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BBE Music celebrates its 25th year of Barely Breaking Even with 'Staff Selections 2021', a bumper pack of musical highlights from the last 12 months, as chosen by the label team themselves.

In another year dominated by uncertainty, crippling manufacturing delays and a global shipping crisis, BBE Music has managed to get a surprising amount of music out into the world during 2021, even if none of the staff are entirely sure exactly how they did it.

The last year has seen multiple reissues in DJ Amir's continued exploration of Detroit's iconic Strata Records, a benchmark 20th anniversary box set and book celebrating J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit', acclaimed David Bowie tribute album 'Modern Love', more contemporary Afro-centric cuts on BBE's sister label Batakari Music, and fresh original material from MF Robots, Sean Khan and Sons of the Sun.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this selection of almost 40 tracks, featuring an exclusive reimagining of Beatchild and Justin Nozuka's 'The Only Difference' crafted by BBE artist and staffer, Sumsuch.

We wouldn't still be here after 25 years if it wasn't for your support and encouragement, so we'd like to extend our eternal thanks to you all, whether you've bought a record, attended a gig or streamed a song of ours over the last quarter century. You're a vital part of the BBE story and we look forward to journeying on with you, into 2022 and beyond.

Stay safe, and thank you all once again, from all of us.

MF Robots - Mother Funkin' (Robots Bossy Nova Re - Fit Extended Version)

UK-based keyboardist & composer Luke Smith resurrects after a severe battle with Covid and brings back a bopping force with his forthcoming single, featuring Jackson Mathod on trumpet.

Release: March 31st
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ Luke Smith - 'The Resurrection ft Jackson Mathod'

Fueled on pizza and the spirit of dance music, Chef Sam O.B. has lovingly cooked up four courses for our aural connoisseurs to enjoy: “Just A Slice.” 

Like any good pizza, it all starts with the dough, and “Making Dough” gets us right on track. Borrowing elements from house classics of the past, it rises on a jackin’ groove complete with a funky fermented low-end and dashes of vocals from the chef himself. 

“Le Sauce” offers a tangy burst of flavor atop our dough foundation; a sort of subtle and seductive palate that only the most refined of sauces can provide. Twists and turns await as the layers of seasoned live instrumentation unveil themselves (best enjoyed past dusk). 

Next, as you might have expected, is “Cheezin’” - many people’s favorite part of a pie. This one is sharp; bursting with mouthwatering umami energy and, like any good chef, O.B. has added just enough to leave you wanting more of the catchy interwoven melodies and rhythms sprinkled within. 

Finally, it’s time to grab a piping hot “Just A Slice” out of the oven - an amalgamation of all groovin’ ingredients added thus far and the title track. A bubbling and elastic bassline pairs with the percussion of various textures and savory synth lines, combining for a well-balanced meal sure to keep your senses engaged. 

A satisfying listen, “Just A Slice” would do, but feel free to indulge in multiple spins. 

Sam O.B. (fka Obey City) has a unique energy. This soft-spoken New York native is at once a producer, deejay, label boss, tastemaker and champion of the new-New York underground. He effortlessly handles each role with zen-like serenity—in a lost tradition of American culture, one may have said ‘suave.’ 

What started as casual experimentation and beat making for rappers and friends has evolved over the last decade into an unrelenting solo passion, resulting in a steady stream of soul-drenched bedroom music that avoids trends in favor of the enduring. He’s released records with LuckyMe (UK), Astro Nautico (a label he co-founded), and Classic Music Company through his collaborative project, Dave + Sam. 

Sam is humble when it comes to just about everything, but his penchant for the sounds of soul, funk, dance and smooth jams has instilled a vibe that has grown up alongside a rapidly evolving urban musical landscape. The result is glossy, shifting music that seeks the weird, the unrestrained, the cleverly odd. 

His new music under the name Sam O.B. expands upon this musical background but ends up being a truer reflection of his artistic spirit than ever before. He continues to collaborate, write and produce music with exciting new musicians and vocalists outside of his own solo endeavors with one goal in mind: to bring positive noise into the modern world.

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Sam O.B. - Just A Slice

Jazzmatazz (Guru Tribute)Feat. Latonya Givens

Fantasy

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Out NOW on Hot Digit's "Year One" compilation 

Nothing Left 2 Lose (Clip)

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The first in the series of the all-Brazilian collection on Mr Bongo that now spans eight volumes

Orlandivo - Ondo Anda A Meu Amor

'You Were Right' is the first single taken from the sophomore album from RÜFÜS 

Get it now: http://smarturl.it/RufusYouWereRight

RÜFÜS are know as RÜFÜS DU SOL in North America

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Art by Jack Vanzet

You Were Right

We are extremely proud to present the first single to our forthcoming compilation, KEATS//COLLECTIVE Volume 6.

We've been doing these compilations for a while now (since 2012) and have had the opportunity to work with a ton of fantastic artists over that period of time. 
Vanilla is one of those fantastic artists. 
He has kindly submitted a song for every KC compilation since KC vol 2, and we couldn't be happier about it. 

Volume 6 drops 12/11 at keatscollective.bandcamp.com for FREE. 
Stay tuned for more teasers and singles.

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Vanilla - Lose You (K//C Volume 6 is out 12/11)

Get Involved (Jean Tonique Edit)

Platinum Pied Pipers - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (Alkalino Re-edit)

Our good friends https://soundcloud.com/khruangbin brought their blend of ambient guitars and 'thai-funk' to the lawn stage on Sunday afternoon this year. It was a magical journey of meandering music that caught pretty much everyone off guard, in a great way, https://soundcloud.com/move-d even went as far as defining it as his favourite moment of the entire festival. We recorded the set and here it is, one of the only recorded live sets you'll find of this very special band.

Gottwood Mix Series

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Gottwood Mix #018 - Khruangbin (Live From Gottwood)

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the boys allowed to run around
and i just sit here on the ground 
you probably never knew that i was one of them
and when i think of you now i just think of men

QUEEN

being around you everyday 
and hearing all the shit you say 
you probably always knew that i was one of them
and when i think of you yeah you were never men 

QUEEN

all of the times i thought of you
and everytime it made me blue 
you probably never knew that i was one of them
and when i think of you i think of you back then 

QUEEN

QUEEN (ft. clairo)

ILLENIUM:
@illeniumofficial | facebook.com/illenium | twitter.com/illenium
Nevve:
@nevvemusic

Lyrics:
Burning everything I know, desperate for a change
Crashing down these ancient roads, past our yesterday
Maybe there's hunger in my blood
Screaming out loud for what I want
See me running full speed at it
Shatter and collide
Call it post-traumatic
now it's do or die
Coming After Tiny Fractures
Coming After Tiny Fractures
See me running full speed at it
Coming After Tiny Fractures
Call it post-traumatic
What Comes After Tiny Fractures?
Feeding frenzies in my brain
Im hopeful everyday
Gotta get it while we are still young enough to break
We’re finally not afraid
Maybe there's hunger in my blood
Screaming out loud for what I want
See me running full speed at it
Shatter and collide
Call it post-traumatic
now it's do or die
Coming After Tiny Fractures
Coming After Tiny Fractures
See me running full speed at it
Coming After Tiny Fractures
Call it post-traumatic
What Comes After Tiny Fractures?

Fractures

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Falling Down (feat. Maty Noyes)

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JYYE
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Bryan Finlay
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Released by Spotted Records
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JYYE - Oxygen (feat. Brian Finlay)

German duo Superlounge have been tapped for the latest All Day I Dream compilation ahead of the 2017 summer season.

Since coming together in 2006, Superlounge have been solidifying their moniker in the minimalist and deep house genre, making them a perfect fit for the 'All Day I Dream Summer Sampler 2017'. Alongside six other tunes, Superlounge contribute 'Jazzmatazz', an appropriately titled and sultry smooth track which is out on June 16.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Superlounge 'Jazzmatazz'

White Fence - "Sticky Fruitman Has Faith"

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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...