Artist: King Bee
Title: On The Hill ft. Dave Wilde
Release date: May 10th, 2024
Label: Ramrock Red Records
Cat No: RRR061

Ramrock Red Records are beyond thrilled to announce King Bee’s follow up single to their 2023 Brit Funk masterpiece, ‘Good To Be Back’ ft soul maestro, Andre Espeut. The KB’s beautiful horn section and the sensational vibe work of Chris Jelly underpin the observational lyrical content of ‘On The Hill’. Dave Wilde, the lead vocalist, describes the track: "I suppose ‘On The Hill’ is about overcoming personal obstacles and realising how short life is - so why make it even shorter by f*cking yourself up?"

Having supported the likes of legendary artists such as Roy Ayers and Lonnie Liston Smith, King Bee have continued to wow audiences across the UK with their powerful live performances at some of the UK’s leading venues such as Band on the Wall, Hoochie Coochie, Pizza Express Holborn, Sage Gateshead International Jazz Festival, Lindisfarne Festival and the Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival in Birmingham. Their 2014 debut album ‘King Bee’, recorded at Loft Music Studios, Newcastle, was a critical success, scoring a 9/10 in Blues and Soul Magazine. The band’s 2016 debut 7′′ single ‘Money Gone’ topped Juno’s ‘Bestselling Vinyl Funk’ Chart, Craig Charles added it to his ‘Best Funk Bangers’ on BBC6 Music, and it became an instant B-Boy favourite when re-mixed by DJ Smoove. ‘Bee to the Flower’, the follow up 7”, was remixed by renowned French DJ/Producer, The Reflex, catching the ear of iconic Jazz Funk DJ and radio presenter, Robbie Vincent, garnering King Bee a place on the prestigious Ronnie Scott’s Radio Show play-list. An updated, supercharged version of the original banger was released in 2021 on 7” limited vinyl by Italy’s Tesla Groove International Records. The band have been incredibly busy writing new material, and now King Bee are ready to unleash new sounds on Ramrock Red Records. Exciting times ahead!

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Artist - Red Rack’em
Title - Italo Disco Banger
Label - Bergerac
Cat No - BERG016
Format - Vinyl/Digital
Genre - Disco/House/Italo
Release Date - 13/09/24


THE BANGER IS BACK!

Red Rack’em returns with a surefire summer smash ‘Italo Disco Banger’ which immediately evokes the most euphoric festival vibes ever.

The feedback has been INSANE with Gerd Janson immediately responding ‘Sounds like a hit!’ and huge support from a wide range of artists including DJ Harvey, Crazy P, Roman Flugel, Luke Una, Leon Vynehall, Avalon Emerson, Jamie 3:26 and many more.

Early demos were road tested at Glastonbury and Love International and the response was a huge motivator to get Danny back in the studio to complete the record against the clock.

He’s been busy supporting other artists with his ‘How I Program’ Community which has become a fertile space for DJs and Producers across the world, with Artist Development and Masterclasses from some of the best Production talent out there.

So this record was an ‘unexpected surprise’ but a very welcome one.

Italo Disco Banger does what it says on the tin and more. Tailor made for Tisno and Adriatic vibes, from the first few bars of the heart tugging, eyes closed intro, you’re locked into a beautiful, sun kissed joyous ride. Of course there’s still some of that signature wonk simmering away in the background. Arpeggiating basslines, breathy vocals, cut up disco samples and hints of the trademark donky bass make for a heady, festival ready vibe. Stick this on and watch it work its magic.

Hotline is another party starter anthem. No soft B sides here. Taut Brit Funk esque guitars jangle away frenetically while a muscular groove rolls out. Occasional shades of deepness flicker in from the background but without losing the ecstasy vibes. A heads down filtered disco sub bass club wrecker.

Don’t call it a comeback ;)

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It's being played by  - DJ Harvey, Gerd Janson, Honey Dijon, Roman Flugel, Avalon Emerson, Luke Una, Leon Vynehall, Crazy P, Axel Boman, Tim Sweeney, Dan Shake, Mano Le Tough, PBR Streetgang, Erol Alkan, Boris Dlugosch, Optimo, Sandrino, Man Power, Jamie 3:26, Joe Goddard (Hot Chip), Milly On Air, Dave Harvey, Delfonic, Neil Diablo, Soul Clap, Make A Dance, Massimiliano Pagliara, Medlar, Kiko Navarro, Andrew Hobbes, Jex Opolis, Make A Dance, Christopher Tubbs, Brian Ring, Milly On Air, Medlar, Cian Ó Ciobhain, Jimpster, Mousse T., Nick The Record

Italo Disco Banger

Hotline

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Led by vocalist Jerry Clavier (Tru-Thoughts, J-Felix, Laroye), the self-titled debut EP from the ‘Gyratory Allstars’ is an impressive 5-track offering from one of the UK’s finest new funk, soul and acid jazz collectives.

Fresh off-the-back of high-profile festival appearances this summer, the EP will be self-released by the band on 14th October. Showcasing Clavier’s warm, soulful vocals, he is accompanied by a melting-pot of seasoned musicians, providing a wide palette of classic and contemporary influences which is evident from their uplifting and positive live performances.

The EP closes with the Gyratorys’ unique version of Buffalo Springfield’s classic ‘For What It’s Worth’, and will be available to stream and buy via all of the usual places online.

2025 live shows are expected to be announced next year and the band are currently taking bookings.

Tracklisting:  
 
1. Writing’s On The Wall
2. Keep Our Love Alive
3. Judge A Book
4. Sun Still Shines
5. For What It’s Worth

- Stream/Buy: https://linktr.ee/gyratoryallstars
- Visit the Gyratory Allstars website and watch them live HERE: www.gyratoryallstars.com
- Follow the Gyratory Allstars on Instagram HERE: www.instagram.com/gyratoryallstarsmusic/
- Follow the Gyratory Allstars on Facebook HERE: www.facebook.com/thegyratoryallstars

For more information or for any questions related to the band, please email blindcolourmusic@hotmail.com.

Jazz FM's John Osborne plays 'Keep Our Love Alive'

A two-hour show at www.jfsr.co.uk every Friday from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. Tracks from 70s and 80s.

Good Vibrations Show - Jazzylady

Upbeat jazz funk, Brit funk, acid jazz and afrofunk instrumentals

Jazz Funk Dancefloor (Vol.1) 1

Having carved out a place in the contemporary club scene with releases on Glitterbox/Defected, Boogie Angst & Lovemonk Records amongst others, Madrid’s Casbah 73 recently shed his skin and is now ready to introduce The Jade, a live ensemble that prioritises emotion, excitement and the art of the song. Led by Oli Stewart (Casbah 73), the project brings together a remarkable group of players. At its core, this is about people: musicians in dialogue, shaping rhythms and melody, singing songs from the heart, that shared pulse based on a timeless musical vocabulary.

Opening with the exuberant ‘Let The Light In’, this is sizzling hi-jazz and sunny soul, shot through with a dose of funky afro-latin rhythms for good measure. Josh Hoyer leads the charge, delivering a powerhouse vocal performance, while Nia Martin and Deborah Ayo bring that gospel glow. As, indeed, they continue to do so throughout, especially on the deep, soulful standout ‘When Love Left’ or the shimmering, street soul meets brit-funk feel of ‘Change!’ Experience the spontaneity and playful nature of tracks like ‘Si No Me Quieres Esperar’ (with Cuban maestro Ale Gutiérrez on vocals) infused with funky latin and Brazilian rhythms, as well as sparkling, alien disco dub in the form of ‘Space Lines’. There’s no-holds, hands-in-the-air, fluid disco club grooves on ‘What It Takes’ and driving, riotous, soul-jazz grooves on ‘Being Seen’. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, the band change it up and stretch out with beautiful jazz-funk instrumentals like ‘At The Queensboro’ or lush sonic gem ‘On That Strange’, a track that feels like a long, blissful afternoon fading into evening, with things left unspoken in the air and mystery in its kinky grooves.

The Jade’s sound is post-pout, studs up, raw soul, free from modern dancefloor tyranny. It’s intimate disco, dead-selfie freedom, afro-latin jazz-dance and Iberican funk all rolled into one, rooted in emotion and shot through with a healthy dose of funky bad ass groovism. Genres that blend and bleed into each other following one simple idea: songs and the expressive power of live instrumentation.

Comin’ atcha from behind the Iberican Curtain (Madrid!) and spearheading the resistance, you’ll find Chavi Ontoria on keys and David Salvador on bass, forming the rhythmic foundation. They’re joined by the rousing horns of Josué García and Dani Herrera, and the vibrant voices of Deborah Ayo and Nia Martin. All the way from Montevideo, guitarist Nico Ibarburu weaves his spell-binding grooves, while top-notch artists such as Josh Hoyer, Angela Gooding, Ale Gutiérrez, jazz trumpet player Malcolm Strachan and others broaden and enrich the project’s emotional and musical range. 
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released June 20, 2025

Composer, arranger, lyricist, all music: Oliver Stewart
Horns: Josué García Duque, Dani Herrera
Backing vocals: Deborah Ayo, Nia Martin
Electric & acoustic guitar: Nico Ibarburu
Bass: David Salvador
Rhodes, piano, Moog: Chavi Ontoria

with

Josh Hoyer: vocals on 1, 8
Juan Guillermo Aguilar Bayer: percussion on 1
Angela Gooden: vocals on 2, 11
Profeus: guitar on 2
Eugenio Nardelli: drums on 2
Grell Hidalgo: bass on 2
Andrii Popov: guitar on 3
Tien: vocals on 4
Malcolm Strachan: flugelhorn on 6
Francesco Coppola Bove: drums on 6, 9
Ale Batanga: vocals on 10
Leo Oliveira : drums on 10
Iván Ruiz López : congas on 11
José “Jas” Álvarez: string arrangement on 11
Mad4Strings : strings on 11

Mixing & mastering engineer: Damián Schwartz 

Grab LP here!

When Love Left

Need To Get Back

Being Seen

On That Strange

Nos Vamos A Encontrar (Interlude)

Space Lines

At The Queensboro

Promises Of Tomorrow

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DJ in Seoul. Vinyl and digital. Funk // Soul // Jazz // House // Disco // Drum & Bass // Jungle // Reggae

Disco, Funk & Soul Producer /DJ.
Previously had releases on Midnight Riot Records. I've played In London at Ministry Of Sound/EGG/Lightbox and in Ibiza! Currently host my own radio show called Groove Nation on NDC Radio

Live funk and soul originals from Brighton

DJ/Producer/Vinyl Freek. Mixing disco, house and more with wild abandon. And a whole lot of soul.
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New release: Casbah 73 // In The Dark // 12" forthcoming June on Lovemonk Records 
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New release: Casbah 73 // Love Saves The Day // 12" single out now on Glitterbox Records 
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New release: Casbah 73 // Sweet Maybe // 7" single out now on Lovemonk Records 
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Cosmic Boogie: The party for the people. No to Egos, Yes to Good Times. 

Party run by Rubio

Artists & labels please send promos/demos for radio play to: cosmicboogie1@gmail.com

DJ Bookings: bookings@redrackem.com

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Danny Berman aka Red Rack'em is described by Juno Records as 'one of the most respected figures in UK underground house circles'. Creator of classics 'Wonky Bassline Disco Banger' (hammered by DJ Harvey, Moodymann and even Elton John), 'In Love Again', 'How I Program', 'Kalimba', 'Tomato Pope', he's also a much loved broadcaster working with SWU.FM, Rinse FM, WWFM and NTS and guest spots on BBC Radio 1 for Pete Tong, Mistajam and Gilles Peterson. He's been even more busy during the pandemic supporting other artists with his 'How I Program' music producer community.

Since returning to the UK (after 8 years in Berlin), he's been releasing killer records like 'Wonky Techno Banger', 'Overthinking' and his Red Baron collab with Ron Basejam from Crazy P (huge support from Gerd Janson, Avalon Emerson and more), as well as undertaking huge tours of USA, India and Asia playing at clubs like Tag in Chengdu (Chinas Berghain), Rhonda in LA (one of the hottest pan sexual parties in the US) and Smart Bar in Chicago.

He's a super adaptable DJ, just as comfortable playing blazing disco boogie at Pickle Factory in London, deep house at TV Lounge in Detroit or raw swingy techno at Mothers Finest in Berlin.

Playing With 
KiNK, Nikki Nair, Cinthie, Maurice Fulton, Jennifer Cardini, Objekt, Crazy P, Jamie 3:26, Folamour, Leon Vynnehall, Carl Craig, Move D, Ian Pooley, Charlotte De Witte, Gerd Jansen, Paranoid London, Kerri Chandler, Tama Sumo, Bambounou, Tim Sweeney, Tygapaw, Budino, Jeremy Underground, Mike Huckaby, Hieroglyphic Being, Kyle Hall, CC Disco, Bugz In The Attic, Demi Requisimo, Klose 1, LNS, K Hand, Waze & Odyssey, Andres, Wbeeza, Redlight, Beautiful Swimmers, Nick The Record, O Flynn, Rebecca Vasmant 

Notable DJ Bookings
About Blank Berlin, Tag Chengdu, Smart Bar Chicago, TV Lounge Detroit, Potato Head Bali, XOYO London, Terminal V Festival Edinburgh, Propyard Bristol, Mona Paris, Rare Aberdeen, Fly Edinburgh, A Club Called Rhonda Los Angeles, Le Zoo Geneva, Decks On The Beach Beirut, Mad Racket Sydney, Novel Melbourne, Sugar Adelaide, Mutant Disco Tallinn, Radion Amsterdam, Boiler Room London, Mixmag Lab Amsterdam, Worm Disco Club Bristol, Bambis Toronto

Festivals
Alfresco Festival UK, Love International Croatia, Southern Soul Festival Montenegro, Melt Festival Germany, Bestival, UK, Under Festival Latvia, Tallinn Music Week Estonia, Secret Garden UK, Glastonbury UK, Mothers Finest Germany, Highest Point UK

Live Streams
Hoer, Mixmag Lab, Boiler Room, United We Stream, be.at tv - Wax Hounds, Melt Festival

Radio Appearances
Gilles Peterson ‘Worldwide Awards Live Mix’ BBC Radio 1, Pete Tong ‘After Hours Mix’ BBC Radio 1, Mistajam ‘Old School Disco Mix’ BBC Radio 1, Nemone ‘Resident Mix’, Blessed Madonna ‘Track Of The Summer’ BBC Radio 1, Blessed Madonna ‘One To Watch’ BBC Radio 1
 
Quotes about Red Rack'em

'This guy has been making great records for over a decade' Gilles Peterson live on 6 Music

‘He's making really great left house music which is thoughtful but would still work at the more peak times!’ Midland

'If there's anyone to watch it's this guy' - Blessed Madonna live on BBC Radio 1 

'This track is called Wonky Bassline Disco Banger and you can't beat that!' - Elton John live on Apple Beats 1 Radio

'The UK master of House, Disco and Techno' - Groove Magazin

'Moodymann just bought a copy of Wonky Bassline Disco Banger' - Phonica Records

’He has now firmly established himself as one of the most interesting producers and disc jockeys on the circuit - The Ransom Note

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