Ahead of our show at E1 in London on the 18th of May with the mighty Lil Louis, we are thrilled to present a mix in tribute to the legend himself – the Real Don of house music! See you in London!

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E1 and Groove Culture proudly welcome a true originator of electronic music to our Warehouse on 18 May. The Founding Father of House, Lil' Louis is best known for the ethereal classic 'French Kiss' and is also credited with throwing the world's first ever rave back in 1977.

The Chicago-born selector, producer and house music pioneer has ‘broken’ more records than any other Chicago DJ and pioneered funk and disco ‘Edits’ in the 70s that planted the seed of House Music. In ‘87, Lil Louis released one of the most important House records of all time, ‘French Kiss’ which topped charts around the world and sold over 6 million copies, making Louis the ‘Top Selling Dance Artist’ in history.

Joining Louis is Groove Culture founders and residents Micky More & Andy Tee who have a solid back catalogue featuring remixes for Joey Negro, Miguel Migs, Jocelyn Brown and Barbara Tucker amongst others.

This is a rare opportunity to see Lil Louis up close and personal in London’ leading Warehouse space.

Micky More & Andy Tee

Lil' Louis Tribute Minimix

Micky More & Andy Tee: Lil' Louis Tribute MiniMix

George Soule - Get Involved (SLY Rework)

One of the hottest music compilations of the year is out now, and it's FREE! And I'm delighted to have one of my own tracks on the album. There's everything from slow-tempo chugging grooves to synth-driven 80s reworks to upbeat disco beauties.

Courtesy of Discoholics Anonymous, label owner Ken releases this free compilation every year on his birthday, and it's one of the highlights of the music calendar. It's packed with 17 tracks from Jet Boot Jack, The Loneliest Hunk, LUP INO, Peter Shalvoy, Mark Whites, Bodie Lee, Dim Zach, Chuggin Edits, Groovemasta and more.

Download link is below.

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Pete Ellison - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (FREE COMPILATION TRACK)

04. Young Pulse - Love Addict (feat. Fleur De Mur) (Radio edit)

1. DEEPER - Todd Edwards & Sinden.
2. SACRIFICE - COPYRIGHT.
3. DANCING - PEZNT.
4. ALL I NEED - Shoba San & Tim Baresko.
5. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (Obskur Remix) - Barbara Tucker.
6. FREE YOUR MIND (MK Mix) - Geoffrey Williams.
7. GUESS WHO’S JACK - Tube & Berger.
8. TO THE BEAT - Sam Divine & CASSIMM.
9. CONSTELLATIONS - CamelPhat.
10. BAD BOYS CRY - Greiner & Boyle.
11. UNFOLDING - Dosem.
12. BETTER THAN THE LOVE I KNOW - Pig & Dan.
13. CHANGE THE SITUATION - Eli Brown.
14. BABARABATIRI (David Pen Remix) - Todd Terry & Gypsymen.
15. CHECK IT OUT - Teddy Douglas.
16. BLESS HER SOUL (Dub Vox Mix) - Man Without A Clue ft. Meleka.
17. I HAVE A DREAM - Nathan Jay.
18. LOVE DIVINE - Riva Starr ft. Phebe Edwards.
19. ON MY MIND - Denis Rublev & Dj Anton.
20. SHAKE YOUR BOOTY - Gianni Bini & The Rituals.


Sideways SHANE

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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 - I've Been Here Before [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - Just A Matter Of Time [Snippet]

Dave & Maurissa - You're Giving Me Life [Snippet]

She's My Freak

This week we give the house to the Queen Of Soul, who needs no introduction...

1. First Choice featuring Rochelle Fleming - Love Thang (David Morales Remix) [Salsoul Records]
2. Weird Science - Feel The Need (Joey Negro Revival Mix) [Milk & Sugar Recordings]
3. Mike Dunn - If I Can't Git Down (Mousse T’s Funky Shizzle Extended Remix) [Classic Music Company]
4. Danny Kane featuring Princess Fressia - Wonderland (Art Of Tones Remix) [Midnight Riot]
5. Qwestlife featuring Alena - Can't Stop (Boogie Mix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
6. Richie Havens - Going Back To My Roots (Jay-K's Extended Club Edit) [Elektra]
7. Nightlife Unlimited - Let's Do It Again [Unidisc]
8. Teena Marie - It Must Be Magic [Motown]
9. Change – The Glow Of Love [Warner Bros. Records]
10. Julie McKnight - Home (Original) [Defected Records]
11. Frankie Knuckles Presents Director's Cut featuring B. Slade - Get over U (Tedd Patterson Extended Remix) [So Sure Music]
12. Aston Martinez & Marco Berto featuring Bryan Chambers - Holdin' On (Club Mix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
13. Alaia & Gallo featuring Kevin Haden - Who Is He? (Claptone Remix) [Soul Heaven Records]
14. Steve 'Silk' Hurley featuring CeCe Peniston - He Loves Me 2 (Steve Silk Hurley Original 12 Inch) [S&S Records]
15. Hifi Sean featuring Crystal Waters - Testify (OPOLOPO Remix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
16. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On (Tommy Musto Re-Touch) [Warner Bros. Records]
17. Gene Chandler - Get On Down [20th Century Fox Records]
18. Aretha Franklin - Get It Right [Arista]
19. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It [Arista]
20. Aretha Franklin – Respect [Atlantic]
21. Aretha Franklin - Love Me Right [Arista]
22. Aretha Franklin - A Deeper Love [Arista]
23. Aretha Franklin - I'm Every Woman / Respect (Eric Kupper Club Mix) [RCA Records]
24. Seamus Haji featuring Kathy Brown - A Better Place (Original Mix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
25. Tata Vega - I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby [Motown]
26.   Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby (Dimitri from Paris Disco Re-Edit) [BBE]
27.   Kraak & Smaak featuring Lex Empress - Hold Back Love (Lovebirds Remix) [Jalapeno Records]
28.   Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer [Atlantic]

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

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Dave & Maurissa - I've Been Here Before [Snippet]

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