Tribute to COLONEL ABRAMS – Selected by The RawSoul
“Let’s dance for love and peace” -Colonel Abrams When I found out about the passing of Colonel Abrams I was quite shocked and shaken. Not only did I realize that one of my most treasured musical hero was gone but I was saddened because of all the struggles he had …
The RAWHOUSE SUPREME – Show #167 (Hosted by The RawSoul)
A “Reality Check” edition of The Raw House Supreme Show. A conscious atmosphere to make you groove, think and reflect on all the madness around. Heavyweight sounds courtesy of Gil Scott-Heron, Paul Randolph, Larry Heard, Moodymann, Machine, Charles Earland, Juan Atkins, D’Marc Cantu, James T. Cotton, Underground Resistance, Lil Louis, …
Future Classic: Dope Jams Vol.1 (2005-2012)
Words: The Rawsoul It was a hot sunny June afternoon in Brooklyn. I told my girlfriend that I just wanted to check out one store for a little while before hitting Coney Island. That little while lasted a few hours and that moment created a shock wave in my life. …
Forgotten Treasure: Nu Colours “Special Kind Of Lover” Fire Island Nu-Samba Remix (1996)
Nu Colours was one of the premium R&B group coming from the UK back in the 90’s. Their vocal delivery was strongly influenced by the Gospel roots and they had that authentic American Soul feel to their music. On the House tip, they were always coming correct with remixes from …
Future Classic: Edseven “Broadside” (Midnight Swim Records)
via Midnight Swim: “After more than a decade DJing, promoting and helping cultivate Sydney’s broader Soulful beats scene, Australian Producer Edseven returns in a big way. Inaugurating Midnight Swim’s catalogue with the first release, Edseven’s ‘Broadside’ single sees the Producer upping the tempo and bringing a collective of heavy-hitting friends along for …
Forgotten Treasure: Gigolo Supreme “After The Storm” (1996, Nervous Chill)
This Frankie Feliciano production is one of my absolute favourite jazzy House records. The spirit of the Jazz movement is totally intact here, which is a rare case in the dance music world where a sax loop is considered a jazzy thing. What we have here is a stunning fusion …
The RAWHOUSE SUPREME – Show #166 (Hosted by The RawSoul)
Another dose of these supreme sounds! In the mix this week, straight up classics courtesy of Arthur Russell, Class Action, Harvey Mason, MFSB, Sparkle, Murk, Pal Joey and DJ Sneak. Also some Techno sweetness from Juan Atkins, Jaime Reed, Boo Williams, Chez Damier and Stacey Pullen. Let it flow… TRACKLIST …
The RAWHOUSE SUPREME – Show #165 (Hosted by The RawSoul)
A somehow more contemporary sounding edition featuring some Deep House and Techno cuts. Newer music from D’Marc Cantu, Daze, Val G, Deep 88 and some lost late 90’s / 2000-ish tracks. Of course, a few 90’s jams make this Supreme complete. A groovy introspection. TRACKLIST 1.Instant House – Asking Forgiveness …
Forgotten Treasure NYC Peech Boys “Come On, Come On” (1984)
I was introduced to this song a few months ago on a trip to my favorite records store. When the co-owner saw me grabbing that 12″, he looked at me dead in the eye and said “This is the best Larry Levan production ever made”. I wasn’t familiar with it …
The RAWHOUSE SUPREME – Show #164 (Hosted by The RawSoul)
From steamy sinful tracks to sanctified club jams this edition of the Supreme got you covered. Wash your blues away with Kerri Chandler, Mateo & Matos, Colonel Abrams, Blaze, Daniel Wang, Phil Asher, Roy Davis, Kool Vibe, Mood II Swing, Kings Of Tomorrow and much more! TRACKLIST 1.Black Ice Productions …
Future Classic: Jump Source “Guide to Action EP” (ASL)
Jump Source is a collaborative effort between two pals, Francis Latreille & Patrick Holland (Project Pablo). Over an MPC 2000XL, Moog Source, modular kit, and some Junos, the two tweaked breaks and blended pads until things sat just right. “Guide to Action” fits 4 tracks, some of which include solos, …
The RAWHOUSE SUPREME – Show #163 (Hosted by The RawSoul)
Classics and future classics covering 35 years of soulful dance music. Love is the message… TRACKLIST 1.Stephanie Mills ft Teddy Pendergrass – Two Hearts 2.Arnold Jarvis & Fayleine Brown – It Must Have Been Love 3.Dewayne Davis – It Shows 4.Pam Todd & Love Exchange – Let’s get Together 5.Val …