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Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.3

Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.3
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-28

Hot on the heels of our African Special selection on superflyrecords.com, here's a new volume of Afrofunk grooves collected by Paulo during his diggin' trips to Africa. We have LOTS of astonishing African vinyl LPs at the store so don't hesitate to come and give us a visit...

Tracklisting :
01. Tirogo - We Like To Party
(from 'Aiye People' album, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
02. BLO - Mind Walk
(from 'Step Three' album, 1975 / Afrodisia) NIGERIA
03. Super Elcados - Get Up And Do It Good
(from 'Tambourine Party Vol.3' album, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
04. The Apostles - Never Too Late
(from (The Apostles', 1976 / EMI) NIGERIA
05. Ofege - Adieau
(from 'The Last Of The Origins' album, 1974 / EMI) NIGERIA
06. Tony Sarfo - I Beg
(from 'Superman' album, 197? / Asibil) GHANA
07. The Steneboofs - B.B.
(from 'Simigwado' 7 inch, 1973 / Capeside) GHANA
08. Ebo Taylor and Uhuru Yenzu Afro Beat Funk - Victory
(from 'Conflict Nkru!' album, 19?? / Essiebons) GHANA
09. Orchestre National Du Congo - Ah Congo
(from 'Vision 1976 Vol.1' album, 1976 / Editions Nationales) CONGO

All the original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo 'Superfly' (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a Orchestra Super Mazembe LP cover

Direct download: Superfly_Records-The_Afrofunk_Expressway_Vol_3.mp3
Category:Superfly Records -- posted at: 9:29am EDT

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 17)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 17)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

After this incredible evening of mixes (already 8 new ones are up!), let's cool things a little bit with this spiritually joyful mix of slooooooow and loving covers. Standouts include the Alice Russell take on Gnarls Barkley, the emotionnaly intense Al Wilson soulful cover of Tim Buckley, the stripped down and laidback Isaac Hayes cover by El Michels Affair and The Supremes re-interpreted by Lee Fields... Blissful!

Tracklisting :
01. Alice Russell - Crazy
(Gnarls Barkley cover, from 'Pot Of Gold' album, 2008 / Little Puppet)
02. Al Wilson - The Dolphins
(Tim Buckley cover, from 'Searching for the Dolphins' album, 1969 / Soul City)
03. Margie Joseph - I'll Take Care Of You
(Brook Benton cover, from 'Margie Joseph' album, 1973 / Atlantic)
04. Charles Kynard - The World Is A Ghetto
(War cover, from 'Your Mama Don't Dance' album, 1973 / Mainstream)
05. Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band - Tell It Like It Is
(Aaron Neville cover, from 'Shake A Tail Feather Baby!' album, 1967 / Piccadilly)
06. El Michels Affair - Walk On By (Short Version)
(Isaac Hayes cover, from 'Tribute to Black Moses' album, 2009 / Truth & Soul)
07. Lee Fields And The Expressions - My World Is Empty Without You
(The Supremes cover, from 'My World' album, 2009 / Truth & Soul)
08. Willis Jackson - Ain't No Sunshine
(Bill Withers cover, from 'Plays Around With The Hits' compilation)
09. Guilty Simpson - Man's World (Street)
(from 'Man's World' 12 inch, 2007 / Stones Throw)
10. Mr Brown And Killer Funk Allstars Big Band Orchestra - It's A Man's Man's Man's
(James Brown unreleased edit, from the 'It's A Man's Man's Man's' 7 inch, 2009 / Killerfunk)

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Paris_DJs_Soundsystem-Who_Is_Molesting_Laura_part_17.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 9:35pm EDT

Kon & Amir - The What The Funk Mix (part 2)
Kon & Amir - What The Funk Mix (Part 2)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

The famous DJs and beatdiggers Kon & Amir (Wax Poetics/BBE) will come to play at the What The Funk party organized by your best friends Soulist and Freeworker (and the crew of course). It'll be next Saturday (January 23) at the Nouveau Casino. We'll sure be there and hope you'll come too!! As a taster here's a 40mn old school latin mix especially cooked up for the occasion by Kon & Amir to celebrate this upcoming party. Enjoy!

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Kon & Amir (myspace.com/myspace.com/konandamir)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Kon_and_Mir-What_The_Funk_Mix_Part_2.mp3
Category:What The Funk DJs -- posted at: 9:28pm EDT

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 16)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 16)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

Take heavy hitters classics. Strip them down to old schoolish roots reggae versions. Mix them down to approximately 30 minutes. Put the resulting blend into Grant Phabao's hands for some supersaound mastering. Design a cool Paris DJs-themed artwork. Podcast the whole thing. Blow thousands of minds off with the coolest Molesting Laura attitude you may think of.

Tracklisting :
01. Tappa Zukie - Take Nine
(Dave Brubeck cover, from 'Horns Up! Dubbing With Horns' album, late 70s, released 2009)
02. Junior Byles - Fever
(Peggy Lee cover, from 'When Will Better Come 1972-1976' compilation, 1988 / Trojan)
03. Laurel Aitken - Don't Be Cruel
(Elvis Presley cover, from 'The High Priest Of Reggae' album, 1970 / Pama Records)
04. Deal's Gone Bad - Dirty Old Town
(Ewan MacColl cover, from 'Large and In Charge' album, 1998 / Jump Up!)
05. Ken Boothe - Down by the River
(Neil Young cover, from 'Let's Get It On' album, 1974 / Trojan)
06. Johnny Osbourne - Ready Or Not
(The Delfonics cover, from 'Ready Or Not' album, 1972 / Big Shot)
07. Junior English - Get Out Of My Life Woman
(Allen Toussaint cover, from 'The Dynamic Junior English' album, 1974 / Cactus)
08. The Tamlins - If I Were A Carpenter
(Tim Hardin cover, from 'Greatest Hits' compilation, 1980 / Channel One)
09. Big Youth - What's Going On
(Marvin Gaye cover, from 'Hit The Road Jack' album, 1976 / Trojan)
10. Ken Boothe - Suzie Q
(Dale Hawkins cover, from 'The Great Ken Boothe Meets BB Seaton and The Gaylads' album, 1971 / Jaguar)
11. Alton Ellis - Knock on Wood
(Eddie Floyd cover, from 'The Best Of' compilation, 1969 / Studio One)

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Paris_DJs_Soundsystem-Who_Is_Molesting_Laura_part_16.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 8:57pm EDT

Grant Phabao & Djouls - 21st Century Roots Dub Vol.2

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Roots Dub Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

This speedy dub mix is among my favorites. It's dub, but not the lazy kind, and doesn't venture into techno-dub at all. This is heavy Jamaican high-octane dub and even goes Tropical disco dub at one point in there! Enjoy the vibes!!

Tracklisting :
01. The Revolutionaries - Kunta Kinte (DJ Kentaro Tuff Cuts Mix)
(from 'Kunta Kinte Remixes' 12 inch, 2009 / Pressure Sounds)
More info on parisdjs.com
02. Ticklah - Two Face
(from 'Ticklah Vs Axelrod' album, 2007 / Easy Star)
More info on parisdjs.com
03. Pama International - Lovely Dub
(from 'Love Filled Dub Band' album, 2008 / Rockers Revolt)
More info on pamainternational.co.uk
04. The Impalers - Uppercut
(from 'Blood, Rum and Reggae' album, 2008 / Axe)
More info on myspace.com/theimpalerssf
05. Groundation - Walk Upright
(from 'Here I Am' album, 2009 / Young Tree)
More info on parisdjs.com
06. Wild Rumpus - Musical Blaze Up (Cosmo's Teletubby Dub)
(from 'Musical Blaze Up' single, 2007 / Bitches Brew)
More info on myspace.com/wildrumpusmusic
07. Dutch Rhythm Combo - Disco Tropical (Dubben Dub)
(from 'Sounds Of The Caribbean Remixed', 2008 / Highscore Publishing)
more info on myspace.com/dutchrhythm
08. Version Big-Fi - Alone Dub
(from 'Dub Collide Hybridize' album, 2009 / Dubtronic)
More info on big-fi.co.uk
09. Michael Rose - Warrior Dub
(from 'Warrior Dub' album, 2007 / M Records)
More info on parisdjs.com

All the original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog.

Credits : Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Grant_Phabao_and_Djouls-21st_Century_Roots_Dub_Vol_2.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 8:07pm EDT

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura? (part 15)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 15)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

This new episode in our Molesting Laura series of mixes of rare covers gathers some classy, rockin' and groovin' pieces of Beat, Rhythm and Blues and Soul...

Tracklisting :
01. Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put A Spell on You
(Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover, from 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' album, 1968 / Fantasy)
02. The Disco Biscuits - Gimme Three Steps
(Lynyrd Skynyrd cover, from 'Under the Influence: A Jam Band Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd' compilation, 2004 / Sanctuary)
03. Dieter Reith - Satisfaction
(The Rolling Stones cover, from 'Hammond Explosion' album, 1974 / MPS Jazz)
04. Dieter Zimmermann - Whole Lotta Love
(Led Zeppelin cover, from 'The In-Kraut, Vol.3' compilation, 2008 / Marina)
05. Trio Valore - Soulpower 08
(James Brown cover, from 'Return Of The Iron Monkey' album, 2008 / Record Kicks)
06. The Hi-Fly Orchestra - Crosstown Traffic
(Jimi Hendrix cover, from 'Mambo Atomico' album, 2008 / Tramp)
07. Ernie Wilkins - Evil Ways
(Santana cover, from 'Hard Mother Blues' album, 1968 / Mainstream)
08. Hugo Strasser - Black Night
(Deep Purple cover, from 'The In-Kraut Vol.2' compilation, 2006 / Marina)
09. Ed Maciel e Sua Orquestra - Black is Black
(Los Bravos cover, from 'Na Onda Vol.3' album, 1967 / London)

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Paris_DJs_Soundsystem-Who_Is_Molesting_Laura_part_15.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 7:22pm EDT

Psycut presents Larry Blackmon
Psycut presents Larry Blackmon
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-19

DJ Psycut offers here a superb tribute mix to Larry Blackmon from Cameo, without any soft indulgence towards 'mainstream' -nevertheless excellent- tracks like Find My Way, Rigor Mortis, Shake Your Pants, Word Up or Candy...

Tracklisting :
01. DJ Cam feat. Cameo - Love Junkie (Dilla Remix)
02. Cameo - Funk Funk
03. L.A. Connection - Burn Me Up
04. Charles Earland - Earland's Jam
05. Cameo - On The One
06. Cameo - Is This A Way
07. Cameo - It's Serious
08. Cameo - Energy
09. Mantra - Here We Come
10. Cameo - Just Be Yourself

Original record covers + info in French is available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :

Selected and mixed by DJ Psycut (myspace.com/dj_psycut)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Psycut-presents-Larry-Blackmon.mp3
Category:Guests DJs -- posted at: 6:32pm EDT

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 14)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 14)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-18

Heavy diggin' into the bootlegs and online remixes crates, we stumbled upon some bumpin' reggae bootlegs and mashups. From Jamie Lidell to Black Street, from Marlena Shaw to Ol' Dirty Bastard, from Michael to Estelle... this is bastard reggae!

Tracklisting :
01. The Fugees vs Max Romeo - Ready or Not (Dreadsquad blend)
02. Jstar - No Diggedy
03. Prince Fatty - Shimmy Shimmy Ya
04. Palov & Mishkin - Jack The Nose
05. Harvey K Tel - Boops Apocalypse
06. King Tubby vs Wu Tang - Criminology Movement
07. Dooza - Baby I Like It Raw
08. Phyllis Dillon - Don't Stay Away (Me&You Even Vulcans Cry Remix)
09. Richie Soprano (aka Richie Phoe) - Billy Jean
10. Bost & Bim Feat. Brisa Roché & Lone Ranger - Jamaican Boy 2008
11. Nice Up! - Mana's Multiply
12. Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes vs Skatalites - Don't Cha (Dreadsquad blend)

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: PROPER_Paris_DJs_Soundsystem-Who_Is_Molesting_Laura_part_14.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 6:25pm EDT

Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Roots Reggae
Grant Phabao and Djouls - 21st Century Roots Reggae
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-18

Heres' a new selection of some neo-classic roots reggae tracks from the recent years. Some slow, some slinky, and some funky. Most of them coming either from the US or from the UK. All of them jamaican smoking hot!

Tracklisting :
01. Ticklah - Pork Eater
(from 'Ticklah Vs Axelrod' album, 2007 / Easy Star)
More info on parisdjs.com
02. Midnite - Lustre Kings - Right Here
(from 'Infinite Quality' album, 2007 / Lustre Kings)
More info on lustrekingsproductions.com
03. Groundation - So Blind
(from 'Here I Am' album, 2009 / Young Tree)
More info on parisdjs.com
04. THe Aggrolites - Reggae Summertime
(from 'The Aggrolites IV' album, 2009 / Hellcat)
More info on myspace.com/theaggrolites
05. Midnite - The Gad
(from 'Let Live' album, 2005 / I-Grade)
More info on igraderecords.com
06. Richie Phoe - Eye On The Prize (feat. Tippa Irie)
(from 'Eye On The Prize' 12 inch / Phoe Love)
More info on myspace.com/richiephoemusic
07. Ancient Astronauts - All of the Things You Do (feat. Tippa Irie)
(from 'We Are to Answer' album, 200? / Eighteen Street Lounge)
More info on parisdjs.com
08. Pama International - Happenstance
(from 'Outernational' album, 2009 / Rockers Revolt)
More info on parisdjs.com

Original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Grant Phabao and Djouls from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Grant_Phabao_and_Djouls-21st_Century_Roots_Reggae.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 4:54pm EDT

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (part 13)
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Who Is Molesting Laura ? (Part 13)
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-01-18

This new episode in our Molesting Laura series of mixes of rare covers gathers some classy, rockin' and groovin' pieces of Beat, Rhythm and Blues and Soul...

Tracklisting :
01. Inga Rumpf - The Beat Goes On
(Sonny and Cher cover, from 'The Beat Goes On' 7 inch, 1967 / Decca)
02. Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band - Knock On Wood
(Eddie Floyd cover, from 'Shake A Tail Feather Baby!' album, 1967 / Piccadilly)
03. Lou Pride - It's A Man's World
(James Brown cover, from 'It's A Man's World' 7 inch, early 1970s / Suemi)
04. Jr. Walker And The All Stars - Feeling Alright
(Traffic cover, from 'Rainbow Funk' album, 1971 / SOUL)
05. Ann Peebles - It's Your Thing
(The Isley Brothers cover, from 'Part Time Love' album, 1971 / Hi Records)
06. The Deidre Wilson Tabac - Get Back
(The Beatles cover, from 'Deirdre Wilson Tabac' album, 1970 / RCA)
07. The Voices Of East Harlem - For What It's Worth
(Buffalo Springfield cover, from 'Right On Be Free' album, 1970 / Elektra)
08. Pete Hilger Quintet - The Champ
(The Mohawks cover, from 'The Golden Beat' album, 1969 / Ex Libris)
09. Carla Whitney - Gimme Shelter
(The Rolling Stones cover, from 'Choker Campbell and the Super Sounds' album, 1975 / Attic)
10. Eric Burdon and The Animals - Paint It Black
(The Rolling Stones cover, from 'Winds Of Change' album, 1967 / MGM)

Original record artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by the Paris DJs Soundsystem (myspace.com/parisdjs)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Paris_DJs_Soundsystem-Who_Is_Molesting_Laura_part_13.mp3
Category:T.I.M.E.C. DJs -- posted at: 3:01pm EDT

Superfly Records - Samba Variations
Superfly Records - Samba Variations
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Superfly Records, 2010-01-06

As a very good friend of mine says these days that "all we need is sun". Temperature in Paris has indeed fallen too far below zero, and we're freezing our asses off at the store, while working like ants... Thankfully, our Superfly Records partner Paulo has managed to construct and record a refreshing and shiny Samba mix, pouring bits of rare Brasil colors into our ears and hearts. Sun is all we need!

Tracklisting :
01. Conjunto Baluartes - Nira Congo
(from 'Nira Congo' album, 1976 / CBS)
02. Banda Idade Media - Swat Samba'
(from 'Swat Samba (Theme from S.W.A.T.) 7 inch, 1977 / RCA)
03. Zeca do Trombone and Roberto Sax - Ta Legal
(from 'Zeca do Trombone and Roberto Sax' album, 1976 / Pirata)
04. Os Bambas - Esta Terra E Muito Boa
(from 'O Melhor Em Samba Vol.6' album, 1971 / Okeh)
05. Dominguinhos - Baiao Violado'
(from 'Domingo, Menino Dominguinhos' album, 1976 / Philips)
06. Jackson do Pandeiro - Capoeira Mata Um
(from 'O Cabra Da Peste' album, 1966 / Continental)
07. Ronald Mesquita - Balanca Pema
(from 'Bresil 72' album, 1972 / Barclay)
08. Georgette - Kirie
(from 'A Moca Do Mar' album, 1976 / Tapecar)
09. Zaira - Compadre Bento
(from 'Compadre Bento' album, 1976 / Rosicler)
10. Samba 4 - Tarde De Verão
(from 'Super Sambas Vol.1' compilation, 1973 / Okeh)
11. Neno Exporta Som - Deixa A Tristeza
(from 'Deixa A Tristeza' 7 inch, 1971 / Disques Copacabana)

All the original record cover artworks are available on the Paris DJs blog.

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo 'Superfly' Goncalves (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com)

Direct download: Superfly_Records-Samba_Variations.mp3
Category:Superfly Records -- posted at: 6:24am EDT