R&B

In a career of myriad highlights Nightclubbing remains the high water mark of Grace Jones's imperial years with Island Records. It is indisputably the album on which her musical legacy rests, and rightly considered one of the greatest albums of all time. A sophisticated melee of sound, blending post-punk cool with a hot Caribbean vibe and a catwalk Studio 54 sensibility, it's a perfect example of artist and musicians working in complete accord. It contains the all-time Grace classics in 'Pull Up To The Bumper', 'Walking In The Rain', 'Demolition Man' (written by Sting) and of course the Bowie / Iggy Pop-penned title track. There is magic in its every groove. In keeping with its reputation as one of the best sonically sounding albums of the '80s and for the first time since its debut on CD in 1987, 'Nightclubbing' has been comprehensively remastered using the latest studio technology.

If it’s a smorgasbord of rare mellowtronica and dance music from two of the UK’s most esteemed curators you’re after, then you could do worse than to check out this brand new reissue of Late Night Tales: Groove Armada that was originally released in 2008.

'Voodoo' hit store shelves on January 25th 2000, just a few weeks after the new year celebrations to end them all.

South-London, British-Bengali musician Tara Lily shares her debut album 'Speak In The Dark'.

D'Angelo has made another album that invites comparisons to the purposefully sloppy funk of Sly & the Family Stone's There's a Riot Goin' On

The debut album Black Acid Soul from Lady Blackbird. It's instant and within a minute you are hooked. Rough Trade Shops loves this album. Think Nina Simone, Hot Buttered Soul-era Isaac Hayes, Billie Holiday and Chaka Khan. Gilles Peterson called her "the Grace Jones of Jazz".

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Ike White’s only full-length studio release, 'Changin’ Times.' To celebrate, it's getting a much-overdue refresh with a brand new RSD Exclusive 1LP vinyl featuring tracks cut from the original analog tape and brand new liner notes. Music producer Jerry Goldste...

Yaya Bey unveils her latest studio album Ten Fold via Big Dada.

In 2008, as the U.S. engaged in the Iraq War and the nation prepared for an historic presidential election, Erykah Badu presented her own offering for the evolving times with New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War.

2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Big Crown Records. A lot can happen in 10 years, and a lot did. From very humble origins, Big Crown has become one of the most respected independent imprints in the world with an incredibly talented international roster and an incomparable catalog of timeless music. Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse opened the doors at Big Crown in 2016 with a simple ethos: put out good music they believe in regardless of genre.

A Hammond organ reimagining of ten tracks from Emilia Sisco’s debut album Introducing, offering a fresh instrumental perspective on some of Timmion’s finest song writing. A cohesive, fully instrumental soul record with broad crossover appeal – equally at home in rare soul and jazz collections, and designed to reward deep listening.

Man About Town is the fourth studio album by Mayer Hawthorne featuring "Love Like That," "Cosmic Love," and "Get You Back." Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the album's original release, this repress is on Mayer's own label P&L Records.