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Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Harry Whitaker is a piano player, producer and arranger who on MLK day 1976, at the age of 26, recorded Black Renaissance “Body, Mind, and Spirit,” a holy grail amongst collectors of soul-jazz and rare groove. So rare, it’s virtually a myth to many collectors and music aficionados.

Made up of two long tracks that periodically build and release for forty minutes over two sides of an LP it’s an improvised masterpiece combining Afrocentric spiritual soul, jazz, poetry, amazing solos, a tasty bass line or two and more than a fair share of funky beats. It’s also one of theearliest albums to feature rapping. “I called the project Black Renaissance because that is what I wanted to see happen – especially in music.”

Given its rarity, when asked if he was surprised that people knew about the album Whitaker jokes “I’ve told enough people about it over the years! Now they can actually hear it. It was a record before it’s time.”

Harry Whitaker cut his teeth on the best of the Roy Ayers Ubiquity releases (including playing keys on “We Live In Brooklyn Baby” and co-producing the “Coffy” OST) on and making a living working closely with Roberta Flack – as her musical director, even playing on her big Eugene McDaniels’ written hit “I Feel Like Makin’ Love.” Black Renaissance “Body, Mind, and Spirit,” was his first attempt at a project where he wrote and composed the music and played keys on all tracks.

This album features Woody Shaw, Azar Lawrence, Buster Williams, Billy Hart and Mtume amongst others.

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Madvillainy Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2004 | US | Reissue (Stones Throw)

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That's The Way Of The World

Release: 2004 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Madvillainy is the debut and only studio album by Madvillain, a collaboration between legendary rapper MF DOOM (Daniel Dumile) and acclaimed producer Madlib (Otis Jackson Jr.), released on March 23, 2004 by Stones Throw Records. The album is often hailed as a masterpiece of underground hip-hop, characterized by its unconventional structure, eclectic production, and MF DOOM’s intricate, surreal lyrics.

Madvillainy was a highly anticipated project in the underground hip-hop scene, bringing together two of its most respected figures. MF DOOM, known for his complex wordplay and villainous persona, and Madlib, celebrated for his experimental and sample-heavy production, combined to create a dense, atmospheric album.
The project was recorded over several years, with Madlib working on beats while traveling and MF DOOM crafting his lyrics with a stream-of-consciousness style.
The album has a lo-fi aesthetic, featuring short, fragmented tracks, many of which do not follow traditional song structures like verses and hooks. Instead, Madvillainy is more of a collage, with some tracks acting as interludes or musical sketches.

Madlib’s production is eclectic and layered, drawing from jazz, soul, Brazilian music, obscure soundtracks, and 1970s psychedelia, creating a moody and experimental backdrop for MF DOOM’s vocals.
The album’s beats are sample-heavy, often gritty, and feature unorthodox tempos and time signatures. Madlib also uses interludes and vocal samples from obscure sources, giving the album a cinematic, almost comic book-like feel.
MF DOOM delivers his signature abstract and multi-syllabic rhymes, filled with internal rhyme schemes, pop culture references, and complex wordplay. His delivery is intentionally offbeat, which complements the nontraditional structure of the production.

Lyrically, Madvillainy is a blend of surrealism, humor, and complex storytelling. MF DOOM’s persona as the masked supervillain is ever-present, with much of the album reflecting his mischievous, sardonic view of the world.
His lyrics often appear cryptic, with layers of meaning that reward close listening. He plays with words in ways that defy conventional hip-hop norms, eschewing clear narratives in favor of dense, puzzle-like rhymes.
Themes in the album include betrayal, paranoia, and the villain’s perspective, often narrated from a detached, almost nihilistic point of view. However, DOOM’s approach is often playful, filled with irony and wit.

Key Tracks and Highlights:
"Accordion" – A minimalist, standout track where MF DOOM delivers one of his most well-known verses over a sparse accordion loop. The track captures DOOM’s style perfectly, with cryptic, tightly-packed bars and Madlib’s minimalist approach.
"Meat Grinder" – A haunting, jazz-infused beat serves as the backdrop for MF DOOM’s dense wordplay, as he raps with a stream-of-consciousness flow, dropping surreal imagery and twisted humor.
"America’s Most Blunted" (featuring Quasimoto) – A playful, weed-themed track featuring Madlib’s alter ego, Quasimoto. The track is both funky and chaotic, with vocal samples interspersed between DOOM and Quasimoto’s verses.
"Curls" – One of the shorter tracks, with a smooth, almost nostalgic beat. DOOM’s verses are filled with detailed, vivid descriptions, encapsulating his ability to turn everyday observations into poetic rhymes.
"All Caps" – Perhaps the most iconic track on the album, known for its booming beat and DOOM’s punchy, comic book-inspired verses. The title refers to MF DOOM’s alias, urging fans to spell it in all capital letters, reinforcing his larger-than-life persona.
"Rhinestone Cowboy" – The album’s closer, featuring a soulful, downtempo beat and some of DOOM’s most introspective and reflective lyrics. It’s a contemplative end to an otherwise chaotic and fragmented album.

Madvillainy is a nonlinear album, with many of the tracks flowing directly into each other without clear transitions. It’s constructed more like a sonic collage, making the album feel like a continuous, abstract narrative rather than a collection of separate songs.
The album contains numerous interludes and brief tracks, some less than a minute long, but all contributing to the overall mood and atmosphere. Tracks like "Sickfit" and "Do Not Fire!" are instrumental breaks that give Madlib’s production room to shine.

Upon release, Madvillainy was met with widespread critical acclaim. It was praised for its innovation, lyrical complexity, and cohesive production, with critics noting its departure from conventional hip-hop formulas.
It quickly became regarded as one of the most important and influential underground hip-hop albums of all time, with its influence extending beyond just hip-hop into broader experimental music.
MF DOOM’s and Madlib’s artistic approach on Madvillainy helped solidify their reputations as avant-garde artists, unafraid to push the boundaries of the genre.
The album is frequently included in lists of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and is particularly beloved by fans of alternative and underground hip-hop. It has been noted for its lasting influence on the sound and style of future hip-hop artists, especially in the abstract, lo-fi, and experimental spaces.
Impact on MF DOOM and Madlib's Careers:
MF DOOM further cemented his legacy as one of hip-hop’s most enigmatic and talented lyricists. His use of the supervillain persona, combined with his intricate rhyming style, made him a cult figure in the genre.
Madlib also gained widespread recognition for his unique production style, which merged elements of hip-hop, jazz, and experimental music. His ability to create deeply layered and textured beats without sacrificing their lo-fi charm became a hallmark of his production style.
Madvillainy’s success paved the way for other projects in the underground scene and inspired a new wave of artists who saw hip-hop as a medium for abstract, avant-garde expression.

Madvillainy continues to be revered as a benchmark in underground hip-hop. Its influence can be heard in the work of countless artists, from Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, The Creator to more experimental producers and MCs who were inspired by Madlib's and MF DOOM’s fearless approach to crafting an album.
The mystique surrounding MF DOOM, especially after his untimely death in 2020, only added to the album’s legendary status, with Madvillainy often considered his definitive work.
The album’s blend of complex lyricism, unorthodox production, and nontraditional structure helped redefine what could be done in the hip-hop genre, making it a timeless work of art.
In summary, Madvillainy is a landmark album in hip-hop, pushing the boundaries of both lyricism and production. Its influence is far-reaching, and its status as one of the greatest underground albums remains unchallenged. The partnership between MF DOOM and Madlib resulted in a project that is as dense, surreal, and captivating as it is groundbreaking.

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Earth, Wind & Fire

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Speakers Corner)

34,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Bill Withers

Menagerie

28,99 €*

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tres Chic! More French Girl Singers Of The 1960s

LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Ace)

24,99 €*

Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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180g Colored Vinyl! Hand-picked titles by Françoise Hardy, France Gall. Annie Philippe, Elsa, Violaine, Pussy Cat, Brigitte Bardot, Delphine and Liz Brady!

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Sylvester

2LP | 2013 | US | Original (Fantasy)

43,99 €*

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1968 | UK | Reissue (ATCO)

Dr. John

Gris Gris

Release: 1968 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (The Drop)

Fat Freddys Drop

Blackbird

3LP | 2013 | UK | Original (XL)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavyweight soul providers Fat Freddy’s Drop are about to take flight once again with the worldwide release of new album Blackbird!

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Zomby

With Love

40,99 €*

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Vinyl Passion)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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A 33 track monument, based on the rich history of recent dance music. Rave, Jungle, House, Techno & Grime are melted into a wild mixture!

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Ray Charles

24 Greatest Hits

LP+CD | 2013 | US | Original (Anti)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Original recordings remastered

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Mavis Staples

One True Vine

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CD | 2013 | EU | Original (The Drop)

Fat Freddys Drop

Blackbird

The Regiment & Confidence

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavyweight soul providers Fat Freddy’s Drop are about to take flight once again with the worldwide release of new album Blackbird!

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Yours And Mine / We Gon

7" | 2013 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

The Shocking Miss Emerald

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ill Adrenaline Records and Soul Tools Entertainment proudly present a new collaborative project by top-notch producer Confidence (of Rashad/Purpose & Confidence fame) and Detroit hip-hop duo The Regiment!

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Caro Emerald

2LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Dramatico)

31,99 €*

Repaint Tomorrow Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Classy jazzy soul from Caro.

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Fat Jon

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

LP | 2013 | US | Original (Fantasy)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Here we go with the vinyl version of another quality instrumental set by Five Deez' very own Fat Jon, "Repaint Tomorrow", on orange wax.

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Isaac Hayes

Greatest Hit Singles

35,99 €*

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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You Have Already Gone To The Other World

A Hawk And A Hacksaw

2LP | 2013 | US | Original (Lm Dupli-cation)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Many Shades Of Soul Notes Volume 2

12" | 2013 | NL | Original (Soul Notes)

LP | 2013 | US | Original (A389)

Release: 2013 / NL – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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CRUE / Kasper / Adryiano / Kirill Tipo

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Integrity

Suicide Black Snake

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Legions of converted souls worldwide have hailed the name INTEGRITY since 1988. Dwid Hellion and company surged out of the Cleveland underground with a seething style of metal hell-bent on murder, revenge, the occult, and beyond. Amidst countless eras, labels, and line up shifts, founding member/singer, Dwid Hellion continues to carry the band forward, forming his own label, the "Holy Terror Empire", and becoming as iconic within the extreme music underworld as David Koresh, Jim Jones, and Pol Pot are to population control. Over time, the visual and musical dimensions of INTEGRITY have grown fathoms, culminating into the most diverse album in the band's storied existence. Packaging is a Gatefold, on TWO COBRASIDE exclusive colors, 550 copies each "FIRESPLATTER" and METALLIC GOLD Vinyl!

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Curtis Mayfield

Curtis

21,99 €*

12" | 2013 | UK | Original (Bastard Jazz)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180 gram vinyl, cut from the original masters!

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Colm K.

The Love EP

Tape | 2013 | US | Original (Innovative Leisure)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bastard Jazz is proud to present The Love EP from Cork, Ireland based DJ and producer Colm K. Colm, a 2009 graduate of the Red Bull Music Academy, has been making waves for a few years now through after his debut Basics 12" for Bastard Jazz and a 7" and a 10" released on sublabel BSTRD Boots (the latter of which is sold out and regularly changes hands for upwards of $50 on eBay and Discogs), and recently shared billing with Mr. Scruff on a Hypnotic Brass Ensemble remix 12" on Choice Cuts.

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Allah-Las

9,99 €*

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Mystery-music from the strange and ancient-modern California fringe … thats what the press release says. Kinda fitting!

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The Sapphires

The Slow Fizz

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brown Bombers & Soul Partners

Wait For Me

7" | 2013 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Release: 2013 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2013 | CZ | Original (Daptone)

Charles Bradley

Victim Of Love

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

Release: 2013 / CZ – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bow down to the 'Screaming Eagle Of Soul'! Download code for the full album is included.

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Flako

Mesektet Extnd

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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One of the most popular releases in 2011, “The Mesektet” by London resident fLako gets the reissue treatment this summer, featuring a quantity of exclusive tracks only to be found on the reissue.

‘The Mesektet’, in ancient egyptian mythology, is one of the two solar boats used by the sun god ‘Ra’ to travel through the cycle of night and day and carry the moon across the sky. It is told that he died every dusk, had to fight the dark forces of the underworld and bring light to the dead souls as he passed through – just to be reborn in the morning. Just like the sun god, uprising producer fLako uses ‘The Mesektet’ to end the cycle of darkness and prepare for his own rebirth, marking the end of an era in his style of production and move forward into new musical directions, which he already started to explore on his ‘Mini Toolbooth EP’. This release includes a collection of previously unreleased or only digitally available works from the time up until 2008.

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Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970s & '80s

3LP+7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Soundway)

7" | 2013 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soundway Records present Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings from the 1970s & ‘80s - a treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings from East Africa. Spread out over two CDs and one triple LP, Kenya Special is accompanied by detailed liner notes, original artwork and photographs.

It follows on from Soundway’s much acclaimed African ‘Special’ series that to date has focused on the highlife and afrobeat output from 1970s Nigeria and Ghana. Kenya Special is a collection of 32 recordings (most of which were only ever released on small-run 45rpm 7" singles) that stand out as being different or unique as well as some classic genre standards. From Kikuyu language ‘liquid soul’, Luo benga and Swahili afrobeat to genre-bending Congolese and Tanzanian tracks recorded in Nairobi, Kenya Special sees Soundway yet again taking the less trodden path. Many of the tracks featured here are peppered with innovation and experimentation highlighting how diverse the music scene in Kenya was at the time.

In 1970s Kenya the two threads of rumba and benga loosely dominated the music scene. Benga quickly became Kenya’s unique contribution to afro-pop; spreading like wildfire through the interior countryside with it’s fast, 4/4 machine-gun beat and intricate electric guitar layers. The Congolese take on Afro-Cuban rumba was introduced by touring bands many of whom settled in East Africa - influencing bands from Kenya and Tanzania to come up with their own take on this popular style. Alongside these styles were small ensembles and hotel-sponsored bands, playing a blend of music that often included rock ‘n’ roll riffs, elements of ‘afro’ music (influenced by West African musicians like Fela Kuti), and multiple other combinations from South African and Zambian guitar styles to disco, funk and Swahili coastal rhythms like chakacha.

Painstakingly compiled, assembled and researched over two years by a team of five people from five countries (Kenya included), Kenya Special is a collection that looks beyond the mainstream and brings new life and recognition to some little known gems and forgotten classics of Kenya’s past.

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Jungle Fire

Firewalker

12" | 2013 | EU | Original (Tuff Cut)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Fire Walker" is Jungle Fire's sophmore single that's blazin' up dancefloors around the world!

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Late Nite Tuff Guy

Tuff Cut #002

12" | 2013 | EU | Original (Tsuba)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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#2 in the new series from Australian edit maestro LNTG: Nobody is an epic rework of the Chaka Khan classic whilst 'Reality' blends Chic with Soul II Soul for dancefloor devastation.

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Dam Swindle

The Passion EP

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Outta Sight)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Tsuba + Detroit Swindle + Soulphiction = :. Detroit Swindle have been making great waves in 2013 and more than live up to the hype with their powerful & stripped back soulful take on house. 'Sometimes' features a full female vox and 'That Freak Stuff' walks a darker path with shades of Basic Channel. Soulphiction completes a winning package with a deep underground house mix of 'That Freak Stuff'.

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Incredibles

Nothing Else To Say

2LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Decca)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic big bucks Northern Soul sides on nice lookalike label reissue 45!

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Ludovico Einaudi

In A Time Lapse

38,99 €*

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Classical Music

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2LP | 1993 | US | Reissue (Jive)

Souls Of Mischief

93 'Til Infinity

36,99 €*

Darrow Fletcher / Richard Temple

Release: 1993 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2024 repress

Official reissue of the Souls' masterpiece! Essential pick!

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My Young Misery / That Beatin’ Rhythm

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Kent)

11,99 €*

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Lady Day And John Coltrane / See-saw Affair

Gil Scott-Heron / Cesar

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (Kent)

Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This might be the Gil Scott-Heron track next to 'The Bottle' that lights up dancefloors everywhere. Now reissued on a handy 45!

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Ritual Black Vinyl Edition

LP | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

22,99 €*

London Is The Place For Me

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Belgium, not the first place you'd think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc.

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Volume 5: Latin, Jazz, Calypso & Highlife From Young Black London

2LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Honest Jon's)

London Is The Place For Me

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As then, calypso carries the swing. There are four more Lord Kitchener songs — in consideration of his wife leaving him for a GI, cricket umpires, a fling onboard an ocean-liner and West Indian poultry — besides a hot mambo cash-in, cross-bred under his supervision, and an uproarious, teasing Ghanaian tribute to him in Fanti by London visitors The Quavers.
Other calypsos range compellingly from the devaluation of the pound through jiu jitsu, big rubbery instruments, football fans, heavyweight champ Joe Louis and the sexual allure of English women police. The Mighty Terror contributes the woe-begotten, cautionary tale of his beloved Patricia's change of heart: 'I cannot believe, not for one moment / She gone with Millicent... / You may think I am jocular / But this really happened in Manchester / I felt so ashamed, my friends laughed at me / I had to take a train for London city.'
Ambrose Campbell is back, with six more shots of prodigal, limber, melancholic, visionary West African highlife. Also the Rolling Stones' favourite Ginger Johnson, with a percussive Latin scorcher; and Mona Baptiste, with some wonderful, soulful exotica.
Jamaican mento makes its first entry in the series, with a brace by Tony Johnson: a drily witty drinking-song, and a love-letter to Marilyn Monroe. Also finally getting some dues, the path-breaking Latin-African-jazz experiments of Ghanaian drummer and percussionist Buddy Pipp, with spine-tingling playing by the great Jamaican saxophonist Joe Harriott.
Expert jazz idioms course sophisticatedly through all the selections, which include a straight-up, South London version of Duke Jordan's Jordhu, something from Dizzy Reece's soundtrack — brokered by Kenneth Tynan — to the British crime film Nowhere To Go, and a trio of magnificently hybrid, hard-swinging instrumentals led in turn by master-guitarist Fitzroy Coleman, Kitch's innovative arranger Rupert Nurse, and trumpeter Shake Keane — named after Shakespeare because of his love of poetry — from St. Vincent.

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Volume 6: Mento, Calypso, Jazz & Highlife From Young Black London

2LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Honest Jon's)

12" | 2013 | US | Original (100% Silk)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bobby Browser

Still Browsing

LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Pingipung)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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House is at home with BOBBY BROWSER, who is Still Browsing after 2012's Just Browsing EP, but these four tracks feel like he's finally splurged on the pleasure-purchase. Never afraid to fuse sad Soul II Soul-isms with flute-floozy Milan model-walk wonders, or blue lipstick, platform dance with classic groove-back ogle-voguing, Browser remains a San Fran late-night-on-Haight-night Latin legend. He's known for DJing gel-gems like "Bad Bad Boys" and other, mostly forgotten, romantic thrift store singles, and as producer he's got the same no-boundaries deep-'preciation for all that can be stirred in his stoopid stew. Howard Jones meets Earth, Wind, and Fire meets N'dea Davenport meets Sade meets Frankie Knuckles but not at all straightforward, and nothing short of silky slip-peeling. Always lovely and light, sleek and chic, Bobby Browser's bought a spot on your yacht. It's going to be a smooth cruise.

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Springintgut (Andi Otto)

Where We Need No Map

12,59 €* 17,99 € -30%

LP | 2013 | US | Original (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Six years have passed since the last album by Andi Otto alias Springintgut, (“Park and Ride”, City Centre Offices, 2007). In this period, Otto has done nothing less than inventing a new instru- ment: His “Fello” is a cello with movement sensors attached to the bow and a corresponding software. The development has been kicked off at STEIM in Amsterdam already in 2007. Since then, Otto has achieved vital refinements of the system, cooperated with artists of various fields as diverse as choreographers in Macedonia, theatre in Nigeria and Techno DJs in the Berghain Kantine in Berlin or the Fusion Festival. He even played solo with his instrument on different continents. For this third album, “Where We Need No Map” Otto takes the “Fello” to his studio in Hamburg for the first time. He records his instrument which has until today only been presented live on stage. In these Fello Sessions, the bow gestures immediate- ly modulate and process the amplified cello sound. In the subsequent editings he selects and cuts these sessions and merges them with other styles, such as Skweee, House and Jazz. Springintgut's trademark sound, this unique playfulness, is pre- sent throughout, while the live-processed cello adds an unrivaled deepness. The artist's expeditions even add more colour. Two tracks have been recorded in India. The lead voi- ce in “Bangalore Kids” is a field recording of a schoolboy in Cubbon Park, Bangalore. Andi Otto spends three months in Japan as artist- in-residence in the Villa Kamogawa in Kyoto. Du- ring this concentrated period he produces the more contemplative tracks of the album, like “Ka- mogawa Cycling” and “Western Kyoto”. In Sri Lan- ka, finally, he meets Sasha Perera, the voice of Berlin's Dub Techno band Jahcoozi. They record two songs together. Especially in “Bullet” one can sense the lazy, muggy, peaceful heat of the after- noons in which this beautiful track has been com- posed. These stories may help to locate the music's orig- ins but still the sound of “Where We Need No Map” points us to unknown territories. The journey itself is the reward, let's listen!

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Dwight Sykes

Songs Volume 1

20,99 €*

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Sun-Glo)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Songs Volume One is a collection of material written, produced and recorded by Dwight Sykes on 4-Track Cassette, in his home studio L.U.S.T. Productions.

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The Mighty Ryeders

Evil Vibrations

12" | 2012 | US | Reissue (Capriccio / Slow To Speak)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A 7" of the mega classics!

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A Number Of Names

Sharevari

7" | 2013 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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A Detroit classic! This track inspired the whole Techno scene…

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Lady

Money

9,99 €*

3LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Another big retro-soul-money anthem!

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Sweatson Klank

You, Me, Temporary

21,99 €*

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Alive)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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From its opening notes ‘You, Me, Temporary’ announces itself as music from the soul reaching for the soul. The album recounts a modern day love story through the musical eyes of its protagonist, Sweatson Klank. It’s a story of love in the fast lane that touches on the good – innocence, romance, lust, sex – and the bad – drugs, debauchery, loss of self, despair – before closing with the peaceful beauty that comes with total acceptance of what is. ‘You, Me, Temporary’ is Sweatson Klank’s third full-length album in 10 years, and it shows just how extensive the Los Angeles native’s artistic growth has been. The music tight ropes between electronic, hip hop and futuristic R&B, sidestepping obvious boxes while finding its own effortlessly. ‘You, Me, Temporary’ transcends genres, balancing the vulnerable and sensual with the rough and jagged. The album has an emotive and sometimes pressing quality, in direct opposition to today’s disposable music mania. The hypnotic interplay of chords, melodies and rhythms draws you in and is equally effective in headphones as it is on the dancefloor. The warmth of analogue equipment flirts with expert sampling and chops that evoke the playful soul of ‘90s R&B and the heartfelt angst of classic hip hop while remaining forward thinking.

A wide cast of vocal guests help recount the different tales and stages of this story: Vikter Duplaix, Ango, Selfsays, Doc Illingsworth, Deniro Farrar, Anna Wise of Sonny Moon and Pat Parra. Upbeat and energetic songs sit next to hypnotic ballads, the sort most conducive to ‘baby making’ you might even say. The music is often elating, sexy and at times dreamy but also progresses to show melancholy and despondency in the sincerest way. Sometimes playful, sometimes serious the vocal tracks add a human dimension to the story that ‘You, Me, Temporary’ tells, completing its message and taking the album to that proverbial next level.

With this third album Sweatson Klank puts aside self-indulgence for simple honesty and the maturity that only comes with being a seasoned artist. ‘You, Me, Temporary’ tells a timeless story in a compelling way, and while its title hints at the trials and tribulations behind relationships, the overt concept lies in the impermanence of everything around us.

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Swamp Dogg

Rat On

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1987 | US | Reissue (Awesome Tapes From Africa)

Dur-Dur Band

Volume 5

LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Kent)

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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4th strike on Awesome Tapes From Africa, another stunner! The classic Somali band's 1987 recording captures some of the incredible sounds happening in Mogadishu during that era.

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George Jackson

The Fame Sessions

Big M presents Tosses & Varvez EP

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One of the finest voices in Southern Soul, George Jackson’s success as a writer meant he wasn’t pushed as an artist and so his vinyl output is disappointingly small. Kent Records is rectifying that with this 12-track LP.

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Tosses & Varvez

12" | 2013 | UK | Original (Big M)

8,99 €*

Atoms For Peace (Thom Yorke)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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BigM Productions is back full force!

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Amok

2LP+CD | 2013 | UK | Original (XL)

Lonely & Blue: The Deepest Soul Of Otis Redding

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Nigel Goodrich, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.), Mauro Refosco (David Byrnem Peppers) & Thom Yorke are Atoms For Peace!

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Otis Redding

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stax)

34,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Otis And Carla Band / Louise McCord

Tramp / Better Get A Move On

7" | 2013 | UK | Reissue (BGP)

Release: 2013 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Favorite)

Trevor & Lisa

Clap N Hustle

LP | 2008 | EU | Original (XL)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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14 tracks feat. Raashan Ahmad, The Real Fake MC, Jehro & others!

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Vampire Weekend

33,99 €*

Sound Sculptures Volume 1

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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debut album from everybody's new favorite band. Quirky World Music influences combined with state of art indie songwriting.

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Theo Parrish

3LP | 2007 | US | Reissue (Sound Signature)

45,99 €*

LP | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Finders Keepers)

Release: 2007 / US – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Theo's classic 2007 album back again! Loads of soulful samples, vocal house + soul tracks, some beautiful electronic instrumentals and some incredible dancefloor moving techno. Released on 3 x 12" in gatefold sleeve and 2x CD with 10 extra tracks not on vinyl.

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Don Gere

Werewolves On Wheels

18,99 €*

LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Domino)

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition reissue of 500 on deluxe red vinyl!

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Matthew E. White

Big Inner

24,99 €*

7" | 2013 | UK | Reissue (Outta Sight)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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We recommend Matthew E White for no particular reason, just for his beautiful music! Give it a try!

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The Tymes

Here She Comes

Release: 2013 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2012 | US | Original (Synth)

Mike Huckaby

The Versatility EP

20,99 €*

7" | 2013 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Hot off the heels of Bassline 88-89, Mike Huckaby returns on SYNTH with a reissue of two of his most sought after productions- "Flashbacks" from M3 Records (1997), and his very own remix of Precession "Sandcastle," taken from the Adventures Of Techno Soul LP on Ferox Records (1996). The wait is now over!

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Vibrettes

Humpty Dump Parts 1 & 2

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Let's Talk It Over Deluxe Edition

Lee Fields

LP | 2013 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

OST - Engelchen Macht Weiter

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul is proud to present the deluxe re-issue of Lee Fields' "holy grail" album! The CD and double LP also features songs from his singles catalogue and is also repackaged with a new cover
and never-before-seen photos of Lee Fields.

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Improved Sound Limited

LP+7" | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Wah Wah)

20,99 €*

7" | 2013 | US | Original (Innovative Leisure)

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Soundtracks

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The soundtrack to this 1969 German sexual comedy was produced by Improved Sound Limited, showcasing their killer blend of experimental pop, blues, rock, jazz, funk and easy listening, augmented with tape effects, phasing, distorted guitar... Groovy songs influenced by 60's beat and psychedelia.

Newly mastered sound by Jörg Scheuerman. Comes complete with an insert with photos and liner notes. Limited to 500 copies only.

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Nick Waterhouse

Raina

kidkanevil & Daisuke Tanabe

Release: 2013 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition 45 with custom sleeve designed by Lucky Alvarez.

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Kidsuke Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Project: Mooncircle)

LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Waxtime)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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2nd pressing on black vinyl! A child agrees then screams the name. Kid-o-suke. Did you hear that right? The music trickles in. It sounds like it was made in a toy factory. Hold on. Let me reach for the button over there. Childhood memories. The magical sounds of a roundabout sending you to sleep. The wonders of the world seen through eyes that don’t yet ully comprehend and ears that find musical potential in everything. Two kindred souls find each other, distance never the issue, they share and laugh the only way they know how.

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Wanda Jackson

Rockin With Wanda

24,99 €*

2LP | 2009 | US | Reissue (Stones Throw)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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180gram vinyl!

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Mayer Hawthorne

A Strange Arrangement

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All but one tracks written and produced by Mayer Hawthorne himself. Classic new / old school soul album!

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The Beatles' First Single Plus

LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Vinyl Passion)

2LP | 2011 | US | Original (XL)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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ORIGINAL RECORDINGS - REMASTERED

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Tyler The Creator

Goblin

37,99 €*

CD | 2012 | DE | Original (Occidental)

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wolfgang or Odd Future or OFWGKTA or whateveryoumightcallem come up with their first proper release: Tyler, The Creator's Goblin on XL Recordings … includes the 4 million-youtube-surprise 'Yonkers'!

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Daimons

Berliner Portraits

Release: 2012 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Toeachizown Volume 5 - Sky

Dam-Funk

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

15,99 €* 19,99 € -20%

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

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally available on single LP format! All 5 parts of Dam-Funks magnum opus!

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Al Wilson

The Snake / Show & Tell

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Toeachizown Volume 2 - Fly

Dam-Funk

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

19,99 €*

Toeachizown Volume 4 - Hood

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally available on single LP format! All 5 parts of Dam-Funks magnum opus!

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Dam-Funk

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

19,99 €*

A Tribe Called Quest Vs. The Pharcyde

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Finally available on single LP format! All 5 parts of Dam-Funks magnum opus!

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Bizarre Tribe: A Quest To The Pharcyde

2LP | 2012 | US

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

Release: 2012 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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The latest mash-up album from Amerigo Gazaway, the brainchild behind "Fela Soul". On his latest effort, ATCQ productions are re-orchestrated by using the original jazz, soul, and funk recordings sampled in their works paired with vocals from The Pharcyde.

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A Tribe Called Quest

Midnight Marauders

Frankie Beverly & The Butlers

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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lyricism, and impactful social commentary. The album helped cement A Tribe Called Quest as pioneers of the alternative hip-hop movement.

Midnight Marauders continues the group’s fusion of jazz samples and boom-bap beats, much like their previous album, The Low End Theory. However, the production on Midnight Marauders is tighter, more polished, and showcases a richer sound with more layers of sampling and instrumentation.
The album features both Q-Tip (Kamaal Ibn John Fareed) and Phife Dawg (Malik Taylor) at the height of their lyrical powers. Q-Tip delivers introspective, philosophical verses with his signature smooth, laid-back delivery, while Phife Dawg provides sharp, witty, and streetwise commentary, offering a perfect contrast to Q-Tip’s style.

The album addresses a range of topics, from the complexities of Black identity and the state of hip-hop to reflections on love, competition, and the music industry. The lyrics are often intellectual yet grounded in everyday experiences, making them accessible and thought-provoking.
The themes in the album extend to the critique of societal issues like police brutality and systemic racism, but they are presented in a conversational, unpretentious manner.

Key Tracks and Highlights:
"Award Tour" (featuring Trugoy from De La Soul) – One of the album’s biggest singles, this track celebrates Tribe’s success while maintaining a humble, down-to-earth tone. It’s driven by a catchy, upbeat beat and has an infectious hook.
"Electric Relaxation" – A classic, smooth track known for its laid-back vibe and jazzy production. The song features witty, flirtatious lyrics, where both Q-Tip and Phife Dawg reflect on relationships and romance. It remains one of the group’s most popular songs.
"Oh My God" (featuring Busta Rhymes) – A high-energy track that blends frantic, lively production with sharp lyricism from Q-Tip and Phife, while Busta Rhymes brings his signature hype-man energy on the chorus.
"Sucka Nigga" – In this controversial track, Q-Tip delves into the history of the N-word, its reclamation, and the complexities of language in African American culture. The track is a reflective and thought-provoking commentary on racial identity.
"We Can Get Down" – A track that highlights the camaraderie between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg as they rap about friendship and mutual respect, reinforcing the tight bond within the group.
"Clap Your Hands" – With its boom-bap beat and jazz-heavy instrumentation, this track is a quintessential Tribe song, showcasing their ability to create music that is both catchy and intellectual.

Midnight Marauders was produced by A Tribe Called Quest themselves, with the assistance of their longtime collaborator Ali Shaheed Muhammad. The production continues to focus on sampling jazz records, but it’s more refined, with a greater emphasis on layered sounds, creating a warmer, fuller sonic experience.
The album also features funk, soul, and R&B influences, giving it a dynamic, genre-blending feel that set it apart from the more sample-heavy hip-hop albums of the time.

Midnight Marauders was both a critical and commercial success, debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and receiving widespread acclaim for its innovative production and insightful lyricism. Critics praised the album for its balance of jazz-inflected beats and clever wordplay, as well as its thoughtful approach to social issues.
The album is often included in "greatest albums" lists and is considered one of the essential works of 90s hip-hop. It influenced a wide range of artists, from Kendrick Lamar to J. Cole, and helped solidify A Tribe Called Quest’s legacy as one of the most innovative and impactful groups in hip-hop history.

Midnight Marauders represents the perfect blend of jazz, hip-hop, and social commentary, with A Tribe Called Quest striking a balance between intellectual exploration and accessible, feel-good music. The album’s cohesive sound, sharp lyricism, and cultural relevance have made it a cornerstone of hip-hop and one of the genre’s most beloved records.

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Because Of My Heart / I Want To Feel I'm Wanted

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

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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CD | 2012 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Masta Killa

Selling My Soul

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Trelik)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Masta Killa may not be the most high-profile member of the Wu-Tang Clan, but he's undoubtedly among the most consistent. The last original member to go solo, Killa has released two critically acclaimed albums in No Said Date and Made In Brooklyn, and has repeatedly stolen the show on recent Wu classics like Ghostface's Fishscale, Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. 2 and RZA's Man With The Iron Fists soundtrack. Now, more than six years after the release of his last studio album, Masta Killa is back with Selling My Soul!

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Soul Capsule

Overcome

18,99 €*

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (BGP)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Back in! Trelik returns with a repackaged edition of one of the catalogue's most treasured releases. "Overcome" and "Lady Science (NYC Sunrise)" need little introduction, and now come sporting the new TR11:11 matrix number. Written and produced by Thomas Melchior and Baby Ford aka Soul Capsule. These tracks came from one of the many sessions recorded at the West London Ifach Studio in 1999. On the A Side "Overcome" is stripped back and energetic, driven by rolling and shuffling garage style beats, tight bubbling bass and atmospheric synth pads. The intermittent vocal samples and the release's signature organ set you up for the flip, "Lady Science (NYC Sunrise)". Possibly one of house music's most emotive pieces, the track builds slowly with the introduction of each part building a story of soulful optimism based around a sparse palette of deep synths, uplifting keys and warm analogue bass. The understated beauty of the main vocal riff never seems to grow old or tired with the track lending itself perfectly to either main room, peak-time play or after-hours sessions alike. Remastered by Rashad at D & M.

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Linda Lyndell

What A Man

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Guerssen)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Classic, classic, classic blue eyed soul tune!

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Baris Manco

2023 Black Vinyl Edition

The Dread Of An Unknown Evil

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From 1975, this is Baris Manço’s masterpiece. Stunning cosmic, psychedelic, groovy conceptual album with fantastic electronics use and a strong Turkish folk flavour as usual. Legit deluxe release.

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KRTS

2LP | 2012 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

C.K. Mann & His Carousel 7

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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In 2011 we saw KRTS breaking free from the boundaries of NYC's five boroughs, releasing his first EP, Hold On, with the Berlin-based label Project: Mooncircle. The five tracks of Hold On represent the organic, heavily emotional and lively style of broken-beat, fusion jazz, boom-bap, and dubstep.

With the end of 2012 comes The Dread Of An Unknown Evil, KRTS's first LP (limited, colored, double vinyl / uv-varnish print cover) for Project: Mooncircle. With bass-culture styles reflecting the darker side of everyday reality, the album explores themes such as fear, apprehension, doubt, angst, and sorrow, with the prevailing dread of an unknown and uncertain future—always there, peering around corners, waiting and watching.

"Your Eyes" features Stevee Wellons — a soulful diva and KRTS's own mother — telling the story of lost loves and abandoned hopes.
"Knuckle Under" is an immediate cinematic ride through the chaotic New York City underground, each bass line like an elbow to the shoulder, spinning you and pushing you down until it all turns black.
"Something New" featuring sibling Jon Hairston on vocals, is a plea to love and the risks involved when we hold hearts back.

The ten tracks of The Dread Of An Unknown Evil form an intimate LP from a musician battling to make it between cities, families, loves, losses, and futures — on to the next chapter.

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Funky Highlife

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

22,99 €*

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Pomelo)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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C.K. Mann made his name as a virtuous guitar player in Ghana when he played with Moses Kweku Oppong in the Kakaikus Guitar Band in the early 60s. He then became the leader of the band Ocean’s Strings until 1966. In 1968, he enjoyed a hit with the single ‘Edina Benya’. Mann was known for blending authentic African music with European influences. He was inspired by Latin American music and created a style all of his own. He became known as the ‘King of Highlife‘ in Ghana in the 70's, when he released the record ‘Nimpa Rebre’ featuring vocals from Pat Thomas and Kofi Yankwon. Funky Highlife came out of the Essiebons label run by Dick Essilfe Bondzie. According to Dick, this album could have been a massive hit in Ghana but the vinyl factories ran out of stock because of Ghana’s economic downturn, so the demand for the record could not be met. The album is a fusion of highlife and soul. The best-known track ‘Asafo beesuon’ is a multi-layered, drum heavy, funk medley and is over 13 minutes long.

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Kemetrix

Soulbrother #3

Nobody Can Live Forever: The Existential Soul

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Pomelo introduces the Motor City’s superbly talented Kemetrix, aka Soulwerkz Detroit. Part of the Mahogani Music family and closely associated to Moodyman as well as Sherard Ingram aka DJ Stingray, Kemetrix blazes a unique path through soul, funk, ghettotech and sci-fi electro styles. ‘Soulbrother #3? brings both KDJ’s deepness and Stingray’s futurism to the table, merging both sides of Detroit’s 20th century musical heritage, Motown and Metroplex, in singular fashion. Kemetrix’s influences range from Curtis Mayfield’s falsetto vocal style and social commentary, to George Clinton’s collage production style, and J Dilla’s raw and unquantized beat programming. Kemetrix’s music comes from the ghetto. It is raw, intense, and authentic, a unique expression of the struggle and hardships of Detroit inner city life – true soul music for the 21st century.

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Tim Maia

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Luaka Bop)

36,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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15 newly remastered tracks. Great psychedelic brazilian soul!

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LP | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

OST From Dusk Till Dawn

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop, Soundtracks

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Psych Funk Á La Turkish Volume 2

LP | 2012 | UK | Original (Turk-A-Disk)

The Michael Remixes Volume 4

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Detailed liner notes, insert with pictures. Expertly remastered sound.

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Ed Smith

7" | 2012 | EU | Original (EDR)

8,99 €*

kidkanevil & Daisuke Tanabe

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mysterious release, but amazing release, two versions of Michael Jackson's classics,
with a vintage funky jazzy feeling.

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Kidsuke Orange Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2012 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Hozac)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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A child agrees then screams the name. Kid-o-suke. Did you hear that right? The music trickles in. It sounds like it was made in a toy factory. Hold on. Let me reach for the button over there. Childhood memories. The magical sounds of a roundabout sending you to sleep. The wonders of the world seen through eyes that don’t yet fully comprehend and ears that find musical potential in everything. Two kindred souls find each other, distance never the issue, they share and laugh the only way they know how.

The wonderful pixelated world of a video game. Where does reality end and where does the imagination start? Somewhere in the distance an explosion can be heard, or was it a booming bass drum? There are birds singing a crystalline melody. One I heard before, in a dream perhaps. All of a sudden a child exclaims ‘come, let’s go’. Where did he come from? Is he real or another pixelated fragment of imagination?

Yokatta desu. There’s a castle in the sky. Two boys team up to reach it, carried by the power of their dreams. The same dreams that marked their childhood and brought them to be men. If ever there was music worthy of becoming the soundtrack to a Ghibli movie this could be it. There’s a girl asleep on a plastic deer, going around and around. She reminds me of the hand drawn versions of the pixelated heroes of my childhood. I imagine her dreams filled with exciting adventures.

I swear I heard the sounds of Tokyo’s public transport. It told me we’d arrived at Shibuya yet I can’t see the neon bright lights when I look around. Oh well, I’ll just have to imagine them.

It’s an album, so of course it’s real. The music is the result of a desire to create regardless of outcome, for the simple fact that there is a story to tell. People will consume it whichever way they want. Is it this sound or that sound? Does it really matter? Stop for a minute and enjoy the music for what it is. A synthesis of two aesthetics joined not just by a love of music but also a love of the abstract and the childish, the things that remind us we were all young one day and things were simpler. Things like dancing as if no one was looking or making music as if the outcome never mattered.

Kidsuke is a collaborative project between the UK’s Kidkanevil and Japan’s Daisuke Tanabe. Their self-titled debut is released by Project Mooncircle in November 2012 on double colored vinyl LP and digital.

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The Liminanas

Crystal Anis

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (Expansion)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The sophomore LP outing from the French breakthrough underground sensations, THE LIMINANAS, who are embarking on an even darker journey on this voyage into the stickiest, most vulnerable parts of your brain. After triumphantly completing their maiden US tour last year and proving to the world how effortlessly they capture their recorded essence in a live setting, they have returned with Crystal Anis, an LP brimming with perfect, humming, fuzz-filled effervescent pop so alluring and seductive in it's most intimate points that it's easy to get lost as the heavenly sounds rush over your soul. It's a perfect slice of modern French Ye-Ye gone underground, conjuring a dimly-lit atmosphere where the long lost transcendent sounds of The Factory intersperse with modern noir nuances to unbelievable effect. This is the Liminanas hitting their compositional peak stride, with lush instrumentation, building on their signature thick-accented tension, all properly enveloped within their monumentally textured songwriting style. 'Heavenly' doesn't even begin to describe it, but it's a great place to start. LP edition of 600 copies.

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Bobby Thurston

Just Ask Me

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Parkwest)

Librah

2BWU

Yvonne Baker / Hattie Winston

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Parkway Recordings is pleased to offer you the first taste from their sister company PARKWEST, a new home for the latest progressive dance & House music. In a market awash with 'cookie cutter' deep records, Parkwest aims to bring you House music with soul AND substance, fresh...but with no sell by date. In other words, records to cherish. For the first release we're excited to welcome the very talented LIBRAH to the label. His first release 2BWU (To Be With You) is hypnotic and sensual music at its best, wearing those NJ / NY roots on its sleeve, we love it and are delighted to share it with you !

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You Didn’t Say A Word / Pictures Don’t Lie

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

The Purist & Roc Marciano

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2 Classic 6Ts Northern Soul/Mod Sides From The Legendary Philly Label Cameo-Parkway Reissued For The First Time

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By The Book

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)