I have a long standing love for this Joey Negro gentleman (AKA David Lee, who has also released under the names Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Sessomatto as well a member of The Sunburst Band). He’s pretty much a baller in my book in terms of being a lovely purveyor of funky disco house. Today, this lovely little gem of a 12′ sampler is out (see the track list in the image above)
While all the jams featured on this one are pretty fun, I’m a bit in love with that Doug Willis Crystal Lover Dub Disco Mix – it’s lovely.
Give it a little sample listen here (via Juno player):
Just a reminder, my birthday is coming up, and if someone wanted to put a pretty little bow on this one for me – I’d probably be your best friend for like…a whole week maybe? Just kidding – I already ordered it. You can do the same here.
House and Disco lovers rejoice because Glitterbox is BRINGING IT for 2015.
And because they’re so very awesome (no, really), they’ve once again teamed up with Defected Records to put out a another killer compilation of some lovely disco and house from just about everyone who’s anyone in the world of classic and contemporary disco for those of us who might not be able to make it over to the White Isle this season (*sniff sniff, that’s me*). You may already have a few of these in your collection (I know I do), but if you don’t…make sure to hook a few of these up.
In their own words: “Defected presents Glitterbox Ibiza 2015 is a new mix album from the team behind the most talked-about Ibiza party of recent memory, joining the dots between classic and contemporary house and disco. Mixed by Defected’s founder Simon Dunmore and featuring some the biggest names in disco and house music, Glitterbox Ibiza 2015 is accessible, exuberant and fully loaded with good time vibes.
Glitterbox parties are all about DJs spinning the big records, but also being unafraid to dig a little deeper, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. From bonafide disco anthems to current house cuts, Glitterbox Ibiza 2015 sparkles from start to finish, and is an essential collection for dance music-lovers across the board. Glitterbox Ibiza 2015 encapsulates the fun-loving ethos of the Ibiza party, with two timeless mixes that will be appeal to anyone who has ever experienced the transformative effect of quality dance music.”
Can I just say, WORD to all of that? Actually, I don’t need your permission, so WORD.
A few other highlights to keep an eye out for are Louie Vega, Tensnake, Breakbot, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Aeroplane, Juan MacLean, The Revenge, David Morales, Kings Of Tomorrow, Claudio Coccoluto, Norman Jay, John Morales (come back to Beirut, John!), FCL, Tim Deluxe, Lovebirds, DJ Pippi, Smokin’ Jo, Heller & Farley, Mousse T, The Shapeshifters, Luke Solomon, Purple Disco Machine, Copyright, DJ Antz, Mr Doris and Mo’ Funk.
Glitterbox’s opening party at Space Ibiza on Friday, June 12 looks like a banger. Todd Terry, Joey Negro, Horse Meat Disco, The Revenge and Simon Dunmore will be on point to kick off what is looking to be one amazing season. Good luck to the crew and mad love from Beirut!
A selection of Tara Jane’s favorite free downloads recently released from artists and labels from around the world. Features edits and remixes by: Rayko, Yam Who, Joey Negro, Get Down Edits, Ben Gomori, That’s Nice, Oliver Nelson, Leftside Wobble, and more. Beirut Down & Dirty is recorded and streamed live from Radio Beirut (bar and live music venue) in Beirut, Lebanon every Saturday night.
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