Record of the Week archive

May 21, 2012

Martin Zobel & Soulrise – Land Of The Free (Irievibrations Records)

Early in 2011 Fully Fullwood, the Jamaican roots-reggae legend became aware of Martin Zobel's music. Founder and leader of the crucial Jamaican reggae band, the Soul Syndicate, Fullwood was jointly responsible for several hits reggae superstar Bob Marley

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May 14, 2012

Etienne De Crecy – My Contribution To The Global Warming (Pixadelic)

"It was a shock back in 1992. That was 20 years ago and I still haven't recovered from it. It was really powerful and straight to the brain! It hit Philippe Zdar and me at the same time, on a barge in the suburbs of Paris. The party was called 'Transbody

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May 7, 2012

Romain Virgo – The System (VP)

Twenty two year old Romain Virgo is a Jamaican sensation. A young man with a musical mission, Romain was first introduced to the Jamaican public as a contestant and eventual winner of Rising Stars (new talent competition). Demonstrating excellence on stag

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May 2, 2012

Logistics – Fear Not (Hospital)

Logistics grew up on a self-prescribed musical diet made up of equal parts guitar-based compositions from bands such as Rage Against The Machine and down tempo efforts from labels like Mo' Wax. Matt Gresham a.k.a Logistics, younger brother of Dan Nu:Tone,

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April 23, 2012

Marbert Rocel – Small Hours (Compost)

Marbert Rocel spend most of their time looking out of the window and smoking. Then they make music, someone draws for a while, and they soon go back to looking out of the window and making music. Marbert Rocel are twinkle-toed, and yet hardly tangible whe

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April 16, 2012

58 Beats Presents – Wor(l)d Connects Vol. 1 (58 Beats)

"Wor(l)d Connects Vol.1" is a collaborative project between hip hop producer Glam a.k.a. Glammerlicious (Main Concept) and his Munich-based label 58 Beats with Urban Vibes, an urban music series initiated and realized since 2006 by the Department of Arts

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April 10, 2012

BOZ – Kopfkrieg (Rattos Locos Records)

The St. Pauli based cult imprint Rattos Locos Records presents the highly anticipated debut album by BOZ. Featuring guest appearances by Nate57, Telly Tellz, Reeperbahn Kareem & Babacan. www.rattoslocos.de Tracklisting: 01. Intro 02. Crystal Nig

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April 2, 2012

Quakers – Quakers (Stones Throw)

Quakers is a hip-hop collective boasting 35 members which orbits around a core of three producers: Fuzzface, 7-Stu-7 and Katalyst. Fuzzface is better known as Portishead's Geoff Barrow, a long-time Stones Throw supporter in touch with Peanut Butter Wol

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March 27, 2012

Kool Savas – Aura Live (Essah Entertainment)

The eagerly awaited live version of Kool Savas' 2011 full-length "Aura", recorded at the last tour stop in Berlin. Incl. bonus tracks and DVD. www.koolsavas.de Tracklisting: CD 01. Nichts bleibt mehr (live) 02. Und dann kam Essah (live) 03.

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March 19, 2012

Lonyen – Unter die Haut (Odd-Sound / Firstlovemusic)

Lonyen presents his debut album "Unter die Haut". Featuring guest appearances by Sido, Silla, Raf 3.0, Megaloh, Manuellsen, MoTrip, Nazar, Dj Rafik, Freddy Madball & J-Hype. Produced by Futuristic, Xplosive, PhreQuincy, Raf Camora, The Royals, Sti, Dj Raf

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March 12, 2012

Various – Music Minus Music (Fat City)

Sixteen highly charged currents of latter day electro-magnetic poly-pop, robotic rock & modern day mechanical music. Featuring unreleased electronic music for atari video games, swiss construction companies and low budget eastern film productions alongsid

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March 5, 2012

Part Time Heroes – Lightfalls (Wah Wah)

After four years hidden away in their brand new studio, hatching plots, and writing some of the more gorgeous songs it's been our pleasure to hear at Wah Wah Towers, Ross and Toby aka Part-Time Heroes are finally ready to reveal their hugely anticipated f

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February 28, 2012

Various – Minimal Wave Tapes Vol.2 (Stones Throw)

This is the second volume of "The Minimal Wave Tapes" series, a collection of rare electronic music compiled from bands around the world. Most of the songs were recorded in the 1980s and originally released on limited edition cassettes or vinyl by the art

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February 20, 2012

Various – Kitsune Parisien Vol.2 (Kitsuné)

French label extraordinaire Kitsuné releases "Kitsuné Parisien Vol.2", a colourful and exciting collection of tracks from the latest emerging bands and acts on the vibrant Parisian scene(s) and beyond. Rich from its experience and contacts, Kitsuné - a

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February 10, 2012

Haftbefehl – Kanackis (Azzlackz)

The long-awaited sophomore full-length album from German rap icon Haftbefehl. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Delay, Sido, Farid Bang, Celo & Abdi, Capo, Rim K & Red Cafe. Produced by M3 & Noyd, Benny Blanco, Abaz, Beatzeps, and the Bounce Brothas.

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February 3, 2012

Hospital Presents – Hospitality Drum & Bass 2012 (Hospital)

Hospitality, the award winning events arm of Hospital Records, which recently won "Best Event" at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards, brings you the next instalment in the critically acclaimed "Hospitality Drum & Bass" series, mixed by Hospital director and stu

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January 29, 2012

Atomic Forest – Obsession ’77 (Now Again)

The Atomic Forest stand as the only Indian psychedelic/hard rock band that managed to record an album: Obsession '77. The album's mix of blistering, fuzzy rock and synth-lead funk inspired collectors the world over to fork over thousands of dollars for or

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January 23, 2012

Pac Div – The Div (RBC)

After years of much anticipation, the Southern California hip hop trio Pac Div release their debut album, "The Div". The album is already being touted as a classic, with production from No I.D. (Common, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Drake, Rick Ross and more), Swiff

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January 16, 2012

Greetje Kauffeld – Heaven’s Open (Sonorama)

New set of lost tracks by one of the outstanding European jazz singers, recorded between 1969 and 1986. Compilation with eleven deeply emotional songs: Greetje Kauffeld performs sensitive ballads, with bands and orchestras arranged and conducted by such m

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January 9, 2012

DJ Adlib – Hi-Hat Club Vol. 6 – Haus & Garten (Melting Pot Music)

DJ Adlib is bringing the Hi-Hat Club back to Cologne. "Haus & Garten" is the sixth installment of our producer series and were taking things to the next level with this one. Not only because Adlib has choosen to share the spotlight with Black Spade, Decla

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January 2, 2012

Naughty By Nature – Anthem Inc (E One Music)

Grammy award winning hip-hop group Naughty by Nature released the long awaited 20th anniversary album Anthem Inc. The album includes re-recorded, 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of select Naughty classics such as "O.P.P." and "Hip Hop Hooray" as well

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December 27, 2011

New World Generation – New World Generation (Now Again)

We're happy to present New World Generation's self-titled anthology, a collection of rare and unreleased soul, disco and boogie by the cult New England ensemble. Presented as a 2CD and as a 2LP; both formats contain extensive liner notes with rare photogr

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December 19, 2011

yU (Diamond District) – The Earn (Mello Music Group)

Before yU the 78er became a fan of music, he acquired certain tastes from his mother, Gina. Many artists trace their roots back to the funk, soul, jazz, or R&B sounds that were household staples during times of youth, but yU was born to a true female hip-

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December 12, 2011

Ardian Bujupi – To The Top (Firstlovemusic)

The long awaited debut album by one of the most exciting new artist of the year. Produced by Unik (Pitbull, Nelly, Massiv, Rapsoul), Hitimpulse, Fonty (Lil Wayne, Tyga, Fler), and Sebastian Henzl (Cassandra Steen). www.ardian-bujupi.com Tracklisting

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December 2, 2011

Phil Pratt & The Sunshot Band – Dial M For Murder In Dub Style (Pressure Sounds)

"Dial M For Murder in Dub Style" was named after the Movie 'Dial m For Murder' starring Ray Milland and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is one of producer Phil Pratt's most dynamic dub productions. An extremely sought after album in the collectors' marke

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November 28, 2011

Serdar Somuncu – Dafür Kommt Man In Den Knast (Groove Attack)

Serdar Somuncu is a hardcore comedian, a connoisseur of radical insults who likes to outrage his public. Somuncu's act is a celebration of all that is vulgar, salacious, unrestrained. Yet taboo-breaking and showy effects are not Somuncu's main concern. Wi

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November 21, 2011

Pitchben – Pitchslap (Compost)

The story of Pitchben is one about consistency. It's the 80s. A young boy is growing up to the soundtrack of electro funk, drawing influence from the likes of Jackson, The Whispers and D-Train and developing a genuine passion for music. Around 20 years la

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November 14, 2011

Charles Bradley – No Time For Dreaming (Expanded Edition) (Daptone Records)

It's taken just two short years for Dunham Records - an imprint of Daptone Records - to establish itself as one of the most captivating creative forces in soul music. The brainchild of guitarist/producer Thomas "Tommy TNT" Brenneck, Dunham's indelibly atm

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November 8, 2011

Various – Tucson Songs (Le Pop Musik)

"Tucson Songs" - a stunning portrait of a musically sizzling city. In between Mambo, Country & Western and Americana, a new desert sound is blossoming in Arizona. "Tucson Songs" contains 18 songs, 90% are previously unreleased. Incl. two exclusive tracks

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October 31, 2011

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Soul Time! (Daptone Records)

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings have developed an international reputation as the #1 group on today's soul scene. "Soul Time!" is an exploration of the full range of their dynamic sound through twelve songs handpicked by the Daptone Records gang, each one a

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October 25, 2011

Statik Selektah – Population Control (Duck Down / Showoff)

Statik Selektah is an established producer, DJ & radio personality from Lawrence, MA, now residing in Brooklyn, NY. Statik has released three producer albums: 100 Proof (2010), Stick 2 The Script (2008), and Spell My Name Right (2007). He has also release

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October 17, 2011

I Wayne – Life Teachings (VP)

Cliffroy Taylor better known as I Wayne broke on to the reggae scene in 2004 with the hit single "Can't Satisfy Her" a contemporary roots anthem rebuking the 'buyer and the seller' for their worldly ways. The song played on core and crossover reggae stati

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October 10, 2011

Various – Bambara Mystic Soul – The Raw Sound Of Burkina Faso 1974-1979 (Analog Africa)

For its commemorative 10th release, Analog Africa indulges in Burkina Faso, one of the jewels of the Sahel, a harsh and arid strip that straddles the southern Sahara, stretching from Dakar in the west to Djibouti in the east. Formerly known as Haute Volta

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October 4, 2011

Brian Lopez – Ultra (Le Pop Musik)

With a voice like a choir of angels, Americana in the soul and Flamenco in the heart Brian Lopez' debut "Ultra" ascends to the top of the Tucson, Arizona new music scene. Juggling between chamber pop and heartstrings, desert rock and epic melodies we disc

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September 27, 2011

9th Wonder – The Wonder Years (It’s A Wonderful World Music Group)

After years of speculation and delays, multi-platinum, Grammy award winning producer 9th Wonder is set to release his long awaited solo album The Wonder Years via his own label It's A Wonderful World Music Group. The former Little Brother member brings a

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September 19, 2011

Fler – Im Bus Ganz Hinten (Maskulin)

Brand new full-length album by German rap star Fler. Featuring guest appearances by Silla, Mo-Trip, G-Hot, Nikone & Moe Mitchell. Produced by X-Plosive, Beatzarre & Djorkaeff. www.fler.de Tracklisting: 01. Du bist out 02. Mein Lifestyle feat. Mo

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September 12, 2011

Quantic – The Best Of Quantic (Tru Thoughts)

It is a decade since a 20-year-old Will Holland (aka Quantic) came to meet Tru Thoughts A&R Robert Luis, holding in his hand the demo that was soon to become his first album, "The 5th Exotic". Picked up on by the biggest names in underground music at the

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September 5, 2011

Various – Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2011 (Greensleeves)

- The Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2011 has the songs that are running the streets and reggae mix tapes this summer. The hallmark of the series is hard-core tracks from dancehall's most exciting artists. - This annual Greensleeves compilation series

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August 29, 2011

Laas Unltd. – Blackbook (Bohemian Grove Music)

Brand new full-length album by Laas Unltd. Produced by 7inch who already worked for Lil Wayne, The Game, Kool Savas, and many more. Featuring guest appearances by Fler and Moe Mitchell (Kool Savas / Essah Entertainment). A milestone in German hip-hop c

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August 23, 2011

Kourosh – Back From The Brink (Now Again)

Now-Again Records is proud to present "Back From The Brink", the only legitimately licensed collection of the godfather of Iranian psychedelic rock, Kourosh Yaghmaei. Known within the Iranian diaspora simply by his first name, Kourosh's recordings were th

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