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Mix By Larry Levan

Masterworks Music certainly know how to make an entrance, kicking off this new series, 'Bag Of Tricks', with a star-studded cast. Picking the best high-end sizzlers from a who's who of the nu-disco scene. Highlights include the sublime slicked-out Chic-style electro-disco of Rayko 'Looks Like Love', the shiny 80s synth-soul seducer 'Too Much For Me To Take' by Dr Packer and the shoulder-padded power-stomp of 80s Child's 'Bangkok Nights'Pressed on Limited White Vinyl these won't be around for long so act fast!

Nassima is a deep hybrid of Soukous and Highlife, recorded in Abidjan in 1975 by the mysterious Bazaré D. Pablo. Thumping percussion, intricate guitar, ethereal vocals and a solid bassline add up to a perennial Sofrito classic that never fails.Atalaku 8 – a Paris-based Ivoirien/Congolese group operating out of the legendary Kos studio – lay down a seriously funky house-tempo Coupé Décalé track, topped off with a Siwo dub.

Afro-Latin warrior Jose Marquez is back once again on Basic Fingers with two new percussion infected workouts. Those familiar with Jose Marquez's previous works will not be disappointed as this might be his strongest release yet.On 'Quinto Y Bongo' he goes on dark tribal journey with hints of electronic layers and some serious bongo action. The flip track 'Canto Del Caribe' is more direct & to the point with a full on percussion assault and fierce latin chants.

London 2015, Los Charly's Orchestra team up with UK legend of Jazz & Neo Soul, Xantone Blacq, who takes a turn this time to lay down an stunning vocal delivery for this new release entitle "All Around The World".Unarguably London / Venezuelan production duo Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel Aka: Los Charly's Orchestra have proven to be one of the prime and most consistent purveyors of Soulful Disco, Jazz Funk & Latin fusion in the current global scene. On the other hand, Mr Xatone has been busy over the past few years doing some serious things, which range from playing keys for Amy Winehouse's band, to collaborations with Earth Wind and Fire and lately for the amazing album of Personal Life and his own material.So I think you are already getting an idea of where is this collaboration of LCO and Mr Xan heading to, right?The soul of Al Hudson's Spread Love, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder & The Salsoul Orchestra, they all come together under the sound this massive groover "All Around The World" for an truly immersive experience of instant joy!

Introducing the eagerly awaited 2nd installment in Zaf LoveVinyl's brilliant Holy Grail Series, following King Tutt's “You Got Me Hung Up/Dancin'”. BBE are proud to bring you the super rare 12" by Martin Dumas Jr “Belief, Attitude & Determination / Non-Stop To The Top”. Slightly Re-edited by Zaf LoveVinyl to keep the value of the original intact this record is available for the first time on 12" Vinyl exclusive to BBE licensed from the estate of Martin Dumas. A Limited edition pressing, fully re-mastered and sounding amazing, pressed loud & with the original artwork. Limited highly collectable 12” vinyl only release Original copies sell for USD 2000+Zaf's previous forays into compilations include the popular Americana series on BBE, Private Wax (keep your eyes peeled v2 coming soon) as well as compiling the whole of the P&P series on Sussd records and the Deep Disco Culture series WEBLINKS www.

Royal Athlete's quest for the cosmos continues, with a brand new Various Artists EP from the depths of space. Four tracks of magical dance floor weapons via the Earth colonies of California, the UK and Berlin. Containing tracks from Voltaire / Omega Supreme mainstay and frequent Egyptian Lover collaborator Brian Ellis, Bout You's funk is so potent you could smoke it. Mat/Matix's Speeding Lane takes you to 5pm, with a groove so smooth, you'll think it's bathed in oil. Rick Wreck presents a heartfelt funk gem with Dance Again, for the lovers, across the universe. Finally Royal Athlete's own Vexkiddy serves up a spaced out, G'd up cosmofantabulous afterhours banger with Strange Attractors.