It's time for another...

Edition

Dionne Warwick - You're Gonna Need Me

What's better than this?

Bileo Let's Go (Disco!)

I don't know why I never turned the record over, but I'm glad Jared convinced me too do so. This is perfect for those late night Disco parties.

Bobbi Houston - I Want To Make It With You

On the Tropical Heatwave playlist right now. This is a fantastic soul-reggae crossover jam produced by King Sporty. The instrumental on the flip is quite funky as well.

RIP Andre Lewis AKA Mandre of "Solar Flight" fame

RIP Andre Lewis AKA Mandre

Billy Nichols "Give Your Body Up" -The Bobby Busnach givin' it up for you remix -13.07

Bobby Busnach is true Disco royalty. Not only is he behind the much sought after Eddie Kendricks "Girl You Need A Change of Mind" re-edit that is often credited to Walter Gibbons, but Bobby has been Dj'ing since the 1970s, has photos and stories to make your head spin, and enough crazy edits to prove the amount of years he has been getting busy in the biz. Peep his soundcloud page, you may find some tunes you like. This one is a Disco dance floor KILLAH!



Maybe we can get Bobby to share some stories with us on here soon...

hortense ellis - woman of the ghetto

I know some of us are too cool to cop re-issues, but how can you resist the stamped Randy's sleeve and lavender marbled vinyl? I copped this at a Jamaican restaurant the other day. I just couldn't resist taking advantage of the moment. You'll be hearing this soon at one of our Tropical Heatwave parties...

Chino Feaster "the Girl I Love"

Great jam I finally got my hands on! While this may be from NYC, can this fall under the header of Tropical soul? Chino's name sounds like he may be Latino, and apparently Chino also has this released on the NYC-Caribbean Straker's label as well. I think that makes the cut, so I can slip this into a set at one of our Tropical Heatwave nights...

DJ Love On The Run & Ron Like Hell at Zebulon tonight! b/w Gold: What About the Child

Ron Like Hell & Love On The Run re-unite and share some all vinyl soul, rare groove, disco & other funky international things!
there's room to dance and the venue is also warm & cozy...perfect setting for our selection of love jams & Lovers Rock! fun begins @ 8pm!

Zebulon is located on 258 Wythe avenue between Metropolitan and North 3rd.

500th Secret Rendezvous post! - Bileo "You Can Win"

To celebrate the 500th post of my blog, I am posting up one of my happiest pick ups in a long time! Bileo is the perfect blend of Soul and Disco. This little indie record has a big sound, it's timeless, will always put a smile on my face, and will get any room going. Enjoy the feel good sounds from this soulful group, and thanks for all the Secret Rendezvous support over the years!

G.C. Cameron - If I Love You *Red Greg Edit*

Here is the great Disco flip of my recent G.C Cameron 7" acquisition. What a great double sider, I'm not even sure which side I like better. I can't wait to play this one out. This clip is an extended edit by Red Greg. Enjoy...

G. C. Cameron - Live For Love

A great soul record I picked up a few months ago. I believe the version in this video is actually a slightly edited version off of a compilation, and not exactly the same version as the original 7" release, but close enough to post. Enjoy...

Sympho State "You Know What I Like" * Leroy Burgess *

A well overlooked Leroy Burgess beast! This up-tempo dance floor smasher does not get nearly enough play, so expect to hear it at some upcoming Secret Rendezvous parties...

Pure Pleasure "By My Side"

Happy New Year!

Let's kick off the year with my first $5 find of 2012. Scratched off the list...

Bobbi Humphrey - Baby Don't You Know

Such a JAM! It's an essential Disco record, and do not settle for the shoddy bootleg.

I recently caught a promo copy of this 12" that had an ill fold out promo sheet with a photo of Bobbi looking all lady like and disco'd out! I've never seen a promo of this with a promo sheet, and neither have any of my collector friends. Any one else out there ever see or find one of these?

2011 Secret Rendezvous Year Review! b/w SOLID GOLD REVUE - SHE'S SO GOOD

2011 was a great year! It kicked off with a couple of great gigs in Moscow with Javybz aka Julia Rodionova & Anna Karmanova, followed by other great parties this year like the smash night at "Love Thy Brother" in Oslo with the homey Kent, playing secret 7"s with Hans and Fredfades at an outdoor Oslo backyard gig, Los Angeles with the Ron Herman crew, the Washington DC Disco throw-down with Deep Sang, Love Fixation with the special guest homey Red Greg & Doug Gomez, thanks to Jacques Renault & Nik Mercer for a packed night with DFA's Tiago and myself at "Let's Play House" at Le Bain, The dope Soho Grand Hotel Club Room night with Mike behind the P&P re-issues, Foreal People, Tropical Heatwave with Mcboingboing, Cinco De Mayo with Monk One & E's E and One-man, Soup with Aaron Dae & Chris Love, jamming with Vincent Oshin and Osore at Submercer, a posh evening at the SOHO House, jamming out in BK with Sharegroove's Steve Shakewell & Patrick Billard, a wonderful birthday party at El Ay Si with DJs Xerxes, McBoingboing, Ben Manzone, Nydia, Pablo and Old Chris throwing down the ridiculously hot tunes for me, The Von posse aka Charles, Kareem and especially the best man behind the bar Drew Conrad, shouts to Jared & the Lost & Found posse for letting me get busy at Savales, and particularly the final night of Lost & Found with Jared, Pablo, Navarro One-Man, and a ton of other great DJs in NYC (thanks for squeezing me in), and I'm sure there are probably lots more parties I forgot about, but those are def some of the year's highlights!

Shouts to Johnny at Good Records, Ron and crew at A1, Jared at Big City and all the heads that look out with the awesome vinyl shops!

Shouts to Masa and Sampo for letting me create an intro for the Kojak Giant Sounds mixtape!

Shouts to Mike and Alex AKA the Let's Get Serious posse for the Downtown Affair radio shows on 89.1FM both solo and with Foreal People Ben & Fox 50, also radio shouts to Old Chris and Never Not Working posse at East Village Radio!

Most of all shout outs to the people that came out and supported all the parties and dig good music! YOU CONTINUE TO INSPIRE ME!

Things to look forward to in 2012, a new club night, some more Tropical Heatwave jams, possibly a compilation or two I am working on making happen with some vinyl hoarding friends, already booking a special event featuring the return of Zernell from Grimy Edits, and another event featuring our special guest from Finland Masa Sutala behind Travelers Records and Kojak Giant Sounds, and plenty more secret plans up my sleeve! See you guys in 2012!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Remember the things in life to be thankful for...

Dancin' (Red Greg Edit)

$1 Bin Killer edit by Red Greg!

Grab his 2xlp vinyl release "Under The Influence" pronto, super limited press!

Bliss "Stomp"

In a Boogie type mood, and this is a classic sought after rarity in the genre.

OCIE III - What's My Return On Love (Tony Massera Dub)

Quality Boogie tune that is nearly impossible to score an OG 7" of. Peep the LTD 12" press, and grab this import quickly since it's only pressed on 200 pieces of vinyl!