{"title":"Marc Davis","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chi-talo-ep-volume-2","title":"Chi Talo EP Volume 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecord label boss, producer\/DJ, and revered collector \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e returns to his \u003cem\u003eChi-Talo\u003c\/em\u003e series with the much-anticipated second volume. A concept of a split EP, taking one ultra-rare Chicago gem and the other a scarce Italian disco record and re-interpreting them for the modern dancefloor aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the first volume, released on Marc's own Black Pegasus label, now trading hands for considerable amounts of money, round two sees him impart another double dose of digging sorcery for this \u003cem\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/em\u003e 12\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarc began his illustrious career in the Windy City in the '80s and was one of the first out of Chicago to be recognized for his eclectic approach to DJing. Presenting a global sound palette that took in choice cuts from Brazil, Africa, jazz fusion, house, soul, and disco, whilst mixing it together Chicago style. Decades of knowledge and experience that is now distilled down into the \u003cem\u003eChi-Talo\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italo selection came via a tip from Marc's Swedish friend, Julian Wareing. Hearing the track led Marc down the rabbit hole to secure a copy of this Italo-Disco, album cut oddity by the New Sound Quartet from 1979. The original of \"\u003cem\u003eBass Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\", measures in at four and a half minutes and is already a feverish funk groover. But Marc saw an opportunity to extend and re-edit the track, keeping in the vein of the original but giving it space to breathe. Tweaking out every last ounce of goodness, Marc locks you into a hypnotic groove for maximum dancefloor deliverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago side is as rare, as the rarest of hens-teeth, only ever existing as a one-off acetate by the band The Saucer Planes. One of the members of the group was the sadly passed-away older brother of Marc's DJ mentor, Jahmal Anderson. From the very first listen, Marc knew he'd been hooked up with an undiscovered boogie gem. A long-lost track that the world needed to hear. But the project has remained dormant until now, not least due to the fact that the original recording of this low-fi vocal boogie groove is housed on an ever-deteriorating solo acetate. Rescued, restored, and given a brand-new lease of life, Marc has turned the track into a low-slung, psychedelic instrumental boogie bounce. Raw, rough, and mesmerizing, it's a refreshed relic that is a testament to Chicago's club sound and swagger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever side you draw for, this is guaranteed to move bodies as much as it wins over hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\" - 2176953","offer_id":50399892275531,"sku":"2176953","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_2abbfa8e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726508752"},{"product_id":"disco-gospel","title":"Disco Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing two under-the-radar disco \/ gospel fusion tracks that have been given a new lease of life courtesy of these masters of their craft. First up is the feel-good joint 'I'm So Happy' by Fountain of Life Joy Choir Under The Direction of Kevin Yancy. Originally released in 1978 on a subsidiary label of T.K. Productions entitled Gospel Roots, the clue is in the title with this one. It's an unadulterated, uplifting, joyous dancer. Marc and Sadar's fzzing edit brings out the best elements of the song and extends them. Working the addictive vocal hooks and building the funky instrumental grooves produces a spirit-lifting mood that is bursting with enough energy to light a fire under any dancefloor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Optical Illusion' on the fip, takes the tempo down, but doesn't let up on the vigour. It's a driving, stomping anthem that features another lung- busting vocal performance. Working with a live recording of Rev. Charles H. Nicks and The Baptist Assembly Of Free Spirit Churches Mass Choir, this one proves to be the perfect accompaniment to the ecstatic vibe of the A- side. The duo has condensed and heightened the drama of the song and added some light-touch production elements to clean up and enhance the sound. We guarantee this will be filtering its way into the sets of discerning DJs worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50481634378059,"sku":"2005165","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a1272275068_16_ba43b029_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727542394"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/marc-davis.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}