Forgotten Treasure: Die Dominas “Die Wespendomina” (1981)
Sometimes the best music comes from rare German 10”s that posses eye-catching artwork, bizarre facts and unique collaborations. Other times, not so much. In the case of Die Dominas, we get an incredibly surreal and experimental record from a one-time-team-up between Manuel Göttsching (uncredited), friend Rosi Müller and designer Claudia …
Forgotten Treasure: The Untouchables aka Kenny Dope “Just Da Way U Want” (1994)
This is truly a special one. A true forgotten treasure which is connected by many others because of the sample it’s based on! A few years before Dilla exquisitely used Minnie Riperton‘s soul masterpiece “Inside My Love” for “The Look Of Love”, I was mesmerized by “Lyrics To Go” by …
Forgotten Treasure: Vick Lavender “Did You Really” (1999)
Happy New Year! I know it’s been a really long time since I wrote for MIMS World, but that was 2013 (which, at the risk of sounding superstitious, was a really weird ride). On to bigger and better things! As a reward for everyone’s patience, I’m unleashing one of my …
Forgotten Treasure: Oby Onyioha “Enjoy Your Life” (1981)
One fine morning last spring, bright and early, my friend played this Disco song at full volume across the empty shop we were working in. It was a song I had never heard before but instantly loved and needed to have in my collection. Without even trying, an incredible new …
Forgotten Treasure: Chuck Small “U Got Nothin’ Coming” (1989)
West Coast Hip-Hop, Compton; 1989. Perhaps the first names that came to your mind are: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Compton’s Most wanted and stuff. But if you go further in your searching, then you’ll find treasures like this: “Compton Compilation – The Sound Control Mob” We …
Forgotten Treasure: Little Johnny Jewel “Television” (1975)
Much to the consternation of my friends, the government has recently decided to let me drive. It’s not that I’m a bad driver, in fact, I’ve pretty deft hand-eye coordination (something to which the few-remaining pedestrians of Liberty City can attest). It’s just that, my temporary acquisition of a car …
Forgotten Treasure: Luv You Madly Orchestra “Moon Maiden” (1978)
Telling someone that you’ve stumbled upon a track that sounds like an Arthur Russell disco joint is a very serious (if not blasphemous) claim, likely to be met with a heavy dose of skepticism and social rejection. It’s risky business, and understandably so, as no one comes close to the …
Forgotten Treasure: Tyree “Acid Over” Tyree’s Mix (1988)
A guaranteed late night stomper! 3 in the morning, Hunee on the decks at an after hour party in Montreal. It began with an acid bassline, and then the silvery piano stabs. I recall fellow MIMS collaborator Doc’Trin and I turned to each other at the same time, completely astounded. An …
Forgotten Treasure: Soho “Hot Music” (1990)
“Way back in 1994, when I was first cutting my teeth in the world of spinning house music, I picked up an LP from one of my favourite record stores (Inbeat R.I.P. ) called Hot Music by an artist named Pal Joey. The main reason I purchased this album (which …