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Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Penny Goodwin “Too Soon You’re Old” (1974)

via Athens of the North: Here we have for the first time, the full version of the Jazz-Funk classic LP track ‘Too Soon Your Old’ cut to 45, essential! Penny Goodwin grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin singing in church with  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Santiago “22 Somerset Dr.” (1978)

In the late 1960’s, Neftali Santiago’s family bought their first home in Willingboro, New Jersey at 22 Somerset Drive. Here he would learn to play the drums and honed his skills, which landed him a spot as the drummer and  Read more  »

Future Classics

Future Classic: Jay Daniel “Broken Knowz”

Jay, now 25 years old, has become one of the leading artists in the latest generation of Detroit electronic music-makers. In the five years that he has been on the scene, he has released the “Scorpio Rising EP” on Theo  Read more  »

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CLOSED Contest: Win a 7″ Copy of Fredfades & Sun Raw ft. Planet Asia “The Maxi-Single”

KingUnderground is proud to announce “The Maxi-Single / Mobbin’ For a Hobby” 45 and digital single by Fredfades & Sun Raw. Fredfades & Sun Raw are keeping alive the gritty, analogue sound with 12-bit drums and loops but with their  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Mor Thiam ‎”Dini Safarrar” (1973)

Originally released in small numbers as a custom pressing in 1973, the compelling ‘Dini Safarrar’ by Senegalese drummer Mor Thiam has gained cult status around the world amongst enthusiasts of jazz, funk, hip hop & African music, and grail status  Read more  »