Big Pimp Jones - 21st Century Blaxploitation Vol.3
Philadelphia's Big Pimp Jones have become quite big on the 21st Blaxploitation tip, with their...
Friday 06 May 2011 00:16
Ikebe Shakedown - out june 7th on Ubiquity
Ikebe Shakedown - Ikebe Shakedown (CD/2xLP/Gidital) Ubiquity Records UR292, 2011-06-07 Ikebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of Cinematic Soul, Afro-funk, Deep Disco, and Boogaloo in all the right ways. After spending a few years together the...
Saturday 23 April 2011 19:14
Ikebe Shakedown - Tujunga / No Name Bar - out may 10th on Ubiquity
Ikebe Shakedown - Tujunga / No Name Bar (7") Ubiquity Records UR7291, 2011-05-10 This limited 7" is a teaser from the self-titled upcoming second album from Brooklyn-based Ikebe Shakedown. Named after a favorite Nigerian boogie tune (pronounced "ee-KAY-bay"), the band messes...
Saturday 23 April 2011 19:08
Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Afro Extravaganza
The Paris DJs extended family has among the most pro-active in spreading the good word about worldwide African music. Celebrating the recent releases by One Foot In Jail or Franck Biyong on our brand new Colored-Inc. label, and announcing the upcoming albums from Oghene Kologbo or Ebo Taylor,...
Saturday 10 July 2010 21:52
Ikebe Shakedown - Hard Steppin' - out now on Colemine Records - Heavy, soulful afro-funk recorded at Dunham Studios!
Ikebe Shakedown - Hard Steppin' (CD/7") Colemine Records CMLN 104, 2009-12-14 Combining traditional African rhythmic textures with melodies and grooves steeped in American funk, soul, and jazz, Ikebe Shakedown offers a unique and powerful sound. The 8-piece, Brooklyn-based band formed in early...
Sunday 20 June 2010 16:14