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Fallin' Off The Reel III - out now on Truth & Soul

Fallin Off The Reel III
Various - Fallin' Off The Reel III
(CD/Digital) Truth & Soul Records TSCD010, 2011-03-16

Following up the success of the first two volumes, the third entry in Truth & Soul's Fallin Off The Reel series packs in 20 tracks originally pressed as limited edition 45s, listed in chronological order of their release. These choice selections from the label's expansive roster of contemporary and classic soul, funk and R&B talent features artists such as El Michels Affair, Black Velvet, Michael Leonhart, Lee Fields & The Explorers, and Cosmic Force. FOTR III serves as both the ideal introduction for casual fans and a comprehensive retrospective for long-time listeners of one of the most consistently excellent and relevent labels in deep funk music today.

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The Whitefield Brothers - Earthology

The Whitefield Brothers EarthologyThe Whitefield Brothers Earthology
The Whitefield Brothers – Earthology
(CD/LP/Digital) Now Again/Stones Throw NA5047, 2010-01-11

While In The Raw's hypnotic, defiantly psychedelic funk music was grounded in the great musical traditions of both America and Africa, Earthology finds the Brothers infusing their funk with musical traditions that span the globe. With this new album, The Whitefield Brothers - and a multitude of guests ranging from vocalists Edan, Mr. Lif, Bajka, Percee P and MED to musicians from Antibalas, El Michels Affair, Quantic, Poets of Rhythm and the Dap-Kings - blend together what might seem to be disparate music into global-psychedelic-jazz using the fierce funk their fans have grown to love.

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Paris DJs Soundsystem Who is Molesting Laura Part 7

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 7)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 7) (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-08-22 T.I.M.E.C. honchos Grant Phabao and Djouls have recorded at least half a dozen more Molesting Laura episodes for this podcast series of the Paris DJs Soundsystem. This new one is centered around instrumental interpretations of famous hits and classics. Once again, please leave a comment if you want us to stop molesting the dear Laura. If on the other hand you enjoy the tasty selection of covers the Paris DJs Soundsystem are gathering every month... Then just leave a message of hope that...

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El Michels Affair & Friends - Ultimate Breaks & Beats - Instrumentals Volume One

Ultimate Beats & Breaks Instrumentals
El Michels Affair & Friends - Ultimate Breaks & Beats - Instrumentals Volume One
(CD/2xLP) Traffic Entertainment Group TEG3315, 2008-08-19

"These are tight new vocal-less versions of 13 of the most classic breaks in the Ultimate Beats & Breaks catalogue, laid down in Brooklyn, NY, by a gang of trained studio assassins (including Leon Michels of El Michels Affair). The group puts their own subtle touches on major tracks...

We are proud to present to you Ultimate Breaks & Beats Instrumentals. That's right, for the first time ever, in the history of the ground-breaking series, we offer to you thirteen of the most popular cuts from the UBB series as start to finish instrumentals. From the most seasoned producer to the 15-year-old with a bedroom studio and sequencing software, everyone is going to benefit from having these original gems available without the burden of vocals. It's a new day for fans of the break beat, and what a better day it is. Producers, start your MPC's as we give to you Instrumentals - the breaks, the whole breaks, and nothing but the breaks."

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El Michels Affair - Enter The 37th Chamber

El Michels Affair Enter The 37th Chamber
El Michels Affair - Enter The 37th Chamber
(CD/LP) Truth & Soul/Fat Beats, 2009-04-21

As a part of the same Brooklyn funk/soul revival led by groups like the Dap Kings, Budos Band, and Menahan Street Band, El Michels Affair have been on the lips of soul enthusiasts and tastemakers for a while. Fat Beats Records proudly releases their new album "Enter the 37th Chamber," which picks up where the popular 7"s for "C.R.E.A.M." and "Bring Da Ruckus" left off--full instrumental reinterpretations of classic tracks by the Wu-Tang Clan. RZA's raw soundscapes translate perfectly to the vibe of El Michels Affair's "cinematic soul," and beats from more than a dozen Wu anthems get proper do-overs courtesy of one of the hottest bands in the biz...

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The Memphis Sounds - Ike's Moods

The Memphis Sounds Ikes Moods
The Memphis Sounds - Ike's Moods
(CD) Decision Records, 2009-01-27

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Menahan Street Band - Make The Road By Walking

Menahan Street Band Make the Road by Walking
Menahan Street Band - Make the Road by Walking
(CD/LP) Daptone/Dunham, 2008-10-14

Tracklisting :
01. Make the Road by Walking | Download MP3
02. Tired of Fighting
03. Home Again!
04. Montego Sunset
05. Karina
06. The Traitor
07. The Contender
08. Birds
09. Esma
10. Going the Distance

Links :
worlds-fair.net/menahan_street_band
myspace.com/dunhamrecords
daptonerecords.com/dunham-records.html

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Truth And Soul presents - Fallin' Off The Reel Volume 2

Fallin Off The Reel Vol 2
Truth And Soul presents - Fallin' Off The Reel Volume 2
(CD/2xLP) Truth & Soul, 2008-03-17

Tracklisting CD :
01. Bronx River Parkway - La Valla
02. Bronx River Parkway - Nora Se Va
03. Tyrone Ashley's Funky Music Machine - Just A Little While Longer
04. Tyrone Ashley's Funky Music Machine - I Can't Help Myself
05. Black Velvet - Is I Me You Really Love
06. Black Velvet - An Earthquakes Coming
07. Quincy Bright - Phil My Don
08. Raekwon & El Michels Affair - The PJ's
09. El Michels Affair - A Little Sloppy (Bonus Beat)
10. El Michels Affair - This One's For My Baby
11. Quincy Bright - Big Black Hole
12. Lee Fields & The Expressions - My World
13. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Love Comes And Goes
14. Bronx River Parkway - Aqua Con Sal
15. Bronx River Parkway - Me Toca
16. Timothy Mcnealy - What's Going On
17. Timothy Mcnealy - I'm So Glad You're Mine
18. The Fabulous Three - Odyssey Revisted (Previously Unreleased)

Traclisting 2xLP :
A1. Quincy Bright - Call It Static
A2. Bama & The Family - Feeling Good
A3. Bronx River Parkway - Deixa Pra La
A4. Timothy McNealy - Easy, Easy, Easy
A5. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Do You Love Me...
A6. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Honey Dove
A7. El Michels Affair - Behind The Blue Curtains
B1. The Expressions - These Moments
B2. The Expressions - Money I$ King
B3. El Michels Affair - CREAM
B4. Funky Music Machine - Gotta Clean Up The World
B5. The Evil D's - So Glad
B6. The Evil D's - Sweet As Can Be
B7. Funky Music Machine - Untitled*
C1. Bronx River Parkway - La Valla
C2. Bronx River Parkway - Nora Se Va
C3. Funky Music Machine - Just A Little While Longer
C4. Black Velvet - An Earthquakes Coming
C5. Black Velvet - Is It Me You Really Love
C6. Quincy Bright - Phil My Don
C7. El Michels Affair - Bumpy's Lament
D1. El Michels Affair - A Little Sloopy
D2. Lee Fields & The Expressions - My World
D3. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Love Comes & Goes
D4. Bronx River Parkway - Agua Con Sal
D5. Timothy McNealy - I'm So Glad You're Mine
D6. The Fabulous Three - Odyssey Revised*
* previously unissued

Links :
truthandsoulrecords.com/fallin2.html
truthandsoulrecords.com/blog/
myspace.com/truthandsoulrecords
djouls.com (Fallin' Off The Reel Vol.1)
Go download a Truth & Soul Fallin’ Off the Reel Vol.2 Megamix (MP3)

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Various - Soul Sides Volume Two : The Covers

Soul Sides Vol 2
Various - Soul Sides Volume Two : The Covers
(CD/LP) Zealous Records ZEL0705, 2007-12-10

Tracklisting :
01. Sharon Cash - Fever
02. West Coast Revival - Feelin Alright
03. Al Green - I Want To Hold Your Hand
04. Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is
05. Marcia Griffiths - Here I Am
06. Antibalas - Che Che Cole
07. Spanky Wilson - Kissing My Love
08. O.V. Wright - Let's Straighten It Out
09. Cold Grits - It's Your Thing
10. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Express Yourself
11. El Michels Affair - Walk On By
12. Los Mozambiques - Viva Tirado
13. Donovan Carless - Be Thankful For What You Got

Links :
soul-sides.com
zealousrecords.com
myspace.com/zealousrecords

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Various - Fallin' Off The Reel: Truth & Soul Single Collection Vol.1

Fallin Off The Reel
best of 2006Various - Fallin' Off The Reel: Truth & Soul Single Collection Vol.1
(CD) Truth & Soul, 2006-07-17

Tracklisting :
01. Quincy Bright - Call it Static
02. Bama & the family - Feeling Good
03. Asiko - Drums of Asiko
04. Bronx River Parkway - Deixa Pra La
05. Bronx River Parkway - Lima Blues
06. Bronx River Parkway - Mas y Mas
07. Timothy McNealy - K.C Stomp
08. Timothy McNealy - Easy, Easy, Easy
09. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Do You Love Me
10. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Honey Dove
11. El Michels Affair - Creation
12. El Michels Affair - Behind the Blue Curtains
13. The Expressions - These Moments
14. The Expressions - Money is King
15. El Michels Affair - C.R.E.A.M
16. El Michels Affair - Glaciers of Ice
17. Funky Music Machine - Gotta Clean Up The World pt.1
18. Funky Music Machine - Gotta Clean Up The World pt.2

Links :
Buy it @ Light In The Attic lightintheattic.net
truthandsoulrecords.com
myspace.com/truthandsoulrecords

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