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Ikebe Shakedown’s debut release is as heavy as an angry herd of elephants! Recorded at Dunham Studios in Brooklyn with the help of members of The Budos Band, these tracks are rough and tough to be sure and offer a variety of different sounds from the band. Ikebe seamlessly blends the raw emotion and passion of ‘70s African Funk with the danceable horns and rhythms of American soul music! BIO: Ikebe Shakedown is Brooklyn-based, eight-piece instrumental juggernaut that incorporates the sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s African Funk and American Soul Music for a totally fresh sound. Featuring dynamic horns backed by a hard-hitting rhythm section, Ikebe Shakedown (pronounced ee-kay-bay) will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor! With obvious influences from legendary groups such as The J.B.’s and The Meters, Ikebe Shakedown is also looking to make their own mark on the Brooklyn scene in the vein of more contemporary groups like The Budos Band, Antibalas, and The Menahan Street Band.

1979 self release from Donald "Dohnnie" Walker, originally pressed as a 7inch single on his own imprint Posh Records/Plush Music.

Hailed as the world’s best club DJ, J Rocc continues to capture music enthusiasts around the globe. In 1992, Jason Jackson, internationally known as J Rocc, launched his vision of forming a DJ crew comprised of talented musicians, by introducing to the world Southern California’s first turntable band - the Beat Junkies.A prized accomplishment enthusiastically received by worldwide audiences, J.Rocc continues to invent musical styles that display his creative expertise. Highly recognized for his funky showcases and original arrangements, J Rocc has clearly distinguished his place in music history.Funky President Edits, Vol. 5 is the 5th installment of J Rocc’s 7” edit series featuring “Funky President Edits Vol. 5: Break Yo Self,” two edits made with precision and dedicated to the curators of the essential ‘Ultimate Breaks and Beats’ series, Breakbeat Lou and Lenny.

Hailed as the world’s best club DJ, J Rocc continues to capture music enthusiasts around the globe. In 1992, Jason Jackson, internationally known as J Rocc, launched his vision of forming a DJ crew comprised of talented musicians, by introducing to the world Southern California’s first turntable band - the Beat Junkies. A prized accomplishment enthusiastically received by worldwide audiences, J.Rocc continues to invent musical styles that display his creative expertise. Highly recognized for his funky showcases and original arrangements, J Rocc has clearly distinguished his place in music history.

Sound Destination is a project that crosses genre to find its own space. Soundscapes, downtempo, ambient, and house music all find a place in this aesthetically complete project.