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Defected Get Deep Down & Discofied

Author: cds@tranzfusion
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Defected introduce their brand new series to accompany the brilliant 'In The House' ,
'Deep, Down & Discofied' - an album of classic Soul, Jazz, Disco and Funk dancefloor inspirations.


HipHop, House and R'n'B music are intrinsically linked. They share the same deep musical roots & influences that are rarely given the credit or exposure that they deserve. More than most forms of music contemporary black recordings possess the ability to borrow, looking back at what has gone before As a result today's artists, producers and remixers consistently draw inspiration from classic, often obscure, Soul, Jazz, Funk and Disco tracks, and subsequently the pioneers of these genres are, arguably, directly responsible for many of today's biggest dance floor cuts..

This first edition of Defected's new Deep Down & Discofied series contains a small selection of some of the many tracks that have inspired its curator, label boss Simon Dunmore, through the years, records that touched his soul at varying points on his journey through clubland. A few of the choices are pure indulgence but most of the inclusions are now part of dancefloor history and, more importantly, they are now the inspiration for many a classic Hip Hop, House or R'n'B anthem, either as a straight cover version or as a sampled, twisted groove revitalised for a brand new audience.

Joining the dots between old and new flavours brings together records from Jenny Burton (whose 'Bad Habit' was used so effectively in Defected's own A.T.F.C. single), Salsoul Orchestra (another heavily sampled classic in 'Take Some Time Out For Love'), Teddy Pendergrass (think DJ Sneak's Chicago House classic 'You Can't Hide From Your Bud') and the prototype for Stardust's 'Music Sounds Better With You' from Chaka Khan alongside newly created disco infused songs from Martin Solveig and Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz. Other key tracks are by Malena Shaw,Skyy, Leroy Hutson,Linda Clifford,Gwen Guthrie, Isly brothers & more.

The primary purpose of the series is to present some of the Soul, Jazz, Funk and Disco gems that have inspired much contemporary dance music to a new, younger audience who may not be aware of the heritage embedded in their favourite anthems, as well as providing a lovingly crafted listening experience for fans of the mentioned genres and beyond.

The first Deep Down & Discofied album also comes on three double vinyl LPs, bringing the selected tunes to DJs, collectors and those wanting to delve a little deeper inside contemporary electronic music. The 2CDs are crafted and sequenced so that individual tracks can be played by DJs, making this a must have collection for the growing band of those preferring to spin fom the format.

With so much talent and material to choose from, the next instalment is already underway - get Deep Down & Discofied with Defected ,a collection dedicated to the rare grooves and classics that in many cases have survived their creators and the labels that first brought them to our attention.

Compiled & Mixed by Simon Dunmore
Out 28 August 06 on Defected . Distributed by Stomp.


CD1
1. Jenny Burton 'Bad Habits'
2. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes 'Prayin'
3. Salsoul Orchestra 'Take Some Time Out For Love'
4. Michael Wycoff 'Looking Up To You'
5. Linda Clifford 'Runaway Love'
6. Leroy Huston 'Love The Feeling'
7. Gwen Guthrie 'Padlock'
8. Teddy Pendergrass 'You Can't Hide From Yourself'
9. The Fatback Band 'Street Dance'
10. Gang Starr 'Jazz Thing'
11. Marlena Shaw 'Woman Of The Ghetto'
12. Sinnamon 'I Need You Now'
13. The Staple Singers 'Slippery People'
14. Jeanette "Lady" Day 'Come Let Me Love You'
15. Status IV 'You Ain't Really Down'
16. Skyy 'Call Me'

CD2
1. Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz feat. Marc Evans 'The Way You Love Me' (A Tom Moulton Mix)
2. Heaven And Earth 'I Really Love You'
3. Maxine Singleton 'Don't<
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