Ruby & The Fitz
AKA
Brenda D & Brian Gardner

"Love Me"

Featured on
Soul Foundation Recordings SFRV-001



"Love Me" has a distinct throwback, underground party sensibility, which sounds familiar, yet altogether new and contemporary. The sweet and sensuous vocal aesthetic of Brenda D, is nicely contrasted by hard hitting beats and male vocals by Brian G which float just beneath the surface, painting a picture of a flirtatious conversation between two lovers. Dubby synth stabs echo over the track, luring the listener deeper into the percussive rhythms, complimented by an evolving synth pattern and a deep, low-end bassline that play simultaneously, inviting the listener to catch the groove.


Produced & Written by: Brian Gardner & Brenda D Gardner
Mastered by: Dietrich Schoenemann at Complete Mastering




https://rubyandthefitz.bandcamp.com/track/love-me

LOVE ME

Brenda D - Soul Foundation Recordings (Chicago/Las Vegas)
aka Brenda D Gardner

www.soulfoundationrecordings.com
www.soundcloud.com/djbrendad


With over 17 years of experience on the decks, Brenda D. is a recognized name amongst the top DJ’s of the Chicago underground scene. If you know Chicago, its vast history and high standards for its disc jockeys, then you know that she is a cut above the rest. Her versatility and ability to adapt to the crowd, along with her flawless mixing skills, have landed her gigs in nearly every Chicago hotspot. She has played alongside all of Chicago’s hometown heroes and in various clubs and underground parties from coast to coast.

In 2005, Brenda put her marketing skills to the test by becoming one of the driving forces behind Soul Foundation's city wide residences in Chicago at Venues such as, Darkroom and Moonshine. While in that role, Brenda oversaw the creative process of design, DJ bookings, online promotions, and event planning; all the while, she maintained her own DJ residencies and hosted various nightlife events. Currently, Brenda is responsible for Soul Foundation Recordings’ A&R division & promotions.


Stylistically, she beats a unique blend of sound, merging all of the strains of House to make the crowd move. No matter what Brenda plays on any given evening, you can bet that it will represent Chicago's voice and soul to the fullest, while maintaining its underground integrity. Over the last 10 years, Brenda has contributed creatively in the studio. Not only has she collaborated with her husband and DJ partner Brian G, she’s recorded vocals with world renowned producer, Kate Simko (Spectral Sound, Hello? Repeat) with remixes by Tevo Howard, Bruno Pronsato & Daze Maxim. Be on the look-out for Brenda's own debut EP in 2014.



Brenda D Discography



BCBG "Feelin Moved, So Good, So Blue" MUXICARIA Ep (Digital) RealDEEP Recordings 2009

Kate Simko "Take You There feat Brenda D" Take You There EP (Digital & Vinyl) Spectral Sound 2009

Brian Gardner feat Brenda D "I Knew It Was You" Amuse Bouche EP - Vol.1 (Digital) RealDEEP Recordings 2010

Brian Gardner & Brenda D "So Blue" Chicago Skull EP (Vinyl ) Minuendo Recordings (Spain) 2011

Kate Simko "Mind On You feat Brenda D EP" (Digital & Vinyl) Hello? Repeat (Germany) 2011

Brian Gardner feat Brenda D Remix "This World is Just an Illusion" (Digital) Black Error Recordings (South Africa) 2012

BTMG feat Brenda D "Deep Underground" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG feat Brenda D "Time Away" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG "Residential, Drivel" MikeaLike EP (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG feat Brenda D "Rush" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013



Brian Gardner - Soul Foundation Recordings (Chicago/Las Vegas)
aka Brian G, Barried Garden, BTMG

www.soulfoundationrecordings.com
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/briangardner
www.soundcloud.com/brian-gardner
www.mixcloud.com/housejack



Most people look one in the eye to try to sum up a person’s soul or read 
emotions. To read Brian, you would be wiser to listen to one of his sets.
Brian's range of emotional expression is wide and deep and his sets reflect what he is feeling
at that moment. Whether his set is comprised of the jazzy, soulful grooves of content
and harmony, or the hard hitting intensity and angst of industrial techno; 
at the end of the day, to Brian, it's all HOUSE.

People have described Brian as, "a big ball of energy, giving himself over the
turntables, as he tries to let the spirit be it". That kind of spiritual energy,
focus, and drive has lead Brian to his current position among Chicago's finest.
Brian gained knowledge of the underground sound while he worked as a buyer at Chicago Record store staples (Hot Jams, Hip House, WaxADDICT) from 1999-2006. During that time, Brian made many connections that lead to a series of successful residencies and bookings at various Chicago Venues, Lofts, and club nights such as; Mad Bar (Music-101), Boom Boom Room, Darkroom, Smart Bar, ROOTS, Sub-T, I Love House Music Wednesdays, along with many others.

For the past two decades, Brian has consistently performed throughout North America
alongside some of the greats for packed crowds in internationally recognized venues. 
He dipped his hands into the realm of theater in 2000, when he worked with Asylum 137 
on a dark theatre production featuring European and Native American clowning. The  
diverse soundtrack encompassed house, techno, classical opera, and a "cirque du soleil" 
style of music. Through ownership of Soul Foundation Recordings in Las Vegas, a highly 
respected collective of artists based in Chicago with a global following, Brian is dedicated 
to reviving what some would say has “been lost” in house music. 

With productions on labels like Farris Wheel Recordings, Minuendo Recordings (Spain), RealDEEP Recordings, Thought Records & remixes on Black Error Recordings (SA) or his own imprint Soul Foundation Recordings, this Disc
Jockey/Producer is undoubtedly tied to music as a part of his being. According
to him, "Music is the only religion I have; it definitely saved me." Whether
Brian is spinning or producing, his sound is unmistakably from the soul...



Brian Gardner Discography


Behind The Groove "Calling Your Name" (N&B Dub) (Vinyl & Digital) Farris Wheel Recordings 2002

Barried Garden "Been So Long, Eightsixteen" Barried Garden EP (Vinyl) Thought Records Chicago 2003

BCBG "Feelin Moved, Libra Rising, So Good, So Blue" MUXICARIA Ep (Digital) RealDEEP Recordings 2009

Brian Gardner feat Brenda D "I Knew It Was You" Amuse Bouche EP - Vol.1 (Digital) RealDEEP Recordings 2010

Brian Gardner & Brenda D "So Blue" Chicago Skull EP (Vinyl ) Minuendo Recordings (Spain) 2011

Brian Gardner feat Brenda D Remix "This World is Just an Illusion" (Digital) Black Error Recordings (South Africa) 2012

BTMG feat Brenda D "Deep Underground" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG feat Brenda D "Time Away" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG "Residential, Drive, Taking Control" MikeaLike EP (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013

BTMG feat Brenda D "Rush" (Digital) Soul Foundation Recordings 2013
