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A Ghanaian funk LP from the afrofunk master. one of Ebo Taylor's rarest and most sought-after!
Ebo Taylor and The Pelikans is being reissued on vinyl by Comet Records, pressed on high quality vinyl, with label designs
and artwork as per the original release.
Originally released by Ghanian Abookyi label in 1976, Ebo Taylor and The Pelikans is one of Taylor’s most elusive releases,
and marked the first time he sang on the seminal Ghana Funk anthem “Come Along”.
The album saw the legendary musician, producer, composer and arranger joining forces with 12-piece Cape Coast Ghanian
band ‘The Pelikans’ led by Bessa Simmona with rhythm guitarist Fifi Orleans Lindsay.
Put simply, there has never been a musician and artist quite like Ebo Taylor. As an artist, arranger, musician and producer
he’s a combination of James Brown, Nile Rodgers and Quincy Jones: He not only created some of the greatest funk songs
ever recorded but as much if not more than that, his genius as an arranger gave the signature sound to high life and afrobeat
that was made famous by his one-time London roommate (from when they were both music students, in The early 1960s)
Fela. And his funky guitar brought a percussive sound to the rhythm section that didn't exist before.
TRACKLIST:
A Side
A1. Enye Nyame Nko
A2. Gyae Su Na Nkomo
A3. Reality
B Side
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B2. Mber No Aso
B3. Come Along
B4. If You Care More
Ebo Taylor and The Pelikans is being reissued on vinyl by Comet Records, pressed on high quality vinyl, with label designs
and artwork as per the original release.
Originally released by Ghanian Abookyi label in 1976, Ebo Taylor and The Pelikans is one of Taylor’s most elusive releases,
and marked the first time he sang on the seminal Ghana Funk anthem “Come Along”.
The album saw the legendary musician, producer, composer and arranger joining forces with 12-piece Cape Coast Ghanian
band ‘The Pelikans’ led by Bessa Simmona with rhythm guitarist Fifi Orleans Lindsay.
Put simply, there has never been a musician and artist quite like Ebo Taylor. As an artist, arranger, musician and producer
he’s a combination of James Brown, Nile Rodgers and Quincy Jones: He not only created some of the greatest funk songs
ever recorded but as much if not more than that, his genius as an arranger gave the signature sound to high life and afrobeat
that was made famous by his one-time London roommate (from when they were both music students, in The early 1960s)
Fela. And his funky guitar brought a percussive sound to the rhythm section that didn't exist before.
TRACKLIST:
A Side
A1. Enye Nyame Nko
A2. Gyae Su Na Nkomo
A3. Reality
B Side
B1. Egya Edu
B2. Mber No Aso
B3. Come Along
B4. If You Care More
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and artwork as per the original release.
Originally released in 1978 on Philips-West African-Records. Classic highlife sounds; uptempo grooves, vocals, tons of
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the stand-out ‘Atwer Abroba’.
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Taylor was heavily influential in the unique sound that emerged from the country in the 70's; a combination of traditional
Ghanaian with Afro-beat, jazz, and funk rhythms.
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A2 - L’Alpha Beta
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A5 - La Folia
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A2. Samba Miaou
A3. 43 W. 77 Street sur Peut Etre
B1. W. 85th Street
B2. King Kong More
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B1. Theo Parrish, Tony Allen & Eska - Day Like This (Molo Remix)
B2. Donso – Awakening (Krazy Baldhead Remix)
B3. Tony Allen - Afrodiscobeat (Africaine 808 Rework) More
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Moplen - The Blackout Night Reprise
GAMM is back after a short leave of absence with a grand disco rework (not edit).
Our friend Moplen definitely knows his way around the disco and here it all comes full circle as both music and vinyl artwork (full-color 12" vintage sleeve and labels) look and feel like the sound of black New York City circa 1977.
The Blackout Night comes in a main extended +9 min long version and reprise mix (dub version), both are soaked in big strings, soulful vocals, and a thumpin' Disco backbeat.
One for the DJs...one for the dancers... More
Our friend Moplen definitely knows his way around the disco and here it all comes full circle as both music and vinyl artwork (full-color 12" vintage sleeve and labels) look and feel like the sound of black New York City circa 1977.
The Blackout Night comes in a main extended +9 min long version and reprise mix (dub version), both are soaked in big strings, soulful vocals, and a thumpin' Disco backbeat.
One for the DJs...one for the dancers... More
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Viikatory - Blind Stop
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Viikatory - Atom Heart
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Viikatory - Out of Thoughts
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Viikatory - Spaceship
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Viikatory - Freaky
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Viikatory - Matrix
Viikatory returns to UTTU with an incredible 6 track electro infused techno EP - melodic electro rubs shoulders with raw underground house & acid techno”
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Krystal Klear - Entity
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Krystal Klear - Typhoon
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Krystal Klear - Love Is All I Need
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Krystal Klear - Rampage
Tracklist
A1. Entity
A2. Typhoon
B1. Love Is All I Need
B2. Rampage
New Krystal Klear on Running Back. No re-inventing of the wheel here. Sometimes it is what it is. But let‘s hear it from the artist himself:
“ No notes or real inspiration behind this EP. Rb128 consists of four tracks that I made to keep gigs coming and the calendar full - In a time where artists are being forced to DJ like maniacs to keep the electricity running to make more quickfire records (except for Gerd who loves it).
These pure dance tracks try to mix the cocktail between the trendy trance that people like now and the good house records they liked yesterday.
Standard procedure: Melancholic chords over processed drums and breakdowns that make waiting for a train to pull in more bearable.“
But yes, it is still and will always be pretty damn good dance music (Gerd does a high kick and claps his hands)! Love is all we need.
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New Running Back by the ever-reliable Krystal Klear.
Standard procedure: Melancholic chords over processed drums and breakdowns that make waiting for a train to pull in more bearable.“
But yes, it is still and will always be pretty damn good dance music! Love is all we need.
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A1. Entity
A2. Typhoon
B1. Love Is All I Need
B2. Rampage
New Krystal Klear on Running Back. No re-inventing of the wheel here. Sometimes it is what it is. But let‘s hear it from the artist himself:
“ No notes or real inspiration behind this EP. Rb128 consists of four tracks that I made to keep gigs coming and the calendar full - In a time where artists are being forced to DJ like maniacs to keep the electricity running to make more quickfire records (except for Gerd who loves it).
These pure dance tracks try to mix the cocktail between the trendy trance that people like now and the good house records they liked yesterday.
Standard procedure: Melancholic chords over processed drums and breakdowns that make waiting for a train to pull in more bearable.“
But yes, it is still and will always be pretty damn good dance music (Gerd does a high kick and claps his hands)! Love is all we need.
Short:
New Running Back by the ever-reliable Krystal Klear.
Standard procedure: Melancholic chords over processed drums and breakdowns that make waiting for a train to pull in more bearable.“
But yes, it is still and will always be pretty damn good dance music! Love is all we need.
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Funtown - Pleasure
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Funtown - For Love
DISCO EDITS
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Pete Blaker - Harry's Little Vocoder
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Pete Blaker - Neverending (Cosmic Version) Feat. Dionisos
DISCO EDITS
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Unknown Artist - Street
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Unknown Artist - Our House
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Unknown Artist - Rhythm Blaster
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Unknown Artist - Acid Party
Tracklisting
A1 Unknown Artist - Street
A2 Unknown Artist - Our House
B1 Unknown Artist - Rhythm Blaster
B2 Unknown Artist - Acid Party More
A1 Unknown Artist - Street
A2 Unknown Artist - Our House
B1 Unknown Artist - Rhythm Blaster
B2 Unknown Artist - Acid Party More
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Unknown Artist - Back The Funk
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Unknown Artist - Beginners
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Unknown Artist - Block Rockin'
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Unknown Artist - The Funk
Tracklisting
A1 Unknown Artist - Back The Funk
A2 Unknown Artist - Beginners
B1 Unknown Artist - Block Rockin'
B2 Unknown Artist - The Funk More
A1 Unknown Artist - Back The Funk
A2 Unknown Artist - Beginners
B1 Unknown Artist - Block Rockin'
B2 Unknown Artist - The Funk More
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Gitte & Inger - Ud Af Buret (Can’t Hide Love)
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Gitte & Inger - Det Bil'r En Dejlig Dag
Danish popstars Gitte and Inger bring forth 'Ud Af Buret', their 1978 high energy cover of Creative Source's hit, 'Can't Hide Love.' Gitte and Inger infused their unique style into this timeless classic, an electrifying experience that captures the soul of the original and bringing their own energy.
Presented as a reissue by the newly launched London-based record label curated by miche, PANORAMA Records, 'Ud Af Buret' takes on a fresh perspective under the label's discerning curation. PANORAMA Records aims to reintroduce this Danish pop duo's rendition to new audiences, establishing itself as a tastemaker in the business of reissuing global grooves.
With this release, record collectors can anticipate a discovery of Gitte and Inger's twist on a classic, a full blown party starter, as Panorama Records presents 'Ud Af Buret' as a timeless reissue. Buy or cry! More
Presented as a reissue by the newly launched London-based record label curated by miche, PANORAMA Records, 'Ud Af Buret' takes on a fresh perspective under the label's discerning curation. PANORAMA Records aims to reintroduce this Danish pop duo's rendition to new audiences, establishing itself as a tastemaker in the business of reissuing global grooves.
With this release, record collectors can anticipate a discovery of Gitte and Inger's twist on a classic, a full blown party starter, as Panorama Records presents 'Ud Af Buret' as a timeless reissue. Buy or cry! More
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Kerri Chandler - Just Livin'
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Kerri Chandler - Dreamscape
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Kerri Chandler - Union City Nights
Repress!
Sublime deep House of the highest order from New Jersey’s very own Kerri “Kaoz 6:23” Chandler. "The Mood EP" is pure quality from start to finish and is one of Chandler’s lesser spotted releases that is undoubtedly a classic. Released on the legendary Nervous label in 1998 it still stands head and shoulders above most other releases of the time. TRACK LISTING: A1. Just Livin', A2. Dreamscape, B1. Union City Nights
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Sublime deep House of the highest order from New Jersey’s very own Kerri “Kaoz 6:23” Chandler. "The Mood EP" is pure quality from start to finish and is one of Chandler’s lesser spotted releases that is undoubtedly a classic. Released on the legendary Nervous label in 1998 it still stands head and shoulders above most other releases of the time. TRACK LISTING: A1. Just Livin', A2. Dreamscape, B1. Union City Nights
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Benales - Sorrow
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Benales - Kinetic
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Benales - Flux
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Benales - Kinetic (Jancen Remix)
Genre: Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 Benales - Sorrow
A2 Benales - Kinetic
B1 Benales - Flux
B2 Benales – Kinetic (Jancen Remix)
Short Info:
Strong Detroit influenced techno EP with classic rhythm and slightly modern elements.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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Tracklist 12":
A1 Benales - Sorrow
A2 Benales - Kinetic
B1 Benales - Flux
B2 Benales – Kinetic (Jancen Remix)
Short Info:
Strong Detroit influenced techno EP with classic rhythm and slightly modern elements.
Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin
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