ghanaian disco reissue, dont sleep!

in unserer schnelllebigen zeit sind fünf jahre musikalischer zusammenarbeit ein immer selteneres geschenk und ein schöner anlass zu feiern. mollono.bass & ava asante begehen das jubiläum mit ihrem ersten album: birds flying high. während teil eins der doppel-lp bereits im sommer ’16 viel freude in die festivalwelt getragen hat, gab ihnen die ruhe des winters genug zeit im studio, um ihre musikalischen ideen für teil zwei in form zu gießen. diesmal führt die reise entlang endloser strassen durch lebendige afrikanische dörfer hin zu geheimnisvollen orten einer traumlandschaft asiens - tracks zum entspannten dahingleiten und zum leidenschaftlichen tanzen.

summer, sunshine, feeling good - for their long desired debut album mollono.bass & ava asante take this great essence of life to compose a unique kind of electronic music. by combining the catchiness of their solid grooves with a touching violin and a breathtaking voice they create a magical journey that will make you feel like birds flying high. while some tracks are bursting with euphoria, others swing along with dubby easiness - and all of them will touch your soul deep inside.

wie staubkörner, die im goldenen licht der sonne tanzen, ergänzen sich die musikalischen talente von mollono.bass und ava asante zu einem sinnbild für sommerliche lebensfreude: la vida colorida. die treibende dynamik des titels basiert auf den prinzipien von bassdruck und percussions, aber mehr noch auf melodischer eingängigkeit. schmissige klavierakkorde setzen die gradlinige rhythmik fort, dazwischen entfaltet sich mit darufgängerischer leichtigkeit der heitere klang einer viloline, und mit dem vocal gesellt sich ein unterschwelliger hauch von sonnigem reggae dazu. la vida colorida kommt in einer kunterbunten vielfalt von version und remixen: dole & kom verwandeln den track mit unerverschämter lässigkeit in verflüssigte house music, während mollono.bass eine jazzige dekonstruktion von tiefsinniger effizienz präsentiert. für jene momente ohne worte gibt es eine instrumental version, und für jene momente der sonnendurchfluteten euphorie einen hochsommerlichen mix von ava asante.

passend zur besseren haelfte des jahres legen mollono.bass und ava asante mit mamazita ihre zweite gemeinsame ep vor. der musikalische ansatz dieser platte, ihre warmen klangfarben, ihre luftigen echos und lebendigen rhythmen machen sie zum perfekten soundtrack für die kommende open air saison. in seinem dub verbindet mamazita die ausdruckstarke stimme der ghanaischen koenigin mit ihrem energetischen violinenspiel und der zugkraft des mecklenburger vagabunden. mit here we go again mamazita findet sich auf der b-seite ein auf maximale tanzbarkeit getrimmter track für einen sonnenverwöhnten tag auf dem festivalrasen.

after two releases on desolat x, mannheim based producer basti grub steps up with a sublime 4 track ep on desolat. having garnered the support of the likes of sven vaeth, villalobos, luciano and matthew dear, basti grubs productions ooze a life-long affinity with electronic music. following the well received primavera album on his label höhenregler, grubs first ep for desolat exemplifies his homogenous mixture of grooving techno, swing-sounds, ethnological influences and his typical grube-estique drums. and we dare to say that asante sana is the best basti grub ever. enjoy!

was passiert, wenn das tiefdruckgebiet mollono.bass auf ein atmosphärisches hoch namens ava asante trifft? es kommt zu einem gar mächtigen begeisterungssturm! zu beobachten war dieses naturspektakel im vergangenen sommer auf so mancher tanzfläche, wo es eine faszinierende wirkung auf die zuhörer zeigte… es verwandelte sie nämlich in traumtänzer! der mecklenburger vagabund mollono.bass legt ein organisch-melodiöses groove-fundament, auf dem die ghanaische schönheit ava asante mit ihrem virtuosen geigenspiel klangliche luftschlösser von unwirklicher eleganz entstehen lässt. mit begeisterten tanzschritten hüpft rene bourgeois ihre kristalltürmchen hinauf und hinab, wird dabei selbst zum traumtänzer. gorge lässt warme sommersonne auf den klangpalast scheinen: der subtile, scheinbar endlose aufbau seiner progressiv housigen interpretation eskaliert schließlich auf rollendem bassdruck und zwischen eingängigen akkorden. im stereo express bewegt sich der traumtänzer schließlich in versonnen-minimale groovegefilde, wo immer wieder mal ein erfrischender schauer blecherner hi-hats auf ihn herabregnet.

smooth, deep grooving and jazzy flavoured house tracks by japanese producer!

limited white label promo before official release

limited upfront promos, asante records are back with a massive new release. japanese touch is gracing our pages this week. yoshihisa hashimoto lived in new york for five years from 1998, immersing himself in nys underground house music scene. he still considers new york home but returned in 2003 to bring his new found style and music to tokyo. his ny influences have combined with his tokyo roots to creat e a unique style, guaranteed to keep the clubbers happy and into his music. yoshihisa is organising, promoting & djing at “,breath tokyo”, one of the best club nights in tokyo and leading tokyo under ground house music. the location is club air, one of the top clubs in japan. well known for an impressive back catalogue of worldwide artists and djs, air creates the perfect space for clubbers to lose themselves in the soulful music. its also arguably japans most famous club, thanks to the movie lost in translation

asante is a label who can proudly says that all our previous releases are always sold out within few hours since the release. the remixes are creating a massive buzz, roger made it on his compilations release yourself volume 6... special repress

ian friday is a house hold name in the genre and this track proves why he is one of the most sort after producers and remixes. with his scat trademark he unleashed in caribs leap and unforgettable classic of life starts today feat, byron moore - ian teams up again to present this classic hit springtime in paris on the asante records label. this is one of the tracks that you cant let go once you hear it. this is one of the tracks that made its mark at the 2008 winter music conference and its about to make its mark in your collection, heart and memories - dont miss out!

from one of the best producers in the business. asante records is proud to release jihad muhammads the rush. with the deep jazzy versions of the main and the dub mix that has been supported by some of the heavy weights in the industry from japan, europe, south africa and the us, this classic track comes with a new deep, jazzy, soulful and yet techy remix called roots urban jazz remix to grace it.

strong buzz around this hot label asante records (uk) (label for sterling ensemble, marlon d, ian friday, joi cardwell, roots, jihad muhammad, sis n jones, & anto vitale. following up the much appreciated spring sampler 1, herer is the part 2, & what a smoker this is ! a side the much sought after vocal from joi cardwell, buzzed song with a top class production, an irresistible hypnotic bassline, & the magic of joi s vocals.superb ! b side, another killa club song makes of this ep a must have item ! already buzzed by the big boys masters at work, booka shade, larry heard, osunlade, roger sanchez, karizma & many more

asante records with this 12inch sampler release including legendary jihad muhammad & joe flame.supports from franck roger, osunlade, dennis ferrer, ian friday, lou gorbea, anto vitale, jihad muhammad.

reissue of the 1977 album from ghanaian percussion master okyerema asante.

in our fast moving times five years of sharing a musical path is a remarkable way and a good moment to celebrate. mollono.bass & ava asante celebrate with their first joint album: birds flying high. by combining the catchiness of their solid grooves with a touching violin and a breathtaking voice they create a magical journey a journey that takes you along endless roads from lively african villages to mystic asian dreams. while part one of their vinyl double brought pleasure to the festival world in summer 16 already, the silence of winter gave more of their precious time in the studio to melt all their musical feelings into the second vinyl - and spring finally combines new mixes of all tracks on the album cd. lay back and relax or move your feet in passion.

bbe music celebrates the centenary of recorded ghana highlife music with a double album reissue of two rare 80s lps recorded by the late atakora manu, afro highlife and omintiminim.

limited rosé edition - 200 copies

2020 repress , orig. art, 180g, incl dl

remastered triple vinyl compilation with seminal tracks from oneness of juju, recorded between 1970 and 1982.

limited edition of 300 numbered copies on blue coloured vinyl.

lp, 180g + downloadcode. mara is the debutalbum of munich-based jazz group fazer.

los angeles art and sound crew my hollow drum announces the first release from the newly minted my hollow drum label, easy listening, from genre bending producer co. fee. check!

excellent third release on the essential supafrico records featuring four absolutely stunning afro flavoured grooves dug deep from the vaults. first up we have a previously unreleased extended version of >hot black n sweet< by nigerian funkster kio amachree. taken from the über-rare 1981 >ivory< lp, this a slice of pure funk filled afro boogie led by a groovy phat bline, driving horn section and kios magnificent kid creole-esque vocals.

trans air / caliypso, soca & reggae-fied versions of disco hits / feat. billie cole, tappa zukie, gerard pj browne, the star beams, casual t, eddie & the moment, mucho plus, wabine, oluko umo, el cid, bobby ravern and okyerema asante..

remastered double cd compilation with seminal tracks from oneness of juju, recorded between 1970 and 1982.

2011 two cd collection. bistro lounge music contains a healthy selection of fine music that is guaranteed to fill your senses with wonderful flavors. features tracks from martina topley bird, bonobo, mr. scruff, alice russel, belleruche, speech debell, winston mcanuff, pacha massive and many others. bistro lounge music is a mystery and legendary land existing out of time with wines and delicacies, a place where you can savor the sexy, lazy atmosphere, where you ll refuse to leave.

just in time for the summer, trans air records brings you a simmering compilation disc of carribbean diso heat that will keep dance floors packed all day and all night. 12 choice cuts from the likes of billie cole, bobby raven, el cid and casual toffer something for all tastes, from soca to dance hall and more, but no matter what it is, expect only the best. this is the only album youll need to keep things hot the whole summer long... tip!!