PRE ORDER => 2025 06 13
CASSETTE - ROSTRUM RECORDS
2011 => 2023

TRACKLIST
Best Day Ever
Get Up!
Donald Trump
Oy Vey
I'll Be There
Wear My Hat
Wake Up
All Around the World
Down the Rabbit Hole
In the Air
Play Ya Cards
She Said
Life Ain't Easy
Snooze
Keep Floatin'
Bde Bonus

DESCRIPTION
When most fans think of Mac Miller, the first thing that comes to mind is his seminal work Best Day Ever, its recognizable artwork, or its most popular track and Mac's breakout single “Donald Trump.” Mac Miller’s Best Day Ever served as a successful follow-up to his breakthrough mixtape K.I.D.S. (Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit). The 16 track project featured some notable guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa and Phonte of Little Brother/The Foreign Exchange. And while Miller has become known for his own production skill these days, Best Day Ever featured none of his own production. Producers involved in the project included Just Blaze, Chuck Inglish, Khrysis, Beanz N Kornbread, Blue of The Sore Losers and I.D. Labs.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 13
CASSETTE - ROSTRUM RECORDS
2010 => 2023

TRANSLUCENT YELLOW 2LP

TRACKLIST
Kickin' Incredibly Dope Shit (Intro)
Outside
Get Em Up
Nikes On My Feet
Senior Skip Day
The Spins
Don't Mind If I Do
Paper Route
Good Evening
Ride Around
Knock Knock
Mad Flava, Heavy Flow (Interlude)
Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza
All I Want Is You
Poppy
Face In The Crowd

DECRIPTION
Mac Miller's seminal mixtape K.I.D.S. was originally released in 2010 by Rostrum Records. Featuring the tracks, "Nikes on My Feet," "Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza," and "Knock Knock," Miller's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The title, an acronym for "Kickin' Incredibly Dope Shit," is a reference to the 1995 film, Kids, which is quoted throughout. Double LP set on translucent yellow vinyl.

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
10 INCH - HOPE STREET
2025

- Immy Owusu & Sensible J blend elements of psych, funk, rock, and Afrobeat, offering a dynamic and vibrant musical experience.
- Drawing inspiration from legendary bands like Witch and Amanaz, Spiritual War brings a fresh take on the iconic Zamrock genre.
- Praised by major outlets like NME, Bandcamp, and NPR, the album is celebrated for its colorful, joyful energy and its unique fusion of African and Western musical styles.

TRACKLIST
Spiritual War (feat. Mazbou Q)
Doom Elevator
Figure It Out
Curly Hair
Brown Supremacy
Spiritual War (stripped)

DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the Zamrock movement of the 1970s, Immy Owusu & Sensible J’s swirling psych/afro/funk EP ‘Spiritual War’ is a rowdy, boisterous selection of songs about injustice, insanity, and the inanity of modern life in the burning house that is late capitalism. Owusu, a Ghanaian Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist, bonded with South African Australian drummer, beatmaker, and producer Sensible J (Sampa The Great, Cool Out Sun, Remi) over a shared love of the raw sounds of 70s African music, in particular Zamrock artists like Witch and Amanaz, and cooked up the EP in J’s iconic House Of Beige studio. Immy played guitar, percussion, and miscellaneous instruments, including the recorder, as well as vocals, while J provided drums, bass, and keys, and a roster of guests added vocals.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 13
CASSETTE - FREEDOM ENTERTAINMENT
2025

- Featuring prominent artists such as Planet Asia, DJ Rhettmatic, Wordsworth, Ramson Badbonez, Athena The Goddess, Kafeeno, and a talented reggae artist Linton Kush, each bringing their unique style and energy to the album.
- Cymarshall Law's recent book, "52 Laws of Freedom: A Weekly Guide to Raw Self-Expression and Mental Health," adds to his diverse artistic repertoire and showcases his commitment to authenticity and personal growth.
- Cymarshall Law has collaborated with legendary figures like KRS-ONE, Sean Price, Elzhi, Grafh, Sticky Fingaz, and Homeboy Sandman, solidifying his status as a respected and influential artist in the hip-hop community.
- Entirely produced by Slimline Mutha, known for his dynamic boom bap beats and over 20 years of experience, making this album a standout piece.
- The LP is pressed on 180 gram orange vinyl, ensuring durability and premium sound quality for audiophiles and collectors.

TRACKLIST
The Inception Point
I am The Storm
Dream Team
Blowtorch (feat. Planet Asia & DJ Rhettmatic)
Maze of Flows (feat. Ramson Badbonez & AthenA The Goddess)
Back to the Essence (feat. Wordsworth & DJ Phillip Lee)
Broken Dreams (feat. Kafeeno)
Light a Fire (feat. Linton Kush)
Next Level
Peace in the Storm
Mr. Giver
Don’t Give Up
The Other Wes Moore (feat. Christine Elise)

DESCRIPTION
Embark on a sonic journey with Cymarshall Law and Slimline Mutha as they unveil their latest collaboration, "The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression." This album is a profound exploration of the human experience, intricately weaving themes of duality, creativity, and authenticity. Cymarshall Law, with his unmatched ability to navigate the spectrum of emotions, once again proves why he stands apart in the world of music. His unique style, infused with Jamaican, UK, and American influences, shines through every track, offering listeners an original and captivating experience. This album has every type of song, from stories, to unique topics, soulful, to hard Hip Hop and everything in between. All vibes. Produced entirely by Slimline Mutha, a seasoned UK producer with over 20 years of experience, the album features an eclectic mix of beats that perfectly complement Law's lyrical prowess. From head-nodding boom bap rhythms to soulful melodies, Slimline Mutha's production provides a vibrant backdrop that keeps the listener engaged. The synergy between the artists is palpable, creating an album that is both timeless and relevant. "The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression" is more than just music; it's a testament to the power of genuine artistry. With features from UK, US West Coast, and East Coast artists, and DJs adding their touch on several tracks, the album is a celebration of collaboration and diversity. Cymarshall Law's lyrical mastery and Slimline Mutha's dynamic production come together to create a work that not only fills the void in today's music landscape but also sets a new standard for authenticity and creativity.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 13
1CD - FREEDOM ENTERTAINMENT
2025

- Featuring prominent artists such as Planet Asia, DJ Rhettmatic, Wordsworth, Ramson Badbonez, Athena The Goddess, Kafeeno, and a talented reggae artist Linton Kush, each bringing their unique style and energy to the album.
- Cymarshall Law's recent book, "52 Laws of Freedom: A Weekly Guide to Raw Self-Expression and Mental Health," adds to his diverse artistic repertoire and showcases his commitment to authenticity and personal growth.
- Cymarshall Law has collaborated with legendary figures like KRS-ONE, Sean Price, Elzhi, Grafh, Sticky Fingaz, and Homeboy Sandman, solidifying his status as a respected and influential artist in the hip-hop community.
- Entirely produced by Slimline Mutha, known for his dynamic boom bap beats and over 20 years of experience, making this album a standout piece.
- The LP is pressed on 180 gram orange vinyl, ensuring durability and premium sound quality for audiophiles and collectors.

TRACKLIST
The Inception Point
I am The Storm
Dream Team
Blowtorch (feat. Planet Asia & DJ Rhettmatic)
Maze of Flows (feat. Ramson Badbonez & AthenA The Goddess)
Back to the Essence (feat. Wordsworth & DJ Phillip Lee)
Broken Dreams (feat. Kafeeno)
Light a Fire (feat. Linton Kush)
Next Level
Peace in the Storm
Mr. Giver
Don’t Give Up
The Other Wes Moore (feat. Christine Elise)

DESCRIPTION
Embark on a sonic journey with Cymarshall Law and Slimline Mutha as they unveil their latest collaboration, "The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression." This album is a profound exploration of the human experience, intricately weaving themes of duality, creativity, and authenticity. Cymarshall Law, with his unmatched ability to navigate the spectrum of emotions, once again proves why he stands apart in the world of music. His unique style, infused with Jamaican, UK, and American influences, shines through every track, offering listeners an original and captivating experience. This album has every type of song, from stories, to unique topics, soulful, to hard Hip Hop and everything in between. All vibes. Produced entirely by Slimline Mutha, a seasoned UK producer with over 20 years of experience, the album features an eclectic mix of beats that perfectly complement Law's lyrical prowess. From head-nodding boom bap rhythms to soulful melodies, Slimline Mutha's production provides a vibrant backdrop that keeps the listener engaged. The synergy between the artists is palpable, creating an album that is both timeless and relevant. "The Peaceful Warrior 2: Raw Self-Expression" is more than just music; it's a testament to the power of genuine artistry. With features from UK, US West Coast, and East Coast artists, and DJs adding their touch on several tracks, the album is a celebration of collaboration and diversity. Cymarshall Law's lyrical mastery and Slimline Mutha's dynamic production come together to create a work that not only fills the void in today's music landscape but also sets a new standard for authenticity and creativity.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1976 => 2025

In "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the world. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach that defines his unique style.
Over time, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of 70s Black music. Summertime soul classic!
180g vinyl

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. HEY, UH-WHAT YOU SAY COME ON
2. THE GOLDEN ROD
3. KEEP ON WALKING
4. YOU AND ME MY LOVE
5. THE THIRD EYE
Side B
1. IT AIN'T YOUR SIGN (IT'S YOUR MIND)
2. PEOPLE AND THE WORLD
3. EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE
4. TONGUE POWER
5. LONESOME COWBOY

DESCRIPTION
In 1976, legendary musician and composer Roy Ayers released one of the most iconic albums of his career: "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." This album not only solidified Ayers as a key figure in the world of jazz-funk but also marked a milestone in soul music and contemporary jazz. It features a sophisticated blend of irresistible grooves, smooth melodies, and a unique sound that has endured over the years, becoming a reference for multiple generations of musicians and listeners.
By the mid-70s, Ayers had already established his reputation with his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and his distinctive use of the vibraphone, which became his personal trademark. However, with this album, Ayers ventured into a smoother, more accessible sound, partly in response to the rise of disco music and the growing interest in more experimental sounds within the music scene. Throughout its ten tracks, Ayers managed to create a sonic atmosphere that evoked both the warmth of summer and the sophistication of jazz from that era, set against a backdrop of modern soul.
The production was carried out by Ayers himself, along with his producer and friend, David R. Williams, and features the wonderful sound of Phillip Woo's Fender Rhodes and the powerful energy of the rest of the band, achieving an unmistakable authenticity and freshness. Some of its most well-known songs include the title track, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ ‘The Golden Rod,’ and ‘The Third Eye,’ which quickly became classics of jazz-funk and soul.
This album is crucial in Roy Ayers' career, as it demonstrates his ability to remain relevant and creative in an ever-changing music industry. Over the years, "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" has become a cult album, frequently featured in DJ sets by artists like Gilles Peterson, Theo Parrish, and Lefto. Summertime soul classic!

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - KENT
2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
01 Don't Try To Tell Me - Berna-Dean
02 This Mornin' - The Jesse Stone Singers
03 All Around The World - Vermettya Royster with James Brown's Band
04 What's On Your Mind - The Four Bars
05 Don't Look Now - Wilbur "Hi-Fi" White & King Kolax Band
06 Money Talks - Kenny Smith
07 Hey Little Girl Pt 1 - Roosevelt Lee
Side 2
01 Goin' Away Baby (Round Like An Apple) - Smokey Wilson
02 Hey Hey Baby - T-Bone Walker
03 I'm A Good Woman - The Afterglows
04 You Make Me Mad - Johnny Madara
05 Money Talks (Tell Me What I Say) - The Citations
06 Tell Me Why - Richard Berry
07 Mary Don't You Weep - The Delights

DESCRIPTION
New R&B discoveries continue to emerge and entertain the many followers of the New Breed musical cult; nobody finds more than the Kent connoisseurs.
Berna Dean’s two previously unheard recordings are by far her best. They were laid down at Cosimo Matassa’s New Orleans’ studios by GNP Crescendo but eschewed in favour of two relatively average sides. The great 50s R&B songwriter Jesse Stone provides a rocker for the much-admired Jimmy Breedlove and a super-catchy ‘This Morning’ for an unknown mixed vocal group that has a joyous gospel feel. Jesse also penned ‘Private Eye’, a classic early 60s story-song, for Buddy Wilkins which was issued on Al Sears’ Tri-Ess imprint.
The title track is used twice, on two very different Fraternity recordings. Kenny Smith’s version was issued in 1964 and has many followers, but the equally meritorious Coasters-inspired composition by the Citations is newly discovered. Win Menifee’s ‘I’m Runnin’ Around’ from the same Cincinnati label comes complete with a fascinating back-story.
There are three cover versions. Vermettya Royster’s ‘All Around The World’ is backed by James Brown’s 1961 band, while Roosevelt Lee 1970 update of the 1947-originated ‘Hey Little Girl’ funks the tune up a la Godfather of soul. The cover that will make the biggest noise is undoubtedly west coast band the Afterglows’ version of Barbara Lynn’s evergreen dancer ‘I’m A Good Woman’ – this is a future monster.
Golden Crest provides two fabulous male vocal group sides – the swinging ‘What’s On Your Mind’ by Eddie Daye’s Four Bars and the delightful harmonies of the appropriately-named, but unknown Delights ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’.
Blues still thrived into the 70s as Albert Washington’s mean and moody ‘Case Of The Blues’ proves. Smokey Wilson took the music into the late 70s with the storming ‘Goin’ Away Baby (Round Like An Apple)’, which benefits here from a 45-style edit. His Pioneer Club on 88th Street in South Central L A provides the atmospheric photo for this collection.
More early 60s movers come from Wilbur “Hi-Fi” White with ‘Don’t Look Now’, future hit songwriter Johnny Madara’s raucous ‘You Make Me Mad’ and Big Boy Groves ‘Bucket O’ Blood’ which brilliantly describes the kind of club these tracks would fit right into.
The LP version loses a few tracks, but so many collectors have strong preferences we’ve thrown the vinyl junkies a lifeline.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - KENT
1970 => 2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
01 From A Whisper To A Scream
02 The Chokin' Kind
03 Sweet Touch Of Love
04 What Is Success
05 Working In The Coalmine
Side 2
01 Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky
02 Pickles
03 Louie
04 Either
05 Cast Your Fate To The Wind

DESCRIPTION
Allen Toussaint’s debut as a solo artist, “The Wild Sound Of New Orleans” was released in 1958 under the name of Tousan. In the 60s, he established himself as a songwriter, producer and arranger for a number of labels and generated hits like ‘Working In The Coal Mine’ for Lee Dorsey that got to #8 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Other classic tracks that Toussaint either wrote, produced or arranged included ‘Fortune Teller’, Lipstick Traces’ and ‘Ooh Poo Pah Do’.
It was only in 1970 that he found time to record another solo album, aptly entitled “Toussaint”. As well as serving up his own version Of ‘Working In The Coal Mine’, Toussaint recorded other originals like ‘From A Whisper To A Scream’ and ‘Everything I Do Is Gonna Be Funky’. There were also four instrumental tracks – ‘Pickles’, ‘Louie’, ‘Either’ and a sublime version of ‘Cast Your Fate To The Wind’ listed as ‘Allen Toussaint at the piano’.
The original version of Toussaint was released in 1970 on Scepter records and is now hailed as a soulful classic. Ace were delighted to first reissue it in 1985 as “From A Whisper To A Scream” with the addition of a bonus track and with a slightly different running order.
On “Toussaint” we present the original album as Allen Toussaint intended it to be heard. Remastered to perfection this is an essential purchase.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - MUNSTER
1975 => 2025

Gatefold

"Electròccid àccid alquimístic xoc" marks a shift in Pau Riba’s sound—now electrified and fully embracing rock under the influence of artists like Lou Reed, Ray Davies, and Kevin Ayers.
Once again, Riba left everyone bewildered with a work that, on its own, gave early substance to what would eventually be known as roc català, of which Riba may well have been its most authentic representative.
First vinyl reissue in over four decades!

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. SOL SOLET
2. ES FA LLARG ES FA LLARG ESPERAR
3. CUATRE BARRES BLANC I NEGRE
4. BRIAN A CLOWN
5. LLUNA ROBADA
Side B
1. MARÍA
2. OCCIDENT (RECEPTE DE CUINA)
3. LLUNA ESTIMADA
4. ESTRELLA DE LA FORTUNA

DESCRIPTION
"Electròccid àccid alquimístic xoc" marks a shift in Pau Riba’s sound—now electrified and fully embracing rock under the influence of artists like Lou Reed—opening a new chapter as he distances himself from his immediate past. The magical "Dioptria" had been left behind.
The album was recorded in the winter of 1975 with the help of the same group of musicians who had accompanied him a few months earlier at a concert at Zeleste to debut new songs: a mix of Valencian musicians from bands like Paranoia Dea and guitarist Eduardo Bort’s group.
Once again, Riba left everyone bewildered with a work that, on its own, gave early substance to what would eventually be known as roc català, of which Riba may well have been its most authentic representative.
There are nods to Lou Reed, Ray Davies, and Kevin Ayers, but the core of "Electròccid…" is defined by Riba’s own authorship. With lyrics that veer from poetic to absurdly ironic, Riba explores themes like the moon, the stars, death, love, women, the devil, and the bourgeoisie—fueling the originality that made him such a unique artist. It's striking how naturally and effortlessly Riba incorporated the Catalan language into the rock idiom—and vice versa.
First vinyl reissue in over four decades!

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1976 => 2025

The Rhythm Macine is now available again to the musical public, legitimately reissued in its original packaging. Offering up brilliant soul, haunting ballads and high-energy mid-70s funk, this tasty medley is served best in its entirety.
Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, we are now reissuing it once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again.
Pressed on 180g vinyl.

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. YOU GOT ACTION, YOU GOT ME
2. LIL’S PLACE
3. PUT A SMILE ON TIME
4. THOUGHT MY LOVE WAS FINE
Side B
1. BRENDA AND ME
2. EVERYBODY’S CHIPPIN
3. YOU MAKE ME FEEL RIGHT, THINK RIGHT, DO RIGHT
4. CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU

DESCRIPTION
Indianapolis' legendary Rhythm Machine is one of the rare funk bands that transitioned between eras of funk's history seamlessly, creating awesome funk sides for a host of independent labels between the years of 1968 and 1976. Born out of cult Indy funk band The Highlighters' ashes, the Rhythm Machine was founded in the early '70s by bass player James Boone and guitarist James Brantley.
Their self-titled and only LP, originally released in 1976, is a wild, super-groovy ride with tight band energy and a bunch of unexpected twists that keep things interesting from start to finish. At first, you might catch some Earth, Wind & Fire vibes—deep basslines, funky beats, and killer horn sections—but dig a little deeper and you’ll find something a little looser, a little cooler. There’s a smooth, jazzy undercurrent running through a lot of these tracks that gives the whole thing a fresh, off-the-beaten-path feel.
Some songs drift into a dreamy, almost spacey zone—think cosmic funk with a romantic twist. The production is silky, almost liquid-like, letting the guitars shimmer and the keys float. And when the soprano sax kicks in? Pure magic. It adds just the right bite to take the tracks up a notch.
Perfect for late-night grooves, chill sessions, or anyone hunting for that hidden gem funk record with serious soul.
Virtually impossible to find in its original edition, we are now reissuing it once again thanks to a collaboration with Now Again.
Pressed on 180g vinyl.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
1LP - VAMPISOUL
1966 => 2025

This elusive and lesser-known collector’s gem by Óscar Agudello y el Combo Moderno called “Pa’ mi muñeca” is an album devoted to recreating the strength of a musical genre that’s been the soundtrack of Colombian life for decades and represents a milestone on the route cumbia had taken by 1966, when it was originally released on Discos Fuentes. It’s exactly the kind of music that lights up a tambó or a fandango circle on carnival night.
First time reissue. Includes liner notes by genre expert Don Alirio.
180g vinyl.

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. MADRE CUMBIA
2. CUMBIA MODERNA
3. PA MI MUÑECA
4. ESTÁ COMO MANGO
5. RECORDANDO A SANTA MARTA
6. PORRITO CHOCO
Side B
1. LUCERITO
2. CUMBIA DE RECUERDO
3. OREJU
4. CUMBIA SUAVE
5. CUMBIA DE SANTA MARTA
6. ISLA DE PROVIDENCIA

DESCRIPTION
In 1966, Óscar Agudelo recorded this elusive and lesser-known collector’s gem called “Pa’ mi muñeca” for Discos Fuentes. It is a rarity where the artist took an unexpected musical turn and performed several porros, paseaitos, gaitas, and cumbias, evoking the swaying motion and rolling waves of Colombia’s Caribbean sound.
It resonates with the echoes of a romantic minstrel laced with an unexpected richness of nuance, a hallmark of the cumbia sound. It’s exactly the kind of music that lights up a tambó or a fandango circle on carnival night. A dozen tracks, none of them new, but suffused with a consciousness that can be understood within the context of their time and with the personality of the artist bold enough to bring them to life.
‘Madre cumbia’ opens the album with a festive, nostalgic mood, infused with the simple beauty and the electrifying beat of the tropics that immediately makes you want to get up and dance. It’s a fantastic example of how to perform a song with passion and make the listener fall instantly in love with an album. ‘Pa’ mi muñeca’, the title track, is a fast-paced paseaito that explores new paths that took a shortcut to the dance halls. A showstopper on the dance floor. ‘Está como mango’ is a porro-cumbia that charms with a rich tapestry of compliments, the calling card of many old-school tropical songs. ‘Cumbia de recuerdo’, ‘Cumbia suave’, ‘Cumbia de Santa Marta’, are back-to-back cumbias.
This is an album devoted to recreating the strength of a musical genre that’s been the soundtrack of Colombian life for decades. It’s a record dedicated to capturing good times, filled with simple dreams, steeped in joyful energy, and shining with the uninhibited flair, or better said, the quality of the sixties.
This album represents a milestone on the route cumbia had taken, both for Discos Fuentes and maestro Agudelo.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
7 INCH - MUNSTER
2025

This is one of the most obscure singles ever released in Venezuela in the 60s.
The outstanding The Pets’ original ‘El entierro de un hombre rico que murió de hambre’ is one of the finest garage tunes to emerge from Latin America. Their stunning take on The Door’s ‘Hello, I Love You’ takes the B side. A garage DJs favorite!
First time 45 reissue, audios remastered from the original tapes.

TRACKLIST
Side A
EL ENTIERRO DE UN HOMBRE RICO QUE MURIÓ DE HAMBRE
Side B
HELLO, I LOVE YOU

DESCRIPTION
This is one of the most obscure singles ever released in Venezuela in the 60s. It followed the global triumph of The Beatles that made the wave of beat groups get bigger and bigger and lots of new bands emerged, some of which would last while others would definitively go into oblivion, and a small number of them would leave at least one recording that today is considered a highly valuable collector's item. This is the case of The Pets.
The band’s only album, released in 1967, shows perfectly what the influences of the Venezuelan nueva ola (new wave) scene were at the time, including versions of The Doors, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Paul Revere & The Riders… as well as the outstanding original ‘El entierro de un hombre rico que murió de hambre’, one of the finest garage tunes to emerge from Latin America that was also released as a 7” single. Their stunning take on The Doors’ ‘Hello, I Love You’ takes the B side of this mega scarce 45. A garage DJs favorite!
First time 45 reissue, audios remastered from the original master tapes.

PRE ORDER => 2025 06 27
7 INCH - VAMPISOUL
2025

Here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career and released 50 years later!
A must-purchase for those into Latin soul and funk.

TRACKLIST
Side A
DRUG STORY (Part 1)
Side B
DRUG STORY (Part 2)

DESCRIPTION
Joe Bataan's extensive discography was expanded in 2022 with the release of some old recordings from the King of Latin Soul that had never been previously published.
After the success of his album "Riot!" (1968), Bataan had easy access to a studio whenever inspiration struck to record a new song sketch or even a complete track. Sometimes, he would finish the recording entirely and offer it in its final version to Fania for release. This usually worked, although on some occasions, the song was rejected.
In the case of ‘Drug Story,’ the track was recorded without a clear final purpose, even though Bataan hoped it would become part of an album. When the Fania executives heard the result, they immediately rejected it, thinking it promoted drug use. The tapes were filed away and lost in oblivion until they ended up in a thrift store in New York. From there, they were rescued by a Latin music specialist and later sold, eventually making their way to the Vampisoul archives.
The song was finally released in its entirety in 2022 on the LP "Drug Story" by Now Again. It features a long, slow vocal intro that evolves into a more uptempo track with two very distinct parts, to the point that it almost feels like two different songs. It transports us to the best moment of Joe Bataan's career, with all of his classic ingredients, delivering a track as good as his most famous songs. Bataan himself takes on the lead vocals and piano, Bobby Rodríguez handles the flute, sax, and bass, Pete ‘Choki’ Quintero plays the drums, and William Howes Jr. plays the electric guitar with wah-wah effects.
We thought that the song deserved to be released as a single as well, and that its structure was perfect for each side to have a separate identity. So here it is, for the first time on a 45, ‘Drug Story,’ the lost track by Joe Bataan. Pure Latin soul, recorded at the peak of the artist's career!

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
3LP - RRC RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
VOLUME #1
SIDE A / Not A Calculator, Fantastic Dreams, Beat Makers Boutique, Let's Not Argue, Copper Skin Moccasins, Looking For Love, Toothpaste, A1 Freestyle, No More Love, Warrants, Calrisian
SIDE B / Six Speed Bicycle, Don't Need U, Skywalker, Samurai Jack, Frozen, Sincerely Yours, Bless The Youth
VOLUME #2
SIDE A / 40 Seconds Only, Build A Universe, On My Way, Beat Makers Boutique II (Feat. Gritfall), K.O!, Fickle, Aquemini (Feat. Gritfall), Kilimanjaro
SIDE B / The Operator Interlude, Pops (Feat. T Gramz), Alphabet Soup, If We Being Honest (Feat. Gawd5), Always Sunny (Feat. The 6th Letter), Lift Your Hands (Feat. Funk Lo), Be Original Interlude, Perfect Circuit
VOLUME #3
SIDE A / Breakfast In Berlin, Lion In Lyon, The Journey (Feat. Stevie Bucks), Large Amounts (Feat. John Robinson), We The Best Music (Feat. Gritfall), Tuttlingen
SIDE B / Red Light District (Feat. Daniel Son), UFOs (Feat. Gritfall), Catching Z's, Nights In Paris, The Gospel (Feat. Ankhlejohn)

DESCRIPTION
We’re thrilled to announce the ultimate collection for fans of Raz Fresco’s groundbreaking “Pocket Operations” album series! For the first time, all three volumes of this critically acclaimed series have been brought together into one seamless release. Featuring over 40 meticulously crafted tracks, this collection showcases Raz Fresco’s unique production skills, with every beat and sound created on the PO-33 – the world’s smallest sampler, designed by the innovative minds at Teenage Engineering.
This special release comes packaged in a stunning trifold jacket, making it a must-have for collectors and audiophiles alike. Available in your choice of vibrant colored vinyl or
classic black vinyl, this exclusive edition is now open for pre-order. Don’t miss your chance to own this iconic compilation – secure your copy today!

BIS => 2025 08 08
1LP - GRILCHY PARTY
2025

- The album is fully produced by SHAR THE ANALOG BASTARD and features guest appearances from Clever One and Mondo Slade.
- HIM LO has released limited edition vinyl that goes for $90+, when available.
- Featured on underground and satellite radio stations, including Shade 45.
- Collaborated with underground heavyweights like Roc Marciano, Conway the Machine, and Rockness Monstah.
- Tracks and albums have been featured on platforms such as Unkut.com, XXL, and ThisIs50.
- Pressed on black vinyl.

TRACKLIST
Zeek's Philosophy
Grand Architect
Magnificent Force (ft. Mondo Slade)
Fraternal Order (ft. Clever 1)
Culinary Artistry
Bloodline of Da Godz
SEAN (ft. Clever 1)
Supreme Being
Sophia
General Tso's
Gomar Oz Dubar
Masta Builda
Elektrik Jezuz
Toolshed of a Craftsman

DESCRIPTION
GRILCHY PARTY is back once again with a new full-length LP from HIM LO DA INAPPROPRIATE of DA BUZE BRUVAZ. This new banger is solely produced by SHAR THE ANALOG BASTARD, who has previously worked with Da Bruvaz on other projects. "Grand Architect" delivers 13 tracks of pure hell fire, with SHAR keeps the pot bubbling from beginning to end. Expect nothing but rugged, sinister beats laced with hard drums. HIM LO stays true to form, with the hardcore rhymes full of illustrious fly talk. He’s stocked up and fully loaded with his signature witty bars for listeners who have a preference for gutter boom-bap over the popcorn, copycat, assembly-line manufactured-easy, baked-oven rappers. The album also features guest appearances from Clever One and Mondo Slade. SHAR THE ANALOG BASTARD provides a sound that’s reminiscent of theme music for a villain in a slasher flick...and that part is played by HIM LO! You already LO what to expect, so make sure you strap in for a wild ride and another Grilchy Party sureshot banger!!!!!

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 18
2LP - CHRYSALIS
1989 => 2023

Limited Edition Magenta Colored Double Vinyl!

TRACKLIST
A1 Intro
A2 The Magic Number
A3 Change In Speak
A4 Cool Breeze On The Rocks (The Melted Version)
A5 Can U Keep A Secret
A6 Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)
A7 Ghetto Thang
B1 Transmitting Live From Mars
B2 Eye Know
B3 Take It Off
B4 A Little Bit Of Soap
B5 Tread Water
B6 Potholes In My Lawn
C1 Say No Go
C2 Do As De La Does
C3 Plug Tunin' (Last Chance to Comprehend)
C4 De La Orgee
C5 Buddy
D1 Description
D2 Me, Myself And I
D3 This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era (L.I.F.E.)
D4 I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
D5 D.A.I.S.Y. Age

DESCRIPTION
Finally back on vinyl. Now as a double vinyl LP, officially reissued. Must have! 3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio De La Soul and was released on March 3, 1989 It marked the first of three full- length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, "Me Myself and I", "The Magic Number", "Buddy", and "Eye Know". The album title came from the Johnny Cash song "Five Feet High and Rising". It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held its annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, De La Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, "Me, Myself and I". Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a 'hippie' group, based on their declaration of the 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap).

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
2LP - ACE RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
Side One
1. HELLO, HELLO, HELLO - STORMY PETREL
2. MELANIE MAKES ME SMILE - TONY BURROWS
3. TIP OF MY TONGUE - BROTHERLY LOVE
4. LOST AND FOUND - WHISKEY MAC
5. ON A PLANE TO NOWHERE - BARRACADE
6. LEAVE A LITTLE LOVE - CANDLEWICK GREEN
Side Two
1. LADY PEARL - CURRANT KRAZE
2. ON THE RUN - SCORCHED EARTH
3. I WANT TO BE WHERE YOU ARE - SCARECROW
4. TELLTALE - PATCHES
5. RUSTY HANDS OF TIME - PETER DOYLE
6. A LITTLE THING LIKE LOVE - RIVER
Side Three
1. DREAMS ARE TEN A PENNY - JOHN KINCADE
2. IN THE MORNING - BITTER ALMOND
3. EVERY LITTLE MOVE SHE MAKES - WHITE PLAINS
4. SCHOOLGIRL NOTION - JANIE & THE MARLETTES
5. HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY FEELING AGAIN - FORTUNES
6. YELLOW BIRD (HAVE YOU NO HOME) - DESIGN
Side Four
1. CLOVELLY - ROGER HOLMAN & SIMON MAY
2. I NEED YOUR EVERLASTING LOVE - LIBERTY HELM
3. BYE GOODBYE - SILVER LINING
4. IT'S GETTING SWEETER ALL THE TIME - SHORTY
5. CATERPILLAR - COLD FLY
6. THIS IS MY LIFE - WEI WEI WONG

DESCRIPTION
At the turn of the 70s, songwriters like Tony Macaulay (‘Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes’), Cook and Greenaway (‘Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart’), Lynsey De Paul and Barry Blue (‘Storm In A Teacup’) and John Carter (‘Beach Baby’) were bossing the singles charts and Radio 1 while more serious acts like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd concentrated on album sales.
“Chip Shop Pop” is a stellar collection of super-melodic, expertly crafted songs; it gathers two dozen of the songs that got away, all potential hits written by these Denmark Street-schooled songwriters. You might have only heard these records once or twice before, coming out of a passing kid's transistor radio, or in the background in a cafe, or a chippie, and then they disappeared into the ether never to be heard again - until now.
Aside from the Fortunes, Marty Wilde and Candlewick Green, very few of these names will be at all familiar but the harmonies, the string and brass arrangements and top session musician playing will all be familiar to anyone who loves the sound of ‘My Baby Loves Lovin'’, ‘Silver Lady’ or ‘(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice’. They are all incredibly catchy.
Compiled by Bob Stanley from his sizeable collection of 70s 7" singles, ”Chip Shop Pop” revives records on Bell, UK, Young Blood and Bradley's, labels that were home to these unabashed radio-friendly sounds that would disappear when first disco, then punk, came along later in the 70s.
Dormant for decades, many unavailable for more than fifty years, here is a perfect collection of sunshine-friendly pop with a capital P.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
1LP - BGP
1971 => 2025

TRACKLIST
Side 1
1. IF I SING MY SONG
2. THE SEA & SHE
3. I AM THE BLACK GOLD OF THE SUN
4. HANGING ROUND THE BEE TREE
5. HEY, LOVE
Side 2
1. LOVE HAS FALLEN ON ME
2. SONG FOR EVERYMAN
3. LOVE IS
4. VINE OF HAPPINESS

DESCRIPTION
When Marshall Chess decided to combine a rock group with some of the best voices he could get his hands on he invented a stream of psychedelic rock that was quite different from the one that emerged in Detroit with the help of George Clinton and Norman Whitfield.
Partly this was Marshall’s hippy sensibility, but it was one that fused perfectly with vocalist Minnie Riperton’s own word-view and the musical genius – “no other word for it”: Marshall Chess − of Charles Stepney.
Working across a cleverly arranged mix of originals and cover versions, the recordings featured some of the finest musicians that you could find in Chicago including drummer Morris Jennings, bass players Louis Satterfield and Phil Upchurch, and revolutionary guitarist Pete Cosey, who would later join Miles Davis’ group. Cosey’s guitar playing on their fourth album “Songs”, released in 1969, is incendiary and unparalleled. The vocals were arranged as a perfect choir with a series of leads most notably Minnie, Sidney Barnes and Mitch Aliota.
True success − rather than doing well enough − eluded them, with some bad decisions being made and bad luck also dogging them. When Chess left the company and Barnes the group it looked as if the writing was on the wall for Rotary Connection, but Charles Stepney wanted one more go. The New Rotary Connection came together with a refreshed vocal line up featuring Minnie, Kitty Haywood and Shirley Wahls and songs by Stepney, Minnie’s husband Richard Rudolph and Terry Callier.
“Hey Love” was the album that appeared and it is a gem, that features the astounding ‘I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun’ - later a UK hit in 1997 for Nuyorican Soul, ‘Love Has Fallen On Me’ - later recorded as a tribute to Stepney by Chaka Khan, the beautiful title track and Callier’s stunning ’Song For Everyman’. However the album failed to sell and there was no more records.
As time passed the late 60s and early 70ws productions of Charles Stepney became some of the best loved and most influential of the ear, influencing UK groups such as 4 Hero, Radiohead and more recently Jessie Ware, and “Hey, Love” has been considered one of the peaks of his work.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 07 25
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 08
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.”

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
1LP - NATURE SOUNDS
2015 => 2025

- The last official M.O.P. solo project to date, the classic collection Street Certified is now available on vinyl for the first time in years, and on black vinyl for the first time ever. This reissue also includes new redesigned artwork.
- Street Certified is executive produced by the legendary DJ Premier and features appearances by Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, and Maino.
- Street Certified has been covered by Complex, XXL, Okayplayer, HipHopDX, RapRadar, Hypebeast, HotNewHipHop, AllHipHop, and more.
- Over an illustrious career spanning more than three decades, M.O.P. has worked with the likes of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan, Gang Starr, Big Pun, Mark Ronson, Wyclef Jean, Slaughterhouse, Alchemist, Killer Mike, Redman, Styles P, Fat Joe, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Xzibit, Termanology, and many more.

TRACKLIST
1. Welcome 2 Brooklyn (feat. Maino)
2. Broad Daylight (feat. Busta Rhymes)
3. Hustle
4. Shake Em Up
5. Heistmasters
6. 187
7. Street Certified (feat. Mobb Deep)
8. No Shame
9. American Muscle

DESCRIPTION
Among the most important groups in hip-hop history, legendary Brownsville, Brooklyn duo M.O.P. has been the embodiment of hardcore rap for three decades.They’ve been signed to iconic labels like Roc-A-Fella and G-Unit, released one of the biggest rap singles ever in “Ante Up”, and did it all without compromising their sound or integrity. Back in 2014, Lil Fame and Billy Danze unleashed the acclaimed album Street Certified, executive produced by DJ Premier. Featuring appearances by Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, and Maino, the project is classic New York hip-hop, with the type of raw, unfiltered music fans have come to expect from the Mash Out Posse. After an initial white colored pressing quickly sold out, Street Certified is now available on black vinyl for the first time ever, complete with redesigned artwork.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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 ****

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
2LP - 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

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 01
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 ****

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
1LP - INTUITION
1989 => 2025

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
1LP - G59 RECORDS LLC
2025

Limited clear vinyl LP pressing.

TRACKLIST
1 Count Your Blessings
2 Napoleon
3 Oh, What a Wretched Man I Am!
4 Full of Grace (I Refuse to Tend My Own Grave)
5 Chain Breaker
6 Now and at the Hour of Our Death
7 Self-Inflicted
8 Grey + Grey + Grey
9 Carried Away
10 Monochromatic

DESCRIPTION
2025 release from the New Orleans-based hip hop duo founded by cousins Scrim and Ruby da Cherry.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
2LP - CASH MONEY
2005 => 2025

TRACKLIST
Disc 1 -
1 Tha Mobb
2 Fly in
3 Money on My Mind
4 Fireman
5 Mo Fire
- Disc 2 -
1 On Tha Block #1 - Skit
2 Best Rapper Alive
3 Lock and Load
4 Oh No
5 Grown Man
6 On Tha Block #2 - Skit
- Disc 3 -
1 Hit Em Up
2 Carter II
3 Hustler Musik
4 Receipt
5 Shooter
- Disc 4 -
1 Weezy Baby
2 On Tha Block #3 - Skit
3 I'm a Dboy
4 Feel Me
5 Get Over
6 Fly Out

DESCRIPTION
Lil Wayne released his fifth studio album, Tha Carter II, in December 2005. Certified double platinum, it includes the singles "Fireman," "Hustler Musik," "Shooter (feat. Robin Thicke)," and "I'm a Dboy (feat. Birdman)."

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
1LP - BURNING SOUNDS
2025

Includes insert with Sleeve notes.

TRACKLIST
Side 1
1. Go Now Dub (3:22)
2. Tell Me Dub (3:01)
3. Dub Is Mine (3:12)
4. Lonely Dub (2:09)
5. My Dub Leads The Way (3:12)
6. Dub To One (2:24)
7. Black Dub (2:37)
Side 2
1. Memories Dub (3:58)
2. Dub Jamboree (3:26)
3. Dub The Fool (3:05)
4. Hurry Dub (2:56)
5. Happy Dub (3:34)
6. Foreign Dub (2:51)
7. Same Dub (3:18)

DESCRIPTION
Originally issued in 2007 on Secret Records as a companion CD to Lester ‘Dillinger’ Bullock’s spirited deejay album, ‘Ten To One’, whose bold, brash braggadocio can still be heard echoing in and out, in and out and in and out of the mix here over a superb selection of dubwise rhythms from Niney The Observer…

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
2LP - BBE
1978 => 2022

GATEFOLD DOUBLE VINYL WITH OBI STRIP

TRACKLIST
1. Monologue
2. Stella by Starlight (Instrumental)
3. Push
4. My Life
5. Everything I Have Is Yours
6. Cadillac Woman

DESCRIPTION
BBE Music is proud to present the latest J Jazz Masterclass Series reissue, 1978 soul/jazz tour de force album ’Push’ by Noriko Miyamoto.
For the first time, this critically acclaimed series that delves deep into the history of Japanese Jazz will be releasing an album by a Japanese female singer, Noriko Miyamoto produced by one of the legendary figures in Japanese Jazz, Isao Suzuki.
The release of her incredible debut album, ‘Push’, coincided with a surge in popularity for local female jazz singers such Kimiko Kasai, Yasuko Agawa, etc. that crossed over into the pop market. It was originally released by the now-defunct label, Yupiteru Records in 1978. Since then, it has been reissued a few times in Japan but recently, along with a surge of worldwide interest in old Japanese music, ‘Push’ has been gaining a cult status among foreign music heads, with the price for an original pressing skyrocketing in the second hand record market. This reissue of ‘Push’ will be the first time ever that this album will be officially released worldwide.
Long before R&B music went onto enjoy mainstream success in Japan, a soul music and disco loving lady, Noriko Miyamoto who started her music career working as a dancer at the legendary Tokyo disco, ‘Mugen’, was inspired by Tina Turner’s performance there and decided to became a soul singer. It was at a time in the early 1970s when there were only a handful of female songstresses who sang soulfully in Japan. In 1977, Miyamoto was scouted by Isao Suzuki to join his band, Soul Family and subsequently, with their backing, he produced Push, an album that kickstarted her career. It is an album that exquisitely combines her jazzy and soulful vocals with Suzuki’s acoustic bass and precocious playing from his youthful and vibrant group at the time.
Along with Sadao Watanabe, Terumasa Hino, Masabumi Kikuchi and George Otsuka, bassist, cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader, Isao Suzuki was considered to be one of the most influential figures in Japanese jazz history. Beloved by many in the Japanese jazz scene as “Oma-san”- Suzuki was renowned for developing young talent. Noriko was one of his prodigies, and so ‘Push’ became a vehicle to showcase her and his band as well, which featured notably future renowned players such as keyboardist, Masanori Sasaji, who went on to back Yasuaki Shimizu and guitarist, Kazumasa Akiyama, who played with many major Japanese Jazz musicians. According to Noriko, these young musicians in the group helped Suzuki create a brand new sound, mixing orthodox jazz with the crossover / fusion sound that was popular at the time, coming together supremely on ‘Push’.
For ‘Push’, Suzuki focused on Noriko’s unique prowess of singing songs in English, somewhat a rarity in the Japanese music scene at the time. She sang two jazz standards, ‘Everything I Have Is Yours’ and ‘Stella By Starlight’ on the album. Noriko also wrote English lyrics for two original compositions of Suzuki’s, an instrumental piece, ‘Cadillac Woman’, and ‘My Life’, a song that he composed for Kimiko Kasai, who’d originally sung it in Japanese on her 1977 album, ’Tokyo Special’.
Noriko fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming a soul singer after she moved to the US in 1990 and subsequently joined a number of prestigious outfits, such as Eddie Murphy’s band, Graham Central Station, the Brothers Johnson and Side Effect, but ‘Push’ is the album that paved the way for her career and hopefully, with this first time ever, worldwide reissue, it will attract more listeners. Sadly the producer of this album, Isao Suzuki sadly passed away recently at the age of 89. It is unfortunate that he was not able to see the reissue of this special album that he produced for Noriko Miyamoto.

PRE ORDER => 2025 08 08
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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!