Late night grooving with one of the finest singers in house music. Period.
1 – LET’S STAY HOME: Frankie Knuckles presents Director’s Cut starring Inaya Day (Original Mix) – Nocturnal Groove Records
“I know it’s my own song but it’s my first single release with the Godfather of house, whom I affectionately refer to as my “WonderTwin”! Even if I didn’t record it, I’d play it and sing it always. LOVE this track. It makes you FEEL something.”
2 – TAKE ME TO MY LOVE: Ralf Gum featuring Monique Bingham (Raw Artistic Soul Vocal Dub) – GoGo Music
“I REALLY feel Monique’s vocals on this one. She sings this song like she means it. As the great DJ Wayne Williams said, “those vocals right there are sexy, woooo”!…and R.A.S.’s mix is definitely DEEP!”
3 – STEP UP: Jamie Lewis and Michelle Weeks (Jamie Lewis Main Mix) – Purple Music
“I saw/heard Michelle perform this song at the IPM Rome and was moved to buy it as soon as I got back to New York; and that’s not a normal thing for me. It’s gotta be really special to move me to action! Jamie rocked the track and Michelle slayed the vocals!”
4 – I’LL TAKE YOU THERE: Frankie Knuckles featuring Jamie Principle – Nocturnal Groove Records
“This song is true to its title. It “takes me there”! I felt this one as soon as I heard it and BOUGHT the entire double CD project from Amazon.com, even though I already had it on MP3. Now THAT’s what I call and effective track!”
5 – GET TO KNOW YOU: Ledisi. – The Verve Music Group
“Ledisi is one of my favorite singers ever. Her range and vocal utility are second to none. There’s never a series of songs played at my house absent the inclusion of Ledisi’s music.”
6 – SAILING: Avant – Capitol Music Group
“I sang this song with my friend’s band the night following my brother’s funeral. Now, every time I hear the song, it reminds me of him.”
7 – DOWN HERE IN HELL: Van Hunt – Capitol Records
“I love and sing funk music with my band. Some people call this song neo-soul; I say it’s funk all the way. This tune never fails to make me bob my head and twist my face into the “damn-that’s -so-funky” position.”
8 – HOT STAGE LIGHTS: Van Hunt – Capitol Records
“Another funky favorite of mine from one of my favorite artists. Van Hunt is HIGHLY underrated and under-expeosed.”
10 – HEAVEN: Valerie Simpson – Ashford & Simpson Music
“Inspired by her late husband Nick, Valerie Simpson, (one of my mentors), has finally released a new solo album. Her single HEAVEN is played religiously at my house. It’s a cross between house and funk; one of those songs that I wish I’d recorded first.”
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Frankie Knuckles presents Director’s Cut starring Inaya Day ‘Let’s Stay Home’ is out now on Nocturnal Groove
