7" (FDF DUBS 02)

Special remarks: / 1.00 € of each sold record will be donated to the German nature conservation union (NABU) and the project "Seas without plastic".

Genre: Dubtechno

Tracklist:

A - Sea Of Sentiments 06:17
B - Azuma 05:00


Short Info:

Weisemann crafts a mesmerizing 7" record that embarks listeners on a sonic voyage.
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NON RETOURNABLE!

Special remarks:
limited 12" vinyl in screen-printed cover

Genre: Tech House, House, Deep House

Tracklist 12":

A1
A2
A3

B1
B2
B3

Short Info:

Long awaited 2nd part of Sven Weisemann's Limerence ToolZ series is here to jack your body and causing swinging motions while stirring up dance floors, enjoy!

Vital Sales Points:

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- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover
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limited 12" vinyl in screen-printed cover

Genre: House, Deep House

Tracklist 12":

A1 -
A2 -
A3 -

B1 -
B2 -
B3 -

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We are happy to introduce FREKOBA to the Mojuba label universe, an outlet with a refined focus on danceable music, to emphasise the unifying elements in underground social dance culture.
The label starts off with a new series by Sven Weisemann called Limerence ToolZ, to delivery pure dance floor ready material to inspire not only the dancers but also and especially the DJs to work the ballroom all together as one, as a community!
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Special remarks : hand-stamped 12" in sealed inner sleeve + Sticker - RETURNS ONLY WITH UNBROKEN SEAL


Genre: Deep House, House, Deep Techno, IDM

Tracklist 12":
A1 - Caldera (7:31)
A2 - Gravitational (6:27)
B1 - Haunted House (Bigger Mix - A Tribute To Larry) (5:53)
B2 - Heian (5:51)

Short Info:
Four fresh cuts by the one and only Sven Weisemann, showcasing what he is doing best.
Let the music speak!


Vital Sales Points:
- come on it's Sven Weisemann ;)
- touching your very soul, nurturing your imagination & tickling you dancing feed
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RSD - No Sale before 13 April 2019!!!

Special Remarks : 180 gram Vinyl, printed inner Sleeve, Vinyl only


Track list Vinyl:
A1 Shimmering Sky
A2 Garden Of Fantasy
B Myrdal



Info:
5 years after his first RSD release on the label, Berlin´s Sven Weisemann is back on FAUXPAS MUSIK. Garden Of Fantasy is a re-release from the fantastic Essáy 7inch Label, run by Styrax. this EP comes as 180 gram Vinyl only Release and truly takes you on a journey somewhere far away from this world. the design comes from talented French Designer Freak Fabrik. vinyl tastes better..
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For the blackest day of the year, the Record Store Day, we will be releasing the first official Sven Weisemann EP on FAUXPAS MUSIK. We are also proud to announce that included is a special remix by the prominent ambient master, Gigi Masin. We could not be more excited
to release this track! Vinyl tastes better...

Tracklist

A Falling Leaves
B Falling Leaves (Gigi Masin Remix) More

Sven is back! It seems like ages ago since we heard some fresh music from the always-reliable Mr. Weisemann on Mojuba. Still having his acclaimed tunes like Vibe, Let's Swing, Cabana Fever and Kiss Of Abana resounding in our ears, are we ready for something new? YES WE ARE! And hear he comes, delivering two kick ass tunes in best Mojuba style, but he put also some impressions from his sole exception project for Essays Music, his old Styrax jams as well as his famous Xine LP inside. Listen closely and you will feel it! More

Founded in 2008 by Don Williams aka Thomas Wendel the young label wandering is proud to present its first album: Sven Weisemann - Xine. As a sublabel to the seminal Mojuba Records, wandering has been created as a platform for all kinds of modern electronic and acoustic music in the broadest sense but the young imprint already starts to build its very own sound visions. Sven Weisemann's debut album is a true highlight, after some serious underground clubhits the very talented offspring shows his wide musical works in full effect for the first time. After the early steps on labels like Mojuba, a.r.t.less, meanwhile, styrax and essays music this album marks a new horizon for the variety of Sven's music. It features various pieces with layered pianos, violins and breathtaking atmosphere's comparable to a soundtrack for a movie which haven't been produced yet. Prepare yourself for a wonderful harmonic and timeless musical journey through 20 different soundscape that will hopefully become the perfect soundtrack in some future moments of your life!


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Non Retournable!

Special remarks:
limited 12" vinyl in hand screen-printed cover

Genre: House, Deep House, Chicago House


Tracklist 12":

A1 - Talkin' 'bout
A2 - Bounce

B1 - This Track
B2 - Open Up (Remastered)

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Bernard Badie returns to Mojuba with his first solo release in over five years. Representing that unmistakable Chicago House sound in four different approaches ranging from dance floors jackin' slammers like the title track to soothing after hours vibes with a freshly remastered and extended version of the magnificent piece of deepness "Open Up". Enjoy the music and welcome back Bernard, we surely missed you!

Vital Sales Points:

- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover

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NON RETOURNABLE!

Special remarks:
3x12" vinyl , repress edition in one color skleeve

Genre: Dub House, Deep House, House, Dub Techno

Tracklist 3x12":

A - Presence
B - Absence

C - Energy Flow
D - Insideout

E - Coronal Mass Ejections
F - Polar Night

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Mojuba mothership is back from the hiatus with an epic musical triptych by no other than Grad_U, Lithuania's expert in all things dub! Presenting six atmospherical mesmerising dub house excursions over three 12"s with a whopping playtime of over one hour ready to serve you for various purposes on and offside the dance floor taking you on a transcendental journey musically speaking. Enjoy.


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Special remarks:
limited 3x12" vinyl in hand screen-printed cover


Genre: Dub House, Deep House, House, Dub Techno

Tracklist 3x12":

A - Presence
B - Absence

C - Energy Flow
D - Insideout

E - Coronal Mass Ejections
F - Polar Night

Short Info:

Mojuba mothership is back from the hiatus with an epic musical triptych by no other than Grad_U, Lithuania's expert in all things dub! Presenting six atmospherical mesmerising dub house excursions over three 12"s with a whopping playtime of over one hour ready to serve you for various purposes on and offside the dance floor taking you on a transcendental journey musically speaking. Enjoy.


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(add some important short facts as below)

- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover

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NON RETOURNABLE!

Special remarks:
limited 12" vinyl in screen-printed cover

Genre: Tech House, House, Deep House

Tracklist 12":

A1
A2
A3

B1
B2
B3

Short Info:

Long awaited 2nd part of Sven Weisemann's Limerence ToolZ series is here to jack your body and causing swinging motions while stirring up dance floors, enjoy!

Vital Sales Points:

(add some important short facts as below)

- limited edition
- collectable hand screen-printed cover
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NON RETOURNABLE!

Special remarks:
limited 12“ vinyl in stickered cover

Genre: House, Disco House, UK Funky

Tracklist 12":

A1 - Oops
A2 - Undeep

B1 - Subboogie
B2 - Bemypreciousmaybe


Short Info:

On our latest Mojuba sublabel Frekoba, we welcome JJ, a friend of ours who we love for his unique approach to a truly diverse colorful palette of club tracks on his debut for us called OOPS! So what do these four tracks sound like?
magine a night at a club like Panorama Bar where Soundstream, Lil Silva & Errorsmith are having a blast. Now you are in the right zone to have fun with JJ's debut 12". House, Disco, UK funky and off-kilter cut-up grooves for your enjoyment, have fun!


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• limited edition
• collectable stickered cover
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Special remarks: numbered limited 12“ vinyl, recycled screen print cover

Genre: House, Deep House, Dub House, Dub Techno

Tracklist 12":

A1 - Airial
A2 - City Of Dreams
B1 - Midnight Moon
B2 - Interlude Instrumental

Short Info:

Mojuba welcomes no other than Idealist from Switzerland to the family, gracing us with three cuts of his trademark dusty swinging dub magic we love and appreciate so much via his Idealist Music and Details imprints. The title track "City Of Dreams" is a step into a more reflected an emotional journey rarely heard by Idealist. Let the music speak and enjoy!

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Special Version, Stamped Inner, No Outersleeve!

Genre: House, Deep House, Dub House, Dub Techno

Tracklist 12":

A1 - Airial
A2 - City Of Dreams
B1 - Midnight Moon
B2 - Interlude Instrumental

Short Info:

Mojuba welcomes no other than Idealist from Switzerland to the family, gracing us with three cuts of his trademark dusty swinging dub magic we love and appreciate so much via his Idealist Music and Details imprints. The title track "City Of Dreams" is a step into a more reflected an emotional journey rarely heard by Idealist. Let the music speak and enjoy!

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Special remarks : 12“ Vinyl full color cover

Genre: Deep House, Dub House, Deep Techno, Electronic


Tracklist 12":

A1 - Ancient Ruins
A2 - Tauran
B - Long Bright Dark

Short Info:

The wait is over, Mojuba is very proud to present the sixth episode by Jouem called Resonance On The Edge in his long running Episodes series. This release adds three new offerings to the story, each reflecting further facets to the unique Jouem sound. Ranging from moody delay and reverb drenched immersive driving rhythms of opener Ancient Ruins via the shimmering laidbackness of ‚Tauran’ to the epic string-ladden closing of the 12“ called Long Bright Dark. All in all a much needed new piece to join the musical and visual puzzle to continue this remarkable journey by Sven Weisemann under his Jouem moniker. Listen, dance, love and enjoy!
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Special remarks : hand-stamped 12" in sealed inner sleeve + Sticker - RETURNS ONLY WITH UNBROKEN SEAL


Genre: Deep House, House, Deep Techno, IDM

Tracklist 12":
A1 - Caldera (7:31)
A2 - Gravitational (6:27)
B1 - Haunted House (Bigger Mix - A Tribute To Larry) (5:53)
B2 - Heian (5:51)

Short Info:
Four fresh cuts by the one and only Sven Weisemann, showcasing what he is doing best.
Let the music speak!


Vital Sales Points:
- come on it's Sven Weisemann ;)
- touching your very soul, nurturing your imagination & tickling you dancing feed
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Special remarks : hand-stamped 12" in sealed inner sleeve + Sticker
- touching and emotional deep music by one of Holland's most talented new artist

Genre: House, Deep House, Ambient

Tracklist 12":

A - To The Ocean Floor (11:23)
B1 - Dreaming Of Paradise (6:41)
B2 - Dreaming Of Paradise (Oracy's Leaving Eden Dub) (9:22)

Short Info:

Please welcome Blue Closet a fresh talent from Utrecht to the artist family. Title track "To The Ocean Floor" is an epic emotional evolving piece in true Mojuba manner. The flip side convinces with slow burner "Dreaming Of Paradise" and comes along with an additional dub by Mojuba head honcho Oracy. As usual we better let the music do the talking, enjoy!


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Special remarks : silk screen sleeve version

- touching and emotional deep music by one of Holland's most talented new artist

Genre: House, Deep House, Ambient

Tracklist 12":

A - To The Ocean Floor (11:23)
B1 - Dreaming Of Paradise (6:41)
B2 - Dreaming Of Paradise (Oracy's Leaving Eden Dub) (9:22)

Short Info:

Please welcome Blue Closet a fresh talent from Utrecht to the artist family. Title track "To The Ocean Floor" is an epic emotional evolving piece in true Mojuba manner. The flip side convinces with slow burner "Dreaming Of Paradise" and comes along with an additional dub by Mojuba head honcho Oracy. As usual we better let the music do the talking, enjoy!


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hand-stamped 12" in sealed inner sleeve + Sticker
Genre: House, Deep House, Chicago House, Disco House

Tracklist 12":

A1 - Groove in You (6:14)
A2 - Stand Alone (5:45)
B1 - Stressed Out (6:08)
B2 - Que (6:21)

Short Info:

Flash back on jacking, Disco rooted, original Chicago House.


Vital Sales Points:

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- true Chicago House Music by one of it's originals
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12" in full color collectible cover
- highly collectable limited edition 12" in full colour cover
- project produced by no other than Sven Weisemann

Genre: Deep House, Dub House, Ambient House

Tracklist 12":

A - Anomalous Diffusion (8:40)
B1 - Kazumi Cycle (7:45)
B2 - Contagion (5:31)

Short Info:

The epic story of Jouem's Episodes is moving to the next chapter, in part five of the series he's presenting us three new paths to extend the musical tale of this project. Subtly pulsating, chilled, blue Ambient House beauties.



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Incl. CD!

- co-produced by John Daly - - Debut Album by February & Mars

Short info:
Mojuba is celebrating its 10th birthday in a very special way by releasing the magnificent selftitled debut album by analouge rockers February & Mars. Hailing from the stunningly beautiful west of Ireland, the Galway group's sound is awash with its environment, ranging from the rolling limestone mountains to the wild Atlantic sea. Core members Carl Ramberg and Jack Considine use classic drum machines and vintage synthesisers to carve their music, which is inspired by Detroit, Eno, Guns 'n' Roses and interplanetary love! However, it's their use of more conventional techniques, vocal, guitars, piano etc that give February & Mars their dreamy signature sound, which is forming a hybrid of electronic music, psychedelic rock, indie pop and cosmic disco with an upbringing fostered by house and techno club nights! This unique studio debut album involves no other than John Daly in the co-production role, who also released the group's 3-song debut EP on his own imprint Feel Music. As with every other release on Mojuba, we are confident that great quality music will always find a place in the heart of the open-minded listener & dancer!

Tracklist LP:

A1. Secret Storm At The Edge Of Night
A2. Sex Guest
A3. Jump City
A4. The Farmer's Song
B1. Lick The Bag
B2. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
B3. Deep Transformer
B4. Desert Winds
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Tracklist 12":

A1. Slow Reflex
A2. Kiss The Sky
B1. Beat Down
B2. Open Up

Short info:
Chicago' original Bernard Badie is back and delivers four new tracks for Mojuba! The creator of the classic "Time Reveals" is showing his skills with this new EP to the fullest! His vision of Chicago House 2015 comes in four different flavours and will please everybody who loves quality and kicking house music! Open up you ears and let the music make you dance!

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highly collectable limited edition 12" in full colour cover

Tracklist 12":

A1. Tale Of Victory
A2. Real Of Darkness
B1. Melian

Short info:
HALFTIME in the epic Episodes series by Jouem on Mojuba, the big picture is starting to get more and more recognizable. The fourth part is pushing the boundaries of Jouem's unmistakably sound again to new heights. This EP is by far the most dance floor oriented outing by him with fat basslines, heavy but open and dynamic drums and an atmosphere with a feeling that is pure bliss! Let the music talk to you!

project produced by no other than Sven Weisemann
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Release: 15 September 2014

Tracklist 12":

A. Strider
B. Strider (Oracy's Extended Tried 2 B Shady Edit)

Short info:
MK aka Marc Kinchen should need no introduction, he still is the master of the finest Dubs and Remixes in the House business for more than two decades. His 1991 track Strider remained an obscure Detroit Techno classic only for those who know and were lucky enough to get hold of the a rare test pressing of MK's first release Get It Right! on his own imprint called Masahiro Records which later became Area 10. However Strider didn't made it to the official release and was replaced by another track, as years gone by a video of this true gem caught a lot of attention and leaded to this reissue eventually. The track was remastered and comes with an additional extended version edited by Mojuba's very own Oracy. Enjoy this almost forgotten piece of Detroit music history!
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Tracklist:
A1) Andras and Eden Burns – Wrangler (07:18 min)
A2) Mayurashka and Eden Burns – Obsession (05:39 min)
B1) Matisa and Eden Burns – Calvin Klein (06:43 min)

Short info:
Eden Burns & friends follow the Big Beats. For this volume of BBM, Eden invites
Andras, Matisa and Mayurashka to make some beats.
So much fun! „Beat moves feet, feet do dance, dance is joy, joy is life!“

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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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12" - VINYL ONLY

Tracklist:

A-Side
A1) Can U Feel It (05:16 min)
A2) On The Spectrum (05:48 min)
A3) Lucky (04:33 min)

B-Side
B1) Shower Scene (Extra Steam) (07:08 min)
B2) Time Slips Away (05:54 min)

Short info:
Like phoenix rising from the ashes. Buero Hahn is back. Laying off on the edits for 6 years Bell
Towers, who currently scrambles eggs in the kitchen of his wine bar, has still got. Exquisite selection,
soft touch, strong finish. Hey D.J. you will need these songs. More

2022 repress

Tracklist:
01 Moan (Trentemoller Remix)
02 Moan (Radioslave Remix)

Only released in October 2006, Anders Trentemøller‘s stunning debut-album „The Last Resort“ already evolved into one of the most successful independent albums of the year. Raving reviews all over the place, various elections as „album of the year“ and solid playlists at the radios express the huge interest in the fantastic album. While 2006 has been topped of with a tour through Australia, the first Trentemøller highlight in 2007 will be the release of „Moan“, the second single from the album. For the a-side Trentemøller himself created a brilliant remix of the „Moan“-Vocal Version, which has been released on the Bonus-CD of the limited edition album only. Trentemøller managed to keep the mystic melancholic vibe of the track featuring the vocals of danish talent Ane Trolle, but adds punshy drums, screaming synths and some more guitars to guarantee serious dancefloor-action. Radioslave aka Matt Edwards aka Rekid aka Quite Village, on of the most in demand remix artists at the moment (Moby, Booka Shade, Justice, Peace Division, Pet Shop Boys, Joakim etc) contributed a great remix on the flipside. Slowly building over reduced drumpatterns their mix culminates into a manic wall of sound. While Poker Flat 81 features the vocal versions of both Trentemøller‘s and Radioslve‘s remixes, the instrumental and dub versions will be released simultaneously More

12" - Fully Authorised Reissue on Original Release Label!

GENRE/S:
House

TRACKLISTS:
A1 Fruit Loops - Dance Dance Dance
A2 Fruit Loops - Keep on Running
B1 Fruit Loops - The Message of Love
B2 Fruit Loops - Clap Ya Hands

SHORT INFO:

Canadian deep house don Nick Holder's Fruit Loops EP is next to get the remaster and reissue treatment from Definitive Recordings. This label, now overseen by Get Physical Music, first released the EP back in 1995 when Toronto-based Holder had already become one of house music's most tasteful operators. He went on to release over 125 EPs and singles under countless aliases, in various groups, and on his labels DNH Records and Treehouse Records, as well as !K7 Records and NRK. His style spans house, disco loops and minimal Chicago grooves and is always high on immersive atmosphere. Opener 'Dance Dance Dance' brings together all those aspects of the Holder sound with its funky guitar riffs looping beneath raw drums and disco basslines. Classic Chic samples burst out of the mix to bring an air of celebration and party, and it makes for an irresistibly feel-good sound. 'Keep on Running' is a steamy and sweaty house jam with loopy drums and bass and more smartly chosen samples, this time from Roy Ayers, that bring the funk and never let up. It has long been a go-to anthem for house DJs, and the realness and rawness of the emotions in Holder's work also shine through with the filtered synths and jazzy keys of 'The Message of Love', which is complete with bumpy and irresistible drums. Last of all is the unfettered party spirit and diva vocals of the brilliantly lo-fi funk-house pumper that is 'Clap Ya Hands'. This EP hasn't aged one bit and remains a definitive piece of early Deep House history.


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We are excited to announce the next collaborative release on the WSNWG Label. LAVANDE is the result of a one week long jam session between french producer and live performer UFO95 and label head Rødhåd in January this year.
The EP will be released on vinyl and in digital formats on the 7th of June. A Special Edition limited to 100 copies will be available on the same date at 12.00pm CET via the WSNWG bandcamp site.

Written & Produced by UFO95 and Rødhåd at WSNWG Studio Berlin.
Mastered by Conor Dalton at Calyx Mastering in Berlin.
Vinyl cut at Schnittstelle in Berlin.

A1 LAVENDE 01 [240107.2] - UFO95 & Rødhåd
A2 LAVENDE 02 [240107.1] - UFO95 & Rødhåd
B1 LAVENDE 03 [240106] - UFO95 & Rødhåd
B2 LAVENDE 04 [240110] - UFO95 & Rødhåd

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Territories: World excl. UK

FORMAT 12" vinyl, full printed pantone sleeve, glossy varnish, download card

TRACKLIST
1. / A1 Model 500 - I.D.L.E. 05:39
2. / A2 Ectomorph - Searching (Live at Globus) 04:54
3. / A3 AMX - Your Body 05:20
4. / B1 DJ Stingray 313 - Dynamic Instability 04:14
5. / B2 JakoJako - Metal Goat 05:05
6. / B3 Erik Jabari - Screamore 04:47

030/313 – Berlin/Detroit, the fundamental techno union. Now Carhartt WIP, whose roots can be traced to Detroit, Michigan, join forces with Tresor for a collaboration that celebrates the enduring spirit of two music metropolises. Referencing the early 90s compilations like “Tresor II – A Techno Alliance”, they present a 12” mini compilation with exclusive material from both cities.
The compilation opens with “I.D.L.E.”, a lost Model 500 track, of essential funk that touches the techno soul of The Motorcity, with trippy melodies and cosmic drilling traversing electrified Mojo freeways. It’s followed by another true Detroiter: Ectomorph’s “Searching (Live At Globus)”, a first extract from their live set at Globus in 2021, which BMG and Erika played on borrowed equipment after Erika’s case was lost on a flight. The A-Side stays in Detroit and finishes with “Your Body”, an exclusive track by AMX, also known as The AM, one of Detroit’s freshest funk techno sensations. She carries on the mentorship mindset by having learned from two of the greatest: D.I.E. and Scan 7. “Your Body” is a classic techno feel swinger, where subtle chords meet drum machine funk in the spirit of early Detroit techno.
DJ Stingray 313 opens the B-Side with a bang. Precisely hacked techno, full of dark funk and that special industrial jack, that the man in the mask has made his own. A total “Dynamic Instability”. Magic & furious. The thrill continues with “Metal Goat”, by JakoJako, one of Berlin’s brightest synth sensations. She provides an introspective grower that slowly evolves into a fast-paced techno grinder, laden with micro shifts and magic twists. The final tune comes from Erik Jabari, a newcomer from the 030 zone, emerging from the Hard Wax peers with haunting modular synth techno–a feverish minimalistic trip of motorized kicks. DJ Pete performed as spiritual guidance on this one. It’s floor proven. An overall cachet of “030313” - the small compilation with a huge techno heart. More

Format Notes: 2024 first time vinyl release, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork


Track List:

A1 Mr. Righteous (Intro) 0:35
A2 You Need Knowledge 3:45
A3 88 Soul 3:12
A4 Black Shakespeare 3:02

B1 For My People...It's Spiritual 2:55
B2 Lonely At The Top 3:56
B3 Just Listen 4:05
B4 California Dreamin' 4:33

C1 Purity 3:59
C2 Kunta Kente 4:20
C3 1993 Shit 3:49

D1 We Got Plots 3:38
D2 Do Win-Dis 4:11
D3 Hope She Remembers Me 3:15

Release Notes:

Holy grail hip-hop alert! Superstar Quamallah's Invisible Man was never released on wax so, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this astounding record, we present the first ever vinyl edition. A stunning record which gained accolades upon its initial release, such as a prominent feature on Gilles Peterson's renowned Best Of 2009 show, it's one of the most essential jazz rap albums of all time. Cut across double vinyl, it’s exceedingly limited, with just 500 pressed for the world.

Deep jazz rap on that mellow-melodic tip, Invisible Man is an unforgettable album with nothing but dope beats and dope bars. There's a strong chance this album has passed you by but we truly believe it to be a lost hip-hop masterpiece. It supremely captures the essence of a golden age classic without being slavish to the past. No, this ain't some facile throwback rap. It's a fresh and deeply soulful, original album shot through straight from the heart. Perfect to chill to, Invisible Man is profoundly jazz-oriented and captures with simplicity and sincerity the essence of hip-hop circa 1983-1994. It sounds like vibing with your nearest, dearest and oldest friends on a long hot summer night as the tantalising thought that anything is possible fills the air. You know what, we can just call this "magic hour rap" and we think you'll know what we mean. It's just beautiful. Just Listen.

Brooklyn-born, California-based emcee, DJ, and producer Superstar Quamallah was active in the West Coast underground scene throughout the 90s and recorded extensively with such revered names as Defari and Tajai. His parents were some serious artistic heavyweights, too; his father was soul organist Big John Patton, a giant in the jazz world known for his releases on Blue Note whilst his mother was an active designer. However, he remains relatively unknown. Invisible Man, named ostensibly after the classic Ralph Ellison novel, could also refer to how he is viewed by the public at large. With close affiliations to the Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples and Likwit crew, his debut EP "Don't Call Me John" arrived in 1999 on ABB Records, after which he took a sabbatical from recording which included graduate school, travelling, teaching at Inglewood High and eventually a professorship of African Studies at Berkeley.

With a laidback flow and deep, relaxing presence on the mic, Superstar Quamallah is equal parts Big Daddy Kane, Rakim and Guru. Invisible Man is refined, soulful, feel-good hip-hop of the old school. Its wise, spiritual and literate sound, combined with the summertime vibes projected by the smooth beats and the nostalgia-inducing samples and vocal scratches, created jazzy boom-bap rap reminiscent of prime De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr.

Irresistibly bouncing opener "You Need Knowledge" loops sparkling pianos, horns and a nagging whistle refrain with scratched vocal refrains from Slick Rick, Mobb Deep and Guru. The super-smooth head-nod classic "88 Soul" also utilises a beautifully swelling piano line and dusty breaks whilst Quamé reminisces about his childhood in NYC. Deeply moving, the silky, sultry "Black Shakespeare" is built around an elegant piano loop and goes hard on the superman lover tip whilst "For My People...It's Spiritual" is transcendental rap in conversation with Rakim and older gods. The "Moment Of Truth"-sampling "Lonely At The Top" is striking for its undiluted boom-bap stylings and the staccato flute-hop of "Just Listen" is riddled with soulful refinement. The deeply-affecting, wistful-yet-triumphant bells and horn-drenched single "California Dreamin'" is top-tier rap of unimpeachable quality. What a flow!

Another highlight is the rich melodic piano-rap of "Purity", a beautiful ode to the foundations of rap and those keeping the culture authentically alive. Beautifully played instruments and spiritual jazz samples elevate the deep thinking present on "Kunta Kente" whilst the darker jazz-tinged battle-rap of "93 Shit" goes super hard both in a lyrical sense and with its no-holds drum punches. The breezy Rhodes and string loops that serve as the sonic backdrop to the slinky jazz rap of "We Got Plots" are just gorgeous as our hero evokes Common's "I Used To Love H.E.R." with a head-spinning tale of crime, deception and double crossing. And some twist! "Do Win-Dis" has a tense crime-funk backing and rolling beats which complement Quamé's flow perfectly before the record is rounded out by the tough yet jazzy brilliance of rap confessional "Hope She Remembers Me". Just sensational.

Upon its original release, Quamallah himself declared: "My favorite time period for Hip Hop music was definitely between 1983 and 1994 with 1988 and 1993 being two years that standout as extremely impressive years musically and culturally. The fashion, slang, movies, TV shows and vibe during those years was incredible. While totally submerged in the feelings and music of that entire time period, I went to work on Invisible Man and I am excited for people to hear the result! It is an album that I would want to hear from some of my favorite artists of the past and present today. This is not a RETRO trip for me; this is me at my best lyrically and spiritually using the accessories of the 80s and 90s to fuel me. I am a 88 soul as the song states!"

This album goes deep. It goes all in. When Invisible Man first came out it had a real hold on us here at Be With HQ. We couldn't stop listening to it. We'd venture to say it's one of the top 25 rap records of the 2000s. In the years since its release, it has remained a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We sincerely hope this first time double LP release will go some way to correct this. It's been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. Finally available on the format it should always have been on, it must never be rendered invisible again.
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