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The White Mandingos embrace hardcore hip hop and punk
Celebrated West Coast rhyme-slayer Murs, legendary bassist and Bad Brains founder Darryl Jenifer and ego trip co-creator Sacha Jenkins SHR are The White Mandingos. The band's output combines the collective musical experiences of these three men who hail f
Hospital Records brings you the ultimate soundtrack to your holiday season
Once again, Hospital Records brings you the ultimate soundtrack to your holiday season with the massive 'Hospitality Summer D&B 2013', mixed by Hospital director Tomahawk.
The album is jam-packed with 29 essential hot new tunes and unreleased exclusive
Underground hip-hop legend Aceyalone has announced his new album “Leanin’ On Slick”
Aceyalone, the legendary emcee and founding member of seminal rap groups Freestyle Fellowship, Haiku D'Etat and Project Blowed, has announced the follow-up to 2009's Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones, titled Leanin' on Slick.
Since his formative days of batt
Sixth album for German reggae star Jahcoustix
The album is a tribute to traditional Jamaican music from the early days: modern produced, heavyweight roots-reggae meets Jahcoustix' signature vocals. "Frequency" is an authentic record including enriching features, that will be released in celebration o
Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, and Red Pill are Ugly Heroes
An Ugly Hero is considered a myth. Growing up, the heroes we saw in cartoons and movies were perfectly chiseled, intelligent, and had senses none of us possess. An Ugly Hero is the everyday blue collar individual that makes the world go 'round. These are
Morgan Heritage returns with their first studio album in five years
Nearly two decades and ten albums later, the mission has come full circle for Morgan Heritage. Globally known as the "Royal Family of Reggae," and now today being dubbed as the "Rolling Stones of Reggae" (in large part due to the act's electric stage show
“Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013″ – raw, x-rated dancehall
The 2013 Ragga Ragga Ragga edition is a fresh crop of dancehall hits from today's top artists! Mavado (with 3 tracks), Popcaan (with 'Party Non Stop'), Konshens alone ('So Mi Tan') or alongside his crew mate Darrio ('Gyal Sidung'), Busy Signal, Gyptian, I
“Tombstone” is Hot 8 Brass Band’s third LP
"Tombstone" is Hot 8 Brass Band's third LP. The second installment in a two-album set, it closely follows sister album "The Life & Times Of ..." (Nov 2012), which gained four and five star reviews including The Observer, MOJO, Metro, Songlines and The Big
Sizzla returns with his 70th album “The Messiah”
One of reggae's most prolific artists Sizzla returns with his 70th album The Messiah. Since his emergence in 1995, the enigmatic vocalist has undeniably put his stamp on the genre regardless of the current style or trend. His latest effort showcases his m
“The Ladies At Joe Gibbs” contains classic hits from the female artists Gibbs recorded between 1972-1984
"The Ladies At Joe Gibbs" brings together 19 classic hits from the female artists Gibbs recorded between 1972 and 1984 & includes six extended versions or extended Deejay cuts! The CD comes with a 12-page booklet with liner notes from Daddy Lion Chandell.
Eglo Records presents a retrospective double CD anniversary compilation
Celebrating 4 years in existence, the time has come for us to look back over our catalogue with this deluxe double CD. Featuring 23 tracks, including four new exclusives and previously hard to find vinyl only releases, Eglo Records Vol.1 will be the label
French hip-hop producer Klub Des Loosers returns with his first instrumental album
After 2012's "La Fin de L'espèce", French hip-hop producer Klub des Loosers returns with "Last Days", his first instrumental album ("Springtales" released in 2010 was more a collection of beats produced along the years). "Last Days" was originally starte
Tripping with Dexter
Tune in, turn on, drop out! "The Trip" is Dexter's long-awaited follow-up to his seminal "Jazz Files" album. The German gold & platinum producer (Casper, Cro) and Hi-Hat Club member is letting his hair down by turning the late 60's psychedelic rock sound
Now-Again presents its first library offering from the producer Cook Classics
Following the release of Maker Vs. Now-Again 2, Now-Again presents its first library offering from the producer Cook Classics.
Manhattan-born and Los Angeles-based, Cook Classics presents a series of songs that combine live instrumentation, modern and
Mobb Deep founding member Havoc releases his new album “13″
As one half of legendary Queens duo Mobb Deep, Havoc has crafted countless hip hop classics, from "Shook Ones Pt. II" to "Drop A Gem On Em" to "Quiet Storm" and many more. The talented emcee/producer launched his solo career with 2007's The Kush, and rece
Hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli will release his 5th solo studio album
Hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli will release his 5th solo studio album "Prisoner Of Conscious." Nearly 20 years into his prolific career, this Brooklyn, NY native stands as one of the most gifted lyricists, acclaimed rappers and in-demand performers in music
Veteran emcee R.A. The Rugged Man presents his new album “Legends Never Die”
Few artists are ever as controversial as they are influential. New York legend R.A. the Rugged Man has lived up to such a moniker by simultaneously inspiring generations of rappers while being banned from every major record label's offices and even barred
VP Records will release Meta And The Cornerstones new album “Ancient Power”
Proclaimed the next 'African Reggae Voice', Meta's unforgettable vocals are complemented by the incomparable sounds of his band The Cornerstones. Meta and The Cornerstones' music is warm and embodying, immensely addictive, and destined to forever change
Second album for Now-Again from the UK-based collective The Heliocentrics
The Heliocentrics' debut album, Out There (2007) was a confounding piece of work. Drawing equally from the funk universe of James Brown, the disorienting asymmetry of Sun Ra, the cinematic scope of Ennio Morricone, the sublime fusion of David Axelrod, Pie
Kalabrese presents his sophomore full-length album on his own label Rumpelmusig
Kalabrese is a curious tastemaker and bold musical force that dares to tread the murky waters between indie and electronica, playfully emphasising vocals on song based productions and presenting an album that pushes the limits and portrays dance music in
French producer Medline presents his debut album “People Make The World Go Round”
Medline is a musician, producer and DJ from Rennes, France with roots in Chile. Born Orlando Diaz Corvalan, Medline calls his music brown music - a mix of afro, latin, funk and jazz with a hip-hop state of mind.
With his debut album "People Make The Wo
The Volume 5 in the series with all brandnew recordings by Jaki Liebezeit and Burnt Friedman
The Volume 5 in the series with all brandnew recordings by Jaki Liebezeit (Can) and Burnt Friedman - available as CD and double vinyl in an original Nonplace packaging!
Over the past 12 years Secret Rhythms has become the leading Nonplace trademark. In
Kaye-Ree’s upcoming new album is a breath of fresh air
Kaye-Ree is a rarity in the music industry. With a bold, confident, and down to earth approach to her music that fuses jazz, hip-hop, R&B, spoken word, and other genres, she gets her messages across in ways that are genuine, thought provoking, seductive,
OY is back with another masterpiece of African inflected Electronica
OY aka Joy Frempong, the half Ghanaian and half Swiss multi versed vocalist is definitely one of a rare breed - at home in the left-of-center sound but gifted with a penchant for writing sticky unforgettable melodies.
Three years after her vivacious d
“Vintage Gal Hour” is the title of IriS Romen’s first album
Looking at the cover photo, you could be excused for thinking "Vintage Gal Hour" is an album from the Golden Fifties. A classically-cut dress, a bow around the waist and a headband in the hair, eyes gazing longingly into the distance - that is how IriS Ro
King DJ got the funk
It's always a special occasion in the Bear Funk HQ when we get to rub shoulders with royalty, but that moment has come round again and the one and only King DJ has stepped down from his throne, graced us with his presence and delivered another prestigious
Anika returns with a self-titled EP
On the heels of her critically acclaimed, Geoff Barrow-produced debut album, Anika returns with this seductive self-titled EP. Drawing together a number of moods, styles and genres under her own inimitable style, Anika's latest EP contains cover versions
Nu:Logic is a collaborative partnership between Hospital stalwarts Nu:Tone and Logistics
Nu:Logic is a collaborative partnership between Hospital stalwarts Nu:Tone and Logistics. Individually, the Gresham brothers have released a total of seven long players already on Hospital, each to great critical acclaim. The sum of their combined powers
Jazzman Records presents “Spiritual Jazz Vol.4: Americans in Europe”
It's well known that throughout the 20th century, fed up with poor working conditions and racism in their home country, many American jazz musicians chose to leave the US in order to live and work in Europe. What's less well known is how their music devel
The debut album from Angeline Morrison has landed
Already familiar to fans of Freestyle Records acts Frootful and Lack Of Afro after supplying her memorable voice to tracks by both those acts, as well as with masters of the mellow: The Ambassadors Of Sorrow, Angeline Morrisons' ability to craft subtle, y
Olaf Hund returns with Music Is Dead
Music Is Dead is the new solo project by French producer Olaf Hund. Juggling absurdity, cynicism and intimacy, Hund wakes the dead, singing a post-punk score for guitar and electronic instruments bringing a new breath to Electro-Pop music. With the memori
Lady is the new collaborative project by Terri Walker and Nicole Wray
All you have to do is listen to Lady once, and you'll remember-in case you forgot-why they call it soul music. The honesty, the aching sweetness, the raw power of these singers and their songs will remind you that nothing can move you as much, or touch yo
The Xaver Fischer Trio returns with a new cast and a bang
The pianist and keyboarder Xaver Fischer founded a trio in 1997 together with Hannes Vesper (bass) and Eric Harings (drums). This trio took up the challenge to transform then up-to-date club music like lounge, house and drum'n'bass into their very own com
Record Kicks 10th – 21 cuts of today’s explosive raw funk & deep soul scene
Yes mates, 10 years have passed since the release of SoulShaker vol.1 and now it's time to celebrate! From deep funk to (northern) soul, afrobeat, dancefloor jazz and rocksteady, what you hold in your hands is a collection of Record Kicks hits filled up w
French DJ duo Jess & Crabbe takes us on a trip to a Venezuelan underground electronic scene
Following the much-acclaimed "Bazzerk" compilation, French DJ duo Jess & Crabbe return to curate a second collection under the Bazzerk banner, exploring a criminally unknown dance scene. "Changa Tuki Classics" takes us on an exhilarating trip to a Venezue
The renaissance of Wayne Paul
A true renaissance. The only way to describe Wayne Paul's return. Lost in alcohol and drugs, drifting from incarceration bids to detox clinics, the British artist has been to hell and back. Fortunately he IS back. Back with a new health, more inspiration
Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators re-emerge with their much anticipated album “Tortured Soul”
The shining stars of contemporary soul music, Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators re-emerge in early 2013 with their much anticipated album "Tortured Soul" on the Timmion Records label. The new album presents a new personal sound for the group, which b
Never mind the Balkans, here comes D E N A
D E N A is Denitza Todorova, a Berlin-based songwriter and vocalist hailing from Bulgaria - the southeastern corner of the Balkans. Since moving to Berlin in 2005, she's been seriously honing her self-composed beats and observant-yet-positive lyrical styl
Introducing: The Lions
Inspired by reggae, sound system culture and the myriad of musical styles influenced by Jamaican music old and new, The Lions' sound is firmly placed in soul music.
"All the guys in The Lions grew up on classic Jamaican records so since we began we ha
The new solo album from British soul sensation Alice Russell
Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an int
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