Raymond Castoldi “X Ray Records 1992-1994” (Kalahari Oyster Cult Holland)
After releasing and reissuing music from Tapp, Jacy & Erell Ranson, the Amsterdam-based label Kalahari Oyster Cult is firmly imposing itself on the scene with a crucial 3xLP retrospective of the works of Raymond Castoldi. When you think of early ’90s House music, screaming vocal Garage and bumpy Jersey sounds …
‘Om’ Alec Khaoli “Say You Love Me” (1985, Awesome Tapes From Africa)
via ATFA: “Say You Love Me” wasn’t ‘Om’ Alec Khaoli’s first solo recording but the 1985 EP solidified the bass player and songwriter’s standing as one of South Africa’s most consistently innovative pop auteurs. He built a career on ubiquitous rock, pop and soul hits with groundbreaking bands like the …
Guy Cuevas “Obsession” (1983, Trad Vibe)
Pioneer DJ Guy Cuevas made his name by being one of the first residents in the famous Parisian club Le Palace, shortly after it opened in 1978. Attracting some of the biggest names in the entertainment business like Prince, Madonna, Kenzo, Serge Gainsbourg, the location was a must-go for any …
Garrett “Private Life” (Music From Memory)
“Garrett came from the inside of his own mind, from within a home recording studio somewhere on planet Earth. The Private Life of creative awareness and the music captured here is the visceral offering to all outside. Every one of us has a Private Life. This is Garrett’s…” says Music …
Can “The Singles” (Mute Records)
From the start, CAN, the multifarious West German band, understood the value in taping excessive jam sessions, sometimes up to six hours. This influential collective who drew influence from Sly Stone, James Brown and Karlheinz Stockhausen would mine back over tape, searching for the magic break. An updated version of …
Y. Gershovsky “Disco Baby – Floating Points & Red Greg Edit” (1979, Melodies International)
via Melodies: A few years ago, Melodies family members Floating Points and DJ Red Greg got their hands on a couple of original 70s obscurities. While these standout records shone brightly in their own right, the two DJs saw the potential to create their own edits behind the scenes, finely …
Various Artists “Musica Per L’Immagine” (1974-1985, Fly By Night)
via FBN: With Fly By Night Music now celebrating their fifth year of operation, Lorenzo has marked the occasion by assembling his biggest project to date – an impeccably curated collection of obscure Italian production music circa 1974 – 1985. The project, has been very close to Lorenzo’s heart – …
Various Artists “Pop Makossa – The Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon” (1976-1984, Analog Africa)
via Analog Africa: The Pop Makossa adventure started in 2009, when Analog Africa founder Samy Ben Redjeb first travelled to Cameroon to make an initial assessment of the country’s musical situation. He returned with enough tracks for an explosive compilation highlighting the period when funk and disco sounds began to …
Hotline “You Are Mine” (1986, Jamwax / Happy Milf)
Jamwax team up with Happy Milf Records to release “You Are Mine”, the Nigerian Boogie Funk gem from Hotline, recorded at Decca studio (Lagos) in 1986. Reissue under EXCLUSIVE licence from Hotline. High Quality mastering and restauration from the original LP, don’t be fooled by other crappy bootleg or unofficial …