penny penny s second record—hard to find anywhere for years— available again! it s powerful music with a message that came following the success of his debut shaka bundu (1994). that album introduced a style of shangaan disco sonically coined by penny and his brilliant producer joe shirimani, blending traditional tsonga folk music sensibilities and good old bangin african-american house music.
uk oddball boogie rarity licenced direct from the band (with help from friend of aotn russ). i m a bit of a fan of this pop-boogie sound so expect to see more odd little 45s like this.
adrian younge presents the debut album from loren oden, who was already background vocalist for stevie wonder, chaka khan, kirk franklin, erykah badu and neyo.
TRY MY LOVE (ON FOR SIZE) / WHEN LOVE BREAKS DOWN (7 INCH)
7 Inch 26.08.20
2020 repress - the first ever 7inch vinyl release from glitterbox recordings is a very special double whammy from the shapeshifters featuring the undeniable voice of teni tinks. the double single features the brand new track try my love (on for size), a re-imagining of the sharon redd disco anthem from 1980. with fresh horns, strings and arrangements produced by simon marlin of the shapeshifters and a sublime new vocal recorded by teni, its as life-affirming and uplifting as a dancefloor belter can get. teni is a session vocalist and arranger who has worked with the likes of rudimental, quincy jones, the jacksons and emeli sande, and has recently been bringing down the house with live pas at glitterbox. working initially with the shapeshifters on when love breaks down he second single on this 7inch package in late 2017, this release showcases in full the stunning results of their collaboration.
two early digi-reggae super rare masterpieces by arnold brackenridge, made available again, now on 12- format, remastered and restored from the artist s master tapes.
MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY BIRTH OF THE COOL (2LP)
2x12 Inch 02.07.20
music from and inspired by “birth of the cool”. a career spanning soundtrack of miles davis classics from the stanley nelson film. double vinyl release, housed in a gatefold sleeve.
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