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THE SUGARHILL GANG



RHYTHM & RHYMES: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION



Release Date: 20th September 2010



Label: Sanctuary/Universal Music Catalogue



Format: 2CD Set AND Digital Download



Catalog No. 2742766



A Fantastic 2 Disc Definitive Collection Featuring The Sugarhill Gang’s Celebrated Hits



When you think about The Sugarhill Gang you inevitably think about their debut single, the timeless classic ‘Rapper’s Delight’. It is the record that launched rap music into the public’s conscious, not just in the United States but all around the world, selling several million copies. 'Rapper's Delight' is also one of the best selling 12" inch singles of all time.



The group consisting of Henry Jackson, rechristened as ‘Big Bank Hank’, Guy O’Brien as ‘Master Gee’ and Michael Wright as ’Wonder Mike’. They were signed instantly by Sylvia Robinson after the guys were spontaneously exchanging rhymes outside a New York pizza parlour. This lucky encounter led to the formation of an extraordinary group that would go on to make hip-hop history and firmly cement their status as hip-hop pioneers.



This 2CD set gathers together all their important recordings from the more soulful feel-good tunes such as “The Lover In You” to the out-and-out rap hits such as “Apache”, “8th Wonder” and many more. The set is completed with brand new sleeve notes, beautifully designed artwork and classic photos.



Disc 1

1. Rapper's Delight

2. 8th Wonder

3. Apache

4. Kick It Live From 9 To 5

5. Livin' In The Fast Lane

6. Girls

7. The Lover In You

8. Hot Hot Summer Day

9. Giggalo

10. Funk Box



Disc 2

1. Rappers Reprise (Jam-Jam)

2. Showdown

3. Work, Work The Body

4. Passion Play

5. Tory

6. Real Funky

7. Space Race

8. Be A Winner

9. The Word Is Out

10. The Downbeat

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE



KINGS OF THE STREETS: THE DEFINITIVE ANTHOLOGY



Release date: 20th September 2010



Label: Sanctuary /Universal Music Catalogue



2CD Set & Digital Download



Catalogue number: 2741858



**A Phenomenal 2 Disc Definitive Collection Featuring The Group’s Biggest Scoring Hits**



The importance of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five is not in doubt. They were one of the most successful and innovative breakthrough acts when rap music first began in the late '70s to early ‘80s. Grandmaster Flash was celebrated for inventing many of the DJ techniques that form the basis of hip hop DJing today. To add further credit, the Furious Five were the first crew to organise themselves into a performing hip-hop group.



On release of their classic recordings, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five’s output pretty much defined much of rap’s early years. They managed to take rap music from its party-rocking beginnings through to the birth of conscious rap. They were considered as one of the most credible and respected pioneers of the rap movement and in 2007 the crew was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.



This 2 disc definitive collection features the group's greatest scoring worldwide hits, with scorchers such as Rapper's Delight, White Lines (Don’t' Do It) and The Message, plus Flash’s most groundbreaking record ever released ‘The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel’, which introduced his trademark ‘Quick Mix Theory’ on record. Without Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five hip-hop would not have become the musically dominant force that it has become today.



The set is presented in a beautifully designed package with extensive sleeve notes and rare photos of the group.



Disc 1


1. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
2. The Message
3. White Lines (Don't Do It) Long Version
4. Freedom
5. It's Nasty (Genius Of Love)
6. The Birthday Party
7. Step Off Extended Mix
8. New York, New York
9. Beat Street
10. Flash To The Beat (Parts 1 & 2)



Disc 2


1. Super Rappin' No.1
2. Pump Me Up
3. Showdown
4. Jesse
5. We Don't Work For Free
6. She's Fresh
7. Internationally Known
8. King Of The Streets
9. Freestyle
10. World War III

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE



THE MESSAGE: EXPANDED EDITION



Release date: 20TH September 2010



Label: Sanctuary/Universal Music Catalogue



Format: 1CD & Digital download



Catalogue: 2741869



A Brand New Expanded Edition of the Groundbreaking Classic Album That Certified Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five As The Kings of Hip-Hop



When it first dropped in late 1982, The Message became the greatest rap album of the old school years. It was also the first radically conscious rap album of its era, exploring the various inequalities of 1980s America.



No rap act at that point had channelled the mood and struggles of the streets onto record. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five became the first to step up to the plate and address the reality of inner city life in New York's boroughs. Tracks such as the renowned ‘The Message’ would cement their place as one of the most influential hip-hop groups in history.


This ‘Expanded Edition’ of their classic album now includes additional bonus tracks such as ‘The Message II’, ‘New York New York’, the instrumental of the 'Message’ plus ‘The Adventure Of Grandmaster Himself’, a cut-up of various classic breaks that only appeared 20 years after recording. Also included are new extended sleeve notes.



This expanded edition of ‘The Message’ demonstrates the brilliance of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five and how their powerful rap cuts still stand the test of time nearly 30 years after release. Hip-Hop would not be the dominant force it is today without this seminal album.

TRACK LISTING

1. She's Fresh
2. It's Nasty
3. Scorpio
4. It's A Shame (Mt. Airy Groove)
5. Dreamin'
6. You Are
7. The Message
8. Message II (Survival)
9. New York, New York
10. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Himself
11. The Message Instrumental

SUGAR HILL RAP CLASSICS: THE PIONEERS OF HIP-HOP



Release Date – 20TH September 2010



Label - Sanctuary/Universal Music Catalogue



2CD Set & Digital Download



Catalogue # 2741722



2 DISC COLLECTION FEATURING ALL THE IMPORTANT RECORDINGS BY THE ICONIC INNOVATORS THAT STARTED THE RAP MOVEMENT



In the late 1970s Sylvia Robinson, a 43 year old retired recording artist founded Sugar Hill Records just as the rap movement was gathering a storm in the boroughs of New York City. When you read the histories of 20th Century popular music, you are unlikely to read Sylvia's name on anyone’s list of great producers, yet she was as influential in the recording of rap music as Sam Phillips was to rock and roll or Coxsone Dodd was to reggae.

This fantastic 2 disc set features all the iconic artists to have been discovered and signed to the groundbreaking label that was Sugar Hill records. Included are all of the important recordings such as the powerful anthem The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, The Sugarhill Gang’s party anthem “8th Wonder”, the infectious “Apache”, Positive Force’s dance floor hit “We Got The Funk”, Grandmaster Flash's pioneering hit "The Adventure of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel plus many other classics from The Sequence, Busy Bee, Crash Crew and West Street Mob to mention but a few.

All of the artists featured on this set are celebrated for introducing hip-hop to the world. The set is presented in a beautifully designed package which includes in-depth sleeve notes in chronological order and rare photographers.

The music of today would have been a different beast had it not been for Sylvia Robinson's ability to understand the basic elements that made up hip-hop, transferring the genre from its humble roots and onto the world stage.



Disc 1



1) The Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight

2) Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It)

3) Funky 4+1 - That's The Joint

4) West Street Mob - Break Dance - Electric Boogie

5) Positive Force - We Got The Funk

6) The Treacherous Three -Yes We Can-Can

7) Crash Crew - Breaking Bells (Mardi Gras)

Spoonie Gee - Spoonie Is Back

9) Sequence - Funk You Up

10) The Sugarhill Gang - The Lover In You



Disc 2



1) Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel

2) Melle Mel, Duke Boottee, Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five - The Message

3) The Sugarhill Gang - 8th Wonder

4) Funky 4+1 - Rapping & Rocking The House

5) West Street Mob - I Can't Stop

6) Super-Wolf - Super-Wolf Can Do It

7) Crash Crew - We Are Known As Emcees (We Turn The Party Out)

Spoonie Gee, The Sequence - Monster Jam

9) The Sugarhill Gang, The Furious Five - Showdown

10) Sugarhill All Stars - Malcolm X - No Sell Out

THE SUGARHILL GANG



THE SUGARHILL GANG – 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION



Release Date: 20TH September 2010



Label: Sanctuary / Universal Music Catalogue



Format: 1CD & Digital download



Catalog No. 742747



A Brand New Expanded Edition Celebrating the 30th Anniversary Of The SugarHill Gang’s Debut Album, Considered By Many To Be The First Hip-Hop Album Ever Released



The latter months of 1979 witnessed a phenomenon, as radio stations the world over played and played again a strange dance record that sounded unlike anything that anyone had heard before. Over a rhythm track lifted from Chic’s ‘Good Times’, men with New York accents ran through a story in rhyme. The record was ‘Rappers Delight’ by The Sugarhill Gang. Its was the first ever Hip-Hop single recorded that became a multi-platinum Top Hit all over the world.

Their self titled debut album can arguably be considered to be the first rap album ever to be released. The Sugarhill Gang introduced a new sound to audiences around the world, blending a slice of sweet soul melodies with rap. This demonstrated the versatility of The Sugarhill Gang, and their influential formula of combining R&B with hip-hop still dominates pop music today.

This extended edition presents the album in its original running order for the first time in 25 years, and adds to it a selection of hard to find Sugarhill Gang tracks that have rarely been heard since their release. The album also comes with new sleeve notes and beautifully designed artwork.



1. Here I Am

2. Rappers Reprise (Jam Jam)

3. Bad News (Don't Bother Me)

4. Sugar Hill Groove

5. Passion Play

6. Rapper's Delight

7. On The Money

8. Be A Winner

9. I Like What You're Doing

10. Rapper's Delight

Track Listings

1. We're On The Right Track - Ultra High Frequency (featuring Ben Aiken) - 6:36
2. Armed And Extremely Dangerous - First Choice - 6:34
3. I Told You So - The Delfonics - 5:44
4. This Is The House (Where Love Died) - First Choice - 6:41
5. Big Stone Wall (Around Your Heart) - Tapestry - 4:17
6. Let Us Entertain You - The Philly Groove Orchestra (featuring First Choice) - 7:00
7. Second Best (Is Never Enough) - Finishing Touch - 5:15
8. Gotta Get Away - First Choice - 7:44
9. Ruby Lee - Nat Turner (featuring Major Harris) - 4:43
10. Gonna Keep On Lovin' Him - First Choice - 4:34Bonus Tracks:
11. Don't Put Me Down - Finishing Touch - 9:09
12. Whatcha Gonna Do - Heaven 'n Hell - 9:49

Well, it's a historic occasion and when we realised we were coming up to our 100th release we knew it better be a work of art......so here it is folks......
Already one of the most anticipated releases of the year by the Dance Music community, "Philly Re-Grooved: The Tom Moulton Remixes" puts the world's greatest and most respected veteran mixer of all time with one of the first labels which catered to the emerging Disco sound of the early 1970's - Philly Groove. Philly Groove exploded onto the world stage with a huge brace of hits for the Delfonics then subsequently followed through with the international smash "Armed & Extremely Dangerous" by
First Choice which well and truly ushered the Disco age into worldwide consciousness. Philly Groove followed through with a slew of beautifully recorded gems from the likes of Tapestry, Nat Turner (featuring Major Harris), Finishing Touch and further Disco smashes from First Choice, The Delfonics and the Philly Groove Orchestra (essentially M.F.S.B. under another name).
However most of Philly Groove's prestigious output was released before the 12 inch format was invented (co-incidentally by Tom Moulton himself). When the opportunity arose for Tom Moulton to go back to the original 2" masters of these early Disco gems and remix them he jumped at the opportunity. So finally we are treated to the full glory of the Philly Groove catalogue remixed for the full 12" versions by the master himself. THAT'S why it's our 100th release!
Also includes the hard-to-find "We're On The Right Track" by Ultra High Frequency and two fantastic bonus tracks which are blowing up on UK Radio and Club's right now - the wonderful "Don't Put Me Down" by Finishing Touch and the utterly sensational 9.46 "Whatcha Gonna Do" - Heaven n' Hell which will be one of the soundtracks to Summer 2010!
There will be much interest in Philly remix projects through this Summer following Dimitri From Paris's "Get Down With Philly Sound" album out in May and Tom Moulton's "Philly Re-Grooved" out in June so make sure you're in the loop!

Track Listings


Disc: 1
1. Eddie Russ - The Lope Song
2. Rueben Wilson - Inner City Blues
3. Deodato - Super Strutt
4. Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - I've Got So Much Trouble In My Mind Pts 1 & 2
5. Gil Scott Heron - The Bottle
6. Billy Paul - We All Got A Mission
7. The Politicians - The World In Which We Live In
8. Last Poets - It's A Trip
9. The Headhunters - If You've Got It, You'll Get It
10. Willie West - Fairchild
11. Nathan Davis - Tragic Magic
12. Rudolph Johnson - Diswa
13. Don Ellis - Theme From French Connection
14. Yellow Sunshine - Yellow Sunshine
Disc: 2
1. Norman Connors - Captain Connors
2. Willie Bobo - Always There
3. Dexter Wansell - Life On Mars
4. Doug & Jean Carn - Mighty Mighty
5. Joe Bataan - La Botella
6. Windy City Orchestra - Windy City Theme
7. Patrice Rushen - Let Your Heart Be Free
8. MFSB - Mysteries Of The World
9. Average White Band - Person To Person
10. Melvin Sparks - Get Down With The Get Down
11. Los Africanos - Do It
12. Lonnie Smith - Afrodesia
13. The Heath Brothers - Time And A Place
14. Milt Jackson - People Make The World Go Round

Harmless reaches 15 years old this year and to celebrate we're planning to issue some special 2 CD editions of some of our most successful series over the last 15 years. All 15th Anniversary Crystal Editions will be freshly compiled by the experts in the respective fields and will contain completely new track-listings focussing on tracks which have not been easily available before and which are highly sought-after with the various collectors markets. Each package will be specially stickered with a reflective foil infinity sticker to celebrate the occasion.
Pulp Fusion - our flagship series which concentrates on grooves of the highest order, features compiler extraordinaire Dean Rudland who takes us on an odyssey of hard-to-find ghetto grooves which celebrate this groundbreaking series

SOULBOY ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK



Release Date: 30th August 2010



Label: Universal Music Soundtracks



Physical 2CD Set – 00600753284438 Digital Set – 00600753301258



ITunes Exclusive with Directory Commentary – UPC TBC



SoulBoy is the stunning brand new soundtrack to the first ever film to be set to a Northern Soul background.



It's 1974 in Stoke on Trent. Britain is plagued by power cuts, strikes and boot-boy aggro on the football terraces. Joe McCain (Martin Compston) and best friend Russ Mountjoy (Alfie Allen) are bored of their mundane lives going nowhere. Enter hair-dresser Jane (Nicola Burley), blonde, brassy, and moving to a different beat and sound. She introduces Joe to the concept of all-nighters at the infamous Wigan Casino and an exotic underworld of drugs, sex and soul music. Joe becomes immersed in the Northern soul scene feeling as though he has finally found somewhere he belongs. Swept along on this tide of pulsating dance and lust, Joe becomes embroiled in the darker side of soul scene that will put his friendship to the test and force him to choose between his heart and his soul.



This fantastic film, set to be the British film of the summer, is supported by a brilliant soundtrack crammed with 50 red-hot Northern Soul anthems that screams ‘Get Up And Dance’. Featured on this 2 disc set is an exclusive Northern Soul cover of ‘On A Magic Carpet Ride’ recorded by Gabriella Cilmi, which also appears in the film.

Also included are all the superb tunes that pulsate throughout the film from the likes of Al Wilson, Gloria Jones, Dean Parrish, Yvonne Baker, The Detroit Spinners plus many more. The great music doesn’t stop there, with a bonus mix tape disc compiled by the lead character Joe McCain, with more powerful cuts that celebrate this unique scene.



SoulBoy authentically captures the magic of the Wigan Casino and Northern Soul era, while the soundtrack gives a wonderful insight into the glorious music that shaped the world’s first underground music scene. The booklet introduction is by SoulBoy director Shimmy Marcus. Above all, the soundtrack not only provides a scintillating accompaniment to the film but also works as an essential album in its own right.



CD1 – Music From Film



01. Film Dialogue - This Place Will Blow Your Mind

02. The Snake - Al Wilson

03. Ain’t That A Lot Of Love - Homer Banks

04. Turn To Me - Chris Towns

05. The In Crowd - Dobie Gray

06. Breakaway Part 2 - Jimmy Radcliffe/Steve Karmen Big Band

07. Tainted Love - Gloria Jones

08. Too Late Larry - Williams/Johnny Watson

09. The Girls Got It - Billy Preston

10. Our Love Is Getting Stronger - Jason Knight

11. Sweet Darling - Popcorn & The Soul Messengers

12. You Didn’t Say A Word - Yvonne Baker

13. Call On Me - Percy Milem

14. The Joker - The Mylestones

15. Trackdown - Harvey Scales & The 7 Sounds

16. Soul Galore - Jackie Wilson

17. Cracked Up Over You - Lee Rodgers

18. I’m Gonna Love You A Long Time - Patti & The Emblems

19. All of My Life - Detroit Soul

20. If It’s All The Same To You Babe - Luther Ingram

21. So Is The Sun - World Column

22. If It’s For Real Baby - Porgy & Monarchs

23. Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - The Tams

24. I’m On My Way- Dean Parrish

25. When You’re Young And In Love - The Marvelettes

26. On A Magic Carpet Ride - Gabriella Cilmi



CD2 - Joe McCain’s Mix Tape



01. Nothing But A Heartache - The Flirtations

02. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson

03. I Got A Feeling - Barbara Randolph

04. Wear It On Our Face - The Dells

05. Tell Me It’s Just A Rumor Baby - Isley Brothers

06. Love, Love, Love - Bobby Hebb

07. I’ll Turn To Stone - The Four Tops

08. Just A Little Misunderstanding - The Contours

09. Goodbye (Nothing To Say) - Nosmo King & The Javells

10. Helpless - Kim Weston

11. Gotta Have Your Love - The Sapphires

12. Let’s Wade In The Water - Marlena Shaw

13. If I Could Only Be Sure - Nolan Porter

14. All I Do Is Think About You - Brenda Holloway

15. He Who Picks A Rose - Jimmy Ruffin

16. Happy - William Bell

17. Ordinary Joe - Terry Callier

18. What More Could A Boy Ask For - The Spinners

19. Take My Hand - The Dalton Boys

20. Every Time I See You, I Go Wild! - J.J. Barnes

21. Soul Self Satisfaction - Earl Jackson

22. Long After Tonight Is All Over - Jimmy Radcliffe

23. Thank You - Frankie Valli

24. Heaven Must Have Sent You - The Elgins

A CELLARFUL OF MOTOWN VOL. 4



Various Artists



RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 11th 2010



Label: Universal / Motown



2CD Set Physical & Digital UPC 00042288240099





The Superb 4th Instalment of The Acclaimed Lost & Found Series, featuring 50 Stunning Never-Heard-Before Motown Treasures from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr, The Spinners Plus Many More. Also included on this 2 disc set is a beautifully designed 20 page booklet with detailed sleeve notes and annotations by Motown connoisseur Paul Nixon, plus a collection of stunning artist photos from the Motown photo archive.



With no sign of the goodies drying up in the Motown Vaults, it’s with great pleasure, after exhaustive research, that we bring you the fourth volume in this stunning series that can proudly boast the release in total of over 200 vaulted examples of Detroit’s finest sounds that astonishingly never made it past the recording studio.



Featured are the usual ‘out on the floor’ thumping Motown scorchers plus newly discovered ballads and sophisticates. Some of the greatest discoveries on this collection include the flawless unheard ‘Why Don’t You Come Home’ recorded in 1968 by the child prodigy Stevie Wonder. Also featured is an absolute stomper ‘Born To Be Bad’ from UK Favourite Edwin Starr, and possibly the most special discovery of all, an undeniable classic ‘Three Times Loser’ recorded in 1963 by the unimpeachable Marvin Gaye, proving that despite the declaration that just about every vaulted Gaye track has been discovered, the Cellarful of Motown series continues to unlock a piece of music history.



Both Brenda Holloway and Barbara McNair close a CD each with examples of how artists explored their repertoire, while there are more than enough core Motown floor fillers to excite and seduce the staunchest Motown fan.



This sensational 2 disc set proves that the Quality Control team at Motown potentially missed many great recordings that could have become huge hits. The mystery remains as to how these fantastic gems were consigned to the Motown Vaults, but their loss is your gain some 40 years down the road! We defy you to keep your feet still as you listen to these newly restored treasures that have been lovingly rescued thanks to the grace of modern technology.







CD 1



01 Kidnapped – The Blackberries

02 Keep On Tryin’ (‘Til You Find Love)

The Fantastic Four

03 Your Kiss Kiss – Marvin Gaye & Oma Heard

04 My Baby Moves Me – Brenda Holloway

05 Cool Cool Baby – Jr. Walker & The All Stars

06 The Girl I’ve Chosen To Be My Bride – Joe Stubbs

07 You Didn’t Show Girl – The Temptations

08 My Baby Changes Like The Weather – The Vows

09 Doctor Of Love – The Monitors

10 All I Need Is A Chance – Robert Dobyne

11 The Day You Take One (You Have To Take The Other) – Gladys Knight & The Pips

12 Ain’t Gonna Tell You – Frank Wilson

13 Dancing U.S.A. – The Contours

14 That’s The Way I See Him – The Marvelettes

15 Have A Little Patience (And Wait) – Mary Wells

16 Three Time Loser – Marvin Gaye

17 Lead Me And Guide Me – Holland & Dozier

18 It’s Company Time – The Versatones

19 Twin Brother – Eddie Holland

20 Think Of The Times – Carolyn Crawford

21 You’re What’s Happening Baby – Four Tops

22 I’ll Turn To Stone – Dennis Edwards

23 I Need You More Now Than Ever – Paul Williams

24 Daddy, Cool – Oma Heard

25 The Real You – Barbara McNair



CD 2



01 Miss Lonely Heart – The Vandellas

02 The House That Jack Built – J.J. Barnes

03 The Philly Dog – Earl Van Dyke

04 Whole Lot Of Shakin’ In My Heart

(Since I Met You) – The Utopians

05 Only A Lonely Man Would Know – Ivy Jo Hunter

06 It’s Gonna Be Always – Blinky

07 Somebody’s Waiting For Me – The Contours

08 A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In

The Bush) – Gladys Knight & The Pips

09 Don’t Let Me Be Lonely – Tammi Terrell

10 Why Don’t You Come Home – Stevie Wonder

11 You Can Do It – The Miracles

12 You Gave Me Love To Live For – Debbie Dean

13 Head Over Heels In Love

With You Baby – The Spinners

14 I’d Cry – Chuck Jackson

15 In The Summer – The Lollipops

16 Just Let Me Thank You For

Loving Me – The Originals

17 I Feel Like I’m Falling In Love Again

Dennis Edwards

18 Sock It Too ‘Um – Jr. Walker & The All Stars

19 Take Him Back If It Makes You Happy

The Fantastic Four

20 Born To Be Bad – Edwin Starr

21 She’s All I Need (In This World) – Marv Johnson

22 Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch – Shorty Long

23 Hey Girl, Come On Do The Pearl – The Agents

24 In The Cool Of The Night – David Ruffin

25 Little Miss Loser – Brenda Holloway

1. I've Got A Feeling - (Burley Remix) 5:55
2. You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Me) 7:25
3. Respect Me 7:01
4. You Know How To Love Me 6:03
5. Can You Handle It 5:46

The international success of the Just Doing Me, cd. inspired this much anticipated Mix 2010 Limited Editon which is the result of strong demand for LP's by DJ's abroad who still prefer vinyl over CD's. We heard their plea and decided to also manufacture Vinyl's. This is A (5) song compilation of dance tunes which includes the "Burley Club-Remix" of Ashford Brown's hit, I've Got A Feeling from the Just Doing Me, CD. The Washington Post gave it a "Rave" review. I've Got A Feeling was very successful abroad, garnering and establishing Ashford-Brown as an international success. Her show stopping, performance rendition of the legendary, Phyllis Hyman's You Know How To Love Me says it all....an outstanding performance full of energy and originality....Phyllis would be Proud! Also, included, the remake of the late, Sharon Redd's Can You Handle It, Few people are aware that Marilyn Ashford Brown is a former member of the female trio, Sasss for which whom, Can You Handle It was originally written for. However, the deal fell through and their lead singer's voice was removed and replaced by that of Sharon Redd's. Sasss would later go on to work with Producer, Dexter Wansel, recording I Didn't Mean It At All, City Life and Baby Talk all of which were huge in the U. K. Both you Know How To Love Me and Can You Handle It are from Ashford-Brown's forthcoming CD Release. Did we mention that both tracks were produced by the legendary, Al Johnson!

With the release of the Just Doing Me, cd, Marilyn Ashford-Brown has traveled and performed in such places as Amsterdam, Netherlands and the 2010 Baltic Soul Weekender in Hamburg, Germany. She will also perform during the 2010 Med-Soul Weekender in Lloret De Mar, Cost Brava, Spain September 11th thru 18th. This has been an unbelievable journey and year says Ashford-Brown. This is a Great Compilation of Dance Tunes. Enjoy!

September 20th is the official release date.

The Urban-Soul Connection Vol 1 explores the middle-ground between soul and urban. Urban vibes, nu-soul grooves, featuring Ms. Monique, Abrina, Jeniqua, Sule, Jaye Q and many more.

1. Bashiyra - Unique
2. Ms. Monique - Tonight
3. Angel B Ft. Bobby Mileage - Soul deep
4. Abrina - So out
5. Charizz - A good time
6. Lino Krizz - My life iz on you
7. Sule - Feels good
8. The New Congress Ft. Talib Kweli - Anguish, love & romance
9. J. Red - In your dreams
10. Jaye Q. - Remix
11. Cherri Prince Ft Mangaliso Asi - Jus say hi
12. Jeniqua Ft. Shanice - Get ready
13. Brooke Taylor - When this feeling
14. Chris Youngblood - Hot

24 Original Full Length Classics From The Disco Underground

Following on from Pulp Fusion and continuing our run of Harmless definitive 15th Anniversary releases, we're pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Jumpin' The 15th Anniversary Crystal Edition ­ the 2nd of 5 in the 15th Anniversary series.

The first volume of Jumpin' was released in 1997 with volume 2 released a year later in 1998 with both albums establishing themselves as key albums in the rapidly growing Retro Disco scene at the time. Since then, there have been countless other albums which have covered similar areas. But Jumpin' was there from the beginning so we figured it was time for a third volume to co-incide with our 15th Anniversary ­ and what a volume it is too! Since so much material has been plundered and released over the last 12 years we needed to put a fresh slant on the 3rd volume so we decided to cover the period from 1976-86 which saw traditional Disco evolve and grow with the times until it mutated into 80's Electronic Dance Music ­ an area which has previously been under-served by compilations until now. We have been delighted to track down a whole clutch of in-demand titles which have been long unavailable on CD in the UK including some gems from the Vanguard, Philly World and Total Experience catalogues alongside some perennial collectables from such sterling labels as Salsoul, Red Greg, Gold Mind, Philadelphia International and West End. Needless to say we will be using only the full 12" or original album versions.

Jumpin' The 15th Anniversary Crystal Edition will be released on the 25th October 2010 and will be backed the usual level of Harmless marketing, promotion and PR which has resulted in 5 back to back Top 100 albums over the last 4 months! This album totally takes you down memory lane, enjoy the ride!

CD1

1. Salsoul Orchestra Feat. Loleatta Holloway - Runaway
2. Donna McGhee - Mr Blindman
3. Love Committee - Just As Long As I Have You
4. Jean Carn - Was That All It Was
5. Skyy - First Time Around
6. The Nobles - Jealousy
7. Skip Mahoney - Janice (Don't Be So Blind To Love)
8. Logg - I Know You Will
9. Rainbow Brown - Till You Surrender
10. Salsoul Orchestra - Take Some Time Out For Love
11. Fonda Rae - Over Like a Fat Rat
12. Inner Life - Moment Of My Life

CD2

1. Barbara Mason - Another Man
2. Leroy Burgess - Heartbreaker
3. Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation
4. Cashmere - Do It Anyway You Wanna
5. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Don¹t Give Me Up
6. Switch - Keeping Secrets
7. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
8. Terri Wells - I'll Be Around
9. Simplicious - Let Her Feel It
10. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Feat. Nikko - Today's Your Lucky Day
11. Penny Ford - Dangerous
12. The Gap Band - Big Fun

A Harmless Release - Out 25th October

25 million albums sold. Over 20 hit singles. A career which has spanned an era defying 18 years. And now Jay Kay and his band are back to reclaim their crown as one of the UK's premiere musical exports with the sublime 'Rock Dust Light Star', their 7th studio album, the first in five years and their debut for Mercury Records.

Tracklisting

1. Rock Dust Light Star
2. White Knuckle Ride
3. Goodbye To My Dancer
4. All Good In The Hood
5. Blue Skies
6. Hurtin'
7. Lifeline
8. Not The Funk
9. Two Completely Different Things
10. Your Window Is A Crazy Television
11. Never Gonna Be Another