Back catalogue: Soul

Review: Buh Records reissues Rollets' classic self-titled album here as it was a key moment in Peruvian disco history that first arrived in 1981. Only emerging themselves a year before, Rollets blended disco, boogie and pop and caught a pivotal moment in Lima's music scene during the democratic transition. Their hit 'Patinando' gave them national recognition, but their album features a range of sophisticated tracks from disco anthems to boogie with soft rock influences. The band was led by Manuel and Saul Cornejo and helped shape the rise of Peruvian disco and influenced later groups like Grupo America and Los Roller's de Tarapoto, so this is a real treasure.

Review: The legendary voice of a generation gives us an album that showed that she not only made the transition from pop and soul legend to a disco queen. The push and pull between Chic’s sonic vision and Motown’s commercial instincts may have caused tension, but it also ensured that diana straddled multiple audiences—disco’s remaining faithful, pop listeners and Ross’ longtime r&b base. Even after its initial controversy, Diana has stood the test of time as a quintessential pop-disco record, one that both honored Ross’ legacy and propelled her into a new decade with fresh energy. The album’s influence extends beyond just the hits: its sleek, dancefloor-ready grooves became a template for future pop-r&b crossovers, and Chic’s production techniques would go on to shape countless records in the 1980s and beyond. Featuring household hits like 'I'm Coming Out' and 'Inside Out', the album hit all the right notes. Whether she’s cooing over the percolating rhythms of 'My Old Piano' or the cult favorite in 'Tenderness', Ross sounds both in control and completely free—precisely the balance she was looking for at this pivotal moment in her career.

Review: Rufus and Chaka Khan's final stretch balances the unfiltered funk of their live performances with the studio polish of their later work. Their live recordings deliver an electrifying set, reworking classics like 'Tell Me Something Good' and 'Sweet Thing' into extended, groove-heavy jams. 'Ain't Nobody' stands outinot just as the lead single but as a masterclass in electro-funk, pairing airtight drum programming with Chaka's soaring vocal for a career-defining moment. Their studio material shifts towards sleek 80s production, offering a more restrained but still soulful contrast. A dynamic farewell from an era-defining partnership.