2017

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 Beaters, Harari and Umoja. But Khaoli’s seemingly endless fountain of music continued outside these ensembles, where he usually played bass and contributed songwriting and vocals.Khaoli released several successful solo works while he made records with Umoja and worked on other productions with friends. This creativity was aided by Khaoli’s own recording studio. He was the first South African to have a privately-owned studio. As black artists were forced to record during lunch breaks and didn’t get sufficient access and time in the white-owned studios, having his studio allowed Khaoli to develop in his own way. Hence his productive output during the 80’s and early 90’s, releasing 5 LPs with Umoja and 5 solo LPs, along with numerous singles and EPs.There’s something broad and dynamic about the almost epic pop sound Khaoli creates on Say You Love Me. Being the first South African to take control his recording process and thereby free himself from one of apartheid’s many strictures, he took his vision of music to new realms and made timeless music for the dance floor in the process.

12" limited to 300 copies

Finally a fresh MCDE is announced! New one from long time deep house/broken producer, Pablo Valentino... .Its been four years since label co-founder Pablo Valentino became a daddy, and almost as old is the idea of him releasing a record on our imprint. So what makes more sense than to dedicate this record to Hugo-João, his son? On "My Son's Smile" we can hear a recording of Hugo-João's laughter over a mellow, summery house track that has been a big favorite of Danilo over the years.With a little help from Lyon producer Patchworks, who played bass on the track, Valentino pulls off one of his most sophisticated productions yet.GE-OLOGY, legendary Hip Hop and House producer from New York, flips it into a more of a peaktime thing, replacing the Fender Rhodes from the original with layers of thick synthesizer chords and a very vibrant, musical vibe reminiscent of his earlier release on Sound Signature. "Atlantic’s Calling" is one of those signature, late night House tracks that Pablo Valentino has been championing both as a producer and Dj throughout the years.Danilo and Pablo met in the late 90s through their mutual love for obscure Jazz, sampled based House and all things soulful, and 20 years later this sounds like the kind of track that sums it all up, a testament of their musical backbone. Pablo has, like his partner Danilo, started out producing Hip Hop instrumentals back in the 90s, and he continues to do so up until this day. While "Good Ol' Days" is of course a Hommage to that era, it still sounds fresh to our ears.At MCDE, we have always believed in this sound, the rough-and-ready, smoked-out esthetic of 90s sampler based music, and whether its Hip Hop, House, Techno or anything in between, we are proud to carry that Torch.All tracks written & produced by Pablo Valentino.Additional bass on "My Son's Smile" by Bruno "Patchworks" Hovart

Deluxe LPAfro funk and Political Soul from Togo.Recorded in the beginning of the 80's and self-produced by Itadi in 1983 , this obscure album contained deep soul and controversial rare grooves backed by the 5 band members called the “Afro Funk Band de Lomé”.Itadi's music is unique, in his second album, he kept the same recipe: a mixture of soul, reggae, hi-life and Funk, with heavy lyrics which sounds like slogans and caused him big trouble after its release. He was obliged to escape the country to USA. A real definition of a revolutionary musician!This deluxe LP contains also two unreleased tracks, interview, and photos and was fully licensed with his family.Remastered by Frank Merritt at Carvery Studio.

Limited Edition, Numbered, 300 copiesDeluxe heavy cardboard old school Tip-On cover with glossy paper on front and mat on back.Credits insert printed on 160gr yellow paperOld school press kit photo insert printed on glossy photo paperHigh quality polylined black innersleeveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr2gvPQUkT8&t=7s

40 years after the original release, Nanga boko Records is very proud to present you the official reissue of the first album from the Cameroonian musician Nkotti Francois and his band, « The Black Styl ».High quality remastered sound.Reissued by Armand de Preseau.Transfert, Restoration & Mastering : Baptiste Bataut at "Vrai Son"Sleeve Restoration and Inner Sleeve Design : Eazy-NiLinner Notes : Armand de Preseau & Guillaume Le ClercA very detailled biography in both English and French langages with exclusive pictures come with the record, for a better comprehension of the work of the musician.Each vinyl includes a voucher to download the album in a HD digital format for free.Available in LP vinyl record and HQ digital format.Approuved by the artist himself, 100 % legit, all 8 tracks are under exclusive license of Nanga Boko Records.Limited edition.A l’occasion des 40 ans de la date de sortie de l’album original, Nanga boko Records est fier de vous présenter la réédition officielle du premier album de l’artiste Camerounais Nkotti François et de son groupe, « Les Black Styl ».L’ensemble des morceaux de l’album a été soigneusement re-masterisé, dans le souci d’apporter aux auditeurs un son de très haute qualité.Réédité par Armand de PreseauTransfert, Restoration des pistes d'origine & Mastering : Baptiste Bataut at "Vrai Son"Restoration de la Pochette et Création du Livret : Eazy-NiBiographie et Notes du Livret : Armand de Preseau & Guillaume Le ClercUne biographie détaillée de l’artiste en anglais et en français ainsi que des photos inédites du groupe accompagnent le disque, pour une plus grande compréhension et appréciation de l’œuvre du musicien.Chaque disque vinyle est accompagné d’une carte de téléchargement permettant de télécharger l’album en haute qualité audio.Disponible au format vinyle 33 tours et en téléchargement en haute qualité audio !Réédition approuvée par l’artiste lui-même !Edition limitée.L’ensemble des 8 titres de l’album est sous la licence exclusive de Nanga boko Records.