The last weeks were filled with some cool concerts and tomorrow I’ll carry on…
I’ve started with The Roots, followed by Estelle on Monday, yesterday I had Another Day with Jamie Lidell and tomorrow I’ll be at the 672 (Cologne Stadtgarten) to see Flomega and the Ruffcats, Fleur Earth etc.

I’ve much appreciated the variety of musical artists here in cologne and in particular Jamie Lidell’s after show concert. Thanks!

“…I reorganize my record collection; I often do this at periods of emotional stress. There are some people who would find this a pretty dull way to spend an evening, but I’m not one of them. This is my life, and it’s nice to be able to wade in it, immerse your arms in it, touch it.” Nick Hornby - High Fidelity

Since two years I keep track on Mocambo Records from Hamburg/Germany. They’ve released a bunch of great limited 45s and there will be a lot of more brilliant output in future. Trust! My most favourite 45 is from the Paris-based band Soul Sugar (Ritual Pt. 1 & 2). In particular the flip side gives you a massive 4 min. breaks galore, with bongos and tight beats. This track is a must for every break DJ and Bboy. Awesome track!!! So because of the worldwide limitation of 300 copies for each release you should always keep in touch with Mocambo!

Enclosed you’ll find a list of nowadays record labels, those labels who release all the fabulous reissue stuff, retro and new stuff as well in genres like funk, soul, jazz, hip hop etc. Without these labels the music market would be so limited to mainstream sh** and not imaginable.  Thanks for this diversity.

So enjoy the list and come back soon! To be continued… I have a lot more names/labels in my pipeline!

• Tramp Records
• Jazzman Records
• Our Label Records
• Unique Records
• Kay Dee Records
• Record Kicks
• Afro Kats
• Daptone Records
• Now Again
• Truth and Soul Records
• Vampi Soul
• Melting Pot Music
• Tru Thoughts
• Finders Keepers Records
• Acid Jazz Records
• Ace Records / BGP Records
• Names you can trust
• Dunham Records
• WahWah45
• Freestyle Records
• Asayake Records
• Jazz and Milk Records
• Breakin Bread Records
• Mocambo

The Express has arrived. After Belleruche (Tru Thoughts) released their first fabulous album in 2007, it’s not a surprise that their second release puts you a smile in your face again. If you cannot remember in their debut start here and stop for now! Otherwise click here and receive more information about the latest release.

“Breaks, Funk & Soul, Classics and Rare Grooves! The purpose of “The $2 Dollar Soul Show” is to give Bboys & Bgirls, Funk & Soul Heads, Rockers & Fresh Toprockers a “true” representation of the music and how it coincides with this Culture!“[...]

His podcast is absolutley fabulous! Click here and find out more about the Rock Steady Crew Dj Skeme Richards

Here at One Take Tapes I am always interested in Tape related stuff like this ingenious little furniture above. Great! Click here.

Point Blank is the first introduction to their forthcoming LP “Stamp Out Reality” and includes a go-go ridden rework by US funkmeisters All Good Funk Alliance. YEAH! BANGER! After their brilliant cover of “The Mexican” you can expect a block-rocking, floor-shaking and neck-breaking LP in 2009.

Meanwhile - Point Blank will help you to make your body move and for a booster dose click here and receive an impression of what they do, if they rock the crowd.

Release date will be 11/2008 and here you get what you want - some sound snippets. What a fabulous perspective for 2009! YEAH!

Keep your eyes and ears wide open for Dunham Records a division of Daptone Records. Recently they released the Menahan Street Band with Make the Road by walking. Beautiful indeed! These are the contemporary artists which make my musical passion valuable.

“The Menahan Street Band is a collaboration of musicians from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, Antibalas and the Budos Band, brought together by musician/producer Thomas Brenneck (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Budos Band, Amy Winehouse)…”

For further information click here and visit their website. By the way…listen to the Dunham Records Podcast.
And trust me…don’t wait to long to buy this record. Trust!