Patio Vibes

2024 Edited

Every week on Mixcloud, the latest Modern Funk, Street Soul & old-school sounds with Curtisher !

The  Sound  of  Modern Funk  !

Music I'm listening to at home and/or playing at my live shows, this playlist will be reguarly updated. for info on JN head over to <a href="http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk">www.zrecords.ltd.uk</a>Link to: - <a>ChangeRemoveDone</a>

Dave Lee's Record Box - NEW SONGS ADDED

Good Company

Good Company (feat. BVRGER)

Remixed with Love by Dave Lee (Selected Works)

Can't Let Go (Dave Lee's Elevated Mix)

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come n' go

Morning Light

Love & Affection

See Dee - Soulful Otis

South London has become an endless wellspring of creativity. Our very own Bradley Zero continues to make things happen with the vinyl-only debauchery of Rhythm Section, and just around the corner 22a Records are turning their penchant for half-slung beats and soul-flecked rhythms into a full blown movement. 

Henry Wu is a member of the latter making steadfast advances with his output. Rewind back to last February's delectable two-tracker for Natural Complexion and the back-to-back Jean Bassa cut for home stable 22a as evidence.

"Just Negotiate" is one of five groove-inducing jams from the Negotiate EP, housed by Alex Nut's HoTep imprint and out on February 16th. Powered by Simeon Jones' lush vocal sways, it teeters gracefully between the crevices of soul and synth-oozing funk. Groove on.

Henry Wu "Just Negotiate" - Boiler Room Debuts

Can We Go Out?

1998 Christmas (iSgubhu Samashangane Kwaito Edit)

Boogiebackrecords - Wish You Were Here

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 - I Feel The Sun [Snippet]

Feelin

Feelin (feat. Ania Garvey)

How We Do It

Turn It Up

Got 2 Get Up

Got 2 Get Up (Album Version) [feat. Tanya Michelle Smith]

One Of A Kind

One Of A Kind (feat. Seest)

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]

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 (Michael Gray Remix) [Snippet]

Glitterbox favourite Dave Lee returns to the imprint in 2025 with ‘People Of All Nationz’, featuring iconic Chicago vocalists Shawn Christopher and Black Widow. A decorated British producer and DJ known under many names, Dave Lee is one of the world’s premier disco and house experts. A bona fide nightlife stalwart, Dave Lee has produced and remixed for the world’s biggest artists including Bob Marley, Pet Shop Boys, Diana Ross, Grace Jones and Lionel Richie to name a small few, while also playing at the very best clubs around the world; an upcoming set at Glitterbox’s Hï Ibiza residency is set for summer 2025. For his latest funk-fuelled disco stomper, Dave Lee utilises the chorus of legendary Chicago vocalist Shawn Christopher’s ‘People Of All Nations’, a certified staple of the 80s and house music mainstay. Shawn Christopher delivers on lead vocals, showcasing her powerful sound that has earned her the status of house music royalty, with fellow Windy City native Black Widow accentuating the record’s positive message of inclusivity and acceptance.

People Of All Nationz (Extended Mix)

Dave Lee feat Shawn Christopher & Black Widow – People Of All Nationz (Extended Mix)

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 (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]

This one is for the homie Marvin Oron. 
He released a beautiful project called 'Find My Way'. 
(https://www.facebook.com/findmyway77?fref=ts) 
Had to support so I did a remix of 'Bag Full Of Wishes'. 
Sit back & enjoy the ride. 

M


Marvin Oron - Bag Full Of Wishes (Moods Remix)

The Reflex has picked up plenty of fans over the last couple of years with his edits being championed by Nile Rodgers, Kid Creole, Disclosure, Jazzy Jeff, Dimitri From Paris, Horse Meat Disco and many others. 

It's not surprising he's getting props, he's turned out some great reworks of classic songs from Stevie Wonder, Madonna and David Bowie 

Here he takes 2 tracks from the last Sunburst Band album and strips them down, making the most of their rich instrumental and re builds them is classic extended disco style.

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Introverted Funk