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 ››
Legendary DJ Larry Levan formed The New York Citi Peech Boys in 1980. Though the group only had a few releases, in 1983 they put out "Life Is Something Special."
It's an uplifting track with vocals that build, while the rest of the track keeps getting … 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 ››
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