Compilation 70/80' sera

Still Music is proud to present “Analog Aquarium”, the debut album by legendary Detroit house producer Rick “The Godson” Wilhite.

Rick is a longtime member of Detroit’s dance music scene, dating back to his time working at Buy Rite records, one of the epicenters of Detroit’s 1980’s techno music explosion. More recently, his own record shop Vibes New and Rare Music has achieved revered status amongst those in the know, acting as the heart and soul of deep dance music in the city. Rick is also responsible for throwing countless parties in Detroit, helping to develop the house sound that the city is known for, and to build connections to DJs from other cities like Chicago that have proved invaluable over the years. His love for music and records has led to a DJing career that has spanned many genres, though it is his take on deep house music that has led him to international acclaim. Drawing from Detroit’s history of soul, jazz, disco, house, and techno, Rick’s productions weave these sometimes disparate elements into a beautiful, cohesive whole that remains distinctly his own, just as he does with the records he plays in his DJ sets. Working with Theo Parrish, Keny Dixon Jr., and Malik Pittman on the 3 Chairs project has grown Rick’s reputation even greater. With many classic 12” releases under his own name that have been absolutely beaten to death by DJs worldwide, it is now time for Rick to leave his mark on a wider audience with his debut solo album.

While it is undoubtedly HIS album, “Analog Aquarium” allows Rick to explore all sides of his musical abilities with the assistance of some of his most trusted allies. The record kicks off with a hot, jazzy vocal track in collaboration with Osunlade, Theo Parrish, and Billy Love, the Jacksons’ referencing “Blame It On The Boogie”. While this tune conjures up images of the California sun, the next cut, “Dark Walking”, sees Rick team up with fellow 3 Chair Malik Pittman to explore the deep, nasty underbelly of the 313 with menacing synth bass and warm jazz chords. The two part jam “Muzic Gonna Save The World” is a loose, stomping string-heavy romp, bringing to mind Pharoah Sanders if the synthesizer and sampler had been his instruments of choice. “Sunshine Pt. 2” starts off pleasant enough with rolling percussion and Rick’s own voice intoning, “Sunshine”, but those vibes are soon belied by the ominous strings and bells that transform the track entirely. One of the tracks from Rick’s first outing on Still Music is revisited on “City Bar Opening (Basement Mix)”, taking the already raw feeling to an even higher level. “Deep Horizons” begins with frenetic percussion that is eventually whittled down to a soulful groove before building the intensity back up. Rick’s famous late-night sampled grooves reappear on “In The Rain”, with Billy Love vibing up the place with his heart-felt vocals. On “Cosmic Jungle” and “Cosmic Soup”, Rick explores outer and inner space with tripped-out sci-fi effects but without sacrificing the soul that makes his productions so personal. All in all, a fitting full-length for such a diverse musician. 
Still Music is based in Chicago, IL, and is the brainchild of Jerome Derradji. Now in its seventh year, Still Music has been instrumental in the worldwide proliferation of some of America’s freshest underground dance music. From raw disco to beautiful, refined techno, and stopping at every tempo and mood between and beyond, Still Music and its sublabels Past Due and Love For Music (also known as Stilove4music) have found room to include artists both established and new, releasing what can only be described as GOOD music.

01 Blame It On The Boogie

September by Earth Wind & Fire, but it's I Miss You by Blink-182

The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) - Cher

Creedence Gold

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen
Tonight we'll put all other things aside
Give in this time and show me some affection
We're goin' for those pleasures in the night
I want to love you, feel you
Wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you
I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow, I'll let it go
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you
And we shouldn't even think about tomorrow
Sweet memories will last a long, long time
And we'll have a good time, baby, don't you worry
And if we're still playin' around, boy, that's just fine
Let's get excited, we just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you, I want you
Oh yes I do
Oh boy, I want to love you, feel you
wrap myself around you, want to squeeze you, please you
No I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow, I'll let it go
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want you, I want you
Look what you do to me
You got me burning up (Burning up)
How did you get to me?
I've got to give it up
And I'm so excited (Look what you do to me)
Oh boy (You got me burning up)
I'm burning up yeah, oh I think I like it (Yeah)
You, you, you, you, you got me (I've got to give it up)
(Oh oh oh oh) Oh, ooh I like it boy
And I'm so excited (Look what you do to me)
And I just can't hide it (You got me burning up)
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Trevor Lawrence / June Pointer / Anita Pointer / Ruth Pointer
I'm So Excited lyrics © Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Anita Pointer Publishing, Leggs Four Publishing, Ruth Pointer Publishing

I'm So Excited - Salsa Vibe

Dias Gloriosos Del Rock

Sweet Home Alabama

Woburn Abbey 1992

Sultans Of Swing (Live)

Mark Goodier has recently interviewed Vince Clarke and Andy Bell for a full-length radio documentary dedicated to Erasure's 30th anniversary and entitled 'A Little Respect - 30 Years of Erasure'.

The documentary will be popping up on radio stations throughout the duo's anniversary year but we will also be bringing you occasional snippets from the show like this one, which features Andy Bell talking about the track 'A Little Respect'...

The documentary accompanies the release of 'Always – The Very Best Of Erasure', a special compilation designed to celebrate Erasure's 30th anniversary.

Featuring music from all stages of the band's career - including 'A Little Respect', 'Blue Savannah', 'Drama!', 'Always', 'Breathe' 'Love To Hate You' and 'Elevation' - the compilation will be released on October 30th.

'Always – The Very Best Of Erasure' will be available in a 1-CD Digipak edition as well as in an expanded 3-CD deluxe hardback book format including remixes from Moby, William Orbit, BT and The Grid alongside 4 brand new mixes.

ORDER 'ALWAYS - THE VERY BEST OF ERASURE' 3-CD DELUXE EDITION
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ERASURE - 'A Little Respect' 30th Anniversary Song Story

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Karma Chameleon (Culture Club Cover) - recorded live on BBC Radio 2, December 2016

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show

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