Kamaal Williams - Everything in its Right Place (Released January 2, 2024)
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Label: Black Focus Records

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Everything in its Right Place

Kamaal Williams - Everything in its Right Place

"Shake Your Body Down' is my new original single, coming in 2 different versions :

• the 'Disco mix' is the main one, produced with a strong 1982 boogie influence, a slight afro feel and a bouncy Prophet bass leading the whole track

• the 'Beat Street mix', is a tribute to the Electro-Funk era, made for the dancers (I was one), vocoders and long synths with LFOs etc... 1984 vibe !

Released on Funky French League, 2024
Enjoy <3

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02. Young Pulse - Shake Your Body Down (Beat Street Mix)

Delfonic - Will You Follow Me

Whisper it quietly, but Andrew Meecham’s ninth album as The Emperor Machine, Island Boogie, may well be the long-serving producer’s strongest set to date. Of course, all his albums ripple with vintage synth sounds, colourful lead lines, dub-flecked electronic disco and lashings of cosmic intent, but this one just feels a little more special.

Island Boogie is certainly special. Meecham’s “most personal” full-length to date was inspired by his experiences at the Rotation Garden Party – a beloved micro-festival promoted by a group of friends (including sometime Bizarre Inc and Chicken Lips partner Dean Meredith), renowned for the quality of its custom-built Klipschorn soundsystem. “The album’s title sums up the vibe that you get from Rotation,” he explains. “It may be held in a landlocked venue but it gives a wonderful sense of isolation – it is an audiophile paradise.”

Meecham road-tested rough versions of the album’s eight tracks at Rotation 2023, with the feedback and dancefloor reaction guiding the sound and arrangement of the final mixes. Fittingly, Meecham will return to the event to showcase the album at Rotation 2024 this July. Given the inspiration he’s drawn from previous editions of the festival, that will be a very special occasion.

Musically, Island Boogie offers the most fully functioning and expertly constructed expression of The Emperor Machine sound yet, a style Meecham describes as “electronic cosmic disco-boogie”. It’s a sound that takes cues from early ‘80s NYC punk-funk and dub disco, vintage electro, proto-house and left-of-centre synth-boogie, but one that’s instantly recognisable to those who have followed Meecham’s career over the last three decades.

Island Boogie also sees Meecham continue his blossoming working relationship with Séverine Mouletin, whose stylish and distinctive vocals previously graced his popular ‘Dance Par Amour’ and ‘Your Own Style’ singles. Here Mouletin features on four tracks: the acid-flecked retro-futurist wave-boogie of ‘La Cassette’ (featuring additional percussion by Rupert Brown); the infectious, bleep-sporting headiness of recent single ‘Dévoilez-Vous’; and the squelchy analogue synth-funk of ‘Wanna Pop With You’ and ‘Vas-y-Le Chat’.

Meecham also finds space for a cover of Fox’s 1976 pop-rock classic ‘S-s-s-single Bed’, one of the Stafford-based artist’s all-time favourites. His version, featuring lead vocals by Michelle Bee and guitar from Dave Atherton, re-imagines the track as a subtly Chic-influenced slab of infectious electro-pop rich in kaleidoscopic synth sounds, sing-along choruses and shuffling drums.

The instrumental foundations of the classic Emperor Machine sound come to the fore on the album’s three other cuts. There’s the jazz-funk-flecked warmth of the LP-opening title track; the sparse squelches, bleeps, TB-303 style bass and brightly coloured electronics of ‘Walk The Dog’; and the exotic, slow-motion cosmic electronica of ‘Cha Murrah Etem’, a warm but poignant affair dedicated to his late father. Heady and intoxicating, with hints of Balearica and digital reggae, it offers a fittingly beautiful and tactile conclusion to Meecham’s most expressive and accessible album yet.

Island Boogie

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Emperor Machine - Cha Murrah Etem

Super FU are back with the first single from their forthcoming long player 'Physical Sounds', featuring some heavyweight remixes to get things moving.
 
The original is a perfect blend of disco, funk, pop, and acid house. Rock-solid beats, analogue bass, searing strings, and all kinds of synth action blend seamlessly with live instrumentation. Paul Withy and Sarah Lazenby trade melodies as the chorus swoops for a mid-tempo end-of-nighter.

The Dub strips out the pop and instrumentation but ups the psychedelics. Deep, trippy and electronic, it takes a hypnotic journey into a world of dub and balearica.

Next up, Craig Bratley brings the pianos front and centre, working the riff that comes off like Marshall Jefferson on downers. The vocals repeat as the track builds to chug and weave to the acid; cue smoke, strobe and dancefloor mayhem.
   
Finally, Leo Zero dubs the disco and rolls with the funk. Once again, the song shows it's strength is as it blends with the piano for nu-disco heaven!

Dicky Trisco: "Craig Bratley mix bloody rocks!"

Alice Palace: "Absolute quality from Super Fu, have always loved the 12 inch dub, so glad its getting a release into the wild :-) Craig and Leo's remixes are the icing on the cake!"

Fingerman: "Heavy vibes here! Leo Zero's mix and the dub are class!"

Robot 84: :"All sounding good, very hard to pick a winner, Leo and Craig's mixes doing it for me:"

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a collection of rough sketches and early ideas

moments that shaped our sound

on the run

A1: So Sweet (Louie Vega remix)
B1: It's Alright (Waajeed's Conant Gardens remix)
B2: It's Alright (Waajeed's Conant Gardens remix instrumental)

forthcoming limited 12" vinyl (M.M-40)
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AMP FIDDLER - SO SWEET / IT'S ALRIGHT REMIXES (12" snippet)

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Cat No: PGAPOM002
Artist: Mr. G
Title: A Part Of Me Vol. 2
Label: Phoenix G
Release Date: 8th Oct 2018

UK House luminary Mr. G readies another full-length collection on his own label Phoenix G. Adding to an 18 year old catalogue 'A Part of Me Vol.2' delves into slower tempos, abstract sampling and broken beats that are all suffused with a smokey, jazz-tinged edge. 

In his own words:

'There wasn’t supposed to be an album this year but I fancied a change from the direct 4 to the floor. I’d been going through my collection and I had a show on worldwide with K15 and decided the start of the year would be looking into something different and challenging for me with a jazzy edge...month or so later I had this body of work that seemed to go together really well but more importantly I could now see the dots joining and my broad spectrum of music for once was super clear to see - and boy am I proud - Hope you enjoy the ride.'

Mr. G - Praise

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Daryl Hall & John Oatesの名曲カバーにリミックスを追加して再リリース！
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■ARTIST：HF International
■TITLE：I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) feat KASHIF
■LABEL：Spiral Beats Production
■CATNO.：SBP12
■FORMAT：7"
■税抜販売価格：1,600円
■発売日：2019年3月下旬予定

過去作品すべて人気を博してきたメロウ・ブレイクビーツ・ユニット、HF International。KASHIFをボーカルに迎えた、レアグルーヴ定番曲"I Can Go For That (No Can Do)"のレゲエ・ディスコ・カバーに、井上薫による極上ディスコダブ・リミックスをカップリング！

2013年に発表した大貫妙子「都会」のラヴァーズ・カバーが評判を呼び、以降もDennis Brownの"Love Has Found It's Way"のレイドバック・ディスコ・カバーや、平岩が参加したAckky & KH名義での"Aurora"（Chari Chariによるバレアリック・ハウス名曲のカバー）など、リリースの度にメロウ・ミュージック～和モノ・グルーヴ好きの心を掴んできた彼ら。
今回は2015年に7インチ・リリースした"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)"のカバーに、井上薫による新録リミックス・バージョンを追加しての再リリースです！
原曲は言わずもがな、メロウAOR古典にしてDe La Soul"Say No Go"ネタでもあるブレイクビーツ・クラシックですが、ここでは爽やかなレゲエ・ディスコにアレンジ。KASHIFが後のソロ作品『Bluesongs』で示したシンガーとしての魅力をいち早く見出した、ブルーアイドソウル・フィーリングに溢れる歌唱が素晴らしい好カバーです。
新たに制作された井上薫によるリミックスは、KASHIFによるギター・プレイとコーラス・パートが栄えるダブ・ミックスで、オリジナル・ニューウェイヴも斯くやのバレアリックな仕上がり。御大による流石の技に感嘆するしかありません！

＜リリースに先駆け、寄せられたコメント＞※順不同

昔よくDJプレイしていた曲の人気カヴァートラック再プレスにあたりディスコ(DUB)エディットしました。まずは聴いてみてください！

Kaoru Inoue（DJ/Producer/Aurora Acoustic/Chari Chari）
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新年早々HF（アッシュエフ）Internationalから素敵なギフトが届けられた。
それがデ・ラ・ソウルの『SAY NO GO』ネタとしても知られるホール＆オーツのブレイク・ビーツ・クラシック『I CAN'T GO FOR THAT』の絶品カヴァーによる超キラーなこの7インチ！
これを僕は70年代UKラヴァーズの傍流に位置するあのデニス・ボヴェルが手掛けたグループ、ウエポン・オブ・ピースやジョン・カパイのソロ『red gold and blues』、もしくはジョージ・オバン（アズワド）の実験的なユニット、モーションあたりの所謂レゲエ＋フュージョンによるミクスチャー・ラヴァーズの系譜に繋がるまさに’15年型フュージョン・レゲエの最高傑作と呼びたい！
地を這うようにグルーヴするベースライン、煌びやかに天空を駆ける甘いギターの調べに乗せて歌うは横浜の〈PAN PACIFIC PLAYA（PPP）〉のキーマン、カシーフ！各所で引っ張りだこのギタリストでもある彼を敢えてヴォーカリストのみで贅沢に起用。
アーバン＆メロウな極上ディスコ・アレンジとカシーフのシティ・ポップス・フレイヴァー溢れるオリエンタルなシルキー・ヴォイスの融合、それはジャマイカ、イギリス、アメリカ、横浜、名古屋の食材で作られたヌーベル・キュイジーヌのごとき幸せなマリアージュが生み出した、これこそHF（アッシュエフInternationalにしかサーブ出来ない新しい解釈のジャパニーズ・シティ・ラヴァーズに他ならないのだ。

今年も僕のDJバックからHF（アッシュエフ）Internationalの7インチが外されることは決してないだろう。

薮下”YABBY”晃正（RELAXIN’WITH LOVERS）

I CAN'T GO FOR THAT (NO CAN DO) FEAT KASHIF

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) feat KASHIF KI's Extended Disco Dub Remixed by Kaoru Inoue_ShortVer

12" Vinyl Out Now / Digital TBC
Buy: https://eglorecords.bandcamp.com

Italian Producer/DJ Patrick Gibin kick starts the year in fine style with our first release for 2019. 'Cloud Nine' is a two track EP featuring the soul filled tones of Detroit native Javonntte on vocals and musical polymath Mark de Clive-Lowe aka McDL on keys. Straight up four to the floor goodness that bumps and thumps with the slickest of grooves ,whilst the flip side 'I LiKe To Show You' dips and slides with a robotic boogie funk '. Check it!

Patrick Gibin ft. MdCL & Javonntte 'Cloud Nine / I Like To Show You' Clips

HF International（アッシュエフインターナショナル）

名古屋を拠点に活動するDJ/ ビートメイカーKHと、マルチプレイヤー福田征希によるブレイクビーツユニット。

diskUnion の THINK! より 2010 年 に デビュー 。
代表曲となった大貫妙子「都会」のラヴァーズ・ロック・カヴァーほか、Dennis Brownの"Love Has Found Its Way"、Hall & Oates"I Can’t Go For That(No Can Do)"のレゲエディスコカヴァーを自身のレーベルからリリース。

HMV Record Shopより『If You Want It feat. TeN』のリリース他、直近では加納エミリ「フライデーナイト -HF International MIX-」、So Nice「光速道路」のリワーク、檸檬 FEAT. かせきさいだぁのリミックスなどを手がけている。

2020年2月28日にリリースのPaul Murphy主宰のレーベルClaremont56のコンピレーション・アルバム『Claremont Editions』に楽曲が収録され、
UKデビュー。

HF International 

A breakbeat unit based on Nagoya-based DJ / beatmaker KH and multiplayer Seiki Fukuda.

Debut at THINK! RECORDS in JAPAN

Lovers rock cover of Taeko Onuki's "Urban City" which became a representative song, reggae disco cover of "Love Has Found Its Way" by Dennis Brown, Hall & Oates "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" Released from his own label.

Other than the release of "If You Want It feat. TeN" from the HMV Record Shop, most recently rework of Emily Kano "Friday Night -HF International MIX-", Rework of So Nice "Light Speed ​​Road", Lemon FEAT. I am working on such things.

The song was recorded on the compilation album "Claremont Editions" of Paul Murphy's label Claremont56 released on February 28, 2020, and made his UK debut.

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) feat KASHIF KI's Extended Disco Dub Remixed by Kaoru Inoue_ShortVer

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