Rock It Up

Dj Suspect presents... Bigger Than Hip Hop !

The mighty French DJ re-explores the Ragga-Hip-Hop era in fine style for this Asymetrics exclusive mix... Massive are you ready ?

100% vinyl

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Album de Léo DUCROUX

Asymetrics Mixtape #23 : DJ Suspect - Bigger Than Hip-Hop

Shaolin Sound come again !

https://theasymetrics.com/blog/shaolin-sound-killer-80s/

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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Artwork by Daniel Tuffs


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Tracklist & Info

Asymetrics Present: Shaolin Sound - Killer 80s

The Asymetrics Present: Selecta Will - Jazz Mix 
After his groovy trip to Bollywood :
https://soundcloud.com/the-asymetrics/selecta-will-a-trip-to-bollywood-vinyl-live-set
Marseilles based Selecta Will is back with a nice Jazz Mix series... 
Here is the first part for your listening pleasure !

Tracklist : 

- Henri Texier : « Kan Ar Labour » (LP : A Cordes Et A Cris / Disques JMS / 1979)
- The Jazz Workshop : « Ala Dal'ona‎ » (LP : Mezare Israel Yekabtzenu / Fortuna Records / 2014 Réédition / 1st release : 1973)
- Tsvia Abarbanel : « Wings Of Love » (7 ‘’ / Fortuna Records / 2012 Réédition / 1st release : 1970)
- Minoru Muraoka ‎ : « The positive and the negative » (LP : Bamboo / Superfly Records / 2014 Réédition / 1st release : 1970)
- The Horace Silver Quintet : « The Tokyo Blues » (LP : The Tokyo Blues / Blue Note / 1970 Réédition / 1st release 1962)
- Junior Mance Trio ‎ : « Tin Tin Deo » (LP : Happy Time / Jazzland / 1962)
- Tenorio Jr. : « Nebulosa » (7 ‘’ / Mr Bongo / 2014 Réédition / 1st release : extrait de l’album « Embalo », 1964)
- Sambalanço Trio : « Sam blues » (7’’ / Mr Bongo / 2015 Réédition / 1st release : extrait de l’album « Sambalanço Trio », 1964)
- Tito Puente And His Orchestra : « Hong Kong Mambo » (LP : Dance Mania / RCA Victor / 1958)  
- Guy Boyer : « Bongos And Sound » (LP : Ballade Pour Un Vibra / Neuilly / 1971)
 - Nick Ingman : « Down Home » (LP : Sound Book Part Two - De Wolfe Music Library & Background Sound / La Douce / compilation de 1998 / 1st release : extrait de l’album « Big Beat », 1973)
- Roy Porter Sound Machine : « Party Time » (12’’ / Luv N' Haight / ??? Réédition / 1st release : extrait de l’album « Inner Feelings », 1975)
- Bob James ‎ : « Night Crawler » (LP : Heads / Tappan Zee Records / 1977)
- Matthew Larkin Cassell ‎ : « In My Life » (LP : The Complete Works / Stones Throw Records / 2010 Réédition / 1st release : extrait de l’album « Pieces », 1977)
- BadBadNotGood feat. Sam Herring : « Time Moves Slow » (LP : IV / Innovative Leisure Records / 2016)
- Skalpel : « Together » (LP : Skalpel / Ninja Tune / 2004)
- Napolian : « L O B B Y » (LP : Incursio / Software / 2014)
- The Natural Yogurt Band ‎ : « A Romance In Blue » (2x10 ‘’ : Tuck In With... / Now-Again Records / 2010)
- Roy Budd meets MB : « Get Carter (Unreleased Heavy Drum Mix) » (7’’ / ???? / 2009 / 1st release : 1971)
- Ananda Shankar ‎ : « Jumpin' Jack Flash » (LP : Ananda Shankar / Reprise Records / 1970)
- S.D. Burman : « Gambler in danger » (LP : Gambler / Music India LTD / Réédition 1991 / 1st release : 1971)
- Shankar Jaikishan & Rais Khan : « Raga Bairagi » (LP : Raga-Jazz Style / His Master's Voice / 1968)

This selection was recorded at the Chinese Man Records label office in Marseille France, during a wine tasting session, in September 2017.

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Asymetrics Present: Selecta Will - Jazz Mix (Part 1)

Forty Five Kings collective boss Mr Lob graced the Asymetrics with an exclusive 45s selection !

Read Mr Lob's interview here: https://theasymetrics.com/blog/mr-lob-mi-swing-es-tropical/

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INTERVIEW

Asymetrics Present: Mr Lob - Mi Swing Es Tropical

Lord Sandwich - Scorpio Ramen 
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Oldies LP Sandwich
Soul, R&B, Latin
100% Vinyl

01 Dubby Waters - Intro 
02 Denis Butler - You Ain't Ready 
03 Dennis Coffey - Scorpio 
04 Rare Earth - Train To Nowhere 
05 The Vibrations - Everybody Loves A Lover 
06 The Coasters - Little Egypt (Ying Yang)
07 Betty Everett - It's In His Kiss 
08 Jean Claudric - Adieu Mon Pays 
09 Deniz Bonfa - Malaguena Salerosa 
10 La Sonora Abacua - Flamenco Cha Cha Cha 
11 Los Marimberos - Guarachero 
12 Los Matecoco - Oye Rumberito
13 Henri Guédon - Ochung

Lord Sandwich - Scorpio Ramen

"La Musica No Se Muere" : forgotten Afro-Latin treasures from Guinea Conakry's Syliphone.

https://theasymetrics.com/blog/mikael-el-rojo-la-musica-no-se-muere/

Guinea Conakry has a rich musical history, especially after the country’s independence in 1958 which allowed decades of beautiful music to flourish across the country.

The Syliphone record label has allowed many talented orchestras to record their music, constituting now an invaluable cultural heritage.

Guinean Music is fantastic and clearly unique : a blend of traditional, West-African and Afro-Cuban music. 

Beyond their typically deep, funky and groovy music, Guinean orchestras have also played Latin music, covering Cuban songs the Guinean way. 

The result is breathtaking....

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Asymetrics Present: Mikael El Rojo - La Musica No Se Muere

NYC-based DJ, collector, journalist and writer Greg Caz, who specializes in rare Brazilian grooves, drops a b-sides special for the Asymetrics !

Full article and Interview: https://theasymetrics.com/blog/selectors-2-greg-caz-b-sides-myself-with-joy/

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Interview & Tracklist

Selectors #2: Greg Caz - B-sides Myself With Joy

1950s to 2020s Latin tunes & beyond, 100% vinyl... Gózalo !

Tracklist:

The Joe Cuba Sextet - Do you Feel It ?
Victor Gabriel - Part of Me
Tito Puente & his Orchestra - Swinging the Mambo
Mongo Santamaria - The Peanut Vendor
Perez Prado & his Orchestra - La Macarena
Roger King Mozian - Sirocco
Ricardo Ray - 3 and 1 Mozambique
Tito Puente - Batuka
The Afrosound - Mambo Guajira
Wladimir y Su Constelación - Arroz con Coco
Orlando & Orquesta Innovación - Amigos
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz - Richie Ray 1975
Orchestra Harlow - Latin Roots

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Malong - Soul Rumba

100% Vinyl - Salsa classics with percussive descargas on a cosmic tip!

*Tracklist:

Enrique Lynch - La Quinta de Beethoven
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz - Mi Amigo Sebastian
Chihuahua All Stars - Coco de Agua
Tito Puente - Salsa y Sabor
Ray Barretto - Indestructible
Orchestra Harlow - Rumbambola
Fruko y Sus Tesos - Pobre Nací
Bush y Sus Magnificos - La Chola Calderona
The Lebron Brothers - Las Piedras Cantan

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Malong - Descargas Cósmicas

Wapin Session # 5 - Lil Lina
(Recorded live in Longplay, Panama).

Panamanian collective Wapin' presents Lil Lina, a dj known for her contagious energy, who regularly rocks dancefloors throughout Panama and beyond - Play it loud !

*Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzHxqMnvtCE

https://www.instagram.com/caroaybar3000/

https://www.mixcloud.com/djlillina/

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VIDEO

Wapin Session # 5 - Lil Lina

All 45s selection of Salsa Caliente !

A few weeks back, our resident tropicalist Malong had the pleasure to participate to the 45 Day Podcast, with a back and forth interview with Criztoz (45 Day creator) and this special all 45 Mixtape featuring some of his favorite Salsa cuts.
If you digg it, you can also check out the interviews here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/45Day/45-day-podcast-episode-022-7-questions-malong-pt1/ (Part 1)

https://www.mixcloud.com/45Day/45-day-podcast-episode-023-7-questions-malong-pt2/ (Part 2)

https://fortyfiveday.com/45-day-podcast/

*Tracklist:

Wild Colon (Enrique Lynch) - La Banda
Joe Arroyo - La Vuelta
Los Criollos - El Paquete
Coco Lagos y Sus Cocos - Lloraras
Bush y Solinka - Chico Quiere Deya
Rafael Labasta - Piculina
Los Mozambiques - El Criticón
Tito Gomez - La Jeva de la Java
Alfredito Linares - Ritmo Caliente
Los Criollos - Pa' Los Panas de San Francisco
Los Naturales - Las Golondrinas
Tito Gomez - Veneno

Malong - Salsa Na'Mas !

Vulgar Diggerz - La Llave (100% Vinyl)

Malong & Lord Sandwich are back with a latin & afro-cuban classic selection to make you dance in your kitchen !

Tracklist : 

La Sonora Abacua - Flamenco Cha Cha (1970)
Los Matecoco - Oye Rumberito (1967)
Pete Rodriguez & Johnny Pacheco - La Llave (1989)
Oscar D'Leon - Longina (1987)
Machito & his Orchestra - Yo Soy La Rumba (1963)
Wilfrido Vargas & Chery Jimenez - La Matica (1979)
Macario Prudencia y su Salsa Antillana - No Yora Malay (1979)
Joseito Mateo & Johnny Ventura: Rai Tcha Tcha (1969)
Rafael Cortijo y su Bonche - Oh La La (1969)
Tito Rodriguez & his Orchestra - La Toalla (1965)
Chocolate y su Orquesta- Sigan la Clave (1975)
Sonora Ponceña con Yolanda Rivera - Borinquen (1981)

Vulgar Diggerz - La Llave

From Linz, Austria, with peace & love, Evva is back with some 70s inspired Jazz-Funk and Soul grooves !

@evva_dj

*Tracklist:

Luis Reniu - Ambient
Messengers Incorporated - Soulful Proclamation
Johnny Guitar Watson - Superman Lover (The Reflex Revision)
The Invaders - Spacing Out
Sam Baker - Do Right Man
Thunder Lightning & Rain - Super Funky
Black Rite - Mandingo
Chuggin Edits - Kung Fu
Loshmi - On The Move
Milton Jones Rhythm Syndicate - Upstairs On Boston Road
Brother Williams - Cold Sweat
Bar-Kays - Soul Finger
The Joe Tex Band - Betwixt and Between (Dial)
Soopasoul - It's Just Begun
Booker T. Jones - '66 Impala (ft. Poncho Sanchez and Sheila E.)
Bill Doggett - Ko-Ko

Asymetrics Present: Evva - Soulful Move !

All vinyl selection of sizzling Latin tunes coming to you via Panama !

Artwork: Panama City mural by Insano
https://www.instagram.com/studioinsano/

Tracklist:

*Orquesta Nueva Alegria - Negro Soy 
*Tito Rodriguez - Los Cacos Del Amor
*Don Americo y Sus Caribes - Como Se Llama
*Alfredo Gutierrez - No Pago Nada
*El Gran Combo - Pirulero
*Tito Puente y La Lupe - La Salve Plena
*Los Exagerados - Conga 71
*Tabaco y Sus Metales - Arrollando
*Conjunto Ingenieria - Mambo Silbado 
*Mulatu Astatke - I Faram Gami I Faram
*Bio Ritmo - Asia Minor
*Mongo Santamaría - La Gitana
*Los Melódicos - Llevo
*Win y Macario Prudencia - Ta Asina Ta Bida
*The Latin Brothers - Calle 13

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Malong - Arroyo En El Barrio

Lord Sandwich : Jazz 56-64

jazz classic LP's selection 

100% Vinyl !

Joe Williams - Sent For You Yesterday (1960)
Count Basie - One O'Clock Jump (1957)
Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser (1963)
The Modern Jazz Quartet - Silver (1964)
Ella Fitzgerald - Prelude To A Kiss (1956)
Sonny Rollins - What’s My Name (1958)
John Coltrane - Dahomey Dance (1961)

Lord Sandwich - Jazz 56-64

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

Exceptional 100% vinyl selection by French collector "Monsieur Wax", featuring sizzling hot Jamaican grooves - dust off your dancing shoes and crank up the volume ! https://soundcloud.com/user-772861761

https://www.instagram.com/monsieurwax/

Tracklist:

01) Don Drummond : Green Island 

02) Tommy McCook : Peanut Vendor 

03) Bitty Mclean : Only You 

04) Prince Buster : My Sound Goes Around 

05) Stranger & Ken : I Want To Go Home

06) Jackie Opel : I Am What I Am 

07) Baba Brooks : Dreadnought 

08) Slim Smith : New Boss 

09) Bob Andy : I’ve Got To Go Back Home

10) Alton Ellis : Can I Change My Mind 

11) The Tennors : Hopeful Village 

12) Bongo Herman : Home Sweet Home 

13) Ken Boothe : My Heart is Gone 

14) Jackie Mittoo : Hi Jack 

15) John Holt : Everybody Needs Love 

16) Larry & Alvin : Nanny Goat 

17) Delroy Wilson : I Love The The Way You Walk 

18) The Bleechers : You Gonna Feel it 

19) The Slickers : Auntie Lulu 

20) Pat Kelly : The Prophet 

21) John Holt : Stranger Things

Asymetrics Mixtape #43 : Monsieur Wax - Green Island

Absolute Fire indeed !

The Asymetrics are proud to drop this 100th mixtape from our "Asymetrics Present..." series, featuring the fabulous Lyon, France-based radio DJ and selector Boolimix !

If you digg, find out more about Boolimix's wicked & ecclectic style on his Lastation.fm shows:

www.lastation.fm
mixcloud.com/boolimix
@boolimix

Asymetrics Present: Boolimix - Soul Funk Fire

Mad collector & selector from Paris City Mikael le Rouge aka el Rojo strikes back !

This time the Asymetrics get graced by an absolute killer mixtape of rare records from Nigeria and Ghana, all infused with Latin Grooves - get ready for a trip !

@the-asymetrics

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@justlikegoodvibes



Asymetrics Selection: El Rojo - Rock n' Mambo ! Nigeria & Ghana go Latin

Monsieur Wax is back on The Asymetrics airwaves with a 100% vinyl selection ! 
https://soundcloud.com/the-asymetrics/sets/monsieur-wax-mixtapes
https://soundcloud.com/the-asymetrics/asymetrics-43-monsieur-wax
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Roots Rock Reggae time :)
@user-772861761

Tracklist :

- The Soul Vendors : Real Rock 
- The Enforcers : Musical Fever 
- Roy & Enid : Rocking Time
- Zoot Sims : We Can Talk It Over
- The Heptones : Dock Of The Bay 
- Carlton & The Shoes : Love Me Forever 
- Al Campbell : Don't Run Away
- Carlton & The Shoes : Happy Land 
- Rocky : The Ruler 
- Dennis Walks : Having A Party 
- The SchoolBoys : Oh Tell Me 
- Alton Ellis : The Message 
- The Ethiopians : Headache 
- Jackie Mittoo : Do The Boogaloo
- Alton Ellis : It's Your Thing 
- Roland Alphonso - V.C. 10 ( Doctor Bird Version ) 
- Bongo Man - Bongo Man Byefield
- The Vikings - Treat Me Bad 
- Don Drummond - AllePon 
- Lee Perry - Trial & Crosses 
- Tommy McCook - Jam Rock 
- Tommy McCook - Billy Joe

Asymetrics Selection: Mr Wax - Rocking Time

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stay fresh & keep digging !