ATA Records - The Library Archive, Vol. 4

An honest and forthright homage to the golden age of library recording, this new release is no exception – with nods to David Shire, Roger Webb, 60s/70s Hollywood, early anime and golden era video games.

Hammond & Farfisa organ, soul flute and vibraphone are joined by the Baldwin electric harpsichord, alto flute and trumpet, all colouring the usual high-end rhythm section of drums and bongos, electric bass, piano and guitars. Moods range from the dynamic The Galata Extraction to the whimsical Travers and the romantic Redford in Sheepskin, from the brooding Tatsuya, the Sword to the sensual Dunaway’s Eyes. Walter in Gabardine and Sutherland fly the ATA library flag of 70s-era NYC soundtracks – and both A Dilemma for Holbrook and Roundtree are drenched in soul flute so funky, it should be on the cheese counter.

Now four volumes (and a couple of singles) in, The Library Archive will eventually stand as a testament to the love the ATA producers and artists have for the original composers and performers of the great music libraries of the past.

Tracklist:
1. The Galata Extraction
2. Walter in Gabardine
3. Roundtree
4. Travers Popping
5. Kien with the Iron Claw
6. Dunaway’s Eyes
7. A Dilemma for Holbrook
8. Redford in Sheepskin
9. Tatsuya, the sword
10. Greer’s Long Weekend
11. Sutherland
12. The Two Akiras

Ezra Collective - Joy To The World

Today, Ezra Collective ring in the holidays with their Afrobeat Jazz spin on three Christmas staples, ‘Joy To The World’, ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman’.

In keeping with their upbringing in the church, the BRIT Award winning group celebrate their love of carols with these festive covers, and continue the deep legacy of Christmas music in Jazz.

Speaking on the covers, bandleader Femi Koleoso says: “The world could do with some joy right now. A Herald is a bringer of joy. Hark the herald and joy to the world is not just the message of Christmas, but the message of Ezra Collective as well.”

Tracklist:
1. Joy To The World
2. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Footshooter - The Oasis (Remixes)

Footshooter follows up his acclaimed 2025 album The Oasis with a new four-track EP of remixes. The Oasis (Remixes) sees re-imaginings by some of the UK’s most vital club innovators: Last Nubian, Marla Kether, Fiyahdred, and Anja Ngozi.

Originally described by Footshooter as “a collection of moods from the last three years” and rooted in collaboration, The Oasis blends broken beat, house, jazz and spoken word with contributions from artists including Allysha Joy, Native, MA.MOYO and James Mollison of Ezra Collective. On The Oasis (Remixes), that spirit of collaboration deepens, this time by opening the music up to friends and peers, each bringing their own unique touch.

Last Nubian kicks things off with a playful, funk-laced version of Boomerang feat. Native & Wilf Petherbridge, describing it as “a funky stomper with the intention to take you on a journey.” Known for releases on Touching Bass and Eglo Records, and for his live project Ships of the Pharaohs, Last Nubian injects the track with warmth and bounce while staying true to its soulful roots.

Marla Kether reworks Folding feat. Allysha Joy into a deep house cut, built around “signature driving basslines and Latin percussion” while keeping Allysha’s powerful vocal at the centre. The London-born bassist, producer and DJ has played with everyone from Loyle Carner to Obongjayar, while her solo work has drawn acclaim from Crack, Mary Anne Hobbs, Jamz Supernova and DJ Mag. Winner of Youth Music’s 2024 Producer of the Year, Marla brings her global dancefloor energy to Footshooter’s groove.

On Surrey Canal Road feat. James Mollison, Fiyahdred adds a summer-ready swing. “This song just sounds like a summer groove! Such a beautiful track to work on - it came together with ease. Truly excited to hear this outside,” they explain. A boundary-pushing voice in UK club music, Fiyahdred (fka Bamz) blends UK funky, house and Afro-Caribbean influences into a sound that celebrates Black and queer legacies in dance music.

Finally, Anja Ngozi brings her free-thinking, genre-bending vision to What You Saw feat. MA.MOYO & Mahon. Known for her productions, DJ sets and soundtracks for Tate Modern, ICA and V&A, as well as collaborations with Tirzah, Wu-Lu and Puma Blue, Anja reimagines the track in her own boundary-blurring style, weaving between club energy and artful abstraction.

Tracklist:
1. Boomerang (feat. Native & Wilf Petherbridge) (Last Nubian Remix)
2. Folding (feat. Allysha Joy) (Marla Kether Remix)
3. Surrey Canal Road (feat. James Mollison) (Fiyahdred Remix)
4. What You Saw (feat. Mahon & Ma.Moyo) (Anja Ngozi Remix)

Jazzanova - In Between (Deluxe Edition)

A Complete Journey Through a Classic – Revisited, Expanded, and Reimagined

To conclude their year-long celebration of In Between, Jazzanova and Sonar Kollektiv proudly present the ultimate tribute to their landmark debut album: In Between (Deluxe Edition). This expansive collection captures the full legacy, creative impact, and ongoing evolution of a record that helped shape the sound of nu-jazz, broken beat, and future soul.

Originally released in 2002, In Between redefined the possibilities of electronic jazz, blending intricate sampling with live instrumentation and featuring vocalists such as Clara Hill, Vikter Duplaix, Capitol A, and Ursula Rucker. Two decades later, its influence still resonates.

The Deluxe Edition offers the most comprehensive exploration of this pivotal era in Jazzanova’s history—spanning nearly 70 tracks across five chapters:

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1. In Between (Original Album)

The timeless 2002 debut that started it all—featuring iconic songs like No Use, Another New Day, Keep Falling, and Soon. A landmark blend of jazz, broken beat, soul, and electronic innovation. Described by PopMatters as “the essence and inexorable rise of the European nu-jazz sound” and hailed by AllMusic as “a work of real beauty” that elevated club culture with intricate musicality, In Between helped usher underground sounds into new spaces, far beyond smoky basements and coffee shops.

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2. In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live

Recorded live at Little Big Beat Studios in 2024, this session features the Jazzanova Live Band alongside guests Wayne Snow, Clara Hill, and HEEN. Together, they reimagine the album’s sample-heavy origins with full-band energy and deep musicianship, offering a vibrant new perspective on the original material.

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3. In Between (Remixes)

The 2025 remix compilation brings together producers from around the globe to reinterpret In Between through fresh, forward-looking lenses. Featuring standout remixes by Jacana People, Eric Hilton, Crackazat, Satin Jackets, Kid Fonque, Groove Chronicles, The KBCS, DJ Slowz, Nautilus, Magro, and Paskal & Urban Absolutes, this chapter bridges generations and genres—from deep house and nu-disco to future jazz and Afro-tinged electronica.

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4. Remixed (2003 Album)

The legendary 2003 remix album returns, gathering celebrated reworks from that era by artists such as Madlib, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Bugz in the Attic, King Britt, Vikter Duplaix, DJ DSL, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Domu, Moonstarr, Stereolab, and more. A defining snapshot of early 2000s nu-jazz and broken beat culture.

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5. Singles & Rarities Collection (Pre-In Between)

A curated selection of Jazzanova’s formative works leading up to In Between—including sought-after tracks like Fedime’s Flight, Atabaque, Bohemian Sunset, Caravelle, Coffee Talk, Le Jardin Secret, and That Night (Original Single Version). These early gems showcase the group’s deep roots in jazz, house, and Afro-Latin rhythms.

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In Between (Deluxe Edition) is more than a retrospective—it’s a deep-dive anthology celebrating Jazzanova’s expansive sonic universe, their constant reinvention, and their enduring impact on global club and jazz culture.

This is In Between—past, present, and future—assembled for the first time in its entirety. 

Tracklist:
1. L.O.V.E. And You And I (feat Victor Feldman/Paul Kleber)
3. The One-Tet (feat Capitol A)
4. Fade Out
5. Hanazono (feat Hajime Yoshizawa)
6. Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (feat Valerie Etienne/Rob Gallagher)
7. Keep Falling (feat Ursula Rucker/Hawkeye Phanatic)
8. Cyclic
9. Another New Day
10. Place In Between
11. Soon (feat Vikter Duplaix)
12. Dance The Dance (feat Doug Hammond)
13. Sub-Atlantic
14. Glow And Glare
15. E-Ovation
16. Takes You Back (feat Desney Bailey - Unexpected dub)
17. Wasted Time (feat Vikter Duplaix)
18. L.O.V.E. And You & I (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
19. Jazzanova & Clara Hill – No Use (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
20. Jazzanova & Heen Maartens – The One-Tet / Fade Out (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
21. Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
22. Place In Between / Cyclic (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
23. Another New Day (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
24. Days To Come (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
25. That Night (feat Wayne Snow - Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
26. Dance The Dance (Little Big Beat Studio live Session)
27. Another New Day (Jacana People remix)
28. Jazzanova & Clara Hill – No Use (Eric Hilton - Trust A Thief remix)
29. Jazzanova & Capitol A – The One-Tet (The KBCS remix)
30. Jazzanova, Valerie Etienne & Rob Gallagher – Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (Nautilus rework)
31. L.O.V.E. And You & I (DJ Slowz remix)
32. Jazzanova & Ursula Rucker – Keep Falling (Magro remix)
33. Jazzanova & Clara Hill – No Use (Crackazat remix)
34. That Night (Paskal & Urban Absolutes remix)
35. Another New Day (Kid Fonque Refix)
36. Jazzanova & Capitol A – The One-Tet (Groove Chronicles Broken Step Refix)
37. Jazzanova, Clara Hill & Satin Jackets – No Use (Satin Jackets remix)
38. Atabaque
39. Fedime's Flight
40. Bohemian Sunset
41. Caravelle
42. Introspection
43. That Night (feat Vikter Duplaix)
44. Days To Come
45. Le Jardin Secret
46. Coffee Talk
47. L.O.V.E. And You And I (DJ Ghe mix)
48. Another Fine Day Feat. Ovasoul 7 (Doctor Rockit's vocal Itch)
49. Introspection (Calm's Outerspect mix)
50. That Night (Vikter Duplaix remix)
51. The One-Tet (DJ DSL remix)
52. Another New Day (Stereolab mix)
53. No Use Feat. Clara Hill (Beanfield remix)
54. Soon (P Smoovah mix)
55. Days To Come (Ayro remix)
56. Coffee Talk (Yukihiro Fukutomi remix)
57. Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (King Britt's Scuba mix)
58. Soon (Domu Ill dub)
59. Takes You Back (Unexpected Dub) (Electric Sheep remix)
60. L.O.V.E. And You And I (Madlib's Love Phase mix)
61. Fedime's Flight (Kyoto Jazz Massive rework)
62. Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (Bugz In The Attic remix)
63. Soon (A Touch Of Jazz mix)
64. Another New Day (Moonstarr mix)
65. That Night (feat Vikter Duplaix - Wahoo remix)
66. Keep Falling (Forss remix)
67. Soon (Domu vocal mix)
68. Days To Come (Ian O'Brian remix)
69. That Night (Wah-Chu-Ku Perspective)

Kelan Phil Cohran & Legacy - African Skies

Listening Position is proud to present the first official reissue of this cosmic masterpiece. Originally recorded in 1993 for the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, African Skies stands as one of the few official releases outside of Cohran’s seminal work in the 1960s with The Sun Ra Arkestra and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble.

Cohran drew upon his research of the celestial, spiritual and ancestral throughout these compositions. Beguiling and gently psychedelic, the performances weave together themes of transcendence and the magnitude of the universal unknown. The instrumentation is entirely unique, with two double basses, two harps and a world of percussion laying the foundation for melodic explorations of cornet, voice and the Frankiphone – Cohran’s hand-built, ethereal-sounding electrified Kalimba .

This edition – sourced from the original DAT recording – is mastered and cut by Josh Bonati, with audio restoration by Michael Graves. The 180g vinyl is housed in a laminated Stoughton Tip-on gatefold jacket with restored cover art, newly unearthed photos from the Cohran family and original program notes from the Adler Planetarium.

Tracklist:
1. Theme
2. White Nile
3. Cohran Blues
4. The Dogon
5. Sahara
6. Kalahari
7. Kilimanjaro

Lance Ferguson - Rare Groove Spectrum, Vol. 3

Producer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist Lance Ferguson returns with the third chapter in his widely celebrated series, Rare Groove Spectrum, Vol. 3

Following the vibrant reimagining of Idris Muhammad’s 1977 jazz-funk cut “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This”, a bold take on Jungle’s cult track “Dominoes”, and a rich reinterpretation of Billie Eilish’s 2020 hit “My Future”, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Rita Satch, 'Rare Groove Spectrum, Vol. 3' showcases Lance’s precision as a multi-instrumentalist and arranger, fusing crate-digger sensibilities with modern studio craft. “A big part of this series is honouring the originals while finding a new way in. You’ve got to be reverent, but inventive too,” he explains. Vol. 3 spans obscure ‘70s Australian jazz-funk, Big Band soul breaks, Latin-fusion classics and golden-era funk reworks, with each track filtered through Lance’s deep musical vocabulary and intuitive ear.

The album’s focus track, “Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong”, encapsulates the heart of the Rare Groove Spectrum ethos: radical reinterpretation with deep respect. “I always wanted to hear Gene Harris’s Latin-fusion cut reimagined as a straight Bossa Nova. The vocal section even leans into a Brasil ‘66 vibe, which I think really suits it.”

One of the most ambitious productions on the album, “Runnin’” sees Lance channelling the widescreen sound of Earth, Wind & Fire, with a richly layered arrangement that took more studio time than any other track. On “Fourty Days”, he revisits Billy Brooks’ jazz-funk classic, famously sampled by A Tribe Called Quest, adding a full, cinematic horn section to match the original’s scale. “Oz Bump (Soul Thing)” is a playful nod to the Australian group Hot Source, a high-energy cover of their own 1975 reinterpretation of a Keith Mansfield tune.

Lance also shines a light on homegrown legends with “Song For Bobby”, originally by ‘70s jazz-funk outfit Pyramid, featuring a heartfelt solo by Ross Irwin in tribute to the late Bobby Venier. While “Dig On It” takes a looser, jam-based approach inspired by Jimmy McGriff’s deep groove, “Caveman Boogie” leans into a live, dancefloor-ready feel, adding bounce and rhythmic punch to a crate-digger favourite.

Known for his work with The Bamboos, Menagerie and Lanu, Lance has carved a reputation as one of Australia’s most versatile and visionary musical minds. Lance has produced 45 full-length albums and more than 100 singles and remixes for an array of respected labels, including Atlantic, Universal, Warner, BMG, Sony, Tru Thoughts (UK), Ubiquity (USA), Inertia (Australia), Freestyle (UK) and his own imprint Pacific Theatre.

With Seven ARIA Award nominations and five APRA Music Award nominations, Lance’s global breakthrough came with co-writing and producing the viral smash ‘This Girl’ by Kungs vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners, which topped charts in over 10 countries, charted in 29, and amassed over 1.27 billion Spotify streams and 545 million YouTube views, earning multiple Platinum and Diamond certifications worldwide.

Lance’s collaborative spirit has seen him work with a diverse roster of artist, including Aloe Blacc, Roy Ayers, Alice Russell, Durand Jones, Tim Rogers, Daniel Merriweather, Quantic, Lyrics Born, Joey Dosik, Kylie Auldist, TY, and J-Live.  

Tracklist:
1. Dominoes
2. My Future (feat. Rita Satch)
3. Runnin'
4. Fourty Days
5. Oz Bump (Soul Thing)
6. Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
7. Caveman Boogie
8. Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong
9. Dig On It
10. Song For Bobby

Nightmares On Wax - Echo45 Sound System

Growing up in the sound system culture of Leeds in England, George spent a fiver, courtesy of his mum, on a battered old speaker box he named “Echo45”. That box led him to Kevin Harper, a founding member of Nightmares on Wax, a chance meeting that would change the course of his life.

With the latest music “Echo45 Sound System”, Nightmares On Wax takes that lineage a step further—a mixtape that feels like both a celebration and a declaration. It's a living, sound system journey inspired by the original “Echo45” speaker box that merges soul, roots, hip-hop, dub, and electronic textures with a fearless spirit.

Featuring a carefully curated ensemble of collaborators—including Yasiin Bey, Greentea Peng, Sadie Walker, Liam Bailey, and more—the record doesn’t just reflect where Nightmares on Wax has been. While deeply rooted in his origins, sound system culture, and pirate radio, it boldly announces where he’s going.

Tracklist:
1. Echo45, We Are! (feat. Oscar Jerome)
2. Dive Into (feat. Louis VI)
3. Desire (feat. Liam Bailey & Haile Supreme)
4. Bang Bien (feat. Mos Def & yasiin bey)
5. Echo45 (feat. Liam Bailey)
6. True (feat. Sadie Walker)
7. I Remember (feat. Greentea Peng)
8. Starwood Bound (feat. Sadie Walker)
9. Ain’t So… (feat. LSK)
10. Mumzie Cut (feat. Liam Bailey)
11. Holding On (feat. Ladi6)
12. Wind of Change (feat. Yarah Bravo)
13. Hop-to-Mystic (feat. Liam Bailey)
14. Echo 45 Sound System (Full Continuous Mix)

Roy Ayers - Secrets Of The Sun

Vibraphonist Roy Ayers, who passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 84, is considered the godfather of neo-soul. After making a name for himself as a West Coast jazz musician in the early 1960s, he and his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity rose to prominence in the 1970s, becoming one of the most important figures in jazz-funk. His catchy tune "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" alone has been sampled nearly 200 times. In the 1990s, Ayers was an icon of the acid jazz movement.

"Secrets of the Sun" is a fantastic compilation of four previously unreleased tracks and four brand-new reinterpretations of famous pieces by producer and mixing engineer Dennis "ROC.am" Jones.

Tracklist:
1. Moving, Grooving
2. Pathfinder
3. You Came Into My Life
4. Pleasure
5. Intermission
6. Tarzan
7. Dragon's Nest
8. Don't Let Our Love Slip Away

Sully - The Still

Tracklist:
1. The Still
2. Lies
3. The Still (Yaw Evans Remix)
4. The Still (El-B Remix)

VA - BBE Staff Selections 2025

29 years deep and still pushing the sound forward.

2025 has been a standout year for BBE Music, and as we gear up to celebrate three decades of delivering real music for real people, our team has handpicked 29 tracks that define the spirit of the label today.

Staff Selections 2025 is a fast track deep dive into BBE’s world of soul, jazz, funk, house, and global grooves. Whether you’re crate-digging for inspiration, curating your next DJ set, or simply discovering what makes this label tick, this collection is your essential guide to a year packed with deep cuts and future classics.

From Brian Jackson’s timeless collaborations reimagined with today’s finest artists, and Roy Ayers’ soulful reworks, to British Treasure Omar Lyefook MBE (Impressive Collective / BBE Music), Mark de Clive-Lowe (Impressive Collective / BBE Music), Boddhi Satva (Batakari), and the plethora of Talking Heads covers by the likes of Rogê, Róisín Murphy & Kenny Dope, W.I.T.C.H. and Astrønne , the album shines a light on the artistry, diversity, and depth that define BBE Music’s 2025 catalogue.

Think of it as a cheat sheet for the would-be selector, a starter kit for any quality dancefloor, or simply the soundtrack to a year well spent exploring music with heart and history.

Available now to stream and download on all major platforms.
Plus, don’t miss two exclusive streaming mixes and one download-only mix, available for the first time ever!

Tracklist:
1. Boddhi Satva - Nyè Sonni So (The Strength Within)
2. Will & James Ragar - Worlds Apart
3. Mark De Clive Lowe - present past
4. The McCrary - Emerge
5. Brian Jackson - New York City
6. Omar - I've Been Waiting
7. Natalie Slade - The Lesson
8. Wildchild - Multiverse
9. Alina Bzhezhinska - Altera Vita (Sly5thAve Remix)
10. Brian Jackson - Is That Jazz?
11. Hidden Spheres - Surrender Love
12. Rogê - Road to Nowhere
13. Roger Ekman - Väntan
14. Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers - A You Momma
15. Orquesta Del Sol - Rainbow Love
16. Christal Zone - Rai Rai ライ・ライ
17. WITCH - Once In A Lifetime
18. Paa Jude - Ofie Nipa
19. Roy Ayers - Brand New Feeling (Yoruba Soul Mix Part 1)
20. Anushka - Ancestry
21. KENNY DOPE - Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) (Dub Version)
22. Fiddla - IMVULA
23. Spirit Mechanix - Amabutho (Long Road Ahead Mix)
24. Anghel - Kipekeele (Extended Version)
25. Connie-B - Tidal Wave
26. Ben Hauke - Your Woke Moment
27. Rahaan - Forever
28. Vula - Want Ur Love (Ricky Morrison Sure Shot Dub - Extended)
29. Brian Jackson - Winter in America (Radio Edit)
30. Roy Ayers - Oh What A Lonely Feeling (Delfonic Rework)

VA - Tru Throught 2025

“A brilliant record label from Brighton” - GILLES PETERSON

“A vital independent label” - ROBIN MURRAY (CLASH)

“Big up the Tru Thoughts massive!” - SIR SPYRO (BBC 1XTRA)

“The brilliant Tru Thoughts label, one of our favourites” - LAUREN LAVERNE (BBC 6MUSIC)

“I gotta large up Tru Thoughts as well because it’s so important for labels to really invest in new talent and to hold them up alongside some of their mainstays and some of their more heritage artists but also to leave room to introduce us to other artists as well” - JAMZ SUPERNOVA (BBC 6MUSIC)

Curated by A&R and label co-founder Robert Luis ‘Tru Thoughts 2025’ brings together a panoramic selection of tracks released across the past year. Reflecting the label’s eclectic and international roster the 22-track anthology spans Neo Soul, Jazz, Electronica, Grime, Broken Beat, Hip Hop, and beyond - it celebrates new signings, landmark collaborations, and fresh twists on catalogue favourites.

“As an A&R there can be a tendency to be in the moment or plan forward with releases, but doing these compilations always means I take some time out to listen to and enjoy the artists we have put out on Tru Thoughts this year. I am pleased there is a mix of genres that have had good support from people who enjoy those styles. As always, I recommend you check the whole compilation and look into more music from any of the artists you particularly connect with” Robert Luis

The compilation opens with “Tropical Storm”, a striking collaboration between Tara Lily and King Krule from their Quiet Nights (Early Takes) project. Described by Tara as “a lucid dream playing in our minds again and again,” the single captures the atmospheric and experimental direction of her work in 2025.

Other contributions include new signees Kyla Kilzer and Max Noir with their debut single, “Break Through” a trip-hoppy meditation on self-growth, cycles, and learning to show yourself grace; Alice Russell joining forces with acclaimed jazz harpist Amanda Whiting for a stripped-back acoustic rendition of “Agreement” from her acclaimed album ‘I Am’ (released on Thursday 4th Dec); Footshooter’s “Cycles”, a broken-beat, sax-laden journey featuring Mercury Prize-winning James Mollison (Ezra Collective); Steven Bamidele’s “The Fool” feat. Sly5thAve, a soulful reflection on ambition and self-interest; and Oliver Night’s “Boss”, a collaboration with legendary UK rapper Roots Manuva, carrying an uncompromising message of authenticity.

On the electronic front, WheelUP continues his exploration of bruk with “Flash” featuring Abacus (Harry Bryson of Pola & Bryson), which is taken from his third LP Inner Light. Elsewhere, Kuna Maze showcases his jazz-flecked, Bristol-inspired electronica with Bristol Changes, while Bazaazal’s “Computer Love” and Matica’s “Eulerism” further expand the compilation’s adventurous scope.

Jazz and soul moments shine through Alina Bzhezhinska & Tulshi’s “Starling”, dissolving harp and synth into an immersive soundscape; Norah Jane & MOR.LOV’s “A Minute”, a reflective, Amsterdam-born collaboration; and MELONYX’s “At The Door” (North Street West Remix), which brings a gospel-house flourish from Ashley Beedle’s celebrated production outfit.

Collaborations remain central to the Tru Thoughts spirit. Ebi Soda’s “red in tokyo” feat. Jianbo pushes boundaries with what the band describe as “punk jazz drill,” blending snarling guitars, distorted rap and drill-inflected percussion. Vimbai Mango and Footshooter join forces for the soulful “Searching (Nzira)”, while Benji Bower & The Terra Collective Orchestra’s “Love Letter” feat. Kathleen Frances gets an expansive rework from Palm Skin Productions.

From the US, Grammy-winning New Orleans collective Hot 8 Brass Band returned with “Big Tuba,” dedicated to their late co-founder Bennie Pete.

Fellow Tru Thoughts veteran Lance Ferguson revisits Idris Muhammad’s jazz-funk classic “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This”, continuing his Rare Groove Spectrum explorations.

Fresh from supporting AJ Tracey and being nominated for the DJ Mag awards 2025, Crafty 893 delivers the uncompromising “Sorry Mum”, marking him as one of grime’s most compelling voices. Drum & bass energy arrives with Bruk Rogers’ “Get Low (Zero T Remix)” and Potential Badboy’s “Ticker” feat. Jodian Natty, ensuring the compilation moves fluidly from jazz and soul into bass-heavy territory. 

Tracklist:
1. Tara Lily & King Krule – Tropical Storm
2. Kyla Kilzer & Max Noir – Break Through 
3. Alina Bzhezhinska & Tulshi – Starling
4. Norah Jane & MOR.LOV – A Minute
5. Footshooter – Cycles (feat. James Mollison)
6. WheelUP – Flash (feat. Abacus)
7. Oliver Night – Boss (feat. Roots Manuva)
8. Kuna Maze – Bristol Changes
9. Steven Bamidele – The Fool (feat. Sly5thAve)
10. Alice Russell & Amanda Whiting – Agreement (Acoustic Version)
11. Catpack –  Next To Me (MIA GLADSTONE Remix)
12. MELONYX – At The Door (No’West Vocal Remix)
13. Ebi Soda – Red In Tokyo (feat. Jianbo)
14. Vimbai Mango & Footshooter – Searching (Nzira)
15. Ben Bower & The Terra Collective Orchestra – Love Letter (feat. Kathleen Frances) (Palm Skin Productions Remix)
16. Lance Ferguson – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
17. Matica – Eulerism
18. Bazaazal – Computer Love
19. Hot 8 Brass Band – Big Tuba
20. Bruk Rogers – Get Low (Zero T Remix)
21. Potential Badboy – Ticker (feat. Jodian Natty)
22. Crafty 893 – Sorry Mum

VA - Wild Style (Special Edition)

Blurring the lines between fiction and documentary, the seminal film Wild Style, directed by Charlie Ahearn and developed alongside Fred Braithwaite aka Fab Five Freddy, offered an iconic snapshot of the emerging New York hip hop scene in the early ‘80s. Considered one of the first hip hop films, it documents the styles, culture, attitudes, and most importantly, the music of this evolving era. The accompanying soundtrack remains one of the most influential in hip hop history, featuring a who’s who of artists who stood out during the movement’s nascent block party days.

“Making hip hop’s first and most beloved feature film, Wild Style, with Charlie Ahearn and creating the original music is one of my proudest accomplishments.” - Fab 5 Freddy

In celebration of Arrow Films restoring the original Wild Style film in 4K, Mr Bongo is proud to present this special-edition reissue package. The release comes as a double LP pressed on transparent blue and orange vinyl, offering a freshly curated tracklist that brings together the finest songs from previous editions, the full sought-after instrumental album, and Kenny Dope’s top edits. Also included are an A2 colour poster, five film set photos, a flexi disc containing Fantastic Freaks Live at the Dixie, and a Wild Style sticker sheet.

Originally released on Animal Records, founded by Chris Stein of Blondie fame, the soundtrack focuses on the hip hop scene as it evolved from the streets to the recording studio. Co-produced by Stein and Braithwaite, it features the Double Trouble pairing of Rodney Cee and KK Rockwell, The Chief Rocker himself Busy Bee, and the mighty line-ups of both The Cold Crush Brothers and The Fantastic Freaks, to name but a few. The music offers a transportive glimpse into the streets of the South Bronx, capturing the free-form, roaming nature of the film - it’s rough around the edges, but utterly absorbing.

Behind those foundational voices of hip hop’s first wave was a selection of backing beats that have underpinned and influenced the genre ever since. Easily mistaken for lifted breakbeats from old records, the songs on the Wild Style soundtrack are all unique creations. Overseen by Braithwaite and Stein, with Stein also on guitar and effects, they were intended as a homage to those early breakbeats. Drummer Lenny “Ferrari” Ferraro, who played for Aretha Franklin before emerging on the punk scene, and bassist David Harper laid down many of the iconic grooves, two somewhat forgotten participants in shaping a legendary sound.

Over time, the Wild Style soundtrack, with its Charlie Chase and Grand Wizard Theodore scratches, recurring sounds and motifs, and indelible lyrics, has become a hip hop touchstone: endlessly sampled and referenced, the bedrock of so much music to follow. It perfectly encapsulated the essence of the film, the scene, and hip hop’s emergence from the Bronx to the attention of the wider world. It was, and remains, the blueprint.

Tracklist:
1. Grand Wizard Theodore - Military Cut (Scratch Mix)
2. The Chief Rocker Busy Bee - M.C. Battle (The Chief Rocker Busy Bee Vs Lil Rodney Cee & D.J. Grand Wizard Theodore)
3. Cold Crush Brothers - Basketball Throwdown (Cold Crush Brothers Vs. Fantastic Freaks)
4. Fantastic Freaks - Fantastic Freaks At The Dixie
5. Grand Wizard Theodore - Subway Theme
6. Cold Crush Brothers - Cold Crush Bros. At The Dixie
7. Double Trouble - Double Trouble At The Amphitheater
8. Grandmaster Caz - South Bronx Subway Rap
9. Busy Bee - Street Rap (Subway Mix)
10. Busy Bee - Busy Bee At The Amphitheater
11. Fantastic Freaks - Fantastic Freaks At The Amphitheater
12. Grand Wizard Theodore - Gangbusters
13. Rammellzee & Shockdell - Rammellzee & Shockdell At The Amphitheater
14. Fab 5 Freddy - Down By Law
15. Fab 5 Freddy - B Boy Beat (Instrumental)
16. Fab 5 Freddy - Yawning Beat (Instrumental)
17. Fab 5 Freddy - Crime Cut (Instrumental)
18. Fab 5 Freddy - Gangbusters (Instrumental)
19. Fab 5 Freddy - Cuckoo Clocking (Instrumental)
20. Fab 5 Freddy - Meetings (Instrumental)
21. Fab 5 Freddy - Military Cut (Instrumental)
22. Fab 5 Freddy - Razor Cut (Instrumental)
23. Fab 5 Freddy - Subway Theme (Instrumental)
24. Fab 5 Freddy - Busy Bees (Instrumental)
25. Fab 5 Freddy - Down By Law (Instrumental)
26. Fab 5 Freddy - Baby Beat (Instrumental)
27. Fab 5 Freddy - Jungle Beat (Instrumental)
28. Kev Luckhurst - Wildstyle Scratch Tool
29. Fab 5 Freddy - Baby Beat (Kenny Dope Edit)
30. Fab 5 Freddy - Jungle Beat (Kenny Dope Edit)