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New Directions In Funk returns for its fifth explorationof all things funky and electronic. For this edition wefinally welcome Social Lovers into the Soul ClapRecords fam with a deep soulful chugger. And on theflip West Coast musical maestro Adam Chini bringsus an electro funk banger ready for the dancefloor.Our last two 45s sold out quick so get it while thegettins good...

- Stand out single from the now classic “Enter The 37th Chamber” album, featuring reinterpretations of some of the most iconic Wu Tang materialBack in 2006 El Michels Affair began releasing a slew of brilliant covers of Wu-Tang classics on 7" as part of their acclaimed “Shaolin Series”, eventually leading to their full length project of wu-fueled interpretations - “Enter The 37th Chamber” on Fat Beats Records in 2009.Now available for the first time on 7" by popular demand, 2 more stand-out tracks from the LP - Shimmy Shimmy Ya b/w Incarcerated Scarfaces

More hot stuff from The Soul Surfers who continue their recent run of covers with their homage to The J.B.'s on their single "Tribute To J.B.s". Kool and the Gang's classic "Summer Madness", now gets the heavy funk treatment from the coldest crew in the North. The signature and instantly recognizable synth line lays down the foundation of Pt.1 while Pt.2 starts off proper with a tasty drumbreak.

7" limited to 200 copies

"Originally released in 1989, this maxi 7" had a local success on FM radio and in clubs, in France. Despite its quality, the tune didn't breakthrough at the time, and became a highly-sought after EP. After a long quest, and for the first time ever, Royer Records re-releases it for a special 30th anniversary edition. 400 Copies Only. Fully remastered, on 12" (yellow-colored vinyl).

Another amazing 7-inch! Two heavy psychedelic groover tracks, full of crazy percussion, fuzz guitar, and hammond organ all played by MARC 4 and composed by their organist Antonello Vannucchi, and both echoing the immortal In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida riff by Iron Butterfly. RITO A LOS ANGELES was used by Steven Soderbergh in his 2004 film, "Ocean’s Twelve". An amazing and haunting groove that is ideal for DJs & producers.

"The Sound Of New York" in many of it's forms and shapes, has always been a source of fascination for the London based production duo Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel (Aka Los Charly's Orchestra), who clearly portray its essence in such an authentic fashion through every release they make; all filtered through their very distinctive colorful / feel good style of productions, which have become a trademark of the LCO sound over the years.On the other hand, the so called: "Acid Jazz / Jazz Funk" movement from London-UK had always been a defining key factor on the LCO philosophy, who until today remain so true to the nature of their fusion.Joining restless soul brotha' & Jazz-Funk luminary: Mr Xantone Blacq on the vocals, this release could be perceived as a crossroad between the two timeless sounds.

Scorpio and His People remains a mystery with the only possible clue that the band hailed from Los Angeles or Long Beach California. Originally released in 1972 on a private label, this double A side is a heavy slab of psychedelic and gritty funk complete with female vocals in a similar style and vein as Dee Edwards or Little Ann. One of the heaviest and rarest funk 45's in existence with original copies going for thousands of dollars.