Writing for others allowed Prince the chance to fully explore interesting directions that might not have suited the idealistic trajectory of his solo career. Got a sick country ballad that doesn’t really work on Sign O’ The Times? All good, just give it to Kenny Rogers (“You’re My Love”). That new funk song you wrote…
Writing for others allowed Prince the chance to fully explore interesting directions that might not have suited the idealistic trajectory of his solo career. Got a sick country ballad that doesn’t really work on Sign O’ The Times? All good, just give it to Kenny Rogers (“You’re My Love”). That new funk song you wrote…
Who got the funk? Professor Shorthair got the funk, no question! On the third (and final?) entry in the Nola Breaks 45 series, the good Professor comes through with a sureshot re-work of the Meters classic Hand Clapping Song with added breaks and scratches to take the funk level over the top. On the flip, Ernie K-Doe s…
This is a phonomeonal reissue from the UK edit production duo Psychemagik (originally released in 2010). Paula Cole s 1996 groover Feelin Love from This Fire blesses the a side, with Psychemagik kicking up the bpm to the 120s and adding killer synth work—it s cool how respectful the pair remains to the feel of…
Sought-after debut 12 from Miami s Psychic Mirrors finally reissued! Originally released in 2011 on their very own Cosmic Chronic imprint (distributed by the boogie connoisseurs at PPU, who else?), I Come For Your Love introduced us to the slick Magic City boogie vibe they re now known for. Funk mastermind Mickey De Grand IV (with a little help from Cecilia de Cardenas)…
Adventurous collaborative full-length from British globetrotter producer William Holland aka Quantic and Colombian folklore singer Nidia Góngora. Góngora first appeared on Holland’s radar when he was living in Colombia in 2007 and heard her voice emanating through the wall from his neighbor’s CD player. 10 years and a string of successful collabs later, the duo…
Real recognize real: it was Dam-Funk who first hipped us (and the rest of the modern world) to this absolute scorcher way back in 2008 on his first-ever Stones Throw mix. “Messages From The Stars” is a perfect boogie track in every possible way: cosmic pads, ace synth fingerplay, banging drums, syrupy female vocals, space…
7 black vinyl pressing Two tracks produced by vibes-master Roy Ayers produced after the release of RAMP s 1977 classic Come Into Knowledge . These are not new recordings, these are vintage RAMP. Two tracks previously unheard but rescued recently from a demo the band recorded on cassette. Newly mastered, eq d and now ready to…
Thank you, Braxton Holmes. A highly coveted Ron Hardy edit re-done by a Chicago pioneer, who adds: this edit is my reproduction of an edit that Ron Hardy played at 2210 S. Michigan Avenue (some called it the Powerhouse, some called it the Music Box, others the powerfailure). This is the last time I saw…
Rich Medina for this super limited 10 , and you already know it s flames all around. The elite DJ, known for his ability to pull music from hip-hop, house, soul, afrobeat, funk, breaks, and dance classics to weave together exceptional sets, applies his acumen to a pair of dancefloor-friendly tracks. First up is The…
Another audible gem dug up from obscurity from Music From Memory! The Amsterdam-based label never disappoints and once again they pull out some magic from the depths in the form of an obscure 80 s cassette from Dutch artist Richenel. La Diferencia was originally released on cult Amsterdam label Fetisj in 1982. Obviously the O.G. tape is dumb rare,…
One of the most influential blues recordings of all time. Originally released in 1961, King Of The Delta Blues Singers compiles the work of legendary guitarist Robert Johnson, most of which were previously only available as mono 10 78 s from the 1930 s on the Vocalion label. Most of this work came from just two sessions recorded…
Nothin better than some serious Southern funk on 45. This split 7 features two funky nuggets from Robert Parker and Jesse Gresham Plus 3 to make you bust a move and cut a rug. Robert Parker s most notable hit Barefootin takes the A-side with it s twisting 60 s groove, while Jesse Gresham (of…
Silver Vibrations is a reimagining of the popular but rare Lots Of Love LP, issued in 1983 on Roy Ayers’ own Uno Melodic label. Released exclusively in the UK, Silver Vibrations includes four tracks from Lots Of Love with the addition of four brand new exclusive songs (and decidedly better artwork). With jazz-funk hysteria in full…
Phineas Newborn Jr. on piano, Pau Chambers on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. Originally released in 1959, We Three showcases Haynes front and center, his instantly recognizable rhythmic approach, aided by crisp, rapid fills and steadfast hi-hat, leading Newborn s gentle, toned-down (unusual for the often flashy, Art Tatum-Oscar Peterson school pianist) style &…
official reissue of highly sought after 82 Indian disco fusion, limited color variant! This fiendishly elusive and addicting LP has been harder and harder to come by as original copies have topped out at upwards of $750 USD. Thanks to the power of the algorithm, the album (and specifically the track Aaj Shanibar ) reached a…