/ Retro // Disco // Funk /

I'm Gonna Get Your Love (Single Edit)

added a nose and tail to this beast, so i could slam it in a mix.

Delegation - You and I (Blackshizza edit)

http://www.traxsource.com/track/687942/coconuts-original-mix

https://soundcloud.com/genefarris/sets/cajmere-gene-farris

BEATPORT

Cajmere & Gene Farris - Coconuts

Friends

Shalamar - A Night To Remember (M&M  Extended Mix)

Sheryl Lee Ralph - In The Evening (050 Edit)

A-Freak-A

Lemon - A-Freak-A

Boz Scaggs ‘Lowdown’ (greg wilson edit)

115 bpm

Previously limited vinyl only 2008.

This is a straightforward, no added elements extension of ‘Lowdown’ that I knocked together back in 2004, and which would later be shared on limited vinyl in 2008 as ‘Blue Eyed Boz’, issued on the same 12” as ‘Adriano Italiano’ to launch the GW Ruff Edits series. It’s popped up in a few of my live mixes down the years, and features in the East Village London mix on here from last December.

'Lowdown' was released in the UK 35 years ago, in September 1976. Between January 2006 and September 2007 I compiled a series called Time Capsule for Samurai FM, where, month by month, I revisited the tracks I used to play in the clubs exactly 30 years earlier. It was a real labour of love, for not only did I have to research and often re-source the music included (I had a load of records stolen in 1985, so there were big holes in my collection), I also wrote an accompanying piece every month looking at the records featured, and how my fledgling DJ career was shaping up. 'Lowdown' was a single I used to play at the time in my New Brighton residencies, the Chelsea Reach and the Penny Farthing. Time Capsule covered the period I was at the Chelsea and the Penny, leading up to when I took over at the Golden Guinea, where I’d spend 3 memorable years before embarking on my Wigan / Manchester adventure in the early 80’s. 

I’d hoped to take Time Capsule all the way through 1977, but the workload became too much and I found myself unable to meet the monthly deadlines, so I reluctantly had to stop at Sept 77, with the intention of getting back to it in the future if I ever have sufficient time on my hands. Even if this turns out to be all I ever manage to do, Time Capsule, as I left it 4 years ago, still stands as a snapshot archive from a key moment in dance culture, as the Disco era gained full momentum and the 12” gradually began to take over from the 7” in the affections of British DJ’s.

All the programmes, plus ‘First Impressions’, which inspired the series, can be accessed here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/gregwilson/playlists/greg-wilson-time-capsule/

Here’s what I wrote about ‘Lowdown’ for the Sept 76 Time Capsule:
“Regarded as one of the classic Blue-Eyed Soul singles, 'Lowdown' by Boz Scaggs, despite its popularity on the UK club scene, peaked at a somewhat disappointing position of number 28 on the British chart. By contrast, the single had reached number 3 stateside, with the album it was taken from, 'Silk Degrees', becoming an American classic, which sold more than 5 million copies and spent over 2 years on the chart! Picking up a Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues song, 'Lowdown' was recorded with a team of session musicians, who would later form the nucleus of the hit band Toto. In the early 60's, Scaggs, who was Ohio born, had left his Texas home to briefly join London's burgeoning R&B scene, returning to record his debut solo album, 'Boz' in 1965. He'd later appear on the first 2 Steve Miller Band LP's, 'Children Of The Future' (1968) and 'Sailor' (1969), before continuing his solo career with a series of albums for Atlantic Records. However, it wasn't until he signed to Columbia that the commercial acclaim, which had previously eluded him, finally came thanks to 'Silk Degrees'.”

Greg Wilson – September 2011

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

Boz Scaggs 'Lowdown' (greg wilson edit)

Hard to believe it's been more than a year since our <a href="http://blog.soulclap.us/2010/09/13/freep02/">Clap & Friends FreE.P.</a> and almost two since we kicked off the series with <a href="http://blog.soulclap.us/2009/12/17/the-rnb-free-p/">three slices of r&b infused house that came to define a chunk of our sound</a>. With everything that's happened in the last 2 years it would be easy to forget the importance of giving back, but fear not loyal clappers, we wont let you down. So for FreE.P. #3 we continue in the spirit of "showcasing unreleased, but dance-floor-tested material for free download on our website" with three certified bombs by men of the moment, MAM. But we're getting ahead of ourselves, so let's go back in time...

It was "One of Them Nights" back in late 2009 and as usual we were at an afterparty in Leeds when a sudden urge left us very much in need of a spliff. "I got that chronic right here, blood" came a voice from none other than the track-master himself, Miguel Campbell. As you probably gathered from the <a href="http://blog.soulclap.us/2011/09/28/episode-94-39-minutes-of-funk-with-mam/">podcast</a> we just posted, it was love at first smoke and 2 years down the road the music of Miguel, and his partner in MAM, Matt Hughes have become staples in almost all our DJ sets. You can get <a href="http://blog.soulclap.us/2011/09/28/episode-94-39-minutes-of-funk-with-mam/">the whole scoop on MAM in the podcast post</a>, but to make a long story short, after the massive response we got for including "Can't Live Without Music" on our Essential Mix we figured it was time to big up our boys with FreE.P. That is, before <a href="http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/view/101173">Wolf + Lamb stepped in and offered up a four track on their Black Label</a>. At the time, we figured we could help give the record an extra push, but little did we know Miguel was about to blow...

But lets cut to the chase, we're so proud to have these MAM tracks as our latest FreE.P. They are 3 bonafide dance-floor bombs that have become staples in our DJ sets over the summer and are a fantastic representation of the MAM sound; thumping french-touched, sample-crazy house music, but slowed down for a new generation. First in line, "Reel Sweet" is a warmup weapon of choice, perfect for getting into the 80's mode and seducing the crowd. Next up is "One Of Them Nights (Alternative Mix)", a special version of one of the most requested MAM cuts off the Wolf + Lamb Black release. This interpretation is guaranteed to get you down, Mr Ocean would be proud. Last, but certainly not least, is "Can't Live Without Music", the jam that started it all. Its a slowed down, bass-heavy vocoder workout that is a personal favorite and a theme song for our journey along this long road we call music. YEAHHH BOI!

MAM - One Of Them Nights (Alternative Mix)

Rahaan - Make Me Whole (Disco Deviance)

This one is a nod to the craziest sounds diggers I know, Jeff & Aurel, aka French duo Get A Room!
A while ago, they resurrected "Sexy Thing", a 1978 gem from Bob McGilpin, editing it for one of their highly recommended "Dig Out Your Own Spade" compilations. Here is my House/Nudisco take.

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/4f7dee'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

Free Download

Bob McGilpin x Get A Room! - Sexy Thing (V4YS I Say Rework)

Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (Dj "S" Bootleg Extended Bonus Beat Sax Re-Mix)

An old edit of mine that's been offline for sometime. Thought I'd share it up. Fairly basic edit of the last tune off "the other woman" LP. 

This edit was featured by Nightmares on Wax on his Boiler Room Set a couple of years ago.

Bandcamp

Ray Parker Jr - Just Havin Fun (Hober Mallow Edit)

The legendary West End Records kick off 2017 with a brand new series inviting like-minded producers with an underground thirst and a deep understanding of house & disco culture to collaborate on a very special re-edits project.
 
First up, Wolf Music man Medlar; applying his dance floor know-how to West End’s rich archive of classic disco and boogie.  Hand picking four personal favourites, Medlar reworks them perfectly for current club sets. Picking out dub sections and skilfully reworking & extending them proving exactly why Medlar has been such a draw to labels like Delusions of Grandeur and For Discos Only. 

Check out his low-slung Love Club edit right now.

West End Edits: Medlar

Love Club - Hot Summer Nights (Medlar Dub Edit)

*Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/k3PzC5h0MQ4
*Read more on: http://boltingbits.com/malcolm-b-casino-edits/ ‎

This week’s premiere is the latest in the line of sublime disco and funk edits curated, and crafted by Nicholas Church and Joseph Spencer of Casino Times. Hailing from London, this duo has released EPs and albums on labels like WOLF and recently, Omena. Third in their stand alone series of “Casino Edits,” they’ve laid down their own production on the A-side, taking a cover of an early blues classic and cutting it up into a groovy Italo-inspired DJ tool, interspersed with Spanish flamenco guitar and claps.

Malcolm ( @john-malcolm-moore) is the choice for their B-side cut. Based in Berlin via UK, John Malcolm Moore made his name as a member of the Tief Music crew, formerly one half of the duo Sisterhood and now putting out solo material with Banoffee Pies. His inspiration for editing this time around was sparked by the discovery of cheeky dial tones and voices within the intro of a late 70’s NY disco jam. Here he’s flipped it to sound much more steady and hard-hitting on the dance floor, with various percussions abound. Bongos, toms and chunky Linn drum-esque claps permeate the beat while girl groups swoon over top with harmonies. A male voice from afar whispers in “be with me tonight,” and suddenly the bass drops in sweeping in all the vibes and energy of the room (or more appropriately, loft).

This collection overall comes nicely paired for any party desiring that vintage touch and cosmic flair. Casino Times has released the beast from the box, letting all record collectors know where to find good, sturdy jammers ready to shake the foundation of any neighborhood disco. The release is dropping next week! You can buy it on Phonica Records here: http://bit.ly/2mFIeFM

PREMIERE : Malcolm - B

Find a bruva on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nilescooper

Oi oi bruvas & sistas!
Made a little disco edit for those naughty dance floor moments where all you can do is blast some funky disco! 
Absolutely love Crown Heights Affair and thought I'd put some drums and bass under the gem that is I See The Light so that it goes all like ompf ompf when played in the clubbi-wub!

Crown Heights Affair - I See The Light (Niles Cooper's Trommer & Bas Haus Miks)

Download: https://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2017/06/kellee-patterson-so-in-tune-with-you-lucas-edit/

[via XLR8R]

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Download: Kellee Patterson - So In Tune With You [Lucas' Edit]

War ‎– Good, Good Feelin' (edit)

Soundway Records present ’24 Hours in A Disco 1978 - 82’, 7 cuts of relentless disco grooves from the sublimely gifted Kiki Gyan. Hailed as Africa’s answer to Stevie Wonder, Ghanaian multi-instrumentalist Kiki Gyan was a musical wunderkind who by 1975 had risen from the lowly status of high school dropout to being ranked eighth in a poll of the greatest keyboardists in the world (occupying the rarefied air of the top ten with heavyweights like Steve Winwood, Billy Preston, and Stevie Wonder) as well as becoming an in-demand session player in the top recording studios of London - all before his twenty-first birthday. 

Out on his own, he produced a series of highly ambitious disco records aimed at positioning him as an international star, but weighed down by the excesses of the era, Gyan saw his meteoric rise matched by an equally swift fall back into obscurity. 

Loved dearly by his contemporaries and sorely missed since his death in 2005 the story of the life of Kofi Kwarko ‘Kiki’ Gyan is one often told with warning by his friends to the new generation of aspiring Ghanaian popstars.

Soundway Records now collects the best of Gyan’s work as a frontman and solo artist, featuring an array of electrifying disco grooves that still sound contemporary (and in some cases futuristic) decades after their initial release.

Released on CD and 2xLP both formats are accompanied with detailed liner notes written by Uchenna Ikonne. LP version comes with a free MP3 download of the release. 

Kiki Gyan - Disco Dancer


Jerome Derradji -  Stilove4music

Cat# Stilove4music01cd

 After years of limited and sought after vinyl only releases,
 here is the first  DCD compilation of the world famous 
 Stilove4music label created  by DJ / Producer 
 Jerome Derradji.

 CD1 includes the some of the most praised and out of print
 edits from Jerome Derradji  along with the spaced out
 techno original  – Adaptive Control.

 CD2 includes edits by BE, Al Kent, Jamie Finlay, Shepp, 
 Bim Marx aka Duane Harriott and Professor Genius and  
 Weekend Express.
 It also features original tracks and remixes by Rick Wilhite, 
 Bruce Ivery, Ricardo Miranda, Justus Köhncke and Trickski.

 This DCD compilation is produced in the Stilove4music 
 fashion – a simple gatefold cardboad envelope.



/ Retro // Disco // Funk /

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