needle paw is the first solo album by nai palm, the lead singer and composer of r&b future soul outfit hiatus kaiyote. needle paw is the rawest glimpse into nai palm’s musical world. it is dreamlike, honest, and beautifully transparent, revealing her musical ruminations to listeners with a courageous vulnerability and artistic generosity. pressing on 180 gram audiophile double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

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one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, alpha steppa meets nai-jah Òthe great elephantÓ. tge is the product of a year-long collaboration between renowned uk dub reggae producer alpha steppa and nige- rian-french singer / songwriter nai-jah. tge tells the story of nai-jah&#700,,,,,,,s reality growing up in nigeria, the album paints a picture of corruption, greed, and suffering, a narrative each and everyone accross the globe can relate to. nai-jah points to strength through unity and provides great inspiration and hope through his thoughtful lyrics and sincere delivery. steppas records is overjoyed to present all 10 original vocal tracks plus the full dub album as one. a truly unique and powerful protest album sure to provoke, inspire and uplift.

one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, alpha steppa meets nai-jah “the great elephant”. tge is the product of a year-long collaboration between renowned uk dub reggae producer alpha steppa and nige- rian-french singer / songwriter nai-jah. tge tells the story of nai-jah&#700,,,,,,s reality growing up in nigeria, the album paints a picture of corruption, greed, and suffering, a narrative each and everyone accross the globe can relate to. nai-jah points to strength through unity and provides great inspiration and hope through his thoughtful lyrics and sincere delivery. steppas records is overjoyed to present all 10 original vocal tracks plus the full dub album as one. a truly unique and powerful protest album sure to provoke, inspire and uplift.

the dj/producer trio partok matushka apfelberg comes up with a slick, propulsive techno debut on kompakt.

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collaborative debut album from alpha steppa & awa fall. 12 vocal tracks and 12 dub versions on double vinyl.

remastered reissue of the 1999 album by bogdan raczynski. the double vinyl release includes a download code and 24x12 inch poster.

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holic trax takes a trip to the far east to celebrate the finest in japanese house music culture with a split 12inch from veteran producer takecha (aka takeshi fukushima) and label boss tomoki tamura. takechas productions roll out like reams of silk, peppered with cheery midi horns but not at the expense of the overall deepness of the tracks. kiara to sarara is especially infectious with its sprightly jazzy demeanour. tamura takes a tougher stance on the b side with the techy tones of taiyo mo nai and then hits up a classic house tone for the subdued but focused prhthemic.

heiß erwartetes debütalbum der achtköpfigen popformation. superorganism sind in london längst talk of the town und werden nicht nur von englischen medien wie nme, fader, clash oder eben auch bbc radio 1 als eine der wichtigsten musikalischen neuentdeckungen für 2018 angesehen. auch in deutschland ist man längst ins super-abgedrehte superorganism-universum eingedrungen. ihre single something for your m.i.n.d. avancierte auch hierzulande zum indie-hit und schaffte es auf die wichtigsten radio- und spotifyplaylisten. die stets geschmackssichere 1live plan b musikredaktion nahm superorganism in die reihe der wichtigsten 1live-plan b-newcomer für 2018 auf.

heiß erwartetes debütalbum der achtköpfigen popformation. superorganism sind in london längst talk of the town und werden nicht nur von englischen medien wie nme, fader, clash oder eben auch bbc radio 1 als eine der wichtigsten musikalischen neuentdeckungen für 2018 angesehen. auch in deutschland ist man längst ins super-abgedrehte superorganism-universum eingedrungen. ihre single something for your m.i.n.d. avancierte auch hierzulande zum indie-hit und schaffte es auf die wichtigsten radio- und spotifyplaylisten. die stets geschmackssichere 1live plan b musikredaktion nahm superorganism in die reihe der wichtigsten 1live-plan b-newcomer für 2018 auf.

uk dub pioneers alpha & omega (greensleeves / a&o records) represent the foundation of uk soundsystem culture and bass music. formed in the 1980’s and with over 30 studio albums to their name, a&o have not only left a lasting legacy but are continuing to do so via collaborations with some of the most established names in reggae, underground artists and newly discovered talent alike. a&o s brand new studio album one by one is a nod to the classic a&o sound yet illustrates a&o s forward thinking and distinctive outlook on reggae music. another a&o classic, and well worth the wait.

steppas records presents alpha steppa’s ‘3rd kingdom’ in dub! currently championed by a range of soundsystems and djs from across the bass music spectrum, from roots veterans channel one soundsystem and the legendary jah shaka soundsystem to uk steppers pioneers iration steppas and dubstep household names such as v.i.v.e.k, caspa & rusko.

2x 12 inch vinyl + download code

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dont judge a book by its cover they say, well, this saying applies to ste&#769,,phane laportes fourrure sounds vol.2, for nothing solar lies behind the glorious sunset on the cover of his second album for parisian imprint, antinote. while fourrure sound vol.1 recalled an era of nai&#776,,ve electronic experimentations recorded to soundtrack tv documentaries, vol.2 resurrects 1990s 12-hour-long rave parties. for the occasion, ste&#769,,phane laporte changed the name of his godfathers from franc&#807,,ois de roubaix and jean-jacques perrey to conrad schnitzler and i-f.

brooklyn-based producer, composer, pianist, dj and live musician taylor mcferrin is set to release his first full length lp, early riser, in june 2014 on flying lotus brainfeeder record label. taylors musical style is equally influenced by the legends of 60s/70s soul, the kings of the modern beat generation, golden era hip hop, free form jazz and electronic music. by playing all of the instruments on his productions, while also relying heavily on sampling and chopping up his live takes, he has found a sound that seamlessly bridges myriad musical worlds and draws the listener into a constantly shifting audio soundscape. the vinyl lp comes with digital download code.

guizmo has for many years left a strong imprint in the french rap scene with his unique personal universe and an acknowledged gift to writing. three years after release the album dans ma ruche and the surprise street album gpg 1? in 2016, the singles of this fifth album are already receiving praises from the fans and the medias, paving the way for another success for the 26-year old rapper. guizmo is a viral sensation and strategizes his own social campaigns to reach his fans directly. hes gathered 400+k followers on youtube and 160+m views, 730+k facebook fans, 100+k twitter followers and more than 95k followers on instagram

a good place to start. her basic sound and image were interior-life bohemian, and in some ways she was cagey with her talent. she didnt belt or improvise broadly. she picked a limited range of notes and climbed into them, applying a pinch of vibrato, letting her voice fade and crackle. these tracks clearly demonstrate her guiding desire, which was to explore the possibilities of the slow blues in the late 20th century, whatever that might mean. some of the most intense recordings she made were english-language covers or japanese rewrites of american jazz standards, blues songs and spirituals, backed by only acoustic guitar and drums. she sang slowly, as if there were weights on her. and after a while of her working and your listening, youll hear it: the way she connects intimately with her task but keeps something private for herself (new york times)