Dancehall

Belt up for a mind-altering journey through time and space stopping by Japaneseenka, 8-bit psychedelica and mutated digi dub on this genre-defying long player from King Midas Sound’s Kiki Hitomi and Jahtari bossman disrupt.Set against an intergalactic backdrop of riddims and soundscapes "Karma No Kusari" ("Chain Of Karma") unfolds piece by piece, with Kiki's otherworldly tone of voice providing a ghostly atmosphere that is at times unsettling but always achingly beautiful.This gritty disc of cosmic vintage pop - entirely done without a computer - includes compositions by Maffi, the mysterious Tapes plus a transmission from the immortal Space Ape. With stunning artwork by Kiki herself "Karma No Kusari" is indispensible for any true space cadet.Strictly limited pressing - only 500 blue marbled vinyl copies for the galaxy!

Equiknoxx are one of the hottest, most innovative dancehall squads from Jamaica right now; Bird Sound Power is their debut collective show of strength, packing 12 avant, crooked riddims by core members Gavsborg and Time Cow, plus Bobby Blackbird and Kofi Knoxx, with vocals by Kemikal, Shanique Marie and J.O.E. (R.I.P).The set was parsed and pieced together by Jon K & Demdike Stare , and now thanks to link ups via Swing Ting’s Balraj Samrai (a longtime livicated supporter), it is issued on Demdike’s DDS imprint, replete with Jon K’s sleeve design.Easily identified by the squawking bird idents peppering their cuts, Equiknoxx productions have been big in the dance since Gavin Blair a.k.a. Gavsborg produced Busy Signal’s billboard hit Step Out in 2005, followed by key instrumentals for Beenie Man, Aidonia, Masicka, and T.O.K. - with many released on 7” thru their Equiknoxx Musiq label, and some of which, such as Aidonia’s Negative, are included in this set.Bird Sound Power arguably marks up the most striking riddim album you’ll hear from JA in 2016, weighted with the potential to open up perceptions of current dancehall thanks to the mad character and broad reference points of its producers, encompassing King Jammy’s foundational digi-dub and Dave Kelly’s Mad House sound as much as rugged New York hip hop and the wigged-out, feminine pressure of Virginia Beach’s Timbaland or The Neptunes.The oldest tune inside dates to 2009, but the rest are relatively recent dancehall mutations, including a number of exclusives produced in the last 12 months. Each one reps for Equiknoxx’s unique aspects, such as Jordan Chung a.k.a. Time Cow’s brilliantly bizarre, layered arrangements of film samples, sawn-off hooks and digi-tight beats, whilst also a result of as their distinguished family vibe, Bird Sound Power exists in a paradox, contemporary but classic, and with as much potential to turn new heads onto current JA sounds as Mowax’s Now Thing set back in 2001, which remains a key touchstone for all fwd looking producers..

Na also, doch auf Vinyl!!!

the latest album feat. Timbaland, African Boy and Willcannia Mob ... fight on!

One of the most popular tracks from last year's "Survival Of The Fittest" LP finally gets a single release and the remix treatment from Reggae Roast's Vibration Lab. Taking the track in a deeper, more digital direction, the veteran duo have crafted a classic slice of modern dancehall, reminiscent of the legendary sounds of Gussie Clarke and that timeless 90s vibe. Flip it over for a dubwise version for your own MC or singjay to get busy with.

The Major is back on a new label with a new mission! Free The Universe!

Nas' and Damian's collabo has finally arrived. Hip Hop inna di conscience stylee!

Mungo's love classic 80's rub a dub without apology. So they jumped at the chance to re-record Johnny Osbourne's ice cold classic with the “Bumpy” one himself. They enlisted the help of Prince Fatty, whose all-star cast of musicians licked over the classic "He Prayed riddim" with such warmth, you would never guess he lives in breezy Brighton. Then they bolstered it with two scoops of Mungo’s drum and bass…

Greater Than Great’ has a delicate collection of sixteen (16) songs from labels such as; Bizzarri Records, Dread Squad, Irie Ites Records, Weedy G Soundforce, Deebuzz Music, Hard2Def, Soulove/Delamix, Dreadsquad, DnH, Extreem, Kskamp and Rawkaz Clan.

Es hat ein bisschen gedauert, aber jetzt ist es endlich soweit: ein gutes halbes Jahr nach der Molotov Single kommt das neue SEEED Album … wüüürklisch!

All the Bombist bangers that made you smile on the dancefloor!

/ hip hop mix

/ wasn't me

"Digi Mi Digi" rhythm

The next cut to Mungo’s lick over of Ice Cream Love is the lead single and title track from their forthcoming album. It’s a sound burial combination, pairing the great Johnny Osbourne with the lyrical pride of Ipswich, YT. Over-proof, unadulterated, undiluted: it sums up the album’s theme perfectly. Nothing is watered down here.

Denmark’s deadliest riddim construction duo is back with a vengeance and a fresh 6-track EP

Tradesman has been grafting hard in the studio making another massive digital riddim named ‘Springbox’. On it Speng Bond vividly paints a vocal picture of a rammed dance as he has to ‘Fight fi come in’ while Parly B rips it up with the ‘Rudeboy skank’. One of the discs carries a dub on the flip, the other a clean riddim track - ideal for dropping versions to mash up any dance hall. These vinyls are strictly limited to 500 so you will need to move fast to secure your copy.

Mungo’s Hi Fi are at the controls delivering their latest productions featuring megatons of talent from a dream lineup of MCs. Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution of reggae, dub and dancehall music and are reinvigorating soundsystem culture.

Rhythm = 'Crucial Boy' Super high quality item from Japan!!!

Thomas Wesley Pentz aka Diplo - one half of the production team behind the popular hybrid reggae project Major Lazer lends his eclectic ear and considerable talents as a reggae selector to Riddimentary, a guided tour through 15 classic tracks from the Greensleeves reggae catalogue. The continuous blended mix covers twenty plus years of cutting edge, Jamaican and UK hits from the top producers in dub, reggae and dancehall from the 1980’s & 90’s. The retro flavor and historical context of these selections shines a light on Diplo’s production influences and expert knowledge of the reggae genre. For new converts to reggae or collectors of crucial tracks from reggae’s classic era.

Italian-went-Jamaican reggae wonder connects the roots with dancehall vibes!

/ miniaturu de lulu feat. Deize Tigrana

compilation feat. Ninjaman, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Tiger, Superman, ...

compilation feat. Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Admiral Bailey, Carlene Davis, ...

compilation feat. Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, General B, Lady Saw, ...

compilation feat. Johnny P, Papa Beeto, Charlie Sprang, Tuffest, Richie Brown, Lucan Scissors, Ninjaman, ...

compilation feat. Cutty Ranks, Trevor Sparks, Tony Rebel, Bobo General & Sleepy Wonder, ...

"Full House" rhythm

"Digi Mi Digi" rhythm

This release is limited to 350 copies and comes with a hand numbered sleeve.

10 tunes with Skarra Mucci, Tippa Irie, Million Stylez, Yami Bolo, Spectacular, David Slew, Joseph Cotton, Sr. Wilson, Lion D, Lmk & Lasai.

Presenting a fresh signing to the roster, NICE UP! are thrilled to announce the debut single from Nottingham's Origin One! Centred around the work of one producer, the crew is a fluid collective of MCs, vocalists and musicians, covering a variety of reggae infused genres, from hip hop & soul to dancehall, dub and jungle.Coming in heavy with their first release for the label, they've enlisted the help of one of the UK's finest and most prolific dancehall MCs - Parly B. Having previously worked with heavyweights such as Mungo's Hifi, The Skints and Reggae Roast, Parly brings his trademark toasting to the bubbling dancehall beats of "Mi Bredrin", creating an instant dancefloor killer.

Taken from the acclaimed album "Migration", which covers a myriad of bass genres, this opening track "Positive Up" finds Poirier in a deep dubby dancehall mood. Reminiscent of classic Unity or Jammy's productions, the 80s digital vibe is updated to suit modern dancehalls and soundsystems.Regular collaborator Face-T provides the vocal counter, once again displaying his brilliant lyricism and delivery, whilst also evoking the legendary Shinehead with a whistling solo - its been a while since we heard one of those!

Mysterious Reverend Danny Dread descend from the mist-shrouded hills of the Jamaican hinterland to deliver a sermon to all dibby dibby soundbwoys who run their mouths. Originally cut as a dubplate on a riddim engineered from the DNA of an obscure early 90s Jammys cut, "Chatty Mouth Defeat" makes it clear it’s not wise to ramp with the Colonel.

Wild Apache legend Junior Cat unleashes a rapid-fire lyrical assault on those who fail to respect the foundations and culture of real dancehall music. "See Di Bobo Dread" shows the cat is still in fine form, riding the depth-charger bassline of Naram’s Feline riddim with gruff finesse.

Introducing Hidden Operator with this first release on Kings Chamber. While his gritty version of dub, digital and dancehall is rooted in the tradition of the old days, it’s heavily influenced by contemporary sounds and the long, dark Scandinavian winters. Making use of found sounds, samples of forgotten vocalists and occasional ghosts, to make other worldly, smoke filled dub versions on tracks that may not have ever existed.

After their smash 'Victory', a UK riddim voiced by JA artists, Dubkasm have switched things up, putting homegrown stars YT and Rudey Lee on a classic yard riddim. One Man One Vote, Dubkasm's only relick, is a 90s classic made famous by Dennis Brown's 'No More Walls', Shabba's criminally underrated 'Build Bridges Instead', and Dubkasm's 2014 update, Solo Banton's 'Can't Stop This'. Ipswich's finest YT delivers the energetic and conscious cut 'Higher Meds', complete with sax-drenched dub, the B-side is sweet-voiced Bristolian (and Smith and Mighty veteran) Rudey Lee's soulful, righteous 'Coming in Ruff'. Freshly played with no samples and mastered on 1/2" tape at Stardelta, the dubplate has already gone global, mashing up dances and getting instant rewinds all over the world.

Charlie P is a raggamuffin rudeboy youth with a natural talent for music. He first appeared on stage at the age of 5 and there are some grainy youtube videos of him performing as a child. He started out singing motown and blues but reggae was in his blood since he grew up surrounded by UKJamaican culture. He started singing with the Goldmaster Allstars at the age of 11, but was soon drawn to soundsystems which is where he feels most at home. His uncle had been running a sound in Southend on Sea and it was his mother who encouraged him in his career. Charlie first came to Glasgow in 2010 for one of Mungo's Hi Fi's legendary nights at the Artschool. This was the beginning of their working relationship which has seen countless recording sessions and continuous touring around every corner of the globe. This album is the culmination of this ongoing relationship and brings together the best tracks across the styles that he loves, from roots reggae and dancehall to modern bass music. Some are surprised to see a young white guy with a Jamaican accent, but it is his musical language and Charlie is not pretending to be anything but himself - a man with a passion for good ganja and reggae dancehall.

Ltd. 500 copies

Naram and the Jahtari posse have formed an unlikely alliance with a mysterious gentleman named Colonel Mustard to launch a new label focusing on contemporary music that’s directly inspired by ruffneck 1980s and early 90s dancehall. Operating out of the harsh desert landscapes of Coburgistan, the Colonel is a hard taskmaster, and he’s put Naram and disrupt to work to cook up a trailer load of killer relicks and deadly original riddims.With the Colonel’s impressive sphere of global influence, the riddims are finding their way to some of the wickedest artists from dancehall’s golden era – as well as brand new talents he's unearthed to carry on the style and fashion. Watch the ride and don’t test, because the Colonel is stockpiling serious ammunition!The first artist to grace the new Colonel Mustard imprint is the man Guinness Book of Records found to be the world’s fastest chatter back in 1989 – the incomparable Daddy Freddy. Riding a deadly Naram relickof the Bad Boy Wadat riddim, Long Way finds Freddy marching through an apocalyptic world filled with wickedness and corruption to deliver a frighteningly ruff sermon of righteous indignation against the evil-doers.Disrupt joins Naram on the version to launch a further warhead against the Babylonians with a menacing dubwise cut.

Scientist’s name will be found on many dub releases in people’s record collections. His connection to King Tubby is inseparable and many would say that when dub had fallen on quieter times it was Scientist who breathed new life into it. His paired down mixing style suited the new dancehall reggae sound that came as the 70’s rolled into the 80’s. This 1982 LP includes the priceless dub to Johnny Osbourne’s classic Give A Little Love, as well as further cuts to the likes of Hugh Mundell and Wayne Jarrett. Scientist is always in control! Includes 6 bonus tracks!

The cosmic theme is well served on ten effects-riddled tracks, with the rockers style material being littered by all manner of stratosphere-breaking sounds from the mixing board, strategically adorned with snatches of ghostly echo and pneumatic percussion. It’s certainly an appropriate mood for a post-apocalyptic battle involving cartoon machines! Another DUB ESSENTIAL ALBUM from the legendary SCIENTIST!