2022 repress - invisible city returns with the hotly anticipated reissue of amajovi jovi by durbans o.g. kwaito giant, sandy b. originally self-released on cassette and a white label 12, rumour has it sandy had to remake the tracks from memory because even he couldnt find a copy. . in its original post-apartheid context, amajovi jovi was a sign of youthful subversiveness, rebellious creativity and a neck snapping rejection to the fascist groove of a silenced nation. while the pantsulla hustler nods to house legends like jamie principle and pal joey, its hip hop breaks and interludes show a clear affection for snoop doggs doggystyle. at its slowed down tempo however, this low-fi kwaito masterpiece turns away from its american influence and looks towards baldelli and his cosmos. best of all are sandys vocals deep, melodic zulu rap, sung flippantlythe way that only a true gangster could. it now stands as one of the finest glimpses of 90s party music to ever be blasted at the underground parties of the south african townships. a huge fave of jamie tiller, tako and ice, we are proud to present a limited vinyl and cassette reissue from one of the godfathers of kwaito. remastered and restored from the original cassette tape. designed by zeitype.
suction records sub-label ice machine is thrilled to present a new, deluxe reissue of pow wow, the debut 1982 solo lp from cabaret voltaires stephen mallinder. essential!
first release of 2019 for ice city and this one needs no special introduction. one of the ultimate -crossover- soul records - ever. mid 70s chicago masterpiece pamoja written and produced by keith stevenson. -oooh, baby- is an uptempo soul groover designated to light up any proper dancefloor. due to its scarcity and overall demand, it has become a treasure hunt nightmare for cratediggers worldwide. finally, the official reissue is here! and if that s not enough, flip the 45 over and go deep on the ballad -only the lonely know-, with the throbbing, shrill falsetto vocals from keith himself.
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