Name: Harde Smart Volume 2 : Flemish and Dutch Grooves From The 80’s
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SDBANLP18

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Black

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Download code: Yes

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Housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Download with Mixtape.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-24

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5414166674664

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Black LPx2

SDBANCD18

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5414166674671

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Artist

Various

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Sdban Ultra

Sdban Ultra is a sublabel of the reissue label Sdban, specializing in releasing new music by contemporary Belgian jazz and funk artists. With a focus on showcasing the vibrant and diverse talent within Belgium's jazz and funk scene, Sdban Ultra brings fresh sounds to music lovers worldwide.

Founded as an extension of Sdban Records, Sdban Ultra aims to provide a platform for emerging artists who are pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. The label prides itself on its commitment to quality and authenticity, seeking out musicians who bring innovation and creativity to their craft.

From soulful grooves to experimental compositions, *Sdban Ultra* offers a rich tapestry of sounds that captivate listeners with their unique blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or simply curious about discovering new musical horizons, *Sdban Ultra* invites you to embark on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of Belgian jazz and funk.

Did you know that for decades, record collectors across the Dutch-speaking region have overlooked a significant portion of their own musical heritage while avidly searching for rare grooves and breaks in bins filled with more exotic music?&nbsp;

After delving deep into dusty crates of Belgian and Dutch music, Harde Smart’s inaugural compilation in 2019, dedicated to music from the 1970s, brought to light a selection of smooth, jazzy, funky, and soulful gems from Flanders (the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium) and Holland. In addition to exquisite grooves and hard-pounding drums, these songs shared Dutch lyrics, offering a unique compilation of lyric-driven Flemish and Dutch music from back in the days.

Yet, nothing is as certain as the unexpected. This compilation marked the first time a Dutch album uncovered the authentic Afro-American funk and soul vibe, which, albeit sporadically, influenced the work of both popular and lesser-known singers and musicians in this corner of the world during the 1970s. Undoubtedly, influences also stemmed from French chanson and rock music of the era.

This 21- track album shattered all musical predictability, taking listeners on a strange and nostalgic journey, offering a revised collection of essential homegrown classics for local listeners while also captivating non-Dutch-speaking audiences.

With the second compilation, Harde Smart shifts its focus from the 1970s sound to explore the next&nbsp;decade, the 1980s. Vinyl aficionados No Sleep Richy and Micha Marva joined forces with Sjefke De Kok, one of Holland’s premier crate diggers, to continue their musical odyssey.&nbsp;

Digging even deeper into dusty bins filled with Dutch and Flemish records once again unearthed an exquisite selection of tracks—too weird to play, too rare to ignore. From butt-shaking boogie to weird disco adventures on wax, this album encapsulates all the good stuff of the 1980s: smooth and seductive alongside dark and wavy. Get ready for an atypical introduction into the Dutch lyric-driven music from the 1980’s.

Harde Smart Volume 2 : Flemish and Dutch Grooves From The 80’s

Music GB

Discover Harde Smart Volume 2: Flemish and Dutch Grooves From The 80’s by Various on vinyl. Dive into rare Dutch and Flemish tracks from the 1980s curated by Sdban Ultra.