erste lp-remaster-veröffentlichung des jazz-funk-albumklassikers -turn this mutha out- (1977) des drummers und percussionisten idris muhammad, der beispielsweise mit fats domino, curtis mayfield, jerry butler und sam cooke arbeitete. produziert von david matthews, kommt das album in dessen unverwechselbarem disco-jazz-funk-sound und enthält den classic -could heaven ever be like this-, den u.a. jamiroquai und drake sampleten.

second output of new source

they dont get much more anthemic than idris muhammad s could heaven ever be like this and who better to rework it than edit royalty, late nite tuff guy. subtle in his touches yet incorporating a more dj friendly, dancefloor orientated beat and tension building intro which teases elements of this classic, before that instantly recognisable bass riff and staccato guitar chords come into play. that subtlety is key when it comes to handling a record as epic as this, elements are accentuated and looped, delicate effects are woven in, but the soul and feeling of idris music is lovingly maintained by lntg. and for the purists out there, the flip houses the original mix so you ve got two paths to heaven to choose from.

quality reissue of the highly sought-after promo 12 inch of the legendary idris muhammeds incredible 1977 disco classic *could heaven ever be like this* - eight and a half mesmerising minutes of hypnotic slow-building disco-funk huge on the early nyc disco scene which became an anthem at mancusos loft parties and is still in high demand today. on the flip, *tasty cakes* is a nice lighthearted disco bubbler but the clear go-to track on this side is the awesome hot funk groove of *turn this mutha out* as sampled by to great effect by moodymann for his amerika kdj release. essential!

deluxe reissue on 180 gram double vinyl, including 2 bonus tracks.

urban/soul/blues/r&b/gospel

a much welcomed reissue of the 1978 idris muhammad gem boogie to the top. released a year after, arguably, idris most well-known anthem, could heaven ever be like this the similarities in style and composition are clear. expertly produced, rich instrumentation, expansive drum fills, gospel tinged full-bodied vocals, all the while epic and life affirming in it s nature - what more could you want? young pulse steps up on the b-side, to add his own subtle touches and tweaks to the original. looping the guitar and echoing out the vocals whilst working in more of the synth lines. the addition of a crisp clap and extra percussion add an element more vibrancy into this mix, keeping the original feel intact whilst revitalising it for 2018.

idris muhammad was an american jazz drummer who recorded extensively with many musicians, including bob james, ahmad jamal, lou donaldson, pharoah sanders, john scofield, george benson, lonnie smith and tete montoliu. power of soul is his best known album and is one of the reasons that idris muhammad is regarded as the drumming king of groove. featuring the arrangements and keyboards of bob james, the saxophone punch of grover washington, jr., guitarist joe beck, trumpeter randy brecker, percussionist ralph macdonald, and the knife-edge slick production of creed taylor, this 1974 album is a burning piece of deep, jazzy soul and grooved-out bliss.
remastered audio on 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

re-issue of the 1971 album from idris muhammad.

classic idris muhammad 7 inch release

lp incl download code

7xlp box set + booklet + poster. ltd to 5000 copies. collectors intem

2lp in gatefold sleeve with poly-lined inner bags

new ep from idris bena that will probably be sold out quickly.

after jimmy batt setting the bar very high with his “retrospection” lp, opia records invite two modern day innovators of dance floor energy to create their eleventh release. taking up a side each on the record we have rakya’s idris bena, and slowlife affiliate, paolo mosca - a combination you never realised you needed.

ltd pressing

prime time house , ep vol.11

the debut album from idris bena on double vinyl.

idris ackamoor and the pyramids explore the inner space of our souls and conscience.

strut presents the brand new album an angel fell from cosmic jazz travellers the pyramids, led by saxophonist idris ackamoor. produced by malcolm catto of the heliocentrics, the album was recorded during an intense week at quatermass studios in london. some of the many highlights include the poignant title track depicting a fallen angel in purgatory, outrage and grief on the powerful, hard hitting soliloquy for michael brown and the lilting, beautiful album closer, sunset. the pyramids originally came together in 1972 at antioch college, yellow springs, ohio where teachers included renowned pianist, cecil taylor. after forming in paris and embarking on a cultural odyssey across africa, the group recorded three independent albums,‘lalibela (1973), king of kings (1974) and birth/speed/merging (1976) and became renowned for their striking live shows, mixing percussive, spiritual and space-age jazz with performance theatre and dance.

double translucent 3-color splatter vinyl. custom printed sleeves & 12 page booklet, including photos & full album lyrics. download code included.

nolan returns to connaisseur this month with renowned actor idris elba on vocals for *children of house*, of norway on remix duty. *children of house* is nolans second release with the german imprint connaisseur following his *ghetto bicep* ep that saw big support from the likes of wolf + lamb, droog & maceo plex back in 2012. the brighton based producer re-joins an impressive roster of artists such as kollektiv turnstrasse, ripperton, afrilounge and chymera with this release. blurring the lines between disco and house nolans productions have previously found homes at notable labels such as off recordings, get physical, nervous records and audiojacks imprint, gruuv.

first release for the label, with this nice various from 5 different artists. prince de takicardie, idris bena as well as zaapp-ared honor us with their presence. everything flows.

the sound of ibiza inc claptone, liam cox, idris elba, karmina dei & fabe..

lp with printed sleeve and printed inner sleeve

reissue of the 1974 album from idris ackamoor & the pyramids.

first ever vinyl release of the 1971 album from idris ackamoor with the collective.

reissue of the 1973 debut album from idris ackamoor & the pyramids.

reissue of the 1976 album from idris ackamoor & the pyramids.

limited 4x12 inch vinyl boxset, bring together the 1970’s recordings of the pyramids, led by idris ackamoor.

electronic journey

third part of z records’ jazz dance fusion series, compiled by colin curtis. part 1 of 2, as the vinyl edition is split into two double vinyl releases.

supported by sam divine, illyus & barrientos, idris elba, claptone, jamie jones, ferreck dawn, mousse t, dimitri from paris, alaia & gallo

picture sleeve with printed innersleeve

phat party shaking house music

songs from the paul mccartney iii album, reimagined by fellow artists and friends.

wildflower is a project by idris rahman

after a year off, increase the groove records is back in force with a release eclectic af, like the vibe that has instilled into this label since its creation. the ep of alyhas & liam fattori, includes 2 remixes of the very tallentuous : idris bena and harry wills

part 1 of 2, incl mp3 download code

limited supply - 1 copy per customer.

idris rahman (sax), leon brichard (bass) and tom skinner (drums) are wildflower.

ministry of sound presents the origins of funk on double vinyl.

dauwd al hilali and dave redmond release their new label

supported by herve, jamie jones, shiba san, claptone, idris elba, dennis ferrer, dj craze, nicole moudaber, etc