To
many, Record Kicks are synonymous with the continued interest in funk and soul
music. Tirelessly putting
out 7” vinyl and albums from many
fantastic new, contemporary acts. And now it is time for the much lauded Italian
record label to celebrate their fine catalogue.
After
109 releases (of which 90 have been on vinyl), 51 international artists
released, and over 43,000 7”
vinyl records pressed, it’s time for Record Kicks to celebrate their 10th
anniversary!
From deep funk to
(northern) soul, afrobeat, dancefloor jazz and rocksteady, what you hold in
your hands is a collection of Record Kicks hits filled up with many exclusive
contributions that will give you the full spectrum of the sounds that Record
Kicks love.
Amongst
the exclusive tracks, you’ll find new jazzy instrumental stormers by Detroit deep funk outfit Third Coast Kings, UK funk titans The Baker Brothers and Sydney premier afrobeat
combo The Liberators. Nick Pride & The Pimptones are back with a brand
new soul single that anticipates their forthcoming LP expected on Record Kicks
for the end of the year and last but not least, recorded in Kingston and
produced in Buenos Aires by Mario Siperman (Los Fabulous Cadilllac); the first
brand new single in years from Lee Scratch Perry’s soulful queen Susan Cadogan,
together with mod reggae kings The Crabs Corporation. On the compilation there
are also new singles by Hannah Williams & the Tastemakers and Dojo
Cuts, plus label evergreens like Nostalgia 77/The New Mastersounds, Gizelle
Smith/TM Juke, Lack Of Afro/Kokolo, Baby Charles,and plenty more.
Craig Charles, the famous BBC 6 Music Funk & Soul DJ, says that "If you are wondering why there has been a renewed interest in soul and funk over the past few years then Record Kicks has to take some of the credit".10 years ago Record Kicks could not have anticipated such a high level of appreciation, so they would like tothank you all for all these fabulous 10 years together.
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