Playlists

Listen to Social Beats and Sheephead Records on Spotify and TIDAL. From label overviews and the latest releases to artist discographies and themed selections, all our playlists in one place.

Social Beats Releases

Whether it is electronic funk, nu-jazz or afrobeat, Social Beats likes to bring people eclectic dancegrooves from around the globe. Eclectic? Well let’s describe it as a weird cocktail of nu-jazz, electronic funk and afrobeat with maximum dance floor impact! Check out www.socialbeats.com for more

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Sheephead Records Releases

Sheephead Records is founded as a subsidiary label from Social Beats Records based in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. People from Dordrecht are often referred to as ‘Sheepheads’ so it’s no wonder ‘Sheephead Records’ will mainly focus on 'rootsy & popular' music by artists from Dordrecht.

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Social Beats New Releases

The latest 100 tracks from Social Beats, newest first. Nu-jazz, electronic funk, afrobeat and soul from The Jazzinvaders, Phil Martin, The Soul Snatchers and friends. Updated with every new release. More at socialbeats.com

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Sheephead Records Latest

The latest 100 tracks from Sheephead Records, the Dordrecht label for rootsy and popular music. Indie, rock, blues, pop and more from Secret Molecules, Trio Koko and other Dordrecht artists. Updated with every new release.

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The Jazzinvaders Discography

Every release by The Jazzinvaders, newest first. Dutch danceable jazz since 2006: hardbop with beats, funk, afro and latin grooves. Including the albums with Dr. Lonnie Smith and with Lilian Vieira, Alex Malheiros and Ivan Conti.

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Social Beats & Unique Records

Whether it is electronic funk, nu-jazz or afrobeat, Social Beats likes to bring people eclectic dancegrooves from around the globe. Basically we like good music and so does Unique Records so we teamed up for a couple of releases.

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Social Beats & Légère

Social Beats teamed up with Légère Recording for Sentimental Fools by Martin & Garp: West Coast sounds and yacht rock grooves inspired by Steely Dan, Hall & Oates and The Doobie Brothers.

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Booty Bump Records

Booty Bump Records, the soul jazz side label from the lowlands. Rare groove, Hammond organ and funky drums by Dr Soul Experience, produced by Phil Martin. Originally released on 7-inch vinyl in 2004.

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Smooth Yachtrock Vibes

Set sail with the smooth sounds of yacht rock. From the silky harmonies of Michael McDonald to the breezy grooves of Steely Dan and Toto, this playlist is your soundtrack for sun-drenched afternoons, chilled cocktails, and nautical nostalgia. Let these soft rock gems carry you away.

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Motorik Kraut

Exploring the sonic borderlands between analog experimentation, motorik beats, kosmische Musik and cinematic soundscapes. A mix of krautrock classics and contemporary kraut.

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Phil Martin's Mystical Funk

Twenty-five years after his debut solo album Mystical Funk, drummer and producer Phil Martin released its successor in January 2026: Mystical Funk II. A quarter century, countless musical adventures and over thirty productions lie in between. This playlist brings both albums together.

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Laura Vane & The Vipertones Discography

Every release by Laura Vane & The Vipertones, newest first. Soul and funk with a big voice and a tight band, plus remixes by Draaikolk, Diesler, Phil Martin and more.

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The Soul Snatchers Discography

Every release by The Soul Snatchers, newest first. Dutch funk and afrobeat with heavy grooves and horns, including the albums Sniffin' & Snatchin' and Scratch My Itch and the collaborations with Jimi Bellmartin.

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Trio Koko Discography

Every release by Trio Koko, newest first. Roots 'n bluesy stuff on bass, drums and guitar, with and without vocals, plus the surf, exotica and cocktail sounds of Taruko. Released on Sheephead Records, Dordrecht.

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Secret Molecules Discography

Every release by Secret Molecules, newest first. Indie and alternative rock from Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Released on Sheephead Records.

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Rheintraum Discography

Every release by Rheintraum, newest first. Dutch krautrock with motorik beats, analog synths and experimental electronics, with a nod to Eno and Bowie. Released on Social Beats.

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Social Beats Remixed

Remixes from the Social Beats catalogue, newest first. Nu-jazz, funk and afro reworked by Diesler, Phil Martin, Draaikolk, AIFF, Moto, Part-Time Heroes and many more.

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Social Beats & Sheephead Records: The 1990s

The 1990s from the Social Beats and Sheephead Records catalogue: Randy's Boogie Squad, ZsaBep, Trio Koko, Gee @ngel and more. Newest first.

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Social Beats & Sheephead Records: The 2000s

The 2000s from the Social Beats and Sheephead Records catalogue: nu-jazz, electronic funk and afrobeat by The Jazzinvaders, Phil Martin, The Houdini's, The Soul Snatchers and more. Newest first.

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Social Beats & Sheephead Records: The 2010s

The 2010s from the Social Beats and Sheephead Records catalogue: The Jazzinvaders with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Laura Vane & The Vipertones, The Soul Snatchers, Black Tie Electrons and more. Newest first.

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Social Beats & Sheephead Records: The 2020s

The 2020s from the Social Beats and Sheephead Records catalogue: Secret Molecules, Rheintraum, The Jazzinvaders, Trio Koko, Phil Martin, Martin & Garp and more. Newest first, updated with every new release.

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Social Beats BBoy Tunes & Breaks

Breaks and funk for b-boys and b-girls from the Social Beats catalogue: heavy drums and grooves by The Soul Snatchers and Laura Vane & The Vipertones. Made for the cypher.

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AIFF Discography

Every release and remix by AIFF, newest first: Afro Soul System and the Akwaaba remixes on Unique Records, plus remixes for The Jazzinvaders, Monsieur Dubois, Petrona Martinez and other artists. Afro, funk and nu-jazz for the dancefloor.

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