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This is a selection that would have been typical of a night at The Paradise Garage in 1983 and includes tracks from 1979 onwards. With inspiration from tales and recordings of Larry Levan I have tried to weave narratives of sorts within the mix, with messages of love for fellow man and tales of love for music and of misadventure.

Why the Paradise Garage? Well, the Paradise Garage and DJ Larry Levan along with Chicago's Warehouse with DJ Frankie Knuckles (a childhood friend of Levan's) really were the historical bridge between the soul, disco, dub and reggae of the sixties and seventies, the electro and new wave of the eighties and the house music of the late eighties, which went on to spawn techno and, well, everything 'dance' really (apart from hip-hop... that's another history). In the words of DJ History: 

"The Garage was where, a decade or so after taking its first steps, black, spiritual underground disco reached its peak. It was quite simply the largest and most powerful expression of the original disco spirit. As disco became mainstream and often moronic, it was at the Garage that the underground sound and the scene’s strong sense of community were preserved. Outside, insurance men in brown suits were knocking their knees to Abba and The Bee Gees, dreaming of the coke-and-celebrity-fuelled nonsense of Studio 54. Inside the Garage, the original disco family were continuing and amplifying their tribal rituals. And at the centre was Levan himself, a DJ who enjoyed such a passionate relationship with the people on his dancefloor that they worshipped him more or less as a god."

The club itself was situated in a former carpark on King Street in New York, hence the name. It was very much based on David Mancuso's 'Loft' parties - there was no alcohol for sale, however the club provided food and drinks for free and often put on punch, and it was often laced with LSD. It was very underground. There was no advertising. The club was also not open to the general public. Entry was to members only, and some nights allowed guests. Membership was not easy to attain. Prospective members had to submit to an interview to determine their suitability. Initially the membership policy was 'gay only', however the policy was revised due to popular demand and Friday became the straight night and Saturday was the gay night. Some public holiday events were mixed. The dancers were very diverse in race - black, latino, asian and white. The club provided a refuge from racism and homophobia and a place to enjoy a sense of togetherness and refuge. Quoting DJ History "The manifesto was the music. Love Is The Message.

The Paradise Garage inspired an unparalleled reverence. It dominated gay New York’s dance vista for a full ten years, with only the Saint – which catered for a very different crowd – as a serious rival. For its members the Garage was a sanctuary from an increasingly cruel and voracious city, a role made poignantly necessary as AIDS cut through New York. Dance there and you were treated as an honoured guest, with a level of courtesy and respect that is virtually unheard of in clubs today. ‘You felt special,’ says Danny Tenaglia, one of many DJs inspired by early visits to the Garage. ‘You felt like you were an elite group, with people who were on the same level of understanding about music as you.’ In a drab district in south west Manhattan, it created a private world based on disco’s original ethos of loving equality. In stark contrast to the harsh city lights outside, the Garage offered freedom, compassion and brotherhood.

Dave Piccioni, owner of London’s Black Market records, then living and DJing in New York, was a regular at the Garage in the late eighties. ‘It was New York cut-throat money time,’ he remembers. ‘Everybody was sticking knives in each other’s backs. It was dog eat dog. Aggressive. Dealing, 60,000 people living on the street. It was a dog of a place to live in. And then you’d go to this little oasis, where people were really well-mannered and friendly to each other. You just felt completely comfortable. People of a like mind who shared something, and that was an open mind. America is a very narrow-minded place. The thing they had in common wasn’t just getting high, like it is here – it was much more than that. That was what was so great about it.’

The soundsystem was the best. The lighting was the best. The staff were the best. The patrons were the best. And the DJ was the best.

Larry Levan was sole resident DJ from the club's opening in 1976. His DJ performances, whilst very rarely technically perfect, were incredibly powerful - he wove themes through his sets, telling stories to the dancers. He manipulated their moods with lyrics, lighting and sound. He wasn't afraid to cleanse the dancefloor either - clearing it, so that he could start again and build a new emotional space. His music policy was especially loose - eclectic. You could hear classic disco and soul alongside acts like The Clash, The Police, Prince, Madonna, Pat Benatar etc. Levan experimented with the music, introducing the Caribbean dub aesthetic into disco, which he played alongside everything from reggae to electro, new wave, soul and much more. Anything went. He helped to introduce a post-disco sound that presaged the creation of house music by his Friend Frankie in Chicago. Eventually Levan's set lists embraced house alongside other genres. It was disco's revenge.

Sadly, with owner Michael Brody becoming increasingly unwell with AIDS, the club's lease was not renewed and the club closed on 26 September 1987, almost exactly 26 years ago.

Larry Levan never achieved another residency. He played guest spots around New York and toured Japan and the UK, including a month at the Ministry Of Sound in London where he helped to design the soundsystem (which was based on that at the 'Garage). Sadly, he died of a heart attack caused by caused by endocarditis only four days after returning from Japan with Francois K.

The Paradise Garage and Larry Levan created the blueprint for modern DJ's and modern clubs. The culture and music lives on.

Tracklist:

D-Train - You're The One For Me (Vocal Version)
David Joseph - You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) (Vocal)
Yello - Bostich (Extended Dance Version)
Exodus - Together Forever (Dub)
Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine '82
My Mine - Hypnotic Tango (Instrumental Version)
Class Action Featuring Chris Wiltshire - Week End (Vocal)
Love Club - Hot Summer Nights
Bohannon - Let's Start The Dance III (Long Version)
Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming (Souped-Up Version)
Candido - Jingo
Sharon Redd - Beat The Street (Vocal)
Klein & M.B.O. - Dirty Talk (USA Connection-Instrumental)
Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation
Skyy - Call Me
Loose Joints - Is It All Over My Face (Female Vocal)
Visual‎– The Music Got Me
The Strikers - Inch By Inch (Special 12" Vocal-Disco Version)
D-Train - Keep On (Vocal)

Roots Before Branches 03 - The Paradise Garage 1983

approx. 92minutes

M01  0:00
Shai - The Place Where You Belong (The Roxy Groove Dub)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM8Q-GDpCc0

M02  5:35
Waterlillies - Tempted D'DEEP DUB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRl5Oya85xs

M03  10:20
Dan Hartman - The Love In Your Eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dBDG9mn7MM

M04  14:40
Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place (D&D House Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdjHmhPoCP4

M05  21:00
The Affair - Are You Ready (Soulshock-Dungeon Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU7TWXkgJG4

M06  29:20
Ralphi Rosario's Energy Factor - Sex With Him (Sex For The 1st Time Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAASOS1JoIA&feature=youtu.be&autoplay=1

M07  35:00
JOE T VANNELLI feat. Csilla - Voices In Harmony (Frankie Feliciano Version 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfV0fAbQOxg

M08  39:50
Ralphi Rosario - A Tracky Hold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGKzlk3Nsmc&feature=youtu.be&autoplay=1

M09  44:35
MOREL'S GROOVES PT.6
This Is My Party (Bitch Get Out) George Morel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ai-39kc64s&feature=youtu.be&autoplay=1

M10  52:10
The Millionaire Hippies - I've Got The Music, Hear Me (Fire Island Dub)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--R8glN5Dik

M11  58:50
Nicole - Runnin Away (Smoove House Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6z77yRxtmY

M12  1:07:40
Judy Cheeks - Respect (The Ultimate Anthem Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpyGl1dTRtI

M13  1:16:50
Basia - Drunk On Love (Roger's Ultimate Anthem Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBa85BYdiNo

M14  1:27:25
Virtual Soul - Luvin' (Whole Lotta Luv)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3NxiPK4_c

FrankieKnuckles HOT97 All Night House Party 24.9.94

   April 3, 2014. Paris, France.


   This Mix is Lovingly dedicated to Frankie Knuckles, a Beloved Friend, who touched my Soul & my Heart in magical ways.  His Sensuality, his Sensibility, his Elegance, his Soul, his Beauty, his Sweetness, his Smartness, his Brightness, his Kindness, his Sense of Humour, his Love for Life, his Passion were in every single note of his Magnificent Music. Frankie was such a Gentleman. Moments with him were always priceless. I am so lucky to have met such a Wonderful  & Dazzling Person in my life. Things won't be the same anymore...  
   His influence on House Music and people was profound all around the world. I have been playing his Music for 25 years, The Def Mix Sound, and I shall never, ever stop playing it. It's our duty to Frankie to support and preserve his Legacy.  
   Good Bye My Sweet Frankie! Keep On Rocking The House in Paradise! I shall see you there one day. I shall be missing you. I Love You beyond Time & Space! Kisses & Hugs huge like the Univers, My Dearest Frankie!!!! Maximum Love, Forever! 
    Now, It's tIme to Be Fierce again & Celebrate your Music like you always did! 

Sami Dee.


'If I could change the way I live my life today,  I wouldn't change a single thing,  Cause if I changed my world into another place,  I wouldn't see your smiling face".
LIsa Stansfield, " Change" , Frankie Knuckles Remix, 1991.


1 - Nu Colors - Tears - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1992  
2 - Frankie, Knuckles, Satoshi Tomiie, Robert Owens - Tears - 1989  
3 - Alison Limerick - Where love lives - Frankie Knuckles & David Morales Remix - 1990 - Sami Dee's Edit  
4 - Chanté Moore - This time - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1995  
5 - Toni Braxton - I don't want to - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1997 
 6 - Andrea Mandez - Bring me love - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1996  
7 - Michael Jackson - You're not alone - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1995 
 8 - Ultra Naté & Michelle Williams - Waiting on You - Director's Cut Remix ( aka Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper ) - 2011  
9 - B. Slade - Get Over U - Director's Cut Mix - Sami Dee's Edit - 2012  
10 - Sabrina Johnston - Friendship - Frankie Knuckles Remix -1991  
11 - Michael Jackson - Rock with You - Frankie Knuckles Remix -1992  
12 - Richard Rodgers - Can't stop Loving You - Frankie Knuckles Remix - 1990 - Sami Dee's Edit



HERE IS A FREE DOWNLOAD LINK FOR THIS MIX:

http://www.djpod.fr/samidee/sami-dee-s-tribute-to-frankie-knuckles-1955-2014-maximum-love-forever-frankie-april-3-2014

Sami Dee's Tribute To Frankie Knuckles ( 1955- 2014 ) Maximum Love Forever, Frankie!

Music world lost another extremely important pioneer, our beloved Godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles. May he rest in everlasting peace. As the world mourns his passing it's important that we celebrate the movement that he's created. From House to Electronic Dance Music we owe all the praise to Frankie Knuckles. It's icons like Frankie (The Warehouse), Larry Levan (Paradise Garage), David Mancuso (The Loft) and Nicky Siano (The Gallery) that established dance music culture during the 70's and 80's in NYC and Chicago which ultimately changed the face of nightlife across the globe.  The message was always in the music. Dancing was the key of life. What you're about to listen to is a direct reflection of these pioneers via records they loved and played with lots of Frankie Knuckles productions and remixes throughout. His music raised me. Records like "Tears" and the "Whistle Song" have never left my crates. He will be sorely missed but the music lives on. 

At No Limits the idea is to continue the legacy of good music across the board with no boundaries, the way things used to be and should remain. Note, this is a live set, crowd noise will be heard throughout. Enjoy!

1. Nyce & Slo (Heavenly Mix) - Lil Louis
2. Nyce & Slo (Luv Bug Mix)- Lil Louis
3. Life Is A Dance (David Morales Mix) - Chaka Khan
4. Nipple To The Bottle - Grace Jones
5. I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (Inst) - Sylvester
6. Never Gonna Give You Up (Frankie's Hard R&B Club Mix) - Lisa Stansfield
7. Bad Habits - Jenny Burton
8. Hit & Run (Dj Spinna Refreak) - Loleatta Holloway
9. Hangin' On A String (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix) - Loose Ends
10. Ain't Nobody (Hallocinogenik Version) - Chaka Khan
11. Ain't Nobody (Frankie Knuckles Mix) - Chaka Khan
12. Seventh Heaven - Gwen Guthrie
13. All True Man (FK Classic Club Mix) - Alexander O'neal
14. Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin' (Def Mix) - Inner City
15. Change (Knuckle's Classic Club Mix) - Lisa Stansfield
16. Voodoo Ray (Paradise Ballroom Mix) - A Guy Called Gerald
17. It's You (Inst) - E.S.P.
18. Your Love - Frankie Knuckles 
19. Move Your Body - Marshall Jefferson
20. A Little Piano - Soft House Company

Live At No Limits w/Dj Spinna R.I.P. Frankie Knuckles! 4.3.14 Part 1

Legends Of The Dancefloor - Larry Levan Story - A Peace Of Paradise mixed by Lenny Fontana June 2011
This is the dj mix I did for The Legends of the Dancefloor Larry Levan Story for BBC. Hope you enjoy all the classics its a trip down memory lane. 

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Legends Of The Dancefloor - Larry Levan Story - A Peace Of Paradise mixed by Lenny Fontana 06/2011

Ode to Larry Levan

Larry Levan, the dancefloor's guiding light,
In Paradise Garage, you took flight.
With vinyl spinning and beats so divine,
You made us move, you made us shine.

On this day, we remember your grace,
Your music still lights up the dancefloor's space.
In the heart of New York, you made us believe,
That love, in the music, we could achieve.

Larry, you're gone, but your spirit lives on,
In the classics you played till the break of dawn.
So let's celebrate your groove and your soul,
With a mix of your magic, making us whole.

To the legend, the DJ, the Garage's king,
Your legacy in our hearts will forever sing.
Larry Levan, in our memories, you stay,
As we dance to your tunes, on this special day.

All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin with Love.

Follow the call of the Disco Ball!

For all past shows click here ==> soundcloud.com/thefunkassassin/sets/the-word-is-love-soul-funk

Thank you for listening.

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FULL TRACK LIST

RENE & ANGELA – I LOVE YOU MORE
WILL POWERS – ADVENTURES IN SUCCESS
FIRST CHOICE – DOCTOR LOVE
SERIOUS INTENTION – YOU DON’T KNOW
LENNY WILLIAMS – YOU GOT ME RUNNING
LIZ TORRES – CAN’T GET ENOUGH
JOHN SEX – BUMP AND GRIND IT
BLUEBOY – SANDMAN
GIORGIO MORODER – I WANNA ROCK YOU
FIRST CHOICE – LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER
DIANA ROSS – ONCE IN THE MORNING
B BEAT GIRLS – FOR THE SAME MAN
HARVEY MASON – GROOVIN’ YOU
MARSHALL JEFFERSON – THE HOUSE MUSIC ANTHEM (MOVE YOUR BODY)
RHYTHIM IS RHYTHIM – STRINGS OF LIFE
THE JONZUN CREW – PAK MAN
ESG – MOODY
JOE SMOOTH – GOIN’ DOWN
ADONIS – NO WAY BACK
FUNK MASTERS – LOVE MONEY
MR LEE – I CAN’T FORGE2 PUERTO RICANS, A BLACKMAN & A DOMINICAN – DO IT PROPERLY (C&C MUSIC FACTORY REMIX)
FINGERS INC – NEVER MORE NO LONELY
FRANKIE KNUCKLES – BABY WANTS TO RIDE
SYLVESTER – OVER AND OVER (12” DISCO MIX)

Paradise Garage Classics,Larry Levan Tribute Mix WIL177-Diana Ross,Sylvester,Frankie Knuckles

Shep Pettibone Mastermix Danceparty Part 2 from the Summer 1983 aired by the best early 80's dance music station in New York City: Kiss FM 98.7 WRKS.

Shep Pettibone Mastermix Part2

Larry Levan - Live at Ministry of Sound 1991-11-23 PART2-fullbozman.com

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Larry Levan - Final Night In Paradise Vol. 3

For promotional purposes only. 1:20:25

01.D'Bora - Dream About You (Hurley's Extended Mix) [Smash]
02.Nia Peeples - Kissing In The Wind (Silky Soul Mix) [Charisma]
03.Kym Sims - A Little Bit More (Hurley's House Mix) [ATCO]
04.Simply Red - Something Got Me Started (Hurley's House Remix) [EastWest]
05.Dannii Minogue - Baby Love (Silky 70's Mix) [MCA]
06.Bananarama - Trippin' On Your Love (Hurley's House Mix) [London]
07.En Vogue - Strange (Hurley's House Mix) [Atlantic]
08.Donell Rush - Symphony (Hurley's Symphonic House Mix) [ID]
09.The Pasadenas - I'm Doing Fine Now (Silky Soul Mix) [Columbia]
10.Clubland Featuring Zemya Hamilton - Hold On (To Die For Mix) [Great Jones]
11.Crystal Waters - Makin' Happy (Hurley's Happy House Mix) [Mercury]
12.Cece Penniston - We Got A Love Thang (Silky's Love Thang)[A&M]
13.Jomanda - Got A Love For You (Hurley's House Mix) [Big Beat]
14.Yasmin - Sacrifice (Silky 70's Mix) [Atlantic]
15.Kym Sims - Too Blind Too See (Hurley's House Mix) [ATCO]
16.Kym Sims - Take My Advice (Hurley's Extended Mix) [ATCO]
17.Paula Abdul - Vibeology (House 12" Mix) [Virgin]
18.D'Bora - Love Desire (Unreleased Test Pressing Only Mix) [Smash]

The Best Of Steve "Silk" Hurley 1 - Mixed By Dave Pineda

DEMOS please send via email to:
pineappledigital@rogers.com

Pineapple Digital Music is a group of record labels dedicated to serving the avid listeners of authentic underground music.
 
Pineapple Digital is the flagship label which caters to authentic progressive house, progressive trance and progressive breaks. 

Pineapple Uplifting is our new trance label, specializing in the trance and sub-genres of trance music.

Pineapple Grooves covers house, deep house, tech house, nu disco, funky house, disco house, ambient, chillout, and downtempo,

We offer the DJ’s the best electronic underground music , and connect them with some of the brightest and most talented artists in the house, progressive, deep, melodic, chillout, breaks and trance genres. 

In the evolving landscape that is the electronic music scene, industry veteran of 35+ years Dave Pineda has put together a roster of top-tier talent to give the community the true sounds it’s searched for. From heated dancefloor rhythms to revitalizing uplifting melodies, Pineapple Digital is committed to connecting music listeners to the music producers; all under the umbrella of adherence to the sounds that created a legendary genre.

Producers:

* Please do NOT send mp3’s as attachments, instead send a download link, or a private soundcloud link. 

Send 1 or 2 of your best tracks to start, if we’d like to hear more, we’ll ask. 

We can’t sign bootlegs, mashups, or remixes of records we don’t own, so please consider what you’re sending.

Please don’t mass CC us along with 50 other labels – the personal approach is always noted, and we want  some exclusive stuff! 

Try to give us a very short introduction to yourself, and include a link to your track.

Please send your demos to:

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We are looking for the following genres:
House, Funky House, Nu Disco, Deep House, Deep Progressive/Tech, Tech House, Jackin', Chillout, Melodic Progressive/Trance, Progressive House, Latin & Brazilian House, Liquid and Atmospheric DnB.

Dave Pineda, from Toronto, Canada, the label 
owner of Pineapple Digital, with over 30 years 
of experience in the music industry and has 
been a professional dj for over 35 years now 
and counting. Dave is one of the few DJ's in 
the world that can play almost every genre of 
dance music effortlessly from the 70's to 
EDM. A turntablist at heart. He is called the 
Master DJ, "the DJ for all DJ's". 

Dave is known for his ecclectic taste in music 
and his mixes which takes the listener to an 
emotional journey that mesmerizes and 
captivates. When he is not busy running his 
label or doing podcasts, he would 
sometimes do in gigs all over the world. 

What sets him apart from other dj's is his 
intensity and knowledge of music that keeps 
peopleglued to the dance floor and what 
makes his live sets unique is he makes 
his own bootleg versions of popular tracks.

 A true master of his craft.



For booking inquiries:
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The Best Of Steve "Silk" Hurley 1 - Mixed By Dave Pineda

Pineapple Digital Music

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