Dave Lee ZR

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The full-length album ‘Operation Disco' that Greg ‘Dr’ Packer has put together for Z Records. On an unstoppable run recently, the quality shows no sign of slowing down as Packer showcases his talent for splicing and dicing tracks. On the bonus second CD he supplies a continuous mix live from his operating theatre, packed to the absolute brim with Packer & other Z Records back catalogue favourites of his.

“It has been a huge honour working on the operation disco album compilation for Z Records which has been on my radar for three decades now and is possibly my favourite House & Disco label. Dave Lee is a big inspiration to me as his 1991 Single 'Do What You Feel' was one of the first records to appear in my DJ sets in my earliest days as a working DJ 30 years ago.
In 2013 I started to produce music under the 'Dr Packer' name and when I began doing the occasional remix for Z Records, I never imagined it would end up resulting in an album project. To be able to work on cover versions of some of my all-time favourite soul & disco songs such as 'You Can't Run From My Love' and some of my all-time favourite vocalists such as Leroy Burgess it is really a dream come true.
Dave Lee is an easy guy to work with and is always open to my suggestions which resulted in me remixing one of my all-time favourite tracks of his ‘Love Fantasy' which is also now three decades old. Not to mention possibly my favourite single from his 'Destination Boogie' compilation, the 80's underground classic 'Colors - Am I Gonna Be The One’ plus two brand new mixes of The Sunburst Band. Making this a very exciting album project with plenty of exclusives and re-masters of my older releases, not to mention my favourite gems from the amazing Z Records back catalogue.” – Greg Packer

Mistura - Runnin' (Dr Packer Remix)

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Dave Lee teamed up with Omar. A gifted, prolific artist, Omar learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano, bass guitar and percussion. A former principal percussionist of the Kent Youth Orchestra and later a graduate of the Guildhall School Of Music, Omar was awarded an MBE in 2012 for services to music.

Starlight is a gorgeous, mid-tempo dance record, with Omar’s silky vocals backed up with rich production: soaring live strings, groove-laden clav and a warm bassline creating a heady, inviting atmosphere. Almost viscerally life-affirming and unashamedly positive.

Dave & Omar - Starlight

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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)

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Off the back of the much played remix Dave Lee did of ‘We Go Together’ back in 2019 he has teamed back up with LA soul singer Raquel Rodriguez. This time for the track 'Undone' off her highly respected ’Sweet Side’ LP. Doing what the man does best, Mr Lee has restructured the track for the Disco Boogie dancefloor. Allowing Raquel’s dynamic vocal delivery to glide effortlessly over chunky Disco drumming, P-Funk bass & soulful synths before letting loose into a Roy Ayers-esque jam!

Raquel Rodriguez - Undone (Dave Lee's Disco Blend)

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Time for a slice of steel pan filled jazz funk on Z Records. Dave Lee has reworked and re-tracked the vocals of Bah Sambas’s Save Our Freedom with a deft touch. Behind its summery, feel good exterior, this song deals with the important issue of the recent erosion of civil liberties and how we the people must not let governments sneak past restrictive laws that repeal hard fought for rights to protest, strike, and get paid a minimum wage. These mindful lyrics are set to an uplifting steel drum filled Caribbean disco groove with real drums, brass, and a full live band sound. If you could capture the audio equivalent of the sunshine glistening off the water as you dance in the heat, this is what you would end up with.

On the ‘Original Vibe’ mix Dave draws out the thunderous steel drums before the joyful brass sections dance over the silky vocals of Vanessa Haynes and ethereal synth tones. On the flip Dave Lee triple downs on the slap bass factor with his Brit Funk style ‘Let Freedom Reign Mix’. Beefier drums flam under blissed out vocal harmonies as he strips back the arrangement and locks in the groove, firmly planting your feet on the dancefloor with an unstoppable bass guitar riff courtesy of long term bassist partner Julian Crampton.

Bah Samba feat. Vanessa Haynes - Save Our Freedom (Dave Lee Let Freedom Reign Mix)

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Love you Donna x
LNTG.

Do U Wanna Get Down [LNTG Rework]

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'I Want To See You Dance’ is taken from the debut album ‘Metamorphosis’ from AC Soul Symphony. An uptempo jazz funk cut aimed straight at the dancefloor. Think Heatwave and MFSB jamming together on stage with a 20-piece orchestra soaring away behind them.

AC Soul Symphony - I Want To See You Dance

Chara and The Salsoul Orchestra - Dance A Little Bit Closer is one of my favourite Disco tunes.
This tune samples it to great effect.
Hypnotic as anything with a thumping bass!

Babert -  Dance A Little Bit Closer (Original Mix )

Rush — from the album Fading Colours and produced by Enaque & Nujord — is a captivating fusion of melancholic deep house and emotive pop, delivering a surge of emotion that lingers long after the last note fades. It’s a song about the intensity of fleeting moments, the heartbeat of desire, and the unstoppable force of feelings that take over without warning.

Opening with atmospheric layers and a steady, hypnotic groove, “Rush” builds into a lush soundscape where deep basslines meet shimmering synth textures. Every element — from the delicate melodic hooks to the immersive production — is designed to pull the listener into a state of emotional motion, mirroring the way passion can overtake us in an instant.

The track’s melancholic undertone gives it a bittersweet depth, making it perfect for late-night playlists, sunset drives, or any moment where you want music that feels both intimate and cinematic. “Rush” reflects Enaque & Nujord’s signature approach to production — blending minimal deep house rhythms with rich, layered harmonies that speak directly to the soul.

As part of the Fading Colours album, this song embodies the project’s emotional core: a journey through sound and feeling where every beat tells a story.

Enaque & Nujord - Rush

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Cerrone Feat. Jocelyn Brown - Hooked On You (Jamie Lewis Main Mix)

Here To Stay

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Mark Funk - Here To Stay

My little version of a classic, with some dusty beats and a gospel vibe. Played by Dimitri From Paris, which is pretty awesome. 
Hope you like it :)

Barbara Tucker - I Get Lifted (Henry's Communion Mix)

Kicking off the Spring season with a touch of soulful elegance, Duffnote welcome female House player Miss Kelly Marie to the label under her MKM guise. An uplifting slab of dance floor soul, 'This Is Love’ sees MKM join forces with vocalist Liz Jai, whose silky smooth tones brightly light up this striking heartfelt groover. Also on the package Duffnote’s top tea boy (and label boss), Richard Earnsha, amps up the F.U.N.K. and injects filtered guitars, an irresistible funky bass groove and a smattering of his signature lush key melodies on a superb remix and instrumental.

This Is Love

MKM Ft Liz Jai - This Is Love - Richard Earnshaw Remix

Dr Packer’s Different Strokes

Big Love (Dr Packer Extended Remix)

Brand new edit available now on our Bandcamp :
https://barryandgibbsoff.bandcamp.com/track/kiki-gyan-disco-dancer-barry-gibbs-edit

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Kiki Gyan - Disco Dancer (Barry & Gibbs Edit)

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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Raquel Rodriguez - Undone (Dave Lee's Disco Blend)

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