if you re going to beat em down, you need the right tools. on the label s second release, grimy trax has given you a couple hammers. the a-side, dejay cease s the fixer is straight chicago. we re talking banging 909 funk that might be found buried on a particularly unhinged ron hardy mix. a simple bass line and two notes of acid are all it takes to make the floor go wild. this is functional heat with enough atmosphere to engage the mind, body and soul. on the b-side, rising chicago son boogienite proves he s earned the hype. boy, ok is an instant classic thanks to some recognizable disco strings and a funky escalator of a bassline. the producer uses a trippy, rubberband synth which eventually turns into rhythmic, teasing vocal. the mixdown is ridiculous, especially as the lengthy track passes the halfway mark. boogie brings the bassline in and out in between beautiful ambient rhodes and a call and response male and female vocal. those strings hit again and you feel no pain.

stunningly beautiful double-pack from och for autoreply music s 20th release. following on from output on renowned labels like pal sl, trelik, bass culture he returns to autoreply with seven tracks of playable perfection. by focusing on stripped-back percussive grooves, sparse 909 drum-programming and ultra fine-tuned dynamics he certainly proves with tracks -samarkand sulci- and -snarecrow- that the original jackin house/techno sound will always have plenty of life and soul. -don t fight it- is an 8.5 minute acid builder featuring haunting vocals and crisp synths whilst the bass driven dub of -enceladus- wouldn t be complete without live delays and distorted pianos. check out -morning glory- for a surprise contender for this years balearic soundtrack or -c ring- for ultimate warmth. tracks for every situation and not to be missed!

brand new label dusty donuts delivers two remixed soul stompers courtesy of londons jim sharp. side a sees betty wrights classic *clean up woman* get treated with a healthy dose of brooklyn flavour, moving the tempo up without losing the original classic feel. side b is a horned up, funked up retake of blue boys sampling of marlena shaws *woman of the ghetto* with a hip hop feel.

manchester artist belly is back with his second ep of 2014 released through his new inprint belly dance and this time he is joined by east end soul vocalist shona carmen & one half of asphodells tiimothy j fairplay on the remix. the second ep see s belly up the pace slightly from his inagural release moving slightly away of the slow beat of tracks like dark autumn and farewell and embark on a sligtly more up tempo , swing style bordering on the style of machine drum. the first track control is a hazy club track with strong vocals from both belly & shona backed up by drum and bass beats which is followed by vocal heavy space beats in the form of zu . on the flip side we see the real inpact of shona carmen with a clubtrack loaded with summer vibes called painting . the vocals are soulfull and beautiful with a swing tempo and drum patterns that lift throughout. this is followed by timothy j fairplay bringing in his own take on 90 s chicago garage music with a banging clubtrack remix of dark autumn off of belly dance 001.

a diverse and damaging three track ep from bone, exploring and exhibiting detroit techno musically, figuratively and spiritually. a1. here to stay (won t fade away) a nod to detroit as an ever-present - a marker by which others are measured, bone s first track on the detroit ep, here to stay (won t fade away) makes a statement above and beyond just being a fine example the music it refers to. the sumptuous melody that opens the track is accompanied by a substantial yet soft, almost warm, kick, a combination that somehow provides an atmosphere and depth way beyond merely the of the sum of its parts. more rolling percussion and drums are crisply ushered in before the here to stay (won t fade away) vocal begins looping over the composition. linear, straight up loops, grooves and rhythm give a consistent sense of railroad-esque motion atop of an ever-present vein of lush synth and melody. a track that is certainly here to stay. a2. detroit is ... soul with more of an emotional focus than symbolic this time, it s clear this one is from bone s heart. detroit is ... soul, ducks and weaves in the grey area between house and techno, the initial percussion that is brushed over the kick giving more of a house swing than a techno groove. the on/off, cut-and-dry synth chords contrast with the looser fluidity in here to stay (won t fade away), and gives a real sense of intent and desire. the real focal point however is the profound vocal that comes swirling over the top, -detroit is what i love, detroit is what i need, detroit is where i m from, detroit s the air i breathe?- no explanation necessary. b. detroit is ... hard bone rounds off part 1 of his detroit ep with aplomb. where the previous two tracks have drawn on the emotional and symbolic significance of detroit as a place and as an ideal, detroit is ... hard, cuts straight to the chase. utilizing the same vocal sample as detroit is ... soul, bone feeds things through the grinder and comes out with a late night dancefloor destroyer that blends millsian fury and red planet mystique with the archetypal subject detroit aesthetic. chaotic arpeggiated melody, indignant claps and breakneck drums and percussion are the chosen company for bone s words on this flipside to detroit is ... soul. detroit is ... hard, undoubtedly to become a mainstay for sweaty after-hours affairs the world over

*** vinyl only release! ***
brilliant 90s analog house music in vein of strictly rhythm / maw. limited to 300 numbered copies.

on *secret weapons* lay-far presents three tracks that celebrate an era of when disco, jazz, afro and rare groove ruled the dance floors. first up is *quality hours* which to us is the perfect nugget for the early afternoon, mid-day session or late night summer parties. on the flip is *saaba dub*, the sort of light and loose disco-soul groove influenced by dub and last but not least *prime climate* ends things in a slightly more rare groove-ish way.

born in romania but now living as a political refugee in germany, borrowed identitys name says a lot about his life and his music. never content with one sound or musical genre, but focused always on making music with real heart and soul, his releases demonstrate a broad musical palette and wide ranging tastes. a long time fan of home taping, he delivers a stunning debut for the label criss-crossing the boundaries between various sub-genres of house music, while denying any of them total dominance. in doing so he announces that borrowed identity has found his spiritual home on the imprint and that there is hope for those who still believe...

rock the box is a hand picked selection of grooves to shake a stick at. inkswel and benny badge asked their homies for a taste of the finest. deep soul grooves, lo fi house and 80s funk in its purest form.

very welcome reissue of the 12 inch vinyl version of the superb *onda* from brazilian soul legend cassiano. one of the founding fathers of the scene, a contemporary of and collaborator with people such as tim maia, hyldon, etc., cassiano only released a handful of lps and singles but the quality made up for the quantity and this 1977 polydor 12- features two of his best moments. side as *onda* is a lilting sun-drenched slice of pure soul heaven with a grooving b-line and sweet vocals that at nearly 8 minutes is still not enough - a truly captivating mellow masterpiece that you want to last forever... the flip side is no less accomplished - an upfront bass-heavy funk jam guaranteed to whip the dancefloor into a frenzy. essential!

epic sub-driven & upfront dancehall-steppin exceptional riddims, electroid hip-hop and house of the deepest kind produced between 1997 - 2003 by don papa in the underground solitude of moss norway. true in spirit and heart - as well as in groove and bounce. sex tags mania issue 26 represents

fifty fathoms deep follow up swiftly here from frederick s critically acclaimed debut album disruptive pattern material which gained major support from jimpster, osunlade, rainer trüby, the revenge & ajtazz amongst others. whilst craig smith & peter oakden celebrate their labels heavily supported first year, they bring you here release number five. an exquisite four track ep from the briskly emerging nyak. without question nyak keeps this ever delivering imprints momentum going with four superb cuts of low slung, underground jams. full of soul, rawness and summer fun

having made a nice splash for himself with his recent outing on delusions of grandeur and recent string of quality releases on his own imprint, shadeleaf, we are proud to welcome in thatmanmonkz for our next release on kolour ltd. he serves up three immense cuts of deep, underground rhythms with that infamous touch of soul that is quickly becoming his own trademark. remix duties were laid upon someone weve had our eye on for quite some time now - glenn astro. his unique musical vision & precise execution is on full display with his remix of remember and the end result speaks for itself. needless to say were very excited to have him in! altogether its an exceptional package of tunes more than worthy for the 16th slot in our kolour ltd catalogue!

mauser hails from chicago, illinois, but his production covers far more ground than chicagos no.1 import, house music. the block sees mauser diving into his many influences, including house, techno, hip hop, drum & bass, soul, and funk. combining tight, funky drum programming with a diggers ear for samples, this diverse ep has a little something for everyone!

das klangkarussell debut-album als doppel-vinyl im klappcover, download-code inklusive.

z records are back with vol 7 in the attd series: a1 yes, another killer cut on zr. zo!s gorgeous soul tune featuring eric roberson and phonte gets subtly housed up mix by dave lee. a record you will be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties across the world. a2 jakattas house classic american dream gets a very cool bassline driven remix from andre crom & chi thanh… b1 new and unreleased…. b2 akabu feat. alex mills *everybody wants something* was an enormous tune for many in 2013 and is still getting played by big name djs in bustling nightclubs around the world. now we give you an off the chain/on point/un-believable remix from rhemi. we are not going to describe the nuances of the remix and highlight why the aforementioned big name djs like dropping the track in their sets at cool clubs/festivals/corporate events but its pretty bloody good…

there are two styles that dachshund does particularly well, airtight dance-floor grooves and lush emotive deep house. the towards others ep leans largely to the latter but with a knowing glance to the floor.

early support by adam beyer, joseph capriati, josh wink, monika kruse, richie hawtin, matthias tanzmann, mathias kaden, paco osuna, randall m, oliver koletzki, robert dietz, reboot, hot since82, martin landsky, noir, glimpse, gorge, silicon soul, karotte

soulful deep music. handstamped. mastered by salz. including protection cover. pettenhaeuser & ohlendorf celebrate their debut on 60hertz. as part of the live ensemble >open synth< they start their solo project with the >wechselwandler ep<. pat pettenhaeuser (aka biodub aka path) brings his knowhow as a producer and dj plus his deep understanding of grooves as drummer from noetics and delivers a deep pumping electronic basement. ole ohlendorf - the soundman - tweaks the keys as professional jazz piano player and adds melancholic soul and dub with his liveplayed rhodes and synthesizers. on the edge to dubtechno this ep enchants with its calm and hypnotic ambiences. wraped up in a handstamped cover each copy is unique.

released in 1988, tougher than leather was the culmination of the rap/rock road that run-dmc travelled in since their earlier albums king of rock movlp675 and raising hell movlp633. its superb production, booming 808 beats combined with guitar samples, catchy choruses and smart rhymes made tougher than leather undoubtedly the best hip hop record that came out in 1988. great tracks include *mary, mary*, *runs house* and *i m not going out like that*. its equal appeal to hip hop as well as rock fans made the album a million seller, and underlined run-dmcs stature as living hip hop legends all over the world.
pressing on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

otis clay gehört neben al green und ann peebles zu den federführenden künstlern des amerikanischen soul-labels hi records. das album -i can t take it- war lange vergriffen und wird hiermit für den deutschen markt in einer exklusiven auflage von 200 stück in farbigen vinyl (180g) neu aufgelegt. otis clay war neunmal für den grammy als bester r&b-sänger nominiert und gilt international bei soul und blues-fans als außergewöhnlicher sänger.

though the iconic imagery of disco feels distinctly tied to the united states, the style had a wide-reaching influence that made it’s way to africa. while africa was already no stranger to the pulsing rhythms of funk, afro-beat, and highlife, the rise of disco added a slick sheen to the music, with musicians from all over the continent incorporating elements of the genre into their sounds. would there ever have been a studio 54 in ghana in late 70s, these would have been the recordings that would have packed the dance floor with their deep root in disco, soul & funk! an album recorded in the late 70s packed full of legendary musicians such as harry mosco and many more… to be re-discovered 35 years after it’s initial vinyl release as a private press. a “disco documentary full of funk” proves that it stands the test of time by sounding as fresh and original as any other sought-after disco / soul funk lp from the west coast of africa in the late 70s. bbe went on another crate-digging journey and found the original producer reindorf nana oppong and the original master tapes were dusted off, transferred to digital. in the process of this, even un-released material was discovered on the tapes, which makes this a rather special package. “nana love - disco documentary full of funk” is one special journey through afro disco & boogie in the late 70s, and we at bbe can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed!!!

working together on-and-off at their respective bases in london and edinburgh, leonidas & hobbes have honed a mutual love of soul, acid, house, techno, psychedelic and dub sounds for mo machines. their collaborative debut ep, machines, tapes & electronic setups (hm002), won fans across the board last year.

die soul band the revelations aus brooklyn, new york, präsentiert mit -the cost of living- ihr neuestes album. die hauptstimme auf diesem album stammt von rell gaddis, der den part von tre williams übernommen hat. rell gehört schon von anfang an zu den songschreibern der band und tritt mit der band seit jahren auf. rell wurde 1997 bei jay zs roc-a-fella label unter vertrag genommen und schrieb seitdem songs und kollaborierte mit größen wie usher, jay z, kanye west, mary j.blige, u.v.a. als band arbeiteten the revelations mit wu-tang clan, lee -scratch- perry, otis clay, willie clayton, benny latimore oder swamp dogg zusammen. für fans von sharon jones, charles bradley, aloe blacc!

from a small town called florence, alabama, gene the southern child has been quietly releasing music under the radar for years. florence is part of an area known as “the shoals,” which houses the legendary fame recording studios and is also the hometown of w.c. handy “the father of blues.” hailing from this rich musical history, gene’s unique style is smooth southern hip-hop, incorporating poetry, blues, and soul.

mr chicagodamn shares four sugar-frosted snacks from the secret larder ! from slamming peak-time offerings, to expertly realised soul rewires, via sonic, choral minimalism to beautiful deep house. limited edition vinyl only

drew lustman aka faltydl veröffentlicht sein neues album -in the wild- über ninja tune. aber es einfach -album- zu nennen, wäre zu kurz gegriffen. gemeinsam mit dem künstler chris shen versteht faltydl den namensgebenden begriff -in the wild- als katalysator zur räumlichen und technischen reproduzierbarkeit von sound und video

for a brief moment hermans are cut free from their shackles and venture out from the black dungeon, dragging xylophones made from kraken bones and drums fashioned out of reptile skins the duo summon a battle chant from deep within. scores of allies join, endlessly banging the same rhythm relentlessly until the clouds draw and the red sun is no longer visible. a basic soul unit appears from the murkiness and descends upon the racket, bringing with him booming thunder and electric lightning, a dark army marching alongside him. the massive beat continues for days, shaking all those that hear it. slowy and steadily, the din subsides, the clouds part and the sun returns as hermans retreat back to the darkness to wait patiently until they are called upon again. zaires is the third of 12 releases from z o d i a c 4 4. one for each sign of the stars and then z o d i a c 4 4 is forever dead and gone. forever

jeudis sought after limited vinyl only edition is back again. jeudi basics 3rd edition is coming with a huge three tracker. not only co label boss doctor dru but also the great smash tv and roberto calzetta & twin soul got inspired by treasures from the past.

after a nine-year hiatus, sheree rashit and steve bicknell relaunch cosmic records with the transcendence ep within their lost recordings division. founded in 1993, the label ran in conjunction with the pairs infamous lost events, which introduced acts such as jeff mills, robert hood and basic channel to the uk dancefloor. past cosmic releases include productions and remixes from us artists such as juan atkins, tyree cooper, djs funk and rush alongside prominent uk names working under pseudonyms devised for cosmic. having previously released via perfecto and mute, cosmic has provided a home for steve bicknells releases since its inception. his next phase continues the lost recordings series that began in 1996 with the 8th segment, transcendence. comprising 4 untitled tracks in steve bicknells inimitable style - a depiction of the lost dancefloor - transcendence, lr 8 is hypnotic with depth and soul, transcending boundaries. initially vinyl only.

the funkenflug team from thuringia, germany delivers another small vinyl only compilation crossing dubby house and techno music. vinyl only!

its hard to think of dutch wonderboy franky rizardo without inmediately associating it with his massive contributions to the defected catalogue or his broad spectrum of mainroom hits including collaborations and remixes work for some of the most important names in the game. this time he proves his versatil nature by submerging himself into a more underground vibe, the type we learned to love so much at off headquarters. we didn t take long to decide once we heard what he had in store for us, the tracks were loud, sexy and intense.

this is for those with hard heads, black lungs, and scarred hearts. it is for the dreamers who construct darts on loose-leaf and those revolting against corporate life and casual fridays. it is castles return of the gasface, released on mello music group, remixed by has-lo with a new track and revamped verses. the new record tilts at a different angle, but the beats still bludgeon without sacrificing soul. the raps are rugged yet introspective. the north carolina natives voice is grizzled and shot through with the fatigue that comes from late nights, cigarettes and coffee. has-los beats coax a deeper melancholy out of castles hymns.

b.riddim is luis sequeira, a portuguese living in london. magic my ear is his second ep for third ear, following the (in) theory ep in 2012. formerly a driving force in the influential portuguese rap group g-ward under the name bellatur, luis followed his love of jamaican dub using electronics to arrive at a sound which is identifiable through the sum of its parts but which is quite unique.

orion muzik #20 and iside music #1 as special double pack!
italian techy sounds at their best. danilo vigorito knows how to balance out his sound on this splendid 12. chordy but rolling techno patterns and atmospheric topsounds. this is hard to place in a box which makes it extra fun. where dark star is a somewhat mysterious and ethnic sounding opener the remaining two tracks are chordy techno at its best. danilo vigorito knows how to deliver.

quality collection of 80s soul duo collins & collins finest moments all loud pressed on 12 inch vinyl. with the original 7 inches changing hands for ridiculous money, grab this chance to get your hands on all these amazing tracks on one 12 inch.

a less than prolific, but very highly regarded outlet comes into the all ears fold for their fourth outing this time around a friendly trio unites for the production work. mancunian chum haners puts some deep body and soul into things and grabs the spotlight on the a, and there aint no denying it is well deserved.

hot new release from sunkissed recordings celebrating italian synth pop hero mike francis aka francesco puccioni. back in the 80s, francis elegant electronic style and smooth rich vocals provided a perfect backdrop to nights dancing on the sand and in clubs throughout the mediterranean and his popularity continues today amongst the balearic cognoscenti. this ep features the fantastic in-demand club mix of *features of love*, a funky pop-soul opus washed with lush synths, lazy guitars and dreamy vocals plus the sought-after long 12 inch cut of *survivor*, a gorgeous slice of blue-eyed soul with a strong dancefloor sensibility. flip over for big cosmic play, the magnificent 12 inch version of *body thrill*, a bass-heavy chunky instrumental with an art of noise feel followed by francis beautiful laid-back cover of the bill withers classic *lovely day* and lastly the heavenly hypnotic *on and on*, a little-known gem from the b-side from a rare 12 inch. a great package!

british trio little barrie — the group with the unrivalled, trademark blend of rock, blues, garage and soul flavours — are back with their fourth album *shadow*, and sounding better than they ever have. the three-piece of writer-guitarist barrie cadogan, bassist lewis wharton and drummer virgil howe, have slowly and surely been honing their sound and maturing their style since the groups debut on record all of 15 years ago. *shadow* is the super-cool and confident sound of a band at the top of their game, full of brooding self-confidence, brilliantly combining texture and liveness.

where words alone can not convey emotions, dego speaks through his music, healing all that are willing to open their ears. through some bizarre twist of fate? luck? hard work? dego and blueberry records have come together on a 12inch, where we believe such epic words are necessary to guide this space vessel to its intended home - the heart and mind of the passionate music lover and the desperate soul of the everyday human seeking ascension.

the fourth ep from raw waxes includes two tracks from the noisemaker, italian producer already on fire during the last years. both original tracks have got a delightful groovy soul, amplified by a dark arpeggio, which drives strong energy in stomach and legs of the listeners. the sounds he choses are captivating, dynamic, and push feelings to an high vitality. the deepness of the original tracks is perfectly interpreted by the remixers, who kept his mood and added a personal touch to it. on the a side, mike parker keeps a sinister atmosphere and beautifies it with noisy and raw sounds, which coherently distinguish his productions from many others. on the b side, haiku develops mostly the dance floor mood of the original track with an upbeat based production going through mind trip breaks and industrial pads, giving to the entire release a summer breathe.

through ties with the likes of glenn astro, muff deep, brandt brauer frick and ctepe 57, copenhagens tartelet records have become a coterie for an auspicious breed of modern-day oddball. opting for analogue gear, the tartelet mainstays bring together lopsided sampling and loose-limbed rhythms suffused with a distinctive degree of resistless energy. shapeshifting with each record, the releases continue to roll behind the success of max graefs *rivers of the red planet* lp. the next instalment comes courtesy of a previous collaborator with max - nigerian born vocalist and songwriter kesiana a.k.a wayne snow. now a resident of berlin and with music as his liberator - snow stands at a comfortable vantage point where escape from a tough past is visible. now in full flow - his first ep *red runner* sees snow drop a deluge of soul over grubby rhodes tones, contorted melodies and tumbling drums backed up by remixes from glenn astro and delusions of grandeur regulars session victim.

jerome c, born and raised at haifa city port in israel, is a declared fan of vintage gear, always looking to explore the special analog sound. he creates music with a sumptuous mixture of house, disco, funk, and hip-hop. he first hit the house scene partnering with double hill for soul clap s imprint double standard releasing the amazing *i need love ep*. for his latest offering three new cuts pressed and published by the spanish label apersonal music.

editorial delivers once again a value packed 4 track vinyl release- enlisting some top talents. joshua heath bring his bass guitar to australia to join forces with the ever prolific deep house dons random soul. together, they freak out a boogie influenced funk original in *girls, girls, girls* perfect for a late night house party to get the hands in the air. frances cosmic players create a winner with *get it right* soaring synths lead the way , and they also prove there is still a right way to use a vocoder. flip the transparent vinyl over for a lush mid tempo burner from uks matt hughes. dialing the tempo back , but not leaving any emotion on the table ... finally, bg baarregaard hits the nail on the head with a juxtaposition of classic house sound and a distinct new school ethic.

cologne based lone ranger, producer, coffee drinker and occasional bike rider steffen baldo aka ugly drums has been fine tuning the spokes of his career for 10 hard working years. making early marks in the scene with his -next room ep- on german based label polyfon, which received support from moodymann, mcde and cemented his reputation early on. steffen later released dance floor workouts on rush hour, fifty fathoms deep, black key records, quintessential and kolor ltd

slope s musical ingredients - dub, disco, house, electronica in a mix of soul - all are deeply rooted on their previous releases for sonar kollektiv / jazzanova and remixes for fat freddys drop, atjazz, 1luv / yoruba rec and 4hero. the producer duo from berlin share a number of classics tunes and are known for moody breaks and solid grooves, sincerely from the heart bringing movement to the floor. for their 4th album soultree slope have been jamming and recording with singer knixx to creating songs over the last 3 years, keeping it simple to be able to play as a trio on stage. what s left is the essence of tracks turned out to songs and songs turned out to jams . songs you can dance to, lyrically inspired by the streets of berlin, reflecting personal moments of a city, with it s very own pace and melting-pot characteristics - colorful and in constant motion. the ignition to the collaboration happened during a live performance by knixx on a birthdayparty for dj-mate m.path.iq. both of the slope guys, daniel paul & honesty where blown away by his interpretation of killer . a bit later together at the studio they formed a soulful and productive unit. right time, right place. capitol a - a soulmate of slope and responsible for various slope hits in the past joined again for writing and recording brown sugar - a song you would not want to miss on an slope album !

sold out -deleted - comprised of dego, kaidi tatham and bembe segue, the soulful sound of london s progressive musical brain center, this trio guides us towards a new dimension for modern soul music. their distinctive london-esque flair - a touch of melancholy in tone, contemplative yet hopeful lyrics, has enough groove to make every brain cell vibe. deborah jordan provides lead vocals. jordan is best known for her work with london-based avant garde jazz band, panacea. we trust you ll find the entire journey worth staying.

mehr northern soul-raritäten aus den 1960 ern - erstmals seit 50 jahren wieder auf 7 inch vinyl erhältlich!

*broken circuit* is the meeting of minds between max wheeler and victoria port aka anushka. the results are one of the most enjoyable, unpretentious hybrid dance soul records you will hear all year.
the double vinyl lp includes a code for free download of the full album.