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Grant Green - Vibes And Pete (LNW Redux)

Jim Sharp - The Man
Taken from Funk N Beats Vol.9 (Curated By Jim Sharp)
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Funk N' Beats Vol. 9

Jim Sharp - The Man

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Announcing his forthcoming studio album, ‘This Is Brian Jackson’, which is to be released on BBE Music in May 2022, Brian Jackson offers up the LP’s lead single ‘All Talk’, presented with a brace of remixes by OPOLOPO.

Produced by Phenomenal Handclap Band founder Daniel Collás, ‘This Is Brian Jackson’ is the veteran songwriter and musician’s first true solo studio album in 20 years. Perhaps best known for his albums as co-artist/producer with Gil Scott-Heron in the 1970s, Brian Jackson remains active and innovative, producing artists such as Will Downing and Gwen Guthrie, recording with Kool and the Gang, Roy Ayers, Alabama 3, Sean Ono Lennon and constantly called upon for contributions by many other artists as well.

‘All Talk’ gives us a first sampling of ‘This Is Brian Jackson’, displaying Jackson’s sparkling songwriting, vocal delivery and musicianship, beautifully framed by Daniel Collás’s skillful, timeless production.

“I had mentioned to Daniel that I had begun work on a solo project around the time that Gil and I were recording ‘Bridges’ in 1976” says Jackson. “I even had a few unfinished tracks. The seed of Daniel’s concept centered around the question: ‘what would a Brian Jackson album sound like if the 21st century Brian were to complete that 1976 album today?’”

Now, that question has been well-and-truly answered.

‘All Talk’ comes complete with a pair of complimentary reworks from Swedish production wizard OPOLOPO, who provides a sublime futuristic boogie version and a tougher, percussion-led club mix for the dancers.

Album ‘This Is Brian Jackson’ is scheduled for release on vinyl, CD and digital formats, May 6th 2022.

Brian Jackson - All Talk

Sweet Temptation

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Groovemasta - Sweet Temptation [Discoholics Anonymous Recordings]

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Solazz - Blow Your Mind (Andy Buchan Brassmonkeys Remix)

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Grape Vine

EL BOSS - Hip Hop Instrumental Beats (11)

Bon Marché - NuclEar - 81 BPM

Dope edit from The Reflex!
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ZigZagging is a personal selection and DJ mix by Opolopo of his favourite tracks from the Z Records catalogue.

"I was both honored and humbled to be asked to curate a compilation as well as do a DJ mix for Z Records. As I dug into the archives I was struck by just how consistent Z has been throughout the years. I had no master plan other than to pick the stuff that grabbed me. Boiling down my shortlist of some 100+ tracks to only 35 was tough to say the least. A lot of excellent and classic tracks didn't make it. Some because of licensing reasons, others because I just had to draw a line somewhere. I had a ton of fun putting the DJ mix together. A lot of a cappellas, custom edits and tweaks were used to create a coherent but zigzagging journey through the diverse ZR universe."

The album includes two exclusive Opolopo tracks, a new refix of 'Staying Power’ by the The Reflex and a new remix of ‘Sustain’ by Opolopo himself.

With over 30 tracks plus the dj mix included in the package all at a standard album price this really is exceptional value.

OUT NOW! OPOLOPO - Staying Power Feat. Pete Simpson (The Reflex Revision, Snippet)

Feat. "Empire of The Sun"'s accapella
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Le Ultrasonic Grand Empire

New jam with @kurnelmc fusing Hip-Hop, Gospel and Funk. 
@shakalovesyou on  remix duties infusing some disco flavour. Whilst SHA take the chilled  direction for the second remix.

Available to purchase through the buy link or any of the usual music merchants

Celebrate

**OUT NOW!**  Celebrate (feat The Kurnel MC)

Founded in 2004, the simple principal was delivering the funk with engaging music that always rocks the dance floors, regardless of genre. Started by two of the label's key artists, Mooqee & Beatvandals, each release had to be a bomb! This ethos continued throughout the initial vinyl based volume series and as the label evolved alongside the changing digital landscape, helping to develop a global funk and mid tempo scene along the way.

It's crazy to think how much the label has grown and now works with artists and partners from around the globe. Alongside individual artist releases Bombstrike is also home to the much loved Funk n' Beats, Disco Funkin' and Bass Funk compilation series, with guest curators helping the listener discover new music or unearth forgotten classics.

 

We continue to push things forward with everything we do, whether it is releases, festival stages or club nights....We always do it with our same founding ideals and will continue to do what we do best. Watch this space.

Jim Sharp - The Man

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