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Smoky hustler music by North Memphis’s Skinny Pimp, former member of Three 6 Mafia, recorded in 1993. Official reissue, first time on LP, “Galaxy Ice” 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
Inkmatized (Westhaven Smoke One)
Skinny Pimpin Hoez
Skit
Psychopathic Lunatic
Boom Dat Shit

Side B
Killa
Skinny Shouts
Dirty Tramp
If U Didn’t Know Bitch

Personnel:

Written by Kingpin Skinny Pimp.
Produced by Kingpin Skiny Pimp excpet for A4 Produced by DJ Paul.
Licensed by Kingpin Skinny Pimp.
This reissue produced by Eothen Alapatt and Torii MacAdams.
Recorded and Mixed at Gimisum Productions, Memphis by Kingpin Skinny Pimp
Originally issued on Gimisum Productions Cassette in 1993.
Reissue Art Direction by Errol F. Richardson.
Restoration and Mastering by Jason Bitner.

LP. 2024. NA5246.

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WITCH’s fifth and final album in the classic, Zamrock version of the band, packaged in an exact duplication of the original Zambian issue. WITCH’s unique blend of American and UK rock and native Zambian folk rhythms and melodies shines through this progressive album – after this, the WITCH band splintered and the remaining original members became the disco ensemble that issued Movin’ On and Kuomboka, issued as a CD anthology by Now-Again.

Tracklist:

Side A
Janet
As Days Go By
Ntedelakumbi
In Flight

Side B
Nazingwa
Silverlady
Anyinamwana
Mama Feel Good
The Way I Feel

Now-Again licensed this essential album from Zambia’s 70s “Zamrock” scene from WITCH’s last living member, vocalist Emmanuel Jagari Chanda.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA6107.

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A late period hard-rock, proto-punk entry in Zambian guitarist and bandleader Paul Ngozi’s extensive catalog. LP includes oversized 8p. booklet detailing Ngozi’s arc, rare photographs, discography and annotations. Released under license from the Estate of Paul Nyirongo.

Tracklist:

Side A
Ma Loan
So Long Baby
Mwana Wavutika
Something Is Wrong

Side B
Can You Kiss Me
Ba Yowo Yenge
I Belong To You
Tingule A Chimbwi

“Zambia’s Zamrock movement that exploded in the 1970s … provided young musicians access to European and American music, and created a unique sound. At its root, Zamrock melded fuzz-toned psychedelia, chugging garage rock and roiling funk with a broad mix of African cadences and beats…. enlivening a scene that included bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz and the Ngozi Family.” — The New York Times

Zamrock was a bona-fide rock scene, with albums released through independent labels based in Zambia. This music scene was complete, encompassing the genres of rock, acid folk, fusion, Afro-beat, South African jazz and traditional Zambian melodies. It quickly became a uniquely Zambian movement, befitting of its name. WITCH, Paul Ngozi and Amanaz sound nothing like other rock music from the African continent or elsewhere. 

Now-Again has been reissuing the essential records from the Zamrock scene for going on 15 years. 99% Confusion is part of an extensive campaign centered around Paul Ngozi and his band and is preceded by The Ghetto, Day of Judgement and 45,000 Volts.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA5260.

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Celebrated Zambian guitarist and bandleader Paul Ngozi’s 1977 concept album about the struggles of those living in Africa’s townships. LP includes oversized 8p. booklet detailing Ngozi’s arc, rare photographs, discography and annotations. Released under license from the Estate of Paul Nyirongo.

Tracklist:

Side A
In The Ghetto
Help Me
Anasoni
Who Will Know

Side B
Suicide
Bamayo
Can’t You Hear Me
Ulesi Tileke
Jesus Christ

“Zambia’s Zamrock movement that exploded in the 1970s … provided young musicians access to European and American music, and created a unique sound. At its root, Zamrock melded fuzz-toned psychedelia, chugging garage rock and roiling funk with a broad mix of African cadences and beats…. enlivening a scene that included bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz and the Ngozi Family.” — The New York Times

Zamrock was a bona-fide rock scene, with albums released through independent labels based in Zambia. This music scene was complete, encompassing the genres of rock, acid folk, fusion, Afro-beat, South African jazz and traditional Zambian melodies. It quickly became a uniquely Zambian movement, befitting of its name. WITCH, Paul Ngozi and Amanaz sound nothing like other rock music from the African continent or elsewhere. 

Now-Again has been reissuing the essential records from the Zamrock scene for going on 15 years. The Ghetto is part of an extensive campaign centered around Paul Ngozi and his band and is preceded by Day of Judgement and 45,000 Volts.

LP, Digital. 2024. NA5258.

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The sole offering by Lil Ced and Big Syl, hazy Southern horror meets hardcore rap from 1993. Official reissue; first time on LP, “Galaxy Orange” 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
Head Cutter (Intro)
My Mind Blinking Out
Sticking Up Tha Dope Track
Gimme Some’n
Gotta Be Lyrical

Side B
Smoking On That Mask
Life On Tha Dark Side
What’s Up Man (Campaignin’)
Dedication

Personnel:

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by DJ Flash
Executive produced by Lil Ced and Sylvester Patterson
This reissue produced by Eothen Alapatt and Torii MacAdams
Licensed by Lil Ced
Original photography and design by DJ Flash
Recorded at Studio 1, Atlanta
All raps by Lil Ced and Big Syl
All songs published by Lil’ Ced Publishing
Originally issued on Get Busy Records & Pay Roll Records in 1993
℗ and © 2024 Now-Again Records
Reissue art direction by Errol Richardson
Restoration and remastering by Jason Bitner
Special thanks to Skinny Pimp.

LP. 2024. NA5263.