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Kendra Morris
Concrete Waves Serato Control Vinyl (DJ Premier Remix) 12"

female lead soul, Primo on the remix

Kendra Morris is the latest signee to the Wax Poetics label to get her music pressed up in conjunction with Serato Pressings. "Concrete Waves(1)" is taken from her forth coming debut full length and features a heavy funk groove lead by Kendra's powerful vocals. The flip is blessed with a killer remix from legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier(2) that's sure to get the heads nodding. Get down to this on marbled blue vinyl and rock your Serato with the tone on the flip.


reviewed by Von Bee

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Wax Poetics
Anthology, Vol.2 Book

collection of articles on vinyl culture

Eight years deep in the game and WaxPo has become one of the most respected music rags (sorry, "journals") in the world with its distinct mixture of vinyl archaeology and behind-the-scenes stories of artists both obscure and well-known. Anthology, Vol.1 focused on the first five issues, so it stands to reason that this new hardcover collection should bring us creme de la creme of Issues #6-10 (Fall 2003 - Fall 2004) in blown-up 8.5" x 11" format. Includes pieces on Sun Ra, 45 King, Incredible Bongo Band, Rev. Eugene McDaniels, Willie Mitchell, Scientist, Les McCann, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Roy Ayers, Eddie Bo (and so, so many more) along with a slew of rare full-color pictures and label scans. Hardcover; 240 pages.
reviewed by Van Hammersly

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Issue #10 (Mingering Mike)

features on legendary cover artist, Mongomery Express, Antibalas, Les McCann, and more

Glad to see the incredible story and artwork of cover artist Mingering Mike land in the proper venue for it (here); this issue features a great 10 page spread with plenty pics of his home-made album covers and the full, curious story of Mike and how he was ìdiscovered.î Other features include Montgomery Express, Antibalas, Les McCann, Wattstax, Beastie Boys, Eddie Fisher, Melvin Van Peebles, Texas Stage Bands Pt 2, Keepintime, and Scientist.
reviewed by mgmnt

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Issue #29 (Herbie Hancock)

stories on Madlib, Spoonie G, Lee Fields, Pete Rock, and more

This issue is special. Not like every issue isn't, but this one's feature articles on one of music's greatest superheroes, Herbie Hancock and one of rap's earliest self made men, Spoonie Gee. It even features and a special cover with Spoonie and Herbie printed in gloss and the background in matte. You can also expect the usual dopeness with rare rap, funk, and disco record checks, interviews with Mamao from Azymuth and Otis Jackson Jr(Madlib), Freddy Fresh, Saxophonist Cedric Brooks, Jazz pianist Lalo Schiffrin, Lee Fields, Jazzman Sam Rivers, Interview with Pete Rock and more...128 pages of the realness.
reviewed by C'mish

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Issue #35 (Roger Troutman)

articles on El Michaels Affair, Glass Candy, Lord Finesse, Def Jef, and more

WaxPo is back with another round of super well done articles that are sure to delight the record nerdus within you. This issue features Roger Troutman on the cover, and then stories about the El Michaels Affair, STS9, Glass Candy, Lord Finesse, Byron Lee, Def Jef and more inside. 104 pages total.
reviewed by Hires

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Issue #40 (Ohio Players / Smokey Robinson)

WaxPo #40 features funk legends the Ohio Players on one cover and soul music icon Smokey Robinson on the other. Inside you'll find interviews with both Smokey and Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner of the Players, as well as features on Javelin, Tortoise, Joe Cuba, Tribe, Gene Paul, Johnny Lytle and more. 112 pages.
reviewed by Hires

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Issue #42 (The R&B Issue)

WaxPo #42 is dedicated to the art of R&B, both contemporary and classic. The magazine comes in two editions (randomly selected for your order): one features Barry White on the front cover and Gil Scott-Heron on the back cover, and the other features D'Angelo on the front while Erykah Badu graces the back cover. Also features pieces on Melivn Bliss (RIP), Ernie Hines, Kings Go Forth, Bilal, The Bamboos and all the regular columns and features you love about Wax Poetics.
reviewed by Hires

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Issue #43 (The Reggae Issue)

new WaxPo dedicated to reggae

WaxPo #43 is the magazine's first OFFICIAL issue dedicated to reggae featuring Augustus Pablo on one cover and Gregory Isaacs the other. Inside you'll find pieces on Sugar Minott (R.I.P.), Bob Andy, Beres Hammond, Beres Hammond, David Rodigan, and Chris Blackwell, as well as coverage on Island Records and the UK dub scene.112 pages.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Issue #44 (War / Syl Johnson)

covered by War and Syl Johnson

Cali funk, soul, and rhythm band War and the legendary blues/soul singer/music producer Syl Johnson cover Wax Poetics #44, which also features pieces on Al Kooper, Johnny Colon, Claus Ogerman, Melvin Davis, Bill Whithers, The Budos Band, Record Rundown with DJ Muggs, and more. Also included in the issue are Layle Owerko's boombox photographs as well as stories on Bennie Maupin Re: Discovered, James Spaulding, and United States Navy Port Authority Soul Band.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Issue #46 (George Benson / George Duke)

with features on George Benson, Billy Cobham, Phil Cohran and more

Wax Poetics #46, covered by George Benson and George Duke, focuses on pioneers that infused funk/soul and other elements into jazz. In addition to features on the aforementioned artists, the issue covers drummers Bill Cobham and Norman Connors, spritual jazz great Phil Cohran, Bob Shad-lead Mainstream Records, South Korea's DJ Soulscape, Towson State Univerisy Jazz Ensemble, and much more.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Issue #48 (Nina Simone / Theophilus London)

features on Nina Simone, Theophilus London, Shock G, Yabby You, and more

The 48th issue of Wax Poetics is covered by Nina Simone and Theophilus London, with features on the two artists as well as Billy Cox (who giggled with Jimy Hendrix), Dom Salvador (legendary Brazilian pianist), Yabby You (roots reggae luminary), Even Horizon (Krautrock pioneer), Hudson Mohawke (future hip-hop/r&b/beats), and more. There is also a piece on Gil Scott-Heron, as well as the iconic Roland TR-808.
reviewed by nakinboots

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Wax Poetics Issue #49 (Latin Issue)

first official latin issue

Your favorite music mag drops its first ever OFFICIAL latin issue! That's right, after 48 issues Wax Poetics has finally gone all out latino for issue #49 with cover to cover articles on key figures in the world of latin music. Includes features on Eddie Palmieri, Fania & Alegra All-Stars, Cal Tjader, Harlem River Drive, Speed Records, Lowrider Oldies, and much more.
reviewed by Extravagant Traveler

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