A fixture in the New York City club dance scene, Dj Romain brings a brand new Jackin/ Soulful House flavor to this Randy Muller-penned gem, which was originally recorded in 1978 at Soundworks Studios, located right below NYC’s famed Studio 54.
This record has been more than three decades in the making, the beat is strong, the groove is electric and, like a fine brew, it seems to have only gotten better with time. The original release of this track was an ode to classic funk and soul/disco paradise. Oozing with brassy live horns, soulful vocals, solid live rhythm section, Romain’s (Summer Winter) Remixes takes this classic to a more contemporary place; another sonic space, while keeping it real and totally bangin’!
Vocally reminiscent of Betty Wright's "Clean Up Woman,""The Diva" really rocks this one and makes it hard to resist being a disco lover, all over again.
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released April 13, 2021
Written,Arranged and produced by Randy Muller for Plaza Records, Inc.
Published by One To One Music Publishing, ASCAP
Remixed- DJ Romain
Original Recording - Sound Works Recording Studios, NYC
Additional Recording -Plaza Studios, NY
Horns- Charles Daugherty(Saxes),Tom Russo-Trumpets
Original Rhythm Section- “The Skyy Boys”: Randy Muller-Keys, Tom McConell-Drums, Gerald Lebon-Bass, Solomon Roberts-Guitar, Anibal Sierra-Guitar
Congas-Anthony Williams, Percussion, Lead Vocals – Diva Joyce,BG Vocals-Randy Muller
"I Surrender" by Funk Deluxe was originally released in 1988 to launch the Plaza Records label, with mixes by freestyle
pioneer The Latin Rascals, followed by mixes by Ben Chapman (London Moody Mix), BOP and DJ Romaine. Now Randy Muller delivers a fresh, crisp disco-soul rendition of one of his favorite dance floor jams that's simply irresistible. Go ahead, say it: I SURRENDER!!"...more