Shaolin Sound come again !

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After smashing it with the "Special Discs" edition last month, selector Daniel Tuffs aka Chief Rockas from Shaolin Sound is back with another supreme mixtape, he graced us with an exclusive artwork as well, that he drew for the occasion...

A word from Daniel : 

Shaolin Sound - Killer 80s

"Here is a killer selection of exciting and interesting 80s Rubadub from the era that started fusing digi synth sounds with live instrumentation! The beginning of the evolution of Reggae music into what King Jammys took the limelight..."

Tracklist :

Ken Mapson - Pollution
Assab - If That Was You
Horace Andy - Strange Things
Tannoi - Worries & Troubles
Al Campbell - Monkey Sample
Gilly Buchanan - Me No Mix
Freddy Roy - Loud & Clear
Tony Tuff - What A Ting
Black Uhuru - Married Life
Carlton Rose - Turn It Up
Salem Foundation - Turbo Reggae
Cornastone - In This Town
Freddie McGregor & Dennis Brown - Raggamuffin
Mikie Marshall - Whole Town On Fire
Progress - Working Time
Lionel Barrett - Rasta Cowboy
Jughead - Joyce Gone
Cultural Roots - Run Around Lover
George Nooks - One Tie Bad Boy
Icho Candy - Cool Down Sufferer
Stewart Brothers - Coo Deh
Ruddy Thomas - Curfew
Mikey Dread - Paradise
Tyrone Downie - Chatti Chatti
Sugar Minott - Come Again
Black Uhuru - Rich & Switch
Ludwick Smith - Big Dance
SUS Band - Mr DJ
The Radics - Rum Tree
Junior Delgado - Hipo
Iqulah Tafari - Informer
Vic Webster & Mystic - Take Rap Dub
Ashanti Waugh - Gimme Di Love
Michael Rose - Demonstration
Natural Ites - What About The Africans
Carlton & The Shoes - Society
Half Pint - Officer

Absolute madness a gwaan !

Special Request to the 80's digital reggae lovers !

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https://soundcloud.com/chiefrockascollective

Artwork by Daniel Tuffs


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Tracklist & Info

Asymetrics Present: Shaolin Sound - Killer 80s

"Rootsman Skanking"
100% Vinyl Selection
Reggae, Rock Steady, Dub...

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Horace Andy : She No Easy 
Mike Brooks : Feeling Of Reggae 
Peter Tosh : Reggaemylitis
Augustus Pablo : Corner Stone 
Junior Delahaye : Love 
Burning Spear : Get Ready 
The Heptones : Get In The Groove 
The Heptones : Pretty Looks 
The Meditations : Do Mama Do 
Horace Andy : Fever
Peter Tosh : Coming In Hot 
Carlton Livingston : 100 Lbs. Of Collie Weed 
Michael Prophet : Gunman 
Gregory Isaacs : Oh What A Feeling 
Bunny Wailer : Jammins
Bunny Wailer : Cool Runnings 
Dennis Brown : Take A Trip 
Hot Rocks : Black Man + Dub
Bim Sherman : Tribulation 
Earl Sixteen : Freedom + Dub
Horace Andy : Mr Bassie 
Bunny Wailer : Rootsman Skanking
Horace Andy : New Broom 
Philipp Fraser & King Tubby : Leaving Babylon 
Gregory Isaacs : A Riot 
Dennis Brown : Tracks Of Life
Bunny Wailer : Dance Rock
King Tubby : From Cape To Cairo
Ansel Collins : Mr Big Shot 
Steve Boswell : Cool Rastaman Cool 
Junior Byles : Beat Down Babylon + Version
Horace Andy : See A Man's Face 
Lopez Walker : Trial Days 
Mike Brooks : What A Wonderful World 
Derrick Morgan : Ride The Rhythm
Kendrick Andy : Natural Doctor 
David Jahson : Formula 
John McLean : If I Gave My Heart To You 
Lilly Melody : Big In Bed
Ras Dakarai : No Junkie 
Sandra Cross : Holding On 
Luciano : Business Lock 
Dennis Brown : The Exit 
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Lord Sandwich - Rootsman Skanking

Jenny Whyisounds is a dj and radio presenter/producer originally from Newcastle upon Tyne and now based in Bristol (UK).  Catching all kinds of sounds in her net and spinning them back out; she plays a properly diverse mix of tunes from all over!
 
Check this latest mix for some digital dub goodness; conscious rhythms with an extra dollop of bounce in their step!

https://linktr.ee/whyisounds"

https://soundcloud.com/whyisounds

*Tracklist:

Baboon Prophecy - Times so Hard (feat. Sailor Smile & Taiwan MC)

Mungo's Hi Fi - Serious Time (feat. YT)

Brother Culture - Victim (Sound System Mix)

Alborosie - Chase Babylon Away (Ganjaville Riddim)

General Levy - Locations

OBF SOUND SYSTEM - Tippa Irie x O.B.F - I'm An African

Kabaka Pyramid feat. Stonebwoy - Borders (Max RubaDub Remix)

Ickle - Eye For An Eye Ft. Indra MC

Wicked And Bonny - Inglan Is A Bitch (Linton Kwesi Johnson Refix)

Bobby Hustle - No Justice No Peace (feat. Tiwony)

Mungo's Hi Fi X Marina P - Trouble And Worries

Lutan Fyah & Derrick Sound - Bla Bla Bla (Evidence Music)

Danitsa - Captain [Evidence Music]

O.B.F SOUND SYSTEM - Rebel Daawtaz (feat. Aza Lineage)

Peppery - Spiritual Shift

Zapya - Pon Mi Side

Danny T & Tradesman - Riots & Culture .ft Linton Kwesi Johnson

Sam and the Womp - Rise Up (feat. Natty Campbell) [Jstar Mix]

Ancient Astronauts - Pump Up The Sound Feat. Bani Fyah (Professor Skank Remix)

Mr Benn - Rise Up (Mr Benn & G Duppy Remix

See-I - Talking About Peace (Ancient Astronauts Remix)

CONGO NATTY BASS - Nu Beginningz (Jinx in Dub Steppa Remix)

Dubmatix - War, Peace & Dub Ft Rasta Reuben (Cut La Vis Remix)

Robert Lydecker - Warriors (Linton Kwesi Johnson and Blitz Mashup)

Deekline & Ed Solo Ft. Top Cat - Bad Boyz (Ed Solo & Stickybuds Remix)

Conrad Subs - Problematic [Liondub International]

FLeCK - Bullet Proof Vest 

Benny Page - Serious Time

ShyFX - Badboy Business (feat. Kate Stewart & Mr. Williamz) (Kings Of The Rollers Remix)

Mista Trick - About To Blow

Asymetrics Mixtape #37 : Whyisounds - Partypolitics

Daniel Tuffs aka Chief Rockas from Shaolin Sound (UK) strikes again with a 100% roots international vinyl selection !

Wheeeeeel Up ! 

@shaolin_sound
https://soundcloud.com/shaolin-rhythm-section
@chiefrockascollective

Artwork by Daniel Tuffs

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Asymetrics Present: Shaolin Sound - Special Roots

The Grand Maestro from Brussels is back from a months long road trip with some mighty good Latin grooves - all vinyl mixtape !

@xogn

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Asymetrics Present: XOGN - Descarga Alegre

45 Day celebrates the 7” vinyl record and its culture, happening annually on 04 May.

Learn more at www.fortyfiveday.com

Tracklist:

- Trio Madjesi: Photo Madjesi (Part 1)
- Ikenga Super Stars: Ikenga in Africa
- Joãozinho Morgado: Morgadinho
- Colorado: Colorado
- Black Soul: Mangous Ye
- Traffic Sound: La Camita (Jacques Renault edit)
- The Kitchen Allstars: Bongo Grove
- Midnight Runners: I Like Funky
- Altin Gün: Kalk Gidelim (Chris Bruining remix)
- Nomade Orchestra: Casa Da Árvore (Jo Bissa remix)
- Morton & the Uptights: Montego
- Noor Jehan: Danka Pyar Waa

Malong - Mix For 45 Day 2024

A selection of rare cuts and deep roots by french digger Melojoy !
Hailing from western France, Melojoy is a music enthusiast who, since 2014, has been collecting vinyl from various horizons, ranging from the 70s until today. Developing eclectic or targeted selections, she rocks the dance to the rhythms of afro, reggae, cadence, soul and more grooves... https://soundcloud.com/charl-ne-4

Tracklist:

🔴 Niominka Bi - Wa Diour Yi (1984)

🔴 Christian Lara - Mamito Love (1979)

🔴 Freeworld - Freeworld (1989)

🔴 Y-Bayani & Baby Naa & The Band Of Enlightenment - Rehwe Mi Enyim (2018)

🔴 Majek Fashek - Let Righteousness Cover The Earth (1989)

🔴 Boye Gbenro - Africa Unexplored (1986)

🔴 Exile One - First Come First Served (1977)

🔴 Andrew McCalla - Daffodills (unknown)

🔴 Dambala - One Step (1983)

🔴 African Head Charge - Deer Spirit Song (1990)

🔴 Jojo - Faith In Love (2023)

🔴 Black Skull - The Messiah (1982)

Asymetrics Mixtape #41 : Melojoy - Roots Mix

100% Brazil vinyl selection by the great El Grillo Sonidos !

A native of Recife, El Grillo has spent years digging in Rio and Sao Paulo and throughout Brazil, before landing in Panama where he became an essential reference for Luso Grooves among diggers and DJs.

This exclusive mixtape for the Asymetrics was recorded live during a radio show on Electromagnetic Radio, and was carefuly crafted to showcase the diversity of tropical sound in Brazil in the 70s and 80s - play it loud !

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Asymetrics Present: El Grillo - Estrelas Mecânicas

Mr Walker is back with the Summer grooves !

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Asymetrics Present: Valentin Walker - Smooth Groove Session

Raïvolution Mixtape

Random Mix of  various 170 BPM stuff i did while attempting to shrug off a bad hangover.

Breaksteps Continuum

Ludo V