Two more under-appreciated cuts from the plethora of house music from 1990s US up now.
This one coming via New Worlds Records from Sylvania, Ohio, probably released in the early 1990s.
Sex With A Beat originally appeared in 1990 on a 12-inch that is now remarkably sought after, despite the Dance Mix being the same as the Cosmopolitan Fly Girl Mix on this release.
For me the disco sides are a bit cheesy, but the b-side brings some really enjoyable remixes by non-other than Chez Damier for Detroit's K.M.S. productions.
At this time Damier worked in A&R and Studio Management for Kevin Saunderson's label. K.M.S. often gave the, still fledgling, Detroit Techno treatment to late 80s disco and boogie records, so it's no real surprise Sex With A Beat made it up the I-75 for these great remixes.
Both Damier's versions use the freestyle sounding vocals to more restrained degrees, with overlays of sax solos and additional keys.
The Techno Mix is probably best thought of as the term relates to early Detroit Techno. Stripped back drum programming, instrumental solos and some vocal samples combine for a beautiful proto-house record.
The Ultimate Mix hinges on a breakbeat sample not dissimilar to the Blue (Remix) by The Chemists and features some great vocal dubs. Special mention also to the orchestral strings that feature in the back end.
Both are intriguingly unrecognised Chez Damier remixes that deserve to tell their history of house music from the midwest.
Check out the record on Discogs here.
Also for those in Melbourne I am opening for Danish heavyweight DJ Popup next week!
Moved to be on the lineup with my heroes, playing for my heroes in Skydiver Records. Tickets going fast!
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