the classic 1975 earth, wind & fire album “gratitude” back on heavyweight 180 gram double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

originally released in 1979, dennis browns “live at montreux” album is back - this time on double 12 inch vinyl.

erstmalig wieder auf 7 inch erhältlich: die beiden klassiker der soul-sängerin und schauspielerin gerri granger, separat erschienen 1971 auf bell records.

erste reissue der legendären 7- der grammy-nominierten soul-sängerin betty lavette, erschienen im original 1975 auf epic.

in the most cosmic sense of the word, rome fortune is atlanta’s newest star. green-bearded and crop-topped, 6’5” in cowboy boots, he takes the stage like an eclipse and flips straighforward bars into lunar poetry. but even with such otherworldly swagger, rome’s music connects with fans because of how powerfully (and sometimes painfully) human it really is. jerome raheem fortune is the true story of this man who fell to earth.

foundation sound proudly presents dont sell you soul, a seven-inch vinyl roots reggae release featuring jamaican legend i kong. born and raised in kingston, i kong is a legend of the early reggae scene and famed for his classic track the way it is check the dub too, it s deadly!

it is more than astounding why this tune hasn t been resurrected for an ad for one of the many chain of fast food outlets. although the original 45 is neither superrare nor expensive, finger licken chicken is certainly one of the finest examples of philly funk. it was originally released on leoso but was re-released on the yew label. both sides were written by sonny fulton who teamed up with sandra for a killer r&b-ish funk cut on the flip titled back breaking love

tippa lee’s new album cultural ambassador will be released on stones throw, may 20, 2016. tippa lee was born and raised in kingston, jamaica. he started performing on his fathers sound system as a child, standing up on a beer bottle box to reach the mic. he made his first recordings at king tubby‘s studio at the age of 12. eventually he teamed up with rappa robert and as a duo had a number of hits including “no trouble we”, an anthemic statement against police harassment, which was a number one jamaican hit in 1988 and is still played often on jamaican radio. in more recent years he has been based in the us, performing live and releasing his own underground cds. produced by tom chasteen, dj and promoted at la’s long running dub club.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

timely re-issue of prince’s second album, originally released in 1979.

lascelles perkins was one of the first stars of the jamaican music scene. studio one’s leading balladeer and one of the most underrated singers from that time. lascelles perkins sang sentimental ballads and he scored massive local hits for coxsone dodd’s studio one label. songs like “lonely moments” and “together forever” other big hits followed “the mighty organ” song as a duet with hortense ellis, alton ellis’ sister, “destiny” and a whole catalogue of standards or foreign songs as they were called. lascelles could sing any song, make it seem effortless and at the same time address it in his own unique style.

brimming with offbeat beauty, elusives new album textures features a unique electronic warmth that is created with an infinity of unusual sounds. dissected vocals and the crackle of lo-fi static permeate the release with layers of soul, a showcase for elusives artful, abundant and multi-layered approach to production. with over 20 releases in his collection since the 90s, elusive has personified instrumental music culture in california for two decades now. textures comes at a creative spurt in his career and has a breakthrough sound from beginning to end.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

this is the long-overdue debut album by hawaiian born soul singer jesse morgan, member of the legendary mopptopps. the album was scheduled for release in 1977 but remained in the can for almost 40 years. ten modern soul masterpieces on one album - something you rarely find!
the limited vinyl release includes a download code.

ok, we have to admit that we could not resist to include -chances are your dance is mine on our latest feeling nice 3 compilation album before re-releasing it on 7inch. despite the fact that the original 45 is already quite in demand in collector circles we are sure that there are many people out there who have never heard about rickey andrews. much more important for us is that this re-issue is a welcome opportunity for the not-so-rich music lovers who do not spend hundred of $$$ for vintage vinyl records. thats our mission and that s what rickey andrews and his music definitely deserves.

every few years in the genre of hip hop there comes an album that gracefully, yet unapologetically steers clear of the redundantly trodden path that so many artist become accustomed to walking. such bravery is often rewarded by the art gods, this time is no exception as uk born , new jersey emcee cymarshall law & hungarian producer mr. joeker team up for the 3rd time and bring you the masterful, hip hop in the soul 3, the first in the series featuring krs-1 , this time a colorful bunch of guests are invited. cymarshall law weaves in and out of different song topics that have rarely been touched if at all effortlessly as his lyrical prowess has yet again moved forward in innovative and original way. the mcs refusal to “ walk in a straight line” is refreshing in a way that lets you know some artists still value originality and crafting a skill of their own. mr. joeker steps forward to prove he is a true gem in the form of a super producer. the production here raises the bar boom bap reigns supreme, though mr. joeker shows great range by taking us into new musical dimensions of his own creation, the result is hip hop in it’s purest , rawest form with a new school twist, an album that by all means will wake many people up to take notice, as this duo is finally putting the soul back into hip hop.
pressing on translucent green vinyl.

limited edition of 500 copies. all songs originally released as singles on the federal label between 1955 and 1957.

outta sight setzt seine serie mit lp-samplern zu legendären northern soul-clubs fort. diesmal wird das central drive in blackpool und seine kult-djs ian levine und colin curtis mit 13 legendären northern soul-tracks aus der hochphase des clubs zwischen 1971-1979 geehrt. mit ausführlichen liner notes von ian levine.

australia’s deep street soul, since signing to freestyle records in 2008, have earned a reputation as being right at the grittiest end of the hard funk scene who made a big impact from the outset - with even the mc5’s wayne kramer saying that their version of kick out the jams “... is the greatest version of the song ever recorded!”. from their debut self titled instrumental long player, to the 2011 follow up look out, watch out (and the addition of vocalist mighty may johnston) this band have grown, matured and honed thier songwriting skills, as well as maintaining their rare ability to really capture the essence of the original raw funk & soul artists that inspire them. 2016 sees them return with this quite spectacular new collection. whilst the diamond hard, driving grooves remain undiminished, there is also no doubt that the bands song writing has developed to an equally assured level. case in point is souls come alive - from monique boggia’s wurlitzer electric piano intro, the blistering horns and may johnson’s simply exemplary singing - the songs instant appeal will be lost on no one with an ear for genuine organic soul music. come alive also features guest vocalists joshua tavares and kylie auldist - come alive is deep street souls finest work - no if’s, but’s or maybe’s. it s a done deal.

the role of art, at it’s most brave and brazen, has always been to provide unflinching reflections of reality. music, the purest of all art forms, has the ability to crystallize moments and make history tangible. we’re living in the midst of current and historical pain, each new individual moment of destruction and despair opens deep wounds.

dalton war eine tunesische band. gegründet in den frühen 70ern, waren sie teil einer neuen musikszene in tunis, welche sich sowohl aus westlichen wie auch aus regionalen einflüssen speiste. alech war das einzige release der gruppe und wurde 1972 in italien aufgenommen und als privatpressung veröffentlicht. die wiederveröffentlichung ist von der band lizensiert und die erste platte auf dem neuen jakarta sub-label habibi funk, welches sich auf veröffentlichungen aus der arabischen welt fokussieren wird.

paranoid media, eine neue rap-formation mit homebase in münchen und frankfurt. sagts euren kindern, ach nee, diesmal besser nicht, kinder brauchen eine perspektive, doch meine besser nicht (paranoid media pfeffer & salz) prm entführt deutsche rapmusik in die dystopischen abgründe der gesellschaft. auf mechanischen, wütenden beats reflektieren die beiden mcs emaydee und sin unsere welt mit all ihren widersprüchen und widerlichkeiten. auf 13 anspielstationen bietet die crew einen gegenpol zu steroidgetrankten punchlines und sorglosem poprap. die bildgewaltigen musikvideos, die den betrachter auf ebenso groteske art und weise in eine andere welt entführen, unterstreichen den außergewohnlichen eindruck, der durch den produzenten sputnik nicht nur in ton, sondern auch in der bildsprache der crew dirigiert wird.

hot off his collaboration with madlib and med (bad neighbor), socal ambassador blu has teamed up with the paris-based production team union to present “la counting”, the lead single off their forthcoming album cheetah in the city. featuring remixes by exile, dibiase, and yann kesz, this limited edition 10” delivers blu’s lyrical love letter to los angeles while union’s synth-soaked production marks a stylistic sea change for the below the heavens mc. rippling with 808s and cinematic strings, la counting is an organic evolution from the signature keyboard-driven sound that put union on the map in 2012 with analogtronics, their debut album featuring talib kweli, mf doom, elzhi, guilty simpson, and more. cheetah in the city will be released later this year on fat beats records, but until then the world will have to keep la counting.

limited edition of 300 numbered copies on 7 inch vinyl.

es gibt nur wenige sänger in der soul-musik mit einem einzigartigen sound, der in den 60erjahren begann und immer noch stark gefragt ist. mit seiner atemberaubenden stimme, die tief aus dem herzen kommt und reich an emotionen ist, ist george mccrae einer von diesen künstlern. nach einer beeindruckenden karriere mit einer nr.1 in mehr als 40 ländern, mehreren gold- und platin-auszeichungen, einer grammy-nominierung als bester männlicher r&b-sänger im jahr 1975 und der zusammenarbeit mit legenden wie michael jackson & the jackson 5, james brown, kc & the sunshine band, nile rodgers und bernard edwards und bill wyman, ist george mccrae jetzt wieder mit einem neuen grossartig klassisch und frisch klingendem album ”love” zurück.

rapper akd (uk) und produzent deepstar (australia) veröffentlichten ihr -universal language- album 2015 in kleiner auflage als cd und digital. nun erscheint das album in limitierter auflage auf farbigem doppel-vinyl (downloadcode inklusive). mit features von sadat x, masta ace, ag (ditc), rapsody, tragedy khadafi und rob swift.

alles seit 2003: noch mehr unveröffentlichtes material von dj spinna und kryminul auf 180 gramm doppel-vinyl.

ltd rsd release, classic pete rock !! top notch

after few acclaimed freestyles on the web (almost 1 million views) and the release of a first ep in late 2013, hugo délire aka hd turns up with his first album, “grand delirium”. between screeching humour, clever lyrics and driving productions, hd rap is considered to be technic, clever, stupid, uncommon, literary ... but above all it’s a breath of fresh air. supported by a a-list of french kickers : nekfeu, hippocampe fou, lomepal, yoshi, gaïden ... hugo délire aligns assonance on alliteration and offers a a first striking and assertive album.
the vinyl release includes a download code.

contains the hit single controversy, plus ltd ed color poster

prince classic album, special backstock

the expanders new album *hustling culture* is the band s third studio album, but for the band members feels like their first proper album as a cohesive unit.

record store day special edition vinyl repress with new cover art, includes two exclusive tracks.

limited rsd2016 release.

michael jackson with his classics thriller, beat it, billie jean... !!

this instrumental hip-hop 45 is an ode to the love of jazz fusion and that dusty sound with a handful of tracks recorded from 2013/2015. both of the tracks love fusion & floating were made over the course of three epic days locked in the studio on the mpc 2500. as simiah tells it, “diamonds for me was basically the tipping point to where i could rock new grooves. it was like i had made another mistake, but it was a step in the right direction. new chops and new vibes.”  the cover art is by j byles with the layout by bee. full colour artwork in a sleeve with spine

originally released in 2008 as a limited edition cd. *sniper beats* is now finally available on vinyl from kingunderground, with download code included. *sniper beats - underscores for drama & action* contains 13 instrumental tracks from mr parkers vast production collection. each track was originally selected by lewis and recorded raw out of the sp-1200 (with no external samplers involved). those same tracks have now been remastered for this limited and much anticipated vinyl release. this is a must have in any long time lewis parker fans collection and for any newcomers a record that shows his pedigree as one of the best sampling producers in the game right now. limited to 300 copies this will likely sell out fast so get your orders in now to avoid disappointment.

the album is a soundtrack of music inspired by the movie rubble kings and is out globally via mass appeal records. produced by longtime run the jewels collaborator little shalimar, the album features appearances from bun b, ghostface killah, killer mike, tunde adebimpe, mr muthaf*kin exquire, boldy james, cuz lightyear, ka and roxiny, in addition to run the jewels. scoring the film was the first time little shalimar set out to make period music. half of the music on this album was taken directly from the score and is heavily indebted to ‘60s and ‘70s soul and funk music. for the new tunes shalimar sampled joints from the score and created new beats out of them.
the grey marbled double lp version comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes an iron-on patch of the rubble kings plus a download code for the rubble kings album and documentary.

erstmals auf 7” vinyl: die zwei mtume & lucas-produktionen aus dem 1981’er album “can’t shake this feelin” der (detroit) spinners.

limited to 300 dinked 45 copies, london old school mc, cool cash c appears on vinyl for the first time with two tracks from 1993 and 1999. “poetry”, re-mastered from the 1993 dat and “the wheel”, produced by dj fingers in 1999.

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distorted dreams, released by cold busted, is an instrumental album by swedish beatmaker mac dusty. this beat tape, produced on the mpc3000, is full of bass-driven hip hop instrumentals and is strictly limited to 100 copies

giant panda guerilla dub squad follows up steady - their billboard reggae chart topping release from 2014 - with an americana/jam/country album. recorded concurrently with steady, again working with producer craig welsch (10 ft. ganja plant), bright days features this unique band further establishing themselves as the only reggae band that can moonlight sounding like american beauty-era grateful dead and early neil young. the record features a harmonica guest spot by g. love on *humboldt county gold*.

bang ya head celebrates its 10 year anniversary by bringing together some of hip hops most promising artists for bang ya head 4. production from dibia$e, madlib and oh-no etc., vocals by med, blu, alchemist, and elzhi to name a few.

neun jahre gereift: tadd mullinix und daniel meteo grüßen vom dub der guten hoffnung. die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

after jumpsteady’s tour de force feature on tom dice’s falling off (previously available on don t bite records), he returns with a lyrical workout. an extended metaphor on slippery reptilian foes, he pulls no punches in this characteristic onslaught, consistent since his debut feature on crack the mike by dynametrix in 1994. if you like raw beats and raw rhymes, this one is for you. there will only be 150 of these available for sale, so get one quick - the perfect antidote to deadly snakebites.

deluxe 2 lp gatefold package - colored vinyl (1x clear, 1x transparent orange), bonus tracks & download code.
hermitude embrace high expectations and a fast-growing international fan base with the exquisite dark night sweet light, the highly anticipated follow up to their australian music prize-winning, hyperparadise. the electronic duo reach new heights with set of songs that simultaneously illuminate brightness and celebrate darkness.

official deluxe gatefold sleeve edition, made with full approval of the original compilers. the original 1979 greensleeves “original rockers” compilation was instrumental in bringing the music of augustus pablo to an international audience and with this 2lp set greensleeves pay tribute to that landmark release with a second disc of further cuts of the original albums classic rhythms including some rare sides making their album debut.

passafire has built their reputation up through relentless touring and a series of studio albums that have upped the ante each time out with its songwriting, musicianship and production. the band’s fifth studio album, vines, is their strongest yet, featuring a super tight set of songs that draw on reggae and alternative rock in equal measures. produced by the band and mixed by paul leary (sublime, slightly stoopid, pepper, meat puppets). the limited vinyl release includes a download code.

ganz die alte schule, und doch so modern: future funk meets oldschool hip-hop. das debüt-album der mixtapers erscheint als 180 gramm schwere 12’’ bei sonar kollektiv.

zackey force funk was born into this wild world in tucson, az in 1974. in and out of prison since the age of 17, zff began producing on pirated software his brother gave to him once he had given up a life of crime to focus on writing tunes and raising his family. first discovered by kutmah back in the golden era of myspace, zackey’s signature “force funk sound” swiftly grabbed the attention of a number of formidable producers. as these tunes were scattered across various labels, finding their homes on their respective collaborator’s projects, zff continued to hone his style, delving deeper into the psychedelic future funk realm of which he has created for himself. the fruits of his discipline all add up to “electron don” hnr52 a 15-track collection of early productions that serves as the initial transmission of a fantastical mind that has many more stories to tell. “electron don” gathers together various unreleased and classic tracks recorded by zackey force funk circa 2009-2011 in tucson, az. included here are a treasure-trove of classic productions by the electron don himself, as well as tracks by luminaries salva, mike gao, lorn, jellphonic, cupp cave, crimekillz, mark lowe and paolo xz.
pressing on white vinyl.

every song done by keith & tex had absolutely trusted in those qualities, and these laid back and relaxing tunes are no exception. on a-side features a mid-tempo rocksteady and the flip side is their cover version of temptations’ 1968 hit.

limited edition of 300 copies on 7 inch vinyl, housed in full artwork sleeve.

pyramid vritra presents the next generation of hip hop with dãnu (nrk / the order label). former half of odd future duo the jet age of tomorrow and a member of the up-and-coming nrk collective, the rapper and producer is an inventive storyteller whose sound ignites the brain.

first release in a limited edition strange neighbor 7 inch series. limited to 450 copies on clear 7 inch vinyl. full color 7 inch jacket, full color postcard insert featuring prints by brooklyn based photographer eva sakellarides.

kirkis ist ein proto-punk/jazz-funk-künstler aus melbourne, der auch schon auf eglo records veröffentlichte und aus dem umfeld der hiatus kaiyote crew stammt. mndsgn ist ein umtriebier beattüftler, der zuletzt bei stones throw/leaving veröffentlichte. cold crush startete als remix von mndsgns kikhabits von seinem kultklassiker breatharian tape, der jedoch kaum noch als remix durchging. mndsgn setzt einen drauf und liefert nun im gegenzug einen remix eines gescheiterten remixes für die b-seite dieser limitierten 7 inch. das vinyl erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

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this may be james hunters fourth album, but it is his first on daptone. produced by daptones own bosco mann (gabriel roth) at penrose recorders (daptone west) near his home in riverside, ca, hold on! is a perfect por trait of an ar tist at the top of his game. james hunter has been on the scene for enough years to acquire plenty of feathers in his cap. billboard charts, grammy nominations, and van morrison collaborations aside, he has earned an international reputation as a rhythm and blues troubadour for his command of the microphone both on stage and in studio. this album, however, is something far deeper than just another notch in his belt. it is truly an ar tists vision come to fruition. the vinyl lp includes a download code.

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new beginning is aptly titled because its the first time for wordsworth and donel smokes to collaborate on an entire project. the outcome is bliss, from wordsworth’s graphic, storytelling style, accompanied by the scenic sounds of donel smokes, you get pure, no filter hip-hop music. with songs like f.u.(fingers up) featuring blu, or another day featuring masta ace, or do good featuring chali 2na, you get perspective of life, social issues, and ways to rejoice through it all. songs like hate and test of test will definitely spark discussion of reflection, while believe will give you a sense of optimism. this album is a great listen from new beginning to end.

das debütalbum the ashen tang von royce wood junior erschien bereits am 19.06.2015, doch nun legt der londoner produzent, songwriter und multiinstrumentalist mit einer deluxe version seines albums nach. am 29.01.2016 erscheint the ashen tang in einer neuen version via 37 adventures, die drei neue tracks enthalten wird: ophelia, love is a lonely town- und dont wanna lose you. funk, soul, r&b und pop eine mischung, die royce wood junior gekonnt auf seinem album zu verbinden weiß.

reissue of dooms 2009 album as deluxe double lp with embossed / debossed, spot-glossed and foil-blocked sleeve.

bubu, da beatboxologist,jizzy, tagi, the funk spirit, the hip-hop mahatma, the mic buddah! behind all these pseudonyms lies just one man: sly.

limited reissue on green marbled vinyl.
low end theory resident & veteran los angeles dj nobody creates the crucially timed full-length vivid green via alpha pup records. embracing the flux within la underground musical movements of the last fifteen years, elvin estela has been on the studio grind while touring internationally refining chops in bass heavy beats, electronic bangers and psychedelic rock.

the story of seymour liberty continues - out from the boogieman blues & the jungles of rotating lovers - to the darker side of magic, as he finds himself entangled in the midst of a wanted widow. the vinyl lp includes a downloadcode.

second volume of the hit+run presents “road kill” compilation series on limited-edition 12” colored vinyl. now on vinyl for the first time “road kill vol. 2” features fourteen hand-picked tracks that originally appeared on the compilation’s cd/digital release. each of the 400qty records pressed is a unique mixture of black & bone colored wax. the record comes housed inside a shrink-wrapped full-color offset printed jacket.