DRMC-The Chaka Dubs EP (CDEP001)

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Tracks:

A1 Ain't No Dub

A2 I'm Every Dub

B1 Check My Dub

B2 Any Dub

Genre: Nu-Disco/House/Edits

Release Year: 2013

Label: Unknown

Country: UK

More: 12'' Promo Vinyl, EP, Limited Copies, 33rpm

Here is the first of the secret-weapon releases from the "Dead Rose Music Company". Each release will be focussed on one artist that has had the most influence on the sets "DRMC" has played over the past 15 years. Our man picks first "Chaka Khan" and twists up four of her biggest tunes into some serious heads down dance-floor action!  All edits are are dubby and dynamic, skillfully balanced between disco and house music. 

On side "A", "Ain't Nobody" becomes "Ain't No Dub", while "I'm Every Woman" gets an "I'm Every Dub" treatment. The piano-line is stunning here! Flip it for a couple of nice covers on "At Midnight" and "Any Love" by "Rufus & Chaka Khan", both proper for a house party! Already much support on this record by "Terry Farley", "Jacques Renault", "Yam Who?", "Bonar Bradberry" and more. Check this out!

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Cole Medina-Disk Union Series Vol 3 (LD004)

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Tracks:

A1 House Feels So Good

A2 Gangsta Boogie

B1 On Fire

Genre: Nu-Disco/House/Disco-Funk/Edits

Release Year: 2013

Label: Licorice Delight

Country: US

More: 12'' Promo Vinyl, EP, Strictly Limited 150 Copies, 33rpm (A'Side), 45rpm (B'Side)

"Cole Medina" is back with a limited treble series of vinyls on US "Licorice Delight" imprint. From this series I chose the last record, Volume 3, which suits perfectly to me. I really enjoyed the "A1" track, where you can catch the beautiful melody of an old "Chuck Mangione" track, while "Gangsta Boogie" is based on a little known funk-soul-boogie anthem from the past. On side "B" we have "On Fire", a fantastic cover on "Burning Love" by "D.D Sound". This comes on 150 limited copies worldwide, mostly available in Japanese record stores, such as "Japonica" and "DiskUnion". Cheers!

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VA-RSD Special: It's Time (KLRLTDRSD001)

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Tracks:

A1 Frank Booker-Movin On

A2 Frank Booker-It's Time

B1 Ugly Drums & Chesney-Soul To Keep

B2 Ugly Drums & Chesney-Girls, Girls, Girls

Genre: Deep-Disco/Funk

Release Year: 2013

Label: Kolour LTD

Country: US

More: 12'' Promo EP, Limited Clear-Red Vinyl, 33rpm

Initially released as part of last week's "Record Store Day" antics. This is a limited "split grooves" copy from the always reliable "Kolour Ltd". 2013 has been very successful so far for the New Zealand based "Frank Booker". Here, together with "Ugly Drums & Chesney", they share the EP with two tracks each.

"A" side sits happily between disco and house; loose, funk laden disco is very much the shape of lead track "Movin On" which features some great drum chopping. Complementing this, "It's Time" takes discoid elements and applies them to a crunchy mid tempo house template. Flip over for "Ugly Drums", who pairs with "Chesney" for two soul laden productions, with the dusty style of "Soul To Keep" complemented by the sugary beatdown of "Girls Girls Girls". A release dedicated to the "World Record Store Day" on April 20th. Thanks Kolour LTD!

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VA-Wanna Dance With Somebody / What's Going On (SB02)

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Tracks:

A1 Whitney Houston-Wanna Dance With Somebody

B1 Marvin Gaye-What's Going On

Genre: Reggae/Edits

Release Year: 2013 (Reissue)

Label: Streetbeat

Country: UK

More: 7'' Vinyl, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Edits, 45rpm

Listening to reggae edits means probably that summer season has already begun. After having a good listen on both sides on Juno, I really got tempted to add this 7'' in my vinyl-bag, it's a nice tip for the lazy afternoons by the beach. Already got support from heavy names like Suonho, this two-tracks reissue is printed on "Street Beat" label with Juno mentioning the "SB02" as its catalogue number, however  the catalogue number that is engraved on both sides is "MR006". Well, I tried to find on web the vinyl release with "MR006" catalogue number but nothing! 

This cookie offers us two rusty reggae edits on a couple of favorites: first, on side "A" we have a nice reggae version of the "Wanna Dance With Somebody" classic by "Whitney Houston", while on side "B" "Marvin Gaye" is listened very comfortably singing his "What's Going On" on slow, relaxed summer tempo. Tip!!!

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VA-Bonus Mixes (BACCALAREC1001)

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Tracks:

A1 Barry White-Let The Music Play (Previously Unreleased John Morales M + M Mix)

B1 Candi Staton-Young Hearts Run Free (John Morales After Session @ Squad Studios M + M Mix)

Genre: Disco/Edits

Release Year: 2013

Label: Unknown

Country: Unknown

More: 10'' Promo Vinyl, White-Label, Limited Copies, John Morales Remixes, 33rpm, Exclusive!

A friend told me a couple of months ago "I really search only your blog for a new worth-buying record, if it's not here then it's nowhere"! Well, I'm proud of it and I strongly believe that it's true. In a world where digital shit is daily sold and spread away through forums and sites with no "personality" at all, some artists like "John Morales" still fight for the wax they love most and keep releasing stuff that can be only described with one word: GEMS!

Here, on this unknown label, country and (probably 2013) year of release 10'' record, we have two stunning remixes of the pioneer "John Morales" take place, retouching a couple of disco hymns. On side A' (well, everything is white here, hehe!) we taste an almost 10 minutes remix on the epic "Let The Music Play" of "Barry White", which was firstly released in 1975 on "20th Century Records". Music, harmony and passion by one of the sexiest male voices in music history, a dj-friendly edit with nice intro and some fantastic cuts while rolling. On the flip, there's another remix on "Young Hearts" by "Candi Staton", which is also sweet and very playable!!! Limited copies available, how could I miss this one dudes??? 

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Yasuko Agawa-L.A Nights (BRT26) (Reissue)

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Tracks:

A1 L.A Nights

B1 New York Afternoon

Genre: Soul/Jazz/Edits

Release Year: 2013 (Reissue)

Label: Bluebird

Country: UK

More: 12'' Vinyl, Reissue, Originally released in 1986, 45rpm

Limited reissue of Japanese singer Yasuko Agawa’s stunning jazz-funk classic "LA Nights". Created as an answer record to the massive 1980 anthem "London Town" by "the "Light Of The World" (ENY4312). "L.A Nights" was written and produced by "Augie Johnson", this laid-back groover championing the delights of L.A became huge on the jazz-funk scene in its own right and deservedly so. Augie’s fresh production keeps all the funk of London Town's version with a killer bass, cool vibes and tight percussion but Yasuko brings a lighter ethereal feel with her smooth other-worldly vocal delivery. One of two Japanese album tracks plucked for 12” release by iconic UK soul / funk label "Bluebird", this is backed with the more jazzy but equally sweet ''New York Afternoon''. Licenced by "Pan East" / "Victor Music Industries". Great release!

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Ramsey Hercules-Disco Morricone / Nights On Broadway (STEREOPOR001)

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Tracks:

A1 Ramsey Hercules-Disco Morricone

B1 Candi Staton-Nights On Broadway (Ramsey Hercules Edit)

Genre: Disco/Edits

Release Year: 2013

Label: Stereopor Records

Country: UK

More: 12'' Promo Vinyl, 33rpm (A'Side), 45rpm (B'Side)

"Ennio Morricone", born in 1928, is an Italian composer, orchestrator and conductor, who has written music for more than 500 motion pictures and television series, as well as contemporary and modern classical works. His scores have been included in over forty award-winning films. 

Here, "Ramsey Hercules" pays a tribute in the best way he can by bringing the soundtrack to the dancefloor . The amazing Black Light Orchestra's "Morricone" is wisely extended to 10:30 minutes and will take you on a magical disco journey back in time! As if that wasn’t enough, flip for an epic edit of Candi Staton’s version on the "Bee Gees" classic "Nights On Broadway", a far more soulful version than the original and expertly reworked by Ramsey. Interesting!

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Ackin' Feat M. Akamatsu-Tembezi (INT024)

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Tracks:

A1 Tembezi

A2 Tembezi (Prins Thomas Version)

B1 Tembezi (Marcellus Pittman Remix)

Genre: Deep-House

Release Year: 2013

Label: Internasjonal

Country: Norway

More: 12'' Vinyl, 33rpm

"Tembezi" is a richly textured, intricate afro-house track with emotive, melancholic piano improvisations backed by a solid jumping beat to get your feet itchy. "Internasjonal" boss "Prins Thomas" slows down the tempo for a rootsier cosmic jam with additional live guitar and bass improvisations. Detroit master "Marcellus Pittman" takes us on a bumpier night ride built around a funky synth melody and pushed along by a short looped and dubbed piano part that delicately changes in placement and tempo.

Produced by "Akihito Shinohara". Piano by "M. Akamatsu". Distributed by "Wordandsound". Special thanks to "Larry Heard". Personally, I keep the "A" side for my gigs that is perfect for some afternoon beachside parties!

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