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"Having remained continuously active since 1971, the
Yoruba Singers are the longest-running musical group
in Guyana. Emerging from a music scene mostly
dominated by slick, commercial entertainment, the
Yoruba Singers brought a new dimension to Guyana
popular music, cooking up a potent stew of afrocentric
vibes, steeped in a committed invocation of the
country’s African heritage.
The Yoruba Singers released several recordings
during their imperial period in the nineteen seventies
and eighties, but what is broadly regarded as the
group’s magnum opus is the 1981 album Fighting for
Survival. The album sums up the group’s first decade
of operation, serving up a heavy mix of calypso, jazzy
funk, reggae and afrobeat. Initially released on the
short-lived Interculture label and later reissued on a
Guyana-only compact disk, the album has long been
more talked about than actually heard. But thanks
to Cultures of Soul a new edition is now available
in wide release, and with it comes the opportunity
to experience some of the deepest grooves the
Caribbean has to offer!"

Paying homage to the culture of raggamuffin MC’s, Greek Dj & Producer Thatstyle releases his breakthrough LP “Dubyard”, a scorching 8-track showcase of dancehall and dub to rub-a-dub and hip-hop. Teaming up with a stellar combination of international vocalists from Bahia to London, Dubyard explores the trajectory of pioneering MC styles by allowing each artist to contribute to and define its present history. Through heavy and deep baselines, groovy drum loops and energetic collaborations, Thatstyle is only further cementing his unbelievably contagious brand of digital reggae, as Dubyard rises above the average to reveal the enduring depth of this young producer.

Two Jamaican artists Peppery & Kojo Neatness team up to lay praise to sound system culture, praising the “Big Sound” and its power to make the crowd gather around, as the Greek-ragga ringmaster Big Shine passed the mic to ride on a fresh version of the classic "Sleng Teng" riddim. The legendary walk & skank pioneer Jah Screechy delivers wisdom and swagger on "Nah Give Up” during a true UK mic veteran called Speng Bond spread his "Boom Shak" verses in the dance session. Irie Nanara, the young talent from Spain finds her skill in entertaining listeners with “Skanking Shoes” and the... more
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released September 7, 2018

All tracks arranged and produced, by THATSTYLE.
Recorded at various locations and studios in Brazil, Greece, UK, Spain and Jamaica between 2016 and 2018.

"Skanking Shoes" cuts by Stivastereo
"High Grades" guitar by A.papadopoulos
"Sleng Teng" based on Sleng Teng riddim

Mixed by Kostas "PS.K" Psathas
Mastered by Angelos "Timewarp" Stoumpos
Art by Bassment RatS

Vin Gordon, otherwise known as ‘Don Drummond Junior’ was the trombonist on countless Studio One sessions, and the Skatalites’s ‘Black Sunday’ (a cover of Luis Bonfa ‘Samba De Orpheu’ ) is still one of his favourite tunes. He recorded this early 70’s cut with the Soul Syndicate at Treasure Isle studio, and it was originally released on the famous Tramp label, with an uptempo love song from the mysterious Earl Bros on the B side

Japanese Reggae/Dub duo based in Nagano, Japan & Brooklyn, NY. Mater (Bass) & Yony (Drums) recorded on cassette & 1/4" tapes back in 2011 at Studio b.p.m. Brooklyn. Digital album was release from Bill Laswell's label MOD and finally on vinyl.

Music Mania and Indica Dubs is proud to present the next release in their Mania Dub series. Following multiple classic re-issues, we now bring you two freshly produced dubplates on a 10” by UK Dub innovators; Alpha & Omega. Taken from the forthcoming LP: Dub Plate Selection Volume 3.

Reissue of this 1985 album from classic UK reggae band Black Slate.

4 tracks feat. Stereotyp, Rodney Hunter, ...

Ultraexklusiv. Oberste Boxklasse: Hamburg, Barnerstraße 16. Hier denken sich Menschen Sachen aus, "die einfach und schwer und wichtig sind, die in dem Leben und in den Sternen sind." Sie "haben Fantasie und Poesie im Kopf" und diese lassen sie auf dieser bereits zweiten Zusammenstellung gebündelt raus. Auf das "Behindertenpoetische Manifest" von Story Teller, aus dem hier zitiert wurde, folgt "Ich bin so wie ich bin" von Stille Vann. "Ich wollte gerne mehr können als ich kann." Das allein zeugt schon von einem Können, denn das kann kaum jemand zugeben. "Ich steh oft unter Strom, doch das kann auch Antrieb sein!" So wie eine Platte, die keine Promo hat, auf einem neuen Minilabel rauskommt genial sein kann. Wenn Kraftwerk KUKUs "Geisterbahn" hören, fahren sie von ihrer Autobahn runter und ölen nochmal nach. Hitverdächtig wird es dann mit Karl Freitag: "Weihnacht im Zillertal". Clubtauglicher als jeder andere Song, der uns ins Zillertal lockt. Pump ab! Es geht nonstop so weiter, kunterbunt und unterhaltsam, nie banal, nie egal, immer aber ganz eigen und rund produziert, ob jazzy Gypsy Kings "Step Right Through" oder das vom Saxophon gehaltene "Kinderfahrrad" von Birgit Hohnen. Sounddrops bringen als Chor, begleitet durch Beatboxing, die Scala & Kolwasauchimmerbrothers in Bedrängnis. Ihr "Eleonor Rigby" ist fantastisch. Danach gibt es eine Krawallnummer, Heavy Punk, laut und brachial, "fuuuuuck! M.F.B. lebt! Und wie. Noch etwas Kraut von kink kOng und viel mehr. Als Stargäste sind Station 17 & Jacques Palminger dabei. King Dubby & the Barnervaters! "Shake it, don't break it!" Das jetzt auf Vinyl haben zu können, ist ein großes Geschenk. Die zweite Kompilation, auf der sich die komplette Bandbreite des Künstlernetzwerkes barner 16 vorstellt! Eine großartige Platte, absoluter Tipp!

Despite maintaining an strong following among
the New York Latin music scene of the late-60s
and early-70s, and a reputation as a prolific
songwriter for contemporaries like Eddie Palmieri
and Ray Barretto, bandleader and vibraphonist
Harvey Averne never reached high heights of
success during his short-lived recording career.
He would achieve greater things as the head of
the legendary Latin label Coco Records, but as a
recording artist Averne languished in obscurity,
apart from having penned the Latin club classic
"Never Learned To Dance", while peers like
Ralfi Pagan and Rubén Blades found increased
popularity on a wider scale.
This is unfortunate, as Harvey Averne's
discography contains some truly remarkable
examples of top-tier salsa, chicano rock, and
boogaloo records. Chief among them being
1971's Viva Soul, which contained the famed
track "Never Learned To Dance", as well as 11
other pieces, featuring punching stacatto brass,
frantic electric pianos, and some truly funky Latin
takes on songs by The Beatles and Little Anthony
& The Imperials, among many others. Though
Averne's recording career never flourished, Viva
Soul has rightly become a highly sought-after
piece of vinyl, and his discography a treasure
trove for collectors.

"You Know Why" being the next cut to Augustus Pablo and Jacob Miller's thriller "Who Say Jah No Dread" originally on Rockers International.

This reissue includes vocal and version, and a great proto-digi lovers tune from Pete Campbell.

The Barcelona sound system returns with a double delivery under his label.
Two riddims composed with the renowned producer Genís Trani a.k.a Genius T and fulls of vitalist and conscious
lyrics. Featuring veterans and consacrated jamaican artists such as Mikey General, Micah Shemaiah and Asante
Amen, and the young Barcelona artist Adala.

Legendary UK reggae artist Barry Issac's 2010 LP, African News.

3LP vinyl, 5mm spine sleeve, shrink wrapped. This triple pack LP is the 100th release from Kniteforce Records, and is a showcase for the brand new “old skool” styled hardcore. Containing a spread of big name artists from the originals, such as Liquid, Hyper On Experience, Luna-C, Alk-e-d, Dj Ham and Future Primitive, to newcomers such as Pete Cannon, Alex Jungle and Ant To Be, every track slams home the new old sound of today (yesterday) with the style and competence expected from the Kniteforce Family. Full of variety, and the very essence of the music from 1991 – 1996, this is not to be missed!

This EP is the debut release from Shoreman, but even a brief listen will make it clear that this artist is absolutely assured and confident with his sound. 4 Exceptional tracks, all of which are executed perfectly, bringing the original old skool sound and flavor yet retaining a high degree of originality. Shoreman was immediately signed for two more EPs after this one, and is likely to take his place as one of the classic Kniteforce artists.

Long out of print and much in demand tune produced by Bertram Brown for his Freedom Sounds imprint. Reissued in the 80s on a very small pressing. Rated as one of the heaviest Freedom Sounds titles, alongside Rod Taylor's Ethiopian Kings or Prince Alla's Stone.

Recorded at Clement Coxsone Dodd's Studio One as part of an album project produced by Cedric Myton, utilising some of the legendary backing tracks courtesy of the Soul Vendors, Sound Dimension and The New Establishment

24bit 96kHz remastered from the original master tapes, 180g heavy weight vinyl on porcelain color, Gate-folded sleeve with 4 page color insert "This is the monumental psychedelic / progressive rock album by the 5-piece band Locust, who burst onto the scene by
winning the 3rd ‘Youth Gayo Festival’ held by TBC in 1981. Produced by Sanullim’s Kim Chang-hwan, this is the only album
by Locust, a band that is categorized as a belonging to the so-called ‘campus group sound’. Fronted by the colorfully
expressive vocals of Kim Tae-min, the band’s sound sets it apart and above those of its contemporary ‘campus’ units, with
lyrics that explore an aesthetic darkness beyond a youthful fantasticality, and symphonic song structures built around
psychedelic guitars and keyboards. Although less well-known compared to the successful ‘I Told You So’, ‘Shadows’ and
‘Night Path’ are brilliantly crafted prog-rock style works that are must-listen tracks. This is what Sanullim might have sounded
like if it were to fuse with the Savage Rose and Sandrose. This album is a unique expression of Korean 1980s rock that is
hard to find elsewhere in the world.

‘Ghetto Man Skank’ is another Telford Nelson reissue scorcher distributed by TRS Records. Big bad and rough Digi ‘Cuss Cuss’ riddim from 1987 produced once again by Sonny Thomas. “Music is love, we could never refuse it”.

Tado's cut of Zion Gates, the Yabby You classic, with a hard dub. Backed with No More Heartache, “an original Harry J Beltones classic.”

Grown out of their small-town suburban roots to speak to the trudging nation, The Drop have established themselves touring the UK festival circuit and self releasing a string of singles and EPs, gaining a loyal grassroots following along the way. Marrying jump-up grooves, down & dirty bass, epic walls of sound and clever lyricism they create a mesmeric stage show, captivating the audience from the first track to the reluctant last.
Taking some time out after a frantic first few years of gigging to perfect their long awaited debut album, ‘Last Stand’, they are primed for a return to the stage. The album, recorded at the prestigious KONK Studios, remains true to the live experience they've developed and features dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry on lead single Dunna Runna.
They have had national radio plays from David Rodigan (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music), Gilles Peterson (World Wide FM), and online support from Bandcamp, Nice Up! podcast, Clash, Irie Mag, Reggaeville, United Reggae UK Bass Music etc.

Based in Essex and established in 2016, Side Track Music is the musical collaboration of Singer Tempa (Patrick O’Reilly) and Moss - Low End Music (Will Moss). With their debut digital release on MessenJah Music Records in 2016 (Colours Of Jah Rainbow) and a following release through the S.T.M Band Camp (Leaning Curve feat Apocalypse Dub Faction) the duo are now bringing the label into the vinyl format. The first vinyl release consists of two vocal cuts featuring UK artists Singer Tempa and Paul Fox, a vocal dub composed and produced by Side Track Music and a live dub mix by Paul Fox at Sound Business Studios. A hard hitting UK 1 Drop featuring a conscious message about real world topics.

Debut album from Dallas TX based female fronted ska band, a summery cocktail of bouncy 2-TONE ska think the ENGLISH BEAT meets NANCY SINATRA. Comprised of veteran players from the 90s, 14 tracks guaranteed to get you dancing! As featured on SKA BREWING comps DRINK THE SKA and PRESSURE HOP.

Ranking Dread was as much of a myth and enigma as he was a music man and badman. But today he remains the connoisseur’s Dee Jay, admired for his slick style and delivery and compared to other noteworthy DJs of the time, can be seen as crucially under-recorded, having only released 4 albums and a handful of singles in his recording career. Born in 1956 in the Kingston slum of Rema, Dread spent his early career divided between being an enforcer for the JLP as well as learning his trade as a toaster on local sound systems. Trouble with the law instigated his move to London where his recording career began. Girls Fiesta is Ranking Dread’s first album, originally released in 1978 and contains some tough Linval Thompson rhythms taken from various Linval productions, notably his “Love Is The Question” album. This album stands at the crossroads of the Dee Jay phenomenon linking the eras between the might of I Roy and U Roy and the Dancehalls ruled by the Roots Radics rhythms. This is Rub A Dub at its finest. After the early 80s Dread’s recording career faded away as he got swept away into a serious life of crime - see the sleeve notes for an eye opening account of Dread’s life. This is the first ever reissue of Girls Fiesta on LP and is licensed directly from Linval Thompson. Rhythms laid down at Channel One Studios by Sly & Robbie (among others)and Dread’s material voiced at Chalk Farm Studios, Camden, engineered by Sid Bucknor.

With most of his catalogue increasingly hard to find, and demanding high prices, this is the first time that “Twelve Tribe Of Israel” sees a reissue. This release includes dub versions of ”Unseen Eye” and “Tell Me”, and the extended mixes of “Mr. Spaulding” and “Twelve Tribe Of Israel”, not featured on the original LP. Mr Spaulding aka Renford Ferguson from Clarendon Jamaica, recorded this, his only album at the age of 19, at Aquarius Studios, in Half-Way-Tree, Kingston, Jamaica. It was released in 1983 on the Roots Rockers label, this is an almost exclusive excursion in voice, drum and bass with only the faintest hint of guitar and discordant organ, an album of pure minimalist reggae with deep dancehall sensibilities. Containing an amalgamation of UK and Jamaica recorded rhythms, the LP has some of the lowest bass frequencies this side of Western Kingston. A graduate of the King Stur Gav sound system Spaulding's fine vocals suggest a talent that should have become much bigger, now it’s time.

Self-composed, produced and financed by Alex Robertson aka I Benjahman, Fraction Of Jah Action, originally a 7 track album, and the handful of 12” singles that preceded were graced by the hands of some of the highest reggae royalty and courtiers. Alpha Boys School alumni trombonist and The Specials affiliated Rico Rodriguez, drummer extraordinaire Horsemouth Wallace, bassist of smooth liquidity Larry Silvera, veteran engineer Sid Bucknor, the finest fingers in UK reggae production Dennis Bovell as well as West London band Zabandis, to name a few. Reissued for the very first time, this vinyl edition has the all but one track from the original album plus three incredibly rare dub versions to create a unique “directors cut” edition. Includes a 5000 word essay detailing of the life and career of I Benjahman. Acolytes of steppers and conscious style reggae should have this on their want list and now it’s available again it will rest nicely in any reggae fan's collection. If you never rated UK reggae, time to think again. Strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide.

The debut album from the I & I Band, originally released in 1981. Excellent British roots, includes the tracks Marijuana, Jah Made Them All and Marcus Children.

As we all know, reggae music was created in the Ghettos and has helped many people in their struggle & creating many opportunities for those who worked hard for it. Reggae developed its own alternative industry with the support of sound systems and gave opportunities to so many deejays, toaster and singers. In Brasil, with the rise of sound systems inspired by the UK and JA scene, Monkey Jhayam was one of the first artists to express his art and also build a solid and prominent career alongside many sound systems in his country. Out of São Mateus, Monkey broke barriers and has been collaborating with producers from all over the world with his uplifting Portuguese message.

"Searching" riddim produced by Anthony Senior. Comes in Picture Sleeve.

Produced by Geoffrey Chung.

Produced by Keith Hudson.

1967 recordings. 'We Will Live & Love' credited as 'Live And Love' on previous issues.

Nice 1986 reissue of this King Tubby produced gem. Dub Store Japan. Tip!!

Pure rhythm & groove adventure reflecting on UK Bass related beat science & Dub Reggae roots.

Classic 1995 third wave ska classic pressed on vinyl for the very first time! One of THE TOASTERS best selling albums of all time, released in the USA, Germany, Japan with a worldwide tour in support of the album. 14 trax on marble vinyl, now in a full picture sleeve. Repressed!

Originally released on MOON NYC in 1997, this third wave ska classic back on vinyl once again. Feat big MTV hits "I WASN'T GOING TO CALL YOU ANYWAY" & "2 TONE ARMY", 14 total tracks. Finally repressed with a full picture sleeve.

2 track Single from Stranger Cole & The Seraphines released by Gay Feet/Dub Store Records.

CASUAL RECORDS France releases the debut album from streetpunk/Oi! ska act BERBISEYANS, eleven tracks of aggro skinhead reggae and 2-TONE with an edge that's like a cross between THE OPPRESSED, THE SPECIALS and AGGROLITES.

Two-sided, two colour screenprint sleeve, designed by Patch D Keyes. Mastered and cut by Lewis at Stardelta.