Sophisticado Recordings is proud to announce that Detroit native vocalist / multiinstrumentalist / composer & producer Angel-A is gearing up for major project set to drop on Sophisticado Recordings.
The "Secret Sessions" project showcases all of the talents of the amazing Angel-A & the first release is serious service.
Master Fusion produced by label head with remixes from Albert Sterling Menendez promises to deliver that music lovers will gravitate to.


Angel-A Master Fusion / All My Love Is For You /

It's always been a dream of mine to release this on vinyl!!!
It was 2007 in Chicago @ a place called "Sonotheque" we did a live session of a jam i produced titled "Fragile"
This will be a limited 100 copy pressing 2021 more info coming in the near futture.
1). Fragile / Sophisticado Live Mix / 
2). We do this follow our lead please / Sophisticado Live Mix / 
3). "Clyde & Joe" 


Sophisticado Recordings LIVE in Chicago 2007

Jerome O
"Lost in my mind"
Lost in my mind EP
Internal Affairs Records Chicago.
dropping 2021.


Jerome O "Lost in my mind" ( Sophisticado Imagination Mix )

Sophisticado Distribution is proud to announce our new upcoming vinyl release coming in the spring of 2021.
The LOVE Project with Angel-A , Russoul , Spike Rebel , & D. Millz produced by Vick Lavender.
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The LOVE Project Vick's Spiritual Vocal Mix.

Every summer for the past 6 years SoulMadness Terry James & Sophisticado Recordings Vick Lavender have teamed up to bring Chicago a musical experience unlike any other the event "Day To Night" from 3pm till midnight 9 hrs where music takes front & center here's just a taste of what you can expect.
#deephousemusic #soulfulhousemusic #electronicmusic #realafrobeat #jazzfunkfusion #afrolatinjazz #classics #b-sides #disco #soulmusic #neosoulmusic

1). Arjuna Oakes / Lost / Vick Lavenders Time Traveler Vocal Mix.
2). Lizz Wright / Gotta Go / DJ Spinna Remix.
3). Vick Lavender / Here In Spirit / 
4). Chico Hamilton / Mysterious Maiden / Joe Claussell Ying & Yan Remix.
5). Seawind / Free /.
6).  The LOVE PROJECT / Angel-A , Russoul , Spike Rebel , D. Millz / Vick Lavenders Ext Spiritual Love Mix /.
7). Paris Brightledge / How does it feel ( Urananii ) / Vick Lavenders Time Traveler Vocal Mix /.
8). Tkumah Saddek / I will be there / Joe Claussell's Cosmic Arts Mix /.
9). Ron Trent / Sweet Chocolate /.
10). Glenn Underground / Make me hot /.
11). Spike Rebel & Vick Lavender / SPYRO / Vick Lavenders Ext Time Traveler Mix /.
12). Giles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band-Roforofo Fight / Louie Vega Remix /.
13). Fela Kuti / Confusion /.
14). Blay Ambolley / Ignorance /.
15). Angela Bofill / Under The Moon & Over The Sky /.
16). King / Supernatural /.
17). MR A.L.I / Imagine Freedom /.
18).  Chez Damier / I wanna go back / Glenn Underground Mix /.
19). Vick Lavender / Roundabout / 
20).  Vick Lavender / Third Planet From The Sun /.
21). Louie Vega ft Caron Wheeler / Brand New Day / Joe Claussell Dub Mix /.
22). Vick Lavender ft Brian " Smoke" Williams / Took My Breath Away / Vick Lavenders Time Traveler Ext Mix /.
23). Vick Lavender ft D. Millz / There It is / 

Vick Lavender presents a taste of DTN.

Vick Lavender Bio.
Vick Lavender is CEO of Sophisticado Recordings fusing a blend latin jazz fusion as well as deep & soulful house music he founded the now highly respected record label in 2006.
Before founding Sophisticado Recordings Vick was part of the production team Mr A.L.I which was founded by himself & then recording partener & fellow producer Jere McCallister.
Since heading off on his own Vick is responsible for some of the more memorable recordings in the deep & soulful house music genre. Tracks like "First Kiss" feat Chicago legendary vocalist Carla Prather , "From Chicago To New York" feat Peter Jericho & "Vaporizer" feat Peter Jericho which was featured in a nation wide Chrysler Jeep Commercial have made Vick a major player in the music industry.
In addition to producing Vick has also played in South Africa , Toronto , & London as well Atlanta , & Joe Clausell's Cosmic Arts & Louie Vega's then weekly residency the famed Cielo night club NYC. 
In 2010 another pivotal moment in devolpment of Sophisticado Recordings.
A chance meeting with New York legend Joe Claussell pushed the label & Vick Lavender into the realm of vinyl releases & almost 10 years and 10 releases later the journey continues.
Be sure and follow the Vick Lavender Bandcamp artist page for EXCLUSIVE releases on both vinyl & digital platforms.

https://vicklavender1.bandcamp.com/

Currently Sophisticado Recordings is in the mist of producing Detriot singer , songwriter , & composer Angel-A & kicking off the vinyl leg of the buisness with Sophisticado Distribution.
Which releases on ANMA Records , Visual Records , Wrong Notes , Local Talk Records , Wistful Ol Junkies Records ( a remix for the legendary Chicago native Robert Owens ) & now Forbidden Dance Records his astisry keeps his unique sound moving forward.

Vick Lavender CEO of Sophisticado Recordings.

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