after releases on eskimo, is it balearic?, tusk and disques synthomme, jose drops the debut 12 inch on its a lectric world (a white label spin-off from lectric sands). a slo-mo house track with heavy percussion, afro samples and an epic acid bassline. 4 mixes (includes instrumental & bonus beats). stamped white label in paper sleeves.

here is another early rasta praise to jah rastafari loaded with drums! another exclusive joint with tip top remastering from earth sound! scarce tommy mccook instrumental backed by the supersonics delivering a vocal version featuring african style incantations and produced in 1970 by in-house treasure isle recording studios sound engineer byron smith for his barons label. afro-sounds at treasure isle!

bosq y orquesta de madera is the much anticipated full length debut album by bosq from whiskey barons. on the heels of his three well-received 12inch singles, the album delivers on the promise of a well-rounded and killer collection of afro, house, latin, soul and disco tracks with the intention of keeping bodies moving on the dancefloor.

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4 tracks to celebrate disco volante birthday party. a side you will find midnight express and relative depth new bomb. cafè des artistes a deep jazzy disco-house track with cosmic influences. sare havlicek remixed in chicago house mode the piano, and a electronic bass that makes the track very elegant on the b side our first release in 2009, where disco volante s adventure has begun, the first single of disco volantes boss cloned in vatican with disco volante space disco killer track with afro percussion and italo atmospheres, and midnight express remix that rebuilds the track in a massive electro disco mode with cosmic atmospheres

80s inspired nyc afro - disco

gianluca pandullo stretches out for some funky afro-caribbean inflected house on the a, while federico gandin & jordan fields get all sympatico on the flip.

the vinyl only followup to their first ep and the cut they had on beard science #7. 3 tracks: the sleazy disco rock number sinned b/w the gospel tinged afro-stomper redeemed and feel alright with kraut rock drums & prog guitars. limited to 350 copies in a full pic sleeve done by myth paradise!

a dream team if ever there was one, kid fonque and rising star dj whisky have crafted a seductive, richly-textured composition which songbird zaki ibrahim has taken to sublime heights. be is a afro-tinged, drum-driven deep house number that is guaranteed to inspire some arm-raising, hip swaying dancefloor action. showcasing the enthralling vocals that only she is capable of - zakis intimate conversation draws you into a hypnotic realm of rhythm before expanding into a breathtaking ballad.

no rest for the wicked, after launching oneoffs earlier this year and releasing our first ep with three fresh cuts from three talented producers we are back. each of the four cuts is a highlight in its own way, from the afro inspired house on size up with a superb herbie hancock tribute from crackazat on keyboards, to the slow and bass heavy techy i m the jack from will berridge on the a-side. the b-side starts off with jmxs thats the way, another exercise in dynamic house with punchy chord stabs, finishing things off is keumels feel-good disco surgery incisions roll california my way.

vulkandance started as a party for african dance music in berlin in 2010. the amazing feedback and success of the party led nomad to turn it into a series of events and into a concept (including theme based decoration and sometimes catering) that travelled and hosted some of the cream of afro and global funk/disco djs, including legends such as beppe loda

third single of the upcoming debut mixed cd compilation gummihz presents alles claap vol.1. this time with jerome sydenham and manoo on remix duties. first up, secret voyage (claap004) by gummihz, is tranformed to an afro house groove raised to spiritual heights by one of frances most prominent house producers. based in lyon manoo is a name associated with quality productions and we are glad to have a remix of his on one of our most popular releases.

gerardo frisina joined forces with italian hip hop legend dj skizo (maurizio bonizzoni). an amazing encounter between two jazz lovers and record collectors - afro-cuban influences, 4/4 rhythms, refined use of samples and exotic atmospheres.

gamm have been sleeping for a few months but is now back with a bunch of hot new releases. first up is an ep for those of you that are down with the funky latin sounds. buenos aires producer doctor stereo have delivered us two massive afro/latin jams with mucho caliente funk rhythms. if you are a fan of the old school quantic stuff this one will be solid in your dj sets. la bomba!

with her 3-track-smasher random nature jenifa mayanja gives us an impression of what house music in 2013 should sound like! the random nature ep is a tasteful collection of warm and detroit like deep-house- meditations with definitely that little extra spice of afro-american awareness for rhythm and sound! after the release of her very successful album woman walking in the shadows – rated by the groove magazine as one of the best albums in 2011 – and a celebrated dj-tour through europe’s most famous clubs, jenifa now makes her debut at big bait records with this amazing 3-track ep

vulkandance started as a party for african dance music in berlin in 2010. the amazing feedback and success of the party led nomad to turn it into a series of events and into a concept (including theme based decoration and sometimes catering) that travelled and hosted some of the cream of afro and global funk/disco djs, including legends such as beppe loda.

state is the debut from ore, this is techno deftly delivered. four original tracks showcasing an artist ready to make their mark plus remixes from darling farah and jon convex. a debut that stands out - state showcases an artist ready to make their mark. prime-time berghain techno functions are triangulated with detroit in 1987, birmingham in 1997 and london right now. the result is sumptuously textured asymmetric dance music. richly harmonic, expressionist techno that takes in pneumatic hi-tech funk, warehouse-maddening propulsive hydraulic and rarefied low frequency dub chords. complete with laboratory-precise edits, cold, crystalline sampling and skeletal machine effects ore recalls richie hawtins plastikman all the while keeping a rooted afro-rhythmic swing reminiscent of theo parrish with shuffling hi-hats, deep bass and strokes of barely-tamed percussion.

camp supafrico return with the sixth edition of their highly acclaimed sound of funky africa series. digging even deeper into the afro-funk vaults, side a features the ber-rare 1984 shina williams and his african percussionists agboju logun. grooving along for a massive eleven and a half minutes, this super-heavy nigerian disco cut splices raw sounding horns with choirs and chants. seriously epic. flip over for dont do it from bongi makeba, a mesmerising afro-funk workout with her powerful voice weaving in and out of the grooving bass and spaced-out sax. last up is the sought-after mangous ye from black soul. originally the b-side of a 1976 release on tiny but top-quality nyc label beam junction, this tom moulton mixed slice of high-octane percussion-soaked afro-disco hit big on italys cosmic scene as well as the clubs of new york. another surefire hit from the supafrico imprint.

3 reworks from antipodean dj and producer, frank booker. first up is the monster reworking of king sunny ades afro biggie synchro system, originally released in 1983 and taken from the album of the same name.

anyone familiar with mop mop will already know that their refined style has already lend them a unique place somewhere between the worlds of jazz, funk, latin and the italian postmodern style allowed the band to achieve the international film business as part of woody allens to rome with love movie soundtrack. but with this latest lp isle of magic, mop mop digs even deeper to bring us one of their most engaging and organic records yet.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

he “nulungkwana” package is the first debut release on combination music records. the african song is written, sung and originally produced by charlie hamilton, a talented music producer and song writer from south africa. the combinations heard the song (nulungkwana) from mutual friend max martinex and immediately reached out to charlie to remix the vocal and create an e.p.

the debut release by glitterbeat records is a limited edition 12 inch with two dubbed-up remixes by electronic music explorer, mark ernestus. the tracks are pulled from glitterbeat artist, ben zabos self-titled and highly touted, 2012 debut album of frenetic, malian afro-rock.

after the success of the first three volumes, musica sol y mar are back with a fourth installment of balearic sound for 2013. the album contains tracks such as in alto mare from sultry italian singer loredana berte who delivers a killer piano-led groove that has been a summer favourite in the mediterranean since its release in the early 1980s, the dope slo-mo cosmic groove of my baby my by us soul singer sue ann cardwell which was a big hit on the white island as well as being popular with the afro and cosmic djs in italy.

island rescue marks the first release from san franciscos dan judd under his sorcerer alias in three years. with this release on new diskotopia sub-label a kind of presence, sorcerer fuses his trademark californian balearic sound with influences gleaned from 70s afro-funk tapes for three new original tracks, backed up by myakkah and greeen linez remixes. strong support has been coming in for the release from the wire (who have played tracks from the release on their rewired radio show), spin magazine (who featured an exclusive stream of the release with a feature), jon tye, gold panda, magic touch, the beat broker, ben cook (fucked up, yacht club) and many more.

brill full length version, disco / afro style

tembezi is a richly textured, intricate afro house track with emotive, melancholic piano improvisations backed by a solid jumping beat to get your feet itchy.

years after rumours of the mysterious usio first started spreading, studio barnhus are finally ready to release the projects debut outing, an lp called kuwa huru. this is emotional, intricate electronic blues for the modern dance floor, with 8 tracks ranging from afro-beat influenced house jams to starlight spangled techno compositions. the double vinyl pack includes a download coupon which gives access to the original album tracks + 5 bonus tracks.

king street return with some gorgeous afro deep house vibes mixes from louie vega & sis. pressed on limited orange vinyl.

london club night this is not happening is launching its very own vinyl-only record label after 3 years of hosting underground house djs in venues around the capital. the debut release comes courtesy of arcarsenal, a young french duo whose hardware-heavy sound is crafted in their berlin studio. arcarsenal have received praise across the board with the likes of jus ed, bill patrick, shaun reeves, seth troxler and dyed soundorom supporting their tracks. this is not happenings club night is dedicated to showcasing underground dance music. for the past 3 years...

konkoma remixed sees three of konkomas choicest album cuts remixed and reworked by three of the most exciting synth laden afro-electro producers around today. with the original versions rooted in 1970s ghana, konkoma remixed adds modern edge to their rich blend of afro-funk, jazz, soul and traditional african rhythms. their debut album, released earlier this year through soundway records, won plaudits for its sophisticated mix of afrocentric music and soulful melodies.
the 12 inch vinyl comes with a free mp3 of the release.

indigenous travelers are ron trent and jose rico. they met at the madrid red bull studios to pay homage to jose roberto bertrami the brilliant leader and keyboardist of the brazilian jazz-funk trio, azymuth. the result is >paradise ritmito carnival<, a hot, melodic and percussive house music with afro-brasilian influences. it is presented in a one-sided record with surprise in b side

bosq from whiskey barons and singer kaleta join forces on this limited release. deeply rooted in afro-disco with heavy grooves as the title track suggests, bosqs production complements kaletas vocal stylings bringing the past and the future together to create modern dance-floor classics.
pressing on transparent green vinyl, includes code for free mp3 download of these tracks.

ozs inkswel sends an irresistible four track package zig zagging across the globe to the door of fort unthank on the banks of loch firecracker, somewhere in the mists of scotland, via his very own powerful boogie powered super collider. opener do it is how its done, atomic funk which has been split, stretched and closely inspected, then reassembled to create a dancefloor chain reaction. the funk particles then pass through the americas and pick up the one and only chico mann. a man known for his like minded awareness of, and abilities with, the worldwide ways of the electric boogaloo, he adds his abstract afro cuban theories to tu machito. next, its a sharp turn eastwards to the old countries, whilst riding the waves of lfo bounce. uks funkineven, another kindred spirit in the search for man made machine soul, provides further refinement to the initial wave hypothesis, resulting in a glimpse of the elusive dark matter that is often talked about, but rarely seen or heard

the son of a prominent nicaraguan politician, alfonso noel lovo was a choice target for the sandinista rebels who hijacked his homeward flight from miami in december of 1971, ultimately putting several rounds through the talented musicians torso and hand. after several years, and as many surgeries, he would break new ground on this psychedelic swirl of latin jazz and pan-american funk with his musical partner, percussionist jose chepito areas of santana fame. long unavailable, la gigantona has lived its forty years lost in the grooves of a single acetate. imagine a nicaraguan take on herbie hancocks afro-jazz masterpiece mwandishi with some of the most penetrating, left-field guitar youve never heard.

welcome aboard amen brother - a new dublin based label providing an outlet for the expertly curated sound of the underground psychedelic soul, funk & disco they champion at their night of the same name. amen brother launches with a debut release from their own amen brother disco band. abdb lines up a selection of lovingly amended tracks for different moments of the night while remaining true to amen brothers signature psychedelic sound. the a side opens with the peak time rumbling and percussive sounds of >afreeka<, an afro-esque track with hypnotic male vocal chants and rising melodies. side b kicks off with the raw phased guitar sounds of >gonna get some< and quickly moves into its sleezy funk groove and sassy female vocals. >rollin & sinkin<, closes the b side with a catchy folk track whose funky guitar based groove and male vocal finish off the debut release perfectly.

zulu guru is the first full-length collaboration from singer/songwriter jesse boykins iii and producer/emcee melo-x. both jesse and melo-x have critically acclaimed self-released albums and duets. with zulu guru, they bring together a solid collection of songs that reflect and define a new direction in hip hop and r&b, both lyrically and musically. this new sound is rooted in traditional soul music, adding elements from multiple genres to serve a purely unique and honest look at modern romance. with zulu guru, jesse and melo-x absorb influences from around the world into the production including afro-beat, west indian, and electronic soul - expanding their brand and message wordlwide. zulu guru also features emerging singers chris turner and mara hruby, rapper moruf, style mavens joshua kissi & travis gumbs of street etiquette and wordsmiths kesed, trae harris and joekenneth museau.
comes with code for free mp3 download of the full album.

nice price deal !!! prism studied drums under vance gordan specialising in afro cuban rhythms and the moeller technique prior to venturing into music production. after becoming more intrigued by the intricate likeness of all societies, cultures and religions, prism was created with a deeper purpose. not only to showcase these influences but to convey an awareness that all things no matter how different they may appear in physical form, are all the same. having an ear for deep jazzy tunes and being hugely influenced by the early metalheadz era, prism continues this sound in his selection of music playing vinyl and unreleased dubs from all around the world. always in tune with the roots of what started both dubstep and drum and bass, prisms selection rarely strays away from raw, emotional bass music but contains something for everyone which will insure a good time for all who catches one of his sets

on >from the horizon remixed< remixers lv, mwëslee, kelpe and fulgeance each revise their favourite tracks from debruits afro-beat surrealist album >from the horizon<. >from the horizon< splices the musical roots and subsequent evolutionary patterns of benin, ghana, niger, nigeria and beyond. driven by adventure, ideological principle and packed with intrigue, authenticity and tribute the album received critical acclaim from q, resident advisor, dazed & confused, quietus, xlr8r, the wire and beyond. debruits genre swerving combinations of instrumentation and style fuse west african musical expression with those of his own – from tribal beginnings through to 70s highlife and psychedelic afro funk – the album incorporates rather than emulates to create sounds new, unheard and above all fun. never does the albums depth displace its energy, groove or feel – and on >from the horizon remixed< debruit chose artists/remixers that continue to reward the listener with effortless enjoyment on many levels.
contains code for free mp3 download of this release.

the bank ist ein trio, bestehend aus francesco brini, domenico emanuele loparco und zullo. ernsthaft gute musiker mit viel liebe zu afro & dub. diese jungs bereisen die welt als backing-band für sänger jeff jones, ein gründungsmitglied der kanadischen rockband rush. francesco brini hat bereits einen beeindruckenden musikalischen katalog, als frank agrario nimmt er für das prins thomas label internasjonal auf und agiert als schlagzeuger für die elektronischen pioniere swayzak. the bank ist getränkt in vintage aufnahmetechnik, jedoch mit einer aktualisierten produktion, die jede tanzfläche befriedigen kann.

with recent releases for internasjonal and tim sweeneys beats in space records, los angeles based producer secret circuit (otherwise known as eddie ruscha) has had a breakthrough year with his brittle synth jams, taking inspiration from balearic disco and minimal wave alike. however, he has been a prolific producer since 1996, and this record on emotional response, entitled tropical psychedelics, collects productions from rusha up until 2010 that have previously only seen the light of day on cassette releases. described by the label as a >balearic-tropical-afro-psychedelic whirl<, the album packs a rich palette of analogue textures into its ten tracks, from the afro dub of >afrobotics<, through the hazy, beatless combination of piano and analogue synth on >psouvenirs< to the psychedelic tropicalia of >foggy twilights<.

teranga beat proudly presents the royal band de thiÈs in their first ever and entirely unreleased 1979 recording. singers and composers james gadiaga & secka will guide you through the sweet melodies, wicked rhythms and vocal traditions of senegalese music, in a fabulous performance that combines mbalax with afro-jazz.

the cabin fever tribe keeps growing and heres another bad boy 12inch from one of berlins bad boys! after killer remixes for kink and terranova and storming tracks for thekeinemusik cabin fever were lucky enough to pick up 2 killers. its not possible is a stunning afro house jam and tribe posse is dirty trip to west london via berlin

support by soul clap, chris coco, spiller, fabrizio mammarella, rune lindbaek, tiago, cosmonauts, diskjokke, rioutous rockers, hardrock striker, drop out orchestra, michael reinboth, andrew weatherall, ewan pearson, ivan smagghe, avery, gerd janson, prins thomas

kult-tracks, proto-house, afro-sounds und deep house-pressure - drei heiße remixe, die bereits von ricardo villalobos, sven väth, laurent garnier, seth troxler, kerri chandler oder steffi gespielt werden.

just in time the almighty stock 5 comes around in order to send out a wake up call for spring. rico casazza blesses us with his soul driver ep. the title track impresses with a badass houserhythm, adequately supported by jazzy chords that generate the space for the misty, soothed vocal in the background. -soul driver- is an afro percussion body mover, not to be missed in everydjs case. this one’s followed by -wa lking backwards-, a huge and soulful stomper, catching our spoiled ears with some elegant synth melodies and truly massive sub basses. the flip providesa wide playground for notorious emixers. first on the scene are cesare vs disorder who implanted a serious guitar lick, making their -supernatural mix- a funked out trance disco housemonster. matthew styles ennobles this flamboyant release with a rather minimalistic approach towards the original. -megamix pa rt 1- is perfectly suitable to make the crowd all yours on a sunny sunday after hour morning.

this music journey takes directly to the hoods of the city, where different cultures from everywhere share the same space, the same challenge. urban beats, sampling, musicians and soul through ethnic culture from the urbs. barrio blunts move from the old school hip hop to dancehall reggae flavor, break beats and afro-mediterranean rhythms. edited on the label scioue-scioue proudactions in collaboration with others artists from the musical sphere all over the world. barrio blunts is divided in four 12 inch vinyls - four volumes, all of them out during 2012!

here is the new chateau flight track,called kounka. afro?techno?jungle house? a trippy journey thru sound fx, sub bass,and dirty snares. already supported by dixon, trevor jackson, ame among others... for the remix job we asked steve moore (half of zombi and several 12 inch on kompakt, permanent vacation and the super cool label from ny l.i.e.s.). for our enjoyment, steve delivered 2 versions in his typical multi-layered electronic sounds. one is for the club, and a slow version in a kosmich fashion

out from the skies arrives reiterate music group, offering 4 older cuts with new interpretations. a side is on the afro percussive tip, b is more on the disco funk side with edits by dj qu.

this music journey takes directly to the hoods of the city, where different cultures from everywhere share the same space, the same challenge. urban beats, sampling, musicians and soul through ethnic culture from the urbs. barrio blunts move from the old school hip hop to dancehall reggae flavor, break beats and afro-mediterranean rhythms. edited on the label scioue-scioue proudactions in collaboration with others artists from the musical sphere all over the world. barrio blunts is divided in four 12 inch vinyls - four volumes, all of them out during 2012!

the debut release of no slow house on deephouse berlin urges to dance and bursts with energy. 3 exclusive tracks written and produced by rekardo rivalo. his afro tech-house and culture tech-grooves bring summer to your heart. if you like passionate, daring, demanding and impulsive tech-house, dont miss it! feel it, dance it!