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NR05 | Rafael Cancian - Third (2023)

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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.  


HPR004 | Rafael's Edits [Hot Pot US / Vinyl]

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"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)

Guest mixtape #67 by @rafaelcancian

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BPM tape #67 by Rafael Cancian

XPRESS Edits Vol.11
Cat - XPRESS33
Label - @thediscoexpress
Format - Digital
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Bernie L. - Backstreetboy (Rafael Cancian Edit) [The Disco Express]

Brazilian 🇧🇷 DJ and disco producer @djrafaelcancian, also @aboutdisco label owner, released this fantastic mixtape for How deep is it ?

A magnificent journey through his own record collection: Princess, Bob James, Gil Scott-Heron, Ned Doheny, Curtis Mayfield, Charles Bradley, Nu Guinea, Barrabas, Electric Light Orchestra, The Alan Parsons Project, Patti Jo, Lena D'água, Rita Lee and many more... 🎶

Rafael made this recording with a very special feeling: he suggests opening a fine bottle of wine 🍷, getting comfortable 😌, dimming the lights 🌇 and enjoying this musical trip through his personal influences. Great programme indeed!

___INTERVIEW___

- Rafael, what does the word "deep" evoke for you when it is associated with music?
Rafacel Cancian : "Intense thing, something what could cause any emotion... In the music I feel that."

- What sounds or instruments or voices give you a particular emotion, and why?
"So, I really love the melody of the songs... Strings, synths, sexy drums, irresistible vocals. I love all in different time. The violins with synthesizers of soul music intrigues me because is a mix of psychedelia, sexy... and I like it."

- In this selection can you please two tracks and explain why they are "deep" for you?
"Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - "We Almost Lost Detroit": this song has been with me all the time for the last 8 years. In good times, and in bad times... . Most of the time this song was a company for me in times when I was alone.
"Princess - "After The Love Has Gone (DJ Bad Mix)": it is a perfect combination of what I like in a song. Warm rhythm, intense melody, beautiful vocals and good synth. Perfect alchemy. This is not a song that I have many opportunity to play as often as I would like, I thought it was interesting to include this in this mixtape because it perfectly embodies the name of the show: "How Deep It Is ?".

>>> For tracklist visit www.howdeepisit.com

Deep Tape #05 w/ Rafael Cancian - September 2022

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"You Should Be Dancing" is a song by the Bee Gees, from the album Children of the World, released in 1976. It hit No. 1 for one week on the American Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 for seven weeks on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, and in September the same year, reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Soul chart. It was this song that first launched the Bee Gees into disco. It was also the only track from the group to top the dance chart.

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You Should Be Acid (TB-303 Dance)

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Queen Of Zanzibar (Jack District Remix)

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

Woooooo honey! We welcome back to the mix series our favorite dsico warrior out of Brazil, the one and only Rafael Cancian! Catch @rafaelcancian with us Friday night 4/14/23 at Kremwerk !

Bottom Forty Mix Series

Bottom Forty Mix 129 :: Rafael Cancian

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)

Tony's Trip, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - Tony's Trip

NY, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - NY (Underground Sound Mix)

United Jersey, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - United Jersey

The Room, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - The Room

Disco Revolution, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - Disco Revolution

A Boring Band, from my new album "Third" coming soon...

Rafael Cancian - A Boring Band

"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)

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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

It's truly an extraordinary experience to connect with Rafael Cancian for Chapter 19 from across the world – a genuine pleasure. Indulge in the distinct sensation of exploring various musical styles that promise to add a touch of uniqueness to your day.

Red Sofa Radio by Pachanga brings together inspirational and enthusiastic musicians to take a seat on the vibrant red sofa to show their material to the world so a complex ecosystem of rhythms is built.

If you have a Red Sofa near you, sit down too, It can be by yourself, with your loved ones, or just with a random neighbor. In any case, enjoy.

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RSR Mix - 019: Rafael Cancian

Foundation Mix: Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, Lil Louis, Todd Terry, Joe Claussell, Kerri Chandler, Derrick Carter, Gene Hunt, Jovonn, Glenn Underground, Terrence Parker... and more!

Foundation Mix

RawEdits 7'

"Higher Ground" is a funk song written by Stevie Wonder which first appeared on his 1973 album Innervisions. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. Wonder wrote and recorded the song in a three-hour burst of creativity in May 1973. The album version of the song contains an extra verse and runs 30 seconds longer than the single version. The unique wah-clavinet sound in the song was achieved with a Mu-tron III envelope filter pedal. The bass line is provided by a Moog synthesizer. Via overdubs, Wonder played all instruments on the track, including drums.

The song was also released in the UK "Higher Ground" but achieved only modest success, reaching only #29 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Stevie Wonder -  Higher Ground (Rafael Cancian "No Beats")

Rafael Cancian @ BABEL (MAREH) - São Paulo (10.2015)

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

Gathered under the same Ep, Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee (Editorial Records), Rafael Cancian (About Disco Records) and Stephane Deschezeaux (Springbok Records), for a release absolutely breathtaking, the groove masters are present, to make you vibrate on the dance floor with this new EP entitled "Talkin About".
to discover absolutely!

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Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Talkin About (Rafael Cancian Remix)

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

Live in PARIS at Le Ballroom du Beefclub for Crème de Coco

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Rafael Cancian @ Crème de Coco at Le Ballroom du Beefclub in Paris, FR (Nov 9th 2018)

No Rules, about 10 years DJing

Art by João P. Godinho

Juno UK

A2 - Here Together

Rafael Cancian - Sweet Flute

Aint No Stopping Now (Original Mix)

I recorded this mix to say "muito obrigado" // "thank you so much" for all of my 5k followers, who are here to listen my stuff. I was digging some records around in the last months thinking about this mixtape including reggae, soul, funk, disco, rare world grooves, african beats to house, acid, techno. I said before about how I miss partying, trips, dance, friends, loud soundsystem. I'm very active here than another social media, working everyday, making music, running my labels to bring the best things asap. I'm so excited back to play, maybe because that I still didn't live stream (I think so boring), better have mixes available anytime for listen in everywhere. Hope you like it. Take care guys, love u ❤️

Art by Jean Miotte (1926-2016)

Lockdown Digging

WAV available on BandCamp: https://rafaelcancian.bandcamp.com/track/labelle-messin-with-my-mind-rafael-cancian-70s-imperfect-rawedit

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)

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