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Crane Hardware Crane DJ Laptop Stand - Black Anodized
- lab recommended
- lab staple item
top of the line, super-portable DJ laptop stand, pick
- lab price:
- $159.99
- free domestic us shipping
- available:
- yes
- item #:
- acc-929
- file under:
- all - digital djing / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / accessories - digital djing / and more
V/A Black Man's Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti Box Set CD
- lab recommended
covers and music inspired by the godfather of Afro-Beat
- Now Again Records
- format: CD
- 25% off:
- $12.00
- lab price:
$16.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- cd-3326
- file under:
- stones throw shop / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / dance - lab recommended
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It's pretty common knowledge that Fela Kuti created afro-beat. His influence on not only that genre, but untold others is undeniable. This collection of Fela covers (approved by his estate) and Fela-inspired songs has been lovingly compiled by Egon and ... expand review released by Now Again, who really know how to do it up when it comes to compilations. To wit: the CD comes packaged inside of a hard-cover book filled with stories, liner notes and never-before-seen photos of Fela Kuti. This is an excellent celebration of not only Fela and his music, but the music he inspired in others. Recommended. -Hires
V/A Black Man's Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti Box Set 4x10"
- lab recommended
covers and music inspired by the godfather of afro-beat
- Now Again Records
- format: LP Box Set
- 25% off:
- $29.96
- lab price:
$39.95- available:
- yes
- item #:
- fr-2255
- file under:
- funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / stones throw shop / latin + brazilian + afrobeat / funk soul disco - comps / and more
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It's pretty common knowledge that Fela Kuti created afro-beat. His influence on not only that genre, but untold others is undeniable. This collection of Fela covers (approved by his estate) and Fela-inspired songs has been lovingly compiled by Egon and ... expand review released by Now Again, who really know how to do it up when it comes to compilations. To wit: This box set contains four 10" records, as well as a large-format booklet that's filled with stories, liner notes and never-before-seen photos of Fela Kuti. This is an excellent celebration of not only Fela and his music, but the music he inspired in others. Recommended. -Hires
- Now Again Records
- format: CD
- 25% off:
- $12.00
- lab price:
$16.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- cd-3336
- file under:
- stones throw shop / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / dance - lab recommended
audio picks
Some background on the Equatics... They hail from Hampton Virginia, they were high school champions of Pepsi's "New Sounds of 1972" challenge, they are one of the illest high school soul bands you never heard of! And thanks to the guys at ... expand review Now-Again these incredible sounds can be enjoyed by the ears many rather than the elite few. Doin' It!!!! is the lost soul/funk masterpiece from this obscure high school band. Now there was a time not too long ago when all sorts of rare high school funk albums were being reissued. This album sets itself apart from the rest by the sheer soulfulness in the music, going much deeper than their peers. You gotta hear it to believe it and you'll be scratching your head sayin' "this is a highschool band?!" Have a taste with "Walk On By(1)," "Merry Go Round(2)," "Ain't No Sunshine(3)," "What They Doin?(4)" and "Where Is Love(5)." 9 tracks total, recommended. -snackmaster
Golf Channel Recordings Try To Find Me, Vol.2 CD
- lab recommended
excellent disco, soul and house mix from cult NY label
- Golf Channel
- format: CD
- 25% off:
- $9.00
- lab price:
$12.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- cd-3286
- file under:
- reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / dance - lab recommended
- Now Again Records
- format: 2LP
- 25% off:
- $13.50
- lab price:
$18.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- lp-4516
- file under:
- funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / stones throw shop / now again + soul cal (stones throw) / funk soul disco - albums / and more
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Oof! This is heavy, heavy stuff. The Whitefield Brothers coming with it on some world-psych-funk ish on Earthology, the follow-up to 2002's In The Raw. Given the long span between the releases, let me just say, the wait is totally worth it. ... expand review The extensive amount of global funk research the brothers put into this work is evident on every track - from the use of exotic instruments, to the use of Arabic rhythmical structures, African pentatonic scales and Oriental modes. Topping it all off, they collaborate with a wide range of contemporaries including Edan, Mr. Lif, Bajka, Percee P and MED to musicians from Antibalas, El Michels Affair, Quantic and the Dap-Kings. This music is like a funky, psychedelic trip around the world, don't miss it. Recommended. -snackmaster
Pacific Horizons Universal Horizons / The Amulet 12"
- lab recommended
deep cosmic balearic grooves from LA, pick
- Pacific Wizard Foundation
- format: 12"
- 25% off:
- $8.25
- lab price:
$11.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- dm-3721
- file under:
- new disco / cosmic / edits - reviewer recommended / reviewer recommended / reviewer reccomended / new disco / cosmic / edits / and more
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Excellent debut release from Los Angeles-based balearic band Pacific Horizons. Deep cosmic grooves are on the menu for this 12" complete with epic guitar solos, dubbed-out synths, subtle psychedelics and a steady swaying balearic tempo (not too fast, not too slow). Both ... expand review sides, "The Amulet(1)" and "Universal Horizons(2)," are equally impressive. Fans of Cosmic Baleaeric Beats, Milky Disco, Lo Recordings, DJ Harvey, Todd Terje, and chilling on the beach need to check this. A very limited self-released type deal, so act fast - hand silkscreened, hand numbered edition of 200! Recommended. -snackmaster
Golf Channel Recordings Liza / Penny (Elias Rahbani, Dr. Hook) 12"
cosmic disco and rock edits
- Golf Channel
- format: 12"
- 25% off:
- $9.00
- lab price:
$12.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- dm-3623
- file under:
- re-edits - disco + italo + cosmic + rockish / re-edits / new disco / cosmic / edits / cosmic + balearic + rock-ish
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With just four releases (this is #4), Golf Channel Recordings has established itself as one of those cult NY labels that all the record nerds and disco snobs obsess over, and with good reason. Their releases dig deeper than most and seem ... expand review to always elevate the bar for cosmic/balearic/disco edits. Two more unusual suspects go under for re-edit surgery this time around, the first being Elias Rahbani's stupid rare '78 disco burner "Liza...Liza" extended and fixed here as "Liza (Sexican Version In C.5#)(1)." On the flip it's Dr. Hook's psychedelic rock sleaze fest "Penicillin Penny" that gets reworked as simply "Penny(2)." As with all the GC releases, don't expect this to sit on the shelf for very long. -snackmaster
Spinna The Boogie Back (Serato Control Vinyl) 12"
- lab recommended
limited edition control vinyl with boogie anthem on the flip
- bbe
- format: 12"
- 25% off:
- $13.50
- lab price:
$18.00- available:
- restocking
- item #:
- fr-2272
- file under:
- funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco 12" / funk + soul + latin + disco / reviewer recommended / and more
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BBE has teamed up with Serato for a limited edition single from The Boogie Back album. Spinna's killer re-freak of Jan Leslie Holmes' rare boogie anthem gets the 12" treatment complete with keyapella and Serato control tone on the flip! Recommended. -snackmaster
Quantic & His Combo Barbaro Un Canto A Mi Tierra / New Morning 12"
- lab recommended
modern cumbia beats
- Tru Thoughts
- format: 12"
- 25% off:
- $6.75
- lab price:
$9.00- available:
- yes
- item #:
- fr-2273
- file under:
- funk soul disco - reviewer recommended / funk soul disco 12" / latin + brazilian + afrobeat / funk + soul + latin + disco / and more
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Nearly every track from Quantic's Tradition In Transition could warrant a single. "Un Canto A Mi Tierra(1)" is especially deserving because of the unusual, infectious vocals of Nidia Gongora. For producers, if you want to try your own version, this single includes ... expand review both the instrumental and acapella. Bonus track is an exclusive Slow Version of "New Morning(2)," a gorgeous track with sparkling piano play and even some tasty tropical breaks. Recommended. -the mgmnt
