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Off the Beaten Path: Records You Should Check Out!

Feb 25, 2022 | News

Hey everybody! Murphy Winston here to plead with all of you to peep these wonderful records! Do it! Do it now! We have all these titles currently in the shop too!

Kirby- Sis.

2022, Diggers Factory

R&B Jams that make you want more Kirby in your life. For fans of Erykah Badu and H.E.R.

 

 

Etran De L’air- Agadez

2022, Sahel Sounds

World music specifically from Agadez, Niger. This album mixes the traditional music from their home country with psych guitar driven melodies. For fans of Mdou Moctar and Bombino. This record is amazing, give it a chance to tickle your ears.

 

Contento- Lo Bueno Esta Aqui

2020, El Palmas Music

Put on your roller skates, it’s time to have fun with Contento. Hailing from Cali, Columbia, Contento brings latin funk/soul that will keep you moving all day. The wacky thing is they are a two piece band made up of Paulo and Sano Olarte but they get a little help from their friends on this wonderful record. For fans of Ray Barretto and the Incredible Bongo Band

 

V/A Big Crown- Crown Jewels Vol. 2

2022, Big Crown Records

Big Crown is the home to funk/soul acts such as Lee Fields and El Michels Affair and this comp brings some got damn soul fire. 12 tracks from various artists like Holy Hive, Lady Wray, and the El Michels Affair. This record is chalk full of roller skating jams.

 

Lonely Guest- Lonely Guest

2021, False Idols, (Lp was released 2022)

Electro pop with an r&b vibe. Perfect album for relaxing and letting the hours just pass. Full of features from the late Lee Scratch Perry, Tricky to Joe Talbot from Idols. You should treat yourself and have a lazy day with this record, it’s great!

Again, we have all these records at the shop so come in and cop a few or all of them!

 

Have a great day, yall!

 

Murphy Winston~