"All who gone abroad, remember yard..."

Just a quick update - DKR crew has just returned from an awesome time in Kingston, so we're back to work here in Brooklyn on upcoming releases. In approximately two weeks we will have our next releases, the first round of a multi-part reissue program of tunes from one of our favorite producers, who's work we feel has yet to receive the attention it deserves. We hope to change that, so keep an eye out. The King Kong 12", 14 Karat label 12"s, and Philip Myers 7" are all still available, so get in touch if you would like to place a wholesale order, or check any of the retailers linked on this blog for individual copies. We've also added another name for our works. In thinking about our often-used acronym, we came up with Deeper Knowledge Records as something a little more suited to some of the serious roots music we have in the works. But really, our name is of no concern in light of the many big tunes that are on the way, so thanks for your continued support. I'll end this message with a photo of the mythical CHANNEL 1 studio, circa February 2010. We recently had the pleasure of standing witness to this legendary spot, and we won't soon forget it.

CONCIOUS MUSIC 12" DISCO 45

OUT NOW

CONCIOUS MUSIC 12" DISCO 45

DKR-006

King Kong - He Was a Friend / Dub // Try Not I / Dub

High quality US pressing.

One of the baddest double-sided late 80s digital twelve-inches from one of our favorite singers, now back on road! King Kong self-produced and released this disco in the UK, with "He Was a Friend" also coming out on seven-inch in JA on the Jah All Mighty label. "He Was a Friend" is an awesome far-east tinged riddim, the lyrics a memorial tribute to the late great Tenor Saw, a spar and friend of King Kong. "Try Not I" is a pure sound killing tune, over a spare but heavy and menacing riddim.

FOR WHOLESALE ORDERING INFORMATION, please email digikillerrecords at gmail dot com. the minimum wholesale order is 15 pieces. For retail/individual sales, please visit any of the online shops linked on this page.

Soundclips are below:

He Was a Friend


He Was a Friend DUB


Try Not I


Try Not I DUB

Junior Militant 7" repress and more...

The Philip Myers 7" has been repressed and should be restocked in some places, and now available in some new places where it was not before. Check the fine retailers linked on this blog if you're looking for a copy. In the grand tradition of many reggae 45's, some copies have a mis-printed label with the credits cut off. Sorry about that! But the tune should mash it up sameway! The first batch of 14 Karat 12"s are sold out for the moment but they will be repressed very soon. Please get in touch if you'd like to place a wholesale order. We have a steady stream of releases planned for the rest of 2010, more big tunes! And be sure to check out our bredren GOLDSHOP's reissue series of killer tunes from NYC's immortal WITTY label. Thanks for all your support. More more more music...
-DKR CREW

14 KARAT 12" DISCO 45

OUT NOW

14 KARAT 12" DISCO 45

DKR-007
Scion Success - Settle Them a Settle / Dub
B/W
Madoo - Lose Respect / Dub (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED!)

DKR-008
Kevin 'Skie' Warrington - It a Road Block / Road Block Dub
B/W
Mikey Jarrett - Vicey Verse / Satta George - Watch The Woman Them a Fight Fe Man

high quality US pressing.

One tough rhythm, five vocal cuts (one previously unreleased!) and two different dub versions, spread across two twelve-inches. Produced at Channel 1 in the mid '80s, then voiced in New York, this Mikey Jarrett production is one of our favorite heavy rhythms of its era.

The Skie Warrington 12" was only released in NY, and is presented as it was originally issued. The Scion Success 12" was issued in NY and the UK, originally released with a tune on a different rhythm on the other side. Here instead we present the fantastic and dark previously unreleased vocal from Madoo, to complete the version excursion.

FOR WHOLESALE ORDERING INFORMATION, please email digikillerrecords at gmail dot com. the minimum wholesale order is 15 pieces. For retail/individual sales, please visit any of the online shops linked on this page.

Soundclips are below:

Scion Success - Settle Them a Settle


Settle Respect Version


Madoo - Lose Respect


Kevin 'Skie' Warrington - It a Road Block


Road Block Dub


Mikey Jarrett - Vicey Verse


Satta George - Watch The Woman Them a Fight Fe Man

Yah Congo 12" repress

The Yah Congo 12" has just been repressed, due to very strong demand and at the special request of the producer. We realize they ended up being in somewhat short supply the first time around, so hopefully anyone who missed out a little while ago can grab it this time around. Two great new releases are due any day now, so watch this space!
Give thanks,
-DKR CREW

CONQUERING LION GONE TO ZION

YABBY YOU
RIP
1/12/10

NUFF TINGS A GWAAN INNA 2010 STYLE

Well 2009 is almost gone, thanks and respect to everyone who supported us. We're coming heavy in 2010 with many many new releases. Two big releases coming in January and more right on the heels of those...no end in sight, tunes must out! Keep an eye out...MUSIC ALONE SHALL LIVE!
thanks and praise,
DKR CREW