MN8's mash-up of NINA SIMONE's iconic "BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY TRUE LOVE'S HAIR" and KHRUANGBIN's "A HYMN" is stunningly beautiful & haunting. MN8 retains the hypnotizing minimalist approach of the originals, while filling empty space with mystery & tension. Single-sided & hand stamped 7".

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This is Nina Simone in her famous live performance at the Antibes Jazz Festival (France) in July 1977. Backed by her long time collaborator Al Shackman on guitar, vibes and percussion, the "High Priestess of Soul" builds a perfect set-list full of beautiful songs chosen from various repertoires, among them: Jacque Brel's "Ne Me Quitte Pas", Gershwin's "I Loves You Porgy" and Brecht/Weil's "Alabama Songs", last but not least, some Pop tunes from the likes of Robin and Barry Gibb and Lennon / McCartney, A stellar programme interpreted with her unique intensity!

Tracklist:

Side A

01 Ne Me Quitte Pas (Jacques Brel, Gérard Jouannest) 3:55
02 My Way (Claude François, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka) 4:41
03 Plain Gold Ring (Earl S. Burroughs) 2:21
04 Please Read Me (Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb) 4:30
05 I Love To Love (Herbie Baker, Lennie Hayton) 3:04
06 Just Say I Love Him (Jack Val, Jimmy Dale, Martin Kalmanoff, Sam Ward) 5:03

Side B

01 I Loves You Porgy (DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) 5:51
02 Let's Stick Together (Wilbert Harrison) 2:04
03 Be My Husband (Andy Stroud) 3:40
04 Alabama Song (Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Kurt Weill) 3:41
05 In Our Childhood's Bright Endeavor (Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Kurt Weill) 2:51
06 In My Life (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) 4:57

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Eines der gesuchtesten NINA SIMONE-Alben ist wieder verfügbar - auf limitiertem Deluxe Vinyl, produziert von GENE PERLA, offiziell von PM Records lizensiert und mit dem originalen Artwork von Anne Maria Schnider. Tidal Waves Music präsentiert mit Stolz die Wiederveröffentlichung von ,A Very Rare Evening". Auf dem Album, das 1979 auf PM Records veröffentlicht wurde, spielen WELDON IRVINE Orgel, DON ALLIAS Drums und die Jazz-Legende GENE PERLA Bass. Die europäischen Sessions aus dem Jahr 1969 enthalten NINA SIMONE-Klassiker und rare Aufnahmen von Songs von ARETHA FRANKLIN, BARRY GIBB, RANDY NEWMAN und PETE SEEGER.

,It's her first LP in years, but was taped back in 1969 in Europe with a confident, impressive organ and rhythm section backup band. Simone is an acquired taste. But, for those who appreciate her singing, these eight tracks will prove welcome." - BILLBOARD (1979) ,Though the Simone catalog overflows with live recordings, this 1969 German concert outranks all others. Focusing almost exclusively on then-contemporary material -- the Gibb brothers' "In the Morning" and "To Love Somebody," Randy Newman's "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," Aretha Franklin's "Save Me," the Byrds' "Turn! Turn! Turn!" -- Simone is at her most assuredly earthy and intrepidly regal." - THE JAZZ TIMES


TRACKLISTING: 01. IN THE MORNING 02. TURN! TURN! TURN! 03. TO LOVE SOMEBODY 04. AIN'T GOT NO / I GOT LIFE 05. THE OTHER WOMAN 06. I THINK IT'S GOING TO RAIN TODAY 07. SAVE ME 08. REVOLUTION

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South Street are back with another essential reissue, This time with two heavyweights of the Chicago house scene.In 2015, Soulful house royalty Stacy Kidd joined forces with Peven Everett to release a limited run of this dance floor anthem “Body Jerkin”, and now that these now hard to find records are fetching over £100 it’s time that a remastered, reissue were made available in stores again, and South Street keep growing their label with more essential hits like this.This reissue features 3 essential versions of the hit "Body Jerkin'". The original mix sits on the A side, with a bass and drum groove being joined with strings, a nod to a classic disco hit and Peven’s vocals completing this soulful house groove, the classic spin that has been heard worldwide on dancefloors since it's original issue. The B side features one first time on vinyl mix, the Chicago Mix and then a never before released Disco Mix. The Chicago mix, a smooth and bubbly deep and funky groove and the Disco mix a raw and energetic rework to round off this trio of wicked house cuts. Cut Loud and Proud with a South Street company sleeve. Don't Miss!

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Pure UKG gold from ’98, as the masterful M.A.D Productions aka M.J. Cole and Darryl 'B' joined forces with the queen Carroll Thompson to produce the highly sought after underground cut ‘Too Late’. With originals selling for £90+ it’s about time a remastered, reissue hit the racks.

Providing a snapshot into the explosion of UKG across the country in the late ‘90s, a melting pot that bubbled up so many classics in its heyday, ‘Too Late’ is straight up, soulful UKG perfection. The ‘Deep Vocal Mix’ lays Thompson’s slick, sensuous vocals over a skippy bumper of a beat, subby bassline and sublime pads. Peaktime, warm-up or warm-down this is an unquestionable garage groover.

Take to the flip for the ‘Underground Dub’. The duo chop up the vocals in trademark style, turn the swing and skip of those hats up to the max, whilst wobbling and weaving soulful stabs to create a 4x4 heater that is guaranteed to have hands drawing for wheel-ups left, right and centre.

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Marvin Gaye at his very best! Two classics from Gaye’s esteemed catalogue, ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’ and ‘I Want You’ with alternative mixes that have never been on 12 inch before. Plucked from the Deluxe Edition of the spellbinding ‘I Want You’ album that was mixed Kevin Reeves & remastered by Ellen Fitton, these two cuts have always called out for loud and proud pressing on either side of a 12.

Up first, ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’ written by the magical pairing of Leon Ware and Arthur 'T-Boy' Ross with Ware also behind the production controls. An abbreviated cover of Michael Jackson’s hit, it sees Gaye take a brief respite from his usual steamy and sensual swooning to express his love for his family. Jackson would then return the favour, taking influence from Marvin’s 1977 hit ‘Got to Give it Up’ to make ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’.

Originally a 1:17 minute segue on the album, the Unedited version clocks in at over 6 minutes, turning it from a transitionary passage to a standalone gem. Extending those delectable grooves, building and breaking with a sun-kissed, funk channelling feeling that washes over like a warm wave. With the 7 inch release trading hands for over £75 on Discogs this ain’t one to miss.

On the flip, ‘I Want You’ written by the same duo as the A, with Leon Ware once again on the production and released as part of the same ’76 album. It was an LP that introduced a change in musical styles for Gaye, songs such as this giving him a disco audience thanks to Leon Ware. The Jam-Alternate version leaves Gaye’s vocals till the final section, letting that sweet soaring soundtrack sing to its absolute emotive peak. Sunrise or sunset, this one is not to be used lightly - tears of joy on the dancefloor guaranteed.

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This is Maurice Fulton at his best! The much sought-after remix of Alice Smith's "Love Endeavor" now lovingly reissued on 12", complete with the instrumental mix. The A side sees Fulton elevate the original from summertime neo soul jam, into a chuggy dancefloor masterpiece - reimagining the killer bassline & teasing the vocal until the full force of Alice's voice is let loose in one of the best breakdowns around. On the flip, the instrumental remix gives you the choice to let Fulton's craftsmanship shine without the vocal. TIP!


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Limited Edition, 1 x Yellow, 1 x Blue Vinyl Release

A1 - Return Of The Ghetto Fly Feat Nico Redd
A2 – Superficial
A3 - Slippin' On Ya Pimpin' Feat Dames Brown
B1 - I Got It Feat Alena
B2 - Soul Fly (Part 1) feat Dames Brown
B3 - Soul Fly (Part 2) feat Dames Brown
C1 - 1960 What? Feat London House Cats Choir
C2 - Steppin' Feat Dames Brown
C3 - Your Love Is All I Need
D1 - Funk Is Here To Stay
D2 - Send A Message To Me
D3 - Superficial (Live version)



South Street delve into the The Sound Of Detroit from one of its unsung heroes, reissuing Amp Fiddler's 'Motor City Booty' LP on suitably swanky purple and pink vinyl respectively. Coming straight off the D Funk assembly line, it's a full on dance floor affair from Motown to P-Funk, Techno and Neo Soul.
This 12 track album produced by Amp Fiddler & Yam Who? includes the massive 'Soul Fly' sounding like a Mark Ronson production had he been hanging out with George Clinton's Parlet followed by the bonafide P-Funk anthem 'Steppin' both featuring the stunning vocals by the Dames Brown girls.

Amp Fiddler is credited for taking both a young J Dilla and also Q-Tip under his wing teaching them his Akai MPC techniques, setting the path for some of Hip Hop's finest recordings which have defined the shape of things to come.
His musical collaborations & current duties include: Moodymann's musical maestro, keyboard wizard for Theo Parrish's live band, a longstanding Funkadelic member, co-writer for Sly & Robbie, Prince, Maxwell, Jamiroquai & Seal to name a few.





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An ‘80s dance classic from the legend John Rocca, gets a fresh new take from Aussie edit king Late Nite Tuff Guy alongside a remastered reissue of Chicago house royalty Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk’s 1987 Hot House Piano Remix.

The main man behind jazz funk favourites, Freeez, John Rocca took to the studio in ’84 and whipped up an electro-fied steamer in the form of ‘I Want It To Be Real’. Tantalizing synthwork, beefed up basslines, gated snares and pure ‘80s vocals, it’s a melting pot of influences with a catchiness that caused a serious stir.

This special double header of remixes kicks off with a brand new mix from Late Nite Tuff Guy. He builds up the brilliance with masterful effect, keeping the vocal in the back pocket till the final frontier whilst adding in some buttery new synth magic and deft filtering to the mix.

On the flip, Chicago house don Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk’s 1987 remix homes in on those blissful piano and vocal stabs for a dubbed out ‘Hot House Piano Mix’. Spiritual keys laid down with passion that will be sure to get any dancefloor hot under the collar.

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Ce Ce Rogers' spine tingling, seminal hit 'Someday' gets a much-welcomed official remastered, reissue 31 years after it first took the scene by storm.

Produced by Chicago's master, Marshall Jefferson, every element is unmistakable - from the dynamic bass and sweeping flutes that set the scene for that instantly recognisable piano riff, to the raw soulful beauty of Rogers' vocals. 'Someday' is a record that truly captures the euphoric, loving nature of the early house music scene - epitomising a timeless spirit and hope for future harmony within society.

Often cited as one of the greatest dance records of all time, it's influence is clear to be seen from the sheer number of covers and records that have since sampled it. An indisputable masterpiece, complete with dub mix and accainstrumental versions, this is an essential 12" for any record collector out there - house head or not.

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A1 - Hangin' On a String - Frankie
Knuckles Club MixB1 - Hangin' On a String - Frankie Knuckles Classic Club
RepriseB2 - Hangin' On A String - Original 12 Inch Mix Take a much-loved UK soul gem, Loose
Ends classic from ‘85 ‘Hangin’ On A String’ and hand
it to the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles to work his
unquestionable magic and there was no doubt the result would be a slice
of house music heaven. South Street Records unlock the
vaults once again, reissuing this melding of transatlantic
minds presenting a triple threat that sees both Frankie’s 1992
Club Mix and the elusive Classic Club Reprise sit
alongside the Loose Ends Original 12 Inch Mix, on either side
of a 12 inch. Taking the best of London’s soul and
coupling it with the heart of Chicago, the master
Frankie Knuckles purrs this one out across the highways with
a slung-back house interpretation of ‘Hangin’ On A String’. A
bumping beat, punchy bass line and effortless percussive
touches give the perfect platform for Loose End’s vocal
dynamics to provide a power, emotion and sincerity
often lacking in modern dance music. Flip it over to find the
Classic Club Reprise - straight up sunset business
with Frankie side-lining the vocals to let the instrumentation
sing with added trademark flourishes in true spiritual
style. Finally, the Original 12 Inch Mix gets a
well-deserved inclusion which, back in 1985 was a true game
changer bridging a multiplicity of scenes in the UK with its use of
drum machines and synthesizers whilst maintaining that pure soul
vibe. A track that topped the US Billboard
R&B chart, making Loose Ends the first ever British band to
do so, it’s a UK soul classic drenched in drum machine hits, soaring
synths and crunchy guitar licks that’s infused with an ‘80s electro
style and a quintessentially London flavour.

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You’d be hard pressed not to have been completely won over by Lovebirds and vocalist Stee Downes magnetic ‘Want You In My Soul’ back in 2011. A record that is as blissful as it is absorbing, a true crossover that seemed to appeal to everyone and anyone, skyrocketing prices up to £200 for an original on Discogs. South Street continue their incredible run with a fully remastered, officially licensed reissue of this cherished cut.
Clocking in at over eight minutes ‘Want You In My Soul’ is as pure a modern deep house anthem as you’ll get. An extended intro that gradually builds in intensity from the echoing pads to the shimmering arps, before the pulsing synths and Stee Downes instantly recognisable soul infused vocals come to the fore. Packed with passion, brimming with emotion it’s about as sun kissed as you can get without getting burnt.
On the flip, the never before released ‘Summer In London’ edit, that gets straight down to business, shortening the lengthy intro and adding extra percussive touches for a more DJ friendly take on the original.
A highly sought-after EP, finally given the reissue it deserves - a must-have in any collection.

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Following on from releases by Urulu and Yaki Incipient, South Street return with their third release of sublime house cuts by Flabaire.
As part of the highly respected D.KO Records crew and an integral part of Paris' house scene, Flabaire's reputation has been steadily growing in the past few years. With a string of releases on Popcorn Records, Organic-Music, his own D.KO Records and now South Street, the Frenchman is definitely one to watch!



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South Street follow up their debut release with the mysterious Yaki Incipient. Two disco house cuts strictly for the dance floor. Includes a tape test locked groove and a secret track. Early support from Frits Wentink, Malin Genie & WOLF Music

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Brand new label South Street kicks off with everyone's favourite Californian homie, Urulu. Having previously contributed to Andy Hart's Voyage Label as well as Dirt Crew and Let's Play House he steps up and delivers four upfront house cuts for the labels inaugural release. A sublime start for this one to watch label.

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