The Devonns dust off the golden age of 70's Chicago Soul with their self-titled debut album on Record Kicks.

Straight from the streets of Chicago, Illinois, The Devonns (pronounced "De vaughns") are the brand new soul outfit and the latest addition of the Record Kicks' family, whose self-titled debut album that drops April 03, is an assortment of influences taking us back to the heyday of soul.

Drawing influences from bands such as The Dramatics, The Isley Brothers and Leroy Hutson, yet bringing in their own unique modern twist, influenced by artists such as Jamie Lidell and Raphael Saadiq; singer Mat Ajjarapu explains how unintentionally, the rich heritage of Chicago's history with soul music influenced him.

"The city was at the epicentre of a lot of good music back in the 50's all the way to the 80's, a lot of the labels specialising in soul were based in the Chicago and we even had our own sound known as "Chicago soul". Through several years of crate digging it surprised me how many songs I loved were recorded in this city, for example one of my favourites is this great little song by The Natural Four, produced by Leroy Hutson 'Can This Be Real', and released via Curtom Records."

The band started in 2016 after multi-instrumentalist...  more

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releases June 5, 2020

All words & music written by Mathew Ajjarapu except:
“Green Light” (written by Jamie Lidell, Dominic Salole, & Jason Charles Beck), &
“So In Love With You” (written by Leroy Hutson & Michael Hawkins)
"Ain't That a Man For You?" (lyrics by Mathew Ajjarapu, music by Lloyd Reese & Mathew Ajjarapu)
All tracks published by Edizioni Record Kicks (SIAE)
All music performed by The Devonns. The Devonns are: Mathew Ajjarapu (keys, organ, vocals); Khalyle Hagood
(bass); Ari Lindo (guitar); & Khori Wilson (drums)
Arranged by Paul Von Mertens with the exception of tracks 1 – 5 (horns arranged by Parris Fleming & Ryan
Wayne Tedder)
Strings (tracks 1, 2, & 4 – 10): Katherine Hughes (violin); Chihsuan Yang (violin); Carol Kalvonjian (violin); Ben
Wedge (viola); Charles Bontrager (viola); & Matthew Agnew (cello)
Horns (tracks 1 – 5): Parris Fleming (trumpet); Alex Wasily (trombone); & Corbin Andrick (saxophone). Horns
(tracks 6 – 10): Max Crawford (trumpet); Dylan Rehm (trombone); Paul Von Mertens (alto sax & flute); & Wes
Chihosz (tenor & baritone sax)
Flute on "Think I'm Falling In Love" sexily performed by Paul Von Mertens
Overdubs: Ken Stringfellow (background vocals, organ, percussion, tracks 1 - 10); Mathew Ajjarapu (additional
guitar on tracks 1, 5 & 10); Robert Edward Campbell (additional guitar on track 10); Alex Santilli (percussion on
track 6); Christopher Siebold (guitar solo on track 1); & Ajani Marsh (additional drums on track 1)
Recorded & mixed by Mike Hagler of Kingsize Sound Labs (Chicago)
Produced by Mike Hagler and Mathew Ajjarapu
Mastered by Golden Mastering
Album artwork & design by Mathew & Jacob Ajjarapu
Photography by Sarah Elizabeth Larson

From the album Be Yourself.
http://www.kingunderground.com/product/ku-038

The impact and influence of music of (Afro) Cuban origin has spread from Cuba to the far corners of the world. Its fingerprint can be found through salsa, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop and everything in between. Cuba has an incredibly rich culture of music and dance which is ingrained in its people from birth. With this release we celebrate two compositions by one of Cuba’s finest songwriters: Silvestre Méndez.

Here at Rocafort Records we are delighted to serve up two of Méndez’s biggest compositions at their finest. "Mi Bomba Sonó" featuring the emblematic Celia Cruz and her explosive vocals over La Sonora Matancera’s inimitable pulsating rhythms! On the flip side we have Joey Pastrana’s thundering rendition of ’A Bailar Oriza’, a funky reinterpretation of one of Méndez’s most covered compositions.

Disclaimer: We will not be held responsible for any turntables, dance floors or pants catching on fire! We hope you enjoy this little tribute to Silvestre Méndez as much as we have delighted in putting it together!

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releases May 8, 2020

Liner notes on the back cover by DJ Timber.

The Allergies are back with a new double single for 2020.

A-side, ‘Felony’ is a storming soul-sensation, dripping with bittersweet emotion and driving, late-night grooves. It marks a return to that classic Allergies sound, full of dusty sampled beats, toughened up with punchy drums and re-worked lyrical loops. A dancefloor sure shot.

On the flip is Rile ‘Em Up’, a Latin funk bomb that showcases something of a new chapter for The Allergies. As the new album will testify, the duo have swelled their ranks to take in a full touring band, bringing in rapper Andy Cooper, soul diva Marietta Smith, and sax don Mr. Woodnote.

‘Rile ‘Em Up’ represents some of that new live intensity, with its infectious boogaloo samples, party-starting chorus, and club-friendly breakdowns. It’s sunshine in a single.

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releases March 27, 2020

Select recordings from the "Come Alive..." concert held by the band Boxofbeatske at Goethe Institut Auditorium Nairobi on 15th December 2016.Boxofbeatske, comprising of seasoned multi-disciplinary artist Checkmate Mido, maestro guitarist Kevin Munyi and monster beatbox Bobby Dash has been breaking barriers by using less to create more through fusing beatbox, guitar and percussion. They combine their wide pool of gifts, experiences and talents, fusing different genres and have managed to successfully create their own unique sound. According to the band, ‘the songs chosen for this release showcase the band’s unique, mind blowing and ecstatic interpretation of music’.

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released January 22, 2020

Recorded by Joost Kappe of B'Ware Records (Nanyuki, Kenya) at Goethe Institut Nairobi (Auditorium)

Harleighblu & Bluestaeb - She out now!
fanlink.to/SheHarleighbluBluestaebAll rights reserved. © + Ⓟ Harleighblu and Bluestaeb, 2019.All Vocals written and performed by Harleighblu.
All songs produced by Bluestaeb.
Mixed and recorded by S. Fidelity and Bluestaeb at Manolo Purple Studio.
Arrangement and executive production by Bluestaeb and S. Fidelity.
Mastering by Zino Mikorey.
Photography by Svenja Trierscheid.
Artwork by Leon Giseke and Tim Wetter.Guest vocals on Son Of A  written and performed by JuJu Rogers.

14 beats performed live on the San Diego streets using the PO-33 Pocket Operator KO sampler.

Watch all 14 beat videos on my Youtube or Instagram page.

@lord_drucifer
youtube.com/user/kingofthedrews665

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released January 9, 2020

1.Hannah 03:11buy track2.Lazy Looser 03:483.It's Time - feat. Marcus Gang 03:384.Donkey Mansion 03:095.Boogie Burger 02:556.Tu Vienes y Tu Vas - feat. Rosa ines Villega 02:58infobuy track7.Solitudes 03:228.Babu Buye 02:229.Hi Hi Honey Ooh - feat. Max Sino 03:2910.Someone 02:0611.Ein Traum der Liebe 03:5312.Rock ! 02:4113.Time to Say Goodbye 01:3814.Without You 02:5615.Go Down Moses - Bonus Track 02:14

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released January 6, 2020

All tracks produced, performed and recorded by Donkey Dunker a.k.a Lou Coum & Mighty Jay at LMC Studios

Track 03 written by Marcus Gang
Track 06 written by Rosa Ines Villega
Track 09 written by Louis Coumian & Max Sino

Saxophones on tracks 01, 02 & 07 by Bruno Soquet
Additionnal vocals on track 15 by Nina Josse

Mix & Mastered by Fernando Pereira Lopes at Studios Davout - Paris (Right before their shutdown)

Art & Design by Clément Martin
Logos by SpasmDesign

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Some rights reserved. Please refer to individual track pages for license info.

What a Year! What a Year! 2019 has been one of the busiest years at the Bunker, with releases from all Record Kicks heavyweights. In this new digital comp you’ll find just a tiny recap of this year most notable singles, so go check the albums!

Let’s start from the end with Calibro 35’s brand new single “Stan Lee” featuring mighty ILLA J on vocals. The single is the forerunner of the new album MOMENTUM and has already been champed by DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Don Letts, Huey Lewis and many more. “Worth It” is another scorcher from our Portuguese Queen Marta Ren and just an appetiser of the new album that is due for next year. “Tell Me Something” is the second single taken from our Canadian star Tanika Charles' sophomore album the Gumption thanks to which Tanika gained Polaris Artist Residency award, the album is included in Exclaim! Mag Top Ten funk & soul albums of 2019. “I made a deal with myself” from our latest signings, Bordeaux Enfant Prodige Alexis Evans, has been one of the most played new singles on the Northern Soul scene this year. Last but not least all the spotlights are for “50 Foot Woman” the title track of soul hurricane Hannah Williams & The Affirmations latest album produced by Shawn Lee.

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released December 17, 2019

https://CMR.lnk.to/OneLastDance

releases November 25, 2019

Mastered at Sinetracks Mastering

Artwork by Cliffnotes

includes Planet Eath official NFP track and J1 Tha God remixes featuring M-tunez, Kholeho Mosala, Hyphlife

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releases October 30, 2019

Planet Eath, J1 Tha God, M-tunez, Kholeho Mosala, Hyphlife

Creating in accordance with the tenets of boom-bap music, Eddou XL is known to marry loops and breaks with certain aplomb. His new album No Mistakes in Jazz finds him, instead, bringing deep crates to the musical proving ground commonly known as “the woodshed.” By applying the improvisational techniques of acoustic musicianship and ensemble practice to electronic samplers, Eddou XL is able to reimagine the time-honored music of the jazz canon through a delicate mosaic of raw, appropriately dusty and sometimes obscure jazz samples. Tailored to uphold hip-hop’s long-standing relationship with breakbeats, No Mistakes in Jazz is a soundscape where methodical drum patterns reinforce buttery melodies and dissonant chords alike with requisite funk. Found sounds mingle with crisp, hyaloid phrases and a murky bottom register to a surprisingly ethereal result. Each track on No Mistakes in Jazz is sourced from recordings that demonstrate the diverse range of eras and styles encompassed by the jazz genre. The album produced using the SP-303, vinyl loops and 808 accents, is the first full-length release from Eddou XL to feature this linear, free-form approach to recording programmed beats with “on-the-fly” edits. The end product is a dynamic and aesthetically unique body of work that stands as a much more forward, playful and...  more

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released October 11, 2019

Produced and mixed by Eddou XL for Akbar's Villa Fund, ASCAP. Mastered by Francisco Ortiz. Sticker art by SOL. Album bio by Karas Lamb.

To my wife Elizabeth; thank you for everything you do to support and inspire me to do what I do. Our bad album title brainstorming sessions are the best. I love you.

Wonderwheel return with a special 2 tracker 7" following up El Buho's critically acclaimed "Tributaries" Remix Album. On the 'A' side is the heavily lauded and much played remix of Quantic's classic "Cumbia Sobre el Mar" that did not make it on the original 'Tributaries' LP. On the 'B' side is a brand new, unreleased El Buho remix of Nickodemus & Femina's "Inmortales" blowing some tropical dub bubbles into the swagger of the original.

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releases November 15, 2019

Let's take a flight to Puerto Rico with the new Djar One 45 vinyl !
The french producer has layed his science of the groovy breakbeat on 2 latin dancefloors killers to move the crown and make the DJ great !
Pre-orders set up the 17th of September, 2019.
Release the 23th of September, 2019.
100 red copies, 200 black copies, NO REPRESS !!!!

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released September 23, 2019

Reworked, mixed and mastered by Djar One at Beats House Studio, LH.

released September 5, 2019

ניהול אמנותי, הפקה מוזיקלית, עיבודים: עידו מימון (למעט בשירים בהם כתוב אחרת)
עיצוב עטיפה ולוגו: חן מכבי
הפצה ושיווק: תקליטי יהלום >> הליקון בע"מ
צילום יח''צ: ניצן נחומזון
מאסטרינג: שמעון טל @ אולפני אנובה (1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12), עידו מימון (5, 10), איציק פיליבה (2, 4), גל בן משה (8), Jeremy Lubsey (7)

האלבום הוקלט ע"י עידו מימון באולפן הביתי בכפ"ס (2017), ובאולפן בת"א (2018-2019)

הקלטות נוספות: שירה נוספת ("שבילים חדשים") ותופים ("קרב יום") ע"י שמעון טל - אולפני אנובה, שירה ("סרטים") ע"י אלון עדר, סינטים וקלידים ("לתפוס אותה") הוקלטו ע"י אורן פולק ודודוש קלמס באולפני טוקטוק

הפקת האלבום התאפשרה בסיוע הקרן לקידום היוצר והיצירה הישראלית של אקו''ם

Born 3 years ago, this alternative hip‐hop / electro band results from a chance meeting of vocalist BRZOWSKI (Portland,ME USA) and the “Studio Pirate” team at a club show in Lyon, FR nearly 4 years ago. 
Ronan a.k.a. NoizeMaker joined the ranks recently, bringing the band a step further in electronic exploration. 
These 4 musicians take us through a pulsating electro‐organic universe, blending traditional instruments, programming and sampling, capped with avant‐garde rapping and sung vocals. 
This authentic union has aimed to unify around the gravity of youth‐culture and invite the listener to trip across multi‐layered sonic landscapes‐ sometimes percussive, often dark or progressive, collecting diverse influences around a common foundation: bass music and alternative rap. 
The lyrics attempt to erase the division between “I”, “We” and the dreaded faceless adversary, “Them”. DFAZ is about “Us”, with no place remaining for misguided individualism and selfishness, flying in the face of our modern epoch’s greed‐driven values. 
Lyrics, flow and BRZOWSKI’s coded verbal lexicon serve as the lookout of the sonic ghost‐ ship of D‐FAZ. 
First S/T EP recorded in “Jarring Effects” studio, officially...  more

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releases September 18, 2019 

releases September 12, 2019 

All songs produced by D-FAZ 

All lyrics written by BRZOWSKI except for track 04 and 06 written with Oddateee 

Mixed by Will Haunting and mastered by Alan Ward. 

Artwork by Mathias Monnerie 

# D‐FAZ 

Will | Guitars – Synth – Machines 
Noize Maker | Synth – Machines 
Yako | Drums – Machines 
BrzowskiI | Vocals 
Oddateee | vocals tracks 04 & 06 
Scratch | DJ Rfb 
www.doradorovitch.fr 
[email protected] 
Website : d-faz.com 
Facebook : www.facebook.com/D.Faz.Band.Official/ 
Promo: [email protected] 
www.apexprod.fr 
Booking : Vincent - [email protected] 

(c) & (p) D-Faz / Dora Dorovitch 2019

12 track album

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We present MFB Project with "For Bravery". We hope you enjoy it. 

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releases December 8, 2019 
All Tracks Produced By MFB Project