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NR06 | Rafael Cancian -  Rudimentary 1

NR07 | Rafael Cancian - Rudimentary 2

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Brazilian talent Rafael Cancian has grown in stature thanks to solid outings on the tasteful likes of Razor-N-Tape and Hot Pot Records. Now with that profile established, he heads out with a new label of his own in the form of About Disco. He inaugurates it with a quartet of edits that he has already been deploying to great effect on various dancefloors around the world. 'Sounds Chicago' does indeed with raw drums and great keys dancing over the beats. 'Ti Amo' has a more funky undercarriage and disco percussion, 'D'Afrique' again brings a funky bass riff to the fore with some psyched-out sounds for company and 'Opera' shuts down with some late-night and soul-drenched synths over intimate and stripped back house drums.

ADR 01 | Rafael Cancian - About Disco [Vinyl]

Back to the roots releasing by DeepBeat Records some versions of the tracks from the album Fundamento, released in 2022

DB170 | Rafael Cancian - DJ Friendly (Extended Version) (Part 1)

#ForaBolsonaro

"Impeach the President" is a single by funk band the Honey Drippers, written and produced by Roy Charles Hammond, known as Roy C. It was first released on Alaga Records in 1973, and was re-released to iTunes by Tuff City Records in 2017, after being sampled hundreds of times since the mid-1980s. It is a protest song advocating the impeachment of then-President of the United States Richard Nixon. In the chorus, the band chants the song's title while Roy persuades them to stop. The B-side is "Roy C's Theme".

The song is famous for having its drum pattern being one of the most adapted beats in hip hop, R&B, jazz and even pop music. The hi-hat is lifted on the sixth note of the drum pattern, similar to "Hihache" by the Lafayette Afro Rock Band which does so on the 8th (which is hidden in several R&B songs) and this means that some songs which sample "Impeach" also interpolate "Hihache", e.g. Ronny Jordan's "Come with Me".

The Honey Drippers - Impeach The President (RC's Imperfect 70's RawEdit)

Re-edition of one of the greatest classics of the "Father of Brazilian Soul Music".
Tim Maia (stage name of Sebastião Rodrigues Maia, Rio de Janeiro, September 28, 1942 - Niterói, March 15, 1998) was a singer, composer, producer, conductor, multi - instrumentalist and Brazilian businessman, responsible for introducing the style soul in Brazilian popular music and is recognized worldwide as one of the biggest music icons in Brazil. Their songs were marked by the hoarseness of his voice, always serious and loaded, winning and best-selling devoting many successes. Born and raised in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where in his childhood, had contact with people who would be great singers like Jorge Ben Jor and Erasmo Carlos. In 1957, he founded the group The Sputniks, where he sang along with Roberto Carlos. In 1959 he emigrated to the United States, where he had his first contacts with the soul, been arrested and deported for theft and drug possession. In 1970, he recorded his first album, titled Tim Maia, who quickly became a success across the country with songs like " Blue Color of the Sea " and " Spring".
Within three years, released several albums homonyms, making success with songs like "I Do not Want Money " and " I wish both of you". From 1975 to 1977, joined the religious - philosophical doctrine known as Rational Culture, launching this period, the songs " What a Beauty " and " Rhodesia ". The decadence of his songs influenced by this philosophical school, became disillusioned with the doctrine and returned to his previous style of music, releasing hits like " Discoverer Seven Seas " and " Give Me Reason ". Many of his songs were recorded under the label and publisher Seroma Victoria Regia disks, being one of the first independent artists from Brazil. Earned the nickname " the liquidator Brazil " his friend Jorge Ben Jor song in W / Brazil. In the 1990s, several problems have plagued the singer's life: problems with Globo and poor health due to constant use of illicit drugs and to increase their degree of obesity. Unable to conduct a performance at the Teatro Municipal de Niterói, left in an ambulance , and after two cardiac arrest, died on March 15, 1998. It is his legacy to the broader history of Brazilian music, and his work came to influence many artists, as his nephew Ed Motta [citation needed]. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Tim Maia as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, and also as the 9th greatest artist of Brazilian music. 
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Tim Maia - Sossego (Rafael Cancian Re-Edit)

Rafael Cancian - MAREH NYE Festival in Fortim, CE (Jan 1st / 2023)

BADBADNOTGOOD Feat. Sam Herring - Time Moves Slow (RC's Raw Version)

With over five decades of success and influence, Vincent Montana Jr., Producer, Arranger, Composer, Conductor and renowned Vibraharpist, continues to be a vital force in music today. With countless gold and platinum awards to his name, his contribution and dedication to the music industry has inspired and profoundly affected many producers, DJs, artists, musicians, listeners and dancers alike. 

Among the numerous credits to his name, Montana is most recognized for his integral role in both the development of 'The Philadelphia Sound' as key MFSB rhythm section member and established studio musician for Philadelphia International Records as well as dance pioneer of the 'Disco Era' as the creative and driving force behind the legendary Salsoul Orchestra. Further contributions include his remarkable productions with The Montana Orchestra and Goody Goody (Atlantic Records) and particularly, the signature club classics on his own “Philly Sound Works” label.

Given the era in which these recordings were made, the music of Vincent Montana, Jr. was produced with a futuristic perspective; this is evident due to the fact that his grooves and riffs are still being sampled and utilized to this day. The staying power of his enduring career is certainly because of his exceptional good taste and diversified talent, but also is the fact that although he is firmly rooted in traditional instruments and ways, he has managed to embrace newer styles and to use technology to his advantage.

Even now Montana continues to make his mark on the industry, whether directly through his efforts with today's most prominent artists and producers - Dimitri From Paris: "The Way You Love Me", Masters At Work: “Nuyorican Soul”, “The Boss”, “Always There”, David Morales: Pet Shop Boys “New York City Boy” or indirectly via sampling of his catalogue - DJ Spiller: “Groovejet-If This Ain’t Love”, Mariah Carey: “O.O.C.–Out Of Control” and the latest sample, Estelle Ft. Rick Ross: “Break My Heart”. Both the man and his music show no signs of slowing down. He returns once again with his latest projects complete with lush strings, distinct arrangements, cool vibes and all the added touches, quality, musicianship and originality expected of a “Montana Production”. 

Now That's The Philly Sound!!

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Vincent Montana Jr. - It Looks Like Love (Rafae Cancian Re-Edit)

"Fly, Robin, Fly" is a 1975 record by the German group Silver Convention. The song was released as a single from their 1975 album Save Me. In the United States, it rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1975, staying there for three weeks. The single also was No. 1 on the Soul Singles Chart for one week. "Fly, Robin, Fly" also spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Dance/Disco Chart. It was the first song by a German group to reach number one on the American music charts. In Canada, the song also reached the pole position in the charts, hitting number one in the RPM Top Singles Chart on 17 January 1976, knocking the Bay City Rollers' "Saturday Night" from the top slot, managing to keep it for a single week before being replaced by C. W. McCall's "Convoy" a week later.

"Fly, Robin, Fly" carries the distinction of being a Billboard chart-topper with one of the fewest numbers of unique words: six. The chorus simply repeats "Fly, robin, fly" three times, with an ending of "Up, up to the sky!"

During a segment on VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs, it was revealed that the working title was "Run, Rabbit, Run".

"Fly, Robin, Fly" won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1976.

CBS Sports used part of the song as intro music for NFL coverage in the late 1970s. The song was also featured in the film Boogie Nights (1997).

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Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly (Rafael Cancian Edit)

VINYL ONLY! There's no digital files! 

https://rafaelcancian.bandcamp.com/album/hpr004-hot-pot-004-rafaels-edits

Our favorite São Paulo DJ is Rafael Cancian, long-time friend of MotorCity Wine, About Disco label boss, Mareh resident, and all-around good guy. The first time he played MotorCity Wine everyone was asking how a Brazilian DJ could sound so much like he's from Detroit! 

So at long last Rafa steps up with 2 brilliant edits on Hot Pot. "Heaven" takes up the A-side, a cosmic disco groover for midtempo dance floor ecstasy. Over to the B-side, "Nigeriac" is a syncopated Afro Funk Rock joint for those rare groove moments. Cut loud and hi-fi to 12", don't sleep.

B Side | Rafael Cancian - Nigeriac

A Side | Rafael Cancian - Heaven

Rafael Cancian - Fatal Cut

Rafael Cancian - Almost a Good Track

Rafael Cancian - Weirda

Rafael Cancian - Ron's Mania

Rafael Cancian - Dub

Rafael Cancian - Piano

A1 - Sounds Chicago

B2 - Opera

B1 - D'Afrique

A2 - Ti Amo

Recorded Set (2 hr: 29 min Mix)

@rafaelcancian é presença sempre confirmada nos projetos do selo do qual faz parte a uma década. Seu som que geralmente é identificado como Chicago House na verdade é bem mais versátil e atinge vários dos gêneros mais dançantes da música. Este mix foi gravado na noite da virada do ano durante a ultima edição do Festival Mareh. Enjoy

Cancian @ MAREH Festival 2025 - Pqnos Lencois/ MA

Rafael Cancian - Boca (Club Mix)

Rafael Cancian - Boca (Extended Mix)

Rafael Cancian - Untitled Track (Extended Instrumental Mix)

Rafael Cancian - Untitled Track (Extended Mix)

B-Sides

Processman - Iluminar (Rafael Cancian Disco Remix)

Processman - Chemical (Rafael Cancian Disco Remix)

About Disco Records starts 2016 with "Distinct Land" EP created by the label founder, Rafael Cancian. Run on a "disco basis", this EP contains two tracks that are dub re-edits made up of flutes, bass line, synth, drums and other elements such as sound effects that make these tracks a fusion of influences of Rafael's first EPs: "Sweet Flute" and "Jack Disco" which introduced him to the market.

Rafael Cancian - Try To Change

Afrika Fusion, the second EP produced by Rafael Cancian in About Disc Records in 2016. After bringing the essence of Brazilian music with 'Calma' Marcelo Dionisio, the first time the label brings a EP with two tracks re-edited African Disco.

Rafael Cancian - Obi Anuri

Emorold Anthony Phillip was born on the 7th of July 1941 in a little place called Cherry Hill in Grenada. He came to Trinidad at the age of five, on a Carnival Monday. Philip lived at Long Circular Road, Bel Vue in the capital city of Port of Spain. He attend the Mucurapo Boys RC primary school and later spent one term / semester at a private secondary school before his father died and he was unable to continue paying the tuition.

Phillip would pass through a number of odd jobs before settling on a career as a calypsonian. From a short stint at a Printery on Marine Square, to an electrician, then a mechanic and most telling a tailor, for it is here he was exposed once more to the calypso music his father had weaned him on, the tailors always having their radios on in the background while they worked on their profession. He started his illustrious career in a Calypso tent by the name of the 'Big Bamboo', which was on Park Street in Port of Spain. The Calypso tent was for guys who couldn't get into the big tents The Calypsonians who performed then, were 'Skipper', 'Creator' ,'Lord Inventor', 'Conqueror', and 'Young Creole', some of the top Calypsonians. This was in 1961 and his name then, was not 'Valentino' but 'Robin'.

The Robin would get his new name in December of 1965 when after an audition at Kitchener’s Revue Calypso tent, he announced to the gathering that he had no name, another calypsoninan having appropriated the name Robin earlier that year. Thus it was the great Lord Kitchener who bestowed the name Lord Valentino on Phillip. Later in the 1970’s during the revolutionary days of the Black Power movement, he would change his name to Brother Valentino. It was during this period too that fellow calypso stalwart, five time national monarch, the Black Stalin would give him the title ‘the People’s Calypsonian’.

Though only three times a national monarch finalist (and never winning the coveted crown) he would become the true spokesman for the people , the true opposition, the voice of conscience. His hits over the years include the immortal Life is a stage (1972), Barking Dogs (1974), Dis place Nice (1975), the best selling ‘Stay up Zimbabwe’ (1979), Birds that fly high (1982, Time and Space (1986),) Calypso in Trouble (1992) Time to love again (1996), The Radio (2001) and Where Kaiso went (2004) Valentino, now a veteran among calypso bards, is enjoying his second marriage, this time to former national netball played Peggy Castanada. He continues to be a role model for the new generation of younger singers who see him as the epitome of social consciousness, a direct descendant of the great chantwells of yesteryear – Executor, Atilla, Tiger and the beat goes on & on & on.

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Brother Valentino - Stay Up Zimbabwe (Rafael Cancian Re-Edit)

Recorded live at Rollover - Rafael Cancian 
Apollo Club Milano, 14.10.2016

Album di ROCCO

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Recorded Live at Rollover - Rafael Cancian

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Live mix for @rocksteadydisco at Marble Bar in Detroit, USA (June 9th 2017)

Rafael Cancian @ Rocksteady Disco at Marble Bar - Detroit (June 09th 2017)

Live mix at Blue Jeans Disco at Virgin Hotels rooftop in Chicago, USA (June 10th 2017)

Rafael Cancian @ Blue Jeans Disco at Virgin Hotel - Chicago (June 10th 2017)

"All Over Your Face" is a song recorded by American singer Ronnie Dyson. The song, written and produced by Butch Ingram, was released in 1983 by Cotillion Records. The song was mixed by the Morales and Munzibai duo.

"All Over Your Face" reached number 23 on the US R&B chart and number 16 on the US dance chart.[

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Ronnie Dyson - All Over Your Face (Rafael Cancian Instrumental Edit)

Nothing stops Detroit... 

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Rafael Cancian - Metaphors Of Detroit

No Rules, about 10 years DJing

Art by João P. Godinho

Juno UK

B5 - Funk - Delic

A2 - Here Together

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Rafael Cancian - Sweet Flute

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Labelle was an American all-female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed after the disbanding of two rival girl groups in the area around Philadelphia and Trenton, the Ordettes and the Del-Capris, forming as a new version of the former group, then later changing their name to the Blue Belles (later Bluebelles). The founding members were Patti LaBelle (formerly Patricia Holt), Cindy Birdsong, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah Dash.

As the Bluebelles, and later Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, the group found success with ballads in the doo-wop genre, most notably "Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)", "You'll Never Walk Alone", and "Over the Rainbow". After Birdsong departed to join the Supremes in 1967, the group, following the advice of Vicki Wickham, changed its look, musical direction, and style to re-form as Labelle in 1971. Their funk rock recordings of that period became cult favorites for their brash interpretation of rock and roll and for dealing with subject matter that was not typically touched by female black groups. Finally – after adapting glam rock and wearing outlandish space-age and glam costumes – the group found success with the proto-disco smash "Lady Marmalade" in 1974, leading to their album Nightbirds, which achieved gold success. They are notable for being the first contemporary pop group and first black pop group to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House. They were also the first black vocal group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone.

The group members each went on their own after the end of a tour in 1976, going on to have significant solo success. Nona Hendryx followed an idiosyncratic muse into a solo career that often bordered on the avant-garde;[1] Sarah Dash became a celebrated session singer; Patti LaBelle enjoyed a very successful Grammy-winning career, with nine top-20 R&B hits between 1963 and 1976, and lifetime-achievement awards from the Apollo Theatre, World Music Awards, and BET Awards.

LaBelle - Messin' With My Mind (Rafael Cancian 70's Imperfect RawEdit)

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
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