Label:Selva Discos
Cat-No:SLVDSCS11
Release-Date:04.11.2026
Genre:Brazil, Bossa, Salsa
Configuration:12"
Label:Selva Discos
Cat-No:SLVDSCS11
Release-Date:04.11.2026
Genre:Brazil, Bossa, Salsa
Configuration:12"
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Discoteca Tropicana - Corpos Celestes
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Discoteca Tropicana - Corpo Treme
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Discoteca Tropicana - Tobina
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Discoteca Tropicana - Nao Pode Acabar
Selva Discos is proud to present its latest release: the EP by the band Discoteca Tropicana. This record features 4 original tracks that celebrate the rhythms that have influenced Brazilian disco music, showcasing the best of this fusion: the swing and tropical flavour that bring sunshine to any dance floor.
The project is the result of a collaboration between Kiko Costato, the enfant terrible of the Brazilian music scene, and Zé Nigro, a producer and multi-instrumentalist who has won two Grammy Awards and has worked with major names in Brazilian and international music such as João Donato, Antonio Carlos & Jocafi and Natasha Diggs.
This EP is based on 4 different themes. For each one, Kiko and Zé Nigro recruited some of Brazil’s finest studio musicians – people who work with Seu Jorge, Céu, Criolo, Metá Metá, Cidadão Instigado and Tulipa Ruiz – as well as pioneering artists from the Brazilian Black music scene, such as the backing vocalists who work with the legendary Gilberto Gil.
“Corpos Celestes” is a more classic “disco diva” track, featuring string arrangements and a grand piano, as if it were the start of the evening, a magical moment straight from the heyday of disco in the United States; “Corpo Treme” is the sweat, the vuco-vuco, a song for that moment when you’ve already let yourself go, a sprint to the frenetic rhythm of the carimbó; “Tobina” is the meeting of Brazil and Africa, from which Brazilian swing is born, an original chant straight from the Congo, with a characteristic African guitar, adapted to Brazilian rhythms, just like the afoxé. Finally, the dancefloor hit “Não Pode Acabar”, a more urban disco track, which works just as well for kicking off a party with the right vibe as for closing a set with the highest energy.
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The project is the result of a collaboration between Kiko Costato, the enfant terrible of the Brazilian music scene, and Zé Nigro, a producer and multi-instrumentalist who has won two Grammy Awards and has worked with major names in Brazilian and international music such as João Donato, Antonio Carlos & Jocafi and Natasha Diggs.
This EP is based on 4 different themes. For each one, Kiko and Zé Nigro recruited some of Brazil’s finest studio musicians – people who work with Seu Jorge, Céu, Criolo, Metá Metá, Cidadão Instigado and Tulipa Ruiz – as well as pioneering artists from the Brazilian Black music scene, such as the backing vocalists who work with the legendary Gilberto Gil.
“Corpos Celestes” is a more classic “disco diva” track, featuring string arrangements and a grand piano, as if it were the start of the evening, a magical moment straight from the heyday of disco in the United States; “Corpo Treme” is the sweat, the vuco-vuco, a song for that moment when you’ve already let yourself go, a sprint to the frenetic rhythm of the carimbó; “Tobina” is the meeting of Brazil and Africa, from which Brazilian swing is born, an original chant straight from the Congo, with a characteristic African guitar, adapted to Brazilian rhythms, just like the afoxé. Finally, the dancefloor hit “Não Pode Acabar”, a more urban disco track, which works just as well for kicking off a party with the right vibe as for closing a set with the highest energy.
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Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - Batebca
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“Déjà Vu”, a true labour of love project featuring 5 previously unreleased songs from two of Brazil’s most celebrated artists, Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti. Recorded between 1982 and 1986, these tracks take off from the legendary boogie-disco, jazz-funk fusion sound they presented in their first – and only – album together and allow us to have a glimpse of what their planned second volume would sound like. This collection of songs is a must-have for DJs, Brazilian music fans, and music aficionados alike.
Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti have been influential figures in the Brazilian music scene for decades, with their innovative and groovy sound inspiring many artists in Brazil and beyond. They participated in more than 1,000 records, including groundbreaking work with Tim Maia, Marcos Valle, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Rita Lee, and Jorge Ben, either arranging, producing and/or playing in their albums. This release offers a unique opportunity to experience some of their never-heard-before material, each song expertly restored and remastered from Lincoln Olivetti’s vaults to ensure that the original recordings were preserved.
For disco DJs, this record is a treasure trove of dancefloor gold, specially the opening track “Suspira”, certified material to get any party started. Brazilian music fans worldwide will appreciate the unique blend of Brazilian rhythms with disco and funk elements. And for music aficionados, this release is a rare gem, offering a peek into the creative process of two legendary musicians and producers. In the end, this very special release has the potential to be a hit with a wide range of music lovers.
Comes with an 8-page insert with photo's and liner notes in portuguese and english.
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“Déjà Vu”, a true labour of love project featuring 5 previously unreleased songs from two of Brazil’s most celebrated artists, Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti. Recorded between 1982 and 1986, these tracks take off from the legendary boogie-disco, jazz-funk fusion sound they presented in their first – and only – album together and allow us to have a glimpse of what their planned second volume would sound like. This collection of songs is a must-have for DJs, Brazilian music fans, and music aficionados alike.
Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti have been influential figures in the Brazilian music scene for decades, with their innovative and groovy sound inspiring many artists in Brazil and beyond. They participated in more than 1,000 records, including groundbreaking work with Tim Maia, Marcos Valle, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Rita Lee, and Jorge Ben, either arranging, producing and/or playing in their albums. This release offers a unique opportunity to experience some of their never-heard-before material, each song expertly restored and remastered from Lincoln Olivetti’s vaults to ensure that the original recordings were preserved.
For disco DJs, this record is a treasure trove of dancefloor gold, specially the opening track “Suspira”, certified material to get any party started. Brazilian music fans worldwide will appreciate the unique blend of Brazilian rhythms with disco and funk elements. And for music aficionados, this release is a rare gem, offering a peek into the creative process of two legendary musicians and producers. In the end, this very special release has the potential to be a hit with a wide range of music lovers.
Comes with an 8-page insert with photo's and liner notes in portuguese and english.
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Sometimes it’s easy to see why certain albums fail to reach a wider audience and sink without a trace not long after release, but why Fernando Falcão's Brazil-only debut album 'Memória das Águas' wasn't acknowledged as the masterpiece it is straight away at the time will forever remain a mystery. Maybe it's because it came out thirteen years after Falcão had to flee his motherland after actively protesting Brazil's military regime in 1968, not exactly making him the Brazilian household name he should have been. Chances are the fact that it was released more than two years after it was initially recorded in his new home France in 1979 didn't help sales either. So kudos to the good people at Selva Discos for making this rare-as-hens-teeth and criminally underrated album available once again, since it needs to be out there for all to hear.
'Memória das Águas' is a unique and compelling concoction of both traditional and modern Brazilian styles, postmodern classical, ambient, jazz, tape experiments and abstract sounds derived from Falcão's homemade instruments such as the balauê, a horizontal version of the berimbau string instrument that produces the watery, flowing sound the album was named after. The balauê is introduced in the stunning opening track, a miniature symphony that slowly spirals into dizzying depths. Falcão invokes both Afro-Brazilian and Latin-American spirits in a Jon Hassell-like Fourth World setting with 'Amanhecer Tabajara', before moving into Edu Lobo territory with 'Revoada' and capturing the sounds of a bustling bazar with 'Mercado'. The stunning 'Curimão' is the absolute centerpiece of this brilliant album - a fast-paced six minute samba attack with ripping horns, full-on percussion and dervish-like handclapping that will floor any unsuspecting listener. 'Solito' rounds off this wonderfully balanced album, revealing Falcão's painstaking attention to detail before finally pouring the remnants of his soul out with the grand artistic closing statement that is 'Danado Cantador'. 'Memória das Águas' is a beautifully produced masterpiece that is worthy of a new, more prominent place in history. (RO)
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Sometimes it’s easy to see why certain albums fail to reach a wider audience and sink without a trace not long after release, but why Fernando Falcão's Brazil-only debut album 'Memória das Águas' wasn't acknowledged as the masterpiece it is straight away at the time will forever remain a mystery. Maybe it's because it came out thirteen years after Falcão had to flee his motherland after actively protesting Brazil's military regime in 1968, not exactly making him the Brazilian household name he should have been. Chances are the fact that it was released more than two years after it was initially recorded in his new home France in 1979 didn't help sales either. So kudos to the good people at Selva Discos for making this rare-as-hens-teeth and criminally underrated album available once again, since it needs to be out there for all to hear.
'Memória das Águas' is a unique and compelling concoction of both traditional and modern Brazilian styles, postmodern classical, ambient, jazz, tape experiments and abstract sounds derived from Falcão's homemade instruments such as the balauê, a horizontal version of the berimbau string instrument that produces the watery, flowing sound the album was named after. The balauê is introduced in the stunning opening track, a miniature symphony that slowly spirals into dizzying depths. Falcão invokes both Afro-Brazilian and Latin-American spirits in a Jon Hassell-like Fourth World setting with 'Amanhecer Tabajara', before moving into Edu Lobo territory with 'Revoada' and capturing the sounds of a bustling bazar with 'Mercado'. The stunning 'Curimão' is the absolute centerpiece of this brilliant album - a fast-paced six minute samba attack with ripping horns, full-on percussion and dervish-like handclapping that will floor any unsuspecting listener. 'Solito' rounds off this wonderfully balanced album, revealing Falcão's painstaking attention to detail before finally pouring the remnants of his soul out with the grand artistic closing statement that is 'Danado Cantador'. 'Memória das Águas' is a beautifully produced masterpiece that is worthy of a new, more prominent place in history. (RO)
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barbatuques - Baiana (Wolf Mueller's Drum Drop)
2023 repress in full color sleeve!
Barbatuques, a well-known Brazilian group of body percussionists, adapted "BaianaÌ" back in 2005 (first released on the "O Seguinte EÌ Esse" album) and since then it became a staple of their concerts
The original is a modern folk song from Bahia composed by Maria do Carmo Barbosa, but it was the mouth harp sound and the stomping beat on the Barbatuques' arrangement that imprinted its trademark sound. A couple of years ago, Jan Schulte, the german producer known for his taste for tropical drums (and also for using a few different aliases), heard the song and decided to add an extra punch to it for his DJ sets: more drums, taken from a library record of "drumdrops" (hence the title).
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Barbatuques, a well-known Brazilian group of body percussionists, adapted "BaianaÌ" back in 2005 (first released on the "O Seguinte EÌ Esse" album) and since then it became a staple of their concerts
The original is a modern folk song from Bahia composed by Maria do Carmo Barbosa, but it was the mouth harp sound and the stomping beat on the Barbatuques' arrangement that imprinted its trademark sound. A couple of years ago, Jan Schulte, the german producer known for his taste for tropical drums (and also for using a few different aliases), heard the song and decided to add an extra punch to it for his DJ sets: more drums, taken from a library record of "drumdrops" (hence the title).
Now for the first time "BaianaÌ" is issued on vinyl. It marks the second volume of the Brasingles eries, a new series on Selva Discos dedicated to releasing loud 12" singles with the original song on the A side and a rework on the B side, to please both the DJ and the listener.
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Selva Discos keeps broadening horizons. Its next release celebrates the start of a new series called Novaterra, this time focused on showcasing the music of contemporary Brazilian artists. First up is Zopelar, known not only for his work with the anarchic-techno-punk act Teto Preto but also for the project My Girlfriend and his solo LP, both on Apron Records. Novaterra vol. 1 by Zopelar is a mini-LP featuring 6 tracks that range from the introversion to the extraversion. In one hand you have an A-side banger like "Be Together", with its addictive looped-sample, and in the other, you get the laidback interlude of "Modo Avião", which sounds like one of those MF Doom's instrumentals – and between both, you will find a whole spectrum of music where you can experience the duel between super crispy beats (a signature in Zopelar's work) and the richness of melodies and harmonies that he's able to knit stitch close to perfection.
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- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
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- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
2. GENRE/S: Jazz / Nu Jazz /Jazz Electronic
3. FOR MUSIC FANS OF: Sven Wunder, Shabaka Hutchings, SML, Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders, Nubiyan Twist
4. TRACKLIST
A
1. A Waking Dream
2. Anima
3. Club Subterranea
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4. Drongo's Flute
5. Rain Dance
6. Dawning Dusk
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Featuring Sarathy Korwar, Dudú Kouate, Marysia Osu and more
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Streeton - Ride (ft. Faro)
Soul Quest Records returns with Maintain Altitude 2, a fearless, floor-focused statement that
captures the pulse of London’s underground while stretching its sound across borders. This
second instalment doesn’t just build on the energy of the first; it elevates it, locking into a groove
that feels both timeless and future-facing. Deep house, broken beat, jazz-infused electronics it’s
all here, and it hits hard.
Opening the release, Slxm Sol - Lead The Way sets the tone with lush Rhodes chords, rich
low-end warmth, and unmistakable soul. Featuring the hypnotic vocals of Legzdina, the track is
a late-night guide through deep, emotive house, refined, immersive, and quietly powerful. It’s a
statement from an artist who continues to define the label’s sonic identity.
Next up, Max Sinàl & KingCrowney - A Bit Mad deliver exactly what the title promises, a loose,
live-feeling cut that fuses UK jazz sensibilities with broken beat energy. KingCrowney’s trumpet
work dances over Max’s signature production, creating something raw, musical, and undeniably
London.
Amsterdam’s rising talent steps in with Misto Kay - Bruklynn, a playful yet intricate debut on the
label. Jazz-rooted keys meet unexpected rhythmic turns, keeping dancers guessing while
maintaining a deep, rolling groove. It’s fresh, musical, and full of personality.
Lisbon-based producer Berkeley Hunt - Speed Jazz follows with a dusty, high-tech jazz heater,
swung drums, chopped samples, and synth lines that blur the line between experimentation and
dancefloor pressure. It’s gritty, it’s clever, and it absolutely slaps.
Returning to the fold, Real Love Seeker - Mood Swings taps into that golden-era 90s house
feeling, think Mood II Swing energy with a modern edge. Soulful, driving, and built for
heads-down moments, it’s a reminder that simplicity, when done right, still reigns supreme.
Closing out the release, Streeton - Ride (Feat. Faro) brings broken beat back into focus. Faro’s
lush, heartfelt vocals glide over organic grooves and textured instrumentation, creating a track
that feels both intimate and expansive, the perfect final lift-off.
Behind the release stands Soul Quest’s core ethos pushing soulful, forward-thinking club music
without compromise. With a roster that spans emerging innovators and established voices,
Maintain Altitude 2 isn’t just a compilation, it’s a snapshot of a movement.
A1 - Slxm Sol - Lead The Way
A2 - Max Sinal & King Crowney - A Bit Mad
A3 - Misto Kay - Bruklynn
B1 - Berkeley Hunt - Speed Jazz
B2 - Real Love Seeker - Mood Swings
B3 - Streeton - Ride (ft. Faro)
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captures the pulse of London’s underground while stretching its sound across borders. This
second instalment doesn’t just build on the energy of the first; it elevates it, locking into a groove
that feels both timeless and future-facing. Deep house, broken beat, jazz-infused electronics it’s
all here, and it hits hard.
Opening the release, Slxm Sol - Lead The Way sets the tone with lush Rhodes chords, rich
low-end warmth, and unmistakable soul. Featuring the hypnotic vocals of Legzdina, the track is
a late-night guide through deep, emotive house, refined, immersive, and quietly powerful. It’s a
statement from an artist who continues to define the label’s sonic identity.
Next up, Max Sinàl & KingCrowney - A Bit Mad deliver exactly what the title promises, a loose,
live-feeling cut that fuses UK jazz sensibilities with broken beat energy. KingCrowney’s trumpet
work dances over Max’s signature production, creating something raw, musical, and undeniably
London.
Amsterdam’s rising talent steps in with Misto Kay - Bruklynn, a playful yet intricate debut on the
label. Jazz-rooted keys meet unexpected rhythmic turns, keeping dancers guessing while
maintaining a deep, rolling groove. It’s fresh, musical, and full of personality.
Lisbon-based producer Berkeley Hunt - Speed Jazz follows with a dusty, high-tech jazz heater,
swung drums, chopped samples, and synth lines that blur the line between experimentation and
dancefloor pressure. It’s gritty, it’s clever, and it absolutely slaps.
Returning to the fold, Real Love Seeker - Mood Swings taps into that golden-era 90s house
feeling, think Mood II Swing energy with a modern edge. Soulful, driving, and built for
heads-down moments, it’s a reminder that simplicity, when done right, still reigns supreme.
Closing out the release, Streeton - Ride (Feat. Faro) brings broken beat back into focus. Faro’s
lush, heartfelt vocals glide over organic grooves and textured instrumentation, creating a track
that feels both intimate and expansive, the perfect final lift-off.
Behind the release stands Soul Quest’s core ethos pushing soulful, forward-thinking club music
without compromise. With a roster that spans emerging innovators and established voices,
Maintain Altitude 2 isn’t just a compilation, it’s a snapshot of a movement.
A1 - Slxm Sol - Lead The Way
A2 - Max Sinal & King Crowney - A Bit Mad
A3 - Misto Kay - Bruklynn
B1 - Berkeley Hunt - Speed Jazz
B2 - Real Love Seeker - Mood Swings
B3 - Streeton - Ride (ft. Faro)
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Oliver Dollar - Doin' Ya Thang
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Oliver Dollar - Doin' Ya Thang (Dub)
Originally released in 2010 via Jesse Rose’s Made To Play label, Oliver Dollar’s ‘Doin Ya Thang’ has gained iconic House track status. A standout record that blends deep, rolling basslines with crisp percussion and a catchy, looped vocal hook from a certain Detroit based DJ & Producer. Built around a stripped-back rhythm and its infectious swing make sure it’s still a favourite among DJs. Now picked up by Defected this is the first official reissue on vinyl since its original release.
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L.D.F. - You & Me feat. Javonntte & Tilman
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L.D.F. - Tribal Dance
3
L.D.F. - The Freaks feat. Böhm
4
L.D.F. - In & Out feat. Gari Romalis
5
L.D.F. - Light Speed feat. Javonntte
Italy’s own L.D.F. returns with a fresh slab of raw, analog funk - pressed to wax and destined for selectors
who still worship the turntable altar. Known for his dusty drum programming, hardware-led studio rituals,
and a deep affection for the roots of house music, L.D.F. has steadily carved out a niche in the European
underground. His sound fuses Mediterranean warmth with Midwest grit - always rough-edged, authentic
and geared for the dancefloor.
His new vinyl-only EP entitled Tribute To The Latin Posse doffs its cap to early Chicago house - where
808’s snapped, synths hissed, and basement energy reigned supreme. Across five tracks, L.D.F. links up
with a heavyweight group of collaborators: Javonntte, Gari Romalis, Tilman, and Böhm. The result is an
EP that feels like a dusty box of DAT tapes discovered in an old storage unit - raw, immediate, and locked
into the groove. A study in machine rhythm, analog imperfections, and the timeless swing that defined the
earliest iterations of house.
Crunchy 808s punch through the mix on You & Me as deep stabs flicker like neon in a fogged-out
warehouse. A syncopated analog bassline snakes beneath it all while Javonntte and Tilman’s touch
elevates the track into a proper late-night mover - raw but undeniably soulful.
Tribal Dance is a stripped-back, early-90s-house-inspired workout. Drum-machine sweat, looping
percussion rituals, and hypnotic patterns built for dark rooms with low ceilings. Pure basement energyminimal elements, maximum impact.
Flip over for The Freaks (feat. Böhm) where shuffling house drums and a gritty groove define the cut.
Simple, repeated stabs lock into a trance-like rhythm while subtle rave accents flash at the edges. Böhm
adds just the right shade of tension to keep dancers suspended in motion.
Next up we have In & Out (feat. Gari Romalis) which is a deeper roller draped in filtered pads and
chopped-up vocal fragments. The drums hit with Detroit-born precision while the atmosphere drifts
somewhere between smoky after-hours and dream-state house meditation.
Closing the EP we have Light Speed (feat. Javonntte), an 808-driven DJ tool and this one is pure
propulsion. Javonntte delivers his unmistakable vocal flavour - loose, soulful, and charismatic - over a
skeletal, high-velocity rhythm. A perfectly stripped finale.
The underground keeps its secrets. Shadow Pressings simply amplifies them.
A1 - You & Me feat. Javonntte & Tilman
A2 - Tribal Dance
B1 - The Freaks feat. Böhm
B2 - In & Out feat. Gari Romalis
B3 - Light Speed feat. Javonntte
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who still worship the turntable altar. Known for his dusty drum programming, hardware-led studio rituals,
and a deep affection for the roots of house music, L.D.F. has steadily carved out a niche in the European
underground. His sound fuses Mediterranean warmth with Midwest grit - always rough-edged, authentic
and geared for the dancefloor.
His new vinyl-only EP entitled Tribute To The Latin Posse doffs its cap to early Chicago house - where
808’s snapped, synths hissed, and basement energy reigned supreme. Across five tracks, L.D.F. links up
with a heavyweight group of collaborators: Javonntte, Gari Romalis, Tilman, and Böhm. The result is an
EP that feels like a dusty box of DAT tapes discovered in an old storage unit - raw, immediate, and locked
into the groove. A study in machine rhythm, analog imperfections, and the timeless swing that defined the
earliest iterations of house.
Crunchy 808s punch through the mix on You & Me as deep stabs flicker like neon in a fogged-out
warehouse. A syncopated analog bassline snakes beneath it all while Javonntte and Tilman’s touch
elevates the track into a proper late-night mover - raw but undeniably soulful.
Tribal Dance is a stripped-back, early-90s-house-inspired workout. Drum-machine sweat, looping
percussion rituals, and hypnotic patterns built for dark rooms with low ceilings. Pure basement energyminimal elements, maximum impact.
Flip over for The Freaks (feat. Böhm) where shuffling house drums and a gritty groove define the cut.
Simple, repeated stabs lock into a trance-like rhythm while subtle rave accents flash at the edges. Böhm
adds just the right shade of tension to keep dancers suspended in motion.
Next up we have In & Out (feat. Gari Romalis) which is a deeper roller draped in filtered pads and
chopped-up vocal fragments. The drums hit with Detroit-born precision while the atmosphere drifts
somewhere between smoky after-hours and dream-state house meditation.
Closing the EP we have Light Speed (feat. Javonntte), an 808-driven DJ tool and this one is pure
propulsion. Javonntte delivers his unmistakable vocal flavour - loose, soulful, and charismatic - over a
skeletal, high-velocity rhythm. A perfectly stripped finale.
The underground keeps its secrets. Shadow Pressings simply amplifies them.
A1 - You & Me feat. Javonntte & Tilman
A2 - Tribal Dance
B1 - The Freaks feat. Böhm
B2 - In & Out feat. Gari Romalis
B3 - Light Speed feat. Javonntte
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Pharoah Sanders & Bill Laswell - A1. Across Time
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Pharoah Sanders & Bill Laswell - A2. Morning Tala
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Pharoah Sanders & Bill Laswell - B1. Alankara (Beats Of The Heart)
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Pharoah Sanders & Bill Laswell - B2. Gamaka
LP
- First official vinyl edition of With A Heartbeat (2003) by Pharoah Sanders, Bill Laswell & Graham Haynes
- A unique blend of spiritual jazz, future jazz and dub production techniques
- Remastered for vinyl, available in classic black vinyl
- Licensed courtesy of Douglas Daughters
2. GENRE/S: Jazz, Future Jazz, Dub
3. TRACKLIST:
Side A:
Across Time
Morning Tala
Side B:
Alankara (Beats Of The Heart)
Gamaka
4. INFO:
Originally released in 2003, With A Heartbeat brings together Pharoah Sanders, Bill Laswell and Graham Haynes in a collaboration that remains as elusive as it is forward-thinking. Now reissued by Glossy Mistakes, the album receives its first official vinyl edition, remastered and available both in standard black and a limited burgundy pressing.
At the core of the record lies an unusual but striking element: the steady pulse of a human heartbeat. Rather than a conceptual gesture, it becomes the foundation of the music itself-treated as a deep, bass-like rhythm that anchors the entire album. Around it, Laswell builds his unmistakable sonic world, drawing from dub techniques where basslines expand, dissolve, and re-emerge, and where space becomes as important as sound.
Across its extended compositions, the album unfolds slowly and deliberately. Layers of electric sitar, guitar, keyboards and subtle percussion drift in and out, creating a fluid, almost tidal movement. The heartbeat remains present throughout, grounding even the most abstract passages in something physical and immediate.
At the center stands Sanders' saxophone-searching, expansive, and deeply spiritual. His playing moves freely across the structures, at times echoing the lineage of John Coltrane, while also reaching beyond it. Alongside him, Haynes adds a complementary voice, weaving through the shifting textures.
The result is a work that resists easy definition: part spiritual jazz, part future-facing experiment, shaped by dub's sense of space and transformation. Meditative, immersive, and deeply rhythmic, With A Heartbeat unfolds like a living organism-guided not by fixed tempo, but by the pulse of life itself.
With this release, Glossy Mistakes continues its work of bringing essential and forward-thinking recordings into new formats, preserving their depth while opening them to new listeners.
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- First official vinyl edition of With A Heartbeat (2003) by Pharoah Sanders, Bill Laswell & Graham Haynes
- A unique blend of spiritual jazz, future jazz and dub production techniques
- Remastered for vinyl, available in classic black vinyl
- Licensed courtesy of Douglas Daughters
2. GENRE/S: Jazz, Future Jazz, Dub
3. TRACKLIST:
Side A:
Across Time
Morning Tala
Side B:
Alankara (Beats Of The Heart)
Gamaka
4. INFO:
Originally released in 2003, With A Heartbeat brings together Pharoah Sanders, Bill Laswell and Graham Haynes in a collaboration that remains as elusive as it is forward-thinking. Now reissued by Glossy Mistakes, the album receives its first official vinyl edition, remastered and available both in standard black and a limited burgundy pressing.
At the core of the record lies an unusual but striking element: the steady pulse of a human heartbeat. Rather than a conceptual gesture, it becomes the foundation of the music itself-treated as a deep, bass-like rhythm that anchors the entire album. Around it, Laswell builds his unmistakable sonic world, drawing from dub techniques where basslines expand, dissolve, and re-emerge, and where space becomes as important as sound.
Across its extended compositions, the album unfolds slowly and deliberately. Layers of electric sitar, guitar, keyboards and subtle percussion drift in and out, creating a fluid, almost tidal movement. The heartbeat remains present throughout, grounding even the most abstract passages in something physical and immediate.
At the center stands Sanders' saxophone-searching, expansive, and deeply spiritual. His playing moves freely across the structures, at times echoing the lineage of John Coltrane, while also reaching beyond it. Alongside him, Haynes adds a complementary voice, weaving through the shifting textures.
The result is a work that resists easy definition: part spiritual jazz, part future-facing experiment, shaped by dub's sense of space and transformation. Meditative, immersive, and deeply rhythmic, With A Heartbeat unfolds like a living organism-guided not by fixed tempo, but by the pulse of life itself.
With this release, Glossy Mistakes continues its work of bringing essential and forward-thinking recordings into new formats, preserving their depth while opening them to new listeners.
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Carlos Nilmmns - Hustlin' Heights
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Carlos Nilmmns - Midnight
3
Carlos Nilmmns - Where Would They Go feat. Genoveva
4
Carlos Nilmmns - Bahia
5
Carlos Nilmmns - Peanut Butter And Jelly feat. Karl The Voice, Keter Darker
6
Carlos Nilmmns - Shades Of Blue
Special Remarks: clear marbled vinyl + stamped sleeve
Tracklist:
A1 - "Hustlin' Heights"
A2 - "Midnight"
A3 - "Where Would They Go" feat. Genoveva
B1 - "Bahia"
B2 - "Peanut Butter And Jelly" feat. Karl The Voice, Keter Darker
B3 - "Shades Of Blue"
Short info:
Ornaments continues its long-standing journey with Carlos Nilmmns, presenting a new mini-LP that effortlessly fuses sophisticated late-night club grooves with raw emotional depth. Across six expertly crafted tracks, Nilmmns delivers a rich sonic spectrum: from smoke-filled jazzy cuts and deep, hypnotic vibes to uplifting, funky piano house designed for the dancefloor. The emotional centerpiece of the record belongs to two breathtakingly deep, vocal-led songs featuring the beautiful, timeless voices of Genoveva, Keter Darker, and the legendary Karl The Voice - a poignant, soulful tribute that grounds the entire release.
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Tracklist:
A1 - "Hustlin' Heights"
A2 - "Midnight"
A3 - "Where Would They Go" feat. Genoveva
B1 - "Bahia"
B2 - "Peanut Butter And Jelly" feat. Karl The Voice, Keter Darker
B3 - "Shades Of Blue"
Short info:
Ornaments continues its long-standing journey with Carlos Nilmmns, presenting a new mini-LP that effortlessly fuses sophisticated late-night club grooves with raw emotional depth. Across six expertly crafted tracks, Nilmmns delivers a rich sonic spectrum: from smoke-filled jazzy cuts and deep, hypnotic vibes to uplifting, funky piano house designed for the dancefloor. The emotional centerpiece of the record belongs to two breathtakingly deep, vocal-led songs featuring the beautiful, timeless voices of Genoveva, Keter Darker, and the legendary Karl The Voice - a poignant, soulful tribute that grounds the entire release.
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1morning - I Know What You Do When You're Alone
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1morning - I've Said It Before And I'll Say It Again
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1morning - Quarter Inch
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1morning - Are We There Yet?
Quarter Inch Homage Slingers
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