Get Right! Thursday's @ ZuBar

[NekstOne]

This Thursday we will be going through some of Roy's discography and tribute his Chicago sound!

House Steppahs...THIS IS FOR YOU!




April 30th
Remix Records:
Aaron Hensley
Jason-X

re-schooling us on the Subliminal Record Label!



god bless and hope to see you Thursdays!

[Alejandra]

hey im there

[Ottica B]

Zubar Thursdays = BADASSSSS TIMEZ!!!!!!!

[NekstOne]

Roy Davis Jr.’s soulful electronic tech grooves quench thirsty fans like communal wine. The spiritual tracks produced by this legendary disciple of Chicago’s Dance Music scene have received massive radio and club play around the globe. Roy describes his style as “Soul Electrica,” a hybrid of soul and electronic music. His masterful weave of R&B with floor-stomping tech-dance tunes has created classic club anthems, making Davis one of the most sought-after DJs in the world.

He was introduced to dance music by late 1980’s legends as DJ Pierre, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Marshall Jefferson, and Lil’ Louis. “I’ve always been in to Music but these were the DJs that really inspired me. Lil’ Louis was always my favorite DJ because he knew how to play it all, from mellow, club, classics, he was so diverse – he taught me how to mix it up, that’s how I got my style,” says Davis Jr. “ I started DJing myself when I was 12 or 13, spinning break dance music, Italian disco, then house.”

The big turning point for Roy Davis Jr. was in 1993. While in college he was asked to work as and A+R scout for Strictly Rhythm in NYC. He went out to the East Coast weekly, and was subsequently hired to start his own sub-label called Red Cat records.

You can’t mention Roy Davis Jr. without mentioning “Gabriel,” Released in 1998 on Large, “Gabriel: was hailed “Dance Tune Of The Year” by countless publications worldwide and sold by the truckload. Produced with vocalist and multi-talented musician Peven Everett, “Gabriel: is a certified soulful house music anthem that sounds as fresh as the day it was made. Credited by some with kick-starting the UK garage scene it was a tune that would change Roy’s musical direction and take him back to his spiritual roots.

Chart-topping releases such as “Michael,” “Join his Kingdom,” and “Rock Shock” licensed to Daft Punk’s label, have led to massive dance floor overloads at such renowned venues as Chicago’s Club METRO and TROUBADOR in Los Angeles, along with Tokyo’s YELLOW and CLUB AIR. Davis’ reputation as a producer has attracted the attention of major labels such as Warner Brothers, Sony and MCA, who have sough his expertise in the creation of dance mixes for their top artists. The talented Davis has created Billboard chart-toppers for Eric Benet/Faith Evans, Mary J. Blidge, Seal, Patti LaBelle, Terry Dexter, Christina Milian, and Morcheeba. His original productions and remix work garnered rave reviews in such publications as RollingSotone.com, URB, Flaunt and Vibe.

With recent DJ gigs racking up air miles between Dubai, Ecuador, England, Australia, Russia, France, Canada and all over the USA, along with a steady stream of production work, it’s safe to say Roy Davis Jr. remains busy. Currently, Roy Davis Jr. is working on his next full-length album due to come out in Nice and Smooth entitled (GOD LIFE MUSIC), and several singles slated for release on Defected in 2008. He has also been gracing the internet with his “Chicago Urban House” Radio show featured on Scion.com where he has been able to show his ability to blend House, Hip-hop, and R&B into one fabulous listening experience.

Roy Davis Jr and Peven Everett - Gabrielle (Live Garage Mix)

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[monarch]

yo B, love what you're doing

Sunshine was a big influence for me, and so was Roy.

keep on keepin' on brotha!

[NekstOne]

thanks man

just trying to pay my respects and at the same time, hopefully take the opportunity to shed light on each subject to new comers that are interested in the sounds!

lord knows we need new interested faces to keep this thing going!


just paying it forward.

[NekstOne]

also...


if you were at the last one, you know what the deal is

The Get Right Warehouse!

[CLAWFUL]

Originally Posted by NekstOne

also...


if you were at the last one, you know what the deal is

The Get Right Warehouse!

another one at the Warehouse?!? Nice!

[monarch]

that flyer is beautiful, who designed it?

missed the last warehouse party, hopefully won't miss this one

going to Pop Rocks first, but then it should be on like donkey kong

[LewTheZulu]

last one was great dudes! Roy has been a sound track in my life for quite some time now

[AaronHensley]

I think Brandon is on to something!

[punch]

Man fun times ahead hope i can hang with all the goodness....see you all there gettin it right.....peace

[Alejandra]

mmmmmmm.. i like the present but im surely looking foward

[matt]

cool! see you at the warehouse gig, but im out of town for thursday! have fun!!

[Alejandra]

tonight.