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The last great rock LP from Nigeria’s post civil war underground.

Be Nice to the People was recorded in 1977 by Fela producer Odion Iruoje as he chased the runaway success of high school band Ofege.

The Western world was in the throes of peace, love and flower power as Nigeria descended into civil war in 1967. The rock scene that developed during the following three years of bloodshed and destruction would come to heal the country, propagate the world-wide ideal of the modern Nigerian, and propel Fela to stardom after the conflict ended in 1970.

The members of Question Mark were children when the Nigerian civil war ended and by the time they recorded their only album in 1977 they were college students, chasing rock n’ roll dreams as Afro-beat turned to Afro-disco. Theirs is a fiery reminder of a once vibrant scene, whose story was told in great detail in Now-Again’s two anthologies, Wake Up You! The Rise And Fall of Nigerian Rock.

Tracklist:

Side A
Have You?
Be Nice To The People
Hey Hey Girl
Love

Side B
Oh My Girl
Freaking out
Scram out
Mary Anne

Personnel:

Bass Guitar – Amechi Izuora
Lead vocal and organ – Franklin Izuora
Drums – Chike Okafor
Lead Guitar – Victor Egbe
Percussion – Uzo Agulefo
Engineer – Monday Oki
Mixed By – Emmanuel A Odenusi
Producer – Odion Iruoje

Under License From Franklin Izuora.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA5275.

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For over three decades, the Stone Alliance’s debut album on Gene Perla’s PM Records has been a record collector’s commodity. An LP that evolved from the Rare Groove 1990s into a hallowed place in America’s deep jazz canon.

This definitive reissue was lacquered in an all-analog transfer by Bernie Grundman, who removed the Dolby noise reduction and freed the space in the record’s grooves. Grundman himself said that this is the best that this record has ever sounded.

Contains an oversized 8 page booklet that details Perla’s arc in music, the creation and lineage of his PM Records and the story of the Stone Alliance band.

Tracklist:

Side A
Vaya Mulatto
King Tut
Duet

Side B
Sweetie-Pie
Creepin’
Samba de Negro

Personnel:

All compositions Perla Music (ASCAP), except “Creepin'” Jobette Music Co./Black Bull Music, Inc. (ASCAP).
Recorded at Red Gate Studio, Kent, New York, June 1975 and June 1976.
Engineered by Jan Hammer and Gene Perla.
Assisted by Bob Schachner and Roy Yates.
Design, Installation and Maintenance by Andy Topeka.
Design and Photos by Anne M. Schnider.
Produced by Gene Perla. Produced For Reissue by Eothen Alapatt.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA5277.

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The only album by MC Money & Gangsta Gold, 1995, hardcore funk produced by the legendary DJ Sound. Official reissue, first time on LP, “Galaxy Ruby” vinyl.

Part of the Now-Again Records Memphis Rap Collection.

Vinyl package: OBI wrapped. Includes 12-page oversized booklet with liner notes by Torii MacAdams and rare photos that details the historical precedent, genesis and arc of this important American musical scene. Original, artist approved cover design for this album’s first vinyl issue by Errol Richardson.

Tracklist:

Side A
Ridgecrest Anthem
Down In The Click
Glock-Tight Smoked Out
Ridgecrest Taking Over
Interlude

Side B
Dead In His Tracks
I Just Need Yo Cheese
Load the Ammo
Shout Outs
Bout Our Hogg Outro

Personnel:

Produced by DJ Sound.
Licensed by DJ Sound.
This reissue produced by Eothen Alapatt and Torii MacAdams.
Recorded and Mixed at DJ Sounds’ House, Memphis by DJ Sound.
Originally self-issued on cassette with no catalog number in 1995.
Reissue Art Direction by Errol F. Richardson.
Restoration and Mastering by Jason Bitner.

LP. 2024. NA5250.

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The definitive survey of America’s independent 70s soul scene, and a companion piece to Now-Again’s long-running Soul Cal series.

“(Soul Cal) captures the retro-utopian vision of a past where every small town record store or garage in the US might have hidden a virtuosic funk outfit; the thrill of knowing that jobbing musicians might be getting paid for the first time; plus the bittersweet knowledge that those that passed on are getting deserved recognition. And all that before you get the thrill of the music itself.” – Wire Magazine.

Tracklist:

1. Luther Davis “You Can Be A Star”
2. UPC All Stars “Don’t Get Discouraged”
3. Pure Essence “Wake Up”
4. Anubis “Ecology”
5. Sag War Fare “Girl You Better Change”
6. Leon Mitchison “Love Is”
7. Luther Davis Group “To Be Free”
8. Ellis & Cephas “I’m Gonna Miss You Girl”
9. Clifford Nyren “Keep Running Away”
10. Mixed Feelings “Sha-La-La”
11. Henry Woods Troupe “The Stranger”
12. Freedom Express “Get Down”

Compilation produced, annotated and researched by Eothen “Egon” Alapatt. Art direction by Errol Richardson. Mastered by Dave Cooley, Kelly Hibbert and Jason Bitner. Additional coordination by Tanner McCrary.

Licensed courtesy: Luther Davis (RIP), John Roode, Ron Brown (RIP), Glenn Walling, Clifford Nyren (RIP), Arthur Lane, Leon Mitchison, Ishmael Rolle, Bobby Hamilton, Milton Smith.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA5284.

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Lo-fi pimp player raps recorded on four-track cassette in Shawty Pimp’s bedroom in 1994. Official reissue, first time on LP, “Galaxy Yellow” color vinyl.

Part of the Now-Again Records Memphis Rap Collection.

Vinyl package: OBI wrapped. Includes 12-page oversized booklet with liner notes by Torii MacAdams and rare photos that details the historical precedent, genesis and arc of this important American musical scene. Original, artist approved cover design for this album’s first vinyl issue by Errol Richardson.

Tracklist:

Side A
Vol. 2 Intro
Stackin What U Lackin
Junkies Runnin Up
Sweatin Up On A Bitch
Fuck Tha Law

Side B
Caught In A Click
Gotta Get My Pimp On
Don’t Shawt My Dollas
Vol. 2 Outro

Personnel:

Produced by Shawty Pimp
Licensed by Shawty Pimp.
This reissue produced by Eothen Alapatt and Torii MacAdams.
Recorded and Mixed at Shawty Pimp’s Parents’ House, Memphis by Shawty Pimp
Originally self-issued on cassette by Shawty Pimp with no catalog number in 1994.
Reissue Art Direction by Errol F. Richardson.
Restoration and Mastering by Jason Bitner.

LP. 2024. NA5249.