It’s tough to make a great mix tape. Great mix tapes require knowledge and thoughtfulness and love. You need to dig deep, not only into the crate but into what you know about the person who’ll be listening. The flow of the mix is important, but so is the selection of songs and artists and genres. When you make a… Read more »
Released: February 26, 2021 One thing that is exciting about good dance music is its ability to manage energy, whether it is a DJ set or an individual artist’s record. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” is a great example. Whether you’re listening to Harold Melvin, Thelma Houston or the Communards, the song kind of simmers and then just soars at… Read more »
Song: Give Your Body Up to the MusicArtist: Billy NicholsAlbum: Larry Levan’s Classic West EndThis song might not cause you to rethink your opinions on disco, but if it doesn’t at least make you tap your feet, you’re probably dead.
Some people say it sucks. I think they’re mistaken and here’s why.