Often compared to Aretha Franklin, Gwen McCrae sang some of the most popular R&B hits of the last 50 years.
In 1982 she recorded an epic disco banger titled "Keep The Fire Burning" and it's perfect for that late … Continue Reading ››
Québécois producer Gino Soccio has unfortunately been quiet since the mid 80's but we're still swooning over his tracks. Though he never quiet became a mainstream artist with radio play, his songs were played out on nearly every dance floor in the late 70's.
This track, "Try it Out," dropped in 1981 and … Continue Reading ››
Mtume, an 80's disco band formed by James Mtume, Miles Davis former drummer in the 70's, along with Reggie Lucas and Tawatha Agee. Together they produced a slew of hits, including 1983's "Juicy Fruit," which has also been sampled in a plethora of hip-hop … Continue Reading ››
Back in the 90's when I was too young to go to clubs, I would tune into the local hip-hop station's Friday night House music show.
House and Acid House began in Chicago, Detroit had Techno, and NYC was putting two and two together. One record label leading the pack was … Continue Reading ››
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