inferno präsentiert zwei früh-1970 er klassiker des sussex-labels back-to-back auf einer 7” vinylsingle: das von van mccoy geschriebene und produzierte “let me make you happy” von billy woods (1970), sowie das superrare “i can’t forget about you” von the decisions (1971), einem northern soul-hit aus dem legendären wigan club.

mehr northern soul-raritäten aus den 1960ern!

mehr northern soul-raritäten aus den 1960ern!

mehr northern soul-raritäten aus den 1960ern!

a fresh relic was unearthed in the distant east and the retreating ice sheets of siberia - the ancient bones of a forgotten race, once again touched by sunlight and air, stirring the caged memories within. tendrils of this prehistoric demon’s soul wrapped themselves around those who made the discovery - entrancing, captivating and compelling them with its dark story from the deep past. it is a tale that runs eternal, an account of the deepest savagery of nature - a conflict that has spilled across every conscious being and drives the endless cycle of life.

a trailblazing radio 1 show, unparalleled club-nights and a promising label, the 1-800 dinosaur crew are undoubtedly a focal point for all tastemakers alike. with a string of understated 12” releases, 1-800 dinosaur are now set to unveil their first full-length release. anchored by trim’s polarising narrative, ‘1-800 dinosaur presents trim’ is a collaborative endeavour featuring a slew of 1-800 members and affiliates, including: happa, dan foat, airhead, james blake, klaus boothroyd and bullion. outspoken and sharp, trim’s introspectively sinister delivery weaves hypnotically between the 1-800 crews’ varying soundscapes. emerging yorkshire producer happa - who’s stock continues to rise with each release – puts forward a tribal-like march on ‘before i lied’, with trim eerily advising to “be careful who you laugh amongst”. already in circulation, the videogame like progression of ‘rpg’ seeps with blake’s signature off-kilter soul, feeding the subversive nature that trim revels in.

jamal moss aka hieroglyphic being veröffentlicht sein lang erwartetes soloalbum “the discos of imhotep” auf technicolour/ninja tune! jamal moss hat sich einen einwandfreien ruf als produzent sowie als live-performer von hypnotisierendem, experimentellem elektro und free jazz aufgebaut, der in seiner heimat chicago und seinen beziehungen zur schöpferischen underground club-szene wurzelt. inspiriert durch ron trent, dj rush und ron hardy, wurde jamal moss von den visionären und produzenten steve poindexter und adonis ausgebildet. diese brachten ihm die drum machines näher, die das rückgrat der bewegung waren und ihn zu seinen frühen streifzügen durch die musikproduktion ermutigten. seitdem veröffentlicht er fleißig über sein eigenes label mathematics recordings sowie labels wie rvng intl. und soul jazz / sotu. seine stellung, als unverwechselbare, kreative kraft, verfestigte moss auch durch seine zusammenarbeit mit marshall allen von sun ra arkestra und noleian reusse (als africans with mainframes). unverwechselbar ist auch seine art, musik zu machen: er vereint seine antike herkunft und musikalische dna mit einer leidenschaft zum experimentieren, erschaffen und setzt musik als heilmittel ein.
die vinyl lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

oona dahl joined us at all day i dream last year both as a dj and recording artists. her first release high eyes was featured on our summer sampler and floated onto the dance floor and into the consciousness of dj s around the world. oona studied sound design in the usa before moving to berlin over the summer of 2015 to continue honing and crafting her sound. her first full ep for adid features deep dreamscapes and innovative arrangements underpinned by solid grooves that capture emotive, twisted melodic expressions. she and her music are a trip to the depths.

featuring frank and dank, phat kat and kareem --- the first on the beat generation release schedule is jay dee who inspired the above panegyric. he is one of the more prominent members of the beat generation. detroit’s don of the beats is widely regarded as one of the most important men in hip -hop alongside pete rock and dj premier. jay dee has prepared for us a feast of beats and pieces. his credentials read like a who s who of hip hop and r&b. jay dee’s slum village project has the dubious honour of being the most bootlegged in history. the recent album, fantastic vol. 2 has received superlative reviews. jay dee produced common’s like water for chocolate (lp) - a landmark album featuring d’angelo, dj premier, rahzel, george clinton and bobby caldwell. the ummah, jay dee along with q - tip and ali shaheed, produced tribe called quest’s last two albums beats, rhymes and life and the love movement. jay dee is the executive producer on the new erykah badu lp. he has recently produced tracks for the new de la soul lp, guru’s jazzmatazz 3, busta rhymes and the forthcoming jay z lp. jay dee was also the driving force behind the pharcyde and virtually the whole q-tip lp. welcome to detroit will feature a blend of jay dee’s unique hip hop and r&b productions, as well as left field twisted instrumentals and jam sessions. a perfect fusion for this phenomenon who is a dj, musician, jazz enthusiast and the hardest working hip - hop producer in the world today.

soul legend gwen mccrae s 1975 debut lp on miamis cat records has long been a favourite with serious funk and soul aficionados since it s release. the title track rockin chair was the number one single on billboards hot soul singles chart in june of the same year, no doubt keeping many dancefloors moving in gwen s native florida as well as across the nation

seven davis jr. has firmly established himself as one of the foremost purveyors of future sounds having released his unique music on forward thinking labels such as kutmah’s “izwid”, funkineven’s apron records and ninja tune.
for “future society” seven has curated a collection of his favourite new, unsung and like-minded forward thinking artists to highlight the talent he has encountered on his travels, (the album features artists from new zealand, u.s.a., ireland, u.k. & switzerland).
consisting of mostly exclusive unreleased tracks, this collection contains electronic, soul and house tracks with a pioneering spirit. welcome to the future society.

straight after his contribution to the splendid delusions of grandeur compilation and collaboration with sebastien vorhaus aka soul of hex as well as his latest eps on the russian capital bass label and swedish brandy ponty mython is back with a full swung ep packed with cosmic deep house tunes. how to get your life together and succeed sets the pace for the record, bringing together a kaleidoscope of sounds in ponty mythons signature style, soul meets dance floor punch.

limited 7 inch vinyl, featuring the same track on both sides.
so when stu gardner was rounding up a late night studio session, putting the finishing musical touches to a t.v production he had been commissioned for, he thought he would use the last few hours to record one more song. wow are we glad he did. “don’t fight the love” is making movements in the disco circles and with the modern soul boys. an unnamed female vocalist gives you the performance of her life! this had been sitting dormant until 1980.

summer deal! these two titles in the label’s catalogue carefully thread different periods in mosso’s evolution, showing the continuity of that personal sound defined by precise crafted percussions and playful melodies, appealing to the mind, body and soul. ! kander on the a side immediately sets the club pace with a rolling rhythm that serves as foundation for that classic mosso combination of riffs and counterpoints that build tension thru the song bringing it to an emotional peak before quickly stripping down back to the basics. the beat gently goes on, asking for the next ride of excitement. ! tikjda on the b side shows a similar beat, but we soon discover a completely different mood and tone. the percussions go darker, the meandering melodies become unstable and the timbres get nostalgic. a complex balance of north african drums, orchestra winds and drifting synths, build a song that proves as challenging to access as rewarding for those who give in and immerse themselves.

portable is alan abrahams, a south african born artist and producer who is also a celebrated live act. emerging more than fifteen years ago with a sound that marries real electronic soul with deep moods and abstract grooves, he is someone who has released his minimal wares on cult labels like perlon and live at robert johnson, as well as his own süd electronic.

ra+re, pronounced rare is a paris based female only record label. the name of the label, ra+re records, describes precisely what it aims to represent: rare, underground, unique and meaningful music. ra+re records wants to gather talented feminine artists that will spread their sound and sensibility all over the world. ra+re records is excited to present its 4th release, the second various artists ep, vinyl only, available in july 2016. the record is signed by the first ra+re records artist: eveline fink, julie marghilano, valeria croft and stefny. this ep reflects the real soul of ra+re, very feminine, groovy and powerful all at the same time. perfect for clubs with hard kick drums and the deep layers.

neue 7inch der 9-köpfigen, instrumentalen afro-soul/funk-band mit dem produzenten (u.a. charles bradley) und gitarristen thomas tnt brenneck.

erste 7- wiederveröffentlichung des raren disco-soul-klassikers -ain t nothing like your love- von the charisma band, geschrieben von ronald thomas, produziert von bert de coteau und erschienen im original 1975 auf buddah records.

much needed repress of a recent classic.
the second volume in this series of no info and no nonsense 12 inches. channelling the queen of neo-soul and hardest working man in show business through a dub-heavy detroit beatdown filter into wild deep house. for fans of the revenge, mark e and motor city drum ensemble these raw, soul drenched house grooves will appeal to the djs who like to work a floor into a frenzy.

debut release from vinyl only label sports records. kicking-off with a 4 track ep from founders clyde corley and kyle parker. limited to 300 copies! sanctified people of righteousness truth & soul

italys shift ltd drop their 7th release, a vinyl only affair with 4 low cuts that simply ooze what this label is all about.&#8232,,four great tracks that it were produced in the 1993 from mr. ivan iacobucci.&#8232,,the production duo, ( twins in fact! ) of dnart step up alongside underground ghosts to present 4 delicious slices of bumping beats along side soulful melodies as part of the grunge ep. &#8232,,the track s opens up the ep with swing and soft, deep and inviting dynamic that allows this track to ease you into its feel good vibe. following this up we pick up the pace with a more ukg flavoured o , a track that carries a rhodes driven melody again softening the crisp hats and creating that warm and fuzzy feeling.&#8232,,next u lends itself to the dance floor vibes of o with low swung beat teasing the groove in as the melodics intricately progress. finishing the ep we have l and this is by far the deepest track on the ep, primed and ready for those hot and sweat summer nights.&#8232,,dnarts soul is on full display here for shift ltd in this tight collection of dance floor heat

better known as kemback, geoff wright is a bristol based producer, selector, composer, violinist, teacher, and waiter whose music is rooted in house and techno but often treads into the weird and wonderful worlds of jazz, soul, folk, and blues. while his gritty drums and shuffling grooves bear the hallmark of the city he now calls home, the melodic sensibility of his emotive strings and distant glimmering synths harks back to the tree-lined footpaths of the tiny scottish village from which he takes his name. his debut release in 2014, on bristol mainstay futureboogie, received widespread support from djs as diverse as skream, mosca, and nemone. more recently his effort as part of alfresco disco s acclaimed maximum joy series, titled awaken , has been likened to the music of artists including floating points and leon vynehall. good night & for you today, the two tracks on kemback s omena debut, showcase a high level of production skill. to complete the package the always excellent auntie flo (aka brian d souza) & omena label boss tooli take turns in remixing good night.

the soul behind these recordings is rama dyushambee. not only a vocalist, mr. dyushambee also plays tenor saxophone too. he even produced, composed and arranged the entire album. the music on here is hard to categorize. the basic feel of the songs is jazz, but you also find a portion of funk and lots of spirituality in them too. if you like your jazz funky - check out this album. if you like your funk jazzy - check out this album. generally, if you like music with soul then you can t go wrong with orbit in space.

nice price deal !!! the multitalented producer dario d attis is back with another high class production featuring freda goodlett from >soul of switzerland< best vocalist ... can u feel it?

it’s been 3 years since cayetano’s -once sometime- album, which received great reviews from the press as well as amazing feedback and support from artists such as thievery corporation, the herbaliser, mop mop and skeewiff to name a few. now, cayetano is back with 11 different stories about everyday life, love and loneliness to be heard as one. it’s the first album where he plays almost all instruments by himself, apart from the guitars, performed by alex papoulidis. from the fusion feeling of -talk to me-, or the deeply emotional -something in you- and -hold me tight-, to the funky -third world war- and the cinematic -leningrad-, from the jazzy -fading away-, to the pop oriented -treat you right-, -where the sun shines- and -never said it’s easy-, cayetano creates another sonic kaleidoscope for your special moments. electronic music at it’s best. music with soul and heartbeats by one of the leading greek artists. cayetano is back.

„you break through into that space, exactly how you were before breaking through. don‘t feel profoundly alone. you will see the light and enter the realms of higher consciousness.“

the young senators are an exemplary progenitor of dc’s hyper-local, hyper-celebrated go-go scene. peers of chuck brown’s black heat and soul searchers, the septet was led by energetic singer and conga player jimi dougans, and featured saxophonist leroyflemming, guitarist calvin charisty, keyboardist frank hooker, drummer james johnson, bassist wornell jones, and trumpeter phillip guilbeau. the band issued two singles on the the tiny innovation label, before joining up with motown’s eddie kendricks in 1972 for his sophomore effort people…hold on. the young senators’ fuzzed-out brand of psychedelic soul is often bootlegged, but finds it first legitimate release in 45 years via these remastered sides.

the young senators are an exemplary progenitor of dc’s hyper-local, hyper-celebrated go-go scene. peers of chuck brown’s black heat and soul searchers, the septet was led by energetic singer and conga player jimi dougans, and featured saxophonist leroy flemming, guitarist calvin charisty, keyboardist frank hooker, drummer james johnson, bassist wornell jones, and trumpeter phillip guilbeau. the band issued two singles on the the tiny innovation label, before joining up with motown’s eddie kendricks in 1972 for his sophomore effort people…hold on. the young senators’ fuzzed-out brand of psychedelic soul is often bootlegged, but finds it first legitimate release in 45 years via these remastered sides.

owner operator of finale sessions music michael zucker has brought you a sister label called future sessions music to showcase his own music with close friends and family and we are excited to able to share this label with you. starting with our first release with the detroit veteren norm talley and finale sessions veteren michael zucker and we will start with norm talleys music first with the track called * power* it has the sublime detroit deep sound with its sharp chords and that pumping deep kick and claps and it also has additional work from another detroit legend delano smith but what makes this track is the fantastic vocals from the soul. track two * lock jaw* is just raw beatdown late night track with deep chicago classic sound with a pumping kicks and mind altering synth. then next we have michael zuckers first track * parisian nights* with it classic filtered classic chicago sound with proper pads and chords with a vocal drifting in and out of the spectrum . track two * thought process* is just an amazing deep inspired melodic trip with key’s and that classic b4 organ that sets the tone for the pads and that lifted filtered sound . we are excited to be able to work together norm talley and myself and we hope you enjoy this journey also.

thunder tillman is a cosmic vagabond who travels through space and time accompanied by his personal shaman. together, as if having fallen to earth, their mission is to recreate the music of their estranged home, reuniting with their brothers and sisters through an exquisite form of storytelling. while western music may have degenerated over the past 65 years, troopers such as thunder tillman continue to drill down toward an elusive core, searching for something holy while never bastardizing their art with insincere advents of technology or convenience—as is apparent throughout their immaculate analogue production on this esp institute debut, jaguar mirror. comparisons to genres like krautrock are predictable, however we feel these four songs are so heavily narrative and wildly visceral that attempting to categorize the music would be a disservice to your imagination. we implore you to lay back in a nice stereo environment and absorb the purity of thunder tillmans endeavor—appreciate their command of melody, composition, spectrum, magic and try to recall the last time you chanced upon something truly different

ein halbes jahr nach seinem erfolgreichem debütalbum - elaenia -, das von musikliebhabern und kritikern als eines der besten alben des jahres 2015 abgefeiert wurde, veröffentlicht der britische dj und produzent sam shepherd aka floating points die kuiper ep, auf der er auf den beiden, zwischen 14 und 18 1/2 minuten langen tracks, seine fähigkeit auslebt, elektronische und organische klänge zwischen laptop und orchestralem ensemble zu einem perfekten klangerlebnis aus jazz, electronica, klassik, soul und brazil zu verweben, was er auch live in montreux und beim melt! festival präsentieren wird.

tip!! conga radio, the canadiana club collab of producers jex opolis and roberto, offers two smooth and jazzy house cuts designed for the heart, mind, foot and soul. the a-side of -right beside you- features melodic vocals and smooth chords, while the b-side -party smokes- plays out with space, atmosphere and groove. a tag team not to be missed!

nice price deal !!! mr roland clark needs no presentation at all : multi talented and heavy house hero is now ready with his first release on purple music. run run run is a reggae-song in a house music-production. upon the remix of balearic soul of ricky ls >born again<, >sun is shining n of funkstar deluxe & bob sinclar<s jamaican experiences we know that reggae influenced tunes are working very well on the dancefloors…try it

with the ep mental scapes, alva shows a first short format resolutely house. every track is an evolution, a progress. downtown - with its rhythmic part supported by the disco and deep atmospheres - is reminiscent of the influence of the 90s french house on the duos tracks. the shore is a very deep production with a groovy and a minimal bass, with these incisive hi hats and rides, and this sensual vocal. lighthouse uses several musical registers between techno, soul and ny house. the outro, playground, recorded in one shot, is a short downtempo track to enclose in a groovy way this first ep from the parisian duo.

the table has been set and guests have arrived: it’s time for fresh meat’s when bad people cook good food vol. 4. this limited edition vinyl sampler features three tracks from the full length digital album. the record leads with derrick carter, dubbing out alexander east’s “jest 4 me” into a signature boompty romp. on a2, audio soul project takes a swing at remixing chris udoh’s “ready for you-, shuffling and strengthening the groove that supports the invigorated vocal. the entire b-side belongs to david duriez who marries acid motifs to the tidy, bustling frame of san france disco’s “bringing back sweat to the dancefloor” for even sweatier times. this three track ep is mastered by lawrie at curve pusher, london - who’s been busy lately putting his magic touch on music for artists like damian lazarus, jamie jones, and wolf + lamb. each copy of the vinyl sampler for when bad people cook good food vol. 4 comes with a download code for the full 16 track digital album. this latest fresh meat is a veritable feast of sleek and buoyant house music that can enjoyed over several sittings or in one cohesive (and delightfully gluttonous) meal.

ltd 2016 repress - delusions of grandeur have had an exceptional couple of years since their inception in 2009 with fourteen vinyl 12s from a host of producers helping to put them at the top of the pile of underground labels making house music for discerning ears. it was only a matter of time before the label took the logical next-step into artist albums and here they are with the debut lp from 6th borough project entitled one night in the borough. its more than likely that youve come across 6th borough releases or edits on labels such as instruments of rapture, jisco or permanent vacation as well as having kick started the whole thing off here at delusions of grandeur with their release the soul part ii (under the aka craig smith & the revenge). its also more than likely youve been in some late night establishment whilst the revenge provided musical accompaniment on his record players seeing as he is one of the most in demand djs playing underground house and disco on the scene right now.

copenhagen purveyor of melodic electro soul kondi records finally resurfaces after almost a decade with a new batch of tracks from man of the moment, jeremiah r. sleek nighttime electro in a deep but spacious melancholic vein of the other people place and drexciya s mellow aquatic dives. includes an extended version of the outer rings , which appeared back in 2011 on the ultra limited the 5th dimension album.

new interplanetary melodies is a series of phonographic editions committed to free experimental music: it tells about vibes floating over time and space, hybrid energies through harmonies and contrasts, concrete forces and metaphysical resonances, earthly and otherworldly origins of inspiration, organic feelings and abstract dreams, ancestral echoes and futuristic outlooks, sonic symbolism painting sceneries in human spirits, a ritual meaning of creating and relishing music ...
the sound radiation can take to other possible dimensions, to most recondite places of mind and soul, or very far away across stellar directions.
how the sound impressed on analogue substance in past times is able to render vibes from the future is well explained by the instinctive recordings of mayo soulomon in this first issue of new interplanetary melodies.

the allergies are back with another slice of 45 action. love s supposed to be takes you back to the glory days of northern soul, with an upbeat rhythm section driving the track, and a sing-along vocal that cuts through perfectly. on the flip is the crowd pleasing title track taken from their album, as we do our thing . brandishing punchy horns, motown-esque drums and unapologetic samples, this track is the embodiment of what they re all about.this is without a doubt a must have piece of wax that would be at home in anyone s 45 collection. as we do our thing was album of the day on bbc 6 music and hit top 3 in the itunes chart and 1 on juno download. the first single rock rock featuring andy cooper of ugly duckling fame was tune of the month in mixmag and was accompanied by a killer video that was featured on channel 4 sunday brunch

in the short time since his debut, chairman kato has developed his own sound, as unique and offbeat as his personal reputation. launching his live show in 2011, as well as his own art exhibitions, chairman kato has staked his territory as one of the most keenly watched producers in london, now stepping on to the international stage at the top of the underground. its with great excitement then that we share this release on awkward movements. science & romance consists of four original tracks, influenced from all aspects of chairman katos life, as immediately heavy as they are emotionally layered.

music has always played a major part in ezel s life. having done remix work for labels such as yoruba, king street and reel people and working with artists such as tortured soul, daz-i-kue, atjazz, john arnold & jeremy ellis, it s now time to welcome ezel to the local talk family with get down . opening is the title track get down (original mix) , with its immersive chords, bumping bassline and the help from the unmistakeable vocal talents of tumelo, it s house the way we like it. both soulful and deep. on the b-side ezel serves us a remix of get down. there s no denying in that there s a strong osunlade envisionesque feel to this one - and that s a good thing ! an absolute must for every dj s bag, trust us. finally production heavyweight atjazz revisits the glory of the bayacou mix but focuses more on the finer tweaks, it s all in the details folks.

alma negra is a swiss collective that consists of four musically driven friends, the figuiera brothers dersu & diego whose roots are established firmly in their cape verdian heritage, dario with his half and half portuguese/italian mix and finally mario with spanish roots. they are all passionate diggers who love playing music from all over the world, something that s evident in their productions as well. encompassing jazz, african and latin sounds to soul, funk, disco, house and even techno. as far as inspiration goes they mention donald byrd, fela kuti and theo parrish. their creative output has led them to release on such fine labels as sofrito, highlife and most recently basic fingers. fans of alma negra includes gilles peterson, ben ufo, axel boman, dam swindle, africaine 808 and tim sweeney. now they are back with digger s workout, a fresh and exciting instalment in the basic fingers catalogue - divided into three seperate 12 s with remixes from esa & santuri, osunlade aka yoruba soul, rainer trueby & corrado bucci present truccy. digger s workouts, part 1 contains three original cuts and one remix from esa & santuri with spectacular basswork worthy of funkadelic. if you re looking for rattling percussions, irresistible basslines, melodic synths and vocal chants that interweave and do a delicious dance with each other - look no further. this first part of the series is a sure-fire way to send anyone into a near shamanic state. .

tribut-sampler mit klassikern, versions, covern und einem konzertmitschnitt der marley family auf 180 gramm vinyl.

fancy humans leigh morgan has been knocking around a while, running urban torque recordings for the best part of a decade throughout the naughties. having reached a satisfactory level of noodle shinnery on his baldy bonce, he has put down the scalp polish and finally started making music. project pickle is his second solo ep. project pickle includes three original tracks, nailing his colours to the mast, dilly of a pickle begins with a clear indication of pickle preference, pie on the sly the accompanying dish, and almost champion a nod to the ultimate disappointment in food related release punnery. we asked chocky to come on board for remix duties, once he d told us which was his favourite pickle, his answer we ll take to our graves. chocky has been winning plaudits for his deep dubby jazzy grooves through artful division, nature soul music, roots for bloom and audio parallax etc, and here he s on great form with, er, a deep dubby jazzy re-imaging, lovely stuff.

honoring the roots and wires of detroits 909 and 303 sounds, flavio folco blends elements of hip-hop, electro, breakbeat techno, futuristic soul and funk music committed to the edge of post-acid house styles. an audio injection into the body-mind as we wave through the polyrhythmic ensemble of molecular beats and crisscrossed percussive patterns. on remix duty deadbeat who needs no introduction, and indigo raw ’s mirus.

for this new release, rue de plaisance opens its doors to a new york city artist we have been following since her debut 3 years ago. she’s developed a very personal, warm and groovy sound on different labels (brouqade, bodyparts) and in her live acts. her recordings have gathered the support of great artists from the scene and it s a real pleasure to welcome oshana.

number 14th comes with some serious grooves by a new project of one of the first artist of the label. salt is a perfect combination of old school house vibes and modern grooves. franck white is a timeless track with a rising melody that drives you until the end and beyond. sedould goes into another path with a never ending groove infected by some killer vocals. on the b side, rhythm&souls remix of franck white. taking the track into another dimension with tight beats and a modern house mood. a long and catchy rework. another release made to shake your legs on the dance floor.

vf is a most zealicous producer. with joy and pride we announce his second instalment in the series!

after a spot of chronological chaos last time out, nado regain their numerical composure with a sumptuous four tracker from new york renaissance man quinn lamont luke (bing ji ling) loose and limber after a chakra aligning cover of loose ends for phantom island last summer, the paqua frontman brings his linen suit and boat shoes to the good ship nado, joining moonboots and boardman for a relaxed session of horizontal dancing. taking a pleasant vacation from his trademark blue eyed soul, qll packs up the mic and lets the music do the talking, treating us to a dreamy quartet of instrumental grooves.