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Tony Lavrutz & Los Protos / Martem & Ferdi Ferreira

Samba Du Adidas / Chumba Lala

Scruniversal never misses, no matter what he takes aim at, be it disco, jazz, funk or whatever else. Here, label head Scru's friends are assembled to edit and remix a fine pair of jams. The first is a curious one that marries clary 80s electro and hip-hop with a hint of Latin percussion and jungle bird calls, filtered spoken word and a taught bass twang. It's body popping bait at a slow, inviting tempo. Martem & Ferdi Ferreira then step up with 'Chumba Lala,' which has muscular analogue drums and grinding bass, snappy hits and old school house chords that all add up to a colourful wedge of playful, rigid proto-breaks funk.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:
Tony Lavrutz & Los Protos - "Samba Du Adidas"

Side 2:
Martem & Ferdi Ferreira - "Chumba Lala"

Elado

Edits Do Brasil

International DJ and collector Elado is well known to edit lovers for his work on the likes of Funkyjaws Music, Razor N Tape and Eddie C's Red Motorbike. He has been digging in his vaults again, this time for Scruniversal, and turns out a pair of blazing Brazilian edits. First up is 'Sabor' ,which is a tight, funky sound that sways low with lush claps and wandering basslines, but the vocal harmonies are what make it, and your heart, soar. 'Debbie' then follows off with some soft, honours Portuguese soul vocals and instrumental disco-funk grooves that are super sophisticated and perfect to go with a cocktail at sundown somewhere nice.

TRACK LISTING

Sabor
Debbie

Scruscru / Los Protos

Os Sons Do Rio / Sozinha Mulher

The one and only Scruscru calls on his most trusted friend for his latest in the Local Sugar Diggers series which is a treasure trove of re-edits & reworks of old and rare records. Love is in the air on the opener 'Os Sons Do Rio' which has swooning, sentimental strings and MPB vocals that remind of all the greats. The instrumentals are rich, the melodies florid, the sound truly elegant and intoxicating and sure to transport you to a party by the beach somewhere in Brazil. 'Sozinha Mulher' is a little more laidback and lazy in its slowly unfurling groove with clear, cloudless blue skies up above and subtle horns and vocal coos all encouraging you to move.

TRACK LISTING

Os Sons Do Rio
Sozinha Mulher

Scruscru / Los Protos / Tony Lavrutz

Inspetores De Umidade / Acido Brasil

Summer might be over in a literal sense, but there is no finer way to keep its vibes alive than with another scorching drop from Scruniversal, especially when it is focused on Brazilian sounds. This latest comes from a trip of talents and first up is 'Inspetores De Umidade,' a lithe and funky break that rolls on fat drums with organic percussion and Portuguese raps turning up the sunshine. On the flipside is 'Acido Brasil', another ass-wiggling delight with big horns, wiggly 303 details and a funk to spare. Pure heat on a very tasty 7".

TRACK LISTING

Inspetores De Umidade
Acido Brasil

Boora

Dedicado Ao Rei / Party Groove

Russian hip-hop producer Boora steps up with 'Dedicado Ao Rei/Party Groove', a new Scruniversal 7" with dusty sample chops and an analogue grit. Drawing on Soviet-era sounds and classic gear like the SP-1200 and MPC, Boora crafts tight boom-bap rhythms with a deft touch. 'Dedicado Ao Rei' radiates warmth, layering rolling breaks with subtle Latin inflections, while 'Party Groove' flips playful James Brown ad-libs over punchy chord stabs. This release distills Boora's love for sample-driven hip-hop into two tracks equal parts nostalgic and fresh, highlighting his knack for blending rhythmic precision with lo-fi character.

TRACK LISTING

Dedicado Ao Rei
Party Groove

The faultless Scruniversal has sent certified digger, Los Protos, deep into Brazil on a mission to unearth rare gems and connect with local talent. The result? A fresh discovery in the form of DJ EL OHIM, a native digger and producer with a sharp ear for a serious edit. For this latest in the SCRULSD (Scruniversal Local Sugar Diggers) series, he collides vintage Brazilian grooves with some contemporary edge and flair. 'Mentiu Pra Mim (Re-Percussao edit)' is a snappy, breaks-driven funk workout with soulful MPB vocal hook up top. 'Vamos Juntos Nesse Funk' (Re-Percussao edit)' is harder and more edgy with booming drums and Latin percussion sprinkled over the mix. Steamy tackle for summer fun.

STAFF COMMENTS

Paul says: Straight in my bag for the weekend! Tropical disco on one side, exotic downbeat on the other means extra mileage from this humble 7"!

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
Mentiu Pra Mim (Re-Percussao Edit)

Side 2
Vamos Juntos Nesse Funk (Re-Percussao Edit)

Tony Lavrutz & Scruscru / Mr. And-7 / Marelua

La Malanga 25 / Paragunde 45

Tony Lavrutz & Scruscru join forces for this latest fiery 45 rpm on Scruniversal. First up, they also call on Mr. And-7 to get involved on 'La Malanga 25', a sunny funk jam with raw horns that bring a Mexican twist to the percussive drums and lively pianos. Marelua steps up for the flip side, 'Paragunde 45', which slows things down and burns warm and bright with Portuguese vocals and plenty of gorgeous acoustic guitar trills. Both of these are primed and ready to inject Latin flavour into any set the moment the sun comes out, so are likely to fly off the shelves.

TRACK LISTING

Mr. And-7, Tony Lavrutz & Scruscru - "La Malanga 25"
Marelua, Scruscru & Tony Lavrutz - "Paragunde 45"

Venice-based DJ and collector Zaffa is next up on the ever-superb Scruniversal label with a couple more delightful disco dancers. 'Trip Through The Galaxy' is a slow-motion cosmic trip that is vast in scale and high on soul thanks to the warm vocal that floats amidst funky riffs and glowing keys. Things stay just as sensuous and steamy on the flip with 'Supernova Child', another fluid and funky jam with oodles of synth magic and gentle grooves all soothing mind, body and soul. The real kicker is the vocal samples that add extra spaced-out funkiness.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Snappy percussion and echoing guitars, shimmering delay and grooving bass licks come together for this soulful pair for Scruniversal.

TRACK LISTING

Trip Through The Galaxy
Supernova Child

Scruscru and Los Protos hook up on the former's ever-reliable label for some more funk-fuelled and sample-heavy madness. This eight-tracker draws on the best of Library, jazz, hip hop and soul and collides elements of all of those together with some raw, and what sounds like, MPC beats, all tapped out with a lovably loose vibe. Some like 'Local Sugar Diggers' look up towards a sunny, cloudless sky, others like 'Dreams Of Sonora' are swaggering broken beat workouts with sensuous sax lines setting a steamy tone. 'Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet' is another highlight with its aloof, angelic vocal tones.

TRACK LISTING

Local Sugar Diggers
Smoke On The Volga
Pfonkie Pfonk
Dreams Of Sonora
Opyat' 25
Quimera
IRest
Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet

Marco Lazovic

Amour Translanatique

Marco Lazovic shows his jazzy electro side with this new outing on Scruniversal. It's a sixth EP from this label and another one you need to cop. The A-side tune is 'Amour Translanatique' and is one doused in romantic pad work, reverential moods and gentle drums that soothe the mind, body and soul. 'Uslada' is more upbeat but no less deft and silky. This one has lush cosmic chords and wispy melodies peeling off the busy beats which have a whiff of liquid jungle goodness to them. Two high-class cuts for tender dancefloors.

TRACK LISTING

Amour Translanatique
Uslada


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