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Moon Ride - Uncut Cosmic Disco Diamonds From The T.K. Galaxy
Tk Disco
- Cat No: TKD2020LP02
- updated:2024-06-07
Compiled by Brian Not Brian of Going Good. A 2LP set drawing on the catalogue of T.K. Disco, the celebrated Miami disco imprint that was one of the key stages of US disco, selected with a DJ-oriented ear.
Track List
The TK Disco music empire has blessed our ears and minds with an endless stream of music since it's late 1960's inception. Countless soul and funk sides were produced, cut and released by label founder Henry Stone and his associates, in turn changing the face of contemporary black music in the USA and across the world forever. It is true that the TK story originated on America's 'Space Coast', the modern frontier of lunar exploration and galactic travel, the home of NASA and countless missions beyond the stars nestled on the East Coast of the United States.
'Moon Ride' - The compilation you hold in your hands, is merely one strand of the incredible music that was beamed out of Hialeah, FL over the decades. The focus on this collection is the idea of the 'cosmic' from the Disco era. These are records that emit a spacey vibe, either from their lyrical content or equally from their sonic qualities, imbibing synths and electronics to create otherworldly grooves. These records were big hits on underground music scenes such as Daniele Baldelli's cosmic movement in the 70's and 80's in Lake Garda, they were vehicles of escapism and hedonism on the discerning dancefloors of NYC in the hands of progressive DJs like David Mancuso and Nicky Siano and they were also essential building blocks in the creation of House and Techno music in the Midwestern cities of Chicago and Detroit, inspiring legendary artists such as Mr Fingers and Jeff Mills and countless others. An essential collection of music for listening, dancing, loving and travelling!

Founded by Henry Stone and company, T.K. Disco got off the ground with the release of Timmy Thomas's renowned "Why Can't We Live Together," a song voicing outrage at the Vietnam War, and went on to become a treasure trove of black music and disco built largely around artists with Latin American and African roots. A highlight of US underground disco, cherished by DJs of every stripe. The selection carries the subtitle "rough diamonds of cosmic disco from the T.K. galaxy." It isn't advertised loudly, but this is a compilation put together by Brian Not Brian, who works with the London vinyl distributor ABOVE BOARD. (Original Japanese text by Saito)