Nzimande All Stars - "Sporo Disco" (Woody Bianchi edit) (7:02)
The Firebolts - "Firebolt Hustle" (3:12)
Aggression - "Tag" (Woody Bianchi edit) (6:06)
The Movers - "Onthekele Beer (Jwala)" (3:11)
World - "You Got The Power" (3:49)
Joe & Lee - "Black Gold Disco Moving Machine" (4:30)
Joe Pugliese - "Plie & Isolations" (5:21)
The Family Tree - "As" (4:27)
Pressure Point - "Straight To The Point" (3:21)
John Blair - "Momma Said Shut Up" (5:25)
The Headquarters - "Sweetie" (7:08)
Wylie - "Fan-Tasy" (Woody Bianchi edit) (5:12)
Cania - "Visions" (4:04)
Montreal - "Nite People" (2:45)
Review: Woody Bianchi, renowned funk digger and DJ, embarks on yet another archaeological record collection excavation, unearthing yet another volume of badass funk from the adjacent era of disco that emerged in the 70s and 80s. This is an in depth compilation series to say the least: the tracks are all examples of funk greats which reflected certain motifs from the disco explosion that came after it - even "James Brown had to take notice of the Saturday Night Fever". Several hard-to-find gems appear among ubiquitous classics, among extensive liner notes by Woody himself.
The Clark Sisters - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (Joey Negro edit)
Sharon Johnson - "A Better Day"
Dan Greer - "Love Is The Message" (Joey Negro edit)
Ricky Womack & Christian Essence - "I Need You" (Joey Negro edit)
Shirley Caesar - "Heavenly Father"
Elbernita 'Twinkle' Clark - "Awake O Zion"
The Clark Sisters - "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost"
Kristle - "I'll Go"
The Young Delegation - "He Lives"
Rahni Harris & Family Love - "He's My Friend"
Review: Dave 'Joey Negro' Lee's Z Record imprint hit the compilation gold mine once again, calling on the curatorial skills of Dave Hill, former Ballistic Brother and founder of the iconic Nuphonic label, to flex his latter day Gospel expertise for the superb Overdose Of The Holy Ghost. This double LP collection sees Hill chart Gospel music through it's 70s and 80s period as the influences of nascent disco and boogie bore fruit. The chance to own the absolutely belting cover version of Sylvester's "I Need You" by Ricky Womack & Christian Essence in edited Joey Negro format will mean instant purchase for many current disc jockeys, but there is plenty more spiritually enlightened disco heat around it. Essential release!
Ricky Womack & Christina Essence - "I Need You" (Joey Negro edit)
Dan Greer - "Love Is The Message" (Joey Negro edit)
Kristle - "I'll Go"
DJ Rogers - "All I Gave Him Was My Heart"
The Young Delegation - "I'll Keep Holding On"
Linda Evans - "I Am Gold"
Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark - "Awake O Zion"
Tommy T & Company - "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere"
Truth & Devotion - "I Must See My Lord"
Norman Weeks & The Revelations - "Hold On"
The Clark Sisters - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" (Joey Negro edit)
Gloster Williams & master Control - "No Cross, No Crown"
Roslyn & Charles - "Was Not Intended" (David Hill edit)
The Dinamic Clark Sisters - "Ha Ya (Eternal Life)" (with Mattie Moss Clark)
The Young Delegation - "He Lives"
Sharon Johnson - "A Better Day"
BeBe & CeCe Winans - "I Really Love You" (David Hill edit)
The fannie Clark Singers - "Use Me Lord"
Shirley Caesar - "Message To The People"
Ronia La Vee - "Lead Me"
Rahni Harris & Family Love - "He's My Friend"
James Moore - "As A Nation" (David Hill edit)
Review: Dave Lee's Z Records label has a growing reputation as a purveyor of high quality, crate digger-friendly disco and boogie compilations. This latest, curated by former Nuphonic boss (and Ballistic Brothers member) David Hill, shines a light on the gospel end of black American dance music in the 1970s and early '80s. For those new to gospel's influence on disco and boogie, it's a revelation. Moving from righteous gospel-soul (Tommy T & Company, Truth & Devotion) to spine tingling disco screamers (Bobby Womack and Christina Essence's superb version of Sylvester favourite 'I Need You') and synth-laden boogie jams (Norman Weeks & The Revelations, The Young Delegation's brilliant "He Lives"), it's an unashamedly celebratory trip into dancefloor gospel territory. Recommended.
Jayenne - "Love Walked In The Room" (feat Gina Carey) (6:46)
Foreal People - "Raise A Blaze" (feat Xan Blacq) (8:21)
Mistura - "Want Me Back" (feat Jemini) (6:54)
Dave Lee - "Taste My Love" (feat Billy Valentine) (5:58)
Mistura - "If You Ever Need Somebody" (feat Tiffany T'Zelle) (5:55)
The Sunburst Band - "Face The Love" (feat Angela Johnson) (5:45)
Raw Essence - "Do It Again" (feat Lifford) (6:27)
Dave Lee - "Power Of The Mind" (feat Billy Valentine - Power Trip mix) (6:14)
The Sunburst Band - "Let's Do It In Style" (7:11)
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - "Don't Leave Me This Way" (Dave Lee Philly World mix) (8:33)
Kokomo - "Use Your Imagination" (Dave Lee Re-Imagined mix) (7:18)
Review: DJ, curator and producer Dave Lee (fka. Joey Negro) continues to celebrate his 30-odd year long career in music with his second curatorital comp release. The 'Produced With Love' series charts all of Lee's original productions in soulful house and disco, and this second edition includes choices songs by the likes of Destiny II, Leroy Burgess and Andreya Triana. Always collaborative and with effortless attention to funking detail, Lee brings it once again.
Charanga 76 - "Good Times (Como Vamos A Gozar)" (8:23)
Cela - "I'm In Love" (Joey Negro edit) (7:24)
Odyssey - "Together" (6:19)
She - "Easy Money" (4:47)
Nightlife Unlimited - "Let's Do It Again" (5:11)
Van Jones - "Not About That (Show Me Some Respect)" (5:14)
Ann Margret - "Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes" (part 2) (6:33)
Michael Zager Band - "Don't Sneak On Me" (4:46)
Delegation - "Heartache No 9" (special remix version) (6:52)
CHAD - "Feel The Beat (C'est Si Bon...)" (feat GG Gibson) (7:13)
Review: Hit makers Rodgers and Edwards' mammothly influential Chic songs enjoy one of the finest curatorial salutes from UK disco's most discerning torch-bearer/creator Dave Lee. Digging deep into his vaults and unearthing some of the best homages, references and blatant covers, Negro join the dots and delivers some rarities you may have never heard before. Get lost in the music of She's shiny guitar strumming "Easy Money", freak out to Charanga 76's "Good Times" and get lucky with Van Jones's "Not About That"... Everyone knows about the hits and influence, most of us know how important a role Chic played in sample culture but Negro has gone the extra mile to celebrate some of the lesser known references Chic have had over the years. Freaking great.
Jean Adebambo - "Say That You Love Me" (DJ Nick The Record re-edit)
Bill Campbell - "Boogie All Night"
Katunga - "Palo Bonito" (DJ Nick The Record re-edit)
Wild Fire - "Try Making Love"
MC & His Great Googa-Moogas - "Keep Your Shoes On! (Stuck In The Groove)" (DJ Nick The Record concise edit)
MC Roscoe - "Feel The Beat" (instrumental - DJ Nick The Record Minor tweek edit)
Leston Paul - "What A Surprise"
Sugar & Spice - "The Beast"
Santth - "Do You Want Me Baby, Like I Want You"
KL Hamilton - "I'm Trying"
Skye - "Ain't No Need" (DJ Nick The Record part 1 & 2 re-united re-edit)
Betty & Beverly Prudhomme - "Tut Tut Twins" (DJ Nick The Record re-edit)
Shelbra Deane - "You Move Me"
Ronnie Jones - "Video Games"
Charlie Mike Sierra - "On The Moon"
Victor Vick - "Rescue"
State Of Grace - "Touching The Times" (instrumental)
Blackway & Helene - "Music For Us" (instrumental)
Review: Given the infamous depth of Nick The Record's vinyl collection, you'd expect this contribution to Z Records' excellent Under The Influence series to be packed to the rafters with unheralded gems. Predictably, it is, delivering 22 cuts that should be thrillingly new to all but the most dusty-fingered collectors. Picking out highlights from such an excellent and in-depth collection is tough, but try the steel drums-laden celebration of Boogsie's "Can't You See Me", the synth-laden jazz-funk badness of "Keep Your Shoes" by MC and His Great Googa-Moogas, and the fizzing, melody-rich 808 electro of Ronnie Jones "Video Games". If that's not enough there's also a swathe of DJ-friendly re-edits from Nick himself.
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