Hype Machine Favorites Vol. 1

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)

THE ISLEY BROTHERS FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK X OUTKAST PROTOTYPE X MASHUP -DJBKNY

The title track from my debut EP, Shivers. Download it here - http://po.st/ShiversiTunes

Catch my debut live show at New Shapes on November 4th, tickets here - http://bit.ly/1O0OKy3

Shivers features the amazing vocals of JP Cooper, an incredible singer songwriter who you should all get to know. Check his music here. http://www.jpcoopermusic.com/

Shivers - EP

Shivers (feat. JP Cooper)

The Essentials:  Bloodstone

Natural High (Single Version)

FUNKHOUSE 

The Notations - I'm Still Here

Durand Jones & The Indications

Is it Any Wonder

She Won't Be Gone Long

Don't Tell Me

American Love Call

True Love

Too Many Tears

Cruisin to the Park

♫ Info + Buy ♫
www.deephouseamsterdam.com/premiere-nico-morano-merci-paris-biesmans-remix-sincopat

Nico Morano
https://www.facebook.com/nicomorano.official/
https://soundcloud.com/nicomorano

Biesmans
https://www.facebook.com/bsmns/
https://soundcloud.com/biesmans

♫ Info + Buy ♫

Premiere: Nico Morano - Merci Paris (Biesmans Remix) [Sincopat]

♫ Info + Buy ♫
www.deephouseamsterdam.com/premiere-colyn-the-future-is-the-past-dgtl-records

Colyn
https://www.instagram.com/colyn_music/
https://www.facebook.com/Colynmusic/
https://soundcloud.com/colynmusic

DGTL
https://www.instagram.com/dgtlfestival/
https://www.facebook.com/dgtlfestival/
https://soundcloud.com/dgtl-festival

Premiere: Colyn - The Future Is The Past [DGTL Records]

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What's His Name

Tell Me I'm Dreaming

After more than a decade of music-making, Durand Jones & The Indications have blossomed as a unit and are basking in their successes. On their aptly titled new album, Flowers, The Indications unfurl their true colors — embracing all their roots and influences, maturation and confidence, and share them with the world. 
 
Since forming in 2012, the road has taken The Indications from those origins at Indiana University, Bloomington to the global stage, selling out shows across Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand to the West Coast— where DJI has a strong following among the lowrider and vintage soul enthusiasts.
 
For as far as Durand Jones & The Indications have come, Flowers grew from the desire to return to their roots in a Bloomington basement, a space where they first found camaraderie in gritty funk and Southern soul that would inspire their self-titled debut.  
 
Pulling sonically and spiritually from each of the group's previous releases and solo work, Flowers is the next stage of DJI's inspired soulful discography. DJI are not only accepting their flowers, but indulging in their sweet and sexy fragrance.

Is it Any Wonder

Durand Jones & The Indications

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