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Terrorize My Heart (Disco Dub)
Cat: BC 0757. Rel: 25 Oct 18
 
Disco/Re-Edits
Terrorize My Heart (Disco dub) (3:49)
Terrorize My Heart (Tall Black Guy Bounce remix) (3:44)
Review: The faultless Big Crown label revisits one of its biggest hits from back in 2016. New York City-based collective 79.5 is made up of seven musicians and singers and their gorgeous 'Terrorize My Heart' 45rpm reached some heart aching disco highs. Now it comes with in two new forms - the disco dub with its seductive drums and bass and airy, soulful vocal, and a remix from hip hop royalty Tall Black Guy. He deconstructs the tune and rebuilds it as a smoky, jazz tinged slow motion hip hop beat. The chords are warm and cuddly, the vocal is more meandering but still acts as the perfect icing on a delicious cake.
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 in stock $10.08
Expansions
Expansions (limited transparent green vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 095LPC2. Rel: 16 Jul 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Tough Victory (3:11)
Space (2:32)
Raise It Up (2:37)
My Jamaican Dub (2:40)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:01)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:53)
Getting Nasty (3:04)
Blow Your Cover (2:34)
Represent (3:23)
The Healer (2:50)
Les Fleur (3:20)
Squaring The Circles (3:29)
Review: The latest must-cop record from the good people at Big Crown is a real summer special. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band serve up some seriously soul-enriching grooves, with the impossibly warm and good time vibes that come from steel drums on each and every one. The beats are rooted in funk, with fat bass and expressive horn work bring each one to life. There are sojourns into dub, disco and jazz, and the whole thing bris with so much character and personality that it cannot but put a smile on your face.
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 in stock $21.21
Pimp
 in stock $13.79
Scorpio
Scorpio (7")
Cat: BC 0107. Rel: 12 Aug 16
 
Funk/Reissues
Scorpio (2:43)
8th Wonder (3:35)
Review: Still scorching from the heat of their debut album 55, Hamburg's mysterious steel pan handlers return with a dope little 45 that features one of the excellent covers from their album plus an exclusive that we guarantee will drive your next floor crazy... Dennis Coffey's "Scorpio" takes the lead with its instantly distinctive break and pace. Flip for Sugarhill's "8th Wonder" that's riddled with confidently swung drums, smoky trumpets and a groove so funky you might just have to drop it twice. Give the drummer some.
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 in stock $11.66
Hotline Bling
Cat: BCR 139. Rel: 30 Mar 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Hotline Bling (3:29)
Murkit Gem (2:36)
Review: Bjorn Wagner's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band have put out several fresh albums and many great 7"s on Big Crown and 'Hotline Bling' is another one. The mysterious Hamburg outfit brings their famous steel pan sound and reaches new heights here as they again cover songs that span genres and range from mega-hits to album cuts. Their own unique approach is to mix up the traditional sounds of Trinidad and Tobago with the original source material to leave you ready to dance all night long.
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 in stock $9.53
My Jamaican Dub
Cat: BCR 097. Rel: 12 Jun 20
 
Funk/Reissues
My Jamaican Dub (2:34)
The Healer (2:55)
Review: The always excellently go slow and tropical sounds of Big Crown now look to Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band for covers of two classics. Up first is Grace Jones' nightclub classic "My Jamaican Guy" while on the flip is Erykah Badu's tribute to the legendary J Dilla, "The Healer". Both retain the essence of the original but come with loose hand claps, shimmering steel drums that bring coastal breezes, sand and sun into the equation and leave you laying horizontal. These are fine interpretations of top notch source material.
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Tags: Dub | Dub Reggae | Jamaican
 in stock $13.79
Jungle Fever
Cat: BC 030. Rel: 14 Jun 16
 
Funk/Reissues
Jungle Fever (2:50)
Tender Trap (3:35)
Review: Hamburg's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band are as enigmatic and alluring as when they released their first single back in 2007, a tidy funk 7" that was to set the scene for a very particular sort of instrumental sound. "Jungle Fever", out on their own excellent Big Crown imprint, is a 2015 single that is truly hard not to play on repeat; the tune is a delicate yet funked-out blend of raw drums and tropical steel melodies, much like the name of the band already implies! The flipside "Tender Trap" is more broken and loose in its arrangement, something that makes it perhaps even more catchy and provocative than the title track.
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 in stock $12.72
Represent
Cat: BCR 124. Rel: 01 Apr 22
 
Funk/Reissues
Represent (3:22)
Juicy Fruit (3:48)
 in stock $12.72
Raise It Up
Cat: BCR 11745. Rel: 10 Sep 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Raise It Up (2:36)
Space (2:29)
Review: Big Crown is one of our favourite labels here at HQ. The funk and soul they serve up is perfectly aged yet never overly nostalgic and this new one is another case it point. It's the latest from the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band and features two singles take from their latest and greatest album Expansions which landed back in June. As always they bring their own unique steel drum sounds and tropical Caribbean vibes to funk music. 'Raise It Up' is a deep cut joint with big horns and rippling steel drums puddles while 'Space' is a more lumpy groove with the drums more front and centre.
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 in stock $9.01
Xxplosive
Cat: BC 05445. Rel: 02 Jul 18
 
Funk/Reissues
Xxplosive (3:24)
Burn (3:45)
 in stock $10.08
Great To Be Here
Cat: BCR 058. Rel: 17 May 19
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Great To Be Here (3:05)
All The Cash (2:40)
 in stock $13.79
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Cat: BCR 105. Rel: 11 Jun 21
 
Funk/Reissues
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:54)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:02)
Review: Coming off their latest long player Expansions on Big Crown Records which is due for release this July, the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band returns. Using the steel pan sounds that are traditionally from Trinidad and Tabago is the draw and unique approach of the band, and Expansions will have a little bit of something for everyone, with several unique covers along with original tracks like 'Tough Victory'. Two brilliant tracks taken from the album here, with 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' on the first side and 'I Need Somebody To Love Tonight' over on the flip.
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 in stock $9.01
Love For The Sake Of Dub
Cat: BCR 163. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Funk/Reissues
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:51)
Grilled (2:55)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is an enigmatic steel pan collective from Hamburg that has a hardcore fan following around the world and a new album on the way that is superb. They are loved for their covers of hip-hop classics and last year served up a version of the Stranger Things theme tune but this time out we get 'Love For The Sake Of Dub' of 45 rpm. It is another pair of funky tunes with the signature brass sounds front and centre as the fat bottom rhythms roll deep and fleshy. Another gem from this leftfield outfit.
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 in stock $12.72
Stranger Things Theme
Cat: BCR 170. Rel: 09 Nov 23
 
Funk/Reissues
Stranger Things Theme (3:23)
Halloween Theme (2:40)
 in stock $10.35
How We Do
Cat: BCR 154. Rel: 03 Aug 23
 
Funk/Reissues
How We Do (3:38)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (3:03)
Review: The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band has become the latest jewel in the Big Crown. Lead by Bjorn Wagner, they have stopped several essential recordings not he label, all defined by their famous steel pan sound. Often they turn to covers of the classics such as they did back in March and this time around they take aim at the much loved and low slung hip-hop classic 'Nuthin' But A G Thang' by Dr Dre. In their hands it becomes something else entirely but still delightfully low slung and sleazy. This one is backed with 'How We Do' which is another loveably fresh sound.
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Played by: Marc Hype
 in stock $14.05
BRSB
BRSB (limited translucent yellow vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 155LPC2. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk/Reissues
In The Crosshairs (2:26)
How We Do (3:40)
Hazy Memories (3:37)
Love For The Sake Of Dub (3:00)
Hotline Bling (3:31)
Grilled (3:09)
Love$ick (2:45)
Stranger Things Theme (3:22)
Treasure Quest (3:29)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (2:54)
Got My Mind Made Up (2:51)
The Champion's Walk (3:10)
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the mysterious steel pan outfit from Hamburg, have amassed a cult following around the globe. With a slew of classic 7"s and three critically acclaimed full length albums, they set a high bar for themselves, one which they clearly intend on pushing to even higher heights with this new offering. On their fourth album BRSB, Bacao return with more of the same, but more of the same with them is of course inherently different. Covering songs that span genres, and range from mega-hits to underground album cuts, they make them their own with their unique approach to the traditional steel pans of Trinidad and Tobago. While part of the allure of a new Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band album is finding out what covers they choose, it is equally intriguing to see what original tunes they've cooked up alongside these, and this record is foul of standout originals. from 'In The Crosshairs' to 'Grilled' to 'Treasure Quest'.
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 in stock $24.93
BRSB
BRSB (LP)
Cat: BCR 155LP. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk/Reissues
In The Crosshairs (2:26)
How We Do (3:40)
Hazy Memories (3:43)
Love For The Sake Of Dub (2:57)
Hotline Bling (3:34)
Grilled (3:07)
Love$ick (2:45)
Stranger Things Theme (3:24)
Treasure Quest (3:28)
Nuthin' But A G Thang (3:04)
Got My Mind Made Up (2:52)
The Champion's Walk (3:11)
 in stock $24.93
BRSB
BRSB (CD)
Cat: BCR 155CD. Rel: 07 Mar 24
 
Funk/Reissues
In The Crosshairs
How We Do
Hazy Memories
Love For The Sake Of Dub
Hotline Bling
Grilled
Love$ick
Stranger Things Theme
Treasure Quest
Nuthin' But A G Thang
Got My Mind Made Up
The Champions Walk
Nautilus (bonus track)
Gianna Sisters (bonus track)
Murkit Gem (bonus track)
Review: Unfairly labelled as a novel curio when they first emerged, the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band is a genuine expression of Mighty Mocambos man Bjorn Wagner's love of Trinidadian steel pan music. Their tracks - often, but not always, quirky cover versions - combined authentic funk instrumentation (drums, bass, guitar, horns) with the timeless and distinctive sound of steel drums. BRSB, the combo's fourth album, is another summery and effortlessly entertaining treat. Highlights include the inspired 'Love For The Sake of Dub' (an organic interpretation of Claudja Barry's slo-mo disco classic 'Love For The Sake of Love'), the breaker-friendly cheeriness and heaviness of 'Grilled', a wonderfully woozy and dubbed out stroll through the 'Stranger Things Theme', and the summer sunshine of 'Champion's Walk'.
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 in stock $13.26
Stranger Things Theme
Stranger Things Theme (orange vinyl 7")
Cat: BCR 170C1. Rel: 16 Oct 23
 
Funk/Reissues
Stranger Things Theme (3:22)
Halloween Theme (2:41)
Review: They're best known for covering hip-hop classics in their unique, funk band plus steel pans vibe, but Germany's Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band show there are spookier arrows in their quiver when the time of year demands it. Two special halloween themed cover versions grace this 7", the first a rendition of the theme from TV show of the moment 'Stranger Things', the second their version of the title theme from the film 'Halloween', originally penned by the master soundtrack maker himself John Carpenter. Both have a slightly cheeky, quirky and rather joyful atmosphere, tending more towards the cute rather than the spooky side of all hallows, but don't let their lack of scariness put you off, they're both delightful.010920
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 in stock $13.26
Champion (remix)
Cat: BCR 10845. Rel: 12 Mar 21
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Champion (feat Black Thought - remix) (3:31)
Ugly Truth (feat Lee Scratch Perry - remix) (2:36)
Review: Hot on the heels of his rather good album Ekundayo - a brilliant set of reggae, dancehall and folk-infused lo-fi soul songs - Nottingham singer-songwriter Liam Bailey returns with two bona-fide legends in tow. The Roots member Black Thought guests on a bold new version of LP track 'Champion', in which he and Bailey's superb vocals ride a fuzzy, organ-rich riddim that sits somewhere between classic reggae and pitched-down dancehall. The Legendary Lee 'Scratch' Perry lends his distinctive vocals to the fresh flipside version of 'The Ugly Truth', an intergalactic digi-dub-goes-soul affair that's every bit as awesome as the on-point A-side. Tip!
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Played by: Rabo and Snob
 in stock $10.25
Zero Grace
Cat: BCR 131CD. Rel: 22 Feb 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Holding On
Dumb
Sekkle Down
Boy
Dance With Me
Disorder Starts At Home
Mercy Tree
Sour Wine
Canary In The Coal Mine
Winrter Is Within Thee
I Got No Answers
Light Up The Darkness
 in stock $13.26
Zero Grace
Zero Grace (limited 'sea glass' translucent green vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 131LPC2. Rel: 22 Feb 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Holding On (2:49)
Dumb (2:08)
Sekkle Down (3:16)
Boy (2:37)
Dance With Me (3:44)
Disorder Starts At Home (3:35)
Mercy Tree (3:48)
Sour Wine (3:08)
Canary In The Coal Mine (3:13)
Winter Is Within Thee (3:10)
I Got No Answers (3:08)
Light Up The Darkness (3:58)
Review: Big Crown Records is proud to present Zero Grace, Liam Bailey's sophomore album on the label. Following the success of 2020's Ekundayo album, the tried and true chemistry of Bailey and producer Leon Michels (El Michels Affair) is on full display again as they take the sound they established and push it further. On Zero Grace they lean more into the bleeding heart singer-songwriter side of Liam. The album is full of freedom and love; working with Leon Michels and Big Crown Records has encouraged Liam to be himself. On opener 'Holding On', Bailey speaks to his observations & fears when looking out at the world in front of him and also to the dedication it has taken to get on the other side of his personal trials & tribulations. 'Dance With Me', meanwhile, is an instantly infectious two-stepper that nods to those incredible soul records that were coming out of Jamaica during the early reggae days. Bailey addresses the racial tensions that plague humanity and encourages everyone to step up and do their part to help foster equality. What starts out as a declaration of injustice turns into a call for action and an inspiration for hope.
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 in stock $23.87
Zero Grace
Cat: BCR 131LP. Rel: 22 Feb 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Holding On (2:47)
Dumb (2:08)
Sekkle Down (3:16)
Boy (2:37)
Dance With Me (3:45)
Disorder Starts At Home (3:37)
Mercy Tree (3:48)
Sour Wine (3:09)
Canary In The Coal Mine (3:13)
Winter Is Within Thee (3:10)
I Got No Answers (3:07)
Light Up The Darkness (4:00)
 in stock $24.39
FORTHCOMING
Sounds Good
Sounds Good (cassette)
Cat: BCR 112CS. Rel: 19 Apr 24
 
Soul
Nobody But You
Peach Optimo
Listen
Gift Of Life
NyNy
I Will Be
Hanging On
XFaded
Too Yung
Stay
Sweet & Lovely
Rialto Winds
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FORTHCOMING
Sounds Good
Cat: BCR 112CD. Rel: 19 Apr 24
 
Soul
Nobody But You
Peach Optimo
Listen
Gift Of Life
NyNy
I Will Be
Hanging On
XFaded
Too Yung
Stay
Sweet & Lovely
Rialto Winds
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Nobody But You
Cat: BCR 137. Rel: 16 Nov 23
 
Soul
Nobody But You (2:18)
Gift Of Life (3:23)
Review: We have always got time for new heat from Big Crown and that's just what we have here from Brainstory. This trio of artists take cues from the label's co-owner Leon Michels and his work interpreting the Wu-Tang but with this own energy. They dropped a first EP back in 2014 and since then have looked to jazz, hip-hop old and new, soul and cinematic opulence for their inspiration. This new 7" comes as the outfit is finishing off its second full length and is a fine taster of what to expect with a show stopping two-sider that will soon find its way into you heart.
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 in stock $10.35
FORTHCOMING
Sounds Good
Sounds Good (green felt vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 112LPC2. Rel: 19 Apr 24
 
Soul
Nobody But You
Peach Optimo
Listen
Gift Of Life
NyNy
I Will Be
Hanging On
XFaded
Too Yung
Stay
Sweet & Lovely
Rialto Winds
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est. release 19 Apr 24 $23.87
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FORTHCOMING
Sounds Good
Cat: BCR 112LP. Rel: 19 Apr 24
 
Soul
Nobody But You
Peach Optimo
Listen
Gift Of Life
NyNy
I Will Be
Hanging On
XFaded
Too Yung
Stay
Sweet & Lovely
Rialto Winds
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Murkit Gem
Cat: BCR 10745. Rel: 12 Mar 21
 
Soul
Murkit Gem (3:11)
Cham Cham (3:58)
 in stock $9.01
Return To The 37th Chamber
Cat: BC 017LP FIGHTINGCOVER. Rel: 19 Apr 17
 
Hip Hop/R&B
4th Chamber (3:05)
Iron Man (3:09)
Shaolin Brew (2:35)
Pork Chop Express (0:42)
Snakes (2:15)
Drums For Sale (1:17)
Shadow Boxing (2:44)
Sipped Up (1:13)
Tearz (2:32)
Verbal Intercourse (2:45)
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit (2:28)
All I Need (3:21)
The End (Eat My Vocals) (3:36)
 in stock $23.08
Sounding Out The City
Cat: BC 022LP. Rel: 28 Jun 16
 
Funk/Reissues
Detroit Twice (2:49)
Musings To Myself (3:13)
Too Late To Turn Back (3:30)
El Pueblo Unido (3:38)
Behind The Blue Curtain (3:26)
Ocho Rios (2:32)
Yennicita (3:09)
Creation (3:07)
This Songs For You (2:42)
Slide Show (2:15)
Hung Up On My Baby (3:13)
 in stock $21.21
Stack The Deck
Cat: BCR 101. Rel: 10 Dec 21
 
Soul
Stack The Deck (feat Bobby Oroza) (3:25)
Things Done Changed (2:36)
Review: A low-key 7" split single, this stripped back soul beauty is El Michels Affair's latest in a slew of new singles and EPs. The sultry A-side 'Stack The Deck' is a mood-resetting embrace of chance. The B-side, 'Things Done Changed', is a smooth, gorgeous take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s original, curtailing its suicidally string-laden confidence for a much more soulful, horn-laden rendition.
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Played by: Soul Music
 in stock $9.01
Adult Themes
Cat: BCR 090LP. Rel: 31 Jul 20
 
Soul
Enfant (3:41)
Adult Theme No 1 (0:38)
Kill The Lights (2:17)
Villa (2:45)
Adult Theme No 2 (1:49)
Life Of Pablo (3:52)
Adult Theme No 3 (1:20)
Rubix (3:37)
A Swift Nap (1:53)
Hipps (3:17)
Munecas (3:37)
Adult Theme No 4 (2:17)
 in stock $19.63
Yeti Season
Yeti Season (limited translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 060LPC2. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Soul
Unathi (3:34)
Sha Na Na (3:32)
Ala Vida (3:52)
Fazed Out (3:59)
Murkit Gem (3:09)
Lesson Learned (4:01)
Dhuaan (4:06)
Perfect Harmony (2:11)
Silver Lining (3:11)
Zaharila (3:41)
Last Blast (3:29)
Review: The extraordinary talents of The El Michaels Affair seem to know no bounds. Last time out they served up an album inspired by an imaginary film, and this time on Yeti Season they impress with a whole new bunch of inspirations. Right from the off the album takes us to Turkish-styled funk and an almost Mumbai-esque take on soul, all with the sort of big grooves and lovely horns that often define the band's output. Full of drama, emotion, and worldly influences, this is another stunner from the unstoppable El Michaels Affair.
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 in stock $21.21
Yeti Season
Cat: BCR 060LP. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Soul
Unathi (3:34)
Sha Na Na (3:32)
Ala Vida (3:52)
Fazed Out (4:01)
Murkit Gem (3:10)
Lesson Learned (4:01)
Dhuaan (4:06)
Perfect Harmony (2:12)
Silver Lining (3:11)
Zaharila (3:41)
Last Blast (3:29)
Review:  The extraordinary talents of The El Michaels Affair seem to know no bounds. Last time out they served up an album inspired by an imaginary film, and this time on Yeti Season they impress with a whole new bunch of inspirations. Right from the off the album takes us to Turkish-styled funk and an almost Mumbai-esque take on soul, all with the sort of big grooves and lovely horns that often define the band's output. Full of drama, emotion, and worldly influences, this is another stunner from the unstoppable El Michaels Affair.
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Played by: Originals
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Enter The 37th Chamber
Cat: FB 5127LPBLACK. Rel: 30 May 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Duel Of The Iron Mic (3:00)
CREAM (2:54)
Mystery Of Chessboxin (1:46)
Can It All Be So Simple (3:17)
Uzi (Pinky Ring) (3:11)
Interlude (0:31)
Glacier's Of Ice (3:27)
Cherchez Le Ghost (3:39)
Criminology (1:33)
Heaven & Hell (2:08)
Bring The Ruckus (3:08)
Protect Ya Neck (3:32)
Incarcerated Scarfaces (1:39)
Shimmy Shimmy Ya (2:25)
Outro (0:38)
Review: .El Michels Affair is nothing if not prolific. Fortunately, the band leader, composer and musician is also hella talented. This is one of his most famous and iconic albums in a discography that is full of them, not least because of course it tackles some of the most iconic source material in hip-hop, namely Wu-Tang Clan's seminal Enter The 37th Chamber. He flips it into an instrumental tribute to the world of the great band and no matter what format it appears in, it plays sells out. Cop this latest reissue now and sink into its lush orchestration, sweeping grandeur and elegant grooves.
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 in stock $28.91
Ekundayo Inversions
Ekundayo Inversions (limited transparent red vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 119LPCRED. Rel: 13 Aug 21
 
Soul
Conquer & Divide (feat Black Thought) (3:37)
Amazing Woman (1:17)
Angel Face (2:42)
Walk With Me (3:20)
No One Else (3:54)
King (1:59)
Ugly Truths (feat Lee Scratch Perry) (2:34)
I Love NY (2:53)
Superstar (3:12)
Awkward (take 2) (3:08)
Lucky Man (3:15)
Faded (2:58)
 in stock $21.21
Ekundayo Inversions
Cat: BCR 119LP. Rel: 13 Aug 21
 
Soul
Conquer & Divide (feat Black Thought) (3:38)
Amazing Woman (1:15)
Angel Face (2:42)
Walk With Me (3:18)
No One Else (3:55)
King (1:57)
Ugly Truths (feat Lee Scratch Perry) (2:36)
I Love NY (2:52)
Superstar (3:11)
Awkward (take 2) (3:10)
Lucky Man (3:13)
Faded (3:02)
Played by: Osmose
 in stock $20.95
Glorious Game
Cat: BCR 152. Rel: 16 Mar 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Glorious Game (3:57)
Grateful (2:52)
Review: Cinematic soul legend El Michels Affair has written a superb album Glorious Game which is due for release later in spring. Before that full-length with Roots co-founder and lyricist Black Thought - which is a meditation on the state of the hip-hop scene in the early 2020s - we get this taster single from it. 'Glorious Game' as you would expect as all the lush instrumentation and dark soul sounds you'd expect from this artist by now with the added extra of some superbly thought-provoking mic work. 'Grateful' is another heart-wrenching and alluring sound that more than gets us excited for the full length.
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Glorious Game
Cat: BCR 122LP. Rel: 13 Apr 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Grateful (2:52)
Glorious Game (feat Kirby) (3:56)
I'm Still Somehow (1:58)
Hollow Way (2:25)
Protocol (feat Son Little) (2:54)
The Weather (3:03)
That Girl (2:15)
I Would Never (2:41)
Alone (2:05)
Miracle (2:36)
Glorious Game (reprise) (1:16)
Alter Ego (feat Brainstory) (3:11)
Review: 'Glorious Game' is the latest addition to the LP pile by hip-hop / soul artist El Michels Affair, wh has teamed up with The Roots' Black Thought here for a comprehensive meditation on the state of the hip-hop scene in the early 2020s. Coming to a variety of formats, this version of the LP is a standard vinyl version; also check out the limited edition 'sky high coloured' version featured on our site.
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Glorious Game
Glorious Game (limited sky high coloured vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 122LPC2. Rel: 13 Apr 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Grateful (2:52)
Glorious Game (feat Kirby) (3:56)
I'm Still Somehow (1:58)
Hollow Way (2:25)
Protocol (feat Son Little) (2:54)
The Weather (3:03)
That Girl (2:15)
I Would Never (2:41)
Alone (2:05)
Miracle (2:36)
Glorious Game (reprise) (1:16)
Alter Ego (feat Brainstory) (3:11)
Review: Cinematic soul maestro El Michels Affair unleashes his latest collaboration with Roots co-founder and lyricist Black Thought, bowling full speed ahead into the next phase of his career. Glorious Game is an album-length ode to "the game", an ephemeral concept loosely denoting the group practice of ladder-climbing in hip-hop; the divine hustle; life itself. Through bright soul-tinged electronic beats, instrumental contributions from session artists, and introspective lyrics, the pair once more prove themselves able to convey a complex sonic world.
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Glorious Game
Cat: BCR 122CD. Rel: 13 Apr 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Grateful
Glorious Game (feat Kirby)
I'm Still Somehow
Hollow Way
Protocol (feat Son Little)
The Weather
That Girl
I Would Never
Alone
Miracle
Glorious Game (reprise)
Alter Ego (feat Brainstory)
 in stock $12.20
Hollow Way
Cat: BCR 158. Rel: 03 Aug 23
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Hollow Way (2:27)
I'm Still Somehow (2:08)
 in stock $10.35
Footwork
Cat: BCR 140. Rel: 29 Feb 24
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
Footwork (1:56)
Morning Glory (2:20)
Review: Big Crown does it again here with another magical 7" this time from Dave Guy, who has contributed to plenty of this label but only now makes his solo debut. It finds him working with label regulars Homer Steinweiss & Nick Movshon, who take care of production and play on the recordings. 'Footwork' is a vibrant fusion of soul, funk, and jazz that, as a trumpeter for the renowned band The Dap-Kings, brings his distinctive style to the forefront and infuses each track with infectious energy and groove. Dynamic horn arrangements, tight rhythms, and soulful melodies all make this one special and show just how skilled a musician Guy is, and apparently, there is plenty more to come.
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Harping
Harping (limited holy turquoise vinyl 12" (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 144LPC2. Rel: 23 Feb 23
 
Indie/Alternative
Oh I Miss Her So (4:08)
The Things Themselves (3:28)
Ice Dreaming (Less Is More mix) (4:43)
Not For Nothing (3:27)
Kings & Queens (2:47)
Oh I Miss Her So (reprise) (1:27)
Oh I Miss Her So (instrumental) (4:13)
The Things Themselves (instrumental) (3:32)
Ice Dreaming (Less Is More Mix) (instrumental) (4:22)
Not For Nothing (instrumental) (3:26)
Kings & Queens (instrumental) (2:50)
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I Don't Envy Yesterdays
Cat: BCR 116. Rel: 09 Apr 21
 
Soul
I Don't Envy Yesterdays (2:23)
Color It Easy (2:34)
Review: The gold standard Big Crown label excels at heartbreaking Americana, blue-eyed soul and downbeat pop. A 116th release of such sounds now comes from Holy Hive who are back with a new bunch of songs after their 2020 debut album, Float Back To You, won widespread acclaim. Their trademark folk-soul sound is in full view once more here with falsetto vocals bring real heart aching over slow, downbeat drums. It's beautiful stuff that takes the form of two only subtle different singles here. Both wallow in their own sadness and delicateness but leaving a lasting impression.
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Big Crown Vaults Vol 3
Big Crown Vaults Vol 3 (grey tape vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BCR 148LPC2. Rel: 05 Oct 23
 
Folk/Americana
This Is My Story (2:13)
Love It Is Not Love (feat Shanny Of The Shacks) (3:40)
Green Milk (2:27)
Red Is The Rose (Folk version) (4:09)
The Shame (feat El Michels Affair & Fleet Foxes) (2:56)
Swimmer (1:24)
Celeste (feat Shanny Of The Shacks) (3:27)
Kingdom Of The Sun (feat Shanny Of The Shacks) (3:43)
Middle Of The Night (feat Shanny Of The Shacks) (2:57)
A Perfect Space (feat El Michels Affair) (3:02)
Driftless (3:00)
End Of Time (3:09)
 in stock $25.19
Big Crown Vaults Vol 3
Big Crown Vaults Vol 3 (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 148LP. Rel: 21 Sep 23
 
Indie/Alternative
This Is My Story (2:13)
Love It Is Not Love (feat Shammy Of The Shacks) (3:40)
Green Milk (2:27)
Red Is The Rose (Folk version) (4:09)
The Shame (feat El Michels Affair & Fleet Foxes) (2:56)
Swimmer (1:24)
Celeste (feat Shammy Of The Shacks) (3:27)
Kingdom Of The Sun (feat Shammy Of The Shacks) (3:43)
Middle Of The Night (feat Shammy Of The Shacks) (2:57)
A Perfect Space (feat El Michels Affair) (3:02)
Driftless (3:00)
End Of Time (3:09)
 in stock $23.87
Piece Of Me
Cat: BCR 136. Rel: 19 Jul 23
 
Soul
Piece Of Me (feat Ghostface Killah - remix) (4:34)
Joy & Pain (Pete Rock remix) (4:30)
Review: Lady Wray's Piece of Me is a second sizzling album of superb soul. It marked something of a homecoming for the artist as she debuted on this label back in 2016 and found her leaning towards her usual soul and r&b as well as more hip-hop influences than ever: classic boom-bap drums and chunky bass hist loud and proud and for that reason the originals are ripe for remixing as they are here. Two legends of the game in Pete Rock and Ghostface Killah step up and bring their own signature sound and dusty drum beats to make for a crucial little 7".
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Through It All
Cat: BCR 099. Rel: 19 Nov 21
 
Soul
Through It All (3:29)
Under The Sun (3:24)
Review: Five years after her last album on the Big Crown label, Lady Wray is soon to serve up a follow up in the form of Piece of Me. That arrives in January next year and is proceeded by this taster 7" featuring two singles from it. They showcase Wray's take on classic soul: her vocals do plenty of heavy lifting, and the instrumental funk all around her is steeped in the classic traditions, but it all comes with an extra raw edge, an urgency and crispness that brings it right up to date. 'Through It All' is a confessional that is powered by tight drums, where 'Under The Sun' is a more blissed out vibe.
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 in stock $12.72
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