Groovy

Release date 02.12.2014

"On his visit to Kinshasa James Brown dubbed him *Mister Dynamite*"  

It has been a struggle to lay hands on Verckys, although the man doesn´t go unnoticed. Notorious for being one of Congo´s most ruthless business men, the legendary musician had build a whole imperium in Kinshasa, the capital city of the central african power house (arguably one of the toughest places in the world) and has a whole building with his name, in the very heart of the city.

So I travelled to the Congo in June of 2013 to find Verckys only to find out that he headed in opposite direction to sort out his health issues. But I did meet his manager who gave me his phone number, so I called:  "Oh Monsieur Samy, we need to met, lets talk business", he said, probably not knowing that I was an independent record label, with all it represents.  But the more I spoke to the men the more I realised that he was genuinely interested in music more then anything else. The following message I received few weeks ago, confirmed my feeling:

"Samy, I am writing to you because I´m a little worried. I´ve been thinking about your selection and I now wonder if your compilation will do well due to the fact that the chosen songs had little impact in Kinshasa. Others had much more success"

I was surprised but pleased to see that he cared about the project although I had already paid him in full. But why wouldn't he? Its his music after all.

"Most of the songs you´ve selected were recorded in Nairobi, for the Kenyan market. These songs did very well there, also in Zambia, but here in the Congo they flopped...except for "Ya Nini", that was a monster hit. Still, I am very surprised you´ve mentioned it has become a legendary track in Colombia, positively surprised"

This compilation was supposed to be released in October as a limited edition of 2000 copies, but after a few Skype chats with Verckys, seeing that he has come to terms with his health issues, and pushing for a European tour come next summer, we´ve decided to release this as Analog Africa No.17 which is now going to see light of day first week of December. 

In the mean time enjoy this incredible slice of "Congolese AfroFunk", probably one of the best coming out of the continent. "Cheka Sana" has become one of the most sought after 7inch singles around (the B side is killer as well). Collectors and diggers offering crazy sums for it (I don't even dare to mention the sum here). It deserves to be heard by more then just a handful....and it should set fire to many dancefloors around the globe.

Be so kind and leave a comment in the soundcloud. I will forward all of them to Verckys himself as an encouragements to come back stronger !!! 
Thank you for reading.
Samy (Analog Africa)


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Cheka Sana - Verckys & Orchestre Vévé - Analog Africa No.17 (Please leave a comment for Verckys)

Fettel´s rework of Curtis Mayfield classic "Tripping Out"

out on January 2015.

A1.	"She's All Right"
A2.	"She's All Right" (Jimpster remix)
B1.	"Sundown, As The Beat Gently Skips"
B2.	"Tripped Out"

Tripped Out

Don't Look/ Sugardaddy (HT Mix)

Half The City

St Paul & The Broken Bones - Like A Mighty River

Classic Afro-Funk from 1970's Cameroon. Iconic wah wah effect lead guitar, signature afrobeat horns, Onyeabor-style keyboard synths and irresistible fender bass solo lines. 

More info: http://www.stampthewax.com/2015/03/17/premiere-jo-tongo-jangolo/

Taken from 'Africa Airways One (Funk Connection 1973-1980)', out 23rd March on @africaseven. 

Premiere: Jo Tongo - Jangolo

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The Legendary 1979 Orchestra returns to his edit fetish with this first release of the new edit series, Pure Legendary Edits. 
The formula is updated with pure grooves, pure sounds and pure spontaneity. B side, Loungin In The Sun, gets even hotter with an exotic sun-drenched rhythm and Brazilian sea-side vibes of Rhodes undertones and horn section accents.

Pure dance-floor action pressed on loud 45RPM vinyl especially for club, festival or beach play!

The Legendary 1979 Orchestra - Loungin In The Sun [PURE-LE-01] Out now!

Rasputin's Stash - Mr Cool

@blutch's "[requilibirum]" EP featuring remixes by @cuthead, @twit-one (as Tito Wun) and others will be released through Barbecue on June 17 on vinyl and digitally. Info: bit.ly/Bluqui

Info

Blutch - Wildstar (Tito Wun Mountain Love Remix)

Shelter invites you to visit his secret and mysterious island through two tracks : a balearic travel between psychedelic rock , Asian and African music, with disco and house influence.

https://chezemile-records.com/release/8616691-Shelter-Shelter-Island
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PREMIERE : Shelter - Yellow Waters [Plaisir Partagé Records]

Mexican producer Levantine get's down to disco with his 'Another Love' EP, set to be released on Brazilian label About Disco towards the end of March. Having come to know the label for its funky and feelgood output, 'Easing' does just that: ease us into the day while providing big smiles everywhere.

Artist: Levantine
Title: Another Love EP
Label: About Disco
Cat#: AD035
Release Date: 26-03-2018

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PREMIERE: Levantine - Easing [About Disco]

A Vision Of Panorama - Southern Breeze

T.Z. Junior "Sugar My Love", South Africa bubblegum boogie disco pop masterpiece originally released in Christmas 1985. Fully remastered from master tape with lovely liner notes on back cover. 
Vinyl: 
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Release date: December, 14 of 2018

T.Z. Junior - Sugar My Love (Jamwax)

Pre-order « Nolias » from « Versus III » (available in digital at the end of May) : 
> https://onthecornerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/versus-iii 

DJ spécialiste des musiques de l'Atlantique Noir, James Stewart emprunte ce terme au sociologue anglais Paul Gilroy (1993). Préférant cette expression à « musiques noires », il envisage les musiques de cet espace géographique comme un ensemble cohérent d'une grande richesse culturelle. 

James Stewart est DJ résident et programmateur des Soirées Black Atlantic Club au Sucre (Lyon) où des artistes comme Pat Thomas, Jupiter Okwess ou Vaudou Game sont venus se produire. Membre du Voilaa Sound System, on le retrouve aussi dans de nombreux festival comme le Worldwide Festival de Gilles Peterson ou les Nuits Sonores... Producteur et percussionniste, son premier EP « Cotonou », sorti le 8 juin 2018 est un succès. 

Découvrez en avant-première le titre « Nolias », qui sortira fin mai sur le label anglais On the Corner Records, à l'occasion de la compilation «  Versus III ». On the Corner Records revient avec une troisième édition de Versus, la compilation qui vous fait ressortir votre atlas. Entre Chicago, Hong Kong, Lyon, Londres, Rome et le Pérou, vous voyagerez en musique grâce à ces artistes venus des quatre coins du monde!

Audio Premiere on Youtube: 
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Diffusé le 13 mai 2019.
Broadcasted on may 13, 2019.

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Crédits :
James Stewart : Percussions, Mbira, nasal whistle, first rhythmic guitar & beat programming, gimbarde.
Bass : Etienne Kermarc
2nd rhythmic guitar : Mickael Touanen
Composition : James Stewart
Maquettes with : Mickael Touanen
Mastering : Carvey Cuts
Mix : Nicolas Taite
Label : On the Corner records (UK), Compilation Versus III


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YSE Saint Laur'Ant - I Own The Boogie

Bohemia After Dawn, the soundtrack of a lifestyle compiled in 12 sunsoaked songs. After an endless time of silence around the German Nu-Jazz outfit they're back! Laid back and lovely, matured and mellow to spoil us with their uber-cool vibe coming directly from the breezy Algarve.
Bahama Soul Club’s 5th album draws deep inspiration from the multicultural verve of young worldy folk drawn to the Bohemian coasts of the most southwestern part of Europe, where hippiesque hedonism, infinite musical diversity, and offbeat enchanted lifestyles fuel the scene.
„From countless ideas and numerous demos over the past four years, we handpicked those few songs that shone the brightest. “2018 saw a single release 'Never Roam No More' featuring the legendary John Lee Hooker. 2019 'Aint Nobody's Business' featuring Billie Holiday hit the scene. Another real legend, Sister Wynona Carr is featured on 'Tears Run Down'. „Increasingly during production we became aware of the amazing complexity of local artists, talented individuals to be found performing all day and night in the bars and near the beaches. It would take more than a couple of albums to bring these troubadours together. So there are exciting ideas for the future!
For this album we began with just few, an eclectic mix, and we found our studio blessed with some serious vibes. Josephine Nightingale 'Mercy Me', 'Castelejo' and Taly Minkov-Louzeiro 'Troubles all be gone'. The ultimate track on the album 'Castelejo' is dear to our hearts and an homage to the late Vitor Hugo, featuring Rui Correia on accordeon and vocals by Cutty Wren and Hedvig Larsson. These artists are from the local neighborhood, quite literally across the lane. What a blessing, what a discovery! Last but not least … One of the most exciting voices in the Bahama Soul Club family so far ... an ongoing love, Cuban artist Arema Arega is somewhat a permanent feature and shows her talents in 'Mango' and 'Alma Sola'.
As if this weren't enough we're more than proud to announce two cool remixes from the masters of the scene: 
Mighty Club des Belugas and SMOOVE himself! Nuff said.

Bohemia After Dawn, matured for 4 sunny years doesn't say "Hey, please like me". It is just there, in its simple beauty, unobtrusive yet quietly confident. Every song shaped to the max, no compromises. Promise!

Afrodisia

The In Sound From Way Out 

Residents: @aaronl_dj ≈ @original-hp ≈ @miazs-1 ≈ @peachystw ≈ @rosie-ama-cain ≈

Premiere: Jo Tongo - Jangolo

Stamp The Wax

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