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‘Little Orphan Boy’ is the second single taken from album ‘This Is Brian Jackson’, presented with remixes by Two Soul Fusion, a.k.a. Louie Vega and Josh Milan.

The veteran artist’s first true solo LP in over 20 years, ‘This Is Brian Jackson’ is produced by Phenomenal Handclap Band founder Daniel Collás. Collás lovingly re-frames and updates ideas and demos that Jackson first laid down back in 1976, right around the time he recorded ‘Bridges’ with Gil Scott-Heron, for a solo project that never saw the light of day... until now.

Alongside his ‘Two Soul Fusion’ partner Josh Milan, Louie Vega gives the album’s closing track ‘Little Orphan Boy’ two truly vintage remix treatments, taking the song on an eclectic, soul-stirring, timeless journey. The extended ‘Two Soul Fusion’ mix calls to mind the golden era of Masters at Work productions, featuring a Latin-infused percussion groove, shimmering organs and in-the-cut funky guitar lines. The ‘Downtempo’ remix lets Brian Jackson’s vocals ride over a head-nodding, stripped back, yet equally soulful arrangement.

“A dream to work with Brian Jackson” says Louie Vega. “I mean, he’s a big part of our musical landscape and has been a huge inspiration in our lives. From way back to my early years in the Bronx, through to my DJing and producing career, into productions like Nuyorican Soul, Elements of Life, Kenlou, Brian and Gil have always been with us! Now to work on such an amazing song with Brian’s keyboard work and lead vocal, it made it so much easier for Two Soul Fusion (Josh and I) to find that pocket and groove. We had to create anepic piece and take you on a trip through several styles, it was calling for it. That’s due to the original work of Brian Jackson, a true Master at Work & Two Soul Fusion hero!!! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next on the horizon with us and the one & only Brian Jackson.

Brian Jackson: "I have always loved the musicality and the rhythmic power that surges through the artistry of Louie Vega since I first heard him in Masters at Work. I made a silent wish that one day I would hear one of my songs given that special treatment. Imagine my elation to know that it would finally happen - with a song I wrote and recorded 45 years ago for a solo project that might have never happened if not for producer Daniel Collás and BBE chief Peter Adarkwah! Louie, along with Two Soul Fusion partner Josh Milan and I are alike in so many ways, I knew that if we ever got together, magic would happen and well... here’s to magic! My love and gratitude to Louie, Josh, Daniel, Peter and the beautiful BBE family.”

Brian Jackson - Little Orphan Boy (Two Soul Fusion Dub)

Excellent DEEPHOUSE style production exclusively Make Your Noize rec. Savor the sound of this musical track already appreciated in clubs and terraces worldwide. Delicious if listened to while watching the sunset at the sea. AMAZING!

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AC Dealer - Deep Feelings

Cat No: GOTT003 
Release Date: 16th April 2016

For the third offering on Gottwax we have compiled another 4 tracks cut to bright orange wax enlisting the help of long term friends Bonar Bradberry, Appleblim, Ponty Mython and Krywald & Farrer. 
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​First a producer that needs no introduction​,​ ​Appleblim kicks things off with ‘Phosphene’ - a glistening and pensive opener that drives a rubbery sequence under loose-limbed drum patterns. Next, ​o​ne half of PBR Streetgang, ​Bonar Bradberry​ follows up with ‘MOD’ - a languid, marching groove that perfectly soundtracks the embers of early doors and carries with it a beguiling quality.

On the flip, Ponty Mython follows up records on Dirt Crew, Swedish Brandy and Russia’s Capital Bass with the low-slung and highly danceable ‘Ruddy’s Loop’. Dissected jungle-esque drum breaks and a jazzy double bass line are melded together before Silver Bear and Percolate affiliates Krywald & Farrer blow some warm tropical air into the package with ‘Innacamo’. Jubilant African vocals and a heated, persistent bass line keep progress bustling forwards as Gottwax cap off another rich and varied offering adding another fine addition to their series.

Tracks From:
@appleblim
@bonar
@pontymython
@krywaldandfarrer

Available 16th April 2016 - Record Store Day release, record available from selected RSD outlets and Gottwax online store.

Support From - Addison Groove, AME, The Revenge, 6th Borough Project, Maxxi Soundsystem, XXXY, Bill Brewster, Tensnake, Christophe, Crazy P and Catz 'n Dogz and many more.

B1 - Ponty Mython - Ruddy's Loop

MARVIN BELTON EP preview

Bristol-based producer Motz Workman aka @MarcelLune returns to Stockholm imprint @LocalTalk for his 12-track debut LP; an exotic basket of cosmic and out-of-space tropical sounds.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/06/05/premiere-marcel-lune-how-are-you
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/MarcelxHowAreYou

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Marcel Lune - How Are You (STW Premiere)

Artist  .  Books 
Title  .     If June Could Talk

A1 .  Burn 4 U  ft. Qendresa 
A2 . Unbearable Lightness
B .   June Baby


A1 Written by Richard Melkonian, Elias Razak, Books. 
Additional instruments by Richard Melkonian & Elias Razak. 
Vocals By Qendresa. Produced by Books.
A2 & A3 written and produced by Books. 


Mastered by Kuniyuki Takahashi
SOSR024
Release Date  .  Late Jan 2019

Books - If June Could Talk  (preview)

The track "Funki-Ghetto" was released back in 2000 and appears on the Album "Lounge Excursions" by Glenn Underground on Guidance Recordings US (GDRLP 603).

Glenn Underground (Glenn Crocker) was born 1971 in Chicago, USA. He's the founding member of the Strictly Jaz Unit. He was raised on disco classics and freeform jazz in Chicago's Southside, the place where house music was born. Taking inspiration from Chicago's original pioneers, Larry Heard, Ron Hardy, Lil' Louis, and the like, Glenn has produced some of the most well respected deep house music of the past five years. His releases for Cajual, Prescription Guidance and Peacefrog have set the standard for sophisticated dance music. He is one of the few DJ's who can walk the line between deep jazz house, disco influenced house, and the kind of classics featured at the legendary parties of late 70's Chicago.



Glenn Underground - Funki-Ghetto

quintessentials 70: nenor - carefree ep
12"/digital out early/mid april

Is Nenor (or perviously Obas Nenor) Tel Aviv’s best kept secret? We don’t know yet, but we will find out some day. What we know is that Nenor has a small but very impressive list of labels that he already released for: Strictly Rhythm, Moodymann’s Mahogani Music and Detroits Swindle’s Heist Recordings to name the elite ones! The „Carefree EP“ is another strong release to be added to his discography. „Your love is mine“ is a splendid builder of a track feat another talent, Omri Smadar. More great basslines, crafty rhythms and sweet vocals on the flip side with two equal impressive cuts, „Carefree“ and „December day“. Keep an eye on Nenor!

quintessentials 70: nenor - december day

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Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah, Barely Breaking Even (BBE Music) started life as a London club night, taking its name from the eponymous Disco record by the Universal Robot Band.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90's club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series' such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work's 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am's first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Morales among many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s most recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of 'Barely Breaking Even', featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

In 2021 BBE Music is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the label is offering up some special projects, from the 20th Anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’, through David Bowie tribute album ‘Modern Love’, to a special new ‘Worldwide’ compilation from old friend Gilles Peterson. BBE Music will also be looking to the future with more exciting original artist projects, plus merch collaborations events and more...

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