What Is Love '07

From the vaults. Here is a great mix of from my collection of vinyl I did in 2007! It's quite a gem I must say. Have a great weekend.

Living On The Frontline - Frontline Symphony

In 1979,  Guyanese legend Eddy Grant released the major dance classic "Walking On Sunshine" and it became an instant hit on the dance floors.  The other song that was actually released first form his LP  Walking On Sunshine was "Living On The Frontline'.  This was a more "reggaefied" dance song and it is quite the tune that grows on you like a tsunami with its unique riffs making this a classic electro reggae song with such poignant lyrics dealing with black on black violence .  Here is the long version together with the "Frontline Symphony"which takes the listener on another plateau making this a great song to celebrate Black History month.  Enjoy!

Living On The Frontline/Frontline Symphony - Eddy Grant

Everybody Dance

Here is an amazing find from this Guyanese pop, reggae, electro and disco genius Eddy Grant.  This 12" version of "Everybody Dance" is total disco bliss.  The original version is from the brilliant 1980's LP titled Love In Exile that featured many dance classics that appealed to the Loft and Cosmic DJ crowds.   This song I hear is very hard to find and it's recently having a revival among disco dance lovers on the dance floors.  Enjoy!

Everybody Dance - Eddy Grant 

Body & Soul MLK Jr. Weekend

It was time again to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. New York City style by going to the legendary Body & Soul at Webster Hall.  The party was stunning with the trio comprised of  legendary Joe Clausell, Francois K and Danny Krivit manning the turntables.  The music was exquisite with a blend of old school house and some classic disco.  Highlights were a sublime remix presented by Joe Clausell of Eddie Grant's "Timewarp"with a harmonica/bluesy break that lifted souls on that dance floor.  He actually remixed the original and added the break from "Nobody Got Time", a brilliant re-take of  the same song  by Timmy Regisford.    Also, disco classic "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth Wind & Fire brought the house down in the tradition  of B&S.  Danny Krivit dropped an exciting never heard of before, cinematic instrumental epic disco song.  I was also pleasantly surprised and taken by the early 00's house that was played with some forgotten yet amazing tracks making the evening memorable.  One such tune was Beth Orton's emblematic "Central Reservation"  elevating the song to  dance classic status.   So here is the Spiritual Life/Ibadan remix of "Central Reservation", an interesting live take of Eddy Grant's "Timewarp" from one of David Mancuso's loft parties plus Timmy Regisford's "Nobody Got Time" and "Earth Wind & Fire's classic "Boogie Wonderland" giving you  great time capsule of the event.  Enjoy!


Central Reservation (Spritual Life/Ibadan Remix) - Beth Orton



Timewarp (Live from David Mancuso's Loft) - Eddy Grant

Nobody Got Time (Timmy Regisford Mix) - Eddy Grant



Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire