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Star Creature

Label from Tugboat Edits' Tim Zawada and fellow Boogie Munster, Ben Van Dyke specializing in vinyl releases across showcasing the more underground sounds contemporary sounds of Boogie, Disco, Electronic Funk and R&B. Check this article about Star Creature and it's co-founder Tim Zawada: https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/star-creature-universal-vibrations-boogie-modern-funk-zawada/Content?oid=32572208

Products

A Vision of Panorama & Sykes/LET ME 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1239 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. AVOP + STAR CREATURE feels, sounds & tastes like a match made in heaven. Not quite house, disco or boogie, just synthy drum-programmed funk. AVOP taps vocalist SYKES here for 2 original collabs plus instrumentals & remixes from elusive underground producers of heat, POOL BOY...
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A Vision of Panorama/DESIRES EP 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1244 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. The followup to the mostly instrumental (and sold out) "FUSION TO ILLUSION" album takes us back to the deep house & boogie RNB zone that this duo does so well. Side A has the previously 7" only "PURPLE" and the instrumental "EAR DREAMIN". The flip has instrumentals. (STAR...
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A Vision of Panorama/FUSION (REPRESS) LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1243RE 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. "FUSION TO ILLUSION" invites you into a sonic realm where lush melodies, dreamy textures & intricate rhythms coalesce to create pure musical bliss. For fans of LARRY HEARD, RON TRENT and KERRI CHANDLER. 8 track album. Black vinyl repress in a generic STAR CREATURE die cut...
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A Vision of Panorama/FUSION TO...LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1243 1
"FUSION TO ILLUSION" invites you into a sonic realm where lush melodies, dreamy textures & intricate rhythms coalesce to create pure musical bliss. For fans of LARRY HEARD, RON TRENT and KERRI CHANDLER. 8 track album from STAR CREATURE. Full pic sleeve.
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A Vision of Panorama/PIANO SUNSET 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7066 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. A VISION OF PANORAMA comes with their third vinyl release from the collabo- ration & each one gets heavier & gets more dance floor friendly. On Side A "PIANO SUNSET" delivers an uptempo balearic night time groove. "LOST IN PALMS" on Side B takes us on a chuggin' deep house...
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A Vision of Panorama/PURPLE 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7060 7
STAR CREATURE teamed up with Russian Cosmonaut production extraordinaire A VISION OF PANORAMA to give a double bubble of bassline trouble. Deep house nu boogie grapes freshly ripe off the vine and aged to perfection. Future boogie for the class of 2080 or 3022? Insta classic.
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Adam Chini & First Touch/SLIDE 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1237 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. ADAM CHINI is back again with his patented spaced-out dream-funk vibe. His new giant 12" features the original & instrumental mixes of "SLIDE" a solo effort of talk-box beach boogie. Side 2 get's a cosmic disco remix from FIRST TOUCH doing their classy thing. (STAR CREATURE)
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Adam Chini/BOOMERANG 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7051 7
The STAR CREATURE vet returns for Part 1 of his 2022 Chicago/Cali/Minn/Moon combo venture this time around bringing MR. ZACKEY FORCE FUNK on vocals. This one spins round like the rings of Saturn. Intimate dancefloor funk. No matter how hard you throw it, it still comes back around.
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Adam Chini/CREATURE FEATURE EP 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1208 9
After a monumental 2017 including the release of his first full length LP "VIRTUAL LOVE" on STAR CREATURE, ADAM CHINI returns with a "CREATURE FEATURE" hosting collaborative efforts with some of the current stars of the modern boogie scene including SAUCY LADY & LIQUID PEGASUS.
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Adam Chini/VIRTUAL LOVE LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1209 1
ADAM CHINI is most known as the keyboardist for BRIAN ELLIS's REFLECTION BAND. This LP is a spaced out tribute to love in all the right ways. Epic synth & tripped out drum machines with ADAM providing all production & vocals. Intimate, psychedelic boogie classic here for sure. Check it!
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Aimes/PLEASURE CRUISE FT FALCONE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7008 7
AIMES brings everything good to this release from sun-kissed synths to chimes lapping around your dancing feet, this sort of post-disco can be found on "PLEASURE CRUISE". On the flip, "ACID DREAMING" is an electro- futurist vision of the journey beyond consciousness to realms unknown.
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Another Taste/DON'T TOUCH IT 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: SC1245 9
Special alert! A red hot collab from NUMERO, STAR CREATURE and ANOTHER TASTE. MAXX TRAXX's synth heavy jazz-funk/boogie crossover gets covered on the A-side by Rotterdam's ANOTHER TASTE (SPACE GRAPES) while the flipside features the original for the first time on 12". Limited so don't delay!
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Bell Boys/SWEAT THE DETAIL & BIG ROLL 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7002 7
Intergalactic new age electro funk out of Chicago. A home run hit out of left field with a blend of futuristic boldness and analog retro vibes. The BELL BOYS (GARRET DAVID/ADAM ROWE) aren't just deejays and work at one of Chicago's best record stores they also know their way around the studio!
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Birdbone Unlimited/FANCY FREE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7044 7
The West Coast super duo of BRIAN ELLIS and TIM TUCKER is back! 2 sided slap zone, use caution! "FANCY FREE" is a sweater funk delight backed with "THAT FUNKY STUFF" on the B-side, a certified funk freaks slapper. High quality boogie funk. (STAR CREATURE) More copies now back in stock!
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Birdbone Unlimited/FREAKY THINGS... 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7021 7
"THE FREAKY THINGS WE DO" and "ALL THE FREAKS OUT TONIGHT" are contemporary boogie tracks at its finest. With TIM TUCKER on vocals and BRIAN ELLIS on production these cuts have been dancefloor tested at ORIGINAL MIKES in Santa Ana, Cali alongside the FUNK FREAKS CREW. Out on STAR CREATURE.
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Birdbone Unlimited/HEART ATTACK 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7009 7
"HEART ATTACK" is your Uncle Junior's funk-that STACY ADAMS, black love incense, HAI KARATE groove providing the quintessential backdrop to primping for a night at the spot. On the flip, BRIAN ELLIS & TIM TUCKER deliver another sure shot, uptempo, feelgood track with "DON'T STOP".
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David Zylberman/NEW PERSPECTIVE 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7069 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. This classically trained keyboard wiz who previously covered LONNIE LISTON SMITH and ROY AYERS under his GHOST alias now drops a stunning original production under his own name. A synth driven jazz bomb made for dancing. B/w a cool cover of BRIAN BENNET's "SOLSTICE". (STAR...
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Diamond Ortiz/MAKE ME WANNA 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7014 7
Warehouse find! A hot 7" single originally released in 2017. 2 Slamming peak hour floor fillers. These lean more on the Chicago Boogie Vibes than his previous work which is why STAR CREATURE was quick to grab them. Modern RnB at it's finest. Live drums, bass, keys with excellent vocals.
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DJ Kool Hersh/ATTACK CHI BOOGIE TAPE    $9.00
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES04 4
"ATTACK OF THE CHICAGO BOOGIE" is a 90 min. mix featuring private press disco, soul and boogie records from the Windy City. Collected and mixed by BOOGIE MUNSTER's own DJ KOOL HERSH. Part party banger, part historical audio document with cuts not even on YouTube! More copies back in stock.
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DJ Kool Hersh/CHI BOOGIE MIXTAPE #2 TAPE    $10.50
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES010 4
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE's dope mixtape featuring a 90 minute mix of private press disco, soul and boogie records from the Windy City. Selected and mixed by BOOGIE MUNSTER's own DJ KOOL HERSH. A party banger AND an audio history lesson--some of these cuts ain't even on YOUTUBE!!...
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DJ Moppy/TRANSMISSION PATTERN 1...TAPE    $9.00
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES02 4
ASTRO TAPES & STAR CREATURE team up with the GREAT LAKES ACCELERATED TRANSIT ALLIANCE to create a soundtrack of original music produced by DJ MOPPY (BOOGIE MUNSTERS CREW) representing the underground electronic dance sounds of both Chicago and Detroit.
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Donnell Pitman & Daphni/DO YOU...12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1241 9
The DAPHNI (AKA CARIBOU) remix of DONNELL PITMAN's "DO YOU WANNA"? first surfaced on CARIBOU's BBC Essential Mix in early 2020. After receiving tons of requests it was time to get it out officially. 2 summertime gems on the flipside: "SUMMERTIME GIRLS" & "NEED MY LOVE". (STAR CREATURE)
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Donnell Pitman & W.O.S/BRAND NEW FUNK LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1240 1
In a remarkable culmination of a nearly five-decade-long career, DONNELL finally graces the music world with his debut album "BRAND NEW FUNK". This milestone marks his 5th venture with the esteemed Chicago label, STAR CREATURE. Seven track LP with a full picture sleeve & insert/lyric sheet.
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Donnell Pitman/CHOCOLATE LOVER 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7047 7
This Chicago disco legend is known for his incredibly in-demand vintage work from the 70's/80's is back again on hometown label STAR CREATURE with a collab with family member LYNNETTE PITMAN. STAR CREATURE caved after the constant bombardment of email requests for a 3rd DONNELL PITMAN single.
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Donnell Pitman/DO YOU WANNA 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7016 7
A modern disco masterpiece born from a casual introduction between singer DONNELL PITMAN ("any disco deejay worth their weight in vinyl" knows his work from the late 70s and 80s) and KUMAR MCMILLIAN of WINGS OF SUNSHINE. Out on TUGBOAT EDITS' sister label STAR CREATURE RECORDS.
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Donnell Pitman/JOOG WITH ME 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7028 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. DONNELL PIMAN of "LOVE EXPLOSION" & "YOUR LOVE IS DYNAMITE" returns to STAR CREATURE for his second modern 7" on the hometown connection label. Features production duties from WINGS OF SUNSHINE and Japan's LIQUID PEGASUS. Unavailable since 2019! Limited stock available....
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E Da Boss & E. Live/FOOL 4 U REMIXES 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7064 7
E DA BOSS first made his STAR CREATURE debut with his group LUCID PARADISE. He returns with the WHOLE TRUTH & ISHTAR plus a remix from labelmate E. LIVE. The A-side is a jazz funk remix from E. LIVE b/w the heavy original mix produced by the WHOLE TRUTH. A stomping floor filler.
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E. Live/BOOGIE FOR LIFE LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1223 1
STAR CREATURE legend E. LIVE going hard with his first solo full length. The king of the futuristic modern boogie sound. 6 cuts that dive deep into a funky transgenre orbital amalgamation of space funk, boogie, jazz funk, chill wave & deep house. Pic sleeve. 1st pressing sold out, now repressed.
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E. Live/CATCH YOU SLIPPIN' 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7020 7
E. LIVE really set the tone for STAR CREATURE back in 2015 & now after nearly 2 years, he makes a proper return. His first 2 7" releases have been 2 of the hottest records in the modern funk/disco genre. He works his magic here with a dance floor filler on Side A & an instrumental on the flip.
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E. Live/CLOUD VIBES DLP    $27.00
Catalog #: SC1233 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. After many homeruns, STAR CREATURE's "Prince", E. LIVE, drops this double album of hot, sophisticated boogie beats spanning the full solar sonic spectrum. 13 tracks ranging from jazz-funk, vapor cloud funk, boogie beats and everything in between. Repressed and back in stock...
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E. Live/DO ME LIKE THAT 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7005 7
E. LIVE's sophomore 7" after his now out of print "BE FREE". Two uptempo modern boogie jams. He teams up with fellow Bay area artist CHESTA BLAKE on the A-side which is perfect for peak hour or late night sets at the beach. "FLOATATIONAL DEVICE" is an instrumental jazz funk jam. Repressed!
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E. Live/EVERYBODY 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7001 7
Repressed! Debut on Chicago label STAR CREATURE (run by TUGBOAT EDITS' TIM ZAWADA and CHEF BEN). Bay Area multi-instrumentalist and part-time vocalist E. LIVE (BASTARD JAZZ) drops 2 modern disco cuts that straddle the future/ retro line with R&B Vocals and a mix of live and electronic instruments.
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E. Live/I'LL HAVE YOU TONIGHT 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7042 7
Rush released! With all his previous releases sold out and out of print E. LIVE drops this Italo boogie groover featuring CHESTA BLAKE on the A-side. The dance heavy synthwork will get the dancefloors moving. B/w "FUNKTOWN NIGHTS" an instrumental homage to the stompin' grounds of Oakland, CA.
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E. Live/MAKE ME MOVE & HERE'S TO YOU 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: TBE719 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE's E. LIVE makes his debut on the sister imprint TUGBOAT EDITIONS with a few flips from the SKYY catalog. The A-side feats CHELSEA "CHESTA" BLAKE on vocals while the "HERE'S TO YOU" remake on the B-side has newcomer JOLIE DAVENPORT. (TUGBOAT EDITIONS)
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E. Live/SOFT APPROACH LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1250 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. More copies back in. 8 track album on Chicago's STAR CREATURE. A brilliant fusion of accessible and sophisticated sounds, creating an enchanting sonic soundscape that seamlessly bridges disco and jazz elements. Genius level production for a solo studio act. Full picture...
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E. Live/WET SUMMER & NIGHT RAID 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7068 7
The Bay area "boogie king" leans in on the jazzier side of disco while still maintaining the dancefloor vibes. A perfect mix of accessible, crowd friendly sophisticated sounds. Funky as hell. Fans of ROY AYERS, PATRICE RUSHEN, KHRUANGBIN, FKJ, etc will dig it. Limited to 500. (STAR CREATURE)
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E. Live/WHISPER TO ME 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7046 7
Not much needs to be said about another E. LIVE 45. Two sick sides of future boogie and modern funk chill. Move to Side A, cruise to Side B. This one is dedicated to California, Paris, Tokyo and everywhere in between. (STAR CREATURE)
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Family Of Geniuses/LET'S NOT START... 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7027 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Seven piece boogie band from Chicago with their debut on STAR CREATURE featuring peak floor filler "LET'S NOT START A FIGHT" on the A side plus a nice cover of E LIVE's "DO ME LIKE THAT" on the flip. Uptempo party funk just in time for the summer.
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First Touch/FIRST TOUCH DLP    $22.50
Catalog #: SC1207 1
11 track album from Germany's FIRST TOUCH, one of the originals of the modern funk scene with a true to form analog boogie sound. Remastered for 2018 and includes never before released bonus cuts. Seriously groovy. Out on TUGBOAT spin-off STAR CREATURE. Full color sleeve double album.
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First Touch/TOE JAMMIN' 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7019 7
The Kings of the Euro Funk Scene, Germany's First Touch release their first two sided 7" on STAR CREATURE. These 2 tracks saw a limited CD only release in 2010 but the only copies of that album seem to fetch $100 + online. Both are true instrumental slappers with synth, piano & horn solos for days.
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First Touch/TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7030 7
FIRST TOUCH, the kings of modern funk, return to STAR CREATURE for their 3rd release on the Chicago-based boogie label. Their first single since their debut double LP features vocals from YVONNE GAGE. This combo is dance floor heat with both sides giving us uptempo diva soul boogie.
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Frank R. & The Re:Generations/AIN'T...7"    $12.00
Catalog #: TBE712 7
More copies back in. TUGBOAT EDITS' RAJ MAHAL & DJ MOPPY had a chance encounter at their local plumbing shop with FRANK REYNOLDS of the pre- Motown era soul group THE SENSATIONAL REYNOLDS SINGERS. The result is a modern & moody twist on 2 classics,"AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW" & "SEARCHIN".
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Freakway/HOT TOUCH & AIN'T GONNA LAST 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7007 7
Tired of the politics of the Minneapolis funk scene it's rumored the group has taken refuge in Tokyo's late night disco scene. Brilliant and cheeky songwriting with incomparable musicianship sure to make a bold statement in the modern funk scene. B/w "AIN'T GONNA LAST". Out on STAR CREATURE.
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FUTVRST/LUSTRE & SUN PHASE 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7057 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE drops this 7" featuring special guest E. LIVE on the A-side which is a beach dripping, convertible seat soaker. Sweet & deep. The flip is a big stomp romp instrumental that's left field enough to be sick. Limited picture sleeve edition of just 300 copies.
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Ghost/EXPANSIONS & EVERYBODY LOVES.. 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7056 7
Two bananas version of two jazz-funk classics reworked by DAVID ZYLBERMAN (AKA GHOST) from EGYPTIAN LOVER's spaced out synthfunk backing band. New school, breakbeat electro-jazz-funk house future classics of "EXPANSIONS" and "EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE". (STAR CREATURE) Limited repress.
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Gillies/WHAT ABOUT LUV (E. LIVE RMX) 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7058 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The Bay Area Boogie Boss E. LIVE is back with his patented "Boogie Shimmer" on the A-side remix. The B-side features the original with a little spacey Italo slap vibe. Newcomer GILLIES on the vocals this is a perfect blend of atmosphere meets pheromones. Doubles recommended....
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Giovanni Damico/ANOTHER DJ 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7045 7
GIOVANNI makes his return to STAR CREATURE in a major way. The Italian stallion gives us a taste of a little 1982 Italo Nigerian boogie with extra hot results. STEVE MONITE's "ONLY YOU" will be ready for retirement after this summer, GIOVANNI's "ANOTHER DJ" is ready to take the reigns.
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Giovanni Damico/ASHES & MILKY WAY 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7053 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. GIOVANNI continues his transgenre dance music exploration on this 7" from Chicago's STAR CREATURE. Channeling deep on the Italo slapper vibes, this sounds like something you might hear on Chicago's WBMX house mix show or what it might play if it was still around. Pic sleeve.
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Giovanni Damico/FALL IN THE GROOVE 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: SC1226 9
GIOVANNI DAMICO has found a fitting home at Chicago-based STAR CREATURE. His modern take on dance floor disco blurs the lines between classic boogie funk, Afro boogie & Italo disco. His 4th release takes us on a long journey across 3 more of Earth's continents. There are tracks for every style here.
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Giovanni Damico/THE BOOGIE TRACKS LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1215 1
STAR CREATURE continuing it's pursuit of bold LP's, this time teaming up with Italian disco don, GIOVANNI DAMICO. With recent major dance floor releases on LUMBERJACKS IN HELL & KALAKUTA SOUL, DAMICO shifts gears to his Italian roots to give us a modern funk twist on Italo & space time boogie.
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Giovanni Damico/THE POWER EP 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: SC1231 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. GIOVANNI just seems to get it while expanding & innovating. That perfect blend of tracky Italo early drum machine bang the box type of proto house electro soul. Out on TIM ZAWADA's STAR CREATURE label. *Bonus - Also includes the hit "OUT OF CONTROL" for the first time on 12".
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Giovanni Damico/TRY IT OUT 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7048 7
GIOVANNI is back with another interstellar Chicago to Italo connection. The A-side is an Afro boogie burner for the dance floor. "OUT OF CONTROL" on the flip is a late night acid house meets Italo boogie groover that was definitely made for the Chicago househeads. (STAR CREATURE)
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Giovanni Damico/WATCH OUT EP 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1234 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. This is GIOVANNI's 7th collaboration with STAR CREATURE. So far he's given us electro machine funk, African inspired disco, nu-Italo, dark wave & acid boogie. This venture seems to take a slight step back to earlier 80s maybe even late 70s style african funk, disco & a taste...
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Ground Control/STEP OUT- ALL NIGHT...7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7025 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Back in stock. The debut release on STAR CREATURE from GROUND CONTROL, a project headed by DJ FRICTION out of Germany. Another hot 2 slider with "STEP OUT OF THE DARK" & "ALL NIGHT LONG". A hit at the rare groove and disco parties. Unavailable since mid-2020. Warehouse find.
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Hidden Groove/DO YOU WANNA GROOVE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7033 7
Another sure shot boogie down debut for STAR CREATURE presenting unknown contemporary European boogie funk. RnB boogie at it's finest, both sides ready for the dance floor & both sides had the phones ringing off the hook when labelhead TIM ZAWADA debuted them alongside MARK GRUSANE on NTS radio.
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Hotmood/HOTMOOD VOLUME 4 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1202 9
Mexico's HOTMOOD brings the heat. After sold out releases on TUGBOAT EDITS the 4th volume drops on sister label STAR CREATURE. Featuring 4 supreme cuts in HOTMOOD's signature beatdown style. 3 uptempo floor fillers and the 4th is a real scorcher: "WELCOME TO THE BARRIO". Act fast!
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Hotmood/HOTMOOD VOLUME 5 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1205 9
Once again bringing the heat HOTMOOD drops "VOL. 5" of his series on STAR CREATURE a year after the debut came out on TUGBOAT EDITS. Bouncin' between Playa De Carmen and Guadalajara, the tropical climate comes thru on these 4 tracks with his signature style of beatdown funk and jazz.
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I.N.D./STAY SWEET 7"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC7703 7
Another boogie grail gets the 7" treatment as STAR CREATURE boss TIM ZAWADA picks 2 of the heavy boogie cuts from Gary, Indiana's I.N.D. The overlooked but certified floor filler A-side is backed with a cut up of version called "INTO NEW DIMENSIONS" (I.N.D.). Out on STAR CREATURE.
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Igor Jadranin/CONTEMPORARY..12"    $16.50
Catalog #: SC1249 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. PRE RELEASE. THIS TITLE IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. IGOR JADRANIN is back on STAR CREATURE with the "CONTEMPORARY OUTDOORS EP". 6 massive left leaning killer floor fillers. He delivers a perfect blend of boogie basslines on exoplanet hypothesis warp mode & vintage drum machines....
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Igor Jadranin/HEAVY IN STEREO 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7049 7
Probably one of the most hyped up white labels circulating in a while. This one has been making the rounds on a few big name live streams in 2020. Well the secret's out: STAR CREATURE stepping a couple light years beyond the ozone for this one. A boogie blastoff from Serbia's IGOR JADRANIN.
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Jack Moves, The/ALL MY LOVE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7032 7
New Jersey's soul slangers THE JACK MOVES re-surface on 45. This 7" revisits 2 uptempo groovers from their WAX POETICS debut, the self titled modern classic featuring a mix of a sweet low rider & modern player soul. These cuts are ready for the dancefloor. Organic sounds for all DJ's alike.
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Jack Moves, The/HORROR GAMES 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7050 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. "Down with white supremacy, down with racism". THE JACK MOVES originally circulated this track on Soundcloud during the summer of 2000 Racial Justice Uprisings. STAR CREATURE told the crew that they'd be down to release it as a 7 inch & donate all proceeds to a good cause....
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Jehan/AIR DANCER EP 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1204 9
The debut 6 track EP from Frenchman JEHAN takes a futuristic take to the classic deep French/Chicago house sound. A mix of downtempo early night jams to mid and uptempo floor fillers this record knows no BPM boundaries. Sophisticated movers heavy on the jazz and funk. Out on STAR CREATURE.
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Jehan/MINUTE PAPILLON 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1213 9
French producer & beat maker returns to STAR CREATURE for his sophomore effort & follow up to last year's well received hit, "AIR DANCER EP". This time he focuses on the dance floor with 4 cuts of mid & uptempo deep house flavor in the classic Chicago meets Paris sound. Remix duties by HOTMOOD.
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Jimmie Greene/LET YOURSELF GO 7"    $12.00
Catalog #: SC7701 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Hot 2 Sider from ALTON, Illinois's shoestring label gets the STAR CREATURE reissue treatment back on 45 for the first time. Here STAR CREATURE selects two of the most stand out tracks from the mysterious JIMMIE GREENE for another well curated, floor filer of a 45.
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JKriv & Saucy Lady/MAKE THAT CHANGE 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7061 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. An epic team up with NYC's J KRIV (RAZOR N TAPE) and STAR CREATURE's SAUCY LADY. A positive upbeat floor filler with an infectious bassline and saucy vocals (pun intended). B/w a slick disco dub and full remix treatment from J KRIV. A real disco cut future classic. (STAR...
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June Chikuma/THE MIDAS TOUCH LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1229 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Repressed. Album from STAR CREATURE done by JUNE CHIKUMA, best known for her groundbreaking video game soundtracks in the 80s and 90s (most notably BOMBERMAN HERO for Nintendo). A nice mix of her tracks that range from bossa nova lounge to pre-vaporwave exotica and new age...
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Kappekoff, RGB & Andre Espeut/SUGAR 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7054 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. KAPPEKOFF, REGGIE GOT BEATS & ANDRE ESPEUT team up on this STAR CREATURE 7" single. Some thick juicy fonk vibes. This is classic Earth Boogie. The flip features an instrumental mix with extras added so be sure to double up.
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Knoe1 ft George JJ Flores/DO'S & ...7"    $10.50
Catalog #: TBE716 7
KNOE1 & GEORGE JJ FLORES make their debut on TUGBOAT EDITIONS with their cover of a boogie tune titled "DO'S & DON'TS", not likely to be heard anywhere outside of YOUTUBE. This is a major boogie groove likely to set floors a blaze from Orange County to Paris, Tokyo to NYC.
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Knoe1/BELIEVE IN YOU 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: TBE718 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Featuring GEORGE JJ FLORES on vocals, this follow-up to "DO'S AND DON'TS" is a hard, yet tender, West Coast style funk slapper. Another major boogie groove likely to set floors ablaze from LA to Paris, Tokyo to Chicago, and Berlin to Brazil. Vocal and instrumental mixes....
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Kumoko+XL Middleton/MOONLIGHT MAGIC 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1246 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. City Pop meets West Coast Boogie with a dash of Synthwave Jazz Funk on this 4 track EP. Vocal and instrumental mixes of "MOONLIGHT MAGIC" and "TAKE TO THE SKY" with vocals by Japanese native KUMOKO. Fans of XL MIDDLETON's take on Modern Funk should dig this. Out on Chicago's...
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Kurtiss/COLLIE HILL EP 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1252 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Following a few recent wax droppings on MUTUAL INTENTIONS & DEEP FRIED MUSIC, KURTISS comes correct with a solid 6 tracker dj fusion bordering between disco edits, club tools & anthemic full-on originals. Part Detroit, Part Chicago with a touch of Squelchy Boogie Synths &...
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Late Night Science/AUTOMATIC FUNK 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1212 9
STAR CREATURE continues it's earthly invasion mining every geographic location possible for the new school funk. The ship has landed in Poland & discovered this group while in Krakow. The 5 track EP has a tickle for every fancy: new school synth funk, melodic boogie & smooth instrumentals.
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Le'Trell/ON THE ONE & S.O.S. 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7011 7
A mystery surrounds this record that breathes new life into some old funk grooves. The A-side is sure to be a "Modern Funk Anthem", a certified floor filler already making the rounds in Chicago, NYC, Detroit and LA. The flip "S.O.S. (STATE OF SHOCK)" is a moody sax filled jam.
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Leones/CRUISIN & SUNSET 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7055 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Debut 7" double sider from new Italian hybrid nu jazz band LEONES out on TIM ZAWADA's STAR CREATURE label. The A-side takes us on a mid-tempo jazz romp with some mild disco vibes. Balearic Detroit? B-side is the perfect soundtrack to a late night coastal highway cruise. More...
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Leones/VOYAGE LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1238 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Italian nujazz newcomers pop back up with a full length LP on Chicago's own STAR CREATURE label. Futuristic acid jazz over heavy drum beats, minimal squelching West Coast synths, punchy basslines all tied together under a warm bed of vibey overtones. 9 tracks. Full picture...
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Liquid Pegasus/THE TOBY GLIDER EP 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1217 9
LIQUID PEGASUS is rising from the ashes like the spaced out phunk phoenix they are. After a few nice remix appearances plus collaborations with ZACKY FORCE FUNK, E. LIVE & MORE in the Japan meets Minneapolis meets LA meets THE MOON CREW is back. Features tempos & moods for all occasions.
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Love Cryme/GIVE IT 2 ME 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7035 7
Sacramento's LOVE CRYME is back in a big way with 2 freaky funk cuts. This is underground at it's finest. Nasty & classy, classy but still freaky. "GIVE IT 2 ME" is a future anthem sounding like 1984 in Anaheim or Santa Anna. Another STAR CREATURE 7" sure shot.
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Love's High/LOVE GENERATOR 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7022 7
STAR CREATURE continues to break new artists, this time debuting "LOVE'S HIGH" a collaborative European effort featuring Israel's SOUL SUPREME and the ALWAYS FRESH KIDS CREW. A Side is modern funk dancefloor primed with classic boogie formatted verses & hooks. B Side is an uptempo instrumental.
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Lucid Paradise/A LITTLE MO' BETTA 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7040 7
High in demand this 7" from LUCID PARADISE (FUNK NIGHT RECORDS): ERIC BOSS/ E DA BOSS and ISHTAR/GIZELLE SMITH. Hot modern soul boogie record produced by SOUL SUPREME (AKA LOVE'S HIGH). B/w "TONIGHT (LOVE'S HIGH REMIX)". Peak boogie delights for a dancefloor near you courtesy of STAR CREATURE!
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M. Hook/NEW RIVER LP    $16.50
Catalog #: SC1236 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. A definitive STAR CREATURE sound LP, this one hits all corners - Super classy, electronic proto-jazz funk. SC breaking more new & unknown artists. Philly's very own M. HOOK has some serious chops, most notably the bass riffs throughout. Don't sleep on this.
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Meowsn/SMALL EDGE EP 12"    $13.50
Catalog #: SC1211 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. After his debut on TUGBOAT EDITS, mystery producer makes the switch to the big time with a follow up on STAR CREATURE furthering their exploration into the house music genre, not surprising since Chicago is their homebase. 4 tracks of raw, grimy house better suited for the...
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Midnight Runners/HAUNTING ECHOES EP 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: DISK002 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. On the STAR CREATURE distributed DISKOVER RECORDS this 5 track EP finds MUNIR (AKA MIDNIGHT RUNNERS) on a deep dive global disco adventure. MUNIR unearthed, tuned, toned and freaked these tracks. Space, Italo, Freak Out, Punk Funk, and Love Boat. With jacket. Don't sleep on...
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Midnight Runners/NUSANTARA DISCO #1 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: DISK003 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. MUNIR (AKA MIDNIGHT RUNNERS) drops this 6 track EP that picks up where his "EASTERN SUN" and TUGBOAT EDITS #14 releases left off. More flavors from the mind, heart, razor, tape and dust of MR. "TROPICAL DISCO MADNESS". Trippy goodness from STAR CREATURE/DISKOVER RECORDS.
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Midnight Runners/NUSANTARA DISCO #2 12"    $16.50
Catalog #: DISK004 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Volume 2! MUNIR aka MIDNIGHT RUNNERS on his 5th drop with STAR CREATURE, hits us again with some diggin' deep dug ups from his corner of the world. This one picks up where his TUGBOAT EDITS VOL 14, HAUNTING ECHOES and NUSANTARA VOL 1 left off. Tidal waves of jazz funk, space...
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Mirlaqi/SYSTEME EP 12"    $12.00
Catalog #: TBGVOL01 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. This new imprint, TELESCOPE BUYERS GUIDE, is a spin-off from Chicago's STAR CREATURE. The debut record is from Switzerland's MIRLAQI with a deep space approach to funktech, "a STAR CREATURE twist combo of METRO AREA meets STRICTLY JAZ UNIT". Props/support from RON TRENT. 4...
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Modula feat Panima C./BACOLEARICA EP 7"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC7052 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Smooth & breezy London post-jazz-funk pre-street soul has a layover in Ibiza before heading home just outside Naples. The result is this Balearic/ bacolearica tribute to MODULA's homeland of Bacoli. 2 mellow groovers. Comes in a full color 7" sleeve. (STAR CREATURE)
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Mogwaa/DE JA VU LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1206 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. South Korean funkmeister MOGWAA delivers a 6 tracker in his debut. This is the epitome of the instrumental "MODERN FUNK" sound. Heavy analog synths & drum machines for days composed & played by a classically trained musician. It's a well rounded EP across the loner funk,...
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Mogwaa/I'M JUST SAYING & ANGELICA 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7036 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Might be time to brush up Chicago's stepping traditions to fully grasp the heat on this 7" slice of heaven. This is modern windy city gangster soul featuring South Koreans star producer, MOGWAA on the instruments and Chicago's own ANDRE GIBSON of the TOGETHERNESS BAND on...
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Mogwaa/TILL DAWN 12"    $12.00
Catalog #: SC1219 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Aside from PEGGY GOU, MOGWAA is the biggest deal to come out of South Korea & STAR CREATURE is on point again with another 6 tracks of space aged proto house meets intergalactic new age boogie slappers meets futuristic analog punk funk. 3rd release from young MOGWAA on the...
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Neal Francis & Derrick Carter/BNYLV 12"    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1242 9
The last copies available! Known for killer live sets of funky soul & r&b NEAL gets this STAR CREATURE 12". The A-side features a *CLASSIC* house styled remix from Chitown's own DERRICK CARTER. The flip goes deep in the boogie zone for the ORIGINAL VERSION INSTRUMENTAL. Limited to 300 copies.
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Ourra & The Gravity Drive/SUPER...12"    $12.00
Catalog #: SC1222 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. Modern britfunk extraordinaire OURRA teams up with Indie duo THE GRAVITY DRIVE to present the "SUPERNATURAL EP". OURRA continues his hot streak for STAR CREATURE laying down the production & instrumentals while GD deepens the mood with their calming/chill/future/ retro vocal...
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Ourra Ft Andre Espeut/DON'T BACK DOWN 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7024 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. OURRA teams up with ANDRE ESPEUT again to deliver a hot follow up to one of the highest demanded records 2017 "WHERE THERE'S NO LOVE". The combo is proving to be truly stellar as they put a new school twist on Brit funk with a little modern Italo vibe. Unavailable since...
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Ourra+J Merriwether Jr/PLATINUM CITY 12"    $10.50
Catalog #: SC1221 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE's OURRA spent years chasing down a long forgotten private press jazz CD from Detroit. When he finally did, this global collaboration resulted. Detroit's JAMES MERRIWETHER JR. teams up with Brit OURRA for 3 tunes started in the 90s and finished in 2019. Limited...
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Ourra/CRYSTAL PALMS LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1214 9
After his two 7" releases on STAR CREATURE, OURRA drops an 8 track LP full of lush soundscapes composed of vintage synths and thematic astro vibes. This is true to the modern funk style and movement-a mix of futuristic spaced out deep house and vintage analog Balaeric boogie grooves.
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Ourra/FANTASY POINT DLP    $19.50
Catalog #: SC1232 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. OURRA returns to his home base aboard the international STAR CREATURE & readies for a certified blast off. After a string of lovely releases together ranging from private jazz funk, boogie and synth pop, OURRA preps the after burners for a long haul. 12 tracks. (STAR CREATURE).
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Ourra/WHEN THERE'S NO LOVE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7017 7
Limited edition repress of this excellent STAR CREATURE 7" single which has been unavailable since July '17. Features vocalist ANDRE ESPEUT to give us 2 sides of a contemporary twist on the sophisticated Jazz Funk days of the UK's past. Soulful grooves, perfect for the steppers or skaters.
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Pacific Star/I CAN TELL 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7018 7
West Coast duo with production from STAR CREATURE alum THROWBACK ZACK. Double sided dancefloor heat featuring good combo of talkbox and live vocals from the new to the scene vocalist KEEN SENZES. Funk freaks approved, peak hour smoothness as ZACK continues his heat streak.
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Pepin feat. Sauce81/GALAXY DRIVE 7"    $9.00
Catalog #: SC7043 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Limited (to just 200 copies!) teaser single off the upcoming PEPIN full length due on STAR CREATURE in the Spring of 2020. Here PEPIN teams up with Japan's No. 1 in demand producer SAUCE81 for a downtempo preview to his spaced out LP. More copies back in. Act fast. (STAR...
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Pepin/85 LP    $15.00
Catalog #: SC1224 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Debut full length LP from Japan's favorite underground native son. A fixture in the Japanese beat scene & known by those in-the-know for years now, PEPIN lands his spaceship in Chicago courtesy of STAR CREATURE for his debut, modern funk meets space boogie anchored by...
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