All of us at Groove Distribution were very sad to learn of Fredrik Lager's passing. The deejay / producer known under the aliases
Freddie Cruger and Red Astaire suffered a heart attack and passed away at the end of last week. He was an extremely nice guy and a
tremendous talent, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family along with all his friends and fans that will miss him. We first started working directly with Freddie (as we could call him) back in 2005 when I reached out to him just as a fan. Since then we have released countless records together on his HOMEGROWN and HOUSE OF GODIS imprints. His music helped define what our company is all about. Rest In Power. -Dirk V

The following titles by Freddie Cruger / Red Astaire are available from Groove Distribution:
 

3 Foot People/3 FOOT HIGH AND RISING DLP HGLP001      EXC       $16.50
FREDDIE (RED ASTAIRE) CRUGER's downtempo concept album from the end of     
2005. DJ friendly double vinyl now in a black sleeve with a color sticker.
Released on FREDDIE's own HOMEGROWN RECORDS out of Sweden.   
Tracklisting:
A1. Intro
A2. Simply Fresh (feat. Desmond Foster)
A3. Zodiac
B1. Clappers Power
B2. On My Way (feat. Linn)
B3. Le Market
C1. Childsplay
C2. Dubweizer
C3. The Way You Look At Me
D1. Reach Out
D2. This Is Going Out
D3. Kant Hold Us Back                   
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hgcd001.m3u                   

3 Foot People/3 FOOT HIGH AND RISING CD  HGCD001      ZCD        $9.00
Debut from FREDDIE CRUGER under his alias THE 3 FOOT PEOPLE. Fans of his   
downtempo and dub reggae influenced singles on GAMM as RED ASTAIRE, JUGGLIN
& SWEDISH BRANDY will not be disappointed. 12 trcks of fresh jazz, hip hop,
& soul. Incls the killer single "ON MY WAY" feat LINN. (HOMEGROWN)         
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hgcd001.m3u    

Freddie Cruger/EARLY YEARS EP 12"        HOMEGROWN009 EXC        $8.25
A collection of 11(!) early tracks done by Swedish super producer FREDDIE  
(RED ASTAIRE) CRUGER. Head noddin' abstract hip hop/downtempo instrumental
tracks along with some uptempo breakbeat jazz cuts. While some cuts have a
sample here and there these are not remixes. A DJ tool and EP. (HOMEGROWN)
Tracklisting:
A1. What Does It All Mean 2:29
A2. Riddem Full Of Culture 3:06
A3. Ayyyya 1:52
A4. Sades Beat 2:14
A5. Don't Sweat My Style 0:34
B1. Hot Stepper 3:09
B2. Afterdark 3:24
B3. Afro Puff 1:33
B4. The Case 1:07
B5. Crusin 1:00
B6. In The Park 1:35
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown009.m3u    

Freddie Cruger/JUST CHILLIN' IN THE SPOT  CD    HGCD002      ZCD     $9.00
"JUST CHILLIN' IN THE SPOT" is a great album from FREDDIE CRUGER with an   
eclectic mix of instrumental hip hop/downtempo tracks, bassy club bangers  
and uptempo dance tracks. 15 tracks (incl 2 exclusives). LINN and MAD      
MIDGET (on bass) guest. Released on FREDDIE's own HOMEGROWN label.         
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hgcd002.m3u                   
    
Freddie Cruger/JUST CHILLIN' IN THE SPOT DLP   HGLP002      EXC    $16.50
"JUST CHILLIN' IN THE SPOT" is FREDDIE (RED ASTAIRE) CRUGER's next album.  
DJ Friendly double vinyl. Plain sleeves with colored stickers. A mix of    
of instrumental hip and hop, jazzy downtempo, bassy club bangers, and      
uptempo dance tracks. Fans will not be disappointed.(HOMEGROWN)  
Tracklisting:
A1. Homegrown (Intro)
A2. Rock The Beat
A3. Chillin' In The Spot
A4. Keep On Knockin'
B1. Psycho Cha Cha
B2. Wind It Up
B3. Jazzflow
C1. Rainy Days (feat. ADL & Linn)
C2. Love Like Ours
C3. What Ya Sayin'
D1. I Got...
D2. Take You To El Barrio
D3. Ain't Shit                   
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hglp002.m3u                        
    
Freddie Cruger/RAINY DAYS 12"            HOMEGROWN006 EXC        $7.50
FREDDIE (RED ASTAIRE) CRUGER returns with dope new 4 track EP. The title   
track is a laidack 90s hip hop cut (ala PETE ROCK) with both rap and instr
versions. "KEEP STRIVING" is a lush melancholy downtempo jam while "WE'RE  
REALLY GOOD" is a upbeat and percussive piece of dancefloor dynamite.      
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown006.m3u  

Linn & Freddie/WAITING FOR SPRING CD     HGCD003      ZCD        $9.00
Swedish vocalist LINN SEGOLSON and producer FREDDIE (RED ASTAIRE) CRUGER   
team up on this 11 track album of hip hop soul and future folk. A beautiful
album with tight production. Incls the singles "BLIP BLOP" and "AVAILABLE".
Guests incl ANTHONY DAVID, ADL and MAD MIDGET. (HOMEGROWN)                 
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hgcd003.m3u  

Red Astaire(D'Angelo)/GHETTO HELL 12"    GAMM011      EXC        $12.00
WAREHOUSE FIND! Hot on the heels of the WILDCOOKIE LP, RED ASTAIRE's (aka  
FREDDIE CRUEGER) amazing re-edit of D'ANGELO's "DEVIL'S PIE" with a druggy
tweeked out minimal hip hop beat. The B-side has two funkafied downtempo   
jams that have JAMES BROWN snippets but no other obvious derivation. (GAMM)
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/gamm011.m3u                                                               

Red Astaire/BOUNCE 2 DA BEATBOX 7"       HOMEGROWN018 EXC        $12.00
Swedish super producer RED ASTAIRE (FREDDIE CRUGER) teams up with NICE &   
SMOOTH's GREG NICE for what is sure to be a future rap anthem. A serious   
head nodder in 4 mixes: MAIN MIX, INSTRUMENTAL, D-FROST STRIPPED MIX &     
INSTRUMENTAL. Dope artwork by JJ MARLEY. Full pic sleeve. (HOMEGROWN)      
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown018.m3u  

Red Astaire/NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY CD     HOGCD001     ZCD        $9.00
Release from FREDDIE CRUGER under his RED ASTAIRE alias. Hip hop flavored  
beats for the headz with a touch of Latin flavor. Includes several never   
before released tracks as well as some of his classic songs originally     
released on G.A.M.M. (HOUSE OF GODIS)                                      
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hogcd001.m3u                              
 
Red Astaire/NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY #2 CD  HOGCD002     ZCD        $10.50
RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) drops the second volume in his "NUGGETS   
FOR THE NEEDY" series featuring more illicit mashups and remixes. Featuring
14 tracks ranging from reggae influenced downtempo and hip hop to club     
music. Slimline wallet packaging at a nice price! Don't miss this.         
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hoglp002.m3u                  
    
Red Astaire/NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY #3 DLP HOGLP004     EXC       $22.50
RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) drops 12 more dope tracks influenced by   
classic reggae, hip hop, R&B, downtempo and dub vibes. Includes some hard  
to find  gems including "GHETTO HELL", "MAMBO EL KINGSTON" and a previously
unreleased version of his classic "FOLLOW ME". Full pic sleeve. Don't miss!
Tracklisting:
A1. Dum Dum
A2. B-Boy
A3. Ghetto Hell.
B1. I'm Queen
B2. Watcha Do
B3. Go Move  
C1. It's Going Down
C2. Let the horns blow SIDE
C3.My Right To Be
D1. Follow me (Alt Mix)
D2. Mambo El Kingston
D3. Chances R
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hoglp004.m3u                  
 
Red Astaire/NUGGETS INSTRUMENTALS DLP    HOGLP005     EXC       $22.50
Beatsmith RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) drops some crucial instrumental
cuts from the 3 volumes of the "NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY" series. Features 12
instrumental cuts including "FOLLOW ME","MOVE YO ASS","GHETTO HELL" and    
"HAZLO CORRECTO". Album artwork from MARLEYDIDIT. Dope downtempo beats.    
Tracklisting:
A1. Move Yo Ass
A2. It's Going Down
A3. The Wildstyle
B1. Follow Me
B2. We Only BS
C1. Come Down
C2. Hazlo Correcto
C3. U Know How We Do
D1. B-Boy
D2. Ghetto Hell
D3. Cop That Red    
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/hoglp005.m3u                  
    
Red Astaire/RED STRIPED EP 12"           HOMEGROWN011 EXC        $10.50
Our pal RED ASTAIRE (FREDDIE CRUGER) drops this 5 track EP of roots reggae
and reggae hip hop: "KURUPTION" (vocal and instrumental mixes) and "SAIL   
OVER THE OCEAN (REMIX)" both featuring DESMOND FOSTER and "LICK A SHOT"    
that features Brooklyn based rapper HASHIM MILLS. A welcome return!        
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown011.m3u              
    
Red Astaire/RESQUE ME (Coco Rouzier) 7"  HOMEGROWN015 EXC        $10.50
- PRE-ORDER
Seriously dope downtempo soul cut with beats from the Swedish superproducer
and sultry vocals from COCO ROUZIER (an up and coming jazz singer from DC)
b/w the more uptempo, feel good 60s styled "REACHING OUT TO YOU". Big hole
7" single. Sold out since 2017 now being repressed. (HOMEGROWN)            
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown015.m3u   

Red Astaire/SUGA DUMPLING 12"            HOMEGROWN013 EXC        $12.00
New reggae hip hop mashup track done by RED ASTAIRE and featuring UK's     
finest DYNAMITE MC on vocals. Main vocal mix plus instrumental on one side
b/w "THE B-SIDE" a fast and funky Afro-Latin dance cut and the GAMM-styled
downtempo cut "P.U.S.S.Y.". Red hot!. Full pic sleeve. Limited to 500.     
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown013.m3u

Ultimates, The/SATURDAY LOVE 12"         HOMEGROWN003 EXC        $7.50
THE ULTIMATES are FREDDIE CRUGER, LINN and her brother STEFAN on vox and   
multi instrumentalist SALEM. On their first outing on FREDDIE's HOMEGROWN  
they take CHERELL's classic "SATURDAY LOVE" from 1985 and turn it in to a  
nusoul celebration of a 24/7 love affair.  On FREDDIE CRUGER's HOMEGROWN.  
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown003.m3u                                      
        
Wildcookie/HEROINE 7"                    HOMEGROWN017 EXC        $10.50
RED ASTAIRE & ANTHONY MILLS aka WILDCOOKIE offers a special 7" release of  
the classic "HEROINE" & "SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE DAYS".  Both are super funky
downtempo head nodding jams with floating vocal sonics.  Get it today!     
Big hole 45. (HOMEGROWN)                                                   
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown017.m3u              
    
Wildcookie/SERIOUS DRUG 7"               HOMEGROWN016 EXC        $10.50
HOMEGROWN returns with a special 7" release of "SERIOUS DRUG" & "TOUCHY    
TOUCHY" by WILDCOOKIE aka RED ASTAIRE & ANTHONY MILLS. "SERIOUS DRUG" is an
addictive vibe of Afro-Cuban & Blues while "TOUCHY TOUCHY" is a more classy
touch of jazz vibes. Big hole 45. Sure to sell out fast! (HOMEGROWN)       
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown016.m3u              
    
Wildcookie/SLAVE MUSIC EP 12"            HOMEGROWN014 EXC        $12.00
Once again singer ANTHONY MILLS and DJ/producer/soundscape master FREDDIE  
CRUGER aka RED ASTAIRE return as WILDCOOKIE and this time, they sound more
diverse and doper than ever. This 7-track "MAXI-EP" is part soul, part     
Latin/Caribbean rhythms and completely bananas! Full pic sleeve.           
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/homegrown014.m3u              
 
Also available:
 
Anthony David/SOMETHING ABOUT YOU 12"    12DOME222    CAT        $9.00
ANTHONY DAVID with the latest offering from the DOME label. "SOMETHING     
ABOUT YOU" is a smooth, soulful rework of the LEVEL 42 classic, but the    
real hidden gem here is "I WANNA MAKE YOU MOVE", produced by our very   
own FREDDIE "RED ASTAIRE" CRUGER. (DOME)   
* “I WANNA MAKE YOU MOVE” produced by FREDDIE CRUGER                                
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/12dome222.m3u                 
    
Various/REBTUZ EP 4 12"                  REBTUZ007    MUS        $12.00
The mighty REBTUZ crew strike again with their devilish mix of re-edits    
that give GAMM and the like a run for their money. This time you get a dope
jazzed out NOSTAGLIA 77 remix of ARCHIE SHEPP's "SEA OF FACES", QSO's take
on RED ASTAIRE's "FOLLOW ME" (vox & instr) and another cut. Limited. Dope!
* QUANTIC SOUL ORCHESTRA mashing up D’ANGELO & FRED ASTAIRE
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/rebtuz007.m3u                 
    
Various/INSIDE SCANDINAVIA! VOL. 2 DLP   RAFLP007     EXC       $18.00
Compiled by RAW FUSION boss,MAD MATS,"INSIDE SCANDANAVIA VOL.2" features   
loads of exclusive & unreleased tracks from the most in-demand Scandanavian
artists & producers.With UP HYGH,POVO,ESPEN HORNE,FREDDIE CRUGER,TEDDY ROK,
& RASMUS FABER.
* RED ASTAIRE remix of KENDRA LOU AND THE MIRACLES                                                            
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/raflp007.m3u                  
    
Various/SWEDISH BRANDY: CURRENT CUTS 1 CD SBCD001      ZCD        $10.50
SWEDISH BRANDY release their first CD collecting 14 tracks from FREDDIE    
CRUGER (with and without LINN), TAKE, SOUTHSIDE BREAK CREW (BEATFANATIC),  
ANDRE OREFJARD, H.S.S., ODD COUPLE, and DJ SUN. Includes 3 prev unreleased
cuts and several out of print. Dope downtempo/funky breaks. U need this!
* Feat. 4 songs by FREDDIE CRUGER!    
http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/sbcd01.m3u