Monday, January 17, 2011

DJ Timmy Regisford on WBLS 1989

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Special Thanks to Robbi The Promoter for sharing this...

You are listening to a mix from New York's WBLS house nights with Timmy Regisford

Trinidad-born, Timmy Regisford is known for his brand of soulful dance music. He started in 1985 at WBLS radio station in New York City, where he worked as Assistant Music Director, later being promoted to head Music Director of the station.

In 1988, he became A&R Director of Atlantic Records, signing such acts as Miki Howard and Levert. His next career step embarked on working for MCA Records as their A&R Director, where he developed artists Loose Ends and Colonel Abrams. He would soon go on to sign acts Guy and Eric B & Rakim.

Regisford later became Vice President of A&R at Motown Records, signubg acts Milira, Blaze, Basic Black, Today, and Johnny Gill. Along with his A&R work for these labels he is credited in many remix projects with Patti LaBelle, Steel Pulse, New Edition, Bobby Womack, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Boys, Diana Ross, Gerald Alston and Stevie Wonder.

In 1996, Regisford became Vice President of A&R at Dreamworks Records. Timmy Regisford was also one of the founding people behind the legendary Club Shelter parties in New York City. The inception of his internationally acclaimed club parties 19 years ago helped pioneer the soulful house music sound that has shaped the face of house music all around the world.

Timmy’s much sought after productions and remixes are a plenty, gracing associated Shelter record labels 157 Shelter Records, Restricted Access, Un-Restricted Access, through to international labels such as West End, King Street, Apt, Pony Canyon and more. He has also released many mix albums including ‘NYC True ‘Classics,’ and The Legacy Of Shelter among others. 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

DJ Tony Humphries Live at Zanzibar 2-17-1988 part two SHMC flashbacks



http://soulfulhousemusiccollage.mypodcast.com/2011/01/DJ_Tony_Humphries_Live_at_Zanzibar_2171988_part_two_SHMC_flashbacks-337931.html

Tony Humphries has entertained dance music fans across the globe with his Hump-in-the-Homefries brand of uptempo soul music. This Brooklyn, New York native landed his first professional DJ gig at Manhattans posh Club El Morocco in 1975. From there Tonys trek to Boystown a.k.a. Club Tribeca NY, NY would prove successful, where he was then recognized as a talented DJ.

In July 1981, producer Shep Pettibone asked Tony for a mastermix show tape to fill in for a no show on his KISS-FM NY radio show. A vacancy left by Pettibone at the station opened the door for his own permanent mix show. Simultaneously, schooled under the Ill-leave-you-in-the-booth-and-see-what-happens antics of resident DJ Larry Patterson of NJs Club Zanzibar fame, resulted in him gaining THE residency in 1982.

Developing his creative experiences behind the recording studios control board only enhanced his style and magic. Artists like Mtume (Tonys first gold record Juicy Fruit), Chaka Khan, Karen White, Regina Belle, Donna Summer, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, and The Cover Girls were all governed by the Humphries handicraft.

By the mid to late 80’s, Tony became the sole helmsman weaving the tunes three nights a week, thus making dance music superstars out of local talent embedded in the heartland of Newark and her surrounding areas. Summoned across the Atlantic by the British in 1987. The Jersey Sound was coined by their press. In addition to traveling, remix projects mounting, pumping out a weekly radio mix show, and holding down the fort at the club, Tony was in his prime making the world of dance music exciting, hip, and refreshing.

By November 1990, his 8 year tenure ended with a tearful refrain, but this didnt discourage Tony as he became in demand worldwide and relocated to London, England. In January of 1993, Tony took up the offer to be the resident jock at the Ministry of Sound club. That year was rounded off with a residency at Echoes in Rimini, Italy. This Italian residency continued for 4 years while simultaneously relocating back in NJ to launch his Yellorange Production Co.

It can be said that Tony Humphries has left an unerasable impression on the global dance music industry. To date over 300 venues he has gigged worldwide, done over 200 studio remixes, the latest being Janet Jacksons hit Together Again. Throughout tremendous recognition, tons of awards and accolades from his peers, he has remained humble.

DJ Tony Humphries Live at Zanzibar 2-17-1988 part one SHMC flashbacks


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This mix was done live at Zanzibar and includes the famous Carolyn "Mama" Byrd on the mix during the "evolution" track.Its at the end and not intended to be played around children. Enjoy.


Tony Humphries has entertained dance music fans across the globe with his Hump-in-the-Homefries brand of uptempo soul music. This Brooklyn, New York native landed his first professional DJ gig at Manhattans posh Club El Morocco in 1975. From there Tonys trek to Boystown a.k.a. Club Tribeca NY, NY would prove successful, where he was then recognized as a talented DJ.

In July 1981, producer Shep Pettibone asked Tony for a mastermix show tape to fill in for a no show on his KISS-FM NY radio show. A vacancy left by Pettibone at the station opened the door for his own permanent mix show. Simultaneously, schooled under the Ill-leave-you-in-the-booth-and-see-what-happens antics of resident DJ Larry Patterson of NJs Club Zanzibar fame, resulted in him gaining THE residency in 1982.

Developing his creative experiences behind the recording studios control board only enhanced his style and magic. Artists like Mtume (Tonys first gold record Juicy Fruit), Chaka Khan, Karen White, Regina Belle, Donna Summer, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, and The Cover Girls were all governed by the Humphries handicraft.

By the mid to late 80’s, Tony became the sole helmsman weaving the tunes three nights a week, thus making dance music superstars out of local talent embedded in the heartland of Newark and her surrounding areas. Summoned across the Atlantic by the British in 1987. The Jersey Sound was coined by their press. In addition to traveling, remix projects mounting, pumping out a weekly radio mix show, and holding down the fort at the club, Tony was in his prime making the world of dance music exciting, hip, and refreshing.

By November 1990, his 8 year tenure ended with a tearful refrain, but this didnt discourage Tony as he became in demand worldwide and relocated to London, England. In January of 1993, Tony took up the offer to be the resident jock at the Ministry of Sound club. That year was rounded off with a residency at Echoes in Rimini, Italy. This Italian residency continued for 4 years while simultaneously relocating back in NJ to launch his Yellorange Production Co.

It can be said that Tony Humphries has left an unerasable impression on the global dance music industry. To date over 300 venues he has gigged worldwide, done over 200 studio remixes, the latest being Janet Jacksons hit Together Again. Throughout tremendous recognition, tons of awards and accolades from his peers, he has remained humble.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

DJ Larry Patterson Live at Zanzibar 1988

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We want to give blessings and thanks for making this possible. Soulful House Music Collage will be giving you flashbacks of basement mix tapes from back in the day regularly.