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Spies Are Watching Me

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Pursuing their explorations in the vast corridors of international Funk and Disco music, Favorite Recordings and Bruno « Patchworks » Hovart present us Voilaaa. With this first single composed of 2 tracks that clearly reveal the Afro-Disco inspiration of this new experience, Favorite also expands its new series of Disco 12inch singles recently launched with several fine reissues, but this time with one of its special homemade production recipe.Under the imprint of the label and after their long years of collaboration in the achievement of projects such as The Dynamics, Mr President, Mr Day, Patchworks Galactic Project, or Taggy Matcher, the insatiable French producer therefore returns to his first love and specialty, Disco music, staring this time at the African and Caribbean influences.Indeed, as everywhere in the 70s and 80s, Funk and Disco movements were extremely influential in these regions, as it’s been very well highlighted by some specialized labels for years with multiple reissues. France and its African and Caribbean communities, was no exception and was also nurturing many productions of the genre. In most cases, the combination of the festive, yet sometime futile nature of Disco, and the instinctive, deep, sometimes rough nature of African music, sounds like a perfect balance.Aiming to find back this energy and specific sound, Patchworks quickly began producing a few tracks; Using his unique and ruling beats and bass lines as foundations, this time he dresses all with guitars, keyboards and brass distorted with vintage and DIY effects pedals and boxes. A field game dustier and less flamboyant than the traditional and flashy Disco’ codes, but perfectly suited for Patchworks, who seems at the top of his game and to have fun like crazy facing this new challenge.With a very dynamic music scene around him in Lyon, where there is no shortage of artists with African origins, he decided to surround himself with singers from the region, even if it means to accompany them on unusual musical paths. A more than successful bet with a result surprising of authenticity, as it’s unveiled by these first two titles alongside Sir John and Pat Kalla, both from a musical background as rich than different.With an album planned for the end of the year, that promises to be as explosive and magnetic, Patchworks and Favorite Recordings make a strike again and confirm them a little more if needed, as the true warrant of the modern dancefloors’ loyalty, to the spirit of their mythical ancestors … Voilaaa tout (Thaaat’s all)!!

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1. Spies Are Watching Me
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1. Le Disco Des Capitales

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Too Tough

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BBE present the second release under BBE Africa, Too Tough / I'm Not Going To Let You Go from Rim and Kasa / Rim and The Believers.Following hot on the heels of our well-received reissue of his first album, Rim Arrives, we now present the two other key records that have made this a cult figure for lovers of both African music and ‘disco’ in its widest sense. Too Tough, a superb three track EP from 1982, on Sum-Sum Records, was credited to Rim and Kasa, whilst he issued the cracking 12” I’m Not Going To Let You Go as Rim And The Believers for Harmony Records the following year.Too Tough kicks off with Shine The Ladies, an epic Afrodisco jam in call and response format, with the female lead vocals (Ms. Anita Berry) prompting a series of replies from the backing vocalists, setting the scene for a series of exciting solos set against a backdrop of punchy horns and swirling synths, tenor sax, guitar, drums (introduced with chants of ‘Play me some drums!’) and vibes all take a turn before the track fades out, clocking in just short of nine minutes. Next up is Love Me For Real, reminiscent of August Darnell with its girlie vocals and Latin flavour, ending with a mad swirl of synths and Rim’s own vocals. And lastly, I’m A Songwriter is cosmic Afro-reggae, bringing to mind Roy Ayers in his Fela phase, given a mad punk-funk twist … this one has to be heard to be believed!The mood changes with I’m Not Going To Let You Go, which eschews the female chorus for an altogether mellower, instrumental ride, veering from out-there cosmic synth vibes to loungey jazz piano. It’s original flip, Peace of Mind, raw Afro-boogie track with a male vocal, is also included.Those of you who had been searching in vain for Rim’s oeuvre for some years now having had it handed to you on a platter (well, two platters, actually), will be pleased to know that there is yet more material from the man Rim Kwaku Obeng to come from us at BBE … watch out for the digital-only release of four previously unreleased cuts from this legend of Afro-disco, taken from a long-lost acetate!

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1.Rim & Kasa - Shine The Ladies
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1. Rim & Kasa - Love Me For Real
2. Rim & Kasa - I'm A Songwriter
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1. Rim & The Believers - I'm Not Going To Let You Go
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1. Rim & The Believers - Peace Of Mind

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Din Ya Sugri

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High-quality reissue of holy grail 70s Ghana Funk LP available for the first time in 30 years. Totally unique sound, a rare Funk attempt by African female singer backed bu the legendary Uppers International, 3 massive Afro Funk tunes + some deep Highlife of the highest caliber. One of the nicest and rarest African records ever made in our opinion. Includes a nice insert with some treasurable vintage photos. Strictly limited to 1000 copies, don't sleep!

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Voices Of Darkness

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Long-awaited Superfly reissue of legendary Nigerian Funk UFO LP, this record is so rare in its original format that only a handfull of copies are known to be in existence, co-produced with Voodoo Funk, this LP is filled with Afro Funk nuggets, check 'Mota ginya' or 'we're gonna make it' - as usual, beautiful quality repress with paste on covers made in Japan and 180grs vinyl, limited to 1000 copies only!

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1. We're Gonna Make It
2. No More Tears To Cry
3. Caution
4. I Was Loving You Lucy
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1. Mota Ginya
2. Bonjour Cherie
3. We Are Origins Of Africa

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K Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas

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The second of two self-titles albums released during Ghana's music explosion of the 1970's, K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas is a celebratory and powerful follow up to the album that made them famous. Backed by the mighty Vis A Vis band (here renamed the "Cubano Fiestas") Alhaji K. Frimpong and company create a sinous, infectious, funky sound that once heard can't be forgotten. This fusion of James Brown and Fela inspired rhythms with more traditional Ghanaian Highlife, depsite having been created nearly 35 years ago, still sounds stunningly fresh today. K.Frimpong songs have been licensed for compilations on Soundway, Strut and Analog Africa / limited edition vinyl comes with free-mp3-download-coupon!

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1. Hwe Whe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena
2. Assase Yi So
3. Awisia
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1. Adam Nana (medley)

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Charity Begins At Home

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BBE rolls on with their masters we love series with the long forgotten classic Charity Begin At Home from Eji Oyewole.We are proud to present another long-lost classic from the golden age of African music, from a figure who is still beginning to get his props internationally, Eji Oyewole. Born to a royal lineage in Ibadan, Prince Eji Oyewole has had a career as a flautist, saxophonist and sometime bandleader spanning well over half a century. He trained both in Nigeria and then at Trinity the prestigious music school in London, and his life as an itinerant musician also saw him living for extensive periods in Geneva, Hamburg and in Lyon. While for many years Fela Kuti (with whom Eji played) and King Sunny Adé commanded international attention to the exclusion of most other Nigerian musicians, as if there was only room for one Nigerian superstar at a time on the world stage, on the domestic scene things were very different. Eji was part of the huge craze for ‘highlife’, a generic term that in fact subsumed many different styles, united in their fusion of traditional west African forms with jazz influences and electric instruments, and in the bands’ working practices as entertainers at the nation’s numerous hotel/nightclubs.As this cracking album, recorded for EMI Nigeria at the tail end of the ‘70s and now remastered, reveals, Eji’s version of highlife was even more distinctive than most, eschewing the usual emphasis on guitars for a brasher horn-laden sound, seemingly influenced as much by American funk as it was jazz, and of course with the heavy percussive undertow central to most African music. This gave Eji a chance to shine, and there are some scorching solos as well as tight ensemble playing across the four lengthy (to ears accustomed to the threeminute pop song) songs. Eji also played piano on the session. The material has an element of social commentary (Oil Boom and Unity In Africa) and should help feed the seemingly insatiable appetites of the many who have been turned onto African music by the enterprising efforts of devoted collectors, labels and fellow fans. Surely one of the few musicians who has played with Fela, Miles Davis and Bob Marley, Eji Oyewole still plays regularly in Lagos, recently had an album of new material out with his current band The Afrobars, and has been a member of Faaji Agba, a super-group that has toured internationally and been dubbed ‘the Nigerian Buena-Vista Social Club’.

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1. Charity Begins At Home
2. Gele Odun (Oil Boom)
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1. Lagos Complex - Highways
2. Unity In Africa (Kasowopo Kasekan)

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Soul Rock

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This Incredible afro-soul album was recorded in Italy in 1974 by the two Nigerians Ezy Hart and Isaac Olashugba. Deluxe LP in tip-on jacket with innersleeve !Ezy is known for his vocals while Isaac for playing saxophone. They are ex-members of Fela Kuti’s band, The Koola Lobitos and The Don Ezekiel Combination. After doing amazing collaborations together, recording a few Christian-Funk albums, and touring West Africa, these two finally settled in Italy.The Funky Fella, a group of 12 top Italian musicians such as Maestro Leoni from Rifi records, produced three albums with Ezy and Isaac. The first one is called Soul Rock and is considered as a Soul masterpiece.It contains the bomb track called “Bawagbe” ; This track is very tuff, hypnotic afro-soul groove with ruff Yoruba chants, smacking congas, afro horns, funky breaks and a wicked percussion breakdown of rattling cowbells. It`s a very unique collectors’ item for the afro-funk lovers and more.Hot Casa Records also included a bonus track called “I’m Ready For you”, coming from the rare funky 7inch released in 1976.

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1. Take Off !!!
2. Not All Bad - Not All Good
3. Sad To See You Go Away
4. Bawagbe
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1. Don't Step On My Shoes
2. Bad Way
3. All We Need Is Love
4. Got To Move
5. I'm Ready For You Baby

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The Best Of The Ethiopiques Series

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The first vinyl 'Best Of' from the now classic Ethiopiques series. Francis Falcetto, the founder of the series (already 28 Cds available) and THE specialist of Ethiopian music selects, in his view, the best tracks of the series.He opened his large collection of pictures, vinyl and memorabilia to make the artwork for this double LP gatefold release.The perfect introduction to the world of Ethiopian music but the specialists will also discover some rare and unknown tracks and artists.

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1. Alemayehu Eshete - Tashamanaletch
2. Seyoum Gebreyes - Hametegnaw
3. Ayalew Mesfin - Teredjew Neber
4. Teshome Meteku - Yezemed Yebaed
5. Seyfou Yohannes - Mela Mela
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1. Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou - - Presentiment
2. Wallias Band - Muziqawi Silt
3. Tsfa-Maryam Kidane - Ewnet Yet Lagegnesh
4. Mulatu Astatqe - Yegele Tezeta
5. Getatchew Mekurya - Shellela Besaxophone
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1. Girma Beyene - Ene Negn Bay Manesh
2. Mahmoud Ahmed - Bemen Sebeb Letlash
3. Muluqen Mellesse - Hedetch Alu
4. Tlahoun Gessesse - Lantchi Biye
5. Menelik Wesnatchew - Tchereqa
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1. Tekle Tesfa-Ezghi - Selam Temagwet
2. Abbebe Tessemma - Ashasha Beyew
3. Tewelde Redda - Ab Teqay Qerebi
4. Ali Birra Kan - Ati Fettun Isani Infedhani
5. Tsehaytu Beraki - Medjemerya Feqrey

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No Funk,No Chop

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Yellow Marbled Vinyl 12" Holy Guacamole! African Road Trip takes the bus via West Africa, Paris and Chicago via Guadeloupe. No Funk No Chop is our vinyl only series of dancefloor killers we picked up whilst "on de road". Robert Helms is probably the most requested bomb from Stevie Kotey DJ sets. Blowing people minds on the Adriatic dance floors of Electric Elephant 2014. The secret weapons can no longer remain a secret. Loving rearranged by the super talented Raphael Top Secret, by way of his Brussels emporium. "Wanna see you dance"? Enough said! Albion steps up with the in demand Experience 7 smasher "Disco Choc" feel the vibes wash over you as you take another sip of that cocktail. Last stop is Afro National "Push Am Forward" Forward we go with the mysterious Afro National straight out of Sierra Leone. This track is epitome of joyous afro funk. Don't let ride end!!

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1. Robert Helms - Sekele I Like It (Raphael Top Secret edit)
2. Bozambo - Nanas-Disco (Raphael Top Secret edit)
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1. Experience 7 - Disco Choc (Albion edit)
2. Afro National - Push Am Forward (Kotey Mild Tweak extension)

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Tchero Adari Nègn/Bèmen Sèbèb Letlash

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Alemayehu Eshete-Tchero Adari NegnAlemayehu Eshete aka the Ethiopian James Brown aka Abyssinian Elvis. struts his stuff on this funk bomb, tough breaks and changes, bluesy guitar lines and horns. Punctuated with Eshete’s JB-esque vocals.Singer, writer and composer Eshete boasts one of the largest discography in Ethiopian music. Originally released on Amha 7" AE 240A in 1970, pressed in Lebanon due to restrictions imposed by the military government at the time, entitled 'Chiro Adarie Negne'.Mahmoud Ahmed-Bemen Sebeb LetlashTaken from the 1978 LP on on his own label Mahmoud Ahmed Records, LR MA 10. Ahmed is a very well known figure in Ethiopian music, who gained wider appeal thanks to Crammed Discs, Buda Music and the Ethiopiques series.As sampled by Gaslamp Killer on 'When I'm in Awe' featuring GonjaSufi. Included on Cut Chemist's 'Sound Of The Police' mixtape from 2010.

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1. Alemayehu Eshete - Tchero Adari Negn
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