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His latest album, Produced With Love II, continues the work he started with 2017s superb collection. Incorporating aspects of house, soul and disco and crafted with the attention to detail youd expect from someone of Lees heritage and calibre, Produced With Love II comprises 12 brand new songs and will arrive in June 2022.

The writing process has always remained the same and Dave has always preferred to work face-to-face with artists whenever possible albeit with a few enforced remote sessions due to the pandemic.

Says Lee of his approach:

Writing new memorable songs is difficult. It's much easier coming up with a good backing track or using a sample than it is a killer new top line. There were about 200 releases a week in the 90s, now there are apparently 8000 on Beatport. How many of them are decent original songs? Id say its about the same as the 1990s, maybe even less.

It helps enormously when youre working with some really talented people and Ive always tried to work with musicians - like Michele Chiavarini, Kaidi Tatham and Tony Remy - who are some of the best at what they do. On this album Ive got seasoned vocalists like Omar, Lifford and Valentine Brothers Billy Valentine who have the classic soul sound I love. For me I simply think about the voice, not how marketable the person is.

Released as the lead single from the album in April, Starlight sees Lee team up with Omar: a former principal percussionist of the Kent Youth Orchestra and later a graduate of the Guildhall School Of Music who was awarded an MBE in 2012 for services to music.

Starlight is a gorgeous, mid-tempo dance record, with Omars silky vocals backed up with rich production: soaring live strings, groove-laden clav and synth over a warm bassline creating a heady, inviting atmosphere.

Its an almost viscerally life-affirming record: a theme that continues throughout the entire album. Take a track like If You Ever Need Somebody feat. Tiffany Tzelle', or Taste My Love' with vocals from the aforementioned Billy Valentine. These songs would stand toe-to-toe with any soul standard from the 70s or 80s: to have production this rich and bold in 2022 isnt far short of miraculous.

And thats what you get throughout Produced With Love II an attention to detail and level of creative collaboration rarely seen. Its why a Dave Lee album is a rare thing. These things take time, but when they do come along, its something worth treasuring.

Dave Lee - Produced With Love II [Album Sampler]

DiscoDaze show broadcasted on Open Tempo FM on Friday 29th September, 2023. www.opentempofm.com

Tracklisting
1. Cumbia Moderna - Chacalao (V's Desert Pace Edit)
2. Ethyene - Shine On
3. Vertigini - Funk Lady
4. The Funk District - No Worries (Feat. Dr. Disco)
5. Smashed Atoms Feat. Kathy Diamond - Lifted (I Gemin Remix)
6. Stephen Richards - Yellow Brass
7. Chuggin Edits - Truffaz St. Germain
8. Motor City Drum Ensemble - Raw Cuts 2
9. Andy Bach - Needin' You
10. Redsole - Napoli (Pete Herbert Remix)
11. Kristof Tigran - Brothers and Sisters
12. Eddie Logix - Sky Dive
13. Philippa - Rainy Nights
14. Jamie 3:26 & Danou P - Earl Montana
15. Saison - Want You
16. Barry Can't Swim - Sunsleeper (Barry's Bouncin' Bassy Bisco Bemix)
17. Dan Tenor-City - Close To The Source (Art Of Tones Remix)
18. Spencer Parker - ddbb (Ian Pooley Remix)
19. Dion's House Kitchen - Number One

DiscoDaze #252 - 29.09.23

Unveiling the 'The Finest 2023' compilation, Midnight Riot showcases a collection of 22 tracks featuring some of the most prominent talents from the label's roster. In true Riot fashion, the album seamlessly blends disco, boogie, nu-disco, and house, presenting a rich assortment of highlights from 2023, capturing the essence of the label's eclectic musical landscape.

So many standouts, including Opolopo's sun-soaked and soulful remix of Danny Kane and Princess Freesia's 'I Love The Way You Do,' Yam Who? & Mr Smith's 80s disco-style reimagining of 'Let's Go Together' featuring Suki Soul, not forgetting PowerDress & Jon Pearn's 'The Way We Move' a true moment with their trademark Compass Point sound, simultaneously both nostalgic and truly modern.

The end of the year party continues with Da Lukas's block rocking anthem 'Drop The Funk,' Sammy Deuce's synth-heavy perfection in 'Say It Again,' plus the infectious low-slung funk brilliance of Guy Prestons's 'Purple Heart,' and the distinctive chart-topping brilliance of Jaegerossa's 'Side Of Soul.'

Various - The Finest 2023 - DJ Yam Who? Mix

exclusive Ltj mix for Capital Party "Nu"Disco broadcasted on saturday 20/09/2014 on Radio Capital - A big thanks to Andrea Prezioso!

Ltj mix for Capital Party "Nu"Disco on Radio Capital

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Previously on the Manhattan show
As Legendary DJ Frankie Crocker from WBLS NYC aired in the early 8o’s.
His hypnotic voice spreading words over the mixes as silk, introduced the dance music virus inside and never left me from then.  
Listen and remember that  IF YOU DONT DIG THIS 
YOU KNOW YOU GOT A HOLE IN YOUR SOUL…

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Djoon Podcast #3 DJ Reverend P 

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Born in the mid 70s, he started his pro dj career in the early 90′s, spinnin acid jazz & hip hop in Paris most exclusive clubs such as le Palace, les Bains Douche & What’s up bar.

He naturally slided to soulful house & classics, performin’ at Queen, Bus Palladium, Nirvana…
He spun in New York clubs such as Shelter (invited by Timmy Regisford), Cielo (invited by Louie Vega), Avalon, nublu, Saphire & Pink Elephant (with the Animal House Crew)…

Reverend P is resident dj of Club Djoon since 2005 and of the Motown Party for 10 years.
He shared the night with legends such as Danny Krivit, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Norman Jay, Nicky Siano, Tony Humphries…
Reverend P is the resident Dj of Animal House Party since the beginning. He created Animal House party, label & band, in collaboration with Alex Finkin & Jocelyn Mathieu, producing great Soulful House like hit record « Those days Are gone » on Vega records.

His work on classics re-edits is acclaimed that’s a part of Motown Party’s magic, Disco soul & funk classics, mixed live as if it was house music ! Some edits/reworks are released on GAMM & Basic Fingers

Dj Reverend P is a soul preacher spreadin love, music, & good vibrations.

Djoon Podcast #3 - Dj Reverend P

01. Donna Allen - He Is The Joy (Alan Dixon Remix) [Soulfuric Recordings]
02. John Julius Knight - Touch Me (Dirty Disco Dub Mix) [Blacklist]
03. Neapolitan Soul - Welcome To The Dub (Phunky Trip) (Original Mix) [Z Records]
04. A.Skillz - You Got The Love (A.Skillz "Moment of my life” edit) [No Label]
05. Loleatta Holloway - Runaway (Dr Packer Rework) [No Label]
06. Lamadrid - Funk Lesson (Original Mix) [Dicoweey]
07. Sidwho? - Shake (Your Body) [Utopian State]
08. Risk Assessment featuring Jemeni G - Remember Me (Yuksek Extended Remix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
09. Serge Funk - You And I (Extended Mix) [Groove Culture]
10. Amadou & Mariam - Filaou Bessame (Cerrone Remix) [Because Music]
11. Psychic Mirrors - Draw me your Favorite Funk [Cosmic Chronic]
12. Ashford & Simpson - Stay Free [The Reflex Revision] [No Label]
13. Penomenal Handclap Band - Remain Silent (Ray Mang Extended Version) [Toy Tonics]
14. Herbie Hancock - I Thought It Was You (12" Version) [CBS]

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