Organic Grooves Vinyl 7648 Items

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Philophon)

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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The Polyversal Souls

Addis Abeba Bete

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Whole Truth)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This is part three and the last of the collaboration series between Ethopia's legendary soul singer Alemayehu Eshete and the Philophon house band The Polyversal Souls.
On the A-side you hear Alemayehu's classic song Addis Abeba Bete in an intimate live performance. This recording happend during a cultural exchange programm organized by Galerie Listros, Berlin's finest gallery for Ethopian art, with support from the Bundeskulturstiftung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
The flip side is the complimentary portrait to the recently released Portrait of Alemayehu (Daytime) - now, on Portrait of Alemayehu (Night-time), you get an idea of the masters fiery stage persona as it is documentated on the A-side. It's night-time now - booooooom!

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The Whole Truth

It's Just...

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Departures)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Whole Truth is back after a small hiatus with a new collaboration with Eric Boss of Myron & E fame. Last seen together on Party Down, whose boogie stylings garnered support from the likes of Dam Funk, this time Eric takes the pitch-perfect 80s funk and gives his producer a theme tune, a calling card. This one is a real underground funk gem. Eric has been making waves on the boogie scene for sometime with his Pendletons releases.
Previous Whole Truth releases have had radio play from the likes of Monki(BBC Radio 1) and Nemone (6 Music). And this time, not only does the artwork come from Lewis Heriz (Sofrito) he also plays a mean guitar.

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Roland & Manwell

Hidden Treasures

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Philophon)

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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Jimi Tenor

Vocalize My Luv

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

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jimi Tenor delivers another 7" on Philophon. This time he teamed up with the two glorious gospel queens Florence Adooni and Lizzy Amaliyenga from Bolgatanga/Northern Ghana. This release is a first insight into the next album by Jimi on Philophon, which will be released later the year.
Vocalize My Luv is a charmingly presented lure for love. The secret of the song is that drummer Ekow Alabi Savage's upfront high-life beat is triggering a Jimi-operated Korg MS-20 bass synth. Man and machine are melting down into a light and sportive groove, which irresistibly invites you to do some frisky aerobic moves on the 3am dancefloor. Ki'igba is a classic Frafra gospel song by Alogte Oho, completed with some jubilating flute by master Jimi.

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Mr. Fortune / Sissy Strut

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

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Blind Faith)

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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Baba And Djana Sissoko

Fasiya

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Piece Of Class / Star Of The Disco

Energize

7" | 2018 | UK | Original (Rain & Shine)

The Charmels / L.V. Johnson

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rain&Shine proudly present ENERGIZE, a band out of Marin County, California in 1979. Previously unattainable even for top DJs due to rarity, Rain&Shine gives this double A side modern soul/disco 45 an official reissue treatment.ENERGIZE came to age in a post-hippie era, where musicians went back to playing covers in bars. However Marin was still inexpensive and it was possible to pool money together to buy studio time. That's how ENERGIZE formed - working musicians led by the superb producer and guitar player, Archie Williams (son of Archie Williams Sr - a passionate educator, WWII air force pilot and 1936 Olympic champion) Dan Hayes - songwriter and guitarist, and John Isabeau - lyrics and our executive producer. John is now a successful Hollywood producer, Oscar documentary award winner, and resides in James Brown's former house in Las Vegas. The record also features a hugely successful blues vocalist who has asks to remain uncredited. Archie, John and I now have grown children and a few grandkids as well and getting a kick that 40 years later, our self-produced record has found an audience. Far Out

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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

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Quantize)

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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Susu Bobien

Love Sensation

I Can't Stand It / Only Yesterday

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With the disco revival firmly set at full steam Quantize Recordings felt it was the right time to dig in & rework what is widely regarded as one of the biggest anthems from the disco era - Loleatta Holloway's 'Love Sensation'. Often imitated, & much sampled they had to be firmly on their game with this and boy did they hit it hard... now blessed with the talent of Susu Bobien on lead vocals (and the equally talented Tasha LaRae on BVs!) alongside a full horn section, Love Sensation is back once more and ready to do damage to a whole new generation of dance floors!

The much sought after accapella is also included on this release, the ONLY format you'll ever be able to get this on!

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Thelma Jones

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

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (AM)

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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Dion & Nonku

All I Need

Find Myself Another Girl / Spooky

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All I Need is a 15-minute electronic jam produced by Dion Monti and is accompanied by the vocals (lead and loops) of South African Artist Nonku Phiri. Created in 2015 in their Johannesburg studio, this recording depicts the beginning of their sonic journey and a development of their joint sound. The track evolves from a very subtle beginning towards an emotional climax whilst referring to lyrics of Radiohead’s ‘All I need’ and ‘Ideotheque’. For this release, they are joined by South African Producer Jakinda & Cologne’s Christian S (Cómeme). Jakinda forms half of the duo Stiff Pap and describes his sound as Afro-future electronica, a sound containing elements of Gqom, Tribal-House, Ethiopian Electronica and Kasi-Tech. Christian S makes use of his distinguishable style and creates the most abstracted version of this track, not scared to heavily cut up the vocals and apply his pitched drums. In addition, the release is hand-stamped with a drawing by Nonku.

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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)

Fathili & The Yahoos / The Wings

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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Mabala Part 1 / Gone With The Sun

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Alma Negra)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fathili & The Yahoos came from Kenya. Soulful but raw, mid-tempo afro-funk. Licensed from Melodica music stores courtesy of our great friend Abdul Karim. The Wings were a Nigerian band. 'Gone With the Sun' featured on their 1974 album 'Kissing You So Hard' and fuses bluesy disco, funk and soul moods with quirky synths and effects!

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James Stewart

Cotounou EP

Give Me Freedom / Shine On

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Alma Negra Records are proud to present James Stewart, resident DJ and co-promoter of monthly night “Black Atlantic Club” at Le Sucre in Lyon, with his Cotonou EP

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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)

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Philophon)

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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Jimi Tenor

Quantum Connection

Sundown / Whole Lotta Something

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Named after the tenor saxophone, actually, Jimi Tenor is not just Jimi Tenor - he's as well Jimi Keys, Jimi Flute, Jimi Vox and Jimi Composer. Yeah, he is, as a multi-instrumentalist and music master in general, all of this! But wait: Active since the mid-80's he's also Jimi Legend. And if you overlook his whole oeuvre then finally you will find out that on top of all of this he's Jimi Genius.
Quantum Connection is Jimi's contribution to the recent Kraut-Life craze of the Berlin underground. Kraut-Life is the brand-new hybrid of Ghanaian Highlife and German - here extended to Northern Europe, as Finnish kitchen is also kraut-based - romantic melancholy. A heavy and driving Highlife beat (yeah, it's not Afro-Beat), screaming psychedelic sound-fragments and a sung desire for a subatomic love affair makes the song another undoubted original by Jimi.
My Mind Will Travel (Teen Party Edit) is a heavily danceable edit of the epic eight minutes version of that piece, which you can hear on Jimi's upcoming full-length album Order Of Nothingness, released on Philophon this May. For Jimi, the physical world seems to be limited: but he is confident that his mind can dive deeply and boarder less in the mystery of our micro- and macro-cosmo.

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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

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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The Shacks

Follow Me / Texas

Barbara Lewis / Carla Thomas

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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The Stars / I Play For Keeps

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Town)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Luiz Carlos Vinhas / Golden Boys

Ye Me Le / Berimbau

Osmar Milito & Quarteto Forma / Brasil Ritmo

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Ye Mele’ is a very firm Mr Bongo favourite, and always a contender for end/start of the night track. A true classic.

Opens with a distinctive vocal harmony/chant and claps before dropping into bossa piano, organ and drums, which calms for a moment before reaching the chorus… and then building more into a horn section, that plays until the end. Immense.

Taken from Vinhas’ now relatively expensive and very excellent ‘O Som Psicodelico’ LP from 1968.

‘Berimbau’. And again - another favourite. Awe inspiring arrangement, of the highest order.

Opens with what is very reminiscent of a Brazilian Western soundtrack, before soaring into vocals, strings and horns. And then THAT end section…!

Golden Boys were a male vocal group, of brothers. ‘Berimbau’ is taken from their self-titled 1969 LP.

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O Bofe / Cho Chua

Little Ann / The Turn Arounds

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘O Bofe’ is the title track from the soundtrack to a Brazilian soap opera of
the same name, released on Som Livre in 1972. All music on the soundtrack was
written by brothers Roberto and Erasmo Carlos.
Catchy whistles and MPB vocals over a samba rock groove. Previously unreleased
on 7”.
‘Cho Chua’ is a capoeira-samba groover by Brasil Ritmo, who we know very little
about…

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Deep Shadows / Stay Away

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Deep Soul)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Shane Martin / Taj Mahal

I Need You/A Lot Of Love

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dom Salvador / Osmar Milito

Barumba / Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem

Anilza Leoni / Sambalanco Trio

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Barumba’ is an uptempo funk-jazz monster with heavy drums and piano right from the off. Soaring horns add to the drama. Originally released on his self titled LP on CBS Brazil in 1974. ‘Morre o burro, Fica o Homem’ is the third Osmar Milito track to feature in our Brazil 45’s series. A classic samba-rock track; funk drums fills and punchy horns underpin the MPB vocals, building in tempo slightly over the track. The song was originally written by Jorge Ben. Taken from his expensive and hard to find ‘Nem Paletó, Nem Gravata’ LP released on ATCO Brazil in 1973.

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Balumba / Sam Blues

Kelen Ati Leen / Souleymane

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Anilza Pinho de Carvalho, better known by her stage name Anilza Leoni was a Brazilian actress, singer, former ballerina and painter.

Balumba is uptempo samba jazz at it’s finest. Originally appeared on a very obscure 7” on Copacobana in 1967 entitled ‘Enfarte Musical / Festa Do Balamba’, and was included by Nicola Conte on his Viagem Vol. 4 compilation.

Sambalanço Trio were formed by Cesar Camargo Mariano, Humberto Clayber and Airto Moreira in 1960’s Sao Paulo. The group released some of the most important records of the period and in the genre of samba-jazz.

When the group split in 1965 Airto formed Quarteto Novo with Hermeto Pascoal, and Cesar Mariano went on form Som Tres.

Sam Blues is a Mr Bongo HQ favourite - uptempo bossa jazz fusion, taken from their self-titled LP originally released on Audio Fidelity (Brazil) in 1964.

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Orchestra Baobab

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Spies Are Watching Me / Le Disco Des Capitales

Voilaaa

12" | 2015 | EU | Original (Favorite)

The Imperial Showband feat. Tommy Tate

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pursuing their explorations of international Funk and Disco music, Favorite Recordings and Bruno "Patchworks" Hovart present us Voilaaa. With this first 2 tracks single revealing the Afro-Disco inspiration of this new experience, Favorite also expands its new series of Disco 12inch singles recently launched with several fine reissues.

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Where Did I Go?

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Record Shack)

Elizeth Cardoso / Elza Soares

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rare Unknown 1968 Single By The Cult-Southern Soul Legend Which Works Perfect On Mod/sixties Dancefloors Through It's Hammond B-3 Organ Groove b/w Sublime Crossover Tune Previously Only Availble On A Japanese Album From 1979 For The First Time Available Here On 7" Vinyl Format!

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Eu Bebo Sim / Deixa A Nega Gingar

Wilson Simonal / Osmar Milito

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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'Eu Bebo Sim' is a samba-rock master class from Elizeth Cardoso originally released on Copacabana in 1973, as featured on her Disco de Ouro in 1974. Another find at Tony’s Hits in Sao Paulo.
She released around 40 albums during her career, most of which appeared under the name Elizete Cardoso.

Elza, Queen of Samba, is one of the most prolific, successful and well-known Brazilian artists of all time.

In 'Deixa A Nega Gingar' she delivers a top 10 Mr Bongo HQ favourite - Bossa nova underpinned with a Montuno-esque piano line, backed with percussion and horns that would rival Tito.
This 7” cut sounds particularly enormous on a sound system.

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Nana / Rita Jeep

James Reese & The Progressions

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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More samba-jazz and brazilian flavors on part 24 of Mr Bongos 45 series focusing on Brazil!

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Joker (Where Did You Come From) / He'll Never Go

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Super Disco Edits)

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Personnel: William “Chicken” Murphy - Guitar, Willie Hall- Drums and Percussions, Robert Goforth - Bass, James Reese - Piano and Trombone, John Lamkin II - Trumpet and Rudolph Riley - Alto and Tenor Sax. A Couple of String Players from the Memphis Symphony. Lead Vocals - Rosalyn Foster.

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Billy Garner

You're Wasting My Time

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Lecam)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Detroit vocalist Billy Garner recorded a trio of killer funk titles for Dave Hamilton in the late 60s, this is the final one to make it to a BGP 45. It is a relentless groove and its original release on New Day is very hard to find. As a special treat it comes with a special New Day label.

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Grainger Hunt

Noah / Say Boss Man

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Marcos Valle / Toni Tornado

Mentira / Me Libertei

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Never been released on a 7” before!

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Shirley Jones

Because You Love Me

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Tune By The Lead Voice Of Legendary Philly Group The Jones Girls, Currently Being Heralded As One Of The Best New Soul Records Of The Year With Inspirational Lyrics And An Irresistible Street Soul Groove

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Dobie Gray

Out On The Floor

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mark Ernestus presents Jeri-Jeri with Mbene Diatta Seck

Xale

12" | 2012 | UK | Original (Ndagga)

7"+CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Horn Dogz)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A sophomore three-tracker: singer Mbene Diatta Seck in sombre consideration of street-kids and parental neglect, buoyed by propulsive drumming and trenchant bass; a second version without vocals, laying bare the poly-rhythmic interplay between marimba and percussion; and a mesmeric six-minute instrumental, with bassist Thierno Sarr grooving out on the top string of his instrument, bringing an elusive Manding flavor to the deep Mbalax mix.

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Horn Dogz

Movin On

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Rocket Juice & The Moon (Damon Albarn, Tony Allen and Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Leave-Taking

10" | 2012 | UK | Original (Honest Jon's)

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Three of the deepest, freshest instrumentals from the imminent album — featuring the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble on the opener. Sound-wise, this is doubly lethal, as alive and present as vinyl gets: mixed by Mark Ernestus, mastered and cut at D&M, manufactured at Pallas. In a silvered, silk-screened sleeve; a limited one-off.

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Jackie Day

Naughty Boy

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

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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‘Naughty Boy’ was one of the key records in reviving the Northern Soul scene in the 80s and has remained a £1000+ trophy ever since. ‘Get To Steppin’ is another on the fours dancer that has only graced a 100 Club anniversary single prior to this release.

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The Soul Searchers

We The People

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Nonato & Seu Conjunto / José Roberto

Cafua / Crioula Multicolorida

7" | 2019 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Trio Ternura / Eliana Pittman

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We’ve taken a selection of the most in-demand and asked-for titles in our Brazil 45’s catalogue and given them a loving remaster and repress. The late composer, arranger, musician and record producer Nonato Buzar is a lesser-known great outside of Brazil. His legacy leaves behind a rich body of recordings, working with some of the cream of the Brazilian ‘60s and ‘70s music scene, including Evinha, Elis Regina, Wilson Das Neves as well as reggae legend Jimmy Cliff. The awesome organ driven dancer ‘Cafuá’, with its zesty horns and sun-soaked vocal tones, is taken from Nonato & Seu Conjunto’s 1975 'O Som E O Balanço De Nonato’ album on Som records.

Most famed for his ultra rare 1973 track 'Lotus 72 D’, which Mr Bongo reissued in 2019, José Roberto aka Zé Roberto’s other 7 inch from the following year, also held a gem within its B side grooves. 'Crioula Multicolorida’, though not as scarce as ‘Lotus 72 D', is still a super hard record to track down and is equally as great. This anthemic ‘samba rock’ pearler, with its amazing breakdown and strutting groove, has long been a favourite amongst Brazilian DJs and collectors. The track also featured on the influential ‘Via Brazil’ compilation series and 'Brazilian Beats Brooklyn' collection on Mr Bongo.

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Vou Morar No Teu Sorriso / Quem Vai Querer

7" | 2019 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We’ve taken a selection of the most in-demand and asked-for titles in our Brazil 45’s catalogue and given them a loving remaster and repress.

Highlighted here, the joyous family flavours of Trio Ternura and a samba-funk masterclass from Eliana Pittman, cut loud and proud on either side of a seven inch.

First, we have the uptempo funk-soul sounds of ‘Vou Morar No Teu Sorriso’ courtesy of sibling group, Trio Ternura - taken from their self-titled 1971 LP. Comprised of sisters Jussara, Jurema and their brother Robson, this track is a real favourite of ours and a regular spin in our DJ sets. Tight drums, breaks and percussion lay the foundation for those jubilant vocals, funk-powered organs, punchy horns and grooving bass to transport you to sandier shores.

On the B side, a slice of dancefloor samba-funk-MPB radiance from Eliana Pittman with ‘Quem Vai Querer’. Originally released in 1977 on RCA, the rolling samba groove, layered percussion and lovely lead vocal from Eliana build into a carnival-flavoured chorus to lift even the lowest of moods.

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Aaron Frazer

Bad News / Done Lyin'

Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti / Pete Dunaway

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The A side of this 45, a brand new track from Aaron Frazer, is about how pressure makes diamonds. The last couple years have been really challenging, especially for those navigating relationships amidst the chaos. This song celebrates the connections of love that are strong enough to weather any storm, and the certainty that comes from making it through together. The B side features a track from Aaron's first solo LP, Introducing. Lyrically, Frazer sounds lovesick; the imagery he paints of demons "so close behind" and the repetition of these lyrics emphasize his longing. The song starts with piercing guitar, dark bass, and chime piano and Frazer himself drums throughout the song. The orchestration is swell while the strings and voices blend well with the transcendent feel of the music. Grab this 45, on either black and limited edition heart shaped vinyl, available 12/08/2023 from Colemine Records.

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Agora É Moda / Supermarket

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Wilson Simonal / Trio Mocoto

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mr Bongo’s Brazil 45’s series serves up another pair of Brazilian classics in the form of Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti ‘Agora É Moda’ and Pete Dunaway ‘Supermarket’.

'Agora É Moda' is a psychedelic, disco-boogie-groove monster brought to our attention by Greg Caz and Sean Marquand aka Brazilian Beats Brooklyn. Originally released on Rita Lee’s 1978 album Babilônia LP on Som Livre, this sublime track is drenched in squelching guitar licks, funk drums and sensuous cosmic vocal flavours.

Lee was the lead singer of Brazilian psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes and a hugely important figure in the Tropicalia movement. She sadly passed away in 2023 but her legacy well and truly lives on, loved both in and out of the music world.

On the flip side, Pete Dunaway’s ‘Supermarket’ is a rare groove/AOR masterpiece with a killer bassline, swaggering guitar and luscious string section layered with a perfectly delivered English vocal.

Pete Dunaway, real name Otavio Cardosa was a singer, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist from Sao Paulo, who spent the majority of his time composing for TV themes and library instrumentals.

Remastered with refreshed artwork.

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Nem Vem Que Não Tem / Não Adianta

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Push The Rock Feat. Amber Woodhouse Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Wilson Simonal and Trio Mocotó provide a double dose of Brazilian classics for this Brazil 45’s 7 inch.

First up, an infectious, samba-MPB hit from one of Brazil’s most popular artists of the ‘60s and early ’70s, Wilson Simonal. Originally released on 7 inch by Odeon in 1967 and landing on Simonal’s Alegria, Alegria !!! album in the same year, ‘Nem Vem Que Nao Tem’s fame had a new lease of life in 2002 when it was used as part of the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed film, ‘City Of God’.

On the B side, one of Jorge Ben’s main backing bands and a group that was highly influential to his sound, Trio Mocotó. Alongside recording with Ben on the seminal Força Bruta, Negro É Lindo and Tábua de Esmeralda LPs, they were also key figures in the development of the samba rock sound – a fusion of samba, soul and rock influenced by music from the USA.

First appearing on Trio Mocotó’s self-titled 1977 Arlequim LP, ‘Nao Adianta’ is a dynamic orchestral-infused gem, laced with that sun-kissed, samba flavour.

Remastered with refreshed artwork.

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Magic In Threes

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

The Vicious Seeds & Pavel Chizhik

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Magic In Threes are back with a pulsing dance joint aided by the sultry, hushed vocals of Amber Woodhouse. “Push The Rock” grooves steadily in a late 70s vibe, drawing inspiration from both the boogie school of funk as well as flourishes from the more danceable strains of post punk. Relentlessly steady rhythms coalesce with spacey synth lines to form an undeniably funky venture pushing you to keep doing what you’re doing…as long as you’re dancing.

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Village Hassle / Monthly Rainfall

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Spasibo)

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Albert Washington & The Kings

I'm The Man / These Arms Of Mine

7" | 2023 | UK (Fraternity)

11,99 €* 15,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Front Line / Saving All My Love

Midnight Energy

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Freestyle)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Schema)

Toco

Leão Leonardo / Guajiru

Walk Like A Motherfucker / Isaac Hayes

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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“Leão Leonardo” and “Guajiru”, here gathered in an exclusive 7-inch record, represent the first two steps in a journey that will lead to the Spring 2024 release of the new album by Toco, a Brazilian singer-songwriter with a unique sensibility and taste. “Leão Leonardo” is a very heartfelt and engaging song that constitutes a homage to a childhood friend, a tribute to a deep and everlasting bond, as well as a return to a place very dear to Toco: the Guarapiranga water reservoir near São Paulo in Brazil; it is mainly inspired by two great samba jazz masters, Jorge Ben and João Donato. “Guajiru”, a classic sambarock track inspired by Orlandivo’s swing and Jorge Ben’s sensuality, explores the more romantic side of Toco’s multifaceted style and tells of a fleeting summer love in northeastern Brazil, where the indigenous fishing village of Guajiru, on the coast of the state of Ceará, is located. As the whole new album, both “Leão Leonardo” and “Guajiru” have been recorded at Schema Records’ Blue Spirit studios and produced by Stefano “S-Tone Inc.” Tirone, who skillfully captured the spirit of these tracks and elaborated the essence and energy of their songwriting. Both of them see Toco’s alluring voice masterfully surrounded by an ensemble of exceptional musicians: Donatinho (keyboards), Tuca Milan (percussion), Ramiro Levy (guitars), Edu Hebling (bass), Mauro Martins (drums), Priscila Ribas (vocals), Gianluca Petrella (trombone), Mirco Rubegni (trumpet) and Marquinho Baboo (percussion). This 45rpm is therefore a tasty appetiser for an album that we expect to be unique, just like Toco’s style!

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Ghost Funk Orchestra

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

Give Me The Strength To Be Me

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2023 color vinyl repressGhost Funk Orchestra are a mystery. Plain and simple. Dirty, soulful production, verbed and fuzzed out guitars, mysterious vocals that feel like a lost score to a Quentin Tarantino film. The brainchild of one-man producer/musician/arranger Seth Applebaum, GFO is forging new territory and blurring the line between soul and psychedelic.

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Soulnaturals

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Lovemonk)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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'Give Me The Strength To Be Me' is the exclusive single for Lovemonk by Soulnaturals, featuring London singer Chalibrann. This stunning track fuses all the power and beauty of gospel and soul music with exquisite arrangements that take Soulnaturals to spiritual heights, akin to contemporary artists such as Michael Kiwanuka and Sault.
Soulnaturals is the London-based project of songwriter, producer and band leader Tony Cannam, who collaborates with outstanding guest singers and musicians on high-quality soul/R&B music which has received rave reviews from Blues & Soul, Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, Jazz FM, Andy Peebles at Smooth FM, Solar Radio, Clash Magazine and London Live TV, among others. Cannam is influenced by the rich heritage of 60s and 70s US soul/funk artists and arrangers such as Norman Whitfield, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.
Soulnaturals released their debut album, "Love Says Yes!", in 2017 as part of Record Store Day, receiving strong critical acclaim and a nod as contender for album of the year from UK Vibe. Their second album, "Parlo Discoteca", came out in October 2023 on their own label, British Soul Standard.

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Too Many Tears / Cruisin' To The Parque Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sea Glass Blue Vinyl. The A side of this new 45 from Colemine records can be described assophisticated lounge-pop for dinnertime at a hip debutante ball in 1962. Featuringa track off of Durand Jones & The Indications third LP, Too Many Tears depicts astory of heartbreak, with Aaron Frazers silky falsetto mournfully painting a scene ofbetrayal. The B-side has become a theme for a whole new generation of sweet soul lovers.Featuring Y La Bomba, a latin indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza, this track is a homage to lowriderseverywhere. So we are proud to present this heater of a 45. Let's cruise....

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Too Many Tears / Cruisin' To The Parque Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The A side of this new 45 from Colemine records can be described assophisticated lounge-pop for dinnertime at a hip debutante ball in 1962. Featuringa track off of Durand Jones & The Indications third LP, Too Many Tears depicts astory of heartbreak, with Aaron Frazers silky falsetto mournfully painting a scene ofbetrayal. The B-side has become a theme for a whole new generation of sweet soul lovers.Featuring Y La Bomba, a latin indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza, this track is a homage to lowriderseverywhere. So we are proud to present this heater of a 45. Let's cruise....

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Freddy Deboe

Lora Blu / Lost At Sea

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Time For Love / Instrumental

The Yuletime Lifters

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Space Echo)

Galathea

Sacred Love

Broken Heart Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In addition to the now classic digital release 'Sacred Love' will see the light of day in 7" vinyl format (45 rpm) in two versions. An Afro-American track with a Tony Allen-esque super afrobeat rhythm opens side A (Logo Side) in a hypnotic jazz version performed by singer Giulia La Rosa, who also wrote the lyrics, vaguely reminiscent of Nina Simone's "See-Line Woman".
The B side (This Side) is a 'Clapping Version' without drums which will certainly give free rein to DJs of the genre who want to mix different grooves.

"Sacred Love" is also Galathea's new album due in January 2024. Massimo Napoli's new project once again sees the collaboration of his friend producer and bass player Salvo Dub, as well as a combo of respectable musicians: singer Kadi Koulibaly - originally from Burkina Faso - already featured on the first album, pianist Mario Pappalardo, percussionist Sergio Spitaleri, drummer Luciano Cantone.

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Contessas, The

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

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Beehive sisters The Contessas onlyexperienced a fraction of what couldhave been. "Broken Heart" b/w "GimmeGimme" simply describe their shortlived experiences through ghostly string,soulful vocals, and funky rhythms.

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Aaron Frazer

Bring You A Ring

Element Of Love / I'm Thirsty (W/ Suite Crude Revue)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gervis Myles

7" | 2023 | US | Original (S'plat)

Monophonics & Kelly Finnigan

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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How does one express the bone-chilling loneliness of having lost the love of his or her mate, even as the relationship continues in the present tense? We would venture to say that “Element Of Love”, the inaugural 45 on S’plat Records, and the record debut of vocalist Gervis Myles, pretty well answers the question. The song and the performances elevate this record well beyond many efforts which seem to get lost in the mannerisms of soul, but ultimately miss the point. Gervis Myles tears into the song, which has the feeling of a scorching King Records hard soul lament from, say, 1960. He moans, shouts, unleashes falsetto outbursts, and hits ever more impossibly high non-falsetto notes as the song goes on. Bootsy Collins commented: “Y’all takin’ me back while moving forward. I love the way you funkin’ with me!” The band, which we call “Suite Crude Revue”, consists in this instance of Andrew Spadofora on saxophone, whose solo work on the record contributes considerably to its searing intensity, John Paul Simons (upright bass), Bryan Rogers (piano), Dave Schoepke (drums) and Daniel Zelonky on guitar. The B side, “I’m Thirsty,” is a rhythm and blues stomp about drinking away “woman problems.” Standout piano work from Rogers and a blistering solo by Spadafora, in addition to the raw vocal performance, make one want to …. drink! Written, arranged, and produced by Daniel Zelonky (aka Low Res).

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Warpaint / Crash & Burn Colored Vinyl Edition

Monophonics & Kelly Finnigan

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Monophonics are back with another 45 from their acclaimed concept album "Sage Motel." Featuring two heavy hitters, the A-side 'Warpaint'takes the band in a new sonic direction. Featuring heavy and layered guitars, rock-riffs, and the ever-soulful vocals of Kelly Finnigan, 'Warpaint'packs an ever-elusive punch. The B-side, 'Crash & Burn' is a luscious but solemn song about love and life, highlighting delicate percussion arrangements and textured layers of sound.

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Warpaint / Crash & Burn Black Vinyl Edition

Evil Deeds / Time & Space Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Monophonics are back with another 45 from their acclaimed conceptalbum "Sage Motel." Featuring two heavy hitters, the A-side 'Warpaint'takes the band in a new sonic direction. Featuring heavy and layeredguitars, rock-riffs, and the ever-soulful vocals of Kelly Finnigan, 'Warpaint'packs an ever-elusive punch. The B-side, 'Crash & Burn' is a luscious butsolemn song about love and life, highlighting delicate percussionarrangements and textured layers of sound.

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Smith & Gordera

7" | 2023 | US | Original (The Preservation Project)

11,99 €* 19,99 € -40%

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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These sides from 1970s band Smith & Gordera are prototypical for the "Sounds Like Santana" genre coined at the Friends of Sound record store in Austin, TX years ago. Heavy Latin Rock fusion on these tracks with just a pinch of Jazz thrown in for good measure.

"Evil Deeds" starts right into it the moment the needle hits the groove on your turntable - heavy organ, percussion, shakers, and guitar all greet your ears. Moving into the track you get the typical shredding guitar solo, organ solo, and a sax solo, for good measure.

"Time and Space" starts with a nod to the classic Dave Brubeck "Take Five" and continues on an adventure into a more psychedelic groove and more of a Rock vibe. Time changes and tempo shifts and big solos round out the side.

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Ride Or Die / More Than Ever Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Opaque Red Vinyl 7".
Featuring two tracks that come from Durand Jones & The Indications third LP, this 45 is a honeyed slice of retro-soul with pop leanings as the band continues to mine the 60's and 70's for inspiration. Front to back, this 45 keeps a healthy balance between inventing new sounds and sticking to the band's strengths. The A side "Ride or Die" casts the spotlight squarely on drummer Aaron Frazer, who also happens to have one of Earth's silkiest falsettos while Jones' vocals lead the way through the sultry "More Than Ever".

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Ride Or Die / More Than Ever Black Vinyl Edition

Light Touch Band & Magic Touch

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Featuring two tracks that come from Durand Jones & The Indications third LP, this 45 is a honeyed slice of retro-soul with pop leanings as the band continues to mine the 60's and 70's for inspiration.Front to back, this 45 keeps a healthy balance between inventing new sounds and sticking to the band's strengths. The A side "Ride or Die" casts the spotlight squarely on drummer Aaron Frazer, who also happens to have one of Earth's silkiest falsettos while Jones' vocals lead the way through the sultry "More Than Ever".

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Chi-C-A-G-O (Is My Chicago) Black Vinyl Edition

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

Lajohn & Sheela & Magic Touch

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Chicago's Magic Touch label gets the Numero treatment. This Windy City Holy-Grail 2-sider featuring early Boogie Rap on the A Side and stone cold rare groove disco killer on the flip. Available on 7" for the first time and housed in Official Magic Touch Double Disco Smash 7" Company Sleeve. One listen and you'll be checking for flights and hotels because Chi-C-A-G-O (Is My Chicago) shows that the Second City produced First Rank funky soul jams.

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Too Far Gone Black Vinyl Edition

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

Florence Adooni & Erobique

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Chicago's Magic Touch label gets the Numero Group treatment. Available for the first time ever on 7", Boogie Holy-Grail "Too Far Gone" has been "Too Hard To Find" on the second hand market since first introduced to the masses via the legendary cratesmith Mark Grusane of Mr. Peabody Records. Rare Groove Windy City Disco at its finest sliced, diced and remastered for maximum dancefloor potential. Bonus: Housed on replica "Double Disco Smash" 7" Magic Touch Sleeve.

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Mam Tola

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Philophon)

Push The Rock Feat. Amber Woodhouse Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hamburg maestro Erobique, known for his improvisational spirit and irresistible disco anthems, visited drummer/producer Max Weissenfeldt at his Joy Sound Studios in Ghana. Together with Philophon artist Florence Adooni, he created the swinging catchy tune 'Mam Tola' there, which she sings in her mother tongue Frafra, a prime example of Afro-Soul. On 'Bach In Afrika', Erobique transforms a deep Kumasi-style drum'n'bass jam into a frenetic baroque ceremony by masterfully operating the Hammond 'Extra Voice' in a J.S. Bach-like manner.

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Magic In Threes

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

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Rocafort)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pyramid Blue

Lince Rojo / Doctor One

The Valiants / The Shan-Tones

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After a decade-long hiatus, Spanish 8-piece ensemble Pyramid Blue makes a triumphant comeback with two captivating tracks.
Led by producer and composer Oscar Martos, who boasts successful collaborations with Tito Ramirez, Pyramid Blue is set to stretch the boundaries of contemporary world music with their signature sound.
'Lince Rojo,' the enchanting A-side, channels the spirit of the red lynx with its blend of Afrofunk and Ethio Jazz. On the B-side, 'Doctor One' delves into uncharted musical territories infused with a hip-hop edge creating a seamless fusion of past and present.

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Tequila Twist / Sheba

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Tradewinds / The Gardenias

Gotcha / Houdini

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Rollers / Elmer Parker & The Light Lighters

Troubles / Look Out Baby

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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John & Carol With The Savonics / Billy ''The Kid'' Emerson

Get Your Hat / I Did The Funky Broadway

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jimmy Dee / Danny Luciano

The Push / Get Into It

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Gary U.S. Bonds / Chaos Incorporated

I Wanna Holler / Daktari Ooh-Ah

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Takumi Moriya Black Nation

Shakey Jake

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jazz Room)

Jolene / Still As The Night Brown Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Paul Murphy: Jazz Room Records. "The first time I heard this I said "I gotta sign it!" as not only was it featured in one of the maddest and most memorable scenes on one of my favorite TV Shows "Severance" from Apple TV, but it's also on one of my favourite albums anyway, "Nation Time" by Joe McPhee."
Takumi Moriya's version Is as funky as it gets and is truly way up there and meeting the high as a kitemark standards of "Defiant Jazz" (What a Niche Genre to be in!) This is going to cause some serious Defiant Jazz Shake on a dancefloor near you! Break out the Maraccas!"
A limited vinyl 45 release and it's release number 30 on Jazz Room Records so ultra special.

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GA-20

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