Dave Lee's Record Box - NEW SONGS ADDED

Remixed with Love by Dave Lee (Selected Works)

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

Can We Go Out?

Brighter The Days

Love Is Like (feat. India.Arie)

This Thing Called Life

Research & Brighter The Days

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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]

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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]

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)

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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]

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Covered (The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live At Capitol Studios)

So Beautiful (Live At Capitol Studios / 2014)

Changing Times

Chui Nui

Ain’t that something
There’s always something
Ain’t that something
There’s always something

Commitment is something I had to learn
And trust is something I had to see
If she is something I have to have
Then better is something I have to be
Hey, time is something we cannot stop
And life is something we have to feel
Faith is something I wrestle with
But God is something I know is real
I know is real

Ain’t that something
Something that leads from the dark into the light
There’s always something
Something that takes your wrongs and makes them right
Ain’t that something
Something that gives you strength when you need to fight
There’s always something
Something to turn you around and change your life

Forgiveness is something hard to do
And truth is something we all should chase
To find something that’s meant for you
Well risk is something you have to face
The other day, I walked around
Looking for inspiration
But could not find not one smile
In everyone I’m facing
If your time could help someone
Stop them from going under
Would you still hide your smile
That’s something I wonder

Our Father
Say we will not be denied
I promise
As long as you’re by my side
I’ll honor
Your mercy oh and it’s true
I’m nothing
Without the something that’s you

Can We Go Out?

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