Superfly Records - The Nigerian Boogie Back
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-03-16

While legendary American bands like Shalamar, Atlantic Star and Change were scoring big hits in US R&B charts in the early 80s, numerous inspired outfits across the globe tried to immitate the popular synth/flap bass Boogie sound of that golden era of Soul music. Successful imitations saw the day in cities like London, Rio de Janeiro or Tokyo. Yet, until very recently, very few knew that a massive Boogie scene was also existing in a very improbable part of the world: Lagos, Nigeria. This selection is an attempt to introduce you to some of the lost treasures of the very respectable early 80s Nigerian Boogie scene. Enjoy!

Tracklisting :
01. Amas - Slow Down
02. Vicky Edimo - Stormy Monday
03. Kiki Gyan - Feelin Alright
04. Oby Onyioha - Enjoy Your Life
05. Chris Mba - A Little Touch
06. Veno - Nigeria Go Survive
07. Galaxy - Close To You

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo Goncalvez / Superfly Records (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a rare Geraldo Pino LP cover

Note : Superfly Records are adding 150 Nigerian Boogie and Disco LPs today on superflyrecords.com - rule is first-come, first-served so be quick!

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

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)

Superfly Records presents Singing Some Soul Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-09-06

The Superfly Records crew is back again with a smooth selection of lost 70s Soul classics directly taken from their large vinyl archives. If you're in the mood from some deep Soulful sounds from the golden era, press the download button now as this is certainly made for you.

Once again this mix is 100% vinyl-made. With full audio mastering from Grant Phabao before encoding, as usual.

Tracklisting :
01. Skull Snaps - I'm Falling Out Of Love
(from 'Skull Snaps' album, 1973 / GSF)
02. Barbara Lynn - (Daddy Hot Stuff) You're Too Hot To Hold
(from 'You Better Quit It' 7 inch, 1972 / Atlantic)
03. The Emotions - Blind Alley
(from 'Untouched' album, 1972 / Volt)
04. Joe Bataan - Unwed Mother
(from 'Singin Some Soul' album, 1972 / Fania)
05. The New Sounds - Having You Around
(from 'Having You Around' album, 19?? / Turbo)
06. The Superlatives - I Don't Know How (To Say I Love You) Don't Walk Away
(from 'I Don't Know How' 7 inch, 1969 / Westbound)
07. Quiet Elegance - Have You Been Making Out O.K.
(from 'Have You Been Making Out O.K.' 7 inch, 1975 / Hi Recordings)
08. The Debonaires - In The Rain
(from 'In The Rain' 7 inch, 196? / Tobin Records)
09. Marvin Gaye - All The Way Around
(from 'I Want You' album, 1976 / Motown)
10. Patti and The Lovelites - Love So Strong
(from 'Oh My Love' 7 inch, 1973 / Love Lite)
11. Ann Sexton and the Soul Masters - You've Been Gone Too Long
(from 'You're Letting Me Down' 7 inch / Seventy-Seven)
12. Odyssey - Battened Ships
(from 'Odyssey' album, 1972 / MoWest)
13. Eddie Mcloyd - Once You Fall In Love
(from 'Once You Fall In Love' 7 inch, 1975 / Brunswick)
14. Delroy Wilson - Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man
(from 'Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man' 7 inch, 1981? / Wimpex)
15. Linda Lyndell - What A Man
(from 'What A Man' 7 inch, 1968 / Volt)
16. Daybreak - I Need Love
(from 'I Need Love' 7 inch, 1977 / Pap)

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 photo from ChicagoEye under a Creative Commons license

Superfly Records presents Out Of This World Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-08-13

We keep on diggin'!!

Our full-time digging partner and new resident DJ Paulo 'Superfly' shares some of his most recent vinyl discoveries with the Paris DJs aficionados.

While preparing his upcoming Paris-based physical and online SUPERFLY RECORDS store (with Manu Boubli and Djouls), hhe cooked us this summer special tropical selection of Afro, Carribean and South-American grooves using some of his most beloved obscurities gathered during recent trips to Africa and South America.

Once again this mix is 100% vinyl-made. With full audio mastering from Grant Phabao before encoding, as usual.

Tracklisting :
01. Negoleiros Do Ritmo - Intro
(from 'Taxi En Luanda' album) ANGOLA
02. Tommy McCook - Grass Root
(from 'Reggae In Jazz' album, 1976 / Eve) JAMAICA
03. Orchestre du Bawobab - Souleymane
(from 'Une Nuit Au Jandeer' album, 1978 / Musicafrique) SENEGAL
04. Super Mama Djombo - Sur Di No Pubis
(from 'Na Cambanca' album, 1978) GUINEE-BISSAU
05. Artur Nunes - Ua Ué Mua Ngola
(from 'Rebita 75' compilation, 1975) ANGOLA
06. Les Gypsies de Petion-Ville - Francine
(from 'Haiti' album, 1971 / IBO) HAITI
07. Frankie Zhivago - Someone Stole Your Love
(from 'The Age Of Flying High' album, 1970s / Alwa) BARBADOS
08. Leroy Wallace - Arabian Trek
(from 'Tropical Sounds' compilation, 1975 / Tropical) JAMAICA
09. Orchestre Laye-Thiam - Kokorico
(from 'Star Band de Dakar Volume 5' album, 1970s / Soumbouya Musique) SENEGAL
10. Alfredo Linares y su Salsa Star - Tiahuanaco (Puerta Del Sol)
(from 'Tiahuanaco' 7 inch, 1960s / Caliente) COLOMBIA
11. Les Aiglons - La Voz
(from 'Si Tu Ne Veux Pas Danser' single) GUADELOUPE
12. Os Bongos - Kazucata
(from 'Os Bongos' single, 1970s) ANGOLA
13. Manuel Faria - Xamba Xavaia
(from 'Manuel Faria' single, 1970s) ANGOLA
14. Le Ry-Co Jazz - Sinorita Balula
(from 'Baweli Africa' 7 inch, 1960s / Vogue) CONGO

All the original record covers are available on 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)

Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.2
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-13

July 2009 will be GREAT for Paris DJs fanatics! First big news will the new online record shop from Superfly Records, run by Paulo Superfly with our resident DJs Manu Boubli and Djouls, soon to be followed by a physical one in the center of the French capital! We've been diggin' A LOT to find some of the rarest and coolest vinyls records out there in the world just for you... We also need to announce that Rockers International and Paris DJs have joined forces to organize an ATOMIC AFRO PARTY at La Bellevilloise in Paris on July 17th (it's a friday). More details soon but it's just gonna be HUGE so stay connected!! Those are two good reasons to present here a mix of some VERY RARE African funk, collected during Paulo's recent trips to Africa to find some old and groovy records. It's the first part in a new series of AFRO mixes we've called AFRO DIGGIN' that's gonna blow your mind. Africa is the future.

Tracklisting :
01. Hamad Kalkaba - Astadjam Dada Sare
(from 'North Cameroun Rythms' LP, 19?? / Sonafric) CAMEROON
02. Afro Soul System - Tink Tank
(from 'Wale Begun Coki' 7 inch, 197? / SID) BURKINA FASO
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
03. Orchestre Abass - Samarin Banza
(from 'Samarin Banza' 7 inch, 1972 / Polydor) TOGO
04. Wrinkar Experience - Sound Way)
(from 'Fuel for Love' 7 inch, 1972 / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
05. The Big Beats - Afro Pride
(from 'Afro Pride' 7 inch, 19?? / Polydor) GHANA
06. The Funkees - Acid Rock
(from 'My First Date' 7 inch, 1971 / HMV) NIGERIA
more info on parisdjs.com
07. Aktion - Centipede
(from 'Clover - Come Together Vol.1' compilation) NIGERIA
08. Effi Duke and The Love Family - The Time Is Come
(from 'Mr. Love' LP, 19?? / Homzy) NIGERIA
09. Traore Seydou Richard Et Les Vaudou Du Flamboyant - Katougou
(from 'Mousso' 7 inch, 19?? / Edition Volta Discobel) BURKINA FASO
more info on lefaso.net
10. Cisse Abdoulaye et Le Super Volta de La Capitale - Kodjougou
(from 'Koyembolo' 7 inch, 1977 / Club Voltaique du Disque) BURKINA FASO
more info on radioafrica.com.au or on lefaso.net
11. Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Benin - Wodeka Roe
(from 'Vol. 1' LP, 1983 / Albarika Store) BENIN
more info on jammagica.blogspot.com
12. Ceejebs - Eti-Ufok
(from 'Eti-Ufok' 7 inch, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on discogs.com
13. Mamo Lagbema - Love Music And Dance
(from 'Mamo Lagbema' record, 19??) TOGO
14. One World - Fantasy
(from 'Rejoice' LP, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA
more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com

All original artworks from the records played in this mix are available on Paris DJs blog

Credits :
Selected and mixed by Paulo Goncalvez / Superfly Records (superflyrecords.com)
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a Rail Band LP cover and a South African steam locomotive photo from DanieVDM under a creative commons license