musclecars - Sugar Honey Iced Tea!

Sugar Honey Iced Tea! is the highly anticipated debut album from musclecars, set for a May 2024 release on BBE Music. Having already established their presence in the club scene, from the joyous atmosphere of their Coloring Lessons parties to their residency at Nowadays in NYC, and with genre-bending performances worldwide, musclecars are eager to unveil this new world they've intentionally crafted.

This forthcoming album comprises 13 tracks that sonically come together to offer a profound lens into the Afro-American experience. Themes range from joy, to loss, intimacy, helplessness, perseverance, and all the facets that lie in between. From the very first tune, musclecars set the tone with an exploration of afro-dystopia, carrying listeners through the entire album whilst creating imaginary futures born out of self-preservation and self-discovery.

Through their practice of sonic storytelling, native New Yorkers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield use this album to speak to the nuances of their daily lives and their environment. Join them on this musical journey as they delve into a collection that captures the essence of the black experience with authenticity, emotion, and rhythm. This album stands as one of their favorite bodies of work in recent memory, and they're so excited to share it with you.

Tracklist:
1. The Afro-American Conundrum (Where does that leave us?)
2. Dream Boy
3. Tonight
4. Every Party Must Come To An End
5. Running Out Of Time
6. Carlos Sanchez Interlude
7. Hello?
8. Ha Ya! (Eternal Life)
9. I Don’t Remember The Last Time I Saw Stars
10. Circles I (Prelude)
11. Circles II
12. There's Space For Us All
13. Water

David Versace - Eye to Eye

Recorded in Meanjin/Brisbane on the unceded lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people.

Tracklist:
1. Heart to Heart
2. Full Moon Sprint
3. With Time
4. You Really Mean It
5. Same Signals
6. Red Dirt
7. New Day
8. Capricorn

Onra - Nosthaigia

The genesis of "Nosthaigia" is as fascinating as the music itself. Onra spent several years living in Thailand, immersing himself in the vibrant culture and scouring local record shops for rare gems. The result is a collection of Thai songs from various genres, all sourced on 7 inches. These short instrumentals serve as time capsules, transporting listeners to a bygone era filled with nostalgia and longing.

Produced entirely on the MPC1000 in 2017 and revisited in 2020, "Nosthaigia" is a testament to the power of serendipity and artistic evolution. What began as a casual exploration of unfamiliar musical territory blossomed into a deeply personal and meaningful project for Onra. Amidst a series of unfortunate life events, he found solace and inspiration in the beats he had crafted years prior.

Each track on "Nosthaigia" is a reflection of his journey, a sonic expression of longing and introspection. Onra describes the process of creating the album as a cathartic release, a way of letting go of old memories and embracing the present.

Despite the somber undertones, there is a quiet beauty to "Nosthaigia" that is impossible to ignore. Onra's vintage production skills breathe life into each track, infusing them with warmth and depth. From the haunting melodies of "Until The End" to the hypnotic rhythms of "Close Your Eyes And Remember" every moment feels poignant.

In the end, "Nosthaigia" is more than just an album; it's a testament to the human experience. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is beauty to be found, if only we're willing to listen.

Tracklist:
1. Bkk Blues
2. Until The End
3. Hand In Hand
4. Close Your Eyes And Remember
5. The Man Who Owed The Money
6. Memories
7. Purple Flowers
8. Chocolate Thai
9. In The Mist
10. Under The Frangipani Tree
11. One More Time
12. How It's Supposed To Be
13. Masquerade
14. The Cost
15. You Know
16. Old Photos
17. Eternally Grateful

Carlos Nino & Friends - Placenta

Placenta is the fourth collection of broadly imaginative and highly collaborative Carlos Niño & Friends music released on International Anthem in the last four years. It is also the first new music to be released by Carlos Niño & Friends following the November 2023 release of André 3000’s New Blue Sun – an album which Carlos produced alongside André, while co-writing, co-creating/playing, and co-mixing every song.

Placenta is announced on April 11th, 2024, a date chosen because it is the 1st solar return of Moss Niño (a new being in human form, who Carlos and his partner Annelise are Earth parents of). Their experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery were all profoundly impactful for Carlos. Becoming a father again (a whole 24 years after the birth of Azul Niño, who has become a regular artistic collaborator with Carlos) he felt total Inspiration for this set of recordings, and hence it is perhaps the most conceptually-grounded Carlos Niño & Friends album we've yet to present – fully connected to the spirit of family, birth, and "how we get here."

Tracklist:
1. Love to all Doulas!
2. Some rest for the Midwives . . .
3. Real Vital Organs
4. Surges, Expansions
5. In Appreciation of Chico Hamilton's Vast Influence on the West Coast Sound
6. Birthworkers Magic, and how we get hear . . .
7. This "I" was not
8. Placenta, Nourishment, New Home, The Galaxy
9. Carla's Beads
10. Moonlight Watsu in Dub
11. Generous Pelvis
12. Bi-Location
13. "Play Kerri Chandler's RAIN"

Fat Produce - Fresh Squeeze

F-Spot Records proudly presents the debut LP "Fresh Squeeze" from Miami-based soul jazz trio Fat Produce. Led by guitarist Addison Rifkind (The Soul Vaccinators) and drummer Michael Duffy (The White Blinds, Jungle Fire), this duo is joined by world-renowned bass player Rene Camacho (Poncho Sanchez, War) to bring you 14 all-new and original soul jazz instrumental cuts that's a guaranteed head-nodder from start to finish.

When Rifkind and Duffy first met on a gig with organist Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players), both felt an instant chemistry musically, and the seeds of Fat Produce were born. In sharing their passion for classic soul jazz, in addition to funk and hip-hop, Rifkind and Duffy started to dive in, taking the idea of a guitar trio to new heights unlike anything you've heard before. After a year of playing gigs and honing their craft, both descended back to their hometown of Los Angeles, CA, to meet up with Rene Camacho and spend two days recording at The F-Spot HQ under the helm of producer and label owner David M Celia. Recording all live in one room to 1/2" tape, the resulting sessions truly captured the essence of Fat Produce's sound. Forced to be in the moment tracking live with no overdubs, "Fresh Squeeze" highlights the authentic tone and feeling from those two special days spent breathing new life into the guitar trio format.

From the more straight-ahead soul jazz tunes like "Sticky Beets" and "Slick" to more outside-the-box cuts like "SON!" and the afrobeat-inspired "Afrenetic," rounded out with groove-focused compositions such as "Cadillac Converter," Grease on the Range," and "818 Don't Hate," this LP brings a variety of styles and feels, while all keeping it under the same umbrella of guitar, upright bass, and drums. Highlighting the chordal and melodic stylings of Addison Rifkind, the signature drum tone and feel of Michael Duffy, and tastefully executed playing from bassist Rene Camacho, "Fresh Squeeze" is the perfect sonic experience. From the first note on side A to the last hit on side B, it's a full sound, a timeless listen, and one slated to be on repeat for decades to come.

Tracklist:
1. Cadillac Converter
2. Fresh Squeeze
3. Sticky Beets
4. Interlude No. 1
5. Afrenetic
6. Grease on the Range
7. Interlude No. 2
8. 818 Don't Hate
9. SON!
10. Slick
11. Interlude No. 3
12. Clapper Dapper
13. Lo-Fi Beats to Study To
14. Outro

Rhythm Rhyme Revolution - Summertime Sunshine Girl

Rythm Rhyme Revolution (Barrie Sharpe & Gareth Tasker): Gareth plays & Barrie produces. Their sound is individual - based upon the funk of the 70s – however, with a totally modern production...

Barrie K Sharpe, as most know, was one of the four creators of Duffer, one of the two creators of the ‘Rare Groove’ scene and in the band that was said to have defined Acid Jazz - Diana Brown & The Brothers. Barrie was very much at the forefront of the movement that changed youth culture in the mid 80s.

Diana Brown & The Brothers metamorphosed into The Brand New Heavies, The Young Disciples: along with Diana Brown Barrie had the first Acid Jazz style commercial success with their track ‘Masterplan’...

“I designed the clothes, ran the club, played the records, was in the band and made the music, which created the scene that changed youth culture worldwide. I just kept falling up hill”...

Barrie talks regarding his musical partner Gareth Tasker:

“Gareth is a major part of the sound, he plays all the instrumentation on every track; which he also co-writes.

Gareth is the unsung hero of the Acid Jazz scene. We have been working together since 1987 – a fuckin’ musical genius”... (Scribed by Mary Louise Ejiwunmi)

Tracklist:
1. Summertime (NuAcid Funk Part 1&2)
2. Sunshine Girl
3. Summertime
4. Summertime (NuAcid Funk Part 1)
5. Summertime (NuAcid Funk Part 2)

Fred P - As We Journey On

Tracklist:
1. Happy Endings [Unreleased Arthouse Version]
2. Mystical Sunrise
3. Made Me Say
4. Motivated Inspiration
5. FP Beat Edit 8
6. High Fusion
7. In the Flow
8. Beauty and Peace
9. Dreams
10. The Everlasting Sea
11. Profound Science

Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - Soul Makossa

Strut proudly presents the first official remastered reissue of the funk/Afro classic, Lafayette Afro Rock Band's 'Soul Makossa' from 1973. First in a series of reissues from Pierre Jaubert’s Parisound studio archive on Strut Records. Tracks sampled by Biz Markie, LL Cool J, Kruder & Dorfmeister and more. First official reissue of Lafayette Afro Rock Band’s classic funk and breakbeat album from 1973. Fully remastered from original tapes by The Carvery.

Tracklist:
A1. Soul Makossa
A2. Azeta
A3. Oglenon
B1. Voodounon
B2. Hihache
B3. Nicky

Badbadnotgood - Mid Spiral: Order

Tracklist:
1. Playgroup
2. Juan's World
3. Taco Taco
4. Sétima Regra
5. Sunday Afternoon's Dream
6. Rewind Your Mind