Jan Jones - Independent Woman (Parts 1 & 2)Back on Celestial Echo Records with a true modern soul classic, Jan Jones Independent Woman, finally given the treatment it deserves. A record that has circulated in DJ sets and collector circles for years, often through bootleg pressings as originals are incredibly rare, this is the first fully licensed reissue, presented properly with both sides intact. Rich vocals, warm keys and a rhythm section that grooves place it firmly in the sweet spot of

New Tempo Records sublabel

The "Heartbeat" mix on the flip offers a trippy dubbed-out version

The majority of the record was written

a psychedelic trip through M1 Korg-inspired garage that’s as playful as it is devastating

It represents the heart of my artistic choices as it is reflected in my way of feeling

Up first on the A1 track

the album they recorded on that famous weekend had taken on a life of its’ own

proto-house and left-of-centre synth-boogie

On Side A we have the mega club hit U Sure Do by Strike

They showed (together with other top bands from Barbados like The BRC or The Organization) the potential of Spouge music and the many creative possibilities that this genre can lead to

Al's muted playing capturing a soulful longing only horns can oten achieve

Harnessing one of music’s most iconic melodies and vocals alongside murky bass and tough drums on the A-Side