Following releases on Nervous Records and Co-Operation Recordings, and with remix credits on Wah Wah 45s and Far Out Recordings, Ben Hauke returns to home soil for his latest record. Recorded in between nightshifts over the Christmas period, ‘Nightwork EP’ represents a feeling of wanting more from life. Enlisting YAM alumnus Joe Armon-Jones and fellow night-grafter Unkle Lemz, the EP moves from downtempo to drum tool over four tracks cementing Hauke’s reputation as one of South East London’s hardest working producers.

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YAM008 // Ben Hauke - Nightwork EP

Tracks for the rave, direct from Japan.

Stones Taro joins the BAM roster with four heaters designed to demolish the dance floor. Taking inspiration from UKG, jungle, breaks and house, this release brings the quintessential sounds of rave culture into 2020, showcasing the Kyoto-based producer’s ability to regenerate the genres that define UK clubland. 


Lovingly delivered by the crew at YAM Records.

BAM002 // Stones Taro

BAM003 // 95Bones

There's a distinctly UK thread throughout 'Off Grid'; from the broken drum machine workout on 'Isit' and the acid bass line on 'New Levels' to the jungle-influenced breaks on 'High And Mighty' and 'Turnin'', Romaal Kultan has produced a compelling EP that will provoke plenty of gun fingers as well as nodding heads.

YAM007 // Romaal Kultan - Off Grid

BAM001 // Human Resources

DIGI. 95Bones - Reign Of Terror ('94 NY Dub)

A2. 95Bones - Bugs On The Floor

They were given no proper directions, only a few coordinates; the rest they'd have to work out themselves. Sheer determination and perseverance would get them there, despite taking a few wrong turns along the way. The directions led them to an abandoned industrial estate with not a soul in sight: now to pinpoint the sounds that would lead them to the dance.

The YAM Records crew return for another instalment in their club-indebted sub label: BAM (Body Action Music). Tasked with following up last year's 90s-fuelled release from Kyoto's Stones Taro is fellow Scuffed Recordings alumni 95Bones, who channels a year of lost dance floors into four killer tracks. Custom made for dark rooms and pounding soundsystems, the EP brings a dose of hardware jams that rattle through acid, breaks, UKG and NY house.

In recognition of the influence of LGBTQ+ culture on contemporary dance music a portion of proceeds from this release will be donated to Stonewall Housing.

BAM003 

PREMIERE: 95Bones - Dutch Country [BAM]

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Back once again with the Body Action Music!One of our personal favorite imprints out right now, BAM is a home to “no-nonsense releases,” “mastered loud,” “DJ-focused, functional records made for having fun on the dance floor,” “lovingly delivered by the crew at YAM Records” with a promise that “every release will have at least one track that bangs.” That was certainly true for 2019’s modern classic BAM001 12” from Human Resources and last year’s Bolting Bits premiered rave-focused outing from Kyoto favorites Stones Taro. Enter London-based producer and resident of Surrey-based party/label Presha 95Bones who affinity for that sort of “Chunky But Funky,” “high energy beats with charisma and groove” is evident on the five absolutely banging tracks on BAM003.

Mr. Bones is a stand-out alumni of both new gen Bristol-based UK Bass outfit Scuffed Recordings and last year’s fantastic ON​+​ON​+​ON compilations from London rave outfit GODDEZZ. There’s no half-stepping here as 95Bones channels a year of pent-up pandemic-driven dance energy into each and every track from the off-to-the-races old school Funky Drummer breaks acid of “Bayonet Cap” to today’s Bolting bits premiered Chicago Jack via British bass floor burner “Queen Romey” with its accompanying video treatment. 

Take the itchy shuffle of “ Bugs on the Floor” as it passes through playfully anxious dub on its way to a near-certain drop which comes almost exactly when called save for a small half-second stutter where all the air gets sucked out of the room like a Max Martin production just before the chorus. These brilliant bits of small detail work are the talented South London producer’s bread and butter (that and endless arrays of electro acid currents that could make a dead man move.)

More than glad to see that “in recognition of the influence of LGBTQ+ culture on contemporary dance music,” and this record no doubt — 25% of proceeds from this release will be donated to Stonewall Housing; a UK based organization that has “helped tens of thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people to find safe and secure homes.”

PREMIERE: 95Bones - Queen Romey

95Bones - BAM003
BUY LINK: https://95bones.bandcamp.com/album/bam003
Release Date: 9th July 2021
Label: Body Action Music
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95Bones channels a year of pent-up dance.

It’s all killer and no filler on this heady mix of breaks, NY house, acid and UKG. 95Bones flexes his hardware muscles on a 4-track EP designed to be played loud in a dark room.

In recognition of the influence of LGBTQ+ culture on contemporary dance music a portion of proceeds from this release will be donated to Stonewall Housing.

Lovingly delivered by the crew at YAM Records.

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PREMIERE : 95Bones - Bayonet Cap

Tom Esselle's 'Lêlet' kicks things off with a traditional Guadeloupean folk song re-worked for the club. Driven by tropical percussion and a hefty bass line, the call-and-response vocal elevates the track.

Tom Esselle - Lêlet

On the flip, Italian maestro SofaTalk offers up 'Truth Theme', an afro-broken-beat masterpiece prime for the summer. Polyrhythmic percussion, twisted horn samples and vibe solos carry the release from the nightclub to the beach.

SofaTalk - Truth Theme

Leonidas takes things back to the floor on 'Shesha (Dub)'. This analogue hardware session delivers crisp hats, acid bass lines and synth stabs aplenty. The syncopated rhythms drive the track through five-and-a-half minutes of pure groove.

Leonidas - Shesha (Dub)

Finally, Z Lovecraft closes the compilation with 'Oceanic' a live jam recorded in one take. This track invokes memories of video games, beach life and sun-kissed afternoons, transporting the listener to an audio oasis via a digital ocean.

Z Lovecraft - Oceanic

Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin are forces to be
reckoned with. Both integral parts of the burgeoning South
London jazz scene, these young musicians contribute to numerous
outfits including Ata Kak, Jamie Isaac, MC Pinty, Moses
Boyd Exodus and Ezra Collective, as well as pushing their
own solo projects.

This is their first combined effort.

'Idiom' is the result of multiple collaborations under the
direction of Joe and Maxwell. Featuring Nubya Garcia, Oscar
Jerome and Jake Long, it is heavily influenced by the hardcore
continuum and covers everything from 2-step, broken-beat and
house to jazz and dub.

Having been compared to artists like 4hero, Floating
Points, Harvey Sutherland and Moodymann all in the
same breath, Joe & Maxwell are already garnering support
from Radio 6 Music's Gilles Peterson, Musica Maconda's
Tim Garcia and Jazz FM's Chris Philips. This is an
accomplished body of work by some of the most exciting
young talent in London right now.

B3 - Joe Armon - Jones & Maxwell Owin - MIDNITE Oil (Sparkzzz)

B2 - Joe Armon - Jones & Maxwell Owin - Easy Now

B1 - Joe Armon - Jones & Maxwell Owin - Tanner's Tango Ft Nubya Garcia

A3 - Joe Armon - Jones & Maxwell Owin - Mind's Eye

A1 - Joe Armon - Jones & Maxwell Owin - SE Discotheque

RELEASE DATE: 2ND FEBRUARY 2018

Following a red letter release in the form of Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin's Idiom, YAM Recordings return with the second instalment of their You And Music compilation series. 

This 5-track release features Native Cruise, Will Lister, Rouge Mécanique, LT and Dear Earth. Compiled by YAM fam Hollick & Z Lovecraft and born of relationships forged at YAM Records or through their respective labels, No Bad Days and Rhythm Section International, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together.

Tracklist:
A1 Native Cruise - Time, Space & A Manual
A2 Will Lister - Sunset Over St. Peter's Spire
B1 Rouge Mécanique - Prisma Ltd
B2 LT - Gale Force
B3 Dear Earth - Black Boots

Pre-orders available here:

https://yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/youandmusic-vol-2

YAM004 // YOUANDMUSIC Vol. 2 (previews)

YAM Recordings return with the second instalment of their You And Music compilation series, this time compiled by YAM fam Hollick & Z Lovecraft.

On B2, upcoming breakbeat talent, LT, takes the helm with ‘Gale Force’. Hailing from the Peak District, LT makes work of deep vocal pads, 606 touches and a killer bass line.

LT - Gale Force

Following a red letter release in the form of Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin's Idiom, YAM Recordings return with the second installment of their You And Music compilation series, this time compiled by YAM fam Hollick & Z Lovecraft.
 
Kicking things off on the A side is Native Cruise, a new artist Hollick has been working extensively with on No Bad Days, bringing that signature ‘floaty yet punchy’ sound. It’s a Kwaito-esque club jam with pan flutes and percussive loops bringing that energy to the start of the record. Will Lister’s ‘Sunset Over St. Peter’s Spire’ is up next with a hypnotising yet intricate production from the hugely promising talent. Will is a dude very much affiliated with YAM and, of course, our pals over at Balamii Radio so it only seemed natural to have him on the record. That melody is a proper ear-worm too!
 
The B side, curated by Z Lovecraft, is a slightly tougher affair with three tracks representing his taste in soulful sounds and expands on his A&R work for Rhythm Section International. First up is Rouge Méchanique’s ‘Prisma Ltd’; a 7-minute psychedelic drum odyssey showcasing the multi instrumentalist’s many talents and influences, with guitar overdubs and flute ambience taking the dance floor far and beyond. On B2, upcoming break beat talent, LT, takes the helm with ‘Gale Force’. Hailing from the Peak District, LT makes work of deep vocal pads, 606 touches and a killer bass line. Finishing off the compilation is Wholemeal Music’s boy wonder, Dear Earth, who conjures a charming hip-hop ditty with his delicate assemblage style.

Will Lister - Sunset Over St. Peter's Spire

YAM005 B1
YAM Recordings Limited 2018
All Rights Reserved 
Mastered by Keith at Curve Pusher

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MAPS is a project by a London-based Lithuanian drummer and producer, Marijus Aleksa. This labour of love is the culmination of many hours spent touring and in-session with some of the greats of London’s bubbling contemporary jazz scene, resulting in Marijus’s first solo project to date. The EP combines elements of jazz, afrobeat and electronic music through free-form jamming and remixing, with movement and the dance floor firmly in mind.

Musicians featured on the record have been playing and recording with likes of The Sun Ra Arkestra, Blue Lab Beats, Tony Allen, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ibibio Sound Machine, Seun Kuti, Matthew Herbert and many others.

The record has received airplay and support from the likes of Bradley Zero, Marshmello, Aaron L and Ashley Henry to name but a few.

B1 Marijus Aleksa - Run The Sun

YAM005 A2
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MAPS is a project by a London-based Lithuanian drummer and producer, Marijus Aleksa. This labour of love is the culmination of many hours spent touring and in-session with some of the greats of London’s bubbling contemporary jazz scene, resulting in Marijus’s first solo project to date. The EP combines elements of jazz, afrobeat and electronic music through free-form jamming and remixing, with movement and the dance floor firmly in mind.

Musicians featured on the record have been playing and recording with likes of The Sun Ra Arkestra, Blue Lab Beats, Tony Allen, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ibibio Sound Machine, Seun Kuti, Matthew Herbert and many others.

The record has received airplay and support from the likes of Bradley Zero, Marshmello, Aaron L and Ashley Henry to name but a few.

A2 Marijus Aleksa - Mon Mon

Footshooter is the moniker of London based producer, DJ and musician Barney Whittaker. His style blends skippy, broken beat production with live instrumentation to create an organic, rich sound and he frequently collaborates with emcees, poets and vocalists exploring different tones and moods.

His last record, Strange Days EP (released on Famous Friends), gained regular plays on NTS, Balamii, WorldWide FM and, most recently, by Bonobo in a DJ set at his NYC Boiler Room.

'Technicolour Nights', due out on YAM Records later this year, is a meditation on long evenings & nights out and how they vary in atmosphere, mood and colour. Opening with the aptly named and ethereal 'Intro', the EP quickly jumps into sunshine territory with 'Juan's Stairwell' before 'On Telegraph Hill' brings the heads down for a meditative two-step groover to close up the A-side.

On the flip, Footshooter flexes his 160bpm muscles on 'Mars' with the help of London based vocalist and MC And Is Phi, before dropping the tempo just a touch on 'Rotations', a steppy, Rhodes-laden journey through London nightlife. 'Our Love' lowers the tempo even further to bring the EP to a close on a bittersweet note.

B3. Footshooter - Our Love

A3. Footshooter - On Telegraph Hill

A2. Footshooter - Juan's Stairwell

A1. Footshooter - Intro

Pre-order: https://yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/human-resources-bam001

From the YAM Records crew comes a sub-label pulling absolutely no punches, Human Resources explodes onto the scene in a flurry of statement-making breaks and bass.

Out April 12.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Human Resources 'Desilu' [U Edit]

Pre-order: yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/human-r…ources-bam001 

Yam Records christen their new label series Body Action Music with the fierce and wonky club sounds of Human Resources. 

Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkabVuKHK0I

Out April 12.

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@human-resources-133111994

First Listen: Human Resources - 'Safe it fits on your plate' (Body Action Music)

Pre-order here: https://yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/off-grid

There's a distinctly UK thread throughout 'Off Grid'; from the broken drum machine workout on 'Isit' and the acid bass line on 'New Levels' to the jungle-influenced breaks on 'High And Mighty' and 'Turnin'', Romaal Kultan has produced a compelling EP that will provoke plenty of gun fingers as well as nodding heads.

A2 New Levels w/ Cypriano

Soothing jungle-influenced breaks from @romaalkultan on South Londons @yamrecords.

Read More & Buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2019/09/11/premiere-romaal-kultan-turnin/

Romaal Kultan ft. Lightfoot - Turnin' (STW Premiere)

Taken from Romaal Kultan's EP Off Grid on YAM Records, out September 20.

Pre-order: https://yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/off-grid

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Off Grid

Orb Premieres

Premiere: Romaal Kultan - High and Mighty

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* Pre-order: https://yamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/off-grid

There's a distinctly UK thread throughout 'Off Grid'; from the broken drum machine workout on 'Isit' and the acid bass line on 'New Levels' to the jungle-influenced breaks on 'High And Mighty' and 'Turnin'', Romaal Kultan has produced a compelling EP that will provoke plenty of gun fingers as well as nodding heads.

PREMIERE: Romaal Kultan - Isit

B2 Ben Hauke - Drum Tool

B1 Ben Hauke - We Trying Ft. Unkle Lemz

A2 Ben Hauke - Nightwork Ft. Joe Armon Jones

A1 Ben Hauke - Installs

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Following releases on Nervous Records and Co-Operation Recordings, and with remix credits on Wah Wah 45s and Far Out Recordings, Ben Hauke returns to home soil for his latest record. Recorded in between nightshifts over the Christmas period, ‘Nightwork EP’ represents a feeling of wanting more from life. Enlisting YAM alumnus Joe Armon-Jones and fellow night-grafter Unkle Lemz, the EP moves from downtempo to drum tool over four tracks cementing Hauke’s reputation as one of South East London’s hardest working producers.

PREMIERE: Ben Hauke - Nightwork Ft. Joe Armon - Jones

Tom Esselle's sweet extension of the Bobby Caldwell classic instrumental track. 
Originally released as a short run of five dubplates for Record Store Day 2017. 
50% of proceeds will go to Black MInds Matter UK.

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