This rework of a Man Friday track is already considered "proto-house" by some but my rework pushed it into "Proto-House Overload Mode", so to speak. I wonder what Larry would think of what I did with it? I guess we'll never know...But we can find out if you like what I did with it! Have a listen to the OG, then come back and hear this. I'm fairly confident you'll be OK with what I did. I think I stayed true to the PG vibe and aesthetic while still pushing it into the future a bit.  Shit, who knows, maybe Grace Jones will give me a repost? Imagine that? Fuck...

Man Friday were formed by Larry Levan after the break-up of Peech Boys in 1985. Released on the then-new, Vinylmania Records label in 1986 "Winners" was on regular rotation at the Paradise Garage, where Larry Levan was the star DJ. Man Friday consisted of Kofi Morny, Larry Levan & Brodie Williams.

Let me know what y'all are thinking...Did I do it justice? I sure hope so.

Winners-Losers(Version 5-10/20/22)

2014 release on Soul Clap Records. I put this out on Soul Clap's latest compilation (at the time) called "Dancing On The Charles Volume 2". 

The label has a release page for the compilation and the track is there, but it's greyed out) so you can't play it. Which sucks...I think that's just because it's not available in the US, for whatever reason, I'm not quite sure. So I'm not really getting much traction with it. Figured I'd put it up on my own page. But I don't have nearly the reach that the label does so I guess I'm SOL with getting this track heard... What can I do?

Currently Available on Beatport: btprt.dj/1nKVqkq

Produced by Brenden Wesley
Released by:
    Soul Clap Records
Release/catalogue number:
    SCR010DJ
Release date:
    12 May 2014

This is a track I made back in 2013 (or earlier) that was included on Soul Clap Presents: Dancing on the Charles, Vol. 2. Boston-based production and DJ Duo  Soul Clap used to throw parties on the banks of the River Charles some years back. They decided to start putting out a compilation series of local Boston artists, in support of the parties and I was asked to contribute. This track was my offering. It did pretty well and was met with critical acclaim. However, it appears that the track is only available in Europe and maybe a few other places at the present time (not the US) for whatever reason. Although I am now just seeing it available on Apple Music if you'd like to support. Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBqkAgm9e2w

Ritual

Work in progress. Only spent one all-nighter on it so far. I  definitely made some solid progress I think but there's still much to be done before it's ready. Working with some lyrics too....

Québécois Discothèque (Version 7.2)

2012 Debut release from Boston's Mark Ingram & Brenden Wesley on Marcos Cabral's third Hamilton Dance Records release - HDR 003



Ingram & Wesley - Sans Snare

Released by: Hamilton Dance Records
Release/catalogue number: HDR003

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Sans Snare

This is one of the tracks off a record I co-produced with my friend John Barera when we were both living in Boston. Released on Jack Off Records out of Germany back in 2013.

Kickdrum Industrie (AKA Brenden Wesley & John Barera)- Understand Me

Still working out the mix.....

This is a sample-based rework/remake of "Dance, Dance, Dance" by Marta Acuna that I started back in like 2014 or something. Never got around to finalizing it. I think I'm going to make it a priority cuz it really is splendid. Samples sources from the original on P&P Records but also several other little snippets in there. There are probably like 4-5 different records just for the drums. Much respect for the original, to Patrick Adams and Peter Brown, and of course the seminal P&P Records disco label. Keep Disco Alive.

Dance, Dance, Dance 12 (Phased Hats)

My new release with Mark Ingram as Ingram & Wesley on Marcos Cabral's new Brooklyn-based label Hamilton Dance Records. Distributed by Above Board Vinyl Distribution and available worldwide on January 23rd!!! Vinyl only. Limited pressing. Please support and keep vinyl alive!

http://aboveboarddist.co.uk/hamilton_dance_records/HDR003

“Sans Snare” on the A-side inside cut comes to us from Boston’s Mark Ingram and Brenden Wesley. It reminds us of Prescription Records in a great way! Stabbing synths and swirling builds will take dance floors over the top when they least expect it. Some of you might remember Brenden’s record for Solar Disco under the name Creatures of Habit…superb record."


Sans Snare - Ingram & Wesley

*I'M JUST MAKING THIS TRACK AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT HAS BEEN A PRIVATE TRACK ON SC FOR SEVERAL YEARS...

Here's a new edit I just did a few weeks ago... It's called "I'm So In Love With You" by Mantus from 1979. I didn't change or alter the original too much. Just took out the cheese and filler, plus changed the arrangement slightly to make it more playable (and danceable)... Enjoy :)

Mantus - I'm So In Love With You (Brenden Wesley Edit)

THIS TRACK WAS JUST RECENTLY MADE PUBLIC. IT HAD BEEN PRIVATE FOR OVER THREE YEARS, HENCE THE LOW STATS...

I think I did this rework/edit about ten years ago but due to an enfeebling sense of perfectionism that serves me no actual purpose coupled with hubris and extreme procrastination, this never saw the light of day. However, as of late, my exponentially fleeting youth has (gifted?) me with fewer and fewer fucks to give about whether or not any of my “art” will actually ever be presented in its optimal format. So at this point, I think it best to just let the people hear it in its current state, warts and all. After all, I'm now a disillusioned, futile middle-aged man at this point and it's highly doubtful I’ll ever be completely satisfied with anything I put out and I’ll likely be dead before I “finish” 10% of what I started. I think this might just be who I am now. So Fuck it! Just being earnest and forthright. I also just feel that I’m doing the community a disservice by not making it available for this who could, however unlikely, actually find some joy in it. But who knows? Perhaps some of you will, ya miserable cunts! That'd be a nice surprise anyway.

So here is my hasty attempt at extending out the best bits whilst simultaneously cutting anything superfluous or inessential. The repetitive looping, additional production, and at times(the seemingly)arbitrary EFX saturation all point forward to the proto-typical house grooves that would soon dominate the underground nightclubs - had this rework been made in 1982. Only if I had done this then...I Who knows? I'd probably now be getting asked to DJ Jean-Michel Basquiat's posthumous 60th birthday party at MOMA or some shit. Anything's plausible.

It’s also an Ode to the one and only Sylvester. The musical mastermind and artist. The first to truly be themselves on the stage, in the club, in the recording studio, and beyond. Black queerness personified and exemplified before anyone had really said anything about such things. Before non-binary gender roles were common tropes and topics of debate. Sylvester was just that - Themselves. A man. A woman. A little bit of both. A fucking real human being. Unflinchingly. In a world that was not ready for them. That's real courage. And that voice? Daaamnn…No one can even attempt it - So doncha even try my brother! RIP Sylvester. The OG-LGBTQA

Sylvester - Over & Over (Brenden Wesley Rework) Unfinished Rough Demo

Sandra Feva - 'If You Want it...' (Brenden Wesley & Will Martin's Erotic Rerub)

#THIS TRACK HAS JUST BEEN MADE PUBLIC SINCE I FIRST UPLOADED IT OVER THREE YEARS AGO. HENCE THE LACK OF ACTION/TRACTION. THAT'S OK. I'M A PERFECTIONIST AND I DIDN'T WANT TO POST IT (OR ANYTHING REALLY)UNTIL IT WAS PERFECT BY MY STANDARDS BUT I'M REALIZING IN MY RAPIDLY FLEETING YOUTH THAT THAT DAY MAY NEVER COME, SO MIGHT AS WELL LET THE PEOPLE GET SOME JOY OUT OF IT AS IS. PERHAPS THIS WILL MOTIVATE ME TO ACTUALLY FINISH IT FFS! IMAGINE THAT!?

This track is reminiscent of early to mid 90s Miami Club/House music that was synonymous with labels like Murk, and DJs like Oscar G and Ralph Falcon. If you would've stumbled into club Space back then, it probably would've been just as the sun was starting to come up and once inside, this was the type of sound that pounded your eardrums. The high-quality ecstasy that was freely available certainly seemed to coalesce with this deep, hard yet overtly primal and sexual style. If you were there then you know what I'm talking about. This track is inspired by nights like that, mainly in Miami but also in NY and NJ, too... This type of style was a thing for a minute. Respect to the originators of the sound.

Beat Me 1(Demo 5/12/14)(Co-Produced By Jack Novin)

THIS TRACK WAS JUST RECENTLY MADE PUBLIC. IT HAD BEEN PRIVATE FOR OVER THREE YEARS, HENCE THE LOW STATS...

This is a re-edit of Ron Hardy's eponymous and famous edit of First Choice's 'Let No Man Put Asunder. I always loved Ron's version but it was just too repetitive in many places and I felt it could be done better. NO disrespect to Ron, because I worshipped the ground that man walked on. He was a genius. However, I felt I took this piece to hr next level whilst simultaneously staying truthful to the original edit. I took out a lot of the repetitious stuff first. Extended parts that needed to stretch out more and ultimately built more tension and subsequent release when it all finally comes back around again. I added some modest EFX where needed, to help ease transitions and to punctuate certain moments. It's also compressed a little and beefed-up with some EQ. I ran the stereo mix through some high-quality tape emulation too. It's also an extended mix. Ultimately I think it's a little more playable. I hope you dig it. Respect to the originator, Mister Ron Hardy -RIP. House Music All Life Long.

Brenden Wesley

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