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Round 65 Spring 2015 Solicitation
6 CD Releases featuring some great artists and bands spanning Reggae, Pop, New Age, and World!
Independent Distribution Collective presents our 65th Solicitation just in time for Spring placement (our third of this year). We are excited about many of these new releases and are very proud to have a handful of great artists joining IDC. Check out the overview of our new titles below, and feel free to visit our website anytime for more information on any of these artists or releases. IDC proudly welcomes these 6 new titles:
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Jordan Hurwitz - Here I'll Stand EP
Jordan Hurwitz, an American singer/songwriter born and raised in Redwood City, California, is announcing the release of her new EP, Here I’ll Stand, digitally and physically worldwide on June 23rd, 2015. This brand new release features six original songs written by Jordan and produced and arranged by the legendary Narada Michael Walden on his label, Tarpan Records. Here I’ll Stand is Jordan’s third release, and her first with Narada.
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Bobby Hustle - It's The Hustle CD
Bobby Hustle’s brand new debut album, comprised of eleven original songs recorded, mixed, and mastered at Dynasty Studio in Seattle, WA by Dan Grossman and Michael Gore (MG) of Loud City Productions. The album features collaborations from 4-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi on the track Defend Them, as well as the Conscious Jamaican reggae kingpin Sizzla Kalonji on the smoker’s anthem Smoke Some Ganja. The Loud City team produced nine of the eleven songs, while Royal Order Music and Bizzarri Records produced the other two tracks. With topics ranging from young love and carefree times to conscious social commentary and the hardships of being an independent artist, there is sure to be something for everyone on It’s the Hustle.
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Soulmedic - Fyah Forward CD
Blazing vocals, powerfull riddims, and a call for conscious social upliftment are the core elements of Soulmedic’s new album. A modern reggae and dancehall classic capable of grounding roots reggae fans, moving the dancehall massive, and catching the ears of the hip hop, RnB and dance crowd alike, Fyah Forward is one to be stuck in the playlist for generations to come. Featuring hard hitting reggae production from G. Davis (OG Kush Riddim), Sage Brantley (“Jesus Walks” –Kanye West), Jah David (Zion High Records), Ishence and Iaahden (producers for Midnite), Simple (producer for Beyonce) and more- Fyah Forward is Soulmedic’s greatest work to date.
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Keith and Tex - Just Passing Through CD
Foundation artists Keith And Tex are back with a brand new full length album entitled “Just Passing Through”. Born in the Rocksteady era, Keith Rowe and Texas Dixon made their mark with a slew of hits and classics that have lasted. From their haunting rendition of “Hypnotic Eyes” to the iconic guitar intro and solo of Lynn Taitt on”Stop That Train”, you are treated to a unique style that still lives on after four decades. Their music has been sampled, redone, and re-licked by a host of past and present artists, ensuring their place in the history of reggae music. “Just Passing Through” is seventeen explosive tracks with an overflow of timely lyrics and songs for every genre.
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Rivah Jordan - Hustlers World CD
Rivah Jordan is a Singer, Songwriter, Composer, and Producer of Reggae, Dancehall, HipHop & R&B. His debut album Hustlers World is scheduled for international release in 2015 while he is touring the West Coast of North America with Prezident Brown. Born in London as the son of Jack Radics, a Musician with hits topping International Charts worldwide, he grew up in Jamaica and is growing to accept his place among the new generation of Reggae Royalty. Hustlers World brings a diverse blend of music of Jamaican origin. The tracks take you on a journey from the original Roots with which most contemporary Reggae music is associated, while also bringing fusions of today's modern Hip Hop, Dancehall and R&B styles.
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Stephen Duros - AEAEA CD
AEAEA (ee-EE-a) is an original composition from Nouveau Flamenco guitarist Stephen Duros. This album takes the listener on a musical journey with the sounds of arabic percussion and Orchestral strings in-fused with haunting synths and diverse instrumentation driven by lush melody’s on the Flamenco Guitar, and features a brilliant trippy electric guitar solo performed by special guest and pioneer of Nouveau Flamenco, Ottmar Liebert.
Catalog Round 64 One Sheet
Catalog Round 63 One Sheet
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Rocker-T - The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Konkrete CD Cat#: LIPLP002 IDC#: IDC0605
In musical and lyrical harmony with time and space, Rocker-T finishes an epic journey with his fourth installment from “The Hurban Warrior of Peace” series, ":Part Konkrete.” Rocker-T whetted the appetite of the globe with the powerful EPs “From Brooklyn to Oakland” in December of 2012, "Still Burn Da Weed" in April 2014, and the LP “The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Roots” in June 2013, all to much acclaim. He now releases the grand musical offering entitled “The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Konkrete.” The LP features many more of Rocker-T’s talented friends including the artists KRS-One, Marlon Asher, Jamalski, Mykah Montgomery, Zahira Soul and Cutty Ranks,and producers G2, DSB, Jah Yzer, Doyle Johnson, EL Kool Kyle, DJ Prophecy,and Roommate Justin.
Spencer Day - Daybreak CD Cat#: SDM001 IDC#: IDC0596
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Spencer Day returns to his musical roots with his fifth full-length album Daybreak, and his first independent album in seven years. His past two albums were released on the legendary Concord/Jazz label. With Daybreak, Spencer has created an album of signature interpretations of well-loved songs from the 1960’s along with five brand-new compositions written in homage of these classic American tunes. Spencer calls Daybreak his “top-down Chevy convertible on the Pacific Coast Highway” album, evoking the breezy feel of a sunny Southern California afternoon. Classics including Groovin, A World Without Love, and Never My Love have been re-imagined and interpreted in Spencer’s trademark honey baritone voice.
Jeremy Spencer - Coventry Blue Cat#: PRLZ103 IDC#: IDC0585
From Jeremy Spencer, legendary British Blues slide guitarist and original member of Fleetwood Mac, Coventry Blue cuts a wide path through blues, country, jazz & perhaps a deceptively subtle indie folk vibe that should seal the deal for fans young & old. A master class from this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Jeremy Spencer has not lost a step!
Billy Cobham - Tales from the Skeleton Coast CD Cat#: CMC1 IDC#: IDC0595
Ever since his breakthrough in the early 1970’s, as a founding member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and as a drummer/band leader whose recordings such as Spectrum, with a powerful, complex style of play exerted a strong influence on the course of jazz and jazz-fusion, Billy Cobham has remained a tireless musical explorer. Cobham’s newest recording “Tales From The Skeleton Coast” on his personal recording label, Creative Multimedia Concepts, provides credence to his ever-deepening exploration of his life experiences as reflected through his musical compositions.
Narada Michael Walden - Thunder 2013 CD TAR- 001 IDC Cat #0552
Thunder 2013, Narada’s first Independent Rock & Blues influenced Solo Album, highlights 15 original songs and features Narada on drums and lead vocals. Throughout his storied career, Narada has written and produced hit songs for countless voices. Thunder 2013 departs from this formula and highlights Narada’s strong vocal sensibilities and shows the world that he too has his calling at the front of the stage! Thunder 2013 is strong new direction from Narada Michael Walden known for his R&B and Dance Hits including multi-platinum and Grammy winning tracks with Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Santana and so many more...
Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers - Twisted Tales CD Cat#: CNC0001 IDC#: IDC0546
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have received no shortage of kudos since they first recorded together five years ago. The new release is a collaboration of keyboard and guitar sounds that merge with stories, images and art. These two amazing musicians create an ‘intoxicating, plush sound that is - more than unique.’ Manzarek and Rogers are seemingly an odd pairing—but their new recording unleashes a stunning musical landscape for the listener—this music will ‘take you for a ride’… There is a full-length documentary film to be released examining their unique collaboration and friendship in depth. ‘Twisted Tales’ is destined to become a classic, not only as Ray Manzarek’s last recording, but also as a definitive work of two great artists.
Bill Ortiz - Highest Wish CD LAR#0008 IDC#0500
A longstanding member of the Santana band, Bill Ortiz is proud to present his new full-length release titled Highest Wish. A follow up to his “Winter in America” EP released earlier this year, this new album project features conscious emcees such as Casual, The Grouch, Zumbi (Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as fellow Santana member (and 11 time Grammy® Award Winner) Tony Lindsey, and iconic poet vocalist Linda Tillery, featured on a spoken word performance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace Prize speech. “Carlos has always used music to inspire and bring people together,” explains Ortiz. “I try to follow in that tradition. I’ve been really inspired by some of the Bay Area hip-hop artists like Casual, Zumbi and the Grouch.
Zion I - Shadowboxing CD Cat#: LUR001 IDC#: IDC0546
Hip-Hop group Zion I continue to forge new ground musically on their latest LP Shadowboxing, a beat-heavy hip-hop album decidedly grittier than past projects. Always pushing the literal—and figurative—needle forward, the duo, consisting of emcee Zumbi and producer Amp Live, have once again created something experimental and heartfelt. Shadowboxing features guests such as Bassnectar, Collie Buddz, Grouch and Eligh, and Goapele.
Mickey Hart Band - Mysterium Tremendum CD TSP#0101 IDC#0478
On Mysterium Tremendum, The Mickey Hart Band consists of Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, Grammy winning percussionist and longtime band mate Sikiru Adepoju, Tony Award winning vocalist Crystal Monee Hall, singer Tim Hockenberry, drummer Ian "Inx" Herman, guitarist Gawain Matthews, and keyboardist / producer, Ben Yonas. Mysterium Tremendum will be released by Hart's own 360° Productions. The album, recorded at Hart's Studio X in Sonoma County, CA, was co-produced by Hart and Ben Yonas. Special guests Steve Kimock, Reed Mathis appear on select tracks as well as long time collaborators, Zakir Hussain, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
Greg Kihn Band - Best of Beserkley ‘75- ‘84 CD RR 2012-01 IDC# 0487
Legendary 80’s rocker, Greg Kihn, is proud to announce the release of his new album, Greg Kihn Band: Best of Beserkley, 1974-1985, as both hardcopy CD and digital download. Best of Beserkley, 1974-1985’s 21-tracks features 19 Greg Kihn remastered original hits drawn from Greg’s eight-of-nine full-length Beserkley Records studio albums, including The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'em Like That), Jeopardy, Happy Man, and Reunited, along with two tribute tracks to Bruce Springsteen (long considered one of Greg’s biggest musical influences), Rendezvous and For You.
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