MLP 1006 :: THE IMPELLERS

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mlp1006THIS IS NOT A DRILL

Release date: 30.4.2012 SOLD OUT!

Mocambo records is very proud to present the original vinyl edition of long-anticipated second album by THE IMPELLERS ‘This Is Not A Drill’. The Impellers are a 10-piece heavy soul and funk powerhouse with strong original material. This new album brings together influences including heavy soul, deep funk, latin and afrobeats, hip hop production, all topped by the gritty vocals of lead singer ‘Lady’ Clair Witcher.

The Impellers first full album “Robot Legs” was released on UK independent label Freestyle Records and featured a guest appearance from DJ and latin percussion legend Snowboy. Since its release in 2009, the band have been busy touring across the UK, Netherlands, Spain, France and elsewhere. They have shared stages with some of the finest funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz and scratch DJ talent from around the world.

The vinyl edition of the LP features a heavy old-style cardboard sleeve (free of barcodes and weblinks) and includes a download code for the entire album in full AIFF quality, plus bonus tracks such as funk re-version of the instantly recognisable “That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings.

This is NOT a drill – This is 100% REAL!

45-1032 :: GIZELLE SMITH

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45-1032-webJonny – Part 1 b/w Jonny – Part 2

Gizelle Smith reveals a first sample of her newly recorded solo material. ‘Jonny’ showcases her unique voice and her eccentric songwriting style that make her one of the few relevant soul singers of today. The 45 is available for sale in very limited quantities as most of the edition is for DJ use only. Comes in authentic brown paper sleeve, with DJ-friendly vocal version and instrumental edit.

Big Single (France) :: BIGS1015 :: THE DYNAMICS

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money_dnmx_01For The Love Of Money (Mocambo Tropical Re-Version)

This maxi single features a Mocambo remix of the Dynamics’ cover of the well-known O’Jays’ tune. Recorded live in true tropical style with steel pans (American: steel drums), the funk classic gets a complete Caribbean make-over. The result is a sinister piece of steel funk calypso that would not sound out of place in a dancehall selection. It’s Mocambo’s first appearance on a 12″ single and their first “remix” for another artist.

45-1031 :: THE GRITS

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45-1031-webStrychnine b/w (I’d Walk A) Funky Mile

The Grits have been busy for years playing their raw and greasy funk and releasing some of the dopest 45s on labels like Music With Soul, Freestyle & Tropicalia in Furs. Here they come with a new psychedelic /garage edge and some blue-eyed soul vocal delights. “Strychnine” is a funked-up cover of The Sonics’ proto-punk tune that sounds as if the Meters would jam with Dusty Springfield. The flip side “Funky Mile” is a spaced out original and even further beyond all usual categories of funk music.

Favorite (France) :: FVR066 :: THE MIGHTY MOCAMBOS with AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, CHARLIE FUNK & KING KAMONZI

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fav066Battle Part 1 b/w Battle Part 2

The future is here! The Mighty Mocambos team up with Afrika Bambaataa, Charlie Funk & King Kamonzi for a modern b-boy anthem. The Mocambo sound catches the vibe of NY blockparties, with a punch designed for the needs of today’s fly guys and girls. The songs has been battle-proven at b-boy championships around the world and is a true dedication to universal hip-hop and funk culture. You don’t really wanna “BATTLE” with this! The flip side contains an exclusive instrumental version that is unavailable elsewhere than on this 45.

45-1030 :: THE IMPELLERS

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45-1030webThe Knock Knock b/w I Predict A Riot 

Brighton-based 11-piece-funk-powerhouse The Impellers return with a hard-hitting double-sider. “The Knock Knock” is an authentic piece of heavy soul, spotlighting the gritty vocals of lead singer ‘Lady’ Clair Witcher, while the band busts loose on an instrumental take of the Kaiser Chiefs classic on the flip side, not available on any other format. A very apt 7inch to celebrate Mocambo Records’ forty five #30.

MLP 1005 :: THE MIGHTY MOCAMBOS

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mlp1005THE FUTURE IS HERE

Release date: 4.10.2011

After almost twenty 45s under various pseudonyms, their thrilling and hugely successful debut album with London based singer Gizelle Smith and a tour with concerts throughout Europe, Germany’s most prolific deep funk formation is ready to step further into the spotlight on their second longplayer.

The aptly titled THE FUTURE IS HERE sees the group explore new territories with features by hiphop legends Afrika Bambaataa and Charlie Funk, fresh French singer Caroline Lacaze and German rare groove queen Su Kramer, while manifesting their unique raw funk sound and refining their unmistakable instrumental style that has long gained international reputation.

Features old-style heavy cardboard sleeve, free of barcodes and weblinks and includes a coupon for free full quality AIFF download of the entire album.

45-1029 :: THE DIVETONES

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45-1029webPeter’s Fun – Gizzard Boogie b/w Toxic – Are You Gonna Go My Way  

The Divetones are a 5 piece instrumental band from London. They sound like heavy horn honking, guitar wailing surf and swinging striptease rhythm & blues from the 50s. This four track EP was recorded live, mixed in a day at Gizzard Studios Hackney and has received support from Mark Lamarr (Gods Jukebox BBC Radio 2), Craig Charles (Funk & Soul Show BBC Radio 6).

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45-1028 :: THE MIGHTY MOCAMBOS with AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, CHARLIE FUNK & KING KAMONZI

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45-1028aZulu Walk b/w Zulu Walk Part 2

You would not have guessed this: The Mighty Mocambos team up with hip-hop legends Afrika Bambaataa and Charlie Funk for the heaviest collabo of 2011. Mocambo’s raw organic funk takes it “back to the roots where we started out” (as featured rapper King Kamonzi rightfully says) and along the way, leads funk into the future. The “Zulu Walk” shows the Mighty Mocambos as raw as they get and the Godfathers of Hip-Hop like you have never heard them before. Is this old school? Is this new school? It’s universal and it’s true. It’s the Mighty Mocambos and the mighty Zulu Nation together on one 45.
Flip side contains extended instrumental. Limited edition. Silver label and red sleeve.