Classic Mixes: Theo Parrish “Methods of Movement” (2000)
Whether you are a fan Disco, Soul, Funk or Detroit Techno, Deep House the name Theo Parrish should already be familiar. Since the mid-90’s he has been one of the most important artists in contemporary electronic music in the last 20 years. One of the few truly excellent Producer AND Dj he also …
Theo Parrish “Gentrified Love” Part 1 & 2 (via Sound Signature)
Theo Parrish’s Gentrified Love series seems to be a collaborative affair. Part two, available separately, contained hook-ups with fellow Detroiters Wajeed and Duminie Deporres. “Ghetto Proposal”, which is available in Vocal and Instrumental versions, features sublime contributions from another Motor City legend, veteran modern soul man Amp Fiddler. It’s something …
Forgotten Treasure: Dewayne Davis “It Shows” (1996, Pandamonium)
When that record came out in 1996, names like Norma Jean Bell, Moodymann and Theo Parrish were starting to circulate more and more fluently amongst the House spectrum. The KDJ imprint was in full swing, Norma Jean Bell was getting her Pandamonium label going and Theo Parrish was just about …
Theo Parrish & Daz-I-Kue remix Marcos Valle to celebrate Far Out’s 20 Year Anniversary
via FarOut Records: “A 12” single featuring two tracks by Marcos Valle – one of Brazil’s most accomplished artists and composers – remixed by underground dance music pioneers and long-time label friends, Theo Parrish and Bloodfire (aka Daz I Kue). The A side is taken from the forthcoming Brazilka compilation: …
Theo Parrish “Black Jazz Signature”
via Sounds Of The Universe (Record Store in London, UK) “We are currently taking pre-order for this title. Expected to ship for the release date of 19th August. Theo Parrish curates his own, unique volume in the series following DJ Mitsu and Gilles Peterson; collecting his favourite records on the …
Theo Parrish “Sketches”
via Boomkat: “*Available on Digital for the first time* Eleven tracks of essential productions from Theo Parrish!! Recorded between his studio in Detroit and the Red Bull studios in Cologne and Toronto, ‘Sketches’ features contributions from Larry Mizell, Dumminie Deporres, IG Culture, and the Rotating Assembly, all spreading the vibes hip …
Future Classic: Andrew Ashong & Theo Parrish “Flowers”
For some reason I use the term “next-level” soul quite often even if I understand that’s it’s pretty much open to interpretation. When I use it I think of people like Shafiq Husayn and the Sa-Ra guys, Plantlife, Taylor Mcferrin, Spacek and so on. To me it’s the kind of …
Theo Parrish “Slices DVD Feature”
I remember seeing Theo Parrish in Montreal a few years ago, closing up Mutek (an “International Festival Of Digital Creativity And Electronic Music”) with a spectacular all-across-the-board vinyl set. Highlights of the night included Fela Kuti, Roy Ayers‘ “Running Away” (a personal favorite) and even The Police! It was a …
Future Classic: Theo Parrish “Ugly Edits” (2CD Compilation)
When I used to work at Inbeat Records a few years ago, these Theo Parrish “UGLY Edits” on those mysterious white labels would come in a leave the shop in about a day. In fact most of them probably never made it to the floor because owner Christian Pronovost would …
Forgotten Treasure: Theo Parrish “Heal Yourself and Move” (1998)
It’s late Sunday afternoon in San Francisco and I’m listening to some music that has been my Sunday staple for so long. I don’t know what it is about their music, but Theo Parrish and Omar-S are often my weekend companions. In that sense this track is certainly not ‘forgotten,’ …
Theo Parrish Interview – Detroit Sound Sculptures
In a day when the digital age has takin over, anybody can use a computer to make music with generic sounds. Theo Parrish on the other hand decides to keep things interesting by collecting his own sounds within his environment, Detroit city. I came across this video a while back …
Forgotten Treasure: Theo Parrish “Soul Control” (2007)
My homie Rilly Guilty played this track at 8:23 am on our New Years Eve party in a warehouse and I gotta say it was just perfection. This is just that Detroit thing at its finest. Theo Parrish!!!