Childish Gambino
Awaken, My Love!

Hidden away on a pop album inspired by The Police, lies ‘Licik’, a deep vocoder funk workout lasting over nine minutes. It’s the first recorded Indonesian song to use the vocoder in such a way. On the flip, a re-contextualisation of the original by Jakarta-born Dea Barandana. TIP!

HUGE TUNE ALERT! South African Boogie that'll turn the dancefloor to lava, reissued on wax (from the analog master tapes) for the first time since its original release in 1986! Original heater on the A side but the 9-minute dub on the flip is where it's at... the minutes-long sax solo will have you levitating... Kalita Records, please don't stop digging!

Reggie B takes the listener through a personal and musical journey inspired by the birth of his son, who he affectionately calls “Tinky,” and the connection they share. Mostly instrumental and showcasing Reggie's many funk-offshoot styles from the heavy bounce, George Clinton P-funk, street jazz, and the amazing closer 'Tinky's Dance' - a raw, soulful jam that's like Prince meet Larry Heard. "It’s a children's album for the elevated child, like Tinky". Gleeful, head-nodding fun.

Jazz Room Records big boss Paul Murphy reissues another obscure, hard-to-find and sought-after Latin jazz album of the highest order! This time, a glorious New York fusion of salsa, Latin jazz, boogaloo and funk most famous for the two-part 'Suite Gauracho' - a piano-popping, flute-laden affair that has become a favourite of both Balearic and nu-jazz DJs. Big chunes for the Jazz dancers!