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Frederic Mercier - Spirit

2012-01-22T10:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a really heavy hitter from Frederic Mercier, in the track 'Spirit', of the Pacific LP. Released in 1978, which nowadays gets under 'way-ahead-it's-time' segment.
And it truly was. Check!
Hope you dig!

Frederic Mercier - Spirit (192)

In the mix!

2012-01-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

Recorded this earlier today. It flows quite nicely and I got fairly please with it, so I might as well put it up here. Some boogie, 80's leftfield bits, house and an amazing Frederic Mercier track in the end.
Hope you dig!

P's going bang! by trustmybeats

Venise - The mistery with me

2012-01-15T04:53:00.000-08:00

On the subject of disco, not particularly deep, but certainly a solid one. Venises' 'The mistery with me' from the 'Best disco in the city' LP. There's another release under the producer Jo Bissos name. There's actually a few other heavy and much sampled tracks on the LP.
Hope you dig!

Venise - The mistery with me (192)

Deep disco & boogie

2012-01-15T04:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a bit of insight to the world of deep disco & boogie.

Deep Disco and Boogie from HolyRollertv on Vimeo.

N.Y. House'n Authority – APT. 3A

2012-01-11T09:52:00.000-08:00

I went back to this the other day and did I get a pleasant surprise?! Very much a stone cold classic from from day one. Rheji Burrells APT. EP on Nu Groove. But it sounded even better than I could remember. And the APT. 2A track as well. Certainly a record that will be one those rare 12" kids will be looking for in 10 years time.
Hope you dig!

N.Y. House'n Authority – APT. 3A (192)

Fonda Rae - Heobah (Hey-O-Bah)

2012-01-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

Happy new year to you all!
I was gonna try to summarise the year in some way, not sure how. A list or most played record or so. But that's just too much to ask for, especially on a day like this. But I've picked a recent favourite that been along to quite few gigs during past times - Fonda Raes' "Heobah (Hey-O-Bah)". She's probably most known for the all-time classic in "Over like a fat rat". This might not be as iconic, but still a fine and heavy party starter.
Hope you dig!

Fonda Rae - Heobah (Hey-O-Bah) (192)

Au Pairs - Headache for Michelle

2011-12-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

I first heard this on Jazzman Gerald mix. Certainly a bit out of the hat for being him, but definately up my street. This is off an LP called 'Playing with a different sex', can't really say anything smart about the gender reference in the title. Ayway, a great track in 'Headache for Michelle'.
Hope you dig!

Au Pairs - Headache for Michelle (192)

Tractor - Everytime it happens

2011-12-04T02:01:00.001-08:00

I've been really sucked into my disco, and more dancey stuff for the past times. And sometimes I need to remind myself to get back to jazz and related. Well, this is not really jazz related, but still slightly alternative from the other stuff on this blog. And I'm really into my folk and psych as well, like this one from Tractor in 'Everytime it happens' from their self titled 72' LP. If you want an original pressing of this you need to fork out a substantial amount of money, this rip though, is from later reissue. Actually the original label - Dandelion was the legendary brittish radio DJ John Peels'.
So, a step aside from my ordinary posts, but none the less fantastic music.
Hope you dig!

Tractor - Everytime it happens (192)

Sylvester - I need somebody to love tonight

2011-11-27T07:58:00.001-08:00

I'm sure, well guessing, that most people recall this glitchy drag queen character when thinking of Sylvester. Also known as Patrick Cowley, is possibly most known for hi-nrg anthem 'Do you wanna' or 'You make me feel mighty real'. But he's actually done some deeper stuff as well. Some really soulful bits where his gospel background comes trough and later on some more modern euro-ish disco stuff. Here is a personal fave in the dub, instrumental version of 'I need somebody to love tonight', off the 'I who have nothing' 12". There's also a vocal version on the 'Stars' LP.
Hope you dig!

Sylvester - I need somebody to love tonight (192)

Wham - Lovemaker

2011-11-20T04:49:00.001-08:00

The story from last weekend repeats itself. I went back to the same flea market as the seller had promised to bring along some more records. I specifically asked for 12"s as I knew he had some, and sure he did. I picked up a few disco bangers and other stuff. I was specially pleased with this 12" from Wham - 'Lovemaker' in a Jim Burgess mix. Obviously not to mix with the UK pop sensation from the 80's.
As I had no knowledge of them, I took a chance on it. Though, I briefly could remember, seing an LP listed on a fine sellers site so I realised I was on to something. And here we go, a nice piece of leftfield with a mature west coast feeling.
Hope you dig too!

Wham - Lovemaker (192)

NYCC - I'll keep my light in my window

2011-11-13T08:44:00.001-08:00

I went out diggin with a friend today. We popped into the local flea market. Actually I've never bought this many second hand records at the same time and from one place. I took a chance on few, but most of them we're really nice finds. It was this former dj sitting on some really nice wax.
This was one of them. NYCC - New York community choir with 'I'll keep my light in my window'. An excellent piece of life affirmative music that certainly will lift any party through the roof.
Hope you dig!

NYCC - I'll keep my light in my window (192)

Mixdown

2011-11-06T08:18:00.000-08:00

Things have been really busy for the past time. Obviously there's always time to buy the records and I've actually been playing quite lot (for me that is) during the last few months. But still no time, or energy rather, to enjoy the music. Now things are slowly getting back to normal, and I've also been upgrading my sounds at home. So this morning I felt the urge to try these new thing out, and here's the result out of all that.
It's not full perfection yet (neither mixing or setup) but I very much enjoyed doing it. Obviously it's a bit strenous with mixing records and getting the mixes tight and all, but again - it's just really great to get into the music again.
Apart from the more vintage sounding dance music, there's also quite a few new, or new-ish, tracks. Lately I've really been digging the stuff coming from the 100% Silk label, great leftfield-ish music going into some Arthur Russell territory. Maurice Fulton is another contemporary producer which I've always rated, somehow keeping it fresh and interesting but with the true old school boogie vibe kept. Otherwise some edits, original disco tracks and some slightly older (sounding) house tracks. I'll see if I'll be able to pin down a track list.
Anyways, I hope you dig and thanks for checking!

Fleminggatan one by trustmybeats

Barbara Mason- Darling come back home

2011-10-30T09:06:00.000-07:00

A slow and sleazy heavy hitter from Barbara Mason. "Darling come back home" is off the Prelude LP "I am your woman, she is your wife". This is the sort of stuff I always love to spin early on in my sets. Well, whenever I can actually. Check the intro, it's baaad and screams for a sample or edit.
Hope you enjoy!

Barbara Mason- Darling come back home (192)

Brian Bennett - Solstice

2011-10-27T13:29:00.000-07:00

I'm not much of a library record man but i've got the odd one. This is amongst the finest. From Brian Bennett in 'Solstice' and from the "Voyage (A Journey Into Discoid Funk)" LP. A really nice laidback, spacey and generally funky affair.
Hope you dig!

Brian Bennett - Solstice (192)

Hodges, James and Smith - Since I Fell For You/I'm Falling In Love

2011-10-09T03:09:00.000-07:00

This is ten and a half minutes of pure soul heaven. Dropped at the right time and place, it gets any decent party off the roof. Apparently they tried to take on The Supremes for the primacy of a soul super group at the time, but never really achieved that. Anyway, this is really nice and on the flip of the London 'Don't take away your love' 12". Lot's of music and love for a cheap price if you want the vinyl.
Hope you dig!

Hodges, James and Smith - Since I Fell For You/I'm Falling In Love (192)

David Essex - Rock on

2011-10-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

Looking back on the music covered in this blog it takes a rather broad perspective. Anything from quite spiritual jazz to stuff like this. I guess, just different stuff for different occassions. As long it's got the swing there is a place for it here.

So this is from David Essex 'Rock on' LP. I can't say anything on his place in the field of brittish(?) popular music, but I guess he's musically gone totally different ways after this. And I can't recall I've heard anything else of interest from him. But this one certainly got some swing, some funk even the slow pace. And I try to squeeze it in when- or wherever possible.

Rock on it is!

David Essex - Rock on (192)

Let's go swimming

2011-10-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Great to see this new package from Audika getting a release. It's about some rare mixes of Arthur Russell's 'Lets go swimming', seeing the ligt of the day. Here's one by Walter Gibson. Personally I'm really into the 'Make 1, 2' (Gem Spa Dub).
Unteachable!

Music sales

2011-09-26T01:40:00.000-07:00

Mascara - Baja (Instrumental dub version)

2011-09-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

Another personal favourite from recent occasions which crosses over nicely from disco to slightly more modern, leftfield sounds. A fine tool that certainly does the trick when some heat is required. It's Jellybean Benitez at the controls on this dub version of Mascara's - 'Baja'.

Enjoy!

Mascara - Baja (Instrumental dub version) [192]

Bombers - Shake

2011-09-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

Here's another heavy hitter!
From the Bombers in 'Shake' released on West End and this rip being off the flip on the 'Lets' dance' 12". A few years ago some kids came up to me and commented the intro, apparently being sampled by Madlib. Can't say anything on that, but none the less a fine track on it's own. Touching some rocky, leftfield disco and obviously those sweet strings.
Hope you dig!

Bombers - Shake (192)

Starvue - Body fusion

2011-09-04T03:59:00.000-07:00

There isn't really much to say about this piece of soul heaven. A stone cold rare groove classic off the 'Upward Bound' LP on MIR.
Enjoy!

Starvue - Body fusion (192)

Vince Andrews - The one who needs you

2011-08-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

Greets!
Back again for a third come back or so. But you know, it's all been good, with a little rest and travelling. I actually went to the UK for a quick stop, and anyone into their retro glasses and jazz need to look at the Black Eyewear shop. It's in St Albans, not too far from London. I had to go and see myself and ended up with a new pair.
I also listened to GP's jazz special some weeks ago and slowly but surely started to build up the urge for some jazz again.
So here we go! An old favourite, a fine vocal piece from Vince Andrews in 'The one who needs you'. It's off the 'Love, oh love' LP, I believe there's a japanese reissue and it's been comped as well.
I hope you dig and come back soon! It's certainly gonna back to normal here now.
Thanks for checking!

Vince Andrews - The one who needs you (192)

Charles Earland - Coming to you live

2011-08-07T08:38:00.000-07:00

Another come back from some great time off!
Kicking off with a classic killer groove from Charles Earland in 'Coming to you live'. I was lucky enough to score a mint copy of the 12" some years ago, at a very reasonable price that is. Again, an old jazzcat going disco in his career. I've mentioned a few before - Jimmy McGriff and Doc Severinsen amongst others.
Hope you dig!

Charles Earland - Coming to you live (192)

The Charlie Rose Band - Backwoods Echo

2011-07-18T03:04:00.000-07:00

Back again from some absence. Actually, I've been overloaded on music for the past weeks. You know sometimes you just need a rest from whatever you're into. For me it's been about quite a few gigs recently, they were all good, but too much music can wear you out. Even the finest.
Anyways, here's good one from The Charlie Rose Band in "Backwoods Echo". Possibly not for everyone, but for the more adventurous jazz-funk dj's - certainly a fine tool. Dropped in the right context at the right time, it has huge potential.
Hope you dig!

The Charlie Rose Band - Backwoods Echo

RIP Alphonso 'Fonce' Mizell

2011-07-10T22:40:00.000-07:00

Gene Chandler - Does she have a friend?

2011-07-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick one! A nice little stepper from Gene Chandler in "Does she have a friend?" Here in an extended version off the 12".

Gene Chandler - Does she have a friend? (192)

S.S.O Orchestra - Faded Lady

2011-06-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

You probably heard parts of this loads of times. Sampled here and there, but very much a great track in it's own. "Faded Lady" by the S.S.O Orchestra is off the "Shine your ligth" LP on Shadybrook. I believe, last year, a BBE 7" sampler surfaced with an unreleased instrumental of the track.
Enjoy!

S.S.O Orchestra - Faded Lady (192)

The Disco File

2011-06-19T02:56:00.000-07:00

I made this yesterday at a friends place. I wanted to do that as he got a nice set up with these rotary things and isolators. I must say I'm hooked on playing with a rotary mixer. As I'm not much of a technical virtuoso I get these smooth blends, but it's very much about the great feel turning the knobs. Obviously the sound quality is second to none.
As always, a quite spontanious affair. It needs to be done when there's inspiration and flow. So here's one take, strictly vinyl down to file. Bits of soul, disco, house. Mostly original tracks, but a few edits here and there.
Thanks for checking - enjoy!

The Disco File by trustmybeats

The Crusaders - Sweet n' sour

2011-06-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

This is such heavy and sweet tune!
Proper jazz funk for serious dancers. There are some heavy weight players behind this, formerly known as The Jazz Crusaders. Played by the usual suspects, GP and TP et all, but I've also seen Dj's like Harvey spin this.
It's Off the 1977 'Free as the wind' LP and if you like to mix up with some jazzy styles there are no reasons to ignore this tune!
Hope you dig!

The Crusaders - Sweet n' sour (192)

Yusef Lateef - Like it is

2011-06-05T06:26:00.000-07:00

I was doing this jazz gig earlier this week. It was great! A bit like finding back to the essential bit of playing records out publically. Just letting the music connect you and the audience. In a very pure way. No hyped up or banging tunes, sure funky, but you know, still jazz. I guess I covered the most spectras, anything from Gainsbourg to Coltrane. Great fun, hard work though. Originally planned for 3 hours, the gig went up to almost 6 hours.
So here's a little honour to all things jazz. Yusef Lateef has been a favourite since day one basically. Well, day one counting from my involvement in jazz that is. This song - 'Like it is' is off the 'The blue Yusef Lateef' LP.
Hope you feel it!

Yusef Lateef - Like it is

Jimmy McGriff - Tailgunner

2011-05-29T09:37:00.000-07:00

Jimmy McGriff is an old jazz cat and organist with loads of releases on labels like Groove Merchant and Blue Note amongst others. And like many jazzers he went a bit disco-ish in the late seventies. This certainly have a cheesy moment or two, but wait till you get to the breakdown. Then we're talking breaks on an another level, and add some of Jimmy's organ skills to that. One for the serious jazz disco heads.
Check & enjoy!

Jimmy McGriff - Tailgunner (192)

RIP Gil Scott Heron

2011-05-28T01:03:00.000-07:00

Nowadays news travels really fast. Unfortunately the first news this morning was about the passing of Gil Scott Heron. Truly one of the greatest, a genuine legend. Looking back on his work, there's so much fantastic and timeless music. This song is one I've been playing a lot recently.
Peace go with you brother.

Gil Scott Heron - Lady Day And John Coltrane

Kamal Abdul Alim - Brotherhood

2011-05-22T00:53:00.000-07:00

Back to the jazz, straight into some heavy dance stuff from Kamal Abdul Alim or Kamal and the brothers in 'Brotherhood'. It's off the 1988 LP 'Dance' on Stash, which possibly could be their only relese. I don't know. However, this one is certainly something to look for if you like your jazz dance stuff or are drawn to the more adventures side of dj'ing. Check out the 'Al Nafs' track too.
That's it, hope you dig!

Kamal Abdul Alim - Brotherhood (192)

Francois K

2011-05-18T23:06:00.000-07:00

I came across this interview with the legendary Francois Kevorkian and as this blog somehow is about production, re-production of knowledge, on and about music, I'll share it with you.
So listen and learn!
François Kevorkian Audio Interview 20.08.09 by djmixes

Kenny Rankin - I was born

2011-05-18T09:47:00.000-07:00

I quite recently found out about Kenny Rankin and obtained 2 LP's quickly. Nothing ellusive, not costing you more than a pint or two. Perfect. "I was born" is off the "Like a seed" LP and got the jazzy, folky, rocky elements that i'm into.
Actually very nice - check it out!
As we're at it, the other LP I'm talking about is "Silver morning". I'm especially digging "In the name of love" for more of the folky stuff. For those of you who can't get enough of versions of "Berimbeau", it's there too.
Go Kenny!

Kenny Rankin - I was born (192)

Diana Ross - Brown baby

2011-05-14T06:04:00.000-07:00

Aaaah, this is such a sweet tune. The strings and all. Diana Ross at her best in 'Brown baby'. This rip is off the 'Touch me in the morning' LP, where it's part of a medley. Not that it has been much of concern, but i've always wondered if it's available anywhere else, as a 45 or LP track?

Diana Ross - Brown baby (192)

Michael Kiwanuka - Tell Me A Tale

2011-05-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

This is some stuff that I heard recently recently. At the time I couldn't tell if it was new or old, having that retro sounding production. Though this is some new is*t from a 23(!) year old cat - Michael Kiwanuka. His first EP is due in June, which I certainly got under my radar now. Check it out - it's great!
This also reminds me that I need to go back to the jazz a bit more, Lately it's been all about the disco and such. It's not a bad thing, but you know what they say about jazz being the teacher. So, stay tuned!
Update: Buy the 10" vinyl here.
Michael Kiwanuka - Tell Me A Tale by Stayloose

Heat up, Cool down

2011-05-08T23:05:00.000-07:00

Cool In The Pool by Trustmybeats on Mixcloud

Nicolette Larson - Lotta love

2011-05-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

How about some Neil Young?!
This sweet, little disco number is actually written by Neil Young. Performed by Nicolette Larson and this 12" version, slightly discofied by Jim Burgess.
Not much more to say really, I hope you like as much as I do.

Nicolette Larson - Lotta love (196)

Patsy Gallant - It'll all come around

2011-04-25T08:11:00.000-07:00

The spring is in full bloom up here in the north, some days we're even getting some nice summery vibes. It's funny how some music gets related to different times of the year. Possibly it's about where you live, as we nordics tend to get all melancholic during the dark times and slightly more lively during the few summer months.
Anyway, here's a personal summer tune from Patsy Gallant in 'It'll all come around'. It's of the self titled Canadian release, and for those into your jazz dance might know her for the 'Te Caliente' track off the same LP.
Enjoy!

Patsy Gallant - It'll all come around (192)

Michael Zager Band - Don't Sneak On Me

2011-04-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here's another piece of mature music, and with enough swing to tickle my legs. Michael Zager Band's - 'Don't sneak on me' off a promo release. I can't say I know much about them as I don't own any other stuff by them, obviously the 'Let's all chant' song comes to mind.
Hope you dig this one!

Michael Zager Band - Don't Sneak On Me (192)

Ednah Holt - Serious, sirius space party

2011-04-09T03:15:00.000-07:00

Busy times and a well needed effort to make it happen here again. And we'll go all in. You know the spacey and cosmic stuff is all hip and happening right now, and to be totally frank i'm all dragged into it as well. Obviously it's all about picking the best ones. Here's a serious one with monsieur Levan at the controls. From Ednah Holt and West End - 'Serious, sirius space party' in the club version. Possibly a tune that some of you might think is a bit too much, even if you're a devoted fan of the West End, Levan stuff. Personally I quite dig this.

Check out yourself!

Ednah Holt - Serious, sirius space party (192)

Inner city blues - Paul Lewis

2011-03-27T07:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a solid, slightly left of center, version by Paul Lewis of Marvin's 'Inner city blues'. The 12" also has a fine take on Eddie Kendricks' 'Girl, you need a change of mind'. For the Idjut Boys fans there's an edit of 'Girl, you need a change of mind'.
Hope you dig!

Inner city blues - Paul Lewis (192)

Pointer Sisters - Don't it drive you crazy

2011-03-20T02:41:00.000-07:00

Another reminder for one those LP tracks that are so easy to foresee and forget about. Classy rare grooves from Pointer Sisters in 'Don't it drive you crazy'. It's off the 'Having a party' LP, a really easy find, neither costing more than a take away coffee.

Pointer Sisters - Don't it drive you crazy (192)

Ronnie Dyson - All Over Your Face

2011-03-13T01:19:00.000-08:00

Back to the boogie!
This one has been a big spin recently; Ronnie Dyson's 'It's all over my face'. Classic John Morales & Sergio Munzibai sounds. Actually it was a friend of my who pulled it out on a recent night we were playing together with the consequence that I had to step out on the floor and have a swing with a big grin on my face. I've had my own copy for quite some time, but it has mostly been lying around and now when hearing it in the right context again; it's gonna come along for forthcoming boogie sessions. And certainly getting the plays it deserves.
On a more personal note, I'm glad I've created a local alliance with some other heads. It just prooves the importance of the social aspect of the musical interest. Obviously dj'ing and playing out is all about interaction with people, but being able to sit down and have a coffee and talk about whatever musical nerdery you want is fantastic. Living in a place where I share musical references with quite a few, this has been something I've missed for quite some time.
And this is what we've going down to - Salute!

Ronnie Dyson - All Over Your Face (192)

Milton Nascimento - Para Lennon Et McCartney

2011-03-11T09:56:00.000-08:00

It's been while since last proper post. Too exhausted and actually an overload of music, too much playing for the past months. As much as I like playing out, I need to keep on fairly reasonable level. I need to build up a hunger for the music, avoiding going into routine. Doing both Fridays and Saturdays is therefore a bit risky.
Anyway, it's slower now, which is good.
Following on the Brasilian tip since a few weeks back. Here you get a true classic from one of the greatest ambassadors of Brasilian music. Para Lennon et McCartney by Milton Nascimento off his self titled LP. Just a great track, nice to pull out and drop whenever there's room for some quality audio.
Classic stuff!

Milton Nascimento - Para Lennon Et McCartney (320)

Reggae Britannia

2011-03-06T04:22:00.000-08:00

Ooooh, been really busy for the past time. Not much energy for new posts. But here's another quick one. A fine documentary from BBC on the sociocultural role of caribbean music in the UK, mixing musical genres and ethnicities.

The Legendary: A Film about the Roots

2011-02-22T04:49:00.000-08:00

Even though this blog is not much about Hip Hop, the connections are there. And, The Roots obviously, are a relevant contemporary group within the field of soul and funk. And as I want to bring you the good stuff; here's a recent documentary on them.

The Legendary: A Film About The Roots from Cam Be on Vimeo.

American gypsy - Golden ring

2011-02-20T07:44:00.000-08:00

This is from a dutch Philips release from American gypsy and the LP 'Angel Eyes'. Apparently this american funk-rock group came to Holland in 72' which resulted in this LP. Later also released on Chess on the US market. There are several nice tracks in the same vein as 'Golden ring', be sure to check out if you dig this one.
Enjoy!

American gypsy - Golden ring (320)

Bebeto - Falda

2011-02-13T07:05:00.000-08:00

So, I've been doing some tidying today. Especially focusing on the records, move them off the floor and such. Unfortunately not as in organising the collection. But obviously you bump into stuff that you haven't seen, or listened to for a while.
During some periods I've been bying some Brazilian stuff. I haven't got a huge amount, but there are some nice bits lying around. This is one; some nice and clubby stuff from Bebeto in 'Fadla' of the 'Batalha Maravilhosa' LP.
Check and dream away for some warmer places.

Bebeto - Falda (320)

We all need a bit of Dilla

2011-02-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

"Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James "J.Dilla" Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon.
J.Dilla is Still Shining."
"J.Dilla: Still Shining" from B.Kyle on Vimeo.

Ray Barretto - Stargazer

2011-02-07T10:52:00.000-08:00

Here's a proper party track! From Ray Barretto - 'Stargazer' on a Fania 12". Somehow it feels so much New York in its vibe. Well, possibly a quite obvious guessing, but i'm saying that without any references. I'd be surprised if this wasn't played a lot on various block parties at the time.
Possibly a track for the editers as it could easily be stretched with another 2-3 minutes. There's certainly enough pieces and breaks to work with.
Enjoy!

Ray Barretto - 'Stargazer' (196)

Rance Allen Group - Peace of mind

2011-01-30T04:27:00.000-08:00

Anyone into soul, jazz and the rare grooves knows about the Mizell brothers. There's so much to choose from and which is of the highest quality. Fairly new knowledge for me is that Fonce Mizell took part in writing and producing Jackson 5's 'I want you back'.
Anyway, here's a great example of their magnificent musicality. Rance Allen groups' 'Peace of mind' off the 'Say my friend' LP.
Classic Mizell stuff!

Rance Allen Group - Peace of mind (320)

Coke Escovedo - I wouldn't change a thing

2011-01-23T06:09:00.000-08:00

This is a serious piece of soul, I like to go back to now and then. Coke Escovedos' "I wouldn't change a thing", which got those musical elements that usually for me fits into most disco sets. Written by Johnny Bristol and from the 1976 LP "Comin at ya!".
Nuff said really, hope you dig!

Coke Escovedo - I wouldn't change a thing (320)

Steve Davis - It's all because she's gone

2011-01-19T10:59:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick one that I needed to rip for a friend. Off the Music LP by Steve Davis, the track is "It's all because she's gone". Great piece of music, though my favourite off the LP is the "Lalune blanche". But, I'll save that for another time.

Steve Davis - It's all because she's gone (192)

Damaris - What about my love?

2011-01-09T09:28:00.000-08:00

Here's a fine piece of mature and soulful boogie. Damaris 'What about my love?', a nice take on Johnnie Taylors version. Personally I prefer the Damaris one, and that's the one ripped here. I've chucked in the Johnnie Taylor as well - hope you dig either one of them!

Damaris - What about my love? (196)

Thanks!

2011-01-02T07:36:00.000-08:00

Another year and back again from some deserved festivities and rest. I just want to say thank you to everyone who's been interacting with me and checking this blog in the past year. It will keep going!

Here's a bit of a special treat for you and a perfect piece of 3am gospel. The Dynamic Clark Sister with the life affirmative 'Ha-ya' recorded live in Detroit, off the 'Is my living in vain' LP. A friend of mine said; this is house before house existed and I totally agree. It's a spiritual things as the house community would call it. I know Mark 7 did an edit of this, possibly less ellusive, still close to the original version.

Enjoy and thanks again!

Clark Sister - Ha-ya (196)

R.I.P Teena Marie

2011-01-02T02:41:00.000-08:00

About a week ago, we were reached by the sad news of Teena Marie's passing. At the age of 54 it was way too early. I'm sure many of you know about her, for me she was one of those artists I got to know of at an early stage of my musical journey. I remember getting the 'It must be magic' and 'Lady T' albums long time ago. Still, both are LP's I like to get back to, and play out now and then. Specifically the bombs in 'Square biz' and 'Behind the groove' that never fails on a dance floor.

My personal all-time favourite is 'Portuguese love' off the 'It must be magic' LP. So here you go, some classic soul from the great artist in Teena Marie.

Teena Marie - Portuguese love (196)

Festive sounds

2010-12-20T23:29:00.000-08:00

I made this one the other day. Very chilled and mostly vocals. Could hopefully help you to wind down during these weekends.

Bags Of Grooves by Trustmybeats on Mixcloud
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Angela Bofill - People make the world go round

2010-12-19T05:50:00.000-08:00

I've been going back to some old disco stuff lately and here's 4 ½ minutes of social realism in a disco package from Angela Bofill. There's obviously plenty of versions of this song, but as far as I know this is the most dance friendly.

Hope you dig!

Angela Bofill - People make the world go round (192)

Tom Browne - Come for the ride

2010-12-12T05:28:00.000-08:00

Here's some sophisticated boogie in Tom Browne's 'Come for the ride'. The LP 'Yours truly' is easily available for anyone into wax.
If you're good with a digital copy - voila!

Tom Browne - Come for the ride (320)

Mtume - So you wanna be star

2010-12-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

I've been busy ripping hours of vinyl, so here's a result of that. Mtume's fantastic 'So you wanna be a star'. Disco of finest order which never fails on the more mature dance floors. Enjoy this special treat!

Mtume - So you wanna be a star (320)

Dexter wansel - The sweetest pain

2010-11-28T06:10:00.000-08:00

There are so much great music coming from the legendary PIR record label. This is one of their best moments for me. Absolutely amazing soul from Dexter Wansel from the 'Time is slipping away' LP.

Enjoy very much!

Dexter wansel - The sweetest pain (320)

Shuggie Otis - XL-30

2010-11-21T05:56:00.000-08:00

Any discerning (soul) music lover knows about Shuggie Otis. If you don't - don't worry that's what i'm here for. Ok, sorry about this this slightly pretentious intro.

Shuggie Otis' stuff is quite easily found, primary due to the fact that he hasn't done much. But it's all worth looking for. This track, XL-30 is from the Inspiration Information LP and that's always a good start.

This is original space funk (pre-techno?), just so wonderfully weird, and the whole LP is just such a complete recording. One that it's always nice to back to. Soul, folk and some futuristic drum programming all in one. I know Kon and Amir recently dug out some unreleased stuff from him, so hopefully there's more good stuff to find out about.
Till then - just get locking & popping with this bomb.

Shuggie Otis - XL-30 (320)

The Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband - Down by the river

2010-11-20T04:11:00.000-08:00

Wow!

This is such a heavy take on Neil Young's 'Down by the river' by The Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband. Nuff said, really. Well, the LP is 'Soul, Steel & Show' on Negram and available if you try hard enough.

The Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband - Down by the river (320)

RIP Harry Whitaker

2010-11-17T23:27:00.000-08:00

Claudia - Salve Rainha

2010-11-16T09:40:00.000-08:00

I've been inactive on my brasilian records for quite some time. But whenever I go back to check some stuff there's always refreshing and fantastic music to discover. Following on the previous Tim Maia post, I'll keep it in the same direction, here with Claudia.

The LP is 'Passaro Emigrante' and the track here is ' Salve Rainha'. This is killer fusion stuff, taking a few different directions in these 3½ minutes and it's all good and funky.

Claudia - Salve Rainha (320)

Tim Maia - É Necessário

2010-11-14T08:51:00.000-08:00

Here's some fine and funky brasilian flavours from Tim Maia. The track is 'É Necessário' and the LP is his self titled Som Livre release from 77'. Short and neat, and does the trick.

Tim Maia - É Necessário (320)

Jimmy McGriff - Space Cadet

2010-11-10T09:52:00.000-08:00

This is heavy stuff!
I wasn't really familiar with Jimmy McGriff till I found out about this track off the 'Red Beans' LP. There's another jazzy disco 12" which I'm certainly going to cop in the near future. Till then - check out these classy breaks.

Jimmy McGriff - Space Cadet (320)

Mad Mats in the mix

2010-11-09T09:01:00.000-08:00

Mad Mats was one of the first dj's that we booked back in the day when I first got involved in arranging clubs. This was back in 94', I believe, and we were really anxious to find out about the new stuff that was going during these pre-internet days. I clearly remember that he delivered, the place was on fire and our small-ish town experienced something never heard before. What struck me a few years later, was why the guy didn't get the recognition he deserved. Technical skills and a vast knowledge of all new and retro sounds, brasilian & latin music and such. Obviously it later took off with the Raw Fusion parties, the label and dj'ing.

So here you go - 2 hours of connecting the musical dots. Soulful, funky and futuristic.

Nov 2010 Mega Mix by madmats

Candy Bowman - Since I found you

2010-11-06T03:42:00.000-07:00

This is pure soul heaven from Candy Bowman. Timeless music that has standed the test of time, and will do forever.
It doesn't get much better than this. Enjoy!

Candy Bowman - Since I found you (320)

Prince - 17 Days

2010-10-31T08:23:00.000-07:00

There isn't much that hasn't been said about this true genious. And if you claim to be into dance music in any form and don't dig this, then I just feel sorry for you. This is off the 'When doves cry' 12", and one I like to get back to and drop now and then.

Prince - 17 Days (320)

Pam Todd - Makin' love

2010-10-29T09:30:00.000-07:00

It's a bit of special feeling finding a 30-something year old record still sealed. I've been lurking on this one for a while and when this minty copy turned up I decided to have a go at it. The LP is "Together" by Pam Todd and the obvious(?) track from this LP might be the slightly more uptempo "Let's get together", which is great.

Anyway, here you get "Makin' love", originally appearing on Pam Todd's first LP on Shyrlden from 77' and produced by the legendary Greg Carmichael. It's not your typical banger, but at the right time at the right place i'm sure it does the trick.
I mean, you can't really oppose to the message.

Pam Todd - Makin' love (320)

Gwen Mcrae - Doin' it

2010-10-26T13:42:00.000-07:00

I think I first heard this played by Ashley Beedle some 12 years ago. It's another of those lost LP tracks that rarely get the attention. This is from the 'On my way' LP, easily available for anyone wanting the wax. Well, even more accessible here if you're happy with my slightly rusty vinyl rip - Enjoy!

Gwen Mcrae - Doin' it (320)

Patti Jo - Ain't no love lost

2010-10-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

Keeping it on the female and funky retro tip. Here with Patti Jo's - "Ain't no love lost" edited by Tom Moulton. Produced by Curtis Mayfield and originally released in 72' and later exclusevily released in this edited version on a Scepter disco comp.
Sweetness guaranteed!

Patti Jo - Ain't no love lost (Tom Moulton edit)

Vera Hamilton - But I ain't no more

2010-10-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

I am a musical omnivore, I know. It's jazz, soul, funk, house, techno etc. But I taste it as long as its got the funk, the soul and sounds good. You know, joining the dots and all that. And here's a bit of special nugget for you. Vera Hamilton's - 'But I ain't no more' is certainly the sound of funk.

Vera Hamilton - But I ain't no more (320)

Odyssey - Our lives are shaped by what we love

2010-10-10T05:17:00.000-07:00

This group from the early 70's is not to be mixed up with the later and more famous disco group. There are actually quite a few Odysseys'. Anyway these are the ones to look for and there are only one release on the Motown subsidary Mowest. The same titled LP is from 72' and there's another great soul track in 'Battened ships' which I think get some plays on the (northern) soul circuit. Though this one is my favourite, great soul with hints of folk and such. Hope you dig!

Odyssey - Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love

Judy Roberts - Never was love

2010-10-03T04:31:00.000-07:00

It's time for some jazzy and funky fusion. This track is off the 'Judy Roberts Band' LP and I believe it's the Inner City pressing which is the first. However, not of highest importance. Check the track as it's a fine piece of jazz funk.

Judy Roberts - Never was love (320)

Ned Doheny - Get it up for love

2010-10-02T02:26:00.000-07:00

How about some AOR!? A fantastic track from Ned Doheny, possibly more known in Tata Vega's version. "Get it up for love" is from the Hard Candy LP, there are a few various pressings. If you're happy enough to get it on a comp there's a recent one out by DJ Spinna. Here's a digital for you - enjoy!

Ned Doheny - Get it up for love (320)

Autumn mix up

2010-09-26T03:54:00.000-07:00

This is something I put together the other night. A spontaneus process ending up in a fairly varied mix ranging from funky & folky; soul, rock, psych and even som Dilla.
Enjoy!

Steve Davis - It's all because she's gone
Chris Harwood - Wooden ships
Air - Mr. Man
Tunng - Tale from black
Stereolab - Metronomic underground
J Dilla - Workinonit
Wilson Deirdre Tabac - Get back
Colosseum - Elegy
People - Glastonbury
Placebo - Humpty Dumpty
Dorothy Ashby - Soul vibrations
Darrow Fletcher - Now is the time for love (Pt. 2)
Trevor Dandy - Is there any love
Milt Matthews - It ain't your fault
Michael Franks - Born with the moon in virgo
Nancy Priddy - You've come this way before

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Hip ain't what it used to be

2010-09-25T03:33:00.000-07:00

I think this might be the official week for Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" 40th anniversary. I'm not a massive fan, I've got the odd record. Though the "Someday my prince will come" was one of the first LP's I bought when I seriously started to get into jazz. Previously I had some Hancock records and the sort of jazz stuff you just 'wanted' in your collection. But this was the time when I really started to feel the music and I remember Recordmania was the place for the actual purchase.

This particular track, a fantastic modal piece, has always been a favourite since. Without knowing the history in detail I'm guessing this is a tribute to his longtime producer Teo Macero. For those of you who hasn't checked Miles' autobiography- it's great read. I haven't tried the Bitches Brew beer yet, but I'm sure it has been produced with a lot of care. Cin cin!

Miles Davis - Teo

Alicia Myers - I want to thank you

2010-09-17T23:26:00.000-07:00

A really nice and strong soul/gospel number from Alicia Myers. Also check 'You get the best from me' by her.

Alicia Myers - I want to thank you (320)

General Lee - We did it baby (Pt. 1)

2010-09-12T02:11:00.000-07:00

This is pure gold on 7". Heartmelting, spaced out, mellow soul from the man General Lee and his Space Army Band. This reminds a bit of Roy Ayers, which always is a good thing. I also put it on a mix over here (check if you haven't).

Hope you dig!

General Lee - We did it baby (Pt. 1) [320]

Percy Faith - First Light

2010-09-08T12:16:00.000-07:00

I remember hearing this at David Holmes excellent Essential Mix back in 98' (I believe). 'First Light' originally written and arranged by my favourite Freddy Hubbard, here performed by Percy Faith. At the time when looking for this, when there where no Discogs and such, all I found was various cheezy easy listening records.This one - the LP Corazon from 73' might still be one of those, but it gots this killer version.

Check!

Percy Faith - First Light (320)

A loud minority

2010-09-02T07:07:00.001-07:00

Go out and buy & support!

Monsters of Folk - Dear god

2010-08-31T04:08:00.000-07:00

As heard on GP's 'Worldwide' a few times and recently sampled by the Roots. Oh, and MoF actually sampled Trevor Dandy's - 'Is there any love' - You gotta love these synergies. A really nice modern folk track and I'd really would like to get a 7" of this.

Phyllis Hyman - Living inside your love

2010-08-29T07:57:00.000-07:00

Earlier today had a good conversation with a friend, where he pointed out that we're now reaching the time of the year (i.e autumn up here in the north) when it's perfect to seriously get into the music again. So taking it from there I wanna give you a real disco beauty from Phyllis Hyman. "Living inside my love" is for me one of her best songs and is taken from the LP "Somewhere in my lifetime". Later on it also got a 12" release, but it could be one of those LP tracks that are easily neglected. Nothing ellusive but still for me one of those tracks that I try to play whenever I can.

Phyllis Hyman - Living inside my love (320)

General Johnson - Don't walk away

2010-08-28T03:32:00.000-07:00

I was going through some old mixes the other day. This one caught my attention and when going trough to it, I realised there are some nice & heavy tunes in the mix. One of them is General Johnson's "Don't walk away".

This rip is from a nifty little 7", the track is also available on his self titled Arista LP from 76'. It speaks for it self - just pure, emotional soul music at its best.

General Johnson - Don't walk away (320)

Collectors (are nuts)

2010-08-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Some primary players in the world of record collecting.

From Spine TV

Stefano Torossi - Feeling tense

2010-08-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is possibly as complete as music can get for me. It's got the breaks, strings, horns and the arrangement. Library of highest order from Stefano Torrosi. I'm not by any means an expert in this genre, but this record cought my attention after hearing the "Running fast" track from the LP - "Feelings". After that it went straight to my wantlist and I recently found one at a reasonable price.
So far I'm happy with the Easy Tempo reissue, as looking for earlier pressings isn't really realistic right now. We're talking big money. Even though I haven't had the time to listen to this record properly, I must say from what I've heard, this is a baaad record.
I hope you dig!

Stefano Torossi - Feeling tense (320)

Clifford Jordan Quartet - John Coltrane

2010-08-06T07:35:00.000-07:00

Ok, it's time to go back to some jazz. Gradually I felt I've ignored the jazz and I don't want to go there, I need to step back back to the roots. And how's this for you?! A fantastic alternate version of Clifford Jordan's "John Coltrane".
This song was first recorded and released on his (probably) biggest LP "Glass Bed Games" on Strata-East. This one is from a later live session recorded in Paris. The LP is Night of The Mark VII on Muse from 75'.

Now I know why this music will stay with me forever. Enjoy!

Clifford Jordan Quartet - John Coltrane (320)

[Heads Up] 2 Excellent 45 Reissues

2010-08-01T02:49:00.000-07:00

And now over to something completely different. I've been lazy at buying jazz and older soul sounds lately. Obviously it's a matter of prioritizing, but I can also be very periodic in my music consumption and for the past time it's been very much about the newer soul/disco/boogie stuff that is reflected in my postings.

Anyhow, these two recently reissued 45's grabbed my attention and I immediately got an urge to bag these.

The first one is from Jerline and friends. Taken from a cd only reissue from the Streetsoul label with previously unreleased tracks, only available as acetates in the past. It's unbelievable how these tracks wheren't relesed back then. The quality is second to none, and accordingly to some sources these Chicago based musicians later became Starvue. Check it - it's killer stuff.

The second one comes from the great French label Vadim Music. Doing very much 'soundtracky' stuff from obscure sources. I think I heard this one from Jean Pierre Mirouze played by Jazzman Gerald and never bothered to look further as it's just one of those things that would cost you and arm and a leg to get hold of. I'm also quite certain it's been sampled or chopped up but can't for the moment recall by whom (please fill me in). Anyway, great funky organ stuff with enough groove to swing your legs to.

Li'l Louis - How I feel

2010-07-31T02:40:00.000-07:00

I haven't really gone much into newer programmed music in this blog. Although it's always been a great part of my musical interest. I guess, as with lots of other afficiandos, it's where it all started and then you go backwards for the roots of all music. This summer as I've played out lots more than usually, and also doing longer sets, I've been able to integrate more house and related music.

This is one of those tracks that always do it for me. Electronic dance music that has aged well, deep Chicago rawness from Li'l Louis in 'How I feel'.
Let there be some house!

Li'l Louis - How I feel (192)

Teddy Pendergrass - Take me in your arms tonight

2010-07-20T03:13:00.000-07:00

Although this is Teddy Pendergrass' release, Stephanie Mills should definately be credited for her vocal duties. That's it really. Well, add Dexter Wansell on production and PIR - Amazing vintage dance music!

Teddy Pendergrass - Take me in your arms tonight (192)

RIP John Coltrane

2010-07-17T03:09:00.000-07:00

The 17th of July 1967 was the day when one of the greatest passed away.

Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me

2010-07-17T02:39:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you tend to forget about the obvious records. The sort of non-rare LP's by classic artists. This is the title track from one of those - Chaka Khan's "What cha' gonna do for me". Definately one of my favourite vocalists all time.This is such a solid LP, filled with great tracks that has standed the test of time. All I can say; if you haven't got this one - you need it.

Chaka Khan - What cha' gonna do for me (320)

Left of Centre

2010-07-14T01:19:00.000-07:00

Making mixes is a bit of a mental hassle, this is usually where my confidence gets a bit of a tackle. The thrive for perfection is against accomplishment. Anyhow, last weekend, on the warmest day so far, I grabbed a stack of records and took it from there. To keep it simple and just to get it done.
No sync tools or other gimmicks, a bit ruff round the edges - one take on the decks. Soulful and sleazy, occassionally slightly left of centre, bits of house and all that.
I hope you dig!

Tracklist:

Joe Cocker – Woman to woman
Blair – Nightlife
Michael Zager Band – Don’t sneak on me
Sunburst band – Everydub
Dennis Parker – Like an eagle
Parlour – Sark powers
Norman Giscombe Jr – Get up and dance
Secrets – Unknown
Vakula – Different tone
Theo Parrish – Twin cities
Toby Tobias – Macasu (MCDE rmx)
Mascara - Baja (Instrumental Dub Version)
Was not was – Wheel me out
Chicago Shags – Flamingo world
East 17 divisions – Textures
Charles B - Lack of love (Garage mix)
Maurice Fulton - This Is What You Want (Dr Scratch Vibe Mix)
Seahawks – Omega beach

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Summer Boogie

2010-07-02T06:48:00.000-07:00

From tomorrow i'm starting a new summer residency throughout July and August. I'm very exctied to say the least as I haven't done this for quite a few years. I guess it's going to be a quite ruff mix from jazz to techno. You know; joining the dots and all that. That's obviously the beauty of having a 'residency' - to form and shape the musical direction.

So here's some tunes to share my enthusiasm and which most certainly will get some spins throughout the summer.

Halloween - Come see what it's all about

2010-06-27T00:37:00.000-07:00

This is for the old school ravers - Halloween's 'Come see what it's all about'. A very solid mid-tempo disco/boogie number from this short-lived group. They released just one LP in 79', produced by former Motown and Jackson Five producer Jerry Marcellino.

This is my personal pick, though the spacey disco-tune 'Lady midnight' might address to some of you. It's all well worth looking for, both available on 12" or LP.

Halloween - Come see what it's all about (320)

One year without King of Pop

2010-06-24T23:47:00.000-07:00