What is the Heartbeat of the Dance Floor?
To recount and record the stories and music that inspired today’s dance-music culture, from the late ‘70’s right through to our modern festival culture . Whether told from the perspective of the DJ, the lighting/special effects person, the club owner/management or the record promoters of the day, these are the elements that make up “The Heartbeat of the Dance Floor”.

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What is The Heartbeat of the Dance Floor? by Marsha Stern

What Is The Heartbeat of the Dance Floor? by Marsha Stern # 001

TRUE HOUSE STORIES W/ MOUSSE T. # 058 - PART 2
Mousse T forms a band with long time business partner from the UK Erroll Rennalls. As they have moderate success with Pop House Music, this is the beginning of them forming the label Peppermint Jam. As the label unfolds and Mousse T sound grows in popularity, he is summoned more and more to remix many A List Pop Stars such as Quincy Jones, Jovanotti and one being Michael Jackson. As he will explain from Michael Jackson's Remix that this is the blueprint that becomes the song "Horny." He also shares how he meets Tom Jones and how "Sex Bomb" was created and written. Make sure to listen to how Mousse works on his productions and the DAW he is using.

© 2021 True House Stories™ by Lenny Fontana [LCS Productions INC.]

Mousse T. interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories # 058 (Part 2)

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Mousse T. interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories™ # 058 (Part 2)

TRUE HOUSE STORIES W/ MOUSSE T. # 058 - PART 1
Mousse T, the super German Dance Music producer, talks about his beginnings in music from learning to play the organ as well to being inspired by Donna Summer and Giorgio Morder's "I Feel Love" which was a totally new electronic sound in the late 1970's. Mousse T shares what family life was like growing up and his father dreams that he had planned for him. Mousse T makes a huge decision to proceed forward with the music career and because of his choice he is rewarded with huge success.

© 2021 True House Stories™ by Lenny Fontana [LCS Productions INC.]

Mousse T. interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories # 058 (Part 1)

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Mousse T. interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories™ # 058 (Part 1)

TRUE HOUSE STORIES™ W/ DANNY TENAGLIA SPECIAL SHOW 006 - PART 1
Danny Tenaglia starts his beginnings in Williamsburg Brooklyn listening to Motown, Rock and Philly International sounds that was being played on the radio during that era. Born in the 1960’s and one of the younger of his siblings he lived through the musical changes of the1970s and music to him was everything. With his aunt inspiring him with her piano playing he tries to learn different instruments but he finds it is not for him. So, he starts to work out on how to be a DJ. Through his older brother he is able to start playing at a neighborhood bar with a dance floor and this is around 1975-1976. His older cousin brings an 8-Track tape mixed by Queens DJ Paul Casella, this is where Danny decides to call the number on there to reach out to him and asks to meet him. Paul becomes an important mentor by showing Danny the ropes of what it is to be a DJ from mixing and hunting for the right music at certain record shops in Brooklyn. Listen to Danny share how his first jobs experience as a teen.

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Danny Tenaglia interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories Special Show 2021 # 006 (Part 1)

Danny Tenaglia interviewed by Lenny Fontana for True House Stories™ Special Show 2021 # 006 (Part 1)

Reza Golroo - Massacre( Fade To Black Records)

Fresh Funky Discohouse Vibes  in the Mix  Grand Giro

Grand Giro - Fresh Funky Discohouse MixVibes

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today it’s a huge honor to be able to share yet another special moment in dancefloor history eternalized by this recording from Roy Thode’s archive, all made possible thanks to his dear friend, Marsha Stern.
Recorded at the Underground on February 14th, 1981, this mix has been stored for just over 4 decades, to think that a spool of microscopic magnetized metal particles will give us the opportunity to re-experience what Roy Thode brought to the floor that night years before many of us were even born is goosebump inducing for us to say the least. At this point there should be no introduction needed to explain the virtuosity of this dancefloor maestro. Roy was a true Disc Jockey in essence, this is what he did, and his unique love for the craft can be heard loud and clear. Undoubtedly one of our biggest inspirations to us as DJs today.
We hope this mix takes you to a very special place because it surely came from one as Roy had self-titled this night “Music From My Heart”.
Let us all be Roy’s Valentine today - Love ❤️

Music From My Heart - Broadcast file

DJ Roy Thode Valentine's Mix - Music From My Heart - The Underground, NYC, 14 Feb, 1981

Chocolate Sensation-Ride On Time feat. Loleatta Holloway (Original Force Mix)

NYC DJ Lenny Fontana guest DJ'ed for a special 8 hour set at an Underground Club in Berlin Germany called Paloma in the Kotbusser Tor Area. Sweaty and packed from the first record till the end as the clubbers danced the night away to sunrise and beyond.

Lenny Fontana Special Eight Hour Set At Paloma Berlin

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ROBERT CLIVILLES (C&C MUSIC FACTORY) # 120 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA
Robert Clivillés was a resident DJ in club Better Days in the late 1980s. David Cole was the resident keyboardist there and the two became firm friends.
In the late 1980s, Clivillés and Cole were active in the groups 2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman, and a Dominican and the 28th Street Crew. At the time, they were the driving force of the short-lived Brat Pack. The duo was also responsible for the formation of pop group Seduction, for whom they wrote and produced a string of top-10 hits. They contributed to the career of former Weather Girls vocalist Martha Wash, who at the same time was one of the lead vocalists for the dance act Black Box. In 1990, Clivillés and Cole released a single featuring later C+C Music Factory rapper Freedom Williams, called "Get Dumb! (Free Your Body)", as The Crew. The duo's biggest success, however, was the group C+C Music Factory, which became a worldwide sensation in 1991. After the death of his partner David Cole in 1995, Robert Clivillés continued to keep the C+C legacy alive through his own production work. In 1995, he released a solo single under the name C+C Music Factory, called "I'll Always Be Around" (#1 Billboard Dance/Club Play), on MCA Records. This was the final #1 Dance/Club Play hit for C+C Music Factory. An album titled C+C Music Factory was released by MCA in 1995 in Europe, but didn't come out in the US. This was the final studio album of new material to be released under the C+C Music Factory name. The same year, Columbia/SME Records released Ultimate, a greatest hits collection featuring a compilation of remixes and album versions of C+C Music Factory's Sony Music Entertainment singles. Two singles were released in conjunction with the album: "I Found Love" (#13 Dance/Club Play), and "Robi Rob's Boriqua Anthem" (#29 Dance/Club Play), which featured Spanish-language reggae artist El General. In October 1996, Clivillés released an album of new material under the name Robi-Rob's Clubworld. The first single from the project, "Shake That Body", featured emcee Ya Kid K, formerly of Technotronic. The second single, "Reach", was a collaboration with Hex Hector, and featured vocals from longtime C+C vocalist Deborah Cooper. This was the final recording to include piano tracks recorded by the late David Cole.
In the 2000s, Clivillés worked with the group MVP, releasing two studio albums with the group. In 2010, C+C Music Factory reformed, with Eric Kupper stepping in to replace Cole. In May 2015, Clivillés made his debut on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart with the song "Set Me Free", featuring vocals by Kimberly Davis of the band Chic. The music video for "Set Me Free" makes reference to Clivillés' father's suicide. In June 2021, Clivillés produced and released the song "Yo Soy Latino (Vamos a Bailar)" by Latinos Del Mundo

Robert Clivilles (C&C Music Factory) Interviewed By Lenny Fontana For True House Stories® # 120

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Robert Clivilles (C+C Music Factory) Interviewed By Lenny Fontana For True House Stories® # 120

Jazz guitarist Grant Green Jr., a jazz legend in his own right and the son of one of the most famous Jazz Guitarist’s of all time Grant Green. Here on this release Lenny teams up with Grant and together they played down a true Jazzy House Masterpiece and called it Running.  The sound very reminiscent and made famous by George Benson in the 1970s with Quincy Jones.  You can hear Grant himself scatting and singing like his dad taught him.  George Benson told Lenny himself that he is also a disciple and pupil of Grant Green Senior. Let the sound live on.

Jazz guitarist Grant Green Jr., a jazz legend in his own right and the son of one of the most famous Jazz Guitarist’s of all time Grant Green. Here on this release Lenny teams up with Grant and together they played down a true Jazzy House Masterpiece and called it Running.  The sound very reminiscent and made famous by George Benson in the 1970s with Quincy Jones.  You can hear Grant himself scatting and singing like his dad taught him.  George Benson told Lenny himself that he is also a disciple and pupil of Grant Green Senior. Let the sound live on.

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Lenny Fontana & Grant Green Jr. - Running  [Karmic Power Records]

Running (Original Mix)

Lenny Fontana & Grant Green Jr. - Running (Original Mix)

Karmic Power Records is the record label of legendary New York House Producer & DJ Lenny Fontana. The promise is to push the boundaries of house music and all its varieties, taking it back to an era where music had the ability to evoke emotions. With each release the listener will be able to enjoy a moment in time, a place or even just a simple feeling with the strong vibes that Karmic Power Records is releasing.
Over the years as an artist Lenny Fontana has proven his ability to crossover from the clubs to the mainstream with his brand of house music. It’s these principles that Lenny and the team have applied to the label.
Lenny says, “Our main focus will be on moving forward with sourcing new acts and through our A&R department guiding them to grow as artists as well as working with other industry heavyweights. With releases featuring such acts as David Morales (Def Mix / 3 Kings), DJ Spen (Quantize Recordings), ATFC (ATFC Music, Defected & Toolroom), John Morales (Universal UMC / Sony) , Funkerman (Flamingo Records), Richard Grey (Universal Music / Spinnin'), DJ PP (Vendetta, Strictly Rhythm, Defected & Toolroom) & Marshall Jefferson (Traxx Records) amongst others”.
Featuring a multi-faceted studio. Karmic Power Records is able to handle all aspects of our releases from writing to mixing and mastering.
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Lenny Fontana & Grant Green Jr. - Running (Original Mix)

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