NYC Disco / Boogie pioneer: John Morales (M+M Mix) meets the terrific London outfit: Los Charly’s Orchestra for one of the most exiting editions of reworks they’ve done to date. (With LCO celebrating 10 years of trajectory this year!)

Mr Morales gives his “Boogie Wonderland” treatment to the classic LCO tracks: “History & Sunshine”, delivering 6 different mixes, carefully crafted to open up in the big sound system with the sonic ease and grace that characterized his work since back in the original days of the Paradise Garage and Studio 54 up to today.

Featuring U.K. Singers: Andre Espeut & Omar, this release is “real talk” for those who know their Soulful / Boogie gems, whilst still the perfect cue for those who just wanna get to know the synergy of the groove music.

Pete Herbert has been a regular collaborator of Imagenes Recordings since the early years of the label, producing some of the most epic remixes, and always pushing the boundaries of creativity for constant sonic innovation.

Their friendship reminds strong, and the tunes keep rolling!

“Afro-Latin Roots meets Electronica”

This EP combines the traditional percussive sounds of Latin America with modern electronica to produce a unique sound that incorporates amazing live musicianship with dynamic programming. Featuring a mixture of club and downtempo tracks, this EP shows the breadth of the artist that draws from the deep oral traditions of Afro-Latin folkloric drumming and presents it in a unique contemporary format that never deviates far from the deep spiritual connections of his ancestral roots. It is the merging of the old and new world.
Vincent Sebastian is a percussionist and music creator that has spent his whole life studying and performing the music of his Latin American heritage, while simultaneously, fulfilling an infatuated love of electronic drum machines, modular synthesisers, and analog instruments.

Produced by Vincent Sebastian
Musicians: Daniel Pliner, Godriguez , Adm Ventoura, Pat Torres Micheal Rivett, Vincent Sebastian.
Mixed by Vincent Sebastian
Mastered by Tim Boyce @ The Sound Design, NYC.
Artwork by April 77
www.vincentsebastian.com

Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel get together once again with Neo Soul singer / songwriter: Andre Espeut in order to deliver their latest musical venture: FUNKY MAGNETIC.

This lot don’t really need much introduction as they have been releasing some serious groovers for a few years now, so people already know that when they get together in the studio the result is something quite unique.

The profits made from song will be donated to the charity organization GREEN PEACE as a little contribution of peace & equality cortesy of LCO, Imagenes Recordings & Mr Martin Luther King.

“Free At Last” (I Have a Dream)2016 – Martin Luther King – Rework By Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel (Aka Los Charly’s Orchestra).

(Speech and door blast effect taken from the original “Free At Last” anthem, produced by Simon Pearson in the year 2000).

The soundtrack of the 70’s erotic cult film: “Papi Chulo” gets on the hands of Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel for an updated dub treatment plus a cleaner / punchier new mix of the original version.

Lazy vibes of porno Funk in a pure John Holmes fashion!

London 2016, the rebirth of underground Soulful Disco keeps unfolding with more power than ever before, and Los Charly’s Orchestra stay firm and loyal to their authenticity after almost a decade its beginning.

LCO gets together with old friend, lead singer, vocal arranger Andre Espeut in order to produce their latest Soulful-Disco conveyor which is due to drop on the online shops as well as record stores under the name of “Sunshine” beginning of June.

Following the Earth Wind & Fire vibe from LCO’s previous single: “All Around The World” and also paying tribute to Disco/Soul legend: Maurice White who unfortunately joined the list of “departed music legends” quite recently, here it comes this brand new release.

Containing three versions: Vocal, Instrumental, plus a “Deep Disco Rework” locking us into a kinda “Donald Byrd meets The Detroit Experiment / Blaxplotation / Metro Area” fusion, which is even difficult to categorize but quite interesting to listen at!

Credits:

Vocals: Andre Espeut
Keys: Milt Mavrakakis
Guitar: Raphael Dephino
Bass: Matheus Nova
Drums: Juan Laya
Percussion: Alejandro Martinez
Strings: Mr Martin Smith
Horns: Eikel Venegas
Production: Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel

Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel Feat. The Afro Latin Messengers for a fusion of psychedelia, horns and percussion.

Manga Electrika is the newest outfit of Bulgarian-born, Bali-based keyboardist, DJ and producer Martin Denev.

After the glam space funk of his previous project Audio Flirt, also released on Imagenes Recordings, here Martin delivers a solid blend of disco, boogie and house full of sparkling, sumptuous synths. Backed up by the powerful soulful vocals of Bertha and the sensual husky flow of Özlem Esen, Martin moves slickly in the realm of original production, throwing in some toasty analogue Moogs and ’80 synthesizers, spiced up by jazz-funk chord progressions.

With two remixes by some of the masters in the genre – Pete Herbert’s dancefloor friendly take on “Don Believe (Everything You Think)” and the signature future boogie bounce of Opolopo on “Bring That Summer Back”, Manga Electrika Vol.1 is a serious contender for some proper feel good times extravaganza!

Track 1 Don’t Believe (Everything You Say) Original Version
Track 2 Bring That Summer Back Original Version
Track 3 Bakabon
Track 4 Don’t Believe (Everything You Say) Pete Herbert Remix
Track 5 Bring That Summer Back (Opolopo Remix)