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**One of the rarest releases on the Som Livre label!**

Mr Bongo reissue this obscure and undeniably sun-drenched, laid-back boogie groove with AOR touches by the little known, Grupo Natureza. Pure 80s Rio-vibes and super, super-catchy!

A monster Brazilian funk / samba rock double-sider from of the mighty Golden Boys and Silvio C Sar. Both tracks produced by the great Milton Miranda.

Wicked, Brazilian boogie obscurity from 1981 by Josan backed with a killer MPB / funk rock cut from the illustrious singer Bart Galeno’s self-titled 1977 album.

Special Limited Edition Silver Pressing for RSD 2021. A foundation of hip hop featuring‘Apache’, Kool Herc’s ‘national anthemof hip hop’. Sampled by Nas,Kanye West, Sugarhill Gang, Jay-Z,Aphex Twin, DJ Shadow to name a few.

Wild, psychedelic, cinematic funk vibes from the huge talent, Sven Wunder! Huge recommendation for the psych and prog enthusiasts; folk or jazz aficionados and gourmet hip hop connoisseurs!

A beautiful, tripped out mellow groove from 1977 with amazing spacey keys and flute lines - a true Brazilian underground classic! Backed with the catchy samba rock number 'Gueri-Gueri'.

Main Source’s paean to the simple pleasures of relaxing with friends is built over two tried-and-tested samples. The dreamy, swoony sounds of Vanessa Kendrick’s timeless ‘90% of Me is You’ is ever-present during this stone-cold classic, while Sister Nancy’s unmistakeable ‘Bam Bam’ lends several elements to the mix. Throw in some Skull Snaps and Sweet Charles and you’ve got the perfect soundtrack for a roll call of Large Professor’s nearest and dearest.

We’ll Get To The Vocal Content In A Second, But First It’s Time To Acknowledge What A Patchwork Tapestry Of Genius ‘Peace Is Not The Word To Play’ Is In Terms Of Production.

The Album Version Makes Its Point Pithily In A Single Verse, While The Remix, Included On The Flip Of This First Ever 7” Release, Expands On The Topic With New Verses And Some New Samples Too.

Engineered by the late, esteemed Paul C, ‘Think’ is a study in how to turn well-worn samples into something new. ‘Atom’ is arguably even better, built around a brace of elements from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1967 duet ‘Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl’. On it, Large Pro gives the first real hints that he’ll not just be a super-producer, but a committed MC to watch.

Mr Bongo reissue the essential, 1976 album 'The Devil Is Loose' by Asha Puthli which includes the two-step classic 'Space Talk' (as played by David Mancuso at NYC party The Loft) as sampled The Notorious B.I.G/P Diddy and The Pharcyde.

Mr Bongo reissue another hip hop classic from Main Source's legendary 'Breakin' Atoms' album from 1992.

Never released before on an official 45, it’s a track that has lost none of its appeal, and the remix is the definitive version of this classic.

Mr Bongo release this killer, 1977, South African jazz album from Teaspoon and The Waves; best known for the song ‘Oh Yeh Soweto’, which is an astonishing adaptation of Lamont Dozier’s anthem ‘Going Back to My Roots’!

Mr Bongo reissue this under-the-radar soul gem by Al Muntzie’ which was produced by the legendary "Sir" Joe Quarterman in 1976 .'Die Happy' has a crossover vibe finding the sweet spot between modern soul, funk, and proto-disco. Essential!

Reissue of the UK only 45 of this stone cold, hip hop classic from '91!

1991 hip hop CLASSIC taken from their game-changing album 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'!

The standout, Incredible Bongo Band-sampling cut from Nas' 2002 'God's Son' album get the Mr Bongo reissue treatment on a 45!

Mr Bongo reissue this Sly and the Family Stone sampling hip hop classic from 1993 - it's only official 7" issue since a rare and massively sought-after Philippines release!

Reproduction of the sought-after UK only 45 of this hip hop classic from 1993!

Classic late 80s NYC hip-hop reissued!

Reissue of the rare UK 7" picture sleeve release of this hip hop classic!

Mr Bongo reissue this classic hip hop jam from '91 by one group of NYC-based, Native Tongues Collective, Black Sheep!

From the ‘Mantra Moderne’ sessions are two previously unreleased tracks in the duo's signature contemporary style: a fusion of Anatolian Psychedelia, Brazilian Tropicalia, 60’s European pop and American jazz. A must for fans of Khruangbin, Portishead, Arthur Verocai, Goat, Caetano Veloso, Tom Ze etc.!

**Mr Bongo reissue this sold-out-in-a-flash classic from 2019 - limited blue vinyl repress!**

Instrumental, breaks-heavy, cinematic-soul and jazz from Surprise Chef that joins the dots between Axelrod, El Michels Affair and the moods of the great music libraries in the 70s. Superb release via Mr Bongo! RIYL Badbadnotgood!

Official Mr Bongo coloured vinyl re-issue for Record Store Day 2020.Asha's debut self-titled album is a wonderful fusion of jazz, soul, blues, and disco.It includes an outstanding cover version of J.J.Cale's 'Right Down Here'; a track which Asha has made very much her own by flipping it into a deep-funk groove with sultry ethereal vocals and a drumbeat almost ready-made for samplers of the future.The record was produced in the UK by Del Newman, who had worked with Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, and Elton John to name a few.It was released on London CBS records in 1973.Shortly after the release of the record, Asha (who was born in Mumbai), was banned by the Home Office from working in the UK for a period of time due to visa issues.These obstacles along with problems with her recording contract did not hold her back.Asha moved on and continued her musical journey elsewhere.This resulted in further astounding creative works that Mr Bongo will also be presenting soon.For this special RSD special edition we have pressed on sky blue vinyl to bring out the colours of Asha's stunning dress that she wears for the cover portrait.

It's the bomb - don't miss this chance to only one of the finest and rarest Japanese-only-released albums ever!

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 album ‘Afro Blue’ features an exquisite collaboration of American and Japanese musicians,such as Cecil & Ron Bridgewater, Motohiko Hino and producer Takao Ishizuka. The result is a sublime deep soul-jazz masterpiece with timeless versions of ‘People Make The World Go Round’, ‘Love From The Sun’, and ‘Afro Blue’. It is arguably one of the finest albums in its genre and has long been a sought-after item for DJs and collectors alike,

Strut present the definitive reissue of one of the all-time classic Caribbean soul and funk albums, the self-titled album by The Beginning Of The End, originally released in 1976

Reissue of Asnake Gebreyes' 'Ahadu' - an album of meditative Ethiopian sounds, originally released on cassette in 1988. Born in 1963, Singer Asnake Gebreyes released a series of sought-after cassette-only recordings in Addis Ababa in the 80s!

This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos Valle, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Nonato Buzar and Vinicius de Moraes amongst others. Another essential reissue via Mr Bongo!

Lo-fi house and Baltimore club mash up via shop favourite, Axe Traxx! Kirk The Flirt bringing the party-ready vibe!

Brand new LP from Helsinki based multi instrumentalist and producer Jimi Tenor. For 'Order Of Nothingness' Jimi has recruited rhythm geniouses Ekow Alabi Savage and Max Weissenfeldt, fashioning their own brand of experimental afrobeat and jazz.

Top fusion from '79, also featuring the boogie classic "Haven't You Heard"

Classic 12" mixes of two classics from soul legends, The Whispers. Both boogie / street-funk flavoured, these sought-after versions have never been paired on the same record. Don't sleep!

Mestizo Beat is a Los Angeles-based band blending the styles of Afrobeat, Afro-Cuban, Funk, and R&B. Their debut release for Colemine is a fiery cover of Mongo Santamaria’s “Featherbed Lane”. Pure dancefloor fire!

Two New York latin soul bangers from legendary band leader Hector Rivera and Vocalist David Coleman.. Hector wrote and arranged for many famous latin Ray Barretto, Machito, and Tito Puente as well as releasing several Lps himself , these cuts come from his successful LP "At The Party"

Having co-compiled two albums, The Real Sound of Chicago and The Real Sound of Chicago and Beyond for BBE, DJ and producer Mark Grusane steps out of the shadows to present ‘The Real Sound Of Mark Grusane’. A highly personal selection of modern soul, disco and a little touch of boogie, these rare tracks have all been respectfully edited, chopped up or extended by Mark himself.

Long overdue reissue of Tommy Stewart's sensual 70's disco album!

Tommy Stewart is well known amongst disco and rare groove collectors for his classic "Bump And Hustle Music", as well as his studio work with artists as diverse as Major Lance, Tamiko Jones and Loleatta Holloway.

This slightly under the radar album "Disco Love Affair" features 14 groovy, soul cuts and includes party tracks "Pay The Price", "Party Nights" and "Hotbox," as well the brilliant unknown modern soul track "Universal Love." Featured are two cuts reworked by famous disco DJ/remixer Al Kent. Plus two unreleased tracks, "Night Flight" and "Beyond Love," taken from the vaults of Tommy's private archives.

Official reissue of this superb, super-rare and highly sought-after disco / boogie LP from 1980. Features the essential tunes, 'Body Fusion' and 'Love Affair'!

Electronic fruturism in the able hands of Oneohtrix Point Never featuring contributions from the likes of Prurient, Anohni, Kelsey Lu, James Blake and Eli Keszler.

David Axelrod production

First official reissue of the extremely rare, ground-breaking Nigerian disco-boogie LP from 1979 by Lagos-based bandleader, Shina Williams. Features the sought-after 'Agboju Logun' - this album version is a different mix to the two-track 12” that came out under on Earthworks, Rough Trade in 1984.

Reissue of the hugely successful collaborative album between super producer Danger Mouse and Underground rap legend DOOM in original custom frosted plastic packaging. The album features notable guest spots from Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah and pre Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo Green. The album also features skits and contributions from Cartoon Networks’ Adult Swim characters Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Sea Lab 2010, Space Ghost and more!

South African mbaqanga and bubblegum instrumentals for the dancefloor! Awesome Tapes From Africa focus on the second album release by one of the key players of the burgeoning house music scenes in Johannesburg and Pretoria in 1991 - Professor Rhythm!

Gilles Peterson launches his label Arc Records with a reissue of cult record “Musica Infinita” by Mexican drummer and composer Tino Contreras. A stunning, psychedelic, experimental jazz fusion record, originally released in 1978.