i know it was you

Yesterday, my friend J9 brought over some records she'd just scored at a thrift store, one of which was by the great Philadelphia International and Salsoul producer, Bunny Sigler. It reminded me that I had some Sigler tracks, and that I'd better post some, because the guy is vastly underappreciated-- he produced countless hits for various groups, and often used the Instant Funk backing band, who appeared on hit records by Evelyn "Champagne" King, Archie Bell & the Drells, and Loleatta Hollaway.

"By the Way You Dance (I Know It Was You)" was almost instantly released as a long-form 12" disco mix by Tom Moulton, and its hi-NRG infused Philly sound was a refreshing change from the more orchestral sounds coming from the City of Brotherly Love during the time. A funky track with stellar bass and some seriously soulful vocals, "By the Way You Dance" is an essential track for any fan of disco. I also encourage you to find some Sigler records-- most of them are funk-infused slices of Philly bliss!

Bunny Sigler- By the Way You Dance (I Know It Was You) (A Tom Moulton Mix)

Tomorrow, some new techno!

lift me up

Sorry about the lack of a post yesterday-- was out of the house most of the day. But you luck out, as I'm posting two tracks today!

First up is a garage house track from 2001 by Marty Thomas. Released on the infamous West End Records, "Resurrect Me (Lift Me Up)" is an excellent piece of soulful, near-gospel house, and Tom Moulton's remixing capabilities improve on the original. The kicks are deep, the organ provides great backing atmosphere, the piano selections punctuate just the right moments, and the bass is a wobbling, syncopated wonder of a thing. Finally, it is impossible not to mention Thomas' absolutely astounding pipes-- he sounds as if he is singing for his very life, and his range is among the more impressive I've heard from a male pop singer. Kind of gospel, kind of gay, kind of garage, the track is exceptional, and at 128 bpm, can be worked into many different types of sets.

Marty Thomas- Resurrect Me (Lift Me Up) (A Tom Moulton Mix)



Next up, a 2005 white label release from two masters of the remix, Whiplash & Turner. The club mix of "Whatcha Doing to Me" is one of the most slamming house tracks I've heard in recent memory, and though it has a bit of a progressive vibe, it is a truly awesome party anthem-- when I spin this, people completely lose their shit. With great loops and samples of Michael Jackson, ferocious kicks, terrific melodic sampling, and two elegantly unsubtle peak moments, "Whatcha Doing to Me" is one of those tracks that worms its way into your bones. Great stuff!

Whiplash & Turner- Whatcha Doing to Me (Club Mix)

Tomorrow, something a bit slower and deeper to ease you into the weekend.