ARTHUR VEROCAI (S/T-1972) BRAZILLIAN MEGA RARITY- $5,100 DOLLAR GEM OR TEPID TURD? DL HERE

ARTHUR VEROCAI (S/T-1972) BRAZALLIAN MEGA RARITY- $5,100 DOLLAR GEM OR TEPID TURD?  DL LINK BELOW.


Well, two weeks ago a copy of this Brazillian LP sold for a whopping $5,100.  (see: popsike auction history)Does this warm concoction of jazz, funk, folksy soul, and unique grooves from this under-the-radar guitarist, producer, and arranger truly live up to the hype or is it just an exotic dud?  Download the full album with cover art via the link below and you be the judge!

Arthur Verocai put out this, his lone solo album, on Continental Records in 1972 and it quickly slipped into obscurity before becoming a bit of a legendary piece amongst record collectors.  Myths abound: most of the original copies were burned in a fire, so-and-so discovered this gem and then so-and-so took it to England and blew the price up; some people say it sucks, some say it is the greatest...I think it is groovy and pretty damn enjoyable, but I think only a rich motherfucker or only the most insane collecter could justify paying many grands for this LP. 

It's a cool piece though, and presents many tantalizing moods for the discerning listener.  Verocai did a lot of arrangements for other musicians, and worked behind the scenes on a lot of classic Brazillian music, but this is his personal masterpiece.  It is a wholly unique artifact, especially for 1972.  I don't speak Portugese, but I guess he is tangling with some heavy themes via figurative language.  I just took Luv-n-Haight records (the label that reissued it a few years back) word for this though.  I like the sounds- they work just as well for frolicking on a fine summer's day as they do swhile staring out a steamy window on a rainy and grey day here ensconsed and alienated in the red bricks of Lowertown, St. Paul. 

Please to download and enjoy!

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Express Rising- Self Tiled (Memphix Records, 2003). DOWNLOAD HERE

Express Rising- Self Tiled (Memphix Records, 2003).  DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW

Wooow, this album is an instrumental masterpiece and it came out in 2003 on some strictly limited edition vinyl business.  Memphix is the brainchild of infamous vinyl collector and producer, Dante Carfagna.  This mysterious LP contains beautiful and lush soundscapes built from earthy samples mingling with crunchy hip hop breakbeats. 

I think this stands out as one of the better albums in the instrumental hip hop genre and it still holds up to this day.  Lush, woodsy, and lo-fi vibes that sound exactly like how the album cover (above) looks!  I love this sort of anonymous and limited musical presentation.  Beautiful layers of samples that create a meloncholy vibe and no superfluous producer trickery.  Excellent!  Also, good luck finding an original copy in the field, but if you do, scoop it up with the quickness!  It goes for a bit of cash, but don't sell it- throw it on the platter on a sweaty rainy June afternoon, sip a Merlot, and zone out to this.  You will love this, especially if you are a woodsy Minnesota  motherfucker like moi (or just feel that in your heart). 

In the meantime, please to download the full album below:

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Preview the track "Neighborhood" below- If you lke this, you will like it all. 

Vinyl Find 5.8.11: Harry Ray-"Ride Your Pony Girl"- All Platinum Records Promo 45 (New Jersey 1974) DOWNLOAD MP3

Vinyl FInd 5.8.11: Harry Ray-"Ride Your Pony Girl"- All Platinum Records Promo 45 (New Jersey 1974)

I was super hyped to pull this promo 45 on a Sunday at Hymie's Records in Minneapolis.  I guess this is pretty rare.  Popsike shows a few copies selling for around $160.00 US recently.  Nonetheless, this record smokes and is super sticky soul off the All Platinum record label which features sleazy sounds such as Sylvia's sex jamms amongst other delights.

Harry Ray was a good dude.  He played with fabulous acts such as Ray, Goodman & Brown and The Moments.  He lived in died in New Jersey (what up to my girlfriend) and maintained that vibe to the fullest.  This record features a sexy groove, a nice little intro break, and soulful sounds equally effective for your balmy BBQ or bedroom meetings. 

Please download this vinyl rip from my personal copy at 320 KBPS MP3!

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DJ AMELDABEE PRESENTS: "THE SOUL OF D'ANGELO" (2006) FULL MIX DOWNLOAD- MAD D RARITIES

DJ Ameldabee put together this sick collection of D'Angelo rarities, b-sides, and unreleased joints.  Soo much sticky funk on here, and just in time for summer.  Enjoy!  Tracklist after the jump:

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1. D’Angeloduction

2. Brandy : Baby (D’Angelo And Baby Fro Uptown Remix)
3. Me And Those Dreamin’ Eyes Of Mine (Primo Two Way Street Mix, Def Squad Rx)
4. Brown Sugar" (Alternate Version, Soul Inside 808 Mix, Remix Ft. Kool G Rap)
5. Lady (CJ Mackintosh Mix, Primo Remix Featuring AZ, Live Version)
6. Cruisin’ (Wet Remix, Dallas Austin Remix, Live Version)
7. A Tribe Called Quest : Crew (Yeah, That’S D Playing The Keys Here)
8. Vertical Hold Featuring D’Angelo : Pray
9. Angie Stone For Devox Featuring D’Angelo : Everyday
10. D’Angelo & Erykah Badu : Your Precious Love (Marvin Gaye Cover)
11. The Boys Choir Of Harlem Featuring D’Angelo : Overjoyed
12. I Found My Smile Again
13. Black Men United Featuring Boyz II Men, D’Angelo, … : Will Know
14. Girl You Need A Change Of Mind (Eddie Kendricks’ Cover)
15. Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Roy Ayers’ Cover)
16. The Roots Featuring D’Angelo The ‘Notic + The Hypnotic + The Spark
17. BB King Featuring D’Angelo : Ain’T Nobody Home
18. Live Sweet Sticky Thing + I’M So Glad You’Re Mine + Heaven Must Be Like
19. Gza Featuring D’Angelo : Cold World Remix
20. Method Man Featuring D’Angelo : Break Ups 2 Make Ups
21. Slum Village Featuring D’Angelo : Tell Me
22. Common Featuring D’Angelo : Geto Heaven Part Two
23. Lauryn Hill Featuring D’Angelo : Nothing Else Matters
24. Left And Right Featuring Method Man And Redman (Red Astaire Version)
25. Devil’S Pie (DJ Premier’S Raw Mix, 45 King’S Remix, Red Astaire Version)
26. Africa (Acoustic Version + LP Version)
27. Spanish Joint (Acoustic Version + LP Version)
28. She’S Always In My Hair (Prince’s Cover)
29. Raphael Saadiq Featuring D’Angelo : Be Here
30. The Roots Featuring D’Angelo : Break You Off (Original Mix)
31. D’Angelo, Femi Kuti And Macy Gray, The Soultronics, … : Water Get No Enemy
32. Roy Hargrove Featuring D’Angelo : I’Ll Stay (Funkadelic’s Cover)
33. Sing A Simple Song Featuring Isaac Hayes And Chuck D (Sly & The Family Stone)

Copyright 2006 DJ Ameldabee

DJ SAM SEWER- "My Love is Nice & Soft" (All Vinyl Boogie & Disco Funk Mix) 2011- DL

DJ Sam Sewer-My Love is Nice & Soft (All Vinyl Mix 2011) by DJ SAM SEWER

Please download and enjoy this live mix presentation culled from all original vinyl dug out of the racks of St. Paul and Minneapolis many vinyl dungeons.  Tracklist as follows:

DJ Sam Sewer presents:
--All original vinyl boogie & disco funk mix --
.Dance classics & obscurities from 1979-1983.
Two turntables, a Rane 57, and an echo boxx.
1.) Angel Dust Intro
2.) C Brand- “Wired for Games” (Long Version)- Spring Records 1982
3.) Imagination- "Changes (Larry Levan Dub)"- R & B Records 1983
4.) Queen Samantha- "Take a Chance" (LP Version)- Marlin Records 1979
5.) Skyy-“Let’s Celebrate” (Shep Pettibone Mix)- Salsoul Records 1981
6.) The Nick Straker Band-“A Little Bit of Jazz”-Prelude 1981
7.) Firefly-“Love is Gonna be on your Side”-Emergency Records 1981
8.) Breakers in Space Break
9.) The Quick-“Zulu” (Instrumental Version)-Pavillion 1981
10.) Gino Soccio- “Hold Tight” (LP Version)- Atlantic 1981
11.) Revelation- “Feel It”- Handshake Records 1980
12.) Sunstreet- “Lovin” (Extended 12” Mix)- Bear Records 1979
13.) Ramona Brooks- “I Don’t Want you Back”- Q Records 1980
14.) Wish- “Nice and Soft” (John Morales Uptown Mix)- Perspective Records 1981
15.) Mach- “Funky Mix”- Remix Records 1980
16.) Rafael Cameron- “Boogie’s Gonna Get Ya” (Francois Kevorkian Instrumental Mix)- Salsoul 1981
17.) Touchdown- “Ease Your Mind” (Arthur Baker UK 12” Mix)- Streetwise 1982
Art by Del6


We also hand pressed, cut, glued and numbered 100 physical copies with nice full artwork by my homie Justin Olson (DJ Delphinius6) and started giving them away this last weekend.  Holler at me here if you would like to order this limited edition labor of love!  Funky shit for sure, all day every day.