LP
- Second album from Faada Freddy

Territories: WW except France, Andorre, Belgique, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland

GENRE/S: Soul / Pop

TRACKLISTS:
1 GOLDEN CAGES
2 THE ONE FOR ME
3 TABLES WILL TURN
4 AFRICA NANGADEF
5 BEAUTIFUL
6 HAPPY TOGETHER
7 DAY TO DAY STRUGGLE
8 WHOLE LOT OF TRUTH
9 SO AMAZING
10 ALADDIN
11 MASSILO
12 STRANGER TO MYSELF


SHORT INFO:
Senegalese singer Faada Freddy releases a new album entitled "Golden Cages" after a seven-year hiatus. With an organic approach, he uses mainly his voice, hand-clapping and body percussion. The album features original tracks that reflect his critical yet benevolent thinking, tackling themes such as the standardization of thought, lack of reflection and dehumanization in today's society. Faada Freddy defends the idea of freedom, combining conscience and emotion, reflection and wonder. The album also celebrates the singer's African roots and expresses his attachment to his country and continent. "Golden Cages" is an ode to freedom and harmony, a vibrant love song for overcoming divisions.

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Territories : World except : France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg,Monaco, Switzerland, French Southern Territories, French Polynesia, French Guiana, New Caledonia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Wallis And Futuna, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Monaco, Reunion, St.Barthelemy & St. Martin

GENRE/S: Pop / Soul

TRACKLISTS:
1.GOLDEN CAGES (3’30)
2.TABLES WILL TURN (3’40)
3.BEAUTIFUL (2’56)
4.SO AMAZING (2’39)
5.DAY TO DAY STRUGGLE (4’17)

Short Info:

The Tables Will Turn EP marks the comeback of Senegalese singer Faada Freddy after a long recording silence since the release in 2016 of a first album The Gospel Journey, punctuated by some 300 concerts worldwide.
Tables Will Turn confirms an uncompromising musical approach where the only resources are human "My music is 100% organic and 0% technological" summarizes Faada to evoke a device, already proven on Gospel Journey that solicits the mouth and body to imitate the sound of instruments.


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2LP, WORLD-FRANCE-BNLX


GENRE/S: Rock / Indie

TRACKLISTS:
SIDE A :
1 Growing Mould
2 Secret Lives of Furniture
3 Mannequins

SIDE B
4 Alchemy
5 Paperboats
6 Cave Paintings

SIDE C
7 Wallace Line
8 Fish
9 Strangers

SIDE D
10 C'est Comme Ca
11 Infatuated
12 Mind and Matter



After discovering Ayo, Grace, Imany and Faada Freddy,

the Think Zik! label has set its sights on talented New Zealand band Ha The Unclear.

With their debut album 'A Kingdom In A Cul-De-Sac', the foursome wreak havoc with an astonishingly

punk insouciance and sensitive intelligence.

From Auckland, New Zealand, come four restless and immediately seductive boys.

immediately seductive, with a tankful of turbulent, deep songs and an already flattering

tank and an already flattering reputation as a live phenomenon that will soon spread its

spread its sparks to this side of the world. Their sound, still in its infancy, is

deeply rooted in a certain New Zealand pop-folk tradition.

5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
- First album of the band.
- Release on : 19/04/2024

- Extended tour : 12:04 : Oxford Drama : Krakow
18/04 : Supersonic : Paris
19/04 : Klub RE : Krakow
25/04 : Stereolux : Nantes, FR
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LP
- Second album from Faada Freddy

Territories: WW except France, Andorre, Belgique, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland

GENRE/S: Soul / Pop

TRACKLISTS:
1 GOLDEN CAGES
2 THE ONE FOR ME
3 TABLES WILL TURN
4 AFRICA NANGADEF
5 BEAUTIFUL
6 HAPPY TOGETHER
7 DAY TO DAY STRUGGLE
8 WHOLE LOT OF TRUTH
9 SO AMAZING
10 ALADDIN
11 MASSILO
12 STRANGER TO MYSELF


SHORT INFO:
Senegalese singer Faada Freddy releases a new album entitled "Golden Cages" after a seven-year hiatus. With an organic approach, he uses mainly his voice, hand-clapping and body percussion. The album features original tracks that reflect his critical yet benevolent thinking, tackling themes such as the standardization of thought, lack of reflection and dehumanization in today's society. Faada Freddy defends the idea of freedom, combining conscience and emotion, reflection and wonder. The album also celebrates the singer's African roots and expresses his attachment to his country and continent. "Golden Cages" is an ode to freedom and harmony, a vibrant love song for overcoming divisions.

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Territories : World except : France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg,Monaco, Switzerland, French Southern Territories, French Polynesia, French Guiana, New Caledonia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Wallis And Futuna, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Monaco, Reunion, St.Barthelemy & St. Martin

GENRE/S: Pop / Soul

TRACKLISTS:
1.GOLDEN CAGES (3’30)
2.TABLES WILL TURN (3’40)
3.BEAUTIFUL (2’56)
4.SO AMAZING (2’39)
5.DAY TO DAY STRUGGLE (4’17)

Short Info:

The Tables Will Turn EP marks the comeback of Senegalese singer Faada Freddy after a long recording silence since the release in 2016 of a first album The Gospel Journey, punctuated by some 300 concerts worldwide.
Tables Will Turn confirms an uncompromising musical approach where the only resources are human "My music is 100% organic and 0% technological" summarizes Faada to evoke a device, already proven on Gospel Journey that solicits the mouth and body to imitate the sound of instruments.


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RSD 2023 - do not sell before the 22.4.23

GENRE/S: Pop/Rock

TRACKLISTS:
1.GROWING MOULD
2.SECRET LIVES OF FURNITURES
3.MANNEQUINS
4.PAPERBOATS
5.CAVE PAINTING


SHORT INFO:
With their first EP "Handprint Negatives", the quartet Ha The Unclear messes things up with a surprising punk insouciance and a great sensitive intelligence. The track "Paperboats" is a model of explosive composition, accompanied by a climbing imagination like psychedelic ivy and, let's say it, a bit surreal. Let's get carried away by the madness and the genius of the group which releases this track to accompany the release of their EP.


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- Third studio album from Imany , Deluxe Edition CD with Bonus Tracks
Territories:
No Sales to: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg

Genre: Pop

TRACKLISTS:
1. If You Go Away (Neil Diamond cover)
2. Believer (Imagine Dragons cover)
3. Wonderful Life (Black cover)
4. I'm Still Standing (Elton John cover)
5. Les voleurs d'eau (Traditionnel / Henri Salvador cover)
6. The A Team (Ed Sheeran cover)
7. All The Things She Said (TaTu cover)
8. Like A Prayer (Madonna cover)
9. Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Bonnie Tyler cover)
10. Take Me To Church (Hozier cover)
11. Little Black Angels (Angelitos Negros) (Eartha Kitt cover)
12. Wild World (Cat Stevens cover)

BONUS TRACKS
13. Concrete jungle (Bob Marley cover)
14. She works hard for the money (Donna Summer cover)
15. Bust Your Windows (Jazmine Sullivan cover)
16. Dance Monkey (Tones and I cover)

REMIXES
17. WonderfulLife (Stream Jockey Rework)
18. Bust Your Windows (Mexxbeat Rework)
19. Wonderful Life (TIM PLVNK & Ayosha Remix)


SHORT INFO:
Building on the success of this third album, and a major sold-out tour of the show with over 60 dates already, the Deluxe version of the album will contain 7 bonus tracks: five unreleased tracks from Bob Marley to Jazmine Sullivan via Tones and I and Donna Summer, and two remixes including the new single "Bust Your Windows" (Mexxbeat Remix).

For her third studio album VOODOO CELLO released in 2021, Imany chose to gather eight cellos around her for an album of covers that become, without forgetting their roots, her own songs in the service of her convictions. No tricks, only eight cellos with a multitude of possibilities between the lows and the highs: "Sometimes it feels like they could be brass instruments or electric guitars...As if they were haunted."


For ten years, Imany's deep voice has seduced the French public with compositions nourished by her Soul, Folk and Blues inspirations. With the triumph of her first two albums (Double Platinum and Platinum), the soundtrack of the film Sous Les Jupes des Filles and the two singles Don't Be So Shy (Diamond) and You Will Never Know (Gold), Imany is enjoying success all over the world
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CD, 12 page booklet - No sales to France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg

Acoustic " Love " Sessions, is the first part of the ACOUSTIC SESSIONS collection conceived by the Think Zik label ! The concept is simple: 14 love songs in English revisited in their simplest form...

In these times when music is so formatted, the freshness of this organic album, is a pleasure to hear by finding the salt of great voices such as Ben Uncle Soul, Imany, Rover, Faada Freddy, Tété, China Moses, or Hugh Coltman. Are also highlighted new voices, such as Saandia, Anwar, Ginne Marker or Yaya Minté
The album was produced by Johan Dalgaard, pianist / keyboardist known for playing with Benjamin Biolay, Jean-Louis Aubert, Gaëtan Roussel, ... He also produced the album of Alain Chamfort awarded at the Victoires de la Musique in 2019, several albums of Christophe Maé and the latest album of Bénabar








TRACKLISTING
1. River-Ben L'Oncle Soul
2. Tété-Can't Get You Out of My Head
3. Ginne Marker-Blinding Lights
4. Anwar-... Baby One MoreTime
5. Imany-Bust Your Windows
6. Paper Plane-Shape Of My Heart
7. Yaya Minté-Tennessee Whiskey
8. Hugh Coltman-Mad About You
9. Axelle Rousseau-You Do Something To Me
10. Saandia-Don't Speak
11. E.B-Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
12. Sayin' About You-Faada Freddy
13. Rover-Wicked Game
14. China Moses-Are You Gonna Be My Girl


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2LP Gatefold - No sales to France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg.

Acoustic " Love " Sessions, is the first part of the ACOUSTIC SESSIONS collection conceived by the Think Zik label ! The concept is simple: 14 love songs in English revisited in their simplest form...

In these times when music is so formatted, the freshness of this organic album, is a pleasure to hear by finding the salt of great voices such as Ben Uncle Soul, Imany, Rover, Faada Freddy, Tété, China Moses, or Hugh Coltman. Are also highlighted new voices, such as Saandia, Anwar, Ginne Marker or Yaya Minté
The album was produced by Johan Dalgaard, pianist / keyboardist known for playing with Benjamin Biolay, Jean-Louis Aubert, Gaëtan Roussel, ... He also produced the album of Alain Chamfort awarded at the Victoires de la Musique in 2019, several albums of Christophe Maé and the latest album of Bénabar








TRACKLISTING
1. River-Ben L'Oncle Soul
2. Tété-Can't Get You Out of My Head
3. Ginne Marker-Blinding Lights
4. Anwar-... Baby One MoreTime
5. Imany-Bust Your Windows
6. Paper Plane-Shape Of My Heart
7. Yaya Minté-Tennessee Whiskey
8. Hugh Coltman-Mad About You
9. Axelle Rousseau-You Do Something To Me
10. Saandia-Don't Speak
11. E.B-Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
12. Sayin' About You-Faada Freddy
13. Rover-Wicked Game
14. China Moses-Are You Gonna Be My Girl


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- Third studio album from Imany 2LP Vinyl Gatefold

Territories:
Sales to: UK, Australia, NZ, Japan. Russia & CIS
+Europe, except: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria , Poland , Italy
Germany: Vinyl Only

Genre: Pop

Tracklist 2LP:

A 1.If You Go Away
A 2.Believer
A 3.Wonderful Life
B 1.I'm Still Standing
B 2.Les Voleurs d'Eau
B 3.The A Team
C 1.All The Things She Said
C 2.Like a Prayer
C 3.Total Eclipse of the Heart
D 1.Take Me To Church
D 2.Little Black Angels (Angelitos Negros)
D 3.Wild World

After the triumph of her first two albums (Double Platinum) and Platinum), of the BO of the movie Sous Les Jupes des Filles and of the two singles Don't Be So Shy (Diamond) and You Will Never Know (Gold), Imany succeeds all over the world.
Imany is back with her third studio album VOODOO CELLO, where she chooses to gather eight cellos around her for an album of covers that become, without forgetting their roots, Imany's songs at the service of her own convictions.

Eight cellos offer a multitude of possibilities between the bass and the high: "Sometimes, we have the impression that they can be brass or electric guitars..."
The choice of songs is quick, between classics and more recent favorites: The principle of a good cover is that the song becomes yours. I grab the song in voice-guitar, I find the tonality that suits me, I try to change the tempo..." At the risk of making a light song much deeper, or offering a light touch to certain melancholic titles, thanks to a long-formed sound but of an immediate spontaneity, raw without being abrupt, crystalline without being smooth.

One smiles, is moved or surprised, one surprises oneself to groove or to let oneself dream
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- Third studio album from Imany , CD with Digisleeve 6 pages + Sticker + Booklet 16 pages

Territories:
Sales to: UK, Australia, NZ, Japan. Russia & CIS
+Europe, except: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria , Poland , Italy
Germany: Vinyl Only, NO CD

Genre: Pop

Tracklist 2LP:

Tracklist CD:

1.If You Go Away
2.Believer
3.Wonderful Life
4.I'm Still Standing
5.Les Voleurs d'Eau/
6.The A Team
7.All The Things She Said
8.Like a Prayer
9.Total Eclipse of the Heart
10.Take Me To Church
11.Little Black Angels (Angelitos Negros)
12.Wild World
13.Wonderful Life (Stream Jockey Rework)

After the triumph of her first two albums (Double Platinum) and Platinum), of the BO of the movie Sous Les Jupes des Filles and of the two singles Don't Be So Shy (Diamond) and You Will Never Know (Gold), Imany succeeds all over the world.
Imany is back with her third studio album VOODOO CELLO, where she chooses to gather eight cellos around her for an album of covers that become, without forgetting their roots, Imany's songs at the service of her own convictions.

Eight cellos offer a multitude of possibilities between the bass and the high: "Sometimes, we have the impression that they can be brass or electric guitars..."
The choice of songs is quick, between classics and more recent favorites: The principle of a good cover is that the song becomes yours. I grab the song in voice-guitar, I find the tonality that suits me, I try to change the tempo..." At the risk of making a light song much deeper, or offering a light touch to certain melancholic titles, thanks to a long-formed sound but of an immediate spontaneity, raw without being abrupt, crystalline without being smooth.

One smiles, is moved or surprised, one surprises oneself to groove or to let oneself dream
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Yellow vinyl

Territories:
Sales to: UK, Australia, NZ, Japan. Russia & CIS
+Europe, except: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria , Poland , Italy




Genre: Pop

Tracklist 12":

1.Wonderful Life - 04:38
2.The A Team - 04:30
3.Like a Prayer - 05:35
4.Wonderful Life (Stream Jockey Rework) - 04:15

EP Teaser of the coming Album....

Short Info:


After the triumph of her first two albums (Double Platinum) and Platinum), of the BO of the movie Sous Les Jupes des Filles and of the two singles Don't Be So Shy (Diamond) and You Will Never Know (Gold), Imany succeeds all over the world.
Imany is back with her third studio album VOODOO CELLO, where she chooses to gather eight cellos around her for an album of covers that become, without forgetting their roots, Imany's songs at the service of her own convictions.

Eight cellos offer a multitude of possibilities between the bass and the high: "Sometimes, we have the impression that they can be brass or electric guitars..."
The choice of songs is quick, between classics and more recent favorites: The principle of a good cover is that the song becomes yours. I grab the song in voice-guitar, I find the tonality that suits me, I try to change the tempo..." At the risk of making a light song much deeper, or offering a light touch to certain melancholic titles, thanks to a long-formed sound but of an immediate spontaneity, raw without being abrupt, crystalline without being smooth.

One smiles, is moved or surprised, one surprises oneself to groove or to let oneself dream...

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2024 repress

Tracklist:
A Monlink - Return to Oz - Artbat Remix – 8:00
B1 Monolink - Father Ocean - Ben Böhmer Remix – 7:56
B2 Monolink - Sirens - Patrice Bäumel Remix – 7:25

Short Info:
Berlin’s own Steffen Linck, a multi-instrumentalist known as Monolink, announces the 12” remixes release, due June 7th via Embassy One. ARTBAT + BEN BÖHMER + PATRICE BÄUMEL + MONOLINK – no more words needed.


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GENRE/S: House, Dance

[12” vinyl]
A1. Tropicana Thunder
A2. Gester’s Groove
B1. Bakstugan Boogie
B2. Sorrento’s Soul

SHORT INFO:
Stockholm boys Ari Bald & CJ Scott strike again on Studio Barnhus, following up their much lauded
2023 EP for their hometown label. Once again we're treated to a fabulously fuss-less four-pack of house music
goodness, this time with a special ode to Västertorp, encapsulating the essence and soul of the Stockholm
suburb in this collection heartfelt, club-ready cuts.

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Special remarks: 2 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // LIMITED COPIES // CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL // PRINTED KRAFTPACK SLEEVE

Tracklist 12":

A1 UNM
A2 Evbody
B1 Neptunes (Vinyl Only)
B2 Breach Surge (Vinyl Only)

Release Info:
Romanian duo Dani and Robert aka NTFO delivering a fresh four track EP on Bondage-Music, a minimal house banger release. The vinyl comes as 180g limited crystal-clear vinyl and includes 2 vinyl only tracks on the B-side.














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Tracklist 2x 12":

A1 Italomania - Bella (Kapote Rework) (6:00)
A2 Confusione (Paul Older Rework) (5:00)

B1 La Strega (Paul Older Rework) (5:04)
B2 Sesso Spaghetti (BPlan Rework)(5:54)

C1 Patty Pally (Kapote Rework) (4:56)
C2 Il Treno (BPlan & Fab_o Rework) (5:26)

D1 Mia Cara ((BPlan & Fab_o Rework) (5:28)
D2 Paul Older - Bye (Paul Older Rework) (5:18)

Release Info:
8 reworks of rare and unexpected italian disco and funky pop music from the 1970ies. Not the usual electronic Italodisco classics, but here come some more organic sounding band-disco music from the time of 1976 - 82. Positive vibrations and high quality dance pop reworked for today's advanced dancefloors by Toy Tonics head honcho KAPOTE and his Italian friends BPlan and Paul Older. Some of these edits already have been released as bandcamp only, but because of extreme demand for vinyl Toy Tonics did this limited edition double vinyl release.



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2022 VINYL REPRESS….

Waveform Transmission Vol.3 initially came out in 1994 on Tresor Records.
The eight titles on the album marked a turning point for Jeff Mills. It indicates a transition from the straightforward sound he had created through the early 1990's, into the different facets and sound pallet he will develop through the remainder of the decade. It is a significant piece within Jeff Mills' masterwork.

TRACKLIST: A1. The Extremist 04:13 A2. Solid Sleep 03:49 B1. Life Cycle 03:52 B2. Workers 03:15 C1. Wrath Of The Punisher 03:46 C2. DNA More

Territories: Worldwide no restrictions

Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork


Track List:

A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29

B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23

C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41

D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24

Release Notes:

Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.

The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."

With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.

With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.

Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.

Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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Special remarks: 2 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // VINYL // PRINTED KRAFTPACK SLEEVE


Tracklist 12":

A1 Jewel
A2 This
B1 Echo Audio (Vinyl Only)
B2 Only (Vinyl Only)


Mihai Popoviciu returns to the label with an incredible new EP. Legendary Romanian producer Mihal Popoviciu broke into the scene way back in 2001, over 20 years later his back catalogue, including releases for Pokerflat, Berg Audio and Hedzup Records, showcases just why he’s considered one of eastern Europe’s most innovative artists. Given his gifted talents in the studio, it wasn’t long before he was travelling across the globe DJing at clubs and festivals as far flung as Thailand, Canada and everywhere inbetween.














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Tracklist 12":

A1) Japanese Woman (5:37)
A2) Matchbox (7:43)
B1) Uber Man (5:37)
B2) Tibetan Dance (4:59)

Release Info:
Coeo have been travelling in Japan and discovered the magic of City Pop: That Japanese Disco movement of the 1980ies. Back then there were amazing dance tracks coming out of Japan. Some with Japanese lyrics others with American vocals. Often so perfectly played and recorded that it was hard to tell if the music came out of NYC basement studios or for real Asiatic studio musicians. Coeo found a lot of rare jams and did edits for their DJ sets. As at the Toy Tonics office everybody is always searching for the rare and unknown the crew was totally excited. And so the decision was made quickly: Let’s put out a few of these rare jams & edits. Here they are.



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2x 12" vinyl with full cover print

TRACKLIST:

A1. Voices (Arthur Robert Remix)
A2. Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix)

B1. Tor 8 (rRoxymore Remix)
B2. Space Cowboys I (Pangaea Remix)

C1. Yantra (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)
C2. It's Time (to Move Your Body) (Truncate Remix)

D1. Don't Be Stupid Day (Djrum Remix)
D2. Friedrichshain Funk (Polygonia Remix)

INFO:

With an album as versatile and expansive as his LP Fusion, Len Faki wanted a collection of remixes to display a similar kind of musical variety. Hand-picked from his favorite producers, the cast now features a diverse group of artists who have re-imagined 20 of Fusion's tracks, set to arrive on two double and one single 12" EP.

FigureX39 kicks off the trilogy, with our very own Arthur Robert at the helm, fittingly remaking the album's pensive closer into a melodic peak time stomper. Ø [Phase] ramps up the intensity on straight-laced Temple, keeping the BPM in line with modern techno's need for speed.
On the flip, rRoxymore inverts Tor 8 into a psychedelic funnel of haunted voices and pummeling percussion, while dubby synth swilrs and ferocious filter action give Pangea's rework of Space Cowboys I a distinctly UK-feel.
Coming in as hard hitting as ever, PAS layers high-octane rave stabs and nonstop propulsive drums on his version of Yantra and one of the album's few original house tracks, It's Time … gets the Truncate treatment, making for lean, clap-heavy groover with enough low-end to move some bodies. Often known for his cinematic compositions, Djrum delivers a complex masterpiece of heady drum science and intricate patterns condensed into one dazzling mosaic of sound. Closing this first EP out in style is Munich-based newcomer Polygonia, presenting her shimmering and always shifting remix of Friedrichshain Funk, effortlessly moving between driving rhythms and mystical melodies.

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12" / Vinyl made with 100% CO2 Reduced / 100% recycable / ISCC PLUS-certified "BioVinyl" by Optimal Media and Wordandsound

GENRE/S:
House, Minimal House, Deep House

TRACKLIST:
A1 Rework - You're So Just Just (Rework Just Edit)
A2 Rework - You're So Just Just (Troxler x Crosson Remix)
B Rework - You're So Just Just (Cinthie Remix)

SHORT INFO:

Rework's classic 2002 cut 'You're So Just Just' gets fresh remixes from Troxler X Crosson and Cinthie alongside an updated version from the act themselves.

Underground mainstays Rework released this standout track on the legendary Playhouse label and it is one that established them as pioneers right from the off. It was followed by several vital albums and releases on the same label, as well as the likes of Visionquest and exlove records.

Here, they revisit their original, which features vocals from Laetitia, and update its cold minimal grooves with fresh energy. The bass rolls deep, and the drums are snappy and upright as the edgy chords keep things full of suspense. Laetitia's soulful stylings are cut up and smeared through the mix to make for a brilliantly driving and emotive track.

Visionquest co-founders and long-time techno talents Seth Troxler and Ryan Crosson also pair off for a remix. Their version is full of trippy sound designs and wiggling hooks. It's a tightly interwoven minimal groove with an afterparty feel, and the original vocals bring their own seductive vibe.

The second remix comes from much-loved Berlin native Cinthie, who runs the Elevate store and 803 Crystal Grooves label. She recently served up a fantastic mix for the legendary DJ Kicks series and brings her timeless sound to this remix. It is raw, dusty and perfect for sweaty basements, as its hypnotic loops and punchy kick patterns are draped in old-school chord vamps.

This is a great update to a dance music classic from a fine selection of scene favourites.
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