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Moana Pozzi - Loveland
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Moana Pozzi - Let's Dance
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Moana Pozzi - Nuda
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Moana Pozzi - Erostar
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Moana Pozzi - Je T'Aime
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Moana Pozzi - Bonita
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Moana Pozzi - Donna Oggetto
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Moana Pozzi - Woman In Your Life
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Moana Pozzi - Porno Games
Note: comes with limited edition gatefold sleeve
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
This is part two. From the original master tapes. Unmissable! More
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
This is part two. From the original master tapes. Unmissable! More
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Moana Pozzi - Supermacho (Extended)
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Moana Pozzi - Bonita
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Moana Pozzi - Impulsi Di Sesso
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Moana Pozzi - Let's Dance
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MONDO GROOVE is releasing a real treat in a limited edition! The Dance Hits of Moana Pozzi, the legendary Italian porn star who was also very active as a singer on the music that JayHorus created especially for her. A 12" 45rpm with tracks produced at the turn of the 80s and 90s transferred from the original master tapes; it includes the 3 sought-after strong late Italo-Disco tracks Supermacho (Extended), Impulses of Sex and Let’s Dance, with the addition of Bonita, an unreleased track from the era used during her spicy live shows. More
MONDO GROOVE is releasing a real treat in a limited edition! The Dance Hits of Moana Pozzi, the legendary Italian porn star who was also very active as a singer on the music that JayHorus created especially for her. A 12" 45rpm with tracks produced at the turn of the 80s and 90s transferred from the original master tapes; it includes the 3 sought-after strong late Italo-Disco tracks Supermacho (Extended), Impulses of Sex and Let’s Dance, with the addition of Bonita, an unreleased track from the era used during her spicy live shows. More
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Moana Pozzi - Amore Tossico
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Moana Pozzi - Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)
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Moana Pozzi - Autostop
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Moana Pozzi - L'Ultima Notte
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Moana Pozzi - Impulsi Di Sesso
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Moana Pozzi - Rocky
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Moana Pozzi - Supermacho
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Moana Pozzi - La Gabbia
Note: comes with limited edition gatefold sleeve
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
Thus we find persuasive, nocturnal and mischievous tracks in perfect nightclub style such as “Amore Tossico”, “Autostop”, “Ultima Notte” and “La Gabbia” side by side with more Dance tracks such as his main hit “Supermacho”, the Dance-Rock “Impulsi Di Sesso” and “Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)” and the Funky “Rocky.”
Unmissable! More
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
Thus we find persuasive, nocturnal and mischievous tracks in perfect nightclub style such as “Amore Tossico”, “Autostop”, “Ultima Notte” and “La Gabbia” side by side with more Dance tracks such as his main hit “Supermacho”, the Dance-Rock “Impulsi Di Sesso” and “Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)” and the Funky “Rocky.”
Unmissable! More
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Moana Pozzi - Amore Tossico
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Moana Pozzi - Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)
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Moana Pozzi - Autostop
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Moana Pozzi - L'Ultima Notte
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Moana Pozzi - Impulsi Di Sesso
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Moana Pozzi - Rocky
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Moana Pozzi - Supermacho
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Moana Pozzi - La Gabbia
Note: comes with limited edition gatefold sleeve
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
Thus we find persuasive, nocturnal and mischievous tracks in perfect nightclub style such as “Amore Tossico”, “Autostop”, “Ultima Notte” and “La Gabbia” side by side with more Dance tracks such as his main hit “Supermacho”, the Dance-Rock “Impulsi Di Sesso” and “Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)” and the Funky “Rocky.”
Unmissable! More
Moana Pozzi in the late 1980s, following in the footsteps of her illustrious colleague Ilona Staller/Cicciolina, made her official singing debut by recording several songs arranged and produced by Jayhorus. The music ended up in several of her films as well as being performed in her hot live shows.
Discographically at the time only a few tracks were released on 7? and 12? singles that are now cult collector’s items for fetishists and weird DJs.
At last, Cinedelic has gotten their hands on the original masters, unearthing some unreleased ones as well, producing a luxurious gatefold LP.
Thus we find persuasive, nocturnal and mischievous tracks in perfect nightclub style such as “Amore Tossico”, “Autostop”, “Ultima Notte” and “La Gabbia” side by side with more Dance tracks such as his main hit “Supermacho”, the Dance-Rock “Impulsi Di Sesso” and “Gate One (Aeroplano Telecomandato)” and the Funky “Rocky.”
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The Awakening - Slinky
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The Awakening - Mode For D.D.
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The Awakening - Glory To The Sun
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The Awakening - Convulsions
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The Awakening - Brand New Feeling
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The Awakening - When Will It Ever End
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The Awakening - Just A Little Peace
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The Awakening - Mirage
The Awakening were one of the greatest bands in early '70s jazz blending Spiritual and soul. They combined veterans of Chicago’s R&B sessions and jazz players affiliated with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and were the only "group" on the legendary Black Jazz Records roster. This album includes the most representative tunes from their only two albums released in 1972/1973.
Tracklist:
Side A
1 Slinky 6:10
2 Mode For D. D. 5:37
3 Glory To The Sun 6:12
4 Convulsions 6:37
Side B
1 Brand New Feeling 5:50
2 When Will It Ever End 7:16
3 Just A Little Peace 5:08
4 Mirage 8:31 More
Tracklist:
Side A
1 Slinky 6:10
2 Mode For D. D. 5:37
3 Glory To The Sun 6:12
4 Convulsions 6:37
Side B
1 Brand New Feeling 5:50
2 When Will It Ever End 7:16
3 Just A Little Peace 5:08
4 Mirage 8:31 More
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Opening (J. Inagaki)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Woodstock (J. Mitchell)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - I Want To Take You Higher (S. Stewart)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Mama Told Me (R. Newman)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Summertime Blues (E. Cochran)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Spoonful (W. Dixon)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - The Ground For Peace (Y. Arakawa)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Head Rock (J. Inagaki)
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Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Knick Knack (M. Sato)
Back in print by popular demand ! Finally this Ghost Gem left by Jiro Inagaki's Soul Media has been repressed on vinyl for the first time thanks to Cinedelic Records.
‘Woodstock Generation’ is a masterpiece of Japanese jazz/rock funk/soul that for some it even considered better then the acclaimed "Head Rock" in terms of perfection; surely there are many points in common between the two albums having been made a few months later, in 1970. Behind "The Soul Medium" name hides saxophonist Jiro Inagaki, an iconic figure of the japanese Jazz Rock scene during the late sixties to the early seventies. Jiro is supported by his legendary quintet "Soul Media" under its first incarnation featuring Ryo Kawasaki (g) Yasuo Arakawa (b) Masaru Imada (org) Sadakazu Tabata (ds) with Tetsuo Fushimi & Shunzo Ohno on trumpet in addition.
"Woodstock Generation" is a tribute album to the Woodstock Festival including cover of songs performed on the stage by Sly & Family Stone (I Want To Take You Higher) The Who (Summertime Blues) or Ten Years After (Spoonful) but also Woodstock (written by Joni Mitchell in honor of the Festival) and Mamma Told Me (Not To Come) written by Randy Newman for Eric Burdon and The Animals. Titles include also variations on the "Head Rock" theme "The Ground For Peace” and original composition of Masahiko Sato "Knick Knack". All tracks arranged by Jiro Inagaki.
Artwork by Eric Adrian Lee.
Jiro Inagaki - tenor saxophone soprano saxophone
Masaru Imada – organ
Ryo Kawasaki – guitar
Yasuo Arakawa – bass
Sadakazu Tabata – drums
Tetsuo Fushimi, Shunzo Ohno – trumpet
Tracklist:
Side A
Opening (J. Inagaki) 2:35
Woodstock (J. Mitchell) 4:27
I Want To Take You Higher (S. Stewart) 3:46
Mama Told Me (R. Newman) 2:38
Summertime Blues (E. Cochran) 3:29
Side B
Spoonful (W. Dixon) 4:31
The Ground For Peace (Y. Arakawa) 5:41
Head Rock (J. Inagaki) 4:58
Knick Knack (M. Sato) 3:21 More
‘Woodstock Generation’ is a masterpiece of Japanese jazz/rock funk/soul that for some it even considered better then the acclaimed "Head Rock" in terms of perfection; surely there are many points in common between the two albums having been made a few months later, in 1970. Behind "The Soul Medium" name hides saxophonist Jiro Inagaki, an iconic figure of the japanese Jazz Rock scene during the late sixties to the early seventies. Jiro is supported by his legendary quintet "Soul Media" under its first incarnation featuring Ryo Kawasaki (g) Yasuo Arakawa (b) Masaru Imada (org) Sadakazu Tabata (ds) with Tetsuo Fushimi & Shunzo Ohno on trumpet in addition.
"Woodstock Generation" is a tribute album to the Woodstock Festival including cover of songs performed on the stage by Sly & Family Stone (I Want To Take You Higher) The Who (Summertime Blues) or Ten Years After (Spoonful) but also Woodstock (written by Joni Mitchell in honor of the Festival) and Mamma Told Me (Not To Come) written by Randy Newman for Eric Burdon and The Animals. Titles include also variations on the "Head Rock" theme "The Ground For Peace” and original composition of Masahiko Sato "Knick Knack". All tracks arranged by Jiro Inagaki.
Artwork by Eric Adrian Lee.
Jiro Inagaki - tenor saxophone soprano saxophone
Masaru Imada – organ
Ryo Kawasaki – guitar
Yasuo Arakawa – bass
Sadakazu Tabata – drums
Tetsuo Fushimi, Shunzo Ohno – trumpet
Tracklist:
Side A
Opening (J. Inagaki) 2:35
Woodstock (J. Mitchell) 4:27
I Want To Take You Higher (S. Stewart) 3:46
Mama Told Me (R. Newman) 2:38
Summertime Blues (E. Cochran) 3:29
Side B
Spoonful (W. Dixon) 4:31
The Ground For Peace (Y. Arakawa) 5:41
Head Rock (J. Inagaki) 4:58
Knick Knack (M. Sato) 3:21 More
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Format Notes: 2023 reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1. Manhattan Skyline 4:27
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A3. Tell Me Why 3:57
A4. Metamorphosis 5:16
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B2. Old San Juan 4:27
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Mysteries Of The World is the stunning final studio album from legendary Philly supergroup MFSB. Expertly co-written and produced with the mighty Dexter Wansel, it features the untouchable, sparkling masterpiece "Mysteries Of The World". The whole album is truly exquisite; a stylish, classy collection of pure Philly soul and orchestral jazz-funk.
MFSB, an acronym for Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, was formed by producers Gamble & Huff of Philadelphia International Records. The band's roots can be traced back to the house band at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios, where they played on numerous hit records by artists like The O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and The Stylistics. Mysteries Of The World comprises slick jazz-funk grooves, mostly penned by Wansel, who produced a fair chunk of the album in a similar style to his space-funk records. MFSB's smooth sound is retained but it receives a fresh, elegant and jazzy upgrade. While this album is as mellow as the rest of the latter-period MFSB recordings, it never forgets the group's soul music underpinnings.
Swaggering, well-timed horn blasts, sweeping strings and a percolating, hard thumping slap-bassline combine to devastating effect on amazing opener "Manhattan Skyline". It's a sexy mid-tempo instrumental which sets us up nicely for what follows. Essays could be written analysing the perfection of title track. Arguably the finest jazz-funk instrumental ever made, it's absolutely magnificent. Featuring musicianship of the highest calibre, the band play with their trademark tight discipline, cooking up a syncopating rhythm with an array of exploratory keyboard riffs wrapped around a punchy bassline sent from heaven. It sounds like house music, it's that ahead of its time. The string intro is sumptuous, hypnotic and divine and that's all before the beat hits. The track fuses classical, jazz and funk into a musical journey that you never want to end. Absolutely flawless, it's a dramatic disco dancefloor killer.
Says Dexter Wansel himself: "You know, of all the songs I wrote/produced/arranged for MFSB, this is for me the most different. I think it's an experiment in rhythmic, soft sonic synth and live string and harp combinations. I composed it in an effort to blend a funky groove, along with synthesis, and orchestral sounds. There are 3 synthesizers: Oberheim 4 voice, Polymoog, and of course Arp 2600v. And, as I remember, I recorded the track with the rhythm section, string, harp and flute players first. Then I added synthesis."
The profound elegance remains in abundance on the slinky, harp-laced "Tell Me Why"; Carla Benson's beautiful voice truly shines on this sophisticated cut. The side closes out in dramatic style with the string-drenched "Metamorphosis". It's a staccato, Blaxploitation groove workout featuring wah-wah guitar, creeping basslines, rich horn solos and soulful vocals drifting in and out of the mix. The bouncy, irrepressible "Fortune Teller" opens the B side in the bass-heavy orchestral funk style before the beautiful "Old San Juan" glides in, a Balearic-adjacent track with intricate arrangements, building its mellow soul groove around an atypical flamenco guitar hook. Melancholy, guitar-led instrumental "Thank You Miss Scott" is a real highlight, with gorgeous flute, string and percussive elements whilst closer "In the Shadow" works an otherworldly synth line into its bossa nova groove.
An essential record for fans of Philly soul and groovy jazz-funk, Mysteries Of The World was mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis and cut by Cicely Ralston for Alchemy at AIR Studios. The stunning artwork, the work of renowned illustrator Robert Giusti, was restored at Be With HQ to round out this beautiful reissue.
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Format Notes: 2023 reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1. Manhattan Skyline 4:27
A2. Mysteries Of The World 5:27
A3. Tell Me Why 3:57
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B1. Fortune Teller 6:08
B2. Old San Juan 4:27
B3. Thank You Miss Scott 4:14
B4. In The Shadow 3:37
Release Notes:
Mysteries Of The World is the stunning final studio album from legendary Philly supergroup MFSB. Expertly co-written and produced with the mighty Dexter Wansel, it features the untouchable, sparkling masterpiece "Mysteries Of The World". The whole album is truly exquisite; a stylish, classy collection of pure Philly soul and orchestral jazz-funk.
MFSB, an acronym for Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, was formed by producers Gamble & Huff of Philadelphia International Records. The band's roots can be traced back to the house band at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios, where they played on numerous hit records by artists like The O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and The Stylistics. Mysteries Of The World comprises slick jazz-funk grooves, mostly penned by Wansel, who produced a fair chunk of the album in a similar style to his space-funk records. MFSB's smooth sound is retained but it receives a fresh, elegant and jazzy upgrade. While this album is as mellow as the rest of the latter-period MFSB recordings, it never forgets the group's soul music underpinnings.
Swaggering, well-timed horn blasts, sweeping strings and a percolating, hard thumping slap-bassline combine to devastating effect on amazing opener "Manhattan Skyline". It's a sexy mid-tempo instrumental which sets us up nicely for what follows. Essays could be written analysing the perfection of title track. Arguably the finest jazz-funk instrumental ever made, it's absolutely magnificent. Featuring musicianship of the highest calibre, the band play with their trademark tight discipline, cooking up a syncopating rhythm with an array of exploratory keyboard riffs wrapped around a punchy bassline sent from heaven. It sounds like house music, it's that ahead of its time. The string intro is sumptuous, hypnotic and divine and that's all before the beat hits. The track fuses classical, jazz and funk into a musical journey that you never want to end. Absolutely flawless, it's a dramatic disco dancefloor killer.
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Mårble is the alias of musician and multi-instrumentalist Anton Glebov. “1691” is his first solo long-playing album after quite a long break, and this is a great comeback! The album is filled with spiritual and spaced-out jazz-inspired music, recorded mainly by Mårble all by himself in his former studio in Saint Petersburg during the years 2021 and 2022. The studio was a big inspiration for Anton. He and his friends made a really special place, where instead of their home studios, they finally had no limits and could play and record music with ease. Even the name of the album is an homage to the studio; the number of the studio’s door was 1691.
At the time when the album was in the process of making, Mårble was listening to a lot of Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz. You start to hear it from the first seconds, and it’s such a unique blend of these genres and his rich musical experience and vision. “1691” is full of different moods and echoes, and yet it is a really complete work. The album starts with the track “Unified Force” and ends with “Magic”, those are two “new-agy”, spiritual tracks where your mind just wants to drift on the soundwaves peacefully, but in-between you get a huge variety of compositions. Each one has its own unique story that needs to be heard. Some of the tracks on the album are more intense, like “Chomga”, “3th of December” or “Pedritto”, where suddenly you get sounds of slightly distorted trumpet or singing in Portuguese/gibberish, and other tracks with a more relaxed atmosphere, like “Jr. Pomidor” you can almost call Balearic. Also, can’t forget to mention the great work of saxophone and flute player Slavik Ipatov who has recorded parts for tracks “Boss Latinoss”, “Yog Cave” and “Pedritto”.
The artwork for this record was made by an artist Alisa Gvozdeva, who’s been working on previous Mårble releases a lot. On the back of the “1691” vinyl record cover, you will be able to see the drawing of the studio, thanks to which the recording of this album became possible.
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At the time when the album was in the process of making, Mårble was listening to a lot of Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz. You start to hear it from the first seconds, and it’s such a unique blend of these genres and his rich musical experience and vision. “1691” is full of different moods and echoes, and yet it is a really complete work. The album starts with the track “Unified Force” and ends with “Magic”, those are two “new-agy”, spiritual tracks where your mind just wants to drift on the soundwaves peacefully, but in-between you get a huge variety of compositions. Each one has its own unique story that needs to be heard. Some of the tracks on the album are more intense, like “Chomga”, “3th of December” or “Pedritto”, where suddenly you get sounds of slightly distorted trumpet or singing in Portuguese/gibberish, and other tracks with a more relaxed atmosphere, like “Jr. Pomidor” you can almost call Balearic. Also, can’t forget to mention the great work of saxophone and flute player Slavik Ipatov who has recorded parts for tracks “Boss Latinoss”, “Yog Cave” and “Pedritto”.
The artwork for this record was made by an artist Alisa Gvozdeva, who’s been working on previous Mårble releases a lot. On the back of the “1691” vinyl record cover, you will be able to see the drawing of the studio, thanks to which the recording of this album became possible.
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Welcome Back, friends, to the Yacht Soul cruise that never ends!
This theme, explored at length in the previous installment of this series, is a fertile one that just keeps on giving, and give it certainly does on the tracks we have dug up for your perusal, enlightenment, edification and enjoyment on Yacht Soul 2.
For those just joining us, the concept here concerns R&B and soul artists mining the songbooks of their white contemporaries for cover versions that serve the dual purposes of potentially garnering some crossover radio airplay as well as introducing great songs to segments of the listening public who might otherwise miss them. Some of these versions might have come about because they were personal favorites of the artist in question, others might have been strongly suggested by their labels or by the publishing company, but all of them provide an entirely new perspective on what were already fantastic songs to begin with.
So there you have it--a further dig into this nebulous concept that reveals more unexpected connections and crossed paths. Understanding the hows and whys of the way these particular covers and collaborations came to be is as fascinating as just enjoying the music itself, and there really is a lot of great music to dig into this time around! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did putting it together.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
- Second volume from the YACHT SOUL series. First volume is the second best selling "Too Slow To Disco" compilation so far.…
- Extensive Global Promo by Tobias Kirsch/Germany and Special Requests UK
- Record Relase Parties planned.
Tracklist:
1 MEL & TIM - Keep The Faith
2 IMPACT - Sara Smile
3 BILLY PAUL - It's Too Late
4 ESTHER PHILLIPS - I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
5 JOHN EDWARDS - Tin Man
6 ROY AYERS - What You Won't Do For Love
7 ARNOLD MCCULLER - Gringo
8 RICHIE HAVENS - Dreams
9 BRENDA RUSSELL - I Want Love To Find Me
10 PATTI LABELLE - Monkey See - Monkey Do
11 THE MAIN INGREDIENT - Euphrates
12 THE ISLEY BROTHERS - Listen To The Music
13 DIONNE WARWICK - Dedicate This Heart
14 CHAKA KHAN - Fate
15 KENI BURKE - Love Is The Answer
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Welcome Back, friends, to the Yacht Soul cruise that never ends!
This theme, explored at length in the previous installment of this series, is a fertile one that just keeps on giving, and give it certainly does on the tracks we have dug up for your perusal, enlightenment, edification and enjoyment on Yacht Soul 2.
For those just joining us, the concept here concerns R&B and soul artists mining the songbooks of their white contemporaries for cover versions that serve the dual purposes of potentially garnering some crossover radio airplay as well as introducing great songs to segments of the listening public who might otherwise miss them. Some of these versions might have come about because they were personal favorites of the artist in question, others might have been strongly suggested by their labels or by the publishing company, but all of them provide an entirely new perspective on what were already fantastic songs to begin with.
So there you have it--a further dig into this nebulous concept that reveals more unexpected connections and crossed paths. Understanding the hows and whys of the way these particular covers and collaborations came to be is as fascinating as just enjoying the music itself, and there really is a lot of great music to dig into this time around! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did putting it together.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
- Second volume from the YACHT SOUL series. First volume is the second best selling "Too Slow To Disco" compilation so far.…
- Extensive Global Promo by Tobias Kirsch/Germany and Special Requests UK
- Record Relase Parties planned.
Tracklist:
1 MEL & TIM - Keep The Faith
2 IMPACT - Sara Smile
3 BILLY PAUL - It's Too Late
4 ESTHER PHILLIPS - I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
5 JOHN EDWARDS - Tin Man
6 ROY AYERS - What You Won't Do For Love
7 ARNOLD MCCULLER - Gringo
8 RICHIE HAVENS - Dreams
9 BRENDA RUSSELL - I Want Love To Find Me
10 PATTI LABELLE - Monkey See - Monkey Do
11 THE MAIN INGREDIENT - Euphrates
12 THE ISLEY BROTHERS - Listen To The Music
13 DIONNE WARWICK - Dedicate This Heart
14 CHAKA KHAN - Fate
15 KENI BURKE - Love Is The Answer
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Nomade Orquestra - A1. Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra
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Nomade Orquestra - B1. Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra (Jo Bissa Remix)
Format: 7” inches – Vinyl Only - Black Vinyl
Tracklisting:
A1 Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra
B1 Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra (Jo Bissa Remix)
Description:
Welcome to the last chapter of the Veggie Tales Series!!
Once upon a time Mr. Cauliflower made his way to Amsterdam and met his friend Jo Bissa (one half of the electronic duo Umoja).
Mr. Cauliflower dropped an Lp on the turntable and played "Casa da Arvore" from Nomade Orquestra. The sound was deep and went direct to Jo's heart.
It sounded like gipsy music, but had a funky feeling; it had some reggae elements, but with a latin heart. That's the mixture of styles that better represent the Nomade Orquestra's signature sound.
A quartet that has since swollen into a decet from their beginnings in 2012, Brazilian band Nomade Orquestra musicians pride themselves on stretching far and beyond their jazz roots to create a sound that's hard to pinpoint, but inclusive of various cultures across the world.
While listening to the song Jo Bissa knew immediately how to twist it with a remix, and created an electro cumbia dancefloor killer!
The result is a tasty 7" inches called "Veggie Tales Vol. 5"!!
We hope you'll enjoy as much as we did.
Buon appetito!
Edition of 500 copies, coming with cooking tip and stickers!!
Pressed on high quality Black and Ivory vinyl wax (54 gr.).
Graphic by The Sweet Life Factory
Mastering: Simone Squillario
Made with Love by Little Beat More 2023
"Eat food not friends"
<3
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Tracklisting:
A1 Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra
B1 Casa da Arvore - Nomade Orquestra (Jo Bissa Remix)
Description:
Welcome to the last chapter of the Veggie Tales Series!!
Once upon a time Mr. Cauliflower made his way to Amsterdam and met his friend Jo Bissa (one half of the electronic duo Umoja).
Mr. Cauliflower dropped an Lp on the turntable and played "Casa da Arvore" from Nomade Orquestra. The sound was deep and went direct to Jo's heart.
It sounded like gipsy music, but had a funky feeling; it had some reggae elements, but with a latin heart. That's the mixture of styles that better represent the Nomade Orquestra's signature sound.
A quartet that has since swollen into a decet from their beginnings in 2012, Brazilian band Nomade Orquestra musicians pride themselves on stretching far and beyond their jazz roots to create a sound that's hard to pinpoint, but inclusive of various cultures across the world.
While listening to the song Jo Bissa knew immediately how to twist it with a remix, and created an electro cumbia dancefloor killer!
The result is a tasty 7" inches called "Veggie Tales Vol. 5"!!
We hope you'll enjoy as much as we did.
Buon appetito!
Edition of 500 copies, coming with cooking tip and stickers!!
Pressed on high quality Black and Ivory vinyl wax (54 gr.).
Graphic by The Sweet Life Factory
Mastering: Simone Squillario
Made with Love by Little Beat More 2023
"Eat food not friends"
<3
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Dave Mathmos - ENCORE UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR
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Dave Mathmos - OH BOY! YOU TURN ME ON
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Dave Mathmos - LATE AT NIGHT
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Dave Mathmos - BETCHA!
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Dave Mathmos - MY BABY DON'T CARE
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Dave Mathmos - WONDERFUL FEELING
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Dave Mathmos - WHISPERS
Super smooth and funky, soulful 7 track EP, limited double 10 Inch.
We celebrate our 15th TSTD EDITS volume with a BANG! Australian Dave Mathmos, the master of smooth, soulful Disco Edits returns with a new E.P.. The producer delivers a limited 7!!! track E.P., full of new, unreleased sophisticated club-diamonds. From Slow Jams to Soul-Dancefloor gold! Everything that will warm your heart and soul. It is a return, as Dave Mathmos also was the artist of the first real TSTD EDITS EP, the now legendary and completely sold out "Your Love (Contemporary Soul Mix By Dave Mathmos)". The E.P. sold out in a minute as a vinyl and up until today it is the most successful digital release we ever did, with several million plays on the spotifyyoutubeapples.... Well done, Dave!
TRACKLIST:
01 ENCORE UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR
02 OH BOY! YOU TURN ME ON
03 LATE AT NIGHT
04 I BETCHA!
05 MY BABY DON'T CARE
06 WONDERFUL FEELING
07 WHISPERS More
We celebrate our 15th TSTD EDITS volume with a BANG! Australian Dave Mathmos, the master of smooth, soulful Disco Edits returns with a new E.P.. The producer delivers a limited 7!!! track E.P., full of new, unreleased sophisticated club-diamonds. From Slow Jams to Soul-Dancefloor gold! Everything that will warm your heart and soul. It is a return, as Dave Mathmos also was the artist of the first real TSTD EDITS EP, the now legendary and completely sold out "Your Love (Contemporary Soul Mix By Dave Mathmos)". The E.P. sold out in a minute as a vinyl and up until today it is the most successful digital release we ever did, with several million plays on the spotifyyoutubeapples.... Well done, Dave!
TRACKLIST:
01 ENCORE UNE HISTOIRE D'AMOUR
02 OH BOY! YOU TURN ME ON
03 LATE AT NIGHT
04 I BETCHA!
05 MY BABY DON'T CARE
06 WONDERFUL FEELING
07 WHISPERS More
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Hans Hass - Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework)
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Hans Hass - Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework) (Instrumental)
- Limited edition of 400 copies
- Thick high quality picture sleeve
- Hype sticker
- First dj-friendly version of classic rare groove track
The Outer Edge is very proud to release another quite sensational release. Here are the official reworks of Hans Hass' proto-AOR / cloud rock hymn "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" (which translates to "What color is the wind").
The main producer for this release was Marian Tone (of Key Elements), who reworked the track almost from scratch. He re-recorded the drums, the bassline, and some chords while keeping Hass's original vocal layer. The distinctive guitar playing by co-composer Gabor Kristof sparkles throughout. The result is exactly what we had hoped and asked for: a DJ-friendly version of this überclassic track.
The idea for this rework project came to mind when label owner DJ Scientist got word from Tobias Kirmayer of Tramp Records that "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" would be officially re-released for the first time on his compilation series "Praise Poems" as well as on a single reissue. Scientist immediately asked if he could make an edit with louder drums to make the track more playable in a DJ set. However, as the masters of the Tramp reissues had already been submitted to the pressing plant, he was granted permission to re-license the track and rework it for his own label instead.
Hence, the reworks feature Scientist's "vintage drums" mix, which has the drums mixed louder, plus drums added at the quite psychedelic and experimental last third, with a few other sound adjustments made.
But it was up to Berlin-based DJ and music producer Marian Tone to put the icing on the cake and rework and enhance the song further with his own version. With fellow Key Elements bandmember Steffen Kieslich, he completely re-recorded the drums. Then it was up to Doron Segal to replay the bass and the keys. What we get is the classic sound of "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" - just updated and fresher.
For the first time ever, the track is also available as an instrumental version. Here, the great original guitar playing keeps the song going and going, and makes it perfectly clear that this tune, which originally came out on the schlager album "Reise in eine glückliche Zukunft" in 1974, is pretty damn funky!
It has been difficult to put "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" into a genre box, But it has been described as "rare groove","psychedelic schlager", and even "proto-AOR". For facility, Scientist has coined the new term "cloud rock" to describe this particular style of soft but groovy music. The name cloud rock bears a conspicuous reference to the krautrock genre as well. More tracks in a similar vein will be heard soon in a DJ mix under the same name.
Marian Tone's rework, as well as the corresponding instrumental version, will be released on a limited 7" single with a full-color picture sleeve. The digital release will feature the DJ Scientist re-mix plus an alternative version that puts more focus on the re-recorded bassline. In any case, this is an essential item for any music lover as well as the ideal contribution to your ultimate "cloud rock" DJ set!
GENRE/S: Rare Groove / AOR / Soul / Cloud Rock
TRACKLISTS:
A Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework)
B Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework) (Instrumental) More
- Thick high quality picture sleeve
- Hype sticker
- First dj-friendly version of classic rare groove track
The Outer Edge is very proud to release another quite sensational release. Here are the official reworks of Hans Hass' proto-AOR / cloud rock hymn "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" (which translates to "What color is the wind").
The main producer for this release was Marian Tone (of Key Elements), who reworked the track almost from scratch. He re-recorded the drums, the bassline, and some chords while keeping Hass's original vocal layer. The distinctive guitar playing by co-composer Gabor Kristof sparkles throughout. The result is exactly what we had hoped and asked for: a DJ-friendly version of this überclassic track.
The idea for this rework project came to mind when label owner DJ Scientist got word from Tobias Kirmayer of Tramp Records that "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" would be officially re-released for the first time on his compilation series "Praise Poems" as well as on a single reissue. Scientist immediately asked if he could make an edit with louder drums to make the track more playable in a DJ set. However, as the masters of the Tramp reissues had already been submitted to the pressing plant, he was granted permission to re-license the track and rework it for his own label instead.
Hence, the reworks feature Scientist's "vintage drums" mix, which has the drums mixed louder, plus drums added at the quite psychedelic and experimental last third, with a few other sound adjustments made.
But it was up to Berlin-based DJ and music producer Marian Tone to put the icing on the cake and rework and enhance the song further with his own version. With fellow Key Elements bandmember Steffen Kieslich, he completely re-recorded the drums. Then it was up to Doron Segal to replay the bass and the keys. What we get is the classic sound of "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" - just updated and fresher.
For the first time ever, the track is also available as an instrumental version. Here, the great original guitar playing keeps the song going and going, and makes it perfectly clear that this tune, which originally came out on the schlager album "Reise in eine glückliche Zukunft" in 1974, is pretty damn funky!
It has been difficult to put "Welche Farbe hat der Wind" into a genre box, But it has been described as "rare groove","psychedelic schlager", and even "proto-AOR". For facility, Scientist has coined the new term "cloud rock" to describe this particular style of soft but groovy music. The name cloud rock bears a conspicuous reference to the krautrock genre as well. More tracks in a similar vein will be heard soon in a DJ mix under the same name.
Marian Tone's rework, as well as the corresponding instrumental version, will be released on a limited 7" single with a full-color picture sleeve. The digital release will feature the DJ Scientist re-mix plus an alternative version that puts more focus on the re-recorded bassline. In any case, this is an essential item for any music lover as well as the ideal contribution to your ultimate "cloud rock" DJ set!
GENRE/S: Rare Groove / AOR / Soul / Cloud Rock
TRACKLISTS:
A Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework)
B Welche Farbe hat der Wind (Marian Tone Rework) (Instrumental) More
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DJ "S" - Groovin'
2
DJ "S" - Sweet Love
3
DJ "S" - Back again
4
DJ "S" - U
Super smooth 4 track EP, limited silver 10 Inch. What an exciting moment, when you can work with one of the legends of the game. Greek producer DJ "S" is one of the early Edit producers around, and with his own downbeat sound he quickly became one of the big names in the European Disco scene. He perfected his craft as a multi-talented music producer, experimenting with vintage black sounds and reviving old-classics in the form of remixes which made a serious impact among the internet and on his YouTube Channel which counts thousands (over 260k) of faithful followers!
A1 Dj "S" - Groovin'
A2 Dj "S" - Sweet Love
B1 Dj "S" - Back again
B2 Dj "S" - U
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A1 Dj "S" - Groovin'
A2 Dj "S" - Sweet Love
B1 Dj "S" - Back again
B2 Dj "S" - U
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Johnny Lamas - Noches En Caracas
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Johnny Lamas - Sahara
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Johnny Lamas - Piña Colada
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Johnny Lamas - Arpas Eternas
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Johnny Lamas - Danza Cosmica
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Johnny Lamas - Una Amiga En Nueva York
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Johnny Lamas - No Me Olvides Niña Punk
To be far ahead of your time sometimes means that you have to wait a while for the right moment to be understood. The visionary approach of multi-instrumentalist Johnny Lamas led him to experiment with a world of hybrid jazz-funk, ambient and electronic sounds while keeping the rhythms of Venezuelan traditional music alive. From 1993 to today, small recognition has grown into true admiration for this so specific sound and his "Danza Cósmica" masterpiece. TrueClass Records are pleased to present as their second release a complete restoration of this gem, beautifully remastered and redesigned, making it available now for the first time in fine audio quality on vinyl and digital formats.
A1 Noches En Caracas
A2 Sahara
A3 Piña Colada
B1 Arpas Eternas
B2 Danza Cosmica
B3 Una Amiga En Nueva York
B4 No Me Olvides Niña Punk
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A1 Noches En Caracas
A2 Sahara
A3 Piña Colada
B1 Arpas Eternas
B2 Danza Cosmica
B3 Una Amiga En Nueva York
B4 No Me Olvides Niña Punk
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Those Guys From Athens - Burnin' Up (feat. Pauli Carman)
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Those Guys From Athens - She
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Those Guys From Athens - So Nice
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Those Guys From Athens - Human
repress black vinyl!
featuring 4 smooth midtempo and slow jam dancefloor edits:
File under: Slow Jams, Yacht Disco, NuDisco, Soul, Funk, Brasil
Greece DJ Snatch & Blacksoul joined forces to create Those Guys From Athens based on their mutual love for Boogie sounds. Expect dancefloor fillers and soulful sounds around from the globe.
Their smooth slow disco sound has reached the attention of DJ Supermarkt very quickly. They were part of a lot of YACHT DISCO EDIT compilations so far.
But this time we have more than just new Edits.
Some time ago they did a low key rework for famous 80s US Disco band Champaign (yep, they had a megahit with "How `Bout Us") and their song "I'm On Fire", which made its way to Pauli Carman, head of the band, after it was played on BBC 6 in the UK. He loved the new version so much, that he gave permission for TGFA and TSTD to release the slow jam masterpiece officially.
We are superproud to give you: "Burnin` Up (feat. Pauli Carman)"!
The duo already released music for Midnight Riot, Too Slow Too Disco, Act Of Sedition, Bonfido Disques, Spincat Music, Little Jack, a.m.m.
In between they have released a 2 track EP with Dim Zach and an official remix for Swiss talent Animor.
Disc 1:
A - Burnin' Up (feat. Pauli Carman)
B - She
Disc 2:
A - So Nice
B - Human More
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Marcia Griffiths - Here I Am Baby (Come And Take Me)
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Marcia Griffiths - Everything I Own
3
Marcia Griffiths - Green Grasshopper
4
Marcia Griffiths - Play Me
5
Marcia Griffiths - Children At Play
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Marcia Griffiths - Sweet Bitter Love
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Marcia Griffiths - Gypsy Man
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Marcia Griffiths - There’s No Me Without You
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Marcia Griffiths - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Marcia Griffiths - I Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely
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Marcia Griffiths - Mark My Word
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Marcia Griffiths - The First Cut Is The Deepest
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Marcia Griffiths - Melody Life
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Marcia Griffiths - Working To The Top (My Ambition) (Part 1)
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Marcia Griffiths - Don’t Let Me Down
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Marcia Griffiths - Band Of Gold
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Marcia Griffiths - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
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Marcia Griffiths - I See You, My Love
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Marcia Griffiths - It’s Too Late
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Marcia Griffiths - Baby If You Don’t Love Me
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Marcia Griffiths - Love Walked In
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Marcia Griffiths - When Will I See You Again
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Marcia Griffiths - Play Me (Part 2)
Territory: Worldwide no exceptions
2024 repress, 140g vinyl, remastered, double LP with the original LP along with a second record of 14 rare tracks
Sweet And Nice is the vital debut album from Jamaica’s undisputed first lady of song Marica Griffiths. It’s reggae at its most soulful. Slinking through a tight ten tracks of R&B and pop-sourced material, it became an instant best seller. 45 years after its initial release the LP is available again on vinyl, now as a double LP, with an extra record collecting 14 rare tracks.
Sweet And Nice has appeared over the years with a revised running order and under different titles. But the original’s opening sequence of loping soul is legendary, even beyond reggae circles. These songs are now returned to how they were presented on that first Jamaican release, and under their intended album title. Be With doesn’t mess with magic.
Marcia’s version of “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” has long been lusted after, played by genre-hopping selectors to snapping necks for decades now. It’s followed by the sophisticated, rollicking wah-wah funk of “Everything I Own” and the slice of smooth lovers soul par excellence that is “Green Grasshopper” and her ace, lilting Neil Diamond cover “Play Me”.
The thundering, humid funk of “Children At Play” “sounds uncannily like a precursor of Massive Attack”, as FACT Mag astutely noted when they put Sweet And Nice at number 16 in their list of the 100 best albums of the 1970s. Otherworldly, moody and essential.
Side two keeps the fire burning. “Sweet, Bitter Love” should leave you swooning, and is also one of the album’s alternate titles. Curtis Mayfield’s already-eternal “Gypsy Man” is up next, recast as proto-lovers rock.
“There’s No Me Without You” is elevated to canonical status by the majestic, forlorn horns of the Federal Soul Givers and Marcia’s heartbreaking delivery. And if this doesn’t get you then surely the next track will: arguably the definitive version of Ewan MacColl’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. Yes, seriously.
“I Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely” re-takes its rightful place at the end of the LP’s second side… but we couldn’t leave it at that. So we added an entire second record of rare material recorded around the same time as Sweet And Nice, much of it unavailable since it was originally released. Some of these songs have only ever been found on now unattainable 7" singles and no, rarity doesn’t always correspond with quality, but in this case we’re talking about some seriously jaw-dropping music.
Amongst 14 extra tracks you’ll find the exquisite late-60s singles “Melody Life” and “Mark My Word” which, along with the sumptuous reading of “Band Of Gold”, are now £100 records, if you can find them! Just sayin’. There‘s also a fantastic version of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” and an alternate take of “Play Me” with producer Lloyd Charmers adding his own vocals.
Everything’s been remastered of course, including the original LP, so Sweet And Nice now sounds even sweeter, and even nicer.
TRACKLISTING
A1 : Here I Am Baby (Come And Take Me)
A2 : Everything I Own
A3 : Green Grasshopper
A4 : Play Me
A5 : Children At Play
B1 : Sweet Bitter Love
B2 : Gypsy Man
B3 : There’s No Me Without You
B4 : The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
B5 : I Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely
C1 : Mark My Word
C2 : The First Cut Is The Deepest
C3 : Melody Life
C4 : Work And Slave
C5 : Working To The Top (My Ambition) (Part 1)
C6 : Don’t Let Me Down
C7 : Band Of Gold
D1 : Put A Little Love In Your Heart
D2 : I See You, My Love
D3 : It’s Too Late
D4 : Baby If You Don’t Love Me
D5 : Love Walked In
D6 : When Will I See You Again
D7 : Play Me (Part 2) More
2024 repress, 140g vinyl, remastered, double LP with the original LP along with a second record of 14 rare tracks
Sweet And Nice is the vital debut album from Jamaica’s undisputed first lady of song Marica Griffiths. It’s reggae at its most soulful. Slinking through a tight ten tracks of R&B and pop-sourced material, it became an instant best seller. 45 years after its initial release the LP is available again on vinyl, now as a double LP, with an extra record collecting 14 rare tracks.
Sweet And Nice has appeared over the years with a revised running order and under different titles. But the original’s opening sequence of loping soul is legendary, even beyond reggae circles. These songs are now returned to how they were presented on that first Jamaican release, and under their intended album title. Be With doesn’t mess with magic.
Marcia’s version of “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” has long been lusted after, played by genre-hopping selectors to snapping necks for decades now. It’s followed by the sophisticated, rollicking wah-wah funk of “Everything I Own” and the slice of smooth lovers soul par excellence that is “Green Grasshopper” and her ace, lilting Neil Diamond cover “Play Me”.
The thundering, humid funk of “Children At Play” “sounds uncannily like a precursor of Massive Attack”, as FACT Mag astutely noted when they put Sweet And Nice at number 16 in their list of the 100 best albums of the 1970s. Otherworldly, moody and essential.
Side two keeps the fire burning. “Sweet, Bitter Love” should leave you swooning, and is also one of the album’s alternate titles. Curtis Mayfield’s already-eternal “Gypsy Man” is up next, recast as proto-lovers rock.
“There’s No Me Without You” is elevated to canonical status by the majestic, forlorn horns of the Federal Soul Givers and Marcia’s heartbreaking delivery. And if this doesn’t get you then surely the next track will: arguably the definitive version of Ewan MacColl’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. Yes, seriously.
“I Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely” re-takes its rightful place at the end of the LP’s second side… but we couldn’t leave it at that. So we added an entire second record of rare material recorded around the same time as Sweet And Nice, much of it unavailable since it was originally released. Some of these songs have only ever been found on now unattainable 7" singles and no, rarity doesn’t always correspond with quality, but in this case we’re talking about some seriously jaw-dropping music.
Amongst 14 extra tracks you’ll find the exquisite late-60s singles “Melody Life” and “Mark My Word” which, along with the sumptuous reading of “Band Of Gold”, are now £100 records, if you can find them! Just sayin’. There‘s also a fantastic version of “The First Cut Is the Deepest” and an alternate take of “Play Me” with producer Lloyd Charmers adding his own vocals.
Everything’s been remastered of course, including the original LP, so Sweet And Nice now sounds even sweeter, and even nicer.
TRACKLISTING
A1 : Here I Am Baby (Come And Take Me)
A2 : Everything I Own
A3 : Green Grasshopper
A4 : Play Me
A5 : Children At Play
B1 : Sweet Bitter Love
B2 : Gypsy Man
B3 : There’s No Me Without You
B4 : The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
B5 : I Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely
C1 : Mark My Word
C2 : The First Cut Is The Deepest
C3 : Melody Life
C4 : Work And Slave
C5 : Working To The Top (My Ambition) (Part 1)
C6 : Don’t Let Me Down
C7 : Band Of Gold
D1 : Put A Little Love In Your Heart
D2 : I See You, My Love
D3 : It’s Too Late
D4 : Baby If You Don’t Love Me
D5 : Love Walked In
D6 : When Will I See You Again
D7 : Play Me (Part 2) More
Label:Little Beat More
Cat-No:LBM020
Release-Date:23.06.2023
Genre:Jazz / Nu Jazz
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Little Beat More
Cat-No:LBM020
Release-Date:23.06.2023
Genre:Jazz / Nu Jazz
Configuration:12" Excl
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Woxow - A1. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell
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Woxow - A2. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad
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Woxow - A3. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem
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Woxow - B1. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad (Koralle Remix)
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Woxow - B2. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Deela Remix)
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Woxow - B3. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell (Paolo Baldini Dubfiles Remix)
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Woxow - B4. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Luke Beats Remix)
Format: 12"
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell
A2. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad
A3. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem
B1. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad (Koralle Remix)
B2. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Deela Remix)
B3. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell (Paolo Baldini Dubfiles Remix)
B4. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Luke Beats Remix)
Description:
Did you know that if we go back 10 generations, we could count for each of us some 2,046
ancestors, going back 20 generations there would be 2.097.150 ancestors and going back 40
generations each of us would have more than a trillion ancestors, which is more than all the
people who have ever lived on earth?
This complicated paradox, known as the Pedigree Collapse, however, leads to the simple
conclusion that we all share at least one ancestor with each other.
Inspired by this reflection, "How many ancestors do we have?" is the latest EP by Woxow,
sound mixologist and mastermind of Little Beat More, translating the concept into aprofound journey in search of the roots of music, to find that ancestral vibration that has
resonated in every human being since the dawn of time.
Jazz atmospheres, refined hip hop beats, world music overtones, dub rhythms and reggae
reminiscences, all enriched by the dense and meaningful voices of London's Reggae Roast
MC Natty Campbell, the eclectic and electric Raashan Ahmad and the legendary rapper and
performance poet Azeem, bringing to light the infinite connections that unite all humanity.
The album is further enriched by the precious remixes of underground legend Koralle,
electronic shaman Deela, dub master Paolo Baldini Dubfiles, and gifted hip-hop head Luke
Beats, who hybridise Woxow's ancestral vision with their skillful artistry, giving a new
dimension to the tracks.
The artwork by visual artist and filmmaker Simone Brillarelli captures the essence of the
album in a vibrant bloom of colourful flowers sharing the same soil, and ultimately the same
planet, reiterating the message of shared family and unity that is celebrated in the music.
The EP is available both as a gatefold with two 7-inch vinyls and as a single 12-inch vinyl,
as well as digital.
Join the family now!
Edition of 300 copies
Made with Love by Little Beat More 2023 More
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell
A2. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad
A3. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem
B1. Blueprint feat. Raashan Ahmad (Koralle Remix)
B2. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Deela Remix)
B3. Solid as a Rock feat. Natty Campbell (Paolo Baldini Dubfiles Remix)
B4. Enough is Enough feat. Azeem (Luke Beats Remix)
Description:
Did you know that if we go back 10 generations, we could count for each of us some 2,046
ancestors, going back 20 generations there would be 2.097.150 ancestors and going back 40
generations each of us would have more than a trillion ancestors, which is more than all the
people who have ever lived on earth?
This complicated paradox, known as the Pedigree Collapse, however, leads to the simple
conclusion that we all share at least one ancestor with each other.
Inspired by this reflection, "How many ancestors do we have?" is the latest EP by Woxow,
sound mixologist and mastermind of Little Beat More, translating the concept into aprofound journey in search of the roots of music, to find that ancestral vibration that has
resonated in every human being since the dawn of time.
Jazz atmospheres, refined hip hop beats, world music overtones, dub rhythms and reggae
reminiscences, all enriched by the dense and meaningful voices of London's Reggae Roast
MC Natty Campbell, the eclectic and electric Raashan Ahmad and the legendary rapper and
performance poet Azeem, bringing to light the infinite connections that unite all humanity.
The album is further enriched by the precious remixes of underground legend Koralle,
electronic shaman Deela, dub master Paolo Baldini Dubfiles, and gifted hip-hop head Luke
Beats, who hybridise Woxow's ancestral vision with their skillful artistry, giving a new
dimension to the tracks.
The artwork by visual artist and filmmaker Simone Brillarelli captures the essence of the
album in a vibrant bloom of colourful flowers sharing the same soil, and ultimately the same
planet, reiterating the message of shared family and unity that is celebrated in the music.
The EP is available both as a gatefold with two 7-inch vinyls and as a single 12-inch vinyl,
as well as digital.
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Azymuth - Jazz Carnival (Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi Remix)
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Daniele Baldelli - Jazz Carnival
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Azymuth - Young Embrace (Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi Remix)
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Azymuth - Young Embrace (Original - 1979)
The legendary Daniele Baldelli began to propose the two Azymuth’s tracks taken from the album ‘Light As A Feather’ in his DJ sets at Discoteca Cosmic the two Azymuth’s tracks taken from the album ‘Light As A Feather’ the same year in which they were released: 1979. And a trace of this has remained in his legendary mixed tapes of those years.
Today he remixes and models them as he deems most suited to a Cosmic DJ set.
In addition to the two Remixes released with his right arm Marco Dionigi there is a totally resonated cover version of ‘Jazz Carnival’ and the original 1979 ‘Young Embrace’. More
Today he remixes and models them as he deems most suited to a Cosmic DJ set.
In addition to the two Remixes released with his right arm Marco Dionigi there is a totally resonated cover version of ‘Jazz Carnival’ and the original 1979 ‘Young Embrace’. More