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Review: There's plenty of gold to be found in Dave Lee's back catalogue, and by extension plenty of killer cuts that are ripe for remixing. The latest archival track to get a new lick of sonic paint is 'My Vision', a collaboration with beloved '90s soul-pop star (and Adamski collaborator) Seal that first appeared on Lee's 2002 album as Jakatta, Visions. The remixer is, fittingly, The Vision, a fast-rising collaboration between Ben Westbeech and Christian 'Kon' Taylor. Their revision of 'My Vision' is little less than stunning, with Seal's spinetingling lead vocal rising above an attractive bed of driving bass, old school piano stabs and stomping beats. The pair's ear-catching piano parts come to the fore on the accompanying Dub, which is almost as essential as their full vocal version.
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ZEDD 12303
02 Oct 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
02 Oct 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Gladys Knight & The Pips - "Bourgie', Bourgie'" (Joey Negro Super Bourgeoisie remix) - (7:24) 120 BPM 
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "Secret Life Of Us" (feat Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne - original) - (6:20) 117 BPM
Review: Remarkably, three decades have now passed since Dave Lee AKA Joey Nergo inaugurated his label, Z Records. To mark the occasion, Lee has compiled this suitably epic, 44-track retrospective. There are plenty of big tunes and underground anthems present- see Jakatta's "American Dream", Raven Maize's "The Real Life", The Sunburst Band's "Everyday" and Doug Willis's "Spread Love" - as well as some of the veteran DJ/producer's favourite catalogue cuts and some slept-on gems. Throw in a string of memorable remixes - think Ame's remix of Akabu's "Phuture Bound", Grant Nelson's vintage rub of Z Factor's "Gotta Keep Pushin" and Joey Negro's revision of Patrice Rushen disco classic "Haven't You Heard" - and you've got a brilliant retrospective of one of house and disco's most consistent labels. Don't sleep!
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ZEDDDIGICD 051
29 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
29 May 20
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various / Cafe Del Mar
Toni Simonen - "Cafe Del Mar 35th Anniversary (1980-2015)" (continuous mix pt 1) - (1:13:14) 128 BPM
Toni Simonen - "Cafe Del Mar 35th Anniversary (1980-2015)" (continuous mix pt 2) - (1:01:18) 116 BPM
Played by: Kenneth Bager // Musicfordreams
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012014 107
18 May 16
Balearic/Downtempo
18 May 16
Balearic/Downtempo
Various
The Sunburst Band - "The Secret Life Of Us Feat Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne" (The Reflex revision) - (7:10) 117 BPM
Played by: THE REFLEX
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ZEDDDIGICD 037STEMS
11 Jan 16
Deep House
11 Jan 16
Deep House
Akabu / Various
The Sunburst Band & Joey Negro - "Caught In The Moment" (feat Pete Simpson - The Reflex Revision) - (7:30) 124 BPM
Soulpersona & Princess Freesia - "Keep It Working" (Joey Negro Disco Blend instrumental) - (5:17) 123 BPM
The Sunburst Band & Joey Negro & Vivienne McKone - "Trust Me Feat. Vivienne McKone" (DJ Spinna Nostalgic Future dub) - (6:33) 122 BPM
Played by: Dave Lee ZR, Dr Packer, Juno Recommends Deep House, Monkey Boots, HWah, Le Visiteur Online, Deep Dish
Review: It wouldn't be summer without every house label under the sun releasing an Ibiza-themed compilation. To be fair to Dave Lee's long-running Z Records imprint, they've been delivering White Isle-themed collections every summer for many years. Given that their sound - a blend of funk-fuelled grooves, soulful house, tech-tinged anthems, disco re-edits, boogie revivalism and classic US garage influences - is well suited to sun-drenched alfresco parties, it's little surprise to find that Z Records Presents Ibiza 2015 is rather good. While much of the standout material comes from Lee himself under a variety of guises (check, in particular, the Doug Willis jam "Crystal Lover"), there are also top-notch cuts from Sean McCabe, Opolopo and Fibre Foundation, whose cover of disco/boogie classic "Weekend" is simply superb.
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ZEDDDIGICD 035
10 Jul 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
10 Jul 15
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band & Vivienne McKone - "Trust Me" (DJ Spinna Nostalgic Future vocal) - (7:46) 122 BPM
The Sunburst Band & Angela Johnson - "Only Time Will Tell" (Joey Negro City Connection mix) - (7:35) 125 BPM
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ZEDDDIGICD 033
08 Dec 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
08 Dec 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Akabu - "Everybody Wants Something" (feat Alex Mills - Kolombo back to bassix remix) - (7:06) 120 BPM
Zo - "We Are On The Move" (feat Erro & Phonte - Joey Negro revival mix - exclusive) - (7:05) 123 BPM
The Sunburst Band & Atjazz - "Where The Lights Meet The Music" (feat Darien - Andreas Saag remix) - (5:53) 116 BPM
Antonello Ferrari - "Make Room For Me" (feat Jennifer Wallace - Joey Negro disco boogie dub extravaganza) - (8:13) 123 BPM
The Sunburst Band - "Only Time Will Tell" (feat Angela Johnson - Joey Negro jazz dance dub) - (6:14) 125 BPM
Played by: Dave Lee ZR
Review: Z Records annual Ibiza compilation is a much-loved institution, intended by Joey Negro as a companion for those heading out there this summer or for those listening at home in the less Balearic UK. With a 22-song tracklist it'll take all summer to get through it, but what a summer! Highlights include Negro's collaboration with the mighty Horse Meat Disco, "Candidate For Love", the raw disco-not-disco gem "Crystal Lover" and the simply gorgeous forlorn house of "Everybody Wants Something". So, another great season then!
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ZEDDDIGICD 032
30 Jun 14
Funky/Club House
30 Jun 14
Funky/Club House
Various
The Sunburst Band & Joey Negro - "The Secret Life Of Us" (Director's cut signature mix) - (7:51) 123 BPM
Played by: JimmyTheTwin
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ZEDDDIGICD 030
19 May 14
Deep House
19 May 14
Deep House
Review: Joey Negro's Thomas Newman-sampling classic from 2000 just keeps on giving. Here we find Berlin duo Andre Crom and Chi Thanh dissecting it down to its very element and rebuilding it over a bulbous bass groove. Teasing us with a spliced, diced version of the hook, it's not until the breakdown that the shivering soul of the original sample is allowed to breathe. A fine lesson in groove dynamics and a cool house music history lesson, this remix is nigh-on perfect.
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ZEDD 12205
17 Mar 14
Funky/Club House
17 Mar 14
Funky/Club House
Andreas Saag / Various
The Sunburst Band vs Atjazz - "Where The Lights Meet The Music" (Andreas Saag remix) - (5:53) 116 BPM
Review: Throughout his long career, Swedish producer Andreas Saag has flitted between deep house and nu-jazz, crafting a melodic, musically rich and soul-flecked trademark sound. He's a good choice, then, to compile and mix a collection of Z Records' deeper moments. There's much to admire on this unmixed version (Saag's mix is included as a bonus cut), from the flowing keys and fluid grooves of the Swede's own remix of The Sunburst Band v Atjazz's "When The Lights Meet The Sky", to the string-laden beauty of Andre Lodeman's rework of Akabu's "Another World". Highlights come thick and fast, with further notable selections from JD73 (remixed brilliantly by Tornado Wallace), Jupiter Beyond, The Sunburst Band (reworked by Recloose) and, of course, Joey Negro.
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ZEDDDIGICD 029
27 Jan 14
Funky/Club House
27 Jan 14
Funky/Club House
Review: David Russell Lee has an impressive number of pseudonyms at his disposal, from Joey Negro to Sessomatto and Agora, but he appears this time under his Jakatta alias for a humungous remix compilation of his Visions work. There a plenty of names and bangers on here, from the almighty Photek who gives "So Lonely" a balearic spin, to Layo & Bushwacka's tripped-out remix of "My Vision" and even Blu Mar Ten's sultry and minimalistic D&B re-spin. There's too much quality for us to give everything away and spoil it for your hearing pleasure - dig in!
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ZEDDDIGICD 28
07 Oct 13
Funky/Club House
07 Oct 13
Funky/Club House
Various
Antonello Ferrari feat Jennifer Wallace - "Make Room For Me" (Joey Negro disco boogie dub extravaganza) - (8:13) 123 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band feat Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne - "The Secret Life Of Us" (directors cut signature dub) - (6:04) 123 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band feat Diane Charlemagne - "Definition Of Love" (Sean McCabe definition of dub) - (6:31) 123 BPM
The Adventures Of Anybody - "Do You Dream In Colour" (Munk Crazy dubbed out xtravaganza) - (6:50) 126 BPM
Review: It's that time of year again when Joey Negro unveils his label's choicest cuts for the latest season on the White Isle. As usual it's a selection of both quality and quantity (22 tracks in all) and highlights include the laser-disco-house of Doug Willis' "Spread Love", the linear stomp of The Sunburst Band's "Journey To The Sun" and Munk's cheeky hi-NRG rework of "Do you Dream In Colour".
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ZEDDDIGICD 027
05 Aug 13
Funky/Club House
05 Aug 13
Funky/Club House
Joey Negro / Various
Antonello Ferrari - "Make Room For Me" (feat Jennifer Wallace - Joey Negro extended disco mix) - (9:11) 123 BPM
Played by: Dave Lee ZR
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ZEDDDIGICD 026
08 Jul 13
Funky/Club House
08 Jul 13
Funky/Club House
Various
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "The Secret Life Of Us" (feat Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne - Joey Negro extended mix) - (6:40) 117 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "In The Thick Of It" (feat Angela Johnson - Opolopo Boogie remix) - (6:33) 123 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "Dialed Up" (feat Noelle Scaggs - Andreas Saag remix) - (7:32) 122 BPM
Review: End of year reflections... For some labels it's just a re-hash of familiarity. For others it's a chance to really celebrate the breadth of releases. Negro's Z Records definitely falls in the latter category as we're dazzled with disco and funk sciences through the ages: From cheeky edits of disco classics (Lady Aya's "Shake Your Body") to rare funk jams like Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers "Back It On Up" (taken from Paul Phillips ace Under The Influence album) via more straight up funky house work-outs Jakatta's "Scattering Stars" and Supernova's superb futurisation of "American Dream".
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ZEDDDIGICD 022
10 Dec 12
Funky/Club House
10 Dec 12
Funky/Club House
Joey Negro presents Jakatta
Played by: Ogris Debris
Review: A veritable Dave Lee classic from 2005, this sports one of the finest African chants ever to grace a house cut. Deep, driven but delightfully soulful and spirited, its timeless flavour has been reinvisioned Austrian duo Ogris Debris with a more left-centric message. With spiralling psychedelic meanders on the melody and an altogether trippier vibe, it complements the original without trying to outshine. For good measure Mr Negro himself has provided an edit of his original "Medusa" remix. And an acceplla. Hours of fun.
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ZEDD 12175
29 Oct 12
Funky/Club House
29 Oct 12
Funky/Club House
Various
Geoff M presents The Ridiculously Good Looking Guys - "You Better" (David Penn remix) - (7:07) 127 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "Dialed Up" (feat Noelle Scaggs - Andreas Saag remix) - (7:32) 122 BPM
Doug Willis - "Don't Want You Back" (J Paul Getto Doesn't Want Anything To Do With You Anymore mix) - (6:14) 126 BPM
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "The Secret Life Of Us" (feat Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne - Joey Negro extended mix) - (6:40) 117 BPM
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: No, don't worry, it's not the Ibiza closing party... Ibiza remains open all year and promoters are already organising line-ups for 2013. This is the label boss Joey Negro's personal closing party. And having spun tunes there for well over 20 years, he knows how to select the very best party tracks. No-nonsense funky house business, then. With a strong nod to the bass influence in today's dancefloor patter, too. Cuts like Z Factor's "Sound In The Air" and Spirit Catcher's "Absolute Drop" both reference the old while sounding band up to date with crisp, vibrant production qualities and dominant bottom end. There's plenty of Joey's own material here. Appearing in his many guises expect to find an ace rework of Jakatta's "American Dream", a handful of Doug Willis flavours and a rather fetching Kaytronix remix of Akabu. The party season might be over, but it'll always be open in your heart if you invest in this...
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ZEDDDIGICD 020
10 Sep 12
Funky/Club House
10 Sep 12
Funky/Club House
Various
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - "In The Thick of It" (feat Angela Johnson - album mix) - (5:37) 123 BPM
Joey Negro presents Akabu - "Ride The Storm" (Roberto Rodriguez Calm Before The Storm mix) - (6:55) 118 BPM
Played by: Dave Lee ZR
Review: According to the law of weather, it's not officially summer until Joey Negro releases his annual compendium of sun-kissed funk, soul, house and electronica. Ergo, all rubbish weather you've experienced so far this season is down to this not coming out until mid August! Better late than never eh? And with cuts as beautiful and deep as Agora's flute-flicking "Montayo", Masters At Work's broken beat analysis of The Blackbyrds "Mysterious Vibe" and Supernova's Nalin & Kane style remix of Jakatta's "American Dream" the rain and grey skies have been worth it. 24 cuts, all unmixed for your DJ pleasure, squeeze as much out of this season and jump on this now.
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ZEDDDIGICD 019
13 Aug 12
Funky/Club House
13 Aug 12
Funky/Club House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: A classic of late-'90s progressive house, and boasting not one but two samples from the American Beauty soundtrack, Jakatta (aka Joey Negro) retools "American Dream" on this new release from Z Records. More tightly focused modern house remixes are the order of the day - with Supernova working those familiar chimes over a jacking house beat, while Different Gear cranks up the bpm's for a heavy main room groove-fest.
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ZEDD 12164
09 Jul 12
Funky/Club House
09 Jul 12
Funky/Club House
Various
Joey Negro presents Doug Willis - "Music Speaks Louder Than Words" (Doug Jazzfunkadisco mix) - (7:06) 123 BPM
Dave Lee - "You're Not Alone" (feat Ann Saunderson - Mark Knight Toolroom Deepah dub) - (6:29) 128 BPM
Review: Covering the many guises of Dave "Joey Negro" Lee, Z Records compile some of the British house don's most 'beefa-shaped moments on this new, 25-track collection. Recent delights, such as his collaboration with Gramaphonedzie ("No Sugar") and his more soulful Doug Willis project ("Music Speaks Louder Than Words") mix up against classics such as "The Real Life" (done under Lee's "Raven Maise" alias) and tribal-house anthem "American Dream" - here represented with the extended "Different Gear" mix. Look out also for The Revenge's excellent edit of the disco bomb "Kilimanjaro" by Letta Mbulu.
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ZEDDDIGICD 014
01 Aug 11
Funky/Club House
01 Aug 11
Funky/Club House
Various
Marshall Jefferson presents Ragtyme - "Raindance" (Joey Negro & Marshall Jefferson dub) - (6:27) 124 BPM
Played by: Joey Negro
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ZEDDDIGICD 009
16 Dec 09
Funky/Club House
16 Dec 09
Funky/Club House
