► Hip Hop and funk on vinyl from KingUnderground head honcho.
► Check out the latest hip hop vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/3glOD2C
► Rook Records T-shirt £12.99 https://bit.ly/2W4rVRV (FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING) 

► Check out the full video on our YouTube https://bit.ly/2IBfuKe

Rook Records

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KingUnderground

► Insta https://www.instagram.com/kingunderground/?hl=en
► Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KURecords/
► Website https://kingunderground.com/

Rook Radio 40 // KingUnderground [Hip Hop / Funk Vinyl Mix]

► Ethiopian jazz and funk 70's music on vinyl. Mixed at Rook HQ.
► Check out the latest African vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/3mhtMla
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Rook Radio 44 // Ethiopian Jazz & Funk [Vinyl Mix]

► Fonki Cheff expertly mixing up hip hop, disco and latin on vinyl.
► Check out the latest hip hop vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/3HrTL1o
► Rook Records T-shirt £12.99 https://bit.ly/2W4rVRV (FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING) 

► Check out the full video on our YouTube https://youtu.be/CjrIPuhu1VE

Rook Records

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Fonki Cheff

► https://www.instagram.com/fonkicheff/ -
► https://www.facebook.com/fonkicheff - 
► https://www.twitch.tv/fonkicheff -
► https://www.mixcloud.com/drfonkicheff/

Rook Radio 47 // Fonki Cheff [Disco / Latin / Hip Hop Mix]

Jay Rook steps back in for the latest episode, bring you another round of rare soul & funk 45s. He journeys from late 60s deep gems from Little Milton all the way to a hint of modern soul sweetness from the likes of Brief Encounter. As usual, expect only vinyl recorded at our Hackney Wick HQ.

Check out the full video on YouTube https://youtu.be/h_czHKqPvh8

► Check out the latest soul vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/3vTUeFc
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Rook Records

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Equipment used

► Technics SL1200 MkV
► Traktor Z2
►  Sound Desks DS1 DJ Desk https://bit.ly/2Q12Pog
►  Ortofon Concorde DJS

#Soul #DJ #Vinyl​ #RookRadio

Rook Radio 56 :: Rare Soul & Funk [Vinyl 45 Mix]

Rook Records employee and DJ, Dorillien, takes to the decks for the latest episode, providing an hour of the finest deep house all expertly mixed on vinyl. You can find Dorillien spinning at his residency on Saturdays at Soho's Experimental Cocktail Club.

You can check out the full video for the mix here https://youtu.be/XNRhb_c59qw

► Check out the latest House vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/3Kp4xYM
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Rook Records

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Dorillien

► https://www.instagram.com/dorillien/?...

#RookRadio #DeepHouse #Vinyl

Rook Radio 64 // Dorillien [Deep House Vinyl Mix]

Another incredible DJ set from our shop launch, this time from Vandorta. When she's not flipping records at Soho's Sounds of the Universe, she's out spinning across London. Her distinctive brand of reggae and dub always brings the vibes and never fails to put us on to new music!

Check out the full video https://youtu.be/Vpaeit6VXSw

► Vinyl and merch: https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords
► Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Rook Records,
9b Riverbank House,
455 Wick Lane,
London, E3 2TB

Opening Hours: 12-5pm Mon-Fri

Vandorta

► https://www.instagram.com/vandorta_/?hl=en

#rookrecords #vinyl #reggae

Rook Records In-Store // Vandorta [Reggae / Dub Vinyl Mix]

A Sicilian now based in London, Daniele Mizar is a DJ and record collector inspired by the warm sunny atmosphere of Southern Italy and influenced by a passion for Samba and Latin Jazz.
About this mix: “This is a journey through Italian music culture. I wished to showcase some of the finest records coming from “Il Bel Paese”, paying homage to some of the greatest hits of the past as well as shining a light on contemporary gems. Supporting and celebrating artists producing quality music today will always be a central aspect of my selections.”
Daniele is part of the new DJ collective project farconers, broadcasted the latest episode of his radio show “Mizar Cultura” on Balamii Radio and you can find him regularly playing across venues in London – Brilliant Corners, Café 1001, Grow Hackney and 91 Living Room among some of them.

► Check the full video here https://youtu.be/G5XRf3DNsf0

Rook Records

► Vinyl and merch: https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords
► Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Daniele Mizar

► https://www.instagram.com/danipollicino/
► https://www.instagram.com/far.corners/


#RookRadio  #Vinyl

Rook Radio // Daniele Mizar [Italian Vinyl Mix]

First touching the tables in 1987, Mr Thing has been non-stop perfecting the art of DJing since and is now one of the worlds best. Touring the world with an understanding of records and music that is second to none, he always creates flawless and exciting sets mixing some of the rarest records with some of the best loved records ever heard with an apparently effortless ease!

For our October in-store he graced the decks at Rook Records, bringing an incredible selection of 45s, spanning hip hop, soul, jazz-funk and gospel. This is seriously not on to be slept on!

► Check out the full video here https://youtu.be/NOu7jQ0G5QA?si=0Ayy6Xz0FkUfYVtZ


Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Mr Thing

►  https://www.instagram.com/djmrthing/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #HipHop

Rook Records // Mr Thing [Vinyl 45s Mix]

Rook Records co-owner Louis Headnod graced the decks at the shop for our official launch, bringing the finest hip hop vinyl all expertly blended with some tasty instro / acapella combinations chucked in for good measure!

► Check out the full video here https://youtu.be/45Z0lDdPapA?si=aNyugbGKJt0_rlAP

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Louis Headnod

►  https://www.instagram.com/wyclefgenre/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #HipHop

Rook Records // Louis Headnod [Hip Hop Vinyl Mix]

For our friends and family launch in July, London-based DJ and selector Miche graced the decks. He brought with him the test pressing of his latest compilation 'With Love: Volume 2" released on Mr Bongo records. The official album is now released and available from your nearest vinyl stockist or direct from https://www.mrbongo.com/

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/duNpA63TVzs

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Miche

►  https://www.instagram.com/miche.dj/?hl=en


#RookRecords #Vinyl #Soul

In-Store // Miche [Soul / Brazilian Vinyl Mix]

Rook welcomes Sam Sharp, founder of London-based party Loose Legs. Sam is a regular feature on Loose.fm and Balamii radio, as well as playing top-notch parties all over London. For this episode, he takes you through some of his favourite soul gems...

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/A1I8TgDXFME

Rook Records

► Vinyl and merch: https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords
► Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Sam Sharp

► https://www.instagram.com/samsharpdj/

#RookRadio  #Vinyl

Rook Radio // Sam Sharp [Soul Vinyl Mix]

Charles Vaughan is a South-East London DJ, promoter and producer. His DJ sets blur between an eclectic selection of rare groove, disco, jazz and house. You can find him playing at various parties around London, most notably as part of the Melt My Heart crew. 

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/lUU8QiIPylE

Rook Records

► Vinyl and merch: https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords
► Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Charles Vaughan

► https://www.instagram.com/cvaughanmusic/?hl=en

#RookRadio  #Vinyl

Rook Radio // Charles Vaughan [Vinyl Mix]

Matt Baila dropped in for our first in-store of 2024 and brought with him a superb set of 45s from funk and soul to African, latin and beyond. His collection is equalled only by his insane talents on the 1s and 2s, effortlessly blending and juggling these rare gems. This is a personal fave for us, and is one of DJs and music lovers alike. We hope you enjoy!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/noB_2TeQixU

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Matt Baila

►  https://www.instagram.com/matt_baila/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #45

Rook Records // Matt Baila [Funk / Soul Vinyl 45s Mix]

To celebrate the month of the late,great J Dilla, Corey Bocker stepped up to the decks with a selection of Dilla inspired 45s. You can expect an exploration of some Jay Dee's samples, his own beats and some inspired hip hop tracks that have come since. Not one to be slept on!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/llXgE5tKwx4

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Corey Bocker

►  https://www.instagram.com/coreybocker/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #HipHop

Rook Records // Corey Bocker [Hip Hop Vinyl 45 Mix]

For the Big Dig last weekend we had some seriously killer DJ sets from the good and the great of the UK's South West. For the closing set, Fidra produced a solid 2 hour boogie marathon set! Get your dancing shoes prepped...

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/vdcmCOwfPVk

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Fidra

►  https://www.instagram.com/fidrafunk/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #Disco

Rook Records // Fidra [Disco / Boogie Vinyl Mix]

Bertrand Vraiment dropped by with a selection of Japanese dancefloor killers! You can find hime spinning at Spiritland and other venues around London. For more of his mixes you can check out his YouTube channel  @BoogieAcrossBorders  

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/zVUmMWEvdpM

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Bertrand Vraiment

►  https://www.instagram.com/bertrand.vraiment/


#RookRecords #Vinyl

Rook Records // Bertrand Vraiment [Japanese Vinyl Mix]

Sam Bennis visited from Cardiff for the Big Dig event in February. He brought potentially the most expensive record bag we've had to date on the channel! There's such a level of heat in this mix we feel blessed to have had these records in the store, even if just passing through! 

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/KidUthNun04

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Sam Bennis

►  https://www.instagram.com/sammmybennis/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #Jazz

Rook Records // Sam Bennis [Spiritual Jazz Vinyl Mix]

For the Big Dig event in February we had some killer selectors from Wales and the South-West. High Five Guy brought some killer selections!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/37b_Pc8TLe4

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

High Five Guy

►  https://www.instagram.com/djmrthing/


#RookRecords #Vinyl

High Five Guy [Vinyl Mix]

For the Big Dig event in February we had some killer selectors from Wales and the South-West. Miles Day brought some killer selections!

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Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
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► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Miles Day

►  https://www.instagram.com/danceformiles

#RookRecords #Vinyl

Miles Day [Vinyl Mix]

For the Big Dig event in February we had some selectors from Wales and the South-West. Tim Spencer brought some killer selections!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/wOF5sb6KJsg

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Tim Spencer

►  https://www.instagram.com/timspencer2


#RookRecords #Vinyl

Tim Spencer

For the Big Dig event in February, Mr Circle brought through some killer Bollywood and global funk selections! Serious rarities here...

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/HartHMKE4RU

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Mr Circle

► https://www.instagram.com/matco45/

#RookRecords #Vinyl #Bollywood

Mr Circle [Bollywood / World Funk Vinyl Mix]

For our International Women's Day event at Rook in March, we were lucky enough to host one of our favourite DJs! Sarah Love is a veteran club DJ, radio broadcaster, presenter, performer and journalist who has performed in over 30 countries. She’s shared stages with DJ icons like Grandmaster Flash and Jazzy Jeff, and supported artists including Mary J Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and The Roots. 

For her set at Rook she brought purely feel good vibes and got the whole place dancing! 

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/JR2JRmBjzeg

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Sarah Love

►  https://www.instagram.com/djsarahlove/?hl=en


#RookRecords #Vinyl #Disco

Sarah Love [Disco / Hip Hop / Jazz DJ Set Vinyl Mix]

After the success of Matt Baila's first mix for Rook, he's back for a second round and this one may be even better! Masterful with the 45s, Matt Baila is one of the finest vinyl DJs that's graced the shop. For his second set, he takes you through some rare funk cuts, soul and latin gems and a hint of reggae to keep you guessing!

► Check the full mix https://youtu.be/1MZM_ztiDTk

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Matt Baila

►  https://www.instagram.com/matt_baila/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #Funk

Matt Baila [Funk / Soul / Reggae Vinyl 45s DJ Set Vinyl Mix]

MADDØG is an International DJ and Music Producer who has shared lineups with artists such as Kesha, Betty Who, Big Freedia, Girl Talk, Matt & Kim, Two Friends, and Wuki. She regularly works alongside performers on the international drag and burlesque circuit like Sasha Velour, Courtney Act, Adore Delano, and Alaska Thunderfuck.

For the International Women's Day event we held alongside Future Female Sounds, MADDØG brought some hefty dancefloor vibes for the closing set!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/azF47436yF4

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

MADDØG

►  https://www.instagram.com/djmaddogtrue/?hl=en-gb


#RookRecords #Vinyl #DJ

DJ MADDØG [House / Dance Vinyl Mix]

Istanbul-born, London-based DJ and producer Ceylan Göksel shared her deep cut eclectic selection for our Ladies Love Vinyl event in conjunction with Future Female Sounds. When she's not busy producing My Analog Journal, she out DJing at various gigs and radio slots. If you don't know, get to know!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/TwSgYf-co-E

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Ceylan Göksel

►  https://www.instagram.com/ceylangoksel/

#RookRecords #Vinyl

Ceylan Goksel

Copenhagen DJ duo Bish2Bish went back to back at our International Womens Day event in conjunction with Future Female Sounds. Expect everything from modern soul to disco and hip hop. Basically everything you need to get you in the summer mood!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/jYFNuk9tp5I

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

Bish2Bish

►  https://www.instagram.com/bish2bish/


#RookRecords #Vinyl #HipHop

Bish2Bish [Disco / Hip Hop Vinyl Mix]

As part of our RSD24 event, Jay Rook did an hour set showcasing some rare African, Brazilian LPs from the shop floor, with some soul and boogie thrown in for good measure. All vinyl currently available at Rook Records!

► Check out the full video https://youtu.be/dskXRqTjTP0

Rook Records
► 9B Riverbank House, 455 Wick Lane, London, E3 2TB
► https://www.discogs.com/user/RookRecords
► https://www.rookrecords.co.uk/
► https://www.instagram.com/rookrecords/
► https://soundcloud.com/rookrecordsuk

#RookRecords #Vinyl #African

Shop Picks - Jay Rook selecting African, Brazilian and Soul Vinyl

► A vinyl only set of African Disco, Afro-house and electronic beats. Mixed by Juby Rook.
► Tracklist https://bit.ly/2MAkqiy
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Rook Radio #3 African Disco & Afro - House (Vinyl Mix)

► A vinyl only mix of Brazilian funk, jazz and disco from the 60s/70s. Mixed By Juby Rook.
► Tracklist https://bit.ly/33QhtQT
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► Check out the full video and subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/2IBfuKe
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Rook Radio 5 // Brazilian Funk & Jazz [Vinyl Mix]

► All vinyl mix of samples and beats from the late, great J Dilla. Mixed by Juby Rook.
► Tracklist https://bit.ly/2TGiqJF
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► Check out hip hop vinyl in our shop: https://bit.ly/3aqLxXi

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Rook Radio 10 // J Dilla Samples [Vinyl Mix]

► All vinyl soul, jazz, psych funk and rare groove mix from Russian DJ, Anatoly Ice.

► Rook Records T-shirt £12.99 bit.ly/2W4rVRV (FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING)
► Check out the latest funk vinyl in our shop https://bit.ly/2TI89ww
► Check out hip hop vinyl in our shop: bit.ly/2tsOR3I

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Rook Radio 19 // Anatoly Ice [Funk / Soul / Jazz Vinyl Mix]

Rook Records is Hackney Wick record shop specialising in 2nd hand imports. The shop launched in 2016 initially online, and in 2023 has opened its doors up to the public for the first time. Expect to find jazz, soul, disco, house, rock, reggae and hip hop, with a huge range of US and Japanese imports.

Rook Records,
9b Riverbank House,
455 Wick Lane,
London E3 2TB

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12-5pm.

Rook run's monthly in-stores with guest DJ appearances. Follow our instagram to stay updated with the next upcoming events, as well as new stock drops!

In 2018 we launched Rook Radio, which is a brand new channel for filmed sets from DJs around the world. The channel is strictly DJ focussed, with artists being encouraged to be totally free in their music selection. The result is a collection of mixes in a wide range of genres, joining the dots between world music and dance.
If you're interested in submitting mixes / demos please contact us at info@rookrecords.co.uk.

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