Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
11 vinyl albums across funk, soul, and world music — original US pressings trade around €17-€35.
Formed in Brooklyn, Ikebe Shakedown delivers a cinematic take on funk and afrobeat with a strong emphasis on horns and groove. Their catalog includes 11 vinyl albums reflecting influences ranging from jazz-funk to world music. Releases appear mostly on Colemine Records and Ubiquity, labels noted for quality funk reissues and original productions. The band has a solid reputation for instrumental performances and intricate arrangements, blending vintage and modern sounds.
Their vinyl releases often come as LPs, some as limited editions or promo pressings, with regular market prices fluctuating between €17 and €35 for originals. Their presence on vinyl is well-represented with popular titles like "Hard Steppin'" (2016) and "Kings Left Behind" (2019).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Ikebe Shakedown's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The debut album establishing Ikebe Shakedown's signature afrobeat and funk fusion with intricate horns and tight arrangements.
A 2016 release with strong funk grooves and breakbeat versions complementing original tracks, available on Colemine Records.
2019 album recorded and released on Colemine Records with prominent afrobeat and jazz-funk influences, in promo LP pressing.
Go further
Artists who share part of Ikebe Shakedown's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Our sound blends cinematic soul with afrobeat rhythms and intricate horn arrangements."— Band Statement
The 2011 self-titled album marked the band’s entrance with 10 tracks blending afrobeat and funk, released on Ubiquity Records with catalog number URLP292.
The 2019 US promo LP pressing of 'Kings Left Behind' on Colemine Records (CLMN 12034) trades between €17.39 and €17.40 on vinyl markets.
Limited edition and numbered LP pressings of 'Hard Steppin'' from 2016 on Colemine Records reach prices as high as €30.43.
"Road Song" is one of their top tracks with over 155,000 play counts and nearly 50,000 listeners on streaming platforms.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
They blend afrobeat, funk, cinematic soul, jazz-funk, and elements of world music in instrumental compositions.
The band is based in Brooklyn, New York, contributing to the city's vibrant funk and afrobeat scenes.
The 2016 "Hard Steppin'" LP on Colemine Records is a solid funk record featuring original and breakbeat tracks.
Original US pressings, especially limited editions and promos like "Kings Left Behind" and "Hard Steppin'", hold collector interest and trade from €17 to over €30.
Yes, their 2011 debut LP and several other releases have been issued on Ubiquity Records, a respected funk label.
Yes, some vinyl copies are available in French stores and online retail platforms, though prices and stock vary.
Tracks like "Road Song," "Dram," and "Rio Grande" have high play counts, showcasing the band's groove-centric style.
Primarily LP albums, with some promo and limited edition releases, all on 12-inch vinyl.
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