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Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ten years ago, Ikebe Shakedown began pushing the boundaries of instrumental music. Each new track and live set has sent them deeper into combining the primal elements of '70s soul, raw psychedelic style, and cinematic Western soundtracks with powerful grooves and soaring melodies. Now, with their new release, the band is giving listeners more mystery and majesty than ever before. These tracks were recorded by Ikebe's bassist, Vince Chiarito, at Hive Mind Recording. Opened with Ikebe's saxophonist, Mike Buckley, and another collaborator in 2017, Hive Mind has become a home base for the band, leading to more experimentation with the textures and sounds of a genre they define as Instrumental Soul.

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I Called You Back Baby Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On the heels of a successful European tour and new album from his band Monophonics, Kelly Finnigan is happy to present to you this twosided banger sure to satisfy the funk and soul needs of every DJ. The A-side, "I Called You Back Baby", an answer song to the deep Gloria Barnes soul cut is THE uptempo number from Kelly's album The Tales People Tell. Super funky drums from Monophonics' Austin Bohlman and percussion from Jungle Fire's Steve Haney make the breakbeat on this tune super tough. And after you're done sweating, you're gonna need time to cool off with the one you love. So flip the record over to burn one down with "Impressions Of You", a cut that's already been embraced by the lowrider sweet soul scene. This is a doublebarreled sure shot! FOR FANS OF: Durand Jones & The Indications, Lee Fields, Lee Moses.

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The Devonns

Tell Me / Instrumental

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Al Gardner / Jack Ashford

Sweet Baby / I'll Fly To Your Open Arms

7" | 2020 | UK | Original (Kenr Soul)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Since I Don't Have You Anymore Black Vinyl Edition

No Laggi' Nad Draggin' Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The incredible uptempo track from Kelly's debut album that feels like its was pulled straight off of some deep and rare Numero compilation, we are proud to present the stand alone 45 of "Since I Don't Have You Anymore" with the instrumental on the flip.

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Renaldo Domino

Chances Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In early 2018 they set out to record new tracks that would live up to Renaldo’s great early records. Assembling a crack team of Brooklyn’s best they pulled out all the stops, creating a mix between the lush arrangements of Chicago’s early soul style and the hard-hitting beat of current Brooklyn soul.

Produced by Jeremy Kay, arranged by JB Flatt (Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Durand Jones & The Indications), engineered by Vince Chiarito (Ikebe Shakedown, Charles Bradley), and backed by an all-star cast of some of the Brooklyn soul’s finest musicians this is without a doubt Renaldo’s strongest new work in many years.

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Monophonics

(Love Is My) Secret Weapon

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First single from Monophonics' new album, It's Only Us. This is the first new material from the group since their 2015 album Sound Of Sinning and they're picking up right where they left off, blending authentic soul with hints and leans of psychedelic elements as well. And on the heels of Kelly Finnigan's debut solo record, the group just continues to get stronger and stronger with regard to production and songwriting. This 45 of "Chances" hits stores on February 7 and their new album will be out on March 13!

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Darrow Fletcher

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2019 | Original (Luv N' Haight)

Darondo

Legs / Let My People Go

Release: 2019 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Midnight Movement / Stand Tall

The Olympians

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Daptone Records is proud to present a banger of a two-sider: "Midnight Movement" b/w "Stand Tall." Released for the first time together on 45, these two tracks were originally released as separate limited pressings on the now defunct label Truth and Soul Records. Recorded in producer Toby Pazner 's Bedroom on a Tascam 388, t hese tracks paint a vivid picture of the early development of the sound that has become synonymous with The Olympians: heavy drums, lush strings, and layered horns, all woven together by a group of New York's most sought after studio musicians and Pazner's production. "Midnight Movement" is a moody, psychedelic shuffle, reminiscent of an acid trip gone incredibly well! Backwards guitars, vibes, and tremolo strings are there to help you through the journey. You'll have no problem spinning this one till the ride's over. The B side, "Stand Tall," floats along with bass, drums, keyboards and vibes by Pazner while melodic horns by Leon Michels and Michael Leonhart punctuate over wah-wah guitar. Get down to your nearest independent record shop and break out the bean bags. Shops are gonna be hard pressed to keep this freak 7” in stock.

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Thee Sinseers

It Was Only A Dream

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Straight from East L.A., Thee Sinseers embody the lowrider sweet soul vibe. Love songs, washed with reverb, slow tempos for rolling, and a vibe for days. This type of doo-wop soul has been embraced by the Chicano culture and with a growing scene, Thee Sinseers look to make their own mark. The A-side, a very doo-wop leaning tune is contrasted with the James Brown cover on the B, "I Don't Mind". Both sides just crush.

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Catch Me I'm Falling

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The lead single that kicked off Kelly's solo career. Ultra sweet, super mellow, just one of the most tender moments on Kelly Finnigan's solo LP The Tales People Tell. Utilizing the pocket playing of Max and Joe Ramey from The Ironsides, Kelly's falsetto shines bright for all to hear.

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Freedom Affair

Rise Up

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Led by Chris Hazelton, The Freedom Affair is a freight train of Kansas City soul! Dirty, funky drums, gritty horns, and the combined vocals of Misha Roberts, Seyko Groves, and Paula Saunders to put this band over the top. Politically charged soul music for the dancefloor!

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Marta Ren

Worth It

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First one by Portughese soul sister Marta Ren on limited edition 45 next June 07. It’s Marta’s new single from her forthcoming 2nd album expected for beginning of 2020 and it’s been produced by Emre Ramazanoglu (Noel Gallagher, Lily Allen, Richard Ashcroft, Spiritulised). Down here the details

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True Loves

Famous Last Words

This Is What You Are Radio Edit / Brazilian Rime

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bringing together undeniable grooves and classic soul sounds, The True Loves are comprised of accomplished musicians who have touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and concert goers all over the Pacific Northwest. The focus of the ensemble is clear: create modern soul music that never loses sight of the originators yet remains steadfast in pursuit of that 'next fiery groove'. We are proud to present our first 45 with these talented folks! Featuring all three members of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio!

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Mario Biondi

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Schema)

Gotta Be With You / Shades Of Joy

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This Is What You Are is now available on 7”. This release is enriched by a brilliant and elegant Brazilian version in a typical samba-jazz mood.

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The M-Tet

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Milton James & The Creators / Kenard

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 500 copies.

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My Lonely Feeling / What Did You Gain By That

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

Rugged Walk Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Like most other Northern Soul aficionados, I would love to have an original of Milton James’ trance-like, rhythmic soul dancer ‘My Lonely Feeling’ but a Kent 45 is going to have to fill the gap until that lottery win. Milton was a member of, and is backed by, the Creators who usually had Little Johnny Hamilton out front.

It is coupled with the quirky and similarly elusive ‘What Did You Gain By That?’ by Lew Bedell’s right-hand soul man - Kennard Gardner.

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The Rugged Nuggets

High Costa Living Feat. Mixmaster Wolf Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Recorded in the San Fernando Valley just a stones throw away from the infamous Van Nuys Blvd. cruising scene, it's no wonder from beat one "Rugged Walk" hits hard and demands to be turned up loud with the windows rolled down. On the flip side RN delivers west-coast cool at it's finest. With swooning strings, breezy guitars and tough as nails drums "Take Me With You" is the epitome of mellow mood.

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Jake Najor

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A little two-sided mean machine here! Jake Najor (drummer of The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble) brings two heaters! Both sides features members of SFSE, but the A is graced by none other than west coast funk legend Mixmaster Wolf (Breakestra) and man is it a deadly combo! The B is just a funky, nasty, mean, dark instrumental with some insanely pocket drums and a killer fuzzed our chorus. DJs need doubles!

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I Don't Wanna Wait Black Vinyl Edition

Assassin / View From Above Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The first 45 release from Monophonics' lead singer Kelly Finnigan puts his multitude of talents on full display! "I Don't Wanna Wait" is a catchy, gritty soul tune that finds Kelly pleading for love! And with a voice like his, you could resist! The B-side is exclusive to this 7-inch and will not be on the LP.

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Ikebe Shakedown

Make Me Yours / Love Is Gonna Get You

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The latest and greatest from Ikebe Shakedown! "Assassin" is pulled from Ikebe
Shakedown's most recent LP The Way Home (CLMN12017) with a B-side that is
exclusive to this 45. Brooklyn's Ikebe Shakedown explores a wide variety of
instrumental soul, touching on afro-funk, R&B, and even psych at times.

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Z.Z. Hill / Peggy Woods

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

Wesley Bright & The Honeytones

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Southern soul singer Z.Z. Hill was Kent/Modern’s main artist in the latter half of the 60s. In 1967 the company recorded him on an LP of soul classics and rightly chose Bettye Swann’s hit from only a few months before as one of the tracks. The label may have missed a commercial trick as his male-angle on the marvellous song gave it a new dimension and would surely have fared well as a 45. The UK licensors Action Records spotted the song’s potential and it was well received, although the much smaller UK soul market of the time could rarely achieve big sales. Since its release more soul fans have become aware of its quality and at last it is available again for discerning collectors.

Peggy Woods’ classic Northern Soul stomper was first on 45 in 1988 as a 100 Club anniversary single. With only approximately 400 pressed it was inevitable this and other such singles would become sought-after. Here is Peggy in her original glory singing her Kent/Modern masterpiece.

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Happiness / You Don't Want Me Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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DeRobert & The Half-Truths

Judgement Pt. 1 / Judgement Pt. 2 Black Vinyl Version

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble

Aragon / El Nino

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Tramp)

Hank Hodge

One Way Love

Blackjack Feat. Loretta Holloway / Las Vegas Strut

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Countdown To...Soul" compilation album, Hank Hodge's sole 45RPM single release ("One Way Love" b/w "Thank You Girl") is highly sought after in Soul 45 collectors circles. Not many can claim to own it since it is very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-issue.

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Jack Ashford

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

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Harlem Gospel Travelers

He's On Time / Wash Me, Lord Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2017 | US | Original (Record Kicks)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Harlem Gospel Travelers were brought together by Eli Paperboy Reed, as they were students that he was mentoring as part of a gospel class he was teaching. As the students began to develop their own style and write songs, Eli decided they needed to get into the studio and put something down. So he enlisted the help of friends to serve as a band for his students, including drummer Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications, The Flying Stars Of Brooklyn NY), and the results speak for themselves. Old-school, get up and shout southern gospel!

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The Tibbs

Lies / Instrumental

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Agogo)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Tibbs return with with their new 7inch "Lies".

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Lutz Krajenski

Play Hits Agogo

Sure Don't Miss You / Instrumental

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As our label is celebrating its ten years anniversary in 2017 it's about time for an appraisal. we asked LUTZ KRAJENSKI - an exceptionally gifted Jazz arranger and more than talented keyboarder who is also based in our homecity Hannover - to re-interpret some songs from our catalog. They have been recorded with the help of various guest musicians stemming from Krajenski's inner circle of friends in the music scene as well as the singer ALANA ALEXANDER who played an important role in shaping the sound of the album.

the full album will be released in early 2018, but here we go with a first taste: "I Got Hope" is originally written and recorded by THE HI-FLY ORCHESTRA and a special bonus to this 7" Single is the cover version of TIMMY THOMAS' classic tune "Cold, Cold People".

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The Dip

7" | 2017 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Super sweet soul from Seattle. This is our first release with The Dip that features lead vocals and we couldn't be prouder. Super soulful, great production, and super catchy!

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The Dip

Won’t Be Coming Back

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Straight up sweet cinematic soul from Seattle, WA via THE DIP!! Sweet horns, dirty drums, and a tight rhythm section makes for a fantastic debut 45 for Colemine. For fans of Daptone’s much-sampled Menahan Street Band. Hailing from Seattle, The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop with impeccably crafted, 60's-steeped soul.

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The Gripsweats

Ziggy's Walk / Alpha Dog

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Long After Tonight Is All Over

Jimmy Radcliffe

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Next To You / I Still Love Them All

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two Fabulous Alltime Classic Northern Soul Sides Back-To-Back On Nice Affordable Lookalike Label Reissue 45

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Gene Washington

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Plane Jane)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Killer Al Green-like soul from SF!!

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Shateish

I'm Leavin

Major Harris / Walter Jackson

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I’m Leavin is a tribute to Etta James, produced by the one and only Nottz (Busta Rhymes, G Unit, Pusha T, Dilla).
Shateish flipping the Etta classic into a updated tale of catching a cheater and the pain that comes along with it.
B side in the instrumental to the tune, giving us a chance to hear how Nottz smashed the beat closely.

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Call Me Tomorrow / Where Have All The Flowers Gone

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Been So Long / Down The River

Third Guitar

7" | 2012 | US | Reissue (Rojac)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2012 | US | Original (Colemine)

Jungle Fire

Comencemos (Let's Start)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Like A Gypsy Smoove Remix

Kojato

7" | 2012 | EU | Reissue

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Quieres Chicle)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Instrumental ... Great music with a colourful sound, combining afrolicious Bossa-Jazz with Gypsy guitars, 60s Soul and 70s Funk out of temporary fashion. The positive vibes transcends boundaries, language, colour boundaries. It‘s hard to resist.

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Leon Ware & Quadron

Orchids For The Sun

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Now-Again)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Amazing unexpected Collaboration!

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Whitefield Brothers

Savannahstan

For The Love Of Money Remixes

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This was the Fan Club 45 for the Whitefield Brother's Earthology album!

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The Dynamics

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Third Man)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

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Tom Jones

Evil

Step By Step / On The Beach (AtJazz Mix)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Third Man Records is proud to announce the most virile entry in the history of its Blue Series singles: The man, the legend himself Mr. Tom Jones laying his unmistakable voice over Howlin' Wolf's "Evil" and the Frankie Lane classic "Jezebel" (as covered over the years by the likes of Edith Piaf and Anna Calvi). Both tracks were produced by Jack White at Third Man studios.

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Leon Ware

7" | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Robbie M (Midnight Express)

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2 brandnew tunes from the modern soul legend!

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I Wanna Be With You Tonight

7" | 2011 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Trini Lopez / Johnny Copeland

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Robbie M of Midnight Express (Danger Zone) is back with his latest single! This is the first track from Robbie's Upcoming LP.

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Sinner Not A Saint / No Puppy Love

7" | 2011 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Penniman)

Marsha Gee

Peanut Duck

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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I Don't Need Nobody Else/I Will If You..

Lou Courtney

7" | 2010 | UK | Original (Soul Brother)

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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10" | 2021 | EU | Original (Universal)

Eli Smart

Boonie Town

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles & Rarities 1965-1972 Red Transparent Split Vinyl Edition

Lee Moses

2LP | 2019 | US | Original (Future Days / Light In The Attic)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Crosscut)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The definitive collection of Lee Moses’ legendary non-album tracks available together for the first time
Contains three previously unreleased songs, plus the Southern soul classic "Bad Girl” (both versions)
Remastered audio
LP housed in a deluxe Kraft board jacket with insert
CD housed in a tube pocket digipak with booklet
Digital mockups are not an exact representation of the colors After reissuing his much sought-after Time and Place LP, many questions still remained (Lee was a mysterious man!) – but the one asked most was, “where’s “Bad Girl”?!” Not included on his lone LP, “Bad Girl” is an undisputed Southern soul classic – arguably the song Lee Moses’ legacy rests on. While we may never know all we wish we knew about the man behind the music, we can finally complete the picture of his work. You know – the tunes! And what tunes they are.

How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles & Rarities 1965-1972 collects all of Lee Moses’ non-album singles and B-sides, plus three never-released tracks together for the first time ever. Most of the material here pre-dates 1971’s Time and Place, reflecting his initial bid for stardom via a series of now-legendary 45s recorded with Atlanta producer Johnny Brantley. As for the unreleased recordings – much like the man himself, little is known about them. What remains is an oeuvre that has become synonymous with raw and emotionally charged Southern soul. Essential listening for anyone with a heart.

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The Nighthawks

Live In Europe

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mystical Funk / Spaced Out

Gerardo Frisina

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Schema)

Don't Trust A Man (With No Vices)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Currently at work on new compositions that will give shape to a new album scheduled for the fall of 2024, Gerardo Frisina delights our ears with a 45rpm containing two unreleased tracks representing a brief funk digression within his musical journey without, of course, affecting his unmistakable style. “Mystical Funk” and “Spaced Out” skilfully mix “modern funk” elements with electronic influences, creating a unique sonic experience. In both cases, one of the surprising features is the hypnotic, incessant groove, capable of drawing the listener into a sound universe full of cosmic percussion and atmospheres, enhanced by Dennis Coffey-style guitars and by a Deodato-like Fender piano. Once again Gerardo hits the mark: the production is masterful, with a clear attention to details and those typical arrangements that reflect the overall quality of the sound with delicate power.

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Devando

7" | 2024 | US | Original (G.E.D. Soul)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Crosscut)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Introducing DEVANDO, the debut solo project from GED Soul Producer/Drummer, Nick DeVan. A synth-driven boogie built around an infectious dance beat as well as the age-old words of wisdom: "Don’t Trust a Man with No Vices". This record will supercharge any dance floor with its extended breakdowns and uptempo-hype hooks. Don’t sleep on this devastating piece of boogie wax.

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Roy Rogers

Blues On The Range

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | US | Original (G.E.D. Soul)

Armintha

I'm Not Going Back

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2024 | US | Original (G.E.D. Soul)

Magic In Threes

Aperitivo / Perp Walk

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When My Heart Beats / Moment To Moment

Junior Scaife

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Penrose)

First Born Son (Featuring Tommy Guerrero) / Funkytonk

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On his debut 45, Junior Scaife shows us he's a vocal heavyweight whose prowess on the mic is tantamount to the pen. Backed by house band The Penrose Scholars and co-written by producer Anthony Masino, 'When My Heart Beats' is a bouncy stepper with feel-good vibes and groove in equal measure, serving up a Brenton Wood-esque blast of sunshine and soul. On the flip is 'Moment to Moment', a gorgeous, bluesy ballad with a vocal performance that transcends the trappings of lesser tunes, giving it a depth and serious-ness that takes you by the heart and mind to a place where longing and love reigns supreme.

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Orbco

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Family Groove)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Funky Turkey/Funky Brewster Turkey Gravy Brown Vinyl Edition

The Jive Turkeys

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Colemine)

Jano's Revenge / Mirror Doo Cactus Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Turkey Gravy Brown Vinyl.

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Los Sospechos

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Colemine)

Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cactus Green Vinyl.Los Sospechos is group led by Mike Deller and John Carbonella from The Budos Band. Los Sospechos is essentially a mix of members from The Budos Band and Menahan Street Band. The group was put together in order to score the soundtrack to the film Postales in the vein of Ennio Morricone. The final product is stunning, landing somewhere between Morricone and Rza.

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One Night Of The Week / Raise Your Mind

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dala)

Mona & Hammerbrook Sound Machine

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints are proud to announce their new 45 "One Night of the Week" in conjunction with their debut album "Bridge of Love." The A-Side is a slice of svelte seventies pop and is backed with the exuberant "Raise Your Mind" on the B-Side. Both sides are presented in sparklingly-clear stereo sound, with Harden's voice tailored to perfection by the almost impossibly dexterous Soulful Saints, and further dressed to the nines by an accoutrement of Latin percussion, full-on horns, high-flying backing singers and even a string quartet.. This comes as no surprise as The Soulful Saints have performed live and recorded together with acts such as Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Lee Fields & The Expressions, The Budos Band, Mark Ronson, Antibalas, The Impressions, & The Wu-Tang Clan.Both sides are produced by Dala Records founder Billy Aukstik and recorded to analog tape at Hive Mind Recording in Brooklyn, New York. Kurtis Powers of BQE Records Co-Executive Produced the album along with Aukstik.

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Moya Vode

7" | 2023 | DE | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Running Away / Love Comes Easy

Thee Sacred Souls

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Penrose)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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

Michael Soward

He's Alive

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Cordial)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1985 Michael Soward and Shelby Hurns set out to create the new gospel sound with their self-released album entitled "Real Love". The LP was a progressive mix of synthesized gospel soul and spiritual funk. This heavenly blend proved to be visionary for their time and sounds so right today. Ppu-022 features an edited version of "Standing On The Top" and all the original versions from Soward & Hurn's landmark debut "Real Life!", guaranteed to bless speakers worldwide.

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Sons Of Slum

Funky Music Part 1 & 2

11,04 €* 12,99 € -15%

12" | 2021 | UK | Original (Ie.Too)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Funky Music Part One' has been our most requested song from the Sons Of Slum 'Music Is the Message' album from 2019 so we've released it on 7". The song is an infectious horn led proto disco dancer that brings joy upon the horns first opening up. The 'Part Two' version sees the group getting down deep and funky as the song takes a change in tempo and direction.

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People Club

Take Me Home

11,19 €* 15,99 € -30%

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Freddie Houston / The Drifters

Soft Walkin' / Drip Drop

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Burnetts Of Detroit)

11,19 €* 13,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Lee Fields & The Expressions

Coming Home / Precious Love

7" | 2017 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Tee See Connection & Leroi Conroy

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As Lee is out on the road spreading the love to crowds across Europe we decided to press up another undeniable two sider off the instant classic Special
Night album. Another must have for the DJs….

Side A is “Coming Home”, Lee’s incredible take on working, how we get through it, and why we do it. He sings to his wife a story a lot of people can relate to,
working all day looking forward to coming home to his family. The Expressions provide the perfect feel good backing to this midtempo masterpiece with
beautiful horn arrangements, catchy background vocals, and a guitar riff as catchy as the chorus.

Side B’s “Precious Love” is the perfect example of the song writing and arranging prowess the producers (Leon Michels & Tommy Brenneck) and the
band have honed over the years. Catchy from the intro, this love song keeps the dance floor and holds up next to the classics. Play this for your precious love.

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Skyline Chili Churner / Queen City Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Colemine)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The last recordings made at the basement Regent Drive studio in Middletown, OH finally making it to a dirty 45! The Tee See Connection is comprised of members of The Jive Turkeys (Rob Houk - drums, Matt Amburgy - keys, Terry Cole - bass).The A-side, "Skyline Chili Churner" is an organ burner with funky bass and blown out breakbeat style drums while the B-side is straight up boom bap with Matt Amburgy cookin' hard on the keys. Drums and all parts ripe for sampling!

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Floyd James & The Gts

Sweet Sweet Soul

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soopastole Edits Volume 13 Clear Vinyl Edition

Funky Destination

7" | 2019 | UK (Soopastole)

Release: 2019 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Time Flies With You / Why Can't You Miss Me Too

Rachel Maxann

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

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)

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

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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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

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Kent)

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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The San Francisco Tkos

Make Up Your Mind

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Since its first plays at the 100 Club in the 90s, the San Francisco TKOs’ ‘Make Up Your Mind’ has been a revered sound that consistently packs the dance floor - with soul music devotees who like their music edgy. It first appeared as an Anniversary single and has sold out of its previous Kent pressing. We have taken the opportunity to re-release it coupled with the group’s beautiful ballad version of the Miracles’ ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’.

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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" | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Tramp)

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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Earl Turner

S'port City Rock

Agent 3 / Bt Alc Big Band

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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The Iguana / Secrets From Below The Embassy

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Vintage League Music)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2020 | UK | Original (Boardwalk)

Tahira Jumah

Cross Over Town

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2021 | EU | Original (All-Town Sound)

Bubaza

Battlestar

Spark Purple Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Battlestar" smacks you in the face immediately in the intro and refuses to let up for the duration of the tune. It's a synth heavy afrobeat burner that will ignite the dancefloor. The brainchild of Steve Haney (Jungle Fire) and Tim Felten (Sure Fire Soul Ensemble), the band explores new sonic territory for both of them. Aided by master musicians JakeNajor and Omar Lopez (SFSE) and Michael Duffy and Pat Bailey(Jungle Fire) they have truly crafted a unique sound within the diaspora of modern funk music. The B side "Countdown Dub" is a synth and sub-bass heavy dub exploration into what is possible within the style. Did they go too far? With some dubbing help from Seiji Komo (Boostive), the tune is a bold mixture of experimental and classic dub stylings.

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The Getup

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Burning Sole)

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Another Side Black Vinyl Edition

Leo Nocentelli

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)

7" | 2011 | US | Reissue (Sandbag)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Things happen for a reason, man.” - Leo Nocentelli

At just fourteen, Leo Nocentelli was backing up Otis Redding. Soon after, he was playing on hits for Lee Dorsey, The Supremes, and The Temptations. As an original member of The Meters, Leo wrote instant classics “Cissy Strut” and “Hey Pocky A–Way,” but his greatest moment on record may be totally unknown, until now…

Recorded at Cosimo Matassa’s Jazz City Studio in New Orleans in the early ‘70s and then lost to the ages, Another Side is one of Leo Nocentelli’s most personal and definitive moments ever cut to tape. A mixture of funky folk and rootsy, raw emotion (think Bill Withers and James Taylor meeting Allen Toussaint at Link Wray’s Three Track Shack), this previously unheard album shines like the sun on a spring day on the New Orleans fairgrounds. Backing Nocentelli is an all-star line-up of New Orleans royalty, including Allen Toussaint (piano), James Black (drums), and both George Porter Jr. (bass) and Zigaboo Modeliste (drums) of The Meters. Deeply introspective, the album features nine original songs by Nocentelli, plus a soulful rendition of Elton John’s “Your Song.” Half a century later, these recordings sound just as fresh and engaging as the day they were recorded.

What makes Another Side even more extraordinary, however, is the fact that the album—which could have easily become a classic in the ‘70s singer-songwriter canon—sat untouched for decades; miraculously surviving the devastating blow of Hurricane Katrina, only to be found 2,000 miles away at a Southern California swap meet in 2018 by record collector Mike Nishita. The album’s incredible journey is documented in the liner notes by Sam Sweet (New York Times, Los Angeles Times), who spoke with Nocentelli and Nishita about the recording process and re-discovery of the tapes. Sweet’s full notes appear in the release’s accompanying booklet alongside hand-written lyrics by Leo Nocentelli. The first pressing of the vinyl edition will feature gold-foil treatment on cover and spine. Rounding out the package are original designs and layout by the multi GRAMMY®–winning designer Masaki Koike.

While Nocentelli was embedded in New Orleans’ R&B scene, he was also deeply inspired by the late 1960’s and early 1970’s rising singer-songwriters, and soon found himself exploring sounds that were miles away from his band’s hard-edged funk riffs. Whenever he had downtime from session work and shows, Nocentelli spent much of 1971 recording his newly-found, reflective, diaristic songs at Matassa’s Jazz City studio. Backed by longtime Meters bandmate George Porter Jr. on bass, Nocentelli crafted the lineups for his sessions to match the tone of the material. When he needed a pianist, he’d call Toussaint. For percussion on the slower songs, he used drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, but many of the tracks featured James Black—a frequent collaborator of Toussaint’s and a member of Ellis Marsalis’ jazz group, whom Nocentelli recalls as an “unbelievable” musician. The recording, which Nocentelli fondly refers to as his “country-and-western-album,” paints a picture of a young man yearning to find a sense of purpose. “I was going through some changes which were reflected in the songs that I wrote during that time,” he tells Sweet. Among them is the mid-tempo “Getting Nowhere,” in which he expresses a sense of frustration, as he watches others find success around him. Similarly, “Till I Get There” details a man who is struggling to persevere in his goals. In the soaring “Tell Me Why,” meanwhile, the singer contemplates the existence of God. Other songs center around fictional characters. “Pretty Mittie,” for instance, is sung from the perspective of a farmer who longs to give up his arduous life for the city. “You’ve Become a Habit” is about a man who falls for a sex worker named Fancy. “Riverfront” is based on stories that singer Aaron Neville shared, about his days working on the New Orleans waterfront. Nocentelli also chose to perform one cover: Elton John’s breakthrough hit, “Your Song.” The guitarist made the recently-released ballad his own—infusing it with a loping, head-nodding cadence, ever so tastefully “funkdafied” in true New Orleans fashion. By the time that the album was finished, The Meters were busier than ever. They had just signed a record deal with Warner Brothers and were now the official house band at Toussaint’s studio, Sea-Saint. There, they not only backed artists on Toussaint’s Sehorn label but had also become the go-to session musicians for every major artist that recorded in New Orleans. Rather than focus on a solo career, Nocentelli poured his energies into The Meters’ next album. Eventually, time moved on, as did Nocentelli, and he decided to store his unreleased solo album at Sea-Saint for safekeeping. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Sea-Saint was among its victims. While Toussaint (who passed away in 2015) had sold the hallowed studio in the mid-90s, hundreds of his archived recordings remained in the building. The new owner salvaged what he could from the flooded building, shipping everything to a storage facility in Southern California. Boxes of tapes sat there for more than a decade before moving to another unit, which foreclosed a year later. The contents were purchased in a blind auction and, days later, sold at a swap meet. The fact that record collector Mike Nishita just happened to be there was pure kismet. Nishita, a DJ and brother to “Money Mark” Nishita (of Beastie Boys fame), recognized the Sea-Saint label on the boxes and purchased all 673 master tapes at the swap meet. He inspected the contents with his friend Mario Caldato Jr., the longtime audio engineer for the Beastie Boys. In addition to masters from Irma Thomas, Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, and Toussaint, there was a quarter-inch reel with Nocentelli’s name on it. As Caldato and Nishita played it back, they knew they had something special. “There was nothing else like it,” writes Sweet. “An acoustic album by the greatest funk guitarist who ever lived. It was the tape Mike would play for people to show them how special the collection was. The best album in the vault was something nobody knew existed.” Eventually, Nishita and Nocentelli connected, “He was so grateful, so sincere,” recalls Nishita. “I just kept thinking about how this music needs to be heard...Especially when you look at all the things that had to fall into place for these tapes to survive and be discovered this way.” As Nocentelli simply puts it, “Things happen for a reason, man.” And now, Light in the Attic is thrilled to give this remarkable record the spotlight it so rightly deserves. 50 years later, all is not lost.

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Epitome Of Sound

You Don't Love Me

Release: 2011 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2021 | US | Original (3 Palm Sounds)

Orgone

Working For Love