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GENRE: Jazz

Tracklist LP & CD:

1. Killing in the name
2. Come as you are
3. On a plane
4. Walk
5. Under the bridge
6. Refuse /Resist
7. Alive
8. Black Hole Sun
9. Plush
10. Loser

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With their cool jazz cover versions of Rage against the machine, Radiohead, and others, Jazz Against The Machine have become more than a tip for insider: their great cover of the RATM classic "Bombtrack" has more than 4 million views on youtube!

Their second album "Come As You Are" is a bitch's brew of nineties rock and independent covers by the likes of Rage against the machine (Killing in the name), Nirvana (Come as you are, On a plane), Pantera (Walk), Red Hot Chili Peppers (Under the bridge), Sepultura (Refuse /Resist), Pearl Jam (Alive), Soundgarden (Black Hole Sun), Stone Temple Pilots (Plush) and Beck (Loser). Other than foreseeable softened, bossa-driven "jazz" versions, Jazz Against The Machine manage to marry the youthful energy of their rock and grunge filled adolescence with their passion for the real masters of jazz.
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CD
GENRE: Jazz

Tracklist LP & CD:

1. Killing in the name
2. Come as you are
3. On a plane
4. Walk
5. Under the bridge
6. Refuse /Resist
7. Alive
8. Black Hole Sun
9. Plush
10. Loser

Short Info:

With their cool jazz cover versions of Rage against the machine, Radiohead, and others, Jazz Against The Machine have become more than a tip for insider: their great cover of the RATM classic "Bombtrack" has more than 4 million views on youtube!

Their second album "Come As You Are" is a bitch's brew of nineties rock and independent covers by the likes of Rage against the machine (Killing in the name), Nirvana (Come as you are, On a plane), Pantera (Walk), Red Hot Chili Peppers (Under the bridge), Sepultura (Refuse /Resist), Pearl Jam (Alive), Soundgarden (Black Hole Sun), Stone Temple Pilots (Plush) and Beck (Loser). Other than foreseeable softened, bossa-driven "jazz" versions, Jazz Against The Machine manage to marry the youthful energy of their rock and grunge filled adolescence with their passion for the real masters of jazz.
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CD

GENRE: Jazz

Tracklist CD:

1. Bombtrack (feat. DJ Mahmut)
2. Spoonman
3. Roots Bloody Roots
4. Creep
5. After Dark
6. Road To Eberbach (feat. DJ Mahmut)
7. (The Revenge of) Jorge Durango
8. Souljatm
9. Septemberblues


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Jazz Against The Machine are a group of instrumentalists searching for their musical roots. On their album "Black Bossa", they marry the youthful energy of their rock filled adolescence with their passion for the masters of jazz: Rage against the machine, Radiohead, Sepultura, Soundgarden and Tito & Tarantula get a very special treatment with trumpet, vibraphone, bass and drums! Jazz Against The Machine have woven their own Roots Bloody Roots with the sonic tapestry of the Birth of the Cool.


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12"

Tracklist 12":

A1 Loser (Franksen's Refix feat. Ennez & Paloma G)
A2 Under The Bridge (Franksen's Boom Bap Remix feat. Fava MC)
B1 Come As You Are (Franksen's Late Night Dub feat. Mike Romeo)
B2 Come As You Are (Franksen's House Dub feat. Mike Romeo)

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Jazz Against The Machine's (JATM) cool jazz covers of 90s indierock were essentials for those in the know: virtuosity and curiosities! Franksen's remixes take the souls of Loser (Beck), Under The Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Come As Your Are (Nirvana) to a new future. Adding much extra love and detail: Vocals, dubs, deep beats n bass propel the songs to cosy or swinging heights. In jazzhouse manner, in soulful downtempo or grooving hiphop… give 'em some love!

Franksen delivers a mere lexicon of roots n traces. A wide range of clubculture scultpured his unique style over 25 years: djing, producing and hosting public dj radioshow "hr Clubnight". From Downtempo to Dub, Disco to Deephouse or Reggae to HipHop, Breaks and more.

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2023 repress

Tracklist:
A1 Sweet Juju (4:45)
A2 Nomalizo (5:10)
A3 Nkedama (4:44)
A4 Hamba Nam We (4:36)
B1 Vumani Makhosi (4:57)
B2 Down By The River (5:09)
B3 The Village (4:25)

Release Notes

Originally released in South Africa in 1983, In The Music… The Village Never Ends is one of those holy grail African records that barely needs any introduction. Featuring the enormous “Nomalizo”, it’s a record that aficionados around the world have been waiting many years for. Now, Be With Records proudly presents the hugely anticipated vinyl reissue of this bona fide classic.

This release is officially licensed and has been lovingly mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis (Claremont 56 mastering engineer). It has been pressed on audiophile 180g vinyl for the first time and features the original, rarely seen artwork.

South African singer Letta Mbulu possesses one of the most beautiful voices the world has ever known. Her immaculate voice emits a sweetness that radiates from deep within, brimming with a joy of life and inspiring a spirit of hope and happiness. On this album, her voice soars over a strident musical force that veers between disco, soul and pop music of the most incredible kind. The gleaming guitars recall disco’s finest hours while the thump of the beats anticipate 80s British soul.

News of this reissue has already been causing a significant stir amongst those in the know so do not sleep on this - you have been warned! More

Black vinyl pressing

About:
Best known for being Anderson .Paak's live band The Free Nationals have toured the world meeting countless artists who inspire them. While the amount of all the contemporary musicians who inspire them would take an anthology of box sets, they boiled it down to a handful to include on the album, all of whom lend their talents in spreading the funk. Free Nationals means The first people of America, Indigenous to the land before Columbus came. Staying Indigenous to the funk, The Free Nationals wanted to tribute their inspirations such as Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, and Al Green by incorporating musicianship while pioneering musical euphoria for a new generation.

The album features friends they've met along their musical journey including the late Mac Miller, Syd, Anderson .Paak, Kali Uchis, T.I., JID, Westside Gunn, Conway, Chronixx, Daniel Caesar, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kadhja Bonet, MIKNNA, Benny Sings, Callum Connor, T. Nava and Joyce Wrice. This pressing sees the album pressed on 180g Black Vinyl for the first time.

Key Selling:
o Backing band for GRAMMY Winning artist, Anderson. Paak
o Album features: Daniel Caesar, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kali Uchis, Mac Miller, Syd (of the internet), T.I., JID, Chronixx, Westside Gunn, Conway, Joyce Wrice, and more.
o Beauty & Essex single - 73M+ streams on Spotify
o TIME single - 80M+ streams on Spotify
o On Sight single - 19M+ Streams on Spotify
o Eternal Light - 56M streams on Spotify
o Shibuya - 14M streams on Spotify
o Beauty & Essex Video - 11M Views
o Consistently on tour and performing tracks with Anderson .Paak
o Artwork by Robert Beatty

Key Marketing:
o The band has placements on Spotify's Soul Lounge (830k likes) & Morning Rhythm playlists (320k likes)
o Digital ad campaign on Instagram, Facebook, Google
o Performed on NPR Tiny Desk in 2020
o A documentary focusing on the band was released in 2020
o The band will be performing with Red Hot Chili Peppers on select European dates in summer 2022
o Free Nationals will be supporting the release on social media
o Pressed on 180g Black Vinyl for the first time

Tracklist:
A1/1. Obituaries (feat. Shafiq Husayn)
A2/2. Beauty & Essex (w/ Daniel Caesar & Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
A3/3. On Sight (w/ JID, Kadhja Bonet, MIKNNA)
B1/4. Shibuya (w/ Syd)
B2/5. Apartment (feat. Benny Sings)
B3/6. Gidget (feat. Anderson .Paak)
C1/7. Rene (feat. Callum Connor)
C2/8. Time (w/ Kali Uchis & Mac Miller)
C3/9. Cut Me A Break (feat T.I.)
C4/10. Eternal Light (feat. Chronixx)
D1/11. Oslo (feat. Callum Connor & T. Nava)
D2/12. Lester Diamond
D3/13. The Rivington (feat. Conway, Westside Gunn, Joyce Wrice)
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lim. Vinyl Version + 20 Page Booklet

Cultural power house Jazz Montez is back with the second edition of its compilation series "Jazz Montez Presents". The album comprises nine tracks by artists from around the world: Àbáse, Bokoya, Debmaster, FloFilz, J.Lamotta, Karaba, King Owusu, Liraz, MC Yallah, The New Love Experience, Wolf Müller & Niklas Wandt and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange. Inspired by the tradition of jazz, they collectively channel the power of music to transcend all borders and push the boundaries of pre-conceived genres. Each track was recorded in the analogue sanctuary Lotte Lindenberg in Frankfurt, Germany, mixed by D&B legend Kabuki and mastered by renowned producer and audio technician Wolfgang Gottlieb. The vinyl cover was designed by artist Clara Sipf and includes a booklet featuring texts by all participating artists as well as a picture story on music as a universal connecting force.

Side A
Àbáse - Bamba (Part 2)
J.Lamotta - Seven Weeks
FloFilz x Bokoya - Makali
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange ft. King Owusu - Obana

Side B
Liraz - Bia Bia (JM Version)
Karaba - Orbit Autounfall
The New Love Experience ft. Eric Owusu - Telemo
Wolf Müller & Niklas Wandt - Der Vogel aus der Unterwelt (JM Version)
MC Yallah x Bokoya x Debmaster - Moto Itawaka
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2023 repress

Format Notes: remastered, 180g vinyl, expanded to double LP, gatefold sleeve

Track List:
A1 : Intro Lectric Chile Goat (0:56)
A2 : Abierto (3:59)
A3 : Organism (4:07)
A4 : Thank You MK (3:50)

B1 : Tatanka (4:09)
B2 : Interlude Train Of Thought (1:20)
B3 : It Gets Heavy (3:23)
B4 : Thin Brown Layer (4:39)

C1 : Interlude So Many Years Ago (0:45)
C2 : Terra Unfirma (4:05)
C3 : Gettin It Together (3:22)
C4 : Another Brother Gone (2:28)
C5 : Broken Blood (3:47)

D1 : Interlude And The Day Goes By (1:28)
D2 : Lost Unfound (3:32)
D3 : The Color Of Life (3:57)
D4 : Falling Awake (3:56)


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It’s rare that a certain sound is entirely an artist’s own. Although undeniably a stew of impeccable influences – from blues to folk to Latin to dusty funk, soul and hip-hop – one cannot hear a Tommy Guerrero song without immediately recognising it as his - and his only.
The cult skater from San Francisco is globally renowned as one of the original members of the legendary “Bones Brigade” team. And as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, his laid-back soul is beloved by all who’ve basked in its blissful glow.
There’s something elemental about this music that really stirs the soul. Strikingly beautiful and instantly addictive, it’s a kind of funk-fuelled, melody-driven, groove-based magic. There’s a serenity and heart in the playing that radiates warmth and splendour, as if crafted for endless sunsets. His albums that surfaced on Mo Wax at the turn of the century have been treasured since their release and it’s two of his most vital LPs that we’re honoured to reintroduce.
The originals were quietly pressed on to a single piece of vinyl so we’ve worked closely with Tommy this year to bring you these fresh, limited editions. They have been lovingly remastered, cut nice and loud on to heavyweight double vinyl and presented in deluxe gatefold jackets.
Soul Food Taqueria continued Guerrero’s guitar soul but represented a step forward with its polished production and greater complexity of instrumentation. Denied the promotion it deserved upon release, it flew under the radar. It is now the most wanted record of his wondrous back catalogue.
Guerrero’s atmospheric touch and subtle guitar provide lush, glimmering pieces of musical texture. Within his spacious compositions, uniquely arranged instruments flourish alongside each other to create a languid soundtrack for halcyon days.
As ever, the diversity on display is beguiling. From bossa nova, samba and cumbia rhythms to understated folk, funk and soul grooves, this is another exotic set of mellow gold; perfectly represented by ESPO’s memorable artwork. Furthermore, the title’s hybridity reflects the intoxicating sweep of stylistic flavours served up, reminding us that, however tricky it is to categorise Guerrero’s special blend, it’s always a pleasure to indulge in something so creative and adventurous.
Dubby, bass-heavy instrumentals give way to moody folk-soul – witness “It Gets Heavy”, featuring melancholic vocals from Gresham Taylor – whilst “Thank You MK” is a gentle ode to the tropics, featuring ethereal instrumentation, bright bass and warm, jazzy guitars. The second half in particular contains a number of stunning ambient tracks – check “Lost Unfound”, “Another Brother Gone” and “Broken Blood” - built around minimalist, laid-back grooves and detailed guitar orchestrations which wouldn’t be out of place on the latest Jonny Nash release.
Guerrero closes this flawless set with a moment of true beauty. Restrained and graceful, “Falling Awake” is a pared back piece containing meditative guitar melodies set against melancholic piano arrangements. It brings proceedings to the most peaceful close. Seductively good, it reminds you just how great simplicity can sound.
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Format: 7” inch – Red Vinyl

Tracklisting:
A1. Koralle – Perfections
A2. Koralle – Leaf
B1. Koralle – From the heart feat. Awon
B2. Koralle – Come back to me baby

Description:
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Perfections', Koralle's new EP, now available on Little Beat More!

Koralle, aKa Lorenzo Nada, musician, beatmaker and producer, formerly an underground legend under the moniker Godblesscomputers, returns to put his 'hands in the dough' a few months after the release of his third album 'Insomnia', fusing jazz vibes with the elements that characterise the deep roots of hip-hop in four stylish pearls that capture body and soul in an increasingly intimate dimension.

Listening begins with the EP's title track, "Perfections," a perfect chill awakening, accompanied by fleeting piano notes and a bass drum and snare rhythm in the tradition of the beatmaking masters.
The second track, "Leaf," hints at melancholic and mysterious nostalgic undertones, to be followed by the single "From the Heart," which features the extraordinary participation of Brooklyn lyricist Awon, a mainstay of American jazzrap, who fits in perfectly with Koralle's eclectic sound world.
Finally, the fourth track, 'Come Back to Me Baby,' is a homage to the blues and black music roots of the 1950s, an invitation to rewind the tape and listen to the album all over again.

The EP is enriched by the art of Bernardo "Beerbo" Raspanti: a brightly coloured and variegated coral that tells of the different influences that come together in the artist's work and of a profound and engaging musical experience that will enchant connoisseurs and fans of the noble art of beatmaking.


Credits:
Produced and Mixed by Koralle @ Godblesscomputer Studio – (Bologna – IT)
Double-bass on “Come back to me baby” by Stefano Guercilena
Vocal on “From the Heart” by Awon
Mastering: Simone Squillario
Artwork by Bernardo “Beerbo” Raspanti (Brio Studio Design)
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LP, GATEFOLD, LIMITED

“A Dream In A Dream” is the debut LP by DJ Piper, also known as Felix Wagner of techno superstar duo FJAAK.
One might be surprised about this all hip-hop instrumental album looking at Felix’ all dance music focussed
musical resumé. Nevertheless, he has been crafting rap beats ever since he started producing as a teen, but had
his childhood friends freestyle over the tracks solely. It took until 2020 when he teamed up with Lukas and
Jonathan Nixdorff of Kommerz Records to release his first solo track “Iluminay”, which was part of “Kommerz
Season 1: Anti-Virus” compilation and shared by B-Real of Cypress Hill right away.

Now, 2022, marks the right moment to share his debut album, a waltzing ode to hip-hop’s golden era. The Berlin-
Spandau original merges the legacies of both Pete Rock and Dr. Dre, while funky breakbeats meet laid back
SoCal “Chronic” vibes. 12 instrumental tracks and 2 skits strong, his album tells the story of a young man, who
lives up to his wildest teenage dreams. Most of the track ideas came up while being on tour with FJAAK. Between
international transit areas, making inspirational new friends and bizarre encounters all over the world, beat making
became DJ Piper’s safe space to process all the positive madness around him. As a result, “A Dream In A
Dream” breathes that raw, untamable creative energy around Felix’ extraordinary day-to-day life, while being
heavily influenced by the sound of his childhood, 90s and 2000s rap.

To visualize “A Dream In A Dream” DJ Piper and Kommerz Records joined forces with Raman Djafari, a
childhood friend of the artist, who illustrated music videos for Dua Lipa and Elton John (no joke!) and worked for
New Release Information Adult Swim. Raman’s supernaturalistic aesthetics bring life to DJ Piper’s somewhat psychedelic, somewhat
nostalgic fantasy, locating the album in an otherworldly version of Spandau, hometown to both of the artists.
As one half of FJAAK Felix became an icon of Berlin techno conquering major festival stages and mainstream
audiences while heavily representing underground D.I.Y. mentality up to this very day. As an initiator of
Spandau20 label and collective, Felix pushes his creative family and day 1’s regardless of commercial potentials.
The same ethos and love for culture fuels the DJ Piper project. No matter if it’s FJAAK or DJ Piper, techno or hiphop…
Integrity is key!


Vital Sales Points:
- DJ Piper is one half Berlin techno duo FJAAK
- Solo debut album
- Artwork by illustrator Raman Djafari (clients: Elton John, Dua Lipa, Adult Swim)


Tracklist LP:

1. Kush Clouds 03:03
2. Görlitzer Park 02:56
3. Palmistry 02:49
4. FRA – CHI 02:22
5. 44.20 FM 03:19
6. Sekundenschlaf 02:51
7. Gästeliste (Skit) 00:25
8. A Dream in a Dream in a Dream 02:11
9. Room #421 01:55
10. Long Havel Beach 02:44
11. Good Bye 02:08
12. K-Hole (Skit) 00:21
13. You Got Me 02:28
14. RIP TXL 03:30
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Tracklist:

A Side:
1. Marko Mebus Quintett - Movement - 05:22
2. Conic Rose - Babyghosts - 03:59
3. Moses Yoofee Trio - Neerg & Der - 06:21
4. Bokoya - Summer of Love / White '67 - 04:07

B Side:
1. Wanubalé - Breaki - 06:17
2. Linntett feat. Laura Totenhagen - Earth - 06:52
3. Blue Lion feat. Lina Knörr & Tony Lakatos - After - 04:04


Jazz Montez is a music collective from Frankfurt, Germany dedicated to spreading the gospel of jazz throughout the universe. To them, jazz does not describe a particular style of music but an attitude, mindset and an approach to art and life that can manifest itself in a variety of ways. For their first vinyl release, they invited seven of the most talented and ambitious young groups from all over Germany to Frankfurt to record a track in the renowned studio Lotte Lindenberg. Despite the band's various influences, ranging from classic jazz, afrobeat and funk to hip hop, electronic music and rock, "Jazz Montez Presents Vol. I", mixed in its entirety by Drum&Bass legend Kabuki, works as a cohesive album. Pressed on high quality 180g vinyl, the record comes packaged in a beautiful and eco-friendly bagasse gatefold cover, designed by artist Clara Sipf. It features a 20 page booklet that includes a comic on the making of the album, texts by and information on the participating musicians, an interview with the sound engineers and an essay on the contemporary relevance of jazz. May this record inspire us to go through life guided by a spirit of open-mindedness and collaboration so that we may create a better, healthier and more beautiful world.



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Gatefold Vinyl LP + Booklet

-High quality 180g vinyl
-Eco-friendly bagasse cover and 20 page booklet
-Featuring illustrations by artist Clara Sipf
-Booklet includes comic on the making of the record, an essay on the contemporary relevance of jazz, texts by and information on all of the participating bands and an interview with the record's sound engineers
-Download link upon request
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