From the compilation:
Afrobeat Airways 2 - Return Flight to Ghana 1974-1983
Release Date: September 17th, 2013
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From the coastal cities of Accra and Cape Coast, basked in a tropical sound heavily influenced by highlife, to the semi-Saharan cities of Tamalé and Bolgatanga (part of a self-proclaimed ‘Islamic Funk Belt’) via the central city of Kumasi, Analog Africa (analogafrica.blogspot.com/) has criss-crossed Ghana in search of rare tracks, part of its ongoing, hard-grooving mission to bring the soul, funk, and vintage local pop out of obscurity and into its deserved international place.

Building on the success of the first installment in 2009, Afrobeat Airways 2 (Analog Africa; release: September 17, 2013) is a selection of 13 ultra-rare tracks by some of the musical giants who had created a movement that rocked the West African nation throughout the ‘70s: legendary singer K. Frimpong; Nana Ampedu (leader of the mighty African Brothers Band); Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and his superb guest appearance with The Complex Sounds; afrobeat star Ebo Taylor, backing his son in an unreleased track called ‘Children Don’t Cry’; the enigmatic Rob and his unique blend of twisted afrofunk; innovative drummer De Frank; and Uppers International, with their raw Islamic funk style. More obscure artists such as Los Issufu and his Moslems, Waza Afrika 76 and Tony Sarfo and his Funky Afrosibi make northern hemisphere debuts, adding to a rich list of Ghanaian artists whose music could be transferred seamlessly to any dancefloor in the world.

As with all Analog Africa releases, this is about more than just the sounds. It’s about the place, time, and people who shaped the scene. To document this, the accompanying 44-page booklet of Afrobeat Airways 2 features an introductory essay written by Afropop Worldwide editor Banning Eyre, exploring the development of soul, funk and afrobeat during the ‘60s and ‘70s in Ghana. The remaining 30 pages are packed with interviews and biographies of the artists and producers involved in the creation of this wonderful music.

Additionally, the Analog Africa team have managed to track down the photographers of the famous Modern Photo studios, located at the front of Accra’s legendary TipToe, a venue notorious for organizing unforgettable dance competitions, ‘Miss Tip Toe’ contests and the most in-demand highlife and afrobeat gigs of the day. 400 negatives have been lent to the Analog Africa team. Samy Ben Redjeb selected 50 of the most expressive pictures to document this little-known but striking musical scene.

DO YOUR OWN THING - De Frank

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

THE LIBERATORS - Self Reliance

Wide Open

In the 90's this song was fun. Latin music is fun. Busta Rhymes used to be fun. He's serious now but I still think his stuff is pretty special. This was fun to make. I sure hope it's fun to listen to. If you get a chance to play this out, would love to hear what the audience think of Busta going south of the border. Anyone who wants to blog this please do as I am still setting up mine.



Busta Rhymes - Dangerous  (Hayden Brown's Peligroso Latin Remix)

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In just two years, Bottletop’s dynamic approach to charity has generated the support of leading recording artists and political figureheads from around the world ranging from Justin Timberlake and Dido to Kofi Annan and Bill Clinton.

Bottletop’s first campaign – in association with British fashion house Mulberry – generated funds in excess of £250,000.

This is their second album project and focuses on Brazil across two CDs containing both original and remixed versions.


Os Novos Crioulos - Mar Afunda (Bonobo Remix)

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Nayla - Melachrone

summit different i did a while ago after seeing the film Whiplash. Top flick i highly recommend, and thought Erykah Badu's On and On worked will with the jazz ting. 

Free dl through hype edit as per the norm now - i know not everyones a fan of the gates but i dont have dl ability on here anymore, so needs must, and it does help spread the word :) - thanks for the support. d-_-b

driberlah - Dragging On And On *free dl click Buy*

117 - Jackie Mittoo - The Ranking King - DJ Reverend P Disco Mix Breakdown

I met a girl - unfortunately she sobered up!
So I ended up doing an edit of this Jimmy "Bo" Herne classic instead, playing around with a new transient effect...

Let Me Be Your Lover

Daytoner track for the 'Songs For Andy' charity compilation with all proceeds donated to the family of Andy Taylor following his recent tragic death.

The LP features Andy’s musical friends using some of Andy's own recordings and stems kindly shared by his former collaborator DJ Krash Slaughta. The 10 tracks have been written by former bandmates in The Hook & Slingers and collaborators with Andy from across the UK and Europe including Smoove and Turrell, Mr Bird,  Dedy Dread, Kid Felony, Krash Slaughta and former label mates Renegades Of Jazz and Daytoner.

RIP Andy, sleep well brother x

Credits:
Andy Taylor (Bass Guitar & Hammond Organ)
DJ Krash Slaughta (Scratching)
David Lanni (Guitar)
All other sounds produced and mixed by Moss Daytoner
Mastered by Mr Bird

101 Bpm

Songs For Andy

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Taylor Made

***Released 1st May 2013***

The Brand New Heavies "Dunk Your Trunk Remixed EP"

Featuring Remixes from Empresarios, Daytoner, Omegaman, Pulpfusion feat Lorenzo Medici & Skeewiff

Warning! This may induce unnecessary spy chases.

THE LIBERATORS - Self Reliance

The Liberators - Afrofunk