Dance ARTISTS & MUSIC LIFEbeat And u b Communìty U To Fight YOUR NEEDS YOU: On LIFEbeat's involvement is welcome Andre Tanneberger -has remixed The dreamy finds ATB col- Dec. 9 LIFEbeat, the music indus- in the club community, which has, for the likes of Enigma, William laborating with vocalists Heather try's not -for -profit HIV /AIDS most likely, suffered the most losses Orbit, and Moby. Now, the artist is Nova ( "Love Will Find You" and resource and awareness organiza- D4i4sce,, of all the musical communities due to armed with the all- important sopho- "Feel You Like A River") and tion, will inaugurate Club AID with HIV/ AIDS. For additional info, con- more album. Comprising 20 tracks, ( "The Fields Of Love," the first sin - a party /fund- raiser at San Francis- TR AX tact 212 -965 -8900. the appropriately titled "Two gle), as well as Michael Cretu (aka co's Club Universe. Providing the Worlds" is divided into two distinct Enigma) on "Enigmatic Encounter." progressive house foundation for the by Michael Paoletta UNDER THE INFLUENCE: sections: the trance -fueled The Those in search of that next indis- evening will be DJ /production outfit Weeks after the release of the must- World Of Movement (disc one) and pensible slab of melodic, anthemic Razor `N' Guido. The duo's debut er will be Garage AID. The six-hour read book "Last Night A DJ Saved the blissed -out The Relaxing World trance need look no further than album, "Dancefloor," is out now via afternoon event will take place at My Life" by Frank Broughton and (disc two). "Two Worlds." Groovilicious /Strictly Rhythm (Bill- King Street Garage, which is situat- Bill Brewster (Dance Trax, Bill- board, Nov. 4). ed behind Club Universe, and will board, Oct. 14), along comes the Joining R `N' G will be U.K. singer spotlight such local bands as accompanying "soundtrack" of the Lisa Mil lett, whose voice has graced CrossTop, the Barfeeders, Testa- same name. Issued via fave U.K. Azymuth Plies Far -Out Rhythms many a dancefloor hit -including ment, and Mac Thick, among others. imprint Nuphonic, which is distrib- ATFC Presents OnePhatDeeva's Leading up to Dec. 9, local radio uted in the U.S. by Studio K7, the 14- BY RICK SALZER next month. Additionally, Azy- "Bad Habit," Baby Bumps' "I Got station KZQZ (Z -95.7) will air track disc (also available as a triple - -On Jan. 8 Lon- muth will perform on various U.K. This Feeling," the Goodfellas' "Soul LIFEbeat HIV -prevention public vinyl set) deliciously focuses on don -based Far Out Recordings radio stations, including Radio Heaven," Subsystem's "Best Of service announcements by such rhythmically diverse tracks from will issue Azymuth's new album, One, Jazz Radio GLR, and the Me," and House Of Glass' "Disco artists as , LL Cool various time periods. "Before We Forgot," which is the BBC, among others. Down." J, and 'N Sync. In honor of this Songs we can't get enough of act's fourth album for the label Davis -who also serves as Earlier in the evening (7:30 -10 three -tiered event, San Francisco include Tom Moulton's mix of the and 22nd overall. Building on the Azymuth's manager, booking p.m.), Club Universe will host a spe- mayor Willie Brown has proclaimed Carstairs' "It Really Hurts Me band members' roots in samba agent, and producer -says he cial cocktail party, encompassing a Dec. 9 LIFEbeat Day. Girl "; Ron Hardy's Back To The and jazz, as well as traditional met the band on a business trip to raffle, a silent auction, and live show- Looking ahead, LIFEbeat is plan- Music Box edit of Patti LaBelle's Brazilian and African rhythms, Brazil. "I re- formed the group in cases from dance veteran Jeanie ping similar Club AID events in "Get Ready (Looking For Love) "; "Before We Forgot" finds Azy- 1994 after a few meetings with Tracy and R &B newcomer Ledisi. Chicago (with DJs Danny Krivit's 1980 seamless mar - muth further advancing its repu- the guys," says Davis. "After Preceding the party and fund -rais- and Paul Oakenfold -all that's riage of MFSB's "Love Is The Mes- tation as innovators in dance/world about one year of work in the stu- needed now is a "Mary" [are you sage" and the Salsoul Orchestra's fusion. dio, Azymuth finished its first reading this, Ms. Blige ?] to complete "Love Break"; the Disconet re -edit According to Azymuth member album [ "Carnival "] for Far Out." Ge Vaptee l7nax this postcard- perfect lineup), New of Chaz Jankel's "Glad To Know Ivan Conti, it was important for Azymuth followed this with York (with DJ Victor Calderone), You"; Visage's "Frequency 7"; Larry the band to further devel- 1998's "Woodland War- Miami (talent TBA), and Dallas (tal- Levan's Weekend mix of Class op and explore new terri- rior" and 1999's "Pieces HOT PLATE ent TBA). Action's'Weekend"; and "Do I Love tory. "When we first start- Of Ipanema." After focusing on pop, rock, and You (Indeed I Do)" by Frank Wil- ed out, we focused on a The members of Azy- De La Soul Featuring Chaka Khan, urban markets for so many years, son, who went on to produce Eddie unique sound that blended muth first met in 1968, "All Good ?" (Tommy Boy single). The sec- Kendricks' timeless classic "Girl, many styles, including after discovering a mutual ond single culled from the very fine "Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump" finds You Need A Change Of Mind." influences from Brazilian, interest in traditional De La Soul collaborating with diva supreme African, samba, pre -bossa Brazilian and bossa nova Chaka Khan. Jumpin' house, progressive, LIGHT YEARS: A little more than nova, and jazz music," music in their native city of and 2 -step mixes are provided by Ugo & one year ago, Caroline -distributed Conti says. "Although we AZYMUTH Rio de Janiero. Initially Sanz, Razor `N' Guido, and MJ Cole, respectively. A classic in the making. Radikal Records issued ATB's debut have continued in this a quartet, the group Sureal, "You Take My Breath Away" album, "Movin' Melodies," which, direction, new people are con- included /pianist Jose (Groovilicious /Strictly Rhythm single). according to the label, has sold more stantly being exposed to our Roberto Bertrami, drummer/per- Already a club smash in Europe, where it's than 1.5 million units worldwide. It music." cussionist Conti, bassist/electric been embraced by the likes of Paul Van Dyk and Judge Jules, there's absolutely no rea- also spawned such global dancefloor According to Far Out Record- guitarist Alex Malheiros, and per- son why this infectious trance -pop jam can't hits as "Killer" and "9 PM (Till I ings founder/owner Joe Davis, the cussionist Ariovaldo. repeat the process in the U.S. Come)." The latter peaked at No. 7 of the act's songs have In 1973 Azymuth released its Nelly Furtado, "I'm Like A Bird" on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club really helped penetrate and first album, "O Fabuloso Fittipal- (DreamWorks single). Furtado's "Whoa, Nelly!" was one of the year's most refresh- Play chart in July 1999. expand the market for Azymuth. di," the accompanying soundtrack ing debut , and "I'm Like A Bird" is Since then, ATB -aka Germany's "Thanks to remixes from Roni to a tribute film to the Fittipaldi one of its many shining moments. Junior Size, 4 Hero, Jazzanova, and Glob- Formula 1 racing team. Two years Vasquez has revamped this tale of modern al Communications, Azymuth has later, Atlantic Records issued the love into a modern dancefloor anthem. Less been introduced to the modern DJ band's album "Aqua Come Nao frenetic is Gavo's Martini Bar mix, aimed Billboard, directly at underground house punters. music and culture," says Davis. Mosca" in the U.S. Funky G. Featuring Candi Staton, Survival Of The Fittest. Dance /pop HOT D ce On "Before We Forgot," Azy After a four-year hiatus, due in "Suspicious Minds" (Clubscene U.K. single). muth, whose songs are published part to the death of Ariovaldo, the Yes, "Suspicious Minds" has been recorded diva is embarking on the by numerous artists, but let's face it, nobody latest phase of a decades -long career. by Far Out Music Publishing/West- band released its first album as a records a song quite like disco/gospel diva In addition to being inducted into the bury Music, has included a bonus trio: Milestone Recordings' "Light Candi Staton. The emotion in this woman's version of "Castelo," remixed by As A Feather," which included Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Dec. 9, DECEMBER 9, 2000 voice is truly tremendous! Ian Levine and the Grammy Award-winning singer has Venumz Viper Squad. Azymuth the international hit single "Jazz Clive Scott handle the original production, CLUB PLAY leaving Wayne G. to provide the energetic inked a worldwide deal with Logic also brought in Roc Hunter to pro- Carnival." re- tweakings. Records /BMG. While the album won't 1. NOT THAT KIND DAYLIGHT duce the album's title track as well For the next eight years, Azy- 2. HOLLER SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN Operatica, "Melancholy Rose" (E- be available until spring 2001, Logic as mix the album. muth proceeded to release one al- Magine Entertainment single). With spi- 3. BY YOUR SIDE SADE EPIC The label has plans to issue addi- bum per year on Milestone. In raling synth swirls, ever-building rhythms, will preview the set with the singer's 4. BY YOUR SIDE MAUNA TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL tional mixes of the title track in 1987 Azymuth disbanded in order and exquisite female vocals (by world - take on the Tata Vega disco chestnut 5. IDOL AMANDA GHOST WARNER BROS. renowned coloratura soprano singer Mau- "Just Keep Thinking About You." March 2001. Davis says he's con- to focus on solo projects. Seven reen O'Flynn), remixer Richie Santana sidering production outfit Mas- years later, and the urging of Scheduled to street Jan. 16, 2001, the MAXI -SINGLES SALES the at has concocted a smart trance journey that ters at Work for this task. Davis, the group re- formed. won't sound out of place in the DJ sets of single -with mixes by Jonathan Peters, 1. SUNSHINE (DANCE WITH YOU) INFINITY On 30, Azymuth embarked I had folks like Paul Oakenfold, Christopher Almighty, and Mike Cruz & Brian Bagn- FEAT. DUANE HARDEN STRICTLY RHYTHM Nov "Although previously Lawrence, and Sandra Collins. Contact DJs the 2. SATISFIED (NATIVE LOVE) on an 11 -date tour that will take been a fan of the band, the minute uolo -will be serviced to club THAT KID CHRIS STAR 69 212 -937 -5536. week of Dec. 18. On the following day, 3. IT'S MY TURN ANGELIC GROOVILICIOUS the trio to the U.K, Sweden, Nor- I heard them live for the first time, Amanda Ghost, "Idol" (Warner Bros. Gaynor will perform at WKTU New 4. FLYAWAY LOVE way, and Brazil. To further pro- I knew that with Azymuth, Far single). While this star- studded pack- ARMAND VAN HELDENARMED mote album, Davis musi- Out was going to have a solid foun- age -Hex Hector & Jonathan Peters, York's annual Miracle on 34th Street at 5. STAND UP! MAGIC CUCUMBERS the says & Kinky Roland, and Dark Madison Square Garden. Here, Gaynor FEAT. JOCELYN BROWN STAR 69 cal snippets from `Before We dation to build upon," says Davis. offers a Ill' something for everyone, Globe- is shown performing her signature Forgot" will be on the label's Web "Five years later, with `Before We we can't help but concentrate on BG & KR's "I Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, site (faroutrecordings.co.uk), Forgot,' I feel more confident than euphoric Trance Your mix Latin - song, Will Survive," at New York's Arm and based on club play or sales reported this week. inflected Golub dub. Roseland Ballroom last month. which is scheduled to launch early ever about the possibilities."

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