Browse by Label: MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)

Artist:	VA
Title:	Não Wave - Brazil Post Punk 1982-1988
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	MAN 001CD

Introducing the first release from Germany's Man Recordings: a definitive collection of 80s-era Brazilian new wave/post-punk. From the cries of the oposicionistas, to the obscure first Agentss 7" single, to clubs such as Napalm, Madam Sata, Rose Bom Bom, and Aeronauta, all the way to TV Globo, "não wave," reached the post-punk ghettos of Rio/São Paulo via US and European artists such as Gary Numan, Fad Gadget, Snakefinger, and Liquid Liquid. Through much of the 80s, dozens of releases revealed an invigorating and vigorous generation of bands: Ira!, Smack, Mercenárias, Muzak, Voluntários Da Pátria, Chance, Vzyadoq Moe, Akira S & As Garotas Que Erraram just to name a handful. After Brazil's release from 20 years of military dictatorship, the newly-found liberty the country experienced during the 80s generated an urban cultural explosion completely without precedent. São Paulo, the most industrialized city in the country and one of the largest metropolises in the world, found its cosmopolitan identity, generating a fabulous and radicalized underground circuit. Some of the featured artists on this release include Mercenárias, an all-girl group with attitude that could be compared to the Slits, Au Pairs or Liliput -- legitimate proto riot grrrls avant la lettre; AZUL 29 followed with their special brand of technopop; Muzak were a species of Brazilian Killing Joke; Voluntários Da Pátria sounded like a cross between Television, Talking Heads and XTC; Smack recalled PiL; Harry evoked Chrome or Executive Slacks; Akira S combined influences from Shriekback to A Certain Ratio with New York no wave, fusing real instrumentation with computer programming
-- cyberpunks before the genre existed. Other bands such as Chance and Fellini flirted with the principal local rhythm, samba, in a low-tech style that recalls early Cabaret Voltaire; Vzyadoq Moe were a group of post-adolescents from the interior of the state of São Paulo in the vein of Bauhaus. Meanwhile, in other cities provocative groups were also appearing, for example Black Future (from Rio de Janeiro, the dark antithesis to the sunny local style), DE FALLA, Atahualpa I Us Panquis, Sexo Explicito, and Divergencia Socialista. The country's capital,
Brasília, revealed an equally energetic scene, with bands such as Plebe Rude -- strongly influenced by The Clash -- and Legião Urbana. This last group, a crossbreed of The Smiths and U2, became the biggest band in the country. Some of the bands from the São Paulo scene (such as Ira!, initially influenced by Gang of Four, and Titãs) managed to break out of the underground and were given contracts by large recording companies. Most of the other groups stayed in the post-punk ghetto until they disappeared, as did the actual ghetto, at the end of the decade. The musical references of não wave were international, but the lyrics were written in Portuguese, frequently with liberating, poetic and political content. The tracks compiled in this collection give a healthy overview of não wave, and even though what was documented in the studios was less explosive than the live experience, it is still intriguing to hear how current some of these tracks sound. Only a tiny amount of overlap (3 tracks) with the equally amazing new Soul Jazz compilation covering the same scene: The Sexual Life of the Savages: Underground Post-Punk in São Paulo.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Yoga Sessions: Drawing From The Roots
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	MAN 002CD

For the first time probably ever, electronic music specially compiled for the yoga practitioner. Yoga Sessions illustrates how body movement flow and sonic rhythm seamlessly merge with tracks by musicians such as Larry Heard, Joakim, As One, Wahoo, U.F.O., Ezekiel Honig, Jan Jelinek, Lawrence, 2 Lone Swordsmen, DJ Profile, A Rocket in Dub, Red Snapper, Ame and Tarwater. In cooperation with the Berlin-based yoga teacher Ana Ofak, DJ Dixon, internationally known for his deep house sets and productions, has introduced electronic music into the sphere of Vinyasa flow yoga -- a dynamic and fluent yoga style which tunes into the pulse of the breath. One pose follows the other inciting dance-like movement. To inspire mind, body and soul, and to synchronize the movement of a class, the music mirrors essential aspects of Vinyasa flow yoga. Through the music, practitioners find their intuitive rhythm more easily. Letting go of everyday troubles and the opening of the heart is subtly inspired, allowing a creative and more sophisticated introduction into yoga. Besides the excellence of the musical selection, the CD offers an insight into the poetry and philosophy of yoga.

Artist:	D.M. PROJECT
Title:	Habibi
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 003EP

Floorshaking Baile Funk electro beat burner with an oriental edge. Produced by DJ Marlboro. Man Recordings is proud to present it's very first vinyl release: D.M. Project's 'Habibi.' A serious hip shaker, which fuses bouncing booty beats with a breathtaking oriental melody. 'Habibi' (arabic for 'sweety') fuses the orient with the occident, uniting the East with the West. An outstanding tune, produced by Rio de Janeiro's Nr.1 DJ and producer, DJ Marlboro. 'Habibi' kicks off the new series of Rio Baile Funk vinyl releases on Man Recordings. Upcoming are releases by Rio's finest producers and Mcs, with names like Edu K (with remixes by Diplo and Solid Groove), DJ Sandrinho, Mr. Catra and DJ Marlboro. Expect original favela booty beats fever to the max -- exclusively on Man Recordings vinyl."

Artist:	EDU K
Title:	Popozuda Rock n' Roll
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 004EP

Guitars! MCs! Booty beats! Man Recordings proudly presents a classic Rio baile funk anthem in a 2005 remix shape from Porto Alegre's own Edu K. DJ Diplo, the co-producer and tour DJ of London's M.I.A. works the Brazilian burner with a catchy synth hook, percussive beats and the great voice of Edu K. to fashion a storming favela remix that no booty can resist. DJ Sandrinho joins from Rio de Janeiro who is one of the most famous original Rio baile funk DJs and producers. With its clipping bassdrums, percussive grooves and various sample fireworks, this is the sound of favela fever. Edu K finishes up with a reggaeton mix of his heavy metal-funk anthem. Undoubtedly, this is the world's first official baile funk-reggaeton clash released on wax. Three excellent remixes, the original version, plus tools for individual deck and laptop use -- Popozuda Rock n' Roll EP is surely one of the hottest releases of this fall. Now Vai Popozudas!

Artist:	VA
Title:	Não Wave Revisited
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 005EP

After the release of the acclaimed CD compilation Não Wave - Brazilian Post Punk 1982-1988, Man Recordings now presents the follow up release: Não Wave Revisited. Four illustrious protagonists of today dedicate themselves to the exciting Brazilian sound of yesterday and present their interpretations with remixes and edits. Munk from Munich kick off the EP with an edit of "Eu Sou O Rio" by Black Future, in a state-of-the-art edit which will bring its percussive punk funk sound onto many dancefloors. The Glimmers from Belgium created a mellow grooving mix for "Agentss" by the post-punk band Agentss. Tim "Love" Lee made a new interpretation of "Iô Iô" by Voluntariós Da Patria, adding echos and Theremin. Marco, a Berlin DJ, made a minimalist variation of Azul 29's groovy dark wave anthem "Ciencias Sensuais," and extended the intro -- perfect for DJ use.

Artist:	EDU K
Title:	Sex-O-Matic
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 006EP

This is the second release from Brazil's Edu-K on Man Recordings. Edu K has been the singer and front man of seminal Brazilian punk band De Falla. In 2000, Edu K authored the hit pop song "Popozuda Rock n' Roll," a salute from the punks to Rio de Janeiro's baile funk movement which landed a deal with a Coca-Cola advert campaign in Germany, amongst other credits. Sex-O-Matic is the teaser for the upcoming album Frenétiko. A breathtaking, booty shaking, electronic punk funk anthem featuring one of the hottest female MCs in Rio, Deise Tigrona. The single includes remixes by Solid Groove from London, another trademark reggaeton remix by Edu K and a baile funk remix by a supergroup of Rio DJS: DJ Dedé, DJ Sany and DJ Mavi. The a cappella version and the instrumental are also included.

Artist:	EDU K
Title:	Hot Mama
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 007EP

Hot remixes of "Hot Mama," from Edu K's bombastic Frenétiko album. The four remixes included here conduct cross-territorial blendings. The Sinden remix: call it fidgit house, minimal bassism -- this is a fresh uptempo groove. The Bonde Do Role remix comes in true Brazilian baile funk stylee, with a tamborzao beat. Zuzuku poured the Cuban bass track into a skanking tune. Edu K's own remix starts with a dancehall-influenced riddim and breaks down into an uprising, jacking house groove, perfect for DJ mixing from downbeat to uptempo grooves. Four remixes and a crowd-pleasing original mix.

Artist:	EDU K
Title:	Frenétiko
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	MAN 008CD

This is the first full-length release from Brazil's Edu-K on Man Recordings. Edu K is undoubtedly one of Brazil's most talented contemporary musicians. As singer and front man of legendary Brazilian punk band De Falla, they released more than seven albums, varying their musical style from heavy metal to punk rock and funk, and also became known for their energetic live shows. In 2000, De Falla authored the hit pop song "Popozuda Rock n' Roll," a salute from the punks to Rio de Janeiro's baile funk movement which has since caused a global commotion. This track was first released on the Miami Rock 2000 compilation and then re-cast by Edu-K for 2004's Rio Baile Funk -- Favela Booty Beats compilation, then finally released as a 12" single in 2005 by Man Recordings. For Edu K, the bass sound from the favelas of the Sugarloaf City was punk in its very essence reborn with the sound of baile funk. This time, it wasn't three chords and a singer that made a song and a group, but three sampled loops and a street MC. The commotion continues with Frenétiko -- the first baile funk-inspired album ever to be released outside of Brazil. It's forty-five minutes of pure energy, blending the hottest sounds of 21st century Brazil into a breathtaking, musical masterwork. Call it baile punk, samba reggaeton or electro punk funk -- Frenétiko is Brazil's new millennium answer to the post-local, post-genre musical era we live in. It's a high energy mash up of kick ass music that is fresh and unique. Take "Funkeiro C.B.," which includes hardrock riffs, percussive electronic beats and the ecstatic MC shouting of Edu K and his brother/co-MC Chilli Willi, or "Faz Que Eu Gosto," where the electronic and melodic songwriting shines through. "Hot Mama" adds Cuban flavors to the booty bass, and "Sexxxy" starts as a reggaeton track and then speeds up seamlessly into an electro funk tune. Last but not least, there's the rocking "Gatas Gatas Gatas," the bass-slapping "Da Punk Funk" and of course "Popozuda Rock n' Roll." You won't find another Brazilian album sounding so fresh in 2006.

Artist:	STEREOTYP
Title:	Funk Mundial #1: Jece Valadão/Uepa
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 010EP

This is number five in Man Recordings' new baile funk vinyl series: presenting Vienna's Stereotyp. His futuristic approach to riddim science sees another innovation in the track "Jece Valadão." It's a super energetic dancefloor bomb that fuses the raw vibe of baile funk MCing with 21st century Jamaican licks, all rewound in true Vienna stylee. Featured MCs are Edu K and MC Joyce Muniz. For "Uepa," Stereotyp rubbed banghra drums into pieces, mixed 'em up with a nasty sounding, son-of-a-bitch bass, and rolled it all together into a jaw-dropping future riddim.

Artist:	DJ SANDRINHO
Title:	Baile Funk Masters #1
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 011EP

Baile Funk Masters is a 2nd vinyl series which deals with the mad beats from Rio's favelas. Baile Funk Masters exclusively presents the real deal: raw, uncut baile funk, from the hottest Rio producers. #1 in the series is by DJ Sandrinho, who is considered to be one of Rio's brightest young MPC wizards. With his contribution to this series, Sandrinho presents some of his hottest tracks. The EP starts with "Italiano Lento," where one of baile funk's most sampled sound-bits gets another splendid treatment.

Artist:	DJ SANY PITBULL
Title:	Baile Funk Masters #2
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 012EP

After the critically acclaimed first volume of the Baile Funk Masters series by DJ Sandrinho, #2 features the skills of Rio de Janeiro's baile funk producer, DJ Sany Pitbull. These tracks are free of vocals, bringing Sany's outstanding production skills to the forefront. "Tribos" features Japanese gong sounds, Chinese drums and Brazilian Indian chants, carried by the typical Rio tamborzao beat, "Kraftfunk" is a tribute to Kraftwerk and their deep impact on Rio's musical culture. "Beatch From Brasil" mixes up berimbau and samba beats with electro-funk rhythm and soulful chords. "Funk Alemão" is a sonic reference to Berlin's construction site sounds of saws, jackhammers and trains, elegantly fused with beat science from his hometown. This final track ultimately shows why people call him the maestro of baile funk.

Artist:	SINDEN & COUNT OF MONTE CRISTAL
Title:	Funk Mundial #2: Tamborzuda
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 013EP

The Funk Mundial series on Man Recordings presents #2 in the transatlantic music collaborations between Brazil and Europe. Sinden & Count of Monte Cristal (aka Herve) are currently two of London's hottest club music producers. For "Tamborzuda," Sinden & Herve fuse speed garage beats -- London's late-'90s dominating floor shaking groove -- with the dope alchemy and rave melodies of Rio Baile Funk, spiced with the rhyme skills of Rio MC Thiaguinho. Call it speed baile or garage funk carioca, it's a fantastic, full on-having-fun-blend of two distinct local and high energy dance music styles, made to body-rock any party.

Artist:	CROOKERS
Title:	Funk Mundial #3: Soca Ali Baba
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 014EP

Man Recordings presents volume three in the acclaimed Funk Mundial series. It comes from Milan-based duo, Crookers, and it will cause maximum excitement amongst DJs. With only two 12"s out and a few remixes and mashups, these two have stormed hearts, blogs and dancefloors around the world with their crunky booty house sound. This is the Euro-crunk definition of baile funk: nasty basslines, irresistible uptempo grooves and jaw dropping breakdowns, all mashed up with the raw rhyme of baile funk MCing. The first track features MC Dandão and the second features MC Leka on the mike. Three fresh and body-popping club tracks, two a capellas -- this release will cause massive alarm.

Artist:	DJ EDGAR
Title:	Baile Funk Masters #3
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 015EP

Following the first two volumes in the Baile Funk Masters series, which included #1 by DJ Sandrinho and #2 by DJ Sany Pitbull, #3 comes from another prominent figure of the funk carioca scene: DJ Edgar. This gentle giant has been around the Rio De Janeiro funk balls for more than a decade, and is fully established as a member of Rio's baile funk A-list of beat wizards. DJ Edgar is both a skilled craftsman in the percussive live mastery of the MPC, as well as a DJ who rocks a party wherever he plays with a savvy mix of baile funk, electro, rap and electronic beats. DJ Edgar goes straight down to the dancefloor with his tracks -- call this the party EP of the series.

Artist:	SEIJI (FEAT. MC DOLORES)
Title:	Funk Mundial #4: Todo Mundo
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 016EP

Man Recordings is proud to present the next volume in the Brazilian-European music exchange platform called Funk Mundial. #4 in the series is produced by the mighty Seiji, who, along with Rio baile funk legend, MC Dolores, crafted "Todo Mundo." Using the intense, sample-based groove alchemy of baile funk as a blueprint for his beat programming, Seiji created an outstanding rhythm track for Dolores' rhymes. Sonic reverberations, MPC-induced staccato elements, super dry handclaps, trademark drum rolls and a pounding bass drum make this a dancefloor monster.

Artist:	MAKOSSA + MEGABLAST (FEAT. GAIOLAS DAS POPOZUDAS)
Title:	Funk Mundial #5: Late Que Eu To Passando
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 017EP

Austrian Afro-dubsters Makossa+Megablast contribute to the Funk Mundial series. The duo team up with Gaiolas Das Popozudas, who are considered the fiercest female baile funk crew. For "Late Que Eu Tô Passando" ("Use Some Rubber When I Come Around Your House"), Makossa+Megablast deliver the most laid-back grooves and deepest atmospheres in the series so far. The hybrid could be described as baile cosmic electro, with irresistible tension that brings every dancefloor to a mad frenzy.

Artist:	MC GRINGO
Title:	Gringão
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	MAN 019CD

Stuttgart-born MC Gringo is the only non-Brazilian who has made his way to the top in the baile funk scene of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and this is his debut release. Born Bernhard Hendrik Hermann Weber Ramos De Lacerda, he performs for various baile funk parties all across Rio. With his intelligent, sometimes ironic lyrics and his laid back, communicative attitude, Gringo has gathered a solid fan following in Rio -- mostly amongst the female cariocas. Considering the short time Gringo has lived in Rio, he has made it to the premiere league in the funk game, performing in endless radio and TV shows. MC Gringo loves to perform his songs in Portuguese, exercising the rapping techniques he learned in his German hometown, where he also played bass in a punk band with Basti Schwarz, one of the brothers of today's world famous DJ duo, Tiefschwarz. Upon moving to Rio, Gringo got funkified, writing his own lyrics and working on beat arrangements on his cheap PC. His first direct contact to the funk scene was MC Binho, a significant friendship of rap mixed with funk that led to dozens of joint shows. After three and-a-half years of hard work, Gringo is now proud to present Gringão, featuring lead vocals by the main MC himself on mostly all the tracks. Guest MCs are his long-time collaborator MC Binho, MC Dandão and MC Dolores, who has already participated in the Funk Mundial release by Crookers on Man Recordings. Large parts of the release were produced by both MC Gringo and Amazing Clay in the infamous Amazing Studios next to the Maracana stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Other producers involved are DJ Sandrinho and DJ Rafael. With song topics ranging from mini bus travels to mass assaults on Rio's shores to Brazilian methods of leg-shaving, Gringão contains various styles of baile funk, all defined by the magical voice and personality of MC Gringo.

Artist:	KU BO (FEAT. JOYCE MUNIZ)
Title:	Um Korpo
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MAN 020EP

Ku Bo is a new project by Vienna-based bassmeister Stereotyp. Known for his passion for Brazilian music and Afro beats as well as European club and bass culture, Ku Bo is the best of both worlds. "Rebola" (Portuguese for "shake your booty") features Joyce Muniz singing over a manic, tropical beat and incredible bass sounds that breathe a heavy hi-tech vibe. "Um Korpo" is deep, with dubby chords and a straight 4/4 beat that becomes a manic dancefloor monster.

Artist:	DIPLO (FEAT. DEIZE TIGRONA)
Title:	Bandida/Me Chinga
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	MAN 021EP

Deize Tigrona is considered the #1 female baile funk MC from Rio de Janeiro, and "Bandida," backed by "Me Chinga" is 100% original Rio baile funk. The A-side of this 7" is an exclusive collaboration with Philly's Diplo, currently one of the world's hottest producers and DJs. On "Bandida" he fuses the raw energy of baile funk with punk rock riffs. The B-side, "Me Chinga" is produced by DJ Rafael, a long-time Rio de Janeiro baile funk producer.

Artist:	DJ AMAZING CLAY
Title:	Baile Funk Masters #4
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MAN 022EP

Baile Funk Masters #4 is 100% authentic Rio baile funk. With 27 years of DJing experience, Amazing Clay is one of Rio's most experienced DJs and one of the founders of the "Equipe Curtisom Rio," one of the earliest sound systems of baile funk. Clay presents some of his recent productions that range from samba-inspired baile funk, to tracks with chopped up film score themes to collaborations with hot young Rio talent MC Gus and MC Betta.

Artist:	EDU K
Title:	(Edu K) Me Bota Pra Dançar
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MAN 023EP

"(Edu K) Me Bota Pra Dançar" is a brand new track from Edu K, featuring Marina, Bonde Do Role's former voice and front woman. This marks the first release from Marina since her split from Bonde Do Role. Edu K dropped his own vocal contribution and provided the heavy bass lines and the dope beats that mark a new "baile jack" sound. Crookers add some spice to this booty-bouncing anthem, condensing it into an irresistible floor-smasher.

Artist:	DJ SANDRINHO/DANIEL HAAKSMAN/DJ BEWARE
Title:	Rio Baile Funk Breaks
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	MAN 024LP

A true supergroup of DJs has teamed up for the release of Rio Baile Funk Breaks, the world's first-ever battle vinyl exclusively dedicated to baile funk -- the mad beats from Rio. This transnational DJ cooperation presents the best beats and elements, and the most sampled voices, breaks and loops of baile funk's rich musical history. The release contains more lock grooves and skipless beats for the advanced turntablist, made entirely of original Rio funk. This is the essential baile funk source material -- the first and only one of its kind. DJ Sandrinho is currently one of Rio de Janeiro's hottest DJs. Playing the tough Rio favela circuit for more than a decade, he's one of the top cats in the game. In spring 2006, Sandrinho released the seminal first volume in the Baile Funk Masters series, and remixed M.I.A., Bonde Do Role, Tag Team, Gotan Project, Edu K and more. In 2005, Sandrinho started to spin internationally, being one of the few Rio funk DJs regularly visiting Europe. On his side, Sandrinho presents the trademark grooves of baile funk, spiced up with sounds and effects. Berlin-based Daniel Haaksman is Europe's leading baile funk DJ and impresario. He's the compiler of the genre-defining compilations Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats, Vols. 1 and 2 on Essay Recordings, which introduced baile funk to the world. He is the label boss of Man Recordings and conceived both the acclaimed Funk Mundial and Baile Funk Masters serieses, and has helped the international career launch of Edu K. As a DJ with almost 20 years of club experience, Daniel Haaksman regularly spins across Europe as an ambassador of funk and other unclassifiable grooves. For Rio Baile Funk Breaks, Haaksman opened his funk archives and provided many of the loops and sounds. DJ Beware is Hong Kong's three-time Technics DMC champion. This radio DJ, remixer and globe-trotting party rocker is a dedicated fan of Rio's mad beats. Currently based in Vienna, DJ Beware hosts a daily mix show on acclaimed radio station FM4. DJ Beware came up with the idea of the baile funk battle vinyl record, and arranged DJ Sandrinho's and Daniel Haaksman's material to be ready for the jam-rocking business. This is an absolutely essential DJ tool and an irreplaceable archive of the best baile beats for your own personal favela party.

Artist:	MC GRINGO FEAT. MC BINHO
Title:	1 Real - The Stereo MCs Remixes EP
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MAN 025EP

Following the success of Gringão, the Rio-based German MC releases a boombastic new EP. London's Stereo MCs, undoubtedly the UK's most successful rap group of all time, are dedicated fans of MC Gringo's music and rhymes. Their remixes strip the original of its salsa-berimbau flavor and adds hip-shaking percussion and dubby chords. Their "Hypadub" remix rolls out Brazilian samba beats to the max. Think of Pressure Drop's timeless '90s club classic "Unify" and you get the point.

Artist:	SCOTTI B, KING TUTT, SAY WUT (FEAT. MOLEQUE BIL & MC GUS)
Title:	Funk Mundial #6 - Mais Ela/Vai Sentar
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MAN 026EP

The sixth installment in Man Recording's Funk Mundial series presents the world's first-ever baile funk/Baltimore Club collaboration. Baltimore is home to irresistible breakbeat-based party music that brings together the best of both hip-hop and house music, and when paired with baile, makes for an irresistible hybrid. Scottie B and King Tutt pair up with Rio's Moleque Bil and Say Wut teams with MC Gringo collaborator, MC Gus. Funky breaks, beatboxing, basses and baile: the favela meets the Baltimore streets.

Artist:	KU BO
Title:	Turnerment
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 027EP

Ku Bo, the new dancefloor oriented project by Vienna's #1 bass scientist Stereotyp, presents two dancefloor shaking tropical-tech bangers. On "Turnerment," Ku Bo collaborates with Sao Paulo-based MC Fefe, who rhymes in Portuguese to Joey Beltram basslines, an irresistible house groove, and crazy Brazilian-influenced beats, all perfectly combined in a hands-up-in-the-air atmosphere. Packed on a straight 4/4 rhythm, the special voice of Joyce Muniz gives an extraordinary sensual seduction to "Mela."

Artist:	MADERA LIMPIA
Title:	Loco (Daniel Haaksman Remix)
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 030EP

Man Recordings and Out Here Records present Madera Limpia, an exciting new band from Guantánamo, Cuba. Their music mirrors the culture and everyday life of young Cuba, a generation which listens to hip hop, dancehall and reggaeton, without ignoring the country's vast musical traditions. Daniel Haaksman's remix injects the track with pure dynamite: a bouncing up-tempo beat, a thundering bass drum and a raved-up synth hook. Madera Limpia's upcoming new album, La Corona, will be released on Out Here Records.

Artist:	ROSE, JESSE/OLIVER $ (FEAT. DEIZE TIGRONA)
Title:	Funk Mundial #7: Toca Pra Mim, Tá Com Medo Do Mim?
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 032EP

The seventh installment in Man Recording's Funk Mundial series finds Made To Play label boss Jesse Rose teaming up with a major voice in baile funk, Deize Tigrona, from Rio De Janeiro. Rose surprises with a highly percussive, mid tempo track that is cool in atmosphere and heavy in bass. The flipside features Berlin talent Oliver $'s muscular, booty shaking take on baile funk. Two Berlin talents celebrate one of Brazil's hottest voices.

Artist:	HAAKSMAN, DANIEL
Title:	Who's Afraid Of Remix?
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 033EP

Daniel Haaksman returns with four club ready remixes of his debut EP Who´s Afraid Of Rio? "Parolar De Veso," remixed by Ku Bo (Stefan Mörth, aka Stereotyp), explores Afro-Brazilian music territories and mounts the lyrics of Rio De Janeiro´s MC crew SD Boys onto an uptempo dancehall beat. Baltimore's Scottie B fits the track into his trademark minimalist breakbeat booty shape. The B-side features MC Jennifer, remixed by Italian producer Riva Starr and Hong Kong turntablist DJ Beware.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Funk Mundial #8: Cumbia Edition
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 036EP

The Funk Mundial series temporarily moves to Buenos Aires to present what is quite possibly the first-ever baile funk cumbia record to be released. Four of the hottest producers of Buenos Aires digi-cumbia label ZZK teamed up with baile funk MCs from Rio De Janeiro. ZZK is to cumbia what Man Recordings is to baile funk -- mixing up one raw, regional music style with the best of various genres to create a unique new sound: pan-Latin-American dancehall mixed with reggaeton, hip-hop and bass music. Featuring Frikstailers, MC Maiquinho, El Remolón, MC Marina, Douster, MC Dandão, Chancha via Circuito and MC Pretinho.

Artist:	FEADZ (FEAT. MC WESLEY)
Title:	Funk Mundial #9
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	7"
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	MAN 037EP

#9 in the globe-trotting Funk Mundial series brings Rio Baile funk MCing to Paris for a temporary alignment with the new French sound, embodied by producer Feadz, courtesy of Ed Banger Records. Feadz aka Fabien Pienta declares his love for the mad beats from Rio on "Subiu, Desceu," pairing 8 year-old MC Wesley's rants with a classic Mozart melody, bringing the best of old Europe together with the booty shakin' beats from Brazil -- all in a banging electro-funk fashion.

Artist:	GENGHIS CLAN
Title:	Funk Mundial #10
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 038EP

#10 in the Funk Mundial series introduces Genghis Clan, a new project by a well known London-based crew of multinational producers who prefer to stay incognito. Their debut release presents some hot baile funk and Brazil-inspired tracks featuring guest artists such as baile funk dons MC Mr. Catra and Dudu Siri, and scratch-artist DJ Panko. With plenty of baile funk, Miami bass, some Tropicália, and even a hint of oriental guitar, Funk Mundial #10 will steam up the dancefloor.

Artist:	HAAKSMAN, DANIEL
Title:	Gostoso EP
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 039EP

Man Recordings presents Daniel Haaksman's second artist release. On "Kid Conga," Haaksman brings baile funk to the playground, featuring MC Miltinho singing a nursery rhyme over a heavy, tropical beat. "Senta Senta Mais Uma Vez" revisists the anthemic "Senta Senta" track, while "Copabanana" is a booty edit of a 1970s Brazilian disco classic. Rio's MC queen Tati Quebra Barraco shouts out on "Jesus," and "Pobum Coco" pays tribute to Miami bass, with a heavy 808 beat and tropicália guitar. On red-colored vinyl.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Funk Mundial
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	MAN 041CD

Since its inception in November 2006, the Man Recordings vinyl 12" series Funk Mundial has pushed the boundaries of what is called "Brazilian music." For the series, Man Recordings boss Daniel Haaksman commissioned some of the world's hottest producers in electronic dance music to collaborate with various hand-picked baile funk MCs from Rio. Artists like Crookers, Feadz, Jesse Rose, Count+Sinden, Seiji, Riva Starr and Stereotyp created a new musical hybrid: Funk Mundial, the international interpretation of Rio De Janeiro's 21st century party music. The compilation presents the world debut of the global view on the Brazilian music phenomenon called baile funk -- in Brazil simply named "funk." The tracks on the compilation stem from producers that live in cities like Paris (Feadz), Milan (Crookers), London (Count+Sinden, Seiji, Riva Starr), Berlin (Jesse Rose, Oliver $, Daniel Haaksman), Vienna (Stereotyp, Makossa Megablast), Chicago (DJ C) and Buenos Aires (Chancha Via Circuito, Frikstailers). Thus, on their Funk Mundial contributions, they added their particular local club music flavor to their exclusive productions. You can find a speed garage banger that fuses London's hi-speed and heavy bass club sound with a baile funk MC contribution by MC Thiaguinho. The Funk Mundial compilation features the West London broken beat of producer legend Seiji, teaming up with one of the most experienced MCs in the Rio baile funk biz, MC Dolores. There's the Parisian producer Feadz, who worked on his Funk Mundial track with 8 year-old MC Wesley, a child MC from Rio, and added his high-quality beat and analog synth skills, mashing up classical European music with heavy Miami beats. The compilation features the club anthem "Soca Ali Baba" featuring MC Dandão by Italy's Crookers, who recently rose to world fame with their remix of Kid Cudi's "Day+Night." Another outstanding track is house music's leading DJ and producer, the Berlin-based Jesse Rose and his co-op with Deize Tigrona, the queen of baile funk. Plus there are many more collaborations and three exclusive tracks. Get ready for the global remix of Rio baile funk. Funk Mundial -- 16 amazing, fresh tracks that make any party rumble. Other artists include: MC Leka, MC Jennifer, Edu K + Joyce Muniz, Rob B, Duda Siri, DJ Panko, Gaiola Das Popozudas, MC Pretinho, MC Maiquinho, and MC Jorge Stylo.

Artist:	HAAKSMAN, DANIEL
Title:	Gostoso Remix EP
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MAN 042EP

Man Recordings boss Daniel Haaksman returns with various remixes of his acclaimed Gostoso EP release. Edu K delivers a minimal techno-meets-Forró interpretation of "Kid Conga," Chicago's ghetto don Rob Threezy brings the big bass drums in his DJ Rob 3 remix, and João Brasil twists "Kid Conga" into a Tecno Brega track. The B-side opens with a straight four-to-the-floor version of "Deixa Tocar" by Consistent, and Schlachthofbronx reworked "Jesus" in a rough and rugged interpretation -- call it Bavarian Soca Dancehall.

Artist:	KU BO
Title:	Remix EP
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MAN 043EP

Here are 5 Ku Bo tracks reinterpreted by some of today's hottest remixers. DJ Manaia's remix of "And You" from Ku Bo's debut album is for the big floors. Bert On Beats's rework is dancefloor-shaking Afro-beat. Daniel Haaksman's remix is also from the debut album -- imagine Dutch gabba meeting Angolan kuduro in a Cuban dancehall. "Kaggua" is reworked by newcomers Batida, and Lazy Ants put an ill synth line on their UK funky-inspired remix. Featuring Joyce Muniz, Anbuley, Daniecell, and Tshila.

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Artist:	DIGITALDUBS (FEAT. DUDA DO BOREL)
Title:	O Comédia Vacilou
Label:	MAN RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	MAN 028EP