IN THE NAME OF LOVE: AFRICA CELEBRATES U2

n The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 features brand-new covers of classic U2 songs by Grammy Award-winning and up-and-coming African artists including Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Touré, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir.

The album was inspired by Bono’s direct philanthropic impact via the launch of the ONE campaign and(RED), and his poignant outspoken public commentary on the immediate financial needs facing Africa.

Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

AFRICAN UNDERGROUND: DEPTHS OF DAKAR

Depths of Dakar is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and highly successful transatlantic hip-hop experiment that is “African Underground, Volume 1, Hip-Hop Senegal.”

"You must take a look at this highly motivated, politically concious project"
BBC

AFRICAN UNDERGROUND: HIP-HOP SENEGAL

The first release of Nomadic Wax is also the world’s first African hip-hop compilation produced for international release. Featuring Abass, BMG 44, Omzo, Slam Revolution and more.

"Senegalese rhymers pull no punches about poverty, war, corruption and injustice – and are invading the charts to boot."
CMJ

The star from the Jamaican class Rockers sample CD and future album.

"While they may ply their trade in an assortment of reggae, hip-hop, broken beat, and jungle tracks, each is approached with a maverick, dub-wise sensibility that shouts a clear music-first missive to the masses. The band delivers as advertised, hitting you thoroughly on all frequencies." – XLR8R Magazine

Escort’s first 12”, Starlight, is pure summer boogie.This crew features full live instrumentation – guitars, keys, bass, percussion and strings – with some great vocals and a Killer B-side dub remix from Metro Area’s own Darshan Jesrani. Midtempo, heavy grooves that will appeal to the Metro Area and Environ fans without a doubt. Receiving very enthusiastic support from Metro Area, Trevor Jackson, Greg Wilson, Dmitri from Paris and many others

“Love In Indigo” is an energetic disco anthem about a girl’s unfulfilled desire and passion… for an elusive pair of boots. Zena Kitt’s soaring vocals elicit hand waving madness. The original version is paired with a DJ friendly extended edit. The second cut "Karawane" is a psychedelic percussion-driven journey inspired by Hugo Ball’s dada sound poem of the same name; Greg Wilson describes Karawane as the “bastard child of Brass Construction and Yello.” Two perfect peak-time tracks for discerning dance-floors!

ESCORT – BRIGHT NEW LIFE

A Bright New Life (“akarui seikatsu”) is the latest disco anthem from Brooklyn’s Escort. It’s a sardonic take on getting ahead, featuring Zena Kitt’s powerful lead vocals, a horn section led by Jon Natchez, strings by Caleb Burhans, and absolutely massive drums and percussion by Ernesto Abreau, Chauncey Yearwood, and Ben Herson. Features two additional edits for DJs, including one by Metro Area’s Morgan Geist. The flip, All That She Is, is synthesizer-driven, cinematic late-night disco. It’s quixotic falsetto refrain will delight and perplex listeners.

ESCORT – ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT

It’s Escort’s final 12" before they take a break to finish their LP and it’s a bona fide club banger. Already getting play from the likes of Ewan Pearson, Trevor Jackson, and Darshan Jesrani, the track comes off like "the bastard child of Prince and Teena Marie, conceived at a swinger’s party hosted by Rick James." Disco-punk superstars The Rapture offer up a remix that marries Baltimore club syncopation to classic techno sensibilities. It’s a DJ essential and more proof that Escort are firmly on the forefront of modern disco.

TURBO CRYSTAL – FRENCH GIRL EP – ESCORT REMIX

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ZIMBABWE LEGIT – HOUSE OF STONE

Straight No Chaser Called it "one of the best albums they previewed this Summer", and the album continues to get props with recent reviews on Okayplayer.com and Platform8470.

DJ REKHA – BASEMENT BHANGRA

Critically acclaimed DJ Rekha embarks on the next chapter of her career and announces the release of her highly anticipated debut album — DJ Rekha Presents Basement Bhangra,

KING DJANGO – ROOTS TONIC

A seminal force in the American ska & reggae scene, KING DJANGO has made his name internationally as a singer, ragamuffin MC, songwriter, arranger, instrumentalist (trombone, ukulele, harmonica, melodica, etc.), producer, studio engineer and record label owner (Stubborn Records).

VERSION CITY ROCKERS – DARKER ROOTS

A traditional reggae fan’s dream come true: backed by an all-star cast of New York City roots reggae musicians , an equally impressive cast of old-school singers and DJs get together for a strictly rootswise program of 1970s-style reggae. Highly recommended overall. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

JOHNNY OSBOURNE – LET THERE BE LOVE 7 " JAMAICAN IMPORT

A traditional reggae fan’s dream come true: backed by an all-star cast of New York City roots reggae musicians , an equally impressive cast of old-school singers and DJs get together for a strictly rootswise program of 1970s-style reggae. Highly recommended overall. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

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PAMPIDOO – SELAISSE I RULE – 7 " JAMAICAN IMPORT

Pampidoo has been a major Dancehall DJ for many years, with a huge record on the Freedom Sounds label. We haven’t heard a firey tune like this from him in many years, so we’re VERY PROUD to have him do a KILLER vocal on the same riddim as "Let There Be Love" by Johnny Osbourne.

LITTLE JOHN – I FEEL GOOD 7 " JAMAICAN IMPORT

Little John has been one of the very bigest dancehall singers since dancehall began. His voice is instantly recognizable, and he’s been mashing up dances non-stop throughout his career. This tune is one of the best things he’s recorded in the last 20 years, if not his entire career.