
Little Louie Vega – Mad Styles And Crazy Visions
£14.99
There are few people who will get the opportunity to work with the most
dynamic remixers and producers of this decade. Collectively known as
ëMasters At Workí Louie Vega and Kenny Gonzalez form a formidable
partnership reminiscent of the greatest producers of yesteryear. Quincy
did it with Chaka Khan, James Ingram, Al Jarreau and The Brothers
Johnson, while Gamble and Huff did it with Archie Bell and The Drells,
Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes, Teddy Pendergrass and MFSB. Maw
has produced records for George Benson, Tito Puente, Madonna, Michael
Jackson, Simply Red and Marc Anthony (a small list of the artists they
have worked with, we suggest you check out their anniversary albums on
bbe for a more comprehensive list). What is the connection? Their
versatility. ëLouie Vegaís early years revolved around a series of events
and relationships that compelled him to assume the role of musical
alchemist. Louie grew up in an environment where Latin music was as
common as bread and water, and the sound of the emerging New York
underground was always within earshot. Being too young to visit clubís
with his older sisters Vega tapped into the roller disco scene in 1979 ñ
ìThatís when I first heard ëGood Timesíî he remembers, ì I was like
ëForget It.íî He also tapped into the local Hip Hop scene. His first visit to
the Paradise Garage in 1980 sealed Louieís destiny as a music maker ñ
ëI just stood there with my mouth open, watching Larry go offí Louie Vega.
The idea for Mad Styles was discussed when Louie visited London for
Garage Cityís 7th anniversary. Two weeks later everything was confirmed.
The album has been put together to highlight the fact that the high-energy
dance music that graced dance floors throughout the seventies is very
much relevant today. The nerds amongst you will be surprised, as we
were, to discover the intricate levels of filtering and phasing that went in to
Stevie Wonderís ëSongs In The Key of Lifeí LP, and there is a
recognisable strand of todayís disco influenced dance producers
applying the trickery of pioneers such as Larry Levan, Arthur Baker and
Patrick Adams. Full marks if you acquire this album- not only for
supporting the movement but also for acknowledging the great fusion that
disco was and still is. With sprinklings of African, Latin, jazz, funk and
electro pop rhythms the production today is tighter in some instances
but still breathy, sexy, up tempo and ultimately for the sweaty dance floor.
Masters At Work is about to release an album on Tommy Boy, as a duo or
individually, Kenny & Louie circles the globe spreading their musical
message. This album has captured some of that magic.
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Additional information
Artist | Little Louie Vega |
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Catno | BBELP012 |
Year | 2000 |
Country | UK |
Product Type | New Vinyl / Reissues |
Format | 12 INCH X 2 |
Media Condition | NEW |
Sleeve Condition | NEW |