BBE Music
Barely Breaking Even ltd. Established 1996
Our London record shop: @the_bbe_store

It’s Here !
J Jazz Volume 5: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1970-1988 is here — the fifth and final chapter in BBE Music’s celebrated compilation series, three discs of rare, deep Japanese jazz spanning two decades.
@bacoso
@the_jazz_dad
@the_bbe_store

【5/21 開催決定!!】
今週金曜5/22にBLUE NOTE TOKYOでライブを行うブライアン・ジャクソンのサイン会が決定!!
ギル・スコット・ヘロンの右腕として知られ、数々の名盤を生み出したレジェンドにに直接会える、この機会をお見逃しなく!
Brian Jacksonのニューアルバム先行試聴・先行販売に加え、対象商品ご購入者限定サイン会の開催が緊急決定しました!!
新作をいち早く楽しめる貴重な機会として、ぜひブライアン・ジャクソンに会いにお越しください。
日程 - 2026年5月21日(木)
時間 - 6:00 PM~ アルバム先行試聴 / 7:30 PM~ サイン会
会場 - HMV record shop 渋谷
<5/22 来日公演>
GIL SCOTT-HERON by BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY
2026.05.22 Fri.
Blue Note Tokyo
https://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/lp/brian-jackson-yasiin-bey
Join us for an exclusive pre-release listening session, early album sales, and a signing event for customers who purchase eligible items. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the new album early and meet Brian Jackson in person.
DATE - Thursday, May 21st, 2026
TIME - 6:00 PM~ Listening Session / 7:30 PM~ Signing Session
VENUE - HMV record shop Shibuya
PM~ Listening Session / 7:30 PM~ Signing Session
VENUE - HMV record shop Shibuya
#brianjackson #hmvrecordshop #vinyl #nowmorethanever

【5/21 開催決定!!】
今週金曜5/22にBLUE NOTE TOKYOでライブを行うブライアン・ジャクソンのサイン会が決定!!
ギル・スコット・ヘロンの右腕として知られ、数々の名盤を生み出したレジェンドにに直接会える、この機会をお見逃しなく!
Brian Jacksonのニューアルバム先行試聴・先行販売に加え、対象商品ご購入者限定サイン会の開催が緊急決定しました!!
新作をいち早く楽しめる貴重な機会として、ぜひブライアン・ジャクソンに会いにお越しください。
日程 - 2026年5月21日(木)
時間 - 6:00 PM~ アルバム先行試聴 / 7:30 PM~ サイン会
会場 - HMV record shop 渋谷
<5/22 来日公演>
GIL SCOTT-HERON by BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY
2026.05.22 Fri.
Blue Note Tokyo
https://www.bluenote.co.jp/jp/lp/brian-jackson-yasiin-bey
Join us for an exclusive pre-release listening session, early album sales, and a signing event for customers who purchase eligible items. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the new album early and meet Brian Jackson in person.
DATE - Thursday, May 21st, 2026
TIME - 6:00 PM~ Listening Session / 7:30 PM~ Signing Session
VENUE - HMV record shop Shibuya
PM~ Listening Session / 7:30 PM~ Signing Session
VENUE - HMV record shop Shibuya
#brianjackson #hmvrecordshop #vinyl #nowmorethanever
Ha Ya! (Eternal Life) (AmFlow Remix) is out!!! stream & download it here
https://musclecars.bandcamp.com/album/sugar-honey-iced-tea-double-honey-pack-2-remixes-from-mark-francis-amflow
And if you like what you hear, pre-order the full Sugar Honey Iced Tea Double Honey Pack remix package dropping June 5th
https://orcd.co/doublehoneypack2
Last night we welcomed the legendary Brian Jackson at Hidden Grooves for a special playback session hosted by Kate Hutchinson exploring his forthcoming album Now More Than Ever with Masters at Work, alongside reflections and untold backstories of his legendary creative collaborations with the late Gil Scott-Heron.
Unheard music filled the room, with real conversations and deep listening throughout. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening.
@bbemusic @bbeafrica @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83

What an amazing experience last night was! Thank you @brian__jackson @katehutchinsonpow @bbemusic
📷 @yg_since83
Roy Ayers - Tarzan - BBE
@royayerssunshine @realroyayers @bbemusic @bbeafrica @rocktheknobs @shawn_optimum @optimummastering
Written By - Roy Ayers, William Allen
Vibraphone, Lead Vocals, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Cowbell - Roy Ayers
Bass - William Allen
Congas - Chano O'Ferral
Drums - Bernard Purdy
Guitar - Jerry Friedman
Overdubbed By [Overdubs Engineered By] - John Hopkins
Mixed By - James Staub
Mastered By - Shawn Joseph
Illustration, Design - Thomas McCallion
Executive-Producer - Eddie Bezalel, Peter Adarkwah
Broken Record is out now, the first single from my forthcoming album Bodies of Water 💦
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📸 @annafrancesca25
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#newmusic #newmusicfridays #londonmusic #melbournemusic #newjazz

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th

Yes yes folks!
We’re hyped to unveil the Heritage Room for Part 2 of BBE’s 30th Birthday at Number 90 on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August .. and this time we are starting from 4pm!!
A seriously heavyweight line-up celebrating true BBE legacy — and this is just ONE of FOUR rooms!!!
More announcements coming soon…
About The Line Up:
AL KENT – Glasgow’s edit maestro and long-time BBE collaborator..check outthe Disco Love series.🪩
KON & AMIR – Legendary Boston duo and elite beat-diggers across hip-hop, soul, jazz and funk. As Lord Finesse put it: “two of the most extraordinary but underrated in the game.”
JOHN MORALES – Bronx-born icon with 30+ years shaping dance music. From “Deadly Medleys” to 650+ remixes for giants like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Jocelyn Brown and Hall & Oates — a true pioneer.
RICH MEDINA – Globally respected DJ blending the full spectrum of Black music, plus a celebrated spoken word artist and journalist. A real one.
MR THING – Returning to join the room , heavyweight turntablist, Scratch Perverts member, DMC champ, compiler of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing and one of the nicest to do it. 🫡
DJ TUNESMITH – Hackney’s vinyl specialist, serving soulful selections from disco to broken beat. A staple from London to international stages and part of Eve’s Drop Collective.
VANESSA FREEMAN
The Voice. Vanessa emerges from rich lineage—the very holy grails—of Black music. Her journey began in the church and sound system culture, shaping a vocalist of rare depth and versatility. Equally at home commanding a stadium stage backed by a 30-piece orchestra as she is stepping to the mic in a dimly lit basement, weaving her soul into the darkest rhythm structures, Vanessa is the definition of dynamic. We are truly blessed to witness and experience her gift.
Get those tickets pronto!
Link in bio.Legit ticket sellers:
Eventbrite / Resident Advisor/ Dice/ Skiddle only.
SWIPE ACROSS ⬅️ for the goodness 🎵
Track IDS on last slides
#bbe30th
The Beej-n-Dem performance video is live on YouTube now. Link in bio.
https://youtu.be/ZinImEZiBSI?si=dETz7Np3BId5rhGo
Valtteri Laurell: conductor, arranger, producer
Ricky-Tick Big Band:
Jukka Eskola: lead trumpet
Kalevi Louhivuori: trumpet
Mikko Gunu Karjalainen:
Janne Toivonen: trumpet
Heikki Tuhkanen: trombone
Jay Kortehisto: trombone
Emma Vasala: trombone
Mikko Marttila: bass trombone & tuba
Pope Puolitaival: alto sax, flute
Ari Jokelainen: alto sax
Jussi Kannaste: tenor sax, alto flute
Antti Hynninen: tenor sax, flute
Linda Fredriksson: baritone sax, soloist
Antti Lötjönen: double bass
Sami Koskela: percussion
Jaska Lukkarinen: drums
Videographer and edit: Ira Aaltonen @ira.aaltonen Second camera: Darina Rodionova
Taken from Visions of Dilla, available to pre-order on Bandcamp. Vinyl shipping May 22.
#BeejNDem #VisionsOfDilla #ValtteriLaurell #RickyTickBigBand #JDilla
@adamrios1’s remix of tonight is yours this friday 🌃
footage taken from our 2024 @weoutherefest set at @colleencosmomurphy’s love dancin’ tent 🎪 t-minus 3 short months until we’re back with our band 🙂↔️🎸
Tomorrow we hold space with the living legend Brian Jackson for an intimate playback session and Q&A - and a few last-minute spaces have just become available.
If you have been on the fence, now is the time. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988416917527/?discount=BBEHidden (link in bio!)
Digging through the archive this week, we found ourselves revisiting Don Letts’ documentary The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron, which featured both Brian Jackson and Yasiin Bey. The fact that the two of them are now about to tour together, celebrating the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, feels like one of those full circle moments that needs no explanation.
It only makes the title of Brian’s forthcoming album, Now More Than Ever, land even harder.
See you tomorrow.
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