200112

170914demo

fnk - Part 1

airplane - part 3

P0P70

Music that would make my giant muscles grow faster

Cara Cara Club

Classical Soul Vol. 3

The Ghetto

J Cole- C L O S E | Prod. by royxltyy

From the liner notes of our 2-disc Ebo Taylor retrospective, Life Stories:

Ebo acknowledges the influence of US jazz rockers Blood Sweat & Tears and
– less obviously, perhaps – Deep Purple on this easy going mid-tempo
piece, written a few years before it was recorded, when Osibisa and
various ‘blaxploitation’ themes were hip. “I was trying to fuse rock and jazz together with highlife,” Ebo recalls. “This kind of music was ahead of its time – not very popular when we recorded it!”

Life Stories

Peace On Earth

Ebo Taylor- Peace On Earth

Laughing so Hard, it Hurts

Spoiled Brat

Release date 02.12.2014

"On his visit to Kinshasa James Brown dubbed him *Mister Dynamite*"  

It has been a struggle to lay hands on Verckys, although the man doesn´t go unnoticed. Notorious for being one of Congo´s most ruthless business men, the legendary musician had build a whole imperium in Kinshasa, the capital city of the central african power house (arguably one of the toughest places in the world) and has a whole building with his name, in the very heart of the city.

So I travelled to the Congo in June of 2013 to find Verckys only to find out that he headed in opposite direction to sort out his health issues. But I did meet his manager who gave me his phone number, so I called:  "Oh Monsieur Samy, we need to met, lets talk business", he said, probably not knowing that I was an independent record label, with all it represents.  But the more I spoke to the men the more I realised that he was genuinely interested in music more then anything else. The following message I received few weeks ago, confirmed my feeling:

"Samy, I am writing to you because I´m a little worried. I´ve been thinking about your selection and I now wonder if your compilation will do well due to the fact that the chosen songs had little impact in Kinshasa. Others had much more success"

I was surprised but pleased to see that he cared about the project although I had already paid him in full. But why wouldn't he? Its his music after all.

"Most of the songs you´ve selected were recorded in Nairobi, for the Kenyan market. These songs did very well there, also in Zambia, but here in the Congo they flopped...except for "Ya Nini", that was a monster hit. Still, I am very surprised you´ve mentioned it has become a legendary track in Colombia, positively surprised"

This compilation was supposed to be released in October as a limited edition of 2000 copies, but after a few Skype chats with Verckys, seeing that he has come to terms with his health issues, and pushing for a European tour come next summer, we´ve decided to release this as Analog Africa No.17 which is now going to see light of day first week of December. 

In the mean time enjoy this incredible slice of "Congolese AfroFunk", probably one of the best coming out of the continent. "Cheka Sana" has become one of the most sought after 7inch singles around (the B side is killer as well). Collectors and diggers offering crazy sums for it (I don't even dare to mention the sum here). It deserves to be heard by more then just a handful....and it should set fire to many dancefloors around the globe.

Be so kind and leave a comment in the soundcloud. I will forward all of them to Verckys himself as an encouragements to come back stronger !!! 
Thank you for reading.
Samy (Analog Africa)


Listen and buy here

Cheka Sana - Verckys & Orchestre Vévé - Analog Africa No.17 (Please leave a comment for Verckys)

WE DON'T TRUST YOU

Like That

Willie Colon – El Malo (1967)

Memória de Elefante 28/04/24
Autor: Francesco Valente

Uma rubrica que revela eventos, curiosidades, lançamentos, aniversários e fatos históricos ligados ao universo da música popular mundial.

Willie Colon – El Malo (1967)

euphoria

DRiPList:

Riz Ortolani - Il Ricordo Di Serena
Jazz Liberatorz - What's Next
Adi Oasis - Stay Up (Pastel Remix)
Adjà	- Sambafassa
Bright & Findlay - Slow Dance (Jazz Mix)
Brijean - Ocean
Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (Cheerful Band COVER)
Ruby - Leih Beydary Keda (DJ SUDI Remix)
Klaus Johann Grobe - Siehst du Mich noch
Koffee - Toast (Full Crate Remix)
Kokolo - Congo Bongo
Ocote Soul Sounds - A Pesar La Vida (feat. Chico Mann & Quantic)
Robert Glasper - Move Love (feat. KING)(Stylez Davis Re-Work)
Roberto Fonseca - Sal Al Malecón
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - Prêt-à-porter
Syd Dale	- Walk and Talk
Ibrahim Ferrer - Un Granito De Arena
Dream Coterie - Mokase
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Could You Be Loved (LPACA Edit)
Marvin Gaye - Just Like Music (SYNCCITY Remix)

Episode 7: "II Ricordo Di Serena" - Riz Ortolani

Moon Safari

La femme d'argent

Le mie preferite

Souvenir dItalie

Afro

Bodytalk

And the Beat Goes On

It's a Love Thing

Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)

Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down)

16 Most Requested Songs

Blue Velvet

The Lost Tapes: Pride 95 (Mixed by Lil' Louis)

We Belong

We Belong (Odesza Remix) [feat. Katie Herzig]

Celebration: The Best Of Kool & The Gang (1979-1987)

Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) (Album Version)

Steppin' Out

Summer Feelings

September

Afro-Harping

Come Live With Me

Who better to kick off the inaugural release of SOBO [Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest] than Patrick Holland, best known as Project Pablo. Affiliated with the Canadian Riviera's 1080p troupe, as well as Seb Wildblood's Church and Lone's Magicwire – Holland now adds Beaubien Dream as the fourth instalment to his 12" series. The Beaubien connection comes from Montreal's Rue Beaubien, of which Holland is a resident. SOBO is headed up by fellow longstanding citizens of the Beaubien Ouest hood, Arbutus Records and their extended family – of which Holland is an instrumental part.

An initial teaser of the EP's opening "Closer" was aired publicly during Holland's BR London set back in October, as well as his NTS appearance with Lone and Gabriola earlier this year. Now, after a patient seven-month wait, we can finally wrap our mitts around it in its entirety. Alongside its two subsequent components, the track acts as a homage to Holland's home. With its distinctive Dx7 melodies, jingly percussion provided by bells (of the cow variety amongst others) and an insatiable groove growing lazily throughout – "Closer" is instantaneous happiness.

Catch Beaubien Dream in full on 3rd June via SOBO.

Beaubien Dream

Closer

Pre-Order

Project Pablo "Closer" - Boiler Room Debuts

Thriller

Baby Be Mine

Deodato 2

Latin Flute (Album Version)

Super Strut

Merry Christmas

My Favorite Things

https://strctr-records.bandcamp.com/track/matthieu-faubourg-please-stay
Show some love to https://soundcloud.com/matthieufaubourg

Matthieu Faubourg - Please Stay

Rags To Rufus

In Love We Grow (feat. Chaka Khan)

Tell Me Something Good (feat. Chaka Khan)

Taken from the  12" Proton Blue by Crackazat, out on Local Talk Records.

Artwork by Michal Rafaj
Vinyl release 28th of August
Digital release September 15th

Crackazat - Called My Name (12'' - LT079, Side A2) 2017

Hi guys, 
The second track of my debut E.P. is OUT now! 
Available everywhere:  hyperurl.co/BCKTOLF

Follow me here:
@Fabich
  Facebook - facebook.com/fabichmusic
IG - instagram.com/fabichmusic/
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1mwP5J1kB…5IRjmYtvbtlT7UAg

Follow Jafunk here:
@Jafunkofficial
Facebook - facebook.com/jafunkofficial
IG - instagram.com/jafunk_official
Twitter - twitter.com/jafunkofficial
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38e…pXTS-YmbjzhUA-Mw

Follow FHAT here: 
Twitter - twitter.com/fhatmusic
IG - instagram.com/fhatmusic/

Friend's Story

Stream

Fabich & Jafunk - Back To Life (feat. FHAT)

The room was empty but for one or two people who hung loosely beside the bar, the dim lighting didn't lend itself to social chit chat but more so business and forward focus. The red leather sofas which lined the walls were old and tattered, they offered up an attempt at some sort of luxurious grandeur but in fact were a glittering example of the failed decline of a struggling empire. No love was to be found within this place, let alone the type you'd like to make with one another. 

LK is set to release a new EP on the record label run by Moxie, On Loop. He delivers three tracks of summer focused house music with a driven focus towards the dancefloor.

Dreams EP

PREMIERE: LK - (I Wanna) Make Luv 2 U [On Loop]

Produced by Oddisee 
Featuring Tranqill 
Wind Instruments by Kola 
Strings by Lucan Kylne 
Additional Percussion by Thomas Pipkin 
Additional Keyboard by Ralph Real

Oddisee - Odd Seasons - 22 That Day

I Heard a Sigh

A Winning Team

Pourquoi

Le visionnaire

Funky Sensation

Funky Sensation (Extended Mix) [feat. Gwen McCrae]

Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Artist: Homework
Title: Conversation Piece
Releasedate: 16.7.12
Barcode: 5060120875334
Cat: GH-24
Format: Vinyl + Digital
Vinyl-Distribution: Rubadub (Limited 500 Vinyl)

Pre-order VINYL here:

JUNO:
http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/460954-01.htm

DEEJAY. DE:
http://www.deejay.de/play/__103805

HHV:
http://www.hhv.de/item_282810.html

OYE:
https://oye-records.com/sgl.php?id=94394

PICADILLY RECORDS:
http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/products/Homework-ConversationPiece-Exploited-84440.html

Early support by a variety of DJs: From HUXLEY (2020 VISION), to ROUND TABLE KNIGHTS (MADE TO PLAY), ADRIATIQUE (DIYNAMIC), RAMPA (KEINEMUSIK), ALEX BARCK (JAZZANOVA), DYED SOUNDOROM (CROSSTOWN REBELS), ANDRE CROM (OFF), ADANA TWINS (EXPLOITED), FLASHMOB (GET PHYSICAL), DAVID KENO (KENO RECORDS), KASPER BJOERKE (HFN), TILL VON SEIN (SUOL), FRIENDLY FIRES (XL), MOSCA (HYPERCOLOUR) and more.

HUXLEY: Conversation Piece and Ask Yourself for me. Will hammer these.
ROUND TABLE KNIGHTS: Big fan of Homework! Great EP!
RAMPA: Quality stuff like always from the Homework Boys!
DYED SOUNDOROM: Ask Yourself is my pick. Good stuff.
ADANA TWINS: Great EP! Love to our buddies from Amsterdam.
FLASHMOB: Ask Yourself takes me back.
DAVID KENO: Great release.
KASPER BJOERKE: Deep and nice! Cheeky! This is great.
TILL VON SEIN: Cool EP from the EM Champions. The Lost jams - the deep ones are the ones for me. Big up!
FRIENDLY FIRES. Big!
MOSCA: Spinning Top for the slow sets!

Homework from Amsterdam are back on Exploited. The guys have been busy with touring and remixing the likes of Duff Disco (Dikso), David Keno (Noir Music), Andre Crom (Off) and S.K.A.M. (Gruuv). With another EP lined up on 2020 Vision, this one is their follow-up EP on Exploited entitled: 'Conversation Piece'.
Since their 'Hudson Square' and 'Black Jukebox' releases (which have both become collector's items with prices going up to 99€ on Discogs) the two Dutch men have collected many new fans and followers and it's pretty safe to say that Homework will release their first artist album on Exploited in 2013.

Conversation Piece

CHAM!

I Miss You (feat. Roman)

Sin City

Sin City (Original mix)

Regresión

Nostalgia

A musician since the age of six, Ebo Taylor is one of the most achingly honest voices in African music.  His songs have a timeless quality to them, and continue to reach new audiences worldwide.  His album Love And Death on Strut will be his first internationally distributed solo album.  Backed by Berlin's Afrobeat Academy, the album is packed with pure fire from a true original.  Enjoy the title track.  More info at http://www.ebotaylor-loveanddeath.com

Love & Death

Love and Death

Ebo Taylor- Love And Death

Happy New Year!

Grab yourself 10 free tracks. Some of our favourites, things to look forward to in 2013, and a final track tribute to the late great Terry Callier.

Get it from http://vibedeck.com/mrbongo

1. Ebo Taylor - Heaven
2. Hollie Cook - Crying Dub
3. Tom Ze - Sao Paulo
4. Incredible Bongo Band - Last Bongo In Belgium
5. Novalima - Machete
6. Salvador Trio - Tristeza
7. Prince Fatty - Kung Fu Battle Ina Brixton ft. Horseman
8. Joyce - Aldeia De Ogum
9. C.K. Mann & His Carousel 7 - Asafo Beesuon
10. Terry Callier - Lazarus Man (Live)

Ebo Taylor - Heaven

Pimpin' Willie MIXING & DISCOTHIZING SOULFUL & DEEP HOUSE JAMS - A selection of best DISCO-FUNK FIRED HOUSE MIXES..... 
Regrooved and Re-Rubbed FOR THE CLUB / A Selection of Main Room + Peak Hour MIXES & CUTS
THE FUTURE SOUND OF DISCO: plenty of colourful funk cuts and summery remixes

The Compilation is stacked with exclusive remixes, bootlegs and DJ friendly edits retaining most of the original's old-school disco feel
Defiant, avant-garde, deviant, and more punk than punk recognizability, avoiding anything that might be featured on a generic wedding playlist. 
The quintessential "Underground Sound" — lilting strings and soulful horns. If there were a great, accurate scripted film about disco (there isn't), this should be its soundtrack.

Mixed With LOVE by Pimpin' Willie
Black Label Selection

Lonnie Liston Smith ‎- Expansions (Pimpin Willie DEEP Cosmic Mix)

Julie Driscoll's I Know You Love Me Not

Don't Do It No More - Original

A Winning Team

Cortex