7: Ginger Johnson – I Jool Omo
First single to be taken from the upcoming re-issue of African Party by Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers – a rare classic pre-afrobeat masterpiece that has never been properly re-issued until now.
ALBUM: Omar – The Man (Retwisted by Scratch Professer)
Omar’s latest album, The Man, has been given the full retwist treatment by none other than Scratch Professer, a Grammy Award winning producer, and also Omar’s Brother!
7: Kalbata & Mixmonster – Inna Skateland
The third single to be taken from Kalbata & Mixmonster’s album, Congo Beat The Drum, is Inna Skateland featuring the legendary Puddy Roots on vocals and also includes an exclusive dub version of the track.
ALBUM: The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Vol.3
Volume 3 of Craig Charles’ immensely popular Funk & Soul Club compilation series has landed! Featuring tracks from Hot 8 Brass Band, Lack of Afro, Omar, 6ixToys, Speedometer and more.
DIGI: Omar – Stop War, Make Love
A popular cut from the latest Omar album is Stop War, Make Love, and it’s now available digitally. It also includes re-twists by Scratch Professer of two Omar tracks.
7: Lack of Afro – Freedom
One of the biggest tracks off the latest Lack of Afro album, Music for Adverts, is Freedom featuring Jack Tyson-Charles, and it’s now available on 7-inch vinyl along with the exclusive; Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances.
ALBUM: The Shaolin Afronauts – Follow The Path
The Shaolin Afronauts’ third album has landed! Follow The Path is a 21-track, double album that expands upon and delves further into the musical genres that inspire and influence the group.
12: Kalbata & Mixmonster – Congo Beat the Drum
The second single to be taken from the album of the same name by Kalbata & Mixmonster. This heavyweight reggae 12″ also features a dark and murky remix from Bristol-producer Kahn.
12: The Shaolin Afronauts – Ojo Abameta
Ojo Abameta is the first single to be taken from The Shaolin Afronauts’ third studio album for Freestyle Records and it includes two exclusive, non-album cuts.
ALBUM: Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Blind Bet
Cookin’ on 3 Burners are back with their third album on Freestyle Records, featuring appearances from Kylie Auldist, Daniel Merriweather, Tex Perkins, Jason Heerah and Harry Angus.