I remember the good old days when BBE released one of the best compilation series ever. All rare Soul and Funk tunes that you’d have to pay a fortune for to find on original vinyl. Great news…the “Strange Games & Funky Things” series is returning. Volume 5 is set to release later this year, but to get everyone’s attention they are releasing a limited 7-inch (1000 copies) first.

The S.S.O. Orchestra from Belgium released “Faded Lady” back in ’76 which later became a classic hip hop breakbeat. Enchanting strings and a killer bass line where more than enough reason for Diamond D to sample it on his debut album and more recently Busta Rhymes sampled it as well. August 30th is your chance to get a copy of this re-release  with a very very rare instrumental version on the flipside.

The S.S.O. Orchestra – Faded Lady

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Here’s Pharoahe Monch’s 1st single from his new “W.A.R.” (We Are Renegades) album. This crackin’ joint called “Shine” features Mela Machinko and was produced by Diamond D. The album will drop this fall on the Duck Down Records and might contain some suprises. I’m digging this one a lot, so grab this FREE download (low bitrate) and let us know what you think…[via HipHopDX]

Pharoahe Monch – Shine Ft. Mela Machinko [96kbps]

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