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Sparkle was a female vocal trio from Connecticut, assembled by the producer Harold Sargent, erstwhile drummer of the sterling funk band Wood, Brass & Steel, and creator of manifold drum breaks that would go on to be sampled for decades. Originally released in 1979, the album and the group are fittingly titled as the music is a scintillating, radiant collection of shimmering disco and dazzling funk, performed by Too Much Too Soon—the multiracial R&B band that featured Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, the writing/production team that would discover Rihanna and power her career to global dominance fifteen years later.
Also on hand is musical prodigy Rahni Harris, whose Sargent-assisted club classic “Six Million Steps” is also included on the album. The result is an album that by far exceeds the sum of its parts, delivering a truly transcendent disco experience. – Bandcamp
Label: Cultures Of Soul Records – COS 030 LP |
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold |
Country: US |
Released: 31 Jan 2020 |
Genre: Funk / Soul |
Style: Disco |
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This compilation presents 12 of the most memorable and sought-after songs of the era recorded by female artists. The music is a reflection of the unbridled optimism, technological achievement, excess and exuberance of Bubble-era Japan.
More than catchy basslines, these are the times where Japan was the center, and future, of the world. Compiled by Eli Cohen (Alliance Upholstery) and Deano Sounds (Cultures of Soul), each selection on Tokyo Nights celebrates the unique traits and meticulous production that define the sound. Think sandy beaches and metropolitan skylines; illumination and romance. Embrace the feeling of movement, from a coastal highway stretching towards the horizon or the city sprawling into the future. Turn on the hi-fi and slip into these Tokyo Nights. - Cultures of Soul
Label: Cultures Of Soul Records – COS 021-LP |
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation |
Country: US |
Released: 15 Dec 2017 |
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop |
Style: Boogie, City Pop, Funk, Synth-pop |