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)
