Founded back in 1990 – celebrating their 30th birthday in 2020 – Z Records has amassed plentiful collection of singles, albums & compilations. Run by Dave Lee aka Joey Negro, the label has enjoyed success through his unique ability to foster the principles of underground dance music whilst also remaining mindful of commercial appeal.
Through his many compilations, Mr. Lee has delved deep into the heart of a specific genre or era and selected lesser-known tracks that give a real insight into the spirit & energy that made that point in time so special. Whether it's GoGo, Brit Funk, Boogie, Italo house or straight up Disco, he has delved deep into his extensive bank of influences and also enlisted the help of some of his most clued-up comrades in offering unforgettable collections of classics.
This time he’s been joined by Neil Pierce as co-compiler for this second
collection of their favourite moments across a definitive decade for House &
Garage: the 90’s. Volume 2 includes material from Satoshi Tomiie, UFO, Slam
Mode, Joi Cardwell and Alexander Hope as well as remixes from Kings of Tomorrow,
Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Tommy Musto
and Smack Productions. The compilation is packed with sultry vocal lines and the
sort of slick, irresistible grooves that defined the era.
Dave and Neil have dug out music that may have previously ‘slipped under
the radar’ meaning a lot of the tracks included here are being digitised for
the very first time.
In searching deeper & wider than the average compilation, the package
provides a thorough insight into why this was such a fertile period for
production. It gives a nod to the sort of drum patterns, sampling techniques and
vocal lines that have inspired the likes of Bicep, Brawther and Huxley amongst
many more.