Funky Monkey

I got the opportunity to officially remix this classic song to coincide with the release of a new Donny Hathaway box set. I was given the original multitrack master of the studio version (different from the live version)and it consisted of 8 different instrument and vocal tracks (as opposed to the more usual 24 tracks) 
When I take on a remix, my first goal is to make it work on a current dance floor. I like to stay very close to the originally recorded sound and In most case there's plenty to be reworked on the multitrack master to achieve this. 
This case proved a little different as there were few rhythm elements I could use to fit within current standards of club loudness levels. So I decided to take a slightly different approach, and add a new set of (acoustic) drums,  to bend the original Soul vibe a little towards Disco territory. 
This remix is exclusive to my soundcloud page and free to download as a 16bit WAV file 

#FreeDL - Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto (Dimitri From Paris Inna Disco)SC Exclusive

Rufus & Chaka Khan,   Do You Love What You Feel  -  With a Twist  -  nebottoben

Here's another Labor Of Love offering... a dub edit of one of my favorite 80's jams by Evelyn Champagne King - I'm In Love

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I'm In Love (LABOR OF LOVE dub)

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Linda Clifford - Runaway Love (DJM Re - Edit)

Betty Wright - Slip & Do It (V feels so good edit)

We took the early 80s classic disco funk jam and stripped it down and dubbed it out, enjoy :)

Shalamar - Make that move (Dupont & Daelo rework)

Evelyn "Champagne" King - I Don't Know If It's Right [A Das Moth Edit]

Is It In? (a Discobody killer bass)

“It’s not the lights or the music
It’s something that you’re doing to me, girl
It’s not the dance that we’re dancing
That’s making my heartbeat explode
Because you’re turning me on
And there’s no turning off my desire
Before I go any further 
There’s something that I’ve got to know

Is it in?
Is it love inside your heart, girl?
Is it in?
Do you feel it like I do?
Is it in?
Baby has the fire started?
Is it in?
Let me bring it out of you”

Jimmy “Bo” Horne released the disco monster "Is It In?" in 1980 on T.K. Records. It made a huge impact in every dancefloor but sadly the anti-disco movement didn’t let the track rise on the charts and get the recognition it deserved. Nevertheless Larry Levan played it to death on Paradise Garage and so did all the respected DJs.
Later it was sampled by Jungle Brothers for their 1989 tune "Beyond this World" and in 2006 it was featured on Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

On this mix I infuse lots of sounds, beats, bass and voices to make it even more fun (if that's possible!) and I give u  a raw funky intro, a satisfying long twisted break and a manic outro. As Horne says it’s exciting to dance 'n' party but as the night’s getting late it’s also crucial to know that:
“When the last dance is over
You’ll be coming home with me!”

Is It In? (a Discobody killer bass)

Spice Sweet Norma

Stevie Wonder - Do I Do (U-Tern Disco Edit)

THE CROWN - GARY BYRD AND THE GB EXPERIENCE

Angel in my Pocket (80s Child Edit)

A new Retro Roland Ghettofunk Fix of The Chi-Lites - Are You My Woman (Tell Me So).  

This song was brought to the forefront as Beyonce sampled this gem for her mega-hit "Crazy In Love".

The energy in the original is so rhythmically infectious, and Retro Roland brings it to another level!  Enjoy!

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Chi-Lites - Are You My Woman (Retro Roland's Ghettofunk Fix) (Beyonce Sampled)

DJ | Producer | Soul Provider | Matasuna Records | The FunkBro Show

Retro Roland Riso, has over 25 years of club experience behind the decks, with a true passion for all things funky, filled with soul and truly groovy.

As a toddler, he'd spend countless hours enjoying his parents' eclectic record cabinet; listening to artists such as The Beatles, Sergio Mendes, Sly & The Family Stone, The Turtles, Taj Mahal, even The Osmonds and Bay City Rollers.  Little did his folks realize, Roland snagged a few of those gems over the years to add to his impressive collection.  

While fully immersed in listening to music, he began learning piano at 6 years old, which inevitably launched his love to create and produce.

Once considered the "Hardest Working DJ in Philly", Retro Roland was spinning 5-6 residencies on a weekly basis, including a highly regarded internet radio show, "Sounds of The True School".  During his 4 year run, Mr. Riso's guests included Ursula Rucker, The Last Emperor, Rich Medina and Mpozi Tolbert.

He also ran a successful monthly Jazz and Soul Record Show, which was widely popular amongst record collectors, DJ's and producers, including Cash Money, Jazzy Jeff and Quest Love.

Riso also helped engineer Cozmic Cat's legendary Philadelphia party, "Groove Lounge", which brought musicians, vocalists and DJ's a platform to perform in united, rhythmic harmony, which featured a then unknown, Jill Scott.

As an URB Magazine mixtape runner-up, The Soul Provider has shared the bill with incredible performers, including Afrika Bambaataa, Felix Da Housecat, Dubtribe, King Britt, DJ Craze, Vikter Duplaix, house pioneer Robert Owens and the legendary Barbara Tucker.  He recently opened up for Grammy nominated artist, Flo-Rida.

A number of Retro's remixes are in regular rotation on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, featured on BBC Radio 6, with funk 45 releases on Matasuna Records.  Plus, Roland hosts a weekly music broadcast, The FunkBro Show, on RadioActiveFM.

Notorious for working the crowd and rocking the dance floor, Riso maximizes every opportunity to drop a funky "Retro Roland Riso" remix, morphing the room into a sweaty, swanky frenzy!

"Got Some Funk, Bro?

Chi-Lites - Are You My Woman (Retro Roland's Ghettofunk Fix) (Beyonce Sampled)

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