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Patrice Rushen / Nubiyan Twist Feat Nile Rodgers

Time Will Tell / Lights Out (The Reflex Revisions)

Disco don The Reflex is back with a couple of signature reworks, and this time it is two giants of the disco world that are in the spotlight. First up, disco innovator Patrice Rushen's 'Time Will Tell' gets flipped into a paced, seductive disco sound with tambourines and big horns, funky drums and a nice falsetto vocal all getting you going. On the flip, Nubiyan Twist's 'Lights Out feat Nile Rodgers' slows things down and gets a little more saucy with noodling guitars, golden chords and sliding hi-hats all encouraging you to cut loose. Both of these are timeless revisions.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Patrice Rushen and Nubiyan Twist both get the Reflex treatment here, with heady loops and staggered percussion taking the lead on the A side, while the flip is a little more vocal. Both killer, both perfect for the floor.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
Patrice Rushen - "Time Will Tell" (The Reflex Revision)

Side 2
Nubiyan Twist - "Lights Out" (feat Nile Rodgers) (The Reflex Revision)

Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revision) grooves with infectious disco energy, seamlessly blending Chic-esque rhythms with early piano house vibes. The Reflex's revision injects new life into this 1980 gem, maintaining its French flair while adding modern twists. With its pulsating basslines and irresistible beats, this track is a testament to the timeless allure of disco music. Perfect for igniting dancefloors, its vibrant energy captures the essence of a bygone era while feeling fresh and exciting for contemporary audiences. Prepare to be transported to a world where disco reigns supreme and every beat compels you to move.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
Harlem Bound (The Reflex Revision)

Side 2
Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revision)

La Compagnie Creole

Le Bal Masqué / La Nuit Des Requins (The Reflex Revisions)

Welcome to the second instalment of the collaboration between The Reflex's Discodays label and Because Music in Paris, remixing gems from the Zagora catalogue.

Created in 1975 by producer Daniel Vangarde (father of Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter), the Zagora label created some of the most exciting disco music in France, ranging from cult underground artists Who’s Who and Starbow, to massive international hits by the Gibson Brothers, la Compagnie Créole and Black Blood.

On this 12’’, we’ve got two first time ever remixes from La Compagnie Creole, one of the most successful acts in France during the 80’s who expertly mixed tropical sounds from the West Indies with pop and disco to staggering record sales.

With tapes thought to be long lost, a chance find of stems from two of their songs not only makes this release possible, but also perfectly showcases two sides of the band with ‘Le Bal Masqué’ which was a huge hit commercially in 1984 and ‘La Nuit Des Requins’ which is probably their least known and most underground track, both masterminded by songwriters Daniel Vangarde and Jean Kluger.

‘Le Bal Masqué’, now devoid of its cheesiest sections, puts the focus on that infectious groove adorned with percussions and electronics but with its singalong chorus intact and stronger than ever. A guaranteed tropical disco floor filler at 122bpm, regardless of your knowledge of the French language!

‘La Nuit Des Requins’, an ode to session musicians found regularly in Paris studios back in the day, gets a complete overhaul by putting the exhilarating drums and killer bass line of the original to the fore into a brand new 124bpm version that is destined to rock the most discerning dance floors the world over.

Released on 180g vinyl with custom artwork on card sleeve designed by Al Kent / Million Doller Disco. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Totally tropical disco tastes from the new school master slicer-dicer - The Reflex. Amazing source material, top drawer snips = pure satisfaction for the dancefloor.

TRACK LISTING

A. Le Bal Masqué (The Reflex Revision) 
B. La Nuit Des Requins (The Reflex Revision) 

Gibson Brothers

Harlem Bound / Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revisions)

Welcome to the first instalment of a new collaboration between The Reflex’ DISCOLIDAYS label and Because Music in Paris, remixing gems from the Zagora catalogue.

Created in 1975 by producer Daniel Vangarde (father of Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter), the Zagora label created some of the most exciting disco music in France, ranging from cult underground artists Who’s Who and Starbow, to massive international hits by the Gibson Brothers, la Compagnie Créole and Black Blood. Unearthing the multitrack for obscure cuts, The Reflex shifts the focus on the great studio musicians involved in these recordings (Wally Badarou amongst others) and delivers stunning revisions of ‘Harlem Bound’, a 131bpm jazz-funk disco powerhouse cut (1977) and ‘Dancin’ The Mambo’, a 122bpm Chic-esque meets early piano house monster laced with that unmistakable French sound, originally released in 1980.

Both first time-ever remixes from the stems, released on 180g vinyl with custom artwork on card sleeve designed by Al Kent / Million Dollar Disco.

Three more releases will follow, to complete the 4 x 12” vinyl and digital package spread over several months in 2024.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: You can almost smell the revelry in the air when this one plays. Both sides expressing the charismatic sides of disco at its best. Whether its the jazz-funk footwork of "Harlem Bound" or the hand-aloft party streamers erupting out of "Dancin' The Mambo"; it's irresistible fun all the way from another prize modern editsmith.

TRACK LISTING

A. Harlem Bound (The Reflex Revision) 
B. Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revision) 


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