Organic Grooves Vinyl 7 Inch 2811 Items

Stay With Me / You're So Unreal

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The late Bobby Baker originally from College Park Georgia, was an original member of the American rhythm and blues band The Coasters formed in 1955. He sadly passed away in Feb 2022.Bobby was hired by Dana V Andrews & David Futch (originally from Detroit Co-owner of Davida Inc & founder of Gospel Label Futch Music Record with his brother Josh) with an amazing group of musicians including the incredible Patrice Rushen for this project. ‘Everything Has Got To Be Alright’ Is an ultra rare Gospel Crossover Funky Soul 45 and it’s by far the rarest on Davida Inc records Music perfection!

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Crystal Clear

7" | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Mandisa

Summer Love

We've Only Just Begun / I'll Do Anything For You Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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London reissue label Discs of Fun and Love are back after the overwhelming success of their previous two releases and are excited to announce DFL003. A reissue of Mandisa’s “Summer Love”.
Originally recorded in 1980 at Omega Studios in Chicago, Mandisa’s “Summer Love” is another deep crossover glider with the deep and obscure jazzy floater “Love’s Dream” on the flip side. Both sides of the original 7 were versions of tracks taken from Prince Billy Madhi Wright’s album “You Got Dat Wright” and added Maggie “Mandisa” Epting on vocals. The players on the original 7inch session were Billy Madhi (William Wright) on Saxaphone, The Plaxico brothers on Bass and Drums, Bruce Jones on Keyboards and Gensia Williams on backing vocals
The record has been almost impossible to find in the last few years so we are incredibly pleased to release a fully licenced and remastered issue to the world.
Fully licenced from William Wright (Allibra Music) and Maggie Epting and remastered by Grammy nominated mastering house the Carvery. This elusive record is ready to set fire to dancefloors across the globe.
Discs of Fun and Love is a reissue label run by DJs and diggers Miche, Spiritland’s programmer and Frederika, a resident at Spiritland. It’s also a party, due to run regularly on some of London’s top soundsystems, focusing on modern soul, boogie, jazz funk and more.

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Lee McDonald

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Selector Series)

I Don't Know / This Is A Blessing

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. 40 year anniversary release of this in demand modern soul masterpiece. For their third vinyl outing, Selector Series dig into the Archives of New Jersey’s Debbie Records from 1981 to re-issue this storming boogie re interpretation of The Carpenters standard, which found itself a legion of fans in the UK thanks to Gary Dennis’s championing of it. In a pre Discogs era, this record attracted a £400 price tag amongst serious collectors back in the late eighties, with the original pressings still going for £500+ even now. The album has been re issued by several different labels over the ensuing years, but this double header is being made available for Record Store Day on a seven inch format for the first time officially, featuring the original album sleeve artwork.

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Fay

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (P-Vine)

7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Paint A Picture)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fay's only work "This Is A Blessing" Originally released in 1981 has never been reissued in history but it was the finest and overlooked masterpiece of 80's city soul …p-vine would like to present 2 tracks from that album as 7inch EP! These tracks are edited by Michael Orr, who well known by "Spread Love" which has inpressive front cover, for just this release!

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Reflex

Funny Situation

11,89 €* 13,99 € -15%

7" | 1981 | US | Reissue (Peach Tree)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Paint A Picture are incredibly pleased to announce news of their first release: a fully remastered, licensed reissue of rediscovered British 7” Funny Situation recorded by Reflex - a band put together by drummer David Humphrey (Public Image Ltd., Sparks, Mike Oldfield) and privately released on his Star Records back in 1981. With the original record now changing hands for in excess of £200 and just in time for a 40th anniversary release the reissue - remastered and cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery - will include updated original artwork whilst also containing an insert providing further details and context on the release. Recorded a few months after seminal Britfunk tune "Southern Freeez" at the very same Vine Yard Studios and with the same engineer Simon Sullivan - the release unfortunately suffered from a lack of marketing and proper distribution but almost forty years later the record is now receiving the attention it deserves and with a price tag to match. The A side presents a beautiful mesh of funk and soul styles with influence from other Britfunk bands of the time but with a more overt jazz and rock feel fusing a tight rhythm section with smooth vocals and climaxing in a guitar and saxophone duel. The instrumental Version Two provides a fresh approach with the addition of dub FX and Indian percussion with the use of a tabla added to the mix.

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Jonnie Vibes Lambert

Can't Stop Dancin'

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Future Flight

Hip-Notic Lady / Dues

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Mother I'd Like To Funk)

Boulevard

Ready For Your Love

She's Gone / Mr C Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mother’s I’d Like To Funk are back with another sizzling hot re-issue, this time straight from Denmark. Danish pop group “Boulevard” released an obscure LP back in 1981, called “American Dream”. This official re-issue features the street funk anthem “Ready For Your Love” on the A Side, with a special “Synthphonic” Dub version on the B Side (previously only available on the album) This special 7’ version is guaranteed to light up any dance floor.

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Norman Connors

7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Arista)

A Chance For Hope Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Norman Connors' 'She's Gone' is a timeless blend of Soul and R&B from his 1981 album, 'Mr C'. 43 years since its initial release, 'She’s Gone' still endures as a masterpiece, showcasing Connors' musical prowess and ability to create unforgettable compositions. Lush arrangements, masterful instrumentation, and heartfelt vocals define the track with Norman Connors seamlessly fusing horns, strings, and rhythm instruments for a rich sonic experience. This 7'' heavyweight vinyl single, presented here exclusively for RSD is the first time this single has been available since 1981 & gives fans old and new the chance to own a slice of this classic, in demand Norman Connors production. remastered, but with slick early 80's aesthetics as was.

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The Live Band

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (The Sound Of Brooklyn)

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Fantasy Love)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

For the first time ever this Modern Soul early ’80s masterpiece finally gets a 7″ release some 38 years later! Quite simply “A Chance For Hope” is one of the all-time, under-rated gems from this era. How it never made to a single release before now we’ll never know. One of the classiest 7 inch releases you’re ever likely to see! Officially licensed, remastered and LTD 7 inch RSD release with replica artwork.

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Bernard Walker

My Lover / Sexy Thang

Shake & Rock Till The Police Knock

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Junei, the guitarist behind The Space Army Band, who would team up with his brother, General Lee, to form The Lost Weekend remains a pivotal character amongst the music scene of his hometown, Gary, Indiana.

Working closely with local indie groups & producers, such as Gordon Keith of Steeltown (Jackson 5's first manager), Junei would spend the 70s writing & recording whilst touring with artists such as The Emotions, Curtis Mayfield & Albert King.

Junei's calling card came to be in 1987, when he released his single 'Let's Ride' & 'You Must Go On' on local imprint, Pharoah's Records. The following year, he teamed up with Bernard Walker to produce a signature of that late-80s bedroom indie sound, cemented by the ideology & instruments used.

As Junei recalls..

"Bernard Walker approached me based on my reputation around town. He told me about this song that he wrote called "My Lover." Initially, he wanted to record a demo but I convinced him that I could do an actual finished production of his song, right from my small project "tape based, 8-track" basement studio. The sessions took place in Gary, Indiana in the basement of my parents home inside my... more

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Memphis

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Ice City)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Many of you will be aware of the band Homegrown Syndrome (we released the single a few years ago). They were also known locally as Homegrown Funk & the band Memphis that put out one extremely rare two sider. A party Side 'Shake and Rock' flipped with a top of the rung ballad 'Inside My Love', it has everything collectors want, Rarity & Quality so sells for 500+ all day long, below Robert Garcia gives us the history....
"Memphis" were members of the Memphis based group "Home Grown Funk." Home Grown Funk was also known as "Homegrown Syndrome," a controversial name bestowed to them. Before heading to LA they gigged all over Memphis. Some of the members were from an earlier 70s group called "Brothers Unlimited" and had earlier ties during the 60s with the "Memphis Invaders" (a peaceful civil rights activist group).

With aspirations of pushing Homegrown further, a few members including Jerry Jones made the move out west. It was LA 1977 when they were introduced to Ike Tuner through a mutual friend "Ricky G". It was a casual meetup. Then one night Ike had his son Ike Jr. go check them out while performing at the Soul Train hangout spot "Maverick Flats". Ike Jr. praised their performance to Ike and he had them come out to his Inglewood studio. The group walked into the studio with a funky track already playing and that's when Jerry Jones improvised this opportunity and started singing. Ike then turned and said… "Who is that singing?" Jerry said, "Thats me." Then Ike replied " YOU BIG Muthaf***a! You could be my new Tina." From that point the group cut bunch of tracks with Ike over the years up until they're feature on his 1980 album "The Edge."

In 1981 Perry Kibble (Keyboardist for Taste Of Honey) was at "Concerts In The Park" and heard Home Grown Funk performing. He linked up with the group and got them a deal with Arista. During this time they recorded their hit track " Confrontation." Perry suggested that the group change their name because he didn't want another group with the work "Funk" in it and hence "Homegrown Syndrome." They also use the Arista studio to cut an unreleased acetate with tracks "Got the love" and "Party Vibes" soon to be reissued on Aton.

Around the same time they were introduced to a fella named Roger Green. Green asked the group to come over to his home studio to cut the track "Inside My Love." Upon naming the record Roger Green suggested to go by "Memphis" since they were all from there. This record was eventually pressed in 1982 as small run becoming extremely hard to find.

Words by: Robert Garcia

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Fate

I'm In Love Again

Flying High / Guilty Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ice City makes its return and it's another excursion into the world of obscure one-shot bands. Revered by crate-diggers worldwide, it's a long overdue 7" reissue of the elusive band Fate and its one and only record from 1982.

The dreamy "I'm in Love Again" is a rhodes-led, bass heavy groover crescendoing with an eyes-closed guitar solo, drenched in pure, raw passion.

Not to be undone by the A-side, flip the 45 over for the psych-soul slow burner "Without You Girl" for an extra dose of heart-melting emotion.

Icy City kicking off the year strong with another limited 7" that's not to be missed!

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Jackie Stoudemire

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Tap)

Givin' It Up / Pour Moi Ça Va

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two classic Jackie Stoudemire gems, ‘Flying High’ and ‘Guilty’ get a long overdue reissue, the former of which has never been available on vinyl before.

Picked up by Tap Records impresario Jeremiah Yisrael, Jackie spent the lion’s share of 1982 in the studio with Yisrael, the prolific Gene Redd and dozens of musicians, including purportedly Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Ten songs were recorded over the course of the year, and two of the standouts are pressed loud and proud on either side of this limited 7 inch. First up the funk-fuelled, slick and stylish disco number ‘Flying High’, pressed for the first time ever to vinyl. ‘Guilty’ takes the B, one of the last songs Gene Redd would ever pen and some of the finest production work in a career that spanned four decades. Disco at its brilliant best. Yellow label version white sleeve.

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Charms / France-Lise

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Favorite)

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Diggers Dozen)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Favorite Recordings proudly presents its new series of 7" reissues with the following concept: each side dedicated to one Funky French track coming with its original artwork. You just have to flip it! On the first side comes "Givin’ It Up" by Belgian funk band Charms. Compiled by Charles Maurice on French Disco Boogie Sounds Vol. 2, the original vinyl 7inch was released in 1982 on famous Biram label and is now a very hard to find gem for reasonable prices. Not really surprising considering the immediate power of this Disco track, filled catchy synths lines, sweet vocals and fateful chorus. On the other side comes another French Disco underground hit with “Pour moi ça va” by France-Lise. It takes only a few seconds to get driven on the dancefloor by the heavily funky guitar and bassline and the immediate energy of this song. Also compiled by Charles Maurice on French Disco Boogie Sounds Vol. 1, this is also a quite hard to find OG. With its charming French vocals and bouncing percussions, it should delight any Disco player.

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Tampa

Don't Fight The Feeling

Try It Out / Head Over Heels

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Available for the first time ever on 7-inch, Diggers Dozen presents this off the radar, jazz laced, disco funk gem. Originally only featured on an obscure Florida based radio station compilation LP released in 1978.

Tampa formed together in 1977 to be a house band at the most popular nightclub in Tampa Bay, generally playing covers as well as playing their own material in a variety of styles from rock to funk and disco.
At this time the local radio station in Florida WXTB-FM 97.9 Clearwater also know as 98 Rock, called out to musicians in the Tampa Bay area requesting for songs to feature on a compilation album showcasing local talented musicians, as well as being a fund raising project with all profits donated to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary.
Tampa decided to record and submit a track “Don’t Fight The Feeling” for the radio stations request. They were happily surprised to find out that it made the cut. Over two hundred groups in the Tampa Bay area submitted songs. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” was one out of the ten songs selected to feature on the compilation titled “The 98 Rock Album”.
Soon after this period the seven piece band played all over the Tampa Bay area gigging generally 50 weeks in a year between 1979-1984. The band recorded around a dozen original songs. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” was the only track to ever be released and make it on to record. The other songs recorded sadly have been long lost.
Now this marvellous track is officially and finely issued on 7” for the first time, including superb re-edit magic on the flip side by The Mighty Zaf.

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World Series

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Chuwanaga)

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Discs Of Fun And Love)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Parisian label Chuwanaga curated by Clémentine & Saint-James is really proud to announce his next release: the reissue of an almost forgotten 7" by Britfunk band World Series, bringing together jazz-funk, AOR and a really funky vibe. A perfect fit for summertime.
Like a good recipe, this little beauty actually got all great ingredients: great Rhodes parts, catchy vocals, solid basslines and lovely Moog-esque synthesizer melodies. "Try It Out" brings together a classy AOR-Funk/Soul vibe with a solide funky groove. On the other side, "Head Over Heels" looks more towards proper british Jazz-Funk territories with its uptempo beat and slapped bass.
Back in the days, World Series was a local live band around North London. They used to tour a lot around early 1980’s in and around London in places like the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, the Production Village in Cricklewood, The Cricketers at the Oval and Dingwalls in Camden. On the same circuit were bands like Cayenne, Gonzalez, Morrissey Mullen and the Breakfast Band to name a few. In 1983, they recorded a session at Woodcray Manor Studios in Berkshirand and released "Try It Out / Head Over Heels" as a 7" single, financing the pressing. They were actually delighted when one reviewer said they were a bit like Level 42 "but with decent vocals".
Thanks to the original crew, Mike Frankel (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Keith Mawson (Bass), Richard Newell (Drums & Percussion) and Andy Park (Keyboards), Chuwanaga is proud to present you this single with a great artwork from William James Thurman, including also an insert with lyrics and pictures from the band. One not to miss!

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Jimmy Mack

Pop Goes The Weasel

I'll Give You The Sunshie / Deep In My Eyes

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Discs of Fun and Love return again with another 7 inch of pure soulful goodness, this time taking a trip to Wisconsin with Jimmy Mack's ‘Pop Goes The Weasel’. Originally released in 1983, this incredibly hard to find record comes with the original and an edit from one of the UK's most exciting producers and a great friend of the label, Bristol's Admin. Super sweet soul for the perfect moments in the dance.

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Essence

7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Tac Town Sounds)

30,99 €*

Come With Me / Lost In Amazonia

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited to 300 copies. Ultra-rare private press boogie originally released in 1983 known to change hands for big $ on all top collectors wants lists! High quality 2nd pressing!

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Tania Maria

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Soul Brother)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Marcos Valle

Girassol

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Edition Hawara)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It comes as no surprise to discover we are massive fans of Marcos Valle here at Mr Bongo, but this forgotten and obscure gem from the Brazilian maestro has proven to remain elusive to us until very recently.

'Girassol' is a lost Brazilian-boogie stunner from 1983. It was originally released as an ultra-rare promo only 7”. Composed by Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle and Ribeiro José Francisco, this all-too-short nugget (under 2 minutes) was recorded and pressed on the Valle, Ribeiro & Associados Ltda. imprint for Rede CB De Supermercados. It was a promotional item to be distributed to customers of a supermarket chain as a gift. Due to not having any conventional distribution channels this resulted in the 7" becoming a slippery customer to find.

It’s a smooth AOR / Brazilian boogie joint with an uplifting chorus. The vibe is reminiscent of the much loved ‘Estrelar' era of Marcos Valle’s glorious recording career, and certainly one for fans of the Lincoln Olivetti, Robson Jorge production sound.

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Chris

San Francisco Night

10,19 €* 16,99 € -40%

7" | 1983 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Edition Hawara’s third 7“ release is a slow-moving synth gem from 1983. Its producer, Chris Duchatschek or just "Chris", is hardly a household name in Austrian pop music. But Duchatschek was not only an early member of Drahdiwaberl, the legendary anarchist band that was headed by Falco before his global breakthrough. He also produced a string of almost-forgotten hits, not least José Feliciano’s "The Sound of Vienna". "San Francisco Night" is one of Duchatschek’s few solo productions. It’s the soundtrack for a party in a dark, smoke-filled basement in early 1980s Vienna, but it should work just fine in today's smoke-free basements too. Or in your living room, as long as you turn the lights off.

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Sheila Hylton

Falling In Love

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Boogie Back)

Release: 1983 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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A remake of 1983 Surface disco hits. Fashionable and mellow Jamaican lovers featuring rhythm boxes and analog synths, the trend at the time. The beat is less aggressive and more soulful than the original.

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Strike One

Can't Touch Me Anymore

Our Hearts Will Always Shine / Mighty-Mighty

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brit funk brilliance from 1980’s one hit wonder Strike One, lovingly reissued on Boogie Back Records with a brand-new production from the outfit on the B side. A shining example of the sheer quality of productions coming out of the UK in the early ‘80s and a prime proponent of what made Brit funk so gloriously great, ‘Can’t Touch Me Anymore’ is that infectious feel-good gold that every collection needs. Written by Boogie Back Records Toby Baker back in ’83, fast forward 40 years Baker and Strike One return to the studio for ‘Chicago Sunrise’ and it’s like they never left. Another sure fire, instrumental Brit funk winner with all the dazzle of the glory days.

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Ozone

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Expansion)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (The Saifam Group)

Patrizia Pellegrino

Scusa Ma Ti Amo

24,99 €*

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Hard Times / If You Want My Love

Chequers

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Freestyle)

Tiger Stripes / You Can't Hold Me Down

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Chequers' ultra-rare 1983 electro-boogie 45 'Hard Times', backed with the equally stellar 'If You Want My Love', sees it's first ever reissue courtesy of Freestyle Records!

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Felix

7" | 1984 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Tramp)

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We weren’t too familiar with this 1984 Release on Sleeping Bag Records until reading Tim Lawrence’s Book Hold On to Your Dreams: Arthur Russell and the Downtown Music Scene, 1973-1992. What we learned, was the “behind the scenes” drama that went on during the recording of this single. Arthur Russell and DJ Nicky Siano contemplated working together once again after their first collaboration in 1978 lead to a successful 12” single called “Kiss me Again” on Sire under the Moniker Dinosaur where David Byrne even played lead guitar. Their second collaboration “Tiger Stripes” came as the result of Siano convincing the father or a then girlfriend to fund the venture. Arthur wrote the lyrics, and while Siano remembers remembers the Demo tracks being promising, problems began to emerge as Studio time began ticking. Russell became annoyed by Siano’s hyperactive personality in the Studio, while the former Gallery/Studio 54 DJ grew impatient of his collaborator’s constant changes and money spent in studio time. However according Author Tim Lawrence the feud escalated when Arthur wanted to introduce a drum machine after the session drummer could not keep the time. As a result, he ended up scrapping the original tracks which included vocals recorded by Evelyn Thomas. However the nail in the coffin came when Siano assumed the role of lead vocalist at which point Russell quit appalled by how terrible he sounded. Although a perfectionist, Russell also suspected Siano had been using the project as a platform for himself as a vocalist. In any case their project went on with Siano as lead and newly recorded backup vocals by Maxine Bell. Released on Splash Records in 1984, Siano is credited as the artist and sole-producer while Russell only agreed to be credited under the alias Killer Whale. Not too long after, Sleeping Bag released a 7” promotional copy of “Tiger Stripes” featuring only Bell as the sole vocalist, a different B-Side and Felix as the artist name. Although Russell did not credit himself by his real name, he credited the Killer Whale alias for all the writing and production on the single. There is a 12” on Sleeping bag which credits Siano for production on Tiger Stripes” but it’s clear from the release of the 7” that Russell wanted to make a statement. Beyond this peculiar story however, the music itself is worth the note. In a 2014 piece for The Vinyl Factory, Peter Zummo, one of Arthur Russell’s closest collaborators best describes this release: Side A: ‘Tiger Stripes’, is a crazy editing job with lots of disparate elements. The opening beats give little sense of what key it will be in. Side B: ‘You Can’t Hold Me Down’, is drum machine and conga, rhythm guitar, keyboard, female refrain and lead vocal, and male chant on “bad little kitten – pounce on you.” There’s no real bass. I like it not only for the way it sounds but also that it shows that you don’t have to follow the rules.

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Tyree Glenn Jr.

Jealous Love

7" | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Tramp)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tyree Glenn Jr. is no new name in the Tramp family. He is featured on both "Can You Feel It" Modern Soul/Disco comps and not to forget the Tramp 45rpm single release of two LP-only tracks (check his James Brown cover of "Superbad"!).
"Jealous Love" and "Beautiful Woman" were originally released on a superrare german 33rpm single EP from 1984. The first 150 copies come with a picture sleeve, so those who purchase it quickly may be lucky and get one of those!

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Stroke

Without Your Love

7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Edition Hawara)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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** Re-issue of an ultra-rare modern soul 45 **
"Without Your Love" is a wonderful, uplifting modern soul tune which was recently comped on "Praise Poems Vol. 9". The original 45 RPM single is ultra-rare and extremely hard to find, so this reissue is here to please a lot of music lovers.

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Miss D.

Moving

16,99 €*

Carter Lake / Must Be The Beat

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Miss D used to work as a model in New York. That she ended up in Vienna was sheer coincidence. That she became a recording artist was never planned, either. She moved to the Austrian capital with a well-known commercial producer in the mid-1980s, and soon she found herself recording TV ads for ice cream manufacturers.
One day in the recording studio, someone had the brilliant idea of making a proper record with her. The outcome was the highly sought-after disco oddity "Moving", most copies of which were destroyed due to a lack of commercial success.
Now getting a second chance, "Moving" is as strong as Austrian disco productions from that era come: slow, bouncy, full of personality and consistently surprising. So, three cheers to coincidences and random ideas in recording studios. This is a most memorable 7".

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Carl Moore

7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Sweet Free Association)

16,99 €*

Take A Chance On The Feeling

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Keyboardist and composer Carl Moore originally wrote, recorded and pressed only 100 (!) copies of these tracks, grabbing a quick moment of studio time during a tour of Japan in the early 1980s. Moore’s purple patch saw him becoming peers with artists such as Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carn, Janet Jackson and ‘The King of Gospel’, James Cleveland.

Carter Lake is an energetic 2 minutes 30 second blast of pure dance floor joy, that looks back at carefree days, teenage love and love lost. Moore’s voice soars, and showcases his love for the powerful stylings of jazz and gospel. On the flip, Must Be The Beat sees him explore very different textures and could easily be a long lost Prince recording found in the vaults in Paisley Park. Sounding like something jammed late at night, this one is perfect for the afterhours when there are 30 sweaty dancers left on the floor at 5am that just don’t want to go home!

This is the first release on Sweet Free Association, a new label founded by Sam Don, the DJ and curator responsible for the recent lovers rock and UK soul comps For The Love of You and Just A Touch. Born out of the wish to find another way of sharing ‘the fruits’ from his Free Association radio show and parties, these impossibly rare disco tracks are now available to a wider audience for the first time, as the vast majority of the original copies have been long lost.

Mastered at The Carvery, the lo-fi recordings have been skilfully lifted by Frank Merritt to sound big in the club, while retaining the original charm in the sound that made the tracks stand out to Sam in the first instance.

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Marshall Titus

7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Archeo)

Ettika

Ettika (1984 Originals)

Reggie Grantham & The New Generation

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A holy grail for fans of French boogie, early hip hop, Arabic funk and Balearic bops,"Ettika" has been seriously sought after since Vidal Benjamin found it in the 1€ bin back in 2006. Teasing the ears of the underground via Vidal's 'Balearic Nightmare' mix for Noncollective, copies of the original were soon snapped up completely, and the later adopters were sated by a Blackdisco edit from Alexis Le-Tan (himself gifted Vidal's second copy), which is now also rare as hen's teeth. The fervour for the track is easy to understand. Underpinned by an endlessly buoyant bass groove, chanted female vocals dart out the speakers like a post- modern mantra while synth vamps flare in stuttering stereo. Middle-Eastern motifs add an air of mystery, but this truly belongs in a dance floor utopia. That the track was the product of a 'back-to-work' scheme aimed at unemployed immigrant youth in Rouen only adds to the appeal. Led by teacher Bernard Guégan, a quartet of students delivered lyrics in French and Arabic inspired by their rejection letters, serving a little social commentary and a lot of funk. If you're mad on Ahmed Fakroun and Shams Dinn, or even those folks in the Bush of Ghosts, then this is a must have for you.

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Come Together

7" | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Ice City)

Warm / If The Feeling Is Right

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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or the second release, we bring you obscure 1985 North Carolina boogie/gospel/electro banger filled with crazy bass synths, piano chords and rhythm machines. Very proud we managed to put out this unique record.
Also supported and played by Peanut Butter Wolf from Stones Throw!
Few words from the man himself:
"I was 32 years old when I did "Come Together", I recorded it in the studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It was my first studio project. I wrote it to reflect on how we all are God's creation and we all need each other no matter our skin color or background, we should love each other as God tells us to. I always wanted my music to go mainstream and worldwide to reach everyone. Shurfine gospel record company picked up my record and the rest is history!"

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Beverely Skeete

7" | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Keep Your Faith In God / Just Give It All To Christ Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Press play on Beverley Skeete’s ’Warm' and a wave of evocative, vivid images of sultry, sun-kissed summer days will wash over you. 'Warm' is UK street-soul / electronic boogie at its finest. An infectious groove that features an amazing vocal performance invites you to fall in love. Beverley Skeete is an under-the-radar talent and you only need to dip into the sheer number of productions she has been involved with to see the pedigree of her artistry. It includes working with superstars such as Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Bronski Beat, Elton John, Boy George, and Maxi Priest, to name just a few. She was also the vocalist for the 90s global house hit 'Passion' by Gat Decor. Beverley continues to work in music to this day and, in 2021, released her most recent album, 'Liberty’. 'Warm' was Beverly's third solo single for the fabled UK record label Elite. Released in 1985, it was produced by the stellar underground production team of A Sojka / de Jongh Production. This duo is better known as Andy Sojka (Atmosfear, 3rd Army, et al) and Richard de Jongh. Elite was set up by Sojka in 1979 and was a hotbed for underground UK talent that often became staples of the most discerning US dancefloors too. 'Warm' and the equally remarkable soulful-dancer 'If The Feeling Is Right' are lesser-known jams from the label’s catalogue, but they have rightfully been championed by the diggers and collectors, and what beauties they are! Official Mr Bongo replica reissue of the original Elite release.

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Lucky Rosenbloom

7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Keep Your Faith In God / Just Give It All To Christ Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a club scene saturated with the Minneapolis sound, Luck Rosenbloom was searching for something different. Using Korgand Moog synths, Steinway Concert Piano and a Boss Dr-110 Dr. Rhythm, he created his own funky fusion sound to spread the word of God to the mainstream. Recorded at Minneapolis's Custom Record Studios he cut 200 copies of this elusive 45 of which only a few known copies exist. The record was promoted on his cable access TV show "Lucky Mania TV" where he encouraged kids to say no to drugs and take their vitamins.

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Lucky Rosenbloom

7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

Giving You Love / Sassy Lady Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Superior Elevation

7" | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Selector Series)

7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Prime Time)

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Genre-busting re-issue label Selector is delighted to unveil the reissue of Superior Elevation's soulful obscurity, 'Giving You Love.' Originally released in 1985, this cherished gem hails from the heart of Lake Charles, Louisiana, encapsulating the band's profound connection to the soulful roots of their hometown. In the realm of rare finds, Superior Elevation's 'Giving You Love' stands as an elusive treasure. Original copies are virtually impossible to find, turning this reissue into an invaluable opportunity for collectors and soul music enthusiasts alike. The scarcity of the original release, coupled with its intrinsic soulful sophistication, makes this reissue a must-have addition for those searching for killer dancefloor obscurity. Selector Series is proud to present this soulful masterpiece on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl record, remastered and pressed on heavyweight vinyl. This reissue features new artwork including a captivating new company sleeve and redesigned labels, paying homage to the visual aesthetic of the original 1985 release.

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On Tap

Rug Burns

7" | 1986 | UK | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of an obscure SoCal funk song originally released in 1985 by ISY Martin. The b-side redux is by modern funk pioneers XL Middleton & Zackey Force Funk. Already a certified Orange County, California classic. Out on Prime Time Records.

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Premonition

Don't Act Like A Fool

What Do You Want Me To Do

Release: 1986 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Premonition or Premonitions (they were known as both) is a new york disco / Soul / Funk group you probably have never heard of, we have an LP coming soon but while we wait in our flats and houses here is a reissue of their rarest (it's all rare) Disco 45 flipped with an Excellent mid-tempo floater which is 100% my bag. Let's face it, you are going to like one of these sides so get it done.

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Christopher Jay

7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Invisible Camera / American Night

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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After releasing some unreleased material by Christopher last year (go buy this now if you dont have it), we now also present you with a reissue of a rare little boogiefunk 45 recorded at Music America Studio, Rochester, New York circa 1987. Recorded, Produced and Performed by Christopher Jay, wonky and charming is the order of the day, I rate this 45 a lot. For this 45 we decided to gift you a picture sleeve of the very cool OG artwork.

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Maki Asakawa

7" | 1988 | JP | Reissue (Eastworld)

Release: 1988 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Koi No Shunkan-Can't Stop My Love

Shambara

7" | 1989 | JP | Reissue (HMV Record Shop)

20,99 €*

Release: 1989 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Crystal Ball / What Goes Around

Frankie Gaye

7" | 1990 | UK | Reissue (Izipho Soul)

7" | 1990 | UK | Reissue (We Jazz)

Release: 1990 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Crystal Ball originally recorded in 1990 by Frankie (rip) and now totally reconstructed by maestro Nigel Lowis - the ‘Marvinesque flavas’ on this composition are outstanding! On the flip is What Goes Around, the superior remix of this song by the late Clive Scott.

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Rosanna & Zélia

Baiao Da Luna

13,59 €* 16,99 € -20%

7" | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Acid Jazz)

Release: 1990 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A lost MPB gem from rural Finland! We Jazz presents the first ever reissue of this rare 1990 local release by Brazilian duo Rosanna & Zelia. 7" EP with inside out 3mm spine sleeve. Riyl: Gilberto Gil, Joyce, Musica Popular Brasileira, bossa nova, bossa jazz
Liner notes by Mikko Mattlar:
"Rosanna & Zélia were a Brazilian duo of singers and musicians Rosanna Guimarães Tavares and Zélia Nogueira da Fonseca. They moved from Minas Gerais, Brazil to Europe in 1988, released five albums in Germany between 1993–2004 and featured vocals on an Ian Pooley house track Coração Tambor before Rosanna died of cancer in 2006. Zélia still continues her career in Germany, touring actively and releasing new music.
The duo's journey from Brazil to Germany also included two brief visits to Finland. In the years 1989–1990, they spent time in the small town of Seinäjoki in Ostrobothnia. Rosanna & Zélia performed Brazilian music in Finnish clubs and festivals and recorded a 7" EP for local label Maumau Music. The record was distributed mostly in the Seinäjoki area, but the three songs are well-performed and authentic Brazilian MPB, so the largely unknown record now gets its first reissue for a wider audience on We Jazz Records.
But how did two Brazilian women find their way to a small Finnish town to record an EP? The main reason for this was music journalist and promoter Risto Vuorinen, who was on a holiday in Albufeira, Portugal, where a friend of his lived. The streets were almost empty that evening, but Vuorinen and his friend heard fine guitar playing and singing from a bar. There were Rosanna and Zélia performing on a small stage, and the two Finnish men happened to be the only customers. When the artists ended their performance, Vuorinen's friend, who spoke Portuguese, went to talk to them. Rosanna and Zélia told him they had recently come from Brazil and are trying to gain ground in Europe with their music.
Because Rosanna and Zélia didn't know where they would head next, and because Vuorinen liked their music, he thought of bringing the duo to his hometown, Seinäjoki. They immediately liked the idea, and in the autumn of 1989 they arrived in Finland. The national Finnish jazz festival was held in Seinäjoki, and Vuorinen thought Rosanna & Zélia's Brazilian music would fit right in. They performed at the festival and in November 1989, also made recordings in a local studio with backing musicians from Seinäjoki.
Music enthusiast Pertti Hakala had a record shop and label Maumau Music in Seinäjoki releasing music from local artists. He released a three-track EP from the sessions. with two tracks written by Rosanna & Zelia themselves and their cover version of Extra (Brazilian Reggae), written and originally performed by Gilberto Gil in 1983. A small pressing was made for the Finnish market, and Hakala also sent a box of records to Brazil, but for some reason it was sent back.
After their first visit to Finland, Rosanna & Zélia headed back to central Europe, but Vuorinen decided to organize more performances for them for the next summer. Maybe he also wanted to show them the beautiful Finnish summer, as Rosanna and Zélia had so far seen the country only during the darkest autumn. The duo came back to Finland for the summer of 1990 and performed at the Womad world music festival organized as a part of local Provinssirock. They also played in Nummirock and Puistoblues, both respected music festivals, and performed on TV in Helsinki.
Rosanna and Zélia lived in a small apartment in Seinäjoki and played two to three gigs per week all summer. Because there were only two of them, even small pubs could afford to book them, and in 1990 the economic situation in Finland was good. It was before a major economic depression hit the country. The duo travelled by bus or train, and because they were an acoustic duo, they could easily carry their instruments in public transport. Vuorinen got excellent feedback from organizers. Rosanna and Zélia were good performers, but also really nice people.
With the income from their summer gigs, Rosanna and Zélia could buy a PA mixer and other musical equipment. When the summer 1990 turned to autumn, they continued their journey from Seinäjoki to Germany where they settled down."

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Humble Souls

Beads, Things & Flowers

7" | 1992 | EU | Reissue (Hot Casa)

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Sound Of Summer on Acid Jazz - the Humble Souls sampledelic classic ‘Beads Things & Flowers’ gets its first outing on a 7-inch single as part of our new Acid Jazz classics series. A magnificent dance floor classic, ‘Beads Things & Flowers’ is the result of the creative coming together of Simon Anniky - previously of Beats International and Hugh Brooker of the Night Trains and The Hip Joints, an Acid Jazz fixture since its earliest days. Its seamless blend of Mod Jazz samples and tight beats is inspirational. The A-side 7-inch was the hit of our ‘Acid Jazz (Not Jazz)’ compilation last year, whilst the vocal version makes its first ever appearance since its 1991 single release!

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Lutchiana Mobulu

Eki Bis

Everybody Loves The Sunshine / Let Me Take Over

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of one of the Ultimate Soukous banger! Originally recorded in 1992 in Paris , « Eki Bis « is a party classic. The chorus « 100 % 100% » became a common expression all over the world helped by the hypnotic guitars of the maestros Diblo Dibala and Rigo Star and a smashing uptempo electro acoustic drum beat. Le Cobra de Sundama is a famous singer from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo ) who composed more than 12 albums backed by great band such as Empire Bakuba , and was considered as The voice like Kofi Olomide or Papa Wemba mixing lingala and French street expressions. After many concerts and tours allover the continent , he finally settled in Angola . The B side features a Dj / radio edit with the addition of few electro synths . Produced in Paris by the great producer Jacky Toto and now officially licensed . Remastered by The Carvery and pressed on limited 500 Deluxe vinyl copies.

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Yasmin

7" | 1993 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

7" | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Boogie Back)

Release: 1993 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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From Yasmine's rare 2nd album "A Scent Of Flowers", which was released in just Netherland and left behind the one of the masterpieces of90s R&B "Wanna Dance" that has been compiled into numerous mixtapes and dance hit compilations, the popular cover songs Roy Ayers "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" and Ray Charles "Let Me Take Over" are finally single-cut with a superb cover that reproduces freshly with R&B manners!

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Push

Cut Me Loose / Superstar

Bye Bye Baby / Scent Of Early Summer

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Push are back with this 7” release of their highly acclaimed classic ‘cut ME Loose’. Originally released in 1994, this JBs inspired groove monster is still a rare groove defining piece of funk art. The flipside Superstar is their first new recording in 10 years! It is an upbeat Roy Ayers-Pleasure-esque anthem that will become a staple in DJ’s selections worldwide. Boogie Back is back for good!!

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Makoto Kubota

7" | 1996 | JP | Original (Solid)

20,99 €*

Roy Ayers & The Soulsociety

Release: 1996 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Following the debut solo album “Wait and see”, a classic acid-folk record, this is an authentic reissue of a single album released after returning to the US.

A funky groove “Bye Bye Baby” with a motif of southern American roots music is performed by Shigeru Suzuki, Hiroshi Sato and others. The B-side features “Hatsuatsu Natsu no Kaori (Scent of Early Summer)”, which was later featured on “Yuyake Band”. It is an exotic number with a beautiful steel guitar tone that directly conveys the longing for Hawaiian music. Nowadays, his works are becoming popular not only in Japan but also abroad. This is a limited edition pressing, so don’t miss out on this one.

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Everybody Loves The Sunshine Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Sedsoulciety)

Roy Ayers & The Soulsociety

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Everybody Loves THE Sunshine is more than a classic. It is “the” summer anthem, one of the most covered and sampled Soul tunes by Roy Ayers and the Ubiquity family. This vinyl re-release has been eagerly awaited by music lovers worldwide. This version was originally recorded as a cover version, produced by Soulciety Records for their label band project named The Soulsociety. The performance was recorded with the original songwriter and producer of the song, Mr. legendary vibes controller and Soul superstar Roy Ayers. This recording follows the original 70s feel and instrumentation of the 1976 version, but this time also features Roy Ayers prominently on lead vocals. Another big difference compared to all other versions by Roy and Ramp is the fact that this version is arranged and produced as a midtempo track. It will fit perfectly into any DJs set with a focus on Soul, Funk or Hip Hop. For the first time ever, this classic is now available on a Sedsoulciety Recordings 7” vinyl, including the previously unreleased instrumental version on the flip side with added extra vibes by the master himself.

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Everybody Loves The Sunshine Sunburst Colored Vinyl Edition

7" | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Sedsoulciety)

Won't You Please Be My Girl

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition colored vinyl.

Everybody Loves THE Sunshine is more than a classic. It is “the” summer anthem, one of the most covered and sampled Soul tunes by Roy Ayers and the Ubiquity family. This vinyl re-release has been eagerly awaited by music lovers worldwide. This version was originally recorded as a cover version, produced by Soulciety Records for their label band project named The Soulsociety. The performance was recorded with the original songwriter and producer of the song, Mr. legendary vibes controller and Soul superstar Roy Ayers. This recording follows the original 70s feel and instrumentation of the 1976 version, but this time also features Roy Ayers prominently on lead vocals. Another big difference compared to all other versions by Roy and Ramp is the fact that this version is arranged and produced as a midtempo track. It will fit perfectly into any DJs set with a focus on Soul, Funk or Hip Hop. For the first time ever, this classic is now available on a Sedsoulciety Recordings 7” vinyl, including the previously unreleased instrumental version on the flip side with added extra vibes by the master himself.

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The Soulville All Stars

7" | 2000 | US | Original (Get Hip)

Soca (It's Soul Calypso) / Wajang Woman

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of the original Soulsville single from Harrisburg, PA. Fantastic, soulful fun ballad & mid-tempo originals.

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Embryo

7" | 2000 | EU | Original (Cree)

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jeffrey Turpin & His Friends / Cinnamon Suns

Music For The Head - Rumours / Party Time

7" | 2000 | EU | Original (Cree)

11,04 €* 12,99 € -15%

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Creatures Of The Earth / Exit To Artist Exist

Ugly Creatures

7" | 2000 | EU | Original (Cree)

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Human Race / Grey Boy Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Human Race

7" | 2002 | EU | Reissue (Gem)

LP+7" | 2004 | EU | Reissue (Soulciety)

Release: 2002 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

Fully remastered reissue with replica artwork of rare double header funk 45 by Miami band Human Race from 1971. Black 7″ dinked centre hole vinyl.

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Push

Push People

28,99 €*

Detroit Twice / Too Late To Turn Back

Release: 2004 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Original pioneers of rare groove, Push, make a welcome return with an existing and exciting album. Originally released in 2004, now 20 years later it’s still alive and kicking. “Push People” is a cross pollenation of classic underground rare groove and contemporary feel good funk n' soul in the shape of heartfelt songs and incredible instrumental pieces. Push emerged from the underground London club scene in 1987, where they were at the heart of a community that thrived on JB inspired Funk, Blaxploitation soundtracks and raw soul-jazz. Push toured Europe and Japan and were regulars onstage at Gilles Peterson's legendary Dingwalls’ Talking Loud & Saying Something sessions. They have worked with the likes of Style Council's Paul Weller and Mick Talbot and have long provided the soulful foundation for the regular European tours of US divas like Candi Staton and Marlena Shaw. The triumvirate of key band members Crispin Taylor (drums), Ernie McKone (bass) and Mark Vandergucht (guitar) also doubled up as the rhythm section for the innovative Galliano – a conscious and wayward band that sold in excess of 800, 000 albums. Push are one of the mainstays of the Eighties Rare Groove and Acid Jazz scene alongside Brand New Heavies, Young Disciples and Soul II Soul. Push is on a mission, bringing a breath of fresh air and a wealth of musical experience into a very popular scene for people that "Feel the Funk!"

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El Michel's Affair

7" | 2005 | US | Reissue (Truth & Soul)

7" | 2005 | UK | Reissue (Jalapeno)

Release: 2005 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul is proud to be bringing back a classic two sider that has been long out of print.

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Kraak & Smaak

Money In The Bag

7" | 2006 | US | Original (Luv N Haight)

Release: 2005 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All-conquering Dutch superstars Kraak & Smaak have taken the electronic music world by storm, sealing their international pedigree with a slew of sought-after tracks, remixes, and killer collaborations (Parcels, Mayer Hawthorne and many more). Their live show has seen them play every festival and club worth a mention from Glastonbury to Coachella and beyond. Before that, the three guys from Leiden released their debut album 'Boogie Angst', which established them in the spotlight and led to the longstanding support they receive from tastemakers worldwide today. This latest 7" release showcases a couple of gems from the era that started it all.

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Dawn And Sunset

Move In The Room

Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra / Betty Wright

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Plenty Action 'Soft Touch'

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Psychedelic Sambai / Man Of Mine

7" | 2006 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

Release: 2006 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Free Your Mind / Your Fantasy

Record Player

7" | 2006 | US | Reissue (Fraternity)

Release: 2006 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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C.R.E.A.M. / Glaciers Of Ice

El Michels Affair

7" | 2006 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

7" | 2007 | US | Original (Twinight)

Release: 2006 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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In 2006, the slight buzz of a Brooklyn band called El Michels Affair started to sound a bit more like a swarm of killer bees when their instrumental rendition of Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” was released as a 7” vinyl single. The band’s namesake Leon Michels and his production partner Jeff Silverman dropped the single on their boutique label called Truth & Soul, and it created such commotion that it would spawn an entire album of Wu-based covers. In honor of the 15th anniversary of that LP— “Enter The 37th Chamber”—the single is now getting its first vinyl repress in years. “C.R.E.A.M.” is featured on Side A, with its prominent guitars and powerful horns complementing the signature baseline and unforgettable piano hook that practically defined an era of New York hip hop. The B-side “Glaciers of Ice” offers a deeper, melancholic interpretation of the hard-driving “Cuban Linx” banger, with a mood consistent to the A-side, as the drums take a comfortable backseat to the melodic guitars and punchy horn lines. Originally released in 2009, El Michels Affair’s “Enter The 37th Chamber” LP on Fat Beats Records is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2024.

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Stormy

The devastator

7" | 2007 | EU | Original (Kent)

Release: 2007 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ i won't stop to cry

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Sugar & Spices

Have faith in me

10,19 €* 11,99 € -15%

7" | 2007 | US | Original (Kay-Dee)

Release: 2007 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ The Brilliant Korners 'three lonely guys'

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Mugo

Organize Kenny Dope edit

7" | 2008 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

Release: 2007 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ space travel

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Black Velvet

Is It Me You Really Love

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2008 | EU | Original (Soulful Torino)

The Soulful Fantastic

Funky puggin

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ soul train

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P.I.M.P. / Police In Helicopter

7" | 2008 | US | Reissue (Big Crown)

7" | 2008 | US | Reissue (Fraternity)

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Big Crown Records presents the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band’s smashing cover version of “P.I.M.P.”. Following up on the smashing success of their debut album “55” and a string of essential 45s, this is the third label to press this staple tune. Three labels, three times, three different B sides. Back in 2008 Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band released its smashing cover of 50 Cent's P.I.M.P. which was long thought to be the original sample for the tune. The Mocambo pressing already hard to come by and fetching top dollar on the internet has become an underground classic. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band treat the tune to their signature smashing drums and bass heavy production, taking the original loop and turning it into a full composition. Brass and steel pan parts putting it somewhere between reggae, steel funk, and the “Superfly” Soundtrack. Side B is the proper reggae offering from Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, a cover of the legendary John Holt’s classic “Police In Helicopter”. Another must have two sider, another Big Crown sure shot.

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The U.B.'s

Synthetic Substitution

7" | 2008 | UK | Reissue (Jalapeno)

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 1973 a little-known record was released that defined the sound of Hip Hop drums. “Synthetic Substitution” is universally acknowledged to be THE source for boom-bap kicks and snares, having been used in hundreds of songs by every big name producer to ever touch a sampler. Now, for the first time, an alternate version of this landmark cut has surfaced. This is no sloppy, bar band cover made for a quick buck – The U.B.’S (a shadowy group of serious session cats, put together by Yeahman & Victor “The Undercover Brother” Piagneri) have crafted a meticulous rework that honors not only the signature drum intro but also, the moody melodic heart of this most soulful classic. Side one of this 45-only release features a Wes Montgomery-esque guitar taking the lead role, while the flip showcases the tough, tight instrumental backing. Essential, stop-you-in-your-tracks material for all beat heads and a real keeper for the soul heads.

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Soopasoul

Brand Nu

The Message / Freedom Sound

Release: 2008 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soopasoul is an enigmatic producer, whose purist approach to jazz, funk and soul music has resonated with DJs, break-dancers, music connoisseurs, critics and casual listeners alike. Since furthering his legacy by creating a hugely successful edits series, Soopasoul returns to one of the biggest cuts from his now legendary Jalapeno debut album Twin Stix - Brand Nu. The 142 mixes are the first versions of this now classic cut that were recorded and have a raw funk grit that became a little more polished for the album release version. Available in full vocal and instrumental versions, these alternative mixes showcase all the reasons why Soopasoul is a mainstay of funk & soul charts worldwide.

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The Sound Stylistics

7" | 2008 | EU | Original (Mocambo)

7" | 2008 | EU | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This one was supposed to come out in 2008, but was shelved by the label for unknown reasons. Bruton Library Funk at its best. Limited to 250 copies.

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The Sound Stylistics

Heavy Soul / Move It Up

7" | 2008 | EU | Original (Mocambo)

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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This one was supposed to come out in 2008, but was shelved by the label for unknown reasons. Bruton Library Funk at its best. Limited to 250 copies.

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Tamer Yiğit

Uprocking

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Solid Band / Soul Jugglers

Funky beat

7" | 2009 | EU | Original (Funky Buddah)

Burnt toast and black coffee

Release: 2009 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ hanggang magdamag ... limited to 300 copies

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Mike Pedicin

7" | 2009 | UK | Original (Gusto)

7" | 2009 | UK | Original (Gusto)

Release: 2009 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ TC Lee And The Bricklayers 'up & down the hill

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The Stratoliners

What do you want

The Hangmen / Soul Jugglers

Release: 2009 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Little Willie John 'I'm skanking'

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Let's boogie now / Naghihintay

7" | 2009 | FR | Original (Funky Buddah)

Karmello Brooks / Carla Thomas

Release: 2009 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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All these tunes reek of booze, dames, nostalgia and fighting, blending to the combination of a great Funk cocktail straight from the Philippines … Limited Edition Of 300 Copies!

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Tell Me Baby / I'll Never Stop Loving You

7" | 2009 | UK | Reissue (Kent)

Release: 2009 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Afrika Man feat. JoJo Kuo

Kokolo

7" | 2009 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

Hard Steppin / The Prisoner Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2009 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Diesler Remix

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Ikebe Shakedown

7" | 2009 | US | Reissue (Colemine)

7" | 2009 | EU | Original (Enlace Funk)

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Some heavy Afro-funk stuff that was recorded with the help of The Budos Band!

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Jean Carn

Sweet And Wonderful

7" | 2009 | EU | Reissue (Poets Club)

Release: 2009 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Bet Your Lucky Star

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7 Samurai

Favela Gyal

Release: 2009 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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B.A. / Chickenfoot Black Vinyl Edition

The Jive Turkeys

7" | 2009 | US | Reissue (Colemine)

7" | 2009 | Reissue (Jalapeno)

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Jive Turkeys are made up of four musicians who have been playing together for the better part of the last five years in a hip-hop group called Soundscape. Soundscape is a group based in Oxford, OH, home of Miami University. This is where Matt Amburgy (organ), Terry Cole (bass), Andrew DeRoberts (guitar), and Rob Houk (drums) first met. And while Soundscape has always provided all of them the opportunity to grow and develop as musicians through the group's unique fusion of genres (hip-hop, funk, jazz, rock).

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Radio Trip

Computers Singing

7" | 2009 | US | Reissue (Ghostly International)

Release: 2009 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In 2009, Jalapeno Records was approached with some incredible music by the super talented Mixmonster and Schoolmaster, founding members of the jazz funk band 'The Apples'.

Produced under their 'Radio Trip' moniker, the album was a glorious cut & paste journey into sound, with overtones of musique concrete, brought to life by their fascination with vinyl culture, turntablism and sampling.

The first EP taken from the album featured the up-tempo 'Computers Singing' with its crunchy drums, organic horn stabs, bleep FXs, synth bass tones and a myriad of sampled vocals, all deftly arranged into a constantly evolving b boy battle weapon.

Now released for the first time on a limited 45, this little gem also features the sought-after psych-funk remix by fellow DJ, digger and music archivist Markey Funk, who is another a staple of the Israeli groove scene.

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Deastro

Vermillion Plaza

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Balanced)

Release: 2009 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Vermillion Plaza," the second single from Deastro's full-length debut, Moondagger, miniaturizes the album's best assets and shoots them out of a cannon. Plucky synth arpeggios, end-of-the-world choruses, joyously careening melody lines-it's all there, squashed into a life-affirming three minutes and 50 seconds. "Vermillion Plaza"'s hidden weapon is its songcraft, which may easily goes unnoticed as the pop-music blur flies by-the song lives uneasily in its skin, buttressing its fireworks display of a chorus with odd moments of synthesizer psychedelia, funk, and disco. And when Deastro's Randolph Chabot pleads for contact, singing, "Would you be my son / 'cause all of mine have died?," it's less a cry of self-pity than a salute to the power of human connection.The B-side is Mux Mool's lumbering, half-time remix of "Vermillion Plaza." The former Ghostly Swim featured artist plunges Chabot's vocal into a sinister electronic nightmare-scape, squelching through mud puddles of bass as synthesized strings circle the skies.

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Richie Phoe

Bumpy's Lament

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Organik)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Amazing instrumentals in best El Michel's tradition with a touch of Roots Music, straight from Canada - we love it.

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Jon Kennedy

Boom Clack

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

The Bottle

7" | 2010 | UK | Original (Soul Brother)

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

Release: 2010 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ Johannesburg

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The Olympians

Midnight Movement

Michael Leonhart & The Avramina 7

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truth & Soul presents the second single from the newest band to come out of the burgeoning Brooklyn soul scene, The Olympians. Led by maverick keyboard player Toby Pazner, the Olympians second single is a perfect mix of deep soul and european library music. Recorded in Toby Pazner's bedroom studio, both songs are masterfully orchestrated, instrumental gems.

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Madhouse Mumbai

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)