Buy/Stream in full here: https://orcd.co/londondetroit

During the 35 years of making music, Dave Lee has constantly been searching for new singers and writers to work with. A search that’s ended up with many fantastic collaborations and releases with the likes of Thelma Houston, Taka Boom, Dianne Charlemagne and Seal. More recently this quest led him to Maurissa Rose and the creation of their album ‘London / Detroit’. After hearing Maurissa's voice on a Theo Parrish record Dave reached out to her and after a few long phone conversations and mp3 swaps, they both agreed a visit to London would be much more fun than trying to work together remotely. Maurissa made the journey from her home in Detroit to write and record an album with Dave at his studio in March 2022 - as they both feel that creating music together in the same room is always better. The fruits of their labour yielded 11 brand new songs (and 1 cover) tapping into their collective love of Soul, Disco and R&B, with a sprinkle of Soulful House. This album is a special one for Dave Lee as it’s the first time in his career he’s recorded an entire album with the same singer on every track.

In the album’s liner notes Dave talks of how Maurissa is a naturally creative person, full of ideas, warm & unpretentious which is reflected in her vocal performances throughout ‘London / Detroit’. Dave’s expertly crafted music is backed up with a deeply passionate yet effortless delivery from the Detroiter, a marker of someone who has honed and perfected their art. When it comes to the music side of this LP, Dave Lee is once again proving he’s still at the top of his game and shows no sign of relenting. Drawing from his encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Soul/Funk/Disco, we are treated to a range of styles, BPMs and influences from 95bpm street soul to more uptempo disco and boogie flavours. Be it the rippling synth voyage opener of ‘You Decide’, taking the Johnnie Taylor classic ‘What About My Love’ into a modern Boogie realm, upping the tempo on the soulful houser ‘I Feel the Sun” or bringing the tempo back down to the bassy acidic chug of ‘You’re Giving Me Life’. Mr Lee is truly adept at creating a modern disco soul sound without the usage of samples.

London and Detroit might be two very different cities on opposite sides of the Atlantic but this album is proof that creative synergy knows no distance.

Out everywhere on Gatefold Vinyl, CD and Digital/Streaming.

Dave & Maurissa - London / Detroit

Buy & Stream in in full here: https://orcd.co/whataboutmylove

Taken from Dave Lee & Maurissa Rose’s chart-topping album ‘London / Detroit’, released earlier this year, we have the modern boogie version of Johnnie Taylor’s soul classic ‘What About My Love’, a standout track from the LP and freshly reworked from the original album cut. On remix duties, we see a meeting of giants as we are treated to two huge versions from Michael Gray who bumps the tempo and takes the source parts into HOUSE territory, priming it for the peak time & guaranteed to light a fire under the dancefloor. For those who like it a bit more stripped back and looped up, look no further than the Dub version. All killer, no filler here!

Dave & Maurissa - What About My Love w/ Michael Gray Remixes

Z Records presents it’s latest compilation of Ibiza ready tracks as the first proper season of clubbing returns to the white isle. Whether you’re poolside or heading to the club we’ve got you covered.

The album includes 2 exclusive cuts, Z Factor “Ride The Rhythm” gets a brand new remix from Harry Romero, who takes the piano anthem into the stratosphere with a version that nods back to the beginnings of house music whilst also providing a powerfully dynamic sound. Watch your bass bins!!!

Z Factor vs Harry Romero - Ride The Rhythm (Extended Mix)

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

or Beatport - http://www.beatport.com/release/american-dream-andre-crom-and-chi-thanh-remix/1231333


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Jakatta - American Dream (Andre Crom & Chi Thanh Remix)

we're giving away a few classic edits for a limited time. grab it while you can :-)



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Brad Shit - Casbah Breakdown

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Dave Lee joins forces with London’s super disco collective, Horse Meat Disco to rework the T.S Monk classic, 'Candidate For Love'. This debut collaboration also features long-time Sunburst Band vocalists Diane Charlemagne and Donna Gardier.

There are three mixes on offer with the classic Joey Negro Disco Blend, a more sleezy Horse Meat Disco Mix and a Moroder-ish dub version from JN.

Believe it or not this is the 200th Z Records single release which saw a limited pressing on coloured vinyl as an exclusive for Record Store Day 2014, one that sold out within hours of hitting the stores.


Candidate For Love (Joey Negro Disco Blend)
Candidate For Love (Horse Meat Disco Mix)
Candidate For Love (Joey Negro Feelin' Love Dub)


Joey Negro vs Horse Meat Disco - Candidate For Love (Joey Negro & Horse Meat Disco Remixes)

Available now from: http://www.traxsource.com/track/1730026/we-are-on-the-move-joey-negro-revival-mix

Yes, another killer cut on ZR. Zo!'s gorgeous soul tune featuring Eric Roberson and Phonte gets subtly housed up mix by Dave Lee. A record you'll be hearing all summer at more musically inclined parties. 

DJ Reactions:

Tensnake - Great tune, thanks
Karizma - Dope stuff!
Rainer Truby - Sweet tune...right up my street, well done!
Louis Benedetti - Straight to the box!!! Hotness. Thanks!!!
Hector Romero - Smooth & floaty. I love it!
CJ Mackintosh - My favourtie track of the year so far. Amazing!
Mousse T - mamma mia!!!!!!!! Radio on sat and Club anyway xxx
Danny Krivit – Really great work!
Seamus Haji – The original Zo! version is much overlooked and this is an excellent rework
DJ Spen – Dope
Faze Action - Jazzy soulful house as it should be done quality mix from Joey
Robert Owens – Great track
Glen Underground - Instant Banger As Simple As That
Richard Earnshaw - That's it right there!!
Soulmagic – Massive
Sean McCabe - Dropped this in the Ministry of Sound on the weekend. Sounded great and got a crowd roaring reaction! :)
Justin Winks - Yet another awesome slice of badass Soulfulness from the mighty Negro! 
Craig Stewart - A dance floor slam jam, stunning!
Paul Trouble Anderson - Great tune
DJ Booker T - Top mix. Killa tune, will support
Shur-i-kan - Very soulful - nicely produced
Raul HEF Cortes – Nobody comes close to this sound, Joey Negro is the best
DJ Meme – Excellent
Stuart Patterson - Lovely soulful summer vibes and always loved a bit of Eric R
Julius Papp - Loving the soul oozing out of this one!
Graeme Park - Yo! Ho! Zo! Yes! Sublime baby...
Pete Haigh - LP version has been massive for nu soul... This mix takes into the sister soulful dance crowd ...yes a genuine big mix tune
Hed Kandi - Ooooooooffffff....... Pure class guys ; )
Groove Assassin – Hot to trot


Zo! feat Erro & Phonte "We Are On The Move" (Joey Negro Revival Mix)

BUY: https://zrecords.lnk.to/MakeAMoveOnMe

After the huge crossover success of the original back in 2006, the artist formerly known as Joey Negro, Dave Lee has reworked one of the biggest tracks of his career into an original Disco anthem. Keeping the peak time energy up but injecting more Chic-esque Funk than you can shake your rump to, there was only ever one person who could elevate the original into a modern disco classic. Taka Boom’s powerful vocals still soar away but this time it’s over crisp Clav licks, effortless rhythm Guitar, sublime Piano, and sharp Synth work all underpinned by some sultry disco bass guitar action.
Unlike many crossover hits 'Make a Move on Me' hasn’t been overly remixed, in fact, this is the first remix since it hit the pop chart. Irresistible dancefloor action all round here, an essential Z Records release.

Joey Montenegro - Make A Move On Me (Original Disco Mix)

Sean McCabe - Something About You/Holding On ZR

The first single from Sean's debut album, which is due out on ZR in autumn. "Something About You" featuring Jennifer Wallace is a super catchy slice of jazzy soulful dance music that has already created quite a stir due to appearing in a couple of online mixes. We believe along with Zo! its one of the stand out tracks of 2014. 

buy here http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/product-detail/Singles/49/Z+Records/Sean+McCabe/Something+About+YouHolding+On+feat.+Jennifer+Wallace/download/325

Add to that the more tracky 90's style Holding On and you've got the hallmarks of a classic release that will be remembered for years to come and talked about by future generations whist they are exterminating life in far off galaxies. 

If you're feeling it, please play it, chart and post about it. there's not too many producers out there making this music these days so we need your support to get the word out there!

DJ Reactions:
  
Tensnake - Thanks, great stuff!
Dimitri From Paris – Holding On is cool
DJ Spen - DOPE!!! Summer vibes that i will definitely drill hard!
Danny Krivit - Nice one 
Def Mix - Proper feel good vocal house. Smooth & lovely
Tony Humphries - Very nice single, we'll play it a lot for sure!
CJ Mackintosh - Love both tracks
Dj Spinna - Hot
The Reflex – Holding On is the one for me
Glenn Underground - Very Nice To Get A Room Going Quickly
Dj Meme - Flawless...like anything Sean creates.
Dj Booker T - Nice vibes Holding On sounds Like An Old Skool Kerri Chandler Vibes.. 
Shur-i-kan - Lovely music – Holding On works best for me personally.
Faze Action - Great Vocal. Liking the bumpy house production. Very musical!!
Louis Benedetti - Definitely in the box.
Reel People – Holding On is great.. 
StoneBridge - Louie 90's flava, love it
Paul Trouble Anderson - Kool
Johnny Fiasco - Really like this!!
Groove Assassin - Supa dupa heat central! both mixes are ace!
Julius Papp - A nod to classic house for the modern dance-floor.. Diggin' it!
Giom – Holding On for me
Jask - Very nice indeed
Graeme Park - It's wonderful. Big time, baby.
Scott Wozniak - Really nice throwback from Mr. McCabe. Especially feeling the old-school Holding On.
Justin Winks / Casio Social Club - This is super great and Jennifer's vocal is always top notch.
Ross Couch - Holding On is great.
David Penn - Cool!
Hed Kandi - WOW! This is the s**t especially Holding On.
Richard Earnshaw - Quality stuff! Both mixes right on point.
Ricky Morrison - A truly beautiful track here. Very cool indeed, lovin it!
David Harness -  I am always digging vocals. Holding On just makes me wanna move


Sean McCabe "Something About You/Holding On" ZR

Metamorphosis

AC Soul Symphony - It's Got To Be Love

Buy/listen to full release: https://orcd.co/doshombressonido

Dave Lee has tackled the legendary Latin flavoured Euro-Disco cut 'Que Tal America’ by Two Man Sound, originally released back '78.. Dave subtly adds new breakdowns, live percussion and even some additional vocals to give his version extra pizzazz, whilst making the most of the insistent flowing groove that made this a surefire floor filler.

Dos Hombres Sonido - Que Tal America (Dave Lee Mix)

Dave & Maurissa - No Question About It [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - What About My Love [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - Open Me Up [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - I Feel The Sun [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - You Decide [Snippet]

Buy / stream full version here: https://orcd.co/luv2dance

J'aime Danser? Some peak time disco house action from our friendly neighbour Doug Willis, on this occasion aided and abetted by someone who’s been doing the do just as long, but in Chicago - Mr Mike Dunn. Ich Liebe Es Zu Tanzen

Doug Willis & Mike Dunn - Luv 2 Dance [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - What About My Love (Michael Gray Remix) [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - What About My Love (Michael Gray Dub Mix) [Snippet]

Buy / stream in full: https://orcd.co/windycityremixes

Time to take a trip back to the Windy City. A firm favourite song from Dave Lee’s highly acclaimed ‘Metamorphosis’ album under his AC Soul Symphony alias. This time we’ve pulled in some heavyweight remixes to refresh things up.

The main man Dave Lee has flipped it musically, but still with reference and reverence to Chicago with a deep jackin’ Chi-Town Tribute Mix, slapping a thick 303 front and centre. Up next is the Windy City legend himself, Glenn Underground, with his irresistibly cosmic take, drawing on his deep jazz-funk knowledge. Finishing up is a man we all know and love here at ZR, Opolopo, allowing the heart of the original to refract through his plethora of boogie-funk synth work & studio wizardry.

AC Soul Symphony - Windy City Theme (Dave Lee Chi-Town Tribute Mix) [Snippet]

AC Soul Symphony - Windy City Theme (GU’s Orchestra Electronica Mix) [Snippet]

AC Soul Symphony - Windy City Theme (Opolopo Remix) [Snippet]

Buy/Stream in full here: https://orcd.co/zfactor

Blasting out of the gates like a bullet is the brand new single from Z Factor. “(You Gotta) Give It Up” is bursting with positivity. energy & irresistible gospel charm, It’s already been doing some seriously dangerous damage for those lucky few with a copy. A floor filling, hands in the air anthem, this aural slice of sunshine is air piano & smiles guaranteed when you play it.

Z Factor - (You Gotta) Give It Up [Snippet]

Buy/Stream in full Here: https://orcd.co/rawdowndowndown

Raw Essence aka Dave Lee is pulling no punches with his latest dose of Discotheque dopamine. Feeling both familiar yet fresh, it’s all about classic good times here. Nostalgic disco rhythms glisten over Dave’s crisp, driving drums, which form the perfect backbone for the euphoric Moog wizardry to shine. Add in the irresistible vocals commanding you to get down on the dancefloor, and you'll have no choice but to get down down down.

Raw Essence - Down Down Down [SNIPPET]

Taken from Remixed with Love by Joey Negro Vol.2

Double CD & Vinyl available now from ZR - www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Digital - https://zrecords.lnk.to/JoeyNegroRemixedLove2

Just a taster of the 8 min remix. This all time classic finally gets the 12" remix it never had, straight from the 48 track multi. Coming in late Feb/early March on Remixed with Love Volume 2


CHRISTOPHER CROSS "RIDE LIKE THE WIND" JOEY NEGRO EXTENDED DISCO MIX

Taken from Remixed with Love by Joey Negro Vol.2

Double CD & Vinyl available now from ZR - www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Digital - https://zrecords.lnk.to/JoeyNegroRemixedLove2

Robert Palmer "Every Kind Of People" JN Multicultural Multitrack Mix

The enduringly popular Mtume/Lucas produced soul classic gets a new make over from the original 24 track

Phyllis Hyman "You Know How To Love Me" Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix

ZR SHOP - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

New York based D.C. LaRue has been recording and performing since 1974 but it was his track “Cathedrals” in ’76 that really got him noticed amongst the heavy weight disco releases of the time.  The double A-side 12" single of "Cathedrals" was one of the earliest commercially available 12" singles and went on to hit number 1 on the Billboard Dance Music Club and Disco Single charts.

Subsequent singles “Overture” and “Indiscreet” both topped out at number 2 on the Billboard Dance Music Club charts and “Indiscreet” became an influential track in the hip hop sampling world.

Fast forward to the present day and armed with digital transfers of the original master tapes, Z Records has commissioned remixes of these classic tracks plus “Let Them Dance” and “Do You Want The Real Thing”.

Released over two limited edition picture sleeve 12’s pressed exclusively for Record Store Day 2018, the remixes come from Idjut Boys, Ron Basejam, Dr Packer, Folamour, JKriv and Joey Negro.

ZR SHOP

D.C. LaRue – Cathedrals (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix)

Some long awaited new JN remixes finally see the light of day ahead of the release of Remixed With Love Vol.3...

Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning (JN Special Dub #3)

The next track to be taken from the forthcoming Akabu album The Phuture Ain't What It Used To Be is 'Another World'.

Andre Lodemann strips the original back into a cinematic affair, layered with orchestral strings that simmer with summer vibes, and compliments the rest of the album adding a mellower side. 

Akabu - Another World (Andre Lodemann Mix)

ZR SHOP - https://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Micky More & Andy Tee take on Joey Negro’s cover of the Diana Ross classic, ‘Love Hangover’. Their Classic Disco Blend mix makes the most of the original instrumentation and disco-house vibe while their Groove Culture Blend takes a heavier approach with beefed up drums and loops. Also included in the package is the 2016 Remaster of JN’s original mix.

Love Hangover (Micky More & Andy Tee Classic Disco Blend)

Joey Negro Vintage House and Garage Special recorded live @ Southport Weekender May 2012

Joey Negro Vintage House and Garage Special - Live @ Southport Weekender May 2012

PRE-ORDER - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1065239/moment-of-my-life-joey-negro-remixes

We think the first ZR release of 2019 is a biggie. Brand new Joey Negro mixes of Bobby D’Ambrosio’s version of ‘Moment of My Life’. JN takes the song back to its original Inner Life disco boogie roots with live percussion, bass, guitar along with real hammond, piano and fender rhodes. 

The epic 10 minute ‘Closer To The Source Mix’ features the full song including Michele Weeks superb vocals over that classic piano riff, complete with jazzy finale. While the ‘Dub Re-Organisation’ starts off with a long building hammond solo before dropping into heavily verbed percussion and echoing vocals leaving the piano for the final third of the mix.  A sure fire floor filler and perfect for this disco moment of your life.

Moment of My Life feat. Michelle Weeks (Joey Negro Remixes)

Bobby D’Ambrosio – Moment Of My Life Feat. Michelle Weeks (JN Closer To The Source Mix)

Brad Shitt - Casbah Breakdown

Available now from - https://zrecords.lnk.to/keeppushinRMX

A classic from the ZR back catalogue gets a brand new makeover from Grant Nelson, making it an instant dancefloor hit.

Gotta Keep Pushin (Grant Nelson Remix)

Z Factor - Gotta Keep Pushin (Grant Nelson Remix)

Here's a section of my gig at MOS for Glitterbox in October this year.

Features a lot of the exclusives off my 2019 Essentials CD which is out now plus coming out digitally on 6th December which you can buy here: https://bit.ly/2OP8HxM

My next DJ date is Dec 21st: Fever 105's Disco Wonderland with Me, Bill Brewster & Red Greg

You can buy tickets and follow my dates here: 
https://www.songkick.com/artists/364-joey-negro

ALSO 2020 is going to be the 30 year anniversary of my label Z Records! for which we'll have a whole host of exciting news & events lined up for so watch this space.

BUY 2019 Essentials CD

Joey Negro live at Glitterbox MOS Oct 2019

Patrice Rushen's disco jazz funk masterpiece gets a respectful extended disco mix using the original 24 track tapes. Look out for this, along with the Roxy Music remix and several other classic tunes remixed on an album released later this year

Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix)

Buy Now From:

ZR: http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/spread-love-alex-kenji-remixes/1081443

Traxsource: http://www.traxsource.com/title/221180/spread-love-alex-kenji-future-disco-mix

Doug Willis's discotastic "Spread Love" has been an enduringly popular release from the ZR back catalogue.
 
Now it has been subtly pumped up for 2013 by Mr Alex Kenji . Expect some peak time dancefloor action on this new mix, which emphasises the boogie synths and octave bassline. 

Keep still if you can!!

DJ Reactions:


Miguel Migs - Sounds cool
David Penn - Nice one!
DJ Spen - NICE!!!! Will work well for me
Hector Romero - Party tune!!! Love it! 
DJ Mes - Sound as a pound!
Ron Carroll – Big
ATFC – V cool, thanks
Jask – Very cool
StoneBridge – Love it
Seamus Haji – Nice
Maurice Tamraz – Dope
Syke'n'Sugarstarr – Sounds nice
Richard Earnshaw - Top job!
Scott Wozniak - Superb cut from Alex Kenji. Full support from NYC!
Casio Social Club  - The track that keeps on giving... wonderful stuff!
Jay Vegas – Nice update
Mannix – Nice
Johnny Fiasco - Will spread like butta!
Dario d’Attis - this one will be in my box for a long time
Roog – Big
Golf Clap - Really good single. Per usual. thank you
DJ Booker T - Nice Disco Vibes feelings This Will support
Cherokee - SUPER! Radio & Club play coming right up! Great new mix, thanks! 
Dave RedSoul - Biggest tune out there right now!
Julius Papp - I'm always a sucker for most anything"disco."


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Doug Willis - Spread Love (Alex Kenji Future Disco Mix)

Available now from: Z Shop - http://tinyurl.com/opgc2zv or from Traxsource - http://www.traxsource.com/title/228093/smile-shur-i-kan-remixes

The Original Joey Negro mix of "Smile" was one of the biggest sellers for ZR in 2012, reaching the number 1 spot on Traxsource and hanging around the top 100 for most of the year. Now Kendra Cash's vocal anthem returns with with some deeper electronic reworks courtesy of Shur-i-Kan

No point detailing every mix, have a listen and hear for yourself......he's done a great job. 4 mixes on the finished release

This is the music!!!

DJ Reactions:
 
Josh Wink - Like the Harmonic dub
Tensnake - Great Shurikhan remixes thank you
Audiowhores - Shur I Kan has been doing some dope stuff recently, this is no exception!
Karizma - Loving the remixes, will support!
Hector Romero - Beautiful!! Love it!! 
Terry Hunter - Taking me back to the 90's Dope!!
Sean McCabe - What a lovely deep set of mixes. This will no doubt be huge!
Roog – Big
Groove Assassin - This BANGS ... Heavy stuff from Shurikan !
Rocco - Nice remixes. I will play Future vox & Harmonic Dub for sure !!
Richard Earnshaw - Bloody good stuff!
DJ Meme - Maximum respect to Mr. Shur-I-Kan. He's always a winner !!
Louis Benedetti - Solid. Full support!! Thanks!!!
Ralf GUM - Nice tune
DJ Booker T - Wicked. Shur i Kan Mixes are hot
Martin Ikin - Great job by Shur I Kan
Grant Nelson - Tasty baby!
DJ Harri - Liking these
Lovebirds - Great set of mixes!!!
Jask – Sexy, so sexy. Yes:)
Robert Owens - Great track and mixes
CJ Mackintosh - Now that is how I like it. NY Style! Amazing! :)
Casio Social Club - Oh yes, I do love a bit of Shur-i-kan... diggin all the mixes
Carl Hanaghan (Hed Kandi) - Loving every mix, big fan of Shur-I-Kan
Graeme Park - Bloody insane! Utterly magnificent
Johnny Fiasco - SHUR-HE-KIKS-ASS!!!


Mistura feat. Kendra Cash - Smile (Shur-i-kan Future Vox + Harmonic Dub)

Dave Lee aka Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Sessomatto, formerly Joey Negro as well as being part of The Sunburst Band and many more. 

Bookings: Tim@zrecords.ltd.uk

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