Joao Bosco / Antonio Adolfo E A Brazuca O Ronco Da Cuica / Transamazonica

**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,

All time classic reggae tune from Dave And Ansel Collins originally released in 1970. Huge hit at the time, A side plays at 33rpm with a version then flip the record over for Ansel Collins killer organ version "Nuclear Weapon" released on original repro of Jamaican label release. Should be in every box..

Hard funky reggae version from 1975 complete with tuff dub on the flip. Nice and loud pressings.

The sound of jamaican Funk!! The original Wailers at their funkiest. Tuff rhythms Lee Perry on production the Barrett Brothers on bass and drums.

Back in stock! 

Following up on the immediate sell-out first release, Sugar Records drop the second, anticipated 12" from covert production type, Winsome. Letting the music speak more, these two untitled tunes explore the sweetest, ultramarine-sounding lovers rock and out-there digital dub. Some of the most forward thinking reggae / roots we've heard - 100% essential and very limited. 

All time classic afro-beat killers! 

"Bitteschon, Philophon!" is a "best of" selection taken from the fifteen 7" releases by the Berlin-based label Philophon. Features Jimi Tenor, Alemayehu Eshete and Hailu Mergia as well as new discoveries such as Guy One, Alogte Oho and Y-Bayani. Recommended!

Lee Perry capturing The Wailers in all their early 70s funky miliant glory, killer stuff!

A stunning two sider from Trinidad & Tobago of uptempo raw calypso / reggae from Andre Tanker with The Mansa Musa Drummers.  Don't miss....

The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band take their funky, steel drum sound deeper with their own rendition of the J Dilla's classic, 'Rico Suave'.  "Round & Round", is a killer steel pan rework of Hitek and Jonelle Monae's Rawkus classic.

Insane percussive heavy 60s party Mambo recorded in the Bahamas + Hypnotic 60s calypso recorded in Port-au-Prince. 

Caribbean party vibes on this Soul Jazz Records 45 only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers of Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe! Very limited 300 copies!

Two top draw new roots instrumentals from the band in the sky Salute, check it..

Strut present the first ever compilation series to access the archives of one of the greatest of all French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs out of Guadeloupe. Set up by the late Henri Debs during the late ‘50s, the label and studio has continued for over 50 years, releasing over 300 7” singles and 200 LPs, covering styles varying from early biguine and bolero to zouk and reggae.

roots vocal classic produced by lee perry

One of two new reissue 7" releases from Pressure Sounds. Tuff 70s roots reggae from singer & bass player Lloyd Parks.

2nd release in a series of collaborations between The Hoodna Orchestra and artist and performers from Ethiopia. The song titled ALEM-DUB is an attempt at fusing old and new, tradition and Modernity. The result is a hypnotically groovy track, heavily painted in Bright psychedelic colors. 

Full charge ahead... it's a killer jump up summer tune from The Room In The Sky people with Kingsley Wray on vocals and Vin Gordon on trombone.

A roots instrumental from the Clancy Eccles Produced 'Dynamites Band'. Absolute beauty of a tune and comes with a deep churning bass heavy mix of the same track by King Tubby on the flip-side. All the sleeves for this 45 are made from re-cycled Pressure Sounds album sleeves. All individually hand stamped.

Rico's awesome instrumental cut to errol dunkley's "repatrition" heavy heavy roots a must, produced by bunny lee mid 70s comes with heavy card sleeve. buy before they fly...

Classic roots reggae tune from The Wailing Souls recorded at Channel One in 1977, clean and loud pressings on their original label "Massive"

Long lost Black Ark recording originally released in 1977 on a one off obscure Jamaican label "Grotto" Great Upsetters dub on flip..don't let this go only 500 pressed.

Part of the next wave in the thriving Afro-Latin alternative scene of greater Los Angeles & The Inland Empire, El Santo Golpe's debut release on Names You Can Trust leaves its mark with a very personal fusion of Central American & Caribbean folkloric traditions. Check!

Stone cold reggae classic, the sound of the streets in Jamaica & England 40 odd years ago..