Nightmares On Wax  -  African Pirates

Here is a mp3 preview of my edit of Prince Blackman's killer cover of this all time classic, turned into a reggae - disco mood & called "Rockers Delight". 

The edit is featured on @Culturesofsoul 's compilation 'Tropical Disco Hustle !' that is closed to be released as a CD & a gatefold LP. 

Pre-orders are available here 
http://culturesofsoul.bigcartel.com/product/tropical-disco-hustle-2lp

Read what Cultures Of Soul says about the compilation : 

"It seems like no part of the world has evaded discos’ ubiquitous influence, including the Caribbean. The Caribbean in the late ’70s and early ’80s was a hotbed of musical activity and this compilation focuses on the best disco-influenced tracks from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. All of the tracks here were officially licensed and reissued for the first time ever.

Highlights of the 13 tracks included on this compilation are: the under-the-radar cosmic disco tune “Got To Have You” by Joanne Wilson, a rare P&P Records-influenced track “Dance With Me” by Odessey One, the icy cool synth-trenched “Living On A String” by Wild Fire, the incredible dance floor-friendly “Instant Funk” by Merchant, and the disco reggae cover of “Rapper’s Delight” by Prince Blackman. This compilation was compiled and researched by Deano Sounds and includes edits by Al Kent, the Whiskey Barons, and Waxist Selecta. Coming out on June 17th on CD and 2LP gatefold."




Prince Blackman - Rockers Delight [Waxist Edit] // Out Now on Cultures Of Soul // Low Res Preview

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Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the new single from an Afrobeat legend!

E Go Betta is the third single to be taken from Dele Sosimi’s latest LP You No Fit Touch Am. The album has received huge praise from Okay Africa, Clash Magazine and Songlines, and radio support from stations as diverse as Rinse FM and BBC 6Music. This single is a straight up dance floor monster, made even more foot friendly by a very cunning re-edit courtesy of rising star O’Flynn (Blip Recordings).

Born in Hackney, East London, but soon to return to his parents’ native Nigeria at the age of four, Dele Sosimi was schooled and raised in Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s shadow at the height of early 70s afrobeat. Having been chosen by Fela to join his band at somewhat of a tender age, he was still a young man when sharing Fela’s Glastonbury stage in 1984, and became both Musical Director for both Fela’s Egypt 80 and Femi Kuti’s Positive Force.

After Fela’s passing in 1997, Dele went on to concentrate on his own solo career and, with diligent patience, carved out his own Afrobeat crown. In London, where he now resides, his Afrobeat Vibration all-nighters are charged with his passion, labours and his unrelenting spirit and deliver Fela classics alongside his own compositions from his first two studio albums, Turbulent Times, and Identity.

London’s new Afrobeat king is here to party and you’re all welcome to join in!

Dele Sosimi - E Go Betta (O'Flynn Edit)

We felt in love with this sweet & sensual by Elia Y Elisabeth. A masterpiece guiding you to summer, a road trip carried by their angel voices. Totally seduced by the sound & production of this album, we enjoyed reworking this track, to give it punch with respect to the original songs. 
We’re sure most of the loop & beats here will definitely stick in your head ! This reworks are a present we do to share how much this album is good and too infamous. De nada ! 
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Nous sommes clairement tombés amoureux de cet album plein d’insouciance, de légèreté et de sensualité. “Elia Y Elisabeth” nous emportent sur la route de vacances, nous charment avec leurs voix angélique. Conquis aussi par l’ambiance latine, le son et la superbe production de cet album, nous avons pris plaisir à retravailler ces morceaux, sans vouloir en perdre l’essence ni la dénaturer , mais leur donner un nouveau “punch”, trouver “la” boucle parfaite pour l’avoir en tête. Ces “reworks” vous sont offerts pour remettre au goût du jour cet opus trop peu connu. De Nada !

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Allegria Part I (Souleance Rework)

Jazzy Funk Jazzy Summer Afro Beat

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THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW, BBC 6MUSIC-PLAYLIST-18/3/2017
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08jp764

Smoove-Main Sourced (White)
Maceo Parker-Homeboy (Esc Records)
Senior Citizens-Sookie (Chopshop)
Carol Cool-Upside Down (Soul Jazz Records)
Mohawkestra-Paint It Black (Reed Records)
The Pied Piper Players-The Bari Sax (Kent Dance)
Quantic & Alice Russell-I'll Keep A Light In My Window (SoulBrigada Rework) (Self Released)
Myles Sanko-This Ain’t Living (Legere)
Stevie Wonder-I Wish (Motown)
The Allergies-Love That I'm In (Jalapeno Records)
Quincy Jones-Call Me Mister Tibbs (Main Title) (United Artists Records)

Spinnage Au Trois
Carl Bean-I Was Born This Way (Motown)
Aretha Franklin-Hold On I'm Coming (Arista)
Ray Pollard-The Drifter (United Artists Records)

Earl St Clair-Criminal (Virgin/EMI)
Sister Sledge-Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me (ATCO Records)
George Kelly-Satisfaction Express (Chopshop)
Deejay Irie-Baile Con Sabor (Self Released)
#####Kela Futi - Yeah Rhythm (Lego Jazz 4 AM) (Self Released)#####
Funkadelic-Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On (Westbound)
Ken Boothe-Let The Water Run Dry (Wagram Records/Chapter Two)

Funk Family Tree
Booker T. & The MG’s-Bootleg (Atlantic/Rhino)
Isaac Hayes-I Can't Turn Around (Hot Buttered Soul Records)
Sam & Dave-Soul Man (Rhino)
Clarence Reid-Nobody But You Babe (Warner Strategic Marketing)

Javi Frias-Sugar Groove (Editorial)
The Velvet Satins-Nothing Can Compare To You (General American)

BBE Records Trunk Of Funk
Archie James Cavanaugh-Make Me Believe
Dalindèo-Rhythm Of Kallio (BBE Records)
Vaitea-Lovesongs (BBE Records)
Lady Daisey-Showdown (BBE Records)
Mr. Bird-Save Me (feat. Greg Blackman) (BBE Records)
The Djoon Experience-Old Landmark (feat. Kenny Bobien) (BBE Records)

Shane Martin-I Need You' (Warner/Chappell North America Ltd)
Betty Everett-You're No Good (Stateside)
Rita Lovely And The Soul Twisters-Love Is Alright (Jupiter Records)
Gavin Clifton-Reel Me In (feat. Erin McNamara) (Self Released)
Featurecast-Chuck Berry (Goodgroove)
Creative Source-Who Is He And What Is He To You (Polydor)

AFRO BEAT Yeah Rhythm (Lego Jazz 4 AM)

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Kela Futi - Yeah Rhythm (Lego Jazz 4AM)

One of my 2 remixes i did for the forthcoming album "The Havana Remixes" by Bahama Soul Club. Out May 12th vinyl and digital. "Suonho (...) and amps up the funk quotient on "Muévelo Papi" with a touch of Jazz and a Latin Twist. " 
The other remix will be loaded on Soundcloud the coming days. Full press and links releasere following:

"Hot on the heels of their critically praised album "Havana '58" and with fans worldwide clamoring for more, The Bahama Soul Club has now called upon a brilliant range of producers, DJs and artists to put their own personal spin on Bahama's latest release. Sifting through the album's finest moments they worked their magic on selected tracks and rebooted them into pure rhythmic bliss: "The Havana Remixes" is a bright collection of Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Soul & Disco with a thoroughly modern take on Dancefloor Jazz.

Opener "Muévelo Papi" is a stirring 60s Boogaloo-hip-twist by the mighty Club Des Belugas, while Geordie mate Smoove from Newcastle turns “No Words” into a fusion of Jazz-house and Breakbeat. Opolopo pulls "Dizzy's Bounce" deeeep into jazzy House while Maestro&Vezzola and Chinchin's Zouzoulectric vs. Gardener Of Delight both having a diverse view on "Tropicana Flight", giving it a Disco-Latin-House-Funk treatment. 
Suonho from Italy jams a more modern Soul-Disco-Funk on "No Words" and amps up the funk quotient on "Muévelo Papi" with a touch of Jazz and a Latin Twist. Rounding off the release is an unexpected Nu-skool Brazilika-brukbeat from Positive Flow aka Jesse Reuben Wilson on "Elegguà" and some solid Latin funky breaks from Jack&Jointz on the rolling "Rumba Fugaz".

All remixes are mastered by The Uncle and very special radio-edits were made exclusively for the beautiful 180g vinyl. Containing nine tracks, this 12" looks like a neat introduction for newcomers and a nice round up for long-term Bahama Soul Club admirers. The full extended versions of all remixes will be released on CD and Digital formats."

Buyu Records: http://shop.buyu-records.com/album/the-havana-remixes
Juno Records: https://t.co/80jHuaddZo

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