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September 07 2010

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The Turnaround Leaflet - DJ Mitsu Fri 24th Sept

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September 07 2010

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Lee Fields - Problems CD/LP (Truth & Soul)

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Truth & Soul Records is proud to announce the re-release of Lee Fields Problems. The sonic palette of this record reaches far and wide, ranging from the rampaging psychedelic funk of "Bad Trip" to the softer introspective sounds of "Honey Dove", but that's just the beginning. The album opens up with "The Right Thing", a gripping tale of love found and love lost, set to the super heavy popcorn meets afro-funk backbeat. In "I Don't Know Where I'm Going (But I Know Where I Came From)" the lays down a super heavy, Bobby Byrd-esque groove with Lee emoting frankly about perils people face and about finding your own way. We find our way to the title track, "Problems" a meditation on many of the trials and tribulations that Lee himself has had to overcome over the years.

The band supports him with solid, take-no-prisoners guitar, heavy bass and a mouth watering drum break that will have producers funning to their samples. "You Made A New Man Out Of Me" gives drummer Olu "Rocksteady" Owudemi the chance to lay down a drum beat that would make Clyde Stubblefield proud. The rest of the band follows his lead with succinct stabs of guitar and horns, while Lee floats over the top, giving thanks to the woman who changed his evil ways. "Rapping with Lee" finds Mr. Fields delivering a heartfelt discourse on how to keep and love one lady in a humorous and heartfelt way that only he could do. The fills in around him, with sweet horns and Fender Rhodes chiming in over a tough funk groove. Lee takes a break on "Clap Your Hands", letting the band get down to business, with a heavy, happy party track that is a sure fire hit on dance floors worldwide. On "Honey" Lee pays tribute to his lifetime love over a slow, organ filled groove that hits hard and won't let up. Last but not least "Near East" is another instrumental track by the band. They expand their sound, capturing an eastern feel and groove while still creating that innate funk toughness that The Explorers are famous for. Long out of print and highly coveted, we are happy to release the CD in a paste-on gatefold cover.

Related Releases:

Lee Fields & The Expressions - My World LP (Truth & Soul)
Truth & Soul - Presents Fallin Off The Reel Vol.2 CD (Truth & Soul)

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September 06 2010

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Wax Poetics - Issue 43: The Reggae Issue

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wax43back HIGHLIGHTS: Melodica pioneer and producer AUGUSTUS PABLO was a legend in his prime GREGORY ISAACS captivated fans with both message music and love songsMusic entrepreneur CHRIS BLACKWELL championed reggae to the rest of the world.SUGAR MINOTT sweetened the pot with a mix of dancehall and lovers rock. BOB ANDY created the great Jamaican songbook. PLUS: BERES HAMMOND UK DUB PHOTOS by Seb Carayol DAVID RODIGAN Record Rundown Photos from GREENSLEEVES: THE FIRST 100 COVERS PANAMANIAN DANCEHALL ISLAND RECORDS ALTON ELLIS, VICIOUS, THE GAYLETTS, ZEN BOW, and SUGAR MINOTT Re: Discovered Tape delay and THE ROLAND SPACE ECHO AUGUSTUS PABLO

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September 06 2010

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Fat Freddys Drop - The Raft 7" (The Drop)

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Available Here from Conch

Taking the dub deeper, The Raft single release on 7" features a Radio Edit on Side A and an instrumental Steppers Dub by Fitchie on Side B. A digi download gift with every vinyl features both tracks and a bonus remix by NZ producer Jet Jaguar. Track Listing: - Listen Here A-Side The Raft Radio Edit Fat Freddy's Drop | B-Side The Raft Steppers Dub Remix by DJ Fitchie Related Releases:

Fat Freddys Drop - Live At The Roundhouse CD (The Drop)
Fat Freddys Drop - Based On A True Story 2LP (The Drop)

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September 04 2010

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Maddslinky Special (feat. Omar) (12''+CD) (Tru Thoughts)

Written By 3 - September 04 2010

Available Here on 12"

Dubstep pioneer Maddslinky - also well known as Zed Bias - has signed to Tru Thoughts to release his new album, 'Make A Change'. The first single is "Special" featuring Omar. A full colour sleeve houses a 5 track vinyl EP and a 10 track bonus CD, with a brand new track co-written with Mr Scruff plus all-star remixes from MJ Cole, Toddla T, At Jazz, Chimpo and Simbad. Also included, is the video. Omar's career at the forefront of British soul has seen him collaborate with Stevie Wonder and other greats including MOBO winner Estelle, Angie Stone, Rodney P and Erykah Badu to name a few. "Special" is a perfect marriage of his immense talent and charisma with the cutting edge production of Maddslinky. Under his Zed Bias moniker, Maddslinky has been supported by BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Pete Tong. He hit the UK Top 40 in 2000 with "Neighbourhood" - one of the all time classic UK garage tracks, which was re-released last year with a remix from Roska that fully redefined its importance to a younger generation of clubbers. The 'Make A Change' album features collabs with Skream and other major names in the current UK music scene.

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