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Sydney-based new afro-funk formation THE LIBERATORS can certainly be said to be off to a smoldering start; with their debut gig taking place at Russ Dewbury’s famous A Night At The Jazz Rooms, the liner notes of their debut album being written by Antibalas frontman Amayo (Daptone Records / Ropeadope / Afrosound Records), and the patronage of DJs such as Gilles Peterson (BBC 1), this group can count on some serious support! Not only does this 10 piece outfit include members of Dojo Cuts among its division, but for their first full-length they also call on the vocal talents of guests such as Jojo Kuo (Fela Kuti / Daktaris / Antibalas), Roxie Ray (Dojo Cuts / Underbelly) and Ghanaian-born Afro Moses. The result is an incredible set of new afrobeat tunes and funky jazz-dance grooves proving the masterful musicianship of this band.

The self-titled debut effort by The Liberators is a solid example of the type of new afro-inspired funk that is rivaling the greatness of classics from 70s Africa. With a fierce array of super heavy guitars, percussion, and horns – all put together with a range of sounds that really portray the full spectrum of their style – The Liberators serve up some sizzling treats! From opening stormer “Multiculture”, to the kicking rhythm of “Rags To Riches”, the uplifting “Liberation” or the jazzy inflections of “Denga” featuring legendary drummer JoJo Kuo on vocals, this album is a tightly delivered assortment of funky afrobeat tunes with a jazz-dance flavor. Turn on your air-conditioning people, the heat is on! 

THE LIBERATORS - selftitled

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Music

SoulShaker

Afrolicious love

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From the debut self-titled album by THE LIBERATORS:

RKX035 THE LIBERATORS - s/t available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/The-Liberators

"This is one killer of an album...I can’t recommend this highly enough!” - DJ Snowboy (Blues&Soul Magazine) 

THE LIBERATORS - The Directive

THE LIBERATORS - Deleb

THE LIBERATORS - Liberation feat. Afro Moses

THE LIBERATORS - Monkeyface

THE LIBERATORS - Denga feat. Jojo Kuo

THE LIBERATORS - Self Reliance

THE LIBERATORS - Let It Go feat. Roxie Ray

THE LIBERATORS - Rags to Riches

THE LIBERATORS - Bulletproof

THE LIBERATORS - Multiculture

Afrolicious has been on a tear in 2013, founding their own label (Afrolicious Music), releasing their debut album (California Dreaming) and touring relentlessly while leaving audiences in awe of one of the most energetic live shows anywhere. Their new single, “Pleasure Time” is a dance floor anthem that celebrates the moments when music brings us together and lets us forget our daily troubles. The vocals and lyrics are written by the enigmatic Freshislife, the native Trinidad and Tobago troubadour whose collaborations with band leader and multiinstrumentalist Pleasuremaker grace nearly half of the tracks on the full length California Dreaming album. “Pleasure Time” brings together the diverse styles that make Afrolicious unique, the duel Afrobeat guitars, polyrhythmic percussion, funky horn riffs, tropical vocal flavor and the driving disco-house drums. For this single 
release Peruvian electronic maestros Novalima have delivered a scorching remix, re-interpreting the horn lines and providing arsenal for DJs and dancers around the globe to continue the pleasure long into the early morning. Also included on this release is the instrumental and the 2012 EP version, “Pleasure Time” is being released on October 15th
on Afrolicious Music.

Afrolicious - PleasureTime (Pleasuretime EP Version)

From the full-length, The Poets of Rhythm Anthology: 1992-2003

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The Poets Of Rhythm - Smilin' (While You're Crying)

Pleasuremaker is striking out on his own (AGAIN). He first debuted his music to the world in 2007, played some amazing live shows and festivals and toured around the world for the next three years all while building up Afrolicious. 2010-2013 has seen him run the Afrolicious Live band, write and produce most of their music and some of their artists, play legendary venues w- Afrolicious on his own and as a DJ, and now at the outset of 2014 he is prepared to deliver his 2nd full length album tentatively titled "Pleasure Collections". Here is the first single, full of energy, groove, on point lyrical observations, catchy hooks, fat ass bass lines, and driving beats, the way ONLY PLEASUREMAKER can cook it up!!

Free download

Pleasuremaker - People Want Change

Don't Keep It

{Work IT} By Rickey Calloway & The Will Sessions Band Detroit MI>

Work It MP3 By Rickey Calloway

Set of sample tracks to showcase repertoire of function/party band

James Brown Funk Medley

{I'm in Love} By Rickey Calloway & The Dapkings Band Recording Live at Daptone Studios-- Brooklyn New York, Producers Rickey Calloway, Kenny Dope and Gabe Roth. Written and Performed By Rickey Calloway. Release Date November 13, 2007. Kay Dee Records.
Other Labels: Henry Stone Music Miami Fl.-- Funk Night Records Detroit MI., Latest release Super Records Jacksonville Florida

{I'm in Love Pt 1 & 2} By Rickey Calloway & The Dapkings-- Instrumental- Live Studio Version:

From the new DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND full-length produced by Lack Of Afro (Freestyle):

RKX032 THE DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND - "What Goes Around Comes Around" available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/What-Goes-Around-Comes-Around

What Goes Around Comes Around

Promise Of A Brand New Day

10 Ne Me Quitte Pas

Cover of Stevie Wonder's classic track by Dojo Cuts, taken from:

RKX026 DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - self-titled available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/Dojo-Cuts

DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - Uptight

Side A of the new 45 with two tracks not present on the album:

RK45040 DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - "Grand Carnival" / "Ain't So Low" on 45/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/Grand-Carnival-Ain-t-So-Low

DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - Grand Carnival

Yes mates, 2013 is Record Kicks' 10th anniversary... time to celebrate! Every month a free download at www.recordkicks.com. February's giveaway is Trouble me by US funk&soul ambassadors The Diplomats of Solid Sound.  Produced by Lack of Afro the track is taken from RKX022 "The Diplomats of Solid Sound feat The Diplomettes" on CD | LP | digi.

CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD: https://www.facebook.com/record.kicks.label/app_2405167945

CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE FULL ALBUM: http://recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/diplomats-of-solid-sound-featuring-the-diplomettes

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The Diplomats of Solid Sound - Trouble me - FREE DOWNLOAD | February

The full length album 'California Dreaming' by the San Francisco's Afrolicious. 

Pleasure Power (Instrumental)


Taken from RKX043 VA - RECORD KICKS 10th CD | Digital. 21 tracks compilation with all RK hits, new singles and many exclusive brand new tracks.

www.recordkicks.com/index.php?/news…cord-Kicks-10th
recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/record-kicks-10th


Kokolo - Soul Power (Lack Of Afro rmx)



Taken from RKX043 VA - RECORD KICKS 10th CD | Digital. 21 tracks compilation with all RK hits, new singles and many exclusive brand new tracks.

www.recordkicks.com/index.php?/news…cord-Kicks-10th
recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/record-kicks-10th


The Liberators – Crisis Point

Afrolicious live - 5/10/13- Six Year Anniversary - Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA

Tracklist:
1. California Dreaming
2. Revolution
3. Never Let No One
4. Crazy 
5. Pleasure Time
6. Pleasure Power 
7. Thursday Night Kinda Swing
8. Disco MOFO (When the Rain Falls)
9. I am Afrolicious

Pleasuremaker - vocals, guitar, keys
Señor Oz - controls, beats, effects
Ziek McCarter - vocals
Freshislife - vocals
Diamond Vibes - vocals, percussion
Wendell Rand - Bass
Paul Oliphant - drums
Will Magid - trumpet
Kate Pittard - sax
Allan Williams - trombone
Enrique Padilla - percussion
Zeb Early - guitar
Fabio Reis - percussion




Bandcamp Album

Afrolicious live - 5/10/13- Six Year Anniversary - Elbo Room

One of 16 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.4":

RKX021 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.4" available on CD/Digital Download here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/VA-SoulShaker-vol.4

CD NOW 50% OFF for a limited time ONLY here:
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QUANTIC - The Sound Of Everything (Senor Lobo and Watch TV rmx)

One of 16 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.3":

RKX017 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.3" available on CD/Digital Download here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/VA-SoulShaker-vol.3

CD NOW 50% OFF for a limited time ONLY here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/news/Record-Kicks-MASSIVE-CD-BLOWOUT

THE LIBERATORS - Bulletproof

The Liberators - Afrofunk