Record Kicks

Record Kicks is an independent record label based in Milan, Italy, set up in 2003 by Nicolò Pozzoli (aka Nick Recordkicks) and specializing in both new and vintage black sounds: Deep Funk, Soul, Northern Soul, Afrobeat, Rocksteady, Dancefloor Jazz.

Record Kicks has released records by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, Martha High, Tanika Charles, Hannah Williams & The Tastemakers, Third Coast Kings, Trio Valore, The Liberators, Nick Pride & The Pimptones, Baby Charles, Diplomats Of Solid Sound, Dojo Cuts, Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra, Milano Jazz Dance Combo, Calibro 35 and The BlueBeaters among others. In addition to single artists' releases, the label has releasied two series of compilations: Soulshaker (currently at Volume 7) and Let's Boogaloo (currently at Volume 6).

In 2008, Record Kicks released the soundtrack for Australian parody film Italian Spiderman, which satirizes Italian B-movies from the 1960's and 1970's .

While pressing both LPs and CDs Record Kicks still produces singles on 45s (usually in a restricted limited edition) and 12" EPs.

Alongside the record label, Record Kicks has its own music publishing division: Edizioni Record Kicks is registered with SIAE, the Italian authors' and composers' collecting society.

On 9 November 2013, the label celebrated its ten-year anniversary with a special night at 100 Club in London and a celebrative compilation called Record Kicks 10th.

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