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NTS GUIDE TO: ALBARIKA RECORDS

Based in Cotonou, Benin, which at the time was referred to as Dahomey, Albarika Records was founded by the French-born, Benin-based producer and entrepreneur, Emmanuel "Manu" Dibango, who had a significant influence on the local music scene. The label was instrumental in releasing records from some of the region's most prominent musicians during the golden age of African music. Many of the artists signed to Albarika Records were known for blending indigenous African rhythms with Western jazz, funk, and soul influences. This made their sound distinctive and part of a broader movement across West Africa during the 60s and 70s, as music became a form of social and political expression.

Answering Machine w/ Meg Mills

Transmitted from under the perpetually grey skies of West Yorkshire, fill your ears with a selection of sounds from hardcore/punk to metal, folk and more, curated by musician Meg Mills.

Deep House Electro Club

Anz runs the spectrum of bass music and club sounds every month from the Manchester studio - expect high energy bangers, big blends aplenty with lots of soul to boot.

Tracklist

Gabriellinha's BoogieGabriellinha's Boogie
Zopelar
AnzAnz
You Know The Vibe
BELLABELLA
Orchestra Spring

Jess BruJess Bru
The Let Go
Bogdan RaBogdan Ra
That’s All
Roska & OnjuicyRoska & Onjuicy
TYO LDN BROS
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HardriveHardrive
Deep Inside
Sarah Farina, Sarah Farina, Tish BaileyTish Bailey
Lemme See Dat Work
Horsepower ProductionsHorsepower Productions
Tase2 Part 2
Om UnitOm Unit
Hard Skin
DJ Polo, DJ Polo, Breaka, Breaka, Swordman KitalaSwordman Kitala (BakongoBakongo mix)
Dance Hall Again (Bakongo Remix)
Radioactive Man & Ben PestRadioactive Man & Ben Pest
Hallowee’n
SPDSPD
Kept You Waiting
Sunship, Sunship, Anita Kelsey, Anita Kelsey, R.B.R.B. feat. Anita KelseyAnita Kelsey (Ceri EvansCeri Evans mix)
Try Me Out (Let Me Lick It)
Big Miz, Big Miz, BessaBessa
Marvellous