BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown Records

2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Big Crown Records. A lot can happen in 10 years, and a lot did. From very humble origins, Big Crown has become one of the most respected independent imprints in the world with an incredibly talented international roster and an incomparable catalog of timeless music. Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse opened the doors at Big Crown in 2016 with a simple ethos: put out good music they believe in regardless of genre.

BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown is somewhere between a retrospective and a state of affairs, tried-and-true gems from the back catalog mixed with rock-solid tunes from the newest records. A double LP with choice tracks by Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Lady Wray, Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım & Grup simsek, El Michels Affair, Thee Lakesiders, Dave Guy, Les Imprimés, Homer, Thee Marloes, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Bobby Oroza, Marco Benevento, The Shacks, Paul & The Tall Trees, Thee Heart Tones, Surprise Chef, 79.5, Liam Bailey, and Holy Hive. A deeper dive into the Big Crown story is told perfectly in the liner notes by the one and only, journalist & DJ, Jeff Mao.

Side A

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - PIMP

Lady Wray - Piece Of Me

Brainstory - Mnemophobia

Derya Yıldırım & Grup ­im‑ek - Cool Hand

El Michels Affair feat. The Shacks & Lee Fields - Tearz

Thee Lakesiders - Parachute

Side B

Dave Guy - Footwork

Les Imprimés - Love & Flowers

Homer feat. Hether - Now That It’s Over

Thee Marloes - Not Today

Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You

Bobby Oroza - This Love

Side C

Marco Benevento - Houdini

The Shacks - This Strange Effect

Paul & The Tall Trees - Then We’ll Wave (So Long)

Thee Heart Tones - Forever & Ever

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Xxplosive

El Michels Affair feat. Piya Malik - Murkit Gem

Surprise Chef - Spiky Boi

Side D

El Michels Affair feat Florence Adooni - Say Goodbye

Lady Wray - Guilty

79.5 - Terrorize My Heart (Disco Dub)

El Michels Affair & Black Thought - Grateful

Liam Bailey - Cold & Clear

Holy Hive feat. Mary Lattimore - Oh I Miss Her So