[10] Music's Got Me Keepin' On: A Tribute to Prelude

We are pleased as punch to share with you all a great mix from Chicago's SoundInBetween, spotlighting choice cuts from Prelude's magnificent catalog.  Prelude [1976-1986] is one of those special record labels at the right time and place, straddling the end of disco and riding straight through towards boogie gold, moving countless bodies in the process.  Lots of heat on this one, enjoy! 

-A&A

We'd also like to share that SoundInBetween and Sold (Hugo Ball, Smart Bar) have a fantastic new monthly starting this Saturday night (24th) at Cafe Mustache in Chicago called "Caught Up." They'll be playing back to back bringing you tons of great tunes. Don't miss it! 

From our selector: "Though Prelude's heyday is long since past, it's a testament to the longevity of the label's output just how fresh these songs still sound today. I was lucky to first stumble upon the label 12 years ago when I bought my first big collection, and have since spent some good amount of time learning, digesting, and buying more in order that this tribute could eventually result. I hope it's a useful summary of the high points of Prelude's dancefloor-geared material (all from singles) and, though these songs are not rare in any sense, in my opinion it is uncommon for boogie to be This Damn Good.. so get down!"
 

Unique - You Make Me Feel So Good [1984]
Gayle Adams - Stretch It Out [1988]
Inner Life - I'm Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair) [1979]
Rod - Shake It Up (Do the Boogaloo) [Disco Mix] [1980]
D-Train - Music [1983]
Sharon Redd - Beat The Street [1982]
Sharon Redd - Love How You Feel [1983]
Nick Straker Band - Straight Ahead [1982]
Visual - The Music's Got Me [1983]
D-Train - Keep On (Megamix) [1988]
D-Train - Keep On (Dub Mix) [1982]
Bobby Thurston - You've Got What It Takes [1980] 

[01] Welcome Aboard

Welcome to the show!

For our initial transmission we are casting a wide net, previewing the variety and range of sounds we are interested in showcasing in more depth down the line.   You can expect future episodes to focus more tightly on specific themes; genres, labels, or important musicians we feel worth sharing.   But to start, a little something for a variety of tastes!

...In the future we might do a whole show on early 90's Prescription Records, or WBMX radio sounds from Chicago, or Amsterdam's Delsin. There is a pretty good chance you'll get an episode showcasing Basic Channel and their contemporary affiliates, or 100 minutes of pain from Hospital Productions... or 100 minutes of ambient bliss.

In any case we're going broad but not (too) deep to start, and will plunge the depths moving forward with our own sets and our guests'.   Thanks for joining us as we set off on this trip.

EPISODE 1: Welcome Aboard!

[90 Minutes, 148 MB]

Disco Edits and South African Boogie from Letta Mbulu lead us to a smooth cruising altitude, eventually spending some time in the clouds with a great live recording from London's Barbican earlier this summer. Deeper sounds from Chain Reaction and some 90's high energy take us towards modern love from Morgan Geist and beyond.  Mixed by a human on turntables. 
 -Arturo

The S.S.O. Orchestra - Faded Lady [Shadybrook]  [1976]
Letta Mbulu - Nomalizo [Morning]  [1985]
Bim Marx - "Stronger" B1 [Stilove4music]  [2008]
Home Boy - A Love Connection [Alwest]  [1986]
One Way - Cutie Pie [MCA]  [1982]
Whodini - 5 Minutes of Funk [Jive]  1984
Bogdan Irkuk a.k.a. Bulgari - Caprice [Rollerboys]  [2008]
Raiders of the Lost Arp - City of Lights [Nature]  [2004]
Kim Brown - Pacific Pink [Just Another Beat]  [2008]
Newworldaquarium - Avon Sparkle [Delsin]  [2007]
Ross 154 - Apricot [Delsin]  [2004]
Trevor Jackson - 300 Words [The Vinyl Factory]  [2015]
Lee Gamble - You Concrete [Pan]  [2014]
Fluxion - Atlos [Chain Reaction]  [1998]
D-IX - D9 [LackRec]  [2014]
Stardub - B3 [Stardub]  [2013]
Ron Trent/Joshua/Abacus/Chez Damier - The Foot Therapy EP B1 [Prescription]  [1995]
LFO - Love is the Message [Tommy Boy]  [1991]
GTO - Pure (Pure Energy) [Go Bang!]  [1990]
Entro Senestre - Uncertain Tragedy [Echovolt]  [2012]
Fabrice Lig - Digital Forest (SDC's 33 Degree Tape Mix) [R&S]  [2010]
Morgan Geist - Darkstar [Environ]  [2015]
Digital Emotion - Get Up, Do You Wanna Funk [Break]  [1983]
Mike Grant - The Struggle of my People (Mr. G's There's Hope Mix) [Moods & Grooves]  [2001] 
Round Five feat. Tikiman - Na Fe Throw It [Main Street]  [1999]

Next mix from Arturo:  Returning to more solid footing with a Techno focus. Buckle up.