JUST IN - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks)

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Seun Kuti is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter renowned for his captivating performances and socially conscious music. He is the youngest son of Afro beat pioneer Fela Kuti.

Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti is gearing up to unleash his latest musical masterpiece upon the world with the upcoming release of his album that will be set to make waves globally via Milan independent label Record Kicks. Coming 6 years after the Grammy nominated album ‘Black times’, this album marks a pivotal moment in Seun Kuti's illustrious career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and activist.

Featuring a tracklist of six electrifying songs, each track on ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ embodies the spirit of resistance, resilience, and revolution. Each song talks about standing up against challenges and fighting for change. Like the standalone singles ‘Dey’ feat reggae icon Damian Marley, described as “a song about embracing and championing who we are, regardless” and ‘Emi Aluta’, “a song about struggle (Aluta means struggle) that pays homage to all the great revolutionaries”, that features Zambian singer, rapper and songwriter, Sampa The Great, one of best and most innovative lyricists of our time.

Track Listing:

T.O.P. | Dey (ft Damian Marley) | Stand Well Well | Emi Aluta (ft Sampa the Great) | Love & Revolution | Move

Common & Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol. 1 (Concord Records)

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The Auditorium, Vol. 1 marks a groundbreaking collaboration between legendary hip-hop artist Common and iconic producer Pete Rock, blending years of individual success into a powerful joint effort. Common, a versatile talent known for his 15 albums, significant acting roles, and a collection of major awards including an Oscar and three Grammys, teams up with Pete Rock, whose influential production skills have shaped hits for artists from Nas to Madonna. Their paths, intertwined through decades of hip-hop evolution, have led them to this historic full-length partnership, showcasing their refined mastery over the genre.

In this album, Common and Pete Rock capture the essence of their seasoned artistry without compromising the soul of their craft. The project breathes life into hip-hop's rich legacy while forging its future, offering listeners a unique blend of thoughtful lyricism and innovative beats. Recorded amidst the nostalgia of their earlier successes and the excitement of new creative breakthroughs, The Auditorium, Vol. 1 not only redefines the boundaries of hip-hop but invites audiences into a profound musical journey. With its intricate compositions and deep, resonant themes, this album promises an auditory experience that is as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally compelling, urging listeners to dive deep into its layers and appreciate the genius at play.

Track Listing:

1. Dreamin’ | 2. Chi-Town Do It | 3. This Man’s Arms | 4. We’re On Our Way | 5. Fortunate | 6. So Many People (featuring Bilal) | 7. Wise Up | 8. A GOD (There Is) (featuring Jennifer Hudson) | 9. Stellar | 10.Lonesome | 11.All Kind of Ideas (featuring Pete Rock) | 12.When The Sun Shines Again (featuring Posdnuos of De La Soul) | 13.Everything’s So Grand (featuring PJ) | 14.Now and Then | 15.Outro

Seu Jorge - Cru (Babelville)

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Seu Jorge, the internationally successful Brazilian singer and actor, needs no introduction. In 2024, his second solo album, CRU, will celebrate its 20th anniversary. This album, which has become a "classic", has established him as the new "king" of Brazilian music. Released shortly after the cult Brazilian film "City of God", in which he plays the role of bus driver "Mané Galinha", CRU was immediately hailed by the international press and acclaimed by audiences the world over.

Tracklist:

A side:
1. Tive Razão 2. Chatterton 3. Fiore De La Città 4. Bem Querer 5. Don't

B side:
1. São Gonça 2. Bola De Meia 3. Una Mujer 4. Eu Sou Favela 5. Carolina Carol Bela

Leon Bridges - Leon (Sony)

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‘Leon’ is the highly anticipated fourth album from Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Leon Bridges. With 13 tracks featuring Leon’s signature storytelling and a unique blend of organic genre alchemy, ‘Leon’ is his most poignant, powerful, and personal work to date. He takes fans on a trip through the heart of Ft. Worth he knows best, the things he holds dear, and the people and places that shaped him. Featuring production by Ian Fitchuk (Beyonce, Noah Kahan), Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves), and Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), Leon describes the album as “somewhat of a self-portrait… I’m excited to share these stories about my home, about nostalgia, about my upbringing, about where I’m from, with all of you. I hope this music brings you back to your roots and your journey.”

Quote Frome Leon: “‘Leon’ has been a long-time coming. I started writing pieces of it as far back as ‘Gold-Diggers Sound.’ They didn’t fit what I was trying to do with that album and I tried moving on. But I couldn’t shake them because they’re part of me. And, if I’m honest, also because I think this is some of my most excellent work yet.In many ways, Leon has been in the works since my childhood. This record is about simpler days. It’s about time spent in my beloved Fort Worth and the experiences that made me the man I am today. It’s soulful music in the truest sense - it’s imbued with my soul.I’m excited to share these stories about my home, about nostalgia, about my upbringing, about where I’m from, with all of you. I hope this music brings you back to your roots and your journey.”

Track Listing:

When a Man Cries | That's What I Love | Laredo | Panther City | Ain't Got Nothing On You | Simplify | Teddy's Tune | Never Satisfied | Peaceful Place | Can't Have It All | Ivy | Ghetto Honeybee | God Loves Everyone

PRESALE - Mount Kimbie - The Sunset Violent 'End of the Year' Edition (Warp)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th October 2024

Following their sold-out world tour and festival appearances after their critically acclaimed album, The Sunset Violent, Mount Kimbie will release a limited End of Year Edition Petrol Blue Vinyl.

Kimbie’s founding members, Dominic Maker and Kai Campos began recording their first proper album together since 2017’s Love What Survives in the American Yucca Valley. The album, finished in London with longtime confidante Dillip Harris and bandmates Andrea Balency-Béarn and Marc Pell, is 37 minutes of Mount Kimbie at their most daring and giddily infectious. The record also features their long-term collaborator King Krule in “Empty And Silent” and “Boxing”.

Track List:

1. The Trail 2. Dumb Guitar 3. Shipwreck 4. Boxing (Feat. King Krule) 5. Got Me 6. A Figure In The Surf 7. Fishbrain 8. Yukka Tree 9. Empty And Silent (Feat. King Krule) 17. White Light

PRESALE - Badbadnotgood - Mid Spiral (XL)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th October 2024

At the start of 2024, BADBADNOTGOOD channeled their renewed creative energy into the Mid Spiral series. Fresh off a string of international tour dates and collaborations with artists like Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Turnstile, the Canadian trio - Al Sow, Chester Hansen, and Leland Whitty - returned to the studio with a vibrant sense of purpose. Joined by touring member Felix Fox-Pappas and key Toronto jazz musicians Kaelin Murphy, Juan Carlos Medrano, and LA's Tyler Lott, they embarked on an intensive recording session at Valentine Studios in Los Angeles. The result is the Mid Spiral series, initially released digitally in three parts - Chaos, Order, and Growth - and now available as a double LP and CD. These suites mark a return to their instrumental jazz roots while seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, psychedelic and funk.

Track List:

1. Eyes On Me 2. Take Me With You 3. Weird & Wonderful 4. Mid Spiral 5. Last Laugh 6. Your Soul & Mine 7. Playgroup 8. Juan's World 9. Taco Taco 10. Sétima Regra 11. Sunday Afternoon's Dream 12. Rewind Your Mind 13. First Love 14. Audacia 15. Celestial Hands 16. Ways Of Seeing 17. White Light

PRESALE - Gloria Jones/R Dean Taylor - Tainted Love (Outta Sight)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

This powerhouse 7" pairs two iconic tracks that have left lasting marks on music history. On one side, Gloria Jones' original 1964 version of 'Tainted Love' shines. Written by Ed Cobb and featuring Glen Campbell on lead guitar, this track laid the foundation for what would later become a global sensation with Soft Cell's 1981 synthpop rework. Jones' vocal delivery is fierce, underscored by Cobb's brilliant production and Lincoln Mayorga's sharp arrangement. Flip it over, and you get R. Dean Taylor's 'There's a Ghost in My House,' an infectious Northern soul anthem. Originally recorded in 1966 and written by Motown legends Holland-Dozier-Holland, it gained momentum in British dance clubs before soaring to number three on the UK charts in 1974. Taylor's commanding vocal cuts through the track's driving beat, making it an enduring favourite. These two songs together bring a vibrant blend of soul, grit and history to any collection.

Track List:

Side A - Gloria Jones - Tainted Love
Side B - R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House

PRESALE - Sons of Sevilla - Lullabies For A Wildcat (Ubiquity)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

Sons of Sevilla are blood brothers Henry and Reuben Smith who hail from Featherstone in the North of England.

Sons Of Sevilla began in 2020 during lockdown by chance. At the time Reuben was working on solo material for his second album with Soundway Records. When Henry visited Reuben at his home studio to play guitar on his record, one afternoon they wrote a couple of songs. Liking the sound and vibe of the tracks, they began writing and recording every day for the entire summer that was inspired by JJ Cale and a lifetime of the music they had heard growing up in their family pubs over the years. Henry takes care of business on guitar and bass, while brother Reuben steers the vocals and dazzles with thoughtful key work.

Recently relocating to Spain, Henry & Reuben now live between the stunning mountains of Andalucia and their birthplace. Having had a close connection to the city of Sevilla since they were kids when their family visited each summer, and Reuben eventually playing football for Sevilla in his early adult years, out of these fond memories Sons of Sevilla was born. Their sound is inspired by early 70s records like JJ Cales Naturally & Nino Ferrers record with Radiah Et Le Sud, and Neil Young's Harvest Moon and these references are evident throughout their opening effort.

Track Listing:

1. Out in the Sun 2. Alright in the Moonlight 3. She Rides 4. With The Lights Low 5. Visions 6. Everything I’m Looking For 7. Shivers 8. Me & My Girl 9. Brain Fog 10. Wolf Cry 11. Driving North for Summer 12. Odd Ones Out 13. My Wishes 14. To Be With You

PRESALE - The Winston Brothers - Straight Shooter (Colemine Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

The Winston Brothers make a triumphant return with two new tracks, this time pressed on striking blue vinyl, following the success of their 2022 debut Drift. The A-side, 'Straight Shooter,' is a full-throttle funk workout, packed with gritty guitar licks, sharp horns, and head-nodding drum breaks. With a raw edge and plenty of analogue warmth from the Fostex 8-track recording, it's a b-boy anthem in waiting. On the B-side, 'Island Travel' shifts gears into a more laid-back groove. A smooth afrobeat-inspired journey, it blends spiritual jazz and ethno-funk, with Kimo Eiserbeck's serene flute solo gliding over the hypnotic rhythms. Perfectly balancing the A-side's intensity, this one's for the heads looking to kick back and vibe out.

Track List:

Side A - Straight Shooter
Side B -Island Travel

PRESALE - 9th Wonder - The Wonder Years (Duck Down Music)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

Finally back on vinyl, this 2011 release was the first proper full-length showcase for the Grammy Award-winning superproducer. The signature soulful style of 9th’s beats was a sensation in hip hop and R&B--for underground fans and in the mainstream--and he played a leading role in bringing North Carolina to the forefront of American music culture in the 21st century.

Featuring guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Warren G, Marsha Ambrosius, Terrace Martin, Talib Kweli, Blu, Raekwon, Murs, Skyzoo, and more.

Track Listing:

Make It Big (feat. Khrysis) | Band Practice | Enjoy (West Coastin’) (feat. Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamar) | Streets Of Music (feat. Tanya Morgan & Enigma of Actual Proof) | Hearing The Melody (feat. Skyzoo, Fashawn & King Mez) | Loyalty (feat. Masta Killa & Halo) | Now I’m Being Cool (feat. Mela Machinko & Median) | Never Stop Loving You (feat. Terrace Martin & Talib Kweli) | Band Practice Pt. 2 | Piranhas (feat. Blu & Sundown of Actual Proof) | Peanut Butter & Jelly (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) | Your Smile (feat. Holly Weird & Thee Tom Hardy) | No Pretending (feat. Raekwon & Big Remo) | 20 Feet Tall (Remix) (feat. Erykah Badu & Rapsody) | That’s Love (feat. Mac Miller & Heather Victoria) | A Star U R (feat. Terrace Martin, Problem & GQ) | Make It Big (9thmatic Remix) (feat. Big Remo)

PRESALE - Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 22 (JID)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th October 2024

At 88 years of age, the Ghanian highlife and afrobeat pioneer Ebo Taylor traveled to the US for the very first time to perform at the now iconic Jazz Is Dead concert series, selling out venues across the country. It was during this time that Ebo recorded a psychedelic afrobeat album alongside Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad. This mind-blowing collaboration is one that could not have been anticipated by Ebo fans worldwide and will surely satisfy connoisseurs of classic West African funk.

The swirling horns and gritty guitars heard on Ebo Taylor JID022 are reminiscent of his seminal seventies recordings that made him one of Africa’s most prolific and revolutionary artists of all time. Recorded inside of Younge’s Linear Labs studio, this album captures polyrhythmic percussion and twangy, fuzzed out guitars that prove that rhythm is key. The ensemble of Ghanian background vocalists emanates a uniquely spiritual sound that takes the listener back to Ebo’s prime.

Track Listing:

Get Up | Obra Akyedzi | Kusi Na Sito | Obi Do Wa (If Someone Loves You) | Nsa A W'oanye Edwuma, Ondzidzi | Beye Bu, Beye Ba | Feeling

PRESALE - Various, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 21 (JID)

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Jazz Is Dead announces another offering of top-shelf recordings taking listeners on a journey through the funky sounds of Ghana all the way to down to the psychedelic soul and samba of Brazil. Produced by label founders Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jazz Is Dead Series 3 features new analog recordings from living legends Ebo Taylor, Hyldon, Dom Salvador, Antonio Carlos e Jocafi, Carlos Dafé, Joyce e Tutty Moreno as well as an unreleased LP from The Midnight Hour: Lost Tapes. .

For Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, collaborating with music icons and personal heroes is a dream come true. As Younge notes, “with Series 1, we established the sonic foundation of the Jazz Is Dead label. It’s that experimental jazz/funk that we would always search for while digging through records. With Series 2, we expanded upon this approach spending more time with our ideas and the nuances of our sound. But with Series 3, we hit a new level we never thought we could attain with the legends. The tears, the laughs and the disbelief at what we’ve accomplished is astounding. For some of these artists, these albums can be viewed as some of their best recordings to date proving that they still have a lot to say.” At 88 years of age, the Ghanian highlife and afrobeat pioneer, Ebo Taylor, traveled to the US for the very first time to perform at the now iconic, Jazz Is Dead Concert Series, selling out venues across the country. It was during this time he recorded a psychedelic afrobeat album alongside Jazz Is Dead producers Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad. The swirling horns and gritty guitars are reminiscent of his seminal seventies recordings that made him one of Africa’s (and the worlds) most prolific and revolutionary artists.

Track Listing:

1. Moreno - The Midnight Hour 2. 0S Ancestrais - Dom Salvador, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad 3. Amor Enfeiticado - Carlos Dafé & Adrian Younge 4. Obi Do Woa (If Someone Loves You) - Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad 5. Menina Do Tororo - Antonio Carlos E Jocafi, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad 6. Vaná Etê - Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Younge 7. Viajante De Planeta Azul - Hyldon & Adrian Younge 8. Atlas - Adrian Younge

Skinshape - Another Side Of Skinshape (Lewis Recordings)

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Skinshape (aka Will Dorey) today announces details of his forthcoming ninth studio album titled Another Side Of Skinshape, out on the 27th September via Lewis Recordings. As the album title suggests, Dorey’s latest body of work is somewhat unlike anything in his prior discography. However, there is always a consistent Skinshape thread which pulsates throughout all of his music - a kind of sonic dreamscape which echoes a mystical nostalgia for a sun dappled afternoon.

Taking inspiration from childhood memories, Ethiopian rhythms, and even calls to prayer, Another Side Of Skinshape gained access to the most esoteric corners of Dorey’s mind. Whilst ‘It’s About Time’ and ‘Ananda’ display a slightly more synthesised palette than we typically hear of a Skinshape tune, singles ‘Stornoway’ and ‘Lady Sun’ (which features the hazy soul vocals of West London’s Hollie Cook) replicate the same lifeblood heard on albums Nostalgia, or Craterellus Tubaeformis.

Tracklist:

Stornoway | Mulatu Of Ethiopia| Can You Play Me A Song? | Lady Sun (feat. Hollie Cook) | It's About Time| How Can It Be?| Ananda | Road| Massako| There's Only Hoping

PRESALE - Nahawa Doumbia - Vol 2 (Awesome Tapes Of Africa)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 6th December 2024

Awesome Tapes From Africa the label began over 10 years ago with the reissue of Nahawa Doumbia’s Vol. 3.

The recording kicked off a successful run of classic and new recordings from artists across Africa, being made available for the first time in the international marketplace. ATFA makes it possible for artists to expand their fanbases and revenues streams with legally licensed recordings and a 50/50 profit split. For its 50th release, ATFA presents iconic Malian singer Nahawa Doumbia’s beloved Vol. 2.

Released on LP in 1982 and Unavailable outside Mali until now, Vol. 2 is an intimate yet powerful document of the early efforts of one of Mali’s most enduring voices. Four decades of worldwide acclaim later, Doumbia is still touring the world blowing minds with her achingly emphatic singing backed by her partner guitarist N’gou Bagayoko. Vol. 2 is stark in its instrumentation—simply featuring voice and acoustic guitar but massive in its sonic impact.

Painstakingly extracted and remastered from LP by longtime ATFA audio engineer collaborator Jessica Thompson, this is the first time this recording has been cleaned-up for wider release. The master recording no longer exists and the original was pressed at relatively inferior quality, heightening the difficulty of presenting Vol. 2 with clarified audio. The historic recording was worth the effort.

Tracklisting:
Sakoro Mery | Demisen Kulu | Ma I Ni Wula | Jigi Yiri

PRESALE - Poppy Ajudha - Poppy (Virgin Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 22nd November 2024

Multi-talented artist Poppy Ajudha will be announcing her sophomore album, titled ‘Poppy’, which will be released 22nd November 2024. This follows Poppy’s triumphant return to releasing music this year with the release of 'My Future', following a two year hiatus. ‘Poppy’ was created alongside Mike Malchicoff (Kanye West/King Princess) with contributions from the likes of producers Maestro (Rihanna), Fred Ball (Alicia Keys/Raye/Mariah Carey), Grades, (Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, Britney Spears), and Travis Sayles (Ariana Grande).

Track Listing:

Side 1:
1. Hero 2. My Future 3. Girl Next Door 4. Somebody To Love 5. Bestie Breakup 6. Lean On Me

Side 2:
1. Temptation 2. Ego Boost 3. Candy 4. Seeds We've Sown 5. Ready 6. Crossroads

PRESALE - Robert Glasper - In December (Concord)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 11th November 2024

Robert Glasper’s holiday album In December was released last year as an Apple Music exclusive. We’re now able offer it widely available to physical retail and all DSPs!

Is there anything to be done with carols like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Joy to the World” that hasn’t been done in the past 300 years? If there is, Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and producer Robert Glasper is the kind of artist to do it. “I like covering songs that people know well,” Glasper tells Apple Music. “That’s what I’ve done throughout my whole career.” It’s true: As a jazz pianist, he’s obviously learned his way around making classics his own, whether they were written by Mongo Santamaría or Kurt Cobain. But, he says, “The biggest challenge in making a holiday album was trying to do it in a way that feels festive but at the same time feels real and not corny.”

He succeeds on both fronts on In December, his holiday album that mixes classic carols with a set of originals, and which was recorded in Spatial Audio. Part of what keeps it credible is the fact that Glasper’s hiphop/R&B/jazz fusion is done on a compositional level instead of just a cosmetic one (no collages of sampled sax solos and drum loops here). The covers reveal a lot about his musical worldview: Sung by Tony winner Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is turned into dark, airy neo-soul, while “Joy to the World”—sung by Alex Isley—feels like a Stevie Wonder ballad. But the originals reveal even more. “The intention for this album was less about Christmas songs and more about songs that feel good during the holidays,” Glasper says. “I stayed away from thinking too much about Christmas and its traditional lingo, and concentrated on real things people go through during the holiday season.”

Track Listing:

Fireside (intro) | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Carol of the Bells (medley) | Make It Home | Memories With Mama | Joy to the World | December | Little Drummer Boy

Nubya Garcia - Odyssey (Concord Records)

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Nubya Garcia isn’t an artist you can easily classify. Is it jazz? Sure, the London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader grew up studying the genre under the noted pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music. But it isn’t until you listen to albums like 2020’s Source and 2024’s Odyssey that you hear broader creativity shining through: It’s jazz, classical, dub, R&B and whatever else Garcia wants to convey. It all comes from a place of exploration and self-study, of wanting to do all the things across all disciplines while ignoring arbitrary boxes that don’t.

Garcia’s sophomore album Odyssey, out in September 2024 via Concord Jazz, is a majestic feat on which she blends orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz, broken beat and dub, resulting in a grand, nuanced record that feels airy and celestial without sacricing the groove. It’s a deeply personal oering about her trek to falling back in love with musical composition over the past four years.

Track Listing:

1. Dawn ft. esperanza spalding | 2. Odyssey | 3. Solstice | 4. Set It Free ft. Richie | 5. The Seer | 6. Odyssey (Outerlude) | 7. We Walk In Gold ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow | 8. Water’s Path | 9. Clarity | 10. In Other Words, Living | 11. Clarity (Outerlude) | 12. Triumphance

PRESALE - Roge - Curyman II (Diamond West Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 22nd November 2024

Authentic Brazilian music inspired and respected by the most legendary musicians of the genre: Seu Jorge, Arthur Verocai (who arranged strings on both Curyman albums), Arlindo Cruz (cowrote 100% Samba).

A masterful contemporary that carries the legacy of the best of Brazilian music: past, present and future.

Latin Grammy-nominated and Brazilian Music Awards-winning artist Rogê has become a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB). With a rich career spanning over two decades, Rogê has released seven solo albums that have solidified his place in the contemporary Brazilian music scene. In March 2023, he released his U.S. debut album "CURYMAN" under Diamond West Records. Produced by Thomas Brenneck of the Budos Band who has worked with artists like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse the album is a celebration of samba infused with messages of resilience and redemption. "CURYMAN" not only marked the launch of Brenneck's new label but also reflected Rogê's deep belief in the power of music to inspire hope and perseverance.

As Rogê looks to the future, he is gearing up to release "CURYMAN II" in November 2024. Building on the success of his U.S. debut, this upcoming album promises to deliver even more vibrant samba rhythms and thoughtprovoking lyrics. Exciting new singles are set to drop in the lead-up to the album’s release, offering fans a preview of what’s to come. As Rogê continues to evolve his sound and push the boundaries of Brazilian music, he remains dedicated to spreading the rich cultural heritage of Brazil to audiences around the world.

Tracklisting:
SIDE A:
1. Curyman 2. 100% Samba 3. A Lenda Do Abaeté 4. O Topo Do Coquiero 5. Rio de Janeiro a Janeiro
SIDE B:
6. A Força 7. A Rã 8. Old Diamond West 9. A Revolta Dos Malês 10. Vida Voa

Karen O & Danger Mouse - Lux Prima (30th Century Records)

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First re-press since the initial 2019 release of critically acclaimed album featuring Yeah Yeah Yeahs' lead vocalist Karen O, and Danger Mouse, one of the most influential artist/producers of the 21st Century. Debuting in March 2019, Lux Prima was hailed by Pitchfork as a “dreamy and poignant collaboration.” It featured the single “Woman,” which was accompanied by a memorable Spike Jonze-directed live performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The single was also nominated for the Best Rock Performance Grammy.The new package includes the original artwork plus a 16 page booklet highlighting their interactive exhibition “An Encounter with Lux Prima”, held at Los Angeles’ Marciano Arts Foundation featuring a 360 degree soundscape of the album mixed at famed Skywalker Ranch.

Track Listing:

SIDE A. 1. Lux Prima 2. Ministry 3. Turn the Light 4. Woman.

SIDE B. 5. Redeemer 6. Drown 7. Leopard’s Tongue 8. Reveries 9. Nox Lumina

Dave Guy - Ruby (Big Crown)

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Ruby instantly sits with the classics as an album that is fully realized and not simply a collection of songs. Lead single “7th Heaven” opens the album with an anthemic energy as Dave’s horn lines soar over thundering drums, ethereal vocals, and dancing piano. Keeping the energy high, “Footwork” is a Latin inspired number that is sure to soundtrack many a dance floor from SoHo to Harlem. The synth intro of “Pinky Ring” cleanses your palate for the mood shift when the track drops. Deep bass tones underline the impeccable drumming and Dave effortlessly finds the pocket wasting no notes as the verses and choruses trade off.

The record leans into spiritual jazz vibes on “Diamond Encore” with a dark and deep almost “Axelrodish” rhythm track then picks the energy back up with the stomper “Still Standing”. “Dave Wants You” has a bop all its own with an unorthodox drum pattern that Dave anchors with his trumpet hits. The otherworldly arrangement of “Drony Boy” puts the production on a pedestal. The first intro almost serves as an intermission on the album while the second intro sets up the neck snapping track that is about to drop. A menacing guitar signals the builds and the whole thing is juxtaposed by Dave’s beautiful trumpet riffs. “Quesodillas” & “Green Door” begin the autumn of the album with their mellow & intimate energy and “Ruby’s Rubies”, the album’s closer is the perfect ending to the journey.

Track Listing:

7th Heaven | Footwork | I’ll Follow You | Morning Glory | Pinky Ring | Diamond Encore | Still Standing | Dave Wants You | Drony Boy | Quesodillas | The Green Door | Ruby’s Rubies

Kendra Morris - Banshee (Karma Chief)

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Kendra Morris' stellar and soulful debut album 'Banshee' is finally back on vinyl for the first time since 2012. Originally released via Wax Poetics, Colemine Records is now proud to make this album widely available again on recordshop shelves, right where it should be. Pulling influences from late-60s and early-70s psychedelic R&B and funk, Kendra adds her own rock twist in collaboration with producer / guitarist Jeremy Page. The album is a rich sonic tapestry, with hip-hop references and beats weaving throughout. All of this sets the perfect backdrop for Kendra's known powerhouse vocals. 'Banshee' effortlessly blurs the lines between sounding old and new and has left a lasting impression over 11 the last decade. Kendra, in her own words, "howls like a banshee... and roars like a wolf."

Track Listing:

1. Waiting 2. Pow 3. If You Didn't Go 4. Concrete Waves 5. Right Now 6. The Plunge 7. Here 8. Today 9. Just One More 10. Old Photos 11. How You Want It 12. Banshee

Ngozi Family - 99% Confusion (Now-Again)

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A late period hard-rock, proto-punk entry in Zambian guitarist and bandleader Paul Ngozi’s extensive catalog. Featuring drummer Chrissy Zebby Tembo. LP includes oversized 8p. booklet detailing Ngozi’s arc, rare photographs, discography and annotations. Released under license from the Estate of Paul Nyirongo.

“Zambia's Zamrock movement that exploded in the 1970s ... provided young musicians access to European and American music, and created a unique sound. At its root, Zamrock melded fuzz-toned psychedelia, chugging garage rock and roiling funk with a broad mix of African cadences and beats.... enlivening a scene that included bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz and the Ngozi Family.” — The New York Times

Zamrock was a bona-fide rock scene, with albums released through independent labels based in Zambia. This music scene was complete, encompassing the genres of rock, acid folk, fusion, Afro-beat, South African jazz and traditional Zambian melodies. It quickly became a uniquely Zambian movement, befitting of its name. WITCH, Paul Ngozi and Amanaz sound nothing like other rock music from the African continent or elsewhere.

Now-Again has been reissuing the essential records from the Zamrock scene since 2010. 99% Confusion (1977) is part of an extensive campaign centered around Paul Ngozi and his band.

Track Listing:

Side 1 - 1. Chinsoni Kwanzaztu Azimbabwe 2. 99% Confusion 3. Stay With Me 4. Poem Writer
Side 2 - 1. Tikonde Alendo 2. My Little Girl Friend 3. Tekanyeni 4. Calling Every Body

PRESALE - Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes (Polydor)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 15th November 2024

Released on 15th November via Polydor Records, “Small Changes” is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Michael’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize winning, and Grammy Award nominated “KIWANUKA”.

“Small Changes” was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed “KIWANUKA” and its equally acclaimed predecessor, “Love & Hate”. The new record was recorded between London and Los Angeles. The core trio made up of Kiwanuka and his trusty co-producers expanded into a wish-list ensemble that featured legendary bassist Pino Palladino (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Beyoncé) and Jimmy Jam of the iconic Jam and Lewis songwriting and production duo (Janet Jackson, Prince, SOS Band).

A welcome return for one of Britain’s most talented of songwriters, most recognisable of vocalists, and most virtuosic of guitarists.

Art by YOUT and photography by Marco Grey.

Tracklist:
Floating Parade | Small Changes | One And Only | Rebel Soul | Lowdown (part i) | Lowdown (part ii) | Follow Your Dreams | Live For Your Love | Stay By My Side | The Rest Of Me | Four Long Years

PRESALE - Oreglo - Brownswood Remix Editions 002 (Brownswood Recordings)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

The second instalment of Brownswood Recordings’ Remix Editions series features two dancefloor hitters; one from new kids on the block IZCO & Reek0 and the other from sub-bass heavyweight Coki. Each producer turns in a remix of a track from oreglo’s debut EP, Not Real People, which dropped in July 2024. Like the first instalment, these 12”s are super limited to only 500 units. No reissues, no represses. Once they’re gone they’re gone.

Side 1 features IZCO & Reek0’s twist on ‘levels’. Known for their concoction of UK bass, garage, broken beat, reggae and more, they transform the languorous instrumental into an upbeat, balmy tune with Reek0’s trademark playful cadence and lyricism that paints a picture of summertime in London.

The flipside is a thunderous reworking of EP favourite ‘opedge’ that fuses the band’s multi-genre melting pot of influences with club-ready dub sonics, courtesy of South London dubstep legend Coki.

Tracklist:
Side A: levels (IZCO & Reek0 Remix) Side B: opedge (Coki Remix)

PRESALE - Mulatu Astatke & Hoodna Orchestra - Tension (Batov Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 8th November 2024

Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv’s number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while forging fresh paths. Produced by and featuring Dap-King Neal Sugarman, the results are gritty, yet majestic, soulful and uplifting.

Tracklist:
1 Tension 2 Major 3 Hatula 4 Yashan 5 Delilah 6 Dung Gate

PRESALE - Zero 7 - When It Falls, 20th Anniversary Edition (New State Entertainment)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th October 2024

In 2001 their debut album 'Simple Things' was released selling over a million copies to date and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. They released their second album 'When It Falls' in 2004.

'When It Falls' was a Top 10 album, peaking at No.4 in the UK album charts and spent 24 weeks in total in the charts. It has sold over a quarter of a million copies. Stateside the album entered the Billboard Dance/ Electronic chart at #3 and stayed in the Top 20 of that chart for almost thirteen months. Singles taken from the original album include "Home" featuring Tina Dico, and "Warm Sounds" featuring Mozez . Sia and Sophie Barker also feature on the album, with tracks such as "Somersault" (a UK Top 100 single), "In Time" and Speed Dial No. 2.

This special 20th anniversary coloured vinyl release of 'When it Falls' mirrors the original release. It's cut over 4 sides and using the original artwork but now pressed on heavyweight 180g translucent orange and translucent green vinyl. Cutting is by engineer Kevin Metcalfe using his original cutting notes.

'When It Falls' is a timelessly classic album from a seminal electronic band and the essential soundtrack to any laidback occasion.

Tracklist:
1. Warm Sound. (feat. Mozez) 2. Home (feat. Tina Dico) 3. Somersault (feat. Sia) 4. Passing By (feat. Sophie Barker) 5. Over Our Heads (feat. Mozez) 6. When It Falls (feat. Mozez) 7. The Space Between (feat. Tina Dico) 8. Speed Dial No. 2 9. Look Up 10. In Time (feat. Sophie Barker) 11. Morning Song

PRESALE - Roots Manuva - Run Come Save Me (Big Dada)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of Black British music. He is known for his distinctive voice, complex lyricism, and genre- blending production. His innovative sound being one that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as seminal figure in the UK music scene.

Roots Manuva’s influence is also one that extends beyond solo work. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including the Gorillaz, The Cinematic Orchestra and Coldcut, bringing his distinctive style to a wide range of musical projects. His contributions to the development of the UK hip-hop scene have also been recognised with numerous awards and honours, cementing his legacy as a true innovator.

Roots Manuva released ‘Run Come Save Me’ in 2001, a groundbreaking album that solidified his place in the pantheon of hip-hop greats. The body of work also features hit single ‘Witness (1 Hope)’, which become an anthem and is often cited as one of the greatest UK hip-hop tracks of all time.

The 2LP reissue will be available on 140G red vinyl housed in a matte sleeve with the same artwork as the original.

Tracklist:
...No Strings | Bashment Boogie | Witness (1 Hope) | Join The Dots | Ital Visions | Artical | Hol' It Up | Stone The Crows | Kicking The Cack | Dub Styles | Trim Body | Sinny Sin Sins | Evil Rabbit | Swords In The Dirt | Highest Grade | Dreamy Days

PRESALE - Roots Manuva - Brand New Second Hand (Big Dada)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of Black British music. He is known for his distinctive voice, complex lyricism, and genre-blending production. His innovative sound being one that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as seminal figure in the UK music scene.

Roots Manuva’s influence is also one that extends beyond solo work. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including the Gorillaz, The Cinematic Orchestra and Coldcut, bringing his distinctive style to a wide range of musical projects. His contributions to the development of the UK hip-hop scene have also been recognised with numerous awards and honours, cementing his legacy as a true innovator.

Roots Manuva’s career began in the early 1990s, gaining attention with his debut album, ‘Brand New Second Hand’ (1999), released via Big Dada. The body of work was a critical success due to the use of introspective lyrics and avant-garde beats, and it showcased his ability to merge social commentary with personal introspection.

To celebrate the 25th year since ‘Brand New Second Hand’ was originally released, the 2LP album will be available on 140g smoky vinyl housed in a glossy sleeve and packaged with a portrait print of Roots Manuva.

Tracklist:
Movements | Juggle Tings Proper | Cornmeal Dumpling | Baptism | Soul Decay | Fever | Wisdom Fall | Strange Behaviour | Sinking Sands | Oh Yeah... | Dem Phonies | Inna | Big Tings Gwidarn | Motion 5000

PRESALE - Kurious - Majician (Rhymesayers)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

By his early 20s, Kurious was already an in-demand voice on the mic. His 1994 major label debut album, A Constipated Monkey, is a classic of its style, marked by heavy beats and nimble rhymes that are razor-sharp yet frequently hilarious. Despite being hailed as one of hip-hop's most compelling lyricists, he didn't release another solo IP for the rest of that decade, but he continued to be sought after. Rap fans the world over know him for his verse on "?," one of the standout songs from his longtime friend and collaborator MF DOOM's heralded Operation:Doomsday.

As he prepares for the release of his new album, Majician-the nickname his peers blessed him with a generation ago—Kurious is well on his way to establishing the legacy he's long deserved. The LP, which was executive produced by MF DOOM before his passing, is a mesmerizing blend of technical wizardry and personal introspection. Take "Eye of Horus," where the pulsing drums convey an urgency that borders on panic; Kurious weaves a complex tapestry of history and insight, but does so while ducking through and under each pocket in the beat.

Produced in its entirety by Mono En Stereo, Majician is filled with songs like "Eye of Horus," which dance on the line between confession and confrontation. "Separation Anxiety" is a personal bloodletting in the form of lyrical exercise; "Par For the Course," which features the elusive Mr. Fantastik, makes drum breaks from the early Reagan era sound totally revitalized. Through the radical amount of work Kurious put into the writing and recording of this material, he's removed all ambiguity from the question of whether he can stand as one of the premier MCs of his time.

Track Listing:

1. Unknown Species 2. Untainted 3. Tis The Season 4. Eye of Horus 5. 1984 6.Teach & Forgive 7. Separation Anxiety 8. Cow's Eye 9. Bacalao Opera 10. Majical Journey 11. Barry Gibb 12. Par For The Course feat. Mr. Fantastik 13. Open feat. Homeboy Sandman 14. Majic Interlude 15. Come Back

PRESALE - Kelly Finnigan - A Lover Was Born (Colemine Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

A Lover Was Born is a testimony that these deep cut grooves are not resigned to nostalgia, instead, they are at the burning heart of longing and hope.

The journey Finnigan takes listeners on over Lover’s eleven tracks echo the state of motion and growth since his solo debut, The Tales People Tell (2019). These two records bookend a prolific period of output, including a pair of Monophonics albums, a Christmas album, a mixtape, and a full slate of producing other artists (The Ironsides, Alanna Royale, the Sextones). “There’s nothing like making records,” says Finnigan. “It feels like that’s my purpose — the reason I was put on this earth.”

Written in California, Ohio, and Staten Island, Kelly Finnigan collaborated with old friends in and outside the studio. “I enjoy working alone but it’s not how you want to make a record…almost everybody I brought in for this album I’ve worked with, toured with or spent a great deal of time with.” Max and Joe Ramey (The Ironsides), Jimmy James (Parlor Greens), Sergio Rios (Orgone), Joey Crispiano (Dap Kings) and Jay Mumford (aka J-Zone) all contribute to the overall sound of A Lover Was Born.

Dramatic influences like Isaac Hayes (check out the piano on “Be Your Own Shelter”) and Jerry Ragovoy are chopped and folded into Northern Soul uptempo numbers to create stompers like “Get a Hold of Yourself” or “Chosen Few”.

Finnigan’s take on Deep Soul is captured brilliantly on “Walk Away from Me” and “Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)”, while Boom Bap pervades on hard hitters “His Love Ain’t Real” & “Cold World”. Slower songs such as “Let Me Count the Reasons”, the emotional “All That’s Left”, and the soul-stirring album closer “Count Me Out” show the honest and tender side that has become Finnigan’s calling card.

Track Listing:

Prove My Love | Be Your Own Shelter | Cold World | His Love Ain't Real | Get A Hold Of Yourself | All That's Left | Love (Your Pain Goes Deep) | Let Me Count the Reasons | Chosen Few | Walk Away from Me | Count Me Out

PRESALE - Homer - Ensatina (Big Crown Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 15th November 2024

Homer Steinweiss has an incredibly storied career in music that started when he was just a teenager. He's drummed for nearly every "retro soul" group that mattered and his distinctive stickwork helped blend the raw-but-receptive soul sound back into the mainstream via the likes of Amy Winehouse & Sharon Jones. He’s now one of the most in demand drummers in the world, playing with Jonas Brothers, Clairo, Solange, Adele, and Bruno Mars to name a few. With his debut solo release Ensatina, Homer is stepping to the forefront as both musician and producer. His new record is a re ection of who he is now and a testament to how struggle often brings about a needed change.

In 2020 Homer had to reckon with considerable emotional turbulence; at the same time that his band Holy Hive broke up, a personal relationship of 20+ years fell apart putting Homer in an uncertain place mentally. The fallout was signi cant enough for him to seek professional help. "I was going through these super manic highs and then very depressive lows," Homer describes. "And being in all that, it's just so tough to imagine that the other side is there, that it'll be ok." But, with time, professional help, and support from friends and family, Homer made it through and has been forever changed. This album is a product of that period of his life.

Track Listing:

Side A:
Rollin’ feat. KIRBY | Camera feat. girl named GOLDEN | Deep Sea feat. Hether | Now That It’s Over feat. Hether & Flikka | Racecar Driver feat. KIRBY, Hether, and girl named GOLDEN | So Get Up! feat. MINOVA & Michael Rault

Side B:
Wishing Well feat. girl named GOLDEN | Hide It Behind The Light I’m Shining Through feat. girl named GOLDEN | Start Select feat. Hether | Forever and Ever and Ever and Ever feat. Hether | Goldie feat. Dave Guy

PRESALE - Marysia Osu - Harp, Beats & Dreams (Brownswood)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th October 2024

Marysia Osu’s debut album, “harp, beats & dreams,” is a captivating journey of self-exploration and emotional expression, blending classical harp with innovative electronic production. A graduate of Brownswood’s ‘Bubblers’ academy and a key member of Levitation Orchestra, Marysia brings a unique background, including a classical music degree from Trinity Laban. The album, entirely homemade, captures intimate moments and raw emotions, featuring notable tracks like “seatime,” which celebrates self-acceptance, and “memento mori,” inspired by stoic philosophy.

Collaborations with artists such as Emma Barnaby (cello), YUIS (flute), and Plumm (clarinet) enrich the project, which reflects Marysia’s classical training infused with modern experimental sounds. The album offers an absorbing and elevating listening experience, perfect for those seeking a peaceful, calming sonic sanctuary in an uncertain world

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. seatime A2. melting timbers (feat. Plumm) A3. memento mori (ft YUIS) A4. only u

Side B:
B1. until tomorrow continues B2. despite being in love B3. care to care (ft Plumm) B4. dream language (ft YUIS) B5. cascades B6. meditation IV

PRESALE - Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (Polydor)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th October 2024

Eminem's new album, Guilty Conscience 2, marks a bold return to his Slim Shady persona with a fresh angle that deepens his thematic exploration. With album sales over 220 million records worldwide, including albums, singles, and other formats, it is hard to argue that Eminem isn't the voice of this generation in Hip-Hop.

As he turns 50, Eminem revisits and critiques his notorious alter ego, presenting Slim Shady as a relic of toxic masculinity and outdated rage. The album's first half channels Shady's provocative style, while the latter part reflects a more mature and contemplative Eminem.

The production strikes a balance between modern sensibilities and nostalgic nods to earlier works, offering some of the best beats and hooks Eminem's had in years. Guest features, including JID and Big Sean, complement his intense delivery, enhancing the album's impact. While the content remains provocative, it effectively engages with its themes, providing a nuanced critique of both Eminem's past and the current cultural landscape. Fans of his earlier work will find much to appreciate here, though it may not break new ground. Overall, Guilty Conscience 2 is a compelling chapter in Eminem’s storied career.

Track list:

1. Renaissance 2. Habits 3. Trouble 4. Brand New Dance 5. Evil 6. All You Got (skit) 7. Lucifer 8. Antichrist 9. Fuel 10. Road Rage 11. Houdini 12. Breaking News (skit) 13. Guilty Conscience 2 14. Head Honcho 15. Temporary 16. Bad One 17. Tobey Feat. Big Sean & BabyTron 18. Guess Who’s Back (skit) 19. Somebody Save Me