Mocambo’s got a brand new bag!Dedicated to the preservation of our favourite record format – the Funk 45.The beautiful Mocambo (TM) 7″ Record Bag carries around 70 fortyfives, or alternatively a sixpack of beer.
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Working Woman (Kenny Dope Edit) b/w Instrumental
Kenny Dope brings us another alternative mix/re-edit of a Mocambo track. This time, Gizelle’s “Working Woman” is stripped down to its multitracks and nicely put back together with an extended break at the beginning of the song. Especially recommended for the ambitious club DJ. One of the few Kay Dee 45s that comes in a picture sleeve. The records are manufactured in New York.
The Next Message (Kenny Dope Edit) b/w Version
The raw old school funk sound of Mocambo has caught the attention of many DJs and funk enthusiasts worldwide. The group’s interpretation of the Furious Five’s “The Message” – released under the pseudonym “Mighty Mo & the Winchester Seven” on the Finnish phantasy label “Peace Street” sold extremely well without any promotion and proper distribution. Kenny Dope got hold of the scarce 45 and decided to do some fresh remixes/re-edits of the track which was released on Kay-Dee Records.
Snake Charmer b/w Out Of Fashion – SOLD OUT!
After the hard-hitting “Working Woman” on Old Capital, Gizelle & Mocambo step up with a soulful double-sider on their own imprint. “Snake Charmer” is a mysteriously beautiful piece of psychedelic-dance-party soul featuring tremolo guitar, electric sitar, organ, theremin and of course Ms. Smith’s incredibly charming vocals. While many of today’s soul bands sound just slightly dated, the “Golden Girl of Funk” and her sisters take the game one step further and go completely “Out Of Fashion” on the flipside with some gospel-tinged, down-home funk that sends you way back to an era when R&B was still Rhythm & Blues, not Rubbish & Bling.
Mission Boulevard b/w Part 2 (Drums)
Another chasing blaxploitation theme from JTQ. Speedy bongos, urgent horns and the awesome Hammond work of the maestro make up this action flic 45. From the unreleased masterpiece library album “The Hustle”. On the flip side, you’ll find the complete drums & percussions underscore for full breakbeat pleasure. Each one handstamped on the flip!
Working Woman b/w Working Part 2 Instrumental
The thrilling 45 debut from Gizelle Smith. Recorded in Hamburg, mixed in London, pressed in Holland, released in Finland and later remixed in New York by Kenny Dope.
A worldwide prime-time club favourite of soul/funk DJs. Heavy heavy sister funk!
Ritual Part 1 b/w Ritual Part 2
Paris-based band Soul Sugar celebrate their first 45 release with a blazing rendition of the Nico Gomez classic. A Moog theme and the tasty Hammond Organ work of Guillaume Métenier lead through Part 1 and the flip side gives way for the band’s drum section with a massive 4min breaks galore, spotlighting bongos & timbales. Que fuerte!
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Heavy Soul b/w Move It Up
The two remaining cuts we had licenced from the legendary Bruton Deep funk album. Pressed and forgotten, these resurfaced in 2024 as a warehouse find.
PIMP Part 1 b/w Version Part 2 – SOLD OUT!
The original issue with the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band covering 50 Cent’s smash hit has often been mistaken as the original sample.
Each one is hand-stamped on the flip side!!!
A collector’s item by now, sold out for ages.
Glorious Day b/w Easing Back
Sweet sweet summertime soul instrumentals! Gary Crockett and Jay & Dominic Glover are the driving force behind the Sound Stylistics and the ominous Delta Rhythm Section. Here are two wonderful heart warming cuts they recorded with a similar bunch of all star musicians for a Chappell library CD called “Retro Keys”. Both sides are only commercially available on this very Mocambo 45.
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