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Rahaan

One Man / No Luck

Hot Biscuit

Disco powerhouse and Chicago veteran Rahaan returns to Hot Biscuit for a couple more joints to dip in yer tea.

"One Man" is a rambunctious, deep disco affair. With its firing horns and orchestration, it's not a million miles away from Teddy Pendergrass' "You Can't Hide From Yourself" - except Rahaan loops and chops the shit out of it leaving us spiralling on and on over that insatiable horn / guitar / vocal hook - 'how can one man?!' - absolutely bonkers brilliant! (I have to admit I'm pretty embarrassed about not knowing the original, but I've checked a few other places and no-one else has ID'd it yet! Answers on a postcard please people!)

On the flip, "No Luck" edits "Plain Out of Luck" by Gayle Adams, another busy and bustling disco groove brimming with horns, bass and niggly guitar licks.

One of Rahaan's strongest outings on the label yet. Do not sleep!

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A. One Man
B. No Luck

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Rahaan

Chicago’s Club Culture

Now Is Not The Time

Second release on Hot Biscuit sub-label, Now Is Not The Time featuring, once again, the esteembable talents of Chicago edit king Rahaan.

A double pack of pressure, with six cuts gifted plenty of disc space for maximum fidelty and headroom. No idea of the source material but it's all sumptiously tasty, highly frenetic, and tailor made to get those tail feathers shaking come Saturday night! Rahaan really is the daddy at this stuff, probably the most prolific and talented of the contemporary editors. Giving us all the excitement and feels as when we first heard maybe those COMBI edits.... or Theo Parrish's "Ugly Edits" series. A top drawer set that no disco fan will want to be without.

Limited copies!

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Matt says: Hopefully you've clocked this week's delivery of Hot Biscuits. Now Is Not The Time is the sister label which, to date, solely encompasses the works of Rahaan. Another double pack that's gonna fly off the shelves.

TRACK LISTING

A1. America
A2. It’s You
B. Touch
C1. Irreplaceable
C2. Hell Yeah
D. 10

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Rahaan

Ghetto Muzik / Dark Places

Hot Biscuit

Out of all the Hot Biscuits to arrive this week, this is probably the most anticipated! Chicagoan disco royalty Rahaan has already made waves across the Newcastle based label, with three sold out records proceeding this. However, we think this one might be the biggest yet!

On side A he edits Donny Hathaway's "The Ghetto" with clean lines and lots of polish; a smooth and gentle 4/4 plod powering forward this jazz-funk epic, decorated with some extra percussion. Meanwhile on side B he drops a derranged & rambunctious cut, wrought with tension and building slowly to a cacophonous climax. This one won't make sense until you hear it in the dance, with a suitably epic record to follow it - then you'll understand its true power!

As usual, one time press, buy now or cry later! Recommended.

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A. Ghetto Muzik
B. Dark Places

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Rahaan

Untitled (Vol. 16)

Just What The World Needs

Just What The World Needs returns with more retro disco delights with a new four-track and limited edition EP packed full of heat. This 16th outing opens up with a retro funky disco sound with live drums and funky guitar riffs topped off with broody horns. Track 2 is a more steamy affair thanks to the conversational horns that lead the way over deeper disco grooves and Track 3 then keeps it low-slung and playful with busy bass guitar riffs and nice jazzy Rhodes keys. Last of all is a percussive and loose-limbed number with a dubby, swaggering rhythm and a well-known vocal hook for maximum seduction.

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Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4

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Rahaan

11 Minutes

Typewriter Record Pool

Typewriter Record Pool seems to be the Hot Biscuit offshoot dedicated solely to edits by Chicago stalwart Rahaan. Three releases in and the formula is the same - long, dancefloor-centric edits of obscure but highly desirable disco music - gifted a whole side per track for maximum fidelity and bass. This is the first double 12" release and thus, offers up four exclusive edits.

As is the case with this esteemed digger, the source material is rich and undeniably groovy; yet completely unbeknownst to mere humble beings such as myself. Chicago seems to have an endless seam of disco, soul and boogie gold that still, unbelievably (given how enthusiastically its been mined over the last couple of decades), remains untapped. Editors like Rahaan and Mark Grusane hold the keys to this mine of sonic treasure and with each excavation leave us breathless and in awe of the fruits of the labours.

Another super limited release you'll have to by quick to cop a copy!

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A. 11 Minutes Of Coldbloodedness
B. Africano
C. Disco Walkin
D. I.T.T.

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Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK

Face / San Diago Remixes (Prins Thomas, Rahaan)

Compost

The visionary electronic music producer team Arnau Obiols and KAYYAK, known for blending cultural influences into captivating soundscapes, present two new tracks seamlessly fusing afro-inspired rhythms with groovy organic beats. Splendid remix works by the masterminds Prins Thomas, Medlar & Dele Sosimi and Rahaan are the icing on the cake.

Arnau Obiols and KAYYAK return to Compost Records with their third release for the esteemed German label. Following their debut EP, 'Chang'an', and the single 'Tunacheza', which was also featured in the compilation 'Future Sounds of Jazz Vol. 15', the duo presents their latest offerings: "Faith" and "San Diago". Recorded between Zurich and Barcelona, these tracks embody a fusion of disco, funk, and jazz infused with a strong West African influence drawn from genres such as highlife, afrobeat, and juju. Their passion for psychedelia and krautrock is evident in the recordings, characterized by raw tape echoes, primitive drum machines, heavily processed analog synthesizers and dream-like atmospheres. While the original tracks maintain an organic vibe, the remixes offer club-ready versions tailored for the dance floor. Featuring outstanding remixes by the Norwegian space disco pioneer Prins Thomas, the Chicago legend Rahaan, and the British house producer Medlar, along with Nigerian musician Dele Sosimi, renowned for his work as a keyboard player for Fela Kuti in the late 70s and early 80s. Don't miss your chance to experience these captivating tracks. Grab it while you can, as this release is expected to go fast!

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1. Faith
2. San Diago
3. San Diago (Prins Thomas Remix)
4. Faith (Medlar & Dele Sosimi Remix)
5. Faith (Rahaan Remix)

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Rahaan

We Are The Ones / Fire / Forever

BBE

On the debut EP 'We Are The Ones/Fire/Forever', Chicago DJ legend Rahaan collaborates with an incredibly talented group of musicians, including Marcus J. Austin on lead vocals, Nancy Clayton on backing vocals, Carnell C. Newbill (also known as Spike Rebel) on keyboards and backing vocals, Todd Swope on guitar, and Lou Terry on bass. Together, they create a 3-track EP that perfectly showcases Rahaan's production skills and the musical talents of the entire group.

Rahaan's experience and expertise as a DJ and producer are evident in each track, with grooves that are sure to keep the dancefloor moving. The title track, 'We Are The Ones', is a story of adventure and return, with a twist. Created by Rahaan and The Ones while under the influence, the track was lost for years as it was unnamed on his computer. However, Rahaan's determination to find it paid off, and with the help of Ohio Players' Kenny Anderson on the horns, he built upon the elusive skeleton track. With Marcus J. Austin on lead vocals and Nancy Clayton on backing vocals, 'We Are The Ones' delivers a soulful, 4-to-the-floor anthem that showcases the vocal talents of the group. And in 'Fire', Todd Swope's guitar skills shine through, creating an epic production that draws spiritual inspiration from traditional AfroBeat rhythms. It's worth noting that The Ones features some truly talented musicians, including Carnell C. Newbill (Spike Rebel) on keyboards and backing vocals. Spike Rebel is a well-known producer and musician in his own right. With his soulful vocals taking center stage, Carnell Newbill leads the charge on "Forever," he also superbly delivers on bass, keys, percussion, and guitar. Expertly mixed by Rahaan, this track is sure to become a dance floor anthem.

In summary, 'The Ones' EP is an impressive collaboration between some of the most talented musicians in the Chicago underground House and Disco scene. With Rahaan at the helm, this project is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves to dance. Mastered with Love by the Grammy nominated The Carvery Studios, this is one for any worthwhile DJ’s record bag.

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1. We Are The Ones
2. Fire
3. Forever

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Various Artists

Under The Influence Vol. 10 (Compiled By Rahaan)

Z Records

Z Records continues its commitment to unearthing the obscure and long forgotten tracks from the last 40 years through the ever-popular "Under The Influence" series. Following on from Red Greg, Nick The Record, Sean P, Faze Action, and last years Alena Arpels. It’s now the turn of one of the scene’s most impressive collectors & DJs; Rahaan

Hailing from Chicago his love affair with music started in the late 70’s early 80’s, listening to music on the radio combined with his mum and dad playing their records every weekend. In the early 80’s on the South side of Chicago, he started hearing something a bit different, what they called ‘house music’.

Here Rahaan digs deep into his impressive record collection that he has collected, built up and crafted over his many years of travelling, networking and DJin to showcase 22 of his finest and rarest cuts. Many of the tracks on the album would cost hundreds and that’s if you were even able to find the originals!

As always with ZR compilations a lot of time and effort has been spent on creating these masters from the original vinyl, cleaning them up, removing all the clicks and pops resulting in the cleanest sounding copy possible.

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Matt says: 22 tracks from the Chicago stalwart’s personal collection spanning disco, boogie, funk & gospel. Under The Influence save us time and (lots of money) by not only sourcing these lesser known gems and highly coveted offerings, but cleaning up the masters and presenting them to us in their best possible fidelity.

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Side 1
1. Santrax - Come & Get It (5:18)
2. Marini - Let’s Get It On (6:43)
3. Time Unlimited - Back Fire (8:34)
Side 2
1. Venus Dodson - Shoot Me (With Your Love) (6:16)
2. Wings Of Light - He Loves You (5:00)
3. Ship Of The Desert - Count Of Monte Thisgo (6:00)
4. Frank Hatchett Dance Explosion - Super Hero (1:51)
Side 3
1. Cherish - For You (3:26)
2. Jaze - Wanna Get Down With You (7:21)
3. The 21st Century - One Of These Days (5:23)
4. Porno Disco - Go Down Moses (4:19)
Side 4
1. Cousin Ice - Catch Your Glow (feat Zack Sanders) (6:18)
2. Boobie Knight - Juicy Fruit My Love (6:27)
3. John Lamkin - Ticket (6:21)