This week’s BeatCaffeine Record Rundown highlights Jazz Room Records’ latest 7-inch from Mitchum Yacoub, featuring his cumbia take on Fela Kuti’s “Water No Get Enemy”; the long-awaited collaborative full-length from Brian Jackson and Masters at Work; 45trio’s tribute to the late, great Ahmad Jamal; and Melohman and Paco Colombás’ tropical dancefloor scorcher on the G.A.M.M. label.

Mitchum Yacoub  — ‘Cumbia No Get Enemy / Zaire’ 7″
(Jazz Room Records)

Jazz Room Records continues its run of essential jazz dancefloor releases with Mitchum Yacoub’s explosive rework of Fela Kuti’s “Water No Get Enemy,” flipping it into a cumbia-driven burner. Paired with “Zaire,” a funk-heavy Afrobeat cut, this release delivers deep grooves, heavy horns, and undeniable dancefloor energy. Already on it’s second pressing, the first issue sold out even before it’s release date – don’t sleep, this one will be out of print within a matter of days!

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Brian Jackson — ‘Now More Than Ever’
(BBE Music)

Following two superb EPs and a couple of 7-inch releases, Brian Jackson’s long-awaited album Now More Than Ever thrives on collaboration, pairing his enduring compositions with Gil Scott-Heron with the visionary production of Louie Vega and Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez, alongside notable special guests including Moodymann, Rahsaan Patterson, Black Thought, Raheem DeVaughn, Lisa Fischer, Rich Medina, and others. Masters At Work reshape classics like “The Bottle” and “Winter in America” with deep grooves, soulful arrangements, and contemporary energy, bridging eras without losing urgency. This remarkable collaborative project transforms these songs into modern works where soul, jazz, and dancefloor sensibilities meet, honoring their legacy while inviting new listeners into an evolving sound … the music ain’t stop …nah!

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45 Trio — ‘#Jamal c/w I Love Music’ 7″
(Flower Records)

Part of an ongoing series of tribute 7-inches released over the past year (including homages to Francisco Tenório Jr. and Leroy Hutson), Japan’s 45trio deliver “Jamal,” a poised nod to Ahmad Jamal’s mastery of space, swing, and subtle tension. The flip, a superb rendition of Jamal’s classic “I Love Music,” shifts into a warm jazz-funk groove, with elastic bass, crisp drums, and bright keys—soulful and dancefloor-ready.

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Melohman & Paco Colombas — ‘Modo Ritmo’ 12″
(G.A.M.M.)

Massive dancefloor heater — Producers Melohman and Paco Colombás present Modo Ritmo on GAMM, a percussive house EP blending Mallorcan tradition, Latin jazz, Brazilian rhythm and some recognizable samples (including Har-You Percussion Group’s “Welcome to the Party”). The project centers on a unique dialogue between two worlds: the Mediterranean drone of the ximbomba and the tropical snap of the pandeiro. Inspired by the festive spirit of Mallorca’s “Devil”—a mischievous figure of joy and dance. Channeling the festive island spirit and deep crate-digging influences, this superb 12inch is a vibrant, dancefloor-driven celebration. This record should get plenty of play during this summer’s festival season!

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