of ‘pescaiola’ the name of the suburbs the pair grew up and paying homage to their musical roots growing up together. across the duration of the ‘pescaiola’ lp easy to remember serve up a amalgamation of raw and intriguing electronic, house and techno cuts. opener ‘hanckora’ lays down a lo-fi infused hip hop style to kick things off, while ‘checkma dem’ lies in similar territory with the addition of some vocal stylings as well. for the most part though easy to remember lay the focus on emotive house music, title track ‘pescaiola’ plays on multi-layered melodies and retro synths, ‘hijack percussion’ focuses on gritty rhythm and soft atmospherics and ‘try to escape’ brings to light ethereal synth leads and snaking bass grooves. the duo instil some funk influence into the lp as well via ‘feelings’ and some experimental touches as well with their giulio etiope collaboration ‘degolas’ amongst others. all in all easy to remember deliver a refreshing take on modern electronica across the project and further prove unclear is a force to be reckoned with in the underground.

refraction volume 2 marks the return of the lauded imprint residual recordings. label owner titonton duvante starts it off with a funk laden deep groove. next up is ace producer christopher rau. he flips the filters alongside nectarous chords. on the b side, veteran jeff samuel brings on the quirky sounds and hooks he is known for making. rounding out the ep is a contemplative number by chicago’s garrett david

heart attack is your uncle juniors funk-that stacy adams, black love incense, hai karate groove providing the quintessential backdrop to primping for a night at the spot. on the flip, brian ellis & tim tucker deliver another sure shot, uptempo, feelgood track with dont stop. out on the tugboat edit spin-off star creature. edit disco

firm favourite dmx krew returns to shipwrec for his third release. a spiral of styles come together for mini-owner. funk. electro. synth. all are twirled, whirled in a shimmering sound. cold chords meet warm fronts, meandering grooves and playful interlock to produce a sound that is totally unique. energy levels are high throughout, sun soaked synthlines dappled by glowing rhythm patterns as ed dmx delivers six tracks of grin-inducing electronics. first run pressed on 200 coloured copies.

lost spaceship lok44 returns to its home planet, and it has been mightily upgraded with alien bass technology since dropping ghetto of the mind and derailed on trust over 10 years ago. bous is a vigorous comeback, touching on lean and mean electro funk, broken house, and hypnotic outer-orbit bleeps across its four tracks. lucky owners of bous s two highly sought-after precursors will recognise common stylistic threads spanning the decades, but just as before, lok44 prefers to veer off on tangents, sketchily exploring unknown bass music quadrants. second release in the covert systems series, limited quantity.

fresh air ep is a slamming hypnotic three track vinyl.. played by ricardo villalobos

with releases on frustrated funk, shipwrec and many more discerning imprints - seattle-based electro artist 214 (two fourteen) aka chris roman has made a welcome, if not inevitable debut on cpu - with 4 tracks of icy beats, bass and bleeps, fans of erp and plant43 will relate.

reissue of the 1976 p-funk classic by parliament.

ghanaian afro funk and boogie from sidiku buari is the focus of the next soundway 12”. the two tracks are taken from an obscure 12” release from 1983 that unfortunately had a pressing defect on “anokwar”, so with some twiddling and editing hide & smile have restored it ready for some overdue dance-floor use once again.

alma negra is a swiss collective that consists of four musically driven friends, the figuiera brothers dersu & diego whose roots are established firmly in their cape verdian heritage, dario with his half and half portuguese/italian mix and finally mario with spanish roots. they are all passionate diggers who love playing music from all over the world, something that s evident in their productions as well. encompassing jazz, african and latin sounds to soul, funk, disco, house and even techno. as far as inspiration goes they mention donald byrd, fela kuti and theo parrish. their creative output has led them to release on such fine labels as sofrito, highlife and most recently basic fingers. fans of alma negra includes gilles peterson, ben ufo, axel boman, dam swindle, africaine 808 and tim sweeney. now they are back with digger s workout, a fresh and exciting instalment in the basic fingers catalogue - divided into three seperate 12 s with remixes from esa & santuri, osunlade aka yoruba soul, rainer trueby & corrado bucci present truccy. digger s workouts, part 1 contains three original cuts and one remix from esa & santuri with spectacular basswork worthy of funkadelic. if you re looking for rattling percussions, irresistible basslines, melodic synths and vocal chants that interweave and do a delicious dance with each other - look no further. this first part of the series is a sure-fire way to send anyone into a near shamanic state. .

it is common knowledge toby tobias used to rule the coasts of ibiza with his balearic iron funk! now back on his home turf of london, toby has chosen the cosmic pint glass to tell us the story sun, sea and madness! a room for babette is a balearic house funk bomb filled with sandy frolics and a touch of mayhem. afterwards we hit the romance button. touch meh is a one of the smoothest edits to be given the toby treatment and on the flip ptaki take you on an amazingly beautiful 12 minute journey around the islands with their a room for babette remix complete with dolphins! :)

electrosexual who has been a mainstay of berlin s underground music scene since 2010, is releasing, in collaboration with hard ton on vocals and tb303, a new-acid single named i m your machine. remixes by antoni maiovvi, museum and abberline & santos ratos..

after a refreshing and sold-out opening release by mad rey (hotel la chapelle), vertv returns with pondicherry, the second ep of another incredible young french newcomer: monomite.the multifaceted musician is sneaking around genres like house, broken beat, hip hop and breaks revealing his signature sense of groove (gimme da lighta plez, whatchulookinat), humor (flying saucers), depth ($$$) and his ability to funk, playing sensual hypnotic bass-lines and syncopated drums (lovindabass mon frer, les baffes de georges moustaki).vertv is really proud to introduce you to this touching artist, monomite’s pondicherry ep is an open window to his complex personality. riyl : dego, kaidi tatham, theo parrish, glenn astro, funkineven

following his appearances on riviera disco vol. 1, 2 and 5, bijou is back in the bordello and ready to bring some cool to these hot summer nights. sun countered by sea. soothing synthlines, airy analogue tones and gentle currents characterise the two openers, bijou calling on calming waves and peaceful percussion to begin. the belgian producer allows the temperature to rise for reine des plages , broad basslines and funk laden bars dancing late into the night. but those fresh breezes are ever present, closing in the beach bronzed beauty of la maree .

the multi-talented osaka based dj, blogger, & re-editor mori ra (magic wand, rotating souls records, forest jams records) once again teams up with his former production partner asn after their fantastic release on macadam mambo. two stunning tracks from the pair and 2 more wonders from mori himself make this an unmissable ep. a passport to paradise is just what this ep is, an ice and a slice of funk, disco, balearica, and rare grooves for this summer s floors.

honoring the roots and wires of detroits 909 and 303 sounds, flavio folco blends elements of hip-hop, electro, breakbeat techno, futuristic soul and funk music committed to the edge of post-acid house styles. an audio injection into the body-mind as we wave through the polyrhythmic ensemble of molecular beats and crisscrossed percussive patterns. on remix duty deadbeat who needs no introduction, and indigo raw ’s mirus.

keita sano is part of japans new wave of music producers and hes been on our map since a very long while. with releases on lets play house, mister saturday night, 1080p, lower parts, row, strictly groove recordings, enother blessing, holic trax and spring theory keito hes not only not unknown to us but has shown his eclectic taste and zany approach to music at home and aboard. and his first 4 track ep offering for yours truly does proved that once more so . the okayama resident has been weaving his way through house, techno and electronica releases displaying an affinity to old school processes and vintage gear which you can hear in every bit of his classy unmistakable sound. raw, rugged & slightly alarming but dry and focused to a massive funk attitude, is this the actual big room underground- however, be it the top or water dripping cellar floor this is modern analogue techno at its most stringent and hey theres a full album it coming later this year. all available on full pupps techno not techno-offshoot rett i fletta!

repress 2016 ...linkwood gives us whats up with the underground? hot, urgent, joyous jazz/house music thats guaranteed to ignite any dancefloor be warned, spontaneous human combustion is a real risk when this record hits. fudge fingas drops the heavyweight ‘escape. with samples from cult tv series ‘the prisoner, huge synth lines and beats like vintage glenn underground this is definitely odd house music turn it up! the complainers bacon rolls is bizarre funk from somewhere else entirely if chris cunningham made a porno flick then this would be the soundtrack. plus theres extra sickness from whats up with the beats? (rather than a mere dub, this is almost an entirely different jump-up disco track) and a bonus firecracker skit.

irishman brendan gregory aka chymera has become an integral part of the international club scene. this techno and house productions are based on his skilful way to incorporate different styles and genres such as minimal techno and even the trance, which leads to a very own and surpreme handwriting. like his mentor and friend funk dvoid or like his fellow cocoon recordings colleague tim green, chymera appears to one of the few artists who can be assigned to a very own and recognizable sound.

ovum welcomes leftbank records co-boss dudley strangeways: a uk house and techno dj rooted with serious residency stripes at the legendary back to the future parties and appearances at the likes of boiler room. hot off the back of releases on stardub, little helpers and made of concrete comes his ovum debut, three tracks made constructed for one sole purpose… melting minds in the darkest of rooms. keep it clean is twistedly simple, a rump-busting roll in the drum department and paranormal pad leave space for a precision tuned tone that warps with the gravitas of a life support machine. sinewy, cold and deliciously disconcerting, dudley ensures funk and focus with delicately placed rhythmic elements and constant fluctuations. next we find ourselves breaking into an early 90s warehouse as transition whisks us on an acid trip with flurries of jack and a lean lead line that slithers through the ever-mutating drums and occasional fx hailstorms. devilishly futuristic and tailored for those deep long blends, the stripped back extensive nature of this guarantees mixing bliss. truly, tracks built by a dj, for djs. don t let this one slip…

bakk lodges sfv acid with a double deal - a 12 inch (doep) with deep n dark electro vibes and a 10 inch (jazzchamber) for the smooth and elastic funk. both come with the unusual sfv acid touch. it comes in two screen printed inner sleeves packed in a plastic sleeve with a chrome sticker - conceived by the bakk cartoon cartel.

there is a certain type of funk that only reset robot can create and we re happy to see his return to truesoul with a rolling 4 track ep that incorporates his autograph sound. the steady drums that roll throughout each track are overlaid with many different parts to create 4 harmonious tracks to keep the dancefloor swaying. the bass lines are big, the melodies are infectious and the funk just keeps on giving. another outstanding ep from reset robot to demonstrate why he is a truesoul favourite.

vakula has been a dekmantel label member ever since the very early days. the ukraine based producer now drops his album cyclicality between procyon and gomeisa on the label.

the berlin-based producer is kicking off his label with a four-track single. while he is perhaps not as name-checked as some of the hardware hawking house heads of modern times, arttu snellman has been working hard at gritty box jams for a good few years now. he first appeared under his arttu guise in 2011 with the nuclear funk and fear diluted singles on royal oak and philpot respectively, and then proceeded to wheel out tunes for 4 lux and chiwax over the ensuing years. prior to the tough-edged pump of his current ventures, you could find snellman indulging in a more laptop-centric kind of practice under the name lump. this more minimalistic, glitchy house fodder could be found on labels such as karloff, morris/audio and süd electronic amongst many others. back in the here and now though, arttu was last spotted on clone jack for daze earlier this year with the rave dogz 12”, and next up he’s taking matters into his own hands. existing fans of arttu will be more than pleased with the heavyweight, crunchy tackle that inhabits cyblo01. this is dynamic business with same heft found on previous releases from snellman, mixed in with the cheeky flair that has always marked his productions out in a crowded marketplace.

dj teech and taurus impex limited are the pseudonyms chosen by marieu and lucretio for their unconventional output, and already signed by berceuse heroique and knick knacks yoda. -coup d etat- is a collection of 4 cutting edge tracks at the boundaries of techno and house music. -digital bacteria- and -cgl- are two dancefloor minimalistic busters with a quick pace, with shuffled percussion and heavy digital sub basses coded over a steel cyberpunk texture. -pitchblacky- and -the perennial- have a very slow tempo but are injected of stinging hi tech funk enclosing a jacky essence that pour out from its experimental superstructure.

philly s home-grown edit kings superprince drop some serious brotherly love in their first outing for rnt. from the uptempo bounce of strong feeling, to the soulful boogie of down on bitter end and start again, to the chilled re-cut funk of up up to the sky, these 4 heaters are guaranteed to find a permanent home in any record bag

marvis dee returns to in my dreams for the second part of his ep series with the sparking, 80’s boogie-house 5-tracker, dreams of a future metropolis. huge shimmering synths, funk-heavy basslines and serious grooves all sailing out with the setting sun.

the first release on the perth imprint cosi cosi, basic mind’s “grotto” catalyses some of the great innovations of both continental and atlantic analogue techno, 80s formalism, late drexciyan funk, darkroom acid, and indeed is one of australia’s purest sources of that ultra-orthodox, hardware-based sound.

hailing from florida, the brookside imprint have dug deep into the master tapes and let nyc master-mixer mike maurro loose on a couple of stone cold classics! maurro, a queens based dj and mixer since 1986 has become one of the top remixers out there today with his own, faithful takes on numerous dance classics from the last 30+ years. here he lends his magic touch to a pair of well loved club classics while adding his own original flavour. dan hartman s -vertigo/relight my fire- is up first on side-a, featuring the unmistakable vocals of nyc diva loleatta holloway. maurro s mix brings the vocals in earlier, dubbing them out creating a super trippy atmosphere with a slightly different musical arrangement over the course of almost 14 minutes! on side-b, we have the legendary evelyn -champagne- king s -shame-, with a slightly longer, beat led intro for the dj s. a true extended mix with a slightly different arrangement maurro s mix of this classic is a killer. beautifully faithful and mixed with love and an understanding of the dancefloor and the classics! these mixes are essential for any disco/soul/funk fans out there, unmissable for the dj s, legitimately remastered and pressed onto high quality 12- singles in conjunction with all rights holders

the story begins at the heideglühen club in berlin where the true romance crew saw ojpb play. in the midst of his set he dropped a mysterious track that completely lit the crowd up, it was e-lane 2 troy. in this offering, true romance introduces montreal based ojpb (also known as bowly, dÐd, mtsp). through this alias, french-born olivier borzeix delivers raw and adventurous rhythms sourcing his inspirations in rare funk disco nuggets and the golden age of house music, blending it into what he likes to call : hypnotic soul. e-lane 2 troy is an uplifting cosmic mind bender. with its brilliant disco loops and infectious trance inducing melody, this is one that will fill and fire up dancefloors all over.

introducing a new vinyl only serie from london s midnight riot - night service #001 sees party connoisseurs south beach recycling go edits galore with a sumptuous classic production, big driving house grooves & mad filtered effects. the south beach recycling boys have a passion for digging for & chopping up disco, boogie & funk and have already dropped 3 acclaimed ep s on yam who s midnight riot label. early dj support comes from horse meat disco, danny krivit, phil asher, the revenge, terry farley & craig smith

four floaty dubs & re-rubs from san francisco s ryan bishop aka the beat broker (bear funk, flexx, adult contemporary, etc). many heads probably best know ryan as the brains behind dream chimney, one of the longest-running and most consistently interesting online hangouts for like-minded music freaks. this 12- busts loose with -satin kimono,- a funky floor-filler with the most perfect aor song title in existence. -make it happen- cools the a-side down with a mellow yet uplifting soft rock groover, dubby voices beckon the listener to break free and never look back. -honey it s you- is a pumped up edit of an old chimney classic and was crafted specifically as a wedding gift for fellow dream chimney member hatchback - now available for the first time in a physical format! larceny dub soars to new heights of aor bliss, featuring an extensive re-working of a record that was passed along to ryan by an ex-deadhead neighbor.

jongno edits is a homage to the golden age of k-pop: psych-rock, funk, disco, boogie… 60 s, 70 s, 80 s… countless hours spent getting our hands dusty in the record shops and flea markets of jongno-gu, the central district of seoul, in order to dig out the ultra-rare gems from the land of the morning calm . expect a complete reinterpretation of hard to find music, masterfully looped, edited and remastered for your listening and dancing pleasure! the first volume, a limited edition of 300 hand-stamped white labels, contains two tracks: the a side is a spacey edit of south korean ballroom disco. the slappy intro is followed by a rolling bass line, keeping the groove locked for the tape delay expeditions. side-b is a cut and paste of a classic disco-rock tune. k-pop history right here!

the true techno dream team of dubfire & oliver huntemann revisit their elements project from a few years ago with a new series of killer remixes, ahead of a retrospective album coming later in the year. terra - originally released in 2011, did all sorts of damage to dance-floors across the globe. now, its all set to do it again thanks to this joseph capriati remix. the italian techno headliner has grown into a major force on the scene in recent years, and here delivers a signature slice of muscular, driving techno - taut, dramatic and devastating. paired with a remix of the now seminal feugo julien jeweils remix also hits the spot - the track received a 2016 overhaul with some of jeweils signature flair. the frenchman has been a constant figure on the top of various charts and line ups for some time, and its easy to see why - fuego is stripped back machine funk primed for big systems and even bigger moments.