January 2011
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See you on the dance floor...
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4X4 - Miss Doctor Remixed
Ever tried to find new African music on the web? Aside from youtube clips and the occasional release on Amazon there’s not much readily available for purchase. Enter Akwaaba Music. Akwaaba is a independent record label devoted to releasing African music to a global audience. They’re about as altruistic as record labels get - splitting profits 50/50 with licensees/artists - with the...
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Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque
Strut has been on fire lately, releasing record after record of new and vintage tunes ranging from Walter Gibbons disco remixes to West African funk and salsa. One of their latest releases, “Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque,” is a compilation assembled by DJs Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis, and The Mighty Crime Minister (big ups to the Minister for his excellent stage name). This UK...
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Empresarios - Sabor Tropical drops!
Just gave a listen to the Empresarios debut LP out now on Fort Knox Recordings and I gotta say, it is sounding pretty fresh. Definitely some Sol Power material! The crew has been hard at work promoting the LP, has received some nice press, and was remixed by a few heavy weights. They are definitely doing the damn thing.
Plus, they are fellow DC brethren so I have to show some love.
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WatchSince there’s no January Sol Power, here’s something to hold you until February 5. Listen here on Mixcloud or download from zShare. Happy New Year from the Sol Power All-Stars!