Mary Jane Girls : All Night Long
USA : Rock Mo
12" = £8.99 In Stock
Classic sing a long dancefloor favorite, with bonus beats edit and the added bonus of Gucci Time and PSK by Schooly D on the flip!

Lee Fields : My World
USA : Truth
CD = £15.99 In Stock
Vinyl Album = £17.99 In Stock
Long awaited new album from the legendary soul vocalist Lee Fields on the ever-ace Truth & Soul label. It features the in-house band The Expressions (AKA El Michels Affair, Amy Winehouse band etc), so know the musicianship is top notch, and a classic voice in the James Brown school tops it off to perfection. As anyone who knows his recent run of seven inch singles will testify these are pure and simple classic soul cuts regardless of when they were recorded, heres hoping this album sees him break through to the mainstream success he richly deserves.

Nicole Willis : Feeling Free - Natural Self Remix
UK : Above the Clouds
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Natural Self delivers a breathtaking remix of this Nicole Willis sing along anthem which is funkier than yesterdays socks! The man behind many a contemporary funk bomb has revitalised this much played golden moment from Nicoles recent LP by adding pin point breaks and free flowing percussion. The mid track breakdown is the cherry on top of a very rich dessert of funky soul goodness! The Hoop mix adds weight to the breaks and a distant piano loop into the mix of strings and vocal for a straighter dance floor effort.

DJ Spinna : Thirst b/w Summer Madness
: HIgh Water Music
7" = £5.99 In Stock
Other than Jay Electronica there’s only one name that real Hip Hop fans mention when they talk about the most anticipated album this year and that name is Homeboy Sandman. Spinna combines with New York’s top newcomer and most anticipated artist at the moment to create nothing short from a spectacular record.

DJ Q Bert : Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze musik
usa : white
Double Album = £7.49 Out Of Stock
CD = £7.49 In Stock
Awesome mix from the best turntablist of all time. Recorded in 1994 and released only in Japan this has surprisingly little turntablism going on. Of course there's cuts and scratches and doubles but Q Bert doesnt overdo it and he lets the music do the talking. A 60-minute non-stop scratch & breakbeat extravaganza & one of the best pure breaks-and-beats recordings

The DT6 : (Theme From) The Baden Persuader
UK : Starla
7" = £5.49 In Stock
Scotland's Starla Records return with their second 45 featuring another funk/soul split single from the label's house band The DT6. This time the A-side comes in the form of "(Theme From) The Baden Persuader" an Eastern sounding funk track with echoes of the exotic 60s spy soundtracks of Lalo Schifrin and Turkish Psych. On the flipside is "Takes" which features the label's own Marco on vocals, though this time the duties are shared with rising Scottish vocalist Emili Sandé. Gaining the support of fans and critics alike for her solo acoustic (modern) R&B, Emili has taken the opportunity to work with the DT6 on the classic Northern/Modern Soul sound. Featuring string and brass sections and group backing vocals, "Takes" is the largest recording yet undertaken by Starla. In contrast "(Theme From) The Baden Persuader", in common with the majority of The DT6's unaccompanied work, comes from organic jam sessions, where the band experiment with sounds, all the while letting the funk flow. Indeed the organ solo on "Baden Persuader" came about as an accident as it was the warm-up for the band with the newly-installed Starla Hammond on the band's first run through on tape.

Willie West and The High Society Brothers : The Devil Gives Me Everything Except What I Need
: Timmion
7" = £6.99 In Stock
Fresh from Timmion (Nicole Willis, Soul Investigators etc) comes this surprising new 45, "The Devil Gives Me Everything (Except What I Need) part 1 & 2", a really heavy dose of deep-soul!!!

Chikaramanga : A Life Like This
: Tres International
7" = £6.99 In Stock
The second release of Chikaramanga's 7 inch series, "A Life Like This" is now here and this time around it features LA's own, Droop-Capone. Representing the Black Love Crew, Droop takes you back to the good times, when you relaxed with your people, and lived life slow. Whether youo're feeling hopeless, or flipping patties on the grill, this record is guarenteed to get you lifted. Then combination of some good vibrations with lyrics to match can only lead to an even better outcome. And of course on the beats we have Chikaramanga, showing the world once again, his capabilities as an artist and most importantly, a producer.

The Natural Yoghurt Band : Away With Melancholy
USA : Jazzman / Now Again
CD = £12.99 In Stock
2x10" = £16.99 In Stock

When Egon at Stones Throw in the US heard a demo of the original recording released on Jazzman last year, he described the music as “Authentic, psychedelic library vibes from the golden era meticulously recreated in the new millennium.” In fact he liked it so much, he went onto release the same album himself on his Now-Again imprint - and here it is, repackage in luxurious shiny silver on DOUBLE 10" and CD and with 3 EXTRA TRACKS!

Street Sounds : Electro 1
USA : Street Sounds
Vinyl Album = £14.99 In Stock
First volume of the seminal electro compilations - a true essential!

Otis Lee : Hard Row To Hoe
UK : Soul Magic
7" = £6.49 In Stock
Upfront to Fat City! mad rare funk 45 gets a reissue on this tasty 7 Inch.
A fantastic example of 60's R&B / Northern Soul - the record tells the story of a hard bitten life working on a cotton field set to the most extraordinarily funky beat. The track has a very original theme and execution that draws the listener in. Uplifting and very danceable, a tale of perseverance.
The original release is very elusive and expensive (£750 - £1000 per copy).
The excellently hard and bright analogue mono sound quality has been meticulously preserved.

Nicole Willis vs The Dynamics : Feeling Free/My 4 Leaf Clover
UK : ATc records
7" = £5.49 In Stock
The superb voice of Nicole Willis receives the Dynamics treatment bringing together two of our biggest selling artists onto one heavy 7”. Arguably two of the best soul/funk numbers of last year “Feeling Free” and “My 4 Leaf Clover” become bubbling sweet reggae numbers with that expert Dynamics touch. Massive!

The Crooklyn Dodgers : Crooklyn
USA : MCA
12" = £7.49 In Stock
Every home should have one! Classic hip hop supergroup produced by Q-Tip with Masta Ace, Special Ed and Blackmoon.Taken from the Spike Lee film of the same name, the Crooklyn Dodgers dropped this gem in 1994. Sampling Gangstarr and Blackmoon, Special Ed, Masta Ace and Buckshot from Black Moon get together for this Tribe Called Quest Production. Always a big seller, we have managed to track down some more of these rare twelve inches but dont hang around!

Mike Pedicin : Burnt Toast and Black Coffee
UK : Kent
7" = £5.99 In Stock
Oddball blue eyed R&B number from Mike Pedicin. Soul with a jazzy sound that steers towards jive. Great tune and catchy as hell - OG flipped for almost $2000 recently! The flipside 'Up and Down the Hill' by TC Lee & the Bricklayers is a groovy little Northern number.

The Shake-Up Connection : Live At The Basement
USA : Amplified
12" = £8.49 In Stock
Chicago natives The Shake Up CONNECTION return with their second release on Amplified. Their debut single "You Got Me" was a gorgeous melancholic affair that already caused quite a reaction with the househeads worldwide. 4 cuts of disco/house rawness!

Johnny Harris : Stepping Stone
US : Warner
7" = £5.49 In Stock
WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST CHANCE TO GET HOLD OF TWO MONSTER RECORDINGS BY THE ONE OF THE MASTERS OF STRING FUNK. PLEASE SIT THIS OUT SIR SCHIFRIN & MR BUDD COZ, MR JOHNNY HARRIS IS IN THE HOUSE!!

A-SIDE "Stepping stones" is a hard hitting percussion driven track. A big club track which also featured on a jeans add a couple of years back. A True explosion of beats, percussion and strings. Just what the doctor ordered!!
B-SIDE "Foot Prints On The Moon" well this just speaks for its self. An amazing recording, truly wonderful. It has elements of "Julia" by Ramsey lewis & in one small place it sounds like the Glen Campbell classic "wichita lineman". It was sampled many years back by "The wise guys" as well.

Library Vultures : Library Vultures Volume 3
: Turbotrax
7" = £5.49 In Stock
Returning for Volume 3 of their library and filmic re-workings, The Library Vultures rip apart David Shire's classic soundtrack to Pelham 1 2 3 leaving not a scrap of meat left on the bones. The flip beefs up a library music classic, adding drive-in movie kitsch and a live popcorn percussion section! Crazy sh_t!

Drawbar : Drawbar Re-Organized
UK : Counterpoint Records
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Nearly a year after the release of Drawbar´s debut album, ´Flight of the Tempest´, here's a project of remixes from various mates and musical collaborators who have all come through with their own twist and take on the organ drenched funk sound of the originals. This 12" includes such luminaries as Dr Rubberfunk, Black Grass, JD73, AIFF and the Drawbar boys.

DJ Mischief : Flaming Chestrug
UK : My First Moth
7" = £5.49 In Stock
DJ Mischief follows up last year's white label remix 7" with some killer instrumental cuts which have already been getting some heavy rotation on CDR from the likes of Jon Kennedy and Gilles Peterson amongst others.

Resense : 007
UK : Resense
12" = £7.49 In Stock
UPFRONT TO FAT CITY!! The Captain is in your extended network.The first six releases of Resense are completely sold out – just a few left in some stores around the world. Time for the next two releases: the 007 comes along with a smasher, you will never have expected. ‚We Will Rock You´ on Power Bossa !!! ‚You Can´t Hide´ on the other side, is not so obvious, but also a brillant track on the Resense series. Be quick, this one will run out very fast…

Various : Into Battle EP
: Bomb Strikes
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Bombstrikes is back again and this time with a slightly different format, but still packing all the dancefloor impact you would expect from the kings of the Funky Breaks scene.

Various : Into Battle EP
: Bomb Strikes
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Bombstrikes is back again and this time with a slightly different format, but still packing all the dancefloor impact you would expect from the kings of the Funky Breaks scene. Temporarily leaving the ´volume´ series behind, the ´Into Battle Ep´ features a track on each side from different artists.

The Breakbeat Junkie : The Artist Series X
UK : Goodgroove
12" = £4.49 In Stock
The Northern boys got funk! United by making dancefloor bombs DJP & The Breakbeat Junkie can sure cut a fine rug when it comes down to it. 'Rock The Place' is a big old school flavour club track with breaks, horns and a big ass vocal to boot! 

Stezo : To The Max
USA : Fresh
12" = £7.99 In Stock
Recently resurected by Stones Throw, heres an 89 original from Stezo. Proper golden era tackle from the Fresh label with (now) well known breaks and an old school flow - makes you want to dig the stonewashed denim out!

Lords of the underground : Chief Rocka
: Elektra
12" = £7.49 In Stock
JUST DOPE! One of the best tracks from one of the most underrated hip hop groups of all time. LOTUG were at the forefront of the 90's golden era and this was a MASSIVE record when it was first released. Heads were doing the running man to this one for sure!

This track has it all, dope midtempo beats produced before sampling became a real problem, tight flows, intricate lyrics, sick cuts and one of the best hip hop choruses ever.....CHIEF ROCKA....NUMBER ONE....CHIEF ROCKA!

Sadat X : Wild Cowboys II EP
USA : Fat Beats
12" = £11.99 In Stock
HE'S BACK AT LAST! Dope EP from the forthcoming album. Proper NYC hip hop!
Few artists in hip-hop have afforded the longevity that Sadat X has. Unmoved by an inevitable changing of the guard in Rap, the X-Man remains a beacon of true, un-facsimiled artistry. In so many words, he sits atop the lists of your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. This vinyl EP features 5 stand out tracks, instrumentals, and a digital download card of the 10 vinyl cuts.

Chali 2NA : Fish Outta Water
USA : Decon
Double Album = £13.99 Normally Available 7 to 10 working days
From his roots on the south side of Chicago, to his subsequent explosion onto the Los Angeles' burgeoning Hip Hop scene. Chali 2na epitomizes the portrait of a 21st century artist. Probably best known as the frontman for the group Jurassic 5 & Ozomatli, Chali 2na presents his first solo effort in a 15+ career - Fish Outta Water.

Strong Arm Steady : In Search Of Stoney Jackson
USA : Stones Throw
Double Album = £14.49 In Stock
CD = £14.99 In Stock
The Madlib/Strong Arm Steady collaboration album Stoney Jackson came together in a flurry of creative energy over the past six months. Prompted by Madlib's stalwart DJ J. Rocc, who supplied SAS'sKrondon and Phil Da Agony with 14 new Madlib beats, this album's conception and delivery bear resemblance to the trajectory took by 2003's Jaylib (with J. Dilla) and 2004's Madvillian (with DOOM).

The Budos Band : The Budos Band - Six Song EP
USA : Daptone
12" = £11.99 In Stock
HUGE NEW RECORD FROM THE MIGHT BUDOS BAND! Daptone is one of the hottest labels around, and they're far from a one-trick pony. One of their most exciting acts is The Budos Band, and they're whetting the appetites for the upcoming "Budos Band III" full-length with a vinyl-only EP that gives the trademark horn-driven and bass-heavy Budos funk another slot in your collection. Includes the previously 7" only classic "The Proposition," as well as a free MP3 download card...ESSENTIAL!!

Nicole Willis : Feeling Free - Aaron Jerome If Music Mix
UK : Above the Clouds
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Choice remixes of the adopted Scandinavian soul songstress who has harnessed the spirit of Motown! Feeling Free was one of the highlights of Nicoles ... album and here London Aaron Jerome puts the emphasis on gorgeous strings and adds energetic breaks to give this gem a classy dance floor edge. The instrumental mix strips the beat right down to the core elements adding electronic touches and letting the string plucks take center stage.

Blossom Dearie / Cavril Payne : I like London in the rain / When I ope my eyes
: Potential
7" = £5.49 In Stock
"Blossom Dearie's" I Like London In The Rain is a beat ballad without compare, Recorded in 1970 for the album "That's Just The Way I Want It To Be" the hip hop style drums will grab you before Dearie breaks out in a classic Jazz Lounge style and enthuse about Winter in London. A timeless release, loved by beat diggers, fans of femme vox and a perfect warm up or closing track for the more discerning DJ. Cavril Payne's When I open My Eyes' is an up tempo mover taken from the oddly named album "CH3 C6 H2 (NO)23" released on Ruval Records. Cavril croons on point in the stand out track which is destined to become a jazz dance classic now its widely available for the first time!

Oh No : Now-Again Music Library
USA : Now-Again
CD = £17.99 In Stock
Cali-based producer Oh No delves into the funk and soul of the Now-Again Records and Soul-Cal Records catalogs, bringing a modern meaning to the concept of library music. This CD, presented in an edition of 500 pieces, will be the only commercial release of the Oh No vs. Now-Again Music Library. Originally created as music for television and film backdrops, the fans spoke and Now-Again and Oh No listened. Here's a chance to get the multi talented producer/rapper/DJ's take on the vast catalog of funk, soul and psychedelia contained in the Now-Again vaults. Beats within range in mood and style, as Oh No applies his swaggering hip-hop treatment to the sinister guitars and horn licks from Omaha's L.A. Carnival; the crashing high school auditorium drums of Houston's Kashmere Stage Band; the feel-good modern soul harmonies of Soul-Cal acts like Luther Davis and Pure Essence; and more...!

Wildstyle : Original Soundtrack (Plus bonus Unreleased CD)
USA : Mr Bongo
Special Edition CD = £12.99 In Stock
To celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary this new special edition double album from Mr Bongo Records features the original soundtrack plus a whole extra disc of bonus material. Wildstyle is the first true Hip Hop movie capturing all the elements (rapping, DJ'ing, breakdancing & grafitti) in the South Bronx at the cultures birth. This soundtrack has been pretty much sampled by everyone including the likes of Nas, Mobb Deep, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, De La Soul and many more. A completely essential collectable piece for everyone to enjoy! 

Scott Down : Ultimate Breaks
: Lo Do
7" = £5.99 In Stock
Side A of this remarkable 7", "Ultimate Breaks and Beats," is a tribute to Breakbeat Lenny and his legendary 25 volume contribution to the world. It is a fluid four minute sequence of 26 legendary drum breaks from the Ultimate Breaks and Beats series and elsewhere, waiting to be sampled, doubled up and cut with by those with the skills, or used as a musical production tool. Never before have so many drums been available on one 7" record...

Soulphonics : Feet On The Ground
USA : Element
7" = £5.99 In Stock
Soulphonics & Ruby Velle are a funk, soul, and R&B group based out of Atlanta, GA, and have been a slick addition to the local Atlanta scene since early 2008. Lead female vocalist Ruby Velle, is backed by a solid lineup, including a three piece horn section (trumpet, baritone sax, tenor sax) and rhythm section (B3 organ, electric guitar, bass and drums).

Masta Ace : Born to Roll
US : Delicious Vinyl
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Nice repress of Masta Ace’s seminal Born To Roll from the Sittin On Chrome album that used a tweaked Moog bassline sampled from Kraftwerk and first appeared in 1994. Here you get a good loud press and the instrumental to boot – well worth investing in.

Snoop Doggy Dogg : Whats My Name
USA : Death Row
12" = £5.99 In Stock
Another G funk classic from Snoop and Dre. A club banger from 1993 with a big slice of Clinton in the mix - essential Dre!

Diamond D : Sally Got a One Track Mind
USA : Chemistry Records
12" = £5.99 In Stock
STONE COLD NEW YORK RAP CLASSIC! This was the big single lifted from DITC producer Diamond Ds debut solo album Stunts Blunts and Hip Hop the criminally overlooked yet incredibly influential LP from back in 1992. Diamond went on to work with Tribe, The Fugees and of course the mighty DITC but this is pretty much where it all began....

Jazzy Jay : Cold Chillin in the Studio live
USA : Strong City
Double Album = £16.99 In Stock
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Black Moon : Enta da Stage
USA : Wreck Records
Vinyl Album = £16.99 In Stock
Classic album with incredible dark gritty production from Da Beatminerz, bursting with classic tracks like Make Munne, Buck Em Down, How Many MCs Who Got Da Props. Released in '93 when NYC was full of great hip hop you had to create an amazing album just to get noticed and this is what we have here. Recorded in D&D Studios it is a dark, funky, truthful and hard hitting album. Fantastic re issue