25 years after the shamen’s single release “ebeneezer goode” was banned,  then sent scurrying up the charts to no1 where it remained for 4 weeks until we deleted it.  here’s some more palaver on how it came to be, in case anyone missed it last time:

how we made … ebeneezer goode by the shamen

with some more gratuitous rug references.. especially for anyone that hated it 😉

listen links here

more carry on at the shamen’s facebook page.

Heres some of the flava it came in

ebeneezer goode – beat edit  : the shamen

ebeneezer goode – south of detroit vocal  : the shamen

ebeneezer goode – shamen dub  : the shamen

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haroon shamsher – joi – tribute anniversary event –  8th july – new venue

The tribute event to celebrate the anniversary of Haroon from Joi Soundsystem, premature passing away, will now take place in the Brady Arts centre, on 192-196 Hanbury st, ( round the corner from Haroon’s Blue plaque in Brick Lane ) on the 8th July 2017.

This musical celebration of his life achievements, contribution to culture and to commemorate his blue plaque honour, is open to all – family, friends and fans.

Farook will join you to honour and toast Haroons creativity, with music, food and drink.

Event:     “Haroon Shamsher -Joi tribute anniversary event”

Date:       8th July

Place :     Brady Arts Centre,

Address: 192 -196 Hanbury St, London E1 HU

Time:      18.00-12.00 midnight

Admission: Free

fb event:    https://www.facebook.com/events/1028546150613432/

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The Shamen also made experimental ambient and electronic music that was more underground than their big hits.

‘Dead Mexico’ is focusing on these tracks for this 2 hour Shamen Special.

Enjoy.

https://www.mixcloud.com/deadmexico/dead-mexico-shamen-special/

Shamen Special by “Dead Mexico” on FutureMusic Fm.

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louder than war : ‘…quite simply mesmerising and exhilarating from start to finish…’
ethnic now : editors choice

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the first kosheen 12″ up from the vaults is their debut single on moksha – ‘hide u’ (from the ‘resist’ album) – hurry if you want this – there’s a very limited quantity available.

hide u : 12″ single
released : jun 2000 – cat no : moksha05t – moksha recordings
tracklisting :
x-side: [01] hide u (decoder & substance mix)
x-side: [02] hide u (accapella)
y-side: [01] empty skies (floor mix)

published by tairona songs

*note : at the moment we are only able to deliver 12″ vinyl to uk addresses*

what the press said :
muzik : ‘one of the biggies floating around … charming vocals with toughed beats…’ [jul 2000]
dj magazine : ‘power packed super-charged vocal track… a three listens and yer hooked monster…’ [may 2000]
mixmag : ‘this is going to be absolutely enormous.’ [jun 2000]
wax : ‘the only house page in the history of wax which has a drum’n’bass tune as its single of the month…’ [jun 2000]
m8 : ‘very much essential listening’ [jun 2000]

from the archives :
moksha recordings original 2000 press release

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including:
kosheen
the shamen
indidginus
joi
ecologist

contacts:

t: +44(0) 208 555 5423
e: email moksha
m: london, e15 2sp. uk

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