The final podcast of the inaugural YEAR of the Dance Megamix literally goes back to our roots. We end the year with a track by the same band that played on the first track of our very first episode — ESG! This is a 2-hour non-stop party of disco soul and party jams. There’s so much good stuff in here, I just had to sneak it in before the year came to a close. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!

Tracklist for September 23, 2015

01 :: Lamont Dozier – Going Back To My Roots [Dance Classics]
02 :: Juggy Murray Jones – Inside America [Garage Classics]
03 :: Patrick Adams pres. Phreek – Weekend (Long Version) [Atlantic]
04 :: Venus Dodson – Shining [RFC Records]
05 :: Voyage – Lady America [TK Disco]
06 :: Macho – Because There Is Music In The Air [Prelude Records]
07 :: The Blackbyrds – Happy Music [Fantasy]
08 :: Secret Weapon – Must Be The Music (Vocal Version) [Prelude Records]
09 :: K.I.D. – Hupendi Muziki Wangu? ! (You Don’t Like My Music) [Sam Records]
10 :: Raw Silk – Just In Time (Vocal) [West End Records]
11 :: Gladys Knight & The Pips – It’s A Better Than Good Time [Buddah Records]
12 :: New York Port Authority – I Got It (Special Disco Version) [Invictus]
13 :: Lenny Williams – Choosing You [ABC Records]
14 :: Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It [Casablanca Records]
15 :: Change – A Lover’s Holiday (A Jim Burgess Mix) [Warner Bros. Records]
16 :: Candi Staton – Victim [Warner Bros. Records]
17 :: First Choice – Doctor Love [Gold Mind Records]
18 :: Loose Joints – Tell You (Today) (Instrumental) [4th & Broadway]
19 :: Blondie – Llamame (Call Me) [Salsoul Records]
20 :: ESG – Dance [99 Records]

And now for my next number, I’d like to return to the classic house that I first started playing back in high school. This time around, it’s all on wax and mixed together with a little more touch and a little less crossfader.

Tracklist for September 9, 2015

01 :: DJ Stan Johnson – Da Classic (Original) [Lost Vegas]
02 :: Daft Punk – Revolution 909 [Virgin]
03 :: Mysterious People – Love Revolution (Mood II Swing Remix) [Virgin France S.A.]
04 :: Les Rythmes Digitales – Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat) (Cassius Remix) [Wall of Sound]
05 :: Deep Dish With Everything But The Girl – The Future Of The Future (Stay Gold) (Main Mix) [Arista]
06 :: BT feat. Tori Amos – Blue Skies (Deep Dish Blue Phunk Mix) [Reprise Records]
07 :: Bob Sinclar – New York City Music [Yellow Productions]
08 :: CZR feat. Darryl Pandy – Bad Enough (Undagrounddiscofunk Remix)
09 :: Alex Gopher – Party People (Bib’s & Dim’s Disco Around The World Mix) [Disques Solid]
10 :: Grant Phabao – Tub [Pro-Zak Trax]
11 :: Juliette James – Take It Easy (Rhythm Masters Disfunktional Mix) [Devil May Care Recordings]
12 :: Sandy B – Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Vocal Mix) [Champion]
13 :: Basement Jaxx – Fly Life (Extra) [Multiply Records]
14 :: Rick Garcia feat. Aquarius – Fly Away (Mazi’s Love Boat Mix) [Afterhours]
15 :: Tori Amos – Professional Widow (MK Vampire Dub) [Atlantic]
16 :: Tori Amos – Professional Widow (It’s Got To Be Big) (Armand’s Star Trunk Funkin’ Mix) [EastWest]
17 :: Thee Maddkatt Courtship III – My Life Muzik (Superchumbo Fly Mix) [FFRR]
18 :: Roach Motel – Bizzness Dub [Underground Music Department]
19 :: Sarah Washington – Everything (Mood II Swing Club Dub) [AM:PM]
20 :: Faithless – Insomnia (Monster Mix) [Arista]

Don offers up one last gasp of hope and wonder before the summer comes to a close. The first hour is a block of recent dance tracks, while the tail end is a sojourn into Chicago house.

Tracklist for September 2, 2015

01 :: Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (MK Feel It In The Air Remix) [White Label]
02 :: Unknown Deetroit – On Another Mission [Unknown Deetroit]
03 :: Myriadd – Time Will Tell [Creme Organization]
04 :: Michael The Lion – The Don [Razor N Tape]
05 :: Boogie Night – Cardiac Arrest [Lumberjacks In Hell]
06 :: Mercury – Old Man’s House [Gomma Dance Tracks]
07 :: Terrence Parker – Finally (Louie Vega Dance Ritual Mix) [Planet E]
08 :: Sound Stream – Julie’s Theme [Sound Stream]
09 :: Rick Wilhite feat. Billy Love – In The Rain [Still Music]
10 :: Ken Gill – Love Moon [Alleviated Records]
11 :: OB Ignitt & Omar S – Fellow Me [Obonit]
12 :: Tikkle – In The Beginning… [House Jam Records]
13 ::
14 ::
15 :: J.M. Silk – Music Is The Key (House Key) [D.J International Records]
16 :: Virgo Four – It’s A Crime [Rush Hour Recordings]
17 :: Raz – Amour Puetro Riqueno (Puerto Rican Lover) (Spanish Club Mix) [Underground]
18 :: Bart Starr – Way To Go Homer [Trax Records]
19 ::
20 :: Chip E. Inc. feat. K. Joy – Like This (Club Mix) [D.J. International Records]
21 :: Robert Owens – Bring Down The Walls (Original Mix) [Jack Trax]
22 :: Jackmaster Funk – Jack The Bass [Trax Records]
23 :: Jesse Saunders – On And On [Rush Hour Recordings]
24 :: Fast Eddie – Let’s Go (Don’t “U” Want Some More) [D.J. International Records]
25 :: Sterling Void – Runaway Girl (Pimp Dub) [D.J. International Records]
26 :: Donell Rush – Knockin’ At My Door (Dub) [Trax Records]
27 :: Terry Hunter feat. Sharon Jarvis – I Can Make You See (Terry’s Vision Mix) [House Jam Records]

The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu stop by the studio this week to throw down all of the early 90’s jams that got Don hooked on dance music to begin with. We’ve got appearances from Norman Cook a.k.a. Fatboy Slim, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Deee-Lite’s “World Clique” cassette, and we hear LOTS of jams concocted by the legend Steve “Silk” Hurley. Stay young. Forever.

Tracklist for August 19, 2015

01 :: Beats International – Dub Be Good To Me (Norman Cook’s Excursion On The Version) [Elektra]
02 :: George Michael – Too Funky (Extended) [Columbia]
03 :: Deee-Lite – What Is Love? (Holographic Goatee Mix) [Elektra]
04 :: The KLF – 3 A.M. Eternal (Live At The S.S.L.) [Arista]
05 :: Adamski feat. Seal – Killer [MCA Records]
06 :: Jon Secada – Just Another Day (Tommy Musto Mix) [SBK Records]
07 :: Susan Clark feat. Stimulation – Deeper (Kaoz 6:23 House Mix) [111 East Records]
08 :: Paula Abdul – Vibeology (Hurley’s House) [Virgin]
09 :: Uncanny Alliance – I Got My Education (Ken Lou Extended Mix) [A&M Records]
10 :: Jomanda – Got A Love For You (Hurley’s House Mix) [Big Beat]
11 :: Black Box – I Don’t Know Anybody Else (Hurley’s House Mix) [RCA]
12 :: 49ers – Don’t You Love Me (90’s Mix) [4th & Broadway]
13 :: Bizarre Inc feat. Angie Brown – I’m Gonna Get You (Original Flavour Mix) [Columbia]
14 :: Gabrielle – Dreams (The Developed Arrested Mix) [Go! Beat]
15 :: Lisa Stansfield – This Is The Right Time (Extended Remix) [Arista]
16 :: Degrees of Motion – Do You Want It Right Now (King St. Mix) [Esquire Records]
17 :: Ce Ce Peniston – We Got A Love Thang (Silky House Thang) [A&M Records]
18 :: D’Bora – E.S.P. (Maurice’s Mix) [Smash Records]
19 :: Rapination feat. Kym Mazelle – Love Me The Right Way (The Real Rapino 12″) [RCA]
20 :: Betty Boo – Where Are You Baby? [Rhythm King Records]
21 :: M People – Moving On Up (M People Master Mix) [Epic]
22 :: Sounds of Blackness – Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (CJ’s House Dub) [Perspective Records]
23 :: Electronic – Getting Away With It (Extended Version) [Warner Bros. Records]
24 :: The Original – I Luv U Baby (Dancing Divaz Club Mix) [Ore Music]
25 :: The Zeony Lee Experience – Love Energy (The 3:03 From London Mix) [Deep Distraxtion]

Better late than never! This was an epic mix from two weeks ago that laid down some serious soul fire. There’s a lot to groove to here, so let’s skip the chitchat and get down to business.

Tracklist for August 5, 2015

01 :: Black Ivory – Mainline [Buddah Records]
02 :: Tony Aiken & Future 2000 – Better Days [Shyrlden Records]
03 :: Teddy Pendergrass – Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose [Philadelphia International Records]
04 :: Bambu – I Don’t Wanna Lose It [Zebra Records]
05 :: MFSB – Love Is The Message (Remix by The Cuco) [Rated “X” Records]
06 :: Eruption – I Can’t Stand The Rain [Ariola Records America]
07 :: Fern Kinney – Love Me Tonight [Malaco Records]
08 :: Sesso Matto – Sessomatto (Original 1976 Jim Stuard Disco Mix) [West End Records]
09 :: Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody [Warner Bros. Records]
10 :: Prince – I Wanna Be Your Lover [Warner Bros. Records]
11 :: Third World – Now That We Found Love [4th & Broadway]
12 :: Tata Vega – Get It Up For Love [Motown]
13 :: Coffee – Slip And Dip [De-Lite Records]
14 :: The Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun [RCA Victor]
15 :: Boney M – Rasputin’ [Sire]
16 :: John Williams – Lapti Nek (Jabba’s Palace Band) (Club Mix) [RSO]
17 :: The Gap Band – You Dropped A Bomb On Me [Total Experience Records]
18 :: Buffalo Smoke – Stubborn Kind Of Fella (Remix By David Todd) [RCA Victor]
19 :: Manu Dibango – Big Blow [Island Records]

Before embarking on a one-week hiatus, Don dropped by the studio to lay down some soul and disco jams. There’s some tasty licks in here, but how many exactly? Ask Mr. Owl. We’ve got some killer cuts on Mel Cheren’s West End Records, legendary cuts from Cerrone and Letta Mbulu, and an awesome gem from noted Mike Huckaby supporter, Tony Orlando. Speaking of Orlando, Orlando Riva Sound (ORS) checks in with a killer mix with Tom Moulton called Moon-Boots. Listen and love! Swishen and lurve!

Tracklist for July 22, 2015

01 :: Black Mamba – Vicious [Garage Records]
02 :: Denroy Morgan – I’ll Do Anything For You [Becket Records]
03 :: Love Club – Hot Summer Nights [West End Records]
04 :: Chic – I Want Your Love (Remix) [Atlantic]
05 :: Jimmy “Bo” Horne – You Get Me Hot [Sunshine Sound Disco]
06 :: Commodores – Brick House [Motown]
07 :: Macho – Hear Me Calling [Prelude Records]
08 :: Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band – Scorpio [Sussex]
09 :: Black Soul – Africa Africa [Beam Junction]
10 :: Cerrone – Supernature [Cotillion]
11 :: Letta Mbulu – Kilamanjaro [MJS Records]
12 :: Tony Orlando – Don’t Let Go [Elektra]
13 :: Captain Sky – Super Sporm [AVI Records]
14 :: Firefly – Love (Is Gonna Be On Your Side) [Emergency Records]
15 :: Cashmere – Do It Anyway You Wanna [Philly World Records]
16 :: Arlene Evans – Get It Up (Vocal) [FSO Records]
17 :: Fresh Face – Huevo Dancing (Vocal) [Catawba Records]
18 :: K.I.D. – Don’t Stop [Sam Records]
19 :: Sharon Redd – Love How You Feel (Vocal) [Prelude Records]
20 :: ORS – Moon-Boots [Salsoul Records]
21 :: NYCC – I’ll Keep My Light In My Window (New Re-mixed Disco Version) [RCA Records]

Touch the deepness in this two-hour deep house workout from the disco wizard himself, Don Play. Don brings atmospheric, swingin’ deep house your way courtesy of his endless library of classic dance music. This week’s selection features some obscure and overlooked cuts, as well as some old favorites (Jomanda! Cathy Dennis!). Enjoy responsibly, wherever you may be.

Tracklist for July 15, 2015

01 :: Dream 2 Science – My Love Turns To Liquid (Original Mix) [Power Move Records]
02 :: Dubtribe Sound System – Breeze… (Dubtribe Remix) [Imperial Dub Recordings]
03 :: Bardeux – I Love The Bass Part 2 (Red Zone Mix) [Enigma Records]
04 :: Bas Noir – I’m Glad You Came To Me (Club Mix) [Nu Groove Records]
05 :: Candy J – Hurt Me! Hurt Me! (Ko-mix Club Mix) [Echo USA]
06 :: Bizarre Inc feat. Angie Brown – Took My Love (MK What Up Dub) [Columbia]
07 :: Jomanda – The True Meaning Of Love (Hudson St. Club Mix) [Big Beat]
08 :: Definition of Sound – Moira Jane’s Cafe (Maurice’s House Mix) [Cardiac Records]
09 :: Cathy Dennis – Touch Me (All Night Long) (Club Mix) [Polydor]
10 :: Mixx Vibes – Get Down [Vibe Music]
11 :: Shanice – I Like (Masters At Work Main Mix) [Motown]
12 :: Soul Verité – Chain Me To The Beat (Tuned In Dub) [Maxi Records]
13 :: Moods of Madness – Get Yourself Together [Easy Street Records]
14 :: Chanelle – Work That Body (Hysteria Dub) [Great Jones]
15 :: Clubland – (I’m Under) Love Strain (Lost In Dub) [Buzz]
16 :: Jovonn – Turn And Run Away ‘Running’ (Colonnade Mix) [Warner Bros. Records]
17 :: James Mason – Nightgruv (Unreleased Longer Edit) [Rush Hour Recordings]
18 :: Abacus – Come On [P&D]
19 :: Ubiquity – Back To Me (Remix Club Vocal) [Big Beat]
20 :: The Underground Solution – Luv Dancin’ (Extended Vocal) [Strictly Rhythm]
21 :: Insomnia – I’ll Be There (Late Night Mix) [Emotive Records]
22 :: Deep Forest – Sweet Lullaby (Round The World Mix) [Epic Dance]

Disco…is where the happy people go! And that’s precisely where we’re headed this week. Back… way back… into time… Don lays down a full two hours of disco, soul and boogie jams to get the hot pants hoppin’. Grab a Ramblin’ root beer and hit the dance floor!

Tracklist for July 8, 2015

01 :: The Trammps – That’s Where The Happy People Go [Atlantic]
02 :: Patti Jo – Make Me Believe In You [Soul Jazz Records]
03 :: True Example – Love Is Finally Coming My Way [Gold Mind Records]
04 :: Janice McClain – Smack Dab In The Middle [Warner Bros. Records]
05 :: B.T. Express – Express [Scepter Records]
06 :: Teddy Pendergrass – If You Know Like I Know (M+M Mix) [BBE]
07 :: 94 East – If You Feel Like Dancin’ [Garage Classics]
08 :: Dianne Marie – I’ve Waited Much Too Long (Vocal) [Prelude Records]
09 :: NYC Peech Boys – Don’t Make Me Wait (Dub Mix) [Garage Records]
10 :: Oliver Cheatham – Get Down Saturday Night (Special Extended Version) [MCA Records]
11 :: 2wice – You Set Me On Fire (Vocal Club Version) [MiaSound]
12 :: Chain Reaction – Sweet Lady (Dance With Me) [Soul Jazz Records]
13 :: Winners – Get Ready For The Future [Ariola Records America]
14 :: Harry Thumann – Underwater [Unidisc]
15 :: Erotic Drum Band – Pop Pop Shoo Wah (Long Version) [Prism]
16 :: Double Exposure – My Love Is Free [Salsoul Records]
17 :: Disco Dub Band – Disco Dub (Re-Edit) [J.D. Records]
18 :: Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face (Female Vocal) [West End Records]
19 :: Sylvester – Over And Over (Full Length Disco Mix) [Original Sound Track Recordings]
20 :: Stevie Wonder – As [Tamla]
21 :: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass – Bad Luck [Philadelphia International Records]

Don is back this week, with a boatload of brand NEW music to delight your listening ears. It’s been a crazy few weeks, with studio equipment malfunctions and lost recordings, and what-have-you. But Don is back, and he thinks he has everything under control this time around.

Tracklist for June 25, 2015

01 :: Pleasure – Joyous (Edited by DJ Harvey) [Extended Love]
02 :: Michael The Lion – Anytime [Razor N Tape]
03 :: Gay Marvine – Burning Love [Bath House Etiquette]
04 :: Mateo & Matos – Givin’ It All You Got [Henry Street Music]
05 :: Paperclip People – Steam [Touché]
06 :: Dennis Ferrer – Son of Raw [Ibadan]
07 ::
08 :: Mark-E – Sitting Here Alone [Merc]
09 ::
10 :: Jamie 3:26 & Cratebug – Hit It N Quit It [Lumberjacks in Hell]
11 :: Jump “Chico” Slamm – Feel Free [Cajual Records]
12 :: SUMO – Factory [Heya Hifi]
13 :: Mark-E – Child Star [Merc]
14 :: Gay Marvine – Don’t Call The Preacher [Bath House Etiquette]
15 :: Nick Jones Experience feat. Colonel Abrams – As I Take You Back (New Jersey Deep Club) [King Street Sounds]
16 :: Soundstream – Just Around [Soundsampler]
17 :: Laurent Garnier – Drifting In Midwaters [F Communications]
18 :: Deetroit – Exploratory Findings [Unknown Deetroit]
19 ::
20 :: Pender Street Steppers – Bubble World [Mood Hut]
21 :: Frank & Tony w/ DJ Sprinkles – Companion [Scissor and Thread]
22 :: Andrés – Jungle Pain [La Vida]
23 :: MBG – Ore: Nove Nove [MBG International Records]
24 :: NUfrequency feat. Ben Onono – Fallen Hero (Motor City Drum Ensemble Remix) [Rebirth]