2021 re-issue

the third album from kali uchis on limited vinyl lp.

a blue note 80 reissue - remastered from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

pressed on a gold 12 inch with a free 7 inch black dinked vinyl in the reserve generic sleeve & shrink-wrap.

the album is a tribute for indipendent woman

vampisoul shines a light on a largely forgotten chapter of colombia’s musical history.

image by iconic francis wolff, 180 g audiophile vinyl, deluxe gatefold sleeve, limited edition, the complete lp + 1 bonus track

the 9th studio album from cuban musician roberto fonseca.

inc. a sagittariun remix

viktoria is by now known in some circles as the frontman of the duo toresch (alongside tolouse low trax & jan wagner).

considered by many as -the motown of salsa,- fania records is probably the most transcendental label in the history of latin music. by bringing together the eclectic vision of dominican bandleader johnny pacheco with the business savvy of impresario jerry masucci, fania created a sound: the apex of tropical music, combined with the swing of big band jazz and the gritty vibe of american r&b. the label provided an artistic heaven for a young generation of musicians who were inspired to experiment with new musical formats. the albums recorded by willie colón, héctor lavoe, rubén blades and eddie palmieri from the early 70s to the mid- 80s went beyond the parameters of so-called -salsa- - taking latin music to unsuspected levels of sophistication. when you think latin soul you relate to a mélange of r&b and mambo rhythms intermixed culturally by and for the youth of america. it was 1974, and a brash youngster by the name of ralfi pagan walked into the offices of fania records and demanded to be heard. fania president jerry masucci allowed ralfi that opportunity, and ralfi auditioned for jerry right there in his office. it took only a few moments for masucci to realize that he was in the company of his newest recording artist, he put ralfi in touch with recording director, johnny pacheco, who hurried him into the recording studio for ralfi’s first fania recording session.

te records presents on this beautiful 12” picture disc collection six tracks of electro-pop music, yet all songs sound different from the other. smea, who has produced the music, has invited six vocalists from gothenburg (including himself) to put lyrics on top of each track. the result is synth, dark wave, techno, break beat, electro boogie sounding coolness!

the boundary-pushing colombian group returns to soundway records with another unique album: dreamy psych-folk, blending traditional latin rock with tropicalia, and lush string and choral arrangements. meridian brothers’ sound is a huge palette of influences and inspirations. drawing from traditional latin rock (including colombian, argentinian and mexican) as well as brazilian tropicalia, for this album alvarez incorporates string instruments - in particular the cello, both bowed and plucked - a timbre rarely used in his previous works.

arte moderno was a project running in parallel lines to the overriding trends in early 80s spanish music. short-lived as it was (active between 1981 and 1982) its musical output has continued to amaze the connoisseur ever since. their only 7inch single ninette en new york (ja ja records,1982) is today an item highly rated by collectors and djs worldwide.

akokan is a yoruba word used in cuba meaning from the heart, and indeed, every song on the self-titled debut album (march 30/daptone records) by orquesta akokan feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. assembled and led by cuban vocalist jose pepito gomez, orquesta akokan is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. it features all-original music and was cut live to tape over a three-day session at havanas hallowed state-run estudios areito. areito is one of the longest operating studios in the world and where important cuban records have been made. the album was produced by jacob plasse and arranged by mike eckroth. comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

first ever reissue of the sole long-playing album by colombias los chicos malos, originally released by discos fuentes in 1980. los chicos malos was a short-lived colombian super group- of sorts from cartagena with acclaimed pianist and composer vctor m el nene del real as orchestra director and arranger. vocals were shared by john jairo murillo and vctor melndez, both known for their work with the latin brothers. produced by the legendary mario rincon, this highly sought-after lp is an irresistible mix of uncompromisingly hard salsa and cumbia infused with infectiously happy melodies punctuated by a distinctive double-trombone attack inspired by the nuyorican street sound of willie coln. presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180g vinyl. part of vampisouls reissue series of classic fuentes lps.

12 disco-rumba-flamenco-boogie bombs, a time machine to the spanish boites and discotheques of the late 70s . the disco music, philadelphia sound and salsoul fever were also present in the rumba-pop and flamenco-funk scene of spain in the late ‘70s / early ‘80s. producers, sound engineers and studio musicians collaborated closely with flamenco / rumba singers and bands. among others, the production / studio work that genius josep llobell did for the belter label in barcelona is highlighted

vinyl release of the original motion picture soundtrack from “pitch perfect 3”.

first ever reissue of “salsita mami” by lisandro meza y su combo gigante, a highy sought-after discos fuentes “salsa dura” classic lp originally released in 1970. lisandro meza is one of colombia’s most talented all around musical giants. equally adept at playing musical instruments as he is at composition and singing, meza has recorded just about every type of colombian genre as well as his own decidedly colombian versions of salsa, afrobeat, funk and disco.

fiesta to go! if you ever had the chance to dance while c.a. ramirez drives the controls, you know what kind of dj he is. far out, always around, full of soul & passion and driven by one goal: to unite them all.

the highly anticipated return of ondatropica from colombia, produced & conceived by quantic and frente cumbiero. heavyweight 180 gram double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with extensive liner notes.

tommy mccook to be leader of the skatalites in the early 1960s, he went on to become the chief exponent of rock steady as leader of the supersonics house band at treasure isle. mccook remained a key session player throughout the reggae era, and during the roots reggae heyday of the mid-1970s, his expressive melodies found particularly strong outlet, especially on the music he created for grassroots producer bunny ‘striker’ lee as a member of the aggrovators, the studio outfit lee hand-picked from the cream of jamaica’s musical crop. when enhanced by the adventurous mixing experiments of king tubby, the engineer that turned dub into an art form, instrumental aggrovators music became positively ethereal, yielding an exceptional listening experience. on king tubby meets the aggrovators at dub station, tommy mccook blows mean sax and flute over dubs of outstanding tracks by johnny clarke, cornell campbell, linval thompson, delroy wilson, and others greats. first issued on third world in 1976, this vinyl reissue comes complete with four thematic bonus tracks, and the whole disc makes for essential listening. reissued on lp and cd with bonus tracks!

zefzeed was chosen to be the first artist to release at arria, certifying his multi-dimensional artistic vision. porto deporta takes over side a with a deep bass motif propelling forward – everything clicks into place, making this piece a high definition 3d madness. soy sausage continues the journey with a stylish swagger and an irresistible groove, dotted with a chamber of indecipherable voice delays, while bright synths float across the driving beat. side b is spinning koo, a track that combines functionality with musical playfulness, tumbling percussion and clouds of textures, while drawing on the kinetic energy. though his tunes are aimed squarely at clubs, they’re detailed, spacious and hypnotic too, a rare blend that make arria-001 a slick dancefloor machine.

trusted friends is the first offering from holy smoke, the collaboration between producer/rappers jeremiah jae & zeroh. the nine songs recorded together in los angeles 2012 focus on the spirit, health and the sacred use of cannabis. special 10inch vinyl (containing unique trails of silver smoke encased in clear wax) housed in a one-of-a-kind silkscreened jacket featuring artwork by zeroh & psyteone

superconcious present a further evolution for melbourne producer andras. looney house recorded with diy immediacy, this fresh 5 tracker takes subtle cues from cajmere, pal joey and lesser known 90s australian cuts culled from the 3rrr fm library. t.n.t.f. was the fastest track andrás had even written until revving the pajero offroad and clocking 138 bpm on always pumping. on the two mixes of gold coast, he finds heaven in a tourist hell, making hotel room acid before hitting the balcony for some cool breakbeat over a bacardi and coke. the absurdity continues with the horny australiana disco of soy boy, rounding off a welcome return to his inimitable solo work.

nice price deal !!! these recordings pull back a curtain to reveal the mysterious world of syntoma and early-80s underground mexico. big tip & nod to this!

after the success of previous various artist eps, cultured underground outlet cinematic recordings is back with another tasteful ep that features tracks by label head soy mustafa, city 2 city, aubrey and john tejada & justin maxwell.

teranga beat proudly presents dexter johnson & le super star de dakar in their last performance before their departure to abidjan in 1969. mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. the group was led by the inimitable dexter johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.
the 2x12 inch lp comes out in a deluxe 60s style cover with a bonus track & mp3 download code and a booklet including photos & liner notes outlining dexters musical career.

of banks and gangsters - that basically sums up recent spanish history and also the new strand ep called *bankstaz paradise*. accompanied by the banksters and the financial horns, strand also has shuane singing on one of the songs and there is a remix by om unit which is seriously awesome. in addition to fact magazine, it has already been featured on dazed & confused, dj mag, earmilk, playground and dj shadow has said that it rules.

the latest in tru thoughts series of essential label compilations, compiled by a&r and label owner robert luis, shapes 12:01 is available on double cd, double lp and digital. bringing the best of the current sound of the label, with a handful of upfront exclusives and cuts previously only available on other formats. artists include quantic & alice russell with the combo barbaro, belleruche, zed bias (aka maddslinky), mark de clive-lowe, hint, the bamboos, lanu, anchorsong and many more.

supported by luciano, patrick kunkel, slam ...

acquiring success in the spring of 2009 with the release one of the years biggest dancefloor tracks, the last twelve months has seen an amazing run of productions from alex celler, his is a story of talent married to dedication and resulting in increasing success.

soul jazz records presents this amazing 5lp + dvd box set afro-colombian music and film project made in colombia.
this set (limited to 1000 copies) includes the dvd, two lps of original music and three lps of remixes. it comes in a stunning box set with sleeve notes about the project and the history of palenque and exclusive photography.

3 generations walking, the culmination of producers mkl & soy sos, return with the follow up to slavery days. to live feat. gary french on lead vocals gracefully singing in his native french dialect over a moving dancefloor friendly groove, accented by live drums & flugel horn. on the flip, to dub, the raw undertones of john hall on electric bass & andrew pearl on drums set the stage for the mesmerizing trumpet solo of ian gordon

cd twelve is the latest installment in dj hells much lauded and highly anticipated annual selection and compiling of material from gigolo artists, new and old. this year hell has two themes, one is house music the other is vienna, both of which have contributed dramatically to the previous 18 months worth of output from both dj hell and international deejay gigolo records.

the jaffers is a brand new project launched by jaffa music label head nicolas vautier and keyboarder nicolas gueguen that presents their debut single be good featuring songstress rachel claudio, with an album currently in the works. be good is a chunky feel good affair on a funky tip featuring outstanding vocals by rachel claudio alongside spacy keys. remixes are courtesy of rocco who adds his distinctive deep remorseless touch, and david mateo & rafix who contribute a main room favorite. support by halo, melchyor a, dj pope, doruk ozlen, andy ward, master kev, soy mustafa, michael fossati & more !

they dont come very often but releases on shack music are always well worth the wait. label boss soy mustafa and alex cellar (cocoon) combine under their kemistry moniker which you will know well for their superb releases on ben watts ultra cool buzzin fly imprint. head noddin house music with throbbing acidic bassline on the flip lifted by delightful dubbed out piano, this is a must have for anyone even vaguely serious about hi-tech house

slamming hypnotic spain tribal house / flipside for electrohouse fans

shack musics sister label ugh rolls out its 2nd release in time for the summer! already finding favour on early promo from djs as diverse as osunlade, rainer trueby, rocco, alix alvarez, franck roger amongst others, this is one deep as fook tune! seed allstarz are bradford james and nef nunez hailing from bean town that is boston and brooklyn, ny respectively! now seeing the light of day shack label head soy mustafa steps out with co-producer alex celler under the kemistry guise to unleash a peak time stomper with the terrace mix, that is aimed straight at the floor with its synth stabs, infectious bassline and melodic keys. on remix duty we have called in boddhi satva who at the moment is doing amazing things alongside alton miller and osunlade working on his album for the yoruba imprint. boddhi kicks things off with a choppy drum pattern rolling it out with some fat bass and deep ass strings which tells you that this brutha truly hails from the mother land

tommy bones strikes out on the a side with south africa deep, with a hypnotic tribal rhythm infused with a driving groove that invokes the dark energy of the soweto midnight and the effervescence of the new york underground. the b side starts out with adultnappers face it, a stark minimalist soundscape full of atmospheric techno mindtrips, last up but certainly not leastis mkls seven times an aggressive addictive minimalist style with heather kroffs esoteric vocals somewhere in between bjork and tracey thorne

trance mixed by two heroes !

for fourteen years the island ibiza has been haunted by cocoons high-spirited tribe. in 2013, cocoon turned the beloved amnesia into a tropical jungle. the jungle seduces with lush colors and intriguing sounds. without hesitation you dive into lush greens, amazed by heat and beauty

dj hell praesentiert die 13.ausgabe seines labelsamplers mit einer kompetenten und facettenreichen selektion aus cd-exklusiven tracks & remixes!

there will always be a bass drum making people dance, but it will rarely sound the same. techno and house are in continuous flux. there will always be people celebrating. and each year new kids join the scene, hungry for pleasure, for beauty, for ecstasy - for life.

meridian brothers is a colombian tropical-experimental music project lead by elbiz alvarez. recorded in bogota..

final song goes to the very heart of musics spiritual dimension by asking a number of musicians to select their ideal last song, either to serenade their final moments or to memorialize them after the fact. the participating artists deserve to be commended for their openness: theyre responding to one of the most personal questions one could ask. (several of those approached declined to take part- taboos are taboos, after all.)