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FORTHCOMING
Walk For Ground
Walk For Ground (hand-numbered 180 gram vinyl 12" + sticker limited to 300 copies)
Cat: MUKAT 094. Rel: 27 May 24
 
Funk
Walk For Ground (previously unreleased instrumental with Backing vocals)
I Get Myself To Blame (previously unreleased instrumental version)
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est. release 27 May 24 $14.01
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FORTHCOMING
Uh Ah Song
Cat: PH 45034. Rel: 10 May 24
 
International
Uh-Ah Song
Otoma Da Naba
Review: A hugely exciting and thoroughly danceable new 7" from Florence Adooni, blowing any other artist who could even remotely hope to stake a worthy claim to contemporary highlife out of the park. Following up her debut single 'Fo Yelle' on Philophon, the Ghanaian Frafra Soul singer returns backed by an eight-member troupe, made up of young talents from the highlife scene of Kumasi, Ghana. 'Uh Ah Song' and its inverse counterpart 'Otoma Da Naba' are slick, clean and joyous daytime jaunts, with the former track lyrically meditating on familial and childhood themes while effortlessly pinning down a difficult-to-maintain-for-most uptempo highlife backbeat and improv. The B-side, meanwhile, pays tribute to the supreme terrestrial creator central to Adooni's native Frafra community, and centres on a heptatonic electronic, nigh acid riff and lo-fi texture with a "je ne sais qoui" that, in our view, renders it the tune of the year so far.
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Tags: Afrobeat
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est. release 10 May 24 $10.13
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FORTHCOMING
Scruniversal Latina
Cat: SCRU 005. Rel: 08 Jul 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Unknown Artist - "This Kind Of Latin Rhythm"
Thierry Tomas - "Samba" (Courtesy Of Jump Recordings)
Funkyjaws - "Tanga" (short version)
Scruscru - "Juicy Brass"
Frank Virgilio - "Portrait Of You"
Review: Scruinversal is back for another vinyl outing and this one takes the form of a reissue of some of the label head's favourite tunes. An unknown artist is behind the sunny shuffle and big horns of 'This Kind Of Latin Rhythm' while Thierry Tomas's 'Samba' is a shuffling house cut laden with glorious piano work. Funkyjaws then offers up his take on tango, Scruscru layers up the rhythms and percussion on 'Juicy Brass' and Frank Virgilio's 'Portrait Of You' shuts down with a deeper late-night feel. These are some superbly effective Latina house jams to drop on the hottest of days and balmiest of nights.
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Played by: Funkyjaws
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est. release 08 Jul 24 $13.49
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FORTHCOMING
Friday's Funky 45 Vol 28
Cat: FF45 028. Rel: 26 Apr 24
 
Funk
Columbia
Brujeria
Review: One of several new Krafty Kuts edits to fly through the floodgates of late, this 7" amounts to the whopping 28th edition of the esteemed Friday's Funky series. This time hearing the editors handle and reappropriate a swathe of obscure Latin music samples, of lord knows what origin, 'Colombia' amounts to a slick two-toner backed by brass riffs and samples rap interjections. B-side 'Brujeria' is of a similar quality and verve.
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Tags: Latin
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est. release 26 Apr 24 $11.93
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FORTHCOMING
Morogoro
Morogoro (12")
Cat: SW 007. Rel: 20 May 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Papa Bel
Tanda
Rewild
Guado Loop
Review: Gledd brings a great mix of funk, disco, Afro and plenty of extra special magic to this hot new 12" on Saint Wax. It opens with 'Papa Bel' which is a steamy cut with florid melodic leads and tribal percussion. 'Tanda' then brings wailing vocals and more organic and jumbled grooves that ooze summer heat. The Afro rhythms continue through 'Rewild' which has a lively broken beat that rides stiff drums and last of all is the most intense of the lot - 'Guado Loop' is heavily layered with drums and perc, vocals, congas and background chants that will get any dance floor in a sweat.
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Played by: Elado, LEGO EDIT
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est. release 20 May 24 $14.01
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FORTHCOMING
Mambo Te Llama
Cat: ATA 034. Rel: 03 May 24
 
International
Mambo Te Llama
Del Callejon
Review: Orchestra Mambo International pays vibrant tribute to the golden era of mambo with their latest singles, 'Mambo Te Llama' and 'Del Callejon.' Drawing inspiration from the legendary Tito Puente, the band infuses uptempo Latin dance rhythms and punchy brass arrangements reminiscent of the mambo craze that swept the world in the mid-20th century. 'Mambo Te Llama' captures the essence of the genre with its infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms and lively instrumentation. The track features stellar piano, trombone, and conga solos, keeping the flame of mambo alive with its energetic delivery. On 'Del Callejon,' Orchestra Mambo International showcases a slower mambo groove, accompanied by soulful vibes and captivating solos on timbales, trombone, and trumpet. The incorporation of vibes, popularized by Tito Puente and Cal Tjader in the 1950s, adds a classic touch to the composition, paying homage to the mambo vibes style while infusing it with their unique flair. Both tracks, exemplify Orchestra Mambo International's dedication to preserving and revitalising the spirit of mambo music with their fiery performances and authentic homage to the genre's roots.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa
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est. release 03 May 24 $10.38
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Ashadwa (reissue)
Ashadwa (reissue) (clear vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: MSH 104CLEAR. Rel: 05 Apr 24
 
Funk
Ashadwa (part 1) (4:25)
Ashadwa (part 2) (3:58)
Review: The Ethiopian Brothers transport you to a vibrant fusion world where Ethiopian jazz, Afro drums and funk all collide. Released in 1972, this single showcases the band's mastery of traditional Ethiopian rhythms intertwined with elements of Western funk and soul. 'Ashadwa' exudes infectious energy and is driven by lively brass sections and mesmerizing vocals weaved into the dynamic arrangements next to wah way guitars and steamy sax. It is a real dancefloor heater while a version comes on the flip without the vocals.
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Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $13.24
Wela Wela
Cat: MXMRK 2065. Rel: 20 Mar 24
 
Funk
Wela Wela (5:37)
Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee) (5:02)
Review: The wonderful Mr K is back with more edit magic on his own Most Excellent label, this time adding his own spin to 'Wela Wela', a hard edge and raw funk cut from Black Blood, a band of musicians from central Africa but who were based in Belgium. This one was never a hit back in the day for some reason but is built on a killer groove that Mr K reworks and tweaks for more suitable dance floor deployment. It was formerly on his Grass Roots record but now makes its way to a handy 7". On the flip is 'Komi Ke Kenam (Fish & Funjee)' which has tough breaks and funk bass that will ensure 'floors get down and dirty.
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Played by: Voodoocuts, LEGO EDIT
Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $11.93
Midnight In Havanna (reissue)
Midnight In Havanna (reissue) (7" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: OGR 799R3. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Midnight In Havanna (5:17)
Kinky Afro Cuban (4:51)
Review: Nestor Alvarez's Midnight in Havana on Original Gravity delivers an electrifying Afro-Cuban instrumental jam that transports listeners to the vibrant streets of Havana. With a mesmerising flute lead and dynamic jam sessions, the track exudes a captivating energy that feels like a theme song for the city's bustling nightlife. The infusion of Cuban soul adds depth and authenticity to the music, immersing listeners in its rich cultural heritage. On the B-side, Alvarez offers a creative cover version of the Happy Mondays' 'Kinky Afro,' reimagined with a Cuban twist. The fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the iconic melody of the original song results in a fresh and exciting interpretation that showcases Alvarez's versatility as a musician. Fans of Latin and Cuban dance music are sure to eat this up.
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 in stock $12.44
Love For The Sake Of Dub
Cat: BCR 163. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Funk
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:51)
Grilled (2:55)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is an enigmatic steel pan collective from Hamburg that has a hardcore fan following around the world and a new album on the way that is superb. They are loved for their covers of hip-hop classics and last year served up a version of the Stranger Things theme tune but this time out we get 'Love For The Sake Of Dub' of 45 rpm. It is another pair of funky tunes with the signature brass sounds front and centre as the fat bottom rhythms roll deep and fleshy. Another gem from this leftfield outfit.
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 in stock $14.01
Born Slippy (reissue)
Born Slippy (reissue) (7" + insert + MP3 download code repress)
Cat: PARK 1036R. Rel: 18 Mar 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Born Slippy (3:30)
Groove Tube (3:18)
Review: Over the last couple of years, we've been treated to numerous reissues of classic cover versions by Japanese reggae/rocksteady combo Inokasira Rangers, including takes on Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Pharrell's 'Happy' and New Order's 'Blue Monday'. Here we're treated to another, as the band's 2017 take on Underworld anthem 'Born Slippy' gets a fresh pressing. It's certainly a revolutionary revision, with Keichi Sokabe's surprisingly Karl Hyde-sounding lead vocal rising above a lusciously languid, sub-heavy reggae groove. Over on the flip they take on 'Groove Tube', a 1991 indie-pop-meets-acid house single from Japanese outfit Flipper's Guitar, reframing it as a baggy, glassy-eyed rocksteady number.

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Tags: Japanese
 in stock $14.01
El Que La Rompe La Paga
Cat: LMNKV 110. Rel: 16 Feb 23
 
International
El Que La Rompe La Paga (3:13)
Toca La Campana (3:05)
Review: Madrid via Cuba musical gang El Combo Batanga have finally dropped this new double-sider 7". It was teased by the early reals sou the a-side which brings plenty of dance floor filing heat with 'El Que La Rompe La Paga'. It's packed with samba shuffle, expressive horn work and results, and relentless keys work designed to get the ass moving. On the flip is 'Toca La Campana' which is a little less dense but not less rhythmic in the way it sways to and fro with fiery Spanish vocals and funk riffs.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa | Latin Funk | Afro Cuban
! low stock $11.16
Selassie
Selassie (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: MSH 109. Rel: 29 Jan 21
 
Funk
Selassie (part 1) (4:09)
Selassie (part 2) (3:58)
Review: The first release from the Ethiopian Brothers, 2019's 'Ashadwa', was a brilliant slab of Afro-funk that many erroneously believed to be a long-lost classic. In fact, it was the work of a contemporary producer associated with Jalepeno Records. Regardless, the record sounded authentically old and dusty, as does this equally as inspired sequel. 'Selassie (Part 1)' sets the tone, with the producer and his session musicians serving up a righteous Afro-funk workout rich in Tony Allen influenced drum-breaks, flanged guitars, raw tenor sax lines and killer bass guitar. Even more righteous is the flipside 'Part 2' version that showcases more snaking sax lines and some seriously infectious, chant-like vocals.
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 in stock $10.90
Samba Esquema Novo (reissue)
Samba Esquema Novo (reissue) (gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: DOL 825HG. Rel: 26 Sep 17
 
International
Mas, Que Nada (3:00)
Tim Dom Dom (2:21)
Balanca Pema (1:28)
Vem Morena Vem (1:57)
Chove Chuva (3:05)
E So Samba (2:04)
Rosa, Menina Rosa (2:16)
Quero Esquecer Voce (2:22)
Uala Ualala (2:08)
A Tamba (3:04)
Menina Bonita Nao Chora (2:06)
Por Causa De Voce (2:47)
 in stock $13.24
Sacred Love
Cat: SE 703. Rel: 16 Nov 23
 
International
Sacred Love (feat Giulia La Rosa) (4:14)
Sacred Love (feat Giulia La Rosa (Clapping version)) (4:19)
Review: As Galathea, Sicilian producer Massimo Napoli has been cooking up some outstanding cuts for the Italian Space Echo label over the past couple of years. Afro-Latin rhythms, soul jazz, dub and more besides all feed into his sound, which manifests perfectly on this new single fronted by vocalist Giulia La Rosa. 'Sacred Love' has a stripped-back, minimalist approach which makes it all the more potent, as Napoli exercises a restraint which creates drama and tension in the negative space around the groove. La Rosa's smouldering vocal is the icing on the cake for this deep, funky cut which will turn heads each and every time it gets dropped.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Italian
 in stock $12.72
Yeh Yeh!
Cat: BGPS 050. Rel: 29 Mar 16
 
International
Yeh-Yeh! (2:01)
Get The Money (2:12)
Review: Cuban bandleader, composer and rumba magician Ramon Santamaria had a huge influence throughout his 40 year career, notably writing Coltrane's famous "Afro Blue". Here are two of many stand-out cuts from his 1963 album Watermelon Man! While most the album's focus was on his Herbie Hancock cover, it's tracks like these that really gave the album its spirit and unique character; "Yeh Yeh!" is a samba shaking horn-led cut laced with crackling percussion and party cries while "Get The Money" leans back with rhythm and blues sass and a rhythm that's as powerful as Ramon's legacy. Moneymaker shaking guaranteed.
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Tags: Samba | Jazz Funk | Cuban | Cuban Jazz
 in stock $10.13
Soy Un Hombre (I'm A Man)
Cat: OGR 831. Rel: 12 Jan 23
 
Funk
Soy Un Hombre (I'm A Man) (part 1) (5:19)
Soy Un Hombre (I'm A Man) (part 2) (5:19)
Review: A stellar mix of DJ-able breakbeat and northern soul from Luchito Rodriguez and Nestor Alvarez, two of our favourite contemporary funk artists active today (as long as we're certain of their identities, that is). This limited 7" contains two versions of the same killer track: 'Soy Un Hombre' reincarnates the triumphant 'achievement' of manhood through carnal brasses and kettle drums, in a quiver-inducing cover version of Spencer Davis Group's classic track 'I'm A Man'.
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Tags: Latin | Ska | Latin Funk
 in stock $11.68
African Music
Cat: FVR 131. Rel: 23 Feb 17
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
African Music (feat Lass) (7:03)
Decalement (instrumental) (3:43)
Problems (feat Sir Jean) (6:01)
Decalement (feat Pat Kalla) (4:52)
 in stock $12.72
The Harlem Bugalu
Cat: OGR 848. Rel: 06 Jun 23
 
International
Luchito - "The Harlem Bugalu" (3:48)
Joaquin Marquez - "Mala Mania" (3:40)
Review: More heat here from Original Gravity with 'The Harlem Bugalu' from Luchito and Joaquin Marquez. This is a 7" that soon transports you to boogaloo paradise with its feverish Latin grocers and non-stop drum funk. The A-side is laden with spoken words, zippy percussive sounds and mad bongo bubbles with lashing of horn-led exuberance. Flip it over and you will find the slightly darker and more menacing energy of Joaquin Marque's 'Mala Mania'. Get your shake on and drop this one this summer for swift dancefloor explosions.
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Tags: Latin | Boogaloo | Latin Funk
 in stock $11.68
Circle (reissue)
Circle (reissue) (limited yellow vinyl 7")
Cat: SC 707 YELLOW. Rel: 30 Jun 23
 
Funk
Circle (2:11)
Circle (Gerardo Frisina Re edit) (3:29)
 in stock $14.01
Indaba Is
VARIOUS
Indaba Is (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BWOOD 236LP. Rel: 19 Mar 21
 
International
Bokani Dyer - "Ke Nako" (6:49)
The Brother Moves On - "Umthandazo Wamagenge" (8:47)
Lwanda Gogwana - "All OK" (5:07)
The Wretched - "What Is History" (8:47)
Sibusile Xaba - "Umdali" (with Naftali, Fakazile Nkosi & Ashk) (5:58)
The Ancestors - "Prelude To Writing Together" (11:16)
Thandi Ntuli - "Dikeledi" (9:00)
Iphupho L'ka Biko - "Abaphezulu" (feat Siyabonga Mthembu & Kinsmen) (9:00)
Review: South African jazz-influenced sounds take the lead on this new companion from the tireless Brownswood label. The collection explores the linage of the sounds and communities who helped it evolve as is spread across the country meaning plenty of subtle synths are taken in. The eclecticism is what makes this so essential as the music ranges from the hugely spiritual (from The Brother Moves On) to more late night and inmate (tasks to a fine entry from Sibusile Xaba) via the neo-soul drenched styles of Thandi Ntuli's beautiful 'Dikeledi' which is a particular highlight.
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Tags: African | Afro Jazz
 in stock $11.41
Disco Highlife Reedit Series
Cat: COMET 087. Rel: 19 Jun 19
 
International
Pat Thomas - "Enye Woa" (6:24)
Pat Thomas - "Enye Woa" (LeonxLeon Keyed Up mix) (7:20)
Ebo Taylor - "Atwer Abroba" (8:14)
Ebo Taylor - "Atwer Abroba" (Leo Nanjo remix) (5:03)
Review: Comet's "Disco Highlife" re-edit series continues with an EP that draws together original tracks and reworks from two of the Highlife scene's biggest stars: Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas. The latter can be found on side A, with the tipsy, synth-driven highlife-boogie fusion of "Enye Woa". This is in turn re-edited by LeonxLeon, who has not only extended the original track but also added some superb new spacey synth solos. Turn to the flip for Ebo Taylor's richly percussive, Hammond-laden disco-highlife bubbler "Atwer Abroba" and Leo Nanjo's brilliant remix, which re-imagines the track as a rubbery chunk of Highlife-house drenched in dub delays.
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 in stock $14.52
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band (gatefold 2xLP + CD)
Cat: STRUT 126LP. Rel: 10 Jun 15
 
International
Mewo Akoma (8:22)
Gyae Su (4:12)
Odoo Be Ba (4:53)
Me Ho Asem (6:30)
Oye Asem (5:16)
Odo Asaada (4:03)
Brebrebre (5:22)
Amaehu (5:38)
Mewo Akoma
Gyae Su
Odoo Be Ba
Me Ho Asem
Oye Asem
Odo Asaada
Brebrebre
Amaehu
 in stock $14.52
Afro Damba
Cat: MC 033. Rel: 28 Jun 17
 
International
Adama Waro (7:44)
Adama Waro (Khidja dub) (9:18)
Mori Baka (5:17)
Dansakoni (6:20)
Dansakoni (Dreems remix) (7:18)
Review: Irishman Peter Power has become quite a well known figure in Berlin since moving there several years ago and has been one of the figures behind some of the city's now legendary haunts like Kleine Reise (RIP) and the successful Loftus Hall/Bertrams: which has had a great run thus far too. Now the man behind the Ufordia imprint returns with his second outing on Thomas Von Party's Multi Culti, which itself has also made the move to the German capital. Power delves deep into the exotic here, borrowing heavily from African music and getting very atmospheric and esoteric in the process. The life affirming raindance of "Adama Waro" (original mix) is certainly geared for some moments of truth on the dancefloor. Equally spiritual is the traditional percussion based journey of "Mori Baka" (original mix). There's some great remixes by label manager Dreems and Bucharest duo Khidja: the latter's contributions which shine the most, particularly on their balearica infused/Second Summer of Love sounding remix of "Dansakoni".
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Tags: Dub | African | Afro House
 in stock $12.98
Three Way Situation
Cat: ESP 012. Rel: 30 Oct 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Three Way Situation (part 1) (5:46)
Three Way Situation (part 2) (6:39)
Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $11.16
Blue G (reissue)
Blue G (reissue) (blue vinyl 7")
Cat: ROC 048R. Rel: 01 Dec 22
 
International
Blue G (5:07)
That Good Thing (4:57)
Review: Spanish reissue label Rocafort present this wonderful slice of highlife from Konkolo Orchestra, this time on nice blue wax as well as a plain black version. It's not exactly clear where, or indeed when, exactly the band came from, but their sound is all you need to worry about. 'Blue G' is a lilting, shuffling message of love and support for future generations, and from the message to the effervescent musicality, it's a no-brainer. On the flip, 'That Good Thing' is an instrumental that spirals outwards on the sweetest keys, joyous brass and dreamy guitar, driven by a pattering drum section to radiate good vibes wherever it's played.
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Tags: Afrobeat | European | Highlife
 in stock $10.38
Pe Na Estrada
Cat: NOAJ7 002. Rel: 11 Dec 20
 
International
Pe Na Estrada (3:07)
Artimanhas (2:21)
Marcacao (2:13)
Moreno (2:37)
 in stock $10.90
We Can Move
 in stock $10.90
Hymne A La Vie
Cat: PVS 014CD. Rel: 01 Jun 21
 
International
Mon Ami (feat Djeuhdjoah)
Fierte De Papa
Calin Bresil
Cumbia De Paris
Ma Tata
Qui T'a Fait Ca (feat Doctor Lass)
Le Meteque
La Vie C'est Joli (feat David Walters)
Sabrina
Hymne A La Vie
Brigand
President
Canette
Il Fait Beau Sous La Pluie (feat Djeuhdjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson)
 in stock $12.44
Guest Edits Vol 3
Cat: CUTSX 003. Rel: 08 Dec 21
 
Funk
Lagos Puzzle (Guest edit) (3:45)
Imaginings (Guest edit) (3:29)
 in stock $11.16
Eu Sei
Eu Sei (7")
Cat: JD 51. Rel: 06 Aug 21
 
Funk
Eu Sei (4:13)
Flutando (5:28)
Review: Ricardo Bomba was not only a studio owner, engineer, pianist and composer, but so too was he an accomplished amateur skateboarder. He lay down these previously unreleased, sun soaked Brazilian tunes in 1978 after years as bandleader with the one and only Jorge Ben's live show. The master tapes were said to have been binned during a heavy studio clear out but the man himself kept a tape copy that has been remastered for this special 7". Mariana Couto provides the angelic vocals while the music all trills with joy and happiness.
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My Jamaican Dub
Cat: BCR 097. Rel: 12 Jun 20
 
Funk
My Jamaican Dub (2:34)
The Healer (2:55)
Review: The always excellently go slow and tropical sounds of Big Crown now look to Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band for covers of two classics. Up first is Grace Jones' nightclub classic "My Jamaican Guy" while on the flip is Erykah Badu's tribute to the legendary J Dilla, "The Healer". Both retain the essence of the original but come with loose hand claps, shimmering steel drums that bring coastal breezes, sand and sun into the equation and leave you laying horizontal. These are fine interpretations of top notch source material.
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Tags: Dub | Dub Reggae | Jamaican
 in stock $10.38
It's You
Cat: 7DOS 4. Rel: 19 Jun 20
 
Jazz
It's You (4:16)
Dori (4:46)
 in stock $11.93
Plata O Plomo
Plata O Plomo (7" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: OGR 856. Rel: 06 Nov 23
 
Funk
Plata O Plomo (5:08)
Reality For Nuthin' (3:58)
Review: Original Gravity's very own identity-invention Nestor Alvarez returns with yet another two new and hot Latin funk productions. 'Plata O Plomo' takes its namesake from an old Spanish adage, literally translating to English to mean "silver or lead", implying that the recipient of the phrase must either accept a bribe or lose their life. In keeping with this heavy-handed theme, the track is punchy and surface-tense as a bullet yet to exit the barrel. Meanwhile, 'Reality For Nuttin' gets at an equally nihilistic and existential theme, all while finding joy in the conundrum of life with huge rhythm guitars and pop-out pianos and brasses.
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Tags: Latin Funk
 in stock $11.68
Alegria
Alegria (7")
Cat: MP 650SG. Rel: 12 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Alegria (Franc Moody remix) (3:47)
Alegria (Franc Moody instrumental remix) (3:43)
Review: Mushroom Pillow is on a proud and so far successful mission to bring back Latin American music from the 60s-80s via its Relatin project. it's all about mixing up the traditional and the modern and putting fresh spins on what went before. Many of the originals they look to have gone unnoticed the first time round and that's the case here as Franc Moody adds his own twist to Elia & Elizabeth's 'Alegria.' His remix is a sympathetic one that gets the hips swinging over fat and funky disco bass and beneath the sunny Latin vocals. He strips them away on the instrumental version on the flip.
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 in stock $13.24
Ray's Delight
Cat: LGF 716. Rel: 14 Nov 23
 
Funk
Voodoocuts - "Ray's Delight" (4:36)
Tommy Manero - "B-Boy Chunga!" (2:57)
Review: This latest addition to the Legofunk series is sure to precipitate somatic reactions, whether floorbound crowds like it or not. On the A, Voodoocuts pins down a massive Latin / Afro-funk boogaloo edit for 'Ray's Delight', topped off by trilling trumpets and palm-outstretched piano chords. On the B, Tommy Manero gets samplier with it, collapsing the spatial-temporal plane between breakdance and salsa for 'B-Boy Chunga'.
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 in stock $13.49
Off The Grid
Cat: CDRW 253. Rel: 05 Oct 23
 
International
Bore
No Commando (feat David Walters)
Marching Over (feat Dele Sosimi)
Gospel (feat Luazy)
Kaneshie Joo
Machine 2
Menua (feat Lamisi)
Danger (feat Moonchild Sanelly)
SH33ME
Ayo
Fine Tho (feat Theon Cross & Jally Kebba Susso)
My Father
The Juggler
Joy
Tags: Afrobeat | Highlife
 in stock $11.41
Safari (Lexx mix)
Cat: ERC 097. Rel: 19 Dec 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Safari (3:56)
Safari (Lexx Discomix) (7:38)
Review: Emotional Rescue closes out another brilliant year with one final hot drop. This sorting 7" Safari by King Sporty was the artist's first ever single back in 1976. It comes after the label has served up plenty of reissues of the man known as Noel Wiliam's tackle but this one might be the best. It's from his album Deep Reggae Roots and is nice tropical excursion with steamy hits, wooden percussive sounds and funky bass over a low-slung groove and chanting vocals. This one is backed with a special disco mix by Lexx that reworks the tune for more lively moments.
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 in stock $10.38
Funkyjaws & Friends
Cat: FJM 03. Rel: 09 May 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Eddie C - "Do You Wanna Dance" (6:48)
Elado - "25.4 Millimeters" (5:21)
Scruscru & S Timoshenko - "Ace! ID?" (5:21)
Funkyjaws - "In Your Ear With It" (5:53)
Review: The FunkyJaws Music label invites us deep into their world for a third time here with another delicious 12".It's a various artists EP that features one of our top disco favourites - Eddie C. He opens up with 'Do You Wanna Dance' which has vocals pacing about the mix and old school acid bass twangs under raw house drums. Elado's '25.4 Millimeters' is a Middle Eastern funk workout with spangled drum hits and the flip side brings twisted acid disco and the cosmic trip that is 'In Your Ear With It' from Funkyjaws themselves.
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 in stock $12.44
Down In The Basement
Cat: SNDW 12029. Rel: 16 Mar 18
 
Funk
Down In The Basement (5:04)
The Opposite (3:15)
Continue The Fun (Space version) (4:40)
Tuto Bay (3:32)
Review: After two 45s on Les Disques Bongo Joe, Dutch Afrofunk space cadets make their debut on Soundway with their first full EP. Hurling all their roots and inspirations into a heady, bewitching brew of west African, Columbian, Caribbean, Latin and all-round cosmic fusion, the results are four slabs of world funk gold. "Down In The Basement" updates highlife styles with a salubrious big-bottomed disco twist, "The Opposite" ups the tempo with a little more cumbia charm while "Continue The Fun" adds a dub mentality to the mix as we're chugged to oblivion with heads down introspection. Finally "Tuto Bay" closes somewhere on a Cuban beach with rum-warmed harmonies. Beautiful.
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Back 2 Afrika EP
Back 2 Afrika EP (heavyweight vinyl 12")
Cat: SMS 007. Rel: 19 Nov 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Tropical Boogie (8:50)
Afrika (2018 edit) (7:08)
Cosmic Safari (13:15)
 in stock $14.27
This Is Bolga!
Cat: PH 45021. Rel: 16 May 19
 
International
This Is Bolga! (part 1) (3:35)
This Is Bolga! (part 2) (3:53)
Review: German-Ghanaian group the Polyversal Souls have previously collaborated with a number of bands and solo artists from West Africa, so this hook-up with Northern Ghanaian outfit the Bolga All Stars - a collective made up of leading local kologo and frafra-gospel singers and musicians - should not come as much of a surprise. Separated into two parts for the seven-inch release, the track blends the Polyversal Souls' lolloping, late '60s style Afro-funk grooves - complete with fuzzy, period style production - and sharp horn section with glistening guitars, snaking solos and fine vocals from the Bolga All Stars. It's one of the Polyversal Souls' finest releases yet, and that's saying something.
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Tags: African | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz
 in stock $10.13
Fine Fine
Cat: HC 76S. Rel: 26 Aug 22
 
Funk
Fine Fine (4:08)
Red Light (Peter Solo) (3:35)
Review: An instantly recognisable voice in the funk sphere for over 60 years, you can't talk about Togolese music with mentioning the funkmaster and 'King of Gazo' himself Roger Damawuzan. Containing an unreleased single from his upcoming album 'Seda', this double single is funk so heavy it'll weigh you down. 'Fine Fine' is a slick and fast-paced track of contentment - leave the man alone he said he's fine! - and 'Red Light' is a squeaky clean showcase of what made Damawuzan so popular in Togo with his carefree and charismatic attitude. All you funk lovers out there have got to give this a spin.
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Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $11.93
Black Times
Black Times (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: STRUT 163LP. Rel: 02 Mar 18
 
International
Last Revolutionary (7:03)
Black Times (feat Carlos Santana) (9:31)
Corporate Public Control Department (CPCD) (6:43)
Kuku Kee Me (6:02)
Bad Man Lighter (BML) (7:50)
African Dreams (9:50)
Struggle Sounds (7:08)
Theory Of Goat & Yam (7:34)
 in stock $14.52
Banko Woman
Cat: COS 1157. Rel: 30 May 17
 
Funk
Banko Woman (5:47)
Faith, Luck & Music (4:10)
Review: Destination '77: Nigerian troupe The Apostles lay down their third album Banko Woman. And, with it, this widescreen vibe excursion that's been a go-to for Afrobeat diggers since it was released on Love Day 40 years ago. "Banko Woman" is a firing, energetic funk jam layered with vibrant levels of instrumentation that gradually strip back at points to let you feel the raw tempo of the groove. "Faith Luck & Music" is at once both more bluesy, thanks to the sliding, melting guitars, and spiritual, thanks to the traditional rhythm and chords. A rare and long-awaited reissue.
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 in stock $10.38
That Rainy Dawn
That Rainy Dawn (limited 7")
Cat: BTR 79. Rel: 25 Jan 24
 
International
That Rainy Dawn (2:28)
Coral Sex (2:54)
Played by: DJ Kobayashi
Tags: Turkish
 in stock $14.52
Ain't Nothing But A Boogaloo Party
Cat: OGR 858. Rel: 17 Nov 23
 
50s/60s
Ain't Nothing But A Boogaloo Party (3:39)
Fiesta Bugalu (4:51)
Review: "Here we go again, yeah!" exclaim Luchito Rodriguez and Nestor Alvarez - Original Gravity's two core mainstays - who team up once again to evoke the undeniable spirit of a 'Boogaloo Party' for the ages. Channelling the sound of the inimitable Latin dance style, but also gradating it so as to be mixable in DJ sets, 'Ain't Nothing But...' delivers compelling call-and-responses and horn-swelling builds. 'Fiesta Bugalu' dubs things out for a reflection on the party just gone, retaining the tempo but relaxing things for extra percussive effect.
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Tags: Latin Funk
 in stock $11.68
Leao Leonardo
Leao Leonardo (7" in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: SC 727. Rel: 16 Nov 23
 
International
Leao Leonardo (3:12)
Guajiru (2:55)
 in stock $12.98
Kalk Gidelim
Cat: GBSI 148. Rel: 09 Aug 23
 
International
Kalk Gidelim (Chris Bruining remix) (3:17)
Su Siziyor (Jasper Verhulst & Chris Bruining remix) (4:10)
 in stock $13.49
Suavecito
Cat: VAMPI 45099. Rel: 12 Oct 23
 
International
Suavecito (4:33)
Viajecito (5:07)
 in stock $14.52
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