DJ Amir - DJ Amir presents Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit Vol. 2 (Vinyl 3LP) PRE-ORDER

Expected Release Date: 06-March-2026 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.

DJ Amir takes another deep dive into the back catalogue of Detroit's legendary Strata Records to curate a 2nd volume in his Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit compilations. Whereas volume one took in the soulful edge of the Strata canon this volume, as Amir says, 'leans into the label's groovier, funkier edges whilst still celebrating its bold, avant-garde spirit.' DJ Amir's relationship to the Strata label has resulted in the release of the long lost Charles Mingus live 'Jazz in Detroit' box set released on BBE Music along with re-issues from The Lyman Woodard Organisation and re-imaginings of Strata's genre defying music by Berlin based DJ and producer collective, Jazzanova as well as remixes from Kai Alce, Wajeed, Henrik Schwarz, re.decay and DJ Amir himself and, of course, volume one of The Sound of Detroit. Featuring music from The Soulmates, Fito Foster, Keith Boone & Janice Coombs and The Contemporary Jazz Quintet amongst others, The Sound of Detroit volume 2 absolutely exemplifies the importance of Strata Records in the history of innovative Black music as well as its place in the cultural landscape of Detroit as a powerhouse city for art and music. Released by BBE Music in collaboration with 180 Proof Records as a triple vinyl LP and high res. digital download DJ Amir presents Strata – The Sound of Detroit volume 2 really is a gem of a compilation to grace any serious music head's record collection.

Side A : On Your Mind - Lyman Woodard Organization / Unknown Track #3 - The Contemporary Jazz Quintet
Side B : Nguzo Saba (The Struggle) - The Contemporary Jazz Quintet / Sexy Mama - The Soulmates / Ultima Linda - Ron English
Side C : Earthquake - Fito Foster / Alicia - Sphere
Side D : Dizzy Profile (Alt. Take) - Charles Mingus / Let Me Be the One - Keith Boone & Janice Coombs
Side E : Samba de Romance - Kenny Cox / I’m Really Gonna Miss You - The Soulmates / Reflections of My Past (feat. Dennis Tini) - Larry Nozero
Side F : Naima - Maulawi / Kimba - Lyman Woodard