For The Love Of Money (Mocambo Tropical Re-Version)

This maxi single features a Mocambo remix of the Dynamics' cover of the well-known O'Jays' tune. Recorded live in true tropical style with steel pans (American: steel drums), the funk classic gets a complete Caribbean make-over. The result is a sinister piece of steel funk calypso that would not sound out of place in a dancehall selection. It's Mocambo's first appearance on a 12" single and their first "remix" for another artist.

Battle Part 1 b/w Battle Part 2

The future is here! The Mighty Mocambos team up with Afrika Bambaataa, Charlie Funk & King Kamonzi for a modern b-boy anthem. The Mocambo sound catches the vibe of NY blockparties, with a punch designed for the needs of today's fly guys and girls. The songs has been battle-proven at b-boy championships around the world and is a true dedication to universal hip-hop and funk culture. You don't really wanna "BATTLE" with this! The flip side contains an exclusive instrumental version that is unavailable elsewhere than on this 45.

Où Tu M'Emmènes  b/w Toujours Lui

The Mighty Mocambos introduce CAROLINE, their new vocalist from France. "Où Tu M'Emmènes" and "Toujours Lui" see the Mocambos exploring new territory, sitting comfortably between French Beat, 60s Soul and their trademark funk. Caroline's sultry vocals, the sunny vibe and the infamous Mocambo sound make an extraordinaire 45.

Hold Fast (Junior Blender Reggae Mix) b/w Version

Gizelle's "Hold Fast" gets the Reggae treatment. This uptempo rocksteady version is a winner for every dance. Features the instrumental version on the flip side.

The Time Is Right For Love (Swing-O aka 45 RMX) b/w Hold Fast (Boca 45 Edit)

A remix 45! Japanese producer Swing-O (AKA 45) knocked up his monster of a remix of “Time Is Right For Love” without being asked, and similarly the mighty Boca 45 loved “Hold Fast” so much that he devised this party starting remix simply to play out in his DJ sets! So with ‘45’ written all over it, we decided to give Wah Wah 45s the pleasure of releasing these two sure fire club bangers on 7-inches of wax.

Hold Fast (7inch edit) b/w 102%

A classic double A sider! This split single features The New Mastersounds and Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos - back to back. Both tracks appear in the 45 format for the first time. While the NMS track “102%” is the killer tune from the album of the same name, the Mocambos’ “Hold Fast”  comes in a 7inch edit with extended intro which you will only find on this format

The Time Is Right For Love b/w Part 2 Instrumental

Another smash hit from Gizelle Smith. Soul Seed is the name of a rare soul/raw funk club night in Turku, Finland.
To celebrate their anniversary, they decided to release a new, female version of one of their all-time favourites.
Mocambo gladly accepted the offer and created an upbeat version of the slow & sultry B. Reed tune.
Originally only a giveaway for Soul Seed club members, the 45 will be available in selected shops in very limited quantities. Features a sweet instrumental with flute taking over the lead vocals on the flip.

Working Woman (Kenny Dope Edit) b/w Instrumental

Kenny Dope brings us another alternative mix/re-edit of a Mocambo track. This time, Gizelle's "Working Woman" is stripped down to its multitracks and nicely put back together with an extended break at the beginning of the song.  Especially recommended for the ambitious club DJ. One of the few Kay Dee 45s that comes in a picture sleeve. The records are manufactured in New York.

The Next Message (Kenny Dope Edit) b/w Version

What started as a jam session project 13 years ago has turned into Germany’s most prolific deep funk formation. The raw old school funk sound of Mocambo has caught the attention of many DJs and funk enthusiasts worldwide. The group’s interpretation of the Furious Five’s “The Message” - released under the pseudonym “Mighty Mo & the Winchester Seven” on the Finnish phantasy label “Peace Street” sold extremely well without any promotion and proper distribution.  Kenny Dope got hold of the scarce 45 and decided to do some fresh remixes/re-edits of the track which was released on Kay-Dee Records.

Working Woman b/w Working Part 2 Instrumental

The thrilling 45 debut from Gizelle Smith. Recorded in Hamburg, mixed in London, pressed in Holland, released in Finland and later remixed in New York by Kenny Dope.
A worldwide prime-time club favourite of soul/funk DJs. Heavy heavy sister funk!

The Next Message b/w Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV-kFUufG48

The  legendary first 7” issue of Mocambo’s take on the überclassic from Grandmaster Flash & the Furius Five.
The flip side features a Mocambo dub edit and is hand-stamped “Version”.
Released in Autumn 2007 on Finnish private press Peace St., the record became an obscure sensation and quickly sold worldwide. Kenny Dope found one at Beat Street Records in NYC.

Look-Ka Py Py (Hawkeye Re-Edit) b/w Ease Back (Hawkeye Re-Edit)

MPM are hooking up with Mocambo Productions and unearth two lost steel band covers of classic Meters songs.
When Mocambo’s Björn Wagner visited Port of Spain during a holiday / digging trip some years ago, he got in touch with a steel band collector. Through this contact, he managed to track down the master tapes of some never released songs by the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, all recorded in heavy funk mode. Two songs from this session were released on Mocambo Records in the first place with a limited run of 300 copies.
The single sold out within days and caught the attention of Hawkeye who has edited "Ease Back" and "Look-A Py Py" for the MPM re-release.