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Release: 2023

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Z Production)

Supergombo

Explorations

11,39 €* 18,99 € -40%

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soopastole Edits Volume 13 Clear Vinyl Edition

Funky Destination

7" | 2019 | UK (Soopastole)

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Release: 2019 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Lord What Is Happening To The World?

Imperial Wonders

7" | 2022 (Cordial)

Release: 2022

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love Changes / Funky Way To Treat Me

Roz Ryan

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

The Soul Children / Sylvia & The Blue Jays

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Welcome to the 3rd and final release from the Roz Ryan studio reel discovery from 1980. Produced by the mighty Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey their production skills and arrangements never fail to deliver, and they always throw in a breakdown to keep it funky. Roz Ryan is a household name within the u.s and had some great success in the uk with her hit on Mirage records entitled "Boy where have you been".On the A side we have another killer 2 step song called 'Love Changes" which was also covered by O.C Smith. The sultry silky vocals from Ms Ryan never fail to disappoint. Flip it over for "Funky Way To Treat Me". A Theo Coff production that has all those funky disco elements associated with the duo's output of the late 70's.

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Standing In The Safety Zone / Put Me In The Mood

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

Darrow Fletcher

Hope For Love / No Limit

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind / Air Of Love Picture Sleeve Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Hope For Love’ turned up on a one-off master tape which arrived at Ace HQ courtesy of Grapevine Records, who knew we were working with Darrow. Darrow thought the tape was one he and his stepfather Johnnie Haygood made to interest Ray Charles. Ray eventually signed Darrow to his Crossover label. Darrow remembered cutting it in the early 70s, a period when he was relatively inactive recording wise. It has proved to be very popular with the two-step crowd and a vinyl single version will be very welcome.

Darrow’s original recording of the Grey & Hanks’ song ‘No Limit’ was issued by Kent in 2012 on CD and as a single. That limited-run 45 sold out quickly but demand has continued to grow, making the current price upwards of £100. ‘No Limit’ was also recorded and released by both Jean Terrell and Breakwater in 1979.

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Ivana Santilli

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Love Touch)

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Mighty Ryeders / Family Tree

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Love Touch Records is excited to release a brand new two-sider 7" by Canadian icon, singer/songwriter/composer Ivana Santilli. Ivana burst onto the scene in 1995 with her band Bass Is Base, for which she collected a Juno award. Ivana has since released five solo albums, racked up countless awards nominations and accolades, performed internationally from London to Tokyo, and toured with legendary musical acts like James Brown, Tito Puente, De La Soul, Jamiroquai, and the Roots. She has also collaborated with Omar (uk), Stuart Matthewman (Sade/Maxwell) and Mike Lindup (Level 42). Here, the A-side sees her covering a much slept-on Level 42 track, "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind". It's a decidedly different take on the UK band's song, who are best known for their 1985 hit, "Something About You". Side B's "Air Of Love" is a slow burner that is equal parts Gap Band and Loose Ends. Santilli's sultry vocals, lush keys and poignant songwriting has blessed both tracks here, no doubt!

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Evil Vibrations / Family Tree

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Mighty Tree)

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Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Can't Put You Down / I'll Never Be Satisfied

Grand Marquis

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Teenage Heart)

11,89 €* 13,99 € -15%

Thinkin' Bout Cha / You'll Never Find Another Love

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Unknown Soul legend Tony Ashley was murdered
right before his big break... his songs are all we have
left of him now. Kansas City based musicians Grand
Marquis picked two of their favorite tracks of his and
covered them in fine funky style. Limited to 300
copies, all proceeds from this release will go to the
Ashley family.

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The New Lost Generation

7" | 2024 | UK (Izipho Soul)

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Release: 2024 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reeling / Don't You Dare Stop Metallic Green Vinyl Edition Vinyl Edition

Say She She

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

Reeling / Don't You Dare Stop Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reeling is Say She She's latest emboldened declaration to fight dystopia. Written as an incantation from Mother Earth to the masses to join the rising against the calamitous forces of unfettered capitalism that has left our seas and skies grappling. With soaring harmonics and perfectly in sync voices, the She She's lead the charge to "Kick the Door Down, Smash the ceiling_ Leave `em Reeling." The B-side, 'Don't You Dare Stop,' is a passionate sonnet written about a former flame who once whispered the words_Don't You Dare Stop. Brimming with a yearning so amorous it burns everything to the ground with scorching hot vocals and breathy high tones.

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Say She She

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Karma Chief)

The Harlem Gospel Travellers & Aaron Frazer

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Help Me To Understand Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Take Me For A Little While / We Go Together Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As a follow up single to The Harlem Gospel Traveler's acclaimed sophomore LP 'Look Up!', we present 'Help Me To Understand,' featuring the heavenly vocals of Aaron Frazer, and written and produced by Eli "Paperboy" Reed. The 45 is then backed with the electric and exciting title track from their recent LP, 'Look Up!'

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Royal Jesters

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Numero Group)

I Won't Love You Again / So Funny Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Royal Jesters were a household name in the 60s in San Antonio, TX. the 1960s. Formed by Henry Hernandez and Oscar Lawson, the group performed at school dances and downtown clubs and eventually leased and managed their own venue, the legendary Patio Andaluz. The group also started their own label, Jester Records, and recorded various singles, including a take on Vanilla Fudge's "Take Me For A Little While" with the towering Louie Escalante on lead. The group also recorded "We Go Together," a group harmony classic with 16 yr old Luvine Elias, Jr on a Lowrey organ. A must-have hot tortilla to keep in your bag.

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Dimas III

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Numero Group)

You Are Somebody / For The Children

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After branching off from The Royal Jesters in the mid-'60s, Dimas Garza attempted a solo career and reinvented himself as Dimas III. Dimas recorded three singles on the Jesters' own Clown label - all tracked at Abie Epstein's studio off General McMullen in San Antonio, TX. The first was "So Funny" b/w "I Won't Love You Again," which are almost impossible-to-find records. Garza never did manage to break beyond the Bexar County limits but left a rich legacy of recordings behind for lowrider enthusiasts and obsessed collectors alike.

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The Howard Lemon Singers

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Miles Away)

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Eastwood Music Group)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Miles Away Records are extremely proud to introduce our latest single by the incredible Howard Lemon Singers. You Are Somebody and For The Children are two blinding tracks cherry-picked from the incredibility rare 1977 album Seasons released on the legendary TK Records subsidiary Gospel Roots.
Both sides of this 45 are oozing with positivity and good sentiment, a fine example of the harmony between sacred and secular sounds, and the experimentation taking place, during the late 1970s as gospel artists were modernizing the soundtrack, and lyrical content of gospel music..
You Are Somebody is a gorgeous modern soul heater. Accomplished vocalist Esther Smith's sublime voice delivers her vocal lines with such confidence and assurance that the words seem to strut over the funky basslines and drumming support. Flip it over and For The Children is a more mid-tempo burner, but don't let this fool you - it's "stop-you-in-your-tracks" good. Smith's vocals once again shine brightly and are delightfully accompanied by the Nile Rodgers-esque 'wacka-wacka' guitar of Lester Snell throughout. Musicianship is of the highest quality as Howard Lemon, group leader, called upon some of the best musicians from Stax Records – Willie Hall and the aforementioned Lester Snell were key components of such groups as the Isaac Hayes Movement and the Bar Kays.
These two nuggets are presented here for the first time on a 45 and complete in our customary teal green labels and sleeve. Remastered and cut by Timmion.

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Bastards Of Soul

Gonna Be Alright

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Romark)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"it's Gonna BE Alright" is the first single from the sessions recorded for their third album right before the passing of lead singer Chadwick Murray. Uptempo modern soul b/w "you LET ME Down Again", a more downbeat song with a New Orleans vamp.

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Ty Karim

Lighten Up Baby

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ty Karim is one of the finest Los Angeles singers to have never scored a hit in her own country. Her records are rightly lauded in Europe though and we present two of the best on her producer and partner’s Romark label in our Repro series. ‘Lighten Up Baby’ is a rare classic stomper from the heyday of Northern Soul. It was actually a one-off Car-A-Mel release in 1966 but it was recorded as part of Kent Harris’ Romark set-up.

‘All At Once’, on the other hand, is a moody mid-tempo number that has found favour with soul fans in recent years.

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Luchito / Nestor Alvarez

Dap Walk / El Barrio

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Woodfield Rd Allstars / Prince Deadly

Shank I Sheck / Zheng Shang-Chi

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Junior Dell & The D-Lites

Whole Lotta Skankin' Goin' On / Hold The Riddim

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Luchito & Néstor

Soy Un Hombre

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Delights 45)

Pyrope

The Duel / Broken Spell

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Delights label is kicking off 2023 with a new cinematic funk double-sider that brings together some of the label's regulars.
Pyrope is a studio collaboration between Paul Osborne (Project Gemini), Paul Elliott (Oregano/Eleven76/The Library Music Film), Yael Lavie ("Silk and Gunpowder"/Leviot) and Delights head, Markey Funk. On their first 7'', the four are channelling the spirit of the 1960s European thrillers to create two dramatic upbeat cuts - "The Duel" and "Broken Spell" - that blend sinister crime funk with eerie folk horror psychedelia.

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Central Ayr Productions

Killin Me

Ain't No Telling / It's No Fun Being Alone

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Y2K era Central AYR Productions. From the orlando home office of Mr. Cole session genius, all songs written, performed and recorded by a one man band well ahead of his time. We'd like the thank the lady who gifted him the 4-track cassette to digi converter that started this whole journey.

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Houston Outlaws

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Buenritmo)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Houston Outlaws ‘Ain’t No Telling’ is re-released due to the constant demand for this atmospheric dance track. It has been coupled with their in-demand harmony ballad ‘It’s No Fun Being Alone’ from the same year; though they were originally two separate US releases.

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The Penguins

4 Notes D'Amor(t)

7" | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Tramp)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Peguins keep moving forward into their soul and pop new direction with this four track EP sung in catalan, their native language. These songs deal with our relationship to love and death, the two main threads that will define our existence.

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Earl Turner

S'port City Rock

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Eraserhood Sound)

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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** Very Rare Disco/Modern Soul 2-Sider **

Born in Fayette, Missouri, Earl Turner made his recording debut in the late 1970s with a 45rpm single on his own De-Pact label ("S'port City Rock" b/w "Sunshine"). "S'port City Rock" can also be found on Tramp's "Can You Feel It? Vol.3 Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1976-85" compilation (Tramp Trlp/cd-9099) along with some more information about him.

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Fantasy 15

Galaxy Oasis/ Julieta

Got Me Thinkin' Tonight / Joy & Pain

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Eraserhood Sound's intergalactic house band Fantasy 15 delivers yet another masterful slice of futuristic synth-funk, this time in the form of the Galaxy Oasis / Julieta 7". Both tracks are from the Planet IX EP, a dazzling collection of songs which touches on soul, funk, boogie, hip hop, and New Wave. "Galaxy Oasis" is the group's first single with a proper lead vocal, provided by a local from the group's native planet Zoltandia. Its infectious groove and soaring melodies will be sure to keep dance floors packed for millennia to come. Listen close to the vocals, and you will hear a contemplative lyric about what it means to be human and experience true ecstasy in an increasingly cold, digital universe. Flipside "Julieta" is perfect for after the club, with its brooding drums, menacing guitar, and cinematic flutes.

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Cash Bonus

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Money Mouse)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Money Mouse Records moves effortlessly into the neon-huedvibes of 80's boogie culture with their latest 7" offering fromNashville's CA$H BONU$. Made up of some familiar facesfrom Music City's funk and soul movement, Andrew Mullerand Nick DeVan are joined by Amber Woodhouse who lendsher powerfully silken vocals to the mix. With the addition ofPittsburgh's synthesist maestro, Buscrates, along withMuller's deftly executed production flourishes; this recordgoes straight to the sweet spot of post-disco lushness. "GotMe Thinkin Tonight" is designed for the late-nite danceflooraficionados, taking cues from some of the era's greats andshaking things up into something new and heaving. Thesynth work and beats weave together with Woodhouse'samorous lyrics to create a dancefloor jam that sounds just asat home in 1982 as it does in 2022. That magic is repeatedon the B-side with "Joy & Pain" a straight up hustler of atrack, with a driving drums and heady arrangements that,again, are meant to get the dancefloor churning. Woodhouse's vocals deliver a sweet soulful emotion thatjives perfectly with a groove that would make Rod Tempertonproud. And don't forget the heavy drum break at the end.CA$H BONU$ is bringing the boogie heat to your feet forreal.

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Joe Buckner & Major Iv

I Wish I Knew

Pieces Of A Man / I Think I'll Call It Morning

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Joe Buckner was lead singer of the Major IV, a Chicago group who recorded in Los Angeles in the late 60s. ‘I Wish I Knew’ had been issued by the Ballads on Venture in 1969 and that outfit later re-cut it as ‘Butterfly’ in 1975. Joe and the Majors give an equally impressive performance on this great Leon Ware/Susaye Greene song. ‘I Stand Blue’ is another Ware composition that we first featured by writer/producer Mickey Stevenson on the Kent 100 Club Anniversary single of 2019. Big-voiced Hal Frazier also gives a top performance on the excellent beat ballad.

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Gil Scott-Heron

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP / Flying Dutchman)

Hip Horns Brass Collective

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As part of our continued celebration of Gil Scott-Heron's essential recording "Pieces Of A Man", BGP is releasing two of its most poignant and poetic tracks as a 7-inch single.

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Thunder / Marathon Runner (Street Version)

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Rocafort)

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Philophon)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With the band's first single pressed on wax, Rocafort Records and Say It Loud join forces to bring the sound of Barcelona's finest street brass band to the dancefloors.

'Thunder' is a fresh and energetic tune with jazz and funk arrangements based on a groove that hip-hop music lovers will quickly recognize.

On the B-side, "Marathon Runner" takes the form of a modern New Orleans brass band and its raw sound with all the groove and horn solos you would expect.

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Florence Adooni

Yinne

Keep Holding On / You're The Best

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After her surprise debut "Mam Pe'ela Su'ure", Ghana's Frafra gospel queen Florence Adooni is back with her second single on Philophon. Born as Frafra in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti, she combines the best of both cultures into a unique fusion. The meandering, mostly pentatonic melodies of the Frafra glide over the high-life rhythm of the Ashanti with incredible ease.
"Yinne" means The Creator and is one of the songs sung at the culmination of the Sunday service. Its driving rhythm usually guarantees a collective ecstasy in the community.
"Fo Yelle", on the other hand, has more of a meditative effect on the listener. Its rather solemn rhythm leads you into tranquility and opens your soul to receive the divine spark.
The songs were produced by Max Weissenfeldt in Kumasi/Ghana.

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Savoir-Flair

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Miles Away)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Hot Casa)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Miles Away Records are proud to present our latest release Keep Holding On / You're The Best by Savoir-Flair.
Dallas, Texas in 1982, during the hot summer months Roger Boykin, John Miller and Cassandra Wright were working as session musicians at Precision Audio studios. They were put together to create soundtracks, jingles and idents for US TV commercials and, in what spare studio time the three of them had, would experiment with the studio equipment at their disposal - writing and developing what would become the Savoir-Flair sound.

In these secret, after-hours sessions the three would create a staggeringly good private press 80s modern soul album. A flawless collection of tracks with every one of them hitting hard. It would be released on Roger's own label SoulTex Records with the group touring locally. Alas though, this was to be their only album as Savoir-Flair disbanded a year later. The impact this album had however can still be felt today with the 45 and LP becoming highly sought after amongst modern soul collectors around the world.

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Roger Damawuzan

Fine Fine

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Detroit City)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Since his introduction in the 60’s, Roger Damawuzan has lit stages on fire, whether it be with The Rickers Orchestra or with The Melo-Togo Orchestra (taking home 2nd place for the first National Festival of Tologese Music). His first 7" vinyl Wait For Me is a holy grail for diggers all around the world. It was such a hit that Togolese music is and will forever be stamped by Roger Damawuzan. He was principal in introducing Gazo, Akpesse and Kamou rhythms to modern day soul music. Relentless and unstoppable, Roger Damawuzan is now making a comeback with a heavy funk 7 inch! This release contains an unreleased single from the album Seda , which will be available on October 14th 2022. Such a force of nature, this album could have been only captured, if not mastered, by one studio. Such mission was accomplished by the legendary studio Otodi (Office Togolese of Disks) by utilizing solely analog equipment to translate and to breath all of Damawuzan’s soul into this album. Roger Damawuzan could have been supported by only one group. Led by Peter Solo, the members of the Vaudou Game and Lomé’s most talented musicians are at Damawuzan’s disposal for this new soul DJ friendly vinyl.

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Jimmy Ruffin

One In A Million

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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People All Around The World, Can Make It

The Invisible Session

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Space Echo)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Taken from “Echoes Of Africa” the most requested track from the album, “People All Around The World, Can Make It” is dealt with themes of climate change with their strong afrobeat/funk personality, are intoxicants, choral aphorisms, reminiscent of American funk bands of the ‘70s. It doesn’t take much to change direction, to erase the negative effects caused by the recent years’ globalisation …We can Make it! The B side includes an alternative studio live unreleased version

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Hodges, James & Smith

Wishful Thinking

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hodges, James & Smith were the mainstays of Mickey Stevenson’s post-Motown recordings and he gave them this fabulous Mikim Publishing song, written by Vicki Basemore and the redoubtable Leon Ware. Superbly orchestrated, after a dramatic intro, it hits an uptempo rhythm that epitomises the great girl soul sounds of the early 70s – somewhat reminiscent of the Supremes’ ‘Up The Ladder To The Roof’.

Kim Weston was Mickey’s most prolific solo act throughout his career and ‘It Takes A Lotta Teardrops’ is another triumph for her, albeit one that has only surfaced recently. It is another Basemore/Ware song from the late 60s which imitates the Motown sound exquisitely.

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Ronnie McNeir

Say You / I'm Sorry

I Need Your Love / Can't Nobody

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kent’s licensing deal with Mickey Stevenson is proving to be a major musical find. Ronnie McNeir is regarded as an absolute top-class, modern soul singer. These tracks are from the early 70s, around the time he cut his eponymous first LP in Los Angeles with Mickey. ‘Say You’ is a superb updating of the Monitors’ harmony hit from 1965 and is given the distinctive, sensitive McNeir treatment.

‘I’m Sorry’ is a slow-burning song that builds into a perfect dancefloor beat. It was penned by Ronnie and his writing partner of the time, Andre Moore. The release is a taster of the complete, previously unreleased album we will issue on Ronnie later this year.

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Brothers Of Soul

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (All-Town Sound)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bridges, Knight & Eaton are revered names in rare soul scenes as diverse as Lowrider, Northern and Modern; their work crosses over to most soul genres. We are therefore very proud to present two previously unheard (apart from on their Kent CDs) tracks from their 1969 Galaxy recording sessions, when they were known as the Brothers Of Soul. ‘I Need Your Love’ is an exquisite midtempo dance track and ‘Can’t Nobody’ has been a success on the latest Lowrider Soul CD.

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Mestizo Beat

Poppin' Off

7" | 2022 | UK | Reissue (Tramp)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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MESTIZO BEAT incorporates a diverse mix of sub-genres withinthe Funk and Soul spectrum. They have released a string of45s with labels like Colemine, F-Spot, Common Good, andnow ATS! We couldn't decide which tunes should be assignedthe A and B sides, so we left them unmarked, for you todecide. "Poppin Off" catches your attention right from thestart with some Metersesque organ and guitar interplay. Itsettles into the groove and this is a feel good Southern Funkinfluenced burner. A 4 piece horn section comprised ofmembers of Sure Fire Soul Ensemble mixed with Jungle Fire'sSteve Haney on percussion, round out this recording.On the flip side is "City Of The Body Bag" which would haveyou believe you were hanging out somewhere in South EastLos Angeles in 1973. This tune takes heavy influence fromthe band "War" and is destined to be another Latin Funkstruttin' classic. FOR FANS OF: The Meters, War, New Mastersounds, Jungle Fire...

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Flash

Country Side

7" | 2022 | EU | Original

Release: 2022 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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** Ultra-rare psych/folk/funk 2-sider AS Featured ON Praise Poems 8***
FLASH's monstrous double-sided dynamite is quite hard to find in its original format. We here at Tramp are mega happy to be responsible for this re-issue and we hope that everybody who learns about it is as pleased as we are. For those who are interested in FLASH's story we strongly recommend to check out Praise Poems Vol.8.

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Feed LA

Cihangir / Feed Lala

Over And Over / I Need Somebody To Love Tonight

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From the famed German Funk outfit, Poets of Rhythm, Future Jazz group Faruk Green and studio magician, multi-instrumentalist and Jamie Lidell collaborator, Daniel Raymond Gahn, Feed LA was born.
“Cihangir” with its Jazzanova style drumming and perfectly warm vintage Rhodes keys can play 6 times before you’re ready to move on. The flip side is an amalgamation of hefty funk drumming, inspired breakdowns and fuzzed out freeform flourishes that are quickly becoming a signature sound of this Munich & Berlin based Quartet. Hand stamped by Michael "Treetop" Voss.

The Players:
Michael “Treetop” Voss
Jeff Ozdemir
Daniel Raymond Gahn
Özgür Bayraktar

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Sylvester

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

The Fuz And The Boog / Cookie Air (Alternate)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Over And Over’ is simply the greatest ever 7-inch disco edit, a nine-minute anthem which retains (or maybe even enhances) its appeal in the smaller format.

The tripped-out soul of ‘I Need Somebody To Love Tonight’ also has a great shorter version. Neither have been reissued since their original release.

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Fuzzy Haskins

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (BGP)

7" | 2011 | US | Reissue (Sandbag)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First time on 7-inch for the classic P-funk break beat cut as used by the Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim and others.

It’s the same deal with the alternate version of the downbeat funk of ‘Cookie Jar’.

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Epitome Of Sound

You Don't Love Me

Release: 2011 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You're Gonna Miss Me / I'll Be Around

Billy Jones & Solat

7" | 2019 (Pseudonym)

Release: 2019

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Col Nolan & The Soul Syndicate

Shades Of Mcsoul / Whatever It's Worth

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Pacific Theatre Encore)

Edith Moreno 7 The Helen Hollins Singers

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Australian Soul Jazz holy grail from 1968! Limited to 300 copies w/wide. Debut release on Pacific Theatre Encore, the reissue label started by Melbourne's contemporary funk / soul lynchpin Australian Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos, Menagerie, Lanu, ex Cookin' On 3 Burners). Two high energy Mod burners, both originals taken from the forthcoming album 'Whatever It's Worth'.
Lead by Australia's own rival to Jimmy Smith and Jimmy Witherspoon, the '68 line up of Col Nolan & The Soul Syndicate would prove to be an Australian jazz super-group, consisting of John Sangster on drums / percussion (whose own late '60s Festival albums are highly collectable), John Allan on bass, Col Loughnan on sax and Jimmy Doyle on guitar (the latter two were also in mid Oz '70s jazz-rock giants, Ayers Rock).
"Pacific Theatre Encore will be reissuing music from across the globe, but it was important to me for the first release to shine a light on the important legacy of our own scene" says Ferguson, who meticulously restored the audio himself, which was then remastered.

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Get Ready For Judgement Day / Jesus Will Give You Love

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Honest Jon's)

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Red hot gospel soul from 1983. Only ever issued as a test white-label; never before released commercially. That test pressings sells online for 1000+ dollars.

Plus some classic early-eighties soul vibes on the flip, as Helen Hollins — from James Cleveland’s Southern California Community Choir— magnificently busts loose Burt Bacharach, strutting resplendently onto the dancefloor with her dad, husband and two daughters Alicia and Francheasca in glorious cahoots.

Lovely spot-glossed sleeve.

Devilishly limited, all three of our Savoy singles.

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Unique Blend

Gonna Spread The News

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2019 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Holy Hive

Hypnosis / Broom

Point Of View / Cliff Holmes

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown Records is proud to present the first single from Holy Hive's forthcoming debut full length Float Back To You.The A side "Hypnosis" is an up number from The Hive that catches the listener from the first notes of Paul's guitar. A good vibe tune inspired by the price you pay to stay out late at night and enjoy your life knowing you have work in the morning. Homer and Paul once again play up the fruitful relationship of oxpecker and rhino with Steinweiss' infamous in the pocket drumming that Spring's vocals float over. Harp and synth flourishes pepper the arrangement and the uber-catchy chorus makes this one a staple in their live set.The B side, "Broom" is a musing on the nature of seeing one's true love for the first time. Holy Hive have taken this tried and true subject and infused it with their signature soul-folk sound to create this gem of a b-side. Paul Spring's honesty shines through as he sings with his beautiful falsetto about his real life love at first-sight experience. Joe Harrison brings the tasteful bass and supporting guitar accents while Homer Steinweiss lays down one of his signature grooves. The drum break at the top features a rare and much sought after drum machine known by some as the "zim-gar". Also, Holy Hive is proud to welcome Leon Michels as the guest saxophonist on the this tune. It was all recorded at the Diamond Mine Studios with Jens Jungkurth as the engineer.

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I'm Superman / I Need Ya' Baby

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Charly)

Willie Harper / Lee Dorsey

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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TWO RARE AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE MODERN SOUL DANCEFLOOR FILLERS FROM INSTANT RECORDSTAKEN FROM THE SOPHISTICATED SHADES OF SOUL AND NORTHERN SOUL ALL-DAYER LP's"Crossover... a bridge between Northern Soul and Philly Disco" The Modern Soul Collective'Shades of Soul' (CHARLYL317) explores the sophisticated side of Northern Soul with a smooth collection of sixteen mid and up-tempo grooves that showcase the crossover from Northern to Modern Soul. The sound of the 'All-Dayer' (CHARLYL307) evolved from a time when rare club soul was moving away from its roots in Detroit and experimenting with a new beat that coalesced at the legendary Manchester Ritz, which reigned supreme as the country's most forward-thinking All-Dayer. This created a melting pot of the very best of the underground soul scene, attractive to a wider, younger audience, leading to a national interest in Soul All-Dayers, and eventually heralding the rave era. These two singles from 1975 on the standout Instant Records label showcase the power that high-heat Modern Soul had, and still has, on dancefloors across the UK. Point of View's rarest-of-rare and fantastic in-demand single "I'm Superman" and Cliff Holmes' "I Need Ya' Baby" are both essential cuts for any discerning Northern Soul collection and are now available as one 7" in a single sleeve featuring replica Instant labels.

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Here Comes The Hurt Again

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Charly)

The Soul Twins / N F Porter

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CLUB SOUL PRESENT AN ORIGINAL 'CLASH SINGLE' FEATURING TWO ALAN TOUSSAINT TEAMMATES GOING HEAD-TO-HEAD ON ONE NORTHERN SOUL CLASSICINCLUDING WILLIE HARPER'S SUPERIOR VERSION ON 7" VINYL FOR THE FIRST TIMEINSPIRED BY THE NEW 16-TRACK ALL-NIGHTER LPThe All-Nighter has been an integral part of "the scene" since the phrase Northern Soul first came into popular use following the now legendary Blues & Soul article entitled "The Up-North Soul Groove" in June 1970 by journalist Dave Godin (issue no.36). During the heyday of the Northern Soul scene the All-Nighter was the preferred format for the travelling soul fan. It separated the scene's top venues from the hundreds of regional soul nights in pubs, clubs and community halls across the land. The All-Nighter was the ultimate experience and the only place to hear the best, the rarest and the breaking sounds spun by the leading DJs. It was born in Manchester's Twisted Wheel in September 1963, found its feet (its dancing feet) at the Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent from 1970-72, and truly came of age at the Wigan Casino Soul Club from '73 onwards establishing itself as the premier National and even International event of the 70's. Willie Harper's originally unreleased recording of the Toussaint dance classic "Here Comes the Hurt Again", a feature track on the All-Nighter compilation (CHARLYL308), is put into direct competition with its B-side recording from Lee Dorsey of the same track on this new 7" on Club Soul. Both recordings have recently been remastered for a sound that will take Soul revellers back to the heat of '60s dancefloors as though it were yesterday. Presented on dinked vinyl in single sleeve packaging.

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Quick Change Artist / Keep On Keeping On

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When The Boy That You Love (Is Loving You) Everybody Knows

Peggy Gaines

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Kent)

Good Lovin' / We Still Could Be Together

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nashville singer Peggy Gaines had two singles on Ted Jarrett’s Ref-O-Ree label but the best track, the Bob Holmes-written and produced ‘When The Boy That You Love (Is Loving You)’, was only discovered in the mid-90s. Released on CD and a limited 100 Club Anniversary single, it became a guaranteed dancefloor filler and is still in demand, fetching over £100 for that first pressing. The plaintive ballad ‘Everybody Knows’ is making its vinyl debut and will appeal to both Southern and Deep Soul aficionados.

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Al Mason

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Al & The Kidd)

Just Say A Four Letter Word (Love) / She's A Real Sweet

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first official reissue of ‘Good Lovin’’ – a modern soul dancer with a killer groove, heavy low-end, delectable string & horn trade-offs and the husky tones of the inimitable Al Mason, that blew up on the scene in 1980 and now commands eye watering prices between collectors. This dinked 7 inch comes backed with ‘We Still Could Be Together’ off the original promo 12 Inch, with both tracks fully remastered and officially licensed for the first time since its original release.
‘Good Lovin’’ stormed dancefloors back in the early ‘80s taking Al’s undeniable, raspy vocal prowess and stirring it up with an energetic combination of funk guitars, full frontal basslines, on-point harmonies and a perfectly arranged string and brass section. It’s been a rare treasure on the second-hand market with original copies trading hands for £400 so an official reissue will be music to many an ear.
The B side, ‘We Still Could Be Together’, is an emotive ballad filled to the brim with Mason’s tangible passion alongside smoky pianos, cinematic strings and velvety backing vocals. A slow stepper with a bittersweet message behind it.

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California Playboys

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Ace)

Universal Togetherness Band

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The top two dance tracks from The California Playboys’ collectable Loadstone LP are pressed here on a handy 7” disc. The California Playboys’ Loadstone LP has been a several hundred pounds album for decades. Here we feature the top two dance tracks which propelled it into that price bracket. Both are Modern Soul fans’ favourites and to have them on a handy 7” disc with a suitable 45 edit will make them irresistible.

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Dreamality / Lucky Stars

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Numero Group)

How Many Lies, How Many Times

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two brilliant, previously unissued modern soul discoveries from the archive of U.T.B. mastermind Andre Gibson. “My Lucky Stars” rides the 120 BPM crest, with sharp horns, handclaps, triangle, and a wild guitar solo filling out the four and a half minute ride. “Dreamality” cops a Steve Miller vibe and goes on a spaced-out future funk adventure.

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Diamond Street Players

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Gemco)

Lee Fields & The Expressions

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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How Many Lies? How Many Times? Indeedsadly, this is the question of the day. At this 45s press time, the current White House occupants tally is just under 10,000. What can we do about it as a little soul/funk label way down south? Put out the most bangin slice of wax we ever have and bring the protest song back into the fold.The Diamond Street Players, dropping their second single off their forthcoming LP, put down some Five-Edwin-Starr business with How Many Lies, How Many Times?, an uptempo no-apologies deep funk super-side that grabs you from the get-go and then doesnt let go.Written by co-producers Spencer Garn and Leo Black, the song features Adryon de Leon, a very well known voice in soul/funk circles, best known as a vocal power-hitter for Breakestra offspring, Orgone. Adryon absolutely detonates this track, with a delivery that makes it seem that this song has been out in the ether for decades, just waiting for her to come up to the mic, get mad, and lay it on us.The B-side, Organ Workout, is another blistering funxcursion by the Players, so DJs better get two copies just to get right to the flip.

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Wake Up

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Disposta A Tutto DanyB Revisions

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following up on the massive success of Lee Fields recently released full length "It Rains Love" we drop another 45 for the DJs and collectors. This time showing off two different sides of Lee & The Expressions range. The A side "Wake Up" is Lee's heavy duty, drum driven, anthemic tune for the times. Fields calls out the highly over-used and abused term of the current presidency "fake news." Over a hard as nails sound bed courtesy of The Expressions he goes on asking people to wake up and not let this propaganda sway them from knowing what is right and wrong. The B side "You're What's Needed In My Life" is a gushing testament to the beauty of love. Solidifying his title as the Professor of Love it's almost like he's writing your girl's valentine for you. Going beyond how happy the woman he is singing to makes him and telling of how she makes everyone she meets happier. This two-sider is about as classic as possible, a heavy duty funk banger on the A side, and nothing but love on the ballad B side. Another classic and timeless offering from the one and only Lee Fields.

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Gianni Marchetti

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Poliedizioni)

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Big Crown)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gianni Marchetti is one of Italy's best kept secrets. A composer with a long and elaborate list of writing credits in both pop music and movie soundtracks. He penned proper anthems in Italy's post-war melodic tradition. Amongst his large and varied oeuvre, in 1977-1978 he composed and recorded the original soundtrack for the skin flick 'Disposta A Tutto' A slow-burning mix of funky clavinets, scat vocals, wah wah guitars and sultry tenor sax lines, all tied together by a distinctly Italian sensibility.

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Holy Hive

Oh I Miss Her So

Different Shades Of Brown

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Holy Hive, the group that coined the genre Folk/Soul, comes out swinging with this monster of a two-sider. The A side "Oh I Miss Her So" is pulled from their recently released Harping EP: a drop dead gorgeous tune of love and longing, featuring the harping of Mary Lattimore. The tune serves as a testament to The Hive's gift for songwriting and arrangement, taking the listener on a ride from the first notes of Paul's falsetto to the outro featuring Dave Guy's (The Roots) gorgeous trumpet solo. The B Side is The Hive's crushing cover of Sunny & The Sunliners' classic "If I Could See You Now". Homer's world renown drumming provides an instant dance floor backbone to the tune while Paul's signature vocals add a welcome twist giving the original version a proper run for its money. This cover is pulled from the forthcoming Big Crown Records label compilation "Dear Sunny" a collection of Sunny covers done by the roster of Big Crown artists.

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Love Vibrations

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Cordial)

Everything Is Gonna Be Alright / You Brought In The Sunshine

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Different Shades Of Brown originated from Spingfield, Ohio in 1968 before being talent spotted by renowned Detroit producer Clay McMurray in 1971, who in turn secured a recording contract with Motown for them. With Clay as their producer they released two singles on the label which are highly regarded by soul music lovers across the world. An album was also recorded for Motown but it has never been released so far. When the group were released from their contract Clay continued recording them.

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The Clark Sisters

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (BGP)

Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles / The Lyrics

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Clark Sisters mix soul and gospel to fantastic effect on this Sound Of Gospel 45. ‘Everything Is Gonna Be Alright’ was edited down for 7-inch release, but that was shelved, so it is released in the correct format for the first time. The Grammy-winning hit single ‘You Brought The Sunshine’ had its own 7-inch edit which we bring you here.

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I'm Just Passing Time

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

Eddie Parker / Sandra Richardson

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The soul CD hit of 2019 so far has been the Lowrider compilation and on that, the previously unissued ‘I’m Just Passing Time’ by Melvin Hicks & the Versatiles has impressed everyone – including the Southern Soul Spinners of California who initiated the compilation. Its flip is another stunning ballad, ‘Now Girl’, taken from the Goldwax master tapes and sung by the Lyrics. Now it is available on vinyl, it is guaranteed to have a new lease of life.

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Crying Clown / Deserted Garden

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Ace)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Our Deep Soul series already sports Eddie Parker’s acclaimed ‘But If You Must Go’ and now we have his supremely soulful version of ‘Crying Clown’ taken from the same sessions. Already a great ballad cut by him in the 60s, this sparser piano-led take is as intense as soul music gets. It is backed with the beautiful melancholy of Detroit great Sandra Richardson’s ‘Deserted Garden’, previously only available on our first “Jack Ashford - Just Productions” CD.

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V.A.

Spotlight On Fraternity

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In the 1950s and 60s, the Cincinnati recording scene was dominated by Syd Nathan’s King label, whose R&B catalogue made it a major player among post-war independents. In its shadow was Fraternity, a smaller concern launched by Harry Carlson in 1954.

The well-respected Carlson set about building an artist roster which reflected his conservative musical taste, scoring smash hits by Cathy Carr and Jimmy Dorsey a couple of years later which established the label as an indie to be reckoned with.

Here, though, we spotlight decidedly non-MOR Fraternity recordings by influential guitar hero Lonnie Mack, soulful girl group the Charmaines, bluesy singer-guitarist Albert Washington, and female duo the 2 Of Clubs.

For those with appetites whetted by this old-fangled 7-inch vinyl sampler, further Fraternity recordings by each of these artists can be found elsewhere in the Ace Records catalogue. For now, though, here’s your chance to enjoy four fine examples of the sound of mid-60s Cincinnati.

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Lady Wray

Piece Of Me / Come On In

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Departures)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Last year, a month before Nicole gave birth to her first child, she visited Leon Michels in upstate NY and cooked up two of the toughest and most moving songs we've heard from her to date. We've been patiently sitting on this release for a few months now, and it is an understatement to say Big Crown is proud to present the newest 45 from Lady Wray. Side A, Piece Of Me , sounds like a lost Dilla beat that sampled a lost David Porter song. Guaranteed to have heads nodding from the first snare crack, Nicole sings a tune about the difficulties of dealing with family and friends who need more than you can provide. The chorus says it all, I'll let you take a piece of me, I hope you get the piece you need and if that's not enough I'll let you go peacefully" - From the jump, Nicole's voice takes the listener into a world where you have no choice but to feel something in the pit of your stomach. Side B Come On In finds Lady Wray tapping into her early years singing in church. With only three instruments and Nicole's voice, Come On In is a masterclass in the craft of singing, the sound of soul, and the power of restraint.

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Roland & Manwell

Hidden Treasures

Frank Motley & The Hitchikers Featuring The Mighty Pope / King Herbert & The Knight

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As members of one of New Orleans' most esteemed soul/funk groups of the 60's and 70's (The Delltones) Roland Treaudo & Manuel Herrera Jr. made a name for themselves recording iconic albums and sharing the stage with the likes of Lou Rawls, The Commodores, Dorothy Moore, Etta James, Bobby Womack and Jackie Wilson. As a duo, Roland & Manwell went on to produce some of the best electronic funk tracks of the time and this record is our effort to shine a light on these underappreciated masters. The tracks on this new 12" are some of their home recordings from 1980-1985 which showcase their massive talent as composers, instrumentalists and vocalists. Truly a must-have record for anyone interested in obscure 80's Synth Funk.

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Mr. Fortune / Sissy Strut

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Record Shack)

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of 150 copies. In white cut-out sleeve with sticker. The REVISIT Soundtrack was initiated by Markus Oberndorfer as part of his media art project REVISITED which features 360 video, media installation, photography, collage, and an artist book. Six befriended musicians were invited to provide three tracks each and given the assignment to send contributions representing their interpretations of the 360 videos recorded of the Sunset Strip in 2016 as part of REVISITED.

REVISIT OST is part of the installations virtual experience in form of radio broadcasts and subject of digital release and three limited physical releases on split 12“ vinyl. The vinyl is available in two versions à 150 copies: 1. Rhythm-Section (sound) and Rhythm- & Sequence-Frame-Section (sound & visual concept).

DROOM-01: Parental, Sirlensalot
DROOM-02: Devaloop, Lex (de Kalhex)
DROOM-03: Kompact, Dday One)

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1 Thing / Hoola Hoop

The Charmels / L.V. Johnson

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following up on the massive success of their sophomore full length “The Serpent’s Mouth”, Bacao
Rhythm & Steel Band is back with another dance floor classic.
Side A is their already infamous cover of Amerie’s smash hit “1 Thing”. Done up in what is now their
signature fashion, they take on the break originally lifted from The Meters, and believe it or
not….step it up a notch. Steel pans play her infectious vocal melody lines over the raucous and
crushing drum track. This will have the dance floor turning to the booth in amazement and wonder
as soon as the pans come in. An absolute essential for DJs across the globe.
The B Side, “Hoola Hoop” is a BRSB original tune, the stuff that B Boys dream about…Setting it off
with a killer breakbeat intro that drops into pan hits and flute flourishes, never losing the groove and
full of energy. They trade off leads from flute to steel pans while running through turnarounds and
drum fills building more energy the whole time like a snowball rolling down a mountain headed right
for the speakers.

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I've Done It Again / Seeing Is Believing

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

Boy Don't Be Afraid / I Stay, You Stay

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ace’s access to the Stax vaults in the 90s lead to some historic tracks being heard by soul fans for the first time. The ones by the major acts like Otis, Carla and William Bell hit the headlines but the lesser artists demonstrated what talent they had on previously unheard musical gems.

Both the Charmels’ ‘I’ve Done It Again’ and L.V. Johnson’s ‘Seeing Is Believing’ are simply breathtakingly beautiful soul records that anyone with an interest in the music will appreciate as truly great records.

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79.5

Billy Butler & Infinity / Lady Lee

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With the announcement of their long awaited, highly anticipated debut full length
release, 79.5 drops a new and revamped version of their underground classic
Boy Don’t Be Afraid. Producer Leon Michels took it back in the studio and made it into
a proper two stepper, slowed it down a touch, and added percussion and Wurly. The result
is another sure shot side for the dance floor from one of New York City’s most adored
underground acts. Like many of the girl group classics, Boy Don't Be Afraid is a song about
love. But beyond that, it is a song about being—being hopeful, being romantic, being brave.
A romantic stance and a declaration of love through melody.
The B Side, I Stay, You Stay is a beautiful number about meeting in the middle and a
testament to a woman’s intuition. A love song starting in hesitation, walking through
admiration, and ending in certainty and gratitude. The ladies weave this tale trading leads
and combining voices seamlessly over the band’s signature in the pocket drums and bass,
rhodes chords, and flute flourishes. I Stay, You Stay is a perfect example of one of the
defining things about 79.5 and why they are known as the “Mid Tempo Maidens”, as the
lyrics reflect “they don’t have to rush, they have lots of time”.

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Whatever's Fair / Simple Things

Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters / Jimmy Smith

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Whatever’s Fair’ is a storming Northern Soul cut of the highest order, with a very catchy chorus hook, surprisingly not very well known it seems. Taken from Billy Butler & Infinity’s ‘Hung Up On You’ LP from 1973.

‘Simple Things’ is an awesome midtempo soul/rare groove jam, originally released on a 45 in 1972, by Pride. Lush instrumentation and soaring vocals from start to finish, reminiscent of Denise Williams ‘Free’ in places.

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Melinda Latino / I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe

I Can't Stand It / Only Yesterday

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Melinda Latino’ is taken from the awesome ‘Melinda’ OST written by Butler & Peters, released in 1972. This is a heavy track right from the first beat –harps and breakbeats, leading into a soul piano mood, huge strings and backing vox.

Jimmy Smiths version of Barry Whites ‘I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Baby’. A very dope intro break leads into crazy vocal chops before heating the main melody, in true Jimmy Smith style. Taken from his ‘Black Smith’ LP forPride, released in 1974.

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Thelma Jones

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Numero Group)

Find Myself Another Girl / Spooky

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The missing link between her Barry and Columbia singles, “I Can’t Stand It” b/w “Only Yesterday” is Thelma Jones with her back against the wall of an empty and indifferent Holiday Inn lounge and nothing to lose. Washed out of the recording business by the age of 30, Jones and her then-husband/manager James Hazley relocated to Tampa to work the hotel circuit and figure out what—if anything—was next. Following a chance encounter with Blair Mooney, Jones was invited to workshop a few stray originals at his Studio 70 compound in 1972. “He seemed to believe in me more than I did at the time,”Jones remembered of the Tampa studio impresario. Jones signed with Columbia a few years later and hightailed it out of The Big Guava, leaving two sides of country-politan soul on the shelf to be forgotten about. This Eccentric Soul 45 is a first time issue, carrying the banner of Mooney’s Gimp label and mastered directly from the original analog tapes.

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The Sonics / Scam

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Lively Set / The Three Dudes

Blues Get Off My Shoulder / I'm Begging You

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To You

The Sylvers

Misdemeanor / When I'm Near You

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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SOLID GOLD SOUL-FUNK FROM THE SYLVERS, TAKEN FROM THEIR DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM. CUT LOUD AT 45RPM.
Two more of our favourite cuts from The Sylvers first album, produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by the hugely talented Leon Sylvers III.
‘I Know Myself’ was sampled by 9th Wonder for his ‘Easy’ track.

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Foster Sylvers

Get Down / Cross My Heart

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CLASSIC FUNK-SOUL 7” FEATURING ‘MISDEMEANOUR’ – AS SAMPLED & EDITED BY MADLIB, BLACK MILK, PETE ROCK, BIG DADDY KANE, DANNY KRIVIT AND MORE.
‘Misdemeanour’ is a truly classic break and has been utilised by Madlib, Big Daddy Kane, Rodney P, The D.O.C, Pete Rock and many more. Danny Krivit edited the track in 2007, adding an acappella version on the front – still a big record with DJ’s.
‘When I’m Near You’ is a deeper cut taken from the ‘Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers’ LP released in 1974. More beautiful, golden-era soul written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner.

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Sunny & The Sunliners

Fug / Brothers On The Slide

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following the success of the extensive reissue project that we did with Sunny’s & The Sunliners,
(2017’s Mr Brown Eyed Soul compilation, Smile Now, Cry Later & Missing Link full length reissues,
and 2018’s reissue of Little Brown Eyed Soul LP) we bring you another must have 7 inch offering
from his catalogue.
Side A is Sunny’s cover of Get Down, one of the rarest and hardest tunes from his extensive
discography. Only appearing on a Key Loc 45 and very rarely showing up in decent condition, if at
all, it lives mostly on funk collector’s want lists. Although they have covered James Brown, Hugh
Masekela, and The Meters this is commonly agreed to be the funkiest thing they’ve ever cut.
Side B is their version of the Billy Stewart classic Cross My Heart, a tune even some of the most
diehard Sunny fans seem to have not known existed prior to the Mr Brown Eyed Soul compilation.
A sweet soul classic recently made popular again via Jay Electronica’s Just Blaze produced
underground hit Exhibit C, which sampled the Stewart version. Collector’s and music lovers alike
will be happy to see this song available on 7” format for the first time ever.

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Cymande

Calendar / Braxton Holmes

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic funk-soul material of the highest order from the brilliant, Cymande. Mastered from original tapes. Official Mr Bongo reissue.
‘Fug’ and ‘Brothers On The Slide’ are two classic, essential Cymande tracks. Taken from their ‘Second Time Round’ and ‘Promised Heights’ LP’s, respectively.

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Comin' On Strong / Stomps & Shouts

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (BBE Music)

Give Me Freedom / Shine On

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Taste of Chicago’, edit kingpin and DJ par
excellence Jamie 3:26 drops a 12”
comprising two of his most highly prized
cuts.
At the top of many a vinyl digger’s wish-list
since its highly limited white label release in
2010, the Jamie 3:26 edit of Calendar’s 1977
disco stepper ‘Comin’ On Strong’ has
become the stuf of legend, played to
devastating efect by Theo Parrish among
others over recent years.
On the fip, Jamie 3:26 heads into classic
Chicago House territory with a fery
reworking of impossible-to-fnd Braxton
Holmes banger ‘Stomps & Shouts’, taken
from his mythical ‘Cabrini-Greens and
Cornbread’ project.
A scintillating teaser of what’s to come later
this year when BBE release ‘Taste Of
Chicago’, a full album’s worth of Jamie’s
incredible edits, this 12” is surely a must
have for House and Disco players the world
over.

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Instant Karma!

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Sunflower Soul)

Parachute / Si Me Faltaras Tu

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Self-described as "A drug trip through the soul section of your local record store", Kansas City's psychedelic soul rockers Instant Karma have appropriately teamed up with Sunflower Soul Records to release their first vinyl single. The A-side, “Give Me Freedom”, is a powerful social statement driven by a heavy drum beat throughout and chocked full of reverb-drenched guitars, spacey tape-echos, double-tracked lead vocals, and a trippy sitar breakdown. On the flip, the gospel-tinged “Shine On” delivers an uplifting message while showcasing a bit more tender side of the band with luscious vocal harmonies and a feel-good groove. A solid first outing for a talented young band with their own unique sound, ready to make their mark on your soul and your collection!

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Thee Lakesiders

Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band / Meters, The

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Thee Lakesiders are a duo out of Los Angeles comprised of Marie and Necalli who we were introduced to by our friend El Oms. He thought it would be great to get them out here to NY and into the the studio with El Michels. Turns out, he was very right. They spent two days in The Diamond Mine with The Shacks as their backing band and Leon producing and writing with them and cut three songs. Two of which are here on this nice two sider of a 45.

Side A “Si Me Falteras” is worked up into something of a Latin Psych number, it’s a cover of Los Terricolas’s tune they cut in 1973 redone with some more muscle. Ben’s driving beat and Max’s guitar work set the stage for Marie to showcase the powerful side of her voice.

Side B “Parachute” finds them in one of their favorite styles, a dreamy ballad that floats over guitar chanks, brush hits, and vibraphone rolls. This time Marie shows us a different side of her range, her beautiful and lush vocals ride perfectly in the pocket making for a gorgeous b side that can ride right alongside the oldies.

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Express Yourself / Just Kissed My Baby

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (A’s and Bee's)

Why Can’t We Be Lovers feat. Lamont Dozier Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2018! Remastered and resissued double A sider for soul aficionados, B Boys and jazz funk lovers.
Both instantly recognisable across the generations, the A side sees a reissue of one of the most feel good records out there in – ‘Express Yourself’. Most famously sampled by the mighty N.W.A. in '89…. ‘Whatever you do, do it good’.
On flip you get pure funk destruction in the form of The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby. An insatiable, groove laden intro which has been prime sampling material throughout the years - most notably in Public Enemy’s ‘Timebomb’. Here’s a chance to own two gems on one limited green Colored Vinyl, with a large / dinked centre hole.

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Holland Dozier

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Invictus)

Sundown / Whole Lotta Something

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2018! 45th year anniversary release coinciding with Lamont Dozier’s 2018 Summer tour. One for the lovers and the ones that got away – a real gem for any soul disciples out there.
Large / dinked centre hole pressed on blue vinyl.

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The Merced Blue Notes

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Kent Dance)

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Bastard Jazz)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Those Merced Blue Notes were hep Californians from the San Joaquin Valley whose live shows were a major feature of teenage life in the early 60s there; “music with a beat that just won’t stop” as they quite rightly claimed. Top Mod DJ Lee Miller picked up the previously unissued ‘Sundown’ track from the Merced Blue Notes Ace release and won over that scene’s dancers with the infectious mover. We’ve also included ‘Whole Lotta Something’ on the flip to introduce you personally to these hip music hounds.

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Birthday Boy & Trish

Magic / Chance To Go Far

Open Up Your Eyes Remixes

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Bastard Jazz presents tasty 7" coming from two talents from up North, Toronto's freewheeling producer/DJ Birthday Boy and Canadian songstress Trish (plus songwriter and backup vocalist Joe Law) who link up for a lesson in positive vibrations and soulful, R&B-infused future grooves. "Magic" toys with a mellow bassline and warm guitar loop from Tom Misch while "Chance To Go Far" is a Kaytra-esque hip-hop number with big drums and hook that will stay with you all day. Taken from their Joseph EP, also out Jan 19th on Bastard Jazz.

Birthday Boy is a music producer and DJ renowned for his eclectic and inventive musical sense, shown in both his productions and live sets. Drawing from jazz, house, hip-hop and funk, Birthday Boy has cultivated a dynamic sound that ebbs and flows across genres, never fitting squarely into a single category. First establishing himself with a string of up-tempo remixes and genre-bending originals, Birthday Boy has earned the praise of outlets such as Pitchfork, the FADER, Hypebeast, and many more outlets through collaborations with fellow Toronto artists Allie and Drew Howard.

As he continues to impress audiences on stages at WayHome and SXSW, Birthday Boy also has his hand in several upcoming projects from rising Canadian and International artists all while continuing to prep his debut album.

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Al Sunny

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Favorite)

12" | 2018 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following the acclaimed first album of Al Sunny released in 2017, Favorite Recordings proudly presents this single remix package of “Open Up Your Eyes”.
Al Sunny is a young composer emerging from the French soul music scene. Soon after learning the guitar, he started composing and became involved in numerous projects and collaborations. He quickly discovered deep inside himself the music that he truly loves, inspired by artists such as Tim Maia, America, Al Green, and Al Jarreau. During his studies he met musicians including Florian Pellissier, and it's then thanks to Florian that he met Pascal Rioux, founder and A&R of Favorite Recordings. Together they produced Time To Decide, a first album acclaimed by many tastemakers and gaining a solid success in Japan.
One of the highlights of the LP was the track “Open Up Your Eyes”, which disclosed the premise of Al Sunny music style, infused with Blue-Eyed-Soul, Pop and Folk. Also tainted with a funky dancefloor color, “Open Up Your Eyes” was a perfect match to build a nice remixes package for DJs. On the A side, Bruno “Patchworks” Hovart delivers again a hot Soulful/Disco version of the song with his famous touch. As for the B side, Favorite Recordings asked the Canadian producer Jex Opolis (Good Timin’ Records), with a Disco style slightly more oriented in Electronic and House vibes.

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The Warriors

Destination

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sittin' On a Red Hot Stove / Nassau Beat

Kool & Together

Paul Ramos / Ulysses Crockett

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown is proud to present this reissue 7 inch from Texas’s own Kool & Together.
The A side, “Sittin’ On a Red Hot Stove” is an infectious, medium-paced funk movement that chugs along with the help of some sharp drums from Joe and a rolling bass line that never quits. Originally edited by Texas record mogul Huey Meaux, the 45 version clocks in at just under two and a half minutes, and gave the band its strongest single. It’s an anecdotal tale of a woman who is lusted after but so mean-spirited, she could melt the romance away.

Side B is an unreleased demo version from Kool & Together working up the monster “Funky Nassau”. Clearly something they never finished, the raw recording and lo fidelity of it is what give what they call “Nassau Beat” it’s charm.

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Fence Walk / Funky Resurgence

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown Records is proud to present this tough as nails split 7”

The A side is Paul Ramos version of the Mandrill classic “Fence Walk”. Originally released on the Harlem label, and later licensed to Falcon only to oddly appear on their Kris Bravo LP. Ramos stays close to the original, but adds enough to the tune to make it a must have for funk collectors.

The B side “Funky Resurgence” comes by way of vibes player/bandleader Ulysses Crockett who was a stalwart on the Bay Area scene of the 1960's first with his Latin Jazz group Afro Blue Persuasion and later Ulysses Crockett Magic. He also played in The Skins w/ the legendary Bill Graham. "Funky Resurgence" was one of several compositions he wrote for the 1971 play "Resurgence." During this period, Ulysses was also going through law school and he remains a legal voice, writer and activist in the Bay Area.

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The Shacks

Follow Me / Texas

7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown records is proud to present the first single from The Shacks debut album Haze, out worldwide March 30th. Since the release of their self titled EP in 2016 The Shacks have been collecting fans that are fast becoming as hypnotized as we've been since first hearing Shannon’s ethereal voice on top of “Strange Boy"". Highlights of the year have been opening tours for Chicano Batman, and Khruangbin, as well as ""This Strange Effect"" becoming world famous via the Apple iPhone 8 ad campaign. The A side, “Follow Me”, was one of the first songs recorded for Haze almost two years ago. With “black mirror” esque lyrics over a hypnotic mid tempo groove, Follow Me leaves you feeling joyful, calmed, and queasy, all at the same time. The B side “Texas” is an another song from their upcoming album. Recorded in Max Shrager's home studio in Princeton and then finished with Leon Michels at the Diamond Mine in Queens. Texas is a perfect representation of The Shacks signature sound with Shannon’s voice balancing out the gritty yet smooth production.

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John Simmons

Safe / I Wanna Be Closer