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01. Spellbound 02. Rockin’ For My Hometown 03. Everybody Knows Me 04. Speed Blocks 05. Fugitive 06. Tales From The Crack Side 07. Your Mom’s In My Business 08. Real Solo Please Stand Up 09. Renee – Renee 10. Solo Rocks The House 11. The Messenger 12. Drums Of Death BONUS TRACKS 13. Fugitive (Super Extended Remix)* 14. Fugitive (A Capella)** 15. Your Mom’s In My Business (Remix 1)* 16. Your Mom’s In My Business (Remix 1 Instrumental)* 17. Your Mom’s In My Business (Remix 2)*

*First time on CD / **Previously Unavailable

“When I was younger I was in a group with Parrish (of EPMD). He was the [With ‘Spellbound’], I wanted to come out in the industry with something DJ in the group and I was the emcee. He grew up and came into his own totally different. I knew that the kids needed something to pick up on too, recording deal. He always remembered that I was good, and then he heard and I figured why not let them pick up on something that they can probably me one day during the time after I got released. He heard some lyrics and read, and at least try and stress that they should learn how to read in a rap before you know it we were in the studio. We cut the whole thing for the record, and do it in a funky way, and I was successful in doing it.” summer in 1990.” Considered severely underappreciated by many a aficionado, “Tell Available for the first time since it’s initial release is K-Solo’s certified Hip The World My Name” was a perfect marriage of signature EPMD production Hop classic, “Tell the World My Name”. The man who was introduced to the paired with exceptional writing from K-Solo. A well-rounded emcee, Solo world on EPMD’s masterful second , “Unfinished Business”, is didn’t just make a 12-track-deep braggadocio LP, but instead also deservingly given deluxe reissue treatment, packed with bonus liner notes, introduced listeners to his gifted story telling abilities. On “Tales From The audio and artwork. Crack Side” Solo plays the role of a crack head who’s mind is playing tricks on him as his life goes down the drain, while “Renee-Renee” is a message Upon receiving critical acclaim for his guest appearance on EPMD’s “Knick to a particular lady who’s growing up disrespecting her body. Knack Patty Wack” in 1989, K-Solo returned in 1990 with the full length record. Receiving a great push from the group that put him on, the bulk of the Two of the most popular cuts on the album, which also happened to be album’s production was handled by Parish “PMD” Smith, with the successful concept tracks, were released as singles, “Fugitive” and “Your Mom’s In My lead single, “Spellbound”, being produced by Eric Sermon, making “Tell The Business” (as a promo single). The previously unreleased “Fugitive” (A Capella), World My Name” in fact the first “” group project. as well as two very rare remix versions of “Your Mom’s”, have been included.

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Format: CD — Cat. No: TEG 75509 — Label: Traffic Ent. — Available: JUNE 2nd

39 Broad Street, Suite 4, Quincy, MA 02169 Phone: (617) 845-0088 — Fax: (617) 845-0090 www.trafficent.com & THE EXPRESSIONS “My World”

1) Do You Love Me 2) Love Comes And Goes 3) Honey Dove 4) Money I$ King 5) My World Is Empty 6) Expressions Theme 7) My World 8) Ladies 9) These Moments 10) The Only One Loving You 11) Last Ride

Lee Fields is a bona-fide, 100%, unadulterated, pure, gut-bucket soul singer. While the crate-digging and soul community bestowed "legendary" status upon him due to his undeniably solid series of rare 7" singles (and one LP) recorded and released on his own independent labels in the 70s, he's never been one to sit in a dusty corner. label/production team Truth & Soul, are ready to bring him to light with a brand new album of beat-heavy, deep soul ballads that will show soul-revivalists the world over what real soul is.

After his rediscovery in the mid 90s, his faithful have featured him on a slew on singles, a full-length on Desco Records entitled "Let's Get It On', a full-length on Soul Fire entitled "Problems", and on 's critically acclaimed album, "Naturally". Most recently, he has featured on a number of tracks by French house producer, . Suprisingly, many of of those songs have become top ten hits for Solveig and have turned Lee Fields into a bonafide celebrity in France and other parts of Europe. Yet, outside of a rabid cult following, his story remained untold in America.

When Truth & Soul rose from Soul Fire's ashes in 2004, the first mission of label owners/producers Jeff Silverman and , was to record a sweet soul record that would be modeled after the near perfect formula that bands like The Moments, The Delfonics, and The Stylistics had created. In a nutshell - the duo wanted an album full of music that was both tough as nails and sweet as honey. They wanted ballads laced with lush strings and smooth vocal harmonies layered over a hard-hitting rhythm section. Michels and Silverman enlisted the service of a the group of New York studio musicians that have provided the back drop for records by The Dap Kings, , Bronx River Parkway, and TV on The Radio. Those musicians include Leon Michels, , Quincy Bright, , , Toby Pazner, Aaron Johnson, , , and members of legendary doo-wop group, The Del-Larks.

Four years later and Lee Fields & The Expressions have successfully created a unique and personal sound that can hold court with the bands they set out to emulate. However, what they’ve created in the process goes beyond just a carbon copy of a sweet from the 60's and early 70's. The formula has remained the same but the style has been adapted for the ears of youngsters whose experiences with soul began with Amy, not Al, Otis and Marvin. Thirty years of retrospection has colored this cross-generational melding of the minds. It sounds odd on paper, but the results are classic: hip hop-reared record collectors come full circle to produce an album of beautiful soul music with one of the progenitors who made it all possible.

FORMAT: CD & LP —— CATALOG NUMBER: TS 007 CD BARCODE: 1 76601 70072 1 — LP BARCODE: No barcode LABEL: Truth and Soul Records —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 1. Intro 2. Suicide Music 3. The Age (Fish) 4. Bang 5. 4 Cornered Room 6. Connector Man 7. TKO feat. , & 8. Policia 9. The Greatest feat. Dasan Ahanu 10. Fly So High 11. Looking Glass 12. 14 Grams

It’s been over four years since the release of his debut album, the cult classic entitled Project Mayhem. During those years L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Life Ends Gradually And Changes You) fed starving fans with a slew of monstrous guest appearances, insane live performances and album-worthy mixtapes. The obvious black sheep of the Hall of Justus Music Group finally returns with his highly anticipated sophomore release. The long awaited comeback has resulted in his brand new masterpiece known as Suicide Music. It’s a dark and strange ride with cutting edge wordplay being backed by beats created solely by underground superproducer , who has worked with everyone in the , Rap legend Masta Ace, , Helta Skelta, among others. The fire fueled by the lead single “The Greatest”, which co-stars NC spoken word sensation Dasan Ahanu, is the perfect invitation to a truly insane album. Boasting features from Foreign Exchange frontman Phonte, H.O.J. co-hort Chaundon, Mela Machinko and Bootcamp wordsmith Sean Price, the word ‘cult’ may never be added, since Suicide Music will simply be known as a classic.

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Format: CD — Cat. No: HJR 5005 — Label: Hall of Justus — Available: JUNE 2nd

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Distributed in the USA by The Orchard, 23 E. 4th St, NY, NY 10003 • tel: 212-979-6410 • fax: 212-979-7372 CARLOS NINO & MIGUEL ATWOOD- FERGUSON “Suite For Ma Dukes”

1. Find A Way 2. Antiquity 3. Fall In Love 4. Nag Champa

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Carlos Niño and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson have been working together on a wide variety of projects for several years now. They produced for Build An Ark (Kindred Spirits,) Mia Doi Todd (City Zen,) Grace Woodroofe, Ariana Delawari (alongside David Lynch,) as well as a duet album entitled Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Fill the Heart Shaped Cup (Alpha Pup). They have been a virtual production powerhouse. The colloboration started when Niño hired Atwood- Ferguson’s string quartet, Supernova, to perform on Dwight Trible & The Life Force Trio’s “Love is the Answer” (Ninja Tune) in 2004. On that same Dwight Tribble album project, Niño met and then licensed a track from one of his heroes, James “Jay Dee/J Dilla” Yancey. After his Dilla’s untimely death only two years later from Lupus related complications, Niño and Atwood-Ferguson chose to pay tribute to Dilla by continuing the musical conversation that he had started, but in the contemporary chamber music style that Atwood-Ferguson had been developing. On what would have been Dilla’s 33rd birthday, Niño & Atwood- Ferguson sent their strings, brass and reeds-only version of Common’s “Nag Champa (Afrodisiac for the World)” to DJs, producers and fans for free via the internet and it caused a big stir among fans and first time listeners alike. Hip Hop had never been given the Chamber music treatment before and never in such a reverential and rhythmic way. Suite for Ma Dukes is the first official release of this music and is Hip Hop as you have never heard. All four tracks cover Dilla’s magic, giving treatment to Jay Dee classics from Common, A Tribe Called Quest, and Slum Village. In each, the harmonic and melodic beauty of Dilla’s music is liberated. Earlier this year, the project received the official blessing from Ma Dukes herself and part of the proceeds from the record will go to Dilla’s heirs.

FORMAT: CD —— CATALOG NUMBER: MOCD 012 —— BARCODE: 6 12651 60022 7 LABEL: Mochilla —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 JESSE DEE “Bittersweet Batch”

1. Alright 2. Around Here 3. Slow Down 4. Over & Over Again 5. My Two Feet 6. Remember Me 7. Reap What You Sow 8. Yet To Come 9. New Blades Of Grass 10. Still Here 11. Alive & Kickin’ 12. Slow Down (Remind)

Jesse Dee’s Bittersweet Batch is one of the best underground, under-the-radar soul-pop albums to come out in a long time. Though it’s obvious Dee is a fan of soul singers and gritty sound, he doesn’t remove the pop sensibility. The album is more of a pop-soul hybrid.

Dee revives the spirit of late-night juke joints where the ladies flounce about in puffy skirts and the gents sport tight trousers. He provides the Boston-based link between Brits Amy Winehouse and Jamie Lidell.

Jesse uses a lot of horns on this disc and adds a stunning vocal expressiveness and a unique ability to inject and dissect emotions. He delivers it all with warmth that comes from analog recording and from cutting a lot of the songs live in the studio.

Jesse Dee’s band includes guitarist Matthew Joy, bassist Jim Larkinc and drummer Matt “Pie’’ Beaulieu. They’re all on the new album, as are such top-notch guests as guitarist Kevin Barry (Paula Cole, Dennis Brennan), and the soulful duo of Dwight & Nicole, not to mention an all-star horn section with Scott and John Aruda, and Paul Ahlstrand, who has played with Susan Tedeschi.

FORMAT: CD —— CATALOG NUMBER: 7NOT 04 —— CD BARCODE: 7 86851 25192 0 LABEL: 7Not Records —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 JARDINE “Look in the Window”

1. Execution of the Child (Version 1) 2. Rain Day Julep 3. Hello, Goodbye, Victoria Crane 4. Hannah, Wife of Thomas Kite 5. Harpsichord 6. Somewhere Within Ophelius 7. Roses and Ribbons 8. Masochists of Strangulation 9. Lady on the Hillside 10. Execution of the Child (Version 2) 11. The Story of Acorn Rose 12. Blackbirds of Jardine

Jardine’s album was recorded in three glorious weeks in June 1969, at Sounds Aquarian Studios, a stone’s throw from that justifiably famous fashion hub, Carnaby Street. The sessions were fun. Polydor was supposed to release the album. Musicians dropped in to say "hello" and ended up on the record (uncredited)—among them , Andrew "Andy" Bown (Herd and Status Quo), and Brian Appleyard (drummer from East of Eden). Singer Mickey Cox had been in ’s pre- group The Band of Joy — it was Cox, in fact, who became their singer when Plant left the band. But suddenly, thanks to band management problems, the LP was shelved. Keith Law, who had written all of the songs, joined Velvett Fogg for their only album, and Jardine was forgotten. Now, forty years later, you can be among the first to discover the brooding excellence of these tracks, music both strange and sinister, with moments of fragile beauty. There are some very pretty songs here (haunting melodies abound), but there is no escaping the dark side of life songs (“Masochists of Strangulation”, “Execution of the Child” and monumental dirge “Blackbirds of Jardine”, which tells of self-same birds, and the fact that they will ‘destroy you, and leave you pain, pain, pain’), perhaps more akin to the band Comus than to anything else we have encountered from the psychedelic era. There are also heavy guitar solos, churning organ, flute, and flowing sitar for good measure. A 16-page booklet includes a band history, lyrics and comments on the songs by Keith Law. A lost jewel of late-1960's UK Psychedelia, from a short-lived but charismatic band!

FORMAT: CD —— CATALOG NUMBER: LION 624 —— CD BARCODE: 7 78578 06242 2 LABEL: Lion Productions —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 THE FOLKLORDS “Release The Sunshine”

1. Jennifier Lee 2. Don't Hide Your Love From Me 3. Child 4. Unspoken Love 5. Windows 6. Forty Second River 7. Pardon Me Judas 8. Thank You For Your Kindness 9. We'll Love Like Before 10. Suzanne Marie 11. Don't Look Back 12. The Slave Bonus Track 13. Forty Second River (COB label single version) 14. Unspoken Love (COB label single version)

Fourteen perfect examples of dreamy, sunshine-infused Pop Psychedelia with a folk bent, originally released by independent Canadian label Allied Records in 1968. When we first issued this terrific album on CD many years ago, our booklet featured the few scraps of information on the band we could find. We challenged anyone out there to find some information on this elusive and intriguing band. Well, were pleased to say that someone took us up on that offer, and that someone was band leader Tom Waschkowski (credited on the album as Tom Martin). He graciously offered us a band history, lyrics, some terrific photos, and best of all, a rare pre-album single that the trio had self-released. This allows us to offer up as perfect a reissue of this album as humanly possible. The Folklords Release the Sunshine is a captivating album, a notion shared by the many collectors worldwide who fight for original copies, which are few and far between. Strange thing is, if someone were to say to us that the Folklords album was released by Creation Records in 1987, it would be difficult to argue. Why?, you well may ask. Our answer: the chiming guitars, the rattle of tambourine, the dreaminess, and the meandering harmony vocals of Martha Johnson place the Folklords closer to Biff Bang Pow, the Jesus and Mary Chain, the Revolving Paint Dream, or even My Bloody Valentines debut Ecstasy and Wine (granted, at a much slower speed, and without the rampant fuzz guitar). Glorious remastered sound, as the twelve LP tracks were taken directly from the master tapes; the two bonus tracks come from the rare, privately issued non-LP single, which features haunting, drum-less versions of “Forty Second River” and “Unspoken Love”, both of which were re-recorded for the original Allied album. A 16-page booklet includes a band history, lyrics and comments on the songs by Tom Martin.

FORMAT: CD —— CATALOG NUMBER: PACE 047 —— CD BARCODE: 7 78578 00472 9 LABEL: Lion Productions —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 BUDOS BAND “ EP”

1. Hidden Hand 2. Mas O Menos 3. The Proposition 4. Ephra 5. Nobody’s Bulletproof 6. Smoke Gets In...

From the vaults of , comes a collection of unreleased tracks from Budos Band. Recorded after the the Budos Band I sessions but before those for the second album, this EP is a fascinating glimpse into the group's evolution as musicians and recording artists.

Listeners may be familiar with two songs previously released and universally recognized as ‘Budos classics’. “The Proposition”, a hit single released on 7-inch by Daptone Records, incorporates the style now known worldwide as Budos swing responsible for drawing so many a listener onto the sweaty dancefloor. “Mas O Menos”, included on the band's smash hit album The Budos Band II, exemplifies the group's feel for soul with its infectious bass, tightly intertwined guitar and organ and soaring horns.

“Smoke Gets In…”, created on the anniversary of the six hundred sixty-sixth rotation of the Budonian lunar calendar, finds the band returning to its dusty roots. It is both sonically and literally other-worldly. The psycho-tropic venom found on the Budos Band II may have originated in this very session. Is this actually happening or are your ears melting?

Named for the goddess said to have bestowed powers upon the knights of old Budonia, “Ephra” incorporates rollicking guitars, juxtaposed with haunting horns and pervasive highlife rhythms. The existence of such complexity within a seemingly simple tune is the truest metaphor for the Budonian knight himself.

“Nobody's Bulletproof” references the ever-evolving relationship of the Budos Band with their ancestors and predecessors. The stabbing horns and break-neck percussive pace hearken back to the band's roots. The near-militaristic cadence is a constant reminder that no one is safe from the scorpion's sting. As the greater warrior has said, “The sword cometh and hath not yet purged the depths of thine soul.”

The Budos Band EP is a must have for Budos and Daptone fans alike. It stands as a vital account of the band's movement between musical styles and records a singular moment in the group's existence. It will indeed stand the test of time and remain a bedrock of Budos lore.

FORMAT: LP —— CATALOG NUMBER: DAP 1202 —— BARCODE: 8 23134 12021 1 LABEL: Daptone —— AVAILABLE: June 2nd 2009 SIDE A 1. Threesome 2. Threesome (Xinobi Remix) SIDE B 1. Taurus 2. Taurus (Keenhouse Remix) 3. Mmmm Hmmm

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San Francisco’s Loose Shus is the sound of today. With pulsing synths, funky riffs and sharp beats, Loose Shus has helped define a new generation of pioneers. His live shows incorporate amazing video projections sampling 70s and 80s television clips running in sync to his music. He is part of URB magazine’s NEXT 100 for 2009. Loose Shus will also be appearing on the ‘Valerie And Friends’ compilation due out May 27th, compiled by the coveted French collective Valerie.

Mixed by , member of , and , this EP pops with clarity and punch to get the dancefloor moving. Plant Music are also proud to have Lisbon’s XINOBI on remix duties for “Threesome” and Los Angeles’ Keenhouse on remix duties for “Taurus”. Xinobi has been quite the hyped producer this past year including working with Moulinex and a series of high profile remixes.

“It’s rocket ships meets neon hotpants, meets teased hair, meets lazer beams, meets the zodiac, meets a 1970s hotel lobby and throw in a light pink pearlescent vibrator.” -- Freedanger.com

“Tracks that work perfectly on nowadays parties” -- Discodust

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Format: 12” — Cat. No: SEED 030 — Label: Plant Music — Available: JUNE 2nd

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For more info please go to http://www.myspace.com/thedmv • www.plantmusic.blogspot.com • www.myspace.com/plantnyc FREESTYLE PROFESSORS “Confuse A Few” 12”

Side A: 1. Confuse A Few (Produced by and Featuring LORD FINESSE) 2. We Won’t Stop (Featuring STANLEY GRIMES) 3. Confuse A Few (Instrumental) 4. We Won’t Stop (Instrumental)

Side B: 1. Jump On It (Featuring DON Q & AKBAR) 2. Grit Dat Grime 3. Jump On It (Instrumental) 4. Luv U (Featuring DJ ROCKALOT & STANLEY GRIMES)

New single from Freestyle Professors taken off the forthcoming album Gryme Tyme, which is the follow up to the “Vintage The EP” from 2007. The Bronx crew with D.I.T.C. affiliations is back and better than ever. Arguably best known for their classic underground EP in 1994, which routinely fetches between $400 and $500 on eBay when it surfaces. The crew recently put out the limited edition (500 pressed, all hand numbered) “Your Pocket’s Been Picked” featuring older unreleased material and priced at $100 per copy. It is only available through their website www.freestyleprofessors.com. Over 350 copies have been sold so far. They are the first Hip Hop crew to put out a $100 vinyl album.

This 12” single has eight exclusive songs including “Confuse A Few” which is produced by and featuring vocals by the one and only Hip Hop legend Lord Finesse.

FORMAT: 12” —— CATALOG NUMBER: FP 7781 —— BARCODE: No Barcode LABEL: Freestyle Professors —— AVAILABLE: NOW!!! TRAFFIC ENT. GROUP and LION PRODUCTIONS are proud to present some crazy nuggets from the “Psychedelic Era”

OPA Back Home: The Lost 1975 Sessions LION 617-CD 7 78578 06172 2 Jazzy Funk from Uruguay

CLASSICAL M Bad Guys: Complete Collection LION 603-CD 7 78578 06032 9 French Psych from ‘67-’70

T2 It'll All Work Out In Boomland ACLN 1010-CD 7 78578 10102 2 UK power trio from 1970 THE EYES Arrival Of The Eyes LION 1008-CD 7 78578 10082 7 UK Mod Cool includes the produced “When the Night Falls”

SUNFOREST Sound Of Sunforest ACLN 1012-CD 7 78578 10122 0 Folk tinged UK Psych from 1969

EDUARDO MATEO Mateo Solo Bein Se Lame LION 613-CD 7 78578 06132 6 1972 debut from Uruguayan Nick Drake

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