The A-side, “Fatal Attraction,” is a heartwarming doo-wop track that captures the frustration of a man at the mercy of a dangerously alluring woman, while the B-side, “It’s Not Our Time,” is a slow ballad depicting a bittersweet breakup.
Featuring producer/engineer Anthony Masino—whose career includes work with Bruno Mars, Thee Sacred Souls, th ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)e Womack Sisters. Recorded at Penrose Recordings—the studio of the Penrose label, which carries on the legacy of the prestigious Daptone—this debut album is packed with the aesthetics of both classic sweet soul and contemporary West Coast soul. At the forefront of soul. Keep an eye out for their future success. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

As the first compilation to span every era of his career—tracking Prince’s artistic evolution over approximately 40 years, from his early studio recordings in Minneapolis, where he began as a child prodigy, to his final recordings—the album *Timeless* showcases the exceptional creativity, curiosity, and artistic ambition displayed throughout his li ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)fe. It not only offers a rare opportunity to discover a new creative side of Prince that has never been heard before but is also a special work that depicts, on a grand scale, the creative journey of one of the most innovative and influential artists in music history.
First of all, for fans, it goes without saying that simply being able to hear a new release from NPG Records/Paisley Park after his passing—and on vinyl, no less!—is a miraculous joy in and of itself. On top of that, the album features Prince’s signature use of rhythm machines and a explosive collaboration with Wendy & Lisa, likely drawing inspiration from albums like *Purple Rain* “Around the World in a Day,” “Parade,” and “Sigh ‘O’ the Time” “Lovesexy”—the period just before New Power Generation—the tracks A3 “Heaven” (sample 1) and A4 “I Wonder” (sample 2), believed to be recordings from the mid-’80s to early ’90s, as well as B1 “Stone” (sample 3), and B2 “Calabama” from the early 2000s—which takes on a darker, more hip-hop-infused funk style in the Prince’s signature style—are all tracks that make me grin with delight, even if their authenticity is questionable. The final track, the masterful live performance B5 “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore (Live),” also brings a tear to my eye. The album also includes two heartfelt ballads. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A dance floor set by CONOMARK, centered on “jazz” and brimming with the vibrant energy and warm emotion of Latin, “Afro,” “soul,” and disco. Starting with a “jazz” opening, it’s dop〜 YO.AN’s set weaves elements of “Afro,” “Exotic,” “Funk,” “Dub,” “Acid,” “Techno,” and “Disco” throughout the dance floor with magical developments and an overwh ...Read moreelming floor groove. And DJ HIKARU’s synth- and effects-driven “Siren Machine” set, which creates a magical sensory experience while improvising in response to each DJ’s performance.　
A two-disc mix CD, freshly packaged with “Emrina” mastering, featuring a live session mix by the trio who set the dance floor ablaze at “APACHE!” held at Enoshima OPPA-LA on June 7, 2026.
*Disc 1 features DJ sets by CONOMARK—whose reputation continues to grow both domestically and internationally, thanks in part to his collaborations with Theo Parrish—as well as his music production, including edits and remixes, design work as marksedit, and the launch of his own label, ELHAST EXPERIENCE—a 65-minute live session recording featuring CONOMARK and Hikari Siren.
From an African-inspired opening bursting with drive, to floor-ready reworks of soft and lustrous neo-soul classics, dynamic piano-driven Latin jazz, black house grooves that weave through the emotions of soul and disco, a fresh swing version of a club jazz classic, African-inspired dance music featuring the kora, disco, hip-hop, and a ’26 floor anthem from Hole And Holland…
Jet-black beats that make your body sway / Packed with a special audio-temporal space born from the dynamic interplay of the groove—with jazz at its core—and CONOMARK’s set that traverses a rich musical world encompassing Afro, Latin, hip-hop, soul, and disco, while DJ HIKARU weaves his “siren magic” in perfect harmony.

*Disc 2 features Yo.An, a key figure behind Hole And Holland—a pioneering and influential label that embodies the connection between skateboard culture and club music culture. In addition to his DJ sets both domestically and internationally, a key figure behind the pioneering and influential label Hole And Holland, which embodies the connection between skateboard culture and club music culture. In addition to his DJ sets both domestically and internationally, he continues to infuse the scene with fresh energy through his work—including the track “ODIAD,” created for the collaboration between Daido Moriyama and QUCON, as well as music contributions to video projects for brands like GUCCI and SONY—featuring a 63-minute live session recording of a DJ set by Yo.An and Hikaru Siren.
The set opens with the dynamic “Loud Minority” jazz that symbolizes 〈Light’s〉, interspersed with edgy, dub-inspired grooves before lifting off into disco-tinged R&B; and leading into a dope, electric dance groove—the early stages of this set are absolutely electrifying.
Centered around mad house grooves, the set weaves through African rhythms, exotica, black/funk, gospel organ jazz, acid, J-hip house… and more—this complete package features a magical session combining Yo.An’s set, which weaves through the latest (and deepest) eclectic dance grooves on the dance floor, with HIKARU’s “effect-amplifying” siren-like set.

This compilation features numerous tracks being reissued for the first time, including works by Milwaukee soul singer Harvey Scales—who has also had solo compilations released—as well as the mixed-race band Junior & The Classics (with a reissue on *TRAMP*), Marvelle & The Blue Match, Filet Of Soul, and Detroit’s The Tornados. Many of the tracks wer ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)e produced by Lenny LaCure. The set includes a booklet packed with rare photos and archival material, as well as a gatefold sleeve. The mesmerizing sound of soul. A NUMERO Works release. You won’t regret it. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A reissue of an early masterpiece from the legendary UK dance label 20/20 Vision! This 1998 release by Wulf N Flow—the collaboration between mastermind Ralph Lawson and his close ally Carl A. Finlow—is being reissued with previously unreleased tracks. “Echobeach (Wulf’s dub)” (sample 1) features a gunshot-like drum machine and a neon-psychedelic sy ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)nth refrain, with acid synths and bass driving the dynamic progression from the middle to the end. The highlight is the previously unreleased track “Blues Dimensions,” salvaged from a damaged original DAT. Featuring a gritty Moog bass, a P-Funk-style refrain, and a rich Rhodes piano, it’s a luxurious acid electronic funk jam—the quality is so high you’d never guess it came from archival footage. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A gathering of remarkable players active across Spain and the rest of Europe, spanning Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Brit-funk and street soul through to Spanish crossover fusion disco. Rhythms and melodies woven from genuine musicianly dialogue, with heartfelt, soulful chill-out grooves unfolding in dazzling, refreshing fashion. All 12 tracks, including two interludes, spread across two LPs. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Two classic tracks by keyboardist Don Laka, who collaborated with Ray Phiri—a key figure in the Johannesburg scene of the ’80s—on projects like UMOJA. The first is “Stages Of Love,” a classic 80s African synth disco and boogie track that was also included on HUNEE’s compilation, and the second is “I Wanna Be Myself,” which has been selected for com ...Read morepilations by Andy Smith and DJ Okapi. Each track has been reimagined with a Prins Thomas & Gerd Janson edit, transforming them into sounds perfectly suited for today’s dance floor! These tracks have the potential to make for the highlight of any night out. The way the stars are arranged on the cover is simply brilliant. You’ll definitely want to add this to your collection. (Saito)

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『Tracklist A. Stages - Prins Thomas Edit 08:34 B1. I Wanna Be Myself - Gerd Janson Edit 07:20 B2. Stages Of Love - Original 05:55 Info: Some tracks don’t need fixing. They just need a bit more room. South African composer and keyboard wizard Don Laka has been quietly sitting in DJ bags for years, especially with people who like their synth music warm, slightly mysterious, and impossible to date properly. Somewhere between jazz funk, township pulse and studio electronics, but really just its own thing. Stages was an obvious candidate for extension. Prins Thomas what he does best here: opens the arrangement, lets the synth lines breathe, stretches the groove until it starts floating a little higher off the ground. Nothing forced, nothing added for the sake of it. Just more of a very good thing. I Wanna Be Myself gets a gentle nudge from Gerd Janson. The idea was simple: keep the personality, and give DJs a version that lands naturally in a modern set without losing the original charm. It’s still the same track, just standing a bit straighter. And because the source matters, the original version of “Stages” is here as well. Always good to remember where the magic started. Three versions, no drama. Just strong music that already knew what it was doing.』

El Michels Affair—aka Leon Michels, the head of BIG CROWN—is extremely busy, having even won a Grammy Award for his work as a producer. His sound is meticulously crafted, drawing inspiration from ’80s and ’90s fashion, MF DOOM’s sampling sources, and T.L. Barrett’s gospel music.
Florence Adooni, hailed as the “Gospel Queen” of the Fula Fula tri ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)be in northern Ghana, has garnered attention for her collaborations on tracks by Jimi Tenor (she also released her first solo album, A.O.E.I.U., earlier this year). “Say Goodbye” features cute vocals, bouncy basslines and drums, and a chorus that sticks in your head; “Mágica” is a jazz-funk track brimming with groove and saudade, featuring Rogê, one of the top singer-songwriters in contemporary Brazilian MPB; “Anticipate” (sample 1), featuring Clairo—the Atlanta singer-songwriter known for her soft vocals whose album Charm, produced by Leon Michels, became a global hit— the psychedelic and romantic mid-tempo track “Indifference” (sample 2), featuring Shintaro Sakamoto, which was the talk of the town even before the album’s release; a reunion with Norah Jones—whose collaborative album with Leon Michels, Visions, won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance; and the melancholic, poignant funk ballad “Carry Me Away” (sample 3)—every track is so wonderful that I’d love to provide a detailed commentary on each one, and since the track order tells a cohesive story, I highly recommend listening to the album from start to finish. Be sure to also listen closely to the fantastic backing musicians, featuring BIG CROWN artists such as Kevin Martin (Gt, Brainstory) and Homer Steinweiss (Dr). The album artwork, featuring a championship trophy you’ll want to display, is also top-notch. This is one of my top recommendations of the year. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

From the debut album of Thee Marloes, a group from Surabaya whose sound blends elements of local Indonesian culture with influences from American soul, R&B, jazz, and pop. Their performance during last year’s tour in Japan was also fantastic. After the show, when I told Natasha, the vocalist and keyboardist, that I loved the beautiful blend of soul ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM), gospel, and R&B in the tracks “Over” and “Not Today,” she replied, “Those are my favorites too!”—and I’ll never forget the smile on her face… I’m so happy that these two particularly moving tracks—which were my personal favorites from the album—are being highlighted. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

A multinational band centered around German singer and saz player Derya Yıldırım—who has Turkic heritage—and featuring members from France and the United Kingdom, known for their captivating, richly Turkish-psychedelic sound. The rhythm section blends the alluring phrases and exotic vocals of the “saz”—a traditional Turkish guitar with an oriental ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)tone reminiscent of the sitar—with the “BIG CROWN”-style boom bap, hip-hop, and soulful performances. The production is a must-hear for fans of ’90s hip-hop and beats in the Native Tongue vein. Naturally, it’s produced by label head Leon Michels. It seems they’re hard at work on an album as well, so I’m really looking forward to it! Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

A double-sider of "Logika," a romantic mid-number with vocalist Natassya Sianturi's sweet, smooth voice, impressive guitar riffs, and reverb-filled rim shots, and "True Love," a moody tango-style rhythm and guitar. We can't wait for the album. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

前作「A La Sala」の延長線上にも感じ取れる、リミックスや豪華なアレンジではなく、演奏・間合い・音色を10年分をKhruangbin流に成熟させてモダン更新した再演アルバム。
原曲のミニマルで浮遊感あるエキゾチックでサイケデリックなグルーヴはそのままに、よりジャジー且つムーディーで深くブルージー、自問自答、内宇宙。何も起こらない境地、ある種、禅の精神性も感じとれるような、素朴で枯れた味わい、より自然体な心地よさ。音の余白を存分に楽しめる、Khruangbinの現在の心持ちが存分に伝わる静かで豊かな傑作が誕生している。 (コンピューマ)

毎度ユニークなリリースで賑わしてくる〈G.A.M.M〉のBATTLEシリーズの新作がこれまた危険。スティーリーダンやナンシー・シナトラをそのまんまネタ使いするなど、大胆なサウンドメイキングでお馴染みUKOKOS！KANYE WESTが毎週日曜に開催しているゴスペルソウルイベント”Sunday Service”を再現カバーした攻めてる一枚。Sunday Serviceが行なったクラシックソウルメドレーを、そのまま再録音です。 (Akie)

オハイオ州コロンバスのローカル・シーン、CAPSOULやPRIXといったマイナーレーベルの発掘を進めてきたNUMERO GROUPから、コロンバスのもうひとつの奇跡、ジャンキーや売春婦にまぎれて生活し、ミュージシャンとしては短命ながらローカルシーンに身を置いたNORMAN WHITESIDE、WEEのレア音源を再発。77年のオリジナルアルバムの９曲と未発表音源を加えた2LP。JAZZMANのジェラルドが７インチ再発した「Try Me」。「Trying to Tell You How I Feel」。サイケデリックなグルーヴ。歌、アレンジの美しさ。ユニークで愛溢れるピュア人情。臆面もなく、まばゆい世界。ソウル・ミュージック。心を打つ。 (サイトウ)

Featuring a cover of Curtis Mayfield’s classic “Hell Below”—with its explosive, thick bass and wah-wah guitar—on Side A, and the rugged, psychedelic mid-tempo track “Free” on Side B, this record was originally released in 1971 on the private press label 〈Ewing〉 in 1971—an incredibly rare record that’s virtually impossible to find. We’re told that t ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)he staff at Numero also supported this reissue, and it’s heartwarming to see such passion in their work. To be able to get your hands on it at this price… don’t miss out! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

A self-produced project by Mistura Pura, who served as a resident DJ in Milan, on the island of Panarea in the Aeolian Islands, and in Sicily from the late ’90s through the early 2000s, gaining immense popularity as a lounge music selector. Even before becoming a DJ, she had experience playing in bands, writing poetry and songs, and constantly sing ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)ing the melodies that came to mind. This album features a selection from her long-standing repertoire, re-edited and reconstructed over time. Featuring pianist and co-arranger Alberto Napolioni and flutist Carlo Nicita, the album boasts exquisitely breezy and psychedelic arrangements. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

2009年のデビュー以降、素晴らしいソングライティングとプレイで、ポップスのメジャーなフィールドから ソウルのマニアたちまでも魅了してきたMamas Gun。70s的であったりR&B的なアプローチもでき、そしてライヴでも素晴らしいプレイと歌唱を魅せるまさにパーフェクト・ソウル・バンド。美しいミッドバラード「The Spooks」が耳に残る良曲。 (AYAM)

Cupid & Psyche 85, the landmark album that put Scritti Politti on the map, is being reissued as a new deluxe edition.
This definitive edition includes not only the version beloved by fans for many years but also rare tracks carefully selected from the archives. This release features the latest remaster of the original album, along with bonus t ...Read moreracks and remixes.
Of particular note is the fact that the 13-track version—produced specifically for the then-new CD format at the time of its June 1985 release—is being released on vinyl for the first time. Green Garthside served as the supervising producer for this release. The remastering was handled by Chris Assenz, who has also worked with Drake and the Beastie Boys. Furthermore, three previously unreleased tracks have been unearthed from the Scritti Politti archives. “Perfect Way (Version),” “Lover To Fall (12" Dance Mix),” and “Perfect Way (Perfect Way Mix)” are all receiving their first official release. The release also includes self-written liner notes by Green Gartside and David Gamson, who joined Scritti Politti during the production of Cupid & Psyche 85 and contributed significantly to the album’s sound.
As hinted at in the 1982 album Songs To Remember (reissued on April 10, 2026), but Scritti Politti made a spectacular leap forward with 1985’s Cupid & Psyche 85. Blending soulful melodies, classical arrangements, and cutting-edge lyrics, the production—which pushed the tape-based recording technology of the time to its absolute limits—anticipated the creative foundations that underpin today’s cutting-edge music production. Thanks to the meticulous studio work of Green Gartside and David Gamson, as well as collaborations with renowned producer Arif Mardin, Average White Band, Steve Ferrone (drummer for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), and vocalist Tawasa Aji—resulted in Cupid & Psyche 85, an album brimming with ideas and a spirit of experimentation.
While boldly embracing the maximalism of 1980s pop, this album was also influenced by the production sensibilities, attitude, as well as the vocal delivery of the hip-hop scene—which was still in its infancy at the time—and, through this free and open sensibility, has been elevated into a unique “Scritti Politti-ness.” The 1985 CD release also symbolized this approach. The band actively embraced cutting-edge technology of the time and, with an approach reminiscent of rap artists, produced additional mixes and alternate versions.
The Japanese CD edition includes liner notes, bilingual lyrics, bonus tracks, and self-written liner notes by Green Gartside and David Gamson. “Perfect Way - Version,” included as the 14th track on the main album, has been remastered by Chris Assenz specifically for this release. In addition to these deluxe features, the Japanese CD edition includes the original recording of “Perfect Way - Version” as featured on the 2022 reissue. Furthermore, the 13-track version is being released on LP for the first time. In addition to the standard edition (black vinyl), a limited edition (black vinyl / includes self-written liner notes / features a Japanese obi strip / comes with a booklet and bilingual lyrics) will be available.

Guided by the philosophy that "the voice itself is an instrument," the album fuses spoken word, jazz abstraction, hip-hop's rhythmic sensibility, West African-rooted polyrhythms, ambient, experimental music, dub, beatdown and ritualistic sound design. With improvisation at its core, language itself is treated as vibrating rhythm as the record explo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)res expression pushing into new territory.
In an age of confusion and division, "Leap Life" redefines music as a vehicle for emotion, memory and transformation — ritual music, sacred music, something akin to prayer, built through dialogue with the unseen. It is Afro-futurist spiritual science for a new era, from SUN RA to LAST PORTS, from P-FUNK to G-FUNK: a quietly soul-infused work has been born. 16 tracks in all.
A stellar cast comes together here: 3D, aka Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack), Kamasi Washington,
Carlos Nino, Gonjasufi, Moor Mother, Georgia Anne Muldrow and more all take part in its making! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Onra, a digger and beatmaker who has also gained popularity for his sampling of Asian recordings, updates the urban R&B〜modern soul lineage of "Long Distance" and "Nobody Has To Know". This moody, cinematic work blends the beat sensibilities of instrumental hip-hop with urban funk, R&B, and smooth jazz. A tale of a night in the city told thr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)ough glossy analog synths, tight beats, laid-back grooves, and discreetly floating live saxophone. Through the screen or in, each is a delight. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

This is the debut album by Charles Garmendia—who plays percussion for the Zamrock band WITCH and the psychedelic funk band L'Eclair, and is also active around the world as a visual artist and live performer—released under the name Charlie Chimi. The project’s name is derived from the “chimi,” a famous street burger from the Dominican Republic. Gath ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)ering a diverse international lineup of members known as the “Chimis,” the group delivers dizzyingly theatrical live performances. Centered around Afro-Cuban rhythms, funk basslines, and playful Spanish-language lyrics, the album features 13 tracks produced and recorded in Havana. Packed with a wealth of unique sonic ingredients, it exudes an irrepressible, eclectic charm. It’s at the cutting edge of Latin music—percussive, chaotic, yet lighthearted and fast-paced. Coco Maria’s impeccable artistic vision shines through. Includes a 4-page insert featuring liner notes and original artwork. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

This album is the only album under his own name, with keyboardist and drummer Ricardo Eddy Martinez handling the direction, composition, and orchestration. His talent is evident in his orchestration work on the album Los Reyes 73, which was recently reissued as part of Mr. Bongo’s Cuban Classics series. He later went on to work with world-renowned ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)musicians and singers such as Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, and Chick Corea, and reportedly also worked as a sound engineer in the United States.
The Afro-funk groove “Tambo Iya” (sample_1); the Latin funk track “La 132” (sample_2), featuring cute, full-throated vocals and a meticulously arranged performance; “Este Tumbao” (sample_3), which starts with sexy, cosmic Latin funk before tightening things up with a powerful jazz section featuring organ and saxophone solos, and “Que La Tristeza Se Fue”—which became famous after being sampled and looped right from the start in Jazzanova’s track “Look What You Are Doing To Me feat. Phonte”—among a total of 10 tracks. Fusing funk, disco, orchestral arrangements, Afro-Cuban percussion, Latin breaks, and rich vocal harmonies, this is a masterpiece from 1970s Cuba that was particularly heavily influenced by American and Western music. The packaging, which faithfully reproduces the design of the original Cuban vinyl sleeve, is also wonderful. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The latest release in the "Local Sugar Diggers" series—known for its rare record reworks—features a Brazilian theme! This time, the track features VINÍCIUS CANTUÁRIA—a Brazilian singer-songwriter who also played in CAETANO VELOSO’s band—and his song “Sem Pisar no Chão.” We’ve added a thick funk bassline and heavy breakbeats, creating a contrast wit ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)h the original’s refreshing strings. "Os Sons Do Rio" (sample 1) gets a cool, B-boy-style arrangement! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This album is a valuable record that offers a glimpse into South American psychedelia and the atmosphere of little-known Venezuelan films that are difficult to find online. This 1976 soundtrack is the work of Pablo Schneider, a multi-talented artist who was most active in the 1970s. He made his mark in the film and television music industry, produc ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)ed albums for Phirpo Y Sus Caribes—a group acclaimed for their rare groove masterpieces—and even left his mark on the horse racing world as a racehorse trainer. It features a rich variety of styles, ranging from psychedelic jazz-funk and library music to cosmic synth tracks, DJ-friendly drum breaks, and sweet instrumental pieces. This rare item, whose original copies had become very expensive, has finally been reissued. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)