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For a very long time, we have been trying to re-issue this record; a true and complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre. Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio De Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, directed by the self-taught, Arthur Verocai. Previously he had worked on many records in various capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins and Celia, but this album gave him the chance to do his thing in it’s most pure form. The 29 minute masterpiece, perfect in it’s arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, bass lines, synthesizers, vocals from the wonderful Célia, Carlos Dafe and Oberdan (Banda Black Rio), plus percussion from Pedro Santos and Paulo Moura on sax. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB, psychedelics and funk sit side by side effortlessly. The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and infact all genres. Highlighted in part by the number of artists that have sampled from it; MF Doom, Ludacris & Common, Little Brother, Jneiro Jarel aka Dr Who Dat?, Dibiase and Action Bronson amongst others. The original Continental version of the album now fetch around $2000. Our definitive re-issue is an exact replica of the gatefold original LP and the source master is taken from the Continental tapes, re-mastered in 2012 under Arthur’s supervision.

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The American Negro is an unapologetic critique, detailing the systemic and malevolent psychology that afflicts people of color. This project dissects the chemistry behind blind racism, using music as the medium to restore dignity and self-worth to my people. It should be evident that any examination of black music is an examination of the relationship between black and white America. This relationship has shaped the cultural evolution of the world and its negative roots run deep into our psyche. Featuring various special guests performing over a deeply soulful, elaborate orchestration, The American Negro reinvents the black native tongue through this album and it’s attendant short film (TAN) and 4-part podcast (invisible Blackness). The American Negro - both as a collective experience and as individual expressions - is insightful, provocative and inspiring and should land at the center of our ongoing reckoning with race, racism and the writing of the next chapter of American history.

2Lp Disponibile dal 24/2/21 Tracklist A1 Arc Gospel Choir– Walk With Me (Intro) - Sampled For 'Jesus Walks' A2 Curtis Mayfield– Move On Up - Sampled For 'Touch The Sky' A3 Ray Charles– I Got A Woman - Sampled For 'Gold Digger' B1 Bobby Bland– Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City - Sampled For 'Heart Of The City' By Jay-Z B2 Donal Leace– Today Won't Come Again - Sampled For 'Hey Mama' B3 Shirley Bassey– Diamonds Are Forever - Sampled For 'Diamonds From Sierra Leone' C1 The Staple Singers– Let's Do It Again - Sampled For 'Number One' By John Legend C2 Chaka Khan– Through The Fire - Sampled For 'Through The Wire' C3 The Main Ingredient– Prove My Love To You - Sampled For 'You Don't Know My Name' By Alicia Keys D1 Gil Scott-Heron– Home Is Where The Hatred Is - Sampled For 'My Way Home' D2 The Originals– Sunrise - Sampled For 'Guess Who's Back' By Scarface D3 Aretha Franklin– Call Me - Sampled For 'Selfish' By Slum Village

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The wait is over, Willie The Kid’s insta-classic Capital Gains is now available on vinyl and CD. The Atlanta-via-Grand Rapids emcee’s most recent solo release, dropping digitally in October 2020, is a mafioso hip-hop opera that celebrates financial success, his and the success of those around him. Capital Gains boasts impressive features in the form of Action Bronson, Curren$y, Roc Marciano and frequent collaborator Eto. These guest verses make the album an illustrious listen, with the underground legends lending charisma and oomph. With production by legends the Alchemist and DJ Muggs, and rising stars V Don and Evidence, Capital Gains showcases Willie’s versatility on the mic, as he spits over jazzy loops, upright bass, soul and vocal jazz samples.

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