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Ikebe Shakedown - out on Ubiquity

Tuesday 07 June 2011, 19:14

Ikebe Shakedown - Ikebe Shakedown
(CD/2xLP/Gidital) Ubiquity Records UR292, 2011-06-07

Ikebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of Cinematic Soul, Afro-funk, Deep Disco, and Boogaloo in all the right ways. After spending a few years together the group, named after a favorite Nigerian boogie record (and pronounced "ee-KAY-bay,") delivers a driving set of tunes featuring a mighty horn section anchored by tight, deep-pocketed grooves. The forthcoming Ikebe Shakedown debut for Ubiquity Records sees the band push their globally-informed sound and eclectic approach to tune-writing into new territory, "Self-titling the album is a way to introduce the audience to the many facets of the band - to provide a more complete understanding of what we do," bassist Vince Chiarito says. "Our sound has grown to incorporate our influences without overtly representing any one in particular. It just sounds like us," he adds. The album was ecorded at Dunham Studios with producer Thomas Brenneck and at Killion Sound in Los Angeles, home of engineer Sergio Rios of fellow Ubiquity act Orgone.

Ikebe Shakedown - Tujunga / No Name Bar - out on Ubiquity Records

Tuesday 10 May 2011, 01:08 1

Ikebe Shakedown - Tujunga / No Name Bar
(7") Ubiquity Records UR7291, 2011-05-10

This limited 7" is a teaser from the self-titled upcoming second album from Brooklyn-based Ikebe Shakedown. Named after a favorite Nigerian boogie tune (pronounced "ee-KAY-bay"), the band messes with elements of deep Disco, Highlife, cinematic soul, psychedelic Afro-funk, and Boogaloo in all the right ways. After spending a couple of years together the band now plays a truly driving set, with their mighty horn sections blasting on top of a wall of African-enthused party-pleasing rhythms.

Big Pimp Jones - 21st Century Blaxploitation Vol.3

Friday 06 May 2011, 00:16 2

Big Pimp Jones - 21st Century Blaxploitation Vol.3 (MP3 Podcast on ParisDJs.com) 2011-05-05 Philadelphia's Big Pimp Jones have become quite big on the 21st Blaxploitation tip, with their two funky soundtracks to Blaxploitation movies that dont exist. They loved our previous mixes on the same theme (vol.1 and vol.2) - "Those first two volumes are super-dope, we are fans of your stuff as well, that's really nice work on the Black Cat mixtape. I'd be honored to throw a volume 3 together!" said Keith Foster from Big Pimp Jones. His mix is fun & funky, keeping the 21st century...

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Extravaganza

Saturday 10 July 2010, 21:52 14

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Extravaganza (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Colored-Inc., 2010-07-10 The Paris DJs extended family has among the most pro-active in spreading the good word about worldwide African music. Celebrating the recent releases by One Foot In Jail or Franck Biyong on our brand new Colored-Inc. label, and announcing the upcoming albums from Oghene Kologbo (thru Kraked) or Ebo Taylor (thru Strut), here's nearly 4 hours of 21st century afrojazz, afrobeat, ethio-jazz, afrofunk and afrolatin grooves - selected and mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls who are...

Ikebe Shakedown - Hard Steppin' - out now on Colemine Records - Heavy, soulful afro-funk recorded at Dunham Studios!

Sunday 20 June 2010, 16:14

Ikebe Shakedown - Hard Steppin'
(CD/7") Colemine Records CMLN 104, 2009-12-14

Combining traditional African rhythmic textures with melodies and grooves steeped in American funk, soul, and jazz, Ikebe Shakedown offers a unique and powerful sound. The 8-piece, Brooklyn-based band formed in early 2009 and, after a slew of dates around NYC, recorded their debut 7” single and EP, Hard Steppin', at Dunham Studios in June (where was recorded the Menahan Street Band album). The 5-track offering, released on Colemine Records, has already received high praise from critics, fans, and distributors.

Ikebe Shakedown / The Jive Turkeys - No Answer - out on Colemine Records

Tuesday 01 June 2010, 16:28

Ikebe Shakedown / The Jive Turkeys - No Answer
(7") Colemine Records CLMN 105, 2010-06-01

Brooklyn's afro-funk juggernaut Ikebe Shakedown is at it again! This is their new split 45 battle record. The flip features the same song, No Answer, done by labelmates The Jive Turkeys.