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Don't Hold Me Down

Nu Groove was one of the pioneering house music labels to ever come out of New York. Originally active between 1988 and 1992, its mark on the scene was to be felt for years to come. The cult label has been lovingly cared for by Defected since 2017, who acquired the catalogue and re-mastered and re-delivered it for a digital world. Now Nu Groove will release new productions for the first time in almost three decades, with NYC pioneer Jovonn the first to release new music on the imprint. Coming in with storming two tracker ‘Random / Get Over It’, this pair of flawlessly executed cuts illustrate Jovonn’s innate production abilities. From the headsy funk of ‘Random’ with its playful synths and jazz-infused horns, to the shift in energy for something wavier and almost otherworldly in ‘Get Over It’ (Soulfrican Soul Bass Dub Mix), Jovonn’s production mastery is that of a true house master.

Jovonn - Random

To Be In Love ('99 Remixes)

To Be In Love (MAW Dub)

Mood II Swing feat. John Ciafone - Ohh

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In December 2013 Lettuce was finishing up what was by all accounts there most fruitful and successful year too date.  They were all gathered in their defacto hometown of  Brooklyn for a week long run at Brooklyn Bowl and their last show of the year at the Capitol Theater. 

Never ones to waste a moment, Lettuce took their time together in December in between shows to record two new original tracks, “Don’t Be Afraid To Try”, which features vocalist Alecia Chakour, and “Yakitori”.  “Don’t Be Afraid To Try” is sure to be a Lettuce staple for years to come, seamlessly blending the Lettuce sound with timeless R&B vocals.  Alecia is currently touring with the band and fitting in perfectly.  “Yakitori” is classic hard-tiiing instrumental Lettuce at its best.  This is the sound that fans have come to expect from the band and “Yakitori” shows that the direction of the bands sound is still pushing funk to new heights!

Lettuce is offering these two singles for FREE through their soundcloud and on limited edition 7 in vinyl.  You can pre-order the vinyl HERE.  The tracks are also up on iTunes now.

It was a special year for the Lettuce collective in which they played huge dates at Bonnaroo, Summer Camp, the Fillmores in Denver and San Francisco and made it to a ton of cities for the first time, always met by eager fans new and old.  Lettuce Spring tour starts tonight at the Roxy in LA and rolls on through April 6.  The band then will celebrate Jazzfest at their Annual Royal Family Ball before a monster schedule of high profile festival appearances.


Lettuce - Don't Be Afraid To Try (feat. Alecia Chakour)

Masters At Work   Backfired (Joey Negro Club Mix)

Foundation

That's the Way Love Is (Underground Mix) [Edit] (Underground Mix; Edit)

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Masters At Work ft. Liliana - Brazilian Beat (Dope Mix)

Nuyorican Soul

Runaway (feat. India)

It's Alright, I Feel It (feat. Jocelyn Brown)

Hardsoul Feat. Ron Carroll - Back Together (Director's Cut Classic Club Mix)

Bar A Thym / Sunshine & Twilight

Bar A Thym (Extended Mix)

Waterfall

Waterfall (Vocal) [feat. Lisa Shaw]

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Long-time friend of Defected and certified house legend Sandy Rivera flexes his club banger credentials in this soft but tough new track. Otherwise known as Kings Of Tomorrow, Sandy’s fruitful two-decade-long history with Defected is well known, and long may it continue when the relationship brings forth gems like this. ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ features Sandy’s obligatory commanding vocal hook, accompanied by a snarling, earth-shuddering bass. Unassuming but destined to do some serious damage across the summer and beyond – get this in your playlists immediately.

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Sandy Rivera 'Try A Little Tenderness'

At Night, All Cats Are Grey

Kathy Brown - Happy People "Knee Deep's To L.B. Dub" [House] (1999) 🇺🇸💎

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