-Gatefold Contains Biography, Interviews & Pictures-Download Code For High Quality WAVE/MP3 Die Geschichte von The Movers begann 1967, als zwei unbekannte Musiker - die Brüder Norman und Oupa Hlongwane - bei Kenneth Siphayi, einem eleganten und wohlhabenden Geschäftsmann aus dem Township Alexandra, anfragten, ob er ihnen Musikinstrumente kaufen könne. Im Gegenzug würde er einen Anteil an zukünftigen Auftritten und Plattenverträgen erhalten. Kenneth tat aber noch viel mehr: Er wurde ihr Manager, richtete ihnen einen Proberaum ein und brachte sie mit einem Organisten zusammen, der sich als das fehlende Glied im Klanggerüst der Band erweisen sollte. Er gab ihnen auch ihren Namen: The Movers ... weil, wie er sagte, ihre Musik dich bewegen würde, ob du sie magst oder nicht.

PRESSED ON CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL WITH JAPANESE STYLIZED INSERT AND DELUXE OBI STRIPRemastered From The Original Analog TapesTHE RETURN!!! After a 9 year hiatus from recording studio albums, Miles Davis returned in 1981 with a bang. Continuing the abstract improvisational funk pioneered by the Miles Davis live electric band, Miles came back with a fresh cast. While there are plenty of new players on this recording it captures the moody long-song format from the mid- 70s live electric band. The album features R&B legend Marcus Miller on bass, Mike Stern on guitar, electric band alumni Al Foster on drums, and many more. Produced and edited by long term Miles Davis collaborator Teo Macero.

Repressed! 15 Heavy Funk Rarities Presented As A Double Gatefold LPCold Heat is Eothen “Egon” Alapatt’s a follow-up to the famous Funky 16 Corners set he curated in the early 2000s. And like that one, Cold Heat is overflowing with great bits that had barely (or never) been heard by the rest of the world at large. Egon went through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos and came up with tunes that burn with a brightness that's undeniable. The grooves are all on the harder end of the James Brown Funky People side of the spectrum and some tracks are by names that finally got their due here, thanks to Egon, Now-Again, and some of the other funky forces doing the good work over the years.Cold Heat is Eothen “Egon” Alapatt’s a follow-up to the famous Funky 16 Corners set he curated in the early 2000s. And like that one, Cold Heat is overflowing with great bits that had barely (or never) been heard by the rest of the world at large. Egon went through a range of rare singles, masters, and demos and came up with tunes that burn with a brightness that's undeniable. The grooves are all on the harder end of the James Brown Funky People side of the spectrum and some tracks are by names that finally got their due here, thanks to Egon, Now-Again, and some of the other funky forces doing the good work over the years.

Includes MP3 Download Card Charles Bradley wird am 5. April sein zweites Album Victim of Love veröffentlichen. Der Nachfolger seines hochgelobten Debüts No Time for Dreaming erscheint auf dem Daptone Records Sublabel Dunham Records.Der 64-jährige “Screaming Eagle of Soul” wurde von Kritikern wie Fans gleichermaßen gefeiert. No Time for Dreaming, veröffentlicht im Januar 2011, wurde zu einer der bestverkauften Independent-Platten des Jahres und platzierte sich in den Jahresbestenlisten von GQ, Esquire, SPIN, MOJO, Paste Magazine, Mother Jones und vielen mehr. Außerdem trat Bradley mit Sharon Jones & Grace Potter in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno auf, war in diversen Episoden von Last Call with Carson Daly zu sehen und performte Anfang des Jahres in der BBC-Show Later … with Jools Holland.Seit seinem Live-Durchbruch im Rahmen der SXSW 2001, der ihn auf den Titel des SXSWorld Magazins brachte, hatte Charles vor ausverkauften Häusern und auf Festivals unter anderem in ganz Nordamerika, Europe, Australien gespielt. Darunter so renommierte Festivals wie Bonnaroo, das Newport Folk Festival, Austin City Limits, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands, Montreux, Roskilde, Flow Festival, All Tomorrow's Parties, das Vienna Jazz Festival, das Calgary Folk Festival und das Winnipeg Folk Festival. Er war auf dem Cover des Pollstar und bei den Inaugural A2IM Libera Awards wurde er als “Road Warrior of the Year” geehrt. "Every brass blast and chicken scratch could have come straight off a 1968 Stax Records release, but it's Bradley's ragged, resilient powerhouse singing that makes this soul..." - Rolling Stone "While there were plenty of great debut albums in 2011, it's hard to top the one by this 63-year-old soul throwback. Turning a lifetime of troubles into this triumph, Bradley shows that you don't need to reinvent a genre to be at its forefront." - AOL Spinner "[No Time For Dreaming] might be the best thing the label's ever released, a howling, hooting affair fit for end times or just the end of the night." - GQ "Bradley's success is a result of his music, which overflows with the ingredient most crucial to soul music - soul... he sounds battered and bruised but still standing. He aches but is never angry. There's heartbreak but also hope. In a sea of acts tagged as 'throwback soul' or 'retro soul,' Bradley is neither - he's the real thing." - Washington Post "This man's sound reminds us of the best moonshine-soaked, sweat-drenched Mississippi juke joint we were lucky enough to frequent. Don't miss it." - LA Weekly "Bradley is a classic showman. He sells every syllable, dropping to his knees, outstretching his arms, shaking his hips. And that voice, both pleading and plaintive, anguished and extraordinary." - Los Angeles Times

Repressed! The Greatest High School Band Of All Time Plays Hard Soul, Funk And Jazz On This Double LP OverviewThe word is out The Kashmere Stage Band was the greatest high school band - ever. The bandleader at Kashmere High School, Conrad Johnson, transformed a bunch of rough-hewn Houston high schoolers into a band that could compete with any in the nation – professional, or otherwise. Forget high school bands, we're talking about sixteen year old kids who would give the JBs a run for their money! The Kashmere Stage Band released a total of eight albums and three 45s on Johnson’s Kram label. The band’s best tracks are collected on Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974.

"Good love will never die" -- dieser Spruch trifft auf Mobb Deep nur noch bedingt zu. Glühende, heiße Liebe erfuhren K. Muchita alias Havoc und A. Johnson alias Prodigy nach den brillanten Platten Juvenile Hell und The Infamous auch für ihr Meisterwerk Hell On Earth. Fast mutlos, ohne Illusionen und verbale Härte reflektierten traurige, streicher- und pianodominierte Songs das Leben im Ghetto. Es war eines der besten Alben im Jahr 1996, extrem kontrovers diskutiert, weil das Duo aus Queensbridge/New York mit dem Song "Drop A Gem On 'Em" Giftpfeile in Richtung 2 Pac schoss, weil der Prodigy wegen dessen seltener und meist tödlich verlaufender Blutkrankheit Sichelzellenanämie unwürdig beleidigte. Zu allem Unglück befanden sich Mobb Deep in der Mordnacht an Tupac in Las Vegas und erhielten später etliche Morddrohungen. Mittlerweile ist alles vergessen, ein Eastcoast/Westcoast-Streit existiert nicht mehr und Mobb Deep wurden platinprämierte Stars. Fans der ersten Stunde beklagten sich nicht zu Unrecht, das die beiden ehemaligen Schüler der Manhatten Graphic Arts High School den Pfad des innovativen HipHop verlassen haben, und nun auf den glitzernden Boulevards wandeln.Infamy, das Substantiv von "infamous" (verrufen, niederträchtig oder berüchtigt) kann diese Einschätzung nicht widerlegen, doch das fünfte Album der beiden bietet einige, wenn auch wenige Highlights. Erst mal müssen mit "Pray For Me" feat. Lil' Mo und "Get Away" zwei anscheinend nun auch bei Mobb Deep unumgängliche R&B-Durchschnittsnummern ertragen werden. Doch schon "Bounce" überzeugt mit pumpenden Beats und auf "Clap" brodeln hinter funkigen Rhythmen paranoide, düstere Sounds, einst Markenzeichen der beiden. Der in sublimer, elaborierter Sprache verfasste Gangsta-Rap atmet die Luft ihrer Umgebung, vom Thug Life bis zu sozialen Missständen, und hätte einen aufregenderen musikalischen Rahmen verdient. Sie können es einfach besser! --Sven Niechziol

As Beatlemania approached its peak, Jamaican music was undergoing a transition that started with ska, and then morphed into rocksteady, before assuming its ultimate form as reggae. Inevitably these cultures collided, with artists such as the Paragons and Marcia Griffiths establishing a tradition of creating dynamic reggae covers of the Beatles’ hits that continues to this day. This album extends this lineage, as some of the best reggae Reggae artists set out on a series of version excursions that include some of the Fab Four’s best loved bitter-sweet cuts. Released on 180m gram RED vinyl.

Album first released 1983 and now re-released on 180 Gram vinyl.The Heptones are a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio. They were a significant force in that played a major role in the gradual transition between ska and rocksteady into reggae with their three-part harmonies.The Heptones: Barry Llewellyn, Earl Morgan & Dolphin ‘Naggo’ Morris

180 gram yellow vinyl LP Sax player Prince Lincoln Thompson and his Royal Rasses - Keith Perkins (aka Cap) and Clinton Hall (aka Johnny Kool) - joined forces for this one in 1979. It's a definitive roots and reggae album with perfectly horizontal sound and deep cut grooves into which you can sink over and over again. The lyrics touch on standard reggae fair - love, jah, pain - and are effortlessly smooth and seductive over the organic, jumbled rhythms, The reissue has extensive sleeve notes and comes on yellow vinyl with engineering and mixing at Harry J. Studio.

Die fünfköpfige Band TRIBEZ. aus München/Regensburg gilt schon seit langem als DIE Hip Hop Band Deutschlands. Umjubelte Auftritte als Live Band und Produktionen mit u.a. Megaloh, Roger Rekless, Samy Deluxe, Alex Prince, Afrob und diversen Shows auf renommierten Festivals wie dem Splash! oder Summerjam Festival zählen unter anderem zu ihrem Repertoire. Zuletzt wurden sie gemeinsam mit Samy Deluxe, David Pe und Roger Rekless auf ausverkaufter Freestyle Tour gefeiert. Mit ihrer eigenen Konzertreihe ,,Loop Sessions'' sorgen die TRIBEZ. außerdem seit einiger Zeit regelmäßig für Begeisterung und ausverkaufte Häuser. Bei den Loop Sessions am Start sind die 5-köpfige Live Band TRIBEZ.: Dam Sick an den Drums, Bass & 808 Drum Machine, Monster FunkDogg Ningu Storm an den Keys, Guitar Riffs von Ben T und Rufflow an den Turntables zusammen mit wechselnden MCs und Freestyle-wütigen Hosts! Dabei werden Beats internationaler Produzentenikonen wie J Dilla oder Madlib, aber auch hiesiger Größen wie Dexter oder Suff Daddy mit einer Detailverliebtheit und Kunstfertigkeit, die in Europa ihresgleichen sucht, neu interpretiert. Die Gästeliste der bisherigen „Loop Sessions“ liest sich daher auch wie ein Who-is-who der deutschen Hip Hop- und Freestyle-Szene: Afrob, MC Rene, Roger Rekless, David Pe, Holunder (Blumentopf), Fatoni, Damion Davis, Morlock Dilemma & Hiob, Negroman, Dexter, Juse Ju, Edgar Wasser und eine ganze Reihe weiterer hochkarätiger MCs teilten sich bereits die Bühne mit den TRIBEZ.

Limited to 150 copies Red Vinyl Edition! Limited to 60 copies! The work of Malcolm R & Waseem started with “Peace, Love, Unity and having Fun”, the Hip-Hop motto according to Krs-One. Malcolm R, involved in the social processes of his country of origin (Chile), moved to Munich Germany to pursue better education. By participating in Munich’s Rap scene he got to know Waseem and DasDing (DSDNG), a collective of Mc’s, Dj’s, B-Boys/Girls. Waseem, also an activist, invited Malcolm R to join the collective marking the starting point of their first projects together. From that moment on their common work flourished with the necessary spirit and resources to produce their first professional work in the form of “The Motherland EP”, which refers to the search for justice and to the roots of these two Afro-Latinamerican MC’s. Malcolm R & Waseem also feature some local and international musicians/activists, giving this project a wider spectrum to the perspective of people looking for a better future - in their motherland or as immigrants.

Lmited 7Inch EditionIncluding 2 Bonus Tracks In einer Zeit, in der Instrumental HipHop Platten schwerstens angesagt sind, egal ob nun aus dem Lo-Fi Genre hin zu elektronischeren Varianten, kommt nun auch endlich einer der Österreichischen HipHop Pioniere mit seinem eigenen Werk „Experiences“ um die Ecke.Der Titel “Experiences“, zu Deutsch “Erfahrungen“, wurde dabei nicht ohne Grund gewählt, spiegelt doch das Album über 25 Jahre Erfahrung von Flip im HipHop Game wieder, der als MC und Producer mit seiner Gruppe „Texta“ seit 1993 massgeblich am Aufbau der österreichischen Rapszene mitgewirkt hat und diese bis zum heutigen Tag geprägt hat.Mit diesem Album hat Flip versucht, einen Einblick in seine musikalischen Einflüsse zu geben, die in den 80er Jahren mit Gruppen wie Public Enemy oder EPMD begannen, über die 90er Jahre, als er selber anfing Beats zu bauen, mit Sounds von den Native Tongue, DJ Premier, Pete Rock oder den DITC Producern weitergingen, bis hin zu J Dilla, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Hi-Tec oder Madlib in den 2000dern und diese Einflüsse ins Hier und Jetzt zu transferieren, zu modellieren und zu adaptieren.Also ja, „Experiences“ ist durchaus ein Rückblick in die “Golden Era”, aber gleichzeitig der Versuch dem sample-basierten Beatmaking neue, moderne Seiten abzugewinnen. Call it Retrofuturismus, nenn’ es dope und funky, was auch immer, es ist jedenfalls ein Oeuvre das öfter gehört werden will und muss, um all die Details und Feinheiten zu erfassen. Während viele HipHop-Instrumentalalben sich damit begnügen, zwei Minuten lange Loops laufen zu lassen, ging Flip weiter und bastelte aus hunderten Soundschnipseln, Vocal chops und Scratches hin zu eingespielten Basslines, Synthiesounds oder Gitarrenlicks ein zeitloses Gesamtwerk, das „erfahren“ werden will.Die Kombination aus alten Samplern wie der SP-1200, der ASR-10 oder der MPC2000XL, für die geliebte 90ies “Phatness” mit moderner Hard und Software, lässt „Experiences“ gleichzeitig classic wie neu klingen, einen Spagat, den nicht viele Producer schaffen.

A bag full of rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz, soul, and mid 70s funk. Side A starts with rhythm & blues and jazz from the 1960s. The first three tracks were pulled from hopelessly obscure 7" singles. Macy & Company are responsible for the first 'aha' moment. Their version of 'Sixteen Tons' would have certainly astounded even Tennessee Ernie Ford. A truly fantastic version indeed! 'Snatchin' It Back' completes the first side with a furious big band jazz cut. Side B is all about mod-jazz. 'Undun' is just like 'Big Boy' a sure-shot for any dancefloor. Rare Groove DJs will have a lot of fun spinning these tunes in a club. Admittedly, the next one is a strange cut. 'See How You Are' was recorded on a whim when they two composers were spontaneously pulled into a studio. High time for 'aha' effect #2. Many bands have tried their hands on a cover version of the Lee Morgan jazz classic, one of them being Mr. Palumbo. Listen closely to Dianne Elliott's contribution as it is a highlight for sure despite the fact von Frau Elliott. Side C begins with 'aha' effect #3 and a fantastic cover version of Gerald Wilson's 'Viva Tirado'. 'Blue Jamaica', is the second track on Movements 11 were a vibraphone is the lead instrument. 'Bawana Jinde' is a wild, wailing blast of percussive instrumental explosion while 'The Creeper' is the perfect choice to finish this side. Side D is reserved for proper 1970s funk. The flip side of Reunion's sole 45rpm single was included on a previous Tramp compilation album. 'A Brighter Day' has not been compiled yet. 'Real Life', 'Syrene' and 'Breezy' are all prime examples how mid 70s funk has to sound . A dream for B-Boys and B-Girls. Those of you who have been enjoying the detective work of the people behind the label over the past 18 years know that the Movements series can be easily considered as the flagship compilation series on Tramp. So, after having listened to the entire selection of this brand new volume we sincerely hope that we will have achieved our aim to surprise, delight, and enlighten you once again!

Vol.2 der Top-Showcase-Serie mit den passenden, oft exklusiven Dubs zu jedem Vocaltrack, die alle von dem britischen Reggae-Duo Mafia & Fluxy produziert wurden - zwei Brüder, die man oft mit Sly & Robbie vergleicht. Eine unverzichtbare Ergänzung für die Plattenkiste eines jeden Selektors. Feat. Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy, Linval Thompson, Johnny Osbourne, Max Romeo, Barry Brown und Johnny Clarke.

Vinyl-Compilation mit den besten Tracks der bei Kent erschienenen Sampler 'This Is Lowrider Soul'. 14 Tracks, schwarzes Vinyl!

Limited to 150 copies Green Vinyl Edition! Limited to 60 copies! Malcolm R (Aka El Indio Jiux) is a MC hailing from Iquique Chile. Inspired by Oldschool HipHop and Jazz, he started playing the sax and rapping with a very early age and released his first mixtape "Técnicas de supervivencia" in 2014, recorded by Patricio Cabezas member of the group "Cerro" and in 2017 the mixtape "InI speech" recorded by Leinad Producciones. In 2021 he released “The Motherland EP” alongside Waseem a political activist and rapper from Munich, Germany. His raps deal with the social problems of present-day Chile as well as injustice, inequality and racism undeveloped countries are facing worldwide. His goal is to mobilize people and make these problems visible to those who can’t see this, or just ignore them on a regular basis. Now in 2022 he releases his first full length album “Drapetomania” via German label Pigeon Records. For the album he has been working with the Chilean producers Agresonido from the Reclaf Crew, Oscar Guerrero from the group Bajo linaje and Crenshett from his hometown of Iquique and the Munich producers L One from the ATP Crew, Tony Crisp and DJ Rude Teen from ArOzA Crew. The album title derives its name from Drapetomania, a supposed mental illness that was hypothesized as the cause of enslaved Africans fleeing captivity. Slave life was so pleasant, the official view was, that only the mentally ill would want to run away. The title shell implicate that the people of Chile are not free yet and need to stand up for they rights. They live under a flag that does not represent the majority of the country but discriminates them on economical and racial basis. His music is characterized by straight forward lyrics, very frontal messages with heavy pan-african political content and hard beats. 

SOIA's happy place is "Where Magnolia Grows". This is where her paradise lies, where she can bloom and blossom. Adorned with playful melodies, the soundtrack fuses HipHop, R&B, NuSoul and Jazz over saturated and ample beats. The downright lyrics offer deep insights into SOIA’s soul. Together with her producer Mez she revives her musical roots of the nineties. The songs range between sensual soul and expressive contemporary R&B, neatly packed in a shell of electronic synths and keys. Throughout the nine tracks the beats make your head nod while SOIA’s voice makes you close your eyes in delight.The first track, a boom bap tune called RUN WITH WOLVES, gently introduces you to the album. In her paradise world she runs from nothing and determines her own pace. SOIA's high-pitched vocals are a deliberate alienation, a stylistic break from her two predecessor albums, which she also uses in HOE FOR LOVE and LOOMING STORM.VACANT PARADISE employs deep 808 kick drums and rolling hi-hats. In PAY FOR PIZZA, SOIA not only shows her love for HipHop, but also urges everyone to pay for their bills them damn selves.Released on Beat Art Department, a new sub-label of the well-renowned Munich-based record label Compost Records, WHERE MAGNOLIA GROWS is SOIA's third solo album. Her two previous albums MOOD SWINGS and H.I.O.P. were published by the Philadelphia-based label Record Breakin' Music.Her pre-productions have been nominated for the Austrian music award Amadeus twice and enjoy a loyal international fan base. She has appeared live at festivals such as SXSW, Sonic Visions, Electric Spring, Waves Vienna or Popfest Vienna, as well as at numerous club gigs from Cape Town to Vienna. Thanks to NASOM programme (The New Austrian Sound of Music) she is currently on tour with her band of four. Quotes:„Soia delivers sensual, abstract lyrics while effortlessly moving between spoken-word rhymes and melodic singing.“ - OKAYPLAYER / USA„Soia & Mez have grown immensely over the years musically pushing the boundaries of soul & jazz within an electronically tainted spectrum. Brilliant Album!“ - JAY SCARLETT / SOUND SUPREME / SPACEK"Soia and Mez have had a unique musical vibe from the start, but on this record they truly came into their own. Trusting each others talents and instincts enabled them to expand their sonic universe while staying 100% true to their path." -TRISHES / RADIO FM4

Mr. Lloyd James aka Prince Jammy aka King Jammy returns to the mixing board to put the virus under manners with a new set of classic dub 21st century style! - Revisiting a serious selection of missiles from the golden age of reggae giving Hugh Mundell, Junior Delgado, Sugar Minott, Black Uhuru and other great artists the Jammy's Superpower dub treatment. "Destroys The Virus With Dub" will make some history in these pandemic times as a true concept album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. Available as 12-track CD-digipak with 8-panel poster booklet and 10-track classic black vinyl, both with specially commissioned illustrated sleeve by original Greensleeves album illustrator Tony McDermott.

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