• Yussef Kamaal – Black Focus
    • Yussef Kamaal – Strings Of Light
    • Yussef Kamaal – Remembrance
    • Yussef Kamaal – Yo Chavez
    • Yussef Kamaal – Ayla
    • Yussef Kamaal – O.G.
    • Yussef Kamaal – Lowrider
    • Yussef Kamaal – Mansur's Message
    • Yussef Kamaal – WingTai Drums
    • Yussef Kamaal – Joint 17
    • 1. Black Focus
    • 2. Strings Of Light
    • 3. Remembrance
    • 4. Yo Chavez
    • 5. Ayla
    • 6. O.G.
    • 7. Lowrider
    • 8. Mansur's Message
    • 9. WingTai Drums
    • 10. Joint 17

    Long awaited debut album from South London's finest - Yussef Kamaal! 

    Ever since their 22a Boiler Room show in 2015 there has been big hype around these guys. 'Black Focus' is here, and will only enhance the hype. The album is all about keys and drums, expertly provided by Kamaal Williams (aka Henry Wu) and Yussef Dayes. Together they have created an exquisite blend of modern jazz funk fusion! The 4Hero - esque 'Strings of Light' and Lonnie Liston Smith inspired 'Lowrider' are the one's for us, however it must be said, every tune is a winner!

    Highly Recommended!!!!!

    Other Releases on Brownswood Recordings

    Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Recordings present: Future Bubblers 8.0Brownswood Recordings
    A part of Gilles Peterson’s expanded network, Future Bubblers is backed by Arts Council England, which continues to focus on uncovering unsigned talent...
    • – Good Intentions - Joiisol
    • – Damn - Shadeemus
    • – Easy Loving - O.K Asanda
    • – Legs - t l k
    • – Like Glue - Shadeemus, Joiisol, O.K Asanda, Clodagh
    • – Primrose Hill - Joiisol, Shadeemus, O.K Asanda
    GallianoHalfway SomewhereBrownswood Recordings
    Born out of London’s underground clubs and warehouse parties of the mid to late eighties, with the debut single on the Acid Jazz label in 1988, Galliano...
    • – Halfway Somewhere
    Dayme ArocenaAl-KemiBrownswood Recordings
    “From the moment I stepped foot on the island, I realized that I never wanted to leave,” says the 31 year-old Cuban singer/songwriter with a hearty...
    • – Suave y Pegao (feat. Rafa Pabön)
    • – Cómo Vivir Por Él
    muva of Earthalign with Nature's IntelligenceBrownswood Recordings
    A spiritual soul inspired by nature, life and her experience living as an Afrikan woman, blending spiritual mantras and conscious lyricism, her music is...
      IzangomaNgo MaBrownswood Recordings
      The fifteen-piece kaleidoscopic ensemble IzangoMa might only be releasing its debut offering on the esteemed UK-based label Brownswood Recording this coming...
        Bokani DyerRadio SechabaBrownswood Recordings
        Already a multi award-winning and established artist, with a growing global reputation, South African artist Bokani Dyer presents his newest record ‘Radio...
          Shabaka and The AncestorsWisdom Of EldersBrownswood Recordings
          Shabaka Hutchings channels the spirit of South African jazz with his new album 'Wisdom Of Elders'. The album was recorded in Johannesburg in 2015 on one...
          • – Mzwandile
          • – Joyous
          • – The Observer
          • – The Sea
          • – Give Thanks
          • – Nguni
          Daymé ArocenaOne TakesBrownswood Recordings
          Singer, composer, arranger, choir director and band leader, Daymé Arocena is a skilful, charismatic presence in Cuban music. Her new 6 track EP on...

            People also bought

            Outro Tempo: Electronic and Contemporary Music From Brazil, 1978-1992Music From Memory
            Music From Memory take us on a trip to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This double LP explores the outer reaches of Brazilian music, where...
            • Piry Reis – O Sol Na Janela
            • Nando Carneiro – G.R.E.S. Luxo Artezana
            • Cinema – Sem Toto
            • Os Mulheres Negras – So Quero Um Xodo
            • Fernando Falcao – Amanhecer Tabajra
            • Anno Luz – Por Que
            • Andrea Daltro – Kiua
            • Os Mulheres Negras – Maoscolorida
            • Bene Fonteles – O M M
            • Carlinhos Santos – Giramundo
            • Priscilla Ermel – Gestos De Equilibrio
            • Carioca – Branca
            • Marco Bosco – Sol Da Manha
            • Maria Rita – Cantico Brasileiro No. 3 (Kamaiura)
            • Marco Bosco – Madeira II
            • Priscilla Ermel – Corpo Do Vento
            • Luhli E Lucina – E Foi
            Henry Wu & BantonHenry Wu & BantonSound Of Speed
            Man of the moment, south London's very own Henry Wu takes a break from Yussef Kamaal duties and joins up with fellow south Londoner 'Banton' for a collobartive...
            • – T-Slap Biz
            • – 2011
            • – Natural featuring Tenderlonious
            • – Dutty Dubz
            • – Street Brukka
            VARY01 (feat. Al Dobson Jr.)VARY
            Deep, jazzy house shades and blue funk heaters from the VARY records crews. Featuring beats from the likes of Al Dobson Jr., Tito Wun, Repeat...
            • Al Dobson Jr. – Best Wishes
            • Tito Wun – Brothers
            • Salomo – Priut
            • Repeat Pattern – Uncle
            • Hubert Daviz – Space Journey
            • Strange U – Zombies
            • Esgar – Yo!
            Ethiopiques BoxHeavenly Sweetness
            Many of the tracks were later included on the iconic Ethiopiques series of albums and compilations, which brought the treasures of the Ethiopian music...
              The HeliocentricsA World Of MasksSoundway
              Since first appearing on DJ Shadow’s 2006 album The Outsider, The Heliocentrics have gone on to release a string of records that float through...
              • – Made Of The Sun
              • – Time
              • – Human Zoo
              • – A World Of Masks
              • – Capital Of Alone
              • – Dawn Chorus
              • – The Silverback
              • – Oh Brother
              • – The Uncertainty Principle
              KhalabBlack Noise 2084On The Corner Records
              Serious Afro-electronics from the excellent Khalab, - bass, jazz and field recordings on this twisted and heady album debut for On The Corner! Heavyweight!Features...
              • – Father and Grandpa feat. Gabin Dabire
              • – Black Noise feat. Tenesha The Wordsmith
              • – Dense feat. Shabaka Hutchings and Tommaso Cappellato
              • – Chitita
              • – Yaka Muziek
              • – Bafia feat. Tamar Osborn
              • – Zaire
              • – Shouts feat. Prince Buju
              • – Cannavaro feat. Clap! Clap!
              • – Dawn feat. Moses Boyd
              • 1. – Father and Grandpa feat. Gabin Dabire
              • 2. – Black Noise feat. Tenesha The Wordsmith
              • 3. – Dense feat. Shabaka Hutchings and Tommaso Cappellato
              • View full info and tracklisting
              King Jammy's Dancehall 1985 - 1989 Part 1Dub Store
              Fantastic double Vinyl & CD compilation from the Dub Store crew ! A mighty 35 tracks, as you'd expect many of King Jammy's finest moments are here,...
              • Johnny Osbourne – In The Area
              • Nitty Gritty – Good Morning Teacher
              • Dennis Brown – The Exit
              • Wayne Smith – My Lord My God
              • Little Kirk – Don't Touch The Creek
              • Wayne Smith – In Thing
              • Wayne Smith – Icky All Over
              • Chaka Demus – Original Kuff
              • Junior Murvin – Jack Slick
              Studio One Hi Fi SpecialLtd. Edition Collectors Edition 7" Record Store Day Box SetSoul Jazz Records
              LAST COPIES EVER!! GOING FAST!!AVAILABLE NOW Unique Soul Jazz Records’ Record Store Day seven-inch box set comprising five separate...
              • Joseph Hill – Behold The Land
              • Tommy McCool & The Skatalites – Full Dread
              • Roland Alphonso – Drums Of Fue Man Tru
              • Tommy McCook and The New Establishment – Blues For I
              • The Traps – Higher
              • The Traps – Higher Version
              • Larry Marshall – I've Got To Make It
              • The Skatalites – Coconut Rock
              • The Magnificent Seven – Jack Johnson
              • Dobby Dobson – Seems To Me I'm Losing You
              Savath and SavalasMasia : Limited Fan Club 45Stones Throw
              Beautiful album of dreamy post rock electronica from Scott Herren AKA Prefuse 73! Limited Stones Throw Fan Club 45!!!!
              • – Masia
              • – Jose's instrumental
              Sons of KemetYour Queen Is A ReptileImpulse!
              Sons of Kemet’s third studio album, and first under the impulse! label! Shabaka Hutchings and his band incorporate sounds of spiritual jazz music, while...
              • – My Queen Is Ada Eastman
              • – My Queen Is Mamie Phipps Clark
              • – My Queen Is Harriet Tubman
              • – My Queen Is Anna Julia Cooper
              • – My Queen Is Angela Davis
              • – My Queen Is Nanny Of The Maroons
              • – My Queen Is Yaa Asantewaa
              • – My Queen Is Albertina Sisulu
              • – My Queen Is Doreen Lawrence
              Harvey SutherlandEdges EPEchovolt
              Melbourne synthesist Harvey Sutherland brings four stripped-back rhythm tracks and hardware james to Echovolt Records for this, his debut 12”
              • – Q3 (12'' Mix)
              • – Sunday Flower
              • – Speaking Your Language
              • – Edges
              Wynton MarsalisWynton MarsalisColumbia
              Produced by Herbie Hancock. Original USA vinyl
                BoardwalkI'm To Blame / CryingStones Throw
                LA lo-fi duo with a dreamy 7" for Stones Throw
                • – I'm to blame
                Anderson .PaakVenturaAftermath Entertainment
                Ventura is the fourth studio album by American singer & hip-hop icon Anderson Paak.It features guest appearances from André 3000, Smokey Robinson, Lalah...
                • – Come Home
                • – Make It Better
                • – Reachin’ 2 Much
                • – Winners Circle
                • – Good Heels
                • – Yada Yada
                • – King James
                • – Chosen One
                • – Jet Black
                • – Twilight
                • – What Can We Do?
                TenderloniousOn Flute (SOTU Exclusive)22a
                **Repress of Tenderlonious' modern classic mini LP, featuring the dancefloor anthem 'Song For My Father'! SOTU exclusive version features signed insert,...
                • – Ghana
                • – Autumn Leaves
                • – Oedo Bushi
                • – Song For My Father
                • – In A Sentimental Mood
                • – Dale's Corner
                Mulatu AstatkeEthio JazzHeavenly Sweetness
                E-S-S-E-N-T-I-A-L deep jazz from 1970s Ethiopia! Mulatu is a cult figure for fans of both 1970s indy deep jazz (think Strata East) and African music -...
                • – Yekatit
                • – Netsanet
                • – Yekermo Sew
                El Michels AffairShadow Boxin' / Iron MaidenBig Crown Records
                Killer cover of the Wu classic 'Shadow Boxin' from GZA’s cinematic masterpiece 'Liquid Swords'. El Michels Affair takes the tune and makes...
                • – Shadow Boxin'
                • – Iron Maiden
                The Comet Is ComingChannel The SpiritsLeaf
                Mercury music prize nominees, The Comet Is Coming release their anticipated album of rugged, energetic jazz compositions that hit hard like...
                • – The Prophecy
                • – Space Carnival
                • – Journey Through The Asteroid Belt
                • – Hand
                • – New Age
                • – Slam Dunk In A Black Hole
                • – Cosmic Dust
                • – Star Furnace
                • – Channel The Spirit
                • – Deep Within The Engine Deck
                • – Light Years
                • – End Of Earth
                Chico Mann & Captain PlanetNight VisionsBastard Jazz Recordings
                'Night Visions' is the latest, long-playing release from Chico Mann, who blends infectious blend of Afro-Latin beats and rough, contemporary...
                • – Somos Candela
                • – Oye Bien
                • – Como Me Miras
                • – Y Ahora Que
                • – Misunderstood (feat. Brit Manor)
                • – Ya Te Toca
                • – Burbujitas
                • – Vamos a Batalla
                • – Can't Let Go (feat. Kendra Morris)
                • – New Bell
                • – Aguacero (Album Mix)
                • – Tumbo Paredes
                • – Cuentos De Anoche
                • – La Oscuridad
                Billy HarperCapra BlackPure Pleasure / Strata-East
                VERY RARE deep jazz classic on the legendary Strata-East label. Fantastic Spiritual jazz LP with a vocal choir featuring Eugene McDaniels - check the title...
                • – Capra Black
                • – Soulfully, I Love You / Black Spiritual Of Love
                The Comet Is ComingTrust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep MysteryImpulse!
                Futurist jazz voyagers (lead by Shabaka Hutchings) The Comet Is Coming release their anticipated 2nd album via Impulse! A propulsive, kaleidoscopic trip...
                • – Summon The Fire
                MoodymannMahogany Brown (Limited Clear Vinyl Reissue)Peacefrog
                Long awaited reissue of Detroit pioneer Moodymann's second LP from 1998 - 'Mahogony Brown'. This is laid back, deep grooved, Jazzy, funked out deep house...
                • – Radio
                • – Sunshine
                • – On The Run
                • – M.E.A.N.D.N.J.B
                • – Mahogany Brown
                • – Me And My Peoples Eyes
                • – Joy Part III
                • – Black Sunday
                Studio One Rocksteady Volume 2 : Rocksteady, Soul and Early Reggae at Studio OneSoul Jazz Records
                Soul Jazz Records’ new journey into the mighty vaults of Clement Dodd’s Studio One steps once more into the fertile musical environment of Jamaican...
                • Hortense Ellis – Sitting In The Park
                • The Termites – Rub Up Push Up
                • Carlton and The Shoes – Never Let Go
                • Alton Ellis – I'm Still In Love With You
                • Owen Gray – Give Me A Little Sign
                • The Bassies – Big Mistake
                • Hortense and Alton Ellis – Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
                • Slim Smith – Born To Love
                • Cannon and The Soul Vendors – Bad Treatment
                • John Holt – Strange Things
                • The Actions – Giddy Up
                • Larry Marshall – It Makes Me Feel
                • The Paragons – Change Your Style
                • Jerry Jones – Trying Times
                • The Heptones – I Shall Be Released
                • The Gaylads – The Soul Beat
                • Delroy Wilson – Run Run
                • The Soul Two – Puppy Love
                • Delroy Wilson – Riding For A Fall
                Mulatu AstatkeYègellé Tezeta / YèkatitMr Bongo
                Yegele TezetaLow is a low slung, mysterious organ led groover, with building, layered horns a sampled by Nas & Damian Marley on ‘As We Enter’...
                • – Yègellé Tezeta
                • – Yèkatit