Gil Scott-Heron Nothing New

"In February 2010, the late, legendary musician, poet and author Gil Scott-Heron released his thirteenth, and last, studio album. First conceptualised in 2005, and ultimately produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during New York recording sessions that commenced in January 2008, 'I’m New Here' was Scott-Heron’s first album in thirteen years and found him sounding as vital, boundary-pushing and insightful as ever before. XL Recordings release a limited-edition, expanded version of the album on its 10th anniversary. In addition to the original album, the 'I'm New Here 10th Anniversary Edition' features two unreleased tracks - a cover of Richie Havens’ 'Handsome Johnny’ and a previously unheard Scott-Heron song 'King Henry IV’ - as well as a selection of other recordings from the original I’m New Here sessions that were only previously available on a rare, vinyl only deluxe version of the LP."

To mark the 10th anniversary of the release of 'I’m New Here', the 13th, and last, studio album from the legendary US musician, poet and author Gil Scott-Heron, acclaimed US jazz musician Makaya McCraven delivers a unique reinterpretation of the album.

Legendary classic first album featuring heavyweight percussion backing up the amazing spoken poetry/rap of the young genius. E-S-S-E-N-T-I-A-L!

The three albums Gil Scott-Heron recorded for Bob Thiele’s Flying Dutchman label are some of the most important in the history of black music. They show a multi-talented artist reaching maturity with his first recorded efforts. "The Revolution Begins” gathers together every piece of music released by Gil on Flying Dutchman, including a track recorded with Bernard “Pretty” Purdie which has never been previously reissued. All remastered from the original master tapes, bringing you sound that’s better than you’ll ever have heard and new clarity to Gil’s words and the musical performances. BGP have additionally assembled an alternate version of Gil's third album, "Free Will", based on access to the original recordings.

Brilliant early Gil Scott-Heron album. One of his rarest on the great Flying Dutchman label.

New solo LP from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke; his first solo effort in 8 years. Experimental electronics meanderings on a limited white vinyl format!

New venture from XL head, Richard Russell. The EP features collaborations with Sampha, Warren Ellis, Green Gartside and more, fusing big production value with moments of soul, hip hop and R&B instrumental. Lush.

The Radiohead completist dream - Limited Edition 3xLP / 2xCD

Rescued from defunct formats, prised from dark cupboards and brought to light after two decades in cold storage - OKNOTOK will be released coinciding (roughly) with the original 1997 release date(s) of Radiohead’s landmark third album OK COMPUTER. 

Features the original OK COMPUTER twelve track album, eight B-sides, and never before released “I Promise,” “Lift,” and  “Man Of War.” The original studio recordings of these three previously unreleased and long sought after OK COMPUTER era tracks finally receive their first official issue on OKNOTOK.  All material on OKNOTOK is newly remastered from the original analogue tapes.

Third album from the XL signed pop sensation. 

 This is the hugely anticipated Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX re-work album! A year after Gil Scott-Heron's I'm New Here', Jamie XX has reworked, re-imagined, rejuvenated and reincarnated thirteen tracks from the album with cutting-edge, on-the-money production breathing new life into the tracks.

You would have had to be living in a box deep in the Amazon rainforest not to have heard the killer remixes that outrageously talented young producer Jamie XX has done for Adele, Florence And The Machine and not to mention the lead single for the 'We're New Here' 'NY Killing Me'. Jamie XX is able to groove in the softer moments felt in the melancholy of 'Home' and switch it up into a strictly dancefloor affair on tracks like 'The Crutch' and 'Running'! Very highly Recommended!

22a and Five Easy Pieces cohortn Reginald Omas Mamode IV makes his debut on Marcel Vogel's Intimate Friends label with this killer 8 track EP. Dreamy, blunted modern soul collages! Very highly recommended! 

An excellent double header from Horace Andy and Augustus Pablo. Both sides are on the 'Children of Israel' rhythm and date from around 1975. Horace Andys vocals for Leonard Chin were always superb and 'Children of Israel' is no exception.

Wow! A brilliant follow-up to Strut's essential Nigeria 70 compilation from a few years back!

This is a brilliant compilation that will certainly appeal to fans of the Sound Way releases - sixteen tracks of obscure Nigerian music from the 1970s spanning afro-cosmic chuggers, to Fela-inspired afro-beat, to wicked afrofunk, to tough dancefloor highlife, to African reggae and beyond!

Comes with extensive sleeve notes, sleeve scans and photos!

Very highly recommended!

Mid 70s roots vocal over tuff backing from The Aggrovators produced by Bunny Lee. Comes in thick card company sleeve.

Essential, classic, soul masterpiece!.

Roots classic - deep tune from 1979 produced by Everton de Silva for the Hungry Town label. Lyrically still powerful and holding true today.

Two great slabs of Jamaican funk from Lee Perry's Upsetters, recorded in 1970..can your speakers handle it? won't be around long...

"Samba" by Amazones De Guinee is an unadultered killer african-funk bullet! High-energy from the start powerful vocal - recorded in Paris 1983. On the flip Moussa Doumbia vocal is reminiscent of early James Brown, serious tunage and super hardf to find! 

40th Anniversary Re-press!

Deep and heavy dub classic plus horns and melodica! Originally released in 1979 and mixed by Prince Jammy at King Tubby's. This is the full rockers sound from Augustus Pablo and Hugh Mundell.

Highly sought-after collection of fierce tracks and breaks from the legendary drummer, Tullio De Piscopo! 

Killer heavyweight roots featuring Badoo & Jah Stitch over Jackie Mittoo's classic 1980 recording of the "Drum Song" rhythm. Now with extra dubplate  "Dub 10000"

Monster two-sided disco funk banger from Mighty Ryeders man Rodney Matthews - commanding huge amounts when it rarely comes up for auction...

A mature new album from 22 year old cuban vocalist Dayme Arocena! Debuting on Gilles Peterson's trusted Brownswood label, infamous for introducing the best worldly music. Recorded between London and Havana, as strong jazz influence on "Nueva Era", and gorgeous cuban and Santerian flourishes. Check "Madres" and "Crystal" - gorgeous! 

Limited edition 7" from the insanely popular Buena Vista Social Club that became THE soundtrack of the late 90's. "Chan Chan" is the lead track from the most successful world music album EVER. Laidback, gorgeous cuban vocal that makes you feel live your sitting in Cuba with a mojito! Features a newly recorded track on the flip - sweet!

Soundway have beautifully reissued afro-centric, Trinidadian band, Black Truth Rhythm Band's 'Ifetayo' album, originally released in 1976. Killer laidback grooves, fusing rhythms from Africa & the West Indies with elements of jazz, funk, calypso and soul!

*LP comes with bonus 7"*

"Keleya" is a sweltering organ-led african fusion banger re-issued by Mr Bongo, originally released in 1974. Backed with a razor sharp, percussion heavy, guitar lead afro-latin funk gem by Amadou Blake!

Originally released in 1986, Brother Resistance's 'Rapso Take Over' blends calypso, reggae, disco, funk and poetry to create the artist’s signature Rapso sound - a progressive form of poetry from Trinidad and Tobago. 

Infamous r&b bandleader who spent a lot of time in New Orleans headed down to Florida in the mid-70s to record a number of miami funk meets disco cuts.

Bullion returns with a killer quirky synth-pop six tracker for Deek. A nutty kaleidoscope of sound - middle eastern, gaelic, cosmic electronic fusion! Wonder what he was thinking about when he made this...it's ruddy brilliant though! 

Revered downtempo / chill-out / lounge album of the 00s. Features Sia as part of the line up on this debut album from Zero 7.

Reissue of this super-rare, experimental jazz / improvised minimalism release from a Finnish ensemble - previously released in the early 80s.

The 10-tracks that form the core of this album, were originally released on the Impact! label in 1975. Less than 200 copies were pressed, even fewer than "Java Java Java Dub". Produced by Clive Chin and mixed by Karl Pitterson & Clive Chin at Randy's Studio 17. Featuring the tuff miliant roots rhythms played by The Wailers, Skin Flesh & Bones and The Now Generation. Pressed on heavy 180 Gram vinyl.

"Soul Jazz Records set Sounds of the Universe: Art + Sound 2012-15 features some of the heaviest Afrofuturistic producers out there:"  PITCHFORK

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Soul Jazz Records new Sounds of the Universe: Art + Sound 2012-15 is a new double album CD (and two separate volumes of double-vinyl) featuring a line-up of some of the most forward-thinking and progressive artists and producers working with electronic music around the world today.

This lovingly compiled collection features a stunning array of contemporary artists: Chicago’s Afro-futurist genius Hieroglyphic Being; Kaseem Mosse (aka Gunnar Wendell/Siege of Troy), one of the most talked-about, respected artists in underground house and techno; out of Detroit’s Moodyman stable comes Andres; also featured is Los Angeles-based Ras G, associated with the Brainfeeder label established by fellow producer Flying Lotus; and many more!

This new collection features a first CD of tracks recorded exclusively for Soul Jazz Record’s bespoke Sounds of the Universe label. These were originally issued under their Art + Sound series between 2012 and 2015 as unique hand-etched and original commissioned art pieces (reproduced here) collectors’ 12” singles - all pressed in micro-editions of 250 copies for each artist’s release that were only ever available exclusively from Soul Jazz Records’ boutique Sounds of the Universe shop in Soho, London.

The second CD features a fantastic set of all brand new exclusive tracks from the likes of Seven Davis Jr, Drexciya collaborator DJ Stingray, deep house virtuoso Mike Huckaby, Glaswegian noise-punk six-piece Golden Teacher, and lots more – all created and commissioned especially for this release. These songs are not available anywhere else in the world.

Together these 2CDs comprise an amazing selection of new progressive electronic music.

This album is released as double CD pack with slipcase and booklet. It is also available as two separate limited edition double vinyl editions in heavyweight vinyl and gatefold sleeves with full artwork + free download codes, and as a worldwide digital release.