Classic Music Company Nu Disco / Disco

Z Records is starting 2016 with the follow up to Remixed With Love. It's been over two years since the first instalment which topped many sales charts on its release so now the remixes that made up that album have been heard on house and disco dancefloors around the world ever since, it's time for Volume 2. So allow us to present 20 more reworkings of classic soul, funk, disco and boogie tracks from the likes of Grace Jones, Robert Palmer, Cheryl Lynn, The O'Jays, Gwen McCrae, George Benson and many more. Admittedly, we live in a world where remixes and edits of vintage dancefloor anthems aren't exactly hard to come by, in the same way that grains of sand aren't hard to come by on a beach. But where Soundcloud, Beatport et al heave under the weight of a gazillion bootleg offerings, many taking a dusty, scratched old 12-inch or a dodgy MP3 as their starting point, Remixed With Love is a little different. Not only is the man with one of the most legendary record collections in the game guaranteed to dig deeper than most, every track you hear has been (re)created using spanking new analogue transfers of the original multi-track tapes, with the full consent and co-operation of the copyright owners. Which means not only are you getting the best possible sound quality, the creators of the original tracks are getting paid too as they damn well should be. These multi track tapes also uncovered elements that were not used in the original mixes so Joey has incorporated some of these never before heard parts such as the Grace Jones aerobic workout instruction. Putting an album like this together is no easy feat, as Dave himself explains in the extensive liner notes that accompany this package. First, you have to get permission from the copyright owners to undertake the project at all which can in itself entail hundreds of emails and phone calls. Then you have to track down the original tapes when many may have been recorded over, lost or simply destroyed and convince the label archivists to get them digitised. And that's before you even start on the remixing which is when you find half the parts are missing, or you can't foreground that killer piano lick you wanted to because the original was recorded live in the studio and the piano track has the bassline bleeding all over it. The title of this album is extremely appropriate, because for Mr Lee this definitely has been a labour of love!

Nico Raibak steps out swinging on his Super Spicy Records debut with the Boogie Powder EP, a tight two-tracker built for both sweat-soaked peak times and smouldering after-hours moments. Opening cut, Boogie Powder, does exactly what it says on the tin: a fast-paced disco-funk workout driven by sharp sampling, punchy drums, and an irresistible groove that locks in from the first bar. It's So Good' shifts gears into deeper territory. Slowing the tempo and turning up the sensuality, Raibak delivers a laidback, sexy groove with warm low-end, subtle swing, and a confident restraint that shows serious range. It's the kind of track that sneaks up on you, perfect for late-night transitions and heads-down moments. A strong debut for Super Spicy Records, Boogie Powder EP sets Nico Raibak up as a producer who knows how to balance fun, funk, and finesse. Grab your copy now!

Club Sweat Nu Disco / Disco

Embassy One Nu Disco / Disco

Z Records

D.P.V. are back for the Label and are 'Looking For Loving' Let's Disco Down! Disco Down is a subsidiary of 543 Studios, UK. Contact, Licensing & Demos: fivefourthreestudios@yahoo.com

Tasty Recordings Nu Disco / Disco

Sony Music CG Nu Disco / Disco

Spooki teams up with Maysay for a smooth slice of modern Disco-Funk, driven by tight basslines, crisp rhythm guitars, and warm analog touches throughout. MaySay's soulful vocal sits front and center, adding a timeless, emotive edge that nods to classic disco while keeping things firmly rooted in the now. A classy crossover cut for fans of contemporary Disco, Funk, and Nu-Soul-leaning grooves.

Soulful House 66

NO ART Nu Disco / Disco

Vicious Nu Disco / Disco

Bazza Ranks' reworks have been picking up some serious support, and he his back with another. This time, he turns his attention to Nomad's early '90s anthem "(I Wanna Give You) Devotion." The track is reframed as a disco groover, featuring new vocals and lyrics from fellow Dubliner Leavy. A full musical overhaul introduces new elements while retaining the hooks that made the original so iconic. The result is a respectful yet contemporary reinterpretation of a timeless track. The extended version is designed with DJs in mind, offering a dancefloor-focused arrangement that gradually develops and builds. Also included is a handy instrumental version, ideal for more creative DJ moments.

Groove Culture

Echo Nu Disco / Disco

G*High Nu Disco / Disco

Groove Culture

Rare Wiri Records

Reduplicate Nu Disco / Disco