Hitting their tenth release, Heels & Souls Recordings journey to South Africa reissuing Hot Slot Machine's pioneering and sought after self-titled album from 1992. Cultivating a sound and vibe that took South Africa by storm in the early '90s, the six track LP took influence from the genres that drifted over the Atlantic from the US and UK. From house and R&B, through to soul, hip-hop and reggae - creating a rhythm-driven, bass-heavy blend of them all, repackaged with a township flavour.Known to many as Joe Nina, Makhosini Henry Xaba's early forays into production would help lay the foundation for the infectious, groove-laden genre that would go on to be labelled as kwaito. With two albums already under his belt as T. McCool and King Rap, aged just 16 Makhosini wrote and produced Hot Slot Machine with the help of Gerdes Chessman - an LP that was far beyond both it's time and his youthful years.Striving to imitate the heavy house sounds inbound from the UK and America, artists like Blackbox and Ten City became big influences. Hot Slot Machine radiates with those impressions, providing something unique in South Africa in the early '90s. Leaning more into house and hip hop than the disco-flavoured bubblegum rhythms, the tracks were richer in sound, heavier on the synths and powered by rattling basslines.Undeniably infectious and unquestionably well put together, the album contains six hits and no misses. With the chunky hip house grooves of 'Rhythm', 'Unchain My Heart' and 'Shake Ya Down', running side by side with the low slung, magnetic bounce of 'Lookin' Mix', 'I'll Be Ready' and 'Lovin' Mix'.Sadly the tapes were long lost, so the wizards Sean P and Justin Drake ripped and restored the album, with Justin giving it a well-deserved remaster. Licensed from Gallo with the blessing of Makhosini, this truly must-have LP now comes complete with a printed inner sleeve housing liner notes and never-before-seen photography.Original copies changing hands for £50+ on Discogs. Remastered and reissued for the first time since 1992!Tracklisting:A1. I'll Be ReadyA2. Lookin' MixA3. Unchain My HeartB1. Shake Ya DownB2. Lovin' MixB3. Rhythm
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