a long awaited release of two iconic songs by mr. ed motta properly edited by the mighty zaf and engineered by the mighty phil asher. fully licensed by warner music brazil. a sure banger for this summer!

cultures of soul records has teamedup with local boston disco queen saucy lady to put together a 12inch, released in conjunction with their tokyo nights female j-pop boogie funk compilation. this 12inch features a cover of the sublime song town, originally recorded by minako yoshida. the b-side is a cover of honey b, originally written and recorded by toshinobu kubota. both tracks are recreated and produced by saucy lady and yuki u-key kanesaka.

underground detroit master gari romalis delivers something extraordinary for jd records with his new alias -detroit soul factory-. all dat jazz ep features 4 deep and bouncing jazzy house cuts with perfectly executed basslines, next level gari sound is here don t miss out!

stunning new album from chicago’s finest electronic futurist hieroglyphic being, aka jamal moss, newly released on soul jazz records. this is his third album for the label, following on from the acid documents (2015), and african with mainframes (w/ noleian reusse) k.m.t. (2016). limited edition of 1000 copies on double 12 inch vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

“we are what you think we are” is a 3 part compilation celebrating 10 releases from new york-based label and promoters lost soul enterprises. the groupings of artists on each 12” represent slightly different sonic territory, from darkwave and synthpop, to acid and electro, to industrial techno, all of which together have come to define the identity of the label and the community surrounding its legendary parties.

the brand new jimi hendrix studio album, including 10 previously unreleased studio recordings. deluxe double lp set, pressed on 180 gram audiophile grade vinyl.

slammin sexy 7 inch soul release

a timeless collection of 19 soulful ballads that define the genre.

soundway releases new compilation of rare 1980s south african ‘bubblegum’ & boogie
in 1980s black south africa a local form of pop music evolved as the disco boom died down and slowly mutated. it was often ubiquitously described as bubblegum - usually stripped-down and lo-fi with a predominance of synths, keyboards and drum-machines and overlaid with the kind of deeply soulful trademark vocals and harmonies that south african music is famous for. compilers miles cleret (soundway) and dj okapi (afrosynth records) present a selection of 18 rare, handpicked 1980s cuts that highlight the period that nestles in between the ‘70s (where american-influenced jazz, funk and soul bumped shoulders with local mbaqanga) and the ‘90s when kwaito and eventually house-music ruled the dancefloors of urban south africa.

das von curtis mayfield geschriebene hard times und listen to me erschienen 1971 zusammen auf mayfields legendärem curtom-label und erfahren durch soul brother nun ihren ersten offiziellen release in europa. beide tracks des leider viel zu früh verstorbenen baby huey wurden von den grössen des hiphop unzählige male gesamplet (a tribe called quest, lil wayne, biz markie, the chemical brothers, eric b & rakim, wu-tang clan, public enemy, grandmaster flash, u.v.a.)

for our second release we may introduce the rotterdam-based beatmaker the soul pilot. he is known for his funky, soulful and beats heavy productions. for les cidres he created two summer tunes lawless and craving showing more of his repertoire. lifting off with lawless. in this hot, sweet, bassy piece of sexyness, being true to his name he shows his passion for vocalizing himself - letting you blush and sweat with him in this heat. the journey continues with craving - with this funkiness blowing through your hair, body and soul. a summer must have!

for 19 years fokuz recordings has been an unbending pillar for quality, soulful drum and bass. it has provided an outlet for some of the scenes most prominent names a home for their music and continues to foster the growth of the next generation of producers. from the elite class of calibre, ai, zero t, and lenzman, to the new school sounds of satl, kasper, macca, and bert h, the soul derivatives lp blends names and generations together creating a magnificent musical showcase. if good music is timeless, then the soul derivatives lp confirms that there is no end in sight for this illustrious dutch label. the soul derivatives lp - fokuz092 - is available in vinyl, cd and digital in march 2018.

moby has released a new single and video for “like a motherless child,” from his forthcoming album everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt. featuring la-based soulstress raquel rodriguez, “like a motherless child” is a re-work of the well-known spiritual, with its origins in the slavery of the american south. the track describes the void left when one feels separated from a parent, higher power or similar guiding force. over the years this powerful song has been reinterpreted by the likes of odetta, lena horne, mahalia jackson and van morrison. the album is a glowing tapestry exploring spirituality, individuality and the brokenness of humanity and finds him returning to his orchestral, soul, trip-hop and gospel roots.

love injection is the latest instalment from glitterbox recordings, the one and only 21st century disco. selected by label boss simon dunmore, the eight-track double 12inch package showcases the finest producers making disco and dancefloor-ready house cuts in the here and now. rapson, reverendos of soul, bb boogie, david harness and sisy ey make up some of the contemporary contingent proving that the disco spirit is alive and well. simon has also included respectful nods to the golden-era voices of gwen guthrie and cece rogers.

plastik people call on west country deep house veteran andy compton, who took a leaf through his box of dats to dig out some previously unreleased jams from the vaults that should get all lovers of classic feel good jams popping with glee. sawfunk is an infectious uptempo jam with a funky edge in the cheeky bassline coursing throughout. dark disc has a moodier flavour to it, with a bit of that us soul heat rubbed into its loins. will you wait for me gets into a twitchy garage swing and holds it down for the duration, organ stabs, dx7 bass and all.

180g lp, reissue of this classic jamiroquai album...
synkronized is the fourth studio album released by funk/acid jazz band jamiroquai, fronted by vocalist and key-member jay kay. originally released in 1999, synkronized is the band’s follow-up to the successful album travelling without moving
the album includes the singles -canned heat- (#1 on the us dance charts), -supersonic- (#1 on the us dance charts and #22 on the uk singles chart), -king for a day-, -black capricorn day...

60 miles presents 2 more transmissions of swamp techno from john daly and frawl, aka 60 miles. not a long distance to travel for such hot shit. as always cut live straight to cassette, no sync, just pure vibe. this time you lucky listeners and deejays even get some vocals. you heard it here first. drums, jazz, techno soul, total surrender. 60 miles.

top-sampler mit 21 soul/funk/disco-klassikern aus den 1970ern, die in der britischen rare groove- und modern soul-szene seit den 1980ern wieder für furore sorgten, darunter etliche cd-erstveröffentlichungen und vinyl-erstreissues. mit kostbaren raritäten von almeta lattimore, mary clark und tommy mcgee, 2-step-perlen von jocelyn brown und zulema, smoothen jazz-soul-floatern von margie joseph, aretha franklin und ihrer schwester carolyn, debbie taylors grandios orchestrierter ballade -i don t wanna leave you- sowie wundervollem harmony-soul von the ebonys, manhattans, natural high und the impressions.

betty wright is a 64 year old american soul and r&b singer and songwriter, who rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as -clean up woman- and -tonight is the night-. like aretha franklin, betty was blessed with a four octave voice range and is adept at using the whistle register. pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

neon finger starts a brand new vinyl line (nfe). javi frias (night shift records owner also in charge of discotizer at marula café madrid) takes care of the first 7&#8243,,, reference, entitled -feel your soul-, featuring 2 tracks filled with armloads of groove.

kenny dope and and jose burgos under his soul creation alias come correct with this disco-filtering oldschool stomper baby gets high!

more quality from kenny dope, here in his soul fuzion guise. >i got rhythm< leads with the kickdrum (think >iko iko< given a house touch) and then a soulful vocal from vee drifts over the top, while lush chords and a subtle bassline complete this late night groover. on the flip, the >ritual mix< fattens out the bass and kickdrum, and lets the vocal drift more into the back ground, letting newly added percussion come more into play on a slightly tougher take than the original.

for 19 years fokuz recordings has been an unbending pillar for quality, soulful drum and bass. it has provided an outlet for some of the scenes most prominent names a home for their music and continues to foster the growth of the next generation of producers. from the elite class of calibre, ai, zero t, and lenzman, to the new school sounds of satl, kasper, macca, and bert h, the soul derivatives lp blends names and generations together creating a magnificent musical showcase. if good music is timeless, then the soul derivatives lp confirms that there is no end in sight for this illustrious dutch label. the soul derivatives lp - fokuz092 - is available in vinyl, cd and digital in march 2018.

congratulations to brian “javonntte” garrett, who this year celebrates two decades releasing mind-expanding deep house gold. his first 12&#8243, of 2018 sees him pop up on people of earth, a label that has previously delivered eps from such scene stalwarts as rick wade, patrice scott and kai alce. fittingly, garrett is in a nostalgic mood on opener “way back-, where his deep, dreamy and soul-flecked deep house groove is accompanied by a spoken word vocal reminiscing about the mid 1990s. elsewhere, “zodiac” wraps starbust motifs around a chunky, bass-heavy groove, “house joint” is a bumpin’ box jam rich in sturdy drum machine hits and swirling chords, and “boom house” is a slightly tougher workout that boasts beats worthy of derrick carter or dj sneak.

ernie hawks debut album scorpio man is nearly here, and about to be released during the first quarter of 2018. the way will be paved with a fresh 7 single that lifts the gritty jazz funk of scorpio walk from the album on the a side and pairs it up with the mystic groover message of love, a non-lp track only available on this release.

ernesto chahoud’s ‘taitu’ is a collection of soul-fuelled stompers straight from the dancefloors of 1970s addis ababa. a breathless journey through the unique ethio sound that bands were forging at the time, the 24-track compilation is the result of the lebanese dj and crate digger’s decadelong love affair with the ‘golden age’ of ethiopian music.

ilija rudman presents andre espeut tears to sound featuring ron trent mix over the last decade and a half, ilija rudman has been responsible for many high quality releases, delivering distinctly warm, sun-kissed, analogue-rich material on labels including bearfunk, instruments of rapture, compost , 20/20 vision, electric minds, is it balearic recordings, rong music , classic music company and of course, his own red music imprint.

needle paw is the first solo album by nai palm, the lead singer and composer of r&b future soul outfit hiatus kaiyote. needle paw is the rawest glimpse into nai palm’s musical world. it is dreamlike, honest, and beautifully transparent, revealing her musical ruminations to listeners with a courageous vulnerability and artistic generosity. pressing on 180 gram audiophile double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

amazing detroit techno

after celebrating its 10th anniversary with a couple of releases from the likes of buffered multiple (a.k.a. microthol) and nino sebelic, minimalsoul continues its sonic journey with a new, caustic piece of wax, introducing russian producer, ms. masha dabelka, now based in vienna.

first minimal soul with deep techno with great tracks from pathic, adj, igor vlasov, philistine, saint-maur clervaux

‘limited edition’ 10 year anniversary 12inch #2 (white label)

following the labels highly sought after first release, raw soul strikes back with three club ready cuts produced by mr. jaines bomt from hannover.

next up on ruff stuff music ltd are 4 killer, heavily stomping tracks on the boundaries between house and techno. untitled05 is a new and fresh evolution of the label, bringing to life a solid sound with warm and intense atmospheres, including a magic remix by dj honesty. inside the storm opens side a with an imposing groove and hypnotic stabs, definitely flashing for the dancefloor. dj honesty s remix with its unique groove and the samples manipulation, goes in a deeper direction but still strong and energetic. the b side is full of surprises with mistake a track with a raw sound featuring incessant 909 toms, piano stabs and vocals that definitely recall the vibrations of the 90 s. a home with no air represents the true soul of ruff stuff, a warm house track with female voices, stabs and a fabulous organ that will transport listeners to another dimension. just put the needle on, push play and dance! vinyl only, limited copies.

f*clr music are proud to present irish producer/dj, glenn davis and his debut release. a deep soulful affair aimed firmly at the dance floor fusing his love of all things chicago, detroit & nyc. the title track body & soul has its roots firmly in the strictly rhythm/nu groove groove a lush, organ driven banger that is guaranteed to incite hands in the air mayhem. ashley beedle & the north street crew put a different spin on body & soul giving it a spaced out, balearic feel while i ain t got nothing has got attitude and then some. the held string, melancholy chords and beautifully ethereal vocals take you to that tiny, dimly lit backstreet club in your mind you ve all been there the one you never want to leave. the gasping interjections on i feel it are underpinned by ominous synths while emotional intelligence takes you in an even darker detroit direction.

the no man is an island ep is a single cut from the debut album of the same name by aalko, a new project by kebko music founder akiko kiyama. renowned for her minimal techno track featured in richie hawtin s seminal de9 transitions album, the japanese producer reveals her another side under this new alias. the project has already created a stir as aalko has garnered support from gilles peterson on his bbc 6 music radio show and premiered a live performance at mutek’s tokyo launch, where she drew the audience into an inspiring frenzy.

50th anniversary edition of aretha franklins critically acclaimed classic on 180 gram vinyl.

“i’ve been a massive fan of klute since bagging commercial suicide 001 back in 2001. then to release on commercial suicide myself in 2012 was a massive personal goal, so to now be releasing a remix he’s done of one of my tracks, and be releasing it on my own label is a massive buzz and a proud moment for my little label.” - soul intent

plantation lullabies is the debut studio album by american singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist me’shell ndegéocello (also meshell ndegeocello). the album was originally released in 1993 to widespread critical acclaim and has since been viewed as a landmark neo soul record.
meshell’s music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. she has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career and has had ten career grammy award nominations.
plantation lullabies received a nomination for a 1995 grammy award in the category of best r&b album, -if that’s your boyfriend- was nominated for best female r&b vocal performance and best r&b song.
pressing on audiophile 180 gram double vinyl.

it’s a pleasure to introduce to you the second chapter of apparel wax, the vinyl faced artist who tears the dancefloors apart. aplwax002 is once more a concentrate of groovy beats, catchy melodies and vibrant harmonies that come together to create a solid 4 tracks release with an only one soul: the soul of the music we love to dance to. indeed, the whole ep doesn’t sound like an assembled work, on the contrary is more a complete entity that moves together in an organic way since the very first track till the last one, creating an impactful musical story. everyone should be aware that the unknown mystery man is back in town! premieres on houseum, delicieuse musique and sleazy beats.

four cuts of sublime underground house music from across the globe. sean mccabe with previous releases on local talk & joey negros z records label, victor sol under his soul2black moniker, b side see s the return of soul central as johnny rampin & to round of the ep u.k garage pioneer brian keys tharme.

australias hardest hitting hammond organ trio cookin on 3 burners release new single real life baby feat. emmi the lead single from their new album lab experiments vol. 1: mixin available as a limited edition 7 inch single through our new friends at fat beats.

soul jazz records’ are releasing their long-out-of-print album ‘hustle! reggae disco’ in a new expanded 2017 edition which now features five extra tracks.

as ever, the next project on opilec music is one with a rich back story this time paying homage to a very specific disco scene of the early 80s: it finds label boss i-robots turning out one of his brilliant reconstructions, namely of a classic and cult track by one hit wonders ahzz. this track was first released on land of hits, a label run by peter brown (who also wrote -material girl- for madonna) and michael campbell and has now been officially licensed for this reissue by opilec music. the track, new york s movin was huge on the new york disco scene and was played by the likes of david mancuso at the loft, larry levan at the paradise garage and by nicky siano at studio 54, but continued to be a big hit with modern new york tastemakers kenny dope, dj spinna, danny krivit and his body & soul party crew well into the 90s, as well as with stars like motor city drum ensemble and bulljun. i-robots is a notorious producer and record collector with a vast understanding of the history of house and disco and his version combines an original vocal and instrumental version into something really magical. new york s movin (i-robots reconstruction take i) is a jangling, organic and lose limbed disco number with a funky drum line, soul in its bones and plenty of lovably rough percussion, clicks and drums. a retro and impassioned vocal line adds flair to the track at the midpoint just before that groove kicks once more. this version is featured on the new i-robots - reconstructions 2007-2017 10th year anniversary release. new york s movin (i-robots reconstruction take ii) is then just as emotive and outgoing but after the break has more of a focus on funk. this is a huge party starting track filled with feel good vibes and once again proves opilec music work on only the most special projects.

brand new edition of soul jazz records’ brasil album recorded in rio de janeiro in 1994 with a host of legendary brazilian musicians including sivuca, raul de souza and singer joyce moreno – which has remained one of the key defining early releases from the record label. out-of-print for over 20 years (!!!) the album has now been fully digitally re-mastered for this new 2018 edition. includes down
the album was recorded at the height of the first wave of interest in brazilian music in london in the 1990s. joyce and a group led by husband drummer tutty moreno had just been brought to the uk for the first time ever by gilles peterson and brazilian music obsessive joe davis (and future head of far out records) and performing to over 2.000 new young fans.

special remarks the 2nd vinyl comes together with a aplwax002 logo air balloon (first 200 copies), to keep the party on! here we are! it’s a pleasure to introduce to you the second chapter of apparel wax, the vinyl faced artist who tears the dancefloors apart. aplwax002 is once more a concentrate of groovy beats, catchy melodies and vibrant harmonies that come together to create a solid 4 tracks release with an only one soul: the soul of the music we love to dance to. indeed, the whole ep doesn’t sound like an assembled work, on the contrary is more a complete entity that moves together in an organic way since the very first track till the last one, creating an impactful musical story. everyone should be aware that the unknown mystery man is back in town! premieres on houseum, delicieuse musique and sleazy beats.

this one is for people who like the real disco tools. for dudes who love the style of dj harvey, prins thomas or todd terje. for djs that want the girls to dance. toy tonics lead honcho black loops teamed up with italo-spanish dj innocent soul in his berlin studio. do we have to introduce black loops? not really: he started his career on toy tonics three years ago. meanwhile did 5 eps on the label - including his main club hit sex (that was one of the 50 most sold house tracks on beatport in 2016). innocent soul is a young italian living in barcelona where he is a quite established kid in the nightlife scene. vittorio rinaldi his name. he is resident dj at space music garden project and resident for the modular project at city hall. like black loops he is not really innocent. at least if it comes to music. he is a huge lover and collector of disco, afro, black, raw and house music vinyl. you can hear the influences in this ep for sure. rollin. this ep is a bomb.

part two from a new series called soul of the automaton.