Original Releases & Remixes

Milestones! Throughout Ibadan Records’ illustrious 27-year history and its ongoing transcendent surge into the future, there are certain milestones to acknowledge. This brings us to our 150th release by Ibadan’s intern turned A&R, Janne Tavi (@jannetavi).

“BADLANDS” is an ode to the next generation. Named after Janne Tavi’s London radio show, focusing on the next generation. Badlands, the release, is a gripping track infused with tribal influences, exemplifying Ibadan’s raw influence on Janne Tavi’s diverse musical skills.

On the remix, we have one of the brightest new stars in Afro House, Morocco’s Cee ElAssaad (@ceeelassaad), flipping the original and turning it into Afro-House bliss.

Credits:
Mixed & arranged By: Janne Tavi
Producer: Janne Tavi
Keyboards: Janne Tavi
Additional synth: Debbie Lo

Track 1: Mixed by Sasse at Blackhead Studios. Mastered by Schnittstelle.
Tracks 2-3: Mastered by Francesco Mami.

Label, publishing & management: christine@ibadanrecords.com, Ibadan Records

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(P) 2022 Ibadan Records
All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.

Badlands

IRC150 - Janne Tavi - Badlands (incl. Cee ElAssaad Remixes) [Teaser]

Following this year’s Felabration celebrations, DJ Said, the founder of Fatsouls Records, teams up with Morocco’s extraordinary Cee EIAssaad to create a potent dedication to Fela Kuti, the omnipresent Nigerian musician. Our music today owes a great deal to Fela as an influence. To that purpose, we give a tribute by utilizing his impact.

This first installment of a two-part release is a scorching single with two mixes. All to the components of this composition, including the horns, synth, and vocals, work together to keep the groove alive. The rhythm echoes the uplifting mood of spoken words and modern Afro house. Look for the Part Two vinyl cut in the first few months of 2023.
This release will effortlessly “ignite our mind and soul with inspiration.”

1. Cee ElAssaad & DJ Said - Fela Is Everything (Original Mix)

DIE by the Natural Curve : 1st Single (Larse Remix)

I Die is the first release from The Natural Curve on the Best’s Friends Music label.

When the track was posted on Soundcloud, as a demo a few years ago, it caught the ear of legendary producer Niles Rodgers who simply tweeted: “That’s an awesome song!”

The tune has been revamped and updated by the Natural Curve, with the addition of guitar, percussion, and a funky-assed bass line.

I Die features the extraordinary vocal talents of the mighty Polly Gibbons; a Ronnie Scott’s and Birdland Jazz Club regular, with fans on both sides of the Atlantic. She has collaborated with the Natural Curve on several tracks.

BIO:

The Natural Curve is musician, songwriter, and producer Paul Cullen.

I Die is a typical Natural Curve track: a groovy collaboration with friends and musicians; a catchy ear-worm, packed with live performance, soul, funk, and character.

The Natural Curve repertoire is diverse, with downbeat, nujazz, d&b, house, and funk all featuring in the portfolio. The one thing that ties them all together: the groove. It has to be groovy. ‘All my best friends are bass players…’

The Natural Curve said: “Disco never died. It’s a musical perennial. There is always space for a new ‘classic’ and I Die is exactly that; slipping into the essential wedding DJ set and setting the dance floor on fire.

“The track is as groovy AF. It’s also a dead cert funeral favourite for the recently deceased, with a sense of humour.”

“The bottom line: If Nile Rodgers thinks it’s “awesome”, all other opinions are frankly irrelevant. The God of Disco has spoken and he likes it. That’s the t-shirt.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to kittens that the gorgeous Daniel Best is releasing this track. Our paths first crossed when I was signed to Frankfurt label Infracom Records, with the band Taxi. He has always been a musical pioneer, with a great ear for serious talent.

“I Die is a track that’s been on my hard drive for a while; a nagging, grooving, funky, utterly irresistible tune, with a peerless vocal from Polly, that you know is destined for the dance floor.”

I DIE

Written by Paul Cullen and Joe Boone

Produced, mixed, and arranged by The Natural Curve

Bass – Hej Jones

Guitar – Zak Spike Rodwell

Keyboards – The Natural Curve

Vocals – Polly Gibbons

On Remix dutues Cody Currie, Larse and Delfonic

I Die (Larse Remix)

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Natural Curve - I Die (Larse Remix)

The single is topped off with a remix by Life and Death chief Manfredi Romano aka DJ Tennis, who boosts the kicks while keeping the loose samba magic. The pair met in Mexico, and the kindred spirits immediately hit it off. After bouncing versions back and forth between Siracusa and also a studio in Paris, the final version was realized, full of floaty Rhodes chords and cavaquinho thrills that will lighten any dance.

Orofino – Amsterdam (DJ Tennis Remix)

Siraba - Kômo Fôlly (St Germain Remix)

'HOLY GRAIL ALERT!!!  Following on 2021’s massive reboot of Midnight Magic’s seminal classic Beam Me Up, Razor-N-Tape have now unearthed a bit of NYC indie disco history with “I Found Love.”

Although recorded over 10 years ago in Midnight Magic’s nascent early period that produced many of their legendary hits, the song never received an official release; until now it has been heard only by select ears and lucky concert-goers.  The package comes with a grip of luminous remixes by Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca, Sophie Lloyd, Perel and Derrick Carter, some solicited at the time of recording and some brand new, but all exceptionally fresh!'

Follow: @blucu // @razor-n-tape

Premiere: Midnight Magic - I Found Love (Derrick Carter Dub) [Razor-N-Tape]

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The Warehouse Beast (incl. Glenn Underground remix)

PREMIERE: Felipe Gordon — It's Over (Drive My Car) (Original Mix) [toucan sounds]

@musumeci

If you’ve recently been feeling like there is something in the air, your gut feeling is absolutely right. The Weather Report vol. 1 presented by Musumeci is already here to electrify your body. Released under the umbrella of Engrave Ltd music, new EP series features 4 collaboration tracks created by Musumeci himself and his much talented pals Phunkadelica, Alican, Ayala and Enzo Elia.

The Weather Report vol. 1 opens with “This Track”. A true climate changing collab with Phunkadelica, in which Jackin’ House beats and syncopated synth baseline provide a background for some Basement Jaxx stabs reminiscence, along with a classic rave chords' progression. A sexy vocal delivered by Ready in Led is a cherry on top, inviting to dance along. You just can’t say no to that!

The next atmospheric phenomenon in the report is “I’ll Be There”. The track is a blend of musical visions of Musumeci and Alican that resulted in something new and exciting for both of them. A bold mix of Acid bass line, housy groove and bouncing chords makes a solid ground for Nick Maurer's vocals - dark and deep speech alternating to a delicious soulful hook.

Musumeci just keeps on going, as “Don’t Stop” featuring Ayala is yet another banging position on the list. It represents Afro & Disco influences of both artists and has an unexpected punk edge and attitude. Straight beats, funky bass line, steady arpeggios, brass sections and rebel vocal samples create a sophisticated folk atmosphere hard to resist.

Last, but not least, “The Super Heavy Rundfunk” by Musumeci & Enzo Elia. An exploration of glorious “French touch”, which resulted in a monster club tune full of pure rave energy. Combining funk, electro and keyboards improvisations with uplifting screams and shouts vocal samples, the duo is guaranteed to have control over the dance floor and take the audience for a 6-minute-long ride full of madness.

Brace yourselves as The Weather Report series marks the start of a new era for Engrave Ltd. The beginning of the new decade of music is here. Stay Tuned!

Musumeci & Ayala - Don't Stop

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The lovely Jacana lads gave me their blessing to give away my lightly tribalised rework of their gorgeous single 'Twist Forever', featuring spoken word man-of-the-moment, Antony Szmierek. I jiggled their parts around, injected a little dembow snare vibe and some Reesey bass from a Moog Little Sub Phatty I was briefly in position of and took their delicate original onto the dancefloor.

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Jacana People Feat. Antony Szmierek - Twist Forever (Ben Gomori's Stay Twisted Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Mischka

CLEVER (Original Mix)

Cee ElAssaad Feat. Jaidene Veda - CLEVER (Original Mix) [SNIPPET]

CLEVER (Deep Down Dub Mix)

Cee ElAssaad Feat. Jaidene Veda - CLEVER (Deep Down Dub Mix) [SNIPPET]

On March 29,2024 this was a 6 hour recording from a 9 hour set played by Beiroots Groove Ensemble at Baby Farwest

Blending Soul, Funk, Disco, Groove, Italo Disco, House and everything in between...

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One Night @ Baby with Beiroots Groove Ensemble - March 29,2024 - Montreal,QC

Thandi Draai, a leading lady in the Afro house scene, has made her mark through her influential radio show in South Africa, her numerous great singles and compilations for Get Physical, and her work on this pivotal label. She is a DJ, producer, and vocalist who is shaping the global Afro sound. She collaborates once again with fellow scene figurehead Cee ElAssaad, a chart-topping artist known for his versatility and celebrated for his collaborations with artists like Antonio Ocasia and Janne Tavi. 

The magnificent 'Ashambeni' is an almost eight-minute journey into deeply captivating drums and soul-stirring synth craft. The bright sequences loop and rise up through the mix while the spine-tingling vocals are rousing and empowering over organic percussion and moving bass that will sweep up the dance floor. 

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Premiere: Thandi Draai & Cee ElAssaad - Ashambeni [Connected]

The latest transmission from the Lumberjacks stable taps up London-based producer Alan Dixon, who tackles a soul-stirring gospel belter from Frank Booker on the A side. Whatever your spiritual persuasion, "Rise & Shine" can't help but inject a little joy into your life. On the flip, Dixon turns the piano house power up to 11 with the life-affirming thrust of "Whatcha Gonna Do", featuring Maleke O'Ney on vocal duties. Completing the set, Lumberjacks head honcho Marcel Vogel drops in a remix that twists the original into a loose and limber jazz-funk-house odyssey of epic proportions.

LiH 36 Alan Dixon - Watcha Gonna Do Feat Maleke Oney

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Fatsouls Records is an independent record label dedicated to exquisite dance floor beats.  We reign in organic and soulful dance music with emphasis on Afrobeat, Dub, Deep House, minimal tech and other Afro rhythms. 


1. Cee ElAssaad & DJ Said - Fela Is Everything (Original Mix)

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