Midnight Star a marqué plusieurs fois dans les charts au milieu des années 80, mené par leur album double platine No Parking on the Dance Floor en 1983. L'un des groupes à succès sur Solar Records le groupe a été formé en 1976 à la Kentucky State University par les frères Calloway , le trompettiste Reginald et le trombone Vincent , avec la chanteuse Belinda Lipscomb . Après avoir signé avec RCA au début de la décennie, Midnight Star enregistre son premier album en 1980, The Beginning , avec un conglomérat de musiciens et de producteurs de studio. Après avoir rejoint le label Solar en 1982, le groupe sort Victory puis ajoute un groupe complet : le guitariste Melvin Gentry , le bassiste Kenneth Gant , le batteur Bobby Lovelace et le claviériste Bo Watson .
Bien que les compétences de production des Calloways aient propulsé Midnight Star dans les charts R&B en 1981-1982, avec des singles comme "Hot Spot" et "I 've Been Watching You", le groupe n'était pas préparé au succès du premier single de leur troisième album, No Parking on the Dance Floor . "Freak-a-Zoid" a atteint la deuxième place des charts R&B au milieu de l'année 1983, et bien qu'il n'ait pas réussi à entrer dans le Top 40 pop, il a poussé le LP au-dessus de la barre du platine. "Operator", le premier single de leur prochain album, Planetary Invasion , est devenu leur single le mieux classé, se classant au 18e rang des charts pop. En 1986, Headlines était devenu le troisième album de Midnight Star à vendre au moins de l'or, mais ce fut le dernier ; Reginald et Vincent ont tous deux quitté le groupe pour former Calloway en 1988. 
Sans Reginald et Vincent Calloway pour ouvrir la voie, Midnight Star est tombé rapidement et loin. Un album éponyme de 1988 a échoué, et Work It Out des années 1990 s'est avéré être leur dernier. Depuis, les membres ont continué leurs collaborations extérieures, mais ils se sont également réunis pour de fréquentes tournées. 
Alors vous trouverez la plénitude du succès de ce groupe mystique des 80s.

Tracklist

01 - 90 Days (Same As Cash) 1988
02 - Can You Stay With Me 1984
03 - Close to Midnight 1986
04  - Curious 1984
05  - Do It (One More Time) 1990
06  - Don't Rock The Boat 1988
07  - Electricity 1983
08  - Freak-A-Zoid 1983
09  - Headlines 1986
10  - Heartbeat 1988
11  - I Don't Wanna Be Lonely 1988
12  - Midas Touch 1986
13  - No Parking (On the Dance Floor) 1983
14  - Operator 1984
15 - Playmates 1983
16  - Scientific Love 1984
17  - Snake in the Grass 1988
18  - Wet My Whistle 1983
19 - Work It Out 1990
20  - You Can't Stop Me 1982
21  - Can't Give You Up 1981 
22  - Close Encounter 1986
23  - Feels so Good 1983
24  - Love Song 1988
25  - Folllow the Path 1980
26  - Slow Jam 1983

Midnight Star Universe

After hours feel with a dose of insomnia mixed in.

Kaiser’s can't get no sleep,  insomniac tease.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to The FunkBro Show on RadioActiveFM, Sifnos, Greece! Listen live every Friday, 4PM, EST!
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The FunkBro Show, brought to you by Retro Roland Riso and Brickhouse, is a place where we can celebrate all things funky!

Everyone, have a funky day, and until next time.... Got some funk, bro?

Tracklist:
DJ Spinall-Sere
Barry White-Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up (Rhythm Scholar Rmx)
Empress-Dyin To Be Dancin
Ting Tings-Shut Up and Let Me Go
Rhythm Funk Masters-Non Compos Mentis
Tower of Power-Ebony Jam
Ray Parker Jr-For Those Who Like To Groove
Johnny Pate-You Can't Even Walk In The Park (RRR Rmx)
Raydio-Hot Stuff
Kool & The Gang-Take It To The Top
Weiss-Feel My Needs (Purple Disco Machine Rmx)
Maxwell-Sumthin Sumthin (DJ Spen Rmx)
Tokischa-Daddy
Midnight Star-Girls Got Something Boys Ain't Got
Los Amigos Invisibles-La Que Me Gusta
Pizzicato Five-A New Song

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The FunkBro Show RadioactiveFM 165: For Those Who Likes To Groove

Here's our remix of "Midas Touch" by Midnight Star! Download the extended here: https://laylo.com/dukeandjones/midas-touch

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Midas Touch

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As a holiday treat, we’re dropping an episode with Groove Trackers host @prezzo_91. A radio & dancefloor enthusiast, Prezzo has been broadcasting bimonthly, strictly vinyl mixes across the New York airwaves on WKCR for the last two years. This hour-long show delivers a broad and eclectic interpretation of house music: a proper FM mix. 

Tracklist

Junior Boys - Under the Sun (2004)
4 M International - Space Operator (Donato Dozzy Reshape) (2021)
Midnight Star - Midas Touch (1986)
Janet Jackson & Luther Vandross - The Best Things In Life Are Free (C.J.'s Vinyl Zone Dub) (1992)
Toribio - Jazz Misconduct (2024)
Kerri Chandler - Track 1 (1992)
Mood II Swing - Ohh (1996)
Loleatta Holloway - Can’t Let You Go (Louie Vega & Josh Milan Truth Dub 1) (2017)
Arkajo - Rymdkollo (2016)
Femi Kuti - Truth Don Die (Kerri Chandler Mix) (1999)
F&L - Love Capsule Deluxe (Vocal Mix 2) (1993)
Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song (EK Mix) (1991)

Prezzo (GT000)

Nous avons commencé cette série en 1980. Nous sommes maintenant arrivés en 1986 à la musique dance des années 80. Il reflète la période de chaque année et examine comment la musique change d'année en année. En 1980, de nombreux éléments disco classiques des années 70 se sont répandus dans la nouvelle décennie. À partir de 1981, c'est plutôt le disco funk et le boogie qui dominent, ainsi que certaines productions post disco. En 1986, les claviers numériques et les boîtes à rythmes deviennent indispensables. Amusez-vous avec mon retour sur 1986.

Le spectacle débute avec Club Nouveau, la chanson a été samplée plusieurs fois par d'autres musiciens. Le duo hip-hop Luniz a interpolé la chanson sur leur single à succès "I Got 5 on It" en 1995. Vous pouvez également entendre la merveilleuse chanson "Stop Me From Starting This Feeling" de Lou Rawls. L'un des grands artistes de Philadelphie des années soixante-dix. Disparu depuis longtemps de Philadelphia International Records en 1986, il nous a fait un autre merveilleux cadeau avec cette chanson. D’ailleurs, il a été produit par nul autre que Jay Graydon. J'ai préparé un spécial sur lui il y a quelque temps. L'Italo disco était également un sujet important en Europe à l'époque. J'ai donc choisi "Aliens" de Radiorame comme représentant de ce genre. Les producteurs Mauro Farina et Giuliano Crivellente ont également connu un grand succès avec d'autres projets Italo disco à l'époque. Et à la fin de ce show, nous jetons un œil aux premiers trucs house avec JM Silk et Steve Silk Hurley.

Alors amusez vous...

tracklist
Club Nouveau - Why You Treat Me So Bad
Timex Social Club - Rumors
Nu Shooz - Point Of No Return
Lou Rawls - Stop Me From Starting This Feeling
Pauli Carman - Dial My Number
Midnight Star - Midas Touch
Workflow - Party Freak
Cameo - Word Up!
Ultra High Frequency - Sideline
MC Miker G & DJ Sven - Holidy Rap
Radiorama - Aliens
Gil Silverbird - Fool's Paradise
JM Silk - I Can't Turn Around
Steve Silk Hurley - Jack Your Body


1986 Disco Nignt

Just a few mashups....not for sale for demo and instruction purposes.

StopButDontRock (Mashup)

🎵 Intergalactic Funk Service – Bringing the Groove from Outer Space! 🚀✨

Thick slap bass, tight drums, and cosmic synths create a hypnotic funk journey, inspired by George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic sound, but with a modern twist. No hard breaks—just pure groove energy that keeps flowing and evolving.

A must-listen for fans of P-Funk, G-Funk, and electronic funk vibes!

🔹 Genre: Funk / R&B / Electronic
🔹 Mood: Laidback, Funky, Hypnotic
🔹 For Fans of: George Clinton, Dr. Dre (G-Funk), Modern Electro-Funk

Intergalactic Funk Service

Midnight Star - Midas Touch (Royal Funk VIP Edit)
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Midas Touch (Royal Funk VIP Edit)

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Midnight Star - Midas Touch (Royal Funk VIP Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

ATTRACTIVE

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Sunday Fun Day Mix Volume 1

TRACKLIST
Twenty One Pilots - City Walls
Chuck D, ULTRAMAG7 - Carry On
A Certain Ratio - Faster But Slower
Midnight Star - Freak A Zoid
Missy Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
Nader Razdar & Kevin McKay - Freak Your Zoid On
Skrillex, Missy Elliott & Mr Oizo - Ratata
Lady Gaga - The Dead Dance
Alkalino - Wanna See You Sweat
The KLF - What Time Is Love?
Utah Saints - What Can You Do For Me (Transformer Remix)
Yazoo - Situation (Axel F Is Dancing Rmx)
Jezebell - Submissive Backgrounds (Jezebell's 2025 Remix)
The Dare - I Can't Escape Myself
J.M. Silk - I Can't Turn Around (House Of Trix Mix)
Devo - Disco Dancer


Nervous Wreck

Fresh rework of Midnight Star – Midas Touch, updated with a modern groove to make it club-ready. Made this edit to play in my sets.
Now it’s yours too. Free download, enjoy!

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Midas Touch (Max Mash Edit)

Music.... This love affair has been going strong since the early 70s. Staying true to my love and passion for House Music. 💗Music has always played an important role in my life from musician to listener. I started years ago on vinyl and when the pandemic hit, I had time to progress to the digital age with much to learn. Still, learning, growing and evolving as an artist and human.  My biggest reward though is being recently retired from corporate America and free to play as much as my heart desires. I spend many hours in practice while educating myself on other known and unknown musical sounds and genres. I feel most at home in the elements of Afro, Melodic,Progressive and Tech House, Nu-Disco, Old-School Jams and beyond. Thanks for your support. 

For more information or, 

Bookings/Inquiries
Reach out to:  pkaiser56170@yahoo.com 

“Music is the answer” ✨

(JAM-N-EYE)

For Bookings/Inquiries:

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Producer/DJ 
Hometown: San Diego, CA


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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?

From 1980 to 1992, I set Belgian nights alight behind the decks of legendary clubs—Spicy, Zoo, H₂O, Bush. Under the name Funky Town Brabant, I made dance floors vibrate to the rhythm of Funk, Soul, R&B, slow jams... There, music wasn't just a sound, it was a fever, a memory, a way of existing.

🇬🇧Manchester music producers🇬🇧
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James Brown: Bobby, I don't know but what's n' ever I play, it's gotta be FUNKY ! 
James Brown - Make it funky (1971)

'0087' is OUT NOW on @12plus1london

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Based in France, Max Mash is a hidden gem in the French electronic scene, with a wealth of talent and tricks up his sleeve. His productions are his primary means of expression and creativity. Recognized by a specialized House audience, he has received direct support from legends such as Michael Bibi, Dennis Cruz, Ilario Alicante, and more. Charismatic and eager to discover, he expresses his love for music on stage, sharing the best of House and the dancefloor.

New tracks tagged #Midnight Star