Jazzanova EP

Jazzanova - Fedime's Flight

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We’re very proud to present here the first of two legendary ‘lost’ albums both previously available only as rare-as-hen’s teeth private presses, from one Samuel K. Mfojo, the man known as Rim Kwaku Obeng.
As well as heralding the arrival as solo artist of an exciting new drummer, the title of his 1977 debut, Rim Arrives, also makes reference to the long struggle Kwaku had in getting to that point. To say that he ‘paid his dues’ is an understatement!

Rim Arrives / International Funk

Funky Drummer

Rim Kwaku Obeng - Funky Drummer

One of those tracks I had to re-edit and remix because it was all over the shop, here's a DJ-friendly version of Benus Cletin's Jungle Magic, a classic of African electronics and afrobeat, given a Psychodelidisco feel. Love those crazy overloud synths....

As with the other remixes, you can download them here: http://fingertrouble.bandcamp.com/album/psychodelidisco-remixes

Benis Cletin - Jungle Magic (fingertrouble Psychodelidisco remix)

Aged In Harmony-you're a melody

Robson Jorge e Lincoln Olivetti

Ginga

Funky Bump

Funky Bump (Long Version)

Metro Area - Piña

The Mave on this track from Trinidad & Tobago is widely considered to be Mavis John. Track released in 1980

Mave & Dave - You Are Delicious

One Night

Tears Keep On Falling (feat. Sabba MG)

Will Powers - Adventures In Success

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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.

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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.

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Rim Kwaku Obeng - Funky Drummer

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