We are excited to announce the first release of our label, presenting a hidden master: George Davis. 

kickin' up dust went for something submerged, dug and found gems. 
George has been making music for decades, but his selective approach has unfortunately blocked him from publishing more of his creations. George was featured on the first ever Saft/Pulp Release, he actually helped out Patrick Luca with the original branding of the label at the time. Additionally, George had a Release on the label UK Basic and a small hit with "The Feather" featuring Mike Reese. 

Back for good, George pulled three songs from his vaults, which aged like great wine. One song got a remix-treatment by Kai Alcé, so the result brings 4 songs, all out on 12" Vinyl, Digital and Streaming.

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George Davis - Ona EP  [Snippets]

G.I.'s Brass International - Back Together

Last Nubian was back to brighten up our Saturday with two hours of beautiful soul and funk, later moving into rhythmic deep house and boogie.

Last Nubian - January 2022

Escola Records is back in the game with their second release, a Broken Beat & futuristic Deep House odyssey. 
On the first side Karmasound & Sara Bee open the EP with the uplifting soulful summer anthem “Esperándote,” full of choppy live drums, jazzy keys and sweet, melodic vocals.

Next, musclecars deliver a dreamy remix of “Esperándote,” putting a futuristic twist on classic soulful NYC deep house. Lush and sensual, with a beautiful vocal outro, the remix has a warmth reminiscent of nighttime summer heat.

“Trencacintures” (“waist breaker”) is the second original track of the EP, by Barcelona’s JP Sunshine & Guim. The title of the track is a playful reference to its “broken” rhythm. Magical keys and intergalactic pads create a cosmic atmosphere on this fun tune.

On remix duties we find the house producer Hugo LX taking the original on a deep excursion to the dance floor, adding breaks that make the track irresistibly groovy.

Karmasound - Esperándote (musclecars Remix) SNIPPET

My first "disco" mix from 2003. 

Listen to other volumes: on.soundcloud.com/vJnoG

Nohalani Cypreano: Lihue
Midair: Ease Out
Gwen Mccrae: Doin' It
Kinky Foxx: So Different
Ceela: I'm In Love
Halloween: Come See What It's All About
Bobbi Humphrey: Baby Don't You Know [Instrumental]
Natural High: Don't Be Lonely
The Mighty Chevelles: Gift Of Love
Patti Labelle: Get Ready
Brass Construction: Movin'
Blood Hollins: Don't Give Up

DJ Anonymous /// Disco To Get Drunk To #1 (2003)

During the summer youth program of 1970 and '71 at St Paul's Catholic church
a young Tunnie Smith was singled out by Father George Artist for his outstanding singing
abilities. 
He was soon introduced to Joe Delpit and Reginal Brown to sing along with their show and
dance band "The 13Th Amendments. It didn't take long before Tunnie was a full member of the 
band and became a featured singer performing throughout Louisiana.
After a year and a half of performing at nightclubs, military bases and universities Tunnie landed
a record deal with Rick Hall's Fame/UA record label.
His first single from 1973 was a wonderful mid-tempo number entitled "Finders Aren't Always Keepers"
flipped with "Do That To Me"
It gained National distribution and had some good success. Tunnie left Fame records and was 
introduced to Stax record executives Al Bell and John Smith.
After signing with Stax Tunnie met legendary writer and performer David Porter where they recorded
an album which was scheduled for release around 73/74.Unfortunately Staxs association with CBS came to a halt
and the project got shelved.
Tunnie went home and carried on performing around the Louisiana area with his new band Sweet Music Orchestra"
Fast forward to 1983 Tunnie whilst recording some vocals at River City Recording met Chicago producer
and arranger George "Paco" Patterson.  George was musical director and had worked with The Isley Brothers
Wilson Pickett and many other well known artists.
During this period Tunnie along with George formed a great partnership and along with some top session musicians
record some incredibly lush, well produced and atmospheric songs
The A Side "Dancing On Da Cloud" kicks of with female backing vocals and cascading strings layered over each other
to create a full bodied 2 Step Rare Groove classic, which we can only compare in the highest esteem to an
out take from Marvin Gaye or Leon Ware.  It oozes sheer class with rasping horns and Tunnie showing he 
hasn't lost any of the singing prowess he got singled out for as a young boy in1971.
"I Found A Miracle" is a slightly slower affair than the A side but still kicks a punch. It starts with pounding drums
and again those cascading strings whilst Tunnie's scatting vocals flow until the verse arrives.
It is a powerful beat ballad-esque song that sits perfectly back to back with "Dancing On Da Cloud."
We at Super Disco Edits are very excited to be able to bring you the first instalment of Mr TUNNIE SMITH!

Dancing On Da Clouds

Tunnie Smith Dancing On The Clouds

During the summer youth program of 1970 and '71 at St Paul's Catholic church
a young Tunnie Smith was singled out by Father George Artist for his outstanding singing
abilities. 
He was soon introduced to Joe Delpit and Reginal Brown to sing along with their show and
dance band "The 13Th Amendments. It didn't take long before Tunnie was a full member of the 
band and became a featured singer performing throughout Louisiana.
After a year and a half of performing at nightclubs, military bases and universities Tunnie landed
a record deal with Rick Hall's Fame/UA record label.
His first single from 1973 was a wonderful mid-tempo number entitled "Finders Aren't Always Keepers"
flipped with "Do That To Me"
It gained National distribution and had some good success. Tunnie left Fame records and was 
introduced to Stax record executives Al Bell and John Smith.
After signing with Stax Tunnie met legendary writer and performer David Porter where they recorded
an album which was scheduled for release around 73/74.Unfortunately Staxs association with CBS came to a halt
and the project got shelved.
From those session arose the wonderful "U And Me Together", leading on from the well produced "Finders Keepers" cut the song builds up with an epic 1:30 string and drum arrangement that really sets the picture for Tunnie to arrive with vocals way above his young age would suggest. A story of a boy and girl determined to make it and be the great combination that their love affair deserves. We cant believe a gem like this has been waiting to come out. And should have catapulted Tunnie to the next level or artist rosters. 
Alas, Tunnie went home and carried on performing around the Louisiana area with his new band Sweet Music Orchestra"
Fast forward to 1983 Tunnie whilst recording some vocals at River City Recording met Chicago producer
and arranger George "Paco" Patterson.  George was musical director and had worked with The Isley Brothers
Wilson Pickett and many other well known artists.
During this period Tunnie along with George formed a great partnership and along with some top session musicians
record some incredibly lush, well produced and atmospheric songs
The A Side "Join Together " is from the same session as "Dancing On Da Clouds" and could have easily be picked for his first single on Pass The Baton records. It oozes the same heavy production with opening piano cords and layered scatting then bosh, in comes the drums and Vox taking you on a mesmerising space like 2 step extravaganza . So there you have it, once again two amazing slices of soul on one single from Tunnie Smith. Lets hope this artists finally reaches his potential from that young man who stated recoding in 1973.

Join Together

Tunnie Smith Join Together previously unissued 1984 soul

A squelchy riff and deep bass guitar introduce swinging piano keys and classic disco vocals in George Davis' aptly named 'Marimba Disco', with the iconic percussion instrument taking centre stage throughout House legend Kai Alcé remixes the track, amplifying the funk with dubbed hits and ceaseless rhythm, once again proving himself to be a true luminary via his wide range of influences spanning Detroit, Atlanta, Haiti and New York. 

Ebunya' then proceeds with a tough set of drums, resonant bass and quirky keys while a beautiful vocal leaves its mark, before 'Budoshida' closes things with infectious drums, the jazzy strum of a guitar and more smooth vocals.


All Tracks are written and produced by George Alex Davis

Budoshida

Ebunya

Marimba Disco (Kai Alcé‘s NDATL Interpretation)

Marimba Disco

siete edits (round two)

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show me the way - siete edits (round two)

Leja Hazer @ Podlasie 12.7.23

Stargazer

Urban House EP

Beyond (Original Mix)

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Marimba Disco (Kai Alcé‘s NDATL Interpretation)

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