BIS => 2025 08 29
1LP - BGP
1968 => 2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
1. O'BABY (I BELIEVE I'M LOSING YOU)
2. DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS
3. WHIP IT ON ME
4. WHAT MORE CAN I DO?
5. HEAVY SOUL
Side 2
1. YOU'VE BEEN A BAD GIRL
2. I'LL BE BACK
3. I CAN MAKE IT
4. THAT'S YOUR BAG

DESCRIPTION
As part of Ace 50 BGP has hooked up with our old friends at Concord Music to reissue one of the most important albums in our story. In 1987 as the dance jazz scene morphed into acid jazz Billy Hawks ‘Oh Baby (I Believe I’m Losing You)’ was filling the dance floors where either Gilles Peterson or Baz Fe Jazz were playing.
The Prestige Records album that featured the track ‘Heavy Soul!’ was impossible to find, and frustrated DJs were desperately trying to find a copy. BGP - the Ace label that the two DJs helmed - reissued the album and put the in-demand track onto a 12 inch single. With supply sufficient it became a club smash, crossing over to become a mod classic and one of the most important cuts from our scene.
In the ensuing years the tracks status has remained undimmed and the album has never turned up in significant numbers, and yet it has never been reissued since. With an attention to detail that has always been the Ace way, we have carefully mastered the record to be as close to the sound of the original Van Gelder mastering of 1967, and created and accurate representation of the album and label cover art.
Hawks never lived to be rediscovered, but through our musical detective work we tracked down his brother and found out as much of his story as possible, and also unearthed a couple of pictures. The Virginian born organist with the amazing voice was a fixture on the North Eastern lounge bar circuit, which was the entertainment backbone off Black American music at the time, and his full story is told on the illustrated inner sleeve that comes with this release.

BIS => 2025 08 29
7 INCH - KENT
2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
Don't Tear Me Down
Side 2
Hotels And Motels

DESCRIPTION
Country singer Charlie Rich has previous on the rare soul dance scene with ‘Love Is After Me’, the Hayes/Porter track recorded in Memphis for Hi Records, being popular in mod-frequented soul discos of the 60s. ‘Don’t Tear Me Down’ was recorded around the same time, but was unissued until a 1988 LP collection of Rich’s Hi-recorded tracks. Astute DJ Dean Anderson picked up on the powerful beat ballad and played it in the 90s, making it very popular - leading to a Kent 45 release in 2007. That pressing is long-gone and the record continues to be spun at northern soul venues, thereby causing this second issue of the superlative soul song.
We have coupled it with ‘Hotels, Motels’, another great soul dance track from the same sessions; it debuts on 45 here.

BIS => 2025 08 29
7 INCH - KENT
2025

TRACKLIST
I'm A Good Woman
Open The Door To Love

DESCRIPTION
West Coast producer Bill Silva had a whole LP of soul/rock from the little-known outfit the Afterglows in his vaults. Among the tracks was a killer cover of Barbara Lynn’s ‘I’m A Good Woman’. Any version of this song is popular, but the female lead on this number takes it to another level. This will crossover to many soul scenes.
The flip, ‘Open The Door To Love’, is a northern soul-oriented dancer that is both catchy and atmospheric and will be greeted as a great “new” release by collectors of this esoteric genre.

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - BOARD ROOM MUSIC
2025

- Follow up to their 2022 debut album Pure IZM.
- Album features eLZhi, Stalley, Hus Kingpin, Smoke DZA and more.
- Entirely produced by Khrysis of 9th Wonder's The Soul Council.

TRACKLIST
Got Time
Famous
Millions
Cold Game
Hit That
On The Go
99 Groove
Anything Goes
Talk About It
Money Back
Feels Good
Timestamp
The Life
Exquisite Rhymin

DESCRIPTION
Following the critical acclaim of their 2022 masterpiece Pure IZM, NYC lyricist The Musalini and production maestro Khrysis reunite for Pure IZM 2, a sequel that elevates their signature blend of luxurious lyricism and soul-drenched beats. Mixed and arranged by Khyrsis, this full-length LP delivers The Musalini’s suave, storytelling prowess over Khrysis’ meticulously crafted soundscapes, brimming with jazzy loops, boom-bap grit, and cinematic vibes.
Pure IZM 2 dives deeper into the lavish lifestyle bars that defined its predecessor, with Musalini’s sharp pen painting vivid tales of ambition, hustle, and triumph. Khrysis laces each track with his trademark polish, blending soulful grooves, crisp drums, and subtle flourishes that hit like a late-night cruise through the city. Standout tracks like "99 Groove" and “On The Go” showcase the duo’s undeniable chemistry.
With stunning artwork by Huey P. and mastering by Rick Carson, this release is a must-have for hip-hop purists and vinyl collectors alike. Pure IZM 2 is more than an album—it’s a vibe, a testament to the timeless essence of real rap. Pre-order now at Fat Beats and experience the next chapter of this underground classic.

BIS => 2025 08 22
7 INCH - FAT BEATS / ICE H20
2025

- "Faster Blade" variant pressed on silver vinyl with black splatter, featuring a custom OBI strip and premium packaging, limited to 1,000 units.
- First-ever 7-inch vinyl release of Raekwon’s “House of Flying Daggers”.
- Produced by legendary beatmaker J Dilla.
- Features Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck and Method Man from the Wu-Tang Clan.
- Opening track from the critically acclaimed Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II.
- A standout posse cut often compared to Wu-Tang classics like “Protect Ya Neck” and “Triumph”.

TRACKLIST
House of Flying Daggers (Vocal Version)
House of Flying Daggers (Instrumental Version)

DESCRIPTION
Raekwon’s “House of Flying Daggers” makes its 7-inch vinyl debut, produced by J Dilla and featuring Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Method Man. This explosive posse cut channels the energy of Wu-Tang Clan classics like “Protect Ya Neck” and “Triumph,” with each MC delivering razor-sharp verses over pounding drums. Originally released as the opening track on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II, Raekwon’s long-awaited sequel to the 1995 Purple Tape classic, the song helped re-establish his legacy with cinematic storytelling, elite lyricism, and top-tier production. This limited "Faster Blade" edition is pressed on silver vinyl with black splatter and housed in a full color jacket with an OBI strip. A must-have for collectors, DJs, and Wu disciples alike.

BIS => 2025 08 22
7 INCH - JAVOTTI MEDIA
2025

- Featuring Maseo, Black Thought, Posdnous, Mike G, Afrika & Busta Rhymes.

TRACKLIST
Native Sons Part 2 (Vocal Version)
Native Sons Part 2 (Instrumental)

DESCRIPTION
The Native Tongues family unites for Native Sons Part 2 by Talib Kweli & J Rawls, featuring De La Soul, Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, and Jungle Brothers' Mike G and Afrika. Produced by J Rawls, Native Sons Part 2 is the lead single from the upcoming Javotti Media compilation, NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND, coming Spring 2025 on Fat Beats.

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - D&D RECORDING
2025

- A powerful collaboration between D&D Studios and Fat Beats Distribution—two iconic institutions in hip-hop culture—revived for a new era.
- This is the first in a series of exclusive vinyl releases featuring classic and previously unreleased D&D recordings.
- Includes rare and never-before-heard tracks from the original D&D sessions, now available for the first time on vinyl.
- Featuring appearances and production from DJ Premier, Guru, Jay-Z, Large Professor, Big Daddy Kane, Afu-Ra, Sean Price, Lord Jamar, and more.
- A must-have for collectors and DJs, this release captures the gritty, analog essence of 90s New York hip-hop.
- Recorded at the legendary D&D Studios.

TRACKLIST
Up In D&D
How It Soundz - The D&D All Stars (feat. Sean Price, Jimmy Grand & A.G.)
Incredible - Krumb Snatch (feat. Guru)
Defeat - Afu-Ra
Rhyme Connection - QNC (feat. Lord Jamar)
Love Is Love - Craig-G (feat. Large Professor)
Foundation - Big Jaz, Jay-Z, Sauce Money & Tone Hooker
Hot Shit - The D&D All Stars (feat. Big Daddy Kane, Greg Nice, Sadat X & Guru)
Styles I Murder - Mama Mystique (feat. Nikki D)

DESCRIPTION
The iconic D&D Studios and Fat Beats Distribution proudly announce the release of "Up In D&D Volume 1", a powerful vinyl compilation celebrating the golden era of boom bap hip-hop. This project marks a historic reunion between two cultural institutions that helped shape the sound of 90s East Coast rap. Up In D&D delivers a curated collection of legendary tracks and previously unreleased gems from the vaults of D&D Studios, home to some of the most influential records in hip-hop history. Known as the creative sanctuary for artists like DJ Premier, Jay-Z, Nas, KRS-One, and many more, D&D Studios was the beating heart of authentic New York hip-hop. Co-founded by Doug Grama and David Lotwin, D&D Studios continues to honor its legacy while embracing the future. This latest release with Fat Beats brings back the gritty, analog sound of the era—with both classic tracks and newly discovered recordings pressed to wax for the first time. This release marks the first in an ongoing series, with many more vinyl drops from the legendary D&D catalog.

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - DE RAP WINKEL RECORDS
2025

- Ruste Juxx is a member of the Boot Camp Clik and protege of Sean Price.
- The album is pressed on Electric Blue Vinyl.
- Features a vinyl-only bonus track.

TRACKLIST
Promise (Intro)
Real Rap
Mic and a Minute
True School MC
Gorilla
I Rap
Stone Solid
Damage
Break It Down
Promise (Outro)
Don't Stop [Bonus Track]

DESCRIPTION
One MC. One producer. Pure hip-hop. Brooklyn’s own Ruste Juxx links up with Dutch beatsmith Oh Jay to deliver Break It Down – a transatlantic collaboration that strips hip-hop back to its raw core. No features, no compromises, just bars and beats, straight from the soul. Break It Down is also available on all streaming platforms, but vinyl heads take note: The physical vinyl release includes a bonus track you won’t find anywhere else. Support the real. This is hip-hop in its purest form.

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - BURNING SOUNDS
1975 => 2025

Purple Transparent Vinyl LP - 180 Gram

TRACKLLIST
Side 1
1. Give Rasta Praise (3.38)
2. Natty Dread Uptown (3.18)
3. Jah Jah Gonna Get You (3.05)
4. Barrabas (2.48)
5. Rasta Pon Top (3.01)
Side 2
1. Beat Them Jah-Jah (3.17)
2. African Liberation (3.12)
3. Different Kind A World (2.47)
4. Big Bam Bam (2.44)
5. It Gwine Dreada (3.14)

DESCRIPTION
‘Rasta Pon Top’ is a classic roots reggae album by the Twinkle Brothers, a Jamaican reggae group formed in the early 1960s. ‘Rasta Pon Top’ is known for its strong Rastafarian themes, uplifting lyrics, and infectious rhythm, which are hallmarks of the group's music.
The Twinkle Brothers, led and produced by Norman Grant, have been influential in the reggae scene for decades, blending roots reggae with elements of rock, soul, and other genres.

BIS => 2025 08 08
2LP - GREENBACK RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
1 Play This at My Funeral
2 Everywhere I Go Ft. Dem Joints
3 Been a Long Time Pt.2 Ft. Jenn-Em
4 The Moment Ft. Busta Rhymes & Problem
5 Earth Is Over
6 Leave Me Alone Ft. Dr Dre & Ty$Ign
7 Belly of the Beast Ft. Jason Martin (Problem)
8 History
9 Genisis
10 Perfect Alibi Ft. Stalone
11 American Idol Xzibit Ft. Symba
12 Crash Ft. Royce Da 5'9
13 For the Love Ft. Ice Cube & Lorine Chia
14 Shut Yo Mouth Ft. Compton Av &Butch Cassidy
15 Higher Ft. Redman & B-Real
16 Sucess
17 Notified (King Tee) Ft. Cold 187
18 What U Like Ft. Guapdad 4000 & Daygo Fatts
19 End of the Day Ft. Tre Capital & Domo Genisis
20 Kingmaker

DESCRIPTION
Xzibit - Kingmaker marks the West Coast legend's long-awaited return, his first album since 2012. Packed with heavyweight collaborations, Kingmaker features industry icons like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Redman, Royce da 5'9", Ty Dolla $ign, and more. With hard-hitting production and Xzibit's signature razor-sharp delivery, this album blends raw lyricism with top-tier beats, reaffirming his status as a hip-hop powerhouse. A must-have for retailers and fans alike, Kingmaker is set to make waves across the culture.

BIS => 2025 08 15
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1996 => 2025

PRESSED ON METALLIC SILVER WITH RED EFFECT COLORED VINYL
LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES

TRACKLIST
A1.The Coming (Intro)
A2. Do My Thing
A3. Everything Remains Raw
B1. Abandon Ship
B2. Woo Hah!! (Got You All In Check)
B3. It's A Party feat Zhane
C1. Hot Fudge
C2. Ill Vibe feat Q-Tip
C3. Flipmode Squad Meets Def Squad feat Jamal, Keith Murray, Lord Have Mercy and Redman
D1. Still Shining
D2. Keep It Movin' feat Charlie Brown, Dinco D and Milo
D3. The Finish Line D4. End Of The World (Outro)

DESCRIPTION
In 1996, Busta Rhymes delivered his debut album, The Coming, three years after the Leaders of the New School unofficially disbanded. Though his talents were evident on those Leaders of the New School releases, Busta went on a series of features that only built up the public's desire for a solo Busta album. Right out of the gate, Busta dropped his classic debut single "Woo Hah!! (Got You All in Check)" that made it abundantly clear he was to be mentioned among Hip Hop's greatest solo artists. The energy and originality packed on that one song set a tone for the album that displays Busta's raw talent and ability to bend words with his ever rambunctious flow. The album features production by Easy Mo Bee, DJ Scratch, Q-Tip, and J Dilla. Songs such as "Everything Remains Raw", "Abandon Ship", and "Still Shining" all rise above as The Coming's stand-out tracks, but "Ill Vibe" is the album's crown jewel moment. Busta sounds right at home over this J Dilla beat, trading verses with his Native Tongue cohort Q-Tip. The Coming was a critical and commercial success for Busta Rhymes. It reached #6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1996 and has since received a platinum certification from RIAA. As mentioned, The Coming boasts the hit single "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check " which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1996. It was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It also ended up sporting another hit single, It's a Party featuring Zhané. The Coming shows amazing variety where Busta can break free from the bells and the whistles of the Busta Dungeon Dragon flow to explore other ways of leaving our jaws open by his incredible lyricism. The Coming surely lives up to its title, as Busta delivers a performance that ignited his impeccable solo career.

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - 1332 RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
1. Hex Murda (Intro) [Featuring Hex Murda] 00:24
2. Things I Seen 03:45
3. Make It Flood 03:02
4. Beast Mode 03:58
5. Fargo (Featuring Wais P) 02:34
6. Sometimes You Go (Featuring Jon Connor) 03:21
7. History Lesson (Featuring Jon Connor & Nim K.) 03:01
8. Do You Remember? (Prelude) 01:20
9. Do You Remember? Feat Superstah Snuk 02:26
10. Alotta Prose (I Know) [Featuring Marv Won] 03:07
11. Henny Cancer (Featuring Salute Da Kidd) 02:57
12. Things I Seen (Outro) 00:33

DESCRIPTION
"Things I Seen," the highly anticipated collaborative album between Bronze Nazareth and Termanology, is nothing short of a masterclass in hip-hop artistry. This project represents the perfect intersection of two legendary forces in the underground scene, each bringing their unique flavor to the table. With Bronze Nazareth’s unparalleled production and poetic lyricism joining forces with Termanology’s razor-sharp rhymes and magnetic presence, "Things I Seen" is an experience that transcends mere music—it’s an audible journey through life, struggle, and triumph.
The creation of "Things I Seen" is a testament to the synergy of two creative titans who have long earned their places in hip-hop’s pantheon. Bronze Nazareth, known for crafting lush, cinematic soundscapes, and Termanology, celebrated for his lyricism and storytelling, embarked on this project with a shared vision: to create an album that is both timeless and authentic. The result is a seamless blend of gritty beats, thought-provoking lyrics, and an unrelenting dedication to the craft.
The album's genesis can be traced to a mutual admiration between the two artists, with both recognizing the potential to create something extraordinary together. Sessions were filled with late-night conversations, shared stories, and a deep dive into the realities of their respective journeys. This organic collaboration is evident in the cohesive sound and thematic depth of "Things I Seen."
From the raw introspection of tracks like “Sometimes You Go” to the hard-hitting bars on cuts like “Alotta Prose (I Know)” and “Beast Mode,” this album delivers a dynamic listening experience. Fans of both artists will find themselves revisiting the project time and again, uncovering new layers of meaning with each listen. "Things I Seen" isn’t just an album; it’s a declaration of the enduring power of hip-hop and the stories it tells.

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - 1332 RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
A1 Sauvingnon Blanc - Featuring – Body Bag Ben
A2 Chosen
A3 Stay Healthy - Featuring – Red Inf
A4 Shop Open
A5 2 Big 2 Fail - Featuring – Big Lukah*
B1 G Code - Featuring – Royal Flush
B2 Str8 Drop
B3 4 Letter Words
B4 4 My Young Boys - Featuring – Vel Nine
B5 Dedicated to Nani Nu

DESCRIPTION
UFO FEV was born and raised in El Bario, East side of Harlem, NYC. Growing up in the mostly Puerto Rican community, he was introduced to Fat Joe and has been his “apprentice” since. He is joined on this album by California based rapper / producer Body Bag Ben. Ben has been making waves with his music for a few years now. They are both joined by guests Red Inf, Lukah, Royal FLush, and Velnine.

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - PHASE ONE
1988 => 2025

LIMITED TO 500 UNITS WORLDWIDE PRESSED ON 'NORTH SIDE SWIRL' COLORED VINYL

TRACKLIST
A1. Smooth Momentum
A2. Let It Rip
A3. Feel So Good A4. Deuce, Ace, Housin'
A5. My Part Of Town
B1. It's Mad
B2. Bound To Ike
B3. Open Field Attack
B4. North Side
B5. Detonator

DESCRIPTION
In discussions of the classic hip-hop era of the 1980s, frequently lost in the shuffle is the homegrown scene of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is unfortunate due to the wealth of talent the scene produced, including bona fide legends such as Schoolly D, Three Times Dope, Cash Money & Marvelous, and of course, the wildly successful DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Frequently underrated is Tuff Crew, who were billed as "Philly's First Rap Supergroup", and consisted of a crew of ethnically diverse MCs and a DJ, who were regular performers of North Philly's famed After Midnight club, and who definitely represented a more hardcore rap style than some of their fellow Philly crews. Throughout the mid-to-late 1980s, Tuff Crew performed alongside some of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time, including Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and 2 Live Crew, but never reached the heights of commercial success, despite landing various singles on the Billboard Rap charts. The peak of this success undoubtedly came with the release of their 1988 LP Danger Zone, which featured 10 tracks of classic 80s rap, including the Billboard-charting "My Part Of Town" (#23 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles charts). This album cemented Tuff Crew in the hip-hop history books as one of the dopest crews to ever come out of Philly, and unlike most late 80s rap albums, the lyrics and beats still bang hard in 2025.

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
2025

Arabic Pop, Oriental Funk, Jazz Fusion And Experimental Synth: The Birth Of The Modern Lebanese Musical Adventure, Presented As A Survey Spanning The High Points Of Two Decades Of, Releases On The Groundbreaking Voix De L’Orient Label

TRACKLIST
A1. Abdallah Chahine - Nakreese - Taqsim: Hawwil Ya Ghannam
A2. Munir Bachir - Shurud
A3. Tony Frangier & Setrak Sarkissian - Azef El-leyl
A4. Robert Maalouf - Anna W Leil
A5. Nicholas Dick - Un Voix Qui M'Apelle
A6. Jacques Kodjian - Bent El-Shalabiya
B1. Elias Rahbani - Dance of Maria
B2. Adib Abou Antoun - Addayer
B3. Georgette Sayegh - Yay Yay Ya Nassini
B4. Mohamed "Mike" Hegazi & His Golden Guitar - Nouni
B5. Emaad Sayyah - Mazoufat Nagham
B6. Omar Kourshid - Arrissassa

DESCRIPTION
Those profiled include Egyptian guitarist Omar Khorshid, maverick producer/arranger/composer Elias Rahbani, mysterious talents like Nicolas Dick and Robert Maalouf and the father of the label’s founder, Abdallah Chahine, a pianist of immense talent. As told in detailed liner notes by DJ, music researcher and legacy-keeper Ernesto Chahoud and Natalie Shooter, this period of Lebanese music formed the soundtrack to the city of Beirut during its multiple transformations, from its 1950s to 1960s heyday as ‘the Switzerland of the Orient’ through to the mid 1970s and 1980s, when it soundtracked the tragic days of the Lebanese Civil War. From Chahoud’s liner notes: “I spent years going through thousands of titles from one of the largest catalog of Lebanese and Arabic music, by one of the earliest labels in the Arab world, Voix De L’Orient, to handpick the 12 songs that represent a survey into this momentous catalog.The Lebanese musical experiment, stretching almost seven decades, has offered one of the most complex and fully fledged modern Oriental scenes of the Arab world. These 12 songs were released in different periods and embody a wide range of musical ideas from the most adventurous on the Voix De L’Orient label, those musicians that played major roles in the renaissance of ancient musical traditions. So, from the ’60s and ’70s, you’ll hear Adballah Chahine improvising on Oriental scales on a custom-made piano that he developed in order to play quarter tones; you’ll engage the radical approach to folkloric music from the legendary Iraqi composer and oud player Munir Bechir; you’ll enjoy the timeless blend of Occidental and Oriental forms as fused by the genius Elias Rahbani. The songs by Georgette Sayegh, Adib Abou Antoun and Robert Maalouf give a sense of Lebanon’s unique ’70s and ’80s pop sounds.You might think that this music comes from a foreign, faraway culture, and I suppose it does, for some, but this music is close to us all. This anthology is presented 100 percent free of cultural appropriation. This album is a genuine attempt to escape the ephemeral aspect of everyday, fast music fashions. This album is absolute beauty to play out loud, while waiting for the second volume to come.”

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - 1332 RECORDS
2015 => 2025

TRACKLIST
A1 Sauvingnon Blanc - Featuring – Body Bag Ben
A2 Chosen
A3 Stay Healthy - Featuring – Red Inf
A4 Shop Open
A5 2 Big 2 Fail - Featuring – Big Lukah*
B1 G Code - Featuring – Royal Flush
B2 Str8 Drop
B3 4 Letter Words
B4 4 My Young Boys - Featuring – Vel Nine
B5 Dedicated to Nani Nu

DESCRIPTION
UFO FEV was born and raised in El Bario, East side of Harlem, NYC. Growing up in the mostly Puerto Rican community, he was introduced to Fat Joe and has been his “apprentice” since. He is joined on this album by California based rapper / producer Body Bag Ben. Ben has been making waves with his music for a few years now. They are both joined by guests Red Inf, Lukah, Royal FLush, and Velnine.

BIS => 2025 08 15
2LP - NOW AGAIN
2004 => 2024

TRACKLIST
A1. Carleen & The Groovers – The Thing
A2. Amnesty – Free Your Mind
A3. Detroit Sex Machines – The Stretch
B1. Michael Liggins & The Supersouls – Loaded To The Gills
B2. Kenny Smith & The Loveliters – Go For Your Self
B3. Dayton Sidewinders – Slipping Into Darkness
C1. The Apollo Commanders – James Brown Medley
C2. Lil’ Lavair and The Fabulous Jades – Cold Heat
C3. The Soul Seven – The Cissy’s Thang
C4. L.A. Carnival – Color
C5. The Aristocrats – Don’t Go
D1. The Soul Seven – Mr. Chicken
D2. Leon Mitchison – Street Scene
D3. Kashmere Stage Band – Scorpio
D4. Leroy & the Drivers – The Sad Chicken

DESCRIPTION
Cold Heat is Eothen “Egon” Alapatt’s a follow-up to the famous Funky 16 Corners set he curated in the early 2000s. And like that one, Cold Heat is overflowing with great bits that had barely (or never) been heard by the rest of the world at large. Egon went through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos and came up with tunes that burn with a brightness that's undeniable.
The grooves are all on the harder end of the James Brown Funky People side of the spectrum and some tracks are by names that finally got their due here, thanks to Egon, Now-Again, and some of the other funky forces doing the good work over the years.

BIS => 2025 08 15
2LP - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
1. COUCOU CHLOE – Nobody
2. Yaeji featuring Nappy Nina – Money Can't Buy
3. TeeZandos – Lioness
4. Sudan Archives – Selfish Soul
5. Miso Extra – 1013
6. Aunty Rayzor – Kuku Corona
7. Yaya Bey – Meet Me In Brooklyn
8. COUCOU CHLOE – Pokerface
9. Queenie – Okay Twin
10. Yaya Bey – Best Thang
11. MC Yallah x Debmaster – Kubali
12. Dizzy Fae – Solo
13. Vanessa Tha Finessa – Bad Bitch Steppin’
14. Dubbing Sun & Blue Hill featuring Warrior Queen – Armageddon
15. Georgia Anne Muldrow – Big Mama Africa Jam
16. Miso Extra featuring NAYANA IZ – Great Taste
17. Nira – Train Of Love

DESCRIPTION
Featured artists include Yaya Bey, Sudan Archives, Yaeji, COUCOU CHLOE, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Miso Extra, Aunty Rayzor, TeeZandos, Queenie, MC Yallah, Dizzy Fae, Vanessa the Finessa, Nira and Warrior Queen.
Queen Dem brings together a global selection of all powerful, maverick female artists, all creating new musical forms and re-writing the rules of expression to educate, entertain and empower.
From Lagos to Brooklyn, London to Hong Kong, these artists’ widely diverse music is connected through an all-encompassing self-awareness of both self and musical identity and a collective fierceness in attitude.
This album offers a snapshot of the current writing of musical history by women who embody confidence and conviction in their art - whether they are firmly-established artists such as Yaya Bey, Yaeji, Dizzy Fae, Sudan Archives, COUCOU CHLOE and Georgia Anne Muldrow or under the radar rising stars such as Queenie, Aunty Rayzor, Vanessa the Finessa, MC Yallah or Nira.

Featured artists
Chloe Erika Jane Olivié, aka COUCOU CHLOE. London-based French artist producer.
Kathy Yaeji Lee aka Yaeji : NYC Artist, DJ, producer.
Nappy Nina: Brooklyn-based Oakland-born writer, MC, producer.
TeeZandos: East London-born drill artist.
Sudan Archives: Los Angeles artist, songwriter, violinist.
Miso Extra: Hong Kong-born, UK-based artist, MC, producer.
Nayana Iz: Artist based in London.
Aunty Rayzor: Lagos, Nigeria singer and songwriter.
Yaya Bey: Brooklyn R&B vocalist.
Queenie: Croydon, London artist
MC Yallah: MC born in Kenya, raised in Uganda.
Dizzy Fae: Minneapolis singer and dancer.
Vanessa Tha Finessa: Ghanaian-born, New York raised, LA-based artist.
Warrior Queen: Jamaican dancehall artist.
Georgia Anne Muldrow: Los Angeles singer, producer, songwriter.
Nira: Los Angeles vocalist.

REVIEWS
'Killer Showcase of all powerful maverick female artists' MOJO ****

BIS => 2025 08 15
2LP - SOUL JAZZ
2025

TRACKLIST
1. Melody Maker
2. Full Range
3. Ghetto Organ
4. Toronto Express
5. Black Out
6. Fireball Rock
7. Tropic Island
8. Sure Soul
9. Taste Of Soul
10. SoulStew
11. ReggaeMagic
12. WestOfTheSun
13. HangingTree
14. PeenieWallie
15. WalkDon’tRun
16. BaBaBoom
17. DarkOfTheMoon
18. FullCharge

DESCRIPTION
Jackie Mittoo’s ‘Reggae Magic’ is a new collection from the great Jackie Mittoo. The album features a mixture of classic tunes and rarities from the period 1967-74, when Mittoo was at the height of his musical powers.
Mittoo’s solo career began after the end of The Skatalites in 1965. He began pushing new musical boundaries, creating a uniquely identifiable organ-led funky reggae sound that owed as much to Booker T and The MGs, Jimmy Smith, Stax and Motown as to the post-ska and emergent rocksteady island rhythms of Kingston, Jamaica.
His solo work at the legendary Studio One spanned seven albums and hundreds of singles. Aside from producer and founder Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, it’s hard to think of anyone more central to the sound and success of Studio One than Mittoo; keyboard player extraordinaire, songwriter, arranger, musician, truly the Keyboard King at Studio One.
Jackie Mittoo had been the youngest founding member of The Skatalites (at age 16), probably the most important group in Jamaican music. After they split, he became leader of the three pivotal groups at Studio One – The Soul Brothers, The Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension. He also became musical director for Studio One, helping create countless hits for singers Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Wailers, John Holt, Delroy Wilson and more – unforgettable tunes like Alton Ellis’ ‘I’m Still in Love with You’, Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Feel Like Jumping’, The Heptones’ ‘Baby Why’ and others.
Between 1965 and 1968, many of the tunes created at Studio One can be attributed to Mittoo – timeless instrumental tracks, recorded either under his own name or those of The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension, that have become the basis for literally 1000s and 1000s of Jamaican songs over many decades, giving the music an unsurpassed longevity.
The endurance of his music was as a direct result of significant developments in Jamaican music in the 1970s, namely the creation of three important new styles: Dub, Deejay and Dancehall. In the early 1970s Mittoo’s instrumental tracks were used as the musical source for a series of classic Studio One dub albums. At the same time Deejays at Studio One, including Dillinger, Prince Jazzbo and Dennis Alcapone, began toasting over these same popular rhythms to create their own new songs.
In the mid-70s, a new generation of Studio One singers and deejays, including Sugar Minott, Freddie McGregor, Johnny Osbourne, Michigan & Smiley and others, began once again creating new melodies over these original instrumentals, signalling the birth of a new Jamaican style that became known as ‘dancehall’. As dancehall swept across the island, rival producers copied these now classic rhythms.
These original Jackie Mittoo-driven tunes spread like a virus throughout Jamaican music; be they the instrumental cuts to tunes such as Alton Ellis’ ‘Mad Mad’ , ‘I’m Just A Guy’, Larry Marshall’s ‘Mean Girl’, Slim Smith’s ‘Rougher Yet’, and instrumentals such as Mittoo’s classic ‘Hot Milk’ or ‘One Step Beyond’, The Sound Dimension’s ‘Real Rock’, ‘Heavy Rock’, ‘Full Up’, ‘Drum Song’, ‘Rockfort Rock’ ... and the list goes on. These tracks became a constant soundtrack to the island, emitting from the ever-present sound of speaker boxes strung up around dancehalls.
This recycling travelled even farther afield; The Sound Dimension’s instrumental ‘Real Rock’, updated by Willie Williams on his classic ‘Armageddon Time’ was in turn covered by The Clash. Lily Allen sampled Mittoo’s debut solo single ‘Free Soul’ for number one hit ‘Smile’; Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)’, accompanied by The Soul Vendors, was revived by Penn and producers Steely & Cleevie in 1994, since covered by Rihanna, Ghostface Killah, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Beyonce.
And so it goes; an endless time-leaping, continent-hopping diasporic musical map of the world with all roads essentially leading back to one man – Jackie Mittoo.Jackie Mittoo’s ‘Reggae Magic’ is a new collection from the great Jackie Mittoo. The album features a mixture of classic tunes and rarities from the period 1967-74, when Mittoo was at the height of his musical powers.
Mittoo’s solo career began after the end of The Skatalites in 1965. He began pushing new musical boundaries, creating a uniquely identifiable organ-led funky reggae sound that owed as much to Booker T and The MGs, Jimmy Smith, Stax and Motown as to the post-ska and emergent rocksteady island rhythms of Kingston, Jamaica.
His solo work at the legendary Studio One spanned seven albums and hundreds of singles. Aside from producer and founder Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, it’s hard to think of anyone more central to the sound and success of Studio One than Mittoo; keyboard player extraordinaire, songwriter, arranger, musician, truly the Keyboard King at Studio One.
Jackie Mittoo had been the youngest founding member of The Skatalites (at age 16), probably the most important group in Jamaican music. After they split, he became leader of the three pivotal groups at Studio One – The Soul Brothers, The Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension. He also became musical director for Studio One, helping create countless hits for singers Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Wailers, John Holt, Delroy Wilson and more – unforgettable tunes like Alton Ellis’ ‘I’m Still in Love with You’, Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Feel Like Jumping’, The Heptones’ ‘Baby Why’ and others.
Between 1965 and 1968, many of the tunes created at Studio One can be attributed to Mittoo – timeless instrumental tracks, recorded either under his own name or those of The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension, that have become the basis for literally 1000s and 1000s of Jamaican songs over many decades, giving the music an unsurpassed longevity.
The endurance of his music was as a direct result of significant developments in Jamaican music in the 1970s, namely the creation of three important new styles: Dub, Deejay and Dancehall. In the early 1970s Mittoo’s instrumental tracks were used as the musical source for a series of classic Studio One dub albums. At the same time Deejays at Studio One, including Dillinger, Prince Jazzbo and Dennis Alcapone, began toasting over these same popular rhythms to create their own new songs.
In the mid-70s, a new generation of Studio One singers and deejays, including Sugar Minott, Freddie McGregor, Johnny Osbourne, Michigan & Smiley and others, began once again creating new melodies over these original instrumentals, signalling the birth of a new Jamaican style that became known as ‘dancehall’. As dancehall swept across the island, rival producers copied these now classic rhythms.
These original Jackie Mittoo-driven tunes spread like a virus throughout Jamaican music; be they the instrumental cuts to tunes such as Alton Ellis’ ‘Mad Mad’ , ‘I’m Just A Guy’, Larry Marshall’s ‘Mean Girl’, Slim Smith’s ‘Rougher Yet’, and instrumentals such as Mittoo’s classic ‘Hot Milk’ or ‘One Step Beyond’, The Sound Dimension’s ‘Real Rock’, ‘Heavy Rock’, ‘Full Up’, ‘Drum Song’, ‘Rockfort Rock’ ... and the list goes on. These tracks became a constant soundtrack to the island, emitting from the ever-present sound of speaker boxes strung up around dancehalls.
This recycling travelled even farther afield; The Sound Dimension’s instrumental ‘Real Rock’, updated by Willie Williams on his classic ‘Armageddon Time’ was in turn covered by The Clash. Lily Allen sampled Mittoo’s debut solo single ‘Free Soul’ for number one hit ‘Smile’; Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)’, accompanied by The Soul Vendors, was revived by Penn and producers Steely & Cleevie in 1994, since covered by Rihanna, Ghostface Killah, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Beyonce.
And so it goes; an endless time-leaping, continent-hopping diasporic musical map of the world with all roads essentially leading back to one man – Jackie Mittoo.

BIS => 2025 08 15
2LP - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
2024 => 2025

BIS => 2025 08 15
1CD - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
2024 => 2025

TRACKLIST
1. Wayne Smith - Under Mi Sleng Teng
2. Big Youth - Cool Breeze
3. Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
4. The Freddie Munnings Orchestra - Coconut Woman
5. Bobby Ellis - Step Softly
6. Althea and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
7. Jah Lloyd - Lama
8. Culture - Stop The Fussing and Fighting
9. Lee Perry and The Upsetters - Jungle Lion
10. JohnnyandTheAttractions-Let'sGetTogether
11. AugustusPablo-VivaTirado
12. ArchieandLyn-RatInTheCentre
13. JackieParis-MakeMeSmile
14. BobbyEllis-ShankISheck
15. WinstonWrightandTheUpsetters-Jam#1
16. TheEthiopians-TheWhip
17. ChakaDemus&Pliers-TheBoom
18. GlenAdams-Can'tHideLove
19. JohnnyClarke-RebelSoldering
20. DeeSharp-Let'sDubItUp

DESCRIPTION
New edition of this most popular and highly acclaimed of all Soul Jazz Records' Dynamite! series – 300% Dynamite is jam-packed with reggae tunes that crossed-over to become dancefloor hits and are 100% guaranteed to rock any party!
This album is fully remastered, relicensed and features new tracks. Wayne Smith's booming anthem "Sleng Teng", Althea & Donna's worldwide hit 'Uptown Top Ranking', Sister Nancy's classic "Bam Bam", Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry – it's all here as 300% Dynamite joins the dots between reggae, jazz, funk, dub and soul.

"NO. 2 COMPILATION OF THE YEAR. A third slicing of vintage reggae, ska and rocksteady from the brilliant Soul Jazz, ranking highly in our faves of 99" TIME OUT
"NO. 4 COMPILATION OF THE YEAR" NME
"Who'd have thought a Ska and Reggae mix would become one of the most acclaimed compilations of the year" MIXMAG
"Absolutely fantastic quality compilation series" SELECT "As high quality as it gets" Q

BIS => 2025 08 15
1CD - SOUL JAZZ
2025

TRACKLIST
1. Melody Maker
2. Full Range
3. Ghetto Organ
4. Toronto Express
5. Black Out
6. Fireball Rock
7. Tropic Island
8. Sure Soul
9. Taste Of Soul
10. SoulStew
11. ReggaeMagic
12. WestOfTheSun
13. HangingTree
14. PeenieWallie
15. WalkDon’tRun
16. BaBaBoom
17. DarkOfTheMoon
18. FullCharge

DESCRIPTION
Jackie Mittoo’s ‘Reggae Magic’ is a new collection from the great Jackie Mittoo. The album features a mixture of classic tunes and rarities from the period 1967-74, when Mittoo was at the height of his musical powers.
Mittoo’s solo career began after the end of The Skatalites in 1965. He began pushing new musical boundaries, creating a uniquely identifiable organ-led funky reggae sound that owed as much to Booker T and The MGs, Jimmy Smith, Stax and Motown as to the post-ska and emergent rocksteady island rhythms of Kingston, Jamaica.
His solo work at the legendary Studio One spanned seven albums and hundreds of singles. Aside from producer and founder Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, it’s hard to think of anyone more central to the sound and success of Studio One than Mittoo; keyboard player extraordinaire, songwriter, arranger, musician, truly the Keyboard King at Studio One.
Jackie Mittoo had been the youngest founding member of The Skatalites (at age 16), probably the most important group in Jamaican music. After they split, he became leader of the three pivotal groups at Studio One – The Soul Brothers, The Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension. He also became musical director for Studio One, helping create countless hits for singers Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Wailers, John Holt, Delroy Wilson and more – unforgettable tunes like Alton Ellis’ ‘I’m Still in Love with You’, Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Feel Like Jumping’, The Heptones’ ‘Baby Why’ and others.
Between 1965 and 1968, many of the tunes created at Studio One can be attributed to Mittoo – timeless instrumental tracks, recorded either under his own name or those of The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension, that have become the basis for literally 1000s and 1000s of Jamaican songs over many decades, giving the music an unsurpassed longevity.
The endurance of his music was as a direct result of significant developments in Jamaican music in the 1970s, namely the creation of three important new styles: Dub, Deejay and Dancehall. In the early 1970s Mittoo’s instrumental tracks were used as the musical source for a series of classic Studio One dub albums. At the same time Deejays at Studio One, including Dillinger, Prince Jazzbo and Dennis Alcapone, began toasting over these same popular rhythms to create their own new songs.
In the mid-70s, a new generation of Studio One singers and deejays, including Sugar Minott, Freddie McGregor, Johnny Osbourne, Michigan & Smiley and others, began once again creating new melodies over these original instrumentals, signalling the birth of a new Jamaican style that became known as ‘dancehall’. As dancehall swept across the island, rival producers copied these now classic rhythms.
These original Jackie Mittoo-driven tunes spread like a virus throughout Jamaican music; be they the instrumental cuts to tunes such as Alton Ellis’ ‘Mad Mad’ , ‘I’m Just A Guy’, Larry Marshall’s ‘Mean Girl’, Slim Smith’s ‘Rougher Yet’, and instrumentals such as Mittoo’s classic ‘Hot Milk’ or ‘One Step Beyond’, The Sound Dimension’s ‘Real Rock’, ‘Heavy Rock’, ‘Full Up’, ‘Drum Song’, ‘Rockfort Rock’ ... and the list goes on. These tracks became a constant soundtrack to the island, emitting from the ever-present sound of speaker boxes strung up around dancehalls.
This recycling travelled even farther afield; The Sound Dimension’s instrumental ‘Real Rock’, updated by Willie Williams on his classic ‘Armageddon Time’ was in turn covered by The Clash. Lily Allen sampled Mittoo’s debut solo single ‘Free Soul’ for number one hit ‘Smile’; Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)’, accompanied by The Soul Vendors, was revived by Penn and producers Steely & Cleevie in 1994, since covered by Rihanna, Ghostface Killah, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Beyonce.
And so it goes; an endless time-leaping, continent-hopping diasporic musical map of the world with all roads essentially leading back to one man – Jackie Mittoo.Jackie Mittoo’s ‘Reggae Magic’ is a new collection from the great Jackie Mittoo. The album features a mixture of classic tunes and rarities from the period 1967-74, when Mittoo was at the height of his musical powers.
Mittoo’s solo career began after the end of The Skatalites in 1965. He began pushing new musical boundaries, creating a uniquely identifiable organ-led funky reggae sound that owed as much to Booker T and The MGs, Jimmy Smith, Stax and Motown as to the post-ska and emergent rocksteady island rhythms of Kingston, Jamaica.
His solo work at the legendary Studio One spanned seven albums and hundreds of singles. Aside from producer and founder Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, it’s hard to think of anyone more central to the sound and success of Studio One than Mittoo; keyboard player extraordinaire, songwriter, arranger, musician, truly the Keyboard King at Studio One.
Jackie Mittoo had been the youngest founding member of The Skatalites (at age 16), probably the most important group in Jamaican music. After they split, he became leader of the three pivotal groups at Studio One – The Soul Brothers, The Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension. He also became musical director for Studio One, helping create countless hits for singers Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Wailers, John Holt, Delroy Wilson and more – unforgettable tunes like Alton Ellis’ ‘I’m Still in Love with You’, Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Feel Like Jumping’, The Heptones’ ‘Baby Why’ and others.
Between 1965 and 1968, many of the tunes created at Studio One can be attributed to Mittoo – timeless instrumental tracks, recorded either under his own name or those of The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension, that have become the basis for literally 1000s and 1000s of Jamaican songs over many decades, giving the music an unsurpassed longevity.
The endurance of his music was as a direct result of significant developments in Jamaican music in the 1970s, namely the creation of three important new styles: Dub, Deejay and Dancehall. In the early 1970s Mittoo’s instrumental tracks were used as the musical source for a series of classic Studio One dub albums. At the same time Deejays at Studio One, including Dillinger, Prince Jazzbo and Dennis Alcapone, began toasting over these same popular rhythms to create their own new songs.
In the mid-70s, a new generation of Studio One singers and deejays, including Sugar Minott, Freddie McGregor, Johnny Osbourne, Michigan & Smiley and others, began once again creating new melodies over these original instrumentals, signalling the birth of a new Jamaican style that became known as ‘dancehall’. As dancehall swept across the island, rival producers copied these now classic rhythms.
These original Jackie Mittoo-driven tunes spread like a virus throughout Jamaican music; be they the instrumental cuts to tunes such as Alton Ellis’ ‘Mad Mad’ , ‘I’m Just A Guy’, Larry Marshall’s ‘Mean Girl’, Slim Smith’s ‘Rougher Yet’, and instrumentals such as Mittoo’s classic ‘Hot Milk’ or ‘One Step Beyond’, The Sound Dimension’s ‘Real Rock’, ‘Heavy Rock’, ‘Full Up’, ‘Drum Song’, ‘Rockfort Rock’ ... and the list goes on. These tracks became a constant soundtrack to the island, emitting from the ever-present sound of speaker boxes strung up around dancehalls.
This recycling travelled even farther afield; The Sound Dimension’s instrumental ‘Real Rock’, updated by Willie Williams on his classic ‘Armageddon Time’ was in turn covered by The Clash. Lily Allen sampled Mittoo’s debut solo single ‘Free Soul’ for number one hit ‘Smile’; Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)’, accompanied by The Soul Vendors, was revived by Penn and producers Steely & Cleevie in 1994, since covered by Rihanna, Ghostface Killah, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Beyonce.
And so it goes; an endless time-leaping, continent-hopping diasporic musical map of the world with all roads essentially leading back to one man – Jackie Mittoo.

BIS => 2025 08 15
1CD - SOUL JAZZ RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
1. COUCOU CHLOE – Nobody
2. Yaeji featuring Nappy Nina – Money Can't Buy
3. TeeZandos – Lioness
4. Sudan Archives – Selfish Soul
5. Miso Extra – 1013
6. Aunty Rayzor – Kuku Corona
7. Yaya Bey – Meet Me In Brooklyn
8. COUCOU CHLOE – Pokerface
9. Queenie – Okay Twin
10. Yaya Bey – Best Thang
11. MC Yallah x Debmaster – Kubali
12. Dizzy Fae – Solo
13. Vanessa Tha Finessa – Bad Bitch Steppin’
14. Dubbing Sun & Blue Hill featuring Warrior Queen – Armageddon
15. Georgia Anne Muldrow – Big Mama Africa Jam
16. Miso Extra featuring NAYANA IZ – Great Taste
17. Nira – Train Of Love

DESCRIPTION
Featured artists include Yaya Bey, Sudan Archives, Yaeji, COUCOU CHLOE, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Miso Extra, Aunty Rayzor, TeeZandos, Queenie, MC Yallah, Dizzy Fae, Vanessa the Finessa, Nira and Warrior Queen.
Queen Dem brings together a global selection of all powerful, maverick female artists, all creating new musical forms and re-writing the rules of expression to educate, entertain and empower.
From Lagos to Brooklyn, London to Hong Kong, these artists’ widely diverse music is connected through an all-encompassing self-awareness of both self and musical identity and a collective fierceness in attitude.
This album offers a snapshot of the current writing of musical history by women who embody confidence and conviction in their art - whether they are firmly-established artists such as Yaya Bey, Yaeji, Dizzy Fae, Sudan Archives, COUCOU CHLOE and Georgia Anne Muldrow or under the radar rising stars such as Queenie, Aunty Rayzor, Vanessa the Finessa, MC Yallah or Nira.

Featured artists
Chloe Erika Jane Olivié, aka COUCOU CHLOE. London-based French artist producer.
Kathy Yaeji Lee aka Yaeji : NYC Artist, DJ, producer.
Nappy Nina: Brooklyn-based Oakland-born writer, MC, producer.
TeeZandos: East London-born drill artist.
Sudan Archives: Los Angeles artist, songwriter, violinist.
Miso Extra: Hong Kong-born, UK-based artist, MC, producer.
Nayana Iz: Artist based in London.
Aunty Rayzor: Lagos, Nigeria singer and songwriter.
Yaya Bey: Brooklyn R&B vocalist.
Queenie: Croydon, London artist
MC Yallah: MC born in Kenya, raised in Uganda.
Dizzy Fae: Minneapolis singer and dancer.
Vanessa Tha Finessa: Ghanaian-born, New York raised, LA-based artist.
Warrior Queen: Jamaican dancehall artist.
Georgia Anne Muldrow: Los Angeles singer, producer, songwriter.
Nira: Los Angeles vocalist.

REVIEWS
'Killer Showcase of all powerful maverick female artists' MOJO ****

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - SLANG
2025

- Consists of 9 singles featuring Brooklyn's very own DJ Enuff and previously released singles “Brand New” (200K+ Streams), “Have Nots” (250K+), “Megatron” (650K+).
- Visuals showcase action figure concepts, NYC lifestyle, and gritty storytelling.
- Issa Gold featured on Splice as a producer (for “Have Nots”).
- Playlist placements on Apple Music (Red Bull Basketball Mix, BARS) & Spotify (Rap Rising, Alternative Hip-Hop).
- AKTHESAVIOR featured in KidSuper x Bape collab video (April 2025).
- Have Nots was the top video for ON THE RADAR in October - (28,665 likes, 1423 comments, 4412 shares across all 3 posts).

TRAKLIST
Intro
Losing Feathers
Vices
Brand New
Wisher
Megatron
Sweepers
Have Nots
What Is This Place

DESCRIPTION
The Flatbush duo, The Underachievers, make their long-awaited return to hip-hop with Homecoming, their first project in five years. True to its name, this nine-track release is a powerful reintroduction—rooted in their signature sound while reflecting their artistic evolution. As pioneers of underground hip-hop, The Underachievers have consistently pushed boundaries with critically acclaimed projects that have shaped the genre. Homecoming continues this legacy, blending introspective lyricism with high-energy production. Previously released standalone singles “Brand New,” “Megatron,” and “Have Nots” provide an anthemic ode to unity and strength, a raw reflection on perseverance and showcase their dynamic range. The project opens with a special introduction from New York’s very own DJ Enuff, setting the stage for Homecoming with a declaration that The Underachievers are back and ready to take over. As the project unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the undeniable chemistry between AKTHESAVIOR and Issa Gold. With some production contributions from Issa Gold, Homecoming is more than a project—it’s a statement, a celebration, and a testament to The Underachievers’ enduring impact.

BIS => 2025 08 22
7 INCH - FUNK ON SIGHT
2025

- Available on translucent turquoise colored 7" vinyl.
- Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One are Tuxedo.
- Tuxedo (2015, Stones Throw Records), debuted at #1 on iTunes’ R&B chart in the U.S. and Top 10 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart.
- Features Not So Bad on B-Side track "Always".

TRACKLIST
I Like It (Money Crazy)
Always

DESCRIPTION
Featuring two jams from the Tuxedo IV sessions, this 7" includes their rendition of Intrigue's "I Like It" and their new original track "Always".

BIS => 2025 08 22
7 INCH - F-SPOT RECORDS
2025

- Authentic early Roots-Reggae sound and production.
- Previous EP released on Hornin’ Sounds Records, France.
- For fans of Victor Axelrod and The Frightners.
- Dubmix B-Side Version for DJs.
- Producer aDUBta featured in new book "DUB — THE SOUNDS OF SURPRISE".

TRACKLIST
Mr. Money Man
Mr. Money Man (Version)

DESCRIPTION
The music keeps flowing out of the Attic Studio, and we’re blessed once again with a fresh new 45 from “Marcus I meets aDUBta.” The latest release in their 7-inch series is "Mr. Money Man", a powerful blend of Nyabinghi spirit and Rocksteady swing—anchored by a deep one-drop groove. With its full auxiliary percussion stylings and the fun off-shoot lyrics from singer Marcus I, this single is a unique addition to their discography. The single further showcases the authentic, high-quality craftsmanship of producer and drummer aDUBta, who hails from Bavaria, Germany. Known for his analog production style and hands-on approach, aDUBta played and recorded all instruments himself. "Mr. Money Man" was written during a series of sessions last year, as part of the duo’s ongoing effort to channel the timeless vibes of 1960s Studio One. The B-side, simply titled "Version", delivers a heavy dub cut mixed live by aDUBta on his trusty Tascam 388. Expect space echo trails, feedback swells, and percussive drops galore—classic ingredients with their own twist. A serious sound system piece and a must-have for selectors and collectors alike. Better grab doubles.

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - BRIGHT SIDE ENTERTAINMENT
2025

- Fat Beats full-length debut from one of LA’s top indie voices.
- Features “Twin Turbo” (660K+ streams), “D.M.M. (Kickback)” ft. Project Pat (290K+ streams) and “Rome” ft. Killer Mike.
- Follows 2021’s Endless Brightside with production by Mike Shinoda, Evidence, and features from Slug, Big Jerm, and Tae Beast.
- Tour resume includes support for Mike Shinoda, Evidence, DJ Quik, and Killer Mike, plus a 2022 national headline tour and a sold-out LA show at The Echo.

TRACKLIST
NeedToKnow
Shots (feat. DWY)
Amazing Me
Twin Turbo (feat. SWANKS & UGLYFRANK)
Rome (feat. Killer Mike)
The Water, The Sea And Everything In It
Keep Me Company
Tell Me How U Feel (feat. Auntie Naj & Mat/Matix)
US
No Matter What
D.M.M. (Kickback) [feat. Project Pat]
Effort

DESCRIPTION
AmirSaysNothing's latest album "We Are Who We Say We Are" a crafted offering from one of LA's strongest independents, Bright Side Entertainment X Fat Beats full length debut. 12" Vinyl featuring fan favorite tracks "Twin Turbo" feat. SWANKS & UGLYFRANK, D.M.M. (Kickback) feat. Project Pat and "Rome" feat. Killer Mike.

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - F-SPOT RECORDS
2025

- Compilation of 7 previous limited edition 45s.
- Heavy all-star lineup of singers and musicians including Hollie Cook, N'Dea Davenport, Ranking Joe, The Lions, and more.
- Includes the long sold out and highly in demand singles “After Laughter” and “Didn’t I”.
- Previous steady radio play on BBC Radio 6, KCRW, SoHo Radio, and more.
- Very popular among DJ’s and collectors.
- Pressed on traditional black vinyl and housed in a tip-on jacket with insert poster.

TRACKLIST
Ain't That Loving You (feat. Chris Murray)
I Only Have Eyes For You (feat. Chris Dowd & Tippa Lee)
Your Old Stand By (feat. Trish Toledo)
Are You Lonely for Me, Baby (feat. Malik Moore)
Hercules (feat. Alex Désert & The Lions)
You Don't Know Me (feat. Eli "Paperboy" Reed)
After Laughter (feat. Destani Wolf)
Cramp Your Style (feat. N'Dea Davenport)
Got That Will (feat. Gina Murrell & Ranking Joe)
Live and Let Live (feat. Miles Tackett)
Tell It Like It Is (feat. Asdru Sierra)
Didn't I (feat. Hollie Cook)
If You Let Me (feat. Jr Thomas & The Volcanos)

DESCRIPTION
When Night Owls released their first 45 in July 2019, few could have predicted that their vision of reimagining soul classics in a Jamaican style would blossom into a catalog of fifteen 45s featuring a total of 27 songs with many of today's leading soul singers and legendary artists. Following the success of their first compilation LP, "Versions," it was only a matter of time before Night Owls would grace us with a Vol. 2. Now, in 2025, we are excited to present "Versions II," which compiles their latest seven 45s to date, tastefully programmed from start to finish. Raising the bar even higher, this production team, comprising Dan Ubick, Blake Colie, Dave Wilder, and Roger Rivas, further cements their distinct vision and signature sound, delivering hit after hit over the years. With Night Owls' twist on many beloved, chart-topping hits and diggers' choice deep cuts (including the highly in-demand and long-sold-out single "After Laughter b/w Didn't I"), producer Dan Ubick has once again meticulously curated a tracklist that highlights each vocalist's strengths. Featuring many well-known guest artists such as Hollie Cook (Prince Fatty, Mr. Bongo), N'Dea Davenport (The Brand New Heavies), Chris Dowd (Fishbone), Ranking Joe (Greensleeves, Joe Gibbs), Tippa Lee (Studio One, Dub Club), Trish Toledo, Asdru Sierra (Ozomatli), Malik Moore (Ocean 11), Alex Désert (Hepcat) & The Lions, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Destani Wolf, Gina Murrell (U Roy, Wailing Souls, Orgone), Chris Murray, Miles Tackett (Breakestra, Funky Sole), and Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, "Versions II" is yet another heavy soul and dub-infused LP, ready for turntables across the globe.

BIS => 2025 08 22
7 INCH - CB RECORDS
2025

- This is a remix for the Madlib Invazion library series by JJ Whitefield.
- Both sides of the record Skip On Beat so you can lift the needle and it stays on beat.
- Both sides of the record have a drum breakdown DJ Tool and looping runout grooves.
- Mophono's production and drum breaks are heralded by DJ Shadow, Q-Bert, Egyptian Lover and The Gaslamp Killer, this record has his trademarked "Skip On Beat" drum breaks.
- Limited edition black vinyl with large center hole, housed in a 2-color, single-sided, promo-hole yellow and black risograph sleeve. Only 300 copies made.

TRACKLIST
Vindaloo (Skip On Beat edit)
Maccheroni (Skip On Beat edit)

DESCRIPTION
CB Records is thrilled to announce the latest 7" release, Vindaloo, a groundbreaking collaboration between J.J. Whitefield—legendary force behind The Poets of Rhythm—and San Francisco's renowned DJ/producer titan, Mophono. This dynamic release features two explosive remixes, Vindaloo and Maccheroni, both crafted with Mophono’s signature "Skip on Beat" style and capped with killer drum break outro tools for DJs and beat enthusiasts alike. Both tracks are reimaginings of songs originally featured on the first volume of the Madlib Invazion Music Library Series, giving them new life with Mophono’s innovative production techniques and gritty funk aesthetic. Known for his love of retro funk and hard-hitting rhythms, Mophono didn’t stop at just one remix—he eagerly tackled two distinct reinterpretations of the same project, showcasing his versatility and respect for Whitefield’s original compositions. The Artists Behind the Magic Mophono (a.k.a. DJ Centipede) has long been a driving force in the experimental funk and breakbeat scenes, blending retro influences with cutting-edge production. His passion for gritty, percussion-driven tracks is on full display here, cementing his status as one of the Bay Area’s most influential producers. J.J. Whitefield, known as the mastermind behind The Poets of Rhythm, has been lauded for his pioneering role in the modern funk revival. Bosco Mann, co-founder of Daptone Records, once described The Poets of Rhythm as "the band that convinced me soul music wasn’t dead," crediting their influence as foundational to Daptone’s success and the global resurgence of soul music. Together, Mophono and Whitefield deliver a release that bridges eras, fusing the raw energy of classic funk with forward-thinking beats. Don’t Miss Out! Vindaloo is a limited-edition collector’s dream and an essential tool for DJs and beat heads who crave head-nodding grooves and fiery drum breaks. Secure your copy before it’s gone!