If You Read My Mind...

I'll Pop One more in the Trunk for ya.. Cos Who Knows how long it will be till I post again Hopefully not too long! This next jam is another Piece of Serious Pressure. Its By Columbus Circle and is called "If You Read My Mind" which was released again in 1982 on 12" on ELEKTRA Records. I first heard this Joint on a Maurice Fulton Mix. This Tune has some Crazy Synth action on it along with slinky guitar and Booming bass. I love the break around the 5 Minute mark and the Layering on this track.. Just feel good Dancefloor Boogie. The Vocals are also Rockin and its a Great Late Night Jam at 8 and half Minutes. This track is all about the Synth Lines.. I hope you can get the Roller-skates on and Jam On it! Salute!

Let's Dance (The Passage)

Hello all, Haven't blogged for what seems a long time, so I thought i'd show some love! Been diggin around various spots on the Web and around Melbourne still on the Pressure vibe and found this Amazing joint From "The Evasions" Called "Let's Dance (The Passage). Gotta give Credit to my man El Parisino For Spotting this one For me! This Joint is the B-side to Jocks Rap (The Passage) which was a spooof of Grandmaster Flash's The Message. When I go to New York Im going to try and Hunt this Classic down on 12". Let's Dance Was released in 1982 on 12" on GROOVE PRODUCTION RECORDS. This jam is kinda like a sped Up version of "The Message" added with an Awesome Vocal Hook. Took me a while to find this track I only ever though The Evasions did "Wikka Wrap". This tune is Very much the style I dig for that Tough "Boom-Box" Boogie. I hope you all ride out to this one is an absolute Classic peice of Pressure! Peace!

Groovin' (On A Love Song)...

A Beer has been popped, Going to keep Posting up Pressure Joints! Next one is by a Duo Called Bliss and the jam is called "Groovin' (On A Love Song)" and was released on 12" in 1982 on CITY VIEW RECORDS. This is another group that only had one jam but I guess they will never have the worry of selling out! This jam is very well Produced, again with very tight horns Bouncing piano lines,guitar tweeks and solid Vocals. Toward the end of the song it just jams out heavy! Def my Favorite part. This is such a feel good Joint Always puts me right in the mood! and can get a floor movin! Peace to tha' Pressure!

I Can't Wait To Break...

Next is more on the funk tip but still a total Jam! Its a tune by the name of "I Can't Wait To Break" By one Billy Jones which was released on 12" in 1984 on NIA records. Now if your not familiar with Billy Jones he was the guitarist for the amazing Heatwave in the early years. This tune actually reminds me of a Leroy Burgess Style Jam, I guess because of the timings and groove and drum patterns and the fact it was Produced by the Aleem Brothers! Gold!. Anyway, This is another Great jam that will get you movin! Hope you can get up on this! Salute!

Space Lady...

Here's a stone cold Rare Boogie Gem, If you have this Record I salute you! its damn hard to find! Its By Bill and is called "Space Lady" which was the b-side to the 12" "I Feel Good With You" which was Released in 1983 on DOLLAR BILL RECORDS. This was the only thing released by Bill making it Damn hard to track down. This track has insane Deep bass on it just bubbling along throughout the groove, classic hi-hats silky Keys & guitar also in the mix. You will be humming the chorus for days! Its a total jam! Enjoy it!

Looking Good...

Here's another Rare Boogie Gem. Amazing how there was so much music around this time in the genre yet each has such an individual Sound. This one is a Bit of a Proto House Burner From Benton Baptist. The tune is called "Looking Good" and was Released on 12" in 1982 on KALICO RECORDS. This was the only tune he released and its quite a jam!. This tune has that HI-NRG Electro Vibe happenin one that would definitely get a floors Rump shakin'. I love this sound alot of layers all in the right place then drop a vocal on top just to finish it off. Hope you all can boogie to this Rare Joint. Peace!

Rockin' Back To Back...

Here is another one of My favorite Boogie/ Electro Jams Just pure HEAT. Its by one Barry Boulevard and is called "Rockin' Back to Back" which was Released in 1984 on 12" on WEST SIDE RECORDS. Now this jam is a pretty hard Joint to find on vinyl if you got it Hold on to it! its a total CLASSIC. This tune again has a crazy ass bassline just pounding through the Track.. Barry's vocals remind me a little of One Dam-Funk. Barry Rocks a Rap toward the end of the jam which is pretty tight. Check this one out.. Crazy Pressure on this! Ride out!

Never Had A Love Like This Before...

Here's some Classic 2 Step for all the lovers out there as we near Valentines day. It's another Slept on Barbara Mitchell Jam called "Never Had A Love Like This Before" which was again off her 1986 LP "High On Love" which I touched on earlier. This is another Down-tempo Boogie treat for your ears. Heavy on the electro tip with a Solid Bassline throughout keepin it rollin for all the headz out there. Just another stone cold tough Groove! Hope all the Lovers out there get up on this one.. Classic!

Get Me Through The Night...

O.k I'm keep going on this Barbara Mitchell thing.. just because she had some serious Pressure Jams. Next one is called "Get Me through the Night" which was released on her RARE 1984 record of the same name on CAPITOL records. this is one of my all time favorite Jams and you'll see why after listening to it. It start of with one of the Toughest Pressure basslines Ive heard in a track. you can't help but get your boom box out and fila tracksuit and head down to the park for some frisby action. Solid chorus great production Layering check it out. You will not be Disappointed! PRESSURE!

Can't Help The Way I Feel...

O.k this next one is HEAVY on the Pressure.. absolute slept on Jam. Its By the Great Barbara Mitchell and is called "Can't Help The Way I Feel" which was released on her 1986 LP "High On Love" on MERCURY. When I hear this track All I can think about is the cover of this record just pure 80's.. headbands, Stirrup pants with pink g-strings on the outside of Leotards it just ooozes 80's. The track begins with a Heavy Synth bassline and continues to roll throughout the track. Mitchell's Vocal melody in the chorus is serious along with the nice harmonies she provides throughout the Track. Im a sucker for these heavily produced 80's jams that were floating around in the mid 80's. Just an absolute classic Piece of Boogie Pressure. SALUTE.

Another Man..

Hello hello its been way too long between drinks.. seems like work and life just been getting busier and busier. I said to myself I gotta hit the blog up been too long. Ill tap right into it with this Down-tempo Pressure Join From Barbara Mason, the track is called "Another Man" and was released on 12" in 1983 on WEST END RECORDS. This track has a low down groove with some great Pressure Synth lines and a deep droning bassline through out and Mason's Vocals are raspy but perfect for the style!. Something Pretty special about this tune I hope you can all Dig up on it. Peace!

I Like The Way You Move...

O.k Im on a Roll here.. More Expensive taste for your ears!. This one is By Barbara Jayne and is titled "I Like The Way You move" and was released in 1983 On 12" on BLUE PARROT RECORDS. This is another hidden gem and was Barbara Only Jam! Track has a similar Guitar line to Prince's Sexy Dancer. I think alot of People were taking Influence from the master Prince around this time & that's not a bad thing!. This Tune Has some Great Pressure Synth lines and Stompin' Electro drums and more hand claps for your ears! Ride out to this Classic! Peace!

Come & Get it...

Dayum! just stumbled across a Serious PRESSURE Jam, that Im a tad Excited about! A total Proto House Burner! Tune is By Bailey & Bridges and its called "Come and Get It" Which was Released on 12" on CAP CITY RECORDS in 1985. There was alot of this electro Synth sounding stuff In the mid 80's some good and some bad, but this one is proof of what a good Diggin' in the crates at a record fair will prove!. Insane Synth lines toward the end, Hand claps.. bouncy vocals.. Scratches! I mean what more can you ask for! This one is a total treat I hope you can all chuck on the roller skates and boogie to this one!

Stay With Me..

Another Hot one in Melbourne town today.. Catching up on some old tunes and came across this Stellar Groove joint by Baert Will called "Stay With me" Released on 12" on CAPITOL RECORDS in 1982. This tune has that full sounding Lay back groove vibe happening. Solid melodies Poppin bass just alot of space to funk around with. Found it really hard to Track down a label Face for this one so you just have to look at the HQ. Hope you all ride out to this Rare pressure Joint. SALUTE!

Wide Shot....

Wow.. here's Another piece of Serious Boogie heat! This time by Superior Movement the track is called "Wide Shot" and was Released in 1982 on CHYCAGO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC on 12". Superior Movement only had one Record called "The Key To Your Heart" which is Highly worth Tracking down if you can find it, Total Heat!. Wide shot has a great Poppin Bassline and Solid Vocals and a great Instrumental Break in the middle just a classic jam. 1982 was Certainly an amazing year for this style of Boogie Funk. Get up on this one! Dy-No-Mite!

One More Time...

Here is a Stone gold jam by McFadden & Whitehead The track is called "One More Time" which was released on 12" in 1982 on CAPITOL records. McFadden & Whitehead were probably most famous for their tune "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" which was heavy on the disco tip like most of their stuff. One More time is definitely on the Boogie side of things, classic Synth lines Uptempo Bass great melody just an all round Solid Pressure Joint. Groove out to this one! Salute!

Love I Feel Inside...

Another Hot Day in Melbourne Town Im stuck inside listening to records, not that that's a bad thing! Just rolling out this Waldo Record and I had to post this track. The track is called "Love I Feel Inside" And was Released on their record called "Love Don't Grown On Trees" which was Released in 1982 on COLUMBIA records. This Track is on the Layback Tip but the groove is sensational! Great vocal Line nice Pauses just a solid rare groove track. Hope you all Dig up on this one!

Work That Sucker To Death...

Still up Vibin' to some records.. and thought id finish on this Gem From Xavier. Xavier were one of these P Funk Off spring groups from the musical Minds of Bootsy Collins and the Mighty George Clinton. This track is called "Work That Sucker To Death" and was Released on 12" in 1981 on LIBERTY Records. The track Featured on their 1982 record "Point Of Pleasure". This is just a total Jam, when you think P-Funk this is what comes to mind, Slammin Bass, Crazy Synthesizers, Wild Vocal lines a Filthy Funk Mess!. Salute George Clinton and the Whole Parliament/Funkadelic Movement over 20 years old and still knockin em Over' Groove out to this Classic!.

Do It To Me...

O.k just chillin out on a Tuesday Listenin' to some old Records and what comes on. a MONSTER track by one Vernon Burch. This guy produced some sure fiyah boogie/disco cuts in the mid 70's to early 80's. The one I had to share is called "Do It To Me" which was released in 1981 on SPECTOR RECORDS INT on 12". This track kicks off with the Filthiest bassline and continues to drive the tune throughout, Classic Talkbox style vocals just a classic funk cut to put you right in the zone. Check out this slice of Burch Pressure!. Salute!

Don't Use Me Up..

This Next tune it a absolute JAM! Its by Sho-Nuff and is Called "Don't Use Me Up" which was Released as the B-side to "You Got Me Workin'" on 12" in 1982 on MALACO RECORDS. This track is a slice of that rare Funk Boogie that was going round in 1982 which was one of the best years for the style. This nice Mid-tempo Number is Filled with tight guitar lines amazing Layers and harmonies creating a rare warmth that still sends shivers down your back when you hear. Take the time and Vibe to this one its a rare Gem! Salute!

Show You my Love...

Well its been a while people.. Seems that 2010 has started of being Busy busy busy! I haven't showed much Love recently so I thought its about time!. This Next Track is a total Dancefloor Stepper! by Goldie Alexander Titled "Show You My Love" Originally Released on 12" in 1981 on CHAZ RO Records. Goldie had a couple of Jams but this one is my fav!. This track is filled with an amazing Slamming Synth Bassline and keys, topped off with an amazing Melody from Goldie, Again Crazy uptempo Vibes on this track I hope you can all Ride out to this Classic! Peace!

Intimate Connection...

Greetings Y'all Yesterday I was informed that One of the great had passed Away Woody Cunningham the Drummer in well Known Outfit Kleeer. So I thought Id Jump on and Share one of my favorite Jams of theirs with you!. Its Called ""Intimate Connection" and was released in 1984 on 12" on ATLANTIC records. Heavy On the Electro Synth-Vibe all the headz will know thats it been sampled by Dr Dre. Just one Classic Pressure Joint on the layback sexy tip def one for the ladies. Hope you enjoy it! R.I.P Woody Cunningham.

Is This A Dream...

This Next tune is One Uptempo Funky Number by Angela Bofil. The track is called "Is This A Dream" and was released on her 1983 LP called "Too Tough" on ARISTA records. Whole Album is Heavy on the 80's Pressure Vibe. This track Has a very full sound.. strings Horns etc & great vocals From Angela Making this one solid Funky Joint. Check out her back catalogue she had a Number of Solid jams But I just had to Choose this one cos of the feel. Vibe out to this Jam!

Special Kind Of Love (I Need What You Got)

Heres a Total PRESSURE joint from Amra titled "Special Kind Of Love (I Need What You Got)" which was released on TGO Records in 1983 on 12". Amra Only had one other joint called Dancin' which was also pretty tight. This Jam is filled with Heavy Synth Bass and Great light Vocals which drive the song the whole song from start to finish. The tune was also written by the Great David Joesph. Another solid Piece of Boogie Pressure! Enjoy!

Deja Vu..

I'll keep on the layback tip this next Joint is Called Deja Vu By the Little known Group called "A.B's" which was released in 1983 on STREETWAVE records on 12" Im pretty sure this is the only Joint they ever had, but Its definitely One of those Great Hidden Gems! Nice tight Guitar Line Driving the whole Song with very subtle Synth Lines and vocals. 2010 I will Continue to Dig up joints Like these.. Hope you all Enjoy this Rare Classic!

So Nice..

Happy New year to Everyone hope you had a good one.. Havn't Blogged this year so I thought it get back into it with this lay back Groove from Leroy Hutson.. The Track is Called "So Nice" and was Released on his 1979 Record Called "Unforgettable" which was released on RSO records. The LP is great featuring Tight MusicianShip from a number of solid Session Players Including one Keni Burke on Bass. This track has that classic late 70's feel Laced with Poppin bass, Sleazy ass Guitar great Synth Hooks and strings. Ride out to this one. and check out the record Cover its GOLD!. Can you dig it?