Funky my mine

Buy via iTunes / Google Play: geni.us/DeepTenorCityOba

With the release of “Oba”, BBE has uncovered a rare gem. Production duo Dan Stillit and Oli Savill (collectively, Deep Tenor City) bringing together a wide group of the most accomplished (some Grammy- nominated) artists from the worlds of Jazz, Latin. Fusion, Funk and Afro-beat. “Oba”, recorded in the winter months of 2003, is a complex and percussion-rich slice of glorious afro-cuban jazz fusion, is only now seeing the light of day, having this year been given serious underground airtime and club play.

The EP also features an infectious and distinctive and remix from the mighty Opolopo and a vocal-rich deep house remix from AriesAudio (Josh Emman). Again, both tracks have been had strong early reception in the underground scene.


Deep Tenor City - Oba (Opolopo Remix) [Radio Edit]

previoulsy unissued 1971 funk with drum break from legnedary artist Arthur Adams, with the even more legendary crusaders as the backing artists.
out march 28th.
www.superdiscoedits.bigcartel.com

Arthur Adams Sure Is Funky previously unissued funk from 1971

BRUNCH WITH MAB'ISH July 2020
(artwork by Soha)

Tracklist 
Khruangbing - First class
Durerstuben - Iwesu Yewisu
The Colours that  rise - Hyper Lace
Cleo Sol - When I'm in your arms
Potatohead People - What It Feels Like (feat. T3, Illa J & Kapok)
Andre' 3000 x Tall Black Guy x Blake Johnston - Prototype 
(Go-Go In The Pocket Remix)
Afro DZ ak - Elevation (feat. Mooks)
Sly5thAve - More Or Less feat. Marlon Craft
Mushkilla, Dampé - Jesse James (Wotnot Music)
Kaidi Tatham - Could I Ever Know?
Szajna - Crunchy Landing
Footshooter - Catch My Breath (ft Wilf Petherbridge)
67100 - Morning (Original Mix)
Byron The Aquarius - Aquarian Voyage
Ron Trent - Gemini Jazz A "Earth Dance"
Laroye - Day 06
Moodyman - Goodbye Everybody
Monomite - PEAK ASSAULT
Beatnik Collective - Peer Pressure Ft. Sam Gendel
The Sultan's swing - Dune feat. Chip Wickham
Neue Grafik Ensemble - Something is missing
Blu & Exile - Roots Of Blue feat. Jacinto Rhines
SAULT - Hard Life

Brunch with Mab'ish / july 2020

Buy/Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/happysong

MF Robots return to BBE Music with ’Happy Song’, the stunning lead single from their forthcoming album ‘Break The Wall’. 

Following up last year’s label debut, a fiery cover version of the Chairmen Of The Board classic ‘Finders Keepers’, ‘Happy Song’ offers up a scintillating first taste of album ‘Break The Wall, due for release in Spring 2021. And what an introduction it is: uplifting and timeless soul/funk, showcasing Dawn Joseph’s effortless yet powerful lead vocal and Jan Kincaid’s unmistakable, vibrant rhythm section to perfection. Jazz-tinged Rhodes chords, ultra-tight horns and a funky clavinet riff on the outro complete this highly polished arrangement, underpinning a melody that can only be described as an earworm.

Collaborating for the first time while recording and performing with one of the UK’s most commercially successful Acid Jazz bands The Brand New Heavies in 2013, founder / drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph discovered immediate musical chemistry and began writing songs together right away. They soon left the band to concentrate on their own work, starting MF Robots (Music For Robots) and releasing an eponymous debut in 2018. The album was so well received that the duo soon morphed into a band as they found themselves in-demand at venues and festivals all over Europe. 

Forthcoming long player ‘Break The Wall’ represents a new benchmark for Jan and Dawn, reflecting the MF Robots project coalescing and maturing while fine-tuning their material, both on the road and in the studio.

Happy Song

MF Robots - Happy Song

Chuck Strong - Doin´It Cause It Feels Good (Julian Sanza Edit)

Buy / stream here: https://orcd.co/neosoulsessions

Long-time ambassador of Black Music in the UK, club and radio DJ Ronnie Herel presents Neo Soul Sessions Vol. 1, his debut compilation for BBE Music.

Cutting his teeth on the 80’s and 90s club scene in London, MOBO nominated DJ and producer Ronnie Herel has been a powerful champion of high-quality soulful music in the UK for over 3 decades. One of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s first signings, Ronnie went on to scout talent for TV show‚ The Voice’ before finding a new home as head of music at internationally renowned station Mi Soul.

Offering up a meticulously selected selection of hip-hop soul gems, Ronnie Herel’s Neo Soul Sessions Vol. 1 shines a light on a number of incredible artists, singers, songwriters, musicians and producers who find themselves in the netherworld between ‘underground’ and ‘overground’: too accomplished to fall into the former category, yet not ‘mainstream’ enough to fall into the latter. “The fact is” says Herel, “there’s a whole world of smokin’ grooves out there that most of the time gets overlooked for radio playlists; the powers-that- be opting for the more manufactured, purpose-built mainstream record.”

Featuring UK talents Omar, Etta Bond, Children of Zeus and Terri Walker alongside US heroes Foreign Exchange, Phonte, Erro and the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff, this collection delivers the very best in contemporary soul from both sides of the Atlantic.

“The words, thoughts, production, love and hard work these artists put into their music is clear for you to hear. Hopefully, you will have made some new discoveries and will continue to explore their music beyond this compilation. I hope there will be many more volumes to come, but we need your support and the artists need your support for that to happen, so tell everyone about this, and enjoy!” – Ronnie Herel

Ronnie Herel presents Neo Soul Sessions Vol. 1

Etta Bond - Come Over

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/takeashot

Never really comfortable with tightly defined and rigid musical pigeonholes, The Fantastics! have always been pushing the boundaries and honing their musical eclecticism. Now the London based outfit return, joining forces with BBE Music for new single ‘Take A Shot’ featuring their outstanding vocalist Sulene Fleming, plus remixes from House music hero Richard Earnshaw.

Taken from the band’s forthcoming third studio album, also titled ‘Take A Shot’, this lead single serves up a bold taste of what’s to come: timeless songwriting, masterful musicianship, powerhouse vocals and a punchy, horn-laden arrangement. Richard Earnshaw’s ‘Little Big’ remix drives the song deep into booty-shaking Disco-House territory, showcasing Sulene’s vocals front and centre over a soul-satisfying groove.
Headed up by organist & pianist, DJ, radio presenter and former Freestyle Records head honcho Greg Boraman, The Fantastics! current line-up comprises bassist Raydn Hunter, drummer James Smith, saxophonist / flautist Mark Norton and new guitarist James Byron alongside immeasurably talented singer Sulene Fleming.

Performances at The Jazz Café and Pizza Express Jazz Club in London plus gigs and festivals across Europe have seen The Fantastics! share the stage with Larry Graham, Reuben Wilson and Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie among other greats since their official formation in 2007. Vocalist Sulene Fleming has recently finished a stint as lead vocalist for The Brand New Heavies, as well as collaborations with Incognito and Leroy Hutson.

All that live performance pedigree is captured brilliantly on ‘Take A Shot’, a warm and detailed recording that documents a tight, well-rehearsed band having fun together and inspiring one another in the studio.

Ten track album ‘Take A Shot’ follows later this year on BBE.

Take A Shot

The Fantastics! - Take A Shot (Richard Earnshaw's Little Big Extended Mix)

Ancestral Afro-Venezuelan rhythms meet futuristic Latin jazz, raw funk and afrobeat on Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos’ exhilarating new ‘Bichos’ album for Olindo Records. Venezuelan bassist Raúl Monsalve leads an all-star ensemble of musical trailblazers including “the voice of Venezuela” Betsayda Machado, singer Luzmira Zerpa (Family Atlantica) and drummer Dave De Rose (Agile Experiments, Moloko, Mark Ronson).

Out Friday 16th October via Olindo Records:
https://backl.ink/142728605

Find out more here:http://www.musicamacondo.com/2020/10/premiere-monsalve-y-los-forajidos-mosquito-ft-betsayda-machado/

Bichos

Premiere: Raul Monsalve y los Forajidos - Mosquito ft. Betsayda Machado

Joe N' Lou - Beat Of The Bay Vol. 3
...a mix made for the Mint Condition Radio Show(NTS)by special guests Joe N' Lou from Sweater Funk (San Francisco, CA) starting at 6:20
Mix aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with Hotthobo (NTS)11/23/20: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-23rd-november-2020

Beat of The Bay Vol. 3: Mint Condition w Joe N' Lou (NTS)

Tonbe - Live My Life

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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...