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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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SoulShaker

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

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

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

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:
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What Goes Around Comes Around

Promise Of A Brand New Day

http://soundgoods.net/2012/10/01/afrobeat-br-mixtape/

Tracklist:

01. André Abujamra – Origem
02. B Negão & Os Seletores De Frequência – Bass Do Tambô
03. A Roda – 26
04. Afroelectro – Padinho
05. Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra – Eru
06. Bixiga 70 – Tema Di Malaika
07. Rodrigo Campos – Sou de Salvador
08. Lucas Santtana – Músico
09. Pipo Pegoraro – Sofia
10. Tonho Crocco – Abre-Alas (O Carro Destemido)
11. Rabujah – O Que Meu Samba Tem
12. André Sampaio & Os Afro Mandinga – Bumaye
13. Anelis Assumpção – Sonhando

Afrobeat  BR Mixtape

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:
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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:
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DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - Grand Carnival



Taken from RKX043 VA - RECORD KICKS 10th CD | Digital. 21 tracks compilation with all RK hits, new singles and many exclusive brand new tracks.

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The Liberators – Crisis Point

One of 16 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.4":

RKX021 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.4" available on CD/Digital Download 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:
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CD NOW 50% OFF for a limited time ONLY here:
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THE LIBERATORS - Liberation feat. Afro Moses

The Liberators - Afrofunk